Karpeles Manuscript
Library Museum
Porter Hall: 453 Porter Ave, Buffalo, NY 14120
North Hall: 220 North St, Buffalo NY 14120
(716) 885-4139
www.rain.org/~karpeles/
Hours:
Porter Hall: Tues - Sun
11am - 4pm
North Hall: Tues - Sun
11am - 4pm
The Karpeles Library is the world's largest private holding
of important original manuscripts and documents. The
archives include Literature, Science, Religion, History and
Art. Among the treasures are. "The original draft of the Bill
of Rights of the United States, Einstein's description of his
"Theory of Relativity", The " Thanksgiving Proclamation"
signed by George Washington, Roget's " Thesaurus",
Webster's " Dictionary" and over one million more.
Buffalo Zoo
300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 837-3900
www.buffalozoo.org
Daily
10am – 5pm
Hours:
Adults: - $10.50
General Admission:
Children: (2-14) - $7.50
Some activities and events cost extra
$4
Parking:
Summer Nature Camps for kids ages 5-12. Camp themes
include; Superheroes & Villains, Biome-Mania, Animal
Kingdom’s Got Talent and Cub Camp! Call (716) 995-6128
for further summer camp details or check the website for
registration and zoo special events.
Airport Lanes
University of Buffalo
12 Capen Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
(716) 645-2000
http://ubthissummer.buffalo.edu
Summer camps offered in Athletics, Reading, Math,
Writing, Arts and Sciences. Camps generally run MonThurs. Cost ranges from $150-300 per week depending on
camp of choice. Call or visit website for more information
and to register.
3754 Genesee Street, Cheektowaga NY 14225
(716) 632-0655
AMF Airport Lanes
Call the bowling alley for specific hours of operation and open
bowling.
Thruway Lanes
1550 Walden Ave, Cheektowaga NY 14225
(716) 896-8507
AMF Thruway Lanes
Call the bowling alley for specific hours of operation and open
bowling.
Buffalo United Charter School
Summer Reading Program
Central Branch
Buffalo Museum of
Science
1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 858-8900
www.buffalolib.org
8:30am – 6am
Hours: M, T, W, F, S
Thurs
8:30am – 8pm
Sun
12pm – 5pm
1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 896-5200
Toll Free: 1-866-291-6660
www.sciencebuff.org
Sun - Sat
10am - 4pm
Hours:
Summer is a time to explore new interests, discover new
authors and just have fun. Your local library summer reading
program encourages children, youth and families to read and
helps children maintain reading skills. The 2015 theme for
children is "Every Hero Has a Story" and for teens is
"Unmask!" Many libraries include contests and prizes for
those who participate in the summer reading program. Visit
or call your local library for details.
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Sylvan Learning Center
8181 Main Street
Williamsville, New York 14221
1-800-240-1124
(716) 580-3566
www.sylvanlearning.com
Mon, Wed
Hours:
Tues, Thurs
Sat
Sun
9am – 7pm
9am – 8pm
8:30m – 1pm
Closed
Helping students catch up, keep up or get ahead in writing,
reading and math skills. Sylvan helps instill confidence in
their students and develop a love for learning. Call for
registration and cost information.
Adults - $10
Students - $8
Special exhibits and experiences may cost
extra.
General Admission:
All-day summer programs include: Eww! That’s Gross,
Cultural Connections, Our Marvelous Earth, Jr. Entomologist,
Buggy for Bugs, Archaeology Adventures, and many, many
and more! Call for registration information or visit the website.
Camps cost up to $200 for non-members.
Camp hours are 9-4:30 with before and after care available.
Buffalo and Erie County
Historical Society
One Museum Court, Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 873-9644
www.bechs.org
Closed
Hours: Mon
Tues, Thurs, Sat
10am – 5pm
Wed
10am – 8pm
Sun
12pm – 5pm
Adults - $7
General Admission:
Students (13-21) - $5
Children (7-12) - $2.50
Children under 7 are - Free
As collectors and preservers of artifacts and records of
Western New York history, the Buffalo/Erie County Historical
Society has the largest collection of Pan-American exposition
artifacts. The museum is also home to the county research
library with manuscripts, photographs and rare book
collections. Call or visit the website for information on summer
events and exhibits
Buffalo United Charter School
Frank Lloyd Wright’s
Martin House Complex
125 Jewett Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 856-3858
www.darwinmartinhouse.org
10am – 3pm
Hours: Mon, Wed - Sun
Tues
closed
Visit Frank Lloyd Wright’s six structure Darwin Martin
House complex. There are many types of tours available
as well as week-long architecture camps for kids.
Reservations for tours are recommended. Camps cost
vary from $170-190.
Call or visit website for more information and to purchase
tickets or register for camps.
Buffalo United Charter School