Summer Resource Guide 2016

Mount Vernon City School District

FAMILY SUMMER RESOURCE GUIDE Summer 2016

Mount Vernon City School District, 165 N. Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10552

Board Trustees Adriane G. Saunders, President Dr. Serigne M. Gningue, Vice President Charmaine Fearon Rosemarie Jarosz Micah J.B. McOwen Omar McDowell Darcy Miller Wanda White Lesly Zamor District Clerk/Communications Coordinator Rick McCormack Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Hamilton Deputy Superintendent Dr. Jeff Gorman Assistant Superintendent for School Improvement Dr. Waveline Bennett-Conroy Assistant Superintendent for Business Ken Silver Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Denise Gagne-Kurpiewski Associate Superintendent for Human Resources Dr. Jackielyn Manning-Campbell

We hope this guide is helpful in planning for an educational, fun and healthy summer. Please contact each program directly to register or with any questions.

For additional information please contact: Michelle Mc Kitty-Bromley MVCSD Coordinator for Family and Community Engagement 914.358.2486 MMCKITTY-BROMLEY@mtvernoncsd.org

CAMP PROGRAMS

Camp Programs Department of Recreation Summer Camp Day Camp

Enjoy six weeks of affordable fun and adventure, including day trips, sports and more, at Mount Vernon’s longest-running organized summer activity. Learn more at cmvny.com.

Junior Camp: Ages 5-8 Senior Camp: Ages 9-12 914.665.2420

Mount Vernon Youth Bureau: Safe Haven Summer Program Day Camp

A fun and safe recreational environment for students during summer vacation, with exciting field trips such as: Lake Compounce, Splish Splash, Mountain Creek, Great Escape, Regal Cinema at New Roc City and more.

Ages 6-12 July 5th-August 12th 914.665.2344

Iona Summer Day Camp For over 30 years, Iona has offered an exciting camp experience in the Hynes Athletics Center. Activities include: basketball, soccer, softball/teeball, kickball, ultimate Frisbee, arts and crafts, dance, music and more. Learn more at iona.edu/summer camp.

Ages 5-13 June 27th- August 12th mreddington@iona.edu

Boys and Girls Club of Mt. Vernon Summer Program Day Camp

Activities include education and career development, character and leadership development, health and life skills, the arts, sports, technology, dance and more.

June 27-August 12 914.663.9580

Greater Centennial A.M.E. Zion Church of Mt. Vernon Summer Camp Day Camp

July 5th-August 5th 914.664.1838 info@greatercentennial.org

Day Camp

A summer enrichment program designed to reduce the amount of summer learning loss.

July 5-August 12 914.664.2676

ENL (English as New Language) and CECS (Caribbean English Creole Speaking Students) Summer Program at Mount Vernon City School District Day Camp

914.358.2873 mcircello@mtvernoncsd.org

Concordia College Summer Camp Day Camp

Offering a wide variety of programs including art, basketball, enrichment, music, theater, sports and more. Learn more at concordia-ny.edu/summer-camp.

Ages 3-16 914.395.4848

Sylvan EDGE Camps Day Camp

Whether your child is interested in a robotics camp, a video game design camp, or a cool Study Edge camp, Sylvan EDGE camps are designed to be fun and interactive.

Learn more at sylvanlearning.com/edge/sylvan-edge-camps.

Grades Pre-K-12 888.338.2283

Breezemont Day Camp Breezemont, founded in 1936, is a co-ed day camp, located on 18 acres. Learn more at breezemont.com.

Ages 3-13 914.367.1936

Beth El Day Camp Activities include sports, swimming, music, arts & crafts, singing, dancing, nature, storytelling, yoga, karate, and much more. Learn more at betheldaycamp.org.

Ages 2-7 914.235.2700

CAMP PROGRAMS

Grace Baptist Church: Freedom Schools Summer Program

CAMP PROGRAMS

Challenge Camp Day Camp

18-acre campus featuring technology, sports, math and science, history, gaming, arts and crafts, photography, and performing arts — from computers, robots and architecture to fashion design, music, cooking and more. Learn more at challengecamps.com.

914.779.6024

Acres of Adventure Summer Camp at Ann and Andy Day Camp

Activities include basketball, soccer, softball, swimming, nature study, arts & crafts, dance, music, field trips and more. Learn more at acresofadventuresummercamp.com and annandandychildcare.com.

Ages 3-14 914.347.2524

Computer Adventures Summer Program Day Camp

Provides access to technology in a safe, fun, educational and confidence-building environment.

Learn more at computeradventures.com.

Ages 6-16 914.218.8175

ESF Summer Camps at Riverdale Country School Day Camp

Learn more at esfcamps.com/riverdale.

718.432.1013

Mount Tom Day Camp Mount Tom Campers participate in a balanced schedule of athletic and cultural activities, two swims and lunch each day.

Learn more at mounttomdaycamp.com.

914.636.8130

Fashion U Day Camp

The faculty and staff of Fashion U are experienced fashion industry professionals. A final Fashion Showcase will take place at the end of the summer at The Westchester Mall, where students can display their work. Learn more at operationprom.org/fashion-u.php.

Ages 8-15 July 11-August 19 914.633.1600

Day Camp

Program is available to students with little or no sailing experience as well as experienced sailors.

