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Sat, 8/16/2025
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Genesee Country Village & Museum Camps Enrolling Now!
Genesee Country Village & Museum
With over 600 acres of outdoor space and 68 historic buildings and artifacts, your child will have a week of adventure! The Museum offers several great day camps, starting with Spring Break Camp in April and Summer Camps running July 7 through August 22, 2025!
Camp Invention Summer 2025
Camp Invention: National
Inspire your child’s creativity and watch their confidence soar with our all-new Camp Invention® program, Discover! Campers in grades K-6 will team up with friends for hands-on, open-ended STEM fun. They’ll create their own claw machine, uncover the science behind optical illusions, rev up for the ultimate road trip and embark on an eco-expedition to investigate penguins in Antarctica! Each experience is designed to spark curiosity, build persistence and create an unforgettable summer. Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/20 to save $25 or CIFUN15 by 5/15 to save $15 off the registration fee. Payment plans available.
Animal Exploration Summer Camp - NORTH TONAWANDA
Stutelage Innovations
Join us for a week of unforgettable adventures into the animal kingdom! Through hands-on activities, crafts, science experiments, and games, campers will uncover the secrets of animal behaviors and survival strategies. We will venture under the sea to learn about marine life, head to the Amazon rainforest to explore different ways animals camouflage in the jungle, and enter the weird and wonderful world of insects!
Craftmania Summer Camp - EAST AMHERST
Stutelage Innovations
Calling all craft maniacs! Join us for five days filled with fun and educational craft projects. We will learn about decoupage, make a group painting, create our own beads, and make 3D rainbow graham cracker snacks. Campers will love exploring printmaking, making stamps, designing magnets, and even trying to use recycled materials to create a reusable shopping bag. See you at our summer creation station!
Storybook STEM Summer Camp - CLARENCE CENTER
Stutelage Innovations
Embark on an imaginative journey where stories come to life through science, engineering, math, and more at Storybook STEM Camp! Each day features beloved children’s books and related hands-on STEM challenges such as building bridges, catapults, and even golden egg parachutes. Campers will also participate in creative activities like making crayon ornaments, fizzing lemonade, and cookie excavations while learning teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
STEAM Mania Summer Camp - GRAND ISLAND
Stutelage Innovations
Dive into STEAM Mania Camp, where campers will build flotation devices, craft fairy traps, and design and fly their own kites! Enjoy activities like the spaghetti strength challenge, chromatography experiment, and creating edible marshmallow-painted cookies. With exciting projects, fun STEM challenges, and creative culinary projects like fairy dust popcorn, each day is packed with adventure and hands-on learning!
Lego Summer Camp - ORCHARD PARK
Stutelage Innovations
Calling all Lego enthusiasts! Join us for a week of imagination and engineering as we explore the limitless possibilities of Lego building. From designing our own minifigures and tackling coding challenges to creating chain reactions and constructing famous landmarks, this camp is perfect for creative minds and future architects. With engaging games, tasty treats, and hands-on activities, every day is an exciting journey into the world of Lego!
Awesome Artists Summer Camp - EAST AMHERST
Stutelage Innovations
Discover the styles and stories of iconic artists like Picasso, Van Gogh, and Frida Kahlo through hands-on projects and engaging activities in our Awesome Artists Camp. Each day focuses on a different artist, combining art, education, and creative play. Campers will create pop art prints, Starry Night-inspired paintings, and Frida-style self-portraits while exploring themes across subjects. This week is perfect for budding artists!
Mario Party Summer Camp - CLARENCE CENTER
Stutelage Innovations
Step into the Mushroom Kingdom for a week of Mario-themed adventures! Campers will solve math puzzles with Mario coins, race balloon karts, and create fun crafts like Yoshi eggs and Boo lanterns. Dive into science with unpoppable bubbles and rainbow star power, tackle Mario Party challenges like a star hunt and obstacle course, and explore history with Bowser. Each day combines learning and play for an unforgettable journey alongside everyone’s favorite characters!
Floor Is Lava Summer Camp - LANCASTER
Stutelage Innovations
Beware campers! The floor is lava! Get ready for a week that will be exploding with fun! Campers will complete a variety of obstacle courses ranging in difficulty throughout the week. We will be making our very own lava lamps, volcano creations, and even marshmallow lava treats. We will also learn about unique volcanoes and how they are formed. Don’t miss out…it is sure to be a BLAST!
Minecraft Summer Camp - ORCHARD PARK
Stutelage Innovations
Dive into the blocky world of creativity and adventure with our Minecraft Summer Camp! This action-packed week will blend imaginative activities, hands-on crafts, and exciting experiments inspired by the Minecraft universe. Whether crafting Creeper Krispies, decoding math with Minecraft decimals, or hunting for the Ender Dragon Egg, there’s something for every budding builder and adventurer. Join us for a week full of fun, learning, and Minecraft-inspired excitement!
