Our USA certified swim coaches have a vast range of experience, including a former Olympic Swimmer. Your son or daughter will learn stroke refinement, race skills, sportsmanship, and team camaraderie. We are a fully inclusive program.
Experience Native American culture first-hand at Ganondagan’s February Fun Week! Engage in storytelling, Iroquois Social Dancing and Seneca singing, Native American games including bone dice and hand games, a scavenger hunt, make-and-take traditional art activities with paper and clay, learn to hoop dance, and more! On Wed & Fri, make and take home a stuffed animal in “Furry Friends and Tales.” (Pre-registration and a separate fee required.) Children must be accompanied by an adult.
No School? No Problem!
Mad Science of Western NY now offers Non-School Day Camp with before and after care options!
Your kid’s day will be filled with fun & hands-on Science experiments, STEM Activities, Games and much more!!!
When school’s out for holidays or conference days, the JCC is in! Daily activities typically include a field trip, gym, crafts, drama, cooking, and other games. Bring a lunch, sneakers, swim suit and towel each day.
Designed to allow your child to be introduced to the world of basketball. The goals are to accelerate basketball development, prepare kids for league play, create general fitness and to teach that sports are joyful and fun. For the beginner or child that prefers cooperative play.
Intended for those players who have a greater interest and commitment in advancing their skills. One of our main curriculum points is to make certain that every class is kept fun and focus on the importance of teamwork. This class is for the intermediate/advanced player or child that prefers competitive play.
The Kids' Place is the most comprehensive program for families with school age children in Western New York! Mature, trained staff work closely with our children to encourage and teach creativity, cooperation and fun. Children with disabilities are welcome and included in all programs and services through our Open Door Program. Our directors offer open door policy, email communications and updates.
Are you looking for something for your child to do during spring break this year? Well look no further! Spring into fun with a week-long day camp that gives your child a taste of everything GCV&M has to offer. Sessions will run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the week of April 15 – 19, 2019. For your convenience, we offer a supervised camp bus from Rochester and extended care options. Advance registration is required.
You can bet the farm your children will have fun at this camp! Spend a week learning and doing at the Pioneer Farm. Help with animal care, collect eggs, tend crops, grind corn, and horse around! Plant the seed for a lifelong love of learning.
Ages: 7-10
Tumble down the rabbit hole to this exciting camp. Play croquet with the Queen of Hearts, learn how to dance a lobster quadrille and discover how the Caterpillar became a butterfly. On Friday, join us for a tea party with The Hatter. You’d be MAD to pass this up. Ages: 7-10
NEW TWO WEEK CAMP!
Sea to Shining Sea is the story of famous American trailblazers that have had an impact on our great culture. Rosa Parks, Helen Keller, Jackie Robinson and Abraham Lincoln are all featured in this original children's musical theater production! Don’t let your aspiring actor or actress miss this unique summer musical theater camp experience! Ages 7-13
A 19th-century adventure in decorative confections! Create fancy sweets such as candies, marzipan, cookies, pies and cakes. Record the receipts in your receipt book, so you'll be able to make masterpieces at home, as well. Ages: 12-15
This advanced version of Woodland Fairy and Elf Academy brings together children who enjoy using their imaginations in outdoor settings. Campers will be immersed in a fantasy playworld based upon caring for the environment around us and taking care of our fellow woodland residents and neighbors. Campers will time travel to the 1800's and visit the historic village to learn elven cooking and Victorian fairy gardening techniques. Ages: 7-10
You can bet the farm your children will have fun at this camp! Spend a week learning and doing at the Pioneer Farm. Help with animal care, collect eggs, tend crops, grind corn, and horse around! Plant the seed for a lifelong love of learning.
Ages: 7-10
Campers help choose the day’s journey in this free-play program. Play old-fashioned games, build a fort, or make up a new adventure. Work together with your fellow campers to plan each awesome day. Who knows what the journey will be? This is a great choice for children who prefer less structure. Ages: 7-10
Have fun learning open-hearth cooking during this hands-on class for girls and boys. Explore the museum gardens, and bring seasonal ingredients back to the kitchen. Learn how to correctly build a fire for open-hearth cooking and make simple 19th-century dishes. During the week students will also make their very own receipt (recipe) book to bring home.
