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Here Comes Summer! • Fun Ways to Keep Kids Learning • Savvy Tips to $ave on Vacations • Awesome Activities Near You

The Daddy/Baby Bond: Real Fathers Tell All

Is Your Home Safe? 10 Things to Do Before Traveling

HELPING PARENTS MAKE BETTER DECISIONS

“ANDREW LLOYD WEBBERREUTERS HAS BROADWAY ROCKING!” “FISTS OF ALL AGES SHALL BE PUMPING!” VANITY FAIR

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18 Fun Ways to Stem the Summer Slide 22 Summer Fun Directory

Summertime Shine

Find nearby beaches, carousels, amuseument parks, and strawberry festivals for a fun June

Prep Your Home for Your Vacation Ten things to do before traveling to keep your house safe—and give you peace of mind

College Crash Course

Conversations to have with your teen before he heads off to college to ensure he has a successful four years

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6 Editor’s Note 8 New Places, New Programs 10 Traveling With Your Pet 12 Drowning Devices…and Diversions 48 The Beauty of Daddy-Baby Bonding 50 College Crash Course 52 Party Central 54 Professional Services 55 Open Houses 56 Meet the Doctor 57 Advertisers’ Index 58 Quotables

14 Freeze Style

44 Vacationing on a Budget

32 Summertime Shine

46 Prep Your Home for Your Vacation

33 Family Activities Calendar 42 Family Fun in Manhattan

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JUNE 2018 • Vol.10 • No.1

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EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR: Deborah Skolnik MANAGING EDITOR: Katelin Walling ENGAGEMENT EDITOR: Samantha Neudorf ASSISTANT EDITOR: Melissa Wickes

Summer, We’ve Missed You!

inter felt like it would never end. And then when it finally, ﬁnally did, the rain started. So we’re making no apologies for being extra-psyched for summer this year! That’s right: It’s time to haul out the cooler, unfold the lounge chairs, fire up the grill, and…did you think I was going to say relax? Come on, you’ve got kids! If you slack off, your children probably will too. Research shows that on average in summer they lose a month’s worth of the knowledge they acquired during the school year. But don’t worry, we’ve got an easy solution: Turn to p. 18 to read “Fun Ways to Stem the Summer Slide” by Christina Vercelletto. It features eight fascinating places where kids can learn something new while having a uniquely entertaining time. And how about overnight trips? Chances are you’re hoping to go on one with the fam this season. It can be tricky to plan a relaxing getaway that doesn’t put some stress on your finances, though. That’s why we hit up leading travel experts for their best moneysaving advice, shared in Melissa Wickes’ piece “Vacationing on a Budget” on p. 44. Read it and you’ll learn about secret sources of affordable travel packages, credit-card tricks that earn you deep discounts, and more. But don’t hit the road just yet! First have a look at “Prep Your Home for Your Vacation” on p. 46—security experts shared their best tips on how to keep your home burglarproof even while you’re away. Of course we haven’t forgotten about Father’s Day. Dad power is a very real thing, and Jennie Russo’s feature, “The Beauty of Daddy-Baby Bonding” on p. 48, proves it. She got four real dads to dish on what makes fathers feel close to their newborns, and the things they did to build that all-important feeling of attachment. Speaking of powerful attachments, if you have a college-bound kid, you’re probably feeling kind of misty about his impending departure. Don’t miss “College Crash Course” (p. 50) by Caitlin Sawicki. It gives the lowdown on some very important conversations you need to have with your child to assure his success as he heads for higher education. Valerie Goldstein discusses how she got schooled—in the art of unplugging, that is—in her hilarious and touching essay, “Drowning Devices…and Diversions” on p. 12. When her toddler dropped her phone in the toilet, Valerie lost all her contacts for a while—but found herself in closer touch with her children and her sense of inner peace. One last thing I want to mention: Time’s almost up for you to enter our contest to get your child on the cover of our magazines. Doesn’t your cutie deserve a shot at fame— and doesn’t your whole family deserve a great, FREE vacation? That’s the grand prize, and there’s more besides. Entering is easy—go to nymetroparents.com/covercontest and upload a favorite photo of your child, ages 2-16. Good luck! Hoping your month is the very picture of happiness. Deborah Skolnik Editorial Director, NYMetroParents

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Who: Thomas School of Horsemanship What’s New: Janine Innes-Ortiz, who is the new summer camp director, and STEM and trapeze programming. Innes-Ortiz started at Thomas School of Horsemanship in 1977 as a camper and has been involved with the camp ever since. “I’d like to continue on the tradition of children being able to find their strength through horses to develop that kindness and compassion and the ability to problem solve,” she says. The camp plans to expand on the existing STEM programming to offer more robotics, and will offer trapeze for the first time. Camp runs July 2-Aug. 17 for ages 3-15, and registration is now open. Want More Info: 250 Round Swamp Road, Melville; 631-692-6840; tshcamp.com

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Who: Camp W What’s New: Robotics and coding classes as well as a new field trip program specifically for older children. The computer classes are part of a collaboration between the camp and Sylvan Learning Center. They will start June 25, the first day of camp. Instructors from Sylvan will teach children in fourth-eighth grades basic coding languages and show children in kindergarten through second grade how to create simple yet functional robots using specific robotics programs and step-by-step directions. Want More Info: Birchwood Intermediate School, 121 Wolf Hill Road, Melville; 631-692-6222; campwdaycamp.com

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Melville Children’s Camp to Offer Robotics and Coding Classes

A strong demand from the campers led Eva n Wofsy, camp owner and director, to start offering computer clas ses this year.

Who: Young People’s Day Camp What’s New: Day trips and activities. This summer programs will include new paint classes, yoga, and color wars. Campers will go on day trips, which are also new to the camp, to such places as BounceU and Kazam bike training. This summer, campers will participate in themed days including superhero day. A highlight of the summer will be when the upper and lower camps participate in a ‘family feud’ style game show. Free transportation covering all of Nassau County is available. Want More Info: Our Lady of Mercy School, 520 S. Oyster Bay Road, Hicksville; 516-650-1856; ypdcofnassau@gmail.com; ypdc.com/nassau-county-day-camp

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Traveling With Your Pet ›› By Bethany Braun-Silva and Jeff Weber, D.V.M.

f you’ll be enjoying a getaway this summer, make sure to include Fido! As overwhelming as traveling with a cat or dog may seem, it’s doable if you prepare. Jeff Weber, D.V.M., shares five things you should know about traveling with your furry friend. With proper planning and preparedness, traveling with your pets can be great fun and hassle-free! Familiarize your pet with travel. If you’ll be taking a road trip, acclimate him to car rides through brief practice runs. Once the drive is complete, give praise and a treat. Increase the time gradually so he becomes accustomed. Use this same approach to get her used to a carrier or crate. Make a thorough packing list. You’ll want to take along the essentials, of course, such as a leash, food bowl, medications your pet needs, a favorite toy, and litter box (if you have a cat). But don’t forget important documents as well such as his medical records and emergency information. Double-check that her collar-tag has your contact information in case you get separated, and that you have a photo of her on hand. Consider medications or supplements to help him with car or motion sickness; consult your veterinarian first. Dogs have sensitive GI tracts, so fill a gallon jug with your local water. At every stop, fill the jug back to the top so new water is gradually introduced. Keep pets restrained in a car either with a harness attached to a seat belt, or a pet carrier anchored with a seat belt. Pets running

freely in a car distract the driver. Plan stops around feeding times and bathroom breaks. Make sure to connect the leash to his collar before opening the car door. Never leave her in a parked car. A parked car with a panting, nervous dog inside can get hot, very quickly. Understand your airline’s pet policies. Not all airlines allow pets; others limit the number of animals per flight, in cabin and in cargo. Be sure your pet’s physical condition is compatible with flight. Discuss illnesses, injuries, and health risks with your veterinarian. Certain dog breeds have special respiratory considerations. Find pet-friendly accommodations. Let friends or family know you’re bringing your pet. There may be a resident animal that might not be so welcoming. Bring some new toys and help out with pet-related chores. Or find a pet-friendly hotel and ask about the size of animal allowed.

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Drowning Devices…and Diversions ›› How I became a more mindful parent when my daughter flushed my phone By Valerie Goldstein

t has been awhile since my cellphone took a memorable dive into the toilet. My then 14-month-old daughter took it, unbeknownst to me, and decided to play with it in the toilet like a sprightly kitten. Within the 2 minutes it took for me to give my son antibiotics for strep throat, that little nugget let my cellular device sink to the bottom of the bowl to its final porcelain resting place. She flushed my memories and contacts, but managed to give me a newfound freedom. I did not possess one single ounce of anger or frustration (I could never be mad at that face, anyhow). I just prayed my photos from the past two years could somehow be restored. Who backs up their phone, right? Sigh. I envisioned myself without my phone for a couple of days. I didn’t have any upcoming phone conferences, so survival was possible. In the first 24 hours sans phone, I would reach into my empty pocket to text someone, or want to take a photo of my children to preserve the memory. By day two, I lost the urge to do my daily Facebook check or read the news from a tiny screen. Not once did I hear, “Mommy, look at me!” I was already present and watching. There was no need to glance down at a text message, or investigate why I was receiving a “ping” every other minute. Oh, those group chats... I felt as if I were more tuned in to each child, and truly able to give each one my full attention. In the couple of weeks following my phone’s complete engulfment into the washroom water abyss, each child made great strides. My then 4-year-old started reading three-letter words, my then 3-year-old was able to identify all of his shapes, as well as half of his letters and numbers, and my then 14-month-old said “purple” and something that resembles “caterpillar”. We regularly spend a great deal of time reading together, but for those few weeks, I was able to spend more time reading to them individually, as well as focusing on their age-appropriate skills. I could not help but wonder: Was my lack of phone contributing to these

Valerie Goldstein with her family

milestones? In addition, it felt like our 1-on-1 cuddle times were longer, and we spoke about the highlights of our day in detail. Not to mention, our finger painting and rock-finding explorations were more frequent. My mom commented that I seemed more relaxed without my cellphone. I felt less tense by not reading stress-inducing posts on social media sites or foreboding articles that made me fret. I found myself reading tangible articles, and reveling in the smell and touch of paper, like I always have (National Geographic Traveler is my newfound love). I checked Facebook on a couple of occasions, but my broken iPad is slower than the dial-up AOL I used in high school. I’m glad it’s as slow as molasses because I think my mind had been craving a much-needed break from social media and other nonsensical outlets. I think we all need this, whether you have children or not. Exactly three weeks after the incidental immersion, I received my new phone. While my contacts took an additional week to be restored, I was finally able to look up anything in an instant. Surprisingly, I did not touch it until the following day. Maybe it’s like after Hurricane Sandy, when I still sat in the dark even though the power was restored. I was used to not having power for 14 days, so it took time for me to register that I could finally turn the lights on. I had grown used to not having my phone on me at all times, and deep down, I know I had a couple of great weeks without it. I did not miss the interruptions, or having my attention diverted from the important things in life. With a phone back in my life, I am going to strive to put away electronic devices until my children are asleep. My objective will continue to be more mindful, present, and living in the here and now with my family. They are my everything, and each precious moment does not necessarily need to be captured through the lens of my phone. The sights, sounds, and sensations I take in by being in the moment will far surpass dozens of digital prints I deem as being perfect.

Valerie Goldstein is a freelance writer who lives in Northport with her husband and three children, ages 5, 4, and 2. She conducts presentations for preschool and elementary students on disabilities and those with different abilities to promote social awareness and inspire discussions on acceptance and diversity. She has been published in Woman’s Day and ADVANCE for Occupational Therapy Practitioners. She writes about being a mother with disabilities and other inspiring topics at myfiretoinspire.blogspot.com.

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Freeze Style

Nothing screams summertime and fun camp days to us quite like tie-dyeing T-shirts, but we’re ready for a new take on the multicolored tops. Enter Kid Made Modern’s galaxy-like T-shirt, which uses frozen cubes of dye that have been smashed up with a hammer. So prepare your materials and head outside for an afternoon of custom T-shirt making fun!

You will need: • Dye

• Hammer

• Ice cube trays

• Cloth for hammering

• Plastic sandwich bags

• Washed T-shirt

Step 1: Prepare dye colors and freeze them in ice cube trays. Place the frozen cubes in plastic bags. Step 2: Place the cloth on top of the bag and lightly break the cubes apart with the hammer. Step 3: This part can get messy so best to do this outside. Sprinkle the frozen dye onto the T-shirt as you like. Step 4: Continue sprinkling the frozen dye onto the T-shirt until your design is complete. Step 5: Watch the dye diffuse and blend and then shake the dye off when you feel the design is finished. Rinse and “set” per the dye instructions on the box.

Project and images courtesy Kid Made Modern

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18 F un Ways to Stem the Summer Slide: Eight educational day trips to keep your kids entertained while learning all season long. ummer Fun Directory: 22 S Find summer classes, programs, activities, and excursions in Nassau County.

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Fun Ways to Stem the

Summer Slide

›› Keep your kids entertained while learning something new all season long. By Christina Vercelletto

ummer vacation. Those two words conjure up the happiest, most carefree memories of childhood. But aside from lazy, hazy days, summer brings something else: a phenomenon experts call “summer slide.” On average, student achievement scores decline over summer vacation by one month as compared to where they were in June, states a report by the Brookings Institution. And the loss was larger at middle and high school grades than in elementary school. These days, between camp, vacations, birthday parties, and sports, kids don’t have much time to reinforce the academic skills they learned during the school year. And even if they did, there’s no way you’re actually going to make your kid do math worksheets instead of hitting the beach. So, however understandable the summer learning loss is, the result is kids, and their teachers, have to play catch-up in September. What’s a fun-minded, but achievement-conscious, parent to do? Compromise, of course. We scoured our region to identify fascinating places you can take the kids that have an educational spin, yet still have that “school’s out!” vibe. No matter where you live, or what your kid’s personality is like, you’ll find the perfect idea on this list. If he’s a nature-lover, explore Piermont Marsh & Pier Piermont, Rockland County dec.ny.gov A federal estuarine sanctuary, the Piermont Marsh (pictured above) spans 2 miles on the western shore of the Tappan Zee. “The pier is a great scenic 18

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walk and has a lot of history,” says Stephanie Mullen, a mom in Blauvelt. Families can hike or bike the trails, kayak, or canoe. If you have a license, you can fish or crab off the mile-long pier while taking in views of the Hudson River and Palisades Ridge. Birds are everywhere; during the summer, keep an eye out for species such as double-crested cormorants, ruddy ducks, blue jays, yellow-rumped warblers, and bald eagles. Harbor seals and snapping turtles have also been spotted in the area. If you’d like to bring a picnic lunch, it’s allowed at adjacent Tallman Mountain State Park. There’s also a fascinating historical aspect to this destination. During World War II, more than half a million soldiers left for Europe from the pier, and those who came home returned directly to it. Every Memorial Day, a three-story high “watchfire” is lit for 24 hours at the end of the pier to symbolically light the way home for the soldiers who perished in the conflict. If she thinks libraries are just for books, spend time at Brooklyn Public Library, Central Branch 10 Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn bklynlibrary.org If your child stopped asking to go to the library when she was 5, this is the perfect place to reignite her interest. The Central Branch in Brooklyn, a 1941 art deco landmark, is on the National Register of Historic Places. It rivals the better-known New York Public Library in the wow-factor,

thanks to the 50-foot-high entry portico and 15 bronze sculptures of famous characters and authors of American literature. Far from being a storehouse of books overseen by a shushing librarian, BPL will surprise and delight any kid who hasn’t been to a library in a while. The Tech Loft houses 27 computers for children ages 16 and younger. The Universal Maker Space will inspire kids to put down their phone (for a few minutes, anyway) and get creative. With a parent’s supervision, kids can take over the amateur recording studio, equipped with an iMac editing workstation, DSLR camera, and microphone, to make their own audio or video masterpiece. High school students can learn new computer skills in a two-week summer technology institute, and then help patrons use library computers (fulfilling school community service requirements and polishing up college applications). Before you go, duck into the Popular Library department and introduce your kid to ancient relics: a typewriter and a phone book.

