Mount Vernon City School District
FAMILY SUMMER RESOURCE GUIDE Summer 2018
Mount Vernon City School District, 165 N. Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10552
Board Trustees Adriane G. Saunders, Board President Wanda White, Board Vice President Dr. Serigne M. Gningue Arlene Torres Rosemarie Jarosz Micah J. B. Mc Owen Stanley Russo Lesly Zamor Isreal Williams Richard Mc Cormack, District Clerk Superintendent Dr. Kenneth R. 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 of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Claytisha Walden 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 Acres of Adventure Summer Camp at Ann and Andy Day Camp
The outdoor program includes baseball, soccer, climbing wall, bocce ball court, water slide, zip line, mini-golf, kickball, basketball, dodge ball, drama, and off-campus swimming and bowling. Ages 3-14 years 914-592-3027
Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester Day Camp
The camp offers onsite swimming, sports, outdoor games, arts and crafts, digital arts, game room, and dance. Campers enjoy STEM, inflatable waterslides, petting zoo, Camp Olympics, and trips. For children entering first-ninth grades 914-666-8069
Concordia College Summer Camp Day Camp
Concordia Summer Camp provides opportunities for boys and girls to learn new skills, make new friends, share fun and laughter. www.concordia-ny.edu/summer-camp/ Ages 3-16 914- 395-4848
Breezemont Day Camp Breezemont maintains large green fields, towering trees, and a beautiful lake. We offer activities ranging from land sports, to the arts, to kayaking and canoeing. Ages 3-13 914-367-1936; matt@breezemont.com
Camp Ramaquois Day Camp 845-354-1600
Day Camp
Program features a full range of recreational activities, special events and trips, swim instruction, sports, and a splash-and-slide zone. Hudson has extended hours options for campers ages 3-12 years, an optional catered lunch program, and an air-conditioned facility. Ages 18 months to 12 years 914-636-6202
Iona Preparatory Summer Camps Day Camp
Westchester’s premiere college-preparatory institution, which includes the area’s only all-boys, K-8 Catholic school, is hosting six different camps this summer designed to keep your boys— and girls—academically engaged and physically active this summer. The fun begins with our July 11-29 Scholar-Athlete Camp, where mornings are devoted to academic activities and the afternoons to friendly athletic competition. Additional clinics are offered in baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, and soccer, all using state-of-the-art facilities. 914-600-6154
Milestone School Day Camp A typical day includes water play, outdoor play, arts and crafts, music, yoga, story time, cooking, and an introduction to reading through a phonics-based program. Biweekly themes guide a wide array of indoor and outdoor activities, which encourage and promote learning through play, exploration, and fun. Ages 4 and older 914-667-3478
Oasis Summer Day Camp in Dobbs Ferry at Mercy College Day Camp
Give your child a summer full of fun with Oasis Summer Camps! In all of our programs, daily activities and trips are centered on creative and performing arts, outdoor education, swimming, athletics, and team-building. For children entering pre-K–ninth grade 646-519-5057; dobbs@oasischildren.com
CAMP PROGRAMS
Hudson Country Montessori School
CAMP PROGRAMS
Young People’s Day Camp of Westchester Day Camp
YPDC is accredited by the ACA and is supervised by licensed teachers and administrators. Our philosophy is to “grow” children intellectually, physically, and spiritually in a fun environment. Activities include swimming, sports, arts and crafts, music, dance, educational and recreational field trips, and special events. Door-to-door transportation is available at no additional charge. Two- to eight-week sessions are available. Ask about special discounts. Ages 4-14 914-792-6555/ 800-DAY-CAMP (329-2267); ypdc@aol.com
Camp Quinipet – Shelter Island Sleepaway Camp
Quinipet offers rustic, comfortable lodgings, up-to-date facilities, and it is situated in one of the most beautiful places on Long island. Includes some progressive Christian programming. Ages 7-17 631-749-0430
North Shore Holiday House – Huntington Sleepaway Camp
Girls-only camp that is FREE and open to those meeting USDA requirements for free lunch. Features arts and crafts, swimming, self-esteem building activities, dance, science and literacy classes, and more. Ages 7-11 631-427-2944
Camp Chinqueka Sleepaway Camp
Camp for girls featuring swimming, canoeing, sailing, dance and go-karts. It also has a climbing tower and zip line, martial arts, fencing, photography, video production, ceramics, music and drama. 860-567-4924
Camp Sloane YMCA Sleepaway Camp
Tent camping is what makes this YMCA camp unique. Campers enjoy programs like crew/rowing, water skiing, and culinary arts during their stay. 860-435-2557
Sleepaway Camp 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
New York Film Academy Summer Camp Sleepaway Camp
Since 1996, the New York Film Academy has built a reputation as one of the premier summer film, acting, visual and preforming arts camps in the world. Offering a wide variety of programs for high school teens and kids between the ages of 10 and 17, students gather from all over the world for a fun-filled summer where they can pursue their passion in visual and performing arts. Ages: 10-17 212-674-4300
Boys and Girls Club Summer Program This weekly camp includes breakfast and lunch; education and career development; character and leadership development; health and life skills; the arts; sports; fitness and recreation; technology; dance; arts and crafts; mini basketball clinics; weekly swimming; Jr. tennis; Beginning Golf; weekly field trips; STEM, Summer Brain Gain; and more. Ages 5-13 914-668-9580
