10+ kid-friendly spots in Farmingdale
Farmingdale · Sports & Swim · Outdoor
Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale offers five championship golf courses ranging from beginner-friendly to world-class difficulty, including the Black Course that hosted the U.S. Open and will host the 2025 Ryder Cup. The pro shop arranges private instruction, group lessons, and junior golf camps.
Junior golf camp and group lessons available through the pro shop; call (516) 249-4040 for details and enrollment.
Farmingdale · Tutoring & STEM · Indoor & outdoor
Camps 'R' Us Williston Park is a summer day camp at St. Aidan's School serving children ages 3 through 8th grade, with flexible enrollment from 2 to 5 days per week and full-day or extended-hours options. The camp offers activities including STEAM, arts and crafts, swimming, field trips, dance, and sports, plus an optional academic program (EDUCAMP) to prevent summer learning loss.
Drop-off and pick-up happen at the front desk on Willis Avenue; drivers can use the shoulder lane or park across the street and use the crosswalk.
Farmingdale · Sports & Swim · Indoor
Crayton's Martial Arts in Farmingdale teaches kung fu, tai chi, and self-defense to children and families, with both group and private lessons available.
Trial orientation and consultation available; call to schedule and discuss your child's goals and class schedule.
Farmingdale · Tutoring & STEM · Outdoor
Ellsworth W. Allen Park in Farmingdale hosts the Town of Oyster Bay's Summer Recreation Program for children ages 4-12, running June through August with full-day supervision, structured activities, and field trips.
Summer camp runs 9am-3pm with a supervised lunch hour; no swimming pool, but daily water activities are provided.
Free · Farmingdale · Sports & Swim · Indoor
Farmingdale Aquatic Center at Weldon E. Howitt Middle School in Farmingdale offers free open lap swimming, recreational swimming, and family swim times to district residents on weekday mornings and select evenings. The facility has a competition pool and a separate community pool.
Open swim times are early morning (6am-8am) on weekdays; evening slots (8pm-9:30pm) are adults only.
Farmingdale · Sports & Swim · Indoor · Hosts birthdays
Farmingdale Gymnastics Academy offers gymnastics and tumbling classes from preschool through competitive team levels, plus camps and birthday parties in Farmingdale.
Camp activities rotate through multiple stations including vault, bars, balance beam, trampoline, foam pits, and obstacle course.
Free · Farmingdale · Libraries
Farmingdale Public Library in Farmingdale serves residents with a collection of print and digital materials, online databases, and programming for children, teens, and adults.
Children's programs are for ages birth through grade 5; check the Youth Services calendar each month for current offerings.
Farmingdale · Dance & Theater · Indoor
Kender Academy of Irish Dance teaches traditional Irish dance to children from age 2 through adults at three Long Island locations: Farmingdale, Bethpage, and Amityville. The school is a registered CLRG academy offering classes for preschoolers in their Jump'n Jig program, kids' beginner through advanced levels, and adult learners, with opportunities to perform in community events, compete in local feiseanna, join ceili teams, and work toward championship qualifications.
Classes meet at three different studio locations; check the schedule to find the one that works for your family's day and time.
Farmingdale · Dance & Theater
MB Dancers is a kid-friendly fitness & sports spot in Farmingdale.
Farmingdale · Games & Amusements · Indoor · Hosts birthdays
RPM Raceway in Farmingdale is an indoor entertainment complex with multi-level electric go-kart racing, a large arcade with vintage and modern games, virtual reality experiences, gel blaster battles, bowling, and a full food menu; designed for mixed-age groups and competitive or casual play.
Register your child's racer profile online before visiting to skip the registration line on arrival.
Farmingdale · Dance & Theater · Indoor
Step by Step Dance Studio in Farmingdale offers classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, acro, Irish step, theatre, and contemporary for children ages 3 through high school, plus adult programs. The studio runs a full season from fall through spring with multiple class times throughout the week.
Combo classes are 75 minutes and include two routines with two costumes for recital, so expect a more involved commitment than single-style classes.
Farmingdale · Art & Maker Studios
The Vintage Canvas is a kid-friendly arts & creativity spot in Farmingdale.
Farmingdale · Sports & Swim · Indoor & outdoor
US Academy of Soccer Development in Farmingdale runs summer day camps, evening clinics, and player evaluations at an indoor bubble facility and outdoor fields. Programs focus on technical skill development, games, and academy-pathway guidance for youth players.
Summer day camp runs 9am–12pm or 12pm–3pm; evening clinic is 5pm–7pm, so you can fit training around other summer activities.