Qp 0718

Annual

2018-2019

Resource Guide NYMetroParents.com

Helpi ng Pare nts

QueensParent

s n o i s i c e D r e Make Bett

BIRTHDAYS • CLASSES • SPORTS • EDUCATION • HEALTH • SPECIAL NEEDS • CAMPS1 QueensParent

Magic Day Camp

WE ACCEPT PARTICIPATING UNIONS

PAY ME PLA NT AVA NS ILAB LE

” ! l a c i g a M s i y “Where Every Da

Family O wned & Opera ted for Over 30 Years

• Daily Swimming at a Private Country Club Pool with Instruction • Organized Sports • Professional Tennis Instruction • Arts & Crafts • Full Dance & Drama Program • 3 Exciting Trips Every Week • Spacious Outdoor & Indoor Play Areas with Air Conditioning

2-8 Week Sessions Available • FREE Door to Door Transportation • Daily Hot & Cold Lunches with Special BBQ and Pizza Days Included

OPEN REGISTRATION THOUGHTOUT THE Early Drop Off and Extended Day LICENSED PROFESSIONAL SUPERVISION SUMMER We pt Acce 9 119

Convenient Bayside Location Children Ages 4 to 15

We Can Be Reached at (718) 634-8109 • www.magicdaycamp.com

ROBERT MANN DANCE CENTRE NOW TAKING REGISTRATIONS FOR OUR 54TH SCHOOL YEAR… Classes For All Ages & Levels Beginners To Professionals

Ballet • Pointe • Tap • Jazz • Lyrical • Contemporary Modern • Hip Hop • Musical Theatre THE ROBERT MANN DANCE CENTRE HAS THE BEST & MOST SUCCESSFUL

YOUNG DANCERS PROGRAM IN NEW YORK CITY

• 2 ½ - 3 ½ years old Pre-Dance Program • 3 ½ – 4 ½ years old First Step Dance Program • 4 ½ -6 ½ years old Tap & Pre-Ballet Combination Program JOIN THE FABULOUS

ROBERT MANN DANCE COMPANY DON’T MISS OUT ON THE WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY!!!

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2018/19 SEASON AUGUST 28th, 29th & 30th from 11am-7pm

FOR INFORMATION & REGISTRATION FORM

www.robertmanndance.com Phone #: 718-225-3696 • E-Mail: robertmanndance@gmail.com QueensParent

3

contents table of

Original photos by PhotoOp NYC (photoopnyc.com)

››

july 2018

14 all-in-one annual resource guide

23

32 Bithday Party Directory 34 Camp Directory 36 Classes Directory 38 Education Directory

Annual

2018-2019

Resource Guide NYMetroParents.com

Helpin g Parents

QueensParent

ions Make Better Decis

BIRTHDAYS • CLASSES • SPORTS • EDUCATION • HEALTH • SPECIAL NEEDS • CAMPS

Planning a Perfect Party

A timeline checklist, from six months out to the day of the party, for planning your child’s next bash

Do You Know Where These Papers Are? You’ll be better prepared in an emergency if your important papers are organized.

40 Sports Directory 42 Family Activities Directory

25

43 Food & Health Directory 43 Special Needs Directory

July Family Activities Calendar

Find something to do with your kids every day, including July 4 celebrations, festivals, and movies

raising kids

things to do

family life

6 Editor’s Note 8 New Places, New Programs 11 Car Seat Checkup 12 Babysitter 411 14 Planning a Perfect Party 16 Countdown to Camp 18 Life Skills to Teach Your Child 20 The New Back-to-School Rules 21 College Prep Pointers 43 Meet the Doctor 44 Party Central 45 Professional Services 46 Family Resource Guide and Advertisers’ Index

25 Family Activities Calendar

10 Baby Proofing Basics 22 Emergency Supplies Everyone Should Have 23 Do You Know Where These Papers Are?

NYMetroParents

Helping Parents Make Better Decisions facebook.com/nymetroparents

@NYMetroParents Visit NYMETROPARENTS.COM for family activities updated daily and more than 2,000 parenting articles!

180 East 79 St. Suite # 1C New York, NY 10021

114-20 Queens Blvd, Suite CS2 Forest Hills, NY 11375

Committed to providing Neuropsychological and educational assessments to the children of NYC for more than a decade.

Our director, Dr. Sanam Hafeez, is a highly sought-after expert in child development and learning and is faculty at Columbia University. She's a regular medical guest and expert on NBC, CBS, ABC, and CNN news shows, the Dr. Oz show, and contributes regularly to Web MD, Yahoo! Health and Parenting, Glamour, MSN, Women's Health Magazine, and more.

Dr. Abigail Connolly joins the CCPS team, and brings with her over 25 years of experience with Autism and learning from the NYC Department of Education.

Who We Help: • Learning disabilities • Autism Spectrum Disorders • Developmental Disorders and Delays • Depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, mood disorders, etc

How We Help: • Extra time and separate location on tests (City Wide, Common Core, SATs,) • IEP and 504 planning, entrance to private schools and medication management • Forensic (Injury, Child Custody, and Immigration) cases • Treatment planning based on comprehensive assessment

We accept Health Insurance GHI, UnitedHealthCare, Oxford, Cigna, MagnaCare, BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) All Major credit cards accepted

www.ComprehendTheMind.com | 1-888-441-0015 QueensParent

5

raising kids editor’s note

JULY 2018 • Vol.23 • No.12

NYMetroParents nymetroparents.com

EDITORIAL

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

A Go-To Guide for Get-It-Done Parents

W

hen I was a teenager, I kept a button pinned to the corkboard above my desk: “IF I DON’T DO IT, IT DOESN’T GET DONE,” it read, above a picture of a weary-looking dog. Little did I know then that this is a more appropriate motto for parents than for children. After all, we moms and dads are our kids’ go-to people: They depend on us for everything from scheduling pediatrician appointments and finding the right reading tutor to nurturing their budding interests. Each day, we make myriad decisions about our children’s education, care, activities, and more.

But who is in your corner when it comes to tackling this demanding agenda?

The answer, I’m happy to say, is at your fingertips—literally. Our All-in-One Annual Resource Guide is designed with your complex life in mind. Leaf through and you’ll find easy-to-browse directories of Queens businesses, professionals, and more, all ready, eager, and highly qualified to assist you with your major parenting decisions. Whether you’re trying to throw a great birthday party or figure out the best school for your child, your search can be swift and easy. (Ditto for finding drama classes, kids’ health care, and much more!) That’s right: No running from place to place, no frantically polling every other parent at the park and on social media—we’ve got an all-star lineup of resources right on these pages. With so much information from cover to cover, I’m confident you’ll want to keep this handy guidebook within reach all year long.

While you’re organizing your kids’ lives, how about taking a few steps to make your own life a little easier, too? As you already know, a bit of planning can go a long way.

That’s why we’ve included a special section of 10 useful checklists at the front of this guidebook. Prepared with the help of top experts, they’ll walk you through some of parenthood’s trickiest passages at every stage: baby proofing (p. 10), installing car seats (p. 11), leaving the kids with a sitter (p. 12), planning a perfect party (p. 14), getting kids ready for camp (p. 16), preparing for back-to-school season (p. 20), teaching kids basic life skills (p. 18), and helping teens get set for college (p. 21). We also address around-the-house concerns such as gathering emergency supplies (p. 22) and identifying and storing important family papers (p. 23).

Add it all up, and what this guidebook equals is preparedness and peace of mind— something every parent I know could certainly use. Because, after all, it’s not just about getting things done; it’s about getting them done right.

Wishing you the safest and happiest of summers!

REGIONAL EDITORS: Samantha Beranbom (Rockland); Karen Demeter (Suffolk); Whitney C. Harris (Manhattan, Westchester); Rosalind Muggeridge (Brooklyn); Dorette Saunders (Nassau); Gail Warren (Queens) DIRECTORIES EDITOR: Alice Van Dyke EDITORIAL INTERNS: Alana Coopersmith, Allison Ingrum, Dasha Kofman To Submit Events: nymetroparents.com/submitevents

ADVERTISING SALES

Big Apple Parent 212-315-0800 Jeunesse Jackson, EJ Morales-Gomez, Linda Pierce Queens Parent 718-878-4860 Annene Guertin, Manager Westchester Parent 914-397-0200 Nini DeLuca, Manager Merrill Sugarman, Mary Wender Brooklyn Parent 718-878-4860 Phyllis Crupi, Selene Rodriguez Rockland Parent 845-848-8021 Cara Roteman, Jim Russo Long Island Parent, Nassau 516-883-4543 Joan Bergman, Manager Lisa Herlihy Long Island Parent, Suffolk 631-472-5437 Karen Shapiro, Gayle Sherman To Advertise: nympads@davlermedia.com DIR. OF OPERATIONS -- EVENTS: Rebecca Stolcz DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS: Ray Winn OPERATIONS COORDINATORS: Leonard Porter, Christopher Regalado DIRECTOR OF TRAFFIC: Heather Gambaro ADMINISTRATION MANAGER: Erin Jordan

PRODUCTION

DIRECTOR|PUBLISHING MANAGEMENT: Anthony Diaz DIRECTOR|DIGITAL CONTENT DEVELOPMENT: Sara Wentworth

ACCOUNTING

CONTROLLER: David Friedman

Deborah Skolnik Editorial Director

ADMINISTRATION

CREDIT MANAGER: Elizabeth Teagarden CREDIT ASSISTANTS: Rosa Meinhofer, Diedra Smith

MOMMYBITES.COM

MANAGING DIRECTOR: Rebecca Dixon 917-572-9192

Davler Media Group davlermedia.com

CEO: David L. Miller General Manager: Thomas K. Hanlon 498 Seventh Ave., 10th Floor, New York, NY 10018 Phone: 212-315-0800; Fax: 212-271-2239

Keep in Touch: @nymetroparents nymetroparents.com editor@nymetroparents.com

8

8

8

8

BIG APPLE PARENT, QUEENS PARENT, WESTCHESTER PARENT BROOKLYN PARENT, ROCKLAND PARENT, BERGEN •ROCKLAND PARENT, and LONG ISLAND PARENT are published monthly by Davler Media Group, LLC Copyright © 2017, Davler Media Group, LLC No part of contents may be reproduced without prior permission from the publisher.

Subscription rates per year, per publication: $39

Dr. Zweihorn is a board-certified orthodontist specializing in the treatment of children, teens and adults. Our team focuses on helping you achieve your best smile!

CALL TO SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION: 718.969.9234 • www.drzweihorn.com

All for a Smile July Promotion: 5% off for full braces $100 off Invisalign

150-25 Union Turnpike Flushing, N.Y. 11367 Office Hours Include Sundays and Evenings QueensParent

7

raising kids new places, new programs

Age group divisions will make every camper’s experience more suited to them.

il Connolly, Ph.D.

Who: Magic Day Camp What’s New: Age group divisions, which are designed to improve the camp experience for children ages 4-15.

The divisions are Hocus Pocus for children ages 9-15 and Abracadabra for ages 4-8. By creating two groups, staff is able to take campers out on trips in smaller groups, providing a better, more exciting experience for the children.

Children in both divisions will go on age-appropriate trips to local venues. Older children will go to places such as trampoline parks, laser bounce, and the beach. Younger campers will also spend time doing artsand-crafts activities in the camp’s air-conditioned facility.

Want More Info: 216-01 Union Turnpike, Hollis Hills; 718-634-8109; magicdaycamp.com

Courtesy Magic Day Camp

Hollis Hills Day Camp to Divide Camp into Age Groups for Improved Experience

Who: Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services, P.C. What’s New: Abigail Connolly, Ph.D., who joined the staff last fall.

Dr. Connolly brings nearly three decades of experience working with children as a school psychologist at the New York Department of Education. She specializes in early childhood development and evaluating for autism and learning disabilities.

CCPS offers evaluation and treatment services in areas of mental health, learning disabilities, performance disabilities, and neuropsychology, which encompasses autism, ADHD, Alzheimer’s disease, and dyslexia.

Want More Info: 114-20 Queens Blvd., Suite #CS2, Forest Hills; 718-441-0166; comprehendthemind.com

Courtesy Abiga

Psychological Clinic in Forest Hills Welcomes Veteran Psychologist to the Team

Ph.D., joined Abigail Connolly, h nearly three wit ff sta the CCPS ce. en eri exp decades of

8

July 2018 | nymetroparents.com

Courtesy Edward K. Ellington Magne

Who: Edward K. Ellington Magnet School of Science, Technology, and the Arts, P.S. 140Q What’s New: A schoolyard constructed as part of a student STEAM initiative.

Fourth- and fifth-graders worked with teams of engineers, construction project managers, and designers to help create the park, allowing students to have agency in the decisions made for an area they would be spending time in for fun, excitement, and relaxation.

The schoolyard is ecofriendly and holds more than 1 million gallons of water per year, which helps to hydrate and purify the water in Jamaica. It features two playsets, two basketball courts, two handball courts, outdoor chess sets with benches, 50 yards of athletic turf, a twolane track, a tennis court, and a gazebo with greenery on the roof.

Want More Info: 166-01 116th Ave., Jamaica; 718-657-4760; theedwardkellingtonschool.org

t School

Magnet School in Jamaica Constructs Schoolyard as Part of Student STEAM Initiative

The schoolyard project was designed as an opportunity for students to participate in project-ba sed learning.

QueensParent

9

family life home

Baby Proofing Basics Simple steps to make sure your home is as safe as possible for your little one

3

Courtney Ilarraza, co-founder of Baby Bodyguards, a full-service baby and child safety company based in NYC, shares what you need to do before bringing home your bundle of joy. Remember: You don’t have to go crazy and baby proof the whole house; just focus on the rooms where your child will be. Additionally, purchase babyproofing items that are Juvenile Products Manufacturing Association-certified and don’t use hand-me-down products (you’ll want to register all baby-proofing items with the manufacturer to receive any recall notices). qS ecure furniture to the walls.

qR eplace traditional outlet plates with sliding outlet plates. When

You might think heavy dressers can’t be tipped over, but once the drawers are pulled out, the weight is redistributed. When a toddler or child climbs into the drawers, the piece can topple.

an appliance is unplugged, the outlet cover automatically slides into place. It’s aesthetically pleasing, and the child can’t remove it.

qP ut padding on sharp corners.

A lot of parents have the misconception that every edge should be padded, but it’s just the sharp corners that need it, as they could cause a laceration if a toddler were to fall on the corner.

qA nchor the TV, either to the wall or the media stand.

q Put coat hooks on the wall near the entryway, if you don’t have a coat closet. This keeps

coats and bags out of baby’s reach, preventing him from finding choking hazards or medications.

qS crew latches into drawers and cupboards that contain dangerous items, such as cleaning products and sharp objects. And leave one cupboard, like where you store Tupperware, accessible to your child to explore.

bini

sy Jam

Courte

q Run cables and cords through a cable management box. q Set the hot water heater to 120 degrees or lower, if you have access, preventing your toddler from being badly burned if she can reach the hot-water faucet.

q Take an infant-child CPR and safety class with your partner.

q Put a child-proof knob cover on the bathroom door handle and any other off-limits rooms to prevent your toddler from entering unattended.

q Wrap shade blind cords around a blind cleat, if your shades have cords. q Install hardware-mounted gates at the tops and bottoms of stairs; children can potentially fall through pressure-mounted gates.

q Stop using tablecloths when your toddler starts pulling himself up on things. If something is sitting on the table-clothed table and the child pulls himself up on the cloth, that item could fall on the child.

q Rearrange bookshelves, putting

heavier items on bottom shelves and lighter items on higher shelves.

q Install windows guards if your win-

dows can open more than 4 inches.

qM ake sure bannister and balcony slats are no more than 4 inches apart. If they are, add slats in the spaces or install a guard on the inside of the slats, especially if the slats are horizontal, creating a ladder.

Sponsored by:

Sing! Dance! Play! Learn! Celebrating our 15th anniversary with summer 2018: Children ages 5 and older attend free with registered sibling.

10

July 2018 | nymetroparents.com

Locations throughout Queens • musictogetherwithmusicandme.com 718-229-0033

raising kids

baby

Car Seat Checkup The proper car seat installation can save your child’s life.

3

Car seat regulations are hard to keep up with and manage, especially because they constantly change and differ from state to state. Keep this checklist, compiled with the help of Shane Bland, certified car seat safety technician through Safe Kids Worldwide Westchester, and Greg Durocher, child passenger safety technician instructor at Safe Ride 4 Kids, wherever you will remember to reference it for properly installing and using a car seat. q Read the owner’s manual. This

should be the first thing you do after purchasing the car seat. If you have questions the manual doesn’t answer, check the FAQ section on the manufacturer’s website.

q Check the expiration date,

especially if the car seat is a handme-down. The manufacturer lists this date, typically 6 years from when it was made, on the car seat.

q Look for recalls on the

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website, nhsta.gov.

q Find the best location. The safest

spot is in the middle rear seat, which protects the child from impact on any point on the car.

If you have two car seats, put the youngest child closest to the driver.

q Determine the direction your child should face. Safe Kids

Worldwide recommends children stay rear facing as long as is comfortable. A rear-facing car seat protects the child in the case of a front-facing crash, and prevents whiplash in the case of a rear-end accident.

where the strap goes through on the back of the car seat should be at or below the child’s shoulders.

This prevents the child from sliding up the back of the car seat in the event of a forward crash. In a forward-facing, five-point harness car seat, the strap should go through a hole that is at or above the child’s shoulders. This ensures your child will lean into the seatbelt in the event of a forward crash rather than having the seatbelt compress his spine.

Do you think your child is big enough to safely stop using a booster seat? Use the NHSTA’s fivepoint test to decide:

q Make sure your child’s back is touching the back of the seat.

qC heck the car seat security after installing. Shake the seat with the strength of a firm handshake; the seat should move no more than 1 inch (measured at the seatbelt buckle) in each direction.

q Ensure your child is buckled in properly. In a rear-facing, fivepoint harness car seat, the hole

q Do her feet touch the floor? q Do his knees bend comfortably at the edge of the seat?

q Does the seatbelt cross her shoulder and the lap belt sit low on her hips?

q Can he stay seated, comfortably, this way for the duration of the trip?

Sponsored by:

PS 92Q The Harry T. Stewart, Sr. Magnet School For Engineering, Architecture & The Arts offers rigorous and purposeful thematic programing designed to integrate all subjects, encourage critically thinking, and a collaborative design process.

