S A V E T H E D AT E ! Sunday, March 8, 2026 11am–4pm
Eastview Mall, Victor
Eastview Mall, Victor Sunday, March 8, 2026 11am–4pm
Map your route for some wild summer fun!
YMCA OF GREATER ROCHESTER
OUR OVERNIGHT CAMP LOCATIONS:
Camp Cory (Penn Yan)
Camp Gorham (Eagle Bay)
RochesterYMCA.org
OUR DAY CAMP LOCATIONS:
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)
Hello, (585) families
I write quite a few of these editor’s letters every year. In 2025 I wrote sixteen different letters for our three different publications (Upstate Gardeners’ Journal, (585) Kids, and (585) magazine). I wonder sometimes what to say and how to connect with our readers. But at the end of the day, I think short, sweet, and simple is usually the way to go.
This philosophy also translates to family life. Sometimes we can, as parents, dive deep into rabbit holes trying to find advice about child rearing or searching for the perfect club or class. I’ve known people who have spent months calling and emailing and Googling summer camps only to find out they are full
Publisher Jane F. Conboy
Creative Director Cathy Monrad
Managing Editor Christine Green
Production Manager Caroline Kunze
Staff Photographers Tomas Flint, Michael Hanlon
Staff Illustrators Anna Overmoyer
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or that there is a waiting list. Our directory can save you time, I promise! Not only will you find local camps and organizations to help you figure out how the little ones will spend the summer, but it is also a nice list of area businesses that are family friendly. Happy new year and thanks for supporting local media like (585) Kids
—Christine Green, Managing Editor
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Deena Viviani writes stories, articles, and book reviews for readers of all ages. You can find her at Brighton Memorial Library, doing all things librarian.
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Cathy Monrad a.k.a. Crafty Cat is the creative director for (585) Kids. She lives with her family in Webster.
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Monkey
Seneca Park Zoo
Deena Viviani
Deena Viviani
Directory Family-friendly local businesses and camps
- This directory is not an exhaustive list of local services or camps.
- Denotes businesses with camps available.
- If you would like to see your organization, business, or camp listed in our next directory, please email cgreen@585mag.com.
ART
ADIRONDACK WOODCRAFT CAMPS
285 Woodcraft Rd., Old Forge 315-369-6031 woodcraftcamps.com
100 Passing Creek Drive., Webster 585-872-4779 mmartclub@rochester.rr.com mmartclub.com
THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER’S MEMORIAL ART GALLERY
500 University Ave., Rochester 585-276-8900 mag.rochester.edu
BANKING/FINANCE
ADVANTAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION advantagefcu.org
SUMMIT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION summitfcu.org
BOOKS
BOOK CULTURE PITTSFORD
28 South Main St., Pittsford 585-203-1501
pittsford@bookculture.com bookculture.com
Book Culture is an independent bookstore with books and educational toys in all subjects for all ages—there's a large children's department and great gifts for adults, too.
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 585-243-4980 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
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
2815 Baird Road, Fairport 2400 Chili Ave, Gates 250 Empire Blvd, Irondequoit 75 Clinton Square, Rochester generations-care.com 585-883-2500
WINTON ROAD NURSERY SCHOOL
220 S. Winton Rd., Rochester 585-442-8340
Info@wintonroad.org wintonroad.org
Winton Road Nursery School is a semi-cooperative, playbased preschool with mixed age class offerings for children aged two to five. Registration for 2024 and 2025 begins in February.
DANCE
ARTICUL8 DANCE
349 W. Commercial St., Suite 2278, East Rochester 585-267-7010
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.
Get It Straight offers full spectrum of the highest quality orthodontic services for adults, teens, and children.
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Directory
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 W. 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.
Monroe Community College R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center 1000 East Henrietta Rd., Rochester rcbfest.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. Ste. LL02, 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.