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If he’s not interested unless it’s digital, visit New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th St., Corona nysci.org Presented in the Great Hall, Connected Worlds is an exhibit that shows kids, in real time, how even their slightest movements impact the rest of planet Earth. Six environments are fed by a 38-foot-high waterfall that flows across an interactive floor. It’ll be crystal-clear how what we do here has repercussions across the world, and vice versa. “Our family had always visited the Hall of Science a few times a year, but now it’s one of the few places that still holds Joey’s interest,” says Camille Iorio, a mom of two teens in Forest Hills. Mini (15-minute) interactive science demonstrations are happening throughout the summer, during which NYSCI Explainers demonstrate easy-to-grasp experiments in chemistry, physics, and biology. If she hates art class, walk around Hudson River Museum 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers, Westchester County hrm.org Does your child think art period is a waste of time? Give her a boost (and make next year angst-free) with a visit to Hudson River Museum. The three summer exhibits running concurrently showcase art that isn’t exactly traditional. Force Field displays the work of Brooklyn artist Christine Hiebert: line drawings, made with charcoal, graphite, and ink, and even dirt. Artist Ellen Kozak and composer Scott D. Miller collaborated on Riverthatflowsbothways, a four-channel video installation. Taking its name from the translation of the Native American word for the Hudson River, the videos don’t show scenic views or much realism at all, but instead have viewers feeling the movement of a river. Variations on a Theme displays the minimalist art of Donald Judd, a collection of 16 etchings. Judd wanted his art to be self-evident, meaning whatever the viewer sees is what it is. Your child will go home knowing she can be an artist after all. Among the permanent exhibits, Red Grooms: The Bookstore, a funky, immersive, pop-art installation, is a kid magnet. “Every time we went there, Grace made a beeline for The Bookstore,” recalls Darcy Falcone, a mom of two in New Rochelle. If he has a big imagination, head to Old Bethpage Village Restoration 1303 Round Swamp Road, Bethpage, Nassau County, Long Island obvrnassau.com Long Island kids have been taking field trips to this Colonial Williamsburg-esque hamlet, snacking on root beer and pretzels at the Noon Inn bar and buying candy sticks at the Layton General Store, since the 1970s. The authentic homes and shops—the oldest built

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@ Play Amusements

229 NY-110, Farmingdale 631-815-5355 atplayamusement.com info@playamusement.com Visit the newly renovated @ Play Amusement this summer—Long Island’s favorite indoor amusement park! Children of all ages can explore 30,000 square feet of safe, clean, climate-controlled fun. @ Play provides your family with arcade games, inflatables, bumper cars, roller coaster, a carousel, disco room, and laser tag! Kids will never get bored as they enjoy going from one activity to the next. @ Play is easily accessible from Nassau, Suffolk, and the five boroughs of New York.

BounceU Farmingdale

101 Carolyn Blvd., Farmingdale 631-777-JUMP (5867) bounceu.com/cities/farmingdale.ny farmingdale.ny@bounceu.com BounceU Farmingdale was voted “Best of Long Island” for Children’s Party Place, Camp, and Family Amusement Center. We provide the ideal combination of inflatable structures, a clean environment, incredible customer service, and non-stop excitement. We feature giant inflatable toys and a wide variety of activities for children and adults, including basketball, boxing, obstacle courses, and slides. We take pride in providing superior customer service. Visit us this summer for Open Bounce fun for all ages!

CHAMPKIDS Art Contest at the Long Island Aquarium

431 E. Main St., Riverhead 1-888-699-0828 champkids.com/registration0616 info@champkids.com We welcome all aspiring artists and their families to join us on June 16 at the Long Island Aquarium for a unique art experience! At this event, artists compete against others in a live coloring and drawing contest. They have an hour to finish a work of art about the theme Under the Sea World! The top three winners in each category—kindergarten-second grades, third-fifth grades, and sixth to 12th grades—will receive trophies

and special prizes during our award ceremony. Get your drawing materials ready and sign up now!

Long Island FunFest

Suffolk Community College, Exit 53S off the LIE – Wicks Road entrance Event Hotline: 1-866-666-FAIR (3247) longislandfunfest.com Long Island FunFest is the premier family event on the island! Held June 14-24 at Suffolk Community College, exit 53S on the LIE. The event features amazing family entertainment, all free with admission. See the death-defying Pirates Thrill Show, the World of Wonders escape artist, the amazing animals in the Petting Zoo, and the incredible Butterfly Encounter. FunFest also has nightly music entertainment and weekly fireworks shows. Ride the incredible Super Cyclone Roller Coaster, The Delusion, or bumper cars; we have the largest midway on Long Island!

NYCB Theatre at Westbury

960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury 516-334-0800 thetheatreatwestbury.com dankellachan@livenation.com The Children’s Theatre Summer Series is back at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury! This is the perfect chance to introduce live theater to preschool and elementary school aged children. This year come enjoy Aladdin on July 24, Willy Wonka on July 31, and Pinocchio The Musical on Aug. 7. All shows are at 11am. For more information, visit thetheatreatwestbury.com.

PROGRAMS & CLASSES BACH TO ROCK Music School

1015 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington 516-441-5526 portwashington.bachtorock.com portwashington@bachtorock.com Whether a budding rock-star or an aspiring classical musician, BACH TO ROCK is the place to find the best music education programs for everyone! B2R has classes and programs for all ages, all levels, and all instruments. From pre-K to adults, B2R offers private and group music lessons (guitar, voice, piano, drums, violin, and sax), birthday parties, Rock Bands,

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Vocal Ensembles, Musical Theatre Workshops, Music Camps, Early Childhood Classes, Recording Arts and Music Production, NYSSMA Preparation, and Adaptive Music Lessons for individuals with special needs. Call, email, or stop by for more information.

Bailey-Woods Summer Institute

190 Landford Drive, Elmont 646-327-8080; 917-283-8727 Sign up for summer fun! At Bailey-Woods kids will explore their interests, learn social skills, and have fun! We offer Drama, Dance, Culinary Arts, Academics, Introductory Volleyball, Woodworking, and lots of free play! Private and group tutoring available all year. For more information, call 917-283-8727.

Camp Italia

223 Stewart Ave., Garden City 855-CAMP-IT-1 (226-7481) facebook.com/campitaliausa campitaliausa.org info@campitaliausa.org Camp Italia is a unique experience where kids learn Italian words, phrases, and culture through games, songs, and skits. Campers hear and speak Italian and learn about aspects of Italian life, traditions, music, and history. No prior knowledge of Italian necessary. We custom-design our programs to introduce Italian at a level that is relevant to kids: materials from Italian suppliers, the latest Italian music, and authentic Italian food. Held July 16-20, 9am-12:30pm, including lunch. Bambini: ages 5-7; Ragazzi: ages 8-12. Ask us about our year-round classes on Saturdays beginning in September!

Camp W - Where Friendships are Made 121 Wolf Hill Road, Melville 631-692-6222 campwdaycamp.com info@campwdaycamp.com Camp W is a traditional and affordable day camp for children ages 4-14. Campers enjoy exciting camp activities including sports, swimming, creative arts, computers, rocketry, and cooking. Unique schedules with an all-elective afternoon give children an amazing summer experience! Our small

camper-to-staff ratio allows us to really get to know all campers. It’s a place where everyone becomes a family. Transportation, discounts, before and after care are available. We have created an atmosphere where each and every camper builds confidence and self-esteem in an exciting and nurturing environment.

Code Ninjas

613 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset 631-760-1335 codeninjas.com Ever feel like coding is boring? Sitting there listening on and on while someone else tells you what to do? Why not experience hands-on fun instead? Code Ninjas has different programs tailored to your interests. We have drones. We have beginning Javascript. We have Minecraft/Roblox world creation. We have game building sessions. And best of all our dropin programs are year-round, so no need to wait until fall to join.

The Coder School Syosset

45 Ira Road, Syosset 516-584-4244 syosset.thecoderschool.com syosset@thecoderschool.com In our increasingly tech-driven world, knowing how to code is an invaluable skill. The Coder School-Syosset has weeklong summer camps as well as evening and weekend programs to get your kids learning how to code. Choose from a variety of levels and programs ranging from beginner to advanced. Silicon Valley’s No. 1 coding program is now Long Island’s No. 1 coding program! We are excited to announce our second location is opening in Roslyn this fall. If you would like to be part of our expanding team, please contact us!

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium: Nature Summer Camp

1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor 516-692-6768 cshfishhatchery.org steved@cshfishhatchery.org Give your young explorers, pre-K to 12th grades, a summer surrounded by nature. Encourage their love of science with hands-on activities, nature crafts, live animals, and outdoor continued on page 24 ››

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adventure nature camps. Expeditions to nearby salt marsh, ponds, and woodlands. 2018 programs: Close Encounters of the Natural Kind, Curious Naturalists, Field Explorers, Junior Biologists, Turtle Trackers, Fly Fishing, Orienteering, Outdoor Photography Fun, Oobleck!, Cool Experiments for a Hot Day, Pond Adventures, Salt Marsh Exploration, Naturalists-in-Training (CIT) Program. One- to four-day camps are available. Summer fun at a great price! Prepare to get wet and muddy!

Countryside Montessori School

354 Lakeville Road, Lower Level, Great Neck 516-466-8422 cmsgn.com; info@cmsgn.com Countryside Montessori school runs a summer camp during July and August for children ages 18 months to 6 years. Camp has weekly themes that revolve around the projects and discussions the children have. Toddlers have playbased mornings spent in our playground. Primary (ages 3 years and older) spends part of the mornings doing academics then spends afternoons in the playground while toddlers nap. Camp is a great way to acclimate your child to a school environment. Please contact us for information on enrollment at 516466-8422 or info@cmsgn.com.

Destination Science - The fun science day camp for curious kids 5 to 11!

Multiple locations in Nassau and Suffolk counties 888-909-2822 destinationscience.org Destination Science kids experience “Aha!” moments of understanding, creativity, and curiosity while engineering, building, experimenting, and playing with astonishing gadgets and fantastic gizmos. Our top notch, enthusiastic educators make STEM learning an adventure! Build Soccer-Bots and Rube Cube Goldberg-like contraptions, roller coasters, carnivals, and marine explorers; build and train four robots and engineer with techno toys; build a dinosaur roverbot and launch to a fantastical planet. 2018 topics: Science Makers and Inventors Camp, Amusement Park Science Camp, Transforming Robots Camp, and Rovers Rocketing to Space Camp.

Drama Kids

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dramakids.com/ny6 Drama Kids offers exciting programs for children ages 4-17. Kids have tons of fun and develop important self-confidence, self-esteem, and verbal communication skills that will help them personally and academically. Activities include mini scripts, speaking skills, creative movement, snippets, story starters, whole group improvisations, and everyone’s favorite theater games. We showcase our work in a small performance for the fall, spring, and full-day camp programs. Our weekly camps—Make Them Laugh and Far Out Fables—are available for full- and half-day adventures this summer. Enroll today! “The difference is dramatic.”

Eye Level Nassau

Eye Level Hicksville 760 S. Broadway, Hicksville 516-597 5300, Jyoti Dhingra Eye Level Williston Park 61 Hillside Ave., Williston Park 516-747-7700, Alida Vucemilovich Eye Level New Hyde Park Coming Soon! 1 Jericho Turnpike 516-775-1000, Min Bittaf myeyelevel.com Many parents today are facing educational challenges and looking for answers to help their children succeed academically. Whether the goal is for early learning, remedial education, or academic advancement, Eye Level is the answer. Eye Level offers math and English programs for ages 3-14. Our instructors tailor a curriculum by understanding learning abilities of students. With ongoing guidance of our instructors, each student will set attainable goals and learn at a comfortable pace. With each success, the student grows more self-confident, self-motivated, and self-directed in the quest for knowledge.

Eye Level of Williston Park Long Island 61 Hillside Ave., Williston Park 516-747-7700 eyelevelny.com The “summer brain drain,” is all too real, but it doesn’t have to affect your child! It can be easy for a child to slip into the relaxing activities of summer without a care in the world. However, three months free of school can have a detrimental impact on a child’s education. Fortunately, Eye Level of Williston Park offers educational services that young students need to meet, continue at, and exceed their grade’s expectations,

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year-round. They’ll remain academically challenged, focused, and prepared to tackle the upcoming school year with confidence!

The Fashion Design Lab

235 N. Robbins Lane, Syosset 55 Lumber Road, Roslyn 516-778-7240 thefashiondesignlab.com info@thefashiondesignlab.com The Fashion Design Lab is excited to offer creative fashion design weeklong summer camps and weekly summer classes for kids. At our camps and classes, your child will learn to sketch, work with patterns, and how to sew both on a sewing machine and by hand. They will use these skills to create their own clothing and accessories! Fashion instructors will guide each child through the design process while encouraging creativity. Kids will feel excited to express their originality! Check out our website for details about summer camps and classes.

Friends Academy Summer Camp

Duck Pond Road, Locust Valley 516-393-4207 fasummercamp.org; camp@fa.org FA Summer Camps has something for everyone! New campers save $100 per week (expires June 8, 2018). General Camp (ages 3-7) offers individual attention and a variety of age appropriate daily activities. The Academy (ages 8-13) offers the “power of choice.” Choose from more than 30 specialty weeklong programs related to sports, art, computers, science, and travel. Our LIT/CIT program (ages 14-15) provides an internship in an area of interest. Optional academic tutoring is offered as well as pre-summer programs in June. You choose the weeks! Financial assistance and discounts available.

Future Stars Summer Camps - Nassau

The College at Old Westbury 223 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury Farmingdale State College 2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale St. Joseph’s College 155 W. Roe Blvd., Patchogue 516-876-3490 fscamps.com Future Stars Summer Camps offer weekly Sports, STEAM, and Specialty camp programs at three outstanding collegiate locations (The College at Old Westbury, Farmingdale State College, and St. Joseph’s College Patchogue). Programs are offered to boys and girls entering kindergarten-ninth

grade. Future Stars programs help campers improve their skills in their chosen activities, and a balanced day ensures the perfect blend of instruction and fun. Stop by open house events to view the facilities, meet the staff, and take advantage of enrollment savings. See you in the summer!

Girl Scouts of Nassau County

110 Ring Road W., Garden City 516-741-2550 gsnc.org; customercare@gsnc.org Girl Scouts unleashes the G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ in every girl, preparing her for a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success. Whether she wants to be part of a troop, explore her interests through series and events, go on an outdoor adventure, spend the summer at sleepaway camp, or travel the world, Girl Scouts has an exciting array of choices to suit her interests at every age. Troops are forming now! Girls age 5-17, who live in Nassau County, are welcome to join at gsnc.org, or call 516-741-2550.

Good Shepherd Lutheran School

99 Central Park Road, Plainview 516-349-1966 gsplainview.org Good Shepherd Lutheran School’s SPLASH camp offers a flexible, theme-based summer camp program in Plainview for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Summer campers experience a fun and playful environment designed to build self-esteem, confidence, and joy as they participate in a unique blend of age-appropriate activities including music, cooking, physical recreation, games, creative movement (lots of tummy-time for infants), water play, science, arts and crafts, gardening, trips for older campers, and chapels. Camp is from June 25-Aug. 17. Parents may choose four, six, or eight weeks.

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out careers such as aviation, culinary, law, and journalism. At our camp, kids explore their interests, learn social skills, and have fun. Daily swim instruction for many programs in Hofstra’s Olympic-sized, indoor pool. Door-todoor, air-conditioned transportation available. Lunch included; we offer gluten-free and Kosher food and are peanut allergy sensitive. Contact 516-463-CAMP (2267) or ce-camps@hofstra.edu.

comforts of home during camp days and local day trips. Our Extreme Teen program is a chance for campers to be active, confident, and resilient; unplug from technology; develop lifelong skills; grow more independent; learn social skills; and make true friends.

Key to My Art Inc.

434 Sixth Ave., 5th Floor, Manhattan 888-438-3808 joffreyballetschool.com The Joffrey Ballet School offers classes in Musical Theater, HipHop, Jazz and Contemporary Ballet, and more. We specialize in dancers ranging in age from 2-18. We also offer superb adult evening dance fitness classes. The Musical Theater classes for kids are instructed by actual Broadway stars. Come and experience our more than 60 years of excellence in dance training. You will love the way we care for your child’s dance training. Come and grow with us.

10 W. Oak St., Amityville 131 Main St., East Rockaway 631-608-9048 keytomyart.com/nymetroparents.html info@keytomyart.com Not looking to commit to an entire summer of camp? Kids love art? We offer two sessions a day: 10am-12pm, ages 5-7, and 1-3pm, ages 8 and older. You choose your days! Each week is a different theme, different projects each day! Drawing, painting, sculpture, and collage—your child will get their hands on different materials! Run by a NYS-certified art teacher, all artistic assistants are friendly and love working with children! The more you book, the more you save. Save up to 25 percent! Call or email for more information. 631-608-9048; info@ keytomyart.com; keytomyart.com.

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4072 Hempstead Turnpike, Bethpage 516-796-3200 kidskarateclassesbethpage.com At The Karate Academy of Bethpage our goal is to provide the most dynamic, age-specific Martial Arts training available. TKA opened in September 2004 and since then has helped more than 3,000 kids develop their confidence, focus, and selfdefense skills through our classes. Our goal is to help your child become the best version of themselves. Interested in classes with us? Register your child for our six-week program! Six weeks of classes, plus a free official uniform, for only $69. Learn more at kidskarateclassesbethpage.com/ welcome.

Kenwal Day Camp

100 Drexel Ave., Melville 631-694-3399 kenwaldaycamp.com Kenwal’s “Extreme Teens Travel Program” is the perfect blend of outdoor camp activities, as well as overnight and local travel experiences. The program creates an opportunity for campers, in seventh to 11th grades, to enjoy an unforgettable summer on the road with their peers. Additionally, “Extreme Teens” will enjoy the

47 Jackson Ave., Syosset 566 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre 516-336-4099 liceclinicslongisland.com Sending the kids to camp this summer? Before your child heads off for a fun summer, make sure he or she gets checked for lice. Lice Clinics of America will remove lice in just 1 hour! All lice and eggs—even Super Lice—are eliminated in a single, 1-hour treatment. No need for you or your child to sit still for 2-3 hours of combing or to return for additional visits. Kids love us! Our treatments are very affordable, starting as low as $99, and never more than $199. No toxic chemicals! Call us 24/7 at 914-996-4315. Appointments available seven days a week; we can even handle your after-hours emergency!

