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Fun on a Dime: Summer Days on Staten Island

Staten Island Parent Brings Home The Gold (and a Bronze, too!)

We’ve done the legwork for you and listed tons of fun ideas and events going on right here on Staten Island all summer long. Check out our article inside and be sure to keep up-to-the-minute with new additions through our website, emails, and social media. We’ll keep you connected!

S.I. Parent is thrilled to have been awarded two awards for editorial at the Parenting Media Association Awards Competition at the organization’s annual conference in Indianapolis, Ind., April 14-17, 2016. Our Gold award was received for an essay written on the important subject of post partum depression and one mother’s struggle in “Finding My Way Back to Fine.” On a lighter note, our humorous look at hosting the family Thanksgiving dinner, “Home for the Holidays,” won the bronze medal this year. Both articles were written by our Junior Editor Jeannine Cintron, a Staten Island mom of two, who has been with S.I. Parent since early 2014. Congratulations to Jeannine on her fine work--- and to the PMA for recognizing her talent!

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News Family Classifieds It’s in the Cards Professional Directory

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Publisher & editor-in-chief Roselle Farina Hecht

Account Executives Ilene Cohen Janine Mulé Cecilia Saccomagno Jodi Fatto

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Birthday Freebies!

Everyone deserves free stuff on their birthday! Head over to siparent. com to find out where you can cash in on tons of free stuff on your special day. Kids can enjoy free ice cream at Carvel, free burritos at Moe’s Southwest Grill, free pretzels at Auntie Anne’s and so much more! Go to siparent.com/birthday-freebies (or click the slider on our home page) to start reaping those sweet birthday benefits. And while you’re

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find links mentioned here online Visit ww.siparent.com and click on the Community and School News tab to download or receive more information on: • Golden Apple Award Entries • S.I. Museum Events • Free Family Camping Schedule • 2017 High School Directory • 311 Complaint Form • Summer Meals Website • Smiles 4 Seniors Grant Application • Birthday Freebies

there, be sure to sign up for our monthly birthday club and get ten free tokens at Fun Station. Go to page 73 to check out the Staten Island Parent Birthday Club.

Smoke Free Playgrounds For All If there’s one place cigarettes don’t belong, it’s near a child. After posing a question to our followers on Facebook about their favorite park in Staten

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Island, some local moms expressed concern over the amount of people smoking on or near playgrounds and the lack of law enforcement present to keep it from happening. Smoking is strictly prohibited on all NYC public parks and beaches, so our children should never be forced to breathe in cigarette smoke. We brought the matter to Community Education Council 31 Leader and former NYPD Lieutenant Michael Reilly, who urged anyone with a similar experience to report it via 311 or online at the 311 website. You can link directly to the smoking violation form at siparent.com. Don’t be shy about it-- according to Reilly, the more complaints they receive, the more likely the Parks Department will be to deploy enforcement.

Apple Award winners, including two schools here in Staten Island! The annual competition, hosted by the Department of Sanitation (DSNY), rewards NYC public schools with cash prizes for their implementation of programs in recycling, waste prevention, as well as cleanup and beautification. IS 75 Frank D Paulo won both the Citywide Intermediate division and the Staten Island Golden Shovel Award for Master School Composter, receiving an impressive $11,000 in total for their efforts as a model recycling school. In addition, Tottenville High School received an honorable mention for their

own green efforts and was awarded $1,000. Go to siparent.com to learn more about the schools’ impressive recycling programs and to see the winning contest entries.

Free Museum Pass for Teachers

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week at the Staten Island Museum all summer long! The museum is offering a free pass to all teachers, administrators, and parent coordinators every day between June 15 and September 15. The pass is valid at either location (St. George and Snug Harbor); visitors just need to show

Fourth of July Travis Parade

Happy Independence Day! The annual Fourth of July Travis Parade is celebrating its 106th anniversary this July. The parade is one of the longest running Independence Day celebrations in the country. This year’s Grand Marshal will be NYC Council Minority Leader Steven Matteo. The ceremony kicks off at 12:30pm in front Showplace Entertainment Center at 141 East Service Road, and the viewing stand will be located in front of P.S. 26 at 4108 Victory Blvd. between Wild and Melvin Avenues. All access roads into Travis will be closed off by 11:30am and parking will be available at Showplace.

DSNY Golden Apple Awards

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their school ID, a paystub, or school letterhead to be granted free entry. Check out the S.I. Parent Family Calendar at siparent.com/events for information on the Staten Island Museum’s familyfriendly events and programs.

Camping with Urban Park Rangers

How does a beautiful night camping under the stars sound? How about a

Free Summer Meals

Summer vacation may be in full swing, but hungry bellies don’t take time off for the break. The Summer Meals program has returned this year, providing free, healthy breakfast and lunch to all children ages 18 and under at hundreds of locations around the City until September 2. The Summer Meals Program is available at hundreds of public schools, community pool centers, New York City Housing Authority complexes, libraries, and other locations around the city. Children do not need to register or show any kind of documentation or ID to receive their free meal. To find a Summer Meals location near you, text “NYCMEALS” to 877-877, call 311, or link to their website at siparent.com. And like most things nowadays, there’s also an app for it. Search “Feed Your Mind” in the app store to easily find the nearest Summer Meals location.

night camping under the stars right here in Staten Island, where you don’t have to travel far and you are provided with free equipment and instructions for your whole family? Urban Park Rangers is hosting several free family camping events in Blue Heron Park, Willowbrook Park, Wolfe’s Pond Park, and Conference House Park over the summer. Registration for each session will take place online the week before

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the event, and campers will be selected via lottery. There are 30 spots available for each session. Go to siparent.com to see the schedule and learn how to register.

Smiles 4 Seniors

Calling every kid with a big heart and a soft spot for Grandma and Grandpa! Smiles 4 Seniors is a grant program that funds schools and youth programs in efforts to engage and uplift senior citizens in order to simply brighten their day, and they are looking for schools or youth programs here in Staten Island to help them do so. Affiliated with the Brooklyn Home Foundation, the program is a part of an initiative to address social isolation and depression in the senior community. Staten Island schools and afterschool programs may apply for a grant between $500 and $1,000 to provide art and craft supplies for the children to produce crafts or

walk away with a stronger sense of civic engagement and responsibility to help those in need,” said Brooklyn Home Board President Erika Hellstrom. After receiving a generous grant earlier this year, Staten Island Academy wowed Hellstrom with their many endeavors, which included performing at nursing homes, creating artwork for hospitals and geriatric care units, and purchasing instruments to play concerts for the seniors. Applications from Staten Island schools and nonprofit organizations with afterschool programs will be accepted through September 25, 2016, and the projects can be funded for anytime between July 1, 2016 to March 1, 2017. Go to siparent.com for more information and to learn how your school can apply for a grant from Smiles 4 Seniors.

The students of Staten Island Academy singing at Sunrise Senior Living Facility. cards for residents of nursing homes or senior groups on Staten Island. Grants are also available for schools to bring chorus or musical instrument groups. “We are invested in making a difference for seniors and people in need that live in our own community. Brooklyn Home started as the Brooklyn Home For Aged Men in 1878 with this simple mission and continues today. I hope that the students and teachers who participate

I.S. 51 Principal Nominated for Daily News Award

The students at I.S. 51 know more than a thing or two about community service and it’s all thanks to their Assistant Principal Andrew Cataneo, who was recently nominated for a Daily News Hometown Heroes in Education Award. The award honors

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school staffers who go the extra mile when it comes to helping those in need. Under Cataneo’s guidance, the students have raised over $90,000 for the March of Dimes foundation in the last two years. Other public serviced efforts spearheaded by Cataneo include shoveling snow for seniors, packing care boxes for needy children, and helping to raise cancer awareness. Hometown Heroes in Education winners will be announced in October. Good luck, Mr. Cataneo!

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Charge It Up!

You can’t get the perfect shot of the kids splashing around in the waves this summer if your cell phone battery dies before you leave the beach. This summer, NYC Parks has once again teamed up with AT&T in deploying solar powered mobile charging stations at several of New York City’s beaches, including Midland and South Beach here in Staten Island. The charging stations work day or night, in the sun or shade. The AT&T Street Charge was inspired by restoration efforts following

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Hurricane Sandy, when AT&T had set up charging stations in devastated areas to help people connect with loved ones in the aftermath of the storm. In addition, AT&T provides free Wi-Fi to all mobile device users in 21 New York City parks as part of the Wi-Fi in the Parks initiative.

Lunchroom Artwork Sends a Valuable Message

Young artists at two local schools are laying it all on the table when it comes to expressing themselves through their work. Talented student artists of two Staten Island middle schools have once again transformed lunchroom tables into beautiful and meaningful works of art addressing major social issues in their communities as part of the LeAp (Learning Through an Expanded Arts Program) Public Art Exhibition. The students presented their original large-scale public artworks in two Staten Island parks last month, which will remain on display through August. Students from P.S./I.S. 25 proudly presented their anti-bullying-themed project at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center in June, while students from I.S.61 unveiled their anti-racism-themed project at Clove Lakes Park on the same day. The schools are two of ten participating schools that have created public artworks comprising the largest student art exhibition in the history of NYC parks, as well as the first to span the five boroughs. The exhibition, “A

View From The Lunchroom; Students Bringing Issues To The Table,” is said to empower young people to have a voice in their communities and to express themselves on important issues. School lunchroom tables were chosen as a canvas for the project because they are a symbol of student ideas and conversations. “Art can have a deep impact on all of us, especially young people, and to see it exhibited in our public parks stimulates our bodies, minds and souls. The extraordinary students in LeAp’s Public Art Program use their artwork to explore powerful themes and self-expression in creative ways, bringing their personal dialogues into public view,” said NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver.

2017 High School Directory

Choosing the right high school is a very important decision in a middle schooler’s life, and if your child is entering eighth grade this fall, then now is the time to start thinking about it. The 2017 NYC High School Directory is currently available online at the Department of Education website, and it’s filled with important information for students preparing to enter High School in 2017. You’ll find High School Fair dates, admissions test dates, application deadlines, important websites, as well as guidelines for applying, methods of admission, programs offered, and much more. Link to the directory at siparent.com to get started applying to the high school of your choice.

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the business of clothing your kids >> Staten Island moms say it’s not as tough as they feared

Clothing for kids is big business in the United

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$24.9 billion on back-toschool duds alone — or $630.36 per family.

In the Northeast, where prices for things are generally higher than in Southern and rural areas of the country, that per family number was likely even higher, according to The Nest, an online blog. But for all the big money that exchanges hands when it comes to outfitting grade-school youngsters, many Staten Island parents say their kids’ interest in what they wear is generally minimal. “I have to say she is very indecisive and I still pick out and buy most of her clothes with her not there,” said Stapleton mom Tricia Ryan of her 11-year-old daughter, Fiona. “I don’t think Gabby knows any labels yet and although plenty of girls her age

wore Uggs around this winter, she wore a no-name brand of sparkly gold boots and was happy as a clam in them,” said Dr. Maria Sarabok, a pediatric physical therapist from Tottenville, of her daughter, a first-grader at Our Lady Help of Christians. This laissez-faire attitude in grade school hasn’t changed much over the years, according to Victoria Colella, a Great Kills resident whose sons attended PS 8 in that community, but are now 16- and 20-yearolds. “My kids were never, even now, into any particular way of dressing, other than messy!” she said. “They never asked me for anything in particular which saved me tons of money,” she added.

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Mrs. Ryan said she hasn’t yet had to establish rules — or a dress code, of sorts — for Fiona or her son, Aidan, 7. “I don’t think there are rules for kids. They just wear similar things at their age brackets,” she said. “Aidan likes comfortable clothes — sweatpants and T-shirts. But when given the opportunity, he will dress up nice with his communion shirt, nice pants, and his magic top hat. Fiona is much more girly, though she, too, loves her lounging clothes.” “I have never yet had to tell my children that they can’t wear something — other than telling them that what they’re wearing isn’t right for the weather, like shorts when it’s too cold, or to remind them to wear socks, or put on a jacket when it’s cold,” she continued. Dr. Sarabok said the only restriction she would place on her son, David, 9, would be forbidding him to wear a shirt or sweatshirt with inappropriate graphics. “But that said, I have not come across such content in the places we typically shop — The Children’s Place, Target, Nordstrom Rack, the Disney store, and occasionally online.” Other parents of grade-schoolers, however, have had run-ins over clothing. Gabriella Davila of Annadale has three children — Matthew, 14; Christopher, 10; and Giuliana, 6. “This comes up a lot with my daughter,” said Mrs. Davila, when asked how she resolves disputes over something her daughter wants that her mother doesn’t care for. “Some clothing from Justice is inappropriate and I won’t let her have it,” she said. She advises parents to try to listen to their children and accommodate their choices, however. “If the clothing is too risqué or thuggish, I will absolutely go to the mat. But if it is just them expressing their own style, I don’t make a big deal over clothing. They develop their own style earlier than we think and unless it really is inappropriate, then go with it,” she said. Staten Island parents tend to keep a watchful eye on their pocketbooks when shopping for their kids’ clothes. Mrs. Davila said she used to like Carter’s, but is now frequenting places like Target, The Children’s Place, Macy’s — and sometimes Justice — for her daughter. For her sons, she tends to patronize Old Navy, Gap, Foot Locker, and Macy’s. Her older son likes Hollister, while her younger son likes H&M. “They have stylish clothing for reasonable prices,” she said. Mrs. Ryan, an attorney, shops primarily at Kohl’s and Target. “Good prices, good selection, and I have store cards there, so I can get what I need on store credit with good sales promotions on those cards,” she explained. While kids may, in general, be relatively disinterested in clothing in their grade-school years, parents recognize that things may well change as their youngsters age into middle school and beyond.