Squishmallows Summer Camp - LANCASTER
Stutelage Innovations
Join us for a week of squishy fun at Squishmallow Summer Camp! Create colorful suncatchers, design Squishmallow keychains, and learn how to draw an Ice Cream pal. Build marshmallow launchers, bake rainbow unicorn cookies, and race in a Squishmallow relay! Each day is packed with crafts, games, and tasty treats inspired by your favorite plush pals. Get ready for a week of creativity, play, and squishy memories!
Lilo & Stitch Summer Camp - EAST AMHERST
Stutelage Innovations
Lilo & Stitch are back and ready for action! Join everyone’s favorite dynamic duo for a week full of island adventures and intergalactic fun! Campers will try their hand at coconut bowling, make their own erupting ice cream cone volcanoes, and create edible leis that are just as fun to make as they are to eat! The excitement will continue as campers design their own spacecrafts and reimagine classic Disney scenes with a Stitch-worthy twist.
Floor Is Lava Summer Camp - GRAND ISLAND
Stutelage Innovations
Beware campers! The floor is lava! Get ready for a week that will be exploding with fun! Campers will complete a variety of obstacle courses ranging in difficulty throughout the week. We will be making our very own lava lamps, volcano creations, and even marshmallow lava treats. We will also learn about unique volcanoes and how they are formed. Don’t miss out…it is sure to be a BLAST!
Crazy Concoctions Summer Camp - NORTH TONAWANDA
Stutelage Innovations
How high can your team build a tower of bubble gum? Do elephants really brush their teeth? These questions, AND MORE, will be answered when you join us for Crazy Concoctions Summer Camp! Spend the week getting crafty and creating unique concoctions like color-changing invisible ink and ooey gooey oobleck. We will also make no-bake yummy and allergy-friendly treats to take home and enjoy! Don’t miss this ScienTASTIC week of camp!
Disney Villains Summer Camp - EAST AMHERST
Stutelage Innovations
Is it really even a story without a villain? We don’t think so. Come step into the shadowy world of your favorite Disney villains and discover the stories that made them legendary! From concocting Maleficient’s poisoned apple cookies to mixing up Scar’s Scary Safari Snack Mix, this fun will be just as delicious as it is devious. Then, set sail with Captain Hook for a ring toss adventure before plunging into Ursula’s underwater lair to create your very own sly sidekicks.
Nature Explorers Summer Camp at Explore & More
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum
Arts and crafts lovers, this camp is for you! With STEAM-based science experiments, and all the classic camp crafts you could hope for: Painting, bracelet-making, boom-doggles, and paper-Mache! There will be time for museum play and walks to Canalside, too.
Summer Camp: Jr. Vet
Aquarium of Niagara
Just like your pets at home, the animals at the Aquarium regularly see a veterinarian for checkups. In these day camps, participants will take a deep dive into the facts about their favorite animals and get a hands-on look at what it takes to care for some of our most popular species.
She Glows Summer Retreat
Illuminate Collective
**She Glows Summer Retreat** is a four-day confidence and self-discovery experience for middle school girls. Through creative activities, movement, mindfulness, and meaningful connection, girls build emotional awareness, self-worth, and a strong sense of community. It’s a space where they can show up fully, shine brightly, and leave feeling empowered to be exactly who they are.
Summer Ninja Camp @ TWF Buffalo - Hamburg
The Warrior Factory Buffalo South - HAMBURG
Week-long (M-F), Half Day (9am-12pm) and Full Day (9am-3pm) options available, with late pick-up (4pm) add-on for Full Day. The Warrior Factory Ninja Camp will include structured and unstructured activities that range from training techniques, open play, Ninja games (obstacle tag, N-I-N-J-A, Follow the Ninja, Warrior Wall Knockout), obstacle courses, and some Ninja-related activities (design a course, obstacle, t-shirt, etc.). Camp spots will be limited to maintain a safe and fun staffing ratio.
MSM Summer Camps - Athletic and Hands-On!
Mount St. Mary Academy
Try something new or stick with what you love! Make friends from all over Western New York! Be the star of the stage, the queen of the kitchen, score points, create, be brave and jump in.
Summer Round-up
Camp Li-Lo-Li
This is a specialty week that lets campers focus on the activity they love most! They will spend at least three hours each day in their program with opportunities to enjoy other activities as well. Program choices include horsemanship, riflery, camping, volleyball, archery, challenge course and crafts. It is best to register early as some of the programs fill up quickly! Campers also participate in a small group Bible study during the day. This is a great week of learning and growing!