Lice Tamers Inc.

900 Walt Whitman Road, Suite LL2, Melville 877-237-LICE (5423) licetamers.com; licetamers@gmail.com Don’t let head lice ruin your child’s summer camp fun! Lice Tamers offers pre- and post-camp checks for only $25, and will provide you with a certificate stating that your child is lice-

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free. We also sell lice prevention products—perfect to pack in your child’s camp trunk. If your child does get lice we can help. Lice Tamers is owned and operated by a medical professional with more than 15 years of lice removal experience. Our products are safe and non-toxic, and our services are 100-percent guaranteed.

LIU Post Center for Gifted Youth

Dr. Lynne Manouvrier, director LIU Post, Brookville 516-299-2160 liu.edu/giftedyouth The Long Island University program for gifted children was established in 1979 in response to the increasing recognition of society’s special responsibilities for children with demonstrably superior intellectual ability. The LIU Center for Gifted Youth brings together two important elements of education for the gifted: extraordinary teachers recruited from leading schools in the metropolitan area and university-level facilities. These two factors, combined with an administrative and psychological team schooled in the needs of gifted children, give the program at LIU Post unique strengths in producing positive benefits for young people admitted to the program.

Long Island Academy of Fine Art

14A Glen St., Glen Cove 516-590-4324 liafa.com; info@liafa.com Long Island Academy of Fine Art: Where Classical Meets Contemporary. This summer, young artists have the unique opportunity to study materials and techniques rarely available to their age group. Professional artists share their expertise in topics ranging from traditional oil painting to toy design and production, and comic art. Our individualized instruction and small classes make it the perfect learning environment for all levels! Workshops available for kindergarten-eighth grades. Ask about high school and adult courses! 516-5904324; liafa.com; info@liafa.com.

Long Island Voyager’s Day Camp

516-238-4586 livoyagersdaycamp.com livoyagersdaycamp@gmail.com Long Island Voyager’s Day Camp is an exciting, action-packed, and safe summer experience, for boys and girls ages 4-14. We offer activities that include swimming, sports, arts and crafts, rock climb-

ing, gymnastics, talent shows, and special events, plus amazing adventure trips to Splish Splash, Adventureland, Boomers, museums, iMax theaters, Fire Island, Bayville Adventure Park, aquariums, and Chocolate Factory! Our staff is CPR-, first aid-, and AED-certified. Lifeguards and nurse on staff and licensed. CIT program is available. Free transportation in Suffolk and Nassau counties.

Mathnasium Learning Centers

Five Towns 414 Central Ave., Cedarhurst 516-569-1500 Great Neck 11 Great Neck Road, Great Neck 516-482-MATH (6284) Lynbrook 381 Sunrise Highway, Lynbrook 516-881-7997 New Hyde Park 810 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park 516-616-MATH (6284) Roslyn 217A Mineola Ave., Roslyn Heights 516-484-MATH (6284) mathnasium.com Power up your child this summer. Do you want your child to avoid the “Summer Slide?” Summer is a great time to catch up on math and get ahead! In our relaxed, homework-free environment, Mathnasium enables kids to focus on sharpening their mental math skills. Instead of the dreaded “summer slide,” Mathnasium students develop and maintain the knowledge and confidence needed to hit the ground running when school begins in the fall. Mathnasium is a learning center where kids go to catch up, keep up, or get ahead in math. Programs run yearround for kids of all ages.

Northwell Health Ice Center

200 Merrick Ave., East Meadow 516-441-0070 northwellhealthicecenter.com Keep the kids cool with learn-to skate classes this summer! Learn-toskate classes at Northwell Health Ice Center offer something for everyone—from first steps on the ice to mastering advanced techniques. The goal: to provide a fun and positive experience that will create a lifelong love of skating. We offer Young Beginner classes for kids ages 2-5, and Group Lesson programs for ages 6 through adult. Summer learn-to-skate classes start on July 5. Visit northwellhealthicecenter.com to learn more. continued on page 28 ››

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Not Just Art

183 South St., Oyster Bay 516-922-8300 notjustart.com; create@notjustart.com More than ever, children need places to wonder, discover, play, create, experience joy, and express their ideas! Engaging natural curiosity and imagination is the heart of our Music Together®, art, and science programs. Inclusive hands-on activities emphasize learning process over product and performance. Staffed with experienced teachers, classes are developmentally appropriate and thoughtfully designed to nurture children and their families at each age and stage! Infants, toddlers, and pre-K through elementary; flexible classes, camps, and workshops. Music Together® locations in Nassau and Suffolk.

Oasis Day Camps Nassau

Oasis at LIU Post 720 Northern Blvd., Greenvale 646-519-5066 liupost@oasischildren.com Oasis on the Sound David Zimmerman, camp director Port Washington Senior Center 80 Manorhaven Blvd., Manorhaven 718-596-4900 onthesound@oasischildren.com Oasis at Tully Park Jason Miradoli, camp director Michael J. Tully Park 1801 Evergreen Ave., New Hyde Park 718-596-4900 tullypark@oasischildren.com oasischildren.com Oasis Camp offers programs for children ages 3 to sixth grade! With facilities in Manhattan, Queens,

Long Island, Westchester, and New Jersey, Oasis features mature staff with low camper-to-staff ratio and a warm environment where kids can participate in activities tailored to their interests. The Early Start camp for ages 3 to kindergarten offers sports, daily Red Cross swim, arts, dance, theater, and a Ready for September enrichment program. The Traditional Camp (first-sixth grades) provides campers with sports, crafts, theater, dance, and Red Cross Swim. Teen Travel has daily trips, team building, and overnights.

Portledge Summer Adventures

355 Duck Pond Road, Locust Valley 516-750-3104 portledge.org/page/programs/ summer-adventures mworth@portledge.org Portledge Summer Adventures, located in Locust Valley on the North Shore of Long Island, offers weeklong summer programming for children ages 2-15. All programs are lead by warm, nurturing teachers who foster your child’s growth and creativity. Programs are available in academics, early childhood, the arts, STEM, tech, and the sciences. Our sports offerings include, baseball, lacrosse, soccer, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, crew, tennis, and golf. We offer full- and half-day programming to suit your schedule.

The Reading/Writing Learning Clinic at the Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center of Hofstra University

131 Hofstra University, Hempstead 516-463-5805 hofstra.edu/rwlclinic

Located at Hofstra University, the Reading/Writing Learning Clinic at the Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center is dedicated to providing literacy support to children and youth in a safe and supportive environment. The Clinic is committed to valuing students’ linguistic and cultural lives, which allows them to take risks and gain confidence as they move toward developing mature control of literacy skills. All classes are taught by New York state-certified teachers; individual or small group instruction is available. Evaluations are conducted by appointment only. Call 516463-5805 for more information.

RoboMindTech S.T.E.M. Education Center Creativity, Science, Robotics & L-E-G-O Learning Fun

Great Neck Kids Center 25 Cuttermill Road, #4, Great Neck 718-264-7626; 860-944-3654 185-10 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows 718-264-ROBO (7626) robomindtech.com robomindtech@gmail.com Build a Lego® amusement park ride or play sports in the Robot Olympics! Channel your child’s creative energy into exciting projects in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) with our unique, hands-on curriculum. Home to NYC FIRST Lego® League and National World Robot Olympiad Champions, RoboMindTech is an award-winning STEM education center that inspires young minds with engineering.

From robotics, video game design, and coding to Lego® creative play, we offer a variety of immersive weeklong summer camps, after-camp studios, group workshops, and after-school programs. Call to RSVP for our open house!

Spin DJ Academy Camp

202 Merrick Road, 2nd ﬂoor, Rockville Centre 16 Broadway, Amityville 631-608-8858 spindjacademy.com Spin DJ Camp is an interactive DJ education camp teaching campers everything they need to be the life of the party in a social and creative setting! Our twoweek camp program includes DJ and Music Production classes using the hottest gear, a fun and social group environment, and special guest DJs to inspire. At the end of each session, students will create a live performance, recorded DJ set, and live video!

Sylvan Learning Centers of Mineola and Huntington

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plans. With personalized and small group options available, there is something for everyone. Sylvan will be offering classes in reading, writing, and math, as well as SAT and ACT Prep this summer! Robotics and Coding workshops will be held on Saturdays!

TAS New York: Theory of Arts and Sciences 153 S. Broadway, Hicksville 1915 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park 1-888-827-8188 tasnewyork.com TAS STEM Summer camp is a productive, educational, fun-filled program that includes STEM enrichment, computer coding, arts and crafts, and outdoor field trips! Our STEM Enrichment classes help students learn math and science so they can get ahead and stay ahead! Students can choose between computer coding or arts and crafts classes. Our Young Coders learn languages such as Javascript, Python3, HTML5, and more! We take trips to the beach, museums, parks, and do lots of outdoor activities to make sure students enjoy their entire summer!

Theresa Academy of Performing Arts 250 Lido Blvd., Lido Beach 516-432-0200 tapany.org; info@tapany.org The Theresa Academy of Performing Arts offers a summer camp program where children and young adults with special needs can learn, play, and grow together in a fun and safe environment. Campers participate in art, dance, drumming, music, and

yoga classes taught by talented, experienced faculty. Lunchtime, snack time, and recreation are enjoyed outdoors. Every student has their own buddy and class sizes are small. Camp is Monday-Friday, 9am-2pm. Session 1: June 25-29; Session 2: Aug. 13-17; Session 3: Aug. 20-24. Pricing is $500 per session. Generous scholarship packages available.

Thomas School of Horsemanship Summer Day Camp

250 Round Swamp Road, Melville 631-692-6840 tshcamp.com; tsh@tshcamp.com For more than 70 years Thomas School of Horsemanship has been a day camp where children expand their knowledge of horses and participate in the daily activities that a traditional camp offers. Each day our campers attend riding, horse science, instructional swim, free swim, sports, art, theater, and STEM. Each week we host an exciting special day that includes friendly competition and team spirit. We feel passionately about children having fun-filled days while learning some of life’s most important lessons: responsibility, caring, kindness, and critical thinking.

Village East Gifted Camp ThinkTank Summer Program

Village East Gifted of Huntington 33 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station 631-549-2313 Village East Gifted of Roslyn 216 Willis Ave., Roslyn Heights villageeastgifted.com info@villageeastgifted.com Village East Gifted® summer “STREAM” program (incorpo-

rating art and writing). “Camp ThinkTank,” is a summer steam program for the gifted learner. We offer three- and four-day workshops for participants in first-sixth grades. Using its trademarked teaching approach, one or more of the following curriculum areas are covered in each workshop: Civil Engineering and Infrastructures, Microbiology, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, 3D Design and Printing, Human Civilization and Achievements, Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology, Structural Symbolism, Robotics, Coding and Arduino Boards, Culinary Science and Techniques, Animal Studies, Earth Science, Statistical Game Design, and CAD Architecture.

YMCA Summer Camps

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Young People’s Day Camps Nassau

855-2YMCALI (296-2254) Locations: Bay Shore, East Hampton, Glen Cove, Holtsville, Huntington, and Patchogue ymcali.org/summer-day-camp tamar.simpson@ymcali.org YMCA Summer Program Session starts June 24. Discover your child’s best self! Discover new passions, hidden talents, and new friends! The YMCA of Long Island offers programs for children of all ages and interests. Swim lessons, youth sports, movement programs, and cultural and performing arts sessions. Summer session runs June 24–Sept. 1. Registration begins June 10. Register today. Call 855-2YMCALI (296-2254) or visit ymcali. org. Locations in Bay Shore, East Hampton, Glen Cove, Huntington, Holtsville, and Patchogue.

ymcanyc.org/camp bit.ly/2FgUwLs; rho@ymcanyc.org At YMCA Summer Camps, children learn leadership skills and develop self-confidence in a safe, accepting, and stimulating environment. They also build robots, go on field trips, shoot hoops, learn to swim, make new friends, and laugh all summer long! Our creative, educational camp programming— structured around the Y’s values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility—helps campers reach their fullest potential, physically, mentally, and emotionally. With six locations in Manhattan and the Bronx, find the perfect camp for your child! Visit us at ymcanyc. org/camp to learn more today! 516-650-1856; 631-476-3330 ypdc.com Young People’s Day Camp of Nassau County, conveniently located in Hicksville, caters to children ages 4-15. We have been providing boys and girls with summer fun for more than 45 years! YPDC’s philosophy is to “grow” children intellectually, physically, and spiritually in a safe, fun environment! We offer twoto eight-week programs with exciting trips, arts and crafts, yoga, karate, carnivals, talent shows, special event days, instructional sports, and both recreational and instructional swim. YPDC is a family-owned and -operated program that offers a lunch program for a nominal fee and free doorto-door transportation to all areas in Nassau County.

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It’s finally summer, which means it’s time to do all of your favorite outdoor activities! Nothing screams summer quite like that first drive to the beach to sit in the sand and dip your toes in the ocean. Summer also means trips to amusement parks or carousels (if your child is not ready to take on the big roller coasters). Finally, June marks the beginning of strawberry season, with festivals and fairs happening in and around the New York City area. Grab your hat, sunscreen, and plenty of water, and get out there to enjoy the warm weather because school’s out for summer!

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Greenport Antique Carousel Jess Owen Carousel House, Mitchell Park, Greenport 631-477-0248 villageofgreenport.org/carousel-greenport-village.php Hours: end of June through Labor Day weekend: daily, 10am9pm; see the website for off-season schedule. Price: $2 per ride; free for children younger than 4 (with paying adult) Greenport’s carousel sits in a glass house with a view of the water. It is 100 years old and features hand-painted horses.

Smith Point County Park Shirley, on Fire Island 631-852-1313; suffolkcountyny.gov/parks Hours: Open through Labor Day. Swimming is allowed only when lifeguards are on duty, 10am-5:30pm Cost: Parking: $18 for non-residents; $9 for residents with Green Key pass Attractions: The county’s largest oceanfront park offers swimming, camping, surfing, scuba diving, salt-water fishing, outer beach access, snack bar, and playgrounds.

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Climb aboard a four-man raft that actually goes uphill with new generation hydromagnetic technology.

AMUSEMENT PARKS

Mattituck Strawberry Festival 1175 Route 48, Mattituck mattituckstrawberryfestival.org Hours: June 14-17, Thursday, 5-10:30pm; Friday, 5-11pm; Saturday, 11am-11pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm The annual Mattituck Lions Club Strawberry Festival will be in full swing to celebrate peak strawberry harvest season. Delight in sweet strawberries or treats such as shortcake or chocolate covered strawberries. There will be plenty of live music, carnival rides, arts and crafts, and even a fireworks display.

Splish Splash 2549 Splish Splash Drive, Calverton 631-727-3600; splishsplash.com Hours: Through Sept. 3: hours vary; check website; weekends only until June 16. Price: weekdays: $43.99; $33.99 children shorter than 48 inches and seniors; free for children 2 and younger. Check website for weekend and season passes. Features 96 acres of rides and water slides for all ages, ranging from the Lazy River to the Cliff Diver, where you can drop eight stories in 3 seconds, and Dr. Von Dark’s Tunnel of Terror, a water ride with a 40-foot drop and many spins and slides against a backdrop of total darkness. New this year: the Riptide Racer, the ultimate water slide for four racers at a time, and Bombs Away, two dueling, 300foot slides perched on a tower more than 50 feet in the air.

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Editor’s Hot Tickets

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Our calendar is full of great ideas. First, here are the 10 events we consider can’t-miss—the ones we’re taking our own kids to. Consider it your cheat sheet to the best of what’s great this month!

Children’s Exhibition Program at Coe Hall: Make Your Own Sculpture

WHEN: Saturday, June 9, 12-1pm WHERE: Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay AGES: 5-12 WHAT: Learn about the new exhibition Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney: Sculpture and make a sculpture to take home. All supplies are provided, parent supervision required. WHY WE LOVE IT: It’s a wonderful way for kids to learn about famous artists and their work. WANT TO GO? $5. 516-922-8678. plantingfields.org.

The 6th Annual Woodstock Revival

WHEN: Sunday, June 10, 12pm WHERE: Old Bethpage Restoration Village, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage AGES: All WHAT: The annual Woodstock Revival will feature live music by Wonderous Stories, Half Step, Milagro, Jellyband, and Dave Diamond Band, who will be recreating the music of The Who, The Grateful Dead, Santana, Sly & The Family Stone, Janis Joplin, The Band, Hendrix, CSNY, Creedence, and more. WHY WE LOVE IT: The classic rock scene on Long Island is surging, and this phenomenon has fueled a growing popularity among the many tribute bands who breathe new life into this music. WANT TO GO? $40; $10 children; free for children 5 and younger. 631-930-9054. obvrnassau.com.