Ages: 11-14
The great outdoors is great for kids. Many studies have shown that children who play outside do better in school and generally lead happy, healthy lives. During this free-play nature program, campers will be able to choose from a variety of crafts, games, and activities. Play in the creek, build a fort, search for salamanders or cool off in the sprinkler. Who knows what the day’s adventure will be? This is a good choice for children who prefer less structure. Ages: 7-10
Gain confidence and comfort in being outdoors during this basic survival skills adventure. Become proficient at hands-on activities such as fire lore, camp cooking, tracking, fishing, navigation, shelters, useful plants, camp crafts and other fun survival experiences. Practice how your ancestors may have lived and enjoy nature to the fullest.
Ages: 11-15
Re-enacting is a great way to learn history, and many thousands of people engage in this hobby each year. Using the Camp of Instruction organized in 1839 by the American Army and codified in School of the Soldier, you’ll learn about the structure, skills and customs of the military during the Civil War. You’ll also examine uniforms and equipment, and play games to pass the time between skirmishes. Ages: 10-15
Have fun learning open-hearth cooking during this hands-on class for girls and boys. Explore the museum gardens, and bring seasonal ingredients back to the kitchen. Learn how to correctly build a fire for open-hearth cooking and make simple 19th-century dishes. During the week students will also make their very own receipt (recipe) book to bring home.
Ages: 11-14
This camp will focus on educating the whole person through experiential farm to table cooking and baking. Students learn the basics of gluten free and plant based cooking and baking through hands on garden and agriculture experiences, Q&A, demonstration, art and more. This class is perfect for students who are interested in culinary arts, baking, and learning through food. Ages: 11-14
Explore the museum’s Nature Center and village grounds, and make art that reflects your experiences. Visit the potter, museum print maker and other village artisans. Collect natural materials and use them to design your own handmade paper. Learn how to write in calligraphy, and practice your new skill. Ages: 7-10
Forage for and use natural materials to create fun and useful items. Learn about the local plant community and plant uses. Emphasis will be on use of invasive plants, downed wood and other abundant, easily found materials. Find the perfect walking stick, and carve designs into your work. Create a leather sling for target shooting. Make these and many other natural crafts from forest-found materials. Perfect class choice for any crafty wild child! Ages: 11-15
This summer we’re going old-school! Participate in authentic 19th-century lessons at the school house, barter for supplies at Altay Store and play games from the past. Meet with village craftspeople, and make your own 19th-century projects to take home. You won’t want to cut this class! This is a great choice for an introduction to summer camp at GCV&M! Ages: 7-10
You can bet the farm your children will have fun at this camp! Spend a week learning and doing at the Pioneer Farm. Help with animal care, collect eggs, tend crops, grind corn, and horse around! Plant the seed for a lifelong love of learning.
Ages: 7-10
Notice is hereby given that the Genesee Country Village & Museum will be opening an academy for the instruction of young ladies at the Romulus Female Seminary in Mumford, NY. Instruction will be given in the art of sewing, dancing, penmanship, tea etiquette and the general arts of becoming a 19th-century lady. Ages: 9-12
Let’s get cooking, 19th-century style! Both boys and girls will enjoy this hands-on class, preparing several full meals made from fresh and seasonal ingredients. Learn how to make “toad in the hole,” Scotch eggs and chicken noodle soup from stock and noodles. Take home your own receipt (recipe) book with all the delicious dishes you learned during the week.
Ages: 12-15
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to the Genesee Country Village & Museum’s School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. You will need no books or equipment, just your love of all things magical. Terms begin July 29 and August 12. We await your owl, or application, no later than the end of June. Don’t miss your opportunity to attend potions class, study the care of magical creatures, design a wand, learn about astronomy, and embrace all things Potter. Ages: 7-10
Gain confidence and comfort in being outdoors during this basic survival skills adventure. Become proficient at hands-on activities such as fire lore, camp cooking, tracking, fishing, navigation, shelters, useful plants, camp crafts and other fun survival experiences. Practice how your ancestors may have lived and enjoy nature to the fullest.
Ages: 11-15
This summer we’re going old-school! Participate in authentic 19th-century lessons at the school house, barter for supplies at Altay Store and play games from the past. Meet with village craftspeople, and make your own 19th-century projects to take home. You won’t want to cut this class! This is a great choice for an introduction to summer camp at GCV&M! Ages: 7-10
You can bet the farm your children will have fun at this camp! Spend a week learning and doing at the Pioneer Farm. Help with animal care, collect eggs, tend crops, grind corn, and horse around! Plant the seed for a lifelong love of learning.