Camp Sisol for grades K–10, fun, self-expression, and creativity are at the heart of every day. Kids are encouraged to be themselves as they try new things, build confidence, and form lasting friendships. Campers enjoy a wide range of experiences including sports, dance, instructional swimming, nature exploration, arts and crafts, STEM, music, drama, and so much more. They build confidence right here in the Backyard on our ropes course and zip line, climbing higher and challenging themselves in new ways. Every activity is thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity, collaboration, and joy.
And the best part? Along with a classic outdoor day camp experience, Camp Sisol offers Leadership and Counselor in Training programs, as well as specialty camps like Kidstage and Kidsport, giving every camper the chance to explore their passions and grow.
ROC HOLIDAY VILLAGE
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park 353 Court St., Rochester 585-340-7170
jolly@rocholidayvillage.com rocholidayvillage.com
Roc Holiday Village is Rochester NY’s Favorite Winter Festival!
FAMILY RESOURCES
PARENTING VILLAGE
255 East Ave Ste 201, Rochester connect@parentingvillage.org parentingvillage.org
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
480 N. Main St., Canandaigua 585-394-3977 x 407 Jah249@cornell.edu cceontario.org/4-hcampbristollhills.org
BEAM CAMP
55 Boy Scout Rd., Strafford, NH 718-855-7600 ext. 823 beamcamp.org
EASTMAN COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL
esm.rochester.edu/community
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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 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.
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 thirty minutes south of Rochester on the shores of Conesus Lake, CSM has programs for campers of all ages.
435 W. Commercial St., East Rochester 585-203-0367 totalsports-experience.com
WARRIOR FACTORY/SUMMER NINJA CAMP
3150 W. Henrietta Rd., Rochester 585-427-9289 thewarriorfactory.com
WRITERS & BOOKS
740 University Ave., Rochester 585-473-2590 wab.org
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 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
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By Anna Overmoyer
Winter Word Search
Find the 10 words hidden in this puzzle. They’re all related to winter!
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Monkeybusiness at the Seneca Park Zoo
— BY DEENA VIVIANI —
They run, chase, swing, and climb. Who is it getting into all this monkey business? Why the olive baboons, of course!
Originally from equatorial Africa, these animals form groups of fifteen to 150 baboons (called troops) in nature. Seneca Park Zoo’s (SPZ) alpha, or dominant, baboons are Olive Oil, an eighteen-year-old female, and Mansino, a twenty-two-year-old male, who keep the rest of the troop in line.
The other eight baboons living at SPZ include two fourteen-year-olds who were born at the zoo: female Olivella (Olive Oil is her mother) and male Pico-de-Limon. The rest of the troop are Kalamata, Jefferson Jr., Peperella, and Sabina, all age eighteen. There is also Pearl (age twentyfive), and Pimento (age thirty-two), who is the oldest olive baboon living in an Association of Zoos & Aquariams–accredited zoo!
All baboons organize their troops into hierarchies (think of a pyramid with the alpha/dominant baboon at the top),
led by a dominant male and female, like Mansino and Olive Oil. The others fall into place based on their mother’s status (for females) or by winning a fight (for males). They can also rise up the ranks by performing positive tasks for the higherranking baboons, like grooming.
Grooming is a behavior that visitors to the zoo can witness for themselves. One baboon will look through the fur of another and remove ticks and their eggs. Not only does it keep the baboons healthy but also shows their care for each other.
Speaking of fur, these curious primates get their name from their grey-green olive color. Visitors may also notice the baboons’ hairless rumps, which are made up of thick layers of skin. Their padded bottoms help make the monkeys comfortable while they are sitting in trees.
Olive baboons belong to the category of animals called Old World Monkeys, which are from Africa and Asia. New World Monkeys are from Central and South America. Characteristics of Old World Monkeys include medium-sized
Photo left by Chandler Scott; photo right by Megan Mullin-Robinson
bodies (olive baboons are about thirty-three to fifty-three pounds), long, down-turned noses, and tails that cannot grasp.