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Native American Father’s Day

WHEN: Saturday, June 16, 10am, 12pm, and 2pm WHERE: Garvies Point Museum, 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove AGES: 5-17 WHAT: For Father’s Day, you and Dad or any special person can learn how to make fire without matches, grind corn using a mortar and pestle, and use a primitive drill that early Native Americans used to drill in stone. WHY WE LOVE IT: Get the chance to observe and handle authentic Native American tools and other artifacts with Dad! WANT TO GO? $5 with admission: $4; $2 children ages 5-12. 516-5718010. garviespointmuseum.com.

EternalCon-LI Comic Book and Cosplay Convention

WHEN: June 16-17, Saturday-Sunday, 10am WHERE: NYCB LIVE, Home of The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale AGES: All WHAT: EternalCon returns and attendees have the opportunity for portfolio reviews, gaming tournaments, informative panels, a car show with iconic movie vehicles, including the 2005 Batman Begins Batmobile The Tumbler; the 1966 Batmobile; Mad Max’s V8 Police Interceptor; the DeLorean time machine from Back to the Future; a jeep from the original Jurassic Park; and Supernatural’s Chevrolet Impala. WHY WE LOVE IT: It will also have an expanded art show, cosplay groups, special performances, and a vendor room with more than 150 tables of toys, jewelry, clothing, and collectibles. WANT TO GO? $29; $15 children. 516-231-4848. nycblive.com.

The Wiggles Tour

WHEN: Sunday, June 17, 12:30pm and 3:30pm WHERE: NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury AGES: 3-8 WHAT: A popular children’s entertainment group that formed in Sydney, Australia and has been performing for more than 24 years. WHY WE LOVE IT: It’s now the case that children who once saw the fab four of fun are now bringing their children to enjoy The Wiggles! WANT TO GO? 516-334-0800. thetheatreatwestbury.com.

Family Fun Night: Strummin’ and Drummin’ FREE

WHEN: Friday, June 22, 6pm WHERE: Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay AGES: All WHAT: Bring a blanket and picnic dinner to Coe Hall for a night of free family fun, with crowd interaction, instruments, hands-on drumming, guitaraccompanied sing-alongs from around the world, stories, and original songs. WHY WE LOVE IT: There’s nothing like the hum of a drum! WANT TO GO? 516-922-8678. plantingfields.org.

‘Laurie Berkner Live! The Greatest Hits Solo Tour’

WHEN: Sunday, June 24, 3pm WHERE: Hofstra University, John Cranford Adams Playhouse, 118 Hofstra University, Hempstead AGES: 3-8, adult WHAT: A pioneer in children’s music, Laurie Berkner will perform well-loved hits, along with songs from her recent album Superhero, including “Bicycle,” “Bubbles,” and “I’ve Got So Much To Give.” WHY WE LOVE IT: Laurie keeps kids enraptured and brings parents happily along for the ride. WANT TO GO? $36; $54 VIP tickets. 516-569-6733. etix.com.

Glen Burtnik’s Summer of Love Concert FREE

WHEN: Saturday, June 30, 7:30pm WHERE: Town Park Point Lookout, Lido Boulevard, Point Lookout AGES: All WHAT: The annual Independence Salute with Bay Fireworks and a “Salute to Veterans” featuring Glen Burtnik and his band. WHY WE LOVE IT: It’s a great way to celebrate the holiday with music, fireworks, and fun outdoors! WANT TO GO? 516-431-3900. toh.li.

Cirque du Soleil: ‘Volta’

WHEN: Through July 1: Tuesday-Sunday, see website for times WHERE: NYCB LIVE, Home of The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale AGES: All WHAT: A spellbinding story about the freedom to choose and the thrill of blazing your own trail. WHY WE LOVE IT: A melange of music, aerial stunts, unicycle riding, and heart-thumping moments that make this show the one to watch. WANT TO GO? $50 and up. 516-231-4848. nycblive.com.

Romare Bearden: Storyteller FREE

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Think a freebie has to be ho-hum? Don’t let the price tag (or lack of one) fool you. Here are the five no-cost events we’re excited about now. You’re welcome. Master Class: The Concert, Gemini Journey FREE

WHEN: Saturday, June 2, 3:30pm WHERE: Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor AGES: All WHAT: Join the chamber ensemble Gemini Journey, consisting of Diane Block and Terry Batts, for this program that includes work by Mozart, Handel, Haydn, Mendelssohn, and more. WANT TO GO? 516-484-9337. nassaumuseum.org.

Concert in the Park: Southern Voice Band FREE

WHEN: Saturday, June 2, 6pm WHERE: Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay AGES: All WHAT: Bring a chair, blanket, and an outdoor picnic to enjoy music from Southern Voice Band, a Connecticut-based modern country band covering artists such as Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, and more. WANT TO GO? 516-922-8678. plantingfields.org.

Magic & Comedy with Pat Darienzo FREE

WHEN: Wednesday, June 20, 2pm WHERE: Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Suite 1, Port Washington AGES: 9 and older WHAT: Pat Darienzo entertains and stuns audiences with demonstrations of unexplainable psychic powers and abilities. WANT TO GO? 516-767-1384. landmarkonmainstreet.org.

Sy-Con Presents: Bricks Rock! FREE

WHEN: June 23-24, Saturday, 10am-4pm; Sunday, 12-4pm WHERE: Syosset Public Library, 225 S. Oyster Bay Road, Syosset AGES: All WHAT: Bricks Rock! is a two-day Lego fan event hosted by the Syosset Public Library and facilitated by I LUG NY, featuring displays, free building, and other brick-related hijinks. WANT TO GO? 516-921-7161. sycon.org.

Kids Movie: ‘Peter Rabbit’ FREE

WHEN: Wednesday, June 27, 2pm WHERE: Island Trees Public Library, 38 Farmedge Road, Island Trees AGES: 3-8 WHAT: Watch Peter Rabbit on the big screen. Bring your own snacks and drinks. WANT TO GO? 516-731-2211. islandtreespubliclibrary.org. ››

WHEN: Through Aug. 17: Tuesday-Friday, 11am-4pm; Saturday-Sunday, 12-4pm WHERE: Emily Lowe Gallery, Hofstra University Museum, 112 Hofstra University Museum, Hempstead AGES: 9 and older WHAT: Through his innovative works of art, Bearden communicated his ideas and thoughts about everyday African-American life in 20th-century America. WHY WE LOVE IT: Its colors pull you into the artist’s world and thought. WANT TO GO? 516-463-5672. hofstra.edu.

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Garden Faire and Gymkhana Living History Weekend

WHEN: June 23-24, Saturday-Sunday, 11am-5pm WHERE: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury AGES: All WHAT: See WWI re-enactors, period vehicles, crafts and games for children, and horse demonstrations during this weekend of “living history.” WANT TO GO? $12; $10 seniors; $7 children ages 7-17; free for children younger than 7. 516-252-3392. oldwestburygardens.org.

Think Up! Old Westbury Gardens Whodunits: Flower Forensics

SMARTY PANTS Fins & Scales: Fish Dissection FREE

WHEN: Sunday, June 3, 1:30-3pm WHERE: Jones Beach Nature Center, 1 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh AGES: 5-12 WHAT: Through dissection, we will explore the internal and external anatomy of fish. WANT TO GO? 516-780-3295. parks.ny.gov.

The Wonders of Hydrogen: A Family Adventure FREE

WHEN: Saturday, June 9, 11am-12:30pm WHERE: Center for Science Teaching & Learning, 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre AGES: 5-12, adult WHAT: Learn about how hydrogen helps us and what can it do! WANT TO GO? 516-764-0045. cstl.org.

‘If You Give A Mouse A Cookie’ & Friends Celebration FREE

WHEN: Saturday, June 9, 10:30am WHERE: Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Road, Franklin Square AGES: 3-8 WHAT: Join Mouse, Dog, Moose, Cat, and Pig for a delightful program based on the series of books by Laura Numeroff. WANT TO GO? 516-488-3444. franklinsquarepl.org.

Frogs, Bugs & Animals FREE

WHEN: Saturday, June 9, 2pm WHERE: Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Ave., Wantagh AGES: All WHAT: Tickles the hedgehog and other fun creatures including hissing cockroaches, lizards, toads, bunnies, crabs, and baby animals will be displayed in petting tubs so children may safely reach and pet them. WANT TO GO? 516-221-1200. wantaghlibrary.org.

After-School Classes

WHEN: Through June 15, see website for schedule WHERE: M.A.T.S.S. Kids’ Gym- Syosset, 171 Eileen Way, Syosset AGES: 3-17 WHAT: M.A.T.S.S. offers various programs and classes all under one roof, from cooking to indoor soccer and acting classes. WANT TO GO? Varies by class. Call for more info. 516-496-7765. matsskidsgym.com.

Floral Workshop: Roses

WHEN: Saturday, June 16, 10:30am WHERE: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury AGES: 13 and older WHAT: The workshop teaches students how to create stunning arrangements, and it provides them with lifelong skills they can use for personal and professional endeavors. Participants will create a traditional arrangment through the use of a variety of textures and colors. WANT TO GO? $50. 516-252-3392. oldwestburygardens.org. 36

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WHEN: Saturday, June 30, 12pm WHERE: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury AGES: 9 and older WHAT: Participate in fact-finding hunts through Westbury House and gardens to uncover clues and solve riddles. WANT TO GO? $12; $10 seniors; $7 children ages 7-17; free for children younger than 7. 516-252-3392. oldwestburygardens.org.

Our Backyard: Seasonal Water Exhibit

WHEN: June 1-Aug. 31, Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City AGES: All WHAT: There are plenty of interactive elements including a pirate ship wheel, a hand pump, a “fishing” setup, evaporation art, and a boat race. WANT TO GO? $13; $12 seniors; free for children younger than 1. 516224-5800. licm.org.

Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney: Sculpture Exhibition

WHEN: June 9-Sept. 30, daily, 11:30am-3:30pm WHERE: Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay AGES: All WHAT: More than 30 sculptures and drawings will be featured. WANT TO GO? $5. 516-922-8678. plantingfields.org.

LITTLE FOODIES Pancakes for Samuel Field Y Day Camp

WHEN: Sunday, June 3, 8-10am WHERE: Applebee’s New Hyde Park, 1985 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park AGES: All WHAT: Enjoy a pancake breakfasat to raise money for camp scholarships. WANT TO GO? $12. 718-225-6750 x261. sfysummercamps.org.

Eat Up! What’s Cookin’ in the Gardens: Roses

WHEN: Saturday, June 9, 12pm WHERE: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury AGES: All WHAT: Discover tasty delights in the garden, then make a seasonal recipe. WANT TO GO? $12; $10 seniors; $7 children ages 7-17; free for children younger than 7. 516-252-3392. oldwestburygardens.org.

Afternoon Tea & Tour

WHEN: Wednesday, June 13, 1pm WHERE: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury AGES: 13 and older WHAT: Enjoy a full tea at Orchard Hill. WANT TO GO? $40. 516-252-3392. oldwestburygardens.org.

Make Your Own BBQ Sauce FREE

WHEN: Tuesday, June 26, 7pm WHERE: Island Trees Public Library, 38 Farmedge Road, Island Trees AGES: 13 and older WHAT: Learn how to make barbecue sauce to take home. WANT TO GO? 516-731-2211. islandtreespubliclibrary.org.

SHOW TIME!

You’ve Got Friends: A Tribute to James Taylor and Carole King FREE

WHEN: Saturday, June 2, 7:30pm WHERE: Syosset Public Library, 225 S. Oyster Bay Road, Syosset AGES: 13 and older WHAT: Rick Laban and Cyndi Hazell will perform the greatest hits of two of the most adored song writers of a generation. They will also share fascinating tales of how James and Carole first met and recorded together. WANT TO GO? 516-921-7161. syossetlibrary.org.

Antique & Collectible Auto Show

WHEN: Sunday, June 3, 9am-3pm WHERE: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury AGES: All WHAT: The most elegant antique auto show on Long Island, sponsored by Greater New York Region Antique Automobile Club of America. Call 516-488-1880 for registration and information. WANT TO GO? $12; $10 seniors; $7 children ages 7-17; free for children younger than 7. 516-252-3392. oldwestburygardens.org.

‘Peter Pan and Wendy’

WHEN: Through June 9: Saturdays, 1pm WHERE: Cultural Arts Playhouse, 170 Michael Drive, Syosset AGES: All WHAT: The story of Peter Pan—a boy who can fly—and his friends Tinkerbell, Wendy, the Lost Boys, the mermaids, and Captain Hook. WANT TO GO? $12. 516-694-3330. culturalartsplayhouse.com.

‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’

WHEN: Through June 10: Friday-Sunday, see website for times WHERE: Cultural Arts Playhouse, 170 Michael Drive, Syosset AGES: 9 and older WHAT: This classic story of loyalty, love, and betrayal features Quasimodo, the deformed bellringer, and Esmeralda, the beautiful gypsy. WANT TO GO? $24. 516-694-3330. culturalartsplayhouse.com.

Tim McGraw & Faith Hill Soul2Soul The World Tour 2018

WHEN: Thursday, June 14, 7:30pm WHERE: NYCB LIVE, Home of The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale AGES: 13 and older WHAT: Following a run of sold-out North American shows, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are extending Soul2Soul The World Tour, adding a stop at NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Each ticket purchase will come with a copy of their new album The Rest of Our Life. WANT TO GO? $68 and up. 516-231-4848. nycblive.com.

Free Concert In The Park: The Como Brothers FREE

WHEN: Saturday, June 23, 6pm WHERE: Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay AGES: All WHAT: Brothers Andrew and Matt Como are singer/songwriters from Long Island who are passionate about music and have gained notoriety for their heartfelt lyrics, energetic performances, and fun personalities. WANT TO GO? 516-922-8678. plantingfields.org.

Linda Eder Concert

WHEN: Saturday, June 30, 8pm WHERE: NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury AGES: 13 and older WHAT: Linda Eder’s diverse repertoire spans Broadway, standards, pop, country, and jazz. WANT TO GO? $30 and up. 516-334-0800. thetheatreatwestbury.com.

HOLIDAY FUN Scribble Mug & Coaster for Dad FREE

WHEN: Monday, June 4, 4:30pm WHERE: Island Trees Public Library, 38 Farmedge Road, Island Trees AGES: 5-12 WHAT: Give Dad his own mug and coaster set this Father’s Day. WANT TO GO? 516-731-2211. islandtreespubliclibrary.org.

Lion Tray FREE

WHEN: Friday, June 8, 12:15pm WHERE: Island Trees Public Library, 38 Farmedge Road, Island Trees AGES: 3-8 WHAT: Decorate a tray to show Dad how much he means to you. WANT TO GO? 516-731-2211. islandtreespubliclibrary.org.

Father’s Day Craft FREE

WHEN: Monday, June 11, 7pm WHERE: Syosset Public Library, 225 S. Oyster Bay Road, Syosset AGES: 3-8 WHAT: Make your Dad feel special with this Father’s Day gift. WANT TO GO? 516-921-7161. syossetlibrary.org.

Tiny Tots: Nature Discoveries: Dad and Me! FREE

WHEN: Tuesday, June 12, 10:30am WHERE: Jones Beach Nature Center, 1 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh AGES: 3-8, adult WHAT: Connect with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. WANT TO GO? 516-780-3295. parks.ny.gov.

Father’s Day Craft FREE

WHEN: Tuesday, June 12, 6pm WHERE: Glen Cove Library, 4 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Cove AGES: 3-8 WHAT: Bring your Dad or other special person to create crafts. WANT TO GO? 516-676-2130. glencovelibrary.org.

The Gift of Time Father’s Day Mason Jars FREE

WHEN: Tuesday, June 12, 4pm WHERE: Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Ave., Wantagh AGES: 9-12 WHAT: Decorate Mason jars and fill them with activities to do with Dad. WANT TO GO? 516-221-1200. wantaghlibrary.org.

Father’s Day Arrowhead Necklace Craft

WHEN: Saturday, June 16, 10am-4pm WHERE: Garvies Point Museum, 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove AGES: 5-17 WHAT: Make awesome arrowhead necklaces with Dad. WANT TO GO? $4; $2 for children 12 and younger. 516-571-8010. garviespointmuseum.com.

Film: ‘The Legend of the Boy and the Eagle’

WHEN: Saturday, June 16, 11am, 1pm, and 3pm WHERE: Garvies Point Museum, 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove AGES: All WHAT: This film depicts a legend of a boy’s love for the tribe’s sacred eagle. WANT TO GO? $4; $2 for children 12 and younger. 516-571-8010. garviespointmuseum.com.

