2025 Directory
DAY CAMPS
Camp Arrowhead (Pittsford)
Camp Bay View (Webster)
Camp Cory (Penn Yan)
Camp Eastside (Penfield)
Camp Glacier Lake (Canandaigua)
Camp Northpoint (Hilton)
Camp Thunderbird (Rochester)
Camp Watson Woods (Corning)
Camp Cory (Penn Yan)
Camp Gorham (Eagle Bay)
Hello, (585) families
Happy 2025! A whole quarter of a century just whizzed by right before my eyes. These twenty-five years were monumental ones. Of course, we all remember Y2K and the COVID-19 pandemic, among many other world events. Personally, I birthed two children (both adults now), lived in three different states, worked a variety of jobs before landing here with the (585) crew, and traveled to several different countries and U.S. states. Suffice it to say that a lot has happened to me and the world these last twenty-five years. As (585) Kids continue to grow and thrive as publication dedicated to families and children, I feel very proud of all the content we
Publisher Jane F. Milliman
Creative Director Cathy Monrad
Managing Editor Christine Green
Production Manager Caroline Kunze
Staff Photographers Tomas Flint, Michael Hanlon, Renée Veniskey
Staff Illustrators Anna Overmoyer, David Kalvitis
Contributing Writer Cambrie Eckert
Editorial Interns Paige Kingsley, Erin Patanella
Vice President, Sales Caroline Kunze
Sales Kieley Tabone
present to the community. From directories of businesses and summer camps to profiles of interesting people and lots of great crafts and games, (585) Kids has something for everyone. What do you, dear reader, want to see in these pages this next year? Let us know how we can better serve you. Email me anytime at cgreen@585mag.com. I look forward to another wonderful year of (585) Kids!
—Christine Green, Managing Editor
FEEDBACK
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DEADLINES FOR LISTINGS
Calendar listing deadlines for our upcoming issues are as follows:
For Spring 2025 issue: Feb. 10
For Summer 2025 issue: May 10
For Fall 2025 issue: Aug. 10
For Winter 2026 issue: Nov. 10
ADVERTISING
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Photo by Kim Young
Cambrie Eckert is a Rochesterarea freelance writer.
Anna Overmoyer is a traditional and dimensional illustrator who grew up in the forests of upstate New York. Anna-overmoyer.square.site
David Kalvitis is an artist, graphic designer, puzzle inventor, and owner of Monkeying Around, and publisher of his collections of dotto-dot-puzzles. See more puzzles at monkeyingaround.com.
Cathy Monrad a.k.a. Crafty
is the creative director for (585) Kids. She lives with her family in Webster.
Cat
Photo by Renée Veniskey Design by Cathy Monrad
Crafty Cat
By Cathy Monrad
Business directory
ART
ADIRONDACK WOODCRAFT CAMPS
285 Woodcraft Rd., Old Forge 315-369-6031 woodcraftcamps.com
THE ART STOP
1822 Penfield Rd., Penfield 585-872-5710 artstopllc.com
CREATED BY US POTTERY
3 Railroad St., Fairport 585-223-8210 createdbyuspottery.com
MS. MASON’S ART CLUB
Webster Parks and Recreation
1350 Chiyoda Dr., Webster 585-872-4779
mmartclub@rochester.rr.com Mmartclub.com
THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER’S MEMORIAL ART GALLERY
500 University Ave., Rochester 585-276-8960
mag.rochester.edu
BOOKS
BOOK CULTURE PITTSFORD
28 South Main St., Pittsford 585-203-1501
pittsford@bookculture.com bookculture.com
We are an independent book store with books for all ages, a large children’s deptartment with lots of books, educational toys, and loads of great gifts for adults and books in all subjects.
HIPOCAMPO CHILDREN’S BOOKS
638 South Ave., Rochester 585-461-0161
hipocampochildrensbooks.com
LIFT BRIDGE BOOK SHOP
45 Main St., Brockport 585-637-2260 liftbridgebooks.com
TOUCH OF GRAYCE
65 Main St., Geneseo 585-2434980
hello@touchofgrayce.com touchofgrayce.com
Touch of Grayce is an independent specialty, book, toy, and gift shop in downtown Geneseo.
THE UNRELIABLE NARRATOR
302 N. Goodman St. E101, Rochester unreliablebooks.com
CHILDCARE/PRESCHOOL
Also see listings for the YMCA on page 8
BANNERS CHILDCARE
3510 Winton Place, Rochester 585-427-0700
bannerschildcare.com
Banners Childcare offers quality, affordable child care in a safe, clean and loving environment. Flexible care for children ages six weeks to 12 years old.
CARE-A-LOT
395 John St., Rochester 585-883-2500
Carealotcan@carealotcc.com carealotchildcare.com
GENERATIONS CHILDCARE
Fairport, Gates, Rochester, Irondequoit generations-care.com
PARENTING VILLAGE
connect@parentingvillage.org parentingvillage.org
WINTON ROAD NURSERY SCHOOL
220 S Winton Rd., Rochester 585-442-8340
Info@wintonRd..org wintonroad.org
Winton Road Nursery School is a semicooperative, play-based preschool with mixed age class offerings for children age two to five. Registration for 2024 and 2025 begins in February.
DANCE
DRAPER CENTER
1326 University Ave., Rochester 585-461-2000
drapercenter.com
ELITE STUDIO OF DANCE
1387 Fairport Rd. Suite 900, Fairport 585-425-7975 elitestudioofdance.com
INNA BALLET
3800 Monroe Ave., Suite 16, Pittsford 585-466-4701
InnaBallet@gmail.com innaballet.com
Inna Ballet offers professional instruction in classical ballet (following the Russian Vaganova method) and related dance forms.
NEW YORK STATE BALLET TRAINING
821 Fairport Rd., East Rochester 585-704-1903
plie@newyorkstateballet.org newyorkstateballet.org
The New York State Ballet aims to preserve the classical art form of ballet by creating and performing exceptional productions that bring a refreshed appreciation and awareness of classical ballet to the New York state community and beyond.
ROC DANCE
30 E. Main St., Lower Level, Webster 585-667-0957
info@rocdance.net rocdance.net
Roc Dance is dedicated to dance for students of all ages and levels.
ROCHESTER CITY BALLET
1326 University Ave., Rochester 585-461-5850
info@rochestercityballet.org rochestercityballet.org
RCB is an eclectic and versatile company that offers something for everyone.
SPINS DANCE STUDIO
2505 Browncroft Blvd., Rochester 585-248-9330 spinsdancestudio.com
VISIONS DANCE STUDIO
1225 Jefferson Rd. a22, Rochester 585-732-2367 visionsdancestudio.com
DENTAL/ORTHODONTICS
EASTMAN INSTITUTE FOR ORAL HEALTH
625 Elmwood Ave., Rochester 585-275-1147 urmc.rochester.edu/dentistry
GET IT STRAIGHT ORTHODONTICS
750 Pittsford-Victor Rd.,Pittsford 1213 Mayberry Place, Macedon 3208 Latta Rd., Rochester 585-248-5100 adawson@get-it-straight.com get-it-straight.com
Get It Straight offers full spectrum of the highest quality orthodontic services for adults, teens, and children.