Still, these acrobats get up, down, and all around. In their natural range, they spend days on the ground foraging for food but spend nights in the safety of the trees. That’s why SPZ has installed high perches for them to climb and rest on.
Olive baboons are omnivores, which means they eat plants, nuts, seeds, and meat. Despite their pointy canine teeth, they aren’t big hunters and usually only go after easy-to-catch small mammals and birds. The baboons at SPZ are fed fruits, vegetables, and a special food called “primate chow.” These “biscuits” are packed with vitamins and nutrients that keep the baboons healthy and strong.
Another important part the baboons’ health is enrichment.
“Enrichment is anything that is given to the baboons that engages their mind, bodies, and social bonds. Primates have large brains that require lots of stimulation!” says zookeeper Clare Belden. “By giving them enrichment that engages their brains, we are not only providing opportunities for stimulation but also mimicking the problem-solving skills that olive baboons would be using
An example is foraging for food, an important activity that takes up much of a baboon’s life in their natural range. At the zoo, they don’t need to engage in this behavior. However, since it is part of their natural instincts, the zookeepers make sure the baboons have an opportunity to do a similar activity. One way is by giving the baboons toys with food hidden inside that they must figure out how to open to reach the treats.
“We call this cognitive enrichment because it engages their minds,” says Belden.
Other ways the zookeepers keep the olive baboons engaged are by giving them blankets or cardboard boxes to tear apart or play with; stuffing food inside tubes that they try to get out; and offering them foods they don’t usually receive like lentils, oats, rice, pasta, and seeds.
While olive baboons are thriving in the African savanna, SPZ is always focused on animal conservation. Your visits to the zoo help SPZ support that mission. Check out their online calendar for events for special times to go. KinderZoo runs for ages eighteen months- to five years, where kids will learn about a certain type of animal and see one close-up, and Book & Beast is a story time for all ages that ends with a visit from a small Ambassador Animal.
As a bonus, February is “Free Youth February” at SPZ. That means for each adult ticket you buy, you can bring up to five kids for free. Swing on over to the baboon habitat with your own troop and meet the ten boisterous
THE NEW SPACE AGE
Regular
visitors to the Rochester Museum and Science Center’s (RMSC) Strasenburgh Planetarium are familiar with the dome-shaped building, darkened corridors, and reclinable seating.
— BY DEENA VIVIANI —
You might have seen “The Sky Tonight,” about the current positions of the constellations or learned about planets and black holes in other star shows. Maybe you’ve even attended a laser light show set to holiday or pop music.
Now you can see a full documentary projected over your head: Space: The New Frontier!
Released in 2024, Space was specifically made for giant screen theaters like the planetarium’s and opened at RMSC in October 2025. The museum’s staff are excited to bring films back to their dome, something they haven’t done in several years.
Space “ventures behind the scenes of some of the most promising space technologies and missions of our time,” says the RMSC website. It also gives viewers a sneak peek into the near future—like non-astronauts being able to take a leisure spaceflight!
“Space is a wonderful tie-in to the museum’s new traveling exhibit: Astronaut,” says Jim Bader, director of the RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium. Featured in the (585) Kids fall issue, this exhibit runs through May 3, 2026
and “investigates the realities of what it takes to be a space explorer through hands-on, immersive, and fullbody displays,” says RMSC. Visitors will be able to watch the documentary at the planetarium, then walk next door to the museum proper to see if they have what it takes for a career in space.
“This new show also coincides nicely with the expected launch of Artemis II, which will be the first crewed launch to the Moon since the ’70s,” says Bader. “The launch windows open in February of 2026 and are promised before the end of April 2026.” Artemis II will be led by Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, and Victor Glover.
Glover, a navy man turned astronaut in 2013, is one of the stars of the film.
In November 2020, he piloted the Resilience to the International Space Station, where he spent 168 days in space. He will be the pilot once again for Artemis II. At the helm of the Orion spacecraft, he will also be the first person of color to orbit the Moon, and viewers can see him prepare for his historic role.
