How to Survive Summer With the Kids: Glens Falls Summer Activities for Families
Wondering how to survive the summer with the kids, now that school’s out? Find a variety of Glens Falls summer activities for families, and keep the kids busy, entertained, and (mostly) off screens, as you hang out at parks with playgrounds and splash pads, visit area attractions like Great Escape and the World Awareness Children’s Museum, and more.

As a mom of two young kids, I've got the inside scoop on places to take the little ones once school wraps up.
We'll start with summer camp recommendations, or you can jump to outdoor fun or indoor fun.
Register for Summer Camp
You do need to register for camp early, so if you’ve missed the boat on this, browse the info here to keep in mind for next year! It’s always worth asking, too, if they still have spots available for this summer. A few good options are:
World Awareness Children’s Museum

I found the World Awareness Children’s Museum for my (at the time) four-year-old; it’s one few camps in the area that will take kids that young. They do different themes, and she attended for two weeks learning about endangered animals.

She came home with a different animal craft each day - look at that seal! This is a half day camp.
Q Club

Q Club is also a half day camp, and takes place at the WHBI school on the Queensbury Union Free School District campus. Both of my kids now go to this camp, as it’s closest to our house, and they have a lot of friends from school who also go.

Your kid does not have to be in the school district to attend this camp, though! They offer field trips like The Fun Spot does, although not included in the price - you can pick and choose which ones you’d like. The kids spend the day doing arts and crafts and playing various games and sports.
The Fun Spot

The Fun Spot’s summer camp runs from the end of June to the end of August and is a full day of fun, including two field trips per week to places like Adirondack Extreme, Rocksport, and others.
Free & Fun: Outdoor Activities for Sunny Days
Parks, Playgrounds & Water Fun
We spend so much time at parks! I recommend for kids:

Crandall Park: Probably the most well-known Glens Falls park, with a playground and splash pad.

Moreau Recreational Park: This park has two playgrounds, including an accessible one, and a splash pad - this is a lesser-known, off the beaten path gem! It’s only about 10 minutes from Glens Falls.

Gurney Lane Recreation Park: This park has a recently updated playground, a pool (you can get a season pass or pay a daily rate), and a nature trail that’s just for kids - in addition to other hiking and biking trails.

Hovey Pond Park: This is probably the other primary park in the area for kids besides Crandall. It includes an accessible playground, an easy walking path around the pond plus through wetlands, and a fun garden with Secret Garden vibes.

Haviland Cove Park: This is the only Glens Falls park with a beach on the Hudson River, plus a small playground.
Find more Glens Falls parks >>
Easy, Flat Walking or Biking Paths

Get walking or biking - but nothing too tough for the little ones! From the Warren County Bike Trail to Meadowbrook Preserve, there are a lot of paths, walkways, and trails to explore.
See our roundup of top walking spots >>
For Special Occasions: Make Core Memories at These Outdoor Attractions
Six Flags Great Escape & Hurricane Harbor

For the ultimate day out at the region's prime amusement park you can’t go wrong with a trip to Great Escape. If you have young kids, they have a ton of fun in Timbertown, Buccaneer Beach, Shipwreck Cove, and other little-kid specific areas.

My kids especially love running through the little houses from back in the day when the park was Storytown USA. They’ve been lovingly restored, and are surprisingly entertaining for little ones.
If you’re a local, it’s definitely worth it to get the season pass - which gets you free parking, among other perks.
Lake George Expedition Park

Lake George Expedition Park expertly combines two theme parks: a dinosaur walk with animatronic creatures that move and make noise, and amusement park rides specifically designed for younger kids.

As you can see from the above photo, when I was with my oldest and pregnant with the youngest, you may want to avoid getting super close to the dinosaurs, depending on how old your children are. They’re realistic!
Inexpensive & Free Indoor Fun for Rainy Days
Summer rainstorms coming through? No worries! Here’s where we go:
World Awareness Children’s Museum

The World Awareness Children’s Museum is inexpensive, plus they do a second Sunday free every month!
Geared more towards littler kids, children can play, explore, and engage with interactive exhibits that showcase different cultures around the world.
The Chapman Museum

The first time I went to the Chapman Museum I was surprised at how kid-friendly it is. Great for any age, there are lots of interesting exhibits relating to the history of the area. Some you can touch, and some you cannot, but they are excellent with signage so you know which is which.

They even have an old school Nintendo that kids can play, along with board games! Like WACM, their entry fee is more than reasonable. They do have summer crafts and programs to check out as well.
Crandall Public Library

We love going to the library at any time of year! They have a play room for little kids and of course tons of books for all ages.

In addition, they have a full calendar of summer programs to check out, from infant/toddler storytime in the park to reading to a therapy dog.
More Must-Try Indoor Fun
The Fun Spot

I’m including The Fun Spot under indoor fun, but in the summer they also have go-karts and mini golf! Spend a rainy afternoon here roller skating, playing on the indoor playground, checking out laser tag, and more.
Skyzone

I’d be remiss not to mention Skyzone, which is the best for having your kids get out a bunch of energy! They have a ton of trampolines, basketball hoops, a warped wall to climb up, a foam zone, dodgeball, and also an area just for toddlers.
About half the time we go I end up paying for myself to be able to jump as well. It can be a real stress reliever!
Local Arcades
Aviation Mall has two arcades, At the Pier Arcade and Wow! Arcade.

We also love the arcade at Lake George Lanes & Games. Their system for putting credits on a card, then using that card to play games and get prizes after, is super easy. They also have an indoor playground!
Enjoy all the fun experiences you can have with your kids in Glens Falls this summer!
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