GREECE FAMILY DENTISTRY AND IMPLANTOLOGY
3101 W. Ridge Rd. BLDG C, Greece 585-621-6460 gfdimplantology.com
TWELVE CORNERS ORTHODONTICS & PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY 4 Chelmsford Rd., Rochester 585-244-1177 twelvecornersdentistry.com
WESTSIDE PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY 523 Beahan Rd., Rochester 585-426-2550 westsidepediatricdentist.com
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT/ ACTIVITIES
ARCADE & ATTICA RAILROAD
278 Main St., Arcade 585-492-3100 arcadeandatticarr@yahoo.com aarailroad.com
Step back in time aboard our vintage World War ll-era diesel train excursion in New York State. We’re an authentic
short line railroad with the distinction of being one of the last “common carriers”— running freight and passenger trains weekly.
GEVA THEATRE ROCHESTER
75 Woodbury Blvd., Rochester 585-232-4382 gevatheatre.org
CHILDREN’S BOOK FESTIVAL
Monroe Community College, R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center, 1000 East Henrietta Rd. Rochester rcbfestival.com
The Rochester Children’s Book Festival is presented by RACWI (Rochester Area Children’s Writers and Illustrators) and the Lift Bridge Book Shop, in affiliation with The Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library. Our hosting sponsor is Monroe Community College.
ROCHESTER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
255 East Ave. Rochester 585-454-2100
patronservices@rpo.org rpo.org
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) has been committed to enriching and inspiring our community through the art of music since its origins in 1922. The RPO reaches more than 15,000 youth through its specific education programs.
ROC HOLIDAY MAGIC
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 353 Court St. Rochester, NY 14607 585-340-7170
jolly@rocholidayvillage.com rocholidayvillage.com
Roc Holiday Village is Rochester NY’s Favorite Winter Festival!
MODELING
ETIQUETTE CHICS
Rochester 585-413-7206 theetiquettechics.com
THE MARY THERESE FRIEL MODELING AGENCY
20-102 Assembly Dr., Mendon 585-624-5510
mail@mtfmodels.com mtfmodels.com
Full Service Modeling Agency with a Complete Training Program, established in 1987 by Mary Therese Friel, Former Miss USA, Ford Model, National Spokesperson, Goodwill Ambassador, and author.
MULTIPLE OFFERINGS
(sports, childcare, camps, and more.)
4H CAMP BRISTOL HILLS
4437 Kear Rd., Canandaigua 585-394-3977 x 407 Jah249@cornell.edu cceontario.org/4-h-camp-bristol-hills
BEAM CAMP
55 Boy Scout Rd., Strafford, NH 718-855-7600 ext. 823 beamcamp.org
BROOKLYN ROBOT FOUNDRY ROCHESTER
81-83 Plymouth Ave., Rochester 585-201-8636 Rochester@brooklynrobotfoundry.com Brooklynrobotfoundry.com
Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers STEAM classes for children, and sometimes adults, all over the country from its base in Brooklyn, NY. The goal of the Robot Foundry is to share the fun of STEAM learning with children everywhere and inspire them to continue a life full of exploration, problem-solving, and imagination.
CAMP CHERITH OF WESTERN NY
9534 Short Tract Rd., Hunt 585-468-3850 executivedirector@campcherithwny.org campcherithwny.org
Camp Cherith is a traditional s’mores and outdoors summer camp. Camper activity choices include swimming, hiking, horseback riding, target sports, fishing, nature, and much more. One week of day camp, then four weeks of residential camp for ages 7 to 17.
CAMP HICKORY HILL
2970 Kohler Rd., Varysburg 585-535-7832 camphickoryhill
CAMP PINNACLE
7600 Pinnacle Rd., Victor 585-433-2930 pinnacleathleticvictor.com
CAMP STELLA MARIS
4395 E. Lake Rd., Livonia 585-346-2243
Info@campstellamaris.org campstellamaris.org
For almost 100 years Camp Stella Maris has been a home away from home for campers to try new and exciting things, meet new friends, and challenge themselves. Located just 30 minutes south of Rochester on the shores of Conesus Lake, CSM has programs for campers of all ages.
CAMP WHITMAN
15o Whitman Rd., Penn Yan 315-220-0084
Camp@campwhitman.org Campwhitman.org
CASOWASCO
158 Casowasco Dr., Moravia 315-364-8756 info@casowasco.org Casowasco.org
CHALLENGE ATHLETICS
25 Parce Ave., Fairport 585-678-9434 challengerochester.com
CODE NINJAS
3040 Monroe Ave., Rochester 585-900-2633 codeninjas.com/ny-pittsford
CITY OF ROCHESTER
585-428-5990
CityofRochester.gov
CREATIVE THEMES
325 Eaglehead Rd., East Rochester 585-385-6830 cthemes.net
DICK’S HOUSE OF SPORT
200 Eastview Mall, Victor 585-282-0000 stores.dickssportinggoods.com/ ny/victor/1500/
EMPIRE TENNIS ACADEMY
1981 Clover St., Rochester 585-697-7766 empiretennisacademy.com
FAST BREAK
121 Lincoln Ave., Rochester 585-285-7064 fastbreakkids.com
HISTORIC PURSUITS
4017 Miner Rd. Palmyra 315-576-3202 Historicpursuits.org
LAKESHORE HOCKEY ACADEMY
123 Ling Rd., Rochester 585-865-2800 lshaice.com
MARVELOUS MIND ACADEMY
274 N. Goodman St., Rochester 585-210-8554 marvelousminds.com
MASTER KIM’S TAEKWANDO INSTITUTE
1601 Penfield Rd., Rochester 585-377-2000
2255 East Ridge Rd., Rochester 585-342-5010
3042 W Ridge Rd., Rochester 585-227-8000
info@masterkims.com masterkims.com
MIDTOWN ATHLETIC CLUB
200 E Highland Dr., Rochester 585-461-2300 contact.roc@midtown.com midtown.com
NEON WAVE SURF CAMP
237 High Street Extension, Canandaigua 585-732-0643 thisisneonwave.com
JCC OF GREATER ROCHESTER
1200 Edgewood Ave., Rochester 585-461-2000 membership@jccrochester.org jccrochester.org
ROCHESTER FENCING CLUB
3335 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd., Rochester 585-654-6047 info@rocfencing.com Rocfencing.com
ROCHESTER PARKOUR
1344 University Ave., Rochester 585-204-7537 rochesterparkour.com
ROCHESTER YACHT CLUB
5555 St. Paul Blvd., Rochester 585-342-5511 rochesteryc.com
ROCVENTURES
1044 University Ave., Rochester 585-442-5462 rocventuresclimbing.com
SODUS BAY JUNIOR SAILING ASSOCIATION
7433 Clover St., PO Box 117, Sodus Point 315-333-2079 sbjsa.org
SPORT INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY ACADEMY (SIHA)
80 Lyndon Rd., Fairport 123 Ling Rd., Rochester 800-724-6658 siha.com
TENNIS CLUB OF ROCHESTER
570 Kreag Rd., Pittsford 585-381-2529 tcr1886.com
TOTAL SPORTS EXPERIENCE
880 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester 585-458-4263
435 W. Commercial St., East Rochester 585-203-0367 totalsports-experience.com
YMCA (ROCHESTER AREA) rochesterymca.org
The YMCA of Greater Rochester is a charitable, cause-driven organization that strengthens community and improves lives through Christian principles, impactful programs, and purposeful partnerships that serve and connect all.
