There’s something for everyone at Chautauqua!
From family-friendly enrichment classes, lectures, performances and entertainment, our summer retreat is sure to inspire wonder and curiosity. We even have a preschool and the oldest day camp in the United States! For nearly 150 years, millions have been inspired by visits to our tranquil grounds where learning, discovery, reflection and play intertwine.
How Will Your Family Experience Chautauqua Institution?
Day Camps
Children can experience the grounds alongside peers while engaging in fun and educational activities.
Youth Recreation
Enjoy a variety of activities from tennis and swimming to golf, sailing and more!
Youth and Family Events
Enjoy one-of-a-kind entertainment fitting for the whole family.
Babysitting
The Youth Services Office coordinates a babysitting list that provides information to help families with young children connect with available babysitters in Chautauqua and the local area.
Youth Activities Center
The Youth Activities Center (YAC) is a drop-in center for junior and senior high school students featuring a bustling snack bar, a friendly staff, televisions, games, table tennis and pool tables.
Educational Experiences
During the Summer Assembly, we offer classes and educational experience to engage Youth.
Start Planning Your Experience
Chautauqua is a pedestrian and cycling community interconnected by beautiful brick walks surrounded by lush gardens, parks, iconic landmarks, shops, restaurants, quaint cottages and hotels. It has been called an American utopia where social life flourishes, and there are new friends everywhere you turn. It is a place to strengthen family bonds and make enriching memories to last a lifetime, all in a magical lakefront setting.
This is not your average vacation destination.
There is nothing else like it!
This is a place where life feels full of kindness, hope and possibilities; a place where we remember how to slow down and engage. We invite you to experience the incredibly unique Chautauqua lifestyle and achieve your highest potential.
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Where to Stay
From the Athenaeum Hotel to countless private rental properties, Chautauqua offers accommodations for all needs and tastes.
Eat, Drink & Shop
Explore all Chautauqua Institution has to offer visitors in the way of year-round restaurants and shops.