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feature / shopping “It will be interesting to see next year, when we no longer have a school uniform for Fiona and she is in middle school, how her perception on clothes will change,” admitted Mrs. Ryan. Currently, Fiona is finishing up fifth-grade at P.S. 65 down the block from her home, but in September she will be enrolled in an honors program at Prall Intermediate School in West Brighton. Another thing that Mrs. Ryan may see change next year is the cost of the clothes Fiona wears. As children move into adolescence, expect a gradual 25 percent hike in clothing prices. The combination of increased peer awareness and pure size adds to the bottom line, as does a more ambitious social calendar. Dr. Sarabok has seen a bit of an uptick in her fourth-grade son’s interest in name brand, or designer, labels, in the past year. “He has ‘pump’ sneakers, Nike, I believe, that he really wanted to get. We bought those at an outlet in Pennsylvania. He likes his Spyder jacket and also has a Puma jacket he loves,” she said. “He’s becoming more aware of how he looks in clothes, saying ‘These pants make me look so skinny!’” Mrs. Colella, a veteran of the passage from the care-free grade school attitudes toward clothing to the headaches that stem from peer pressure in the teenage years, said that although “peer pressure was not an issue” for her children, it can become crushing for many. She is in and out of schools for her job these days and said, “I do see that for other kids that they need to have the ‘right’ sneakers and name-brand clothes — and it starts in elementary school!” That’s in writing in a student-produced newspaper at PS 53 in Bay Terrace last year, where a story about school fashion trends echoed Mrs. Colella’s observations. Detailed in that piece were “fashion trends” at the school, which included high-end North Face clothing and accessories, Uggs, Nike, and Jordan sneakers and Alex and Ani bracelets, which have grown wildly in popularity over the past five years.

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Fourth- and fifth-graders in the school were clearly aware of the names and keenly observant of how much they were seeing of these brands, according to the story, which said, “What people wear reflects who they really are.” That’s a fifth-grader’s take on matters, but if it’s true, Staten Island moms seem comfortable with how their children are expressing themselves through clothing. They also seem to know how to roll with their kids’ preferences — and are already preparing for what’s to come on this front. “My older son lives in gym shorts, sweatpants and hoodies when he’s not wearing his uniform, and he was like this when he was in grade school,” said Mrs. Davila. “My middle boy — he likes the gym shorts and sweatpants but he also likes to be stylish and clean-cut. Since he was little, he always wanted to wear nice clothes and have his hair cut and neat for school everyday.” “The only thing Fiona really wanted once that I can recall that was name brand were a pair of Converse sneakers,” said Mrs.

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Ryan of her daughter– but she’s expecting that to change. And while 7-year-old Gabby in Tottenville does not know what Alex and Ani bracelets are yet, she’s got a lot of “the princess” in her already. Her mom is OK with that. “Gabby hates shorts! The sparkly embellished items are big at this age. And accessories are key — jewelry, pocketbooks,” she said. While some trends have drastically changed over the years, other brands have remained steadfastly popular. Despite all the advancements the sneaker industry has made in arch support, cushioning, shock absorption and such, on Staten Island, Converse kicks are still as cool now as they were in the 1960s!

Staten Island responses to national trends Trend: Statistics show that parents spend more on girls’ clothing than boys’. This is due to girls’ higher interest in apparel. Girls’ clothing also tends to be slightly higher priced than boys’ because of special details such as lace, buttons and fancy collars, according to an online parenting source. Response: “Nowadays, among boys and girls, there is no difference in interest in clothing,” said Gabriella Davila of Annadale. Trend: Parents spent more money on older kids and teens than infants and toddlers, according to livestrong.com Response: Mrs. Colella says she knows parents who spent major dollars on clothing for their aging children. “I wonder is it for them or the kids?” she mused.

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Trend: The average household income in the U.S. is about $50,000; 3.8 percent of that — or roughly $2,000 — is spent on clothing, according to HowStuffWorks.com Response: “We do not have a budget. We buy as needed,” said Dr. Sarabok.

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Trend: A recent Kenyon University study out of Ohio found that almost 30 percent of clothes sold for girls had sexy traits, like sheer fabric or a revealing crop, according to parents.com. Response: Dr. Sarabok’s solution? “Put a pair of bike shorts underneath,” which she frequently does and her daughter doesn’t complain. Trend: Industry spending on advertising to children has exploded over the past two decades. In the U.S. alone, companies spent over $17 billion doing this in 2009 — more than double what was spent in 1992, according to Mobile Marketing Daily. Response: Tricia Ryan of Stapleton has noticed that this impacts the games and toys her children want more than clothing. By Staten Island writer Marjorie Hack.

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No one likes to cook in the summer. Summertime salads are a refreshing and tasty way to get dinner on the table without turning on the stove. Add some precooked shrimp or grilled chicken to round out these salads for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

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Ingredients Dressing: • 3 tsp. white wine vinegar • 3 tsp. water • 1 tsp. honey • 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil • 1/8 tsp. salt • 1/8 tsp. pepper Salad: • About 6 c. torn green leaf or romaine lettuce • 2 c. sliced strawberries • 2 c. blueberries • 1/4 c. sliced almonds Directions: 1. Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl; whisk until well combined. {Or, place in a jar and shake until well mixed.} 2. Combine strawberries, blueberries, and greens. Add dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sliced almonds. Serve immediately.

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zucchini noodles greek salad Ingredients • Juice of a lemon (about ¼ cup) • 1 Tblsp. balsamic vinegar • 1 Tblsp. olive oil • 1 tsp. fresh oregano, finely chopped • kosher salt & pepper • 2 medium zucchini, peeled if desired • 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved • ½ cup pitted kalamata olives, halved • 2 oz crumbled feta cheese Directions: 1. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, oregano, and salt and pepper, to taste, and set the dressing aside. 2. Using a vegetable spiral cutter, cut the zucchini into zucchini noodles. 3. In a large bowl, gently toss together the zucchini noodles, tomatoes, olives, feta and the dressing until combined Source: www.cupcakesandkalechips.com

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summer fun with the kids >> Don’t sizzle in the sun. Plan the fun! Summer! Ahhhh! The bliss, the freedom! In your mind, it’s 10 weeks of zen-like peace in the house. Everyone sleeps late in the morning, then you and the kids spend fun-filled afternoons together not getting on each other’s nerves. Everyone has all their summer reading completed by mid-July and you have successfully gone through the 10 months worth of school paperwork, art and projects, compiling it into a neat little folder marked “2015-16 School Year Memories.”

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When you get off that cloud, you realize you have to have a real plan! The good news is that it can be done, and you don’t have to do it alone. Sit everyone down for a family meeting. Get paper and pencils, or if you are a tech family, pull out the iPads and tablets. Have everyone make a Wish List, writing down all their hopes and ideas for a perfect summer. Discuss all of it. It’s a good exercise in compromise and lets the kids see what brainstorming is all about. When you have a workable list, you can sort by order of importance or other category, such as indoor/outdoor so you can choose according to the weather. You can also section it by time needed to complete – afternoon activity, day-trips, weekend, or full-blown vacation. Here are a few ideas from Staten Island Parent. Share your tried-and-true favorites or your new discoveries and recommen-

dations and we will update this article on siparent.com, so we can all help each other have a summer to remember! Backyard or Neighborhood Fun Picnic. There’s nothing easier than spreading a blanket down outside your back door and letting the kids enjoy lunch on a different level. Or choose one of the many wonderful picnic-friendly locations on Staten Island. If you are looking for a nice park setting with the added attraction of a playground and a Carousel, try Willowbrook Park, at Eton Place off Richmond Avenue. For a list of other parks on Staten Island, visit www. siparent.com/staten-island-parks. Scavenger Hunt. For younger children, the backyard is totally doable for this one. Make a list (written or pictures) of items to be found. Vary the difficulty level, keeping

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it age-appropriate for the group involved. If you are conducting this in your backyard, you may need to “stage” the area by hiding some of the items to be found. For older kids, if they are going out in the neighborhood or a public area, they should team up in groups. Each group can carry a smartphone or digital camera and take pictures of the items instead of actually collecting them. Tea Party. An old-fashioned formal tea party is always a big hit, especially with the 4 to 8 year-old female demographic. Send out invitations in the form of scrolls. Make little cucumber finger sandwiches and scones. Have the guests dress up– sundresses with lots of accessories will do. Announce each guest’s arrival in a booming British accent. Paper fans, personalized teacups bought at a discount housewares store (think Fishes Eddy or the Dollar Store). You can get some inexpensive straw hats and a bunch of do-dads, like silk flowers and tulle to decorate. If you are using a glue gun to secure the decoration, make sure it is only handled by an adult in a controlled area. Water, Water, Everywhere! Playing with water is as much fun as it is an educational activity– great for sensory learning, hands-on math (measuring), motor-skills development. Stay at home and enjoy a water balloon toss, a romp in the sprinkler, drag out the kiddie pool, fill buckets with water and give the kids paint brushes to paint the fence, outdoor furniture or even the concrete. Get out the bubbles and your iPod and have a dance party. If you want to get out, pile the kids in the car and take ‘em to the source. Look under family fun on siparent. com for local resources of water fun– beaches, public pools, sprinkler & spray shower parks. Don’t forget the sunscreen! Put on a Play. If you are looking for a more involved activity, consider putting on a production. A short skit, a variety talent show, or a multi-act play– they can all utilize your child’s creativity, while teaching them how to work as part of a team. If you want to make it quick-and-easy, there are online sites that offer free pre-written scripts, as well. If you want something really simple, line the kids up and have them put on a karaoke performance for you to video. Again, the Internet can help you out with free karaoke renditions of popular songs. Go with a Cliché. Find a park or an open space and go fly a kite! For a list of Staten Island Parks where you can let it soar, visit www.siparent.com/staten-island-parks/ Build Some Character Hold A Fundraiser. Lemonade stand, bake sale, car wash, yard sale– whatever you choose, you will be using the opportunity to teach a larger life-lesson. Let the kids help select a charity or cause so they can really be invested in the outcome.

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Take Them Along to Volunteer. Nursing home, park cleanup, food pantry, or help out a neighbor. Here’s the chance to do some really good parenting—the kind you always say you want to do, if you only had the time! There

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Culture Fest. Visit one of the bazillion museums or cultural places that we, as New Yorkers, are fortunate enough to live in close proximity to. Did you know there is even a museum dedicated to Math?! Dinosaurs, planets, fire engines, art, science– yup, we’ve got that and so much more! Check out siparent.com’s Family Fun tab for a list of ideas, then do a little research so you can give the kids some background on what you will see when you get there. It’ll show them the value of approaching every experience prepared. Also, check to see if there are special admission times/days to save some money. Walk a Different Path. Walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, or take a walk on The High Line in Manhattan. It’s great to see things from a different perspective– and height!