Bay View Family YMCA
1209 Bay Rd., (Webster) Penfield 585-671-8414
Corning Family YMCA
127 Center Way, Corning 607-936-4638
Eastside Family YMCA
1835 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd., Penfield 585-341-4000
The Lewis St. YMCA Neighborhood Center
53 Lewis St., Rochester 585-325-2572
Maplewood Family YMCA
25 Driving Park Ave., Rochester 585-647-3600
Northwest Family YMCA
730 Long Pond Rd., Rochester 585-227-3900
Sands Family YMCA
351 North St., Canandaigua 585-396-8700
Schottland Family YMCA
2300 West Jefferson Rd., Pittsford 585-446-2000
The Thurston Rd. Neighborhood Center 597 Thurston Rd., Rochester 585-328-9330
Westside Family YMCA
920 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester 585-247-3501
The YMCA at Innovation Square
100 S. Clinton Ave. C100, Rochester 585-723-3020
The Y at Watson Woods 9620 Dry Run Rd., Painted Post 607-962-0541
Camp Arrowhead 20 Arrowhead Rd., Pittsford
585-383-4590
Camp Bay View
1209 Bay Rd., (Webster) Penfield 585-671-8414
Camp Cory 140 Route 54 East Lake Rd., Penn Yan 585-325-2889
Camp Eastside
1835 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd., Penfield 585-341-4030
Camp Glacier Lake 4965 County Rd. 16, Canandaigua 585-396-8770
Camp Gorham
265 Darts Lake Rd.,Eagle Bay 315-357-6401
Camp Northpoint
249 North Greece Rd., Hilton 585-784-3800
Camp Watson Woods 9620 Dry Run Rd., Painted Post 607-962-0541
Before and After School Program Offices
1851 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd., Penfield 585-341-4010
Carlson Child Care Center
444 East Main St., Rochester 585-263-4283
Eastside Child Care Center at Fairport Baptist Homes
4646 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd., Fairport 585-341-3054
Skalny Child Care Center 2300 West Jefferson Rd., Pittsford 585-446-2080
Westside Child Care Center 920 Elgrove Rd., Rochester 585-341-3278
Michey Sands Child Care Center
351 North St., Canandaigua 585-396-8700
YMCA Association Office
444 East Main St., Rochester 585-546-5500
AND YEAR-LONG LEARNING
Camp Sisol
Grades K–8
Experience a summer of boundless adventures, forever friendships and unforgettable memories located on 100 acres of privately owned campus. Camp Sisol is the perfect place to create lifelong friendships and make this summer unforgettable!
Wolk Early Childhood
Ages 8 wks–4 yrs
Our nurturing and supportive environment encourages curiosity, creativity, play, and a love of learning, all while celebrating the incredible potential of every child. With a focus on building confidence, fostering social connections, and inspiring discovery, we lay the foundation for lifelong growth and success, ensuring your child is fully prepared for Kindergarten and beyond.
WARRIOR FACTORY/SUMMER
NINJA CAMP
3150 W. Henrietta Rd. Suite 4, Rochester 585-427-9289
rochester.thewarriorfactory.com
WRITERS & BOOKS
740 University Ave., Rochester 585-473-2590 wab.org
MUSEUMS & DESTINATIONS
CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS
1 Museum Way, Corning 1-800-732-6845
home.cmog.org
Corning Museum of Glass is known as the world’s best glass museum.
GENESEE COUNTRY VILLAGE AND MUSEUM
1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford 585-538-6822
gcv.org
GEORGE EASTMAN MUSEUM
900 East Ave., Rochester 585-327-4800
eastman.org
Founded in 1947 as an independent nonprofit institution, it is the world's oldest photography museum and one of the oldest film archives.
HERSCHELL CARROUSEL FACTORY MUSEUM
180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda 716-693-1885
info@carrouselmuseum.org carrouselmuseum.org
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, operated by the Carousel Society of the Niagara Frontier, is a premier national historic site and community resource for family recreation and learning that fosters an appreciation for the unique heritage of the carousel and related industries in the Niagara Region.
ROCHESTER MUSEUM & SCIENCE CENTER
657 East Ave., Rochester 585-271-4320
rmsc.org
The Rochester Museum & Science Center is a museum in Rochester dedicated to community education in science, technology and local history. The museum also operates the Strasenburgh
Planetarium, located next to the museum, and the Cumming Nature Center, a 900acre nature preserve near Naples, NY.
STRONG NATIONAL MUSEUM OF PLAY
1 Manhattan Square Dr., Rochester 585-263-2700
museumofplay.org
MUSIC LESSONS
BACH TO ROCK PENFIELD MUSIC SCHOOL
2160 Penfield Rd. Penfield 585-364-3766
penfield@bachtorock.com
penfield.bachtorock.com
Our music school is the destination for aspiring musicians, vocalists, songwriters, and DJs. We help students of all ages and all skill levels tap into their creativity and passion for music. From all-star performers to budding musicians, we have programs for all.
EASTMAN COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL
26 Gibbs St., Box 26, Rochester 585-274-1400
community@esm.rochester.edu esm.rochester.edu/community
The Eastman Community Music School offers music lessons, ensembles, classes, and workshops to community members of all ages and backgrounds.
THE HOCHSTEIN SCHOOL
50 N. Plymouth Ave., Rochester 585-454-4596 hochstein.org
The mission of The Hochstein School is to provide people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities with access to excellent music and dance education in a community that nurtures and encourages personal achievement.
KANACK SCHOOL OF MUSICAL ARTISTRY
2077 S Clinton Ave., Rochester 585-244-6910
kanackschool@gmail.com kanack.org
Creative educational systems in a warm, disciplined, and non-competitive environment.
