The Children's School, which is conducted Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to noon, is an early childhood center for youngsters ages three-five. The developmentally-based program includes a wide range of social, recreational and educational activities supervised by certified teachers assisted by interns, college students and high-school aides. The cost is $145 per week with reduced rates for each additional child in your immediate family. Reduced rates also apply for multiple week registration. Class size is limited, and since classes do fill up, pre-registration is strongly recommended. Minimum registration is one week.

Group One is designed for children who will be entering first grade in the fall. This full-day program, 9 a.m.-noon, 2-4 p.m., Monday-Friday, includes active play, arts activities, swimming instruction and special events. The cost is $170 per week with reduced rates for each additional child in your immediate family as well as for multiple weeks’ registration. Class size is limited, and since classes do fill up, pre-registration is strongly recommended. Minimum registration is one week. Before season: (716) 357-6250. During season: (716) 357-6278.

The Boys' and Girls' Club is a day camp for young people who will be entering second grade to those entering tenth grade in the fall. It is a full-day program 9 a.m.- noon, 2-4 p.m., Monday-Friday, that includes swimming, crafts, music and art activities, field games and sports, sailing, nature study and special events. Staffed by teachers and other adult professionals, college- and high-school-age counselors and counselors-in-training, the Club program is held on a scenic campus along the water front. The cost is $170 per week with reduced rates for each additional child in your immediate family as well as for multiple weeks’ registration. Class size is limited, and since classes do fill up, pre-registration is strongly recommended. Minimum registration is one week. Before season: (716) 357-6250. During season: (716) 357-6295.

The Youth Activities Center is designed as a gathering spot for junior- and senior-high-school-age young people, with a snack bar, games, pool tables and table tennis, as well as television and lounge areas. Dances, excursions and special activities for specific interests or ages are planned in conjunction with the young people themselves. Before season: (716) 357-6290. During season: (716) 357-6291).

The Pier Club serves as a meeting place for college-age young adults. In addition to providing comfortable lounges, table tennis and pool tables, a snack bar and beach area, the club initiates special programs as guided by member interest, including guest speakers, movies, live entertainment and service projects. Before season: (716) 357-6290. During season: (716) 357-6275.

The Institution's Department of Religion youth and young adult ministry includes concerts, discussions and worship. (716) 357-6274.

A Family Entertainment Series is presented every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. featuring singers, musicians, actors, puppeteers and storytellers (716) 357-6290.

A number of open-enrollment Special Studies classes are especially designed for young people. Many multi-generational classes are also listed in the Special Studies catalog, which is available in April. (716) 357-6255. >>Click here to learn more.

The Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Young Readers Program features nine books and related activities throughout the summer. The program has been designed to provide reading enrichment for youth ages 10-14. It is also intended to help parents encourage their children to enjoy quality literature. (716) 357-6255. >>Click here to learn more.

Junior golf (716) 357-6211 and tennis (716) 357-6276 opportunities are also available. >>Click here to learn more.

Last updated on December 12, 2012 by Chautauqua Institution