Grace Freedom Summer at Grace Baptist Church The summer is a time for scholars to enjoy the beautiful weather while partaking in many physical activities. Often times scholars tend to forget most of what they have learned throughout the school year. Grace CDF Freedom Schools® offers a summer enrichment program called the “Freedom Schools Summer Program” to reduce the amount of summer learning loss. 914-664-2676
Mount Vernon Recreation Department Summer Camp The Mount Vernon Recreation Department Summer Camp provides a fun and safe environment for Mount Vernon residents only, which includes the participation in weekly field trips and various educational activities. Children ages 5-12 914-665-2420
CAMP PROGRAMS
Camp Morty
CAMP PROGRAMS
Park Activation Program Mount Vernon Recreation Department staff will be placed in various playgrounds to engage youth with different recreational activities. Monday-Thursday, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. from July through August. 914-665-2420
The Safe Haven Summer Program Provides a fun and safe environment for Mount Vernon children. Campers go on exciting weekly field trips and participate in enrichment activities that include Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). Children ages 6-12 914-665-2344
Chelsea Piers Summer Sports Camps Chelsea Piers Connecticut offers Fairfield and Westchester Counties best summer sports camps in a variety of sports, with full and half-day options. Our 2018 Summer Camp runs June 18 – August 31. Ages 3-18 203-989-1100; camps@chelseapiersct.com
Children’s Soccer Camps 2018 Choose from British or Brazilian soccer camps all held at V.E. Macy Park in Ardsley. Register at parks.westchestergov.com For ages 6-15
Future Stars Summer Camps - Purchase College A staff of highly-trained, experienced professionals, and limited enrollment allows each camper the opportunity to maximize their skill development in a fun and safe environment. Campers can choose and combine weeks from 19 individualized specialty programs: Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Lacrosse, Football, Multi-Sports, Field Hockey, Cheerleading, Volleyball, Circus Arts, Magic, Softball, Diving, Horseback Riding, Swim, Academic, STEM Education, and Rising Stars (our youngest campers). Supervised swimming is included, as is instructional swim for Rising Stars. Lunch option and door-to-door transportation from most of Westchester available. For ages 4-16 914-273-8500
Girls Volleyball Camp 2018 This camp teaches players at all levels of ability how to improve and excel at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. Register online at Web Trac registration system. Learn more from our Girls Volleyball Camp postcard. For girls entering grades 5-12 914-231-4673
Hole-in-One Junior Golf Camp 2018 Hole-in-One introduces young people to the fundamentals of golf under the direction of some of the top PGA pros in Westchester. Register online at Web Trac registration system. Find out more from our postcard. Ages 10-17 914-231-4673
SPORTS PROGRAMS
Sports Programs
SPORTS PROGRAMS
House of Sports Westchester The House of Sports offers programming for children of all ages and ability level. For younger campers we offer a multi-sport camp that incorporates both learning and playing a variety of sports each day. For third grade and older we offer sport specific camps in lacrosse, basketball, soccer, and baseball. All camps take place in our 100,000-square-foot, climate-controlled facility in Ardsley, and are staffed by professional coaches and instructors. From ages 3 through high school 914-479-5419
Jodi’s Gym Jodi’s Gym Camp is a morning of nonstop, action-packed fun! Your child will run, jump, tumble, balance, stretch, sing, create, move, and groove, all under the supervision and care of our welltrained and certified staff. Super flexible scheduling-you choose the days and weeks. Summer camp dates: June 13-Sept. 2. For ages 3-7 914-244-8811
Manhattanville College Nike Field Hockey Camp This field hockey camp in Purchase, NY, led by Head Coach Kevin Kelly, is designed to provide players all skill levels the opportunity to train, compete, and improve before the start of their school and club teams in a day camp setting. Ages 10-18 1-800-645-3226
Masters School Swim Camp Join Fusion Swim Camps in New York this summer! We are proud to announce our camp at Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, New York. Campers will have the opportunity to swim in the state of the art Maureen Fonseca Center which features a six-lane competition swimming pool. Full-day and half-day programs are available. 1-800-944-7112
Major League Madness by Westcoast Connection See your favorite players and teams on the road and form friendships with others who share your passion. Ages 12-18 914-835-0699
Kids and families love Playland Ice in Rye. Operating year-round, Playland Ice offers learn-toskate and learn-to-play hockey classes, public ice skating, figure skating, clinics, and camps for all ages and abilities. 914-481-5941
PGA Junior Golf Camps at Dunwoodie Golf Course Full and half-day camps provide an excellent opportunity for youth of all ages and abilities to improve their technical skills, develop strong course management and learn golf in a fun, supportive and positive environment. Overnight camps for advanced players are held at nationally-acclaimed facilities and provide opportunities for serious game improvement. Every camp is designed to help your child become a leader on and off the course. Ages 8-14 888-742-7529