SCHOOL OF ROCK
235 High St. Extension, Victor 585-400-7625 schoolofrock.com/locations/rochesterny
PEDIATRIC MEDICINE
ELMWOOD PEDIATRICS
919 Westfall Rd. Building A, Suite 105, Rochester 585-244-9720
elmwoodpediatrics.com
GENESIS PEDIATRICS
900 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester 585-426-4100 genesispediatrics.com
OAK ORCHARD HEALTH
300 West Ave., Brockport 585-637-3905 oakorchardhealth.org
PANORAMA PEDIATRIC GROUP
220 Linden Oaks #200, Rochester 585-381-4848 panoramapeds.com
SCHOOLS/EDUCATION
ALLENDALE-COLUMBIA SCHOOL
519 Allens Creek R., Rochester 585-381-4560
Allendalecolumbia@org
CASA ITALIANA
4245 East Ave., Rochester 585-389-2468
naz.edu/casa-italiana/childrens-programs
THE CHARLES FINNEY SCHOOL
2070 Five Mile Line Rd., Penfield 585-387-3770
info@finneyschool.org finneyschool.org
The Charles Finney School is a private Christian school in Rochester that is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
EDUCATION SUCCESS FOUNDATION
4 Lakeview Park, Rochester 585-563-2943
hello@studentsuccessny.org educationsuccessfoundation.org
Education Success Foundation equips our community’s children to succeed in school and in life. Through our EnCompass and Norman Howard School programs we reach over 2,400 Rochesterarea students.
ENCOMPASS FAMILY NAVIGATION
16 Lakeview Park, Rochester 585-261-3166
ptucker@e-success.org educationsuccessfoundation.org/ encompass/familynavigation
Family Navigation is a free and voluntary program designed to help families to support their children’s success at home, in the community, and at school.
ENCOMPASS FUTURE READY
16 Lakeview Park, Rochester
585-505-3936
futureready@e-success.org educationsuccessfoundation.org/ encompass/future-ready
EnCompass Future Ready is enrolling Rochester students grades six to 12. This FREE, safe, and enriching afterschool college and career-readiness program takes place four days per week on EnCompass’s Lake Ave. campus.
THE HARLEY SCHOOL
1981 Clover St., Rochester 585-442-1770
Hareleyschool.org
HILLEL COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL
191 Fairfield Dr., Rochester 585-271-6877
Hillelschool.org
HOPE HALL
1612 Buffalo Rd., Rochester 585-426-0210 hopehall.org
MCQUAID JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL
1800 south Clinton Ave., Rochester 585-473-1130
Mcquaid.org
THE NORMAN HOWARD SCHOOL
275 Pinnacle Rd. Rochester
585-210-4721
info@normanhoward.org normanhoward.org
Students at The Norman Howard School are offered a truly unique academic experience, enriched by hands-on learning, activities, friendships, community events, supports, and an atmosphere of acceptance.
OUR LADY OF MERCY
1437 Blossom Rd., Rochester 585-288-7120
mercyhs.com
ROCHESTER CHILDFIRST NETWORK
941 South Ave., Rochester 585-473-2858
Contact@rcn4kids.org
rcn4kids.org
Rochester Childfirst Network is a notfor-profit agency dedicated to advancing the quality of early education and care.
ROBERT’S WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
2301 Westside Dr., Rochester 800-777-4792
Info@roberts.edu Roberts.edu
SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOL
165 Rhinecliff Dr., Rochester 585-473-6604
THEATER
A MAGICAL JOURNEY THRU STAGES, INC.
West Herr Performing Arts Center, 875 East Main St., Suite 380, Rochester 585-935-7173
STAGES@mjtstages.org mjtstages.org
Stages provides high quality theater training and premiere performance opportunities for youth ages 6–18, in a supportive, team environment. There are season shows, summer/school break camps, improv troupes, open mic nights, and tech/theater workshops.
BEST FOOT FORWARD
100 Cobblestone Ct. Dr., Victor 585-727-2438 bestfootforwardkids.com
THEATRE CENTER SUMMER ACADEMY
75 Woodbury Blvd., Rochester 585-232-4382 theatre.org
MT ED (MUSICAL THEATRE EDUCATION)
4785 Lake Ave., Rochester 585-802-1902 musicaltheatreeducation.com
OFC CREATIONS THEATRE CENTER
3450 Winton Place, Rochester 585-667-0954 info@OFCCreations.com ofccreations.com
OFC Creations LLC’s (Opportunities For Creativity) mission is to give artists of all ages an opportunity to explore and push their creative limits.
TERRY FYKES MAIN STREET PLAYERS
585-455-5050
mainstreetplayersinfo@ tfsdartsmsp.com tfsdartsmsp.com
The Main Street Players are about creating connections and collaborating through the art of storytelling. Our inclusive experience offers performers of all ages an opportunity discovering their theatrical skills.
SCOUTING
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA SENECA WATERWAYS COUNCIL
2320 Brighton-Henrietta Townline Rd. Rochester 585-244-4210 enecawaterways.org
Seneca Waterways Council, BSA serves more than 6,000 youth in Ontario, Wayne, Seneca, Yates, and Monroe Counties.
GIRL SCOUTS OF WESTERN NY
Multiple locations
1-888-837-6410 customercare@gswny.org gswny.org
us this summer for individual lessons or camps for all ages, including:
• Early Childhood Summer Session
• Summer Vocal Symposium
• Adult Chamber Workshop and more!
esm rochester edu/community (585) 274-1400
Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
GIRL SCOUTS OF NYPENN PATHWAYS
960 James St. Second Floor, Syracuse 315-698-9400
Info@gsnypenn.org gsnypenn.org
SHOPPING
CRICKET ON THE HEARTH
900 Panorama Trail S., Rochester 585-385-2420 cricketonthehearth.com
Cricket on the Hearth sells swing sets and play equipment for children of all ages.
EASTVIEW MALL
7979 Pittsford Victor Rd., Victor 585-223-4420
Eastview is a super-regional shopping center located less than a mile off NY State Thruway Exit 45 and Route 490. The mall is located near the Finger Lakes wine region, the second largest wine producing region in the US.
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By Anna Overmoyer
CONNECT & COLOR
Gently Falling Stars
Modern-age giants
Meet New York’s ONLY African elephants!
— BY CAMBRIE ECKERT —
Did you know that only three African elephants reside in the entire state of New York? Standing between eight and ten feet tall, these endangered modernage giants live just a short drive away at Seneca Park Zoo!
Families can experience the majesty of the African elephants at Seneca Park Zoo with Genny C., Lilac, and Moki. These three amazing animals are not only tall and mighty but also incredibly intelligent, playful, and charming. According to Seneca Park Zoo, each of these elephants can respond to and understand more than fifty verbal commands.
Each of the zoo’s three female elephants has their own unique story and personality, which, for being the only African Elephants in the state, makes visiting each one truly special. According to Lindsay Brinda, Seneca Park Zoo’s assistant curator, the average African Elephant lifespan is only 39.5 years, which all three of the zoo’s elephants have proudly exceeded, thriving well into their senior years.
Genny C., the eldest member of the herd, is forty-seven years old, and came to Seneca Park Zoo with Lilac in 1979. Genny C. and Lilac were born in 1977 and 1978, respectively. Despite her age, she remains full of energy. At around 8,000 pounds, Genny C. is the tallest amongst the three elephants.