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include fewer side effects, supporting the body’s natural ability to heal itself (which is essential for the maturing immune system), cost effectiveness, and decreased environmental impact.” Here are some household remedies for treating the unavoidable stings, bites, and burns of summer. Bee, wasp, and hornet stings. A bee stings once, but leaves its stinger behind. Remove the stinger as quickly as possible. More venom is dispensed the longer the stinger is in the skin. Wasps and hornets do not leave their stingers behind and may sting multiple times. Leave the area before starting treatment! Make a thick paste using water and one of the following ingredients: • Baking soda • Meat tenderizer (contains papain, which is said to break down proteins in the venom) • Charcoal (the activated form is cleanest, but charcoal from a campfire can be used in a pinch) • Honey (unpasteurized contains antibacterial agents) • Dirt/mud • Toothpaste (undiluted) Apply directly to the wound. Leave on for 20-30 minutes.

soothing the stings, bites, and burns of summer Practical home treatment options for families

Ahhh, summer! The joy of being in the great outdoors seems endless. Yet, the season also brings an abundance of biting insects, harsh sunrays, and rash-producing plants. When exuberant squeals turn into screams of pain, most parents are well versed in the standard treatments: ice, OTC pain relievers, lotions, and antihistamines. But with a “kick in” time of up to 30 minutes, many parents wish for faster relief than these standbys provide. The good news? Simple home remedies can be used alone or in conjunction with the standards for great results. Even better, most kitchens hold a treasure trove of quick-acting treatment options. Naturopathic doctor Michelle Rogers explains, “The main advantages

Or try one of these plant-based items: • Sliced onion • Papaya (a natural source of the papain found in meat tenderizer) • Plantain (a common backyard weed) ground into a poultice Leave on the wound for about 20 minutes. Itchy bug bites. Many of the remedies used for stings (e.g. baking soda, charcoal, and onion) may also be used to treat itchy bites from mosquitoes, horse flies and black flies. Additional remedies for itching include: • Oatmeal bath • Aloe cream (refrigerated for better itch relief) • Green tea bag (dampened and refrigerated) • Tea tree oil, witch hazel, or alcohol (including hand sanitizer) • Basil, crushed (repels mosquitoes and contains anesthetic properties) • Mouthwash with menthol (cools the bite site) Sunburn. A cool bath is often the best way to relieve sunburned skin. Many believe oatmeal, baking soda, or vinegar can add soothing properties. After a soak, try one of these home remedies: • Aloe (best straight from the plant, but pre-made lotions are helpful) • Shaving cream • Milk or yogurt • Potatoes (pulverized to a liquid, dried on the skin, and showered off) • Corn starch (dusted on non-blistered areas irritated by clothing straps or bands)

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Poison ivy, oak, and sumac. To prevent a skin reaction, plant oils must be removed within an hour of exposure. Dish and laundry soaps break down oils better than regular hand soap. Gently lather and rinse with cool water several times. After the onset of a rash, a cooling bath can work wonders. Oatmeal and baking soda are great anti-itch additives. Other soothing agents include Epsom salts, buttermilk, and mint tea. Then dab the rash dry and apply one of the following to dry the outbreak and speed healing: Paste of oatmeal, baking soda, or vinegar, watermelon rind, cucumber slices, lemon slices, banana peel A bag of frozen peas placed on the rash site is the ultimate in cooling relief!

Emergency! When to Seek Medical Attention

Rogers warns that “when it comes to stings, it is always essential to rule out anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) before turning to our home remedies.” Other severe medical conditions may also warrant treatment by a medical professional. • Call 9-1-1 immediately when any of these symptoms are present: • Skin reactions (hives, itching, flushing) in areas other than the sting site. • Swelling of the mouth, throat, and/or tongue. • Difficulty breathing. • Weak and rapid pulse. • Dizziness. • Nausea or vomiting. History of dangerous reactions to stings (even if symptoms are not present).

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How to Make an Oatmeal Bath— for relief of itchy, burning skin

1. Measure about a cup of unflavored oats per bathtub of water. Instant, quick-cooking, and old-fashioned oats all work well. 2. Grind the oats to a fine powder, using a coffee grinder or food processor on the “high” setting. 3. Test your powder by adding a spoonful to a cup of warm water. It should make the water look “milky” and feel “silky.” If there’s a lot of sediment, you need to grind it more. 4. Pour the ground oatmeal into running tepid bath water, stirring as you go. 5. Be sure to help your child in and out of the bath, as it will be slippery. Ashley Talmadge is a freelance writer and mother of two boys. She enjoys writing about the many facets of parenthood, and her articles have appeared in dozens of parenting publications across the U.S. and Canada.

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Ms. Kristi Pfister’s Pre-K3 art students have unlimited enthusiasm and excitement! The Academy’s Early Childhood art program allows young artists to explore and experiment with a variety of art materials and processes while connecting to the senses: How do colors look when mixed? How does the brush feel when moving paint across a surface?

Here’s how you can explore pattern and shape through sponge printmaking like Ms. Pfister’s class at home: Materials

• 18” x 24” white drawing paper folded in half

• Sponges cut into geometric shapes: circles, squares, triangles

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• Tempera paint • Flat foam trays for paint

3.Process: • Tamp the sponges into the paint lightly with dancing fingers • Create patterns with different colors and shapes • Fold dry half onto printed side and rub • Most important- have fun! 4.These beautiful prints can be finished there, or kids can transform their prints into other projects, such as bumble bee wings.

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The GCap was designed by Staten Island “Mompreneur” Nadine Savino! Say goodbye to pesky yogurt spills and chocolate milk stains! The GCap is a stretchable bottle cap that fits beverage bottles of any size in order to prevent a child’s spills. Made of flexible silicone material, moms simply add a straw. No more mess in the car, on their clothes, or just wasted drinks. It’s such a quick and simple solution that saves money, time and frustration. They’re BPA, PVC, and phthalates free and cost $6 each. Go to thegcap.com for more information. You can also purchase the GCap on Amazon and Etsy.

naptime: care seat and swing safety Frazzled new parents often seek out any way to get their infants to sleep soundly, particularly when these parents also could use some shut-eye. Some parents will attest that newborns seem to come into the world with their days and nights mixed up, as well as with an aversion to resting comfortably in a bassinet or crib, noting how infants seem to doze off most comfortably in swings or car seats. While it may be tempting to let sleeping babies lie, or rather, sit, in car seats when they’re asleep, research has suggested that car seats are not the safest places for babies to sleep. A relatively recent study in the journal Pediatrics showed that the car seats can compress the chest wall and reduce airway size, possibly lowering blood oxygen levels. Pulmonary pediatrics experts at Massachusetts General Hospital say car seats can cause mild respiratory compromise in about 20 percent of newborns. Hypoxia, or a fall in oxygen levels that causes a deficiency in the blood, is associated with behavioral problems and adverse effects on development. Limiting time spent in car seats, and similarly, infant swings, can help prevent the condition. A child’s head can fall forward onto his or her chest and cause a decline in available oxygen. When children are in car seats for travel, ensure the seat is set at the proper incline, usually a 45-degree angle. This helps keep airways open. If a child falls asleep in a swing at home, turn off the rocking mechanism when he or she falls asleep and be sure that infants are always buckled in securely to avoid their slipping out and falling. Keep the swing in the most reclined position until the baby is able to lift and hold up his or her head on his or her own.

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Many Staten Islanders turn to Community Education Council 31 President Michael Reilly for information on community issues via Facebook. Now you can read about the trending topics every month here in Mike’s column.

New School coming to the North Shore! In September 2016 Public School 68 will open in Port Richmond. The school will be located at 1625 Forest Avenue and will serve students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. The Department of Education leased the building from Verizon, which currently is home to a District 31 Universal Pre-Kindergarten program. Community Education Council 31, the Superintendent, the Borough Field Office and DOE District Planning evaluated the local elementary schools and believe the Port Richmond community would be best served by creating an additional elementary school. We considered the over-crowding of the local zoned schools in the area, as well as the projected population growth expected with the North Shore development. Superintendent Anthony Lodico has selected Ms. Lorrie Brown as the New School Project Director. When the school begins operating in September 2016 Ms. Brown will be designated the Interim Acting Principal pending a permanent designation. Below are Ms. Brown’s visions and principles for the school.

• We engage and communicate with all stakeholders of student success, especially with students’ families and communities. Initially, P.S. 68 will open in September 2016 as a choice school, with open enrollment for Kindergarten. We are anticipating establishing a P.S. 68 zone that will be in place for the 2017–2018 school year.

Got a question regarding education or quality of life on Staten Island? Let us know and Mike may address your concern in the next issue. Visit siparent.com/mikereilly to submit your request.

Vision

Students will engage in diverse learning experiences, instructional approaches, and academic-support strategies that are intended to address the distinct learning needs, interests, aspirations, and cultural backgrounds of individual students.

Founding Principles

• We involve every student in authentic, challenging, and engaging academic experiences, including tasks that prompt students to use critical thinking skills and that relate to their lived experiences.

• We learn about, value and build on the languages, experiences, knowledge and interests of each student to affirm each student’s identity and to bridge to new learning.

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For September 2016, enrollment is open to all incoming Staten Island Kindergarten students. Admission is on a first come, first placed basis for the 50 seats. The long-term plan is to add a grade each year until it serves 2 classes per grade K to 5, by the 20212022 school year. Overall, the school will add an additional 224 seats to the Port

During the next few months there will be extensive outreach in the Port Richmond community, including public forums and a working group to partner and gather feedback from the local school communities. The following local schools; P.S. 19, 20, 21 and 22 will play a role in the newly formed zone. Families interested in applying to Public School 68 are encouraged to visit the Staten Island Welcome Center (Enrollment Office) at 715 Ocean Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301.

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The best age to introduce drama and theatre is kindergarten at age five or six, according to Nicole Hermansen, who runs a theater group at four Island schools, called “Standing Ovation Players.” Even at that young age, students can learn the basic terminology of a stage production, while vocal lessons should be introduced at around age eight, she noted. “We have found that the best timing for scheduling classes with kids is directly after school or on Saturday mornings,” she explained. “The skill level of each child determines their work load,” according to Ms. Hermansen, who runs her company with Fiona Gannon at St. Teresa’s School, St. Joseph Hill Academy, Our Lady of Good Counsel, and P.S 38. Magi Kapllani, owner and director of DEA Music & Art School, recommends elementary school children take individualized lessons once a week for 30 minutes.

balanced activities = well-rounded kids Allowing Enrichment Activities Without Adding Stress

Every parent wants their child to be well-rounded and develop additional talents beyond excelling academically, and afterschool enrichment programs can be the answer. Whether you are considering sports, theater, martial arts, music, ballet, or art lessons for your youngster, experts say everything from scheduling and to financial commitments can help make the selection easier. The most important criteria for determining a child’s activity is their age, according to several experts we spoke with recently.

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“They can add more classes depending on their skills and grade level,” Kapllani said. Trial classes can help them decide which instrument is best for them, she added. “This will give them a real feel to see how it works,” Mrs. Kapllani noted. Diane Bush, owner of Dance, Dance, Dance in West Brighton, also suggests a monthly trial. Three-year-olds should maintain one class for 60-90 min. weekly as to not overwhelm them, especially if they suffer from separation anxiety, according to Ms. Bush, who has owned and operated the school with her sister, Karen, for 32 years. Older dancers can take an average of two and a half to three hours of instruction a week, while dancers on the competition team put in six to eight hours a week.

“Dance is something that takes years to master -- it’s not an instant gratification sport,” Ms. Bush explained. “It takes years to mold the body a certain way.” Dance and martial arts are two of the enrichment programs the experts here say can give students invaluable life skills. “It’s a real confidence booster,” Ms. Bush said of dance. Joanne McKernan, a Great Kills resident, said her son, Peter, 13, found a love of Tae Kwon Do at the age of seven after taking a few trial classes and is now awaiting promotion to third-degree black belt.

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Martial arts can be the right choice for students who want to learn discipline, character, respect, and courage, according to Shihan Carmel Sorrento, owner of Legend Karate in Midland Beach. “We teach structured learning and we try to instill trust, patience, and eye-hand coordination, so it does enable them to go into other sports,” she said. She recommends younger students from age four to six attend classes two days a week for continuity, but not more than that. “We don’t push it,” she said. Meanwhile, Thomas Cordes, 9, followed in his brothers’ footsteps on the basketball court, according to his mother, Jennifer Cordes. “They have a lot of interest in it,” she said. Her older sons, Matthew, 13, and Christopher, 12, play travel basketball, which Mrs. Cordes’ husband, Chris, said can cost up to $500 just to join the team -- not to mention the cost of gas, tolls, and lodging.

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There’s a ton of of summertime family fun right here in Staten Island! Want to hear even better news? You don’t need to break the bank to have a

good time! Save your pennies for the family vacation and have some low-cost local fun right here in Staten Island – all summer long.

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summer days on staten island Back to the Beach - It’s baaack- to the beach, that is! One of the Borough President’s most popular programs is returning this summer for a fun-filled weekend of entertainment. This year’s Back to the Beach celebration will be held at Midland Beach Promenade on July 16 and 17. Featuring games, vendors, food, live music, fireworks, and more, Back to the Beach will run from 11am to 9:30pm on Saturday and 11am to 8pm on Sunday.

the city. For a list of upcoming movies, go to siparent.com/ summer or check the S.I. Parent Family Calendar.

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Fireworks

Free Concerts – What’s

better than live music? How about FREE live music? The Summer Sunset Concert Series, hosted by Borough President Oddo, offers free concerts in various Staten Island parks throughout the summer every Thursday at 7pm. There will also be free concerts every Sunday at the South Beach Boardwalk from 4-8pm. Go to siparent.com/ summer to see complete concert schedules.

