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Shelter Island, with its leisurely pace and amazing places to explore, is a great place to be, no matter your age. But it’s especially delightful for children and families. Here you’ll find listings of programs and activities targeted at children and their families. However, many other Island activities welcome children. To find more about where to go and what to do with kids on Shelter Island, you can also search the tag “family-friendly.”

The Chamber of Commerce Truck and Trades Fair returns on Saturday, September 16, from 10 AM to 2 PM on the school parking lot and grounds.
Shelter Island Preschool offers a weekday summer program for children ages 3 to 5 with a different theme for each of the eight weeks.
Mashomack Preserve is accepting registrations for its Summer Ecology and DNA Lab Experience 2023, an extraordinary, free program open to high school students.
Mashomack Preserve is accepting registrations for its Summer Ecology and DNA Lab Experience 2023, a free program open to high school students.
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Register kids for the Town's 2023 summer recreation programs starting Tuesday, April 3 at 9 AM. Space is limited, and programs fill up fast.
Every month, the Shelter Island Public Library offers engaging and educational programs for kids and young adults, and May is no exception.
Parents and caregivers always look for fun and educational activities to share with their little ones. Luckily, our local library has a variety of early childhood programs to keep children engaged and entertained.
The April 16 deadline to apply for Shelter Island Educational Foundation (SIEF) spring grants is approaching. Students, teachers and institutions submit requests.
Thanks to the Shelter Island Historical Society, the Brooklyn Acting Lab returns to the Shelter Island History Center this summer for a two-week, immersive children's program. Kids can also take part in ceramics classes with Jude Amsel.
If you have a child ages 8 to 12 who loves the outdoors, don't miss your chance to register for the Mashomack Preserve Environmental Explorers program. Sign-up begins March 15.