Learn more at portsailing.com.

Ages 10-16 Beginning June 27 914.355.5400

Young People’s Day Camp A diversified program of physical activity (swimming, athletic activities such as tennis, basketball, soccer, track & field, football, whiffle ball, volleyball, miniature golf, etc.) with the excitement of various trips and special events.

Ages 4-14 914.792.6555 YPDC@aol.com

Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club Day Camp Outdoor-based program featuring swimming and a balanced, age appropriate curriculum to foster whole-child development. Learn more at mamaroneckbeachandyacht.com.

914.698.1130

Future Stars Purchase College Day Camp

Learn more at fscamps.com.

914.273.8500

Next Level Day Camp for Girls Campers have the opportunity to create a fun filled day packed with possibilities: from experiencing new challenges, exploring their passions and potential and trying something new. Learn more at nextleveldaycamps.com.

914.341.1488

Kiwi Country Day Camp Offering a variety of sports, adventure, performing/creative arts and daily instructional swim led by professional educators. Learn more at kiwicountrydaycamp.com.

914.276.2267

CAMP PROGRAMS

Port Sailing Camp

CAMP PROGRAMS

Oasis in Dobbs Ferry at Mercy College Day Camp

Daily activities and trips are centered on creative and performing arts, outdoor education, swimming, athletics, and team-building. Learn more at oasischildren.com.

Ages 3-15 646.519.5057

Rocky Brook Day Camp Girls only camp offering arts and crafts, camping skills/outdoor living, community service, field trips, horseback riding (Western), music, nature/environmental studies, photography, recreational swimming, team building, dance, drama and more. Learn more at campsusa.org/summer-camps/ rocky-brook-day-camp/#sthash.pwLMbdhG.dpuf.

Ages 5-13 914.747.3080

Amahami Outdoor Center Sleep-away Camp

Girls only camp with modern to rustic facilities. Horseback riding, aquatic activities, boating, camping, canoeing, drama and more. Learn more at www.acacamps.org.

Ages 6-18 607.724.6572 x109

Blue Bay

Sleep-away Camp Girls only camp featuring aquatic activities, arts and crafts, boating, camping skills/outdoor living, canoeing, kayaking, leadership development, nature/environmental studies, sailing, instructional swimming and more. Learn more at gsnc.org/camp/bluebay.asp.

Ages 6-16 516.741.2550

Camp Cedarbrook in the Adirondacks Sleep-away Camp

Girls only experience in guided Christian living outdoors. Wide variety of activities including arts and crafts, backpacking, camping skills/outdoor living, canoeing, horseback riding (English), performing arts, sailing, instructional swimming. Learn more at campcedarbrook.net.

Ages 7-17 518.654.6262

Sleep-away Camp

Small, 2.5:1 staff ratio offers children a caring environment and fine instruction in a variety of sports and arts and crafts. Learn more at chateaugay.com.

Ages 7-16 800.431.1184

Camp Clearwater Sleep-away Camp

Campers travel along the Hudson River and hike throughout the Hudson Valley, each day arriving at a new destination. All activities are facilitated by two or three highly trained and experienced instructors. Learn more at clearwater.org Ages 13-15 845.265.8080

Camp Dudley YMCA Sleep-away Camp

Boys only camp featuring sports, visual and performing arts and wilderness trips.

Learn more at campdudley.org.

Ages 10-15 518.962.4720

Camp Eagle Hill

Sleep-away Camp Camp features aquatic activities, arts and crafts, biking, climbing, counselor training (CIT), drama, trips, team field sports, recreational swimming, and tennis.

Learn more at campeaglehill.com Ages 6-16 518.537.4000

Camp Homeward Bound Sleep-away Camp

Started in 1984 as the first camp in the nation created to serve homeless children to enrich growth of each camper by providing a respite from homelessness. Learn more at coalitionforthehomeless.org.

Ages 7-15 212.776.2000

CAMP PROGRAMS

Camp Chateaugay

CAMP PROGRAMS

Camp Kinder Ring Sleep-away Camp

The ultimate Jewish coed sleep away camp experience for children featuring all land and water sports, crafts, performing arts and more. Learn more at campkr.com.

Ages 7-16 845.221.2771

Camp Ma-kee-ya Sleep-away Camp

Charming sleeping cabins, rustic facilities and activities including swimming, archery, arts and crafts, drama, sports, kayaking, campfires, waterfront games. Learn more at ywcabergencounty.org.

Ages 7-15 201.881.1729

Camp Monroe

Sleep-away Camp Strictly Kosher Jewish camp. Activities include arts and crafts, basketball, challenge/rope courses, computer, drama, gymnastics, horseback riding (Western), nature/environmental studies, soccer and tennis. Learn more at campmonroe.com.

Ages 6-16 845.782.8695

Camp Pontiac

Sleep-away Camp Emphasizes top-quality sports instruction, crafts, water and outdoor adventure and more. Learn more at camppontiac.com.

Ages 6-16 516.626.7668

Camp Ramapo

Sleep-away Camp Offering a full spectrum of sports activities, arts and crafts, leadership development and more. Learn more at ramapoforchildren.org.

Ages 4-16 845.876.8403

Sleep-away Camp

Features outdoor activities, sports, arts and crafts and more. Learn more at schodack.com.