Sportime Camps – Westchester SPORTIME’s tennis for kids under 10, Tennis & Sport, and high-level Excel and John McEnroe Tennis Academy Training Camps are designed for youngsters who want to focus their camp days on playing and learning tennis. Campers will be taught proper tennis technique and strategies while participating in competitive drills, games, and match play. Camp days also include field sports, special events, and swimming at Harbor Island’s beautiful beach and spray park, and access to the Lake Isle Country Club pool. 914-777-5151 (Lake Isle); 914-777-5050 (Harbor Island); campslisle@sportimeny.com
The LITTLE GYM The “Anytime Summertime Kids Fun” includes parent and child classes (ages 4 months to 3 years), preschool and kindergarten classes, and grade school gymnastics. There’s also camp for children ages 3-9 years, with flexible scheduling. Half-day and full-day sessions available. 914-722-0072
Top Side Lacrosse Camps Top Side Lacrosse offers a range of playing opportunities for athletes of all ages and abilities. Our focus is fostering a love for the game, and the individual’s growth and development, on and off the field, through individual and small group training, camps, clinics, and leagues. We will offer half- and full-day camps in June and August. For those athletes ready for the highly competitive tournament circuit, inquire about our select club program, Snipers Elite. info@topsidelacrosse.com
SPORTS PROGRAMS
Playland Ice Casino
SPORTS PROGRAMS
Westchester & Fairfield Swim Camp at Pace University in Pleasantville Westchester and Fairfield Swim Camp offers comprehensive preparation for summer swimming, and is also a great supplement for summer swim teams. Camp emphasis is on swimming, but other activities include diving, varied special activities, fun fitness, snorkeling, and outside sports and games. Extended care hours are available before and after camp. Weekly availability. For ages 5-14 914-588-2971
Westchester Skating Academy (WSA) Weekly camps for all ages and abilities. Mini Camp, designed for preschool through eight-yearolds, includes two daily skating lessons, plus nature, science, magic, soccer, and crafts from June 13-July 1 and Aug. 15-Sept. 2. Figure Skating Camp runs for 11 weeks beginning June 20, with Olympic coaches. Hockey Camp runs for 9 weeks beginning July 5 and offers excellent player development. 914-347-8232
Camp Gadol - Scarsdale Camp Gadol is an integrated model summer camp where children with special needs participate in traditional summer camp activities alongside children without special needs. Specially trained staff assist campers and make accommodations for their needs as necessary. Ages 2-9 914-472-3300
Camp Sensational and Kiwi Connection - Chappaqua WeeZee World is offering two summer camp experiences. Camp Sensational and Kiwi Connection both offer full and half day programs focused on sensory play for children. Ages 4-12 914-752-2100
Miracle League of Westchester The Miracle League of Westchester’s mission is to establish and sustains baseball programs for people of all ages with disabilities. Our objective is to provide an opportunity for those individuals to experience the joy and benefits that come from playing our national pastime. 914-522-1547
North East Westchester Special Recreation - Various Locations Summer camp program offers a wide range of activities for children and young adults with developmental delays and learning disabilities. 5 different camps at 3 different locations in New Rochelle, Valhalla and Hawthorne. Ages 4-20 914-347-4409
Special Recreation-Greenburgh Activities include Special Olympics training, Camp Victory and Last Blast Extended Camp. These activities are open to both residents of Greenburgh and non-residents. Ages 5-21 914-693-8985 x128
HEALTH & SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS
Health & Special Needs Programs
HEALTH & SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS
The Double H Ranch - Lake Luzerne Double H is a summer camp for children with life threatening illnesses where kids get to be kids. Campers at Double H swim, fish, boat, camp, participate in sports, arts and crafts, hiking, horseback riding, camp fires, field trips and a number of other traditional summer camp activities. Ages 6-21 518-696-5676
The NYU Summer Program for Kids - New Rochelle The NYU Summer Program for Kids, generally referred to as SPK, takes an evidence-based approach at treating and reaching kids with ADHD and attention deficit disorders. This 7 week therapeutic program is run on the College of New Rochelle campus. Ages 7-11 516-358-1811
Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street, North White Plains, NY
Kensico Dam Plaza 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla, NY
Croton Point Park 1A Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Graham Hills Park Route 117, Mount Pleasant, NY
Glen Island Park 1 Pelham Road, New Rochelle, NY
Kingsland Point Park Palmer Ave, Sleepy Hollow, NY
Ridge Road Park 287 Ridge Road, Hartsdale, NY Saxon Woods Park 1800 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY
Tibbetts Brook Park 355 Midland Avenue, Yonkers, NY
Sprain Ridge Park 149 Jackson Avenue, Yonkers, NY
Wilson Woods Park East Lincoln Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY
PARKS AND RECREATION
Parks and Recreation
POOLS AND BEACHES
Pools and Beaches Croton Point Park Beach, Croton-on-Hudson Saturday, May 26 - Sunday, June 17: Open weekends and holidays only Hours: 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.; No admittance after 6 p.m. Friday, June 22 - Monday, Sept. 3: Wednesday through Sunday (closed Monday & Tuesday except holidays) Hours: 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.; No admittance after 6 p.m.
Glen Island Beach, New Rochelle Saturday, May 26 - Sunday, June 17: Open weekends and holidays only Hours: 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.; No admittance after 6 p.m. Friday, June 22 - Monday, Sept. 3: Wednesday through Sunday (closed Monday & Tuesday except holidays) Hours: 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.; No admittance after 6 p.m.