CURSIVE HANDWRITING + DRAWING AMERICAN HISTORY
Foundations Classical Academy
In this live online course, we improve our print and cursive handwriting through reading and writing about people and events from American history as well as drawing them. Why drawing? Drawing develops some of the same muscle groups used for handwriting. It's also lots of fun! Recommended for ages 11-18. An ADULT SECTION is also available (meeting time is different. It will start at 9:30 AM PST and end at 10:30 AM PST).
Amazing Kids Magic Camp
Amazing Kids Magic Camp
EXTRAORDINARY FUN That Makes Great Kids Appear! Your 8–12-year-old child will have an enriching time attending Amazing Kids Magic Camp. While making new friends, playing games, enjoying live shows, and learning magic, they will strengthen sequential and divergent thinking, build confidence, and creativity, and develop their communication skills. It runs Monday August 11th through Friday August 15th from 9:00 am - 3:00 PM at Nativity Lutheran Church in East Aurora located just off Route 400.
Scratch Ninja - Scratch Coding (Beginner to Advanced)
Create & Learn
Learn Scratch - the most popular kids coding platform, in small groups of 3-5 students. Create games, stories, animations and have fun!
Overnight Summer Camp
Camp Stella Maris
For almost 100 years, Camp Stella Maris has been a home away from home for campers to try new and exciting things, challenge themselves, and make friends that will last a lifetime. Campers unplug for the week and experience the excitement of an entire summer in just six days. Our overnight campers sleep in one of our 21 cabins while Day Campers share the facilities during the day. Shaving cream wars, mudslides, and campfires are some CSM classics that campers are sure to love.
ADAPTED CLASSICS: The Iliad, The Odyssey, and Greek History (online camp in the liberal arts)
Foundations Classical Academy
The purpose of this live ONLINE course is to spark pre-teen/early teenage students' interest in reading classic books and to teach them to engage in Socratic discussion about themes, characters, plot, etc. We will also focus on history related to the stories. Our summer 2025 readings are selections from Homer’s The Iliad and The Odyssey. The cost is $150 for 22.5 hours of instruction June 16-Aug. 13, 2025.
Minecraft Modding Quest
Create & Learn
Solve puzzles, build, and create games with fun coding in Minecraft
Camp Fowler Family Camp (all ages)
Camp Fowler
Family Camp is a summer camp experience designed for Parent's and Children to enjoy spending time together without the distractions of other things.
HuddleUP Flag Football
HuddleUP Football
5 weeks of Flag football for kids 2-12 years old. We focus on teamwork and social skills while learning how to play football!
Young Writers Summer Camps
Lighthouse Writers Workshop
Lighthouse offers a wide array of full and half-day summer camps from June through August for young writers ages eight to 18. Whether they've got a few novels under their belt, are new but curious about poems, or are a reluctant writer, our camps offer a fun, creative, and challenging way for young people to explore and express who they are, build new friendships, and create truly beautiful works of art.
Summer Overnight Camp
YMCA Camp Weona
At YMCA Camp Weona, we pride ourselves on delivering a classic, fun-filled summer camp experience that nurtures growth, builds lifelong friendships, and creates unforgettable memories. Our traditional camp offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventures, creative activities, and personal development opportunities for campers of all ages.
Summer Day Camp @ Boys & Girls Club of Elma, Marilla & Wales
Boys & Girls Club of Elma, Marilla & Wales
Join us for a SUMMER filled with FUN! Our Summer Day Camp program at the Boys & Girls Club of Elma, Marilla & Wales, located at 2080 Girdle Road in Elma, NY, runs for 8 weeks from June 30th-August 22. Camp hours are from 7:15am-6pm.
Summer Overnight Camp
YMCA Camp Kenan
YMCA Camp Kenan, located on the scenic shores of Lake Ontario in Western New York, has been offering unforgettable outdoor adventures for youth of all ages. Established with a commitment to fostering personal growth, teamwork, and leadership, Camp Kenan provides a safe, welcoming environment where campers can explore nature, build lifelong friendships, and discover their potential.
Just for Kids Summer Club
Just for Kids School Age Programs
Get ready for an unforgettable summer with Just for Kids Summer Club! This year, we're celebrating our 25th anniversary with exciting adventures, thrilling field trips, swimming, themed weeks, and new activities your kids will love. Secure your spot now for a summer full of laughter, learning, and lifelong memories!
Horseback Riding Summer Camp
Hunters Ridge
Horseback riding summer camp! No riding experience required. Safety equipment provided. Limited spaces available.
Tuolumne Family Camp
City of Berkeley, CA
Tuolumne Family Camp offers an unforgettable adventure nestled in the stunning Sierra Nevada mountains, where families can connect with nature and each other. With activities like hiking, campfire stories, and swimming in Tuolumne Meadows, it's a perfect escape for outdoor lovers of all ages. Experience the magic of the high country in a cozy, community-oriented setting that makes every moment feel special.