Movies Under the Stars - Grab a blanket a spot under

the stars for a family-friendly flick this summer, courtesy of NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. Movies usually start at 8pm and take place at various parks throughout july 2016

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When it comes to the Fourth of July, fireworks are practically a requirement. But what about the rest of the summer? Here in Staten Island you can catch a beachside fireworks shows every week, all summer long. Head to South Beach every Wednesday at sundown for a spectacular display until August 31, or stick around after a Staten Island Yankees game for post-game fireworks on select Fridays and Saturdays at Richmond County Bank Ballpark. Go to siparent.com/summer for exact dates. There will also be fireworks after the Staten Island Philharmonic Concert at the Alice Austen House Museum on July 4, as well as on Saturday, July 16 after the first day of the annual Back to the Beach celebration. Both events are free and open to the public.

Island for deals so cheap, you’ll bowl over with joy! Rab’s Country Lanes (1600 Hyland Blvd.) is offering two games, shoe rental, a slice of pizza or hot dog, and small soda for only $9.50 per child (until September 9). Showplace Entertainment Center (141 East Service Road) is also offering a sweet deal for families on weekdays from noon to 5pm: one hour of bowling, four shoe rentals and a pizza pie for only $28.

SummerStage

– SummerStage is an ongoing performing arts festival offering free shows and concerts in city parks throughout all five boroughs in NYC. This year’s lineup includes tons of kid-friendly puppet shows, dance troupes, concerts

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and more in several of Staten Island’s parks. For a complete list of performances, dates, and locations, go to siparent. com/summerstage-2016.

Boogie Woogie Wednesdays – Put on

Looking for ways to cool down on hot days? Try a dip in the pool or a tumble in the waves. Staten Island’s public pools are free and open to the public every day from 11am to 3pm and from 4pm to 7pm, all summer long. Staten Island’s public beaches are: Cedar Grove Beach, Midland Beach, South Beach, Wolfe’s Pond Beach, and Great Kills Park. Lifeguards are on duty daily from 10am to 6pm. Sprinklers and spray showers are turned on in local parks whenever the temperature rises above 80 degrees. Go to siparent.com/summer to see a full list of Staten Island pools, beaches, and sprinklers.

those dancing shoes and get ready to boogie down at the Staten Island Children’s Museum this summer! Admission is FREE every Wednesday from 5 to 8pm, all summer long. The fun includes storytime and crafts with Literacy INC at 5:30, snacks at 6:30pm, and the dancing kicks off at 7pm. Each week includes an exciting new international dance theme. Go to siparent.com/summer to see the schedule. The Staten Island Children’s Museum is located at 1000 Richmond Terrace.

Cool Zoo Summer Series - The

Staten Island Zoo offers free admission every Wednesday after 2pm (donations welcome). Zoo admission is just $5 for kids, $8 for adults, and FREE for kiddies under 3. Parking is always free and easy too! Check out their Cool Zoo Summer Series featuring different events on select Saturdays or Sundays throughout the summer! All Cool Zoo activities are free with admission. Go to siparent.com/summer to see the 2016 program schedule.

Local Park Programs – Many Staten

Island parks offer free summertime recreational programs for kids in order to encourage physical activity and outdoor play. CityParks Youth Summer Sports Program – Starting July 5, CityParks Foundation will provide New York City children with free tennis, golf, soccer and track and field instruction citywide. While some programs may already be full, registration for the tennis and track & field programs will be done on-site during program hours. Go to siparent.com/city-parks-summersports for information on dates and locations, and to check availability for the soccer and golf programs. Kids in Motion – Activities include organized sports, games, fitness demos, guided walks, board games, water games, and more, every Tuesday through Saturday, 2pm to 6pm. The Staten Island locations are De Matti Park, Grandview Playground, Levy Park, and McDonald Playground.

Summer Sports Experience– The NYC Parks Department is offering free sports instruction at various parks throughout the city all summer long, ending on September 17. The Summer Sports Experience provides a friendly, small group introduction to various sports on a drop-in basis. Here’s where to get your sports on for free in Staten Island this summer: • Clove Lakes Park: Tuesdays 2-7pm • Basketball • Corporal Thompson Park: Wednesdays 3-7pm • Softball • Walker Park: Thursdays 3-6pm • Soccer • Grandview Playground: Fridays 3-5pm • Soccer • Greenbelt Recreation Center: Saturdays, 11am-2pm • Street Hockey & Basketball

Library Programs – The libraries are the

unsung heroes of the event scene, regularly providing fun and educational programs that are free of charge and cater to every age group. They offer mommy and me play groups, toddler story time, puppet shows and plays, live entertainment, arts and crafts, character appearances, theme parties, comic book fun, homework help, video game time, teen groups, and so much more. Visit siparent.com/events every day to find free events at your local library.

IDNYC – If you haven’t yet applied for your free IDNYC card, what are you waiting for? New York City residents who signed up on or after January 1, 2016 will receive a free year-long membership to 40 cultural institutions around New York City. Here in Staten Island, you’ll get a free year of membership to: The Staten Island Children’s Museum, The Staten Island Museum, The Staten Island Zoo, Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, and the Staten Island Historical Society and Historic Richmond Town. In addition, The Staten Island Museum and Historic Richmond Town are offering free year-long memberships to all IDNYC cardholders (even those with a card issue date from 2015). Fantasy Shore –Staten Island’s only amusement park is back for their third summer, offering free entertainment every week through Labor Day Weekend. Stop by on Saturdays at 2pm or 4pm for a free live show featuring clowns, laughs, magic, games and more. Afterward, go for a spin on the teacups or ride their kid-friendly coaster. Rides are 3-4 tickets each. Get 12 tickets for $10. Located at 700 Fr. Capodanno Blvd (at the intersection of Fr. Capodanno & Seaview Avenue). july 2016

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Directory 4 Angels Day Care, Inc. 245 Simonson Avenue • 10303 917.821.5048 Email: my4angelsdaycareinc@msn.com www.4angelsdaycareinc.com

Programs: M-F 7am-7pm. 6 wks-12 yrs. Cert. teachers. Spanish/ English vouchers accepted. Free UPK 4 yrs old.

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Activities: Everything your child needs in a friendly, loving, multicultural environment giving parents peace of mind.

Bishop Kearney High School Bishop Kearney High School 2202 60th Street • Brooklyn, NY 11204 718.236.6363 Email: admissions@kearneyhs.org www.bishopkearneyhs.org

Programs: College Prep; Advanced Placement; College Credit; SAT Prep for all juniors; Internships; Leadership Development; Medical Program; Computer Science Program; Honors Program; Medaille Program for students with IEPs.

Activities: Fine and Performing Arts; Athletics; student-run TV station; science club, spiritual retreats, community service.

Building Blocks Montessori School

see 10 Akron Plaza • 10314 page 25 718.982.9226 Email: centerstagedanceltd@yahoo.com www.centerstagedancecoltd.com

Programs:

Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary Grades 1–5. Half & full day, split week, early and afterschool programs. Complete Montessori Curriculum, Individualized Instruction, Small Class Sizes.

Activities:

259 Rose Avenue • 10306 718.232.0114 Email: info@brienzas.com www.brienzas.com

Programs: Tutoring all subjects grades K-12. Test prep for ELA/ Math State Exams, TACHS, SHSAT, PSAT, SAT, ACT & Regents exams. SETSS (P4) services to qualified students.

Activities: Curriculum aligned to NYS Common CORE standards taught by certified teachers. Our programs provide students with the opportunity to increase their skills and knowledge, enabling them to reach their full potential.

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2.5-adult. Jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, hip hop, acro, contemporary, open stretch, cheer, funk. Recreational & competitive dance classes. Private lessons & birthday parties avail. Family/multiple class discounts.

Art, Music, Spanish, Multi-Cultural Studies, Yoga, Gym. Afterschool Journalism, Chess, Art, and STEM Clubs.

C.B.J Hebrew School Brienza’s Academic Advantage

Center Stage Dance Co. Ltd.

55 Forest Avenue • 10301 718.448.2992 Email: bbms411@verizon.net www.buildingblocksmontessori.com

275 Martling Avenue • 10314 718.981.5550 Email: cbjhebrewschool@gmail.com www.cbjsi.com

Programs: Ages 3-13 . Thurs 4-6pm & Sun 9am-12pm. Model Kabbalat Shabbat, holiday celebrations, High Holiday Jr. Cong., Purim Spiel, model Seder, student led services, Mitzvah & Tzedakah projects, Torah instruction, prayers, Jewish history lessons, Bar/Bat Mitzvah instruction.

Children at Play 40 Merrill Avenue • 10314 718.370.7529 Email: cap@childrenatplayeic.org

Programs: Half & Full Day Special Education Classes, Evaluations, Related Services, Special Education Itinerant Teacher services (SEIT), Handwriting programs and Pre-literacy programs.

Activities: NYS Certified Professionals, Indoor Gym, Outdoor Playground and Bicycle Track, Computers, Kinderdance.

Activities: Chanukah Fair, Trips, Music, Hebrew lessons, crafts, baking, youth groups, lunch & game day, talent show & more. Open house: Sunday, Sept. 18 from 10am-12pm.

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www.bigbirdsplayhouse.com • 1859 Richmond Ave • 718-982-0550

FREE FULL DAY UPK – REGISTER NOW! • Exploration, creativity, language development and problem solving • Interactive Projects • Meals & snacks cooked on premises using organic & natural ingredients • State-of-the-art security system • Music, Yoga, Dance, Gymnastic, Art

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Caring and experienced staff Open 7am-7pm, Mon-Fri Full and Part time options After School for grades K-5th

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HELPING ADULTS, CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH Anxiety • Fears & Worries • Anger Depression • Grief & Sadness Insecurity & Shyness Self Esteem & Relationship Problems In a Private, Comfortable and Confidential Setting For information or consultation call 718-650-9000 or e-mail michael.w.desimone@gmail.com 175 Burbank Ave (New Dorp) Follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/MichaelDeSimonePhD

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Children’s Harbor Montessori School On the grounds of Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building G, 3rd Floor • 10301 718.442.6112 E-mail: childharborms@aol.com www.childrensharbormontessori.com

Programs: Toddler and Pre Primary Programs ages 2-5 including Kindergarten & Pre K for All. Half & Full Day options. Extended hrs.

Activities: Individualized Montessori Curriculum. Arts-integrated classrooms. Art, Music, Yoga, Spanish, computers, educational on site and off site trips.

Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute of the JCC 1466 Manor Rd • 10314 | 1297 Arthur Kill Rd • 10312 718.475.5263 www.sijcc.org

4747 Amboy Road • 10312 718.356.5159 Email: holychildprek@gmail.com www.holychildsi.com

Programs:

Private music lessons taught by professional musicians. Piano, voice, guitar, violin, cello, all woodwind and brass. Early childhood music. Ensembles and chamber groups. Workshops for public schools.

Activities: Students also take musicianship and theory class. They may participate in recitals held monthly.

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950 Rockland Ave & 85 Monahan Ave 718.761.0129 Email: childrenplay@aol.com

300 Genesee Avenue • 10312 718.356.7811 Email: elselc@yahoo.com www.eltingvillelutheranschool.org

Programs:

Infant 2-23 months, Toddlers 2-2.8 years, Preschool 2.9-4 yrs, Free Full Day UPK provider, Summer Day Camp.

Pre-K programs for 3 and 4 yr olds. Flexible schedule. Kindergarten-8. Afterschool available.

Activities:

Curriculum based upon children’s interest, their questions and experiences. Art, music, science, math, computer & outdoor play daily. Serving SI since 1974.

Smartboards, iPads, Laptops, Spanish, Robotics, Band, CYO Sports, Drama Club.

Foresight School, The Claire Guttsman, M.A.,C.C.C.-SLP 1076 Forest Avenue • 10310 718.447.5501 Email: speechrose1@msn.com

2221 Richmond Avenue • 10314 718.761.6060

Children and adults are serviced individually and/or in groups in full time private practice. CPSE & RSA’s & some insurances accepted, sliding scale availabilty.

Community Resources Preschool 3651 Richmond Road • 10306 718.568.3105 Email: J.Hansen@cr-si.org www.cr-si.org

Activities: Music and literacy enrichment, family involvement, outdoor playground, assistive therapies and many special event activities.

1212 Forest Avenue • 10310 718-981-8869 Email: info@dancedancedanceltd.org www.dancedancedanceltd.org

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Programs: To provide quality dance education while encouraging & motivating every student. Ages 2.5-adult. Competitive and recreational levels. Teacher’s certification through Dance Educators of America.

Activities: Pre-Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, Classical Ballet, Contemporary, Musical Theatre and Acrobatics.

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Friends Preschool 610 Bloomgindale Road • 10309 718.984.5194 Email: friendspreschool@verizon.net friendspreschool.com

Educating from Crib to Kindergarten. Visit us to see the Ivy League Difference. Free UPK.