Ages: 7-10
Miss Marcia is pleased to offer her class on drawing, water painting, and book-making for young ladies and gentlemen. Believing that NATURE is our greatest inspiration, classes will commence by exploring and observing the village grounds, gardens, and Nature Center. Miss M. will offer instruction in drawing and watercolor fundamentals, different drawing and painting techniques, and pressing flower specimens for a book-making project. Ages: 9-12
The great outdoors is great for kids. Many studies have shown that children who play outside do better in school and generally lead happy, healthy lives. During this free-play nature program, campers will be able to choose from a variety of crafts, games, and activities. Play in the creek, build a fort, search for salamanders or cool off in the sprinkler. Who knows what the day’s adventure will be? This is a good choice for children who prefer less structure. Ages: 7-10
The outdoors is great for kids. Many studies have shown that children who play outside do better in school and generally lead happy, healthy lives. During this free-play nature program, older campers will be able to choose from a variety of crafts, games and activities. Play in the creek, build a shelter, go fishing, search for salamanders, or build a fire! Who knows what the day’s adventure will be? This is a good choice for children who prefer less structure.
Ages: 11-15
This summer we’re going old-school! Participate in authentic 19th-century lessons at the school house, barter for supplies at Altay Store and play games from the past. Meet with village craftspeople, and make your own 19th-century projects to take home. You won’t want to cut this class! This is a great choice for an introduction to summer camp at GCV&M! Ages: 7-10
You can bet the farm your children will have fun at this camp! Spend a week learning and doing at the Pioneer Farm. Help with animal care, collect eggs, tend crops, grind corn, and horse around! Plant the seed for a lifelong love of learning.
Ages: 7-10
Have you ever admired your grandmother’s quilts? Have you ever wished you could create one yourself? Learn the techniques of piecing, appliqué , joining various geometric shapes and the art of hand quilting. Your finished project will be a pillow with a quilted top of your own design. Come and see what you can create! Ages: 10-15
Re-enacting is a great way to learn history, and many thousands of people engage in this hobby each year. Using the Camp of Instruction organized in 1839 by the American Army and codified in School of the Soldier, you’ll learn about the structure, skills and customs of the military during the Civil War. You’ll also examine uniforms and equipment, and play games to pass the time between skirmishes. Ages: 10-15
A 19th-century adventure in decorative confections! Create fancy sweets such as candies, marzipan, cookies, pies and cakes. Record the receipts in your receipt book, so you'll be able to make masterpieces at home, as well. Ages: 12-15
You can bet the farm your children will have fun at this camp! Spend a week learning and doing at the Pioneer Farm. Help with animal care, collect eggs, tend crops, grind corn, and horse around! Plant the seed for a lifelong love of learning.
Ages: 7-10
During this theater themed class campers will learn how to use props and invent their own characters while practicing body language and personal expression. They will then use their new skills around the village, and put on a performance at the historic Davis Opera House. The upstairs was an elegant performance hall where musicians, lecturers and the occasional bear could be seen. This camp will allow your young thespian to learn, and perform, like those who came before us. Ages: 8-11
In 1857, Miss Leslie complied a collection of “light and exhilarating amusements for the purpose of unbending the mind, exercising the body, and interesting the attention." Explore Victorian pass times while doing handwork (crafts), acting out dramatic sketches, playing 19th-century games and reading stories. Make your own reticule (purse), ribbon bookmark, cloth doll and Victorian doll clothes! Ages: 10-12
Have fun learning open-hearth cooking during this hands-on class for girls and boys. Explore the museum gardens, and bring seasonal ingredients back to the kitchen. Learn how to correctly build a fire for open-hearth cooking and make simple 19th-century dishes. During the week students will also make their very own receipt (recipe) book to bring home.
Ages: 11-14
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to the Genesee Country Village & Museum’s School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. You will need no books or equipment, just your love of all things magical. Terms begin July 29 and August 12. We await your owl, or application, no later than the end of June. Don’t miss your opportunity to attend potions class, study the care of magical creatures, design a wand, learn about astronomy, and embrace all things Potter. Ages: 10-12
In this introductory class for girls and boys, learn the skills needed to identify, catch and prepare fish. Make your own fishing pole and lures. Become skilled at baiting hooks, identifying aquatic insects, and cooking your catch over an open fire. Practice your newly learned skills while exploring fishing ponds and the Oatka Creek located on the museum's private property. Ages: 11-15