Father’s Day Birdhouse Building

WHEN: Sunday, June 17, 10am and 12pm WHERE: Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point AGES: 5-12 WHAT: Create your own birdhouse with step-by-step instructions. WANT TO GO? $45. 516-571-7901. sandspointpreserve.org. ›› LongIslandParent 37

SPECIAL NEEDS ASD Workshops: Sink or Float FREE

WHEN: Saturday, June 2, Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5pm; SaturdaySunday, 10am-6pm WHERE: New York Hall of Science, 4701 111th St., Corona, Queens AGES: 3-8 WHAT: Play with ice and watercolors, find out what sinks and floats, and more at this workshop for children with ASD and their parents and siblings. Registration required. WANT TO GO? 718-699-0005. nysci.org.

ASD Workshops: Rockets FREE

MOVERS & SHAKERS PlayHooray Kids FREE

WHEN: Saturday, June 2, 10am WHERE: Syosset Public Library, 225 S. Oyster Bay Road, Syosset AGES: Newborn to 5 WHAT: Get ready to sing, dance. and play. WANT TO GO? 516-921-7161. syossetlibrary.org.

Open Jump

WHEN: Tuesday, June 12, 4pm WHERE: Pump It Up-Great Neck, 225 Community Drive, Suite 250, Great Neck AGES: 3-12 WHAT: Open Jump allows kids to burn off excess energy and keeps them fit. WANT TO GO? $14.95. 516-466-7867. pumpitupparty.com/great-neck-ny.

Kidnastics: Summer 2018 FREE

WHEN: Saturday, June 16, 10am WHERE: Syosset Public Library, 225 S. Oyster Bay Road, Syosset AGES: Newborn to 5 WHAT: Enjoy musical warm-ups, obstacle courses, fun inflatables, and other fine and gross motor skill activities. WANT TO GO? 516-921-7161. syossetlibrary.org.

WHEN: Saturday, June 9, Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5pm; SaturdaySunday, 10am-6pm WHERE: New York Hall of Science, 4701 111th St., Corona, Queens AGES: 3-8 WHAT: Discover the wonders of outer space as you build and launch your own high-flying rocket. This workshop is for children with ASD and their parents and siblings. Registration required. WANT TO GO? 718-699-0005. nysci.org.

Art Compass: Building Social and Vocational Skills for Teens and Young Adults with Autism

WHEN: Through June 12: Tuesdays, 4pm WHERE: Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor AGES: 13 and older WHAT: Students with autism will have the opportunity to apply their artistic skills and functional academic learning in a real world setting. WANT TO GO? $12; $8 seniors; $4 children ages 4-12. 516-484-9337. nassaumuseum.org.

After School in the Arts

WHEN: Through June 14: Wednesday-Thursday, 4pm and 5pm WHERE: Theresa Academy of Performing Arts, 250 Lido Blvd., Lido Beach AGES: All WHAT: Classes are small and taught by passionate, talented, certified teachers. Each student receives individual attention and has a 1-on-1 buddy. WANT TO GO? $20. 516-432-0200. tapany.org.

Creative Expeditions

WHEN: Monday, June 18, 7pm WHERE: Island Trees Public Library, 38 Farmedge Road, Island Trees AGES: Newborn to 5 WHAT: Fun includes singing, dancing, storytelling, and a craft. WANT TO GO? 516-731-2211. islandtreespubliclibrary.org.

WHEN: Through June 16: Saturdays, 10am WHERE: Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor AGES: 5-12 WHAT: Families will engage in fun gallery experiences that provide opportunities for everyone to look at and talk about art in a group setting followed by hands on art making activities. WANT TO GO? $12; $8 seniors; $4 children ages 4-12. 516-484-9337. nassaumuseum.org.

Family Pre-School Hour FREE

Sensory Bounce

Tots Night Out FREE

WHEN: Monday, June 18, 11am WHERE: Floral Park Library, 17 Caroline Place, Floral Park AGES: Newborn to 5 WHAT: Enjoy an hour of singing, dancing, storytelling, and a craft. WANT TO GO? 516-326-6330. floralparklibrary.org.

Yoga in the Gardens

WHEN: June 7-July 28, Thursdays and Saturdays, 11:15am WHERE: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury AGES: 9 and older WHAT: Instructor Lorili Henry leads students through a gentle flow of postures and conscious breathing. Bring a yoga mat, yoga strap, and towel. WANT TO GO? $18 per session. 516-252-3392. oldwestburygardens.org. 38

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WHEN: June 4-Aug. 6, Mondays, 6-8pm WHERE: Bounce! Trampoline Sports, 310 Michael Drive, Syosset AGES: All WHAT: The Bounce! staff members have received sensitivity training and have experience working with special needs children and adults. WANT TO GO? $12 per hour. 516-762-1300. bouncesyosset.com.

Sensory Sensitive Sundays

WHEN: Sunday, June 3, 9-11am WHERE: Chuck E. Cheese’s, 162 Fulton Ave., Hempstead AGES: All WHAT: Chuck E. Cheese’s is open for children with autism and other special needs. WANT TO GO? Cost varies. 516-483-3166. chuckecheese.com.

CRAFTY KIDS Kids Workshop FREE

WHEN: Saturday, June 2, 9am-12pm WHERE: Home Depot, 600 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont AGES: 5-12 WHAT: Kids learn to build or create a useful, fun product. All kids get to keep their craft and receive an apron, pin, and certificate of achievement. WANT TO GO? 516-488-8500. homedepot.com.

First Tuesdays FREE

WHEN: Tuesday, June 5, 6pm WHERE: IKEA Long Island, 1100 Broadway Mall, Hicksville AGES: 5-8 WHAT: Activities include arts and crafts or tasty treat decorating. WANT TO GO? 888-888-4532. ikea.com.

Crafts For Kids FREE

WHEN: Saturday, June 9, 11am-3pm WHERE: Lakeshore Learning Store, 2079 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park AGES: 3-8 WHAT: Kids will make crafts that they can use or display. WANT TO GO? 516-616-9360. lakeshorelearning.com.

Make Up! Maker Projects Paper Poppies

WHEN: Saturday, June 16, 12pm WHERE: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury AGES: 5-12 WHAT: Gather natural inspiration to form a seasonally inspired craft. WANT TO GO? $12; $10 seniors; $7 children ages 7-17; free for children younger than 7. 516-252-3392. oldwestburygardens.org.

Daddy & Me Rockets

WHEN: Sunday, June 17, 10am-1pm WHERE: Center for Science Teaching & Learning, 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre AGES: All WHAT: Celebrate Father’s Day by building a rocket with your child and launching it. Staff is available to assist in fabrication questions and to help you blast off. WANT TO GO? $40. 516-764-0045. cstl.org.

Joy of Watercolor

WHEN: Monday, June 18, 10am WHERE: Island Trees Public Library, 38 Farmedge Road, Island Trees AGES: 13 and older WHAT: Enter the world of watercolor painting by learning to communicate what you sense and feel about the world you see. WANT TO GO? $14. 516-731-2211. islandtreespubliclibrary.org.

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MUSICIANS Suzuki on the Island: Pianists Spring Recital

WHEN: Saturday, June 9, 2:30pm WHERE: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury AGES: All WHAT: Join in for an afternoon of music featuring students from all classes. WANT TO GO? $12; $10 seniors; $7 children ages 7-17; free for children younger than 7. 516-252-3392. oldwestburygardens.org.

Spring Kids Play Music Free Week FREE

WHEN: June 4-10, Monday-Sunday, call for an appointment WHERE: New York Musician’s Center, 701 Bedford Ave., Bellmore AGES: 13-17 WHAT: Get a free week of music lessons. Appointments required. WANT TO GO? 516-515-0236. nymcmusic.com.

Hot Rize Concert

WHEN: Friday, June 15, 8pm WHERE: Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Suite 1, Port Washington AGES: 13 and older WHAT: Hot Rize’s music is informed by a taste for the music of Leadbelly and Freddie King, swing, old-time Appalachia, and more. WANT TO GO? $30 and up. 516-767-1384. landmarkonmainstreet.org.

Eden Lane Band

WHEN: Friday, June 15, 7pm WHERE: Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay AGES: All WHAT: Eden Lane performs jazz standards from The Great American Songbook and/or the Prohibition Era. WANT TO GO? $20 and up. 516-922-8678. plantingfields.org.

Penny Lane: Beatles Tribute Band FREE

WHEN: Saturday, June 16, 6pm WHERE: Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay AGES: All WHAT: Bring a chair, blanket, and an outdoor picnic to enjoy great music. WANT TO GO? 516-922-8678. plantingfields.org.

Mambo King FREE

WHEN: Friday, June 29, 4pm WHERE: Syosset Public Library, 225 S. Oyster Bay Road, Syosset AGES: 5-8 WHAT: Come listen to songs of Tito Puente playing the timbales, learn more about his life and make your own timbale. WANT TO GO? 516-921-7161. syossetlibrary.org.

Anything Goes: The Jazz Age Exhibition

WHEN: June 23-24, Saturday-Sunday, 11am-4pm WHERE: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury AGES: All WHAT: Stop by the garden for a day of crafts to bring out your creative side. WANT TO GO? $12; $10 seniors; $7 children ages 7-17; free for children younger than 7. 516-252-3392. oldwestburygardens.org.

WHEN: Through July 8: Tuesday-Sunday, 11am-4:45pm WHERE: Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor AGES: All WHAT: Explore the masterpieces and experiments of a generation that changed the history of Modernism. WANT TO GO? $12; $8 seniors; $4 children ages 4-12; free for children 3 and younger. 516-484-9337. nassaumuseum.org.

Let’s Create FREE

Café Music at The Dolphin FREE

WHEN: Monday, June 25, 7pm WHERE: Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Ave., Wantagh AGES: 5-12 WHAT: Design your own musical instrument by using recycled materials. WANT TO GO? 516-221-1200. wantaghlibrary.org.

WHEN: June 1-July 27, Fridays, 7pm WHERE: The Dolphin Bookshop, 299 Main St., Port Washington AGES: Adult WHAT: Café Music is a weekly music series in The Dolphin Bookshop Café. WANT TO GO? 516-767-2650. thedolphinbookshop.com. ›› LongIslandParent 39

AGES: 3-12 WHAT: In celebration of National Pollinator Week, enjoy an engaging and educational film each day geared towards children, including Animal Adventures: Puffin Adventures, All About Amphibians, Eyewitness: Mammal, City of Bees: A Children’s Guide to Bees, and All About Plant Pollination. WANT TO GO? $4; $2 for children 12 and younger. 516-571-8010. garviespointmuseum.com.

Long Island Fun Fest

FUN FAIRS & FESTIVALS Nassau County Strawberry Festival FREE

WHEN: Through June 3: Thursday, 6-10pm; Friday, 6-11pm; Saturday, 6-12pm; Sunday, 12-6pm WHERE: Nassau BOCES, Jerusalem Avenue and Newbridge Road, Bellmore AGES: All WHAT: Enjoy live bands, contests, carnival rides and games, and live acts, as well as tons of strawberry products on sale, such as strawberry shortcake, strawberry cheesecake, chocolate-covered strawberries, and strawberry daiquiris. WANT TO GO? Prices vary for rides and food. 516-608-6300. nassauboces.org.

HarborFest Dock Day and Craft Festival FREE

WHEN: Sunday, June 3, 10am-5pm WHERE: Town Dock, 347 Main St., Port Washington AGES: All WHAT: A celebration of nautical heritage with more than 90 vendors, sails aboard the schooner SoundWaters, cruises on Manhasset Bay, fire boat demonstrations, tours of Manhasset Bay Yacht Club by launch, nautical singers and entertainment, and a children’s Fun Park with games, crafts, sports, science fun, and more. WANT TO GO? 516-883-6566. pwcoc.org.

Vintage Antique Fun Car Show

WHEN: June 14-24, Monday-Friday, 4-11pm; Saturday-Sunday, 1-11pm WHERE: Suffolk County Community College, 1001 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood AGES: All WHAT: Enjoy performances, rides, shows, and live music at the largest fair on the island. WANT TO GO? $5; free for children shorter than 36 inches. 1-866-6663247. longislandfunfest.com.

Cradle-Con: A Comic, Collectible & Pop Culture Con

WHEN: June 23-24, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-7pm WHERE: Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Garden City AGES: All WHAT: It is a new opportunity for readers to meet and greet their favorite comic book creators, for collectors on the hunt for those elusive rare books and toys, and for cosplayers to show off some of their best work. WANT TO GO? $20; $10 children. 516-572-4111. cradleofaviation.org.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Free Astronomy Nights FREE

WHEN: Friday, June 1, 8pm WHERE: Sagamore Hill NHS, 20 Sagamore Hill Road, Oyster Bay AGES: All WHAT: The events will include an outdoor presentation on celestial activities and stargazing through telescopes. Bring flashlights. WANT TO GO? 516-922-4788. nps.gov/sahi.

Listen up Storybook Strolls: ‘Rags: Hero Dog of WWI: A True Story’ by Margot Theis Raven

WHEN: Sunday, June 10, 9am WHERE: Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence AGES: All WHAT: This car show is open to any make vehicle 25 years or older, including classics, antiques, customs, hot rods, and trucks. WANT TO GO? $10. 516-239-1157. friendsofrockhall.org.

WHEN: Saturday, June 2, 12pm WHERE: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury AGES: 3-5 WHAT: Open your ears to classic and modern tales while strolling the gardens, then create a unique take home craft. WANT TO GO? $12; $10 seniors; $7 children ages 7-17; free for children younger than 7. 516-252-3392. oldwestburygardens.org.

Carnival Celebration and Open House FREE

Volunteer: Clean-up Preserve FREE

WHEN: Friday, June 22, 10am-2pm WHERE: Trinity Episcopal Church Roslyn Childcare Center, 1579 Northern Blvd., Building 1, Roslyn AGES: 3-5, adult WHAT: Visit this end-of-the-year carnival with live music and entertainment, games, and a pizza lunch. WANT TO GO? 516-626-0293. trinitychild.org.

Children’s Nature Film Festival

WHEN: June 19-23, Tuesday-Saturday, 11am, 1pm, and 3pm WHERE: Garvies Point Museum, 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove

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WHEN: Saturday, June 2, 10am-2pm WHERE: Garvies Point Museum, 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove AGES: 9 and older WHAT: Help remove non-native invasive vine Mile-A-Minute from our nature preserve. Light refreshments will be served to volunteers. WANT TO GO? 516-571-8010. garviespointmuseum.com.

Living Fossil Walk FREE

WHEN: Saturday, June 2, 1:30-3pm WHERE: Jones Beach Nature Center, 1 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh AGES: 5-12

DESTINATION MARKETPLACE WHAT: Investigate these living fossils that come to our shores in the spring. We will have a short talk, followed by a walk down to the bay to observe these creatures during their high tide spawning periods. WANT TO GO? 516-780-3295.

Treasure Hunt at Tanglewood

WHEN: Saturday, June 2, 2-4pm WHERE: Center for Science Teaching & Learning, 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre AGES: 5-12 WHAT: Children will gain first-hand experience in using a compass and test these new skills in a treasure hunt around Tanglewood to locate hidden treasure lost somewhere on the preserve. WANT TO GO? $14. 516-764-0045. cstl.org.

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Talk & Tour: Roses

WHEN: Sunday, June 17, 2pm WHERE: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury AGES: 9 and older WHAT: Enjoy a 45-minute stroll through the gardens led by master gardener and volunteer docent Regina Watkins. All tours meet at the West Porch Beech. WANT TO GO? $12; $10 seniors; $7 children ages 7-17; free for children younger than 7. 516-252-3392. oldwestburygardens.org.

Rock Hall Children’s Garden Club: Gardening: A Lesson in Life WHEN: Through June 21: Thursdays, 4:15pm WHERE: Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence AGES: 5-12 WHAT: Children will learn how to cultivate, seed, plant, and tend a vegetable and herb garden. Garden Club fee includes cost of instruction, plants, and seeds. WANT TO GO? $50. 516-239-1157. friendsofrockhall.org.

Bird & Butterﬂy-Friendly Gardens

WHEN: June 5-Sept. 29, Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm WHERE: Garvies Point Museum, 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove AGES: All WHAT: Our gardens are full of mostly native flowers that attract pollinators, bees, butterflies, moths, hummingbirds, and songbirds. Make sure to visit the bird- and butterfly-friendly gardens during the height of bloom. WANT TO GO? $4; $2 for children younger than 12. 516-571-8010. garviespointmuseum.com.

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Summertime Stargazers

WHEN: Thursday, June 21, 8:30pm WHERE: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury AGES: All WHAT: Join members of the Astronomical Society of Long Island for skywatching. WANT TO GO? $12; $10 seniors; $7 children ages 7-17; free for children younger than 7. 516-252-3392. oldwestburygardens.org.

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Celebrate the spirit of the community at the Rubin Museum Annual Block Party. This year’s theme is We Make the Future. Join thousands of other New Yorkers at this event on Father’s Day, featuring art and activities for all ages inspired by the Rubin’s yearlong exploration of the future. Expect performances by Cham dance by Palyul Monks, a Healing Garden indoor plant trailer, a Build a Future City activity, a drone demo, and treats from the Van Leeuwen Ice Cream truck and Brooklyn Popcorn truck. June 17, 1-4pm. Age: All. FREE. 150 W. 17th St., Chelsea. rubinmuseum.org.