Playland Beach, Rye Saturday, May 26 - Sunday, June 17: Open weekends and holidays only Hours: 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.; No admittance after 6 p.m. Friday, June 22 - Monday, Sept. 3: Wednesday through Sunday (closed Monday & Tuesday except holidays) Hours: 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.; No admittance after 6 p.m.
Saxon Woods Pool, White Plains Friday, June 22 - Monday, Sept. 3: Open seven days a week Hours: 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.; No admittance after 6 p.m.
Sprain Ridge Pool, Yonkers Friday, June 22 - Monday, Sept. 3: Open seven days a week Hours: 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.; No admittance after 6 p.m.
The Brook at Tibbetts, Yonkers Friday, June 22 - Monday, Sept. 3: Open seven days a week Hours: 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.; No admittance after 6 p.m.
Willson’s Waves Pool, Mt. Vernon Friday, June 22 - Monday, Sept. 3: Open seven days a week Hours: 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.; No admittance after 6 p.m.
Computer Adventures – Bits, Bytes & Bots The camp’s leading-edge technology curriculum includes game design, app development, computer programming, electronics, robotics, animation, digital graphics, 3D printing, 3D modeling, and Minecraft. Its unique curriculum teaches logic, problem-solving, critical thinking, and storytelling in addition to the technical skills. The interactive classes promote confidence, creativity, socialization, collaboration, risk-taking, and perseverance in a safe environment. Ages 6-16 914-218-8175; westchester@computeradventures.com
Destination Science Day CampThis camp is designed to excite kids about science and build great life skills. Weekly themes combine science, engineering, unique projects, teamwork, problem solving, outdoor games, and many great take-homes that keep kids engaged. For children ages 5-11 888-909-2822
Dicker Reading Center of Westchester Our ongoing and summer revolutionary reading program will teach any child to read, even children diagnosed with a learning disability, dyslexia, ADD, or ADHD. Whether your child is reading above, below, or at grade level, they will accomplish three to six years of reading achievement in just one year. For children in preschool to 12th grade 914-472-0600
Digital Media Academy Adventures, Jr. Adventures, and teen programs camps give students meaningful, hands-on introduction to the fundamentals of technology and design-thinking methodology; challenging them to solve real-world problems and collaborate with their fellow campers to create solutions. One-week, two-week, and studio programs are available. Ages 6-17 866-656-3342
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Academic Programs
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
FLOURISH Baking Company This summer, FLOURISH Baking Company in Scarsdale teams with the Digital Arts Experience in White Plains (DAE) to offer a unique program combining baking with digital 3D printing workshops for aspiring chefs and techs, ages 9-14. Chef Diane Forley will be teaching students to follow recipes from scratch and sharing some of her baking secrets. DAE’s 3D-modeling workshops will have students designing and fabricating their own kitchen tools to use in class. Weekly workshops take place in FLOURISH’s commercial kitchen beginning June 27 and ending Aug. 3. Enrollment is limited to 16. For ages 9-14 914-725-1026
French-American School of New York (FASNY) The French-American School of New York is offering two French Immersion Camps this summer. A five-week French Immersion Camp from June 27-July 29 for children in nursery through fifth grade. Campers have the chance to learn or reinforce their French through a variety of ageappropriate activities, including drama, cooking, art, crafts, music and dance, and a weekly field trip. Also, a six-day, five-night, all-inclusive French Camp is offered from June 24-30 in the Catskills, for students in fifth-eighth grades. For more information and to register, go to fasny.org/ camps. 914-413-3665; camps@fasny.org
Green Meadow Waldorf School Green Meadow Waldorf School offers infant-toddler and family programs, serves children from nursery through 12th grade, and offers popular summer adventures. From Sheep to Slippers, Cooking and Crafting in the Kindergarten, and Farm and Garden Days, Green Meadow offers children the chance to make summer memories that will last a lifetime. A beautiful 11-acre wooded campus allows students access to the natural world, while its proximity to NYC and major highways enables the school to attract a diverse student body, from 13 counties, as well as from several countries around the world. gmws.org/admissionseventschedule 845-356-2514
ID Tech Camps Students ages 6-18 can learn to code, design video games, mod Minecraft, engineer robots, model 3-D characters, build websites, and print 3D models. In addition to iD Tech Camps for ages 7-17, iD Tech also offers early-education STEM programs, all-girls tech camps, teen-only academies, and an online learning platform. idtech.com 1-844-788-1858; info@idtech.com
Kumon is an after-school math and reading enrichment program that unlocks the potential of children, so they can achieve more on their own. The learning method uses an individualized approach that helps develop a solid command of math and reading skills. Through daily practice and mastery of materials, students increase confidence, improve concentration, and develop better study skills. www.kumon.com For children in preschool through high school 1-800-ABC-MATH (222-6284)
Squire Camps, Inc. Campers design their own custom schedules from over than 50 exciting courses including robotics, art, cooking, swimming, computers, photography, and Legos. All courses are taught by certified teachers. Squire also operates a Tennis and All-Sports Academy. Hot lunch, t-shirt, water bottle, and early drop-off included. Transportation and extended day available. For students in grades K-9 914-328-3798; squirecamps@gmail.com
Summer Kids College at Westchester Community College Extension Centers Connect to the perfect summer experience for your child or teen! Westchester Community College offers affordable summer learning opportunities for children and teens with specific interests in the arts, science, health careers, and digital arts. All programs are offered in convenient locations using state of the art equipment. Email jeanne.maloney@sunywcc.edu 914-606-7400 (Ossining); 914-606-7300 (Peekskill); 914-606-7500 (White Plains)
