Ithaca Frolic

Ithaca Frolic

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A vibrant community playspace offering open play, classes, and more. Spark imagination, foster friendships, and create lasting memories.

Experience the joy of play today!

06/15/2026

Ready for Pre-K? Letโ€™s make the transition a breeze with our Pre-K Prep Camp (August 24thโ€“28th)! ๐ŸŽ’โœจ

Is your little one gearing up for the exciting adventure of Pre-K this fall? Itโ€™s a huge milestone, and weโ€™re here to make sure they walk through those classroom doors feeling confident, excited, and ready to learn!

Our Pre-K Prep Summer Camp is the perfect blend of camp fun and school readiness. Through play-based learning, we help your child master the exact skills they need to thrive.

What We Cover:
๐Ÿค Social Skills: Sharing, cooperating, and making new friends.
๐Ÿ“š Early Literacy & Math: Letter sounds, storytelling, counting, and shapes.
๐ŸŽจ Fine & Gross Motor: Writing, cutting, active games, and coordination.
๐Ÿซ Classroom Routines: Mastering circle time, snack time, and following directions.

Give your child the ultimate head start right before the school year begins, all in a warm, supportive environment.

๐Ÿ“ž Ready to Register or Have Questions?
To secure your spot or ask us anything, we'd love to hear from you:
Call us: 607-252-6756
Email us: [email protected]

06/13/2026

โ˜€๏ธ Start the weekend off right! โ˜€๏ธ

Bring the kids by today to burn off some of that extra energy while you kick back and relax. You've earned it! โ˜•๏ธ๐Ÿ‹

Treat yourself to one of our refreshing iced coffees or a crisp lemonade while they play. We are open and canโ€™t wait to see you!

06/08/2026

GET READY FOR A CREATIVE ADVENTURE AT ART CAMP August 17th-21st ! ๐Ÿš€๐ŸŽจ

Looking for the ultimate summer experience for your daydreaming, doodling kiddo? Get ready for a week of bright, bold, and beautiful fun! Weโ€™ll step into a world where anything is possible, turning blank canvases into vibrant reflections of your child's brilliant mind.

๐ŸŒŸ What makes Art Camp so special? ๐ŸŒŸ

We donโ€™t just color inside the lines; we invent new ones! Our open-ended camp is designed to spark confidence and curiosity while building awesome skills:

๐Ÿ’ก Creative Thinking: Mix custom paint recipes, experiment with textures, and bring big ideas to life.
๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Crafting & Fine Motor Skills: Developing hand strength and coordination through clay sculpting, cutting, and stamping.
๐Ÿคธโ€โ™‚๏ธ Movement & Art: Burning off energy with large-scale floor murals and physical "action painting" sessions!
๐Ÿ‚ Environmental Art: Connecting with nature by gathering stones and leaves to create earth-friendly masterpieces.
๐Ÿ’ฌ Communication & Community: Practicing patience, sharing tools, and learning to describe feelings through artwork.

๐Ÿ“ž Ready to Register or Have Questions?
To secure your spot or ask us anything, we'd love to hear from you:
Call us: 607-252-6756
Email us: [email protected]

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06/04/2026

โ˜€๏ธ Ithaca Frolic Summer Camps 2026: Now Enrolling! โ˜€๏ธ
The Details:
Dates: June 29th โ€“ August 28th (9 themed weeks!)
Flexibility: Choose between two daily sessions: 9 AMโ€“Noon or 1 PMโ€“4 PM.
Ages: Perfect for potty-trained children ages 2-7
Our 2026 Weekly Themes:
Week 1: Frozen Camp
Week 2: Little Builders
Week 3: Fairies and Frolic
Week 4: Enchanted Princess
Week 5: Dinosaur Dig
Week 6: Bluey Camp
Week 7: Critter Camp
Week 8: Art Camp
Week 9: Pre-K Prep
Members: $180/week
Non-Members: $200/week
Ready to sign up or have questions?
๐Ÿ“ž Call us: (607) 252-6756
๐Ÿ“ง Email: [email protected]
View the full Camp Packet & Schedule here: https://docs.google.com/.../18Fi5Zu5H.../edit...
Letโ€™s make Summer 2026 one to remember! Spaces fill up fastโ€”reach out today to grab your spot!

06/04/2026

๐Ÿพ ๐Ÿพ GET READY FOR A WILD ADVENTURE AT CRITTER CAMP August 10th-14th ! ๐Ÿพ ๐Ÿพ

Looking for the ultimate summer experience for your animal-loving kiddo? Get ready for a week of furry, feathered, and scaled fun! Weโ€™ll explore the amazing world of animals, learn about their habitats, andโ€”the best part? Weโ€™ll have REAL animal visitors throughout the week! ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฆ†๐Ÿ

โœจ What makes Critter Camp so special? โœจ

We donโ€™t just look at animals; we learn from them! Our hands-on camp is designed to spark a lifelong love for nature while building awesome skills:

๐ŸฆŠ Animal Science: Discover unique species, their diets, and where they live.

