With panaromic views of the Shawangunks, the town of Gardiner is a paradise for kids, providing a wide range of offerings every day of the week.
Home to children from the school districts of Walkill and New Paltz, along with home-schooled and private school students, there are currently a variety of options for our youngest residents. Here are a few of the unique and special things to do in Gardiner:
• Dressel Farms
Strawberry picking, Apple picking, Pumpkin picking, Hayrides (271 NY-208, 845-255-0693)
• Fighting Spirit Karate
Karate classes for children (19 Osprey Lane, 845-926-5009)
• Gardiner Library
Story Times (up to age 5), Sugar Cookie Dance Party, Music Class with Miss Amy, Read to Dogs Program, Scrabble Club, Clown, Science Programs, Drive in Movie (133 Farmer’s Turnpike, 845-255-1255)
• Goodnow Family Farm
Petting Zoo, Pony Rides & Hay Rides (2769 Rte. 44-55, 845-750-7729)
• Jenkins & Leukens Orchard
U pick apples, pumpkins and berries! (69 Yankee Folly Road, 845-255-0999)
• Lucky C Stables
Horseback riding lessons (31 Yankee Folly Road, 845-255-3220)
• Majestic Park
Playground, Summer Camp (Murphy Lane)
• Mohonk Preserve
Hiking, Exploration of nature’s beauty, Summer Camp (3197 Rte. 44-55, 845-255-0919)
• Phillies Bridge Farm
Farm Summer Day Camp (45 Phillies Bridge Road, 845-256-9108)
• Stone Wave Yoga
Grow Yoga classes, Toddler and Me classes, Baby & Me classes (2694 US-44, 845-419-5219)
• Sunflower Art Studios at Stone Wave: After-school art programs, Music & Movement classes, Summer Art Program, private art lessons, birthday parties and weekend art studio pop-ups (ages 4-14). (2694 US-44, 845-419-5219)
• Tantillo’s Farm MarketPlayground & Ice Cream (730 NY-208, 845-256-9109)
• Take The Leap Dance Studio
Multi-disciplinary dance studio (28 Osprey Lane, 845-633-8264)
• Wrights Farm Pick your own apples, enjoy the 450 acres of farmland with your family (699 NY-208, 845-255-5300)
A local resource is Amy Laber, Children’s Librarian at the Gardiner Library, who is highly involved in activities for kids in the area and says, “We have so many things going on and are constantly expanding our children’s programming. We are currently working on implementing more middle school and teen programming. We are always evolving and super excited for what is to come!”
As you can tell, Gardiner is a great place to be a kid and to raise a family! Children and their families have access to a multitude of natural and creative activities, a stunningly beautiful environment, and strong community support.
Whether you have a baby, a middle schooler, or a teen, you are sure to find something fun to do in Gardiner!