Sylvan Learning Centers Avoid summer learning loss at Sylvan! Summer academic camps, STEM classes, and personal tutoring programs will boost your child’s confidence and enhance academic skills. Keep your child’s mind growing over the summer with Reading, Math, Writing, or Study Skills camps, plus STEM classes in Robotics and Coding. Call for details and to reserve your space. For students entering grades kindergarten-ninth 914-237-4396 (Bronxville); 914-948-4116 (White Plains)
Windward School Summer Program Designed for students to improve their skills in reading, writing, study and organizational skills, math, and science. In addition to academics, the Summer Program also offers students social opportunities via sports, art, drama, or computer activities. The White Plains-based Windward School is the premier school for children with language-based learning disabilities. For students in grades 3-9 914-949-6968 x1250; ceberhard@thewindwardschool.org
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Kumon
MUSEUMS
Museums 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
Creative Corner of Larchmont This two-week Preschool Summer Warm-Up camp provides children with the opportunity to express themselves creatively though a color wheel workshop and a trip to a museum to explore artists and art movements. For four-year-old children 914-833-2880; creativecornerlarchmont@gmail.com
Culinary Arts Summer Program Located in the heart of New York City, the country’s premier culinary arts summer camp brings includes first-class instruction and exploration of the city. With numerous demos, special guests, and lots of time cooking a multitude of recipes, this program accepts students of all skill levels. For children ages 12-17 1-800-883-1753; info@campusNYC.org
Dramabee This theatrical summer camp offers performers who will spend a week with the children having fun learning a classical Broadway musical and will put on a “show” with costumes at the end of the week for family and friends. Eight one-week programs with morning and afternoon sessions are available to fit your summer schedule. For pre-school students 914-556-3277; lisa@dramabee.com
Hoff-Barthelson Music School, Scarsdale Hoff-Barthelson Music School has provided the ideal setting for a stimulating, challenging, and enjoyable summer for over 40 years! The exceptional faculty, boasting some of the top performers and music educators in the country, provide a quality summer experience of music, arts and crafts, and musical theater for second through 10th graders. The curriculum includes instrumental classes, chamber music, a variety of ensembles, visual arts, and musical theatre workshops. Students at all levels of advancement receive instruction in a program individually tailored to their needs and interests. 914-723-1169; hb@hbms.org
ARTS
Arts
ARTS
Larchmont Music Academy Come and join imaginative campers for a fun-filled summer program developed by Larchmont Music Academy and Children’s Creative Corner. Each day campers will go on an artistic adventure. Campers will be separated into age specific classes where they play and learn with art, music (Kindermusik), and dance. Each week we will have a special theme. Ages 4-6 914-833-8941
Logrea Dance Academy Logrea Dance Academy (school of the Westchester Ballet Company) inspires students of all ages and abilities to achieve their highest potentials, through training in classical ballet, as well as jazz, tap, and modern. Founded in 1986 by professional dancers, Beth Fritz-Logrea and Jean Logrea, LDA offers classes for students age 3 through advanced, by an all-professional staff. 914-941-2939
Made: My Art + Design Experience A unique summer activity for kids and adults. Party in a bright, colorful, art space in Mamaroneck! Walk-in hours daily, just pop in and choose your project-paint your own pottery, mosaics, canvas painting, textile decorating, or wet clay-hand building. We offer weekly summer art workshops for kids and Picnic in the Park art-to-go for those who want to create outside! Visit our website or call the studio for schedule and pricing. 914-341-1922; info@madeartstudio.com
Music Conservatory of Westchester An all-new Summer Music and Arts at the Music Conservatory offers jazz improvisation, songwriting, instruments, games, hip hop dancing and movement, singing, acting, and arts and crafts. Choose all or some of our four exciting sessions: June 27–July 8 (no classes July 4); July 11–July 22; July 25–Aug. 5; Aug. 8-Aug. 19. For grades K-6 914-761-3900
Musical Munchkins, Westchester’s original music program is 34 years strong! Some programs merely entertain. We build strong minds and actually lead your child to create and love music. The coolest of drums, instruments, and music from around the globe, rhythm-movement games, inventive props and visuals, and puppets for animal songs captivate and inspire children to create music with us. Our nurturing, experienced teachers capture hearts, while stimulating those developing brains. Check out our locations and schedule a free trial class. For ages 6 months through 4 years 914-771-7000
Purchase College Summer Youth and Precollege Programs in the Arts Summer students experience a rich environment full of exciting beginnings, new friends and achievements, growth and independence. They are immersed in a variety of exciting and enriching learning opportunities, such as songwriting, acting, architecture, visual arts, creative writing, filmmaking, video game and app creation, voice, fashion, and musical theatre. Visit us at purchase.edu/youth to learn more. 914-251-6500; youth.pre.college@purchase.edu
Starlight Starbright Music Over the Moon Music and More is now offering birthday parties in its fabulous new Scarsdale storefront extension! Its 90-minute parties feature a Music Together class or an Earliest Art class, plus pizza, cake, paper goods, and favors. After you’re done partying, you and your guests are welcome to play in the unique playspace for up to two hours. It also offers music, art, and yoga classes; check out the schedules online, at overthemoonmusicandmore.com. 914-924-0995; jackie@slsbmusic.com