99-01 34th Ave., Corona • ps92q.org • 718-533-1013 • info@magnetschools.nyc QueensParent 11

3

raising kids child care

Babysitter 411

The more information you give your sitter upfront, the fewer texts you’ll receive later on.

In the excitement of getting out the door to enjoy a child-free meal with your partner, it can be easy to forget to give your babysitter all of the information she may need. Mommybites.com and Gina Lamb-Amato, M.D., Manhattan-based pediatrician, share important information your sitter needs to know. So fill out this cheat-sheet and leave it for your sitter to ensure that no questions go unanswered.

All About the Kids

Medical Information

Contact Information

Kids’ Names, Nicknames, and Ages:

Medical Conditions or Special Needs:

Home Phone Number:

Lovie:

Allergies:

Home Address:

Favorite Book:

Prescription Medications and Dosage:

Parents’ Cellphone Numbers:

Over-the-Counter Medications (if needed):

Nearby Family Phone Numbers (if parents are unreachable):

Is TV Time Allowed (what channels/movies): Bedtimes:

In Case of Emergency Fire Department:

Where Parents Will Be:

Police Department:

When to Contact Parents:

Snacks/Meals (if applicable):

Poison Control:

House Information and Rules

Any Homework That Needs to Be Finished:

Preferred Hospital:

Pet Name (and if he needs to be fed or walked):

Bedtime Routines:

Pediatrician:

Where to Find: Spare Key:

Veterinarian (if applicable): Fire Extinguisher:

Sitter Do’s and Don’ts Order Takeout:

Extra Blankets:

Have Visitors:

Flashlights:

Personal Phone Usage:

First Aid Kit:

Off-Limits Rooms, Foods, Appliances:

Expected Visitors:

Sponsored by:

PS201Q The Discovery School for Inquiry and Research: STEAM Magnet School’s inquiry-based learning encourages students to become independent thinkers who ask questions and actively research answers.

12

July 2018 | nymetroparents.com

65-11 155 St., Flushing • ps201.org • 718-359-0620 • info@magnetschools.nyc

NOW OPEN!!!

NYC's Premiere Indoor Fun Center featuring a gigantic arcade, laser tag, virtual reality, bouncers, 3D Simulator, bowling and much more!!!

Book your Birthday Party and get a FREE game of bowling for every paid guest expires 7/31/18

Laser Tag • Inflatable Bouncers • Ballocity • Arcade Games • Bowling 3D Motion Simulator • Mission Impossible Maze We are located at Atlas Park Mall Lower Level Regal Cinemas Building 80-28 Cooper Ave Glendale

CALL US AT 347-599-1919 | laserbounce.net

Samuel Field Y

Early Childhood Programs Programs & Classes for Two & Three Year Olds Flexible & Extended Hours • Full & Half Day Options Small Staff Ratios • Nurturing and Stimulating Environment

Samuel Field Y S

Music • Creative Arts • Learning Centers Age Appropriate STEM Activities Social Emotional Development Physical Education • Cooking & More!

58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, NY 11362

Tricia Campo, Early Childhood Director

718.225.6750 x 246

QueensParent 13

raising kids birthday party

3

Planning a Perfect Party

Follow this timeline to plan your child’s next birthday bash.

Throwing a birthday party can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be—the key is to start early and create a timeline. Here are some tips to make sure your child’s next birthday party runs smoothly and seamlessly.

Six Months Prior q Book a venue. Even if you don’t know other details, settling on a date and time will allow you to plan to what the venue okays.

Three Months Prior q Create a theme. This gives you an idea of what is needed for décor.

q Choose your entertainment.

Secure a clown, magician, DJ, or character early to ensure your child’s day will be special.

Two Months Prior q Confirm dates with the venue. Take this opportunity to discuss logistics, such as whether there is a storage area for coats and presents.

q Create the guest list. Sit down with your child and go over who she would like to invite.

One Month Prior q Send out invitations once you settle on a guest list, and confirm RSVPs.

q Pick out the food, décor, and party favors (if you so choose). Make sure to note any food allergies.

Two Weeks Prior q Order the cake. If you’re baking the cake, be sure you have the ingredients. Don’t forget the candles!

q Follow up on unanswered invites.

The earlier you find out about any last-minute guests, the better.

One Week Prior q Make goodie bags. If you plan to have party favors, make the bags in advance, and have extras, just in case.

The Day of the Party q Breathe and relax! Be in the moment with your child—after all, it’s his special day!

q Take note of the gifts. Before she rips open presents, jot down who gave each gift to write thank-you cards.

After the Party q Help your child write his thankyou notes—handwritten is always more thoughtful!

q Designate a photographer. You may be too busy hosting, so ask someone else to document the day. Make sure the camera or phone is fully charged!

q Confirm final details. Finalize lastminute details and make sure everything is squared away with the venue. Create a back-up plan, just in case.

q Create a checklist. Write down everything you will need to do the day of the party, and create a schedule for the party to ensure the day goes as planned.

Sponsored by:

We know this is your child’s special day; that’s why we only book one party at a time! Call us to build your child’s custom party.

68-02 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village • ctkny.org • 917-602-6271

14

July 2018 | nymetroparents.com

The DanceSource Have you ever tried a Dance Class?

The Edward K. Ellington Magnet School of Science, Technology and the Arts PS 140Q “Where greatness occurs one step at a time”

Our smaller classes provide more attention in class, and more detail provide for each dancer. Summer Program

The Dancesource O ers

July 9th - Aug 19th

Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Gymnastics, Zumba, Hip-Hop, Classical Barata Nathyam, Modern, Ballroom (Latin & Classics), Bollywood, Georgian Dance, and Private Wedding Classes, Bat/Bar Mitzvah, Quincinera Dances, Birthday Parties O ered.

Administration available after school Monday-Thursday 4:30-7:30pm | Saturday 9:30am-2pm Sunday 9:30am-12:30pm | Rental space is available.

Fall Program begins after Labor Day

98-11 Queens Blvd at 65th Avenue • Rego Park, NY Tel: 718-997-1278 • info@dancesource.net www.dancesource.net • Check out our website!

Family Owned & Operated for 62 Years!

An elementary STEAM magnet school (Pre-K to 5th grade), where we strive to develop productive, self thinking, problem-solving citizens, capable of meeting the changes of an ever-evolving world.

• Middle-School Prep • Advanced Technology 1:1 Computer for Every Student, Google Classroom, Promethean Boards, Google Chromebooks, iPads, 3D printers, ActivTables and much more!

• Brand New $1.3 Million Playground • Before & After School Programs • Enrichment Clubs • Arts & Music Programs Chess in Schools, Percussion, Drumming • Science Lab, Computer Lab, Media Room • Coding & Robotics Classes • Community Partnerships

Students get a hands-on, real-life experience, being young innovators and engineers through multiple ways of learning Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.

New Jersey's Only Western Theme Park!

LIVE ACTION SHOWS • TRAIN, STAGECOACH & PONY RIDE MEET LEGENDS OF THE WEST • EXPLORE FRONTIER LIFE FAMILY FUN • AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

OPEN DAILY June 18th – Labor Day

OPEN WEEKENDS Labor Day – Columbus Day N

LESS THA M NY RS FRO

2H A CITY ARE FREE PARKIN G!

$5.00 OFF FAMILY OF 4 ADMISSION

166-01 116th Avenue Jamaica, NY 11434

WITH PRINTOUT OR MENTION OF NYMETROPARENTS.

718-657-4760 www.theedwardkellingtonschool.org

OFFER EXPIRES COLUMBUS DAY, 2018 QP

(973) 347-8900 WildWestCity.com 50 LackawannA Dr. Stanhope, NJ 07874

@ps140q

@TheEdwardKEllingtonSchool

» CALL TO BOOK YOUR ORIENTATION APPOINTMENT TODAY! « QueensParent 15

raising kids camp

Countdown to Camp

3

Getting ready throughout the year will help your child have a fantastic summer.

Kids go to camp in the summer, but selecting a camp and getting your child excited for it are tasks that should be on your radar during the entire year. Take these simple steps recommended by Renee Flax, director of camper placement for the American Camp Association, NYNJ: July q Tour prospective camps. q See if your child can attend a

December q Start attending local indoor camp fairs.

“rookie day” or overnight visit at each camp.

January q Attend local indoor camp fairs.

August q A ssess whether your child’s current

q Review camp brochures, DVDs,

camp is still the right fit. What did she like and dislike?

September q Fill out any surveys your child’s camp sends.

q Share problems with the camp director and brainstorm solutions.

October q Attend camp fairs and open houses if you’re thinking about switching camps.

q Ask about early-bird discounts or payment plans.

November q Go to late-fall camp festivals and open houses.

q If you’ve decided on a camp for your child, begin talking it up to build excitement.

or other informational materials from fairs.

February q Continue reviewing informational materials.

q Get camp recommendations from other families.

March q Schedule a home visit from prospective camps’ directors.

q Schedule your child’s annual physical exam

May q Attend welcome events for new and returning campers.

q For overnight camp, make sure your child can wash his own hair, brush his teeth consistently, and make his bed.

q Order camp merchandise. q Pack overnight camp trunks.

June q Pack day-camp backpacks. q Get your child a haircut. q Have your child checked for lice

q Let her start wearing her camp T-shirt to help her get excited.

q Put camp decals on your car to show your pride.

April q Attend camps’ spring festivals. q If your child will attend overnight camp, have him practice “sleeping out” at friends’ and relatives’ houses.

Sponsored by:

Summer magic happens every day! Daily swimming with instruction, sports, tennis instruction, arts and crafts, and three trips every week!

216-15 Peck Ave., Bayside • magicdaycamp.com • 718-634-8109

16

July 2018 | nymetroparents.com

Call about our

SUMMER PROGRAMS

Create your website with HTML/CSS/JS/PHP. Grades: 5,6,7,8,9 Learn how to create your own website in one month.

GRAND OPENING!

917-563-5655 35-30 Francis Lewis Blvd.

www.iCodingClub.com

Bayside, NY 11358

PARK DAYS & WORKSHOPS ART / DRAWING / MUSIC 2-8 WEEKS OPTIONS AVAILABLE JULY & AUGUST AGES 4 - 6 YEARS OLD

65-01 KISSENA BLVD. FLUSHING, NY 11367 TEL: (718) 460 - 6366

Ivy1info@ivydayschool.com

70-44 KISSENA BLVD. FLUSHING, NY 11367 TEL: (718) 880 - 1888

104-70 QUEENS BLVD. FOREST HILLS, NY 11375 TEL: (718) 997 - 1997

Ivy2info@ivydayschool.com

Ivy3info@ivydayschool.com

QueensParent 17

raising kids development

Life Skills to Teach Your Child

3

This timeline will ensure your teen is fully independent by the time she leaves the nest.

Katie Davis, Psy.D., a Manhattan-based licensed clinical psychologist, and Donna Volpitta, Ph.D., founder of the Center for Resilient Leadership, weigh in on what ages kids should start learning life skills. With each new skill, start by scaffolding the behavior: do the task together, model the behavior, and gradually let your child do the task on his own.

By 2-3, your child should be able to: q Put dishes in or near the sink

By 8-9, your child should be able to: q Take out the garbage

q Put on and take off clothes herself

q Cut food with a knife and use a

and put shoes on the correct feet

q Clip himself into the car seat q Start eating with silverware, and test food for temperature

By 4-5, your child should be able to: q Wipe a counter with a sponge or cloth, and clear the table

q Wipe his shoes before entering the house q S elect proper clothing for the weather q Recite her phone number, address, and emergency contact

By 6-7, your child should be able to: q Prepare simple snacks, and help put his lunch together

q Put belongings away, including toys and dirty laundry, without prompting

q Tie shoelaces and keep them tied q Do his bedtime routine independently, after prompting

18

July 2018 | nymetroparents.com

can opener

q Find a public bathroom on his own and replace an empty toilet paper roll

By 14-15, your teen should be able to: q Perform simple household tasks, such as changing a light bulb

q Make minor clothing repairs q Cook a meal for two people q Find and apply to a summer job

q Fold laundry and put it away By 10-11, your tween should be able to: q Vacuum the carpets and use a broom and dustpan

q Cook simple foods and operate a stove or oven safely

q Wash, dry, and put away dishes q Take responsibility of his social life: make phone calls and plans with friends

By 12-13, your tween should be able to: q Change her sheets and make the bed q Know and select his clothing size q Prepare a shopping list and cook a simple recipe

q Write an appropriate email

By 16-17, your teen should be able to: q Operate a washing machine, use an iron, and arrange for tailoring

q Cook meals for herself and others q Perform basic car maintenance q Take the lead in applying to college (see p. 21)

Belshire Manor Swim & Tennis Club

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER! • Full & Half Year Memberships Available • Full-size Swimming Pool & Kiddie Pool • Regulation Size Tennis Court • Sun Deck • Local Restaurants Deliver Pool Side • Daily Guest Passes • Fully Stocked Snack and Soda Machines • Pool Side Ping Pong • Water Volleyball and much more!

Come Enjoy Your Summer With Us! EMAIL:

HAPPYFACESPRESCHOOL1@GMAIL.COM

QueensParent 19

raising kids education

The New

Back-to-School Rules Follow these expert-approved steps for an A+ transition to fall.

3

Will your child’s first week of classes be calm or hectic? It depends on how you prepare in the month beforehand. Sheryl Ziegler, Psy.D., author of Mommy Burnout, and Fulvia Milite, M.D., director of the White Plains Hospital Sleep Center, share their top tips that will make going back to school a breeze.

4 Weeks Before School Starts q Make sure your child gets plenty of exercise. Make bedtime no later than 10pm, and set a no-eating rule for 2-3 hours beforehand. Stick to a set wake-up time.

q Check that your child’s immunizations are up to date, his medical forms are filed with school, and he’s lice-free.

q Start shopping for school supplies and clothes.

q Do an untimed dry run of a school morning.

q Create a countdown calendar and mark off the days until school starts.

3 Weeks Before School Starts q Begin pushing up bedtime by 15 minutes per night eventually reaching the time you’ll want your child to turn in on school nights. Kids ages 3-5 should get 10-13 hours of sleep; kids ages 6-12 should get 9-12 hours; and teens need 8-10 hours.

q Set up a designated area in your home where your child can do his homework.

q Install hooks where your child can hang knapsacks, coats, and other items.

2 Weeks Before School Starts q Continue pushing bedtime up by 15 minutes each night until the desired bedtime is achieved, or else push up your child’s bedtime cold turkey.

find out the teacher’s policy on kids who are having a hard time separating.

The Night Before q Allow 2 hours for kids to wind down before bedtime.

q Make sure backpacks are packed and by the door.

q Choose and set out school outfits.

q Establish a bedtime routine with no TV or electronics for an hour beforehand.

q Have get-togethers with new classmates and old friends.

q Host a school supply swap. q Arrange carpools.

1 Week Before School Starts q Do a timed dry run of a school morning.

q Finish your summer bucket list.

q Begin planning school lunches.

q Toss any unusable backpacks and

q Attend meet-the-teacher events

school supplies from last year.

q If your child is starting school,

if there are any.

Sponsored by:

The Edward K. Ellington Magnet School of Science, Technology and the Arts is a STEAM elementary school striving to develop productive, self-thinking, problemsolving citizens capable of meeting the changes of an ever-evolving world.

166-01 116th Ave., Jamaica • theedwardkellingtonschool.org • 718-657-4760

20

July 2018 | nymetroparents.com

raising kids teen

College Prep Pointers

3

These tips will help your teen feel less overwhelmed in planning for higher education.

Starting the college planning process early can help your child be better organized, less stressed, make more informed decisions, and even get into a better school. Use this checklist from Tony Di Giacomo, Ph.D., founder of Novella Prep (novellaprep.com) to help get you started.

10th Grade:

11th Grade:

q Make sure your child takes the

q Have your child take the PSAT/

PSAT in October.

q Have him sign into collegeboard. org and link his scores to Khan Academy for free online lessons based on his results.

NMSQT in October. Link the scores to Khan Academy for more recommended lessons.

q Schedule college visits. q Figure out when your child will

q Discuss your child’s possible career interests. Reach out to people in these fields.

take his first SAT or ACT and how he plans to prepare for it.

q If she takes AP courses, have her q Help your child begin a onepage resume to document her accomplishments and skills. She will need this information for her college applications next year.

q Compile a list of prospective colleges, along with the schools’ admission requirements.

q Consider having your child take pre-college classes at a college this summer or next.

q Encourage her to work in a field of interest over the summer.

plan to spend approximately eight weeks reviewing for each AP exam.

q Visit colleges. q Encourage him to finish all college

q Schedule 1-on-1 college interviews for your child, on campus if possible.

Have him send thank-you notes.

q Along with your child, make a spreadsheet and schedule appointments for all important deadlines through the year’s end.

q Plan for her applications to be submitted one week early.

q Have him follow up by phone or email to verify that each application is complete.

q Breathe! Encourage your child to have productive conversations with friends and family and only share what is essential.

essays over the summer.

12th Grade: q Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid in October.

Check with the financial aid offices of any schools to which your child will be applying to see if anything else is needed.

Sponsored by: Archbishop Molloy High School is a Catholic Marist college prepatory school that promotes intellectual curiosity, personal growth, and faith. Visit our open house: Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018 from 11am-4pm.

83-53 Manton St., Briarwood • molloyhs.org • admissions@molloyhs.org 718-441-2100 x155 or x110

QueensParent 21

family life home

3

Emergency Supplies Everyone Should Have

This list can go a long way toward preparing you for storms, blackouts, and disasters.

Compile the items in this Federal Emergency Management Agency-approved list and keep them in a secure, dry place; they’ll help keep your family safe and comfortable in the case of an adverse event.

q Water

q Whistle

q Food

q Pliers or a wrench

Aim for 1 gallon of water per person per day for at least three days.

It can be used to alert first responders and others to your location.

Gather at least a three-day supply of nonperishables (plus formula if you have a formula-fed baby).

If a pipe bursts or a gas line is leaking you’ll be able to shut them off.

Looking to round out your emergency kit? q Fire extinguisher q Copies of important financial and personal documents (see list at right)

q Documentation of any prescription drugs family members take

q Moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties

q Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Radio

Your toilets may not work if the water and/or power go out—these items can be used for personal sanitation.

They will help you get the big picture as to what’s going on.

q Plastic sheeting, duct tape, and a dust mask

q First aid kit

Buy one or assemble your own so you can treat minor ailments and injuries without leaving home.

The dust mask will help you filter any debris, and the plastic sheeting and tape can patch up any areas of your home that are leaking.

q Flashlight with extra batteries

q Maps of your local area

q Cash and travelers checks q Pet food and extra water q Matches in a waterproof container or lighter and extra propane for your grill

You may need them if your GPS goes out.