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The only park in Manhattan to have a natural salt marsh, Inwood Hill Park is filled with other natural formations such as caves, valleys, and ridges as a result of shifting glaciers. Bordering the Hudson and Harlem rivers, this park also used to be home to Native Americans in the 17th century. Along with hiking trails, the park has playgrounds; basketball, tennis, and handball courts; baseball fields; and a site to kayak or canoe. Visit it: Dyckman Street, Inwood nycgovparks.org/parks/inwood-hill-park Can’t-miss event: Drums Along the Hudson on June 3, 11am-6pm Directions: Approximately a 1½-hour drive or 1½-hour LIRR and subway ride from Garden City Courtesy South Street Seaport Museum

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Family trips can be relaxing, but they can put unwanted stress on your wallet. By Melissa Wickes

acations are something we look forward to the whole year. They provide a rare chance to wind down, go on fun adventures, and spend quality time with the ones we love. Unfortunately, vacation expenses add up, and planning a trip in the most cost-effective way can be overwhelming. In fact, New York University’s 2017 Family Travel survey revealed that 30 percent of the middle-income families and 25 percent of the high-range income families who participated found affordability to be their main challenge when planning a trip. If both groups of respondents found affordability to be a challenge, what does this mean? Low cost is not necessarily the ultimate goal; the expected “bang for your buck” is. Whether that translates into using only credit card points for a flight with a ton of legroom or finding a decently priced hotel room with a great ocean view, planning an affordable family vacation is a daunting task. So how do we maximize our families’ fun without dipping into our savings? Read on for insider advice from leading travel experts.

More Bang for Your Buck

There are many travel-planning websites, apps, and services. In fact, the sheer number can make the process harder to navigate than airport security. Lyla Gleeson, an NYC mom and founder of GlobetrottingMommy.com, has whittled down those sites and apps into an easy-to-navigate A-list: TripAdvisor: By comparing the prices of more than 200 websites, this site helps families book the best hotels, airlines, attractions, and restaurants for the lowest cost. TripAdvisor also hosts an online travel community, providing a place to read reviews and ask questions about your upcoming trip. 44

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“TripAdvisor is my favorite website for planning a vacation in terms of activities and lodging,” Gleeson says. “I love reading hotel reviews to gain the inside scoop on rooms to request and rooms to avoid.” Travelzoo: This site recommends deals that pass Travelzoo’s high quality standards from the best companies. The deals listed are not based on what the travel companies pay Travelzoo; they’re featured because Travelzoo considers them to be genuinely good travel or entertainment deals. Groupon: The deals offered on Groupon are available in 15 countries and more than 500 markets globally, including savings on activities, attractions, and dining. Users can buy deals on the site or the app. When you’re visiting a new city, the best thing to do beforehand is check Groupon for discounts on amusement parks and other family-friendly local activities, according to Gleeson. Hopper: If you want to know the best time to buy a flight, this mobile app will clue you in. You can even “follow” a flight, enabling notifications when the price changes. “I always use the Hopper app to track prices and alert me when to buy,” Gleeson says. HotelTonight: This mobile app makes it easy to book last-minute hotel rooms at amazing rates for tonight, tomorrow, and next week. The unsold rooms in a hotel go onto the app, which can score you some heavy discounts, Gleeson says. If you’re not looking to risk it with a last-minute deal, Gleeson recommends booking your travel plans at least three to six months in advance for vacations during a school break or holiday week.

“If you’re planning a big holiday trip or family reunion, a year or two in advance is the norm for popular hotels and cruises, especially for Christmas,” Gleeson says. “Always be flexible when booking air and hotels because sometimes moving a trip by a day or two can save hundreds of dollars. It isn’t always doable, but you will get the best deals when you travel mid-week.” You can also score various deals through corporate employee discounts. Ask the human resources contact in your office if your company is partnered with any corporate discount websites such as Plum Benefits for deals on shows, theme parks, hotel stays, and more. There are also lesser-known discounts that you may not have considered, and they’re easy to claim. Birthday, senior citizen, teacher, military, and kids eat or stay free discounts are a no-brainer! Costco and AAA sometimes offer special travel savings to their members as well. Have a museum junkie in the family? Ask your local library if members can receive any free museum offerings, and do a quick search online to see if any museums at your destination offer pay-what-you-wish or free-admission days. For even more savings, cash-back sites like Ebates.com will pay you a percentage of what you spend on certain other sites. Some of the above resources, such as Groupon, frequently partner with these sites.

Planning with Points

You’re going to spend money on your vacation, so why not get rewarded for it? The best part is, these days you don’t even need a credit card to earn rewards. “Although credit cards are the fastest way to rack up points and miles, you can earn them just by flying, shopping, dining, and more,” says Emily McNutt, news editor at The Points Guy, the travel advice blog. “If you have a frequent-flyer account, you can earn miles by flying with that airline or partner airlines. Or, if you want to earn miles without flying, you can do online shopping through an airline shopping portal, granting you bonus miles for every dollar spent.” This is good news because while credit cards require certain credit scores, credit balances, and other qualifications to apply, none of that applies to collect miles through an airline’s program. And while you’re at it, check to see if the airline has retail partners. For instance, if you link your JetBlue TrueBlue account to your Lyft app, you can earn miles each time you take a Lyft to and from an airport. Of course, don’t write off credit card rewards either. Some cards, such as the IHG Rewards Club Premium, offer a free one-night hotel voucher each year if you spend a minimum annually, according to McNutt. Chase Sapphire Preferred and Amex Platinum have travel perks including credits for Uber and refunds for TSA Pre Check enrollment, Gleeson says. “Points and miles are a currency, and should be treated with the same value in mind that you have when dealing with cash,” McNutt says. “Usually, you’ll get the best value out of redeeming your points or miles for free travel—flights or hotel stays.” When planning a Disney trip, the Chase Disney credit card is very convenient, according to Lauren Holt, a member of Disney Parks Mom’s Panel, a group of people that are experienced in planning Disney trips. For every Disney trip you book using this card, you get six months to pay it off, interest free. The card also helps you garner Disney reward credit at the park, including discounts on tours, restaurants, and merchandise. What many people don’t know is, not every travel rewards program locks you into a certain airline based on the travel card you have. While certain cards, such as a Delta co-branded Amex card, only allow you to fly with that particular airline, many offer greater flexibility.

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Though planning ahead can help you save money and stress, Holt suggests leaving some room during your trip for spontaneity. “The planning can be very helpful, but don’t feel like you need to have an itinerary for every single minute,” Gleeson says. “Leave room for unscripted moments.” The unexpected fun you may have will add extra value to your already affordable vacation! LongIslandParent 45

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Prep Your Home for Your Vacation Ten things to do before traveling to keep your house safe—and give you peace of mind

ummer is fast approaching, which means it’s time for sun, fun, and a family vacation. Unfortunately, it’s also busy season for criminals who take advantage of the fact that homeowners will be away for days or weeks at a time. Most home burglaries take place in July and August, when windows are more likely to be left open and families leave for excursions, according to information from Esurance. As if property theft wasn’t enough to threaten your house while you’re away, plumbing and other utility mishaps could result in property damage and big financial problems when you return. The good news? There are some simple things you can do to prepare your house before you leave to help prevent these catastrophes from occurring. The below list of tips from home-protection experts will help you enjoy a stress-free and relaxing holiday without worrying about things back home.

Make Your House Look Occupied

The simplest yet most effective thing you can do to thwart burglars is to leave a few lights on around the house, giving the appearance that someone is home. Dale Martin, co-vice president of claims at Franklin Mutual Insurance, recommends setting interior and exterior lights on an automatic timer. Another telltale sign no one is home is a full mailbox. “Have a family member or trusted neighbor collect the mail, newspaper, and packages, or have the post office put a temporary hold on delivery,” Martin says.

Arrange for Yard Care

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Prevent Potential Water Damage

Avoid a plumbing disaster by turning off the main water supply valve to your home before you head out, Martin recommends. Doing so will help prevent small leaks that may occur from turning into a nightmare scenario of a flooded house, destroyed property, and huge repair bills. You can also do a quick search for leaks or cracks in water lines that lead to sinks and toilets, and get them fixed before you leave. And make sure gutters, downspouts, and drains are clear. “If water overflows from its proper channels, it can seep under siding and flood the basement,” says Kristie Bergey, a leasing and sales agent at Very Real Estate in Philadelphia.

Run the Dishwasher

“After the cycle has finished, empty the dishwasher, then leave the door open,” Bergey recommends. “That will allow the interior to dry, and it won’t smell musty by the time you get home.” Bergey also recommends flushing the toilet and leaving the lid up so the water doesn’t become stagnant.

Unplug Appliances

Do a double check before you leave to unplug small appliances, especially ones you’ll be using right before you walk out the door. “Make sure you unplug things like hair curlers, irons. You’re packing and you’re in a rush, you can leave something plugged in that is potentially a dangerous situation,” says Anthony Marino, a licensed associate real estate broker based in southwest and downtown Brooklyn.

Pay Your Bills

Or make sure you schedule payments so you don’t miss important due dates. Travelers often use credit cards, so it’s especially important to

make sure those bills are paid. “Sometimes, if you don’t pay your credit card on time, they’ll lock your account until it’s paid. Then, all of a sudden you’re making calls or having to pay over the phone,” Marino says. It’s also a good idea to let your credit card companies, bank, and cellphone service know in advance you’ll be traveling. Otherwise, your out-of-town purchases can look like suspicious activity, resulting in a hold being placed on your cards.

Arm the Alarms

Bergey advises homeowners to let their security companies know they’ll be away. “Give a family member or friend your alarm code, the security company’s phone number, your itinerary, and contact numbers,” she says. “Press the test button on your smoke alarms to make sure they work, and change the battery if necessary.”

Consider Smart-Home Technology

Smart home cameras and surveillance systems are all the rage in home security these days. They tend to be easier to install than fullfledged security systems, and being wire-free, it’s much harder for a burglar to take apart the system before attempting to break in. The technology works through your cellphone or tablet, allowing you to see what’s going on back home. “When people go on vacation, they tend to make changes to household care routines to make sure things run smoothly while they’re gone, like coordinating with the house cleaner and keeping the dog walker on a tighter schedule,” according to Alex Teichman, CEO and co-founder of Lighthouse AI, which manufactures a 3-D sensing smart-home security camera. “Smart home cameras ensure your home continues to run normally while you’re away on holiday or even if you’re traveling locally.”

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Move the Car

If you’re going away without your car, make sure you’re parked for alternate side of the street laws. You don’t want to come back with a bunch of tickets on your windshield. “Depending on how long and when you’re going to be away, try to find a place where you can either park and have it okay for the week, or have someone, like a family member, potentially move your car for you,” Marino says. If your house has a driveway, have that be your car’s home while you’re away. If you have a garage, Bergey recommends parking your car outside against the doors to block access. “Remove garage door remotes from the car and unplug the electric door opener—the box unit attached to the garage ceiling—so that the door can’t be opened while you’re away,” she says. “Make sure to lock the car and garage doors.”

Don’t Post Your Trip on Social Media

It may be tempting to tell the world about your upcoming tropical getaway or camping experience, but doing so could be dangerous. Most home-security experts will agree that announcing you’re not home on social media is an open invitation to burglars. Wait until you return to post that selfie of you with a palm tree or exploring the Grand Canyon. Some things seem obvious to do before you say, “bon voyage,” but a gentle reminder can’t hurt. If possible, ask a trusted neighbor or family member to check in on the house every so often. And of course, make arrangements for your beloved pets and plants, and take the time to make sure all your doors and windows are locked. A double check for peace of mind before you get going is a good idea, too. It’ll make lounging on the beach much more relaxing. Barbara Russo is a freelance writer who holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the City University of New York. She enjoys playing guitar, following current events, and hanging out with her pet rabbits.

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Forming close ties with a newborn can be difficult for fathers, but that relationship has lasting benefits. Four dads weigh in. By Jennie Russo

et’s face it: Parenthood is scary for both new mothers and fathers. One of the scariest moments of all, in fact, comes when they’re handed their infant in the hospital. What happens next can be very different for women versus men. Mothers tend to bond with their newborns immediately, but some fathers struggle to feel that special closeness. So what makes for a rough start to fatherhood? It isn’t only about biology: Social stereotypes, the workplace, and gender role expectations are all partly to blame. Although the U.S. Department of Labor says that paternity leave—especially longer leaves of several weeks or months—can promote parent-child bonding, improve outcomes for children, and even increase gender equality at home and work, many new fathers don’t take it. While New York’s paid family leave is certainly encouraging more new dads to step off from the workplace for a little while, there is still a serious imbalance between maternity and paternity leave. Fathers are pressured by society and employers to return to work much sooner than they should. They are seen as breadwinners, not caregivers, unless they have the option to be a stay-at-home dad. Unfortunately, according to the DOL, fewer than half the countries in the world provide men with access to paid leave to care for a new child, while virtually all provide paid maternity leaves. On average, 70 percent of new fathers take 10 days or fewer after their baby is born—not nearly enough time to adjust to parenthood and create that everlasting bond with their child.

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California Davis Children’s Hospital. A mother’s instincts generally kick in immediately as she starts to differentiate her baby’s cries, wants, and needs based on body language alone. But not all women jump right into motherhood knowing exactly what to do and when. In those instances, “giving the father time to bond with the baby can be a crucial step,” says Christina Johnson, mother of an 8-month-old. A father may also be able to take the lead when a mother has a complicated delivery such as an emergency C-section, which was the case for Johnson. “For the first few days I wasn’t able to do anything,” she says. “He was the one who fed and changed her.” In situations like this one, a father has an opportune moment to step in and not only help the mother but create his own bond starting right after delivery. Even when the moment arises, though, “fathers often feel less confident than new mothers,” according to Dr. Steinfeld. Here is what most people don’t realize: Fathers “can become just as nurturing as mothers,” and “are capable of a strong bonding attachment to their infants during the newborn period,” says William Sears, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics at University of California Irvine School of Medicine. In fact, there’s scientific evidence to back up that statement. Although dads are not involved in some of the physical aspects of child rearing, research has discovered they show elevated levels of oxytocin that match the oxytocin levels in mothers. Oxytocin plays a major role in making “a healthy father-baby bond,” says Ruth Feldman, Ph.D., a professor of developmental social neuroscience at Bar-Ilan University in Israel. A baby’s instant attachment to mom may seem like a blockade for some dads, but for Brandon Foltz, Salvatore Ferro, John Fountain, and Chad Patoray, it was never an issue. These dads say they were just happy to be

fathers. Although they may not be the ones who gave birth, they’ve been more than capable of connecting with their children on a mental and emotional level, as well as participating in their newborn’s care.

A Relationship Worth the Work

Although not all fathers find it easy to bond with their baby right from birth, it’s worth working at the relationship, experts say. A study by the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing found that when fathers delay bonding with their newborns, they risk altering the longterm course of paternal involvement as the infant progresses throughout childhood and adolescence. Delayed bonding also increases the risk that a dad will experience postpartum depression, the study discovered. Perseverance is key. “For dads, it sometimes seems difficult to bond with their newborns because they always seem to want their mom,” Ferro explains. “What I used to do is if the baby started crying, instead of my wife holding him, I would pick him up, cradle him, talk or sing to him, and wait for him to fall asleep. As he got a little older, whenever he would cry he would reach his arms out for me.” Infants aren’t always the most exciting to watch or interact with, which may make it frustrating to find a way to connect. “When your child is an infant, it’s tough for a male to bond. At first, he just lies there and does nothing,” Foltz admits. His advice? “Take it in because he is always changing and molding. My baby, at six weeks, doesn’t even look the same as when he was born. His habits are always changing too.” As the baby continues to grow and form a personality, the relationship between father and baby will become more lively and obvious. Other things Fountain, Foltz, Ferro, and Patoray did to bond with their babies include taking their infants for a walk, talking to them, holding them as much as possible, playing with them, sleeping next to them, having skin-to-skin contact, doing tummy time together, and giving hugs and kisses. Additionally, mothers can hand off feeding duties to Dad. (If they’re breast-feeding, Mom can pump and allow Dad to bottle-feed the baby.) This way Dad gets the same intimate bonding time as Mom.

Bonding Beyond Infancy

As infants get older, the way fathers bond with them naturally shifts, too. Foltz, Fountain, Patoray, and Ferro share ideas for continued father-child closeness: • Shoulder a fair share of chores. Foltz stresses the importance of taking over some tasks such as bath time and diaper changes. • Be there for the child. Patoray urges fathers to “not miss a thing,” from major milestones to little moments. • Resist taking the easy way out. Fountain advises fathers to play with their kids, not just put them in front of the TV. • Use interests as a way to connect. Ferro says passing down his love for soccer gave him and his son a common interest in later years. Johnson agrees that the little things, like changing a stinky diaper or reading a story, “go a long way.” These are all moments that matter in children’s development and bond creation with their father. As unsatisfying as it may seem at the time, it ultimately adds up to a wonderful father-baby relationship. Jennie Russo, a graduate of the College of Saint Elizabeth and New York University, is a freelance writer and editor and full-time marketing associate.