Only a year younger than Genny C., Lilac is a mighty fortysix years old. Although she is smaller in size at just 7,000 pounds and the shortest amongst the three elephants, she makes up for it with her charming personality.
Moki, who joined Seneca Park Zoo in 2015 from Jacksonville, was born in Zimbabwe in 1982, making her forty-two years old, according to Brinda. Although she weighs the most at 9,000 pounds, that doesn’t slow her down.
“Moki is the most energetic and she’s pretty intelligent. She’s always willing to figure out a problem. She’s easy to train and she can figure out enrichment toys easily,” Brinda says. This not only shows the impressiveness of Moki’s mind, but also the various ways the zoo helps to engage with the creativity and wit of these magnificent animals.
Enrichment toys are objects or activities specifically designed to stimulate an animal’s natural behaviors, as well as encourage problem-solving and improve their mental and physical capabilities. These enrichment toys help improve the overall well-being of the zoo’s elephants by simulating challenges they could face in the wild, like toys that release food or treats when manipulated correctly, as well as puzzle feeders that promote cognitive stimulation.
Other examples for enrichment toys can include tree stumps or logs, to simulate an elephant marking their territory in the wild, or balls and large rubber toys that they can push, roll, or carry, to help them exercise their muscles more and improve their coordination skills. These toys are important in preventing boredom, promoting natural, instinctual behaviors, and reducing stress.
Brinda talks about the intricate care that goes into
Photos by David Jorgensen
ensuring their elephants live long, happy, and healthy lives, saying that the elephants are “spoiled rotten.”
“Our girls are all geriatric. I mean, because they’re in their forties, they are considered geriatric elephants, so we do a lot with geriatric care for them, which is unique to our zoo. They’ve had acupuncture, laser therapy, and they get blood draws for that. We do footcare on them at least once a month, too. They get the whole work-up.”
The zoo’s vet sees them all once a week to make sure they are staying as healthy as possible as they get older. These treatments are part of a holistic approach to their care, ensuring the elephants’ comfort and well-being as they age.
Feeding one of these giant ladies is quite a feat. On a typical day, Brinda says, each elephant gets about two bales of hay, which are around thirty-five pounds each. “They also get three to seven pounds of a special pellet. It has all their vitamins and minerals in it and is made especially for elephants. And then they can get up to like three to eight pounds of produce during the day from training,” Brinda says.
In addition, the elephants are given a cute little treat when it comes to not-so-fun vet visits. “When the vet comes and has to give them a shot or something a little bit scarier, they get bagels,” Brinda says.
So far, all three elephants are healthy as can be, despite
Genny C. and Moki having some arthritis, which is quite impressive given their old age. Although Lilac is smaller than the other elephants, Brinda says her size is a good thing. “For smaller animals, arthritis doesn’t get as bad as the larger animals. So that’s good for her at least.”
Although both come from the same family, African elephants and Asian elephants are quite distinct. African elephants have interesting features such as their large ears, which are shaped like the continent of Africa. In addition, female African elephants also have tusks, whereas in Asian elephants, only the males have tusks. “And if you look at their trunk tips, they have two finger-like adaptations so they can grasp something as small as a piece of grass with that trunk. With Asian elephants, they only have one,” Brinda says.
Although the zoo is currently in off-season, they do offer a “behind-the-scenes tour” that is sold on Sundays where visitors can come meet the elephants up close. “You get to see the back, be up close to the elephants, and we take you around the barn for a tour,” Brinda says.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab your family and head to Seneca Park Zoo to meet New York’s only African elephants: Genny C., Lilac, and Moki! Whether you’re an animal lover or just looking for a fun, educational adventure, the zoo guarantees an experience you won’t forget.
Continuity, innovation, and resilience
The Hodinöšyö:nih: Not just “people of the past”
— BY BEJIGANUNGMIGIZZIIKWE CAMBRIE ECKERT
The Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC) has unveiled a new permanent exhibition that brings to life the rich heritage and cultural continuity of the Hodinöšyö:nih (hoe-dee-no-SHOW-nee) people, also known as the Iroquois Confederacy. This exhibit offers a fascinating journey into the narratives and experiences of Indigenous Peoples, or Native Americans, particularly focusing on the original peoples of New York State, such as the Hodinöšyö:nih. Curated by Jamie Jacobs (Hoya’danä:gwa’d, Tonawanda Seneca, Turtle Clan), this exhibit opened on December 6, 2024. It provides an immersive experience that aims to educate and inspire visitors of all ages, particularly with those between the fourth and eighth grade. Kids can walk through a glass longhouse, analyze and talk about contemporary Hodinöšyö:nih artists’ works, and explore much more in this hands-on exhibit.
The exhibit is designed to highlight the concept of “narrative sovereignty” amongst Indigenous Peoples, particularly the Hodinöšyö:nih, allowing them to share their stories in their own words and through their own art. “The exhibit features quite a few layers of different subjects,” explains Jacobs, managing curator of the Rock Foundation collections at RMSC. “One being that Native Americans and Indigenous Peoples were able to have narrative sovereignty, so the artists were able to provide their stories with their own words.” According to
collaborated with Indigenous artists in commissioning new artworks that are now on display in this exhibit.
These artists include: Negwë:nö’döh Hayden Haynes (Seneca Nation of Indians, Deer Clan–bone and antler carver), Katsitsionni Fox (Akwesasne Mohawk, Bear Clan–potter and filmmaker), Haiwënta’ Kenith “Nek” Jonathan (Tonawanda Seneca Territory, Wolf Clan–lacrosse stick maker), Iakonikohnrio Tonia LoranGalban (Akwesasne Mohawk, Bear Clan–basketmaker), Natasha Smoke Santiago (Akwesasne Mohawk, Turtle Clan–ceramicist), Ganöwögë:n Coreen Thompson (Tonawanda Seneca Nation, Bear Clan–textile artist), and Ganawödiyo Kyle Dowdy, Jr. (Tuscarora Nation, Bear Clan–wood carver).
This exhibit incorporates the perspectives and stories of the Hodinöšyö:nih people and helps others in that community to “reconnect with traditional material culture and knowledge” through rematriation.
This approach is part of a broader movement to reconnect museums’ cultural artifacts with the Indigenous communities from which they originate, like the Hodinöšyö:nih people. Historically, museums have been criticized for practices that involved “extractive” acquisition of these culturally significant artifacts, as well as information, often without proper context or consent from the communities
Photos provided by Rochester Museum and Science Center
Jacobs, the RMSC has
(OJIBWAY MASHKIIZIIBII, EAGLE CLAN) —
Glass longhouse
they represent. Although museums have frequently displayed and interpreted Hodinöšyö:nih histories and heritage in the past, this was often done without actual Hodinöšyö:nih perspectives and permission from their community.
