Summer is a great time to explore! Download our Summer Checklist to follow along or explore some of the activities below.
Explore the Area’s Arts and Culture
Join the Summer Reading Quest 2020 at Crandall Public Library. You can still Imagine Your Story with curbside book pick-up. Register today
Explore some of the amazing activities in the Albany area and beyond with the Historic Albany Foundation. Use #StaycationAlbany: Visit Website
Visit the Albany Institute of History & Art's website and complete one of their Museum Makers activities. (5 pts)Visit Website
Everyone is an artist! Follow tips from the Hyde Collection to embrace your inner artist. (5 pts)Visit Website
Add a little extra glam to your day by crafting these fun cereal box crowns. (5 pts)Visit Website
Begin spreading kindness in your own home and community! How many kind of things can you do this summer? (5 pts)Visit Website
Capital Walls is a public art endeavor by Albany Center Gallery, Albany Barn, and Albany Parking Authority. Check out this map and go admire some public art around the Capital Region: Visit Website
Here's a pdf coloring page for the murals
Discover the Region’s Natural History and Wonders
Do you know who the Shakers are? Find out with online resources from the Shaker Heritage Society and watch a WMHT video about Shaker founder Ann Lee.
Visit two state parks, either online or in person, and learn about the history of the site. Bonus points if you also watch The Great Ledge: Exploring Thacher.
Check out the fun and educational videos with MiSci on the Move:Visit Website
Download the Agents of Discovery app onto your mobile device and let the outdoor adventures begin with the “Albany Pine Bush From Afar” mission.Visit Website
Talk with your family about the flowers and other plants you see on the Glens Falls Feeder Canal Towpath. Find a map of the trail here:Visit Website
Admire your child’s work together! What natural objects can you use as a paintbrush? Try and find out!
Learn About Local History
Find out what exhibits are highlighted with the New York State Museum’s “Windows on New York” program and visit the museum with your family:Visit Website
Pretend that you are a captain, sloophand or passenger traveling on a sloop (a giant sailboat) on the Hudson River with these activities from Historic Cherry Hill:Visit Website
The Underground Railroad history is in your backyard! Engage with the real story of this piece of our country’s history:Visit Website
Play ball! After a backyard game of baseball, learn about the history of the Mohawk Giants in the Capital Region with videos and library resources:Visit Website