9-12 years | Kids Out and About Albany

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.
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. , NY , .
Phone: 800.968.4332
39° 57' 40.2336" N, 82° 59' 55.6584" W

Afrim's Sports Colonie

WE MAKE SPORTS FUN! Afrim's Sports is your home for Classes, and Camps. Did you know that we start soccer at 18 months?! Our Soccer Kidz program has classes available throughout the Capital Region at Afrim's Sports and local schools. No School, No Problem. We offer camps every school break and throughout the summer. Our experienced coaches will keep your kids engaged throughout the day in either our Soccer camp (Ages 6 to 14) or Action camp (Ages 4 to 12). If your child is looking to have fun, Afrim's Sports is the place to be.
636 Albany-Shaker Rd.
Albany , NY , 12211
Phone: 518-438-3131
42° 43' 28.3152" N, 73° 47' 36.294" W

STEAMwhiz - The STEM Learning Lab

At STEAMwhiz, young innovators dive into hands-on science, coding, robotics, and 3D printing—building grit, joy, and real-world skills. Through tech-infused labs and collaborative challenges, kids develop confidence, curiosity, and creative problem-solving to thrive in a changing world. We also offer year-round STEM lab field trips for K–8 learners—either onsite in Guilderland or brought directly to your school or organization. Each program blends NY state standards with playful discovery and “outside-the-box” thinking.
1 Charles Blvd.
Guilderland , NY , 12084
Phone: 518-512-9595
42° 42' 12.7944" N, 73° 53' 2.1624" W

Our Savior's Christian School

Our Savior's Christian School's Mission is to build a solid foundation in each child by reaching hearts with Biblical truth, teaching minds through strong academics, and partnering with families to build a future with a Christian worldview. We are committed to quality education. With its small student body, Our Savior's is able to provide a highly personalized approach to instruction. Our Savior's also fosters a close relationship between the home and the school by encouraging parental involvement in school activities.
63 Mountain View Ave
Albany , NY , 12205
Phone: 518-459-2273
42° 42' 18.4644" N, 73° 48' 32.2344" W

Albany Academy

Summer Camp registration now open! Albany Academy stands as the first and only independent, preparatory, Pre-K through post-graduate school welcoming students from Albany, Saratoga, Chatham, Bethlehem, NY, and the entire New York’s Capital Region. At Albany Academy, we offer an innovative model of private education, with co-educational learning in the Lower and Upper Schools and single-sex learning in the Middle School. Our academic programs and curriculum are designed to develop diligent students of high character who become curious, critical thinkers.
135 Academy Road
Albany , NY , 12208
Phone: 518-429-2300
42° 38' 45.5532" N, 73° 47' 13.2432" W

The Music Studio

Bring music to your child's summer with classes at The Music Studio, KOAA readers' top pick in Arts Education in 2024. We offer children (ages 3-7) a full schedule of "Let's Begin" classes packed with fun and engaging activities that channel students' innate love of music into learning. In small groups, with instruction crafted to suit their age, they'll learn fundamental musical concepts and skills — and be excited to come to every class. Summer is the perfect time to try something new, and to see if The Music Studio's celebrated teaching methods are right for your family. Check out our summer schedule or call us for more information: 518-459-7799.
1237 Central Avenue
Albany , NY , 12205
Phone: 518-459-7799
42° 41' 50.0388" N, 73° 48' 30.6144" W

Jennifer Swanson Books / Solve It for Kids Podcast

Jennifer Swanson is the award winning author of over 45+ nonfiction books for children, mostly about science and technology.
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Jacksonville , FL , 32224 30° 15' 38.3796" N, 81° 27' 39.0816" W

Robert C. Parker School

Robert C. Parker School is an independent school for students of all genders in pre-school through 8th grade + a Forest Toddler program, 10 minutes from downtown Albany.
4254 NY Highway 43
Wynantskill , NY , 12198
Phone: 518-286-3449
42° 39' 12.6864" N, 73° 39' 8.0244" W

Eagle Island Camp

Already thinking about what summer camp your child might love? It's never too early to plan ahead, and one of the most unique Adirondack summer camp experiences is Eagle Island Camp on Upper Saranac Lake. Not only is this one-of-a-kind camp located on an island (how cool is that?!), but they offer a variety of programs that include one and two-week girls' overnight camp, women's weekends, family camp, and all-gender day camp.
442 Gilpin Bay Road
Saranac Lake , NY , 12983
Phone: 5183239424
44° 16' 35.7312" N, 74° 20' 0.2112" W

Gabby's Dollhouse Live - National Tour

Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! brings to life an exciting original story featuring unique puppets, dynamic staging, and favorite songs including “Sprinkle Party”, “Hey Gabby”, “Music In You”, “You Can’t Spell Meow Without Me” and many others that will have audiences singing and dancing along, from beginning to end.
Tours multiple U.S. cities
. , CA , .
Phone: 267-306-0001
36° 46' 41.7396" N, 119° 25' 4.5552" W

Drama Kids International Albany

Drama Kids provides remarkable creative drama education for children and young adults. We are the most popular after school drama program in the world, and have provided innovative programs to tens of thousands of children in the USA since 1999.
36 Graffin Dr.
Latham , NY , 12110
Phone: 518-458-1313
42° 45' 37.7856" N, 73° 44' 31.6896" W

The Arts Center of the Capital Region

The Arts Center engages people in the creative experience. We offer classes for adults and camps for kids in a variety of media, like painting, drawing, pottery, jewelry making, woodworking, dance, photography, and stained glass. Our classes range from absolute beginner to independent study for advanced practitioners who need minimal supervision. See you in the studios!
265 River St.
Troy , NY , 12180
Phone: (518) 273-0552 x125
42° 43' 55.5564" N, 73° 41' 29.6124" W

Location:

123 Saratoga Road Socha Plaza
Glenville, NY, 12302
United States

Phone:

518-477-3798

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

1-1 Online/Remote Violin Lesson 60-minute for $45 AND Violin E-Masterclass Session for $25 per student ($ in USD)

Dates: 
11/12/2025
11/13/2025
11/26/2025
Time: 
230-7 pm Eastern Time

Location: 
The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 New York 308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572, United States
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A Merry Starlight Surprise- Saturday Morning Family Show

Dates: 
12/06/2025
12/07/2025
Time: 
11am

Location:

10 N. Main Ave
Albany, NY, 12203
United States

Phone:

(518)277-0729

Acting & Improv Classes

Dates: 
11/10/2025
11/15/2025
11/17/2025
Time: 
Times vary depending on the class