Activities: Curriculum program for all age groups & enhancements (sign Language, Spanish, phonics, and more).

JCC of Staten Island

Infant/Toddler Care–12 mos program; ages 3 mos2.8 yrs; 3, 4, 5 days/week 7am-6pm; Preschool 10 mos program; ages 2.9-3.9 yrs; 2, 3, 4 or 5 days/week; full day 9am-4pm; half day 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm; extended hours 7-9am & 4-6pm. Free full or half day UPK. Contact each facility for specific programs.

Activities:

Programs:

Literature, art, music & movement. Intro to Jewish culture and tradition. Indoor and outdoor play area.

Preschool classes for 2 and 3 year olds. NYC Pre-K For All full day class - Free for 4 year olds born in 2012. *Opening Fall 2016 “Little FRIENDS” infant/toddler classes.

JCC of Staten Island - First Foot Forward

Great Beginnings Infant & Toddler Center 2221 Richmond Avenue • 10314 718.983.0014 Email: gbkids2221@aol.com

Programs: Licensed center for infants, toddlers and twos. Warm, friendly staff in a loving setting.

Activities:

Dance Dance Dance Ltd.

Programs:

Activities include indoor gym, outdoor play, computers, trips and enrichment classes in yoga & art.

Literacy, math, science, arts & crafts, cooking, music, outdoor play and more.

Full day UPK, preschool, half & full day center based/ integrated programs. SEIT, physical, occupational and speech therapy, counseling.

1779 Richmond Avenue 718.982.0202 Email: statenisland@ivyleagueearlylearning.com www.IvyLeagueEarlyLearning.com

Activities:

Programs:

Special classes in computer, art and science; indoor and outdoor gym; music and movement.

Preschool ages 2 & 3 Full & Half days; Free Full Day “Pre-K For All “ for 4 year olds. Extended Hrs 6:45am-7pm

Activities: Individual speech & language evaluations for children & adults. Individual and/or group sessions for speech & language therapy, accent reduction & public speaking enhancement training. Available for lecturing, speech screening programs school based & workshops.

Activities:

1297 Arthur Kill Road • 10312 • 718.475.5224 485 Victory Boulevard • 10301• 718.475.5290 1466 Manor Road • 10314 • 718.475.5230 see www.sijcc.org page 45

Programs:

Parent & Me; Toddling Around; Preschool classes. Ages 18 mos-4 years.

Ivy League Early Learning Academy

Eltingville Lutheran School

Children’s Playhouse Inc.

Holy Child Pre-School

1466 Manor Rd • 10314 | 1297 Arthur Kill Rd • 10312 718.475.5225 www.sijcc.org

Programs: Special education preschool for ages 2.5-5. Half/full day. Center based & integrated classes. Related services. Transportation & tuition at no cost to eligible children.

Activities: Multi-disciplinary evaluations. Speech & language, occupational, physical & play therapy. Movement & music. Mainstreaming. Parent support groups.

Creative weekly curriculum. Age appropriate. Storytime, music, arts and crafts, indoor gym and outdoor yard.

Mini World Preschool High Hopes 1298 Woodrow Road • 10309 718.317.8143 Email: admin@highhopeschildcare.com www.highhopeschildcare.com

Programs: Offering programs for students ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Full and half days available.

Activities: Loving and nurturing environment, age-appropriate curriculum. Serving Staten Island since 1996.

7516 Amboy Rd • 10307 718.948.9535 E-mail: miniworld2001@aol.com www.miniworldpreschool.com

Programs: Mini Tots ages 2.4 to 3 years old–not potty trained ok. Full and Half Day UPK available. Extended hours available. Licensed by NYC. Age-appropriate curriculum.

Activities: Fully equipped centers in large classrooms. Creative play, library, music and movement, computers and large outdoor yard. Summer camp.

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Mathnasium

Rise Dance Studios

Staten Island Community Tennis

6390 Amboy Road • 718.227.MATH (6284) 1781 Richmond Road • 718.987.MATH (6284) 1652 Richmond Avenue • 718.761.MATH (6284) www.mathnasium.com

1 Gunton Place • 10309 718.966.7473 Email: risedancestudios@gmail.com www.risedancestudios.com Instagram: risedancestudios www.facebook.com/risedancestudios

2800 Victory Boulevard • 10314 718.982.3355 Email: sitenniscenter@gmail.com www.statenislandtennis.com

Programs:

Tennis instruction for children 4 years and older. Tournament training.

Programs: Tutoring: MATH Only. Grades: K - 12 / Math Help + Enrichment Test Prep: Regents, SAT, ACT, TACHS, SHSAT, PSAT, Specialized Tests (ie. Nursing)

Activities: Our experienced math tutors utilize our proprietary teaching materials and techniques,The Mathnasium Method™, to deliver a customized learning plan designed to address each student’s needs.

New Dorp Christian Academy

Programs:

WINNER 2015 Studio Award for “Best Choreography” from Groove National Dance Competition! Dance & Acro for ages 2 & up (competitive & recreational) All boys HipHop & Open Hip-Hop & Modern Classes. All are welcome! Summer Program August 1-11 or Register for Sept. now!

Activities: Adult Zumba and Heels classes Mon-Sat, mornings & evenings, walk-ins welcome. Monthly memberships available.

St. Joseph Hill Academy

259 Rose Avenue • 10306 718.351.4442 Email: contact@ndca.email www.ndca.academy Nursery school for 3 & 4 year olds. Half and full day sessions. Full day K-8th graders. Before & after care available. Computers and Christian Performing Arts. After school computer science program.

Activities: Free bus service. Discounts for siblings. Kids club and youth group. Over 40 years of faithful service.

Activities:

Activities: Providing a premier Catholic education to the Staten Island community for over 90 years.

Activities: Offering a transformative education for girls and young women, which enables each student to discover her own voice, develop unique talents and reach her potential in a personalized environment.13-acre campus.

Richmond Hill Children’s Center 501 Richmond Hill Road • 10314 718.494.7422 Email: rhcc@verizon.net www.rhccny.com

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Activities: Celebrating 25 years of Dance with age appropriate choreography & performances. We provide a well rounded dance education and make it fun.

144 Bloomingdale Road • 10309 718.356.7795 E-mail: kdsrmybiz@aol.com www.smallworldpreschool.net Ages 2-6. Toddler, Nursery, Summer Camp. 1/2 & full day UPK, 1-5 days, am/pm, 6:30am-7pm. UPK free to children born in 2012. Extended hrs, reasonable rates.

Activities:

Free Full Day UPK, Preschool/Daycare, Summer Camp ages 2-6. Extended hours available. Open year round 7am-6:30pm. Large fully equipped playground. Diapers okay. Security cameras throughout.

Licensed by NYC Dept. of Health. ACS vouchers accepted, CPR, outdoor play area, developmentally appropriate curriculum, certified teachers. Est. 1977.

Activities:

Staten Island Academy

Coed college prep school for Pre-K 3-Gr 12. Free extended day 7am-7pm. Summer programs. Leading college guidance program. Academic Resource Center open to all learners staffed with FT specialists. Financial aid available starting in Kindergarten.

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USFS Figure Skating & Hockey programs, beginner to advanced, ages 3+.

Activities: To provide a fun learning environment where positive coaching promotes confidence and makes each glide on the ice enjoyable!

Programs: Early Childhood (12mos-4yrs); Pre-K 3 (born in 2013) 2, 3 & 5-day; Free PRE-K FOR ALL (born in 2012) Enriched extended day, before & after care. Youth & Teen programs. Swim classes-all ages & levels.

Activities: Swim lessons included for 3 & 5 day PreK-3 & Enriched Extended Day participants.

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page 9 715 Todt Hill Road • 10304 718.303.7803 Email: jgeorge@statenislandacademy.org www.statenislandacademy.org Programs:

3080 Arthur Kill Road • 10309 718.948.4800 Email: skateschool@thepavilion.org www.thepavilion.org

651 Broadway • 10310 718.981.4933 • E-mail: asicuranza@ymcanyc.org 3939 Richmond Ave • 10312 718.227.3200 • E-mail: bschiuma@ymcanyc.org www.ymcanyc.org/statenisland

Programs:

Curriculum designed to stimulate growth in a child’s overall development. Monthly themes promote academics in a fun “hands-on” environment and focus on developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Staten Island Pavilion Skate School

Staten Island YMCA

Small World Preschool

Programs: see page 48

Foreign Language, Art, Physical Education, Math, Science, Literacy, Writing, Technology and Incentive Trips.

Programs:

Age appropriate dance & performances. We provide a well rounded dance education and make it fun.

Pre-School 3-4, Kindergarten, Grades 1-5, Grades 6-8, High School, Aftercare Available, Summer Enrichment.

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Pre-k through 8th grade. Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 programs. Aftercare available. Call for more information.

Programs:

309 St. Paul’s Avenue • 10304 347.857.6981 • Fax 347.861.0601 www.si-ccs.org

Programs:

230 Livingston Avenue 718.727.2649 Email: silhouette92@gmail.com www.silhouettedancestudio.net

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picking up steam! >> 5 easy play ideas to awaken your child’s inner Einstein

There are no greater natural scientists, engineers and artists than young children - inquisitive and eager learners who can be taught STEAM concepts through the power of play. STEAM play takes advantage of your child’s natural curiosity - helping them practice cross-disciplinary thinking and build pertinent skills in science, technology, engineering, art and math - all in the name of fun!

STEAM is so much more than just robotics and coding. Through play, kids are able to connect abstract science concepts to the real world and learn through observation, inquiry, and problem solving. Studies have shown that children who are engaged in early STEAM play have better developed critical thinking and reasoning skills in kindergarten. The Genius of Play, a national movement with a mission to give families the information and inspiration needed to make play an important part of every child’s life, is excited to share 5 STEAM play ideas to awaken your child’s inner Einstein through the power of play.

BOTTLE BOWLING (for ages 2+) Arrange 10 empty plastic bottles (soda bottles or water bottles work great) bottles in an equilateral triangle with one of the “points” facing the bowler. Designate a foul line, the line a bowler cannot cross. Have the bowler roll a ball toward the bottles. Count how many bottles are knocked down. If more than one player, take turns bowling and resetting the pins, being sure to note how many bottles were knocked down each turn. After each person has bowled 10 times, the child who’s knocked down the highest number of bottles wins. MARSHMALLOW SCULPTURE (for ages 5+) Let your little Michelangelos connect toothpicks and marshmallows, revealing

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feature / education a one-of-a-kind work of art. Best of all, you can keep each sculpture, disassemble and start again, or eat it! LETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ROLL (for ages 5+) Have one child roll dice. They then need to put the dice in order to make the highest number possible. For example, if they rolled a 2, 4 and 5, the highest number they could make would be 542. Have them write the number down and pass the dice to the next player. Each player takes a turn rolling the dice and putting them in order to make the highest number they can. The child who has the highest number wins. FIREWORKS IN A JAR (for ages 3+, requires adult help) Fill a large clear plastic jar Âž of the way with warm water. In a separate bowl, mix 3 - 4 teaspoons of oil and several drops of different colored food coloring (4 drops of each color will do nicely!). With a fork, gently mix the food coloring and oil together and pour this mixture into the jar. Then stand back and watch! STRAW SCULPTURE (for ages 3+) Straws are for more than sipping your favorite beverage. They can keep kids engaged for hours! Just cut the long end of each bendy straw about an inch from the bottom so they easily connect. Now have the kids connect the long part of one straw with the short part of another. Consider having the kids build a series of triangles that they can then tape together to make a large sculpture, like a geodesic dome (a structure that looks like half spheres made up of many triangle supports).

