Day Camps in Greater Buffalo, NY
The following are camps that have elected to be featured on this page, and below them are additional camps of which we at KidsOutAndAbout.com are aware.
If there is a day camp that we have missed, please email us to let us know, and we'll add it promptly. Thank you!
Buffalo Museum of Science
School break Discovery Camps are available throughout the year at the Buffalo Museum of Science and Tifft Nature Preserve and offer quality counselors, a variety of educational themes, and most of all – fun!
Check website for summer camps as well as school break camps in October, November, December, February, and April!
Learn more at www.sciencebuff.org/programs/discovery-camps/.
Stutelage Innovations
Get ready for a summer full of learning and laughter with Stutelage! We’re offering 178 exciting camps at our East Amherst, Clarence Center, Williamsville, North Tonawanda, Grand Island, Lancaster, Orchard Park, and Hamburg locations. Running June 29–September 4, 2026, our camps for ages 3–10 combine creativity, academics, and fun. Each theme-based week includes activities that boost math, literacy, and character development while keeping kids active and curious. Our caring, NYS-certified teachers tailor lessons to every child’s age and ability in a safe, supportive environment. Join us for a summer your child will never forget!
Summer Camp - Buffalo Zoo
Join us at the Buffalo Zoo this summer for a wild camp experience designed for curious kids of all ages. With six themed sessions for ages 6–12 and our all-new Cub Camp for ages 4–6, there’s something for every camper to enjoy. The Zoo also offers single-day camps, a fun and flexible way to make the most of days off from school. All Buffalo Zoo camps feature unique themes and hands-on learning through animal exhibit visits, up-close animal encounters, crafts, art projects, nature play, and interactive activities that spark creativity and a love for wildlife.
Genesee Country Village & Museum
Genesee Country Village & Museum Camps Enrolling Now!The Museum offers several great day camps, starting with Spring Break Camp in April and running through the end of summer! All of our day camps offer kids (ages 4-15) the chance to explore the natural world, get hands-on with history, and let their creativity run wild. With over 600 acres of outdoor space and 68 historic buildings and artifacts, your child will have a week of adventure! Summer day camps (July 7 through August 18) come with convenient options for extended care, bus transportation, and lunch. For something really different, check out Camp Hard Hat, a one-week camp (capacity only 30) where campers complete a real construction project! Members get 10% off all camps!
Amazing Kids Magic Camp
EXTRAORDINARY FUN That Makes Great Kids Appear! Your 8-12-year-old child will have an enriching summer experience attending Amazing Kids Magic Camp. While making new friends, playing fun games, enjoying live magic shows, and learning cool magic tricks, they will strengthen sequential and divergent thinking, build confidence and creativity, and develop their communication skills. This camp runs Monday, August 10th, through Friday, August 14th, from 9 am - 3 pm at Nativity Lutheran Church in East Aurora, New York. Enrollment is limited to 20 participants. Use code AK2645 for a $45 Early Bird discount on tuition if registered by April 15, 2026.
Girl Scouts of Western New York
Day and overnight camps: July 1 - August 31, 2026Your Adventure Begins Now! Explore the outdoors, try something new, and build skills that last a lifetime. Whether you’re discovering the wildlife in your own backyard, swimming in a lake for the first time at summer camp or being a citizen scientist and observing bees in your neighborhood park, every outdoor adventure grows your “I’ve got this” attitude. And once you unlock that confidence, you’ll aim as high as the stars you see outside your cabin window.
Summer at Aquarium of Niagara
Aquarium summer camps offer a one-of-a-kind learning experience where creativity, science, and real-world exploration come together in an immersive aquarium setting. Unlike traditional camps, campers learn alongside live animals, explore behind-the-scenes spaces, and engage with Aquarium experts who care for animals every day. Daily activities are rooted in observation, inquiry, and play, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and conservation awareness. Through a mix of indoor and outdoor experiences, campers build meaningful connections to animals and gain a deeper understanding of how to preserve and protect aquatic life.
