Get Ready to Have Fun: Our List of the Best Summer Camps in WNY

Are you looking for the perfect summer camp in the WNY or Buffalo, NY area? 

WNY Kids is here to help! I’ve compiled a list of the best local summer camps available to make sure your child gets an amazing experience this summer. Whether they’re interested in learning something new through instruction-based classes or having a blast with one of the professional sports teams, WNY Kids has you covered. 

Don’t wait any longer – jump-start your child’s fun and educational summer today! With our help, you can easily find something that is sure to be a hit. 

Browse the lists below and get started now!

 

Arts & Performance:

Art yard Studio

This amazing studio is offering summer classes to kids from the ages of 8 years- 16 years old. 

The price for each camp ranges from $210-$220 Starting July 10 – September 1st.  

There are four camps to choose from: check dates, ages and price by clicking on the website link

Summer Art Explorers

End of Summer 

Explorers Sculpture Clay Camp 

 Pottery Clay Camp!

Improve your child’s artistic skills by introducing them to a new art medium. This will give them the opportunity to create unique pieces that they can keep as their own.

 

Buffalo Arts Studio

They offer various Art classes for youth between the ages of 11 years old  – 18 and up. 

Classes are provided at a discounted rate, and all the necessary art supplies are included.

The  experienced teachers provide an excellent learning opportunity for young artists, and some classes welcome both teenagers and adults, making it a great bonding experience for parents and children.

Find more information on finding the right class, use the website button in this section. 

The Martin House

The Martin House is offering five-day summer camp sessions

For children entering grades 1 & 2, the camp will run from June 26 – 30, 2023 with a capacity of 10 campers.

For children entering grades 3 – 6, the camp will run from July 10 – 14, 2023 with a capacity of 15 campers 

cost $210 per camper ($190 for members). Limited scholarships are available to those who qualify.

Explore the Martin House Estate and Create Unique Projects this Summer!

Connect with Nature:

Department of Environmental Conservation

Ages 11- 17 years old 4 locations 1 week and 2 week camp programs $350 per camper/ per week.

Camp Colby and Camp DeBruce is one week 

Camp Rushford and Camp Pack Forest are two week programs 

Registration opens April 8th 2023 at 1pm!

link in website button! 

Tifft Nature Preserve

Ages 3 – 10 years old  June 26 – Sept 1 2023. 9am-4pm 

camp programs range $190 to $350 per camper/ per week.

Tifft is part of the local Discovery Camps Learn more HERE!

 

 

Teen Treks

Teen Treks is a non-profit camp for teenage travelers who love cycling. 

They offer a diverse set of Treks with different levels of difficulty and intensity to choose from.

Find the complete list HERE

Ages 11 years old – 18 yrs.  Price for trips range $3,000 – $8,500  

$200 coupon is available on their website.

Friends of Reinstein Woods Summer Camp

Starting in June 2023- August 2023  this summer camp is in nature! welcomes ages 4-15 and even offer a volunteer training program for 16 years and up. 

date, price, age, and time all change throughout the summer click on the website button to find the camp that works for you and your family. 

Animal Friendly

The buffalo Zoo Summer Camps

The Buffalo Zoo is hosting week-long, full day Summer Camps for kids of all ages!

Starts July 10- August 18, 2023

Little ones will have the opportunity to explore animal habitats, participate in up close animal encounters, create crafts and art projects, engage in nature play, and much more!

With three different themes – Feeding Frenzy, Super Species, and Animal Detectives – you’re sure to find something for everyone! 

There’s so much to learn at the Zoo! 

Aquarium of Niagara Day Camps!

At the Aquarium’s day camps, kids and teens have the chance to explore career opportunities with behind-the-scenes views, animal encounters, hands-on activities and more! 

There are three options: 

Jr. Vet Day Camps – Ages 8-12, $40

Marine Biologist in Action – Ages 12-16, $60

Wild Innovators – Ages 10-14, $40

Aquarium members save 10% on all classes and camps. Don’t miss out!

Youth Services:

Stutelage Innovations

Ages 3- 10 years old  Mon-fri 9am-12pm, 12:30pm-3:30pm $35 per class/ per day. 

Stutelage offers interactive and engaging summer camps designed to provide students with an unforgettable experience. From math and literacy activities to physical and mental exercises, their programs challenge children to think critically and encourage them to use problem-solving skills in a variety of contexts.

 

Jewish Community Center

Day Camp at Centerland is split into 4 groups for kids ages kindergarten – 10th graders.

 6/26/2023- 9/1/2023 Family memberships are $79.99/month with membership get 18% discount each week of camp! 

Camp Centerland is located at the Irving M. Shuman Campgrounds, offers a range of activities from hiking trails and open fields to archery, basketball, kickball, zip lines and a climbing tower, children of all ages can develop new skills, build friendships and create lasting memories.

