Classes, Hands-on | What’s happening in Nassau

Holtsville Ecology Site and Animal Preserve

Hands-on, Nature/Outdoors

All Kids Fair - Long Island

AMF Babylon Lanes

Exercise & Health, Hands-on, Leagues

AMF Wantagh Lanes

Bowling Leagues

Art League of Long Island

About Our Classes: The Art League of Long Island offers classes and workshops in a variety of mediums throughout the year. We offer classes in Drawing & Painting, Watercolor, Printmaking, Pastel, Sculpture, Jewelry, Ceramics, Decorative Arts, Glass, as well as ongoing Open Studios and more for Adults, Teens, and Children.

Artrageous - New York

Arts and Crafts, Arts: Visual, Hands-on

Bailey Arboretum

Academic, Hands-on, Nature/Outdoors

Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC

Arts and Crafts, Exercise & Health, Hands-on, Preschool, Religious, Special Needs

Bayard Cutting Arboretum

As an education leader, we engage students, families, teachers, and life-long learners to dig a little deeper into the science of trees. The Bayard Cutting Arboretum education programs are available year-round and provide learning experiences for educators, families, kids, adults, school groups, and youth groups.

Benner's Farm

Hands-on, Nature/Outdoors

Bethpage Polo at The Park

In addition to watching exciting polo matches, we also offer many options for you to learn how to play the “Sport of Kings” for adults and children ages 5 and up! We offer both group and private lessons in a non-intimidating setting that is both challenging and fun, and is perfect for anyone looking for a sport that is beneficial for your mind, body and soul.

Bowlero Mineola

For fun or for competition, when it comes to league bowling, AMF has everybody else beat. Themed leagues give bowlers of all ages the chance to compete or just have fun in an organized league setting.

Breakwater Yacht Club

The primary mission at Breakwater Yacht Club is teaching people of all ages to sail. The club has developed a recipe for success with formal instruction on land and hands-on application of sailing skills on the water.

BrightPath STEAM Academy

Another exciting experience awaits your student through hands-on projects and learning. Our RightPath Program is a track exclusively for alternative school students who are ready to make their mark and explore as STEAMERs. RightPath will provide students the opportunity to succeed in a non-traditional setting with educational and social supports that are sure to inspire a newfound love for learning and discovery. All RightPath STEAMERs receive a certificate of recognition for completing the camp.

Campgaw Mountain

Exercise & Health, Hands-on, Nature/Outdoors, Skiing, Special Needs

CEED- Center for Environmental Education and Discovery

CEED offers family, adult, and children programs.

Cirque Us

Cirque Us believes that the circus is a place for everyone. We offer a wide range of circus programming ranging from 1 hour workshops to 2 weeks camps. Our coaches are able to teach students at any level, and will set appropriate and challenging goals in a safe and positive environment.

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium

Academic, Hands-on, Nature/Outdoors

Coram Country Lanes

GROUP & PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE

Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County

Our experts offer local and affordable skill training for educators, youth leaders, human service personnel, and parents. Our Family Health and Wellness educators help strengthen families and address critical issues facing them today.

Creative Art Space for Kids

Arts and Crafts, Arts: Visual, Hands-on

Crossroads Farm at Grossmann's

Outdoor, Nature, Science, Hands On, Arts and Crafts

Cultural Arts Playhouse

Arts: Performance, Drama, Hands-on

Digital Photo Academy

We offer live and online courses teaching photography. With our skilled instructors, your photography will flourish.

Dinni's Art Studio

Arts and Crafts, Arts: Visual, Hands-on

Earth Arts of Long Beach Inc

Hands On, Arts and Crafts

Gallery North - New York

Arts and Crafts, Arts: Visual, Hands-on

Garvies Point Museum and Preserve

Academic, Arts and Crafts, Hands-on, Nature/Outdoors

Gold Coast Arts Center

We offer tons of classes on weekends ranging from Art, Dance, and Private Lessons with our professional and industry-established instructors.

Group for the East End - New York

School and Summer Programs, Guided Nature Outings, Storytimes.

Hallockville Museum Farm

We offer workshops and classes centered around cooking, history, gardening, beekeeping. Classes are geared toward family experiences.

Haven Art Studio

Arts and Crafts, Arts: Visual, Hands-on

Heckscher Museum of Art - New York

Arts: Visual, Hands-on

Heckscher State Park

Classes and workshops based around nature are offfered.

Hofstra University

A variety of specialty programs.