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There are preventative measures you can take to shield yourself from UV rays that can lead to skin cancers. When you’re out and about in the sun, wear sunscreen and reapply often, wear protective clothing like sunglasses and hats, limit your time in intense sunlight and seek shade when the sun is high in the sky. You should refrain from using tanning beds and indoor sunlamps as well. However, the best way to prevent any skin issues is to know and check your skin regularly. Each year, more than three million It’s important to know the pattern of your people in the United States are diagnosed freckles, moles, and birthmarks so that with skin cancer, according to the Ameryou will notice any changes in the size, ican Cancer Society, making it the most shape, or color of spots on your skin. common form of cancer. While there are Performing routine skin checks will help many types of skin cancers, the three you keep track of any of these changes. main kinds are basal skin cell cancers, A good time to do a simple skin exam is squamous cell skin cancers, and melanousually after a bath or shower. Use mirmas– the deadliest of all. Basal and squarors to intricately mous cell skin cancers check the front are the most common and back of your cancers, often found on body and take note body parts that are freEducation is key when of anything that quently exposed to the addressing sun exposure looks unusual. Be sun, like the head, face, and skin-related diseases. sure to talk to your and neck. These canA little prevention can keep doctor about anycers can appear as pink thing that looks or red translucent shiny your family safe. out of the ordinary bumps with brown, or concerning. blue, or black areas. They may be raised, “You know your body better than anyitchy red patches, or they may be flat and one else,” says Dr. Lacqua. “So, if you firm, with pale or yellow areas (almost notice a spot on your skin that seems like a scar) on the skin. They may even alarming, don’t wait. Show your doctor. appear as open sores that ooze or have Early detection is key when dealing with crusted areas.) skin cancer.” “Fortunately, basal and squamous cell skin cancers are rarely life-threatening and less likely to spread if treated early on and properly,” says Dr. Michael Lacqua, MD, Medical Director of the Center for Wound Healing at Richmond University Medical Center in Castleton Corners. “It’s important to regularly check your skin for any spots, and visit your doctor right away if you see anything abnormal.” Summertime gives Staten Islanders plenty to get excited about: vacation plans, beach trips, schedule-free days spent poolside with friends and family, and more. But, while you’re out enjoying the warm weather with your loved ones, it’s important to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful rays by wearing sunblock, hats, and sunglasses to help decrease your risk of skin-related diseases.

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column / growing up online

helping children rediscover play

abies reach for their parents’ cellphones before they can talk. Toddlers prefer to have their bedtime stories read on a tablet. Preschoolers clamor for interactive games. No wonder a recent study from the Pew Internet Project found that parents are more likely to download apps than other people who own interactive devices. There’s no question that kids like apps, but are they actually good for them? The answer isn’t yet clear but some experts in childhood development worry that kids are spending too much time with screens and not enough time with three-dimensional play. The Kaiser Family Foundation now estimates that the average child spends almost eight hours a day engaged with televisions, computers and portable devices, squeezing out more traditional play activities. Experts define play as any activity or game initiated by a child. Instead of being something frivolous that kids do in their free time, experts believe open-ended, child-led play is crucial to development for at least two reasons. First, play allows children to master increasingly complex physical, mental and emotional challenges, giving them confidence in their abilities to function in the outer world. Second, initiating play allows a child to follow his or her personal whims and fantasies, exploring a unique inner landscape that leads to discovery of what’s interesting, motivating, and inspiring.

allianceforchildhood.org). Here are some of the qualities that make play most rewarding for children and, for that matter, adults. Multi-Sensory. Technology, by its nature, strips down reality. No matter how cute the puppy is on the screen, he doesn’t poop, bite, or smell doggy so what your child learns is inevitably limited. Keep in mind that mess and disorder are often part of quality play. If possible, set aside an area where kids can roughhouse, use art supplies, and leave complicated projects in progress. Physical. Using devices may also cut into the time children have for playing tag, riding bikes, and turning somersaults. One way to set limits on “butt time” is to locate and visit playgrounds in your community. Look at siparent.com’s Family Fun tab for a help. Open-ended. Interactive devices are, inevitably, programmed. Someone else figures out what will happen in response to a child’s action. Free play may also have rules but they are created—and changed— by the child. Following a child’s lead is often difficult parents who may be tempted to show a child how to do things “better.” Try putting your urge to “help” on hold. If you join in your child’s play, ask questions and let your child come up with the answers.

For many years, experts have warned that video games encourage kids to watch and react rather than reflect and create.

Carolyn Jabs, M.A., raised three computer savvy kids including one with special needs. She has been writing Growing Up Online for ten years. In 2016, she will publish Cooperative Wisdom: Bringing People Together When Things Fall Apart. Visit www.growing-up-online.com to read other columns. @ Copyright, 2016, Carolyn Jabs. All rights reserved.

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Quality interactive experiences may give children a sense of mastery but they aren’t particularly good at promoting self-discovery. In fact, some apps are so thoroughly designed by adults that they may actually stifle imagination. For many years, experts have warned that video games encourage kids to watch and react rather than reflect and create. Now it seems likely that parents should also pay attention to apps that impose an adult agenda on play, turning kids into consumers instead of explorers. Restoring genuine playtime isn’t simply a matter of keeping kids away from screens. Parents will want to set the stage and create what the Alliance for Childhood calls “Time to Play Everyday.” (The alliance has useful fact sheets about play in the publications section of their website,

Social. When kids interact more with digital devices, they often interact less with people. That’s a problem according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. They point out that children learn to cooperate by playing with other children, and they offer suggestions that will help parents facilitate peaceful playdates (http:// tinyurl.com/bprcmyk). Indeed, there’s growing evidence that adults who stay in touch with their playfulness throughout life are healthier, happier, and more successful. Interactive devices aren’t going away, and they definitely have a place in the lives of 21st century children as well as their parents. The trick is finding balance. You may, for example, hand your phone to your child for a ride to the park. Once you get there, however, turn off all devices, run through the grass, kick a ball, dig in the sand, and abandon yourselves to good old-fashioned playtime.

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column / dear teacher Summer Learning Activities

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Parents: Summer is increasingly becoming a more academic time. Many students are now even assigned homework over the summer. This is largely happening because teachers know that young children may forget as much as 25 percent of what they have learned during the school year in the summer. This summer we have selected a number of social studies activities that should make that subject come alive and will be fun for your children to do. They can find even more activities on the Dear Teacher website under “Social Studies Activities.”

letting them watch virtual tours of their homes and sites related to their lives. More can be learned about every president, from Washington through Bush, on the National Park Service’s website at www.nps.gov/ nr/travel/presidents. Click on “List of Sites” to enjoy tours for different presidents as well as stories about these places. Younger children will enjoy videos of presidential pets. You can find quite a number of videos on the Animal Planet website. They are quite entertaining.

Making a Time Capsule

A time capsule is a way to give people in the future an idea of what life was like when the capsule was made. It can be opened in a year or hundreds of Since today’s children spend so much time online, years later. Today, more than 10,000 time capsules have your children visit what we believe are outexist, excluding personal ones. Interestingly, 11 were standing social studies websites and choose several left on the moon and four in space. Most are in the activities to do. Besides being able to make virtual cornerstones of new buildings. visits to historic spots, from the White House to Mt. Explain to your children that they will fill a conVernon, they will find endless games that will actutainer with things that are important to them right ally increase their knowledge of social studies. Here now in their daily lives. The container can be placed are two excellent free websites to visit (you can eassomewhere in your home, such as a closet or filing ily use search engines to find others): cabinet. If buried somewhere, the container should 1. Exploring Government for Kids (kids.gov) be so tight that it will not let in either air or water. should be your first website visit. Besides being a Point out to the children that these capsules will be safe site for kids to visit, it offers content on gova lot of fun for them to open as adults. For examernment, history and social studies, as well as games ple, it would give their children an idea of what their and videos. Plus, from there you can go to your parents’ lives were like. If state’s website and usually they are really impatient, find many state-related acthey could open the time tivities in the social studies There are lots of fun ways to capsule next summer to see arena. what they thought was truly keep your child learning all 2. Since schools often important this year. It might provide limited instruction in summer long— through not be so next year. geography, visit the student Here are some suggeswebsites, movies, and pages on Education.Nationtions of things that children alGeographic.com for many hands-on activities. might want to put into a time map, weather and other accapsule: today’s newspapers tivities. or magazines, books, toys, clothing, personal notes about their current activLearn about the Presidents through ities, predictions about the future, pictures, a video Movies and Videos or anything that the children currently use or is of Most children like to watch movies. This is an value to them. easy and enjoyable way to help children learn about

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the individuals who have led our country. The majority of these movies are best for children in middle school and beyond. Avoid showing your children movies about the presidents that are largely fictional. You may wish to preview or read reviews of the movies before showing any of them to your children. Here are a few suggestions of movies that will acquaint your children with our presidents: Dwight Eisenhower: “Ike: Countdown to D-Day” John F. Kennedy: “Thirteen Days,” “PT 109” Abraham Lincoln: “Lincoln,” “The Day Lincoln Was Shot” Richard Nixon: “Nixon,” “Frost/Nixon” Franklin D. Roosevelt: “Sunrise at Campobello,” “Warm Springs” Several television series have documentaries of our presidents that you can find online. One good one is the American Experience series “The Presidents,” on pbs.org. Continue the theme of helping your children become better acquainted with our presidents by

Learning about the Census

FactFinder at factfinder.census.gov (community facts) and Wikipedia.org (2010 census) are both good online sources for census information. Children can begin learning about the census by finding out how many children between 5 and 9 and 10 and 14 lived in their zip code in 2010. Then they should break this information down into the number of boys and girls in each age group. Next, they should determine what age group has the most people in their zip code. Have them guess first whether there will be more people over or under 21. Older children can look at the census figures for 2000 and 2010 to determine if their state’s population is increasing or decreasing. They can also expand their investigation of census reports to earlier censuses to see how the population of our nation changed between 1900 and 2000.

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“I feel like this was one of the greatest test prep classes I could have possibly taken. I made so many friends of which I will happily be attending Staten Island Technical High School with and learned so much at the same time. This program not only helps you with the SHSAT, but gives you knowledge that you can use in the classroom. Every time I am in math class and we move on to a new lesson, I am happy to say that more than half of these lessons I already know. My mom even refers your classes to all her friends and my math teacher even asked for your information. All I can say is that this class is amazing and take it!” Caitlin Schroeder, I.S. 24, Class of 2015 Staten Island Technical High School, Class of 2019 “We wanted to share our great news with you that Max was accepted into SI Tech! He was also awarded full scholarships to Farrell and St. Peter’s. We are thrilled beyond words and wanted to thank you both for all of your help and professionalism. Your prep class was right on target and and gave him the skills and confidence he needed to succeed. Thank you so much!” Michele Saenz, Parent of Max Saenz Marsh Expeditionary School, Class of 2016 Staten Island Technical High School, Class of 2020

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studies show importance of keeping the games fun

ith all of the negatives associated with organized youth sports participation, it’s still better than the alternative. But don’t take my word for it. Countless research studies show that signing up your kids for recreational leagues or letting them try out for travel teams outweigh the potential adult-initiated unpleasantness. Unfortunately, that unpleasantness often leads to kids refusing to play through to adulthood. According to a 2013 study by Donna L. Merkel published by Dove Medical Press Ltd., found at http://bit.ly/1ZqxAfC, children who play organized sports are more likely to have more confidence, do better in school, be healthier, are less likely to be overweight and be less prone to psychological problems. There is also a better chance that both boys and girls who play on a team will not engage in risky behavior, such as use of drugs or alcohol, the study said. The good news, Merkel found, is that three-quarters of American families with school-aged children have at least one child participating in organized sports. The bad news is that, when the kids get old enough to decide for themselves whether or not they’d like to continue to play, most are opting out. By the time they turn 15, the report said, 70 to 80 percent have called it quits.

field is that often parents and their children have different reasons for playing on teams, the study showed. Kids play to have fun, while parents want to see their children excel and win. And when youngsters don’t meet their parents’ expectations of being stars and bringing home championship trophies, or taking the games as seriously as the adults would like — “Focus, Johnny!” — the children may actually lose confidence and fail to get the enjoyment they are seeking. Overestimating your child’s ability level and forcing them to face competition they might not be prepared for is another mistake parents make, the report said, and can lead to “anxiety, stress, and ultimately” the desire to stop participating. You know — like when dad or mom starts a travel team for their son or daughter, even though the child is more suited for recreational play. Another reason kids quit, the study found, is specialization. Kids are being asked at earlier ages these days to pick a sport, and play and practice at it year round. The days of the three-sport high school athlete are disappearing as the pressure to play in travel programs that keep them going all year at the expense of experiencing other sports is what many parents think will help their children become stars.

The difficulty with keeping the kids on the field is that often parents and their children have different reasons for playing on teams…

That wouldn’t be a problem if kids still played choose-up games in the neighborhood, such as handball, touch football, and two-base slap ball. Instead of enjoying those staples of past generations, 8-18-year-olds are spending an average of 7.5 hours per day watching TV or using their computers, iPads, or smartphones.

Joe LoVerde has been coaching youth sports on Staten Island for nearly 40 years. He’s also a longtime newspaper editor and sportswriter.

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And kids won’t necessarily get the required amount of physical exercise in school. Although most states require children to take physical education classes in grades K-12, the study found that only 12 percent of states mandate how much time must be spend on phys ed. That’s why we’re left with organized sports as the best alternative.

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In reality, only 2 percent of kids who play a sport will grow up to become elite athletes. Instead, according to the report, specialization is mostly leading to an increased “risk of sport-related injuries, peer isolation, burnout (and) psychosocial problems,” which often lead to the desire to quit playing, period. Coaches, often well-meaning but misguided, must share the blame. Coaches who tend to play only their best players, run physically demanding practices, who let the score get out of hand or who overemphasize winning contribute “to a negative atmosphere in youth sports,” Merkel writes. The bottom line, this and other reports find, is that kids should be playing organized sports for their physical and emotional health. And when it stops being fun, they often stop getting the exercise and socialization time children badly need.