If the power’s out, you’ll still be able to see at night.

Sponsored by:

The rigorous curriculum at IS 145 Joseph Pulitzer Magnet School of Innovation and Applied Learning infuses STEAM into every class, preparing students as discoverers, entrepreneurs, explores, and global leaders.

33-34 80 St., Jackson Heights • 145innovators.com • 718-457-1242 • info@magnetschools.nyc

22

July 2018 | nymetroparents.com

family life finance

Do You Know

Where These Papers Are?

3

You’ll be better prepared in an emergency if your important papers are organized.

Neil Stern, a Long Island-based CPA and member of the American Institute of CPAs National CPA Financial Literacy Commission, recommends keeping close track of the following documents: Store in a safe deposit box or waterproof and fireproof safe: q Birth and marriage certificates q Passports q Social security cards q Car titles and registrations

Store copies of these documents in a safe place outside your home (such as a close relative’s home that isn’t in the immediate vicinity):

papers or lease documents

q Will and trust documents/power of attorney

q Credit cards, loan records, utility q Driver’s licenses q Health insurance/Medicare cards q Inventory of your possessions (photos are acceptable)

q Property deeds and mortgage

q Military records

q Appraisals of valuables if available

receipts

q Safe deposit box information (location, number, key, inventory of contents)

q Tax returns for the previous 3 years q Health care proxies q Living wills

q Insurance policies and contact information for claims processing

q Recent statements for banking, investment, and retirement accounts

q Medical/prescription records q Contact information for family members’ doctors, dentists, lawyers, accountants, and insurance brokers

q Documentation of home improvements

Sponsored by:

The project-based learning infused with STEM education at PS/MS 200: The Magnet School of Global Studies & Leadership challenges students to appreciate diversity, understanding global competence and geographic literacy.

70-10 164th St., Flushing • globalstudiesandleadership.org • info@magnetschools.nyc

QueensParent 23

Christ the King Dance Program brought to you by

American Dance & Drama Studio

CLASSES OFFERED FOR AGES 2.5 & UP

boys hip-hop & Break dancing

K-8th Grade 3:00pm - 6:30pm

CK Kids in partnership with American Dance & Drama Studio offers students the full dance studio experience right here at Christ the King!

acrobatics acrobatics basketball Basketball & soccer

Bus Transportation with Experienced Escort Pick up from P.S. 49, 87,113, 119, 128, 153, 229 and 290 First Aid / CPR Trained Staff Homework Help | Snack Arts and Crafts | Games Outdoor Playground | Computers

AGES 3 & UP

718.366.7454 | WWW.CTKNY.ORG

TINY FOOTSTEPS

SUMMER REGISTRATION

Child Learning Center U N D PR

718

AGES 1-5

O

0

RO

AM

A YE

R

GOING ON NOW! SPACE IS LIMITED!

GR

A

SPACE IS LIMITED!

68-02 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, NY 11379

programs offered for ages 2.5 & up

50

FALL 2018 REGISTRATION GOING ON NOW!

Karate

Improves Focus | Builds Confidence Discipline Self | Defense

AGES 3 & UP A fun, creative & educational weekly culinary adventure!

Builds Literacy, Science & Math Skills!

after after school school program program

-9 69- 5

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm • Extended Hours Available • Spacious Classrooms • Licensed Teachers • Warm Caring Environment • Creative Academic Programs

• Science & Explorations • Themes Aligned with Common Core • Large Outdoor Playground

• Free Potty Training • Hot Meals Prepared Daily • HRA & ACS Vouchers Accepted

www.tinyfootstepsny.com • 167-01 Union Turnpike • Fresh Meadows, NY 11366

REGISTER NOW • FREE FULL DAY UPK FOR CHILDREN BORN IN 2014 24

July 2018 | nymetroparents.com

Ideas When You Need Them:

Sign up for our FREE newsletter & never hear “I’m bored!” again. We email the top kids’ events every Thursday—just in time to make weekend plans!

nymetroparents.com/register

Turn the page for details on 40th Annual Thunderbird American Indian Mid-Summer Pow Wow (No. 8 on our list).

JULY

y-day day-b : r u o t ou line ar Check alendar on alend c ood, hborh cost. g i e n h by and Searc type, age, t n eve ily! ted da a d p U

t

nyme

com/c

ents. ropar

WANT US TO INCLUDE YOUR EVENT?

nymetroparents.com/submitevent UPDATED DAILY AT nymetroparents.com/calendar EDITOR: GAIL WARREN qpcal@davlermedia.com

CALENDAR 26

Editor’s Hot Tickets

27

We Can’t Believe It’s FREE!

28

Smarty Pants, Mini Musicians

29

On Screen, Holiday Fun

30

Show Time!, Dance Party

31

Crafty Kids, Fun Fairs & Festivals

EDITOR’S HOT TICKETS Our calendar is full of great ideas. First, here are the seven 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!

1

Mets vs. Rays: Free T-Shirt Friday

WHEN: Friday, July 6, 7:10pm WHERE: Citi Field, 123-01 Roosevelt Ave., Flushing AGES: All WHAT: Cheer on the Amazin’s in this matchup against Tampa Bay. Fans will receive a Noah Syndergaard as Thor T-shirt from Marvel Entertainment.

WHY WE LOVE IT: America’s favorite pastime!

WANT TO GO? $25. 718-507-8499. mets.com.

Cruise In: Classic Car Cruise and Food Drive

2

WHEN: Wednesday, July 18, 4-9pm WHERE: Atlas Park Mall, 8000 Cooper Ave., Glendale AGES: All WHAT: Check out some cool cars and help the community at this food drive supporting Sacred Heart Food Pantry. Enjoy an afternoon of live music, crafts, and family fun.

WHY WE LOVE IT: A great way to support the community.

WANT TO GO? $5. 718-326-3300. shopatlaspark.com.

3

Louis Armstrong’s Wonderful World 2018 FREE

WHEN: Saturday, July 21, 4pm WHERE: Queens Theatre at Flushing Meadow Corona Park, 14 United Nations Ave. S., Corona AGES: All WHAT: Down the road from Louis Armstrong’s home and at the site of the World’s Fair, Queens now has a festival worthy of Louis’ immense cultural legacy and the Wonderful World he celebrated in his music.

WHY WE LOVE IT: This year’s line-up includes Queens-born rapper and gourmet chef Action Bronson and New Orleans’ eight-piece brass ensemble The Soul Rebels.

WANT TO GO? armstrongswonderfulworld.com.

Hip To Hip Theatre Presents Shakespeare In The Park: ‘King Lear’ FREE

4

WHEN: Thursday, July 26, 7pm WHERE: LeFrak City, 59-17 Junction Blvd., Corona AGES: 3 and older WHAT: The aging King Lear decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters based on their love for him, in Shakespeare’s spectacular tragedy that pits good against evil. Kids and The Classics is an interactive workshop that gives children a chance to interact with the text by previewing the characters and situations through theater games.

WHY WE LOVE IT: A wonderful opportunity to enjoy Shakespeare under the stars.

WANT TO GO? 718-729-8567. hiptohip.org.

26

July 2018 | nymetroparents.com

7 The Jim Henson Exhibition Guided Tour

5

WHEN: July 7-28, Saturdays, 1pm WHERE: Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria AGES: All WHAT: Discover Jim Henson’s inspirations and creative genius, and how he collaborated with a team of builders, writers, and performers to leave behind an extraordinary legacy. The exhibition includes puppets, character sketches, scripts, interactive experiences, and costumes from the worlds of Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and more.

WHY WE LOVE IT: A dynamic experience that explores Henson’s groundbreaking work for film and television and his transformative impact on culture.

WANT TO GO? $18; $14 seniors and students; $12 children ages 3-17.

718-429-2579. movingimage.us.

6

40th Annual Thunderbird American Indian Mid-Summer Pow Wow

WHEN: July 27-29, Friday, 6-10pm; Saturday, 10am10pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm WHERE: Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park

AGES: All WHAT: More than 40 Indian nations will be represented at this event featuring intertribal Native American dance competitions. A large selection of quality Native American art, crafts, jewelry, and food will be available for sale.

WHY WE LOVE IT: This is New York City’s oldest and largest powwow.

WANT TO GO? Day Pass: $15; $5 for children 12 and younger; Weekend Pass: $16; $7 for children 12 and younger. 718-347-3276. queensfarm.org.

Outdoor Cinema: 20 Years! FREE

7

WHEN: July 11-Aug. 29, Wednesdays, 7pm WHERE: Socrates Sculpture Park, 35-01 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City AGES: 13 and older WHAT: The festival is distinct for its emphasis on exclusively presenting foreign films, in addition to screenings paired with a pre-movie cultural music and dance performances and cuisine from the film’s country of origin.

WHY WE LOVE IT: Now in its 20th year, this festival continues to highlight the park as a public community space for enjoyment and celebration of many cultures.

WANT TO GO? 718-956-1819. socratessculpturepark.org.

WE CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S FREE

SUMMER FUN!

RENT SPECIALTY BIKES, CRUISERS & WATERCRAFT!

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.

Flower Festival Int’l Presents: SADEP & Polichinela FREE

WHEN: Sunday, July 1, 12-5pm WHERE: Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing AGES: All WHAT: A new partnership with the Colombian Flower Festival, with Circus Arts, Theater, and Music featuring Colombian groups SADEP and Polichinela. Includes a hands-on Silleta making and Colombian flower displays with artists from Colombia. Reservations required.

WANT TO GO? 718-463-7700. flushingtownhall.org.

Music Together with Music and Me FREE

WHEN: Tuesday, July 10, 11am WHERE: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 111th Street Lawn, Flushing AGES: Newborn to 5, adult WHAT: A morning of music and movement.

WANT TO GO? 718-760-6437. nycgovparks.org.

Kayaking from Socrates Sculpture Park Beach at Hallets Cove FREE

WHEN: July 1-15, Sundays, 1-4pm WHERE: Socrates Sculpture Park, LIC Boathouse, 32-01 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City AGES: All WHAT: A comfortable introduction for families to kayaking during a trip to the shallow waters of Hallets Cove. No prior experience is required.

WANT TO GO? 718-228-9214. licboathouse.org.

QUEENS

Flushing Meadows Corona Park (2 locations)

BROOKLYN Marine Park Lakeside Prospect Park Bensonhurst Park

$5 OFF

Bike & Boat Rentals Get $5 off your rental total when you present this ad. Not valid holidays, holiday weekends or with any other offer. Limit 1 per person.

Products & hours vary by location.

wheelfunrentals.com • (805) 650-7770

Honoring the First People of Queens: A Conversation on History and Cultural Protocols FREE

WHEN: Thursday, July 26, 6pm WHERE: Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing AGES: 9 and older WHAT: This insightful panel featuring members of the Matinecock tribe of Queens and Long Island will explore the tribe’s history, culture, and customs.

WANT TO GO? 718-463-7700. flushingtownhall.org.

Yoga FREE

WHEN: Through Sept. 15: Saturdays, 9:30am and 11am; Sundays, 10am WHERE: Socrates Sculpture Park, 35-01 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City AGES: All WHAT: Vinyasa Yoga presented by three unique practioners with varying styles and backgrounds. In all classes, participants flow through a series of connected yoga poses with an awareness of the breath in this welcoming waterfront environment of nature and art.

WANT TO GO? 718-956-1819. socratessculpturepark.org. ››

QueensParent 27

MINI

MUSICIANS Bang on a Can Music Series: Elena Moon Park and Friends

SMARTY PANTS Living Seeds with Rachel Mukon FREE

WHEN: Saturday, July 7, 12-3pm WHERE: Socrates Sculpture Park, 35-01 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City AGES: 5 and older WHAT: Seeds grow into the foods that sustain life, but what does a seed need to germinate and thrive? Explore a variety of seeds, learn what they need to grow, and make a living seed necklace to observe germination.

WANT TO GO? 718-956-1819. socratessculpturepark.org.

Hands On History: Become an American Revolution Spy FREE

WHEN: Saturday, July 7, 1pm WHERE: King Manor Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica AGES: 3-12 WHAT: Participants can start their careers in espionage and come learn about the Culper Spy Ring, which operated on Long Island during the American Revolution. Discover all the daring ways the first American spies kept their secrets and send a secret message by making a Caesar cipher.

WANT TO GO? 718-206-0545. kingmanor.org.

Turnip the Beet: ‘Melon-cholic’ Mood

WHEN: Saturday, July 7, 9:30am WHERE: Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston AGES: 5-12 WHAT: Get ready to plant, pick, study, and maybe even taste some strange and unusual summer melon species. During this gardening club, tweens can build agriculturalist, survivalist, and naturalist skills while working on environmental stewardship projects in the park. Registration required.

WANT TO GO? $24. 718-229-4000. alleypond.com.

STEAM for Preschoolers

WHEN: Sunday, July 8, 3-4pm WHERE: The Noguchi Museum, 9-01 33rd Road, Long Island City AGES: All WHAT: Elena Moon Park’s album Rabbit Days and Dumplings—all-ages music featuring reimagined folk and children’s songs from East Asia—has received accolades including a Parent’s Choice Award and a feature on NPR’s All Things Considered.

WANT TO GO? $10; $5 seniors and students; free for children younger than 12. 718-204-7088. noguchi.org.

Live At The Gantries Presents Lady and The Vamps FREE

WHEN: Tuesday, July 10, 7pm WHERE: Gantry Plaza State Park, Center Boulevard at 48th Avenue, Long Island City AGES: All WHAT: Outdoor summer entertainment featuring Queens-based musicians of diverse backgrounds, reflecting the rich cultural heritages of the borough. Their eclectic repertoire includes jazz standards like “Take the A-train,” disco classics like “It’s Raining Men,” and chart-topping hits like “That’s What I Like” by Bruno Mars.

WANT TO GO? 718-361-2922. kupferbergcenter.org.

Danny Weinkauf and the Red Pants Band

WHEN: Thursday, July 12, 11:30am and 2pm WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City, Long Island AGES: 3 and older WHAT: The band has performed its fun and catchy brand of intelligent pop rock everywhere from NYC parks and museums to Lollapalooza.

WANT TO GO? $9 with museum admission: $14; $13 seniors, free children younger than 1; $12 theater only. 516-224-5800. licm.org.

Hot Jazz Cool Garden: Byron Stripling

WHEN: Saturday, July 14, 2pm WHERE: Louis Armstrong House Museum, 34-56 107th St., Corona AGES: All WHAT: Stripling earned his stripes as lead trumpeter and soloist with the Count Basie Orchestra under the direction of Thad Jones and Frank Foster, and has played with and recorded with the bands of Dizzy Gillespie, Dave Brubeck, Lionel Hampton, and more.

WANT TO GO? $20. 718-478-8274. louisarmstronghouse.org.

WHEN: Wednesday, July 11, 9:30-11am WHERE: My Gym Fresh Meadows, 17660 Union Turnpike, Suite 310, Fresh Meadows AGES: 3-5 WHAT: Families will construct a working volcano out of cups, baking soda, and vinegar. Your volcano will sit on top of a base plate that can be designed for a more realistic look. After the completion of your project we will have structured gym activities for the kids to enjoy.

WANT TO GO? $15. 718-380-4599. mygym.com.

Live At The Gantries Presents Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys FREE

Library Jeopardy FREE

WHEN: Tuesday, July 24, 7pm WHERE: Gantry Plaza State Park, Center Boulevard at 48th Avenue, Long Island City AGES: All WHAT: Hear music from one of New York’s most respected and requested party bands that features incredibly polished vocalists and musicians.

WANT TO GO? 718-361-2922. kupferbergcenter.org/live-at-the-gantries.

WHEN: July 5-Aug. 23, Thursdays, 4pm WHERE: Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica AGES: 9-12 WHAT: Children will show how much they know and even learn a few things while having fun.

WANT TO GO? 718-990-0778. queenslibrary.org.

28

July 2018 | nymetroparents.com

WHEN: Tuesday, July 17, 7pm WHERE: Gantry Plaza State Park, Center Boulevard and 48th Avenue, Long Island City AGES: All WHAT: Lindsay Lou, an American, folk, and bluegrass folk ensemble, performs at this outdoor music program.

WANT TO GO? 718-361-2922. kupferbergcenter.org.

Live At The Gantries Presents FDR Drive: Classic Hits of Rock ‘n’ Roll FREE

ON SCREEN Movie Screening: ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ FREE

WHEN: Monday, July 2, 2pm WHERE: East Flushing Library, 196-36 Northern Blvd., Flushing AGES: All WHAT: Meg meets three supernatural beings who transport her through the universe to rescue her father, who mysteriously disappeared and is being held captive by an evil force.

WANT TO GO? 718-357-6643. queenslibrary.org.

Design and Animation Event for ‘Hotel Transylvania 3’ FREE

WHEN: Tuesday, July 10, 3pm WHERE: Glen Oaks Library, 256-04 Union Turnpike, Glen Oaks AGES: 5-12 WHAT: View a fun, fact-filled video about the creation of the character of Dracula in Hotel Transylvania 3 from initial design to animation. Learn how to draw the character and practice sounding like him.

WANT TO GO? 718-831-8636. queenslibrary.org.

‘Wreck-It Ralph’

WHEN: July 21-22, Saturday-Sunday, 11am WHERE: Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria AGES: 9 and older WHAT: With the voices of John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch. Fed up with an unending life of villainy as the “bad guy” of video game Fix It Felix Jr., Ralph sets out into the colorful but perilous worlds of other games.

WANT TO GO? $15; $11 seniors and students; $9 children ages 3–17.

718-429-2579. movingimage.us.

Movies In The Park: ‘Coco’ FREE

WHEN: Friday, July 27, 8pm WHERE: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 111th Street Lawn, Flushing AGES: All WHAT: A young, aspiring musician named Miguel embarks on an extraordinary journey to the magical land of his ancestors. There, the charming trickster Hector becomes an unexpected friend who helps Miguel uncover the mysteries behind his family’s stories and traditions.

WANT TO GO? nycgovparks.org.

Family Movies FREE

WHEN: July 3-31, Tuesdays, 3:30pm WHERE: Glen Oaks Library, 256-04 Union Turnpike, Glen Oaks AGES: 5-12, adult WHAT: Watch The Secret Life of Pets on July 3; Hotel Transylvania 2 on July 10; Coco on July 17; The Swan Princess: A Royal Myztery on July 24; and Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas on July 31.

