Kid Friendly Activities: End of Summer 2025
Summer has been spectacular in Cody, Wyoming this year. As a parent, sometimes it’s nice to get a few staycation ideas to do with our kids to wrap up the summer. This week, we will have done just that if you are looking for things to do together or for the kids to try out with other Park County Kids. Use this article as your go-to list.
Paul Stock Aquatic & Recreation Center
A FREE day is coming up this weekend! For older kids there is always plenty to do. Basketball, volleyball, swimming, foosball, billiards, and more! The Rec center will continue to be open until mid-August to keep kids moving and engaged until their annual cleaning days.
Free Day at the Rec Center
Sunday, July 20, 2025 Admission is free for all
Facility hours: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Pool hours: 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm
KIDZ on the Move Summer Camp | K-5th grade (The youngest must have completed Kindergarten)
June 2- Aug 15 Monday–Friday 7:30 am – 6:00 pm, with no camp on July 4. Activities include Sports Shorts, Full STEM ahead, Lit is a Hit, Morning Movement, Park Play, Mini Golf, Monday at the Movie, Swimming, and more. Pre-register and use punch cards for camp attendance – punch cards can be shared among siblings.
Cody Arts (Formerly Cody Country Art League)
There are still some kids classes that have space available. Art Camp for grades K-5 and Art Experience for grades 6-8. Let your kids explore the various mediums!
Beck Lake Park
Biking, Hiking, Walking, Non-Motorized Water Sports, Dog Park, and Fishing
We have a lake right here in town. Take your dogs for a run at the dog park with a gate opening to the water for big dogs. Use the mountain bike trails system with a map provided by the upper parking area. Thinking about teaching your grandson to cast a line? This would be a perfect place to start your tradition.
Buffalo Bill Center of the West
Did you know that the BBCOW is a Smithsonian Affiliate? Everything in the museum is TOP NOTCH! They are one the most premier western museums in the nation. The heat can get intense in Wyoming afternoons during the late summer months. It’s a great place to make new, family-friendly memories. POP Goes the WEST is a new exhibit that opened in May and displays a kaleidoscope of colors! You’ll spot local artists as well as an Andy Warhol piece. Take a chance to give your child a whole new view of the world. If you’re a Park County resident youth 0-17, you can go to the museum for FREE!
Admission includes five family-friendly museums, all under one roof! “There’s plenty to see at the Center of the West: Explore Plains Indian cultures, trailblazing cowboys and cowgirls, classic and modern western artworks, and more — all of our galleries share the uniquely thrilling stories of the West. No matter how much time you have to spend with us, you’re covered.” (Excerpt from BBCOW website)
FREE Admission to Buffalo Bill Historical Center for all 0-17 Park County resident youth
Wiggly West Tours
Summer Kids Classes – there are some openings. Check for availability.
Concerts in the Park: City Park Downtown
FREE Thursday night LIVE music from 6:30-8:30 pm is a local favorite! Concerts in the Park hosts many new out-of-state bands and a few local favorites like Rude Diary. Bring your favorite chair or blanket to relax and enjoy the atmosphere.
Buffalo Bill State Park, Dam, and Reservoir
Activities & Amenities:
Boat Dock/Ramp and Boating
Campsites For RVs and Tents
Dump Station
Fishing
Geocaching
Off-Road Vehicles
Picnic Areas and One Group Picnic Shelter
Playground
Restroom Facilities
River Access
RV Hookups (Electric/Water)
Shower Facility
Volleyball Courts
Wildlife Viewing
Shoshone National Forest
It boasts 30 overnight campgrounds and seven picnic areas. Be sure to make a reservation for more extended stays; however, walk-up and day sites are available for locals. Named after the Shoshoni people who have called this area of northwestern Wyoming home for thousands of years, the Shoshone National Forest
is filled with special places. With more than 1.4 million acres of congressionally designated wilderness, the Shoshone National Forest is an integral part of the 10-million-acre Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Park County Library: Cody
The Cody Library will wrap up the summer reading program soon, but the library still has many excellent amenities for kids and teenagers! Stop by to check out the kids’ library and teen room.
Wyoming Mountain Guides Rock Climbing Camps
There are four Rock Climbing camps offered by Wyoming Mountain Guides this summer for kids 10-18 years old.
Visit their website to check availability.
12 spots per camp
Locations: Select locations near Cody, Wyoming
Program Dates:
• Session 3: Aug 1-3
• Session 4: Aug 4-6
Price: $250
For children 9-18 years old
Rocky Mountain School of Arts:
MUSICIANS THROUGH THE MILLENNIA CAMP | Ages 6-8 ( May be Full- Check website for Availability)
July 28, 30, 31 & Aug 1
Musicians have been around since the beginning of time, and this camp will give campers a glimpse of many different musicians from the past to today and the music they gave us. Campers will also learn theory and dabble in composition.
Camp Fee: $95
FORM IN THE ARTS MUSIC CAMP | Ages 9+
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