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Toddler Time Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 10:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Toddler Story Time & Activity Hour Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 10:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-5 Preschool Play Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 2-5 Preschool Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11:30am • Free • Ages 3-5 Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Summer Sports Experience at Grandview Playground Grandview Playground Grandview Ave., at Continental Pl. 212-360-3440 3pm • Free • All ages Lego Hour Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Wii Love Gaming Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Wii Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • All ages Fourth of July Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • All ages

Saturday, July 2

It’s My Park Day at Conference House Park The Conference House 298 Satterlee Street 212-360-3440 9am • Free • All ages

718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages

boardwalkdays.com 4pm • Free • All ages

Summer Sports Experience at Greenbelt Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 212-360-3440 11am • Free • All ages Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages 1st Saturday Family Workshops Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-425-3504 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Omar’s 4th of July Block Party Fantasy Shore Amusement Park 700 Father Capodanno Blvd 718-788-2676 2pm • Free • All ages

Declaration of Independence The Conference House 298 Satterlee Street 718-907-0709 12am • Free • All ages The 88th Annual Huck Finn Fishing Tournament & Costume Contest Willowbrook Park Eton Place and Richmond Ave. 718-948-9599 8am • Free • Ages 5-14

Afternoon Story Time and Craft Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Independence Day – July 4 Major League Baseball All-Star Game – July 12 Cousins Day – July 24

Independence Day Celebration Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 12pm • $5 Kids $8 Adults • All ages Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Archery Willowbrook Park Eton Place and Richmond Ave. 718-967-3542 1pm • Free • Ages 8+

Saturday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue

Boardwalk Concert Series The Vanderbilt at South Beach 300 Father Capodanno Blvd.

Read Aloud South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 2:30pm • Free • All ages

Binx the Clown at Fantasy Shore Amusement Park Fantasy Shore Amusement Park

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Kayaking Kayak Staten Island Ocean Avenue kayakstatenisland.org 12pm • Free • All ages

Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages

Under a Shady Tree Storytime Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 3pm • Free • Ages 3-12

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Itty Bitty Play Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Travis 4th of July Parade PS 26 4108 Victory Blvd. travisparade.org 12pm • Free • All ages

National Ice Cream Month National Grilling Month National Parks and Recreation Month UV Safety Awareness Month

Basic Canoeing Clove Lakes Park 626 Clove Road 718-967-3542 11am • Free • Ages 8+

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Monday, July 4

11am • $5+ admission • Ages 1-5

700 Father Capodanno Blvd 718-788-2676 2pm • Free • All ages Staten Island Philharmonic Concert & Fireworks Alice Austen House Museum 2 Hylan Blvd. 718-816-4506 6pm • Free • All ages Breastfeeding Staten Island University Hospital 475 Seaview Avenue 718-226-9000 7pm • Free • Adults

Tuesday, July 5

La Leche Breast Feeding Meeting Christ Church of New Brighton 76 Franklin Avenue 347-432-1134 10:30am • Free • Adults Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060

LiteracyINC: Story Hour West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 212-620-5462 4pm • Free • All ages Craft Corner Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • Ages 3-11 Kiddie Game Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 6-11

Wednesday, July 6

Baby Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-3 Toddler Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 1-3 Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • $2+ admission • Ages 2-10 Read Aloud/Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • Ages 3+ Story and Song Fun South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834

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Wonderful Wednesdays Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 3pm • Free • Ages 4+

Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Perfectly Penguins Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212.439.6500 3pm • Free • Ages 4+

Paint Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • Ages 2-10 Baby and Me Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane CloseKnit 718-984-6670 Noble Maritime Collection 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 2pm • Free • Adults Preschool Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd Summer Sports Experience 718-494-1642 at Walker Park 11:30am • Free • Ages 3-5 Walker Park Davis Avenue 212-360-3440 Kidz Cook 3pm • Free • All ages SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 Young Adult 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Summer Reading Craft South Beach Library

Get in the Game: Be a Library All-Star! West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 6-12 Bookcraft Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 4-8 Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 4pm • Free • All ages

Group Hike or Trail Run Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 6pm • Free • All ages Taking Care of the Baby Staten Island University Hospital 475 Seaview Avenue 718-226-9000 7pm • Free • Adults Fireworks South Beach Father Capodanno Blvd. & Sand Lane boardwalkdays.com 9pm • Free • All ages

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Toddler Story Time & Activity Hour Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 10:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-5

Travis 4th of July Parade

Family Story Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4:30pm • Free • All ages Boogie Woogie Wednesday! SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 5pm • Free • All ages

Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 10:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Monday, July 4 • 12pm Steps off in front of P.S. 26 travisparade.org

It’s the annual 4th of July Parade, one of the longest running annual Independance Day parades in the U.S. Featuring NYC Council Minority Leader Steven Matteo as this year’s Grand Marshal. All access roads into Travis including the Victory Blvd exit off Route 440 will be closed at 11:30 a.m. Rain or shine! 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • Ages 12-19 STEAMtastic Thursdays Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Story Laboratory Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4:30pm • Free • Ages 6+ Spanish Read Aloud South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 5:30pm • Free • All ages The Pipes Are Calling St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 76 Saint Albans Place richmondcountypipesanddrums.com 7:30pm • Free • All ages

Friday, July 8

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Crazy for Books Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 2pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Summer Sports Experience at Grandview Playground Grandview Playground Grandview Ave., at Continental Pl. 212-360-3440 3pm • Free • All ages Get in the Game: Be a Library All-Star! Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 3pm • Free • Ages 6-12 Fun Fridays: Stories and a Craft Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 4+ Wii Love Gaming Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427

3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Wii Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • All ages Splatter Art West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • All ages Family Camping Willowbrook Park Eton Place and Richmond Ave. 718-967-3542 7pm • Free • All ages

Saturday, July 9

From Garden to Plate Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 12am • Free • Ages 7-14 It’s My Park Day at Conference House Park The Conference House 298 Satterlee Street 212-360-3440 9am • Free • All ages Free Yoga at Alice Austen House Alice Austen House Museum 2 Hylan Blvd. 718-816-4506 10am • Free • All ages Sensory Story Time Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • Ages 2-10 Nature Exploration Hike (moderate) Schmul Park Wild Ave., Pearson St., Melvin Ave. 718-967-3542 11am • Free • All ages Summer Sports Experience at Greenbelt Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 212-360-3440 11am • Free • All ages Saturday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Animals and Storytelling Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway 718-442-3100 12pm • Free w/ admission • All ages La Leche Breast Feeding Meeting Sunnyside Call for location 347-432-1134 12:15pm • Free • Adults

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718-727-0427 11am • Free • Ages 2-4 Toddler Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Sunday, July 10

Trail of the Month Hike Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 10am • Free • All ages Basic Canoeing Willowbrook Park Eton Place and Richmond Ave. 718-967-3542 11am • Free • Ages 8+ Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Boardwalk Concert Series The Vanderbilt at South Beach 300 Father Capodanno Blvd. http://boardwalkdays.com/ 4pm • Free • All ages

Monday, July 11

Toddler Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10am • Free • Ages 0-5 All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street

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Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • Ages 3-11

Pre-K Storytime Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-5 Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5+ Baby Space! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Read Aloud Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 4pm • Free • All ages Parents without Partners Support Group Staten Island University Hospital South Campus 375 Seguine Avenue 718-226-9000 8pm • Free • Adults

Tuesday, July 12

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5+ admission • Ages 1-5

The Circle of Security St. George Library 5 Central Avenue

Staten Island Philharmonic Concert & Fireworks

Alex Leonard – Summer Concert Garibaldi-Meucci Museum 420 Tompkins Avenue 718-442-1608 4pm • Free • All ages Stargazing in Great Kills Great Kills Park Hylan Blvd. & Buffalo Street 212-535-2922 8:30pm • Free • All ages

56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 4pm • Free • Ages 10+

Monday, July 4 • 6pm Alice Austen House Museum 718-816-2000 aliceausten.org

Staten Island Philharmonic performs “American Salute” followed by viewing of citywide fireworks displays.

3pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Preschool Program New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 3:30pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 Afternoon Story Time and Craft Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Craft Corner Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • Ages 3-11 Kiddie Game Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Teen/Tween Sewing Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 4pm • Free • Ages 10+ Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 4pm • Free • All ages Head-to-Toe Music Show! Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4:30pm • Free • All ages

Wednesday, July 13

212-582-9100 12pm • Free • Adults Read Aloud/ Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • Ages 3+ Children’s Summer Reading Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 2:30pm • Free • All ages Blockbuster Book Bowl! Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 3pm • Free • Ages 5+ Crafternoon West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ Teen/Tween Painting Great Kills Library

Itty Bitty Play Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Read Aloud South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 2:30pm • Free • All ages Young Adult Summer Reading Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 2:30pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Under a Shady Tree Storytime Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945

Toddler Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 1-3

Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • $2+ admission • Ages 2-10 Read Aloud/ Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • Ages 3+ Story Songs South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 2:30pm • Free • All ages Wonderful Wednesdays Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 3pm • Free • Ages 4+ Puzzling Puzzles Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue

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976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 2+

10:30am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Preschool Play Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 2-5

Movie of the Month Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 4pm • Free • All ages

Bookcraft Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 4-8

STEAMtastic Thursdays Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 6-11

Tween Crafters Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 9-14

Get in the Game: Be a Library AllStar Ninja Party New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 6+

Boogie Woogie Wednesday! SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 5pm • Free • All ages Fireworks South Beach Father Capodanno Blvd. & Sand Lane boardwalkdays.com 9pm • Free • All ages

Thursday, July 14

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5+ admission • Ages 1-5 Baby & Me Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Pre-K Storytime Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 3-5 Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Movies South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:30pm • Free • All ages

Preschool Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11:30am • Free • Ages 3-5 Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Wii Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • All ages Lens Art with Ms. Linda Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 4+

Saturday, July 16

From Garden to Plate Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 12am • Free • Ages 7-14

It’s My Park Day at Conference House Park The Conference House Summer Sports Experience at 298 Satterlee Street 212-360-3440 Grandview Playground 9am • Free • All ages Grandview Playground Grandview Ave., at Continental Pl. Forest Restoration Workshop Latourette Park & Golf Course Brielle Ave. btwn. Rockland Ave. and Wolcott Ave. Saturday, July 9 • 12-3pm 718-768-9036 10am • Free • All ages Staten Island Zoo

Animals & Storytelling 718-442-3100 statenislandzoo.org

Christopher Agostino’s StoryFaces is a one-of-a-kind performance to inspire and delight any audience. Audience volunteers are brought onstage and face painted to illustrate the stories. Elini Theodoro, creator of Noko the Knight, tells the story of a young crested porcupine who has to embrace his emotions. Story Laboratory Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4:30pm • Free • Ages 6+ The Pipes Are Calling St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 76 Saint Albans Place richmondcountypipesanddrums.com 7:30pm • Free • All ages

Paint Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace Friday, July 15 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • Ages 2-10 Toddler Time Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road Make a Robot 718-984-0945 New Dorp Library 10:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 Toddler Story Time & Activi2pm • Free • Ages 12+ ty Hour Port Richmond Library Summer Sports Experience 75 Bennett Street at Walker Park 718-442-0158 Walker Park 10:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-5 Davis Avenue 212-360-3440 Baby Rhyme Time 3pm • Free • All ages New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane Krazy Kidz STEAM 718-351-2977 West New Brighton Library

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Baby and Me Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11

212-360-3440 3pm • Free • All ages Get in the Game: Be a Library All-Star! Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 3pm • Free • Ages 6-12 Your Language Read Aloud South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3pm • Free • All ages Lego Hour Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Canvas Kids and Gallery West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 7-12 Wii Love Gaming Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street

Super Science Saturdays: Bottle Rockets Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 10am • $10 • Ages 8-13 Summer Sports Experience at Greenbelt Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 212-360-3440 11am • Free • All ages Saturday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Back to the Beach Midland Beach Promenade Fr. Capodanno Blvd. & Lincoln Ave. 718-816-2000 11am • Free • All ages Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Kiddie Game Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 1:30pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Presto Pete & Incredulous Chris Fantasy Shore Amusement Park 700 Father Capodanno Blvd 718-788-2676

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Sunday, July 17

718-351-2977 2pm • Free • Ages 3+ Loony Life Labs Series: “Ready, Set, SCIENCE!” Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 888-623-3724 3pm • Free • Ages 5+

Back to the Beach Midland Beach Promenade Fr. Capodanno Blvd. & Lincoln Ave. 718-816-2000 11am • Free • All ages

Super Duper Dance Party Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 3pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Kayaking Kayak Staten Island Ocean Avenue kayakstatenisland.org 12pm • Free • All ages

Crafternoon West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+

Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • Ages 3-11

Sea Shantey Sessions Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 2pm • Free • All ages

Read Aloud Huguenot Library

Afternoon Story Time and Craft Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Craft Corner Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642

Join Turtle Dance Music for some song and dance fun! Great for children on the autism spectrum.

