Things to do with kids in Oyster Bay
Teddy Roosevelt's hometown on the harbor, Oyster Bay mixes waterfront parks and a historic Main Street with one of Nassau's liveliest small-town event calendars.
Parks & Playgrounds in Oyster Bay
Family Activities in Oyster Bay
Leagues & Programs in Oyster Bay
Summer Camps in Oyster Bay
Camp East Woods is a six-week summer day camp program serving children ages 2 through 8th grade at its 46-acre facility in Oyster Bay, NY. The camp offers flexible enrollment options including Scouts programs (3 or 5 days, 9am-12pm), Mini Day (9am-1pm), and Full Day (9am-3pm) with activities ranging from instructional swim, multi-sports, and gymnastics to STEM, performing arts, and cooking. Tuition ranges from $1,600-$4,320 for six weeks, with optional before/after care and swim lessons available.
This full-day summer program at Marjorie R. Post Community Park offers children a variety of engaging activities including water fun, arts and crafts, games, themed days, and scavenger hunts. Part of the Town of Oyster Bay's Summer Recreation Program, it provides a well-rounded experience combining creative activities with outdoor play. Pre-registration is required, with proof of residency needed during the pre-registration phase.
A camp offering hands-on marine and sailing experiences.
The Town of Oyster Bay Summer Recreation Program is a highly coveted full-day camp (9:00 AM - 3:30 PM) running for six weeks across five park locations in the town. The program serves children ages 4-12 and offers swimming (at four locations), daily water activities, arts and crafts, library time, food days, optional day trips, in-park events, and special activities including the Islanders Fan Fest, TOBAY Games, a Teddy Bear Clinic with emergency first aid training, and Carnival Day. All sessions include a supervised lunch hour. The cost is $800 per child for the full 2026 summer session (June 29 - August 7).
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What is there to do with kids in Oyster Bay, NY?
Oyster Bay has 14 family spots in this directory: 5 leagues & programs, 4 parks, 4 camps and 1 activity. Filter by age or category to plan an afternoon, and check the events section for what is coming up nearby.
Does Oyster Bay have parks and playgrounds for kids?
Yes. Oyster Bay has 4 parks and playgrounds in the directory. Use the parks page to filter by amenity, age, or park type before you head out. See all 4 parks in Oyster Bay →
What youth sports and programs are in Oyster Bay?
Oyster Bay has 5 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 5 in Oyster Bay →