WANT TO GO? 718-831-8636. queenslibrary.org.

Afternoon Family Films FREE

WHEN: July 6-Aug. 17, Fridays, 2pm WHERE: Hillcrest Library, 187-05 Union Turnpike, Flushing AGES: All WHAT: Watch Coco on July 6; A Wrinkle in Time on July 13; A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits on July 20; and Strange Magic on July 27.

WANT TO GO? 718-454-2786. queenslibrary.org.

Family Movies FREE

WHEN: July 7-Aug. 18, Saturdays, 12pm WHERE: Bayside Library, 214-20 Northern Blvd., Bayside AGES: 3-12 WHAT: Come and watch movies together with families and friends. Stop by to watch Black Panther on July 7 and Paddington 2 on July 21.

WANT TO GO? 718-229-1834. queenslibrary.org.

HOLIDAY FUN Jewelry Making for 4th of July FREE

WHEN: Tuesday, July 3, 5pm WHERE: Woodside Library, 54-22 Skillman Ave., Woodside AGES: 5-12 WHAT: Make some patriotic jewelry and get in the spirit for the nation’s holiday.

WANT TO GO? 718-429-4700. queenslibrary.org.

Hot Jazz Cool Garden: Terell Stafford

WHEN: Wednesday, July 4, 2pm WHERE: Louis Armstrong House Museum, 34-56 107th St., Corona AGES: All WHAT: Stafford is recognized as an incredibly gifted and versatile player, he combines a deep love of melody with his own brand of spirited and adventurous lyricism. Price includes red beans and rice and sweet tea, plus a complimentary historic house tour pass good for six months.

WANT TO GO? $20. 718-478-8274. louisarmstronghouse.org.

42nd Annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks FREE

WHEN: Wednesday, July 4, 9:25pm WHERE: East River, between Midtown and Lower Manhattan, Manhattan AGES: All WHAT: This year’s pyrotechnic spectacle will mark Macy’s Fireworks largest display since the Millennial Celebration with more than 75,000 shells and effects launched from seven barges positioned in midtown on the East River, accompanied by a rousing patriotic score from the West Point Band and Glee Club and featuring a special rendition of “God Bless America” from Kelly Clarkson.

WANT TO GO? 212-494-4495. macys.com/fireworks.

Omar’s 4th of July Block Party FREE

WHEN: Wednesday, July 4, 2pm and 4pm WHERE: Fantasy Forest Amusement Park, 111th Street and 55th Avenue, Corona AGES: All WHAT: Come celebrate the holiday with live DJ music, dance contests, fun games, and magic shows. Omar’s unique mix of creativity, passion, amusement, and magic will keep everyone on their feet and entertained.

WANT TO GO? 718-788-2676. fantasyforestnyc.com.

The Great Miguelino

WHEN: Wednesday, July 4, 2pm and 4pm WHERE: Forest Park Carousel Amusement Village, Forest Park Drive, Woodhaven AGES: All WHAT: Miguelino’s tricks will leave some guests in awe while making other guests laugh. Volunteers from the audience will be chosen to help him with his spectacular magic tricks.

WANT TO GO? See website for ride and game pricing. 718-788-2676. forestparkcarousel.com. ›› QueensParent 29

Magical Matt FREE

WHEN: Sunday, July 22, 2pm and 4pm WHERE: Fantasy Forest Amusement Park, 111th Street and 55th Avenue, Corona AGES: All WHAT: As a fast-talking, wise-cracking magician, this act is full of guesses and surprises! Hold on to your hats and get ready to laugh WANT TO GO? See website for pricing. 718-788-2676. fantasyforestnyc.com.

Darlene Graham and the Shades of Green Band FREE

SHOW TIME!

Making Magic with Ethan

WHEN: Sunday, July 1, 2pm and 4pm WHERE: Fantasy Forest Amusement Park, 111th Street and 55th Avenue, Corona AGES: All WHAT: Ethan’s philosophy is that magic is meant to be created and shared with people; it should not simply be designed to trick the crowd.

WANT TO GO? See website for pricing. 718-788-2676. fantasyforestnyc.com.

Amazing Michael’s Juggling Show

WHEN: Sunday, July 8, 2pm and 4pm WHERE: Fantasy Forest Amusement Park, 111th Street and 55th Avenue, Corona AGES: All WHAT: From balls, clubs, and rings to puppets, knives, and spinning plates, Michael will dazzle the audience with his incredible array of circus talents.

WANT TO GO? See website for pricing. 718-788-2676. fantasyforestnyc.com.

‘The Colors of Frida’ by Teatro SEA

WHEN: Saturday, July 14, 10am and 12pm WHERE: Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing AGES: 5 and older WHAT: A bilingual, one-woman show about the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, which combines storytelling, music, visual arts, and audience participation.

WANT TO GO? $14; $8 children. 718-463-7700. flushingtownhall.org.

Skatz the Clown

WHEN: Saturday, July 14, 2pm and 4pm WHERE: Forest Park Carousel Amusement Village, Forest Park Drive, Woodhaven AGES: All WHAT: Combining magic and clownery, Skats makes everyone laugh out loud while also leaving them in amazement!

WANT TO GO? See website pricing. 718-788-2676. forestparkcarousel.com.

Cido the Clown

WHEN: Sunday, July 15, 2pm and 4pm WHERE: Fantasy Forest Amusement Park, 111th Street and 55th Avenue, Corona AGES: All WHAT: From his red nose to his big feet, Cido is a professional clown to the fullest. This magical show is sure to be fun for all!

WANT TO GO? See website for pricing. 718-788-2676. fantasyforestnyc.com.

Presto Pete & Incredulous Chris

WHEN: Saturday, July 21, 2pm and 4pm WHERE: Forest Park Carousel Amusement Village, Forest Park Drive, Woodhaven AGES: All WHAT: This two-man magic show is a high-energy performance that captures kids’ attentions and doesn’t let go.

WANT TO GO? See website for pricing. 718-788-2676. forestparkcarousel.com.

30

July 2018 | nymetroparents.com

WHEN: Tuesday, July 24, 11am WHERE: Buzz O-Rourke Playground, Crocheron Park, 214-41 34th Ave., Bayside AGES: Newborn to 5 WHAT: Darlene Graham’s music is filled with everyday family experiences and occurrences with fun, upbeat lyrics and rhythm to inspire families to move and play together.

WANT TO GO? 516-671-4041. nycgovparks.org.

Phineas the Clown

WHEN: Saturday, July 28, 2pm and 4pm WHERE: Forest Park Carousel Amusement Village, Forest Park Drive, Woodhaven AGES: 3-8 WHAT: Phineas is an award-winning clown and juggler, who currently holds the world record for juggling clubs while bouncing on a pogo stick.

WANT TO GO? See website for pricing. 718-788-2676. forestparkcarousel.com.

Hopalong Andrew’s Kid Music Weekly, Drop-in ‘Cowpoke Class’ WHEN: Through Sept. 24: Mondays, 4pm WHERE: Book Culture LIC, 26-09 Jackson Ave., Long Island City AGES: Newborn to 5 WHAT: Hopalong Andrew plays cowboy music with interactive activities, perfect for young cowpokes and their grown-up sidekicks.

WANT TO GO? $10. 718-440-3120. bookculture.com.

DANCE PARTY Queensboro Dance Festival FREE

WHEN: Saturday, July 14, 2pm WHERE: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 111th Street to Van Wyck, Unisphere, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Corona AGES: All WHAT: An annual season of performances and public events for Queensbased cultural and contemporary dance groups.

WANT TO GO? 516-671-4041. nycgovparks.org.

Young Dancemakers Company FREE

WHEN: Sunday, July 29, 2pm WHERE: Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing AGES: All WHAT: A concert of new, lively, and original choreography, based on meaningful personal and social themes. Followed by a free audience interactive workshop in on-the-spot dance-making. Reservations required.

WANT TO GO? 718-463-7700. flushingtownhall.org.

Live At The Gantries Presents Dance Entropy FREE

WHEN: Tuesday, July 31, 7pm WHERE: Gantry Plaza State Park, Center Boulevard and 48th Avenue, Long Island City AGES: All WHAT: Outdoor summer entertainment featuring Queens-based musicians of diverse backgrounds, reflecting the rich cultural heritages of the borough. Enjoy this contemporary dance ensemble in a special outdoor performance.

WANT TO GO? 718-361-2922. kupferbergcenter.org.

CRAFTY KIDS

Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Think Outside the Body with Dave Marini FREE

WHEN: Saturday, July 7, 12-3pm WHERE: Socrates Sculpture Park, 35-01 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City AGES: 5 and older WHAT: Participants will create 3-D interactive artworks using their bodies and sustainable materials.

WANT TO GO? 718-956-1819. socratessculpturepark.org.

Garden Creativi-Tea: Art Workshops Breezy Butterflies!

WHEN: Wednesday, July 11, 1-3:30pm WHERE: Voelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38th Ave., Flushing AGES: All WHAT: Create butterfly mobiles, and enjoy a refreshing glass of iced tea.

WANT TO GO? $4; free for children younger than 3; $10 per family.

718-359-6227. vomuseum.org.

Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Kite Making 101 with Juan Hinojosa FREE

WHEN: Monday, July 16, 12-3pm WHERE: Socrates Sculpture Park, 35-01 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City AGES: 5 and older WHAT: Participants will learn how to build and fly their own kite made out of recycled materials sourced locally in Queens.

WANT TO GO? 718-956-1819. socratessculpturepark.org.

STEAM for Preschoolers: Golf Ball Art

WHEN: Wednesday, July 18, 9:30-11am WHERE: My Gym Fresh Meadows, 17660 Union Turnpike, Suite 310, Fresh Meadows AGES: 3-5 WHAT: Channel your inner artist with color mixing using a golf ball. After it is dry, kids and parents will customize their creation with stickers, and enjoy structured gym activities. Registration required.

WANT TO GO? $15. 718-380-4599. mygym.com.

Garden Creativi-Tea: Art Workshops

WHEN: Wednesday, July 18, 1-3:30pm WHERE: Voelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38th Ave., Flushing AGES: All WHAT: Help build a colorful web, and make fuzzy spiders to take home.

WANT TO GO? $4; free for children younger than 3; $10 per family. 718359-6227. vomuseum.org.

Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Body in Between–Body Casting FREE

WHEN: Saturday, July 21, 12-3pm WHERE: Socrates Sculpture Park, 35-01 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City AGES: 5-12, adult WHAT: Participants will investigate the process of creating a 3-D copy of a human body using their own or a parent’s body parts with plaster bandage.

WANT TO GO? 718-956-1819. socratessculpturepark.org.

Garden Creativi-Tea: Art Workshops Pretty Pots for Pretty Herbs & Flowers

WHEN: Wednesday, July 25, 1-3:30pm WHERE: Voelker Orth Museum, 149-19 38th Ave., Flushing AGES: All WHAT: Participants can use brushes, paint, and stencils to decorate terra cotta planters to adorn their window sills or terrace.

WANT TO GO? $4; $10 family; free for children younger than 3. 718-3596227. vomuseum.org.

STEAM for Preschoolers: Slime

WHEN: Wednesday, July 25, 9:30-11am WHERE: My Gym Fresh Meadows, 17660 Union Turnpike, Suite 310, Fresh Meadows AGES: 3-5 WHAT: Using household ingredients, kids and parents will create borax-free slime to take home. Mix colors to make your own creation, then enjoy structured gym classes.

WANT TO GO? $15. 718-380-4599. mygym.com.

Summer Writing Club FREE

WHEN: July 2-Aug. 27, Mondays, 3:30pm WHERE: Glen Oaks Library, 256-04 Union Turnpike, Glen Oaks AGES: 5-12 WHAT: Children will share a funny, scary, or entertaining book with their friends, then they will write a review and decorate it however they like. Teen assistants will be there to help children do the best job they can, and then put any finished work on display.

WANT TO GO? 718-831-8636. queenslibrary.org.

FUN FAIRS & FESTIVALS Plover Day Festival FREE

WHEN: Saturday, July 7, 12-3pm WHERE: Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk, Beach 86th Street and Shorefront Parkway, Rockaway Beach AGES: All WHAT: Discover one of NYC’s endangered species, the piping plover, and ways you can help protect it by sharing the beach.

WANT TO GO? 212-360-1447. nycgovparks.org.

Omar’s Summer Block Party

WHEN: Saturday, July 7, 2-6pm WHERE: Forest Park Carousel Amusement Village, Forest Park Drive, Woodhaven AGES: All WHAT: Celebrate the holiday with live music, games, magic shows, and more.

WANT TO GO? See website for pricing. 718-788-2676. forestparkcarousel.com.

Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Nueva York’s Guelaguetza Festival FREE WHEN: Sunday, July 29, 2-5pm WHERE: Socrates Sculpture Park, 35-01 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City AGES: All WHAT: The festival is the most celebrated event in Mexico, brought to New York by Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Nueva York since 2013.

WANT TO GO? 718-956-1819. socratessculpturepark.org.

Coming up next month: AUG. 4-5: INSITU Dance Festival at Socrates Sculpture Park, Long Island City AUG. 11-12: Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing AUG. 25: Arthur Ashe Kids Day at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing

QueensParent 31

Birthday Party BIRTHDAY PARTY ENTERTAINMENT Clowns.com

Proudly serving Westchester, Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the Bronx 516-577-0000 718-971-5862 clowns.com At Clowns.com, our goal is to create an unforgettable and memorable party experience for you and your family. We provide the highest quality children’s entertainment and rental services in the industry.

If you’re looking for a professional, dependable, and enthusiastic team, you’ve come to the right place! We are a family-owned and -operated entertainment company, offering a wide range of party and entertainment services including clowns, inflatable bounce houses, characters, magicians, princesses, magic shows, face painting, and party concession rentals.

POParazzi Balloons & Event Space

61-19 Fresh Pond Road, Middle Village 347-204-5252 poparazzievents.com poparazziballoons@yahoo.com POParazzi Balloons is not just about adding color to your party.

It’s about creating experiences and memories that will last a lifetime!

We make magic happen with balloons! Whether classic, elegant, or just plain fun, we turn your dream party into a reality. Let our balloons fill any room. Our goal is to custom design your ideas and create the ultimate experience. No budget is too big or too small. Let’s make magic together. Call us today to schedule a consultation.

BIRTHDAY PARTY PLACES @ Play Amusements

229 NY-110, Farmingdale 631-815-5355 atplayamusement.com info@playamusement.com Have your next party at the newly renovated @ Play Amusements!

It offers 40,000 square feet of fun ranging from arcade games, inflatables, and bumper cars to a roller coaster, carousel, disco room, and laser tag! It even provides all the paper goods, invites, thank-you notes, food, and a private hostess! It features five glow-in-the-dark private party rooms that are sure to be a hit! The action-packed amusement center will make your child’s special day be one they will never forget!

Fun for all ages!

32

BounceU of College Point

Whitepoint Center, 13225 14th Ave., College Point 646-883-JUMP (5867) bounceu.com/college-point-ny collegepoint.ny@bounceu.com BounceU of College Point is where birthdays come to life! Planning a party is super easy. Pick one of our awesome premier packages, add a spectacular bundle for the best value, and leave the rest to us. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or gathering with friends, classmates, teammates, or clubs, we provide the ultimate private party and play experience. Cleanliness and safety are top priorities at BounceU of College Point, where the staff is attentive to your needs, providing superior customer service, and a personalized experience. Come celebrate with us today!

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— children, parents, family, friends, and boys and girls of any age. Guests enjoy our first-class facility complete with a huge exhibition-size kitchen and private party rooms. Baking experiences for adults and children include fabulous children’s birthday parties, classes, social gatherings for teens, and adult night out. Popular events include, 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.

CK Kids Birthday Parties

68-02 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village 917-602-6271 ctkny.org; jmichel@ctkny.org We know your child’s birthday is a special day, so we only book one party at time! Private party room available with two bounce houses, ball pit, disco lighting, cotton candy, face painting, tattoos, music, and games!

Add-on party activities include dressup, karate, hip-hop, and cooking.

Two party hostesses-motivators are dedicated to making your child’s birthday party a day to remember!

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! Learn to make your favorite friendship bracelets and

July 2018 | nymetroparents.com

lanyard stitches. Many amazing themes and packages: Slime Party, Emoji, LOL Surprise, JoJo Siwa, Pajama, and American Girl Doll! We will customize any birthday party to fit your needs.

New bigger party place for up to 75 guests, and private seating area for parents. School events, corporate events, Girl Scouts, bar and bat mitzvah too.

Laser Bounce – Family Fun Center

at The Shops at Atlas Park 80-28 Cooper Ave., Glendale 347-599-1919 laserbounce.net Laser Bounce’s birthday parties are distinguished by their commitment to making an overwhelming room of dazzling spectacles feel like home.

Your friends and family get private sessions in Bouncy Houses and Laser Tag Arenas, and access to the arcade and attractions. For the event’s entirety, you’ll be attended to by our staff of professional party hosts. Party rooms are bright and spacious, with pizza and unlimited drinks for kids.

Celebrating a birthday means making memories, and the Laser Bounce family facilitates the day with an effortless yet sincere party blueprint.

POParazzi Balloons & Event Space

61-19 Fresh Pond Road, Middle Village 347-204-5252 poparazzievents.com poparazziballoons@yahoo.com When you imagine a special celebration, you might picture the following things: an elegant venue, tasteful decorations, and inviting arrangements of balloons and flowers. POParazzi offers all of this in our multi-level venue, catering to festivities of all types. We’ll work with you to give you the atmosphere you’re looking for, enabling you to still plan your event the way you’ve envisioned it. Hosting memorable parties is what we do, and we’re here to make sure your family and friends have the time of their lives.

Soccer Friends USA Inc.

106-06 Queens Blvd., 3rd Floor Gym, Forest Hills 718-261-2403 347-756-2568 (para Español) soccerfriendsusa.com soccerfriendsusa@hotmail.com Soccer Friends USA Inc. offers soccer birthday parties for children ages 2 and older. Its parties are fun, dynamic, and energetic. Its aim is to keep all the children moving and engaged. It offers both excellent indoor and outdoor locations in the Forest Hills-Rego Park area. Soccer Friends USA can manage large groups of children and provide all soccer equipment. For more information, please visit soccerfriendsusa.com, call 718-261-2403 or 718-261-2400, or email info@soccerfriendsusa.com.

SUPERKICKERS

P.S. 69, Jackson Heights 718-350-1535 superkickers.com info@superkickers.com Superkickers Party is a fun way to celebrate your child’s birthday! Choose two activities: Soccer Games, Bouncy House, or Arts and Crafts. Our caring staff will set up and clean up for you.

