Many of the children on the grounds participate in Children’s School, Group One, or Boys’ and Girls’ Club. Experienced teachers lead the children through a variety of activities. There is a bus available to transport the children to and from the School.

The Youth Activities Center is designed as a gathering spot for middle schoolers and high schoolers, with a snack bar, games, pool tables and table tennis, as well as television and lounge areas. Dances and weekly special events are also offered.

The Sports Club offers board and lawn games, ping-pong, and hosts the annual Beach to Beach Color Sprint — a young crowd favorite. There is also foot golf at the Golf Learning Center.

A Family Entertainment Series is presented one evening most weeks featuring singers, musicians, actors, puppeteers and storytellers.

A number of Special Studies classes are especially designed for young people. Many multigenerational classes are also listed in the Special Studies catalog. Find out more information or register for Special Studies classes online at classes.chq.org.

The Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Young Readers program features nine books and related activities throughout the summer. The program has been designed to provide reading enrichment for youth ages 9 to 14.

Golf, sailing and tennis opportunities are also available for youth. For costs and additional information on youth activities, visit youth.chq.org.