Nature/Outdoors + Nature | Kids Out and About Albany

STEAMwhiz - The STEM Learning Lab

Through weekly after-school classes and in-person labs, students explore science-driven projects that strengthen core skills in coding, robotics, physical computing, and 3D printing. Every session builds deep fundamentals while encouraging GRIT!
1 Charles Blvd.
Guilderland , NY , 12084
Phone: 518-900-STEM
42° 42' 12.7944" N, 73° 53' 2.1624" W

Capital District YMCA - Duanesburg Early Learning Center

Duanesburg Early Learning Center offers full-time care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
185 Mott Road
Duanesburg , NY , 12056
Phone: (518) 356-6400
42° 45' 24.084" N, 74° 4' 18.2676" W

518ForestFriends

Children's outdoor classes ages 18months-8 years. Guided play activities, singing, nature inspired lesson plans. Join spring classes beginning April 16th! Email 518forestfriends@gmail.com for information.

Adventure Sailing School (Tivoli Sailing Company, LLC)

We have structured our program to be well rounded, focusing on learning about the mighty Hudson River, using sailing as the vehicle to make that learning possible.

Albany Pine Bush Preserve & Discovery Center

We offer education programs for learners of all ages. Our programs are Pine Bush focused, aligned with learning standards, and incorporate best practices in education and interpretation. We offer programs for families, adults, and groups including school groups of all ages, from pre-school to college and everything in between. Programs include hikes, lectures and interactive presentations on a variety of subjects including history, plants, animals and geology.

Beaver Camp

Outdoor education classes

Camp Chingachgook

Science, Exercise & Health, Canoeing and Kayaking, Hiking, Nature/Outdoors, Sports

Capital City 7th Day Adventist Church

We have two youth groups from ages 2 to 9 years old called the Adventurers and 10-15 called the pathfindes club. They meet on weekends.

Capital District YMCA - Adventure Camp

Try a change of scenery for your next picnic, meeting or seminar, company outing, reunion, banquet, or party. The Y will do all the work while you relax with your group and enjoy your stress-free day!

Capital District YMCA - Glenville

A variety of fitness classes and programs, including pickleball, basketball, youth sports, aquatics, personal training, yoga, HIIT classes and various workshops.

Capital District YMCA - Greenbush

The Greenbush YMCA offers group training classes including Les Mills, HIIT, spin, and yoga, as well as a variety of youth and adult programming including swim lessons, flag football, soccer, and much more!

Capital District YMCA - Greene County

A variety of fitness classes and programs, including Les Mills, personal training, pickleball, and youth sports.

Capital District YMCA - Guilderland

A variety of fitness classes and programs, including Les Mills, Zumba, swim lessons, youth basketball, chess club, and pickleball.

Capital District YMCA - Kidzlodge Early Learning Center

Kidzlodge Early Learning Center offers early childhood learning for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers as young as 6 weeks old.

Capital District YMCA - Lally Early Learning Center

Lally Early Learning Center offers: Full-Time Infant Care (6 weeks through 18 months), Full-Time & Part-Time Toddler Care (18 months through 36 months), and Full-Time & Part-Time Preschool (3 years through 5 years).

Capital District YMCA - Southern Saratoga

A variety of group training classes and programs are offered, including pickleball, swim lessons, HIIT, spin, and youth enrichment activities.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County

We offer free or low cost workshops on topics that range from gardening and farming, how to make food fun and healthy to 4-H.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schenectady County

Little Diggers is a 5 week gardening program for Pre-K located at the Children's Learning Garden in Central Park, Schenectady.

County of Albany Department of Recreation

Year round free karate programs, seasonal sessions for flag football, lacrosse, track, and baseball... all free! We also own a camp property, Lawson Lake, in Feura Bush that organizations can rent out anytime by calling 518-655-7948

Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship

We offer Therapeutic riding, Hippotherapy (PT & SLP), Equine Assisted Psychology, Equine Facilitated Learning, Field Trips, inclusive camps and much more!

Engelke Farm

We offer seasonal classes like wreath making! Check our website for details.

FASNY Museum of Firefighting

Virtual Learning, Group Tours, Exhibitions

Flying Deer Nature Center

Homeschool programs, vacation camps, summer camps, special events, and classes for all ages.

Friends of Clermont

Arts and crafts and history classes.

Garnet Hill Lodge and Ski Center

The friendly and well-informed staff will help you with your outdoor adventures, be it hiking, mountain biking, disc golf, back country or on piste skiing, snowshoeing and more.

Genuine Equine Expressive Arts LLC

Equine assisted learning and expressive arts for children, adults or families that build life skills. Facility or organization group classes that focus on team building, and elderly or hospice programs.

Great Escape Stables

Horseback riding lessons

Hawk Circle Wilderness Education

A variety of nature based programming for children and adults.

Heldeberg Workshop

We offer a variety of classes in science, the arts, high adventure, and more to kids and/or adults. Information about classes available can be found on our website at www.heldebergworkshop.org.

