Things to do with kids in Melville
Melville lines Route 110 with office parks, but turn off the corridor and it's all town parks, summer camps, and family programs tucked into the Half Hollow Hills.
Parks & Playgrounds in Melville
Family Activities in Melville
Leagues & Programs in Melville
Summer Camps in Melville
Crestwood Country Day Camp is a premium day camp on Long Island serving children from 18 months through Grade 10 with specialized age-level programming. The camp is known for its extensive transportation options, experienced staff including certified teachers and swim instructors, and comprehensive activities including swimming, sports, arts, and teen travel programs. Operating from its Melville campus, Crestwood serves 40+ Long Island communities and is recognized as a leader in private day camp and teen programming.
Driftwood Day Camp is a high-energy, award-winning day camp located in Melville, NY that serves children from nursery age through 10th grade. The camp offers a sleepaway-camp feel in a day camp setting with a wide variety of sports, adventures, and specialized activities designed to build community and foster personal growth. Families consistently praise the camp's exceptional staff, excellent communication, comprehensive activities program, and welcoming atmosphere.
A 20-acre camp offering traditional camp experiences and a highly praised atmosphere of care and friendship.
Thomas School Summer Day Camp is an equestrian-focused day camp that emphasizes horsemanship, riding instruction, and character development through work with horses. The camp offers riding lessons for all levels from beginners through advanced riders, horse management education, and Pony Club membership opportunities. The facility features state-of-the-art grounds and school horses available for members, with an emphasis on teaching responsibility, care, and compassion alongside riding skills.
Upcoming events in Melville
Sep 19–Oct 25 (Weekends plus Columbus Day (Mon Oct 12), September 19 - October 25, 2026; gates 10am-4pm, stay until 6pm)
$39.95 + tax in person / $43.95 + tax online; children 15 months and younger free
Oct 3–Oct 31 (Select nights from 7 p.m.; daytime haunted house weekends and holidays, October 3 - 31, 2026, 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
$47.11 at night with fees and tax; $10 daytime
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Things to do in Melville, answered
What is there to do with kids in Melville, NY?
Melville has 14 family spots in this directory: 5 activities, 4 camps, 3 parks and 2 leagues & programs. Filter by age or category to plan an afternoon, and check the events section for what is coming up nearby.
Does Melville have parks and playgrounds for kids?
Yes. Melville has 3 parks and playgrounds in the directory. Use the parks page to filter by amenity, age, or park type before you head out. See all 3 parks in Melville →
What youth sports and programs are in Melville?
Melville has 2 leagues and programs listed here. Leagues & Programs is broader than travel teams: it also covers clinics, classes, dance and martial-arts studios, and swim programs that run on a season. See all 2 in Melville →