We provide basic color paper goods of your choosing, pizza, and juice for each child. The 2-hour party is for 20 kids, plus the birthday child. Extra hour and extra activity can be added.

Parties are held at the P.S. 69 gym in Jackson Heights. Book now! info@ superkickers.com. superkickers.com.

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. Offering a wide variety of party themes, we exceed customer’s expectations with superior service, quality, and value.

Hottest party theme: Cupcake Wars!

Funtastic cookie, cupcake, chocolate, pretzel, or pizza parties can be customized in our spacious party room with an ice cream candy bar or chocolate fountain, making your party memorable!

Wheel Fun Rentals Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Flushing Meadows Corona Park at David Dinkins Circle, Meridian Road 929-343-2366 Flushing Meadows Corona Park at North Meadow Lake, Meadow Lake Road West 917-231-5519 Avenue U and East 33rd Street, Marine Park 917-533-6196 LeFrak Center at Lakeside, 171 East Drive, Prospect Park 718-462-0010 9000 Bay Parkway, Bensonhurst Park 805-650-7770 wheelfunrentals.com Wheel Fun Rentals is the perfect place for birthday parties! Kids and adults can explore the area on one of our specialty bikes, or go on a Surrey Scavenger Hunt in which teams can compete to solve riddles.

There’s no better way to get active and enjoy the summer weather! Visit us in Queens at Flushing Meadows North Meadow Lake and David Dinkins’ Circle, or Brooklyn’s Marine Park, Bensonhurst Park, or Lakeside Prospect Park. Call today to book your event: 805-650-7770.

Mitzvah Market magazine

Offering Classes in: Ballet Tap

Jazz/Contemporary

Your Source for Ideas & Inspiration

Hip Hop Acrobatics

Get Your FREE Copy

Register

Your single source for:

Summer Dance Intensive

NOW

Mıtzvah Market 2017-2018

MITZVAHMAR

+

KET.COM

Your Mitzvah CHECKLIST, Budget Worksheet and TIMELINE

g Entertainers

For SUMMER 2018!!!

ALL STAR STUDIOS 108-21 72nd Ave (4th floor) Forest Hills, NY 11375 718-268-2280 allstarstudiosnyc@gmail.com allstarstudiosnyc.com

Come Try Our NEW Improv Dance Class!

g Caterers g Favors g Photographers g Invitations and more...

.

FREE COPY

Dance With Me:

TOP

Mother & Son

er Father & Daught Songs •••

MY BAT MITZVAH IN ISRAEL

DRESS CODE TRENDS •••

•••

MITZVAH PROJECTS:

All Inclusive:

N HOW TO PLAds

Great Ideas to Give Back

Questions

a Special Nee Service

PERTS TO ASK THE EX

Y FOOD ALLERG

freedom

Award Winning S.T.E.M. Center › LEGO Science & Robotics Summer Camps (Weekly Half Day/Full Day Camp) › STEM Field Trips for Schools/Groups › Robotics Training & Team Development Home of FIRST Lego League NY Champions World Robot Olympiad USA National Team

OPEN HOUSE

❒ I want a free copy of the 2018 Mitzvah Market magazine

S.T.E.M. Education & Robotics July 11, Wednesday 5:30-7pm FREE Trial Class (Please email or call to RSVP Time & Location)

Name Address City

State

Phone

Email

Zip

Davler Media Group Fax: 212.271.2239 • Call: 914.290.4716 Email: Distribution@davlermedia.com 498 Seventh Ave., 10th Floor New York, NY 10018 QueensParent 33

Summer Camps DAY CAMPS

CK Kids Summer Camps

68-02 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village 718-366-7454 Ages: 3-16 ctkny.org jmichel@ctkny.org Don’t miss the summer fun at CK! Christ the King has four exciting summer camps to offer children of all ages. Camps appeal to all interests, including soccer, basketball, cheerleading, dance, drama, cooking, arts, water slides, and karate. On-site math and ELA programs available. Come for a week or the whole summer!

All activities take place on the CK Campus. Flexible scheduling, convenient location, sibling and multiple-week discounts.

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 play-based 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 516-466-8422 or info@cmsgn.com.

Happy Faces Preschool

68-60 Austin St., 2nd Floor, Forest Hills 718-459-5055 happyfacesny.com happyfacespreschool1@gmail.com Happy Faces’ mission is to create a fun, fostering, and educational environment for kids to excel and embrace their childhood. We understand the development of a child’s mind stems from an early age, and it is crucial to provide them with a positive impression. Brand-new, state-of-the-art facility with CCTV cameras for security. Hot, fresh, and nutritious kosher meals prepared and served on-site. Certified, experienced educators. Child-friendly environment designed to promote creativity.

Music and Yoga Therapy and an outdoor and indoor playground. Open year-round; part-time, full-time, and after-school options.

34

Ivy Day School

65-01 Kissena Blvd., Flushing 718-460-6366 70-44 Kissena Blvd., Flushing 718-880-1888 104-70 Queens Blvd., Forest Hills 718-997-1997 ivydayschool.com dinam@ivydayschool Books and blocks, music and dance, art and creativity! At Ivy Day School (three locations), we provide our decade-long standard of academic excellence to children ages 2-5. We envision students will develop essential skills for a lifetime of achievements via fun, stimulating activities. We teach English, math, science, foreign language, social studies, music, and dance in our state-of-the-art facility, along with access to indoor and outdoor playgrounds. During the summer we offer a special, flexible summer schedule for ages 4-6.

Magic Day Camp

216-15 Peck Ave., Bayside 718-634-8109 magicdaycamp.com Magic Day Camp, “Where Every Day Is Magical,” offers children ages 4-15 adventures and activities that stimulate and motivate a young person’s mind and physical ability. We are the only traveling camp that swims every day in an Olympic country club pool, in addition to a jam-packed fun day with professional adult counselors who work with and understand children. With multiple exciting weekly trips, our rates also include door-to-door transportation, hot and cold healthy lunches, professional tennis, dance, and instructional sports programs for all children.

Noah’s Ark Preparatory

38-20 Bell Blvd., Bayside 718-279-4251 62-48 Mt. Olivet Crescent, Middle Village 347-335-0044 noahsarkschool.com noahsarkpreparatory@gmail.com Noah’s Ark Preparatory Inc. strives to create a learning environment that invites the fullest potential of each person’s gifts. Both nursery and pre-kindergarten classrooms are divided into distinct learning areas and foster the love of learning. Their setting offers children the opportunity to teach themselves through their own discoveries. Noah’s Ark also offers an after-school program with bus service for ages 6-12, where time will be spent building academic skills and addressing the needs of each individual student. Call for further information about any of our programs, including summer camp.

July 2018 | nymetroparents.com

SUPERKICKERS Summer Camp

77-02 37 Ave., Jackson Heights 718-350-1535 superkickers.com info@superkickers.com Superkickers Day Camp is the place to be this summer in Jackson Heights! We offer fun, engaging activities for children ages 3½-12. From Soccer, Obstacle Course, Acrobatics, and Dance to Portuguese Music, Piano, Cartooning, Sculpting, Robotics, STEM, and Coding to Lego and Cooking! We alternate the camp schedule daily to ensure that your child has a unique and exciting experience. We have a fantastic, well-trained, and caring staff.

Full-time and part-time options available. A healthy breakfast and lunch are provided daily. Camp runs for eight weeks (July 2-Aug. 23).

Tiny Footsteps

167-01 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows 718-969-5500 tinyfootstepsny@yahoo.com Tiny Footsteps is the place to be for kids ages 1-5! Our hands-on curriculum is theme-based allowing for student growth, exploration, and creativity. Students are prepared academically and socially for the big step into elementary school. All of our educators are dedicated to the profession of early childhood with extensive experience. Nutritious, kosher meals are prepared on-site three times daily.

Free Pre-K for all for children born in 2014. Various schedules are available for busy parents. Call for more information and to find out about our summer program.

SPECIALTY CAMPS All Star Studios

108-21 72nd Ave., 4th Floor, Forest Hills 718-268-2280 allstarstudiosnyc.com allstarstudios@gmail.com Sign up now for summer and fall classes—limited space available. All Star Studios’ program is designed to encourage and educate the students on how to increase flexibility, improve coordination, focus on muscle strengthening, build poise, and have fun. All instructors have experience in both teaching and performing, to teach students the skills needed to pursue a career as a true artist as well as the compassion to help push them toward their goals, build their self-confidence, and encourage a healthy, active lifestyle. Visit allstarstudiosnyc.com.

The DanceSource ARTS DANCE MUSIC CAMP of Rego Park 98-11 Queens Blvd., at 65th Avenue, Rego Park/Forest Hills 718-997-1278 dancesource.net info@dancesource.net info@vartamusic.com The Arts Dance Music Camp enters its second year of activities hosted by The DanceSource. We invite campers between the ages of 8 and 16. This six week “bring your own lunch” camp will run from July 9-Aug. 17.

The hours will be Monday-Friday, 9am-4:30pm, with optional early arrivals and late pick-ups. We will offer arts, dance, and music, bringing in new instructors, new crafts, and new art forms to our palate. You can sign up for single days, single weeks, or the full six-week program.

iCodingClub

35-30 Francis Lewis Blvd., Suite 204, Bayside 917-563-5655 icodingclub.com info@icodingclub.com iCodingClub recognizes the importance of the way the world is becoming. Technology is everywhere, and it has only just begun. With our summer program, students will create and manage their own websites by code. After learning the fundamentals of web design and front-end development, students will be able to continue learning on their own even after the summer program. All students leave our program with their own website based off their own name and also receive an email address off their own website. Contact us now to register!

JEI Learning Centers

Auburndale: 347-408-4098 Floral Park: 718-347-3138 Forest Hills: 718-268-2890 Fresh Meadows: 718-740-7888 Great Neck: 516-482-2234 Rego Park: 718-441-3762 Whitestone: 718-819-8813 jei.com JEI Learning Centers have helped children achieve academic success around the world since 1977. We offer a variety of academic enrichment and tutoring programs for children in pre-K through ninth grade, including math, problem solving, English, reading, and writing. Our program is designed to elevate each student’s abilities to the next level and beyond. JEI’s scientific diagnostic system pinpoints the missing links in learning and prescribes individual study programs based on specific needs. Our curriculum is aligned with the Common Core Standards. Call for information about mini-break and summer programs.

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 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 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.

of professional dancers and highly skilled dance educators. We offer classes for all ages, year-round. This summer we will be offering several Summer Dance Intensive classes for different age divisions: Mini-Petite, Junior 9-12, and Teen-Senior 13 and older. Classes will be in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary-Musical Theatre, and Hip-Hop. Call to find out more about our summer dance programs.

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

185-10 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows 718-264-ROBO (7626) robomindtech@gmail.com

Build Lego ® amusement park ride 3-D models or a Mars rover to learn about space! Channel your child’s creative energy into exciting projects in STEM with our unique, hands-on curriculum.

RoboMindTech is an award-winning STEM education center.

From robotics, coding, and video game design to Lego ® creative play, we offer a variety of immersive kindergarten-eighth grade STEM after-school and summer programs.

Our experienced team works with schools and groups to create offsite STEM programs and in-house field trips. Home to NYC FIRST Lego® League and National World Robot Olympiad Champions.

Soccer Friends USA Inc.

106-06 Queens Blvd., 3rd Floor Gym, Forest Hills 718-261-2403 347-756-2568 (para Español) soccerfriendsusa.com soccerfriendsusa@hotmail.com SFUSA offers two types of soccer summer camps. The first option is a drop-off summer camp that can be booked on a weekly or daily basis.

The second option is our Flexible Class Pass. You will have the entire six-week season to use up the number of classes you purchase. Go to the beach, hang out with family and friends—you will still have time to attend your classes and not worry about make-ups.

Nina’s Tutoring Center

8702 Grand Ave., Elmhurst 718-205-7508 92-22 Corona Ave., Elmhurst 718-606-1056 tutornina@hotmail.com We tutor kids in kindergarten to 12th grades. For the past nine years, we have provided quality education that helps kids excel in school. Our excellent, highly dedicated, and experienced tutors are very competent. We specialize in homework help and offer critical thinking and writing classes.

We help improve skills in math, ELA, science, and social studies. We have an intensive preparation program for ELA, math, science, and citywide and statewide exams. We opened our second branch on Corona Avenue to serve our community better. Please call to find out more about yearround programs.

Performing Arts Conservatory of New York

35-57 89th St., Jackson Heights 718-639-1425; 917-774-3411 paconyschool.com info@paconyschool.com We offer music instruction in piano, violin, guitar, voice, brass, and woodwinds; dance instruction in ballet, folk dance, modern, and flamenco; and art instruction in drawing and painting. Dalcroze, music and movement for preschoolers, drama and musical theater classes, and Spanish for kids are also available.

Adults are welcome. We prepare music, art, and dance students for special high schools (LaGuardia, Frank Sinatra, etc.), and pre-college and college auditions.

Robert Mann Dance Centre

214-10 41st Ave., Bayside 718-225-3696 robertmanndance.com dmamann@aol.com Since 1965, we have stressed the importance of quality dance education and meeting the needs of both our students and the dance community. Our teaching staff consists

Now offering Social Thinking Skills and Executive Function skills classes for all ages and skill sets.

At Steps to Socialization, we can prepare your child to process social information through our specialized social learning program.

Some must be taught to think socially. Step by Step.

•••••••••••••••••••

People with executive function disorder (EFD) struggle to organize and regulate their behavior in ways that will help them accomplish long-term goals.

•••••••••••••••••••

At Steps to Socialization, LLC our Executive Function classes are designed to explain and teach executive functions in a clear, understandable way and to help you pinpoint the struggles you or your child might experience.

It¼s organized into three broad categories where executive skills come into play: learning; behavior and emotions; social situations and relationships.

Open Year-Round Enrollment.

Classes are limited Sign Up TODAY. 13 SO. BAYLES AVE, PORT WASHINGTON, NY 11050 QueensParent 35

Classes ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT

CK Kids

68-02 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village 718-366-7400 x247 ctkny.org CK Kids offers families one location for all of their educational and leisure activities. We offer a variety of programs for children ages 2½-18.

Dance, karate, hip-hop, acrobatics, and cooking classes are offered for boys and girls of all ages and skill levels. Our soccer and basketball clinics develop players’ individual skills in a non-competitive setting. Our educational support programs for kindergarten to 12th grades are designed to review and reinforce subject matter and skills necessary to achieve success.

On-site parking, reasonable prices, and flexible scheduling!

Eye Level Queens

Eye Level Fresh Meadows 184-10 Horace Harding Expressway, Fresh Meadows 917-563-5000, Alex Chan Eye Level Elmhurst 87-37 Justice Ave., Elmhurst 718-393-2428, Linda Li myeyelevel.com Many parents today are facing educational challenges and looking for answers to help their children succeed academically. Whether the immediate 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 the learning abilities of the student. With ongoing guidance, 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.

iCodingClub

35-30 Francis Lewis Blvd., Suite 204, Bayside 917-563-5655 icodingclub.com info@icodingclub.com iCodingClub recognizes the importance of the way the world is becoming. Technology is everywhere and it has only just begun. Our goal at iCodingClub is to prepare our students for the future. Throughout the course, students will learn the fundamentals of web design and front-end development. This allows them to pursue coding on their own even after the class has finished. Students leave our program with their own website based off their own name and also receive an email address off their own website. Contact us now to register!

JEI Learning Centers

Auburndale: 347-408-4098 Floral Park: 718-347-3138 Forest Hills: 718-268-2890 Fresh Meadows: 718-740-7888 Great Neck: 516-482-2234 Rego Park: 718-441-3762 Whitestone: 718-819-8813 jei.com JEI Learning Centers have helped children achieve

36

July 2018 | nymetroparents.com

academic success around the world since 1977. We offer a variety of academic enrichment and tutoring programs for children in pre-K through ninth grade, including math, problem-solving, English, reading, and writing. Our program is designed to elevate each student’s abilities to the next level and beyond. JEI’s scientific diagnostic system pinpoints the missing links in learning and prescribes individual study programs based on specific needs.

Our curriculum is aligned with the Common Core Standards. Call us for more information.

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 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 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.

Nina’s Tutoring Center

8702 Grand Ave., Elmhurst 718-205-7508 92-22 Corona Ave., Elmhurst 718-606-1056 tutornina@hotmail.com We tutor kids in kindergarten to 12th grades.

For the past nine years, we have provided quality education that helps kids excel in school. Our excellent, highly dedicated, and experienced tutors are very competent. We specialize in homework help and offer critical thinking and writing classes. We help improve skills in math, ELA, science, and social studies. We have an intensive preparation program for ELA, math, science, and citywide and statewide exams. We opened our second branch on Corona Avenue to serve our community better. Please call to find out more about year-round programs.

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

185-10 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows 718-264-ROBO (7626) robomindtech@gmail.com Build Lego® amusement park ride 3-D models or a Mars rover to learn about space! Channel your child’s creative energy into exciting projects in STEM with our unique, hands-on curriculum.

RoboMindTech is an award-winning STEM education center. From robotics, coding, and video game design to Lego® creative play, we offer a variety of immersive kindergarten-eighth grade STEM after-school and summer programs. Our experienced team works with schools and groups to create off-site STEM programs and in-house field trips.

Home to NYC FIRST Lego® League and National World Robot Olympiad Champions.

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® offers a highly rigorous, academic enrichment program for gifted and talented students ages 2-16. Our curriculum is implemented using its patented teaching methodology with a strong emphasis on the perfection of the written word. VEG prepares its students at a very young age for the SAT, ACT, early college admissions, and accelerated degree programs.

Its curriculum includes vocabulary enrichment, etymology, Latin, writing and grammar, global studies, math, geography, study skills, STEAM, medical science, and creative problem solving.

IQ scores of 130 or higher are required as well as teacher recommendations.

CK Kids

DANCE

68-02 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village 718-366-7400 x247 ctkny.org CK Kids offers families one location for all of their educational and leisure activities. We offer a variety of programs for children ages 2½-18. Dance, karate, hip-hop, acrobatics, and cooking classes are offered for boys and girls of all ages and skill levels. Our soccer and basketball clinics develop players’ individual skills in a non-competitive setting. Our educational support programs for kindergarten to 12th grades are designed to review and reinforce subject matter and skills necessary to achieve success. On-site parking, reasonable prices, and flexible scheduling!