Ages 7-16 781.444.5520

Camp Victory Lake Sleep-away Camp

Featured activities include academics, aquatic activities, archery, arts and crafts, ceramics, computer, field trips, environmental studies, team field sports and instructional swimming.

Learn more at campvictorylake.org.

Ages 8-15 845.229.8851

Campus Kids

Sleep-away Camp Monday through Friday, home with the family on the weekend. Camper choice program.

Friendly, fun, positive camp community. Transportation provided. Learn more at campuskids.com.

203.743.6395

ID Tech Camps at Pace University Day Camp/Sleep-away Camp

Specializing in video game design, iPhone速 app development, Flash速 animation, programming, video editing and more. Learn more at internaldrive.com.

Ages 7-17 914.773.3200

Kennybrook

Sleep-away Camp A place to have fun and grow in a caring, structured environment. Many activities, excellent instruction. Transportation available. Learn more at kennybrook.com.

Ages 6-16 914.693.3037

Koinonia Community Sleep-away Camp

Great activities with a focus on community building. Faith-centered program and quality staff.

Learn more at koinoniany.org.

Ages 7-18 845.557.8335

CAMP PROGRAMS

Camp Schodack

CAMP PROGRAMS

Lenoloc

Sleep-away Camp A variety of activities designed to challenge and inspire. Transportation available. Learn more at acacamps.org.

Boys only: ages 6-10 Girls only: ages 6-13 845.351.4410

Ma-he-tu

Sleep-away Camp Girls only camp with a wide range of activities, from sports to performing arts and more. Learn more at campmahetu.org.

Ages 7-15 845.351.4508

Rock Hill Camps Sleep-away Camp

Girls only camp with wide range of activities designed to enhance a girl’s self-esteem and confidence. Learn more at girlscoutshh.org.

Ages 6-14 845.638.0438

Solomon-Schechter Summer Camp Sleep-away Camp

Children have the opportunity to create their schedule from numerous daily choices including free swim and swim lessons, crafts, circus arts, music jams, mad science, basketball, hip hop/Israeli dance, soccer, lacrosse, tennis, drama, jewelry making, chess and a three-day resident camp.

Learn more at Solomon-Schechter.com.

Ages 5-14 914.948.8333

Uri Kutz Camp

Sleep-away Camp Leadership training for Jewish teenagers from around the world. Featured activities include arts and crafts, community service, art, international culture, leadership development, religious study and more. Learn more at kutz.urjcamps.org.

Ages 15-18 845.987.6300

Sleep-away Camp

A traditional residential camp program with an emphasis on horseback riding, wilderness trips, team sports, swimming, leadership development and more. Learn more at campgorham.org.

Ages 8-17 315.357.6401

Hands In 4 Youth Sleep-away Camp

A unique experience offering young people from all walks of life the opportunity to navigate the great outdoors, meet new people, experience different activities, and explore their independence.

Ages 6-17 973.838.0942 info@hi4y.org

Tennis Clinic at Mt. Vernon Tennis Center 655 Garden Avenue, Mt. Vernon Fridays from 6 PM-8 PM. $100 for residents, $125 for non-residents.

July 1-August 26

Soccer Clinic at Hutchinson Field 657 Garden Avenue, Mt. Vernon $200 for six-week session or $50 per week.

Ages 7-17 July 5- August 12

A-Game Sports, New Rochelle Learn more at agamesports.net.

914.278.9477

Basketball Clinic at AB Davis Middle School 350 Gramatan Avenue, Mount Vernon Monday –Friday, 1 PM-5 PM. $425 for six-week session.

July 5- August 12

CAMP PROGRAMS

YMCA Camp Gorham

CAMP PROGRAMS

The Ice Hutch, Mount Vernon 655 Garden Avenue, Mount Vernon 914.699.6787 info@icehutch.com

Soccer Camps at V.E. Macy Park, Ardsley Ages 6-14 401.213.0466

Armonk Tennis Club, Armonk Learn more at armonktennis.com 914.273.8124

Westfair Swim Camp, Pace University Learn more at westfairswim.com.

914.588.2971 kpalladino@westfairswim.com

On Track Sport Center, Tarrytown Learn more at ontracksport.com.

914.909.2974 info@ontracksport.com

Hooperstown Basketball Camp, Mount Venon Learn more at hooperstown.com.

914.667.3865 hooperstown@verizon.net

Perfect Pitch and Swing Baseball Camp Five sessions of instruction. Learn more at perfectpitchandswing.com.

Ages 8-12 914.231.4673

Hole-in-One Junior Golf Camp Introduces young people to the fundamentals of golf under the direction of some of the top PGA pros in Westchester. Learn more at parks.westchestergov.com/children-camps.

Ages 10-17 914.231.4673

Day Camp

Summer reading programs offered through Fordham University in Yonkers and other locations.

Learn more at readingprograms.org.

Ages 4-Adult 800.964.8888

Destination Science at the College of New Rochelle Space Quest Science Camp July 11 to July 15 Roller Coaster Science Camp July 25 to July 29 Robot Challenge Science Camp July 18 to July 22 Super Hero Physics Science Camp August 1 to August 5 888.909.2822 info@destinationscience.org

CAMP PROGRAMS

Institute of Reading Development

HEALTH & SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS

Health & Special Needs Programs American Cancer Society’s Camp Adventure Sleep-away Camp

Camp Adventure provides an opportunity for kids to just be kids while receiving the medical attention they need from pediatric oncology professionals. Learn more at cancer.org/ campadventure.