Studio B Dance Center Learn different dance styles, create amazing art projects, play games, and have fun! Daily and weekly camps are available. Our leadership program, “B’Tween” for 11 years and older gives kids the opportunity to mentor younger students while building their own confidence and self-esteem. A six-week dance program is also available weekdays and Saturdays, co-ed ages 2 and older. Summer coupon discount available! Ages 3-14 914-793-2799
ARTS
Musical Munchkins
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
Youth Employment Programs 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
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
Summer Job Opportunity High school and college students, retirees, career changers and parks and recreation career professionals take note – the Westchester County Parks is one of the county’s major employers. We have interesting part-time and full-time positions in parks all over the county. 914-231-4500
Doles Community Center
Participants will learn how to enhance developmental skills and self-confidence by matching them up with mentors and community leaders. 10:00 am - 12:30 pm on 1st & 3rd Saturdays through June 19. FREE 914.363.5460
Newflex Mentoring - Girls Doles Community Center
Participants will learn how to enhance developmental skills and self-confidence by matching them up with mentors and community leaders. 10:00 a m - 12:30 pm on 2nd & 4th Saturdays through June 19. FREE 914-363-5460
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
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
Newflex Mentoring – Boys
FREE ACTIVITIES
Free Activities Home Depot Kids Workshop, New Rochelle Every first Saturday of every month, 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Ages 5-12 914-235-7575
Fun, free workshops for kids at The Apple Store Learn to make movies or create interactive books complete with their own illustrations and sound effects. And 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)
YouthSpark Camps- Microsoft Get kids of all ages coding, creating games and apps, and having a blast in the process. It’s all part of computer science. 914-323-2150
Brooklyn Children’s Museum Free Thursdays, 2–6 p.m. 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. There’s even a special section, Totally Tots, for children 5 and under —a testament to the museum’s education-for-all-ages mentality.
Children’s Museum of Manhattan Free every first Friday of the month, 5–8 p.m. Little museumgoers dance, run, solve problems, design and make music at this Upper West Side spot. Exhibitions focus on health, diversity and just plain fun things like cartoons, while workshops and special events serve to captivate visitors whenever they choose to visit.
There’s so much to see and do at the High Line that it’s difficult to recommend where to begin! New York’s famed elevated park features plants and grasses native to the area, along with regular art shows and performances, plus free history, art and nature tours (found under the High Line website’s “Things to Do” tab. Stay on the lookout for Make It kids’ programming, which occurs throughout spring, summer and fall and generally caters to kids ages 1–12.
Build creations at the LEGO Flagship Store Bring your budding builders to the LEGO megastore on the first Tuesday of each month for a free workshop. They’ll build cool LEGO creations, like robots and space rockets that they can take home afterwards. The workshops are geared toward kids aged 6 to 14, and quantities are limited. Can’t make it to the store? Download assembly instructions online.
Scale Playground In NYC, playgrounds are the backyard urban kids will never have. They offer a safe place for children to explore, climb, play games and even escape to faraway lands for an imaginative adventure. They’re more than just play structures, slides and swings: they’re a great place for kids and parents to make new friends, and for families to congregate most of the year! Visit Billy Johnson Playground to zoom down an iconic stone slide on a piece of cardboard, or Tom Otterness Playground to scale a massive art piece. For an even more imaginative experience, head to Play:ground at Governors Island, where kids can build with real hammers and nails (supervised, of course!) and play with recycled object.
Bryant Park Take a trip to the Art Cart in front of the NYPL to borrow crayons, colored pencils, stencils and other art supplies so the kids can make their next masterpiece nearby (there are professional-quality supplies available for adults, too)! If you’re more in the mood for a relaxing read, check out the Reading Room (no I.D. or library card required), where there are a wide variety of books available to use for free, plus kid’s furniture and books to keep little ones occupied. There are also fun free performances like Broadway in Bryant Park and magic shows for kids, and if you can score a spot on the lawn, there are always summer film screenings to look forward to.
New York Hall of Science Free Fridays, 2–5 p.m., and Sundays, 10–11 a.m. Kids get hands-on with science and technology at this Queens institution that features more than 450 exhibitions. There are a few worthwhile things to spend money on during your visit: a round of Rocket Park Mini Golf, a turn in the 60,000-square-foot Science Playground and a screening inside the 3-D theater.
FREE ACTIVITIES
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FREE ACTIVITIES
New York Transit Museum Galley Annex & Store Free daily. 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!).
Bronx Zoo Free on Wednesdays. 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. Get close to the creatures at the Staten Island Zoo, gaze at fish at the New York Aquarium or wander through Wave Hill’s colorful grounds.
Alley Pond Environmental Center Experience the natural beauty of this 635–acre hidden gem in Queens without paying a dime—entrance to the grounds is free. Once there, you can take a stroll on a forest trail, explore wetlands and marshes or simply enjoy the peace and quiet. More than 300 species of wildlife call Alley Pond home, so keep your eyes peeled for birds and other creatures. The center also offers a number of educational programs for kids and adults; see their website for information on schedules.