All Star Studios

108-21 72nd Ave., 4th Floor, Forest Hills 718-268-2280 allstarstudiosnyc.com allstarstudios@gmail.com Sign up now for summer and fall classes—limited space available. All Star Studios’ program is designed to encourage and educate the students on how to increase flexibility, improve coordination, focus on muscle strengthening, build poise, and have fun.

All instructors have experience in both teaching and performing, to teach students the skills needed to pursue a career as a true artist as well as the compassion to help push them toward their goals, build their self-confidence, and encourage a healthy, active lifestyle. Visit allstarstudiosnyc.com.

The DanceSource

98-11 Queens Blvd., at 65th Avenue, Rego Park/Forest Hills 718-997-1278 dancesource.net info@dancesource.net During our fall registration we will gladly set up your dancer in the right class and level, and find a budget suitable for you. We offer ballet, tap, gymnastics, modern, hip-hop, ballroom, belly dance, Baratanathyam, Bollywood, Kathak, and Georgian.

Private classes are scheduled by appointment. Your dancers may come to us once a week, twice a week, or

as many times as they can fit into their schedule. We hire NYC’s best instructors, and the first lesson is free!

Performing Arts Conservatory of New York

35-57 89th St., Jackson Heights 718-639-1425; 917-774-3411 paconyschool.com info@paconyschool.com We offer music instruction in piano, violin, guitar, voice, brass, and woodwinds; dance instruction in ballet, folk dance, modern, and flamenco; and art instruction in drawing and painting.

Dalcroze, music and movement for preschoolers, drama and musical theater classes, and Spanish for kids are also available. Adults are welcome.

We prepare music, art, and dance students for special high schools (LaGuardia, Frank Sinatra, etc.), and pre-college and college auditions.

Robert Mann Dance Centre

214-10 41st Ave., Bayside 718-225-3696 robertmanndance.com dmamann@aol.com Since 1965, we have stressed the importance of quality dance education and meeting the needs of both our students and the dance community.

We offer classes for all ages, with several programs specially designed for children ages 1.6-7. Our dance center has an excellent reputation in the dance world because of its professional excellence and dedicated teaching staff. Every member of the teaching staff has been personally selected by Mr. Robert Mann. They are professional dancers and highly skilled dance educators dedicated to their students and the teaching profession.

MOMMY & ME

Just Wee Two

Bayside, Manhasset, Plainview, plus Brooklyn and Connecticut 516-433-0003; 800-404-2204 justweetwo.com This specially developed program, for children ages 8 months through 3½ years and their parents, provides an environment that enables grownups to share the joy of a child’s early learning. Classes are limited to 10 children. Toddlers enjoy arts and crafts, creative movement, stories, and play time. Children develop a sense of confidence and increase their communication and social skills. We also offer partial separation, separation, and enrichment classes with an emphasis on reading readiness. We are now registering for summer and fall sessions.

MUSIC

Hug Music, Creative & Nurturing Music Lessons for Everybody Music Lessons and Music Therapy

112-01 75th Ave., Lower Level, Forest Hills 718-487-4309 hugmusicny.com contact@hugmusicny.com Hug Music’s mission is to nurture a love for music by promoting students’ musical growth and important life

skills. We offer programs to all individuals including children with special needs. Our signature Hug Melody classes are for children ages 6 months to 4 years. Chorus Group is for ages 4-7. We also offer private and duo lessons on piano, guitar, voice, and music therapy. Music therapy is effective for children with special needs (autism, ADHD) to improve important learning skills. Call or email today for more information and to register.

Long Long Island Island Speech Speech & Myofunctional & Myofunctional Therapy Therapy

718-640-6767 • 516-216-1791 www.LISpeechandMyo.com

Performing Arts Conservatory of New York

35-57 89th St., Jackson Heights 718-639-1425; 917-774-3411 paconyschool.com info@paconyschool.com We offer music instruction in piano, violin, guitar, voice, brass, and woodwinds; dance instruction in ballet, folk dance, modern, and flamenco; and art instruction in drawing and painting.

Dalcroze, music and movement for preschoolers, drama and musical theater classes, and Spanish for kids are also available. Adults are welcome.

We prepare music, art, and dance students for special high schools (LaGuardia, Frank Sinatra, etc.), and pre-college and college auditions.

iCodingClub

STEM

35-30 Francis Lewis Blvd., Suite 204, Bayside 917-563-5655 icodingclub.com info@icodingclub.com iCodingClub recognizes the importance of the way the world is becoming. Technology is everywhere and it has only just begun. Our goal at iCodingClub is to prepare our students for the future. Throughout the course, students will learn the fundamentals of web design and front-end development. This allows them to pursue coding on their own even after the class has finished. Students leave our program with their own website based off their own name and also receive an email address off their own website. Contact us now to register!

Licensed Speech Pathologists & Myofunctional Therapists Specializing in the Treatment and Correction of: • Language Disorders • Memory & Auditory Processing Difficulties • Fluency • • Voice Disorders • Motor Planning Disorders • Deviate Swallowing • Tongue Thrust • • Feeding & Swalling Problems /Aversions • Thumb Sucking • Articulation Disorders • Oral Facial Muscle Weakness •

Specialized Specialized Therapy Approaches Approaches Including: Including PROMPT Therapy • Individual FEEDING Therapy Augmentative Communication Evaluations & Therapy

“FEES”...Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing Participating with most Major Health Insurance Companies Jericho

Lake Success

Long Island Speech & Myofunctional Therapy 500 North Broadway, Suite 141 Jericho, NY 11752

516-597-4344

Speech Pathology and Swallowing Disorder Services of Long Island 444 Lakeville Road Lake Success, NY 11042

516-216-1791 • 718-640-6767

Wantagh

Speech Pathology & Swallowing Disorder Services of Nassau 3375 Park Avenue., Suite 4010 Wantagh, NY 11793

516-221-3653

LIU POST’S CENTER FOR GIFTED YOUTH

FALL 2018 AND SPRING 2019 SATURDAY PROGRAM Oct 6th – Dec 15th, 2018 & Feb 2nd – April 27th, 2019 for students entering K in Sept. 2018

Are You the Parent of a Gifted Child?

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

185-10 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows 718-264-ROBO (7626) robomindtech@gmail.com Build Lego® amusement park ride 3-D models or a Mars rover to learn about space! Channel your child’s creative energy into exciting projects in STEM with our unique, handson curriculum. RoboMindTech is an award-winning STEM education center. From robotics, coding, and video game design to Lego® creative play, we offer a variety of immersive kindergarten-eighth grade STEM after-school and summer programs.

Our experienced team works with schools and groups to create off-site STEM programs and in-house field trips. Home to NYC FIRST Lego® League and National World Robot Olympiad Champions.

LIU Post’s Center for Gifted Youth announces its 38th annual fall and spring program for gifted children. The fall

program runs on Saturdays from Oct. 6th to Dec. 15th, 2018 and the spring program runs on Saturdays from Feb. 2nd to April 27th, 2018.

The program is open to gifted children entering grades K-8 in September 2018. The program expands

students’ knowledge, develops creative and critical thinking skills, and offers children the opportunity to learn in an exciting and accepting environment.

For information call 516-299-2160 liu.edu/post/giftedyouth Now find us on Facebook

Follow us on Twitter

Admission is highly selective and enrollment is limited.

LIU Post • College of Education, Information and Technology • 720 Northern Blvd. • Brookville, NY 11548-1300 liu.edu/post/giftedyouth • Dr. Lynne Manouvrier, Director

QueensParent 37

Education PRESCHOOLS Buckley Country Day School

2 I.U. Willets Road, Roslyn 516-627-1910 buckleycountryday.com/page Discover the Buckley Country Day School Early Childhood Program!

Buckley Country Day School is an independent, coeducational day school providing a superior elementary education to an intellectually capable and diverse student body.

Buckley provides the foundation that enables our students to achieve their full potential and excel as educated, ethical, and self-confident individuals. Our graduates are well-prepared for entry into, and success in, secondary schools and beyond. The Buckley Early Childhood program is comprised of our Toddler, Nursery, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten programs. Contact admissions to schedule a tour.

Countryside Montessori School

354 Lakeville Road, Lower Level, Great Neck 516-466-8422 cmsgn.com info@cmsgn.com Countryside Montessori School was founded in 1998. We were founded with the aim of providing a high-quality early childhood education based on the philosophy, methods, and techniques developed 100 years ago by educational pioneer and Nobel prize nominee Dr. Maria Montessori. Our children become responsible for their own learning and their own behavior.

They learn to respect themselves and others. Everything in our school is designed to encourage and aid the child’s natural curiosity.

Happy Faces Preschool

68-60 Austin St., 2nd Floor, Forest Hills 718-459-5055 happyfacesny.com happyfacespreschool1@gmail.com Happy Faces’ mission is to create a fun, fostering, and educational environment for kids to excel and embrace their childhood. We understand the development of a child’s mind stems from an early age, and it is crucial to provide them with a positive impression. Brand-new, state-of-the-art facility with CCTV cameras for security. Hot, fresh, and nutritious kosher meals prepared and served on-site. Certified, experienced educators. Child-friendly environment designed to promote creativity.

Music and Yoga Therapy and an outdoor and indoor playground. Open year-round; part-time, full-time, and after school options.

38

Ivy Day School

65-01 Kissena Blvd., Flushing 718-460-6366 70-44 Kissena Blvd., Flushing 718-880-1888 104-70 Queens Blvd., Forest Hills 718-997-1997 ivydayschool.com dinam@ivydayschool Books and blocks, music and dance, art and creativity! At Ivy Day School (three locations), we provide our decade-long standard of academic excellence to children ages 2-5. We envision students will develop essential skills for a lifetime of achievements via fun, stimulating activities.

We teach English, math, science, foreign language, social studies, music, and dance in our state-of-the-art facility, along with access to indoor and outdoor playgrounds. Call to ask about our special summer program for children ages 4-6. Your children are our priority!

Noah’s Ark Preparatory

38-20 Bell Blvd., Bayside 718-279-4251 62-48 Mt. Olivet Crescent, Middle Village 347-335-0044 noahsarkschool.com noahsarkpreparatory@gmail.com Noah’s Ark Preparatory Inc. strives to create a learning environment that invites the fullest potential of each person’s gifts. Both nursery and pre-kindergarten classrooms are divided into distinct learning areas and foster the love of learning. Their setting offers children the opportunity to teach themselves through their own discoveries. Noah’s Ark also offers an after-school program with bus service for ages 6-12, where time will be spent building academic skills and addressing the needs of each individual student. Please call for further information about all of our programs, including UPK.

Samuel Field Y Early Childhood Programs

58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck 718-255-6750 x246 sfy.org tcampo@sfy.org Our Early Childhood Programs are designed for children ages 2-5 and their families, and include Nursery School, Not Quite Nursery, Childcare, and Summer Camp. We offer flexible scheduling with full- and part-time options. Our programs provide young children an opportunity to play, explore, and engage in multi-faceted learning activities under the guidance of professionally trained teachers. We also provide a caring atmosphere in which children thrive

July 2018 | nymetroparents.com

socially and emotionally and where families feel welcome.

Our graduates are well prepared for secondary schools and beyond.

Tiny Footsteps

Vincent Smith School

167-01 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows 718-969-5500 tinyfootstepsny@yahoo.com Tiny Footsteps is the place to be for kids ages 1-5! Our hands-on curriculum is theme based allowing for student growth, exploration, and creativity. Students are prepared academically and socially for the big step into elementary school. All of our educators are dedicated to the profession of early childhood with extensive experience. Nutritious, kosher meals are prepared on-site three times daily. Free Pre-K for all for children born in 2014. Various schedules are available for busy parents. Call for more information.

Village East Gifted Enrichment Center for the Gifted Learner Kindergarten and Preschool

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 villageeastgifted.com The Village East Gifted® Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten implement a “100 percent Academic” curriculum designed for young accelerated learners ages 2-5. The classes are small and lessons are differentiated to accommodate the highest level of comprehension in each class. Students are taught skills to prepare them for the VEG CORE after-school classes (kindergarten to 11th grades), which include Latin, writing and grammar, geography, global studies, SAT and ACT vocabulary, mathematics, living science, study skills, and creative problem solving. IQ scores are not required, but an interview must be scheduled to determine academic readiness.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS Buckley Country Day School

2 I.U. Willets Road, Roslyn 516-627-1910 buckleycountryday.com/page Buckley Country Day School is an independent, coeducational day school providing a superior elementary education to an intellectually capable and diverse student body.

Buckley provides the foundation that enables our students to achieve their full potential and excel as educated, ethical, and self-confident individuals.

322 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington 516-365-4900 vincentsmithschool.org Vincent Smith School is Long Island’s premier prep school serving students with learning issues such as school anxiety, ADHD, dyslexia, and auditory and language disorders in first to 12th grades. VSS students travel from Long Island and Manhattan to take advantage of the school’s comprehensive program. What makes VSS stand out? Differentiated, personalized instruction in small classes (5-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio); onsite counseling; reading, speech, and occupational therapy (OT); highly engaged teachers passionate about their mission; emphasis on multi-sensory learning; college and vocational prep, approximately 85 percent of VSS graduates go to college.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS P.S. 92Q: The Harry T. Stewart, Sr. Magnet School for Engineering, Architecture & the Arts

99-01 34th Ave., Corona 718-533-1013 ps92q.org info@magnetschools.nyc P.S. 92Q offers students hands-on, project-based learning in pre-K through fifth grades. We partner with community organizations and learning centers that focus on STEM topics to provide our students with unique artist-in-residency learning opportunities. Magnet schools are New York City public schools that receive additional funding from the federal government and accept students from beyond their attendance zone. For more information, please call 718-533-1013 or visit ps92q.org.

Follow us @ps92queens.

I.S. 145: The Joseph Pulitzer Magnet School of Innovation and Applied Learning

33-34 80th St., Flushing 718-457-1242 145innovators.com info@magnetschools.com I.S. 145Q is creative community of active 21st Century Learners. We foster critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity in every classroom through STEAM and project-based learning. The collaborative efforts of our conscientious students, involved parents, and dedicated staff have led to our continuous student success. Dedicated to

academic achievement for all, we offer regents track and Spanish-English Dual-Language programming and enrichment courses both during and after school hours. Check us out at 145innovators.com.

problem solving at the global level and produce future leaders.

P.S. 140Q: The Edward K. Ellington Magnet School of Science, Technology and the Arts - A STEAM Magnet School

Eye Level Fresh Meadows 184-10 Horace Harding Expressway, Fresh Meadows 917-563-5000, Alex Chan Eye Level Elmhurst 87-37 Justice Ave., Elmhurst 718-393-2428, Linda Li myeyelevel.com Many parents today are facing educational challenges and looking for answers to help their children succeed academically. Whether the immediate 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 the learning abilities of the student. With ongoing guidance, 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.

166-01 116th Ave., Jamaica 718-657-4760 theedwardkellingtonschool.org kcobos@schools.nyc.gov The Edward K. Ellington Magnet School of Science, Technology, and the Arts, P.S. 140Q, is an elementary STEAM school, “where greatness occurs one step at a time.” Our curriculum embeds advanced forms of technology, middle-school prep, before- and after-school programs, enrichment clubs, arts and music programs, and multimedia labs.

Students are young innovators and engineers through project-based learning of the STEAM curriculum.

We strive to develop productive, self-thinking, problem-solving citizens, capable of meeting the changes of an ever-evolving world.

Visit theedwardkellingschool.org, like us on Facebook @theedwardkellingtonschool, and follow us on Instagram @ps140q.

P.S. 201Q: The Discovery School for Inquiry and Research: STEAM Magnet School 65-11 155th St., Flushing 718-359-0620 ps201.org info@magnetschools.nyc At P.S. 201Q: STEAM Magnet School inquiry-based learning encourages students to become independent thinkers who ask questions and actively research answers. Collaboration, creativity, communication, and critical thinking are valued in every classroom. STEAM learning combines the study of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics into projects that prepare students for college and careers. The innovative curriculum is inclusive, rigorous, and motivating for all students. Learning is extended through residencies, field trips, partnerships, and performances.

Come visit at ps201.org.

P.S./M.S. 200: The Magnet School of Global Studies and Leadership

70-10 164th St., Flushing 718-759-4977 globalstudiesandleadership.org info@magnetschools.com At P.S./M.S. 200: The Magnet School of Global Studies & Leadership, students graduate with a profound appreciation for diversity, an understanding of the challenges facing people around the world, and the skills that will enable them to effect change in the 21st century. Students discover and celebrate other countries and cultures through an emphasis on global competence, geographic literacy, project-based learning, and STEM education. Learning opportunities at P.S./M.S. 200 engage students in

TUTORS & TEST PREP Eye Level Queens

JEI Learning Centers

Auburndale: 347-408-4098 Floral Park: 718-347-3138 Forest Hills: 718-268-2890 Fresh Meadows: 718-740-7888 Great Neck: 516-482-2234 Rego Park: 718-441-3762 Whitestone: 718-819-8813 jei.com JEI Learning Centers have helped children achieve academic success around the world since 1977. We offer a variety of academic enrichment and tutoring programs for children in pre-K through ninth grade, including math, problem-solving, English, reading, and writing. Our program is designed to elevate each student’s abilities to the next level and beyond. JEI’s scientific diagnostic system pinpoints the missing links in learning and prescribes individual study programs based on specific needs. Our curriculum is aligned with the Common Core Standards. Call us for more information.

Sign up for Summer Intensives and Workshops at www.paconyschool.com ART

MUSIC

DANCE

DRAMA

We offer more performance opportunities than any other music school in Queens. Visit our Website and Facebook page for a schedule of Concerts and Events. Special programs prepare students for performing arts high schools and colleges.

P I A N O V O I C E G U I TA R V I O L I N B R A S S

WOODWINDS PERCUSSION CHORUS T H E O RY B A L L E T F L A M E N C O M O D E R N

DRAWING OIL PAINTING WATERCOLOR

SCULPTURE DRAMA MUSICAL THEATER SPANISH PRE-SCHOOL MUSIC

Nicholas Bentancur, longtime PACONY student, winner of the 2018 Frank Sinatra High School Concerto Competition.

VOTED BEST MUSIC SCHOOL IN QUEENS, 2017 & 2018, QUEENS COURIER

35-57 89th St, Jackson Heights, NY info@paconyschool.com www.paconyschool.com (718) 639-1425 • (917) 774-3411

POParazzi….