Children with cancer and their siblings, ages 6-18 631.749.3521

American Diabetes Association’s Camp Aspire Sleep-away Camp

Opportunity for youth with diabetes to interact with others who share the same condition.

Swimming, athletics, climbing wall and water park, archery, arts and crafts, basketball, camping skills and more. Learn more at diabetes.org.

Ages 7-17

Camp Henry Kaufmann Sleep-away Camp

Girls only camp offers year-round camping to girl scouts and other groups. Learn more at acacamps.org.

Ages 8-17 212.645.4000

Camp Shane

Sleep-away Camp A weight loss camp for girls and boys, teens and young adult women where campers are made to feel comfortable, welcome and good about themselves. Learn more at campshane.com.

Males ages 7-19 Females ages 7-25 845.292.4644

Camp Lanowa

Sleep-away Camp Providing campers from New York City’s homeless family shelter system true summer camp experience including hiking, swimming and boating, singing and more. Learn more at hfhcamps.org.

Ages 6-13 845.928.5751

Sleep-away Camp

Specialty clientele is youth at risk. Small nurturing community catering to individual needs of each camper. Non-sectarian with noncompetitive philosophy. Learn more at vacamas.org.

Ages 6-15 212.765.4420

ESY Summer Program at Clearpool Sleep-away Camp

Summer program filled with enriched learning, recreation and support for kids experiencing emotional, behavioral, social and/or learning challenges. Learn more at clearpool.org.

845.225.8226

Camp Morty

Sleep-away Camp Offering a quality outdoor traditional camp experience for underprivileged children residing in Westchester County. Emphasis is placed on environmental awareness.

914.231.4080 info@campmorty.com

Rose Simon Camp for Special Needs Providing safe and secure recreational activities for children with developmental disabilities due to mental retardation, cerebral palsy, neurological impairment, epilepsy and autism. Campers will enjoy fun trips, swimming & daily activities.

Ages 6-21 914.665.2437

Camp Donnebeck at the Kildonan School Students with dyslexia or language based learning differences can build the reading and language skills they need in a fun camp environment. Learn more at kildonan.org.

845.373.2012

Camp Huntington A camp for children with developmental disabilities including autism, Down syndrome and other related disabilities. Therapeutic recreational programs. Learn more at camphuntington.com 855.707.2267

HEALTH & SPECIAL NEEDS

Camp Top of the Pines

HEALTH & SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS

Camp Northwood Provides quality programming to learning challenged and high functioning autistic children.

Non-competitive recreational programming with a focus on social skill development. Learn more at nwood.com.

315.831.3621

Easter Seals Camp Merry Heart Year-round fun and recreation to individuals of all ages and all levels of special needs and abilities. Learn more at eastersealsnj.org/camp.

908.852.3896

Our Victory Day Camp Oriented toward children with learning challenges and/or attention difficulties in need of a structural and supportive environment. Groups of nine, utilizing professional staff and a 3:1 camper to counselor ratio, provides a high level of individualization and support. Learn more at ourvictory.com.

Ages 5-12 203.329.3394

NYU Summer Program for Kids Therapeutic program exclusively for children with ADHD and behavior disorders. Program focuses on building self-esteem and developing attention, organizational and friendship skills. Clinical psychologists and highly qualified teachers supervise undergraduate and graduate-level counselors.

Enrollment is limited. Â Learn more at nyulangone.org/csc.

Ages 7-11 516.358.1811

Summitt Camp Offering summer overnight camp, teen travel programs and school year weekenders for children and teens with attention issues and social concerns. Learn more at summittcamp.com 973.732.3230

Wagon Road Camp Overnight respite program servicing children with physical and developmental disabilities.

Offering arts, crafts, athletics, nature, cooking, horseback riding, music and drama. Learn more at childrensaidsociety.org.

Ages 7-17 973.732.3230

Offering special needs classes in soccer and basketball for children in pre-K to 8th grade.

Qualified professionals are assisted by student volunteers, and groups are based on age and ability. Learn more at byardsports.com.

914.304.4052

Challenger Little League Learn more at ardsleylittleleague.com.

Challenger Soccer Learn more at ayso324.org.

The Miracle League of Westchester A modified baseball program at Ridge Road County Park in Hartsdale for children of all ages with disabilities. Learn more at mlwny.org.

914.522.1547

New Rochelle Little League Challenger Division Learn more at eteamz.com/newrochelleny.

Ages 5-21 914.632.4916

New York Special Olympics – Hudson Valley Region Learn more at specialolympics-ny.org/hudsonvalley.

845.765.2497

Sportime USA An activity center with activities for all ages including a 4D motion theater, laser tag, rock climbing wall, 18-foot Spider Climb, batting cages, bumper cars, kiddie rides, 200 video/ redemption games and a soft-adventure play zone. ADA compliant and able to help everyone with special needs enjoy the attractions. Learn more at sportimeusa.com.

845.592.2111

Topsoccer Program Westchester Youth Soccer League offers this program for children with special needs who wish to play soccer. Coaches are specially trained to work with athletes with special needs. Learn more at usyouthsoccer.org.