Hofstra University Museum

Academic, Arts: Visual, Hands-on

Huntington YMCA

Arts and Crafts, Exercise & Health, Hands-on, Preschool, Sports, Swimming

Ikebana, Japanese Flower Arrangement Experience

Flower arranging

Island Pottery and Studio

Arts and Crafts, Arts: Visual, Hands-on

Islip Art Museum

Academic, Arts: Visual, Hands-on

Islip Arts Council

We offer a unique array of in-person and online art classes, yoga classes, workshops, and more.

John J Byrne Community Center

The John J. Byrne Community Center in Uniondale offers a diverse range of youth classes and programs designed to support children's growth and success both in and out of school. Children and teens can participate in after-school programs featuring homework help, arts, and sports, as well as summer camps for exploration and fun, personalized academic tutoring, leadership development, and engaging activities for all skill levels. With skilled providers and a supportive environment, the center is dedicated to helping Uniondale’s youth thrive academically, socially, and personally

John W. Engeman Theater

Arts: Performance, Drama, Hands-on

Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center

The Center offers free walk-in tours and pre-registered public programs for all ages including creative and scientific workshops, guided nature walks, school group field trips, scout programs, and citizen science events.

Levittown Lanes

Exercise & Health, Hands-on, leagues

Lighthouse Writers Workshop

At Lighthouse, we offer a variety of in-person and virtual creative writing workshops, in all genres, on weekends, after school, and during school-closure days, including the Young Authors Collective for teens, summer camps, and homeschool enrichment

Long Island Maritime Museum

Academic, Hands-on, Nature/Outdoors, Lectures, Art, Boating, Tai Chi

Martial Arts Training Center

Exercise & Health, Hands-on, Martial Arts

Meadow Brook Polo Club & Academy

Polo lessons

Merokee Preserve

Mid-Island Y JCC

Arts and Crafts, Exercise & Health, Hands-on, Preschool, Religious, Special Needs

Mill Neck Preserve

Muse Paint Bar - Garden City

Painting/sculpture, Hands-on, Arts and Crafts

Muttontown Preserve

Nassau County Museum of Art

Arts and Crafts, Arts: Visual, Hands-on

North Fork Arts Center

Kids arts educational programs.

Okinawa Kenpo Karate

Exercise & Health, Hands-on, Martial Arts

Olde Towne Gardens of Setauket

Patchogue Family YMCA

Arts and Crafts, Exercise & Health, Hands-on, Preschool, Sports, Swimming

Peter J. Schmitt Massapequa Preserve

Queens Botanical Garden

Nature based classes - Learners of all ages can still get up close with nature through Queens Botanical Garden’s interactive programs.

Quogue Wildlife Refuge - New York

Academic, Hands-on, Nature/Outdoors, Sports

South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center - New York

Led by our talented staff of nature educators, our programs are designed for a wide variety of audiences including schools, children, adults, scouts, senior citizens, clubs, people with special needs, and organizations. The museum also conducts cooperative nature education programs with other nature organizations and government agencies.

Strike 10 Lanes Deer Park, NY

Exercise & Health, Hands-on, leagues

Studio Arts - New York

Arts and Crafts, Arts: Visual, Hands-on

Studio E Art Classes

Arts and Crafts, Arts: Visual, Hands-on

Suffolk County Council BSA

Check out our calendar of events to see all of the badge and skill building opportunities. https://www.sccbsa.org/calendar

Suffolk County Farm and Education Center - New York

Hands-on, Nature/Outdoors

Sugar Sketch

Cookie decorating classes

Sweetbriar Nature Center - New York

Academic, Hands-on, Nature/Outdoors, Wildlife education, Day Programs, offsite programs

Tackapausha Museum and Preserve - New York

Academic, Hands-on, Nature/Outdoors

The Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum

Our Adventures in STEM program is an interactive adventure and educational experience for kids 10+. Program participants will learn about science, technology, math, engineering… and adventure!

The Arts Center at Duck Creek

The Chai Center

Academic, Hands-on, Religious

The Long Island Museum

Academic, Arts and Crafts, Arts: Visual, Hands-on

The Reboli Center for Art and History

The Reboli Center offers one day art workshops for kids, teens, and adults that explore mediums of painting, drawing, and sculpture. These workshops encourage self-expression and creativity while building foundational art skills.

To Tie-Dye for Clothing

Private and public classes with tie-dye instruction.

Town of Hempstead, NY

The Town of Hempstead’s Department of Parks and Recreation offers a thorough menu of activities focused on a wide spectrum of interests for all ages, including athletics, cultural arts, physical fitness classes, concerts, aquatics and recreation.

Turtle Cove Golf Center - Park Place Cafe

Private and group golf lessons. Golf clinics. Junior golf camp and junior programs.

YMCA of Greater NYC

Recreation and fitness classes for all ages.

Science Museum of Long Island

Academic, Arts and Crafts, Hands-on, Nature/Outdoors, Sciences