Queens Botanical Garden Explore the 25 gardens of this serene green space for free on Wednesdays from 3pm to 6pm and Sundays from 4pm to 6pm. The Garden also hosts free, nature–inspired Family Storytime & Craft events for kids throughout the year, though be advised that space and supplies are limited.
New York Botanical Garden Grounds only: Free Wednesdays, 10am–6pm, and Saturdays, 9–10am. Note that you’ll still need to pay admission to access the areas that generally appeal most to families, including the children’s garden and the conservatory.
Federal Reserve Bank There’s nothing quite like the mystery of New York’s Federal Reserve Bank—good thing you and the kids (ages 16+) can check it out for yourselves during a free one-hour tour. Families will learn about the role of the New York Fed, the wider Federal Reserve System and the institution’s gold custody. Who wouldn’t be interested in learning about a vault containing hundreds of thousands of gold bars? Registration for public tours open 30 days prior to the requested date.
Free film tickets Fridays, 4–8pm; screenings always free for kids under 16. 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.
Theatreworks When the weather warms up, the stage shows become free. This nonprofit theater believes everyone should have access to the arts—so from mid-July to mid-August, 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 Free tickets are available for “Othello,” Shakespeare’s play about a noble Black Venetian general, which kicks off its run on May 29. The production will feature Emmy-nominated actor Ruben Santiago-Hudson and will run through June 24. Beginning July 17, the open-air Delacorte Theater in Central Park will once again host the young Viola disguising herself as a man and falling in love with a duke in “Twelfth Night.”
FREE ACTIVITIES
Theater at the Museum of Modern Art
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Additional Resources Preschool and Elementary Educational Websites for Kids Gws.ala.org Sesamestreet.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 Kids.nationalgeographic.com Thekidzpage.com Howstuffworks.com Scholastic.com almanac4kids.com jumpstart.com camp.wonderopolis.org whyville.net yahookids.com splashmath.com learn4good.com ericcarl.com whyville.net writingfix.com
Resources for Secondary Students livecareer.com/quintessential/teen-college Khanacdemy.org Freerice.com Flocabulary.com Labrynth.thinkport.org Quizlet.com Studygs.net highschoolace.com
Resources for Students with Disabilities add.org/ - Attention Deficit Disorder Association ldresources.com/ - Learning Disability Resources ncld.org/ - National Center for Learning Disabilities fcsn.org/ - Federation for Children with Special Needs
Websites with Resources for Parents www.pta.org - Parent Teacher Association Webpage Great Schools.Org - A middle school parents’ preparation for college guide Healthcare.gov - A database of health information for kids and adults ed.gov - Search for student aid resources by state TheLearningCommunity.us - Resources for families
Resources for the Gifted and Talented Students adifferentplace.org mensa.org twicegifted.net extremeintellect.com proprofs.com hoagiesgifted.org
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.
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ureddit.com edx.org Academicearth.org bartleby.com gutenberg.org bjpinchbeck.com whyville.net readprint.com writingfix.com knowitall.com freedocumentaries.org
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Pick berries. Have a picnic at a state park. 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
Get a map of the United States and mark off all the exciting places you want to visit to create the ultimate road trip. 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.
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Make crafts with recyclable items using old photos, magazines and repositionable glue. 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 Bourbon Street Cafe 40-12 Bell Boulevard, Bayside, Queens, NY On Sundays (except for holidays), children (ages 12 and under) eat free all day with the purchase of an adult entree. 718-224-2200 Brother Jimmy’s BBQ 147 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY One child (ages 12 and under) gets a free kid’s meal with a platter purchase daily before 7PM. 914-358-4881 Pete’s Park Place Tavern 18 Park Place, Bronxville, NY Tuesday 4:30-8:30PM: kids (10 and under) eat free with an adult meal purchase. 914-337-9887
127 Greene Street, New York, NY Kids (ages 12 and younger) eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée between 5:30-7:00 p.m. daily. Lucca 3019 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY Kids eat free on Tuesdays. 718-892-8282 Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse Free hearty kids’ meal (prime filet, prime burger, free-range chicken tenders and more, including a side and a dessert) on Sundays after 4pm with the purchase of an adult entrée. Bayside – 718-229-110; Westside – 212-244-0005; Midtown – 212-245-1550 Woodrow’s 43 Murray Street, New York, NY On Sundays from 5 p.m. on, kids (ages 10 and under) eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. 212-676-0300 Arirang Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi Bar 8812-14 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY Children (10 years and under) eat free with the purchase of an adult entree of $17 or more. 718-238-9880 Chevys’ New York Fresh Mex 259 West 42nd Street, New York, NY Kids (12 and under) can enjoy one kid’s meal for $1 every Wednesday, per adult entrée purchased. 212-302-4010 The Gnarly Vine 501 East Main Street, New Rochelle, NY Tuesday 5-7PM: one FREE kid’s meal per adult entree purchase! 914-355-2541 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 1789 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY Sunday: one FREE kid’s meal per adult entree purchase! 914-509-6569