HEALTH & SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS

Backyard Sports

PARKS AND RECREATION

Parks and Recreation Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street, North White Plains

Kensico Dam Plaza 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla

Croton Point Park 1A Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson

Graham Hills Park Route 117, Mount Pleasant

Glen Island Park 1 Pelham Road, New Rochelle

Kingsland Point Park Palmer Ave, Sleepy Hollow

Ridge Road Park 287 Ridge Road, Hartsdale Saxon Woods Park 1800 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains

Tibbetts Brook Park 355 Midland Avenue, Yonkers

Sprain Ridge Park 149 Jackson Avenue, Yonkers

Wilson Woods Park East Lincoln Avenue, Mount Vernon

Croton Point Park Beach, Croton-on-Hudson June 24-September 5 Wednesday through Sunday (closed Monday, Tuesday except holidays) 11 AM - 6:30 PM No admittance after 6 PM

Glen Island Beach, New Rochelle June 26-September 7 Wednesday through Sunday (closed Monday, Tuesday) 11 AM-6:30 PM No admittance after 6 PM

Playland Beach, Rye June 26-September 7 Wednesday through Sunday (closed Monday, Tuesday) 11 AM-6:30 PM No admittance after 6 PM

Playland Pool, Rye June 26-September 7 Wednesday through Sunday (closed Monday, Tuesday) 11 AM-6:30 PM No admittance after 6 PM

POOLS AND BEACHES

Pools and Beaches

POOLS AND BEACHES

Saxon Woods Pool, White Plains June 26-September 7 Open seven days a week 11 AM-6:30 PM No admittance after 6 PM

The Brook at Tibbetts, Yonkers June 26-September 7 Open seven days a week 11 AM-6:30 PM No admittance after 6 PM

Willson’s Waves Pool, Mt. Vernon June 26-September 7 Open seven days a week 11 AM-6:30 PM No admittance after 6 PM

Season Swim Pass Valid at Glen Island, Tibbetts Brook, Saxon Woods and Willson’s Woods for one season only. Pass includes unlimited admissions plus parking fee at all locations. Must have a Park Pass to obtain. Available at these pools and Glen Island only. For Family Pass, all members must be present at time of issue.

American Veterans Historical Museum, Pleasantville 914.769.5297 jcon695@netscape.net

Castle Gallery College of New Rochelle 914.654.5423

Hammond Museum, North Salem 914.669.5033 gardenprogram@yahoo.com

Hudson River Museum, Yonkers 914.963.4550 visitorserv@hrm.org

Katonah History Museum 914.232.3508 katref@westchesterlibraries.org

Peekskill Museum 914.736.0473 peekskillmuseum@advinc.com

Pound Ridge Museum 914.764.4333

Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase 914.251.6100

Katonah Museum 914.232.9555 info@katonahmuseum.org

MUSEUMS

Museums

ARTS

Arts Mount Vernon School of Music MVSM strives to spread the transformative power of music by providing the highest quality music education and experiences to all in the community who seek them.

914.667.2360

Clay Art Center Register online, by phone or on site at 40 Beech Street, Port Chester.

914.937.2047, ext.223

Central Park Dance, Scarsdale Learn more at centralparkdance.com.

914.723.2940

Bach to Rock, Mamaroneck Learn more at b2rmusic.com.

914.341.1457

Hoff-Barthelson Music School, Scarsdale Learn more at hbms.org.

914.723.1169 hb@hbms.org

Center for the Digital Arts at Westchester Community College Learn more at sunywcc.edu.

914.606.7321

Rye Arts Center Conducted at the County Center in White Plains, this program provides young people entering grades 4-12 daily instruction in all orchestra and band instruments, as well as guitar and beginning piano. Learn more at ryeartscenter.org.

914.967.0700

Westchester Summer Music Center Conducted at the County Center in White Plains, this program provides young people entering grades 4-12 daily instruction in all orchestra and band instruments, as well as guitar and beginning piano. Learn more at parks.westchester.gov/children-camps.

914.231.4673

Youth Employment Training Program This program is designed to provide job training, resume and job assistance, work readiness skills, college exploration, college research and planning to youth so that they will be prepared for their eventual economic self-sufficiency.

Ages 14-21 914.963.0183 DonaldG@yoymca.org

Westchester County’s Summer Employment Program Offering job opportunities in various departments and facilities. Summer job applications can be viewed and printed online from December through August. Or they can be obtained by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope marked “Summer Employment” to The Westchester County Department of Human Resources, Suite 100, Michaelian Office Building, and 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains, New York 10601. To learn more visit humanresources.westchestergov.com. par3@westchestergov.com

Solutions Not Suspensions Designed to provide dropout prevention and or academic services for youth so that they will live, learn and work in a community as contributing members of society.

Ages 5-20 914.347.7039 Lsyron@studentadvocacy.net

Overcoming the Odds The program is designed to provide dropout prevention and academic services for youth so that they can live, learn and work in a community as contributing members of society.

Ages 5-20 914.347.7039 Lsyron@studentadvocacy.net

The Center for College and Careers Designed to address unemployment and a lack of job/career/college readiness skills by making available economic security related services, opportunities and supports by providing youth with college exploration and readiness skills.