This exhibit aims to rectify these wrongs and foster a deeper connection between Indigenous cultural artifacts and their communities, particularly among the Hodinöšyö:nih people. “We want to make our collections more open to Indigenous Peoples and reconnect them to physical and spiritual aspects, so they can have
Those with a tribal ID will now be able to enter the RMSC free, a recent change and initiative that aims to welcome local Indigenous community members to the museum and acknowledge their vital role in cultural preservation, as well as mending the museum’s relationship among these communities. This is part of the museum’s broader efforts to “correct past harms” and make Indigenous culture more accessible to its original custodians as the RMSC is built upon stolen Indigenous land.
collaboratively with Indigenous artists and RMSC staff. This process involved careful consideration of how to present Indigenous cultural artifacts in a respectful and accurate manner by involving the Hodinöšyö:nih community. Jacobs notes, “We all brought together our own ideas; not every idea in the exhibition was mine, but we did our best to accommodate everybody that had creativity, especially the artists.”
of the exhibit’s theme, which showcases ongoing traditions of Hodinöšyö:nih art and craftwork. Those who would like to explore this exhibit will see intricate carvings that echo the artistry of ancestors from thousands of years ago. Although Indigenous Peoples have typically been depicted throughout the years as “peoples of the ancient past rather than contemporary people,” Hodinöšyö:nih artists today
work,” Jacobs says.
The exhibit not only educates curious visitors about the past, but also addresses the present and the future, as well as common misconceptions about Indigenous Peoples. By engaging with Indigenous communities and artists like the Hodinöšyö:nih, the RMSC hopes to inspire other museums to adopt similar inclusive practices, Jacobs explains. The ultimate goal is to “encourage other museums in the area, if not the country, to reach out to the Indigenous community for information,” as well as to “hire artists and pay them appropriately.”
Parents and children visiting this educational new exhibit will gain a valuable perspective on the living culture of the Hodinöšyö:nih, understanding these communities are not just relics of the past, but that they are a rather vibrant and contemporary society.
For families looking for an enriching educational experience for themselves and their kids, this exhibit at the RMSC is a must-see. It offers a rare opportunity for kids to explore the resilient legacy of the Hodinöšyö:nih people and engage their stories in a meaningful and realistic way.
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A NOTE FROM CRAFTY CAT
Happy winter, crafty kids! Do you enjoy watching the differently colors birds in the snow? I am especially fond of yellow finches and cardinals. This easy feeder will attract some feathered friends to your yard.
As always, please remember to ask an adult for permission before starting any craft or art project.
Please send pictures of your creation to jmilliman@585kids.com to be included in the next issue of (585) Kids!
Winter bird feeder wreath
GATHER THESE ITEMS:
A bundt pan for large feeder or donut pan for small feeders
Bird food
Fresh or pre-frozen cranberries (optional, but they add a pop of color!)
Ribbon: larger feeder needs about 30 inches of 3 inch wide ribbon; the donut size feeders need about 12 inches of halfinch wide ribbon
STEP 1
Add bird feed and a few cranberries into the bundt pan or donut pan. Cover the seed mixture with water. Note: The cranberries will float.
STEP 2
If the outside temperature is below 32 degrees F, you can set the feeder outside overnight to freeze. If the temperature is above 32 degrees F, you can place the pan in the freezer overnight.
STEP 3
After completely frozen, the feeder is ready to unmold. (Wait until the temperature outside is at or below 32 degrees F before hanging or the feeder will melt too quickly.) To unmold bundt pan size feeder: set on table or countertop for 5 to 10 minutes to warm up a bit. The donut size feeder only requires a few minutes at room temperature. Turn over the pan on flat surface to remove feeder wreath.
STEP 4
Thread one end of the ribbon through the wreath center and knot both ends together at top to form hanger. Place feeder on a strong branch and enjoy birdwatching!
CRAFTY CAT TIPS:
- If the frozen wreath is difficult to unmold, lay a warm washcloth on the bottom and sides of pan to slightly melt the ice.
- Some birds will eat dried cranberries if you don't have fresh or frozen.
FISHER PRICE
636 Girard Ave., East Aurora
716-687-3300
fisherpricetoystore.com
Catch a glimpse of the historic headquarters when you visit the Toy Store to shop for Fisher-Price baby gear and toys.
HOBBY HOUSE TOYS
3349 Monroe. Ave., #38, Rochester 7979 Pittsford Victor Rd., Victor 7 Jordan St., Skaneateles hobbyhousetoys.com
THE MALL AT GREECE RIDGE
271 Greece Ridge Center Dr., Rochester 585-225-0430 themallatgreeceridge.com
PANACHE CONSIGNMENT BY NATALIE RAE
1855 Monroe Ave. Brighton Commons, Rochester 585-473-5343
panacheconsignboutique@gmail.com panacheconsignboutique.com
Shop two stores—Panache Clothing is the perfect place for moms to catch up on shopping. Panache Home is the place to shop when decorating any style home (kids too!). Looking for a change? Consign women’s luxury fashions and furniture/ dècor with Panache too!
PITTSFORD PLAZA
3349 Monroe Ave., Rochester 585-225-1140
pittsfordplaza.com
Pittsford Plaza is a regional upscale shopping destination that provides a unique selection of merchandise for all.
SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES
AUTISMUP
50 Science Parkway, Rochester 585-248-9011 contact@autismup.org autismup.org
AutismUp offers year-round innovative social clubs, sensory exploration classes, personal fitness, and recreation programs for individuals ages threeplus of all abilities. There is the Center for Community Transition for ages 18+. Winter programming runs January 14 to March 30.
CAMP EAGR
1650 South Ave., Rochester 585-442-4430 epiny.org/epilepsy/camp-eagr
CAMP GOOD DAYS CNY REGION
356 N. Midler Ave., Syracuse
1-800-785-2135
campgooddays.org/regions-central-ny
CAMP GOOD DAYS ROCHESTER
PO Box 665, 1332 PittsfordMendon Rd., Mendon
GIGI’S PLAY HOUSE
372 N. Goodman St., Rochester 585-563-7487
rochester@gigisplayhouse.org gigisplayhouse.org
Gigi’s offers direct educational, therapeutic and career building programs to individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community.
ROCHESTER ACCESSIBLE ADVENTURES
2165 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd. Rochester 585-491-6011
RAA@RochesterAccessibleAdventures.org RochesterAccessibleAdventures.org
RAA’s DirectConnect is perfect for families looking for opportunities that are disability inclusive. RAA works with rec centers, camps, libraries and more to help them be accessible, welcoming programs. Parents love finding something we can all do together!
WELLNESS/METAL HEALTH
THE COUNSELING CENTER AT JFS ROCHESTER
441 East Ave., Rochester 585-506-3064
counseling@jfsrochester.org jfsrochester.org/the-counselingcenter-at-jfs
The Counseling Center at JFS Rochester provides a range of evidence-based models to support the mental health and well-being of individuals, children, and families in our community, across the lifespan regardless of age, race, faith or circumstance.
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
255 East Avenue Suite 201, Rochester 585-461-0110
Jfsrochester.org
JFS Rochester provides comprehensive support for individuals and families across the lifespan throughout the Greater Rochester community.