Dr. Ariel Ekblaw also stars in the film. She is the founder and CEO of Aurelia Institute, which creates and tests technology to be used in space.
As part of MIT’s Space Exploration
Initiative, Ekblaw and her team run parabolic flights (space travel simulations involving weightlessness and only partial gravity), suborbital launches (flights that go to the edge of space and back to Earth, not into orbit), and missions to the International Space Station. Some of her tools have made it to Mars, and viewers can see how Ekblaw is working to get humans there, too.
Some viewers may recognize the voice of the narrator, who is none other than Chris Pine, Star Trek’s Captain Kirk in the movie reboots (2009, 2013, & 2016). Don’t let his sci-fi stardom fool you—while some of the interstellar dreams in the film feel like fiction, the work being done to achieve them is real.
If you are less of a visual person and more of a musical one, you’re still in luck. Space has won numerous awards for best original score. And while moviegoers often take the auditory part of the experience for granted, composer Alan Williams makes sure his majestic orchestral arrangements enhance the emotion of the film.
Photos provided by Rochester Museum and Science Center
Space is forty-two minutes long and recommended for ages five and up. “The film was intended to connect kids to the fact that it will be them who are going to be the Mars explorers,” says Bader. “The opening and closing scenes are ten to twelve-year-old kids launching model rockets.” Viewers will also get to experience rocket launches, an underwater neutral buoyancy lab (an indoor pool used to train astronauts and test their equipment), and a “spinlaunch” (spinning a satellite up to 5,000 mph before catapulting it into orbit) on the big screen.
Ticket prices run from $11 to $13 dollars each, but RMSC members can purchase them for $4 less. (Members can also see the star shows—and get into the museum—for free!) Make sure to put this experience on your calendar before July 2026 when the film’s year-long planetarium run will end. “Guests who have seen the film have given very positive feedback,” says Bader, so don’t miss it. The new space age is now!
A NOTE FROM CRAFTY CAT
Winter is here and it’s “snow much fun!” What is your favorite cold weather activity? Building a snowman? How about a good old-fashioned snowball fight?
Let’s bring the outdoor fun inside and learn how to launch “snowballs” with some supplies you already have around your home.
As always, please remember to ask an adult for permission before starting any craft or art project.
“Snowball”catapult
GATHER THESE ITEMS FOR EACH CATAPULT:
Five small craft sticks
Two large craft sticks
Cotton balls or pom poms
Seven rubber bands
One plastic spoon
STEP 1: Stack five small craft sticks together and secure each end with a rubber band (A).
STEP 2 : Stack the large craft sticks together and secure one end with a rubber band (B).
STEP 3: Slide the small craft stick stack between the two large craft sticks about an inch from the rubber band at the end of the two large craft sticks (C). Secure with two rubber bands, crisscrossed diagonally (D).
STEP 4 : Add two rubber bands to top craft stick (E). Slide spoon handle under each rubber band.
STEP 5 : Place a cotton ball or pompom on spoon (F). Hold catapult in place with one hand on the small craft sticks. Push down on spoon (G) with a finger on your other hand and remove quickly to launch your “snowball.”
GAME IDEAS:
- Who can catapult their pom pom farthest? Each person could use a different color pom pom to keep track of whose pom pom is the winner.
- Who can catapult their pom pom accurately? Draw a tic-tac-toe board on a piece of paper. Place paper on a flat surface, then take turns lauching pom poms to see who can get three in a row first.