Ages 15-18 914.479.7204 lachkar@theguidancecenter.org

YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS

Youth Employment Programs

SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT

Mt. Vernon After School Academy: Teen Assistant Group Leaders Designed to address unemployment and a lack of job/career readiness skills by making available work readiness services, opportunities and supports.

Ages 15-17 914.668.8938 swatson@wjcs.com

Lifeguard Employment Training Program This program is designed to provide job training, resume and job assistance, work readiness skills, college exploration, college research and planning to youth so that they will be prepared for their eventual economic self-sufficiency.

Ages 14-21 914.963.0183 DonaldG@yoymca.org

Mt. Vernon Department of Recreation Parks Activation Program Monday-Thursday, July 5th-August 12th Fleetwood Playground (Fleetwood Ave & Broad St): 10 AM-12 PM Madison Playground (Franklin Ave & Madison Ave): 1 PM-3 PM Old 7th Ave Playground: 1 PM-3 PM Howard Street Playground (Howard St & High St): 1 PM-3 PM

Mt. Vernon Department of Recreation Tennis in the Park Howard Street Playground: Tuesdays, 10 PM-2 PM Purdy Park Playground: Thursdays, 10 PM-2 PM

Weekend Walks at Greenburg Nature Center Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 11:30 AM Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 11:30 AM

Home Depot Kids Workshop, New Rochelle First Saturday of each month from 9 AM-12 PM. Ages 5-12

Kids Workshops at the Apple Store Learn to make movies or create interactive books - each workshop ends with the Apple Camp Showcase so campers can share their finished projects.

Ages 8-12 914.539.4530 (White Plains) 914.620.0965 (Yonkers)

Microsoft YouthSpark Camps Gets kids of all ages coding, creating games and apps, and having a blast in the process.

914.323.2150

Brooklyn Children’s Museum Spend a few hours at this Crown Heights institution, home to around 30,000 artifacts and objects (plus a few live creatures) with an emphasis on hands-on learning.

Free on Thursdays from 2-6 PM

Children’s Museum of Manhattan Little museumgoers dance, run, solve problems, design and make music at this Upper West Side spot.

Free every first Friday of the month from 5-8 PM.

FREE ACTIVITIES

Free Activities

FREE ACTIVITIES

New York Hall of Science Kids get hands-on with science and technology at this Queens institution that features more than 450 exhibitions.

Free Fridays from 2-5 PM and Sundays from 10-11 AM.

New York Transit Museum Galley Annex & Store Located on the main concourse in Grand Central Terminal, this offshoot of downtown Brooklyn’s Transit Museum presents rotating exhibitions, including a holiday train show (which stays up well after the holidays have passed!).

Free daily.

Bronx Zoo Explore NYC’s animal kingdom and plant habitats without spending a dime. Many of the City’s nature spots offer free or pay-what-you-wish admission.

Free on Wednesdays.

New York Botanical Garden Grounds only: Free Wednesdays from 10 AM–6 PM and Saturdays from 9–10 AM. Note that you’ll still need to pay admission to access the areas that generally appeal to most families, including the children’s garden and the conservatory.

Theater at the Museum of Modern Art It pays to be a kid at MoMA. Check moma.org for a schedule of screenings, taking place throughout the week, to see which family-friendly films are on tap.

Free film tickets Fridays from 4–8 PM; screenings always free for kids under 16.

Theatreworks This nonprofit theater believes everyone should have access to the arts—so from mid-July to midAugust, you can line up one hour before each performance for the chance to see a gratis show.

Performances take place at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. For up-to-date production information, visit theatreworksusa.org.

American Museum of Natural History General admission includes admission to the museum’s 45 permanent halls and the Rose Center for Earth and Space. Tickets may be required for special exhibitions, Space Shows, LeFrak Theater films, and programs. Students, seniors, and children receive discounts.

212.769.5100

Shakespeare in the Park, Central Park Free tickets are available for every public performance, with seating locations in every section of the theater. Free tickets are available in person at The Delacorte Downtown, at Astor Place Online via the virtual lottery and through borough distributions. To learn more visit publictheather.org.

Educational Websites The following websites offer online teaching games, printables, videos and more for preschoolers and elementary school students: Sesamestree.org Starfall.com Coolmath.com Makemeagenius.com Funbrain.com Nickjr.com Disneyjr.com Sproutonline.com Enchantedlearning.com Time4learning.com Learninggamesforkids.com Amosfromouterspace.com Starfall.com Apples4theteacher.com Treehousetv.com Kidsknowit.com Iready.com The following websites offer reference checks, free books and more: learn4good.com fullbooks.com readprint.com librivox.org chestofbooks.com ipl2.com refdesk.com

Summer Ideas to do with Kids Bake.

Volunteer.

Make a photo journal or a family yearbook.

Have a luau in the backyard.

Visit the beach and collect shells.

Make a fort out of cardboard boxes.

Visit a farmer’s market.

Stage an A to Z scavenger hunt, where you have to find something that starts with every letter.

Pick berries.

Have a picnic at a state park.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Additional Resources

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Make ice cream.

Go canoeing at a local lake.

Build a sandcastle.

Write and illustrate your own book and have it published into an actual hardcover book using IlluStory.

Clean up trash at a local park.