SOUL SHINE
40 Clinton St. Brockport 585-797-9417
soulshineforhealing.com
Soul Shine is a wellness studio located on the Erie Canal in the village of Brockport. Soulshine is the manifestation of local nurse practitioner Shari Hogan.
ZOOS/ANIMALS
BACKYARD BARNYARD
6765 Mount Morris Nunda Rd. Mount Morris 585-689-1420
Backyard.barnyard.6765@gmail.com Find on Facebook
BUFFALO ZOO
300 Parkside Ave., Buffalo 716-837-3900 buffalozoo.org
HIDDEN VALLEY ANIMAL ADVENTURES
2887 Royce Rd., Varysburg 585-535-4100 hiddenvalleyadventure.com
Visitors will be treated to breathtaking views, unique dining, and guided tour bus rides. Or you can choose a drive through experience through the 60 + acre animal park to see animals such as camels, zebra, llama, emu, bison, and much more.
FOXHALL FARM TRAINING & SALES
2332 State Rte. 444, Bloomfield 585-259-9516 foxhallfarm.wordpress.com
LAZY ACRE ALPACAS
8830 Baker Rd., Bloomfield 585-455-1203 Lazyacre8830@outlook.com Lazyacrealpacas.com
LOLLYPOP FARM
99 Victor Rd., Fairport 585-223-1330 lollypop.org
SENECA PARK ZOO
2222 St. Paul St., Rochester 585-336-7200 socialmedia@senecazoo.org senecaparkzoo.org
Seneca Park Zoo inspires our community to connect with, care for, and conserve wildlife and wild places.
SUNSET VIEW CREAMERY
4970 Co Rte. 14, Odessa 607-594-2095 sunsetviewcreamery.com
2025 Summer Camp & Activity Guide
– This directory is not an exhaustive list of camps.
– If you would like to see your organization listed in our camp directory, please contact us at cgreen@585mag.com.
ACTIVE AND SPORTS
4-H CAMP BRISTOL HILLS
480 N. Main St., Canandaigua 585-394-3977 x 407 cceontario.org/4-h-camp-bristol-hills
CAMP PINNACLE
7600 Pinnacle Rd., Victor 585-433-2930 pinnacleathleticvictor.com
DICK’S HOUSE OF SPORT
200 Eastview Mall, Victor 585-282-0000 stores.dickssportinggoods.com/ny/ victor/1500/
EMPIRE TENNIS ACADEMY
1981 Clover St., Rochester 585-697-7766 empiretennisacademy.com
FAST BREAK
121 Lincoln Ave., Rochester 585-285-7064 fastbreakkids.com
LAKESHORE HOCKEY ACADEMY 123 Ling Rd., Rochester 585-865-2800 lshaice.com
MASTER KIM’S TAEKWONDO 1601 Penfield Rd., Rochester 585-377-2000 3042 W. Ridge Rd., Rochester 585-227-8000
2255 E. Ridge Rd., Irondequoit 585-342-5010 masterkims.com
MIDTOWN ATHLE TIC CLUB
200 E. Highland Dr., Brighton 585-461-2300 midtown.com
NEON WAVE SURF CAMP
237 High Street Extension, Canandaigua 585-732-0643 thisisneonwave.com
ROCHESTER FENCING CLUB
3335 Brighton-Henrietta Town Line Rd., Rochester 585-654-6047 rocfencing.com
ROCHESTER PARKOUR
1344 University Ave., Rochester 585-204-7537 rochesterparkour.com
ROCHESTER YACHT CLUB
5555 St. Paul Blvd., Rochester 585-342-5511 rochesteryc.com
ROCVENTURES
1044 University Ave., Rochester 585-442-5462 rocventuresclimbing.com
SODUS BAY JUNIOR SAILING ASSOCIATION
7433 Clover St., PO Box 117, Sodus Point 315-333-2079 sbjsa.org
SPORT INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY ACADEMY (SIHA)
80 Lyndon Rd., Fairport 123 Ling Rd., Rochester
800-724-6658 siha.com
TENNIS CLUB OF ROCHESTER 570 Kreag Rd., Pittsford 585-381-2529 tcr1886.com
TOTAL SPORTS EXPERIENCE
880 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester 585-458-4263
435 W. Commercial St, East Rochester 585-203-0367
totalsports-experience.com
YMCA OF GREATER ROCHESTER YMCARochester.org
DAY CAMPS:
Camp Arrowhead (Pittsford) 585-383-4590
Camp Bay View (Webster) 585-341-4001
Camp Cory (Penn Yan) 585-325-2889
Camp Eastside (Penfield) 585-341-4030
Camp Glacier Lake (Canandaigua) 585-394-6866
Camp Northpoint (Hilton) 585-784-3800
Camp Thunderbird (Rochester) 585-649-3610
Camp Watson Woods (Painted Post) 607-936-4638
OVERNIGHT CAMPS: Camps Cory and Gorham are detailed in “Overnight Camps” on page 25
WARRIOR FACTORY/SUMMER
NINJA CAMP
3150 W. Henrietta Rd .Suite 4, Rochester 585-427-9289
rochester.thewarriorfactory.com
2022 HOLIDAY EVENTS CALENDAR 2025 Summer Camp & Activity Guide
ANIMALS AND NATURE
FOXHALL FARM TRAINING & SALES
2332 State Rte. 444, Bloomfield 585-259-9516
foxhallfarm.wordpress.com
LOLLYPOP FARM
99 Victor Rd., Fairport
585-223-1330 lollypop.org
RMSC CUMMING NATURE CENTER
6472 Gulick Rd., Naples 585-374-6160 rmsc.org
SENECA PARK ZOO
2222 St. Paul St., Rochester 585-336-7200 senecaparkzoo.org
SUNSET VIEW CREAMERY
4970 Co Rte. 14 Odessa, NY 14869 607-594-2095
ARTS (Theater camps are on page 25)
ALLENDALE COLUMBIA SCHOOL
519 Allens Creek Rd., Rochester 585-381-4560 allendalecolumbia.org
BACH TO ROCK/ROCK CITY WORLD TOUR AM
2160 Penfield Rd., Penfield 585-364-3766 bachtorock.com/penfield
CASA ITALIANA
4245 East Ave., Rochester 585-389-2468 naz.edu/casa-italiana/childrens-programs
CREATED BY US POTTERY
3 Railroad St., Fairport 585-223-8210 createdbyuspottery.com
DRAPER CENTER
1326 University Ave., Rochester 585-461-2000 drapercenter.com
EASTMAN COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL
10 Gibbs St, Suite 321, 585-274-1400 esm.rochester.edu
ELITE STUDIO OF DANCE
1387 Fairport Rd. Suite 900, Fairport 585-425-7975 elitestudioofdance.com
THE HOCHSTEIN SCHOOL
50 N. Plymouth Ave., Rochester 585-454-4596 hochstein.org
KANACK SCHOOL OF MUSICAL ARTISTRY
2077 South Clinton Ave., Rochester 585-244-6910 kanack.org
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER’S MEMORIAL ART GALLERY
500 University Ave., Rochester 585-276-8960 mag.rochester.edu
Our very popular School of Rock Summer Music Camps will get your child rocking this summer! We have camps for absolute beginners through advanced players and cover a wide range of musical tastes. Our Performance camps are designed to teach music, build confidence, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Kids of all ages and abilities work together to create a real rock experience complete with a show unlike any other. Our camps for younger kids will spark a passion for music that will get them on their musical journey.