Let our balloons INVADE your next event

Nina’s Tutoring Center

8702 Grand Ave., Elmhurst 718-205-7508 92-22 Corona Ave., Elmhurst 718-606-1056 tutornina@hotmail.com We tutor kids in kindergarten to 12th grades. For the past nine years, we have provided quality education that helps kids excel in school. Our excellent, highly dedicated, and experienced tutors are very competent. We specialize in homework help and offer critical thinking and writing classes. We help improve skills in math, ELA, science, and social studies. We have an intensive preparation program for ELA, math, science, and citywide and statewide exams. We opened our second branch on Corona Avenue to serve our community better. Please call to find out more about year-round programs.

Balloons for ALL Occasions Columns, Arches, Centerpieces and more!

Corporate Accounts Welcomed Bulk Balloons by the Dozens

POParazzi Balloons & Event Space 61-19 Fresh Pond Road Middle Village NY 11379 347-204-5252 Visit us at POParazzievents.com

Email us at poparazziballoons@yahoo.com

@poparazziballoons QueensParent 39

Sports BASKETBALL CK Kids

68-02 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village 718-366-7400 x247 ctkny.org CK Kids offers families one location for all of their educational and leisure activities. We offer a variety of programs for children ages 2½-18. Dance, karate, hip-hop, acrobatics, and cooking classes are offered for boys and girls of all ages and skill levels.

Our soccer and basketball clinics develop players’ individual skills in a non-competitive setting. Our educational support programs for kindergarten to 12th grades are designed to review and reinforce subject matter and skills necessary to achieve success. On-site parking, reasonable prices, and flexible scheduling!

First Shot Basketball School

718-275-7974 firstshotbasketball.com firstshotbball@aol.com First Shot provides a healthy, pressure-free environment teaching children ages 3-15 how to play basketball. Experienced, caring coaches work in small classes geared to specific ages and skills. Your child will learn the basics, sharpen skills, understand the game, and come away feeling positive about his or her performance and ability to play with friends in the schoolyard. We teach the value of good sportsmanship, setting goals, and teamwork. With lots of encouragement, we build confidence and make it fun for everyone. Register at firstshotbasketball.com or call 718-275-7974.

Girl’s & Boy’s Basketball and Beyond

55-11 Queens Blvd., Woodside 718-697-1699 girlsbasketballandbeyond.com girlsbasketballbeyond@gmail.com At Girl’s & Boy’s Basketball and Beyond, our camps and clinics teach fundamental basketball skills, nutrition knowledge, and sports history!

In a safe, friendly, fun, educational environment, kids will become better basketball players through interactive, engaging basketball skill-building drills.

They will learn the fundamentals of the game, including age specific agility, shooting, dribbling, eye-hand coordination, and speed spots. Through exploring a variety of weekly themes, both on the court and off the court, both girls and boys will improve their self-esteem, knowledge, and love for the game of basketball.

FITNESS BounceU of College Point

132-25 14th Ave., College Point 646-883-JUMP (5867) bounceu.com/college-point-ny collegepoint.ny@bounceu.com Bouncing promotes fun and healthy exercise.

BounceU of College Point is “Where Birthdays Come to Life!” Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or gathering with friends, classmates, teammates, or clubs, we provide the ultimate

40

July 2018 | nymetroparents.com

private party and play experience. We host field trips, school fundraisers, and of course, amazing birthday parties! Cleanliness and safety are top priorities at BounceU of College Point, where the staff is always attentive to your needs, providing superior customer service and a personalized experience unlike any other. Come celebrate with us today!

GYMNASTICS & CHEERLEADING CK Kids

68-02 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village 718-366-7400 x247 ctkny.org CK Kids offers families one location for all of their educational and leisure activities. We offer a variety of programs for children ages 2½-18. Dance, karate, hip-hop, acrobatics, and cooking classes are offered for boys and girls of all ages and skill levels.

Our soccer and basketball clinics develop players’ individual skills in a non-competitive setting. Our educational support programs for kindergarten to 12th grades are designed to review and reinforce subject matter and skills necessary to achieve success. On-site parking, reasonable prices, and flexible scheduling!

All Star Studios

108-21 72nd Ave., 4th Floor, Forest Hills 718-268-2280 allstarstudiosnyc.com allstarstudios@gmail.com Sign up now for summer and fall classes— limited space available. All Star Studios program is designed to encourage and educate the students on how to increase flexibility, improve coordination, focus on muscle strengthening, build poise, and have fun. All instructors have experience in both teaching and performing to teach students the skills needed to pursue a career as a true artist as well as the compassion to help push them toward their goals, build their self-confidence, and encourage a healthy, active lifestyle. Visit allstarstudiosnyc.com.

MULTI-SPORTS PROGRAMS The Inn at East Hill Farm

460 Monadnock St., Troy, NH 800-242-6495 east-hill-farm.com info@east-hill-farm.com The Inn at East Hill Farm is an award-winning family farm vacation resort that is open year-round. Guests enjoy hands-on time with farm animals, milking the cow or goat, collecting chicken eggs, horseback riding, patting the bunnies, making butter and cheese, and helping with barn chores. Resort amenities include a children’s recreation program, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, hiking, tennis, shuffleboard, basketball, water-skiing (July and August only), boating, cross-country skiing, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, sledding, and ice-skating. Rates include three home-cooked meals daily, and a bottomless cookie jar!

SOCCER CK Kids

68-02 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village 718-366-7400 x247 ctkny.org CK Kids offers families one location for all of their educational and leisure activities. We offer a variety of programs for children ages 2½-18. Dance, karate, hip-hop, acrobatics, and cooking classes are offered for boys and girls of all ages and skill levels.

Our soccer and basketball clinics develop players’ individual skills in a non-competitive setting. Our educational support programs for kindergarten to 12th grades are designed to review and reinforce subject matter and skills necessary to achieve success. On-site parking, reasonable prices, and flexible scheduling!

Soccer Friends USA Inc.

106-06 Queens Blvd., 3rd Floor Gym, Forest Hills 718-261-2403 347-756-2568 (para Español) soccerfriendsusa.com soccerfriendsusa@hotmail.com Soccer Friends USA is a year-round soccer program for children ages 18 months to 16 years. We emphasize fun and learning in our full-service soccer school. We have fun-filled programs for our Queens community. We offer after-school programs, private groups, skill clinics, birthday parties, summer camps, futsal leagues, competitive travel teams, Spanish language learning classes, all-girls classes, and our ever-popular general classes. All programs are offered at the best indoor and outdoor locations in Queens year-round!

SUPERKICKERS

Various locations throughout Queens 718-350-1535 superkickers.com info@superkickers.com Superkickers offers many programs year-round.

Soccer consists of four seasons throughout the year, with many indoor locations starting at age 2. Acrobatics and dance drop-in classes are also offered.

Our after-school, mini camps, and summer camps are great when school is not in session as a place where, in addition to sports, we offer music, arts, and yoga. Our mission is to keep children active and engaged in fun activities in a non-competitive environment where kids learn new skills, make friends, and improve self-esteem.

SWIMMING & WATER SPORTS Belshire Manor Swim & Tennis Club

16-66 Bell Blvd., Bayside 718-939-4888 info@ciampaorganization.com Located at 16-66 Bell Blvd., the Belshire Manor Swim & Tennis Club provides the perfect summertime activities for your whole family. Whether you’re looking to beat the heat, keep the kids busy, relax poolside, or play a game of tennis, the Belshire Manor Swim & Tennis Club is the perfect place for you. Full-year memberships and daily passes are available. Call, email, or come down to sign up for your membership today.

Now Registering

for Summer and Fall at our BAYSIDE and Manhasset Locations.

Get Ready for Pre-School Ages 8 months to 3 years Where Children and GroWn-Ups learn and play ToGeTher

Mommy & Me, Partial Separation, Separation, Infant Class, ABC Enrichment Classes Narrow Age Span Maximum 10 Children Per Class • ARTS & CRAFTS • MUSIC • STORIES

• CREATIVE MOVEMENT • PLAY TIME • SNACK

(516) 433-0003

VISIT WWW.JUSTWEETWO.COM E-MAIL – INFO@JUSTWEETWO.COM OTHER LOCATIONS: MANHASSET, PLAINVIEW, BKLYN HTS., N. STAMFORD, GREENWICH, PARK SLOPE

Superkickers Summer Camp Best Day Camp in Jackson Heights!

Ages 4-12 Soccer • Arts • Music Piano • STEAM/Robotics Cooking and more!

Contact us for more info: info@superkickers.com www.superkickers.com 1-(833)-superkickers or (718) 350-1535

HUG MUSIC

MUSIC THERAPY Improve attention, communication fine-motor and music skills.

NEW: SOCIAL SKILLS GROUP PIANO, GUITAR & VOICE Lesson Flexible music instruction tailored to each student Private and Duo classes ; Annual student recital HUG MELODY®: Groups for 6 months to 4 years old

• Dedicated Party Pros • 100% Private Parties • Giant Indoor Inflatables • We Clean Up!

BounceU of College Point 13225 14th Avenue • College Point, NY 11356 (718) 747-5867 • BounceU.com/college-point-ny

SOC SOCCER

REGISTER TODAY FOR SUMMER AND FALL SEMESTERS!

HUG MUSIC Forest Hills HugMusicNY.com 718.487.4309 contact@hugmusicny.com

Visit our website at NYMetroParent.com

Ages 18 Months & Up

Year-Round Soccer Program General Classes After School Summer Camp Futsal League Travel Team Birthday Party All Girls Class Soccer in Spanish

QueensParent 41

Family Activities AMUSEMENT PARKS & CAROUSELS Land of Make Believe

354 Great Meadows Road, Route 611, Hope, NJ 908-459-9000 lomb.com The No. 1 Amusement Park in North Jersey is the perfect day trip destination! A magical amusement park and a pirate-themed state-of-the-art water park features short lines, free parking, low prices, and awesome family fun.

Ride the Scream Machine 360, our Ultimate New Thrill Experience this season! Bring your own food and enjoy our beautiful picnic grove. Safe, wholesome, family atmosphere is just minutes away. Open Memorial Day weekend, then weekends in June.

Open daily, 10am-6pm from June 16-Sept. 3. Visit us on Facebook.

Wheel Fun Rentals Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Flushing Meadows Corona Park at David Dinkins Circle, Meridian Road 929-343-2366 Flushing Meadows Corona Park at North Meadow Lake Meadow Lake Road West 917-231-5519 Avenue U and East 33rd Street, Marine Park 917-533-6196 LeFrak Center at Lakeside, 171 East Drive, Prospect Park 718-462-0010 9000 Bay Parkway, Bensonhurst Park 805-650-7770 wheelfunrentals.com Rent some fun with Wheel Fun Rentals! Take a spin around the park on our iconic, four-wheel, carriage-style bike called the Surrey.

Or feel the splash of the water on a pedal boat. No matter your age or riding ability, there is something for you. Rental products include spe-

cialty cycles, family bikes, two-wheel bikes, bike attachments, pedal boats, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards.

Product fleet varies by location. Special group rates available for birthday parties and summer camp directors.

Convenient locations in Brooklyn and Queens. wheelfunrentals.com; 805-650-7770.

Wild West City

50 Lackawanna Drive, Stanhope, NJ 973-347-8900 wildwestcity.com Come on down to Wild West City: the perfect place for a fun, unique, and educational day trip for all. We have a number of special events and shows that are sure to be hits with the entire family. Wild West City is a western heritage theme park that brings the old west back to life through portrayals of real-life western characters, legendary events, and a frontier town re-creation. Featuring 22 different live-action shows throughout the course of the day, we offer visitors the chance to “live” in the old west!

INDOOR & OUTDOOR PLAY SPACES Belshire Manor Swim & Tennis Club

16-66 Bell Blvd., Bayside 718-939-4888 info@ciampaorganization.com Located at 16-66 Bell Blvd., the Belshire Manor Swim & Tennis Club provides the perfect summertime activities for your whole family. Whether you’re looking to beat the heat, keep the kids busy, relax poolside, or play a game of tennis, the Belshire Manor Swim & Tennis Club is the perfect place for you. Full-year memberships and daily passes are available.

Call, email, or come down to sign up for your membership today.

NINA’S TUTORING CENTER Private Tutoring by Experienced Tutors.

For All Subjects | School Homework | All School Tests

INTENSIVE SUMMER PROGRAM | 8 Weeks Complies with Common Core Standards • STUDY AHEAD FOR THE NEXT GRADE • MATH CLASSES • READING COMPREHENSION AND WRITING CLASSES • PREP. CLASSES FOR SHSAT,TACHS, SAT, REGENTS, CITY/STATEWIDE TESTS

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • LOOK FOR YELLOW SIGN 87-02 GRAND AVENUE, ELMHURST, NY | Phone: 718-205-7508 92-22 CORONA AVENUE, ELMHURST, NY | Phone: 718-606-1056

42

July 2018 | nymetroparents.com

BounceU of College Point

132-25 14th Ave., College Point 646-883-JUMP (5867) bounceu.com/college-point-ny collegepoint.ny@bounceu.com BounceU of College Point is “Where Birthdays Come to Life!” We’d love to kick off the summer with you. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or gathering with friends, classmates, teammates, or clubs, we provide the ultimate private party and play experience. We host field trips, school fundraisers, team parties, and, of course, amazing birthday parties!

We also offer Family Bounce Night and Open Bounce (Preschool, Family, and Cosmic) throughout the week.

See our calendar for all open bounce times. Come celebrate with us today!

Laser Bounce – Family Fun Center

at The Shops at Atlas Park, 80-28 Cooper Ave., Glendale 347-599-1919 laserbounce.net A hidden gem of an indoor amusement gala, Laser Bounce fuses your vintage arcade with trailblazing, state-of-the-art attractions. Open year-round, seven days a week, this ultimate 21st-century playground features, among others, Hologate, an impressive virtual reality adventure, and Mini Rider, a piercingly vivid 3-D motion simulator. Divvy up the action with the whole family, as the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Walking Dead games amplify the escapism of Laser Bounce’s entree, the jumbo-sized Laser Tag Arena. Birthday parties offered at the Glendale location.

Wheel Fun Rentals Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Flushing Meadows Corona Park at David Dinkins Circle, Meridian Road 929-343-2366 Flushing Meadows Corona Park at North Meadow Lake Meadow Lake Road West 917-231-5519

Avenue U and East 33rd Street, Marine Park 917-533-6196 LeFrak Center at Lakeside, 171 East Drive, Prospect Park 718-462-0010 9000 Bay Parkway, Bensonhurst Park 805-650-7770 wheelfunrentals.com Rent some fun with Wheel Fun Rentals! Take a spin around the park on our iconic, four-wheel, carriage-style bike called the Surrey. Or feel the splash of the water on a pedal boat.

No matter your age or riding ability, there is something for you. Rental products include specialty cycles, family bikes, two-wheel bikes, bike attachments, pedal boats, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards. Product fleet varies by location. Special group rates available for birthday parties and summer camp directors. Convenient locations in Brooklyn and Queens. wheelfunrentals.com; 805-650-7770.

TRAVEL & DESTINATIONS The Inn at East Hill Farm

460 Monadnock St., Troy, NH 800-242-6495 east-hill-farm.com info@east-hill-farm.com The Inn at East Hill Farm is an award-winning family farm vacation resort that is open year-round. Guests enjoy hands-on time with farm animals, milking the cow or goat, collecting chicken eggs, horseback riding, patting the bunnies, making butter and cheese, and helping with barn chores. Resort amenities include a children’s recreation program, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, hiking, tennis, shuffleboard, basketball, water-skiing (July and August only), boating, cross-country skiing, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, sledding, and ice-skating. Rates include three home-cooked meals daily, and a bottomless cookie jar!

Special Needs CLASSES & FUN Hug Music, Creative & Nurturing Music Lessons for Everybody Music Lessons and Music Therapy

112-01 75th Ave., Lower Level, Forest Hills 718-487-4309 hugmusicny.com contact@hugmusicny.com Hug Music’s mission is to nurture a love for music by promoting students’ musical growth and important life skills. Most of our music teachers are board-certified music therapists.

We offer various programs to all individuals, including children with special needs. Hug Music provides baby and toddler music groups, dyad and private music lessons, and music therapy. Our original method, Musicreative, is especially effective for children with autism and ADHD. New: Social Skills Music Therapy group for ages 3-8! Five-week package is available for new students.

Contact us today!

Vincent Smith School

322 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington 516-365-4900 vincentsmithschool.org Vincent Smith School is Long Island’s premier prep school serving students with learning issues such as school anxiety, ADHD, dyslexia, and auditory and language disorders in first to 12th grades. VSS students travel from Long Island and Manhattan to take advantage of the school’s comprehensive program. What makes VSS stand out? Differentiated, personalized instruction in small classes (5-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio); on-site counseling; reading, speech, and occupational therapy (OT); highly-engaged teachers passionate about their mission; emphasis on multi-sensory learning; college and vocational prep, approximately 85 percent of VSS graduates go to college.

MEDICAL PROVIDERS & DENTISTS Long Island Center for Speech and Myofunctional Therapy

Locations across Suffolk and Nassau: East Yaphank, Farmingville, Stony Brook, Commack, Jericho, Wantagh, and Lake Success Queens: 718-640-6767 Nassau: 516-216-1791 Suffolk: 631-689-6858 lispeech.com Janine Stiene, speech-language pathologist, owns and operates Long Island Center for Speech and Myofunctional Therapy. 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, 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.

Seven affiliated offices across Long Island participate with most health insurance and offer evening and Saturday hours.

Zweihorn Orthodontics

150-25 Union Turnpike, Flushing 718-969-9234 Office hours include Sundays and evenings drzweihorn.com Dr. Zweihorn is a board-certified orthodontist specializing in the treatment of children, teens, and adults. His focus is on helping you get your best smile, paying close attention to your concerns and the specific requirements that are most important to you. Dr. Zweihorn brings to you the experience of more than 10 years of private practice, and offers a wide variety of orthodontic options using stateof-the-art technology. At Zweihorn Orthodontics, we have the most kind and helpful team in town.

Come and see for yourself!

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services, P.C.

114-20 Queens Blvd., Suite CS 2, Forest Hills 180 E. 79th St., Suite 1C, Manhattan 1-888-441-0015 comprehendthemind.com Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services, P.C. is a group of school and neuro-psychologists that diagnose and assess a variety of conditions in children and adults.

We perform neuropsychological, educational, speech and language, and psychiatric evaluations to help you understand your child’s strengths and weaknesses, and plan for their educational success and emotional well-being. Who we help: children and adults with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD/ADD), memory and processing deficits, developmental disorders (speech delay, motor and adaptive delays), depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, and mood disorders.