Have a backyard campfire...or just use the grill! Roast hot dogs on sticks, pop popcorn and finish off with s’mores.

Make homemade pizza.

Go for a walk and then make a collage from nature objects you find along the way.

Set up a lemonade stand.

Have a water balloon fight.

Practice your origami skills and make objects to hang from the ceiling.

Go biking on a trail.

Interview an older relative about what life was like when they were young.

Plan a picnic at a local park or in your backyard.

Print out a list of children’s books that have won Caldecott Medals. Visit the local library throughout the summer and try to read as many as you can.

Practice making interesting shadow puppets and then put on a show with your characters.

Plant a garden of herbs and veggies.

Make a sidewalk chalk mural.

Have an outdoor painting party using huge canvases or cardboard.

Plant a butterfly garden with flowers.

Make an indoor sandbox using colored rice: mix 4 cups of rice with 3 tablespoons of rubbing alcohol and a few drops of food coloring and let dry overnight.

Turn the backyard into a carnival: set up a face painting area and games like ring toss.

Make totem poles out of paper towel rolls and decorate them.

Visit a museum you’ve never been to.

Make a giant hopscotch or Twister game on the lawn (with spray paint) or driveway (with chalk).

String beads into jewelry.

Make a bird house out of Popsicle sticks.

Learn about stargazing and identify as many constellations as possible. See if there are any local astronomy groups for kids.

Make paper boats and race them in a kiddie pool using straws to propel them.

Play mini-golf or set up a course in your driveway by laying different size containers on their sides.

Set up a net and play badminton and volleyball.

Visit an amusement park or water park.

Wade through a stream and search for minnows or tadpoles.

Have a tricycle race at the park.

Investigate an ethnic grocery store and make lunch using interesting spices and kid-friendly international recipes.

Visit a fire station.

Collect rocks and paint them to use as paperweights or pet rocks.

Go roller skating.

Visit a zoo or aquarium to learn about animals.

Run through the sprinklers.

Blend your own smoothie.

Set up a bike wash and raise money for a local charity.

Batter up at a batting cage.

Let kids paint the sidewalk or patio with plain old water and sponge brushes. When their creation dries, they can begin again.

Bake cupcakes in ice cream cones and then decorate them.

Assemble a family cookbook with all your favorite recipes.

Make popsicles in Dixie cups using fruit juices.

Catch fireflies in a jar (and let them go at the end of the night).

Stage your own Summer Olympics with races, hurdles and relays.

Create a backyard circus: kids can pretend to be animals and dress up as clowns.

Decorate bikes and have a neighborhood Fourth of July parade.

Take a sewing/crochet/knitting class.

Make Mexican paper flowers using different colored tissue paper.

Go to a flea market.

Volunteer at an animal adoption organization.

Visit a retirement home and read stories to residents.

Attend an outdoor festival or concert.

Pick a nearby town to visit for the day.

Get a map of your area, mark off all the local parks -- then visit them, take pictures and vote for your favorite.

Take in a fireworks exhibit.

Make crafts with recyclable items using old photos, magazines and repositionable glue.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Get a map of the United States and mark off all the exciting places you want to visit to create the ultimate road trip.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Make your own hard-to-pop bubbles with 1 cup of distilled water, 2 tablespoons of dish soap and 1 tablespoon of glycerin.

Paint canvas sneakers with fabric paint pens or acrylic paint.

Create three dimensional buildings using toothpicks and mini marshmallows.

Make bird feeders by covering pine cones with peanut butter and rolling in birdseed.

Paint with ice by freezing ice cube trays with washable tempera paint.

Create unusual s’mores by experimenting with ingredients like cookies, bananas, flavored marshmallows and white chocolate.

Have a fancy tea party.

Make a giant slip-n-slide with a painter’s tarp and shaving cream.

Go camping in the backyard or at a campsite.

Let kids paint each other with washable tempera paint, then wash it off in the sprinklers.

Go to a ballgame and teach your kids how to keep a scorecard.

Set up a tent in the backyard to use as a summer playhouse.

Take a free kid’s workshop at stores like Lowe’s, Home Depot or Pottery Barn.

Have a game night with charades, Pictionary and bingo.

Take a boring brown paper bag and have kids brainstorm creative things to do with it.

You’ll be surprised at how many things you can come up with.

Kids Dinner Deals UNO 2650 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers Kids eat free (ages 12 and under) on Tuesdays all day.

914.779.7515 Pete’s Park Place Tavern 18 Park Place, Bronxville Kids (ages 10 and under) eat free on Tuesdays from 4:30 PM-8:30 PM. 914.337.9887 Rudy’s Sports and Entertainment 156 S. Central Avenue, Hartsdale Kids (ages 12 and under) eat free on Mondays from 4-7 PM. 914.358.9051 Hurricane Wings 149-151 South Central Park Avenue, Hartsdale Kids (10 and under) eat free all day on Tuesdays.

914.397.9464

Cardinal McCloskey Community Services, Valhalla Short Term Family Assistance: Service Coordination for those needing assistance applying for Medicaid, OPWDD, and/or other benefits and services.

914.997.8000 mstory@cmcs.org

Cerebral Palsy of Westchester, Rye Brook Short Term Family Assistance. CPW staff will assist families needing services with identifying resources in the community and working with families to access services such as applying for Medicaid, coordinating referral materials for eligibility, working with school districts in an advocacy role, assistance with obtaining guardianship, accessing services and supports.