High & Mighty Therapeutic Riding and Driving Center

Riding Program, UnMounted Program, Barn Program, Driving Program, Veterans Programs, Elders & Equines Program, Mighty Mini Programs. More detailed information on the High-n-Mighty programs page.

HVCC Office of Community & Professional Education

The Office of Community Education at Hudson Valley Community College offers a wide range of educational, professional and recreational credit-free classes for everyone from kids to seniors.

Indian Ladder Farms - Altamont, NY

Barn School classes are offered in the summer! It's a great opportunity for children to explore and learn about farm life. Our classes are made for students entering 1st - 8th grade, and a little's class for 3 - entering K. Check out the link below!

Iroquois Museum

Our programs fulfill the NYS Learning Standards for the Arts, Social Studies, and Language Arts. The Museum provides a stimulating object-based learning environment that engages visitors on visual, tactile, and intellectual levels.

Jeanettes Jammers

I offer absolute beginner line dance classes, absolute beginner social ballroom dance classes for grown-ups, and co-host theater arts workshops with Dreamlights Studio. I also offer a homeschool programs and birding activities.

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

Ski and snowboard lessons

KRUMKILL STABLES

Horseback Riding Lessons

Landis Arboretum

Nature and outdoors classes

Lilananda Yoga

The studio hosts various workshops, special classes, and sessions with vibrant & talented teachers.

Maple Ski Ridge

We offer snowboard and ski lessons for all abilities and ages. Private lessons as well as group lessons programs available.

Mohawk Hudson Humane Society

Mohawk Hudson Humane Society is proud to offer a variety of on-site educational programs for people of all ages. We can create an experience that fits your group's needs. Programs includes a lesson, a game and/or craft project, and a shelter tour.

Moreau Lake State Park

Nature and outdoors classes

Mud Creek Environmental Learning Center

Mud Creek ELC offers public programs on evenings, weekends, and during school vacations. Check our facebook page for a list of upcoming events - www.facebook.com/MudCreekELC.

Ndakinna Education Center

Nature/Outdoors classes

Niskayuna, Town of

The town offers a variety of classes and programs for the community

NyceMoves,LLC

Afterschool programs that teach youth strategies for developing a spiritual champion mindset. Yoga, nutrition, mindfulness, self-affirmations, meditation, and more.

Omega Institute

Omega Family Week during the summer includes workshops for adults and kids camps that run concurrently. Meals, community gatherings, and evening entertainment are enjoyed together outside of the classroom.

Original Goat Yoga

Need a break from the hustle and bustle? Want to experience a taste the farm life your grandparents told you about? Whether you are treating yourself, or you want an event your friends co-workers will rave about, Original Goat Yoga is for you! Spend a yoga class moving your body with goats! Or if you want, just sit on your mat and enjoy the adorable company.

Our Daily Abundance

Family yoga classes

Peaceful Acres Horses

Individual or group classes that partner participants with a "buddy" horse or donkey in guided ground-work and nature-based specialized sessions to improve self-esteem, leadership skills and social, emotional and physical wellbeing.

Pember Museum of Natural History

The Museum and Preserve offer lectures, field trips, environmental studies, tours, hikes, day camps, outreach and many other special programs.

Retro Fitness of Albany

Group fitness classes for ages 16+ are offered Monday- Saturday including but not limited to yoga, cardio, high fitness, hip hop step, spin, zumba, etc. We also host sports performance weekly times and dance change seasonally

RockSport

Rock climbing classes

Roots & Wisdom

Nature/Outdoors

Schoharie River Center

The Schoharie River Center is active in a variety of community, historical and cultural programs and activities.

Silverlining’s Animal Rescue Inc

Homeschool classes and other workshops

SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education

The Office of Continuing Education offers noncredit courses for students ages 7 to 97, creating endless possibilities for learning.

The Huyck Preserve

Summer Programs like Nature Study (K-5), Ecological Explorations (6-8), and Wildlife Ecology Research Day Program (9-12) provide unique field-based learning experiences by giving students the opportunity to explore nature, ask questions, and carry out research projects while learning about the various facets of field biology.

Tinkergarten - Slingerlands

Tinkergarten classes are for children 18 months to 8 years. Tinkergarten is designed and led by educators to use outdoor play to get kids outside, moving, exploring and building skills–all while having fun and connecting to nature.

Town of Clifton Park - Parks & Recreation

A variety of classes and programs for youth and adults.

TRAIL LIFE USA Troop 7

We have regular biweekly meetings on first and third Sunday of each month. We also have outings and special events such as campouts, hikes, archery, and snow tubing.

Up Yonda Farm, Environmental Education Center

Nature and science programs are presented on a variety of topics and by request. Check out our website for more information on our program offerings, and how to book a program for your group!

West Mountain

Our Snow-Sports School includes a staff of PSIA certified instructors who teach all levels of skiing and snowboarding.