830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 4pm • Free • All ages Parents without Partners Support Group Staten Island University Hospital South Campus 375 Seguine Avenue 718-226-9000 8pm • Free • Adults

Tuesday, July 19

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • $5+ admission • Ages 1-5 Itty Bitty Play Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble Read Aloud/Picture Book Time 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 New Dorp Library 11am • Free • All ages 309 New Dorp Lane

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Under a Shady Tree Storytime Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 3pm • Free • Ages 3-12

Tuesday, July 12 • 4:30pm Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-494-1642 nypl.org

Monday, July 18

Toddler Story Time Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

EZ Silkscreen South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 2:30pm • Free • Ages 13-18

Head-to-Toe Music Show

Boardwalk Concert Series The Vanderbilt at South Beach 300 Father Capodanno Blvd. boardwalkdays.com 4pm • Free • All ages All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • Ages 2-4

Read Aloud South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 2:30pm • Free • All ages

4pm • Free • Ages 3-11 Kiddie Game Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Action: Games! Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 4pm • Free • All ages

Wednesday, July 20

Harmony Day Picnic Clove Lakes Park 626 Clove Road 718-667-2220 9am • Free • All ages

Family Program: Social Etiquette through Fun and Games Alice Austen House Museum 2 Hylan Blvd. 718-816-4506 10am • $5 • All ages Toddler Time

Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 1-3 Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • $2+ admission • Ages 2-10 Read Aloud/ Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • Ages 3+ Wonderful Wednesdays Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 3pm • Free • Ages 4+ Doodle Bots Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-273-3951 3pm • Free • Ages 9-18 Clay Date South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • All ages Get in the Game: Be a Library All-Star! West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 6-12 Bookcraft Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 4pm • Free • Ages 4-8 Family Story Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • All ages Boogie Woogie Wednesday! SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 5pm • Free • All ages Fireworks South Beach Father Capodanno Blvd. & Sand Lane boardwalkdays.com 9pm • Free • All ages

Thursday, July 21

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • 5+ admission • Ages 1-5 Baby & Me Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

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descriptions & details on the events listed here can be found on siparent.com Pre-K Storytime Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 3-5 Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Paint Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • Ages 2-10 Story Songs with Bobaloo Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 2pm • Free • All ages Children’s Summer Craft South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 2:30pm • Free • All ages Summer Sports Experience at Walker Park Walker Park Davis Avenue 212-360-3440 3pm • Free • All ages Ice Age Party West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • All ages Tic Tac Toe Craft for Kids Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 7+ STEAMtastic Thursdays Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Get in the Game: Be a Library AllStar Ninja Party New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 6+ Story Laboratory Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4:30pm • Free • Ages 6+ The Pipes Are Calling St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 76 Saint Albans Place richmondcountypipesanddrums.com 7:30pm • Free • All ages

Friday, July 22

Toddler Time Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 10:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

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Toddler Story Time & Activity Hour Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 10:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-5 Toddler Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Baby and Me Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Preschool Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11:30am • Free • Ages 3-5 Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • All ages

Saturday, July 23

Back to the Beach Saturday, July 16 • 11am-9:30pm Sunday, July 17 • 11am-8pm Midland Beach Promenade statenislandusa.com

Free community event featuring live music, vendors, games, food, rides for the kids and more! Free fireworks show Saturday, July 16!

Summer Sports Experience at Grandview Playground Grandview Playground Grandview Ave., at Continental Pl. 212-360-3440 3pm • Free • All ages Fun Fridays: Stories and a Craft Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 3:30pm • Free • Ages 4+ Wii Love Gaming Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Wii Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • All ages Watercolor and Oil Painting with Kids West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue

Saturday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages 150th Birthday Community Day Alice Austen House Museum 2 Hylan Blvd. 718-816-4506 12pm • Free • All ages Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Open Craft Hour Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 1:30pm • Free • Ages 6-16 Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 2pm • Free • All ages

Skats the Clown Fantasy Shore Amusement Park 700 Father Capodanno Blvd 718-788-2676 2pm • Free • All ages Moth Night (Snug as a Bug) Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 8:30pm • $10 • All ages

Sunday, July 24

Freshwater Fishing Clove Lakes Park 626 Clove Road 718-967-3542 10am • Free • Ages 8+ Arts, Culture, and Fun: Jazz Concert Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 212-360-3440 12pm • Free • All ages Gyotaku & Origami Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway 718-442-3100 12pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Discovery Hike: Reptiles & Amphibians High Rock Park 200 Nevada Avenue 718-351-3450 1pm • Free • Ages 7+ Boardwalk Concert Series The Vanderbilt at South Beach 300 Father Capodanno Blvd. boardwalkdays.com 4pm • Free • All ages

Monday, July 25

Toddler Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 10am • Free • Ages 0-5 All Join In! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free • Ages 2-4 Pre-K Storytime Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-5 Krazy Kidz West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5+ Baby Space! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street

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descriptions & details on the events listed here can be found on siparent.com 718-727-0427 11:45am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 The Circle of Security St. George Library 5 Central Avenue 212-582-9100 12pm • Free • Adults

Forest Stewards: A volunteer opportunity for ages 13 and up Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 1pm • Free • Ages 13+

Read Aloud Read Aloud/Picture Book Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road New Dorp Library 718-816-5834 309 New Dorp Lane 2:30pm • Free • All ages 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • Ages 3+ Under a Shady Tree Storytime Children’s Summer Reading Tottenville Library Craft 7430 Amboy Road South Beach Library 718-984-0945 21-25 Robin Road 3pm • Free • Ages 3-12 718-816-5834 2:30pm • Free • All ages Afternoon Story Time and Craft Crafternoon Port Richmond Library West New Brighton Library 75 Bennett Street 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-0158 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+ Birds of Prey West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5+

LiteracyINC: Story Hour West New Brighton Library

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 7pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Parents without Partners Support Group Staten Island University Hospital South Campus 375 Seguine Avenue 718-226-9000 8pm • Free • Adults

Tuesday, July 26

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • 5+ admission • Ages 1-5

Saturday, July 23 • 8:30pm Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor 718-727-1135 statenislandmuseum.org All ages are welcome to bring cameras, flashlights, containers and field notebooks. Stay up late and celebrate National Moth Week with night walks and glowing observation attractors. Friends include: the Greenbelt Nature Center, Staten Island Academy, and an outdoor dance performance of Bad Woods, by the Wild Hive Collective. 976 Castleton Avenue 212-620-5462 4pm • Free • All ages Craft Corner Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • Ages 3-11 Kiddie Game Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 6-11

Wednesday, July 27

Itty Bitty Play Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5

Toddler Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 1-3

Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages

Clay Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • 2+ admission • Ages 2-10

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Wonderful Wednesdays Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 3pm • Free • Ages 4+

Moth Night (Snug as a Bug)

Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • Ages 3-11 Read Aloud Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 4pm • Free • All ages

Read Aloud/ Picture Book Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 2pm • Free • Ages 3+

4pm • Free • All ages Secret of a Book Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 10-14 Boogie Woogie Wednesday! SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 5pm • Free • All ages Fireworks South Beach Fr. Capodanno Blvd. & Sand Lane boardwalkdays.com 9pm • Free • All ages

Thursday, July 28

Tot’s Time Plus SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 11am • 5+ admission • Ages 1-5 Baby & Me Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road

718-984-0945 11am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Pre-K Storytime Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 11am • Free • Ages 3-5 Bouncing Babies West New Brighton Library 976 Castleton Avenue 718-442-1416 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-1.5 Paint Day SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • Ages 2-10 Summer Sports Experience at Walker Park Walker Park Davis Avenue 212-360-3440 3pm • Free • All ages STEAMtastic Thursdays Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 4pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Movies South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 4:30pm • Free • All ages Story Laboratory Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4:30pm • Free • Ages 6+ The Pipes Are Calling St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 76 Saint Albans Place richmondcountypipesanddrums.com 7:30pm • Free • All ages

Friday, July 29

Tri State ZNA 5th Annual Koi Show & Bonsai Exhibit Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 9am • Free • All ages Toddler Time Tottenville Library 7430 Amboy Road 718-984-0945 10:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Toddler Story Time & Activity Hour Port Richmond Library 75 Bennett Street 718-442-0158 10:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-5 Preschool Play Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 2-5

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descriptions & details on the events listed here can be found on siparent.com Preschool Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11:30am • Free • Ages 3-5 Sing Along with Patrick Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 1pm • Free • All ages Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 2pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Summer Sports Experience at Grandview Playground Grandview Playground Grandview Ave., at Continental Pl. 212-360-3440 3pm • Free • All ages Lego Hour Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11

212-621-0690 1:30pm • Free • Ages 6-11 Bonkerz The Clown at Fantasy Shore Amusement Park Fantasy Shore Amusement Park 700 Father Capodanno Blvd 212-360-3440 2pm • Free • All ages Squishy Circuits South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-273-3951 3pm • Free • Ages 12-18

Saturday, July 30

From Garden to Plate Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue 212-621-0690 12am • Free • Ages 7-14 It’s My Park Day at Conference House Park The Conference House 298 Satterlee Street 212-360-3440 9am • Free • All ages Tri State ZNA 5th Annual Koi Show & Bonsai Exhibit Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 9am • Free • All ages Summer Sports Experience at Greenbelt Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 212-360-3440 11am • Free • All ages Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Kiddie Game Time Mariners Harbor Library 206 South Avenue

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Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages Wednesday, August 3

City Parks PuppetMobile presents Puss in Boots Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace cityparksfoundation.org 10:30am • Free • All ages

Family Camping Blue Heron Nature Center 222 Poillon Avenue 718-967-3542 6pm • Free • All ages

Summer Sports Experience at Corporal Thompson Park Corporal Thompson Park Broadway 212-360-3440 3pm • Free • All ages

Harry Potter Countdown to Midnight Party Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 8pm • Free • All ages

Boogie Woogie Wednesdays SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 5pm • Free • All ages Boogie Woogie Wednesdays SI Children’s Museum

Discovery Hike: Reptiles & Amphibians

Wii Love Gaming Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-11 Wii Time South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • All ages

Tuesday, August 2

Sunday, July 24 High Rock Park 718-351-3450 sigreenbelt.org

Mil’s Trills Bloomingdale Park Ramona & Lenevar Avenue cityparksfoundation.org 10:30am • Free • All ages Summer Sports Experience at Grandview Playground Grandview Playground Grandview Ave., at Continental Pl. 212-360-3440 3pm • Free • All ages

Saturday, August 6

It’s My Park Day at Conference House Park The Conference House 298 Satterlee Street 212-360-3440 9am • Free • All ages Summer Sports Experience at Greenbelt Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 212-360-3440 11am • Free • All ages Kayaking Kayak Staten Island Ocean Avenue kayakstatenisland.org 12pm • Free • All ages Stargazing in Great Kills Great Kills Park Hylan Blvd. & Buffalo Street 212-535-2922 8:30pm • Free • All ages

Sunday, August 7

The summer forest is a great place to look for water snakes, basking turtles, leaping bullfrogs – and more. This happy herpetological walk follows the Yellow and Blue Trails past several ponds.

Sunday, July 31

Kayaking Kayak Staten Island Ocean Avenue www.kayakstatenisland.org 12pm • Free • All ages

Upcoming events! Monday, August 1

Michael & The Rockness Monsters Bloomingdale Park Ramona & Lenevar Avenue cityparksfoundation.org 10:30am • Free • All ages Parents without Partners Support Group Staten Island University Hospital South Campus 375 Seguine Avenue 718-226-9000 8pm • Free • Adults

1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 5pm • Free • All ages Fireworks South Beach Fr. Capodanno Blvd. & Sand Lane boardwalkdays.com 9pm • Free • All ages

Boardwalk Concert Series The Vanderbilt at South Beach 300 Father Capodanno Blvd. boardwalkdays.com 4pm • Free • All ages Secret Agent 23 Skidoo / Sierra Leone Dance Troupe / Wahoo Skiffle Crazies Clove Lakes Park 626 Clove Road cityparksfoundation.org

4pm • Free • All ages Monday, August 8

Parents without Partners Support Group Thursday, August 4 Staten Island University Hospital Summer Sports Experience at South Campus Walker Park 375 Seguine Avenue Walker Park 718-226-9000 Davis Avenue 8pm • Free • Adults 212-360-3440 3pm • Free • All ages Tuesday, August 9 Summer Sunset Concert Series Willowbrook Park Eton Place and Richmond Ave. 718-816-2000 7pm • Free • All ages

Tuesday Storytime Barnes & Noble 2245 Richmond Avenue 718-982-6983 11am • Free • All ages

The Pipes Are Calling St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 76 Saint Albans Place richmondcountypipesanddrums.com 7:30pm • Free • All ages

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