914.937.3800 lauren.bassin@cpwestchester.org katherine.walters@cpwestchester.org

Epilepsy Society, Tarrytown Case management and information and referral for children with epilepsy.

845.627.0627

Westchester ARC Family Outreach Program, Hawthorne Assist families with applications for benefits, OPWDD eligibility, and getting set up for Medicaid Service Coordination (MSC). Help families’ access services such as respite and recreation. Assistance in Spanish available.

914.495.4606

WARC Crisis Program, Hawthorne Crisis intervention for families with a developmentally disabled member living at home.

914.949.8200

WJCS: Project Time Out, White Plains Reimbursement to families for agency hired or own sitter.

914.761.0600 ext. 310 ckobroff@wjcs.com

Taconic Innovations In home respite for non-Medicaid eligible persons or persons awaiting Medicaid eligibility.

914.668.9041 or 914.557.3878 sandy@taconicinnovations.com

AGENCIES AND SERVICES

Agencies and Services

AGENCIES AND SERVICES

The Home Program, Inc. In-home behavior therapy and parent training provided upon request to help address issues related to sleeping/bedtime, toileting, mealtime independent living skills, basic compliance community behavior and many other life activities. Learn more at thehomeprogram.org.

Ages up to 16 914.949.3751

Family Services of Westchester Offering a broad range of innovative programs custom designed to meet particular needs of children, teens, adults, and the elderly through seven Family Centers.

914.937.2320

Big Brothers Big Sisters Designed to improve healthy relationships by making available citizenship/civic engagement services, opportunities and supports by providing a safe place out of school time.

Ages 7-20 914.872.5287 mtom@fsw.org

Junior Youth Council Designed to address out of school time by making available citizenship/civic engagement services, opportunities and supports by providing youth leadership/empowerment activities.

Ages 10-13 914.872.5225 dwohl@fsw.org

Senior Youth Council Designed to address out of school time by making available citizenship/civic engagement services, opportunities and supports by providing youth leadership/ empowerment activities.

Ages 14-18 914.872.5224 kfisher@fsw.org

Student Advocacy, Inc. 914.347.7039 Lsyron@studentadvocacy.net

Westchester Jewish Community Services, Inc. 914.761.0600 atrager@wjcs.com

Designed to improve school readiness by making available basic literacy services, opportunities and supports.

Ages 1-4 914.949.7699 pcuddy@wjcs.com

Friendship for Tots, Inc. 914.668.1210 ext. 14 bishopcnedwers@aol.com

Friendship STEAM Enrichment Program Designed to increase STEM capacities and skills by making available academic and education related services, opportunities and supports.

Ages 5-12 914.668.1210 jackrich56@aol.com

The Guidance Center 914.237.7251 agelles@theguidancecenter.org

Mount Vernon Youth Bureau 914.665.2344 dharris@cmvny.com

Girls Embracing Maturity (GEMS) Program Designed to encourage optimal physical and emotional health for youth through health education and self-esteem workshops.

Ages 10-17 914.665.7495 kkendley@cmvny.com

My Sisters’ Place 914.683.1333 kcheeks-lomax@myspny.org

AGENCIES AND SERVICES

Parent Child Home Program

AGENCIES AND SERVICES

REAL Tween Program The program is designed to provide character education, and provide leadership/empowerment skills as well as providing a safe place during out of school time for youth so that they will demonstrate good citizenship as law-abiding, contributing members of their families, schools and communities.

Ages 7-13 914.358.0333 edolgin@mspny.org

Ujamaa CDC 914.664.2676 enid@gracebapt.org

Grace Afterschool Program & Learning Center The program will provide community services projects, youth activism, cultural service projects as well as provide a safe place during out of school time for youth so that they will demonstrate good citizenship as law abiding contributing members of their families, school and communities.

Ages 7-17 646.245.3898 lesnaine@verizon.net 10

Westchester Jewish Community Services, Inc. 914.761.0600 atrager@wjcs.com

New Rochelle Youth Court The program will provide Youth Court so youth will demonstrate good citizenship as law-abiding, contributing members of their families, school and communities.

Ages 10-17 914.654.2045 kjohnson@newrochelleny.com

My Sisters’ Place 914.683.1333 kcheeks-lomax@myspny.org

Westchester Jewish Community Services, Inc. 914.761.0600 atrager@wjcs.com

The program is designed to address a lack of college readiness skills by making available economic security related services, opportunities and supports by offering college exploration.

Ages 15-17 914.648.0239 SABDirector@latinouaccess.org

El Centro Hispano, Inc The mission of El Centro Hispano is to assist, support, and strengthen the Hispanic community; to help them become self-sufficient; and to ease their transition into their new culture while maintaining and enriching their own.

914.289.0500 ElCentroHispano1@gmail.com

El Centro Hispano Youth Enrichment Program Designed to provide academic services/education related services, and or basic literacy support for youth, so that they will leave school prepared to live, learn and work in a community as contributing members of society.

Ages 7-18 914.289.0500 hjaucar@aol.com

AGENCIES AND SERVICES

Latino U College Access

Mount Vernon City School District 165 N. Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10552