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Huckleberry Swamp

Nature preserve located off Route 104: For the preservation of bird and wildlife integrity and conservation of the land they depend on.
Catchpole Road
North Rose , NY
Phone: 585-249-9232
43° 10' 22.5336" N, 76° 55' 36.3072" W

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

Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC)

Immerse yourself in the incredible world of science, history, space, and nature. Follow your curiosity from the depths of our lakes to the edge of the universe. Participate in classes, camps and events for all ages. All at the RMSC Museum & Science Center, the RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, and the RMSC Cumming Nature Center.
657 East Avenue
Rochester , NY , 14607
Phone: 585.271.4320
43° 8' 59.5068" N, 77° 35' 22.632" W

Stages (A Magical Journey Thru Stages)

Rochester, NY's not-for-profit youth theatre company at the West Herr Performing Arts Center. Offers 8 annual full-scale theater productions for performers in grades 1 - 12, classes, summer camps, and more!
875 East Main Street, Suite 380 West Herr Performing Arts Center
Rochester , NY , 14605
Phone: 585-935-7173
43° 9' 37.8036" N, 77° 35' 19.0572" W

The Harley School

Founded in 1917, The Harley School is a nationally-recognized, co-ed independent school in Rochester, NY, offering an innovative and rigorous college preparatory program for 518 day students in Nursery (age 3) through Grade 12.
1981 Clover St
Rochester , NY , 14618 43° 7' 13.7316" N, 77° 32' 58.8192" 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

Allendale Columbia School

A leading independent, diverse, co-ed school that prepares students 18 months through grade 12 for the world they will inherit. Our school is a thriving, diverse community of learners who engage locally and internationally to create opportunities to design, imagine, learn, and make a positive impact. Contact us to schedule a time to visit our 33-acre campus located at 519 Allens Creek Road in Pittsford.
519 Allens Creek Road
Rochester , NY , 14618
Phone: 585-641-5344
43° 7' 3.4428" N, 77° 32' 19.6008" W

Bach to Rock Penfield Music School

Bach to Rock Penfield is a locally owned music school in Penfield, NY, offering lessons for all ages and skill levels in the Rochester area. We provide private and virtual lessons for all instruments, early childhood classes, band and glee club opportunities, music camps, DJ lessons, music production courses, and MUSE—a program for aspiring singer-songwriters. We also offer on-site homeschooling programs, birthday parties, and more!
2160 Penfield Road Suite 1
Penfield , NY , 14526
Phone: 5853643766
43° 7' 54.9084" N, 77° 26' 34.7676" W

Rochester Prep Charter Schools

Welcome to Rochester Prep, where education meets excellence! Our K-12 program is dedicated to empowering every scholar to not only reach but thrive through college. Here's why Rochester Prep is the key to unlocking your child's full potential. College-Bound Mission; Advanced Placement (AP) Courses; Partnership with RIT; Dedicated Academic Advisors; Technology for All; Enriching After-School Activities; Diverse Sports Offerings. Join us at Rochester Prep, where the journey to success is paved with innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. Your child's future begins here! Enroll today and watch them soar to new heights!
400 Andrews St Suite 610
Rochester , NY , 14604 43° 9' 37.6704" N, 77° 36' 14.238" W

St. Ambrose Academy

A Catholic elementary school providing academic excellence for students in grades PK-3 through 5. St. Ambrose Academy strives to prepare children to become faithful, contributing, compassionate, lifelong learners of the global community. St. Ambrose Academy is an inclusive and welcoming elementary school serving families of all faith practices, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Affordable wraparound care is available.
31 Empire Blvd.
Rochester , NY , 14609
Phone: 585-288-0580
43° 10' 32.8404" N, 77° 33' 23.0724" 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

Rochester Childfirst Network

Rochester Childfirst Network (RCN) is a unique indoor and outdoor environment where children thrive in an inclusive, fun-loving, and curiosity-inspiring environment built on academic and social-emotional growth. RCN is a not-for-profit agency dedicated to advancing the quality of early education and care in Western New York, through leadership, advocacy, and innovative direct services to children. Early childhood education and care, programs include: Infants, Toddler, Preschool, School Age Wrap-Around, Special Ed, Summer Camp, services to family/home childcare.
941 South Avenue
Rochester , NY , 14620
Phone: 585-473-2858
43° 8' 11.7924" N, 77° 36' 30.6072" 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

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