Whether it’s exploring the outdoors, trying new hobbies, or relaxing with mindful moments, this collection offers something for everyone—from energetic elementary kids to curious teens. Perfect for home, camps, or community programs, the toolkit encourages creativity, confidence, and connection in a fun, screen-free way.
Summer Activities for kids!
Make the most of this summer with this compilation of local kid-friendly & family-focused activities!
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58th Annual Fly-In Breakfast
7TH Annual CHQ Lake Dragon Race
The Chautauqua Lake Dragon Boat Committee is pleased to announce the 2025 race is scheduled for August 9, 2025, at Lucille Ball Memorial Park, Celoron, NY.
This event offers a unique opportunity for your club, business, family, or organization to become involved in a fun team building event and fundraiser to benefit Chautauqua Lake.
Jamestown Labor Day Festival
TCC's Community Picnics
Save the date for The Chautauqua Center’s Community Picnics!
August 7th, 2025 at The Chautauqua Center, 107 Institute Street, Jamestown, NY.
August 5th, 2025 at Salvation Army Dunkirk 704 Central Ave Dunkirk, NY.
Kids Summer Wellness fair
Hands On History Camp
We are excited to announce our first summer camps! Join us for Hands on History Camp at the Busti Historical Society. July 14-18 for students in 1st through 3rd grade, and July 21-25 for students in 4th through 6th grade, 9am to noon. Students will explore the 1839 grist mill and grounds, learn about life in the 1800s, and try their hand at some historic skills. Only $150 per week. Please call 716-483-3670 or email us at bustihistorical@gmail.com to register. Space is limited!
All you can bounce Days at sanborn sunflowers
Ages 0 – 2 FREE
Ages 3-9 – $10
Ages 10 and up – $20
Chautauqua county Fair
Beginning Tuesday July 15 – Sunday July 20, 2025 our fair will welcome the public back with midway rides by Amusements of America, grandstand events every night, delicious fair food, animal exhibits and shows and entertainment for all.
Advanced sale ticket will go on sale at our local outlets on Monday June 16, 2025 for $10.00, 3 and under are free (unless they are riding rides then will have to have a ticket). Tickets will include gate admission, mechanical rides and grandstand seating with the exception of the Demolition Derby. Advanced sale tickets will be on sale through Monday July 14, 2025.
Summer ideas 4 Teens
Watch these YouTube videos or print these lists for fun ideas for Summer to do with your friends or solo!
additional resources for parents
Validating young people’s feelings
When offering emotional support to children and teens, validating their feelings is a crucial component of developing trust. Providing validation lets young people know that their feelings matter, are natural, and deserve to be heard.
Welcome Home Baby Program
The Welcome Home Baby Program promotes healthy babies and families by providing every new parent in the county a one-time visit with one of our public health nurses.
Nurses offer information on infant growth and development, safety, nutrition, immunizations and breastfeeding. They also help to connect parents with a variety of local community resources.
For more information, please call 716-753-4491.
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GLOW Family Support
Glow Family Support helps parents/caregivers connect with other parents who have a child experiencing social, emotional, developmental, medical, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges in their home, school, placement, and/or community. Caregivers are encouraged to build natural supports and resources, and connecting with other parents/caregivers with similar needs can reduce the stress and stigma.
CHQ Trails
Stay active this Summer with a family hike right here in Chautauqua County! Visit the Home of the Chautauqua County Interactive Trails Map to plan your day out with the family!
resources for educators
Summer Solstice Toolkit
- In celebration of summer solstice, here are 7 mindful activities for you to enjoy on your own or to share with your loved ones, including:
- 2 yoga activities
- 2 mindful crafts
- 1 mindful mocktail recipe
- 1 visualization
- 1 music playlist
You Are Okay
You Are Okay is an initiative of Child Mind Institute, an independent, national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders.
Caring Schools Programs
MCC’s Caring Schools Network and Programs gives schools all they need to create caring school communities:
- Evidence-based lessons and community building practices that work seamlessly within existing programs.
- Easy-to-use guides for school leaders, parents, and students to easily implement Caring Schools Programs in their schools.
Social Thinking Reading Lists
Teachers, speech-language pathologists, clinicians, behavior specialists, and parents are using our expansive collection of curricula, books, games, and visual supports to improve social, emotional, and academic learning for all.
We take complicated social, emotional, and academic learning processes and teach them explicitly in a way that social learners of all ages can understand. Our work has helped over 2.5 million educators, clinicians & families around the world.
Empower Your Child This summer!
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make this Summer Break the best one yet for your child. Download the Summer 2025 Toolkit from Tapestry and give your child the tools they need to thrive! Packed with engaging activities and resources, our toolkit is designed to support your child’s mental well-being and ensure springtime full of joy and growth.
Town of Chautauqua Municipal Building
2 Academy Street, Suite 202
Mayville, NY 14757
Phone: (716) 753-4507
Toll Free: 1-888-290-2381
Fax: (716) 753-7208