JCC also offers 5 specialty summer camps: Art, Dance, Esports, Photography and Theatre. 

Tropical storm swim team grades 1-8 

Elmwood Franklin Summer Camp

Ages 3.5 years -14 years old, Split into four main groups Discovery, Explores, Onstage, and wilderness explorers.

 Program themes change weekly and there is a variety of classes your child can join. Summer camp includes local field trips in the  Discovery and Explores groups. 

Price range can vary staring at $365- $1600 a week depending on programs and added extras such as extended morning and afternoon hours. They also offer a sibling discount! 

The YMCA

YMCA offers Day Camp all summer long from 7am-6pm Click on the link to find the day camp near you! 

The website button will lead you to the summer camp brochure to find what program will work for your family. Including an over night camp for kids!

Bright Path

Has 14 local locations and start at the age of entering 1st grade – 12 years old 

Summer camp starts June 26, 2023 – September 1, 2023 

The summer camp is broken up into 5 themes. 

Jefferson Youth Center

 Ages 4 years – 13 years this summer camp is split into four groups. Minis, MInors, Majors and LIT Program. 

held on july 3rd – aug 18 

fulltime mon- fri is $220 for residents and $273 for non-residents per week.

Part time camp is Tue, Wed, and Thurs. $135 for residents and $166 for non residents per week. 

Fitness Camps:

Sahlen Sports Summer Camp

Spring Break Camp is April 3rd – April 7th 2023 Times are 9am- 12pm, 12:30pm-3:30pm 

$30 per class/ per day. 

The week is as follows: 

Mon: Spring Science & Futuristic Fun, 

Tue: Cartoon Creations & Pirates, 

Wed: Ninja Warrior & Rockstar, 

Thurs: Dino Adventures & Perfect Pets, 

Fri: Super Mario Bros & Beach Trip. 

Willie Hutch Jones Summer camp

Over ten individual sports clinics are offered with instruction in the basic fundamental skill development for each sport. 

The program is open to all male & female residents in the metropolitan Buffalo & Lackawanna area between the ages of 7-16. 

The summer program also offers foreign language, math and science classes, computer training, tap dance and chess. The program operates July through August.

Sahlen Sports Summer Camp

Spring Break Camp is April 3rd – April 7th 2023 Times are 9am- 12pm, 12:30pm-3:30pm 

$30 per class/ per day. 

The week is as follows: 

Mon: Spring Science & Futuristic Fun, 

Tue: Cartoon Creations & Pirates, 

Wed: Ninja Warrior & Rockstar, 

Thurs: Dino Adventures & Perfect Pets, 

Fri: Super Mario Bros & Beach Trip. 

Sahlen Sports Summer Camp

Spring Break Camp is April 3rd – April 7th 2023 Times are 9am- 12pm, 12:30pm-3:30pm 

$30 per class/ per day. 

The week is as follows: 

Mon: Spring Science & Futuristic Fun, 

Tue: Cartoon Creations & Pirates, 

Wed: Ninja Warrior & Rockstar, 

Thurs: Dino Adventures & Perfect Pets, 

Fri: Super Mario Bros & Beach Trip. 

Stem Camps:

Buffalo Museum of Science

Summer camp is for children ages 3 years to 10 years old. seperated into 4 age groups 

the hours are 9am- 4pm

Focuing on different themes weekly. 

from June 26th – September 1st

price is $325 per week

You can get 10% off by registuring early before May 1st!

Explore & More Childrens Museum

This summer camp is for kids ages 4-12 years split into different groups based on age. 

starting june 24th – August 23rd 2024

The themes are split up across this time you can explore them on their website link provided

price range per week is $325 for non-members and $300 for members.

Uiversity of Buffalo Summer Camp

UB is offering Sumercamp to students in grade 6-12 

oferring many areas of interest such as, chemical enginering, CS Explore, transportation, national grid, and sustainability camp.  check out camps here. 

$400 per week.

UB also offers scholorship programs for families with income less than $60,000/yr 

 

L E 3 Inc.

Camp Cranium is a 9 week summer camp starting June 26th- August 25th with changing weekly themes. 

offered at 6 different locations in WNY. 

Engineering for Kids

Ages 5 – 12 years old STEM based camps offered at seven different locations across WNY 

9am- 4pm changing themes throughout summer 

The YMCA

YMCA offers Day Camp all summer long from 7am-6pm Click on the link to find the day camp near you! 

The website button will lead you to the summer camp brochure to find what program will work for your family. Including an over night camp for kids!

The YMCA

YMCA offers Day Camp all summer long from 7am-6pm Click on the link to find the day camp near you! 

The website button will lead you to the summer camp brochure to find what program will work for your family. Including an over night camp for kids!

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