๐ŸŽจ Crafts & Fine Motor Skills: From painting rocks to building bird feeders.

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Active Games: Burning off energy by hopping like frogs and waddling like penguins!

โค๏ธ Empathy & Responsibility: Learning what it truly means to care for a pet and respect wildlife.

๐ŸพTeamwork, observation skills, and so much more!

๐Ÿ“ž Ready to Register or Have Questions?
To secure your spot or ask us anything, we'd love to hear from you:
Call us: 607-252-6756
Email us: [email protected]

06/03/2026

๐Ÿ›’ The Ithaca Frolic Fresh Market is open for business! ๐Ÿ›’

Weโ€™ve got our littlest cashiers and shoppers hard at work today. From stocking the shelves to checking out the groceries, there's endless room for big imaginations in our playspace!

Come visit us today and see what your little ones will cook up! ๐ŸŽโœจ

06/01/2026

๐Ÿพ HOORAY! Join Us for Bluey Camp August 3rd-7th ! ๐Ÿพ

Are you ready for a bonza week of play-based learning? Bring your little pups over for an unforgettable adventure inspired by everyoneโ€™s favorite Blue Heeler!

Through imaginative games, crafts, storytelling, and outdoor play, campers will have a blast while secretly building some amazing skills:

Social-Emotional Skills: Just like Bluey and Bingo, campers will practice sharing, cooperating, and building lifelong friendships.

Gross Motor Skills: Weโ€™ll get those little bodies moving and grooving with active obstacle courses, running, and jumping!

Fine Motor Skills: Developing dexterity with awesome crafts like Bob Bilby puppets, flower crowns, and epic games of Keepy Uppy!๐ŸŽˆ

Language & Literacy: Expanding vocabularies through storytelling, reading Bluey books, and puppet play.

๐Ÿ“ž Ready to Register or Have Questions?
To secure your spot or ask us anything, we'd love to hear from you:
Call us: 607-252-6756
Email us: [email protected]

05/30/2026

๐Ÿฆ– ROAR! Calling All Little Paleontologists! ๐Ÿฆ•

Is your child obsessed with T-Rexes, fossils, and all things prehistoric? Get ready to unearth some serious fun at our Dinosaur Dig Camp July 27th-July 31st !

This camp is all about digging up adventure in a playful, engaging way. We combine imaginative play with hands-on learning to create a memorable experience for every young explorer.

๐ŸŽ‰ What Our Campers Will Experience:
๐Ÿฆด Dino Excavations: Digging in sandboxes for "fossils" and using tools to develop fine motor skills and sensory exploration.

๐Ÿฆ– Prehistoric Stomping: Running, jumping, and stomping like dinosaurs during our movement activities to get those little bodies moving and grooving!

๐ŸŽจ Creative Crafts: Making dinosaur puppets, painting fossils, and stepping into the prehistoric era through imaginative play.

๐Ÿง  Brain Power: Learning about different dino types, habitats, and diets to spark critical thinking and cognitive growth.

๐Ÿค Teamwork: Sharing tools on "dig sites" and playing group games to build awesome social and communication skills.

Dinosaur Dig Camp is the perfect adventure for any child who loves dinosaurs! Get ready to make some dino-mite memories! ๐ŸŒ‹

๐Ÿ“ž Ready to Register or Have Questions?
To secure your spot or ask us anything, we'd love to hear from you:
Call us: 607-252-6756
Email us: [email protected]

05/28/2026

Little hands, big discoveries! ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿ‘€

We love to experiment here at Frolic! Our play science equipment is officially open for testing, and the lab results are in: it's a blast! ๐Ÿงชโœจ

Drop a comment: Is your little one a future chemist, a space explorer, or just a master of making a mess? ๐Ÿ‘‡

Come see us soon for some creative, brain-boosting playtime!

05/26/2026

โœจ Calling all little royals! โœจ

Is your child ready for a week of magic, sparkle, and happily-ever-afters? ๐Ÿ‘‘ Bring their favorite stories to life at our Enchanted Princess Camp (perfect for both girls and boys) from July 20th to July 24th!!

Weโ€™re creating a magical world where anything is possible. While theyโ€™re busy having royal fun, they'll also be developing key skills:

๐Ÿค Social-Emotional: Building friendships, sharing, and practicing kindness.

๐ŸŽจ Creative Expression: Designing gowns, crafting tiaras, and singing enchanting songs.

๐ŸŽญ Confidence & Imagination: Dressing up, acting out stories, and discovering their own inner royalty!

๐Ÿ’ช Motor Skills: Beading necklaces, dancing, and playing active, themed games.

Give your child a summer experience where dreams come true and confidence shines! โœจ

๐Ÿ“ž Ready to Register or Have Questions?
To secure your spot or ask us anything, we'd love to hear from you:
Call us: 607-252-6756
Email us: [email protected]

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609 West Clinton Street, Suite 111
Ithaca, NY
14850