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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Only 25 minutes from downtown Rochester, spark your curiosity at Genesee Country Village & Museum - New York State's largest living history museum! Explore our 19th-century Historic Village, our John L. Wehle Gallery, and our Nature Center with 5+ miles of nature trails. Explore special events, daily historic happenings, kids camps, workshops, and more at www.gcv.org.
1410 Flint Hill Road PO Box 310
Mumford , NY , 14511
Phone: (585) 538-6822
42° 59' 33.594" N, 77° 52' 48.4284" W

New York Museum of Transportation

The New York Museum of Transportation is unique among Western New York's museums. In Rush, just 20 minutes from Rochester, the museum features vintage trolley cars, highway and horse-drawn vehicles, a steam locomotive, several model railroads, photos, exhibits, gallery, and gift shop. Relive holiday memories with the Midtown Plaza Monorail on display! Rides are included with admission on the only electric trolley line in New York State. No reservations needed except for certain special events. Open Sundays only.
6393 East River Rd
W. Henrietta , NY , 14586
Phone: (585) 533-1113
43° 1' 0.2136" N, 77° 42' 35.262" W

The Strong

Visit the Ultimate Play Destination: The Strong is a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play. Voted a top place to take kids in Rochester by KOAA readers.
One Manhattan Square
Rochester , NY , 14607
Phone: 585-263-2700
43° 9' 9.8784" N, 77° 36' 2.5524" W

Camp Invention: National

Energize your kid’s creativity and confidence with our new Camp Invention® program, Recharge! Campers in grades K-6 will collaborate with friends in hands-on, open-ended STEM challenges. They’ll take apart a microphone to explore its inner workings, build and test a device to launch rubber ducks, and design morphing vehicles for the Super Road Rally! Each activity is designed to inspire curiosity, spark imaginations and give your young innovator the best summer ever. This year, our local camps are being offered in person and at home so your child can experience the fun of Camp Invention no matter where they are! Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot and save!
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Phone: 800.968.4332
39° 57' 40.2336" N, 82° 59' 55.6584" W

Buffalo Museum of Science

The Buffalo Museum of Science is a non-profit educational institution dedicated to the study and interpretation of the natural and physical sciences.
1020 Humboldt Parkway
Buffalo , NY , 14211
Phone: (716) 896-5200
42° 54' 21.3048" N, 78° 50' 36.3804" W

St. Francis High School - Hamburg, NY

St. Francis High School is a Catholic Franciscan High School for young men in grades 9-12. We are located just south of Buffalo, NY, and provide a challenging, college-ready curriculum. We boast championship athletics teams and a stellar fine arts program. We provide bussing to the Northtowns and the Dunkirk/Fredonia area.
4129 Lake Shore Road
Hamburg , NY , 14075
Phone: 716-627-1200
42° 46' 13.7784" N, 78° 51' 50.9436" W

YMCA Camp Kenan

YMCA CAMP KENAN is a summer camp located along the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario. Offering enriching overnight and day camp experiences for youth, it blends outdoor adventure with character-building activities. Campers enjoy swimming, sports, ropes courses, arts, campfires, fostering friendships and fun. For over 100 years, we have been providing a safe and inspiring environment for children to explore nature and create lasting memories.
8571 Lower Lake Road
Barker , NY , 14012
Phone: 716-469-1272
43° 21' 58.7016" N, 78° 33' 42.9732" W

Reliance College / Great Connections Summer Seminar

Reliance College, based in Chicago, IL, runs a Great Connections one-week summer seminar for teens in Chicago each year. Are you between the ages of 16-24? If yes, then I invite you to experience a journey that transforms you into a purpose-driven entrepreneur. For teens seeking clear thinking about college and life, young adults looking for career clarity, young people wanting to express themselves more effectively, and students eager to explore great authors and ideas, our Summer Seminar is your answer.
James Stukel Tower University of Illinois, Roosevelt and Halsted
Chicago , NY , 60607 41° 51' 57.8916" N, 87° 38' 45.4272" W

iD Tech Camps & Academies

iD Tech is the world’s #1 summer STEM program for ages 7-17, held at 150+ prestigious locations nationwide. With world-class instructors and innovative courses in coding, game development, robotics, and design, iD Tech programs instill in-demand skills that embolden students to shape the future.
Held at 150+ Locations Nationwide
. , TX , .
Phone: 1-888-709-TECH
41° 41' 48.3108" N, 72° 43' 15.1392" W