2022 HOLIDAY EVENTS CALENDAR 2025 Summer Camp & Activity Guide
MS. MASON’S ART CLUB
Webster Parks and Recreation, 1350
Chiyoda Dr., Webster 585-872-4779
mmartclub@rochester.rr.com
NEW YORK STATE BALLET TRAINING ACADEMY
821 Fairport Rd., East Rochester 585-203-1763/585-704-1903 newyorkstateballet.org
SCHOOL OF ROCK
235 High St. Extension, Victor 585-400-7625 schoolofrock.com/locations/rochesterny
THE ART STOP
1822 Penfield Rd., Penfield 585-872-5710 artstopllc.com
MODELING AND ETIQUETTE ETIQUETTE CHICS
Rochester 585-413-7206 theetiquettechics.com
THE MARY THERESE FRIEL MODELING AGENCY
20-102 Assembly Dr., Mendon 585-624-5510 mtfmodels.com
OVERNIGHT CAMPS
BEAM CAMP
55 Boy Scout Rd., Strafford, NH (718) 855-7600 ext. 823 beamcamp.org
CAMP CHERITH OF WESTERN NEW YORK
9534 Short Tract Rd., Hunt 585-468-3850 campcherithwny.org
CAMP CORY
140 East Lake Rd., Penn Yan 585-325-2889 campcory.org
CAMP GORHAM
265 Darts Lake Rd., Eagle Bay 315-357-6401
campgorham
CAMP HICKORY HILL
2970 Kohler Rd., Varysburg 585-535-7832 camphickoryhill
CAMP STELLA MARIS
4395 East Lake Rd., Livonia 585-346-2243
campstellamaris.org
CAMP WHITMAN
150 Whitman Rd., Penn Yan 315-220-0084
campwhitman.org
CASOWASCO CAMP & RETREAT CENTER
158 Casowasco Dr., Moravia 315-364-8756 casowasco.org
SCIENCE AND NATURE
ADIRONDACK WOODCRAFT CAMPS
285 Woodcraft Rd., Old Forge 315-369-6031 woodcraftcamps.com
CREATIVE THEMES
325 Eaglehead Rd, East Rochester 585-385-6830 cthemes.net
CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS
One Museum Way, Corning 607-937-5371 cmog.org
MARVELOUS MIND ACADEMY
274 N. Goodman St., Rochester 585-210-8554 marvelousminds.com
ROCHESTER MUSEUM & SCIENCE CENTER
657 East Ave., Rochester 585-271-4320 rmsc.org
SPECIAL NEEDS AUTISMUP
50 Science Pkwy., Rochester 585-248-9011
autismup.org
CAMP EAGR
1650 South Ave., Rochester 585-442-4430
epiny.org/epilepsy/camp-eagr
CAMP GOOD DAYS CNY REGION
356 N. Midler Ave., Syracuse 1-800-785-2135
campgooddays.org/regions-central-ny
CAMP GOOD DAYS ROC HESTER PO Box 665, 1332 Pittsford-Mendon Rd., Mendon
THEATER A M AGICAL JOURNEY THRU STAGES
875 East Main St., Auditorium Center, Third Floor, Rochester 585-935-7173 mjtstages.org
BEST FOOT FORWARD
100 Cobblestone Ct. Dr., Victor 585-727-2438 bestfootforwardkids.com
GEVA THEATRE CENTER SUMMER ACADEMY
75 Woodbury Blvd., Rochester 585-232-4382 gevatheatre.org
TERRY FYKES MAIN STREET PLAYERS
275 Pinnacle Rd., Rochester 585-455-5050 tfsdartsmsp.com
MT ED (MUSICAL THEATRE EDUCATION)
4785 Lake Ave., Rochester 585-802-1902 musicaltheatreeducation.com
OFC CREATIONS’ ROC SUMMER THEATRE EXPERIENCE
OFC Creations Theatre Center: 3450 Winton Pl., Rochester Kodak Center: 200 W. Ridge Rd, Rochester 585-667-0954 ofccreations.com
VARIETY OF OFFERINGS
2022 HOLIDAY EVENTS CALENDAR 2025 Summer Camp & Activity Guide
(from arts to STEM to sports)
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
SENECA WATERWAYS
COUNCIL
2320 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd., Rochester 585-244-4210 senecawaterways.org
CHALLENGE ATHLETICS
25 Parce Ave., Fairport 585-678-9434 challengerochester.com
CITY OF ROCHESTER
R-CENTER SUPER CAMPS
57 St. Paul St., Rochester 585-428-9777 cityofrochester.gov/ summercamps
CODE NINJAS
3040 Monroe Ave., Rochester 585-900-2633 codeninjas.com/ny-pittsford
GENERATIONS CHILDCARE
Fairport, Gates, Rochester, Irondequoit generations-care.com
GENESEE COUNTRY VILLAGE AND MUSEUM
1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford 585-538-6822
gcv.org
GIRL SCOUTS OF WNY
100 Elmwood Ave., Door 5, Rochester 585-239-7901 gswny.org
GIRL SCOUTS OF NYPENN PATHWAYS
960 James St. Second Floor, Syracuse 315-698-9400 Info@gsnypenn.org gsnypenn.org
HARLEY SCHOOL
1981 Clover St., Brighton 585-442-1770 harleyschool.org
HISTORIC PURSUITS
4017 Miner Rd. Palmyra 315-576-3202 Historicpursuits.org
MCQUAID JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL
1800 South Clinton Ave., Rochester 585-473-1130 mcquaid.org
SUMMER DAYS AT THE J (formerly JCC Day Camp)
1200 Edgewood Ave., Brighton 585-461-2000 jccrochester.org/camp
OUR LADY OF MERCY
1437 Blossom Rd., Rochester 585-288-7120 mercyhs.com
ROCHESTER CHILDFIRST NETWORK
941 South Ave., Rochester 585-473-2858 rcn4kids.org
SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOL 165 Rhinecliff Dr., Rochester 585-473-6604 setoncs.org
THE CHARLES FINNEY SCHOOL
2070 Five Mile Line Rd., Penfield 585-387-3770 finneyschool.org
WRITERS & BOOKS
740 University Ave., Rochester 585-473-2590 wab.org
KIDS CAMPS AGES 7–12
SESSIONS! TWO
TEEN CAMPS AGES 13–18