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Since attending college is likely the first time your teen will be on his own, give him more independence this summer. Have her practice for college by letting her have a later curfew or not “checking in” with her as often as you normally would. It could make the transition to being in charge of his own schedule easier. “If they make a mistake, you want them to make it while they’re still at home, so you are there for them,” Fireborn says.

they’re the reasons your teen is there, after all. College courses tend to have more rigorous syllabi than high school, so it can be difficult for some students to keep up. But the scare tactics some high school teachers love to use about professors only caring about their paycheck and not their students are often false and can lead to discouragement. “Professors are not in the business of wanting to fail students,” says Rogernelle Griffin, director of William Paterson University’s Academic Success Center. “If students don’t have a grasp of the material or [are] intimidated, they’ll withdraw [from the class] and not be engaged.” But students have to be the one to initiate contact, according to Griffin. A professor won’t know if a student is struggling unless the student approaches her and takes advantage of her office hours. Parents should encourage self-advocacy and tell their teen it’s okay to ask for help, Griffin says. Many academic advisors and tutoring centers have open door policies and can answer any questions students may have. If your teen is struggling, Griffin recommends asking him, “Have you visited the academic success center?” instead of pressuring him by saying, “I’m paying all this money.” And just talking about it isn’t enough, Fireborn says. It is also important for teens to check their school’s resources as soon as possible, especially if your teen has learning disabilities. “By being aware of what’s offered, if something arises, you know where to go for help,” Fireborn says. In addition to encouraging their teen to speak up for herself, parents should suggest she get involved in clubs and activities on campus. Students who are involved in extracurricular activities tend to get better grades, says Zoe Ragouzeos, Ph.D., LCSW, executive director of Counseling and Wellness Services at New York University.

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ollege is a brand-new experience for teens, and while it can be exciting, it can also be overwhelming. The number one thing parents can do to prepare their teen for her first semester is to talk to her and let her know it’s okay to experience a range of conflicting emotions. Katherine Fireborn, parenting expert and head of the Fireborn Institute, which helps students thrive in school through parent education, says teens are likely experiencing a lot of emotions about the transition and tend to focus on the negative. “You really want to talk about preparing for college,” Fireborn says. “It is totally different than anything they’ve ever experienced. Ask what they’re looking forward to, what they’re scared of.” But don’t be overbearing or push the subject too hard with your teen since it can lead to feelings of uncertainty, Fireborn notes. If your teen seems to be uninterested in talking, it can help to share fun stories with him about your college experience and what you were excited for, such as going out with friends during the week or extracurricular activities. Having conversations with your teen about what to expect and how to handle herself will go a long way to ensuring she is successful at college.

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Talking to your teen about his physical and mental health while he’s

in school is important to his success. A good mental health discussion for parents to have with their teen is the importance of eating well, getting adequate sleep, and setting time aside to unwind, Dr. Ragouzeos says. But decide how much you’re going to do for your teen once she’s in college, she advises. There is a line between advocating for your teen and not teaching him how to be his own advocate. Megan Hener, certified personal trainer and owner of Meg Hener Fitness in Clifton, NJ, believes lack of structure is the number one culprit for deteriorating physical and mental health in college students, along with exhaustion from over scheduling. “Sometimes meal prepping takes time and a lot of college students do not want to invest the time out of their already packed schedules. The same goes for workouts,” she says. But a healthy lifestyle is so important. “There are no negatives to living a healthy lifestyle and it’s setting the stage for the rest of your life,” Hener says. “When you do something for yourself daily, it gives you an opportunity to clear your head and feel good about yourself.” Share these tips with your teen to help her stay healthy:

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Find on-campus resources. If your teen is on medication and/or is seeing a therapist prior to college, have her connect with and learn about her school’s resources before she arrives, Dr. Ragouzeos recommends. Make time for fitness. A busy lifestyle is no excuse to neglect physical wellbeing. Hener’s an entrepreneur and mom of two, yet still clears one to two hours a day for her workouts. “I set aside that time no matter what, whether it’s not scheduling clients or waking up extra early,” she says. Choose healthier options. Eating fresh, full, and balanced meals with healthy proteins and fats cuts down on snacking and latenight binge eating. “Packing healthy snacks [helps to avoid] hitting the vending machines,” Hener says. “Looking at menus before going out to eat and knowing what you will order can reduce giving into peer pressure to make an unhealthy choice.” Get a workout buddy or register for a group workout. Once you get into a groove of incorporating workouts into your daily life, it becomes something you actually look forward to.

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Drink in moderation if you are of legal age. Avoiding alcohol may not feel like an option to some college students, but refraining from drinking every night and choosing a light beer over sweeter drinks is a way to watch sugar intake. Don’t be afraid to ask for help! Many schools have anonymous hotlines and can connect students to external sources if needed.

Being Safe at Parties

It is important to remind your child that movies depicting college party scenes are not reality. Give her these tips for having fun wisely: Have a designated driver. This person should be determined before she and her group of friends go to the party. Ask if she has Uber or Lyft on her smartphone for easy access. (She should always double check that the driver and license plate match what’s on her phone.) Have a buddy system. Be sure your teen knows to arrive at and leave the party in the same Uber, Lyft, or designated driver’s car as his friends. Keep an eye on your drinks, even nonalcoholic ones. This will decrease any chances of her drink being tampered with. Though you may not be ready to talk about your child leaving the nest just yet, having discussions with your teen about these topics can prevent future issues. “You don’t want to wait until there is a problem or scramble at the last minute,” Dr. Ragouzeos says.

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BE THE BEST SPORT 30 Beechwood Ave., Port Washington 516-453-0990 bethebestsport.org info@bethebestsport.org Be The Best Sport provides sport birthday parties for children with special needs. Our qualified staff will make sure your son or daughter has a once in a lifetime experience! Please contact us to inquire about a birthday party! BOUNCEU FARMINGDALE 101 Carolyn Blvd., Farmingdale 631-777-JUMP (5867) bounceu.com/cities/farmingdale.ny farmingdale.ny@bounceu.com BounceU Farmingdale was voted “Best of Long Island” for Children’s Party Place and Family Amusement Center. We provide the ideal combination of inflatable structures, a clean environment, incredible customer service, and non-stop excitement in a private party atmosphere. CELEBRATIONS IN THE KITCHEN 63 E. Old Country Road, Hicksville 516-396-2193 celebrationsinthekitchen.com celebrationsinthekitchen@gmail.com The most unique, fun-filled, joyous event! We have created a true baking experience for everyone to enjoy, including sugar cookie baking, all about pizza, cupcakes from scratch, doughnuts, and chocolate and candy projects. Come in, call, or visit celebrationsinthekitchen. com for more information on parties. COLD SPRING HARBOR FISH HATCHERY & AQUARIUM 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor 516-692-6768 cshfha.org steved@cshfha.org Celebrate your child’s next birthday at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium! See the hatchery and aquarium’s exciting live exhibits. Feed the hungry trout and learn about fish, reptiles, and amphibians with an up-close animal encounter. GREAT PLAY OF SYOSSET 180 Michael Drive, Syosset 516-364-1500 greatplay.com/syosset info@syosset.greatplay.com We offer customized parties for ages 1-10. Your guests will have a blast and your child will receive All-Star treatment in our amazing Interactive Gym™. HUNTINGTON CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS 310 New York Ave., Huntington 631-271-4626 huntingtoncenteronline.com huntingtoncenter@yahoo.com Make your child’s birthday a memorable and creative event with our dance-themed birthday parties. As a special treat, a guest artist will come in costume to perform for your guests!

INTREPID SEA, AIR & SPACE MUSEUM Pier 86, West 46th Street and Twelfth Avenue, Manhattan 646-381-5010 intrepidmuseum.org groupsales@intrepidmuseum.org Celebrate your child’s birthday with a one-of-a-kind party! The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum will captivate groups of all ages and interests. Choose from exciting themes, value packages, and customization options to create a birthday adventure they’ll remember forever! KEY TO MY ART INC. 10 W. Oak St., Amityville 131 Main St., East Rockaway 631-608-9048 keytomyart.com At Key to My Art, our children’s paint parties include all supplies from aprons to easels. The guest of honor picks the theme, we provide the instruction, and each guest leaves with a finished painting! THE LANYARD LADIES 433 Merrick Road, Oceanside 516-578-2248 thelanyardladies.com info@thelanyardladies.com The Lanyard Ladies friendship bracelet and lanyard birthday parties bring the party to you, or you can come to their brand-new party place! Many amazing themes and packages to choose from. THE LITTLE LADIES CLUB 246 W. Old Country Road, Hicksville 516-939-CLUB (2582) thelittleladiesclub.com party@thelittleladiesclub.com The Little Ladies Club has been providing glamorous makeover parties for girls since 1998! Her Majesty will be sure to receive the royal treatment! LONG ISLAND AQUARIUM 431 E. Main St., Riverhead 631-208-9200 xH2O (426); 631-208-9200 x125 longislandaquarium.com Have your child’s birthday party at the Long Island Aquarium. Party options include a choice of private rooms, select food items, and an ice cream cake. All parties get a guided tour, special seating at the Sea Lion Show, and rides on the submarine simulator! M.A.T.S.S. KID’S GYM & EARLY CHILDCARE EDUCATION CENTER A Rainbow Of Programs Under One Roof! 2629 Grand Ave., Bellmore 516-221-1330 171 Eileen Way, Syosset 516-496-7765 matsskidsgym.com corporate@matsskidsgym.com M.A.T.S.S. Kids’ Gym offers a rainbow of themes and activities that will make your child’s next birthday party the ultimate celebration of their special day!

MY GYM CHILDREN’S FITNESS CENTER 1320 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook 631-751-KIDS (5437) mygym.com/stonybrook 128 W. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station 631-427-GYMS (4967) mygym.com/huntingtonstation My Gym parties include exclusive use of the gym, including a zip line, rock wall, trampoline, trapeze, climbing structures, and slides. Instructors lead your guests through action-packed activities with theme options including Superheroes, Princesses, Mickey Mouse—any theme you want. NOT JUST ART 183 South St., Oyster Bay 516-922-8300 notjustart.com; create@notjustart.com Not Just Art has oodles of excellent music, art, and science parties for ages 1-12 and beyond. Choose from our treasury of super imaginative projects or use favorite themes and activities as a creative springboard. SPIN DJ ACADEMY 202 Merrick Road, 2nd floor, Rockville Centre 16 Broadway, Amityville 631-608-8858 spindjacademy.com Customize your own DJ dance party with songs and instruments your child loves. Than head to our playspace for play and pizza!

THOMAS SCHOOL OF HORSEMANSHIP RIDING ACADEMY 250 Round Swamp Road, Melville 631-692-6840 tshcamp.com; tsh@tshcamp.com Birthday parties, scout parties, and class trips are always a blast at the Thomas School of Horsemanship. For groups of 14-18 children. They receive 1 hour of riding time. UNLIMITED SPORTS ACTION 30 Beechwood Ave., Port Washington 516-767-7675 unlimitedsportsaction.com info@unlimitedsportsaction.com Unlimited Sports Action offers sports birthdays for ages 2 and older. Our parties offer 1 hour of sports and activities on a climate-controlled turf field, followed by 30 minutes of food, drinks, and birthday cake in a private room. WHAT’S COOKING? 30 E. Main St., Oyster Bay 516-922-COOK (2665) whatscookingny.com info@whatscookingny.com Martha Stewart, Newsday, and News 12 boast What’s Cooking? is a No. 1 Choice Birthday Party Place where children can explore their creativity in culinary arts. Funtastic cookie, cupcake, Cupcake Wars, chocolate, or pizza party can be customized in our spacious party room making your party memorable!

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CHIROMOM 2874 Merrick Road, Bellmore 516-221-1212 mychiromom.com mychiromom@gmail.com Dr. Dana Walters is a chiropractor specializing in prenatal and pediatric care. As a mom, Dr. Walters experiences first-hand how chiropractic care throughout pregnancy, birth, and childhood sets a solid foundation for greater health and well-being.

LAW OFFICES OF BRAD H. ROSKEN, P.L.L.C. 534 Broadhollow Road, Suite 275, Melville 631-379-9569 specialedcounselor.com brad@specialedcounselor.com Brad H. Rosken is an experienced trial attorney. He’s also a parent of a child with special needs. He knows how far to push a school district to obtain the maximum that your child is entitled to under law.

LONG ISLAND CENTER FOR SPEECH AND MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY Locations across Suffolk and Nassau: East Yaphank, Farmingville, Stony Brook, Commack, Jericho, Wantagh, and Lake Success lispeechandmyo.com Nassau: 516-216-1791 Suffolk: 631-689-6858 Queens: 718-640-6767 Janine Stiene, speech-language pathologist, along with her group of therapists, supports families and children across Long Island, specializing in PROMPT, feeding, myofunctional therapy, voice disorders, fluency, augmentative communication, articulation, auditory processing disorders, and expressive and receptive language disorders.

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FOOD & NUTRITION THE FOOD WIZARD FOR KIDS Serving all of Long Island 631-606-2680 thefoodwizardforkids.com info@thefoodwizardforkids.com Making food and nutrition fun for the whole family. Available for speaking engagements. Also provides workshops for kids, family night dinners, and healthy weight counseling. LEGAL SERVICES LAW OFFICES OF ANDREW M. COHEN, P.C. 250 W. 57th St., Suite 1216, Manhattan 212-244-0595 1100 Franklin Ave., Suite 305, Garden City 516-877-0595 amcohenlaw.com; ac@amcohenlaw.com The Law Offices of Andrew M. Cohen can help you achieve your objectives through careful special needs legal planning, regardless of the size of your estate. All clients are provided with high quality service at a reasonable cost.

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FAIRY LICEMOTHERS 2463 S. Long Beach Road, Oceanside 866-561-0492 1755 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park 866-561-0492 679 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head 866-561-0492 fairylicemothers.com fairylicemothers@gmail.com Our treatment centers are kid-friendly and our products are 100-percent non-toxic. Treatments include two free re-checks. Whether or not you use our service, we are here to help you. LICE CLINICS OF AMERICA: LONG ISLAND 47 Jackson Ave., Syosset 566 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre 516-336-4099 liceclinicslongisland.com Lice Clinics of America will remove lice in just 1 hour! All lice and eggs—even Super Lice—are eliminated in a single, 1-hour treatment. Affordable treatments, no toxic chemicals. LICE TAMERS INC. 900 Walt Whitman Road, Suite LL2, Melville 877-237-LICE (5423) licetamers.com; licetamers@gmail.com Lice Tamers offers same-day lice treatment and head checks at our comfortable, child-friendly treatment center or in the comfort of your home. All of our products are safe and non-toxic. SPECIAL NEEDS DR. ELLEN T RICHER, EDUCATION CLINICIAN & COUNSELOR Convenient Long Island locations 347-668-3676 etrdream@aol.com We co-develop strategies to improve executive functioning, sensory processing, and social cognition challenges,

and provide enrichment opportunities to engage and motivate highly capable yet underachieving children. DR. STEVE IMBER, PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS Serving Nassau and Suffolk counties, as well as the five boroughs of NYC 61-43 186th St., Fresh Meadows 516-273-1961 Sprout Building 166 Valley St., Providence, RI 401-421-4004 dr-imber.com scimber1@aol.com Dr. Imber has more than 40 years of experience consulting, evaluating, and advocating for children, adolescents, and adults with various disabilities including autism (e.g. Asperger’s syndrome), attention deficit disorders, intellectual disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, and learning disabilities. LAW OFFICES OF ANDREW M. COHEN, P.C. 250 W. 57th St., Suite 1216, Manhattan 212-244-0595 1100 Franklin Ave., Suite 305, Garden City 516-877-0595 amcohenlaw.com; ac@amcohenlaw.com The Law Offices of Andrew M. Cohen can help you achieve your objectives through careful special needs legal planning, regardless of the size of your estate. All clients are provided with high quality service at a reasonable cost. LAW OFFICES OF BRAD H. ROSKEN, P.L.L.C. 534 Broadhollow Road, Suite 275, Melville 631-379-9569 specialedcounselor.com brad@specialedcounselor.com Brad H. Rosken is an experienced trial attorney. He’s also a parent of a child with special needs. He knows how far to push a school district to obtain the maximum that your child is entitled to under law. LIFE’S WORC THE FAMILY CENTER FOR AUTISM 1501 Franklin Ave., Garden City 516-741-9000 familycenterforautism.org The Family Center for Autism provides services and support for people with autism and their families. Programs include insurance services; birthday parties; art, music, sports, and culinary classes; camps; parent and sibling programs; social events; vocational programs; and behavior intervention.