Summer Paddling Camp
Baycreek Paddling Center
This camp is for kids that love the outdoors! With the wetlands of Irondequoit Creek as our playground, campers have hundreds of acres to explore, miles of trails to hike, and loads of memories to make. Nothing is better than messing around in boats!
Horseback Riding Summer Camp
Strides of Grace Equestrian, LLC
Join us for a great summer of fun and learning with horses and ponies! We offer a variety of camps ages 3–13.
Summer Junior Sailing Program
BYC Foundation
Get ready for an unforgettable summer adventure with our Summer Junior Sailing Program! Running from July 30 to August 22, Monday through Friday, 9am to 4 pm, it’s perfect for kids aged 6 to 17. With seven exciting classes tailored to all skill levels, no prior experience is needed. Our US Sailing-certified instructors ensure a safe, fun, and educational experience on the water. Whether learning the basics or mastering advanced techniques, this is the ultimate summer adventure for young sailors!
Climbing Summer Break Vacation Program
Central Rock Gym Buffalo
Central Rock Gym Buffalo is excited to offer week-long programming during summer break for kids ages 7 to 13. Geared towards all climbing levels, our instructors will provide a fun-filled week of fitness- both on and off the wall. We believe climbing and movement games are great activities for your child to meet new friends, strengthen their self-confidence, and further advance their climbing and movement skills.
Boys Volleyball Clinics
Hilbert College
The schedule of boys volleyball includes working on the basics of all skills. Campers will transition into game play by the end of the clinic. Boys entering grades 7-10 in the fall
Newman Summer Camp
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northtowns
Daily camp will be open in the city of Tonawanda at our Newman Family Clubhouse! They will run from July 7th-August 15th. Registration rates are $135/three days & $180/week.
Nature Camp - Buffalo Audubon at Beaver Meadow
Buffalo Audubon & Beaver Meadow Nature Preserve
At Buffalo Audubon we are passionate about blending nature education with enriching sensory experiences. We consistently offer new programs to ensure unique adventures each week and are committed to providing every camper - whether they’re joining for the first time or returning - with an unforgettable, fun-filled experience. Note: We offer limited, shared workspace with wi-fi for parents and guardians who need to stay at Beaver Meadow. Early-bird discounts are available before February 1st.
Mount St. Mary Summer Sessions
Mount St. Mary Academy
Join us for 17 different Summer camps, including rugby, Taylor Swift, break dance and DJing, basketball, softball, cooking, crochet, dance/musical theater and MORE!
Teen Clay Camp
Terra Clay Studio
A three day introduction to clay for ages 13-16.
Southtowns Catholic Summer Camp
Southtowns Catholic School
Our summer camp in Lake View, NY, offers the perfect escape with its expansive green outdoor space, ideal for a variety of activities. Surrounded by nature, campers can enjoy everything from sports to exploring hiking trails and nature walks. The camp also has a vibrant music program, where kids can learn to play instruments, sing, or even participate in talent shows. With a wide range of activities and a welcoming community, our camp provides the perfect sett
Camp Stella Maris Day Camp
Camp Stella Maris
For almost 100 years, Camp Stella Maris has been a home away from home for campers to try new and exciting things, challenge themselves, and make friends that will last a lifetime. Campers unplug for the week and experience the excitement of an entire summer in just six days. Our overnight campers sleep in one of our 21 cabins while Day Campers share the facilities during the day. Shaving cream wars, mudslides, and campfires are some CSM classics that campers are sure to love.
Summer Play Camp - Register for whole weeks or just drop in!
Friendship Fortress
Summer Camp Registration is NOW OPEN! Things parents LOVE about our summer camps: You don't have to register for weeks at a time. Simply drop-in and select any day(s) or even half days you need! We offer early and extended hours for flexibility. 1:8 camper to staff ratios. Weekly themes and activities designed by a NYS certified teacher. Weekly outings (with safe transportation provided!!) to the Clearfield Splashpad and so much more!! Spots are limited so "Hop In" soon!!
Rock Camp
Community Music School of Buffalo
Rock out and have fun learning a variety of Rock ‘n’ Roll music and playing techniques! This camp is open to players looking to learn new songs and techniques, and play in an interactive group setting.
Summer Ninja Camp @ TWF Buffalo - Williamsville
The Warrior Factory Buffalo North - WILLIAMSVILLE
Week-long (M-F), Half Day (9am-12pm) and Full Day (9am-3pm) options available, with late pick-up (4pm) add-on for Full Day. The Warrior Factory Ninja Camp will include structured and unstructured activities that range from training techniques, open play, Ninja games (obstacle tag, N-I-N-J-A, Follow the Ninja, Warrior Wall Knockout), obstacle courses, and some Ninja-related activities (design a course, obstacle, t-shirt, etc.). Camp spots will be limited to maintain a safe and fun staffing ratio.