Stutelage Innovations

Stutelage is most well known for our exceptional summer camps and school break camps. Taught by highly-qualified, passionate, and energetic certified teachers, Stutelage's camps are educational in nature and a whole lot of fun! We have locations in East Amherst, Clarence Center, North Tonawanda, Lancaster, Grand Island, and Orchard Park.
Multiple Locations
Buffalo Area , NY , .
Phone: 716-362-7848
42° 51' 6.4836" N, 78° 44' 51.4356" W

Imagine RIT: Creativity + Innovation Festival

The Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival is the university’s signature event, a showcase that displays the ingenuity of students, faculty and staff. Imagine RIT will be held in-person on Saturday, April 29th. Discover multimedia presentations, exhibits, demonstrations, research projects, performing arts, and more in-person all online at rit.edu/imagine!
1 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester , NY , 14623
Phone: 585-475-4733
43° 5' 2.3352" N, 77° 40' 28.3512" W

Artsy Languages

Welcome to Artsy Languages Inc. We are a nonprofit organization that offers cross-cultural educational enrichment programming to school-aged children. Through our unique curricula, students learn life skills (focused on social-emotional, language, and communication skills) through the Creative Arts.
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Buffalo , NY , 14217
Phone: (716) 770-8310
42° 58' 7.3452" N, 78° 52' 28.2" W

Central Library - Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System

The Central Library, located at 1 Lafayette Square in Downtown Buffalo, is the headquarters of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.
1 Lafayette Square
Buffalo , NY , 14203
Phone: 858-8900
42° 53' 7.2456" N, 78° 52' 18.4008" W

Montessori Program at Saints Peter and Paul School

At Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Classical School, our Montessori program for ages 3-6 provides a joyful and structured foundation for lifelong learning. The Montessori approach allows children to explore at their own pace while fostering independence, confidence, and a deep sense of wonder. Rooted in the Montessori method and the Catholic classical tradition, our program nurtures the intellectual, spiritual, and physical development of young learners, preparing them for a lifetime of discovery.
5480 Main Street
Williamsville , NY , 14221
Phone: 716-632-6146
42° 58' 38.8416" N, 78° 44' 0.816" W

Mandala School

Mandala School offers individualized, hands-on learning for grades K-8. The school prioritizes supporting children's growth by adapting to students' needs and learning styles. Mandala fosters a democratic environment where every voice is heard and respected, encouraging problem-solving, communication, and collaboration. The school emphasizes outdoor exploration and frequent field trips to enhance understanding of the world. Mandala offers rolling admissions during the school year and provides additional programs like Curiosity Club (an after-school program) and summer programs. Prospective students are welcome to visit, meet teachers, and shadow for a day.
738 Main Street
East Aurora , NY , 14052
Phone: 716-374-0678
42° 46' 15.0924" N, 78° 35' 52.944" W

Arts for Learning WNY (formerly Young Audiences)

Arts for Learning WNY'S mission is to inspire, expand learning, and strengthen our community through engagement with the arts. We offer assembly, workshop and long term residency programs with professional artists, committed to their craft, and using it as a tool for creative learning. Art forms include music, multi-media arts, theater, dance, and visual and literary arts. Services are provided in the eight counties of Western New York, including Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming.
1 Lafayette Square
Buffalo , NY , 14203
Phone: 716-881-0917
42° 53' 7.2456" N, 78° 52' 18.4008" W

Colonial Belle

Family friendly tour boat located in Fairport, NY on the historic waters of the Erie Canal. The Colonial Belle is the largest tour boat operating on the historic Erie Canal. Our vessel is U.S. Coast Guard certified to carry 149 passengers with a fully accessible enclosed lower deck and an upper open-air deck. The enclosed first deck offers comfortable seating, a full-service bar and two restrooms. The upper deck provides seating, scenic viewing and the experience of "ducking down" for low bridges. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Narrated Lock Cruises, Event Cruises, School Field Trip Cruises & Private Charters available. Cruising season: mid-May through October
400 Packett's Landing
Fairport , NY , 14450
Phone: (585) 223-9470
43° 6' 2.646" N, 77° 26' 26.7216" W