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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. Ste. 400, Pittsford 585-446-2000
The Thurston Rd. YMCA 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. C250, Rochester 585-723-3020
The Y at Watson Woods 9620 Dry Run Rd., Painted Post 607-962-0541
Camp Bay View (Bay View Family YMCA) 1209 Bay Rd., Webster 585-671-8414
Camp Cory 140 East Lake Rd. #54, Penn Yan 585-325-2889 Campcory.org
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 Campgorham.org
Camp Northpoint 249 North Greece Rd., Hilton 585-784-3800
Camp Thunderbird
The Rochester Location is TBD for 2026, call for updates 585-877-0509
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
Irene Skalny Child Care Center 1835 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd., Penfield
Skalny Childcare Center at Schottland Family YMCA
2300 West Jefferson Rd., Pittsford 585-446-2080
Westside Child Care Center
920 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester 585-341-3278
Mickey Sands Child Care Center
351 North St., Canandaigua 585-396-8700
YMCA of Greater Rochester - Association Office
100 Chestnut St. Ste. 901, Rochester 585-546-5500
MUSEUMS & DESTINATIONS
CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS
1 Museum Way, Corning 607-937-5371 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, GEM is the world’s oldest photography museum and one of the oldest film archives.
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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 in Rochester is 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 900-acre nature preserve near Naples, NY.
The Strong National Museum of Play offers a variety of camp experiences designed to engage curious minds and active bodies. Whether it’s the excitement of summer or the much-needed break
during the school year, the Strong’s museum-based camps invite children to discover, create, and explore through the power of play.
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 allstar performers to budding musicians, we have programs for all.
EASTMAN COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL
10 Gibbs St., Ste. 321, Rochester 585-274-1400
community@esm.rochester.edu esm.rochester.edu
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 noncompetitive environment.
SCHOOL OF ROCK
235 High St. Extension Ste. 4, Victor 585-400-7625 schoolofrock.com/locations/rochesterny
PEDIATRIC MEDICINE
ELMWOOD PEDIATRICS
919 Westfall Rd. Bldg A, Ste. 105, Rochester 585-244-9720 elmwoodpediatrics.com
300 West Ave., Brockport 585-637-3905 oakorchardhealth.org
PANORAMA PEDIATRIC GROUP 961 Panorama Trl S., Rochester 585-381-4848 panoramapeds.com
SCHOOLS/EDUCATION
ALLENDALE-COLUMBIA SCHOOL 519 Allens Creek Rd., Rochester 585-381-4560 allendalecolumbia.org
FRANK DIMINO 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 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 Rochester-area students.
ENCOMPASS RESOURCES FOR LEARNING INC.
16 Lake View Park, Rochester 585-266-7277 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 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.
GAMETIME TUTORING
Amy Mealey paddyryan430@gmail.com
THE GOW SCHOOL
2491 Emery Rd, South Wales, NY 716-652-3450 gow.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 not-for-profit agency dedicated to advancing the quality of early education and care.
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
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 eastviewmall.com
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.
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 585-225-1140 themallatgreeceridge.com
PANACHE CONSIGNMENT BY NATALIE RAE
1855 Monroe Ave., Rochester Brighton Commons 585-473-5343
AutismUp offers year-round innovative social clubs, sensory exploration classes, personal fitness, and recreation programs for individuals ages three-plus of all abilities. There is the Center for Community Transition for ages 18+. Winter programming runs January 14 to March 30.
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!
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 six to eighteen, 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
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.
The Counseling Center at JFS Rochester provides a range of evidence-based models to support the mental health and wellbeing 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.
SOULSHINE HEALING AND WELLNESS CENTER
40 Clinton St. Brockport
585-797-9417
Soulshine, the manifestation of local nurse practitioner Shari Hogan, is a wellness studio located on the Erie Canal in the village of Brockport.
ZOOS/ANIMALS
BACKYARD BARNYARD
6765 Mount Morris Nunda Rd., Mount Morris 585-689-1420
Visitors will be treated to breathtaking views, unique dining, and guided bus tours—or you can choose a drive-through experience in the sixty-plus-acre animal park to see animals such as camels, zebra, llama, emu, bison, and much more.
FOXHALL FARM TRAINING & SALES
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
S A V E T H E D AT E ! Sunday, March 8, 2026 11am–4pm
Eastview Mall, Victor Sunday, March 8, 2026 11am–4pm
Eastview Mall, Victor Map your route for some wild summer fun!