Food & Health DENTISTS & DENTAL PROVIDERS

Zweihorn Orthodontics

Office hours include Sundays and evenings 150-25 Union Turnpike, Flushing 718-969-9234 drzweihorn.com Dr. Zweihorn is a board-certified orthodontist specializing in the treatment of children, teens, and adults. His focus is on helping you get your best smile, paying close attention to your concerns and the specific requirements that are most important to you. Dr. Zweihorn brings to you the experience of more than 10 years of private practice, and offers a wide variety of orthodontic options using state-of-the-art technology. At Zweihorn Orthodontics, we have the most kind and helpful team in town. Come and see for yourself!

DOCTORS & MEDICAL PROVIDERS

Long Island Center for Speech and Myofunctional Therapy

Locations across Suffolk and Nassau: East Yaphank, Farmingville, Stony Brook, Commack, Jericho, Wantagh, and Lake Success Queens: 718-640-6767 Nassau: 516-216-1791 Suffolk: 631-689-6858 lispeech.com Janine Stiene, speech-language pathologist, owns and operates Long Island Center for Speech and Myofunctional Therapy. 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, 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. Seven affiliated offices across Long Island participate with most health insurance and offer evening and Saturday hours.

THERAPY & COUNSELORS Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services, P.C.

114-20 Queens Blvd., Suite CS 2, Forest Hills 180 E. 79th St., Suite 1C, Manhattan 1-888-441-0015 comprehendthemind.com Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services, P.C. is a group of school and neuro-psychologists that diagnose and assess a variety of conditions in children and adults. We perform neuropsychological, educational, speech and language, and psychiatric evaluations to help you understand your child’s strengths and weaknesses, and plan for their educational success and emotional well-being. Who we help: children and adults with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD/ADD), memory and processing deficits, developmental disorders (speech delay, motor and adaptive delays), depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, and mood disorders.

Meet the Health Care Professional 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 Queens: 718-640-6767 • Nassau: 516-216-1791 Suffolk: 631-689-6858 Janine Stiene, speech-language pathologist, owns and operates Long Island Center for Speech and Myofunctional Therapy. 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, 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. Seven affiliated offices across Long Island participate with most health insurance and offer evening and Saturday hours.

QueensParent 43

PartyCentral PARTY ENTERTAINMENT CLOWNS.COM Proudly serving Westchester, Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the Bronx 516-577-0000; 718-971-5862 clowns.com We are a family-owned and -operated entertainment company, offering a wide range of party and entertainment services including clowns, inflatable bounce houses, characters, magicians, princesses, magic shows, face painting, and party concession rentals.

POPARAZZI BALLOONS & EVENT SPACE 61-19 Fresh Pond Road, Middle Village 347-204-5252 poparazzievents.com Follow us on Instagram: @poparazziballoons poparazziballoons@yahoo.com Making magic happen with balloons!

Turn your dream party into a reality with POParazzi! We custom design your ideas to create the ultimate experience.

PARTY PLACES @ PLAY AMUSEMENTS 229 NY-110, Farmingdale 631-815-5355 atplayamusement.com info@playamusement.com Have your next party at the newly renovated @ Play Amusements! It offers 40,000 square feet of fun ranging from 92 arcade games, inflatables, and bumper cars to a roller coaster, carousel, disco room, and laser tag!

AMERICAN DANCE & DRAMA 188-22 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows 68-02 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village 718-479-8522 americandanceanddrama.net We are one of Queens’s largest and most exciting birthday party locations, offering dress-up, disco, and gymnastics parties.

We also offer bubbles and fog machines, cotton candy, plus crazy craft and princess parties!

BOUNCEU OF COLLEGE POINT Whitepoint Center, 13225 14th Ave., College Point 646-883-JUMP (5867) bounceu.com/college-point-ny collegepoint.ny@bounceu.com BounceU of College Point is where birthdays come to life! We provide the ultimate private party and play experience. Come celebrate with us today!

44

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.

CK KIDS BIRTHDAY PARTIES

68-02 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village

917-602-6271 ctkny.org jmichel@ctkny.org We know your child’s birthday is a special day, so we only book one party at time!

Private party room available with two bounce houses, ball pit, disco lighting, cotton candy, face painting, tattoos, music, and games!

CUNNINGHAM TENNIS 196-00 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows 718-740-6800 cunninghamtennis.com Facebook: @cunninghamtennis Instagram: @cunninghamtennis info@cunninghamtennis.com Celebrate your birthday at Cunningham Tennis! Enjoy 1½ hours of tennis and a pizza party that guarantees to serve up tons of fun!

FANTASY FOREST AMUSEMENT PARK 718-788-2676 Fantasy Forest Amusement Park at the Flushing Meadows Carousel 111th Street and 55th Avenue, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park (next to the Queens Zoo) fantasyforestnyc.com info@nycarousel.com Give your child the best birthday with our VIP Birthday Party Package at Queens’ No. 1 destination for family fun! Book our custom birthday package and personalize it with our exclusive food and entertainment add-ons.

FOREST PARK CAROUSEL AMUSEMENT VILLAGE Woodhaven Boulevard and Forest Park Drive, Woodhaven 718-788-2676 forestparkcarousel.com info@nycarousel.com Give your child the best birthday with our VIP Birthday Party Package at “The Crown Jewel of Queens!” Book our custom birthday package and personalize it with our exclusive food and entertainment add-ons.

July 2018 | nymetroparents.com

Your local guide to entertainers, party places, activities, and other resources.

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.

LASER BOUNCE FAMILY FUN CENTER at The Shops at Atlas Park 80-28 Cooper Ave., Glendale 347-599-1919 laserbounce.net NYC’s premier indoor fun center featuring a gigantic arcade, laser tag, virtual reality, bouncers, 3D Simulator, and bowling.

Specializing in private birthday parties for all ages. We have fun for everyone!

MUSIC TOGETHER® WITH MUSIC AND ME Celebrating our new look with our new name!

Wendy DeAngelis, center director (Mommy, Music & Me, Inc. since 2003) Gym-Azing in Astoria Shotokai USA Karate in Bayside The Reform Temple of Forest Hills in Forest Hills The Church in The Gardens in Forest Hills Tiger Schulmann’s MMA in Glendale 718-229-0033 musictogetherwithmusicandme.com info@musictogetherwithmusicandme.com We provide unique birthday party musical experiences for first through sixth birthdays. Call us to customize your child’s musical birthday. We can also come to your space.

POPARAZZI BALLOONS & EVENT SPACE 61-19 Fresh Pond Road, Middle Village 347-204-5252 poparazzievents.com Follow us on Instagram: @poparazziballoons

poparazziballoons@yahoo.com

Our enchanting, multi-level venue hosts all types of celebrations. Call us or stop by an open house and start planning your next event.

SOCCER FRIENDS USA INC. 106-06 Queens Blvd., 3rd Floor Gym, Forest Hills 718-261-2403; 718-261-2400 347-756-2568 (para Español) soccerfriendsusa.com soccerfriendsusa@hotmail.com

Soccer Friends USA wants to celebrate your child’s next birthday party with you! We offer soccer parties for children ages 2 and older at several fantastic locations.

SUPERKICKERS P.S. 69, Jackson Heights 718-350-1535 superkickers.com info@superkickers.com Superkickers Party consists of soccer games, bouncy house, two staff members, setup and cleanup, basic color paper goods, pizzas, and juice for each child. Party is for 20 kids plus the birthday child.

USTA BILLIE JEAN KING NATIONAL TENNIS CENTER Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Flushing 718-760-6200 x0 ntc.usta.com Birthday party packages include 1 hour of court time with drills and games organized by our USTA Pro staff and 1 hour in a private room for pizza.

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!

WHEEL FUN RENTALS FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK Flushing Meadows Corona Park at David Dinkins Circle, Meridian Road 929-343-2366 Flushing Meadows Corona Park at North Meadow Lake, Meadow Lake Road West 917-231-5519 Marine Park Avenue U and East 33rd Street, Brooklyn 917-533-6196 wheelfunrentals.com Wheel Fun Rentals is the perfect place for birthday parties! Kids and adults can explore the area on one of our specialty bikes, or go on a Surrey Scavenger Hunt!

Professional services

Your local guide to tutors, teachers, lawyers, financial planners, and other professionals DENTISTS & DENTAL PROVIDERS REGO PARK ORTHODONTICS LARISSA DAVIDS, D.D.S 98-41 Queens Blvd. suite 1A, Rego Park 718-275-2006 davidsorthodontics.com Rego Park Orthodontics welcomes children and adults of all ages for a free orthodontic exam and consultation. The office is equipped with the most recent digital technology to make the experience of orthodontic treatment as relaxed as possible.

ZWEIHORN ORTHODONTICS “ALL FOR A SMILE” Office hours include Sundays and evenings 150-25 Union Turnpike, Flushing 718-969-9234 drzweihorn.com Dr. Zweihorn is a board-certified orthodontist specializing in the treatment of children, teens, and adults. Our team focuses on helping you achieve your best smile!

DOCTORS & MEDICAL PROVIDERS 3D MATERNITY IMAGING 1300 Union Turnpike, New Hyde Park 516-326-0011 3dmaternity.com We are committed to providing a memorable experience for expecting parents and their families. We take pride in knowing we produce quality 3-D images and capture amazing moments such as yawning, smiling, even thumb-sucking.

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 Queens: 718-640-6767 Nassau: 516-216-1791 Suffolk: 631-689-6858 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.

LICE 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.

SPECIAL NEEDS HUG MUSIC, CREATIVE & NURTURING MUSIC LESSONS FOR EVERYBODY MUSIC LESSONS AND MUSIC THERAPY

112-01 75th Ave., Lower Level, Forest Hills 718-487-4309 hugmusicny.com contact@hugmusicny.com We offer various fun and nurturing music classes including music lessons on multiple instruments, music therapy for children with special needs, and baby-toddler music classes.

LITTLE OPTICS INC.

192-07 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows 53-15 Roosevelt Ave., Woodside 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 Queens: 718-640-6767 Nassau: 516-216-1791 Suffolk: 631-689-6858 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.

SPECIALTY APPAREL BRAVO! DANCE BOUTIQUE

108-12 72nd Ave., Forest Hills 718-309-9787 bravodanceboutique.com bravodanceboutique@gmail.com Bravo! Dance Boutique understands the value of community.

Our mission is to be able to provide local families the convenience of obtaining dance apparel at competitive prices.

THERAPY & COUNSELORS COMPREHENSIVE CONSULTATION PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES, P.C.

114-20 Queens Blvd., Suite CS 2, Forest Hills 180 E. 79th St., Suite 1C, Manhattan 1-888-441-0015 comprehendthemind.com Dr. Sanam Hafeez, an expert in diagnosing and treating all childhood psychological and learning conditions, has a refreshing approach: direct, warm, and competent.

These qualities have made her sought after in the field of neuropsychology and child development.

TUTORS & TEST PREP EYE LEVEL QUEENS

Eye Level Fresh Meadows 184-10 Horace Harding Expressway, Fresh Meadows 917-563-5000, Alex Chan Eye Level Elmhurst 87-37 Justice Ave, Elmhurst 718-393-2428, Linda Li myeyelevel.com Eye Level offers math and English programs for ages 3-14.

Whether the immediate goal is for early learning, remedial education, or academic education, Eye Level is the answer.

PRIVATE TUTOR: RENATE VECCHIONE

718-551-7986 rvecchione1@aol.com Ms. Vecchione, an experienced, NYC-licensed, substitute teacher specializing in ELA and Math prep, offers personalized tutoring. Ms. Vecchione is a nurturing individual who gives undivided attention to students of all needs.

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.

QueensParent 45

FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE TUTORS

Private Tutoring for your Child Renate Vecchione - NYC licensed substitute teacher B.A. in Education

raising kids ad index

NYMetroParents.com features more than 20,000 businesses serving the NY metropolitan area! acrobatics / gymnastics

Happy Faces .......................................................................... 19

birthday / party services

Ivy Day School........................................................................ 17

Tutor all subjects grades K-6 any day of the week.

Belshire Manor Pool & Tennis Club ........................................ 19

Start now prepping your student for the next level:

Laser Bounce - Glendale ........................................................ 13

• Experience working with special needs children • Specializes in ELA/Math subjects and state test prep • Customized material offered for gifted & talented students • Will come to your house • Rates negotiable • References available

718-551-7986 rvecchione1@aol.com

BounceU - College Point ........................................................ 41 Christ the King Continuing Education ..................................... 24 Poparazzi Balloons and Event Space .................................... 39 Soccer Friends, USA Inc. ....................................................... 41 Wheel Fun Rentals ................................................................. 27

camps All Star Studio ......................................................................... 33 Christ the King Continuing Education ..................................... 24 Countryside Montessori School .............................................. 41 DanceSource (The) ................................................................ 15 Happy Faces .......................................................................... 19 Hug Music............................................................................... 41 iCoding Club ........................................................................... 17 Ivy Day School........................................................................ 17

TUTORING MATH 1+2=3 N.Y.S. Certified teacher who is patient and caring now tutoring math (all levels/all exams) I can help you pass any exam!

Call Anita at 917-754-6678 A2+B2=C2

JEI Learning Systems Inc. - Queens ...................................... 48 Magic Day Camp ...................................................................... 2 Nina’s Tutoring ....................................................................... 42

iCoding Club ........................................................................... 17 JEI Learning Systems Inc. - Queens ...................................... 48 LIU Center for Gifted Youth .................................................... 37 Nina’s Tutoring ....................................................................... 42 NYC Dept of Ed. - PS140Q .................................................... 15 RoboMindTech........................................................................ 33 Tiny Footsteps ........................................................................ 24 YM-YWHA - Samuel Field -- Early Childhood ........................ 13

family entertainment / events / outings Belshire Manor Pool & Tennis Club ........................................ 19 Land of Make Believe ............................................................. 42 Laser Bounce - Glendale ........................................................ 13 Mummenschanz Foundation .................................................. 27 Wheel Fun Rentals ................................................................. 27 Wild West City ........................................................................ 15

family travel Land of Make Believe ............................................................. 42 Wild West City ........................................................................ 15

Performing Arts Conservatory of NY ...................................... 39

fitness

Robert Mann Dance Centre ..................................................... 3

Magic Day Camp ...................................................................... 2

RoboMindTech........................................................................ 33

Robert Mann Dance Centre ..................................................... 3

Soccer Friends, USA Inc. ....................................................... 41

Superkicker Sports Corporation ............................................. 41

Superkicker Sports Corporation ............................................. 41 Tiny Footsteps ........................................................................ 24

child care / day care Happy Faces .......................................................................... 19 Ivy Day School........................................................................ 17 Mommybites ........................................................................... 47 Tiny Footsteps ........................................................................ 24

health Steps To Socialization ............................................................ 35 Zweihorn Orthodontics ............................................................. 7

music Hug Music............................................................................... 41 Just Wee Two ......................................................................... 41

YM-YWHA - Samuel Field -- Early Childhood ........................ 13

Performing Arts Conservatory of NY ...................................... 39

activities for families?

classes

performing arts / acting

Eye Level Learning Center - Corporate .................................... 7

Performing Arts Conservatory of NY ...................................... 39

Subscribe to our family activity

iCoding Club ........................................................................... 17

Want to know the best

email newsletter

Just Wee Two ......................................................................... 41 LIU Center for Gifted Youth .................................................... 37 RoboMindTech........................................................................ 33 Steps To Socialization ............................................................ 35

Laser Bounce - Glendale ........................................................ 13

special events Comprehensive Consultation Psychological ............................ 5 Hug Music............................................................................... 41

Christ the King Continuing Education ..................................... 24

Janine Stiene Suffolk Center for Speech.......................... 37, 43

Robert Mann Dance Centre ..................................................... 3

developmental Comprehensive Consultation Psychological ............................ 5 Janine Stiene Suffolk Center for Speech.......................... 37, 43 Steps To Socialization ............................................................ 35

education

July 2018 | nymetroparents.com

Belshire Manor Pool & Tennis Club ........................................ 19

All Star Studio ......................................................................... 33

Performing Arts Conservatory of NY ...................................... 39

NYMETROPARENTS.COM/REGISTER

play spaces

dance

DanceSource (The) ................................................................ 15

46

Eye Level Learning Center - Corporate .................................... 7

All Star Studio ......................................................................... 33

sports Christ the King Continuing Education ..................................... 24 Magic Day Camp ...................................................................... 2 Soccer Friends, USA Inc. ....................................................... 41 Superkicker Sports Corporation ............................................. 41

theater Mummenschanz Foundation .................................................. 27

Buckley Country Day School .................................................... 9

tutors

Christ the King Continuing Education ..................................... 24

Eye Level Learning Center - Corporate .................................... 7

Comprehensive Consultation Psychological ............................ 5

JEI Learning Systems Inc. - Queens ...................................... 48

Countryside Montessori School .............................................. 41

Nina’s Tutoring ....................................................................... 42

Hey! Moms and Dads Look what we have for you

CLASSES NANNIES & BABYSITTERS

JOBS

FOR MOMS

EVENTS

FOR YOUNG FAMILIES

Check out our 45 minute online education classes, presented by leading experts.

Bonus: Check out library of hundreds of expert written articles

Looking for one? We have tens of referred Nannies and Babysitters

Bonus: Do you want to help your Nanny find her next family?

This is the best resource in NYC.

Let’s face it, Moms make great part time employees. Check out the jobs for companies looking specifically to hire a mom.

Bonus: If you are looking for an opportunity, you can post on mommybites.

Check our activities targeted just for you and your families.

Bonus: Local organizations can post their events on mommybites.com/newyork

Get on the list for newest offerings

mommybites.com/newyork Connecting moms and moms-to-be with parenting resources, education, and support since 2006

GET AHEAD OF YOUR CLASS WITH PERSONALIZED LEARNING

THE JEI ADVANTAGE

・ STATE TE ALIGNED CURRICULUM ・ FOCUS ON CONCEPTS & CRITICAL THINKING ・ PERSONALIZED LEARNING

Auburndale 200-13 32nd Ave 347.408.4098 Floral Park 256-10 Union Tpke 718.347.3138 Forest Hills 112-28 Queens Blvd 718.268.2890 Fresh Meadows 192-11 Union Tpke 718.740.7888 Great Neck 485 Great Neck Rd 516.482.2234 Rego Park 98-00 62nd Dr 718.441.3762 Whitestone 17-10 Utopia Pkwy 718.819.8813

www.jeilearning.com

Math · English Reading & Writing Problem Solving Critical Thinking