LITTLE OPTICS INC. 192-07 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, Queens 53-15 Roosevelt Ave., Woodside, Queens 718-468-7500; hablamos Español littleopticsinc@yahoo.com We provide eyeglasses and professional eye care for children, including infants, and young adults. We also alleviate any self-esteem issues associated with the stigma of wearing glasses. When your child leaves Little Optics, rest assured that they will feel confident. LONG ISLAND CENTER FOR SPEECH AND MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY Locations across Suffolk and Nassau: East Yaphank, Farmingville, Stony Brook, Commack, Jericho, Wantagh, and Lake Success lispeechandmyo.com Nassau: 516-216-1791 Suffolk: 631-689-6858 Queens: 718-640-6767 Janine Stiene, speech-language pathologist, along with her group of therapists, supports families and children across Long Island, specializing in PROMPT, feeding, myofunctional therapy, voice disorders, fluency, augmentative communication, articulation, auditory processing disorders, and expressive and receptive language disorders. STEPS TO SOCIALIZATION 13 S. Bayles Ave., Port Washington 516-767-0266 Steps to Socialization was created to help children who have difficulty socializing. We teach children how to think socially, step by step. Working in small groups, we cover a variety of topics, including how to establish and maintain friendships and initiating and maintaining conversations. THERAPY & COUNSELORS DR. ELLEN T RICHER, EDUCATION CLINICIAN & COUNSELOR Convenient Long Island locations 347-668-3676 etrdream@aol.com We co-develop strategies to improve executive functioning, sensory processing, and social cognition challenges, and provide enrichment opportunities to engage and motivate highly capable yet underachieving children. TUTORS & TEST PREP EYE LEVEL NASSAU Eye Level Hicksville 760 S. Broadway, Hicksville 516-597 5300, Jyoti Dhingra Eye Level Williston Park 61 Hillside Ave., Williston Park 516-747-7700, Alida Vucemilovich Eye Level New Hyde Park: Coming Soon! 1 Jericho Turnpike 516-775-1000, Min Bittaf

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MATHNASIUM LEARNING CENTERS Five Towns 414 Central Ave., Cedarhurst 516-569-1500 Great Neck 11 Great Neck Road, Great Neck 516-482-MATH (6284) Lynbrook 381 Sunrise Highway, Lynbrook 516-881-7997 New Hyde Park 810 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park 516-616-MATH (6284) Roslyn 217A Mineola Ave., Roslyn Heights 516-484-MATH (6284) mathnasium.com Students go to Mathnasium year-round to catch up, keep up, and get ahead in math. Our instructional approach goes beyond traditional math tutoring to develop understanding and build a love for math.

121 Wolf Hill Road, Melville 631-692-6222 campwdaycamp.com; info@campwdaycamp.com Meet the staff and learn about our unique programs. Enjoy soccer, face painting, art projects, science with Mad Science, karate, caricature drawings, computer activities, and giveaways! Sunday, June 3, 2-4pm.

SYLVAN LEARNING CENTERS OF MINEOLA AND HUNTINGTON 393 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola 516-743-9943 1160 E. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington 631-424-5600 sylvanlearning.com sylvanlearning@optonline.net Sylvan of Mineola and Huntington offer personalized tutoring programs in reading, writing, mathematics, and SAT and ACT prep. Sylvan will help identify the right program for your child and exactly where your child needs to start to get the best results. TAS NEW YORK – THEORY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 153 S. Broadway, Hicksville 1915 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park 1-888-827-8188 tasnewyork.com Here education matters. The No. 1 learning center in New York. We offer after-school programs, private and group tutoring, kids and adult art classes, computer coding, SAT and ACT prep, Create and Meditate sessions, and summer camp! VILLAGE EAST GIFTED: ENRICHMENT CENTER FOR THE GIFTED LEARNER Village East Gifted of Huntington 33 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station 631-549-2313 Village East Gifted of Roslyn 216 Willis Ave., Roslyn Heights 631-549-2313 villageeastgifted.com info@villageeastgifted.com Village East Gifted provides after-school enrichment and private tutoring. Enriching every qualified, gifted child. We are also a John Hopkins CTY info and SAT testing center.

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100 Drexel Ave., Melville 631-694-3399 kenwaldaycamp.com Visit Kenwal to meet with our directors and tour our beautiful 20-acre campgrounds. Sundays from 12-3pm, through June, or call for a personal tour. Lock in discounted rates through Summer 2020!

Long Island Voyager’s Day Camp

516-238-4586 livoyagersdaycamp.com livoyagersdaycamp@gmail.com Come to our open house on June 23 (rain date June 24) from 12-2pm at Adventureland, 2245 Broadhollow Road (Route 110), Farmingdale. There is still time to register and receive discounts! Call for details.

Oasis at LIU Post

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Oasis at Tully Park

Jason Miradoli, camp director Michael J. Tully Park 1801 Evergreen Ave., New Hyde Park 646-519-5062 oasischildren.com tullypark@oasischildren.com Join us for an information session on June 14 at 7pm in the Aquatics Building at Michael J. Tully Park.

Oasis on the Sound

David Zimmerman, camp director Port Washington Senior Center 80 Manorhaven Blvd., Manorhaven 646-519-5077 oasischildren.com; onthesound@oasischildren.com Join us for an open house at the Manorhaven Park Pool Building on June 2 at 12pm.

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Shining Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, P.C. 444 Community Drive #201, Manhasset 516-487-5437 sspdny.com

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Dr. Rod is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He truly cares about children and understands that kids need to feel like they are in a safe, comfortable, relaxed, and friendly environment. At Shining Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, P.C., we strive to use the healthiest materials. Our office uses no mercury and no BPA in any of our fillings and sealants. Additionally, all of our materials are gluten-free to provide optimal oral health for your child.

ChiroMom 2874 Merrick Road, Bellmore 516-221-1212 mychiromom.com; mychiromom@gmail.com

Merrick Pediatric Dentistry 1756A Merrick Ave., Merrick 516-547-1997 merrickpediatricdentistry.com

Dr. Dana Walters is a chiropractor specializing in prenatal and pediatric care. Dr. Walters has practiced in a variety of areas, including Manhattan’s Upper West Side, and has brought her passion for helping families discover the benefits of chiropractic care to Bellmore as ChiroMom. ChiroMom offers chiropractic care utilizing techniques including immune boosting treatments, musculoskeletal and nutritional work, activator techniques, massage therapy, and lifestyle education. As a mom, Dr. Walters experiences first-hand how chiropractic care throughout pregnancy, birth, and childhood sets a solid foundation for greater health and well-being.

Ehrenman & Khan Pediatric Dentistry 959 Brush Hollow Road, Suite #101, Westbury 516-333-3033 pediatricdentistlongislandny.com kidsteethli@gmail.com

Ehrenman & Khan Pediatric Dentistry cares for all of your child’s oral health needs in a fun, kid-friendly environment that includes iPads and chairside TV monitors. Drs. Ehrenman and Khan are dedicated and trained to ease dental anxieties for young children as well as patients with special needs. Their years of advanced training include hospital and sedation dentistry. Please visit kidsteeth4li.com to learn more about what Ehrenman & Khan Pediatric Dentistry has to offer!

Mesbah OB-GYN Women’s Health Care & Wellness 877 Stewart Ave., Suite 3, Garden City 516-794-1500 mesbahobgyn.com

Michael Mesbah, M.D., is board-certified with more than 20 years of private practice experience. His experience and expertise in obstetrics has made him one of the most respected physicians on Long Island. He has extensive training in gynecological surgery, and is a certified robotic surgeon. Karyn Wat, M.D., is multilingual in English, Spanish, and Chinese. She has been trained in general and high-risk obstetric care, as well as gynecological surgery. She is compassionate, dedicated, and knowledgeable in issues pertaining to teenagers, family planning, menstrual and hormonal abnormalities, and menopausal symptoms.

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Dr. Rania Elbaz is a board-certified pediatric dentist. She earned her dental degree from Columbia University. She then completed her pediatric dental training at UMDNJNew Jersey Dental School. Dr. Elbaz loves working with children and strives to create a warm and fun environment that children look forward to visiting. Dr. Elbaz sees every patient in order to ensure consistency that is so important to young children. The office welcomes and gives extra time and attention to patients with special needs. The office also participates with most major insurance plans.

Pediatric Dentistry of Nassau County 300 Garden City Plaza, Garden City 516-280-6734 supermolar.com

Dr. Danielle Cooper received her degree in dental medicine and completed her two-year pediatric dental residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. She is a board-certified pediatric dentist specialized in treating children of all ages. She loves working with children every day and strives to make her patients feel comfortable, safe, and excited about their oral health. Her patients leaving with a smile is the best part of her day. In her free time Dr. Cooper enjoys reading, movies, good food, and spending quality time with her friends and family.

Long Island Center for Speech and Myofunctional Therapy Locations across Suffolk and Nassau: East Yaphank, Farmingville, Stony Brook, Commack, Jericho, Wantagh, and Lake Success lispeechandmyo.com Nassau: 516-216-1791 • Suffolk: 631-689-6858 • Queens: 718-640-6767 Janine Stiene, speech-language pathologist, is owner and operator of Long Island Center for Speech and Myofunctional Therapy. Along with her group of therapists, she supports families and children across Long Island, specializing in PROMPT, feeding, myofunctional therapy, voice disorders, fluency, augmentative communication, articulation, auditory processing disorders, and expressive and receptive language disorders (adults and children). Intensive feeding therapy for individuals who suffer from texture and consistency aversions, and FEES— Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing—are also offered. There is a total of seven affiliated offices across Long Island, all participating with most major health insurance companies and offering evening and Saturday hours.

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camps Bailey-Woods Summer Institute.....................................43 Camp Italia.....................................................................30 Camp W..........................................................................23 CodeNinjas.....................................................................23 Coder School (The)........................................................43 Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery..................................31 Countryside Montessori School......................................27 Destination Science........................................................31 Eye Level Learning Center.............................................15 Eye Level Learning Center - Corporate..........................13 Fashion Design Lab (The)..............................................31 Friends Academy............................................................20 Future Stars - Old Westbury...........................................27 Girl Scouts of Nassau County........................................47 Good Shepard Lutheran Church & School.....................20 Hofstra Summer Camps.................................................28 Joffrey Ballet School.......................................................25 Kenwal Day Camp..........................................................21 Key to My Art..................................................................27 LI Voyagers Day Camp...................................................25 Lice Clinics of America...................................................43 LIU Center for Gifted Youth............................................45 Long Island Academy of Fine Arts..................................30 Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center.....................41 Not Just Art.....................................................................28 Oasis Children Services...................................................9 Portledge Summer Adventures.......................................29 RoboMindTech................................................................29 Spin DJ Academy @ 202 RVC Group LLC....................29 Sylvan Learning Center - Huntington.............................29 The Karate Academy of Bethpage..................................31 Theresa Academy of Performing Arts.............................53 Thomas School Summer Day & Riding Academy..........31 Village East Gifted..........................................................27 YMCA of Long Island......................................................15 Young Peoples Day Camp - LI.......................................11

child care / day care Bailey-Woods Summer Institute.....................................43

Coder School (The)........................................................43 Eye Level Learning Center.............................................15 Eye Level Learning Center - Corporate..........................13 Fashion Design Lab (The)..............................................31 Girl Scouts of Nassau County........................................47 Hofstra University / Saltzman Center.............................16 Joffrey Ballet School.......................................................25 K12 ................................................................................13 LIU Center for Gifted Youth............................................45 Long Island Academy of Fine Arts..................................30 Mathnasium ....................................................................5 Northwell Health Ice Center / NY Islander......................21 Not Just Art.....................................................................28 RoboMindTech................................................................29 Steps To Socialization....................................................19 The Karate Academy of Bethpage..................................31 Theresa Academy of Performing Arts.............................53 Village East Gifted..........................................................27 YMCA of Long Island......................................................15

dance Joffrey Ballet School.......................................................25

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home services Lice Tamers....................................................................31

music Not Just Art.....................................................................28 Spin DJ Academy @ 202 RVC Group LLC....................29

play spaces BounceU - Farmingdale.................................................41

religious Diocese of RVC..............................................................60 Good Shepard Lutheran Church & School.....................20

retail

Janine Stiene Suffolk Center for Speech..................43, 56 Steps To Socialization....................................................19 Young Peoples Day Camp - LI.......................................11

Lice Tamers....................................................................31 Once Upon A Child.........................................................16

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CHAMPKIDS..................................................................53 Dreamland Amusements................................................47 Girl Scouts of Nassau County........................................47 Great South Bay Music Fest...........................................14 Live Nation - NYCB Theatre at Westbury.......................16

Countryside Montessori School......................................27 Diocese of RVC..............................................................60 Friends Academy............................................................20 Good Shepard Lutheran Church & School.....................20 Hofstra University / Saltzman Center.............................16 K12 ................................................................................13 LIU Center for Gifted Youth............................................45 Mathnasium ....................................................................5 RoboMindTech................................................................29 Sylvan Learning Center - Huntington.............................29 Village East Gifted..........................................................27

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special needs ChiroMom.................................................................53, 56 Ehrenman & Khan Pediatric Dentistry............................56 Janine Stiene Suffolk Center for Speech..................43, 56 Pediatric Dentistry of Nassau County.........................3, 56 Shining Smiles Pediatric Dentistry PC......................10, 56 Theresa Academy of Performing Arts.............................53

family entertainment / events / outings BounceU - Farmingdale.................................................41 CHAMPKIDS..................................................................53 Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery..................................31 Dreamland Amusements................................................47 Great South Bay Music Fest...........................................14 Live Nation - NYCB Theatre at Westbury.......................16 Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center.....................41 School of Rock ................................................................2

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The Karate Academy of Bethpage..................................31 YMCA of Long Island......................................................15

Bailey-Woods Summer Institute.....................................43 Eye Level Learning Center.............................................15 Eye Level Learning Center - Corporate..........................13 Mathnasium ....................................................................5 Sylvan Learning Center - Huntington.............................29

classes Camp Italia.....................................................................30 CodeNinjas.....................................................................23

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health ChiroMom.................................................................53, 56

Northwell Health Ice Center / NY Islander......................21 Thomas School Summer Day & Riding Academy..........31 Young Peoples Day Camp - LI.......................................11

theater Live Nation - NYCB Theatre at Westbury.......................16 School of Rock.................................................................2

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raising kids quotables

What are you most looking forward to doing with your kids this summer? “Nothing! Having four kids means making four lunches and driving to four different after-school activities. I’m looking forward to taking a break and spending some quality time as a family doing nothing.” —Sabrina Marquez, Haverstraw, Rockland County

“We take a trip every summer to the Poconos. This year my husband’s family will be joining too, and I’m so excited about slowing things down a bit and getting away from our busy Brooklyn neighborhood.” —Corrina Inez, Williamsburg, Brooklyn

“My oldest daughter will be attending camp for the first time. I’m excited to visit her on Parent’s Day and learn about all the great things she is experiencing. Camp was such a special time in my life, and I’m happy to share that with my daughter.” —Rachel Fisher, Manhattan

in an instagram “Long work weeks allow me to appreciate these moments that much more. I live for the moment that I get to unplug and sneak away with my little people to explore, discover, and take in the beauty of nature. What I have realized is minus the devices I barely have to use my motivational mom voice.”

“I love taking my kids to the playground in the summer, especially at dusk, when the sun is starting to set but it’s still warm out. It’s just one of those uniquely New York experiences, being outside in the city at night with kids. It’s almost magical.” —Lisa Terk, Long Island City, Queens

“The beaches on Long Island are where it’s at during the summer. This summer my kids are learning to surf, so I can’t wait to see them on their boards!” —Christine Feldenberg, Smithtown, Long Island

(Posted by @geaninecilenti aka Bronx mom, Geanine Cilenti)

Because on those nights, when that sweet little girl asks for one more thing (whether it’s another glass of water or another book or another snuggle), she doesn’t understand. She doesn’t understand that for the last two hours, you said “please eat your dinner” and “please stop falling off of your chair” and “yes, you need to eat at least once carrot” and “we don’t slap each other’s butts at the table”… and then you washed the hair of a small human who writhed in pain and spit fire at you as shampoo clearly is a form of torture and then wrestled him into pajama bottoms as he tried wriggling away in a 10-minute long game of pretending to be a slippery eel. -Karen Johnson in a post entitled “Why I F*cking Hate Bedtime,” on scarymommy.com.

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Stay Cool When It’s HOT Outside! “Whenever high heat and humidity reach critical levels, any activities that last 15 minutes or more should not be too intense. Before prolonged physical activity (think baseball, soccer, or any kind of running), your child should be well hydrated. During the activity, make sure your child drinks periodically, even if he is not thirsty.” —Danielle Sullivan in an article entitled “Outdoor Summer Safety For Kids”; read the whole thing at nymetroparents.com/ summer-safety.

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What’s different about a Catholic education?

Are the educational choices you made working for your child? The end of the school year is a good time to evaluate the eﬀectiveness of your child’s education. While most schools are still chasing test scores, we’re educating the whole person—mind, body and spirit. We’re developing self-worth, grit and determination. The result? Our students outperform most of their public school counterparts. Most of our elementary students choose a quality Catholic high school. 99% of our high school students go on to college. And twice as many of our high school graduates earn the college degree they set out to achieve. If you aren’t seeing the results you’d like from your children’s education, call 516-678-5800 x 258 or visit us online at www.LICatholicElementarySchools.org