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Salsa Con Fuego 2297 Cedar Avenue, Bronx, NY Kids (12 and under) eat free Sunday’s Brunch 11-5 p.m. PM with purchase of one adult all you can eat purchase. 718-561-6161 Uno Chicago Grill 2650 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY Kids eat free on Tuesdays with adult meal purchase. 914-779-7515 Rudy’s Food, Sports & Entertainment 156 Central Park Avenue, Hartsdale, NY Kids (ages 12 and under) get one free kid’s meal per adult meal purchase. 914-358-9051 Edo Japanese Steak House 140 Midland Avenue, Port Chester, NY Sunday: one free kid’s meal with each adult entree purchase. 914-937-3333
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester Helps children realize and reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships. These meaningful and enduring relationships have proven to positively change the lives of hundreds of children aged 7-17. 914-937-3779; vbrown@fsw.org
Boys and Girls Club of Mount Vernon We serve more than 1,200 youth in a variety of programs. Focus is on developing today’s youth into tomorrow’s leaders! Our main goal is to have every Club Member be on a path to graduate from high school with a viable plan for their future. www.bgcmvny.org 914-668-9580
Cardinal McCloskey Community Services 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 (CPW) 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 of Southern NY Case management and information and referral for children with epilepsy. 845-627-0627; essny.com
Family Services of Westchester Since 1954, Family Services of Westchester has been dedicated to strengthening and supporting families and individuals at every stage of the life cycle with a broad range of social and mental health services. 914-668-9124; fsw.org
AGENCIES AND SERVICES
Agencies and Services
AGENCIES AND SERVICES
Family Ties of Westchester At our Mount Vernon Resource Center, you will find support groups for parents, grandparents, those with early childhood needs and our Every Kid Counts and Daughters of Destiny programs. Provides parent skills training, educational workshops, and recreational activities. 914-667-9369; mtvernon@familytieswestchester.org
Friendship for Tots, Inc. Provides a supportive, safe environment for families who need affordable, quality daycare. 914-668-1210, ext. 14; bishopcnedwers@aol.com
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Designed to help you be more successful at work and at home. Through your employer, FSW is confidential and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at no cost to you. Whether it’s dealing with stress on the job or a problem at home, FSW can help find a solution that works for you. 914-738-1728
Junior Youth Council This program will serve 50 youth ages 10 to 14. The program is designed to address out of school time by making available citizenship/civic engagement services, opportunities and supports by providing youth leadership/empowerment activities. 914- 872-5225; dwohl@fsw.org
Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center The Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center (MVNHC) is concerned with the health and well-being of everyone in southern Westchester County and neighboring communities. 914-699-7200; mountvernonhealthcenter@gmail.com
My Sister’s Place For more than 34 years, My Sisters’ Place (MSP) has worked to end violence in intimate relationships and combat the effects of domestic violence and human trafficking on survivors and children throughout Westchester County. Mysistersplaceny.org 914-358-0333 | 24-Hour Hotline: 1-800-298-SAFE (7233)
Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care and information to women, men, and young people. www.plannedparenthood.org/health 914-668-7927
Treating violence as a public health epidemic, SNUG uses strategies similar to those employed by public health professionals to prevent the spread of disease in a community — detecting and interrupting conflicts, identifying and treating the highest risk individuals, and changing social norms. 914-668-9124 ext. 25; fstone@fsw.org
Respite Program Countywide for families whose children struggle with serious emotional disturbance and who are involved in intensive service and family support. Provides afterschool, weekend and vacation time, recreational activities as well as skill building. 914- 964-6767 ext. 123; dcohen@fsw.org
SAMSHA SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities. www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Senior Youth Council This program will serve 60 youth ages 14-18. The program is designed to address out of school time by making available citizenship/civic engagement services, opportunities and supports by providing youth leadership/empowerment activities. 914- 872-5224; kfisher@fsw.org
Student Advocacy The mission of Student Advocacy is to get students on track to graduate by advocating improved educational opportunities, protecting educational rights and fostering effective communication between families and schools. 914-347-3313; info@studentadvocacy.net
The Guidance Center of Westchester 914-613-0700 For Housing Services Administration, dial ext. 7051 For Sunrise - Outpatient Substance Use Clinic, dial ext. 7401 For Mental Health Clinic: Children, Teens, Adults, Group, Individual & Family, dial ext. 7413
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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. Ages up to 16. www.thehomeprogram.org 914-949-3751
WARC Crisis Program Crisis intervention for families with a developmentally disabled member living at home. 24-Hour Hotline: 914-949-8200
WestCop Westchester Community Opportunity Program, Inc. (WestCOP) is a private not-for-profit, multipurpose social service agency operating community programs to combat poverty and its adverse effects in Westchester and Putnam counties 914-664-5098
Westchester ARC Family Outreach Program 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
WestHab Westhab is the largest nonprofit provider of affordable housing and supportive services in Westchester County. 914- 664-7414
WJCS Project Time Out Reimbursement to families for agency hired or own sitter. 761-0600 x310; ckobroff@wjcs.com
Taconic Innovations In home respite for non-Medicaid eligible persons, (4-12 hrs. /wk.) or persons awaiting Medicaid eligibility. 914-668-9041 or 914-557-3878; sandy@taconicinnovations.com
Mount Vernon City School District 165 N. Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10552