Explore & More Classes and School Age Camps

Explore & More Classes and School Age Camps includes Toddler Time, Explore Even More, Castle Construction Class, Storytime Class, Make & Take Class, Play & Learn, Summer Series, and several day camps. The offerings include 1-hour classes with museum admission for 1 child and 1 guardian, a 30-minute storytime and craft class in the Art Studio, a free playgroup-style pre-K class for children and their parents or caregivers, and day camp programs with planned STEAM and academic-based activities and time throughout the museum.

Programs

• Toddler Time — 18 months up to 3 years · Once a month during the school year · $20 per class · 1-hour program including museum admission for 1 child and 1 guardian.
• Explore Even More — 3-5 years old · Monthly · $20 per class · 1-hour program including museum admission for 1 child and 1 guardian.
• Castle Construction Class — 2nd and 3rd Graders · $20 per class · 1-hour class including museum admission for 1 child and 1 guardian.
• Storytime Class — preschoolers · Several times each month · 30-minute storytime and craft class in the Art Studio; includes class admission for 1 child + 1 guardian.
• Make & Take Class — $20 per class · 1-hour class including museum admission for 1 child and 1 guardian.
• Play & Learn — pre-K · Free playgroup-style pre-K class for diverse little learners and their parents/caregivers.
• Summer Series — Thursdays at 3pm in July and August · $25 per class · 1-Hour Class + Museum Admission for 1 Child & 1 Adult.
• School Age Camps — Entering Grades K-1 and 2-3 · Select designated school holidays and school break weeks · $75 per day · Day camp programs led by professional Educators; children participate in planned STEAM and academic-based activities and venture to play throughout the museum.
• Summer Vacation Day Camps — Entering Grades K-1 and 2-3 · August 31, September 1, September 2, September 3, September 4 · $75 per day · Day camps; late pick up between 4pm-4:30pm is available for an additional fee of $25.00.
• Imaginarium Art Day Camps — Entering Grades K-1 and 2-3 · July 20, July 21, July 22, July 23, July 24 · $75 per day · Day camps; late pick up between 4pm-4:30pm is available for an additional fee of $25.00.
• Kitchen Chemistry Day Camps — Entering Grades K-1 and 2-3 · July 27, July 28, July 29, July 30, July 31 · $75 per day · Day camps; late pick up between 4pm-4:30pm is available for an additional fee of $25.00.
• Happy Holidays Around The World Day Camps — Entering Grades K-1 and 2-3 · August 31, September 1, September 2, September 3, September 4 · $75 per day · Day camps; late pick up between 4pm-4:30pm is available for an additional fee of $25.00.

At a glance

• Ages: 1–8 years old
• Price range: $20–$75
• Facility hours: Wed 10am–4pm; Thu 10am–4pm; Fri 10am–4pm; Sat 10am–4pm; Sun 11am-3pm; Mon 10am–4pm

About the provider

Explore & More has been serving families since 1994. Its mission is to provide best-in-class play experiences where all children, families, and the community can explore, learn, and develop together. The museum was named the #5 children’s museum in the country in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Poll in 2026 and won 2026’s Best Family Activity and 2025’s Best Programming for Kids in Western New York by Buffalo Spree.

Explore & More is licensed and regulated by New York State Office of Child & Family Services. Pre-registration is required; no walk-ins. School-age camp hours are 8:30 am-4:00 pm unless otherwise noted. All camps are non-refundable and non-transferable. Members receive a 10% discount per child, per camp or class where stated. Some camps have late pick up available for an additional fee.

Last updated August 27, 2026.