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The impact on marriage of having a child with special needs.

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Letter from the Editor U Growing up, my favorite season was spring. As the days grew longer and weather became warmer, I knew blooming flora and delightful summer days were on the horizon. However, I also recall the not-so-fun seasonal chore of spring cleaning. My mother required my sister and I to organize, scrub and sweep our little hearts out. As a child, I never understood the value of clearing up the clutter. But my mom knew the importance of a germ-free home.

If you’re looking to suss out all the hotbeds of harmful bacteria hiding in your home this spring, flip to Dr. Benjamin Tanner’s article “Germs Be Gone.� The feature identifies ways to safely and effectively kill bacteria and reduce your family’s exposure to harmful elements. A former employee of the Clorox Company, Tanner provides practical ways to safely disinfect your sanctuary.

Also ensuring the health and well-being of you clan is our Special Needs and Health & Fitness Directory. Gain access to a wealth of leading parent-child resources and experts on topics ranging from Asperger’s and autism to physical development and nutrition. And for parents raising children with special needs, “What’s Love Got to Do with It?� by Danna Leibens-

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perger, Erica Pitman and Melissa Savage discusses how “...when learning that a child has special needs, men and women experience and cope with the situation in different and often incompatible ways.� The discrepancy in emotional response lends to the fact that couples raising kids with special needs experience higher divorce rates than those with typically developing kids.

The authors provide the former with positive coping strategies to strengthen marital unions.

Looking to celebrate Earth Day and foster a love for the environment? Check out the article “Climate Change� by Dr. William Kirmes. The article guides you on how to discuss the hot topic of global warming with tykes. Kirmes believes that providing youngsters with information on the issue prepares them for the future. Remember, kids have the technology and resources to positively impact Mother Nature’s next chapter!

And when you’re ready to trek outdoors to commemorate the holiday, why not partake in a local beach cleanup, plant a tree or create a bird feeder? No matter how you choose to go green, we salute you for raising eco-friendly tots.

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April No Monkey Business

Filmmakers Alastair Fothergill and Mark Linfield join the World Chimpanzee Foundation head, Christophe Boesch, to present Chimpanzee. Opening in theaters on April 20, the documentary offers an intimate look into the world of chimps living in the tropical jungles of Uganda and the Ivory Coast. Check your local listings.

Fantastic Foursome

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment presents four epic movies on Blu-ray for the first time. The diverse list of family films includes FernGully: The Last Rainforest, Aquamarine, Thumbleina and Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas in The Man from Snowy River. All titles are available now.

Easter Egg-citement

Children are invited to help Dora and Boots in her latest DVD release Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Easter Adventure (Nickelodeon Home Entertainment). The perfect addition to your child’s holiday basket, the title includes all-new stories, karaoke music videos, an interactive game and more. Buy a copy in your local entertainment store.

Play Ball!

Kick off another Major League Baseball season with Pro Files: Baseball (Sports Illustrated Kids). The incredible book offers statistics, biographies and color photos of top players in baseball today. Gain an in-depth perspective from stars and coaches. Profiles include Justin Verlander, Joe Mauer and Albert Pujols. Pick up a copy online or at retailers nationwide.

Hop to It

Just in time for the month’s big holiday, families can bring the hit film Hop (Universal Studios Home Entertainment) home on Blu-ray and DVD. Blending state-of-the-art animation with live action, the movie tells the comic tale of Fred, an out-of-work slacker, who accidentally injures the Easter Bunny and must take him in as he recovers.

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Rockabye with Dave

Rockabye Baby! continues to transform timeless rock songs into beautiful instrumental lullabies. The latest offering trades guitars and drums for soothing vibraphones and bells in Lullaby Renditions of the Dave Matthews Band. Available now in stores or for download, the CD lets parents and children alike enjoy classic hits such as “Crash Into Me,” “The Space Between” and “Crush.” Visit www.rockabyebabymusic.com for details.

Party Time

One of Nintendo’s most popular characters of all time is back for a new party-style adventure!

Available for the Nintendo Wii game system, Mario Party 9 invites up to four players to collect coins and stars as they travel through a variety of daring lands. Rated E for Everyone, the game is available online and in stores.

Ready, Set, Squiggle

Lazoo releases the new iPad app Squiggles. The entertaining and fully interactive drawing application is based on the company’s best selling coloring and activity book. Download Squiggles for free today.

Top of the World

Melting ice, immense glaciers and spectacular waterfalls set the stage for the ultimate tale of survival in To The Arctic. The breathtaking documentary follows the amazing journey of a mother polar bear and her twin 7-month-old cubs as they navigate the changing Arctic wilderness they call home. Narrated by Meryl Streep, the movie opens in IMAX theaters on April 20.

Recapture the Rainbow

Reading Rainbow, the PBS series dedicated to inspiring kids to read, makes a highly anticipated comeback exclusively for the iPad! RRKidz and Reading Rainbow’s host LeVar Burton have revamped many of the original episodes, offering additional voice-overs, animations, games and videos. The new iPad app is available April 1.

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April Passover Celebration

David Grover with Grover’s Gang presents a Passover concert at the Jewish Museum on April 1 at 2pm. The folk tunes are sure to entertain adults and children alike. Grover is joined by special guests throughout the performance. A separate song writing workshop is slated for April 1 at 10am, and registration is required for this portion of the event. For tickets and to register for the workshop, dial (212)423-3200. The museum is located at 1109 Fifth Ave.

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Sports Programming

During your child’s mini vacation from classes, enroll him in one of Chelsea Piers’ School Break Camps. From April 9-13, attend Junior Golf, Multi-sport and Gymnastics Camps, Little Athletes Half-Day Camp and Urban Adventure programs. For information and to sign up, log onto www.chelseapiers.com/camps.cfm. Chelsea Piers is located at 23rd Street and Hudson River Park.

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Explore the Latin roots of Ballet Hispanico as it combines with African and Caribbean influences in the world premiere of Espiritu Vivo, as well as the New York premiere of Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s Nube Blanco. Performances are at the Joyce Theater from April 17-29 with family matinees on April 21, 28 and 29 at 2pm. Head to 175 8th Ave. for tickets or call (212)242-0800.

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April A Book to Remember

Frozen Exploration

Parents of adopted children ages 6 and older are invited to join the staff of Spence-Chapin Services to make an Adoption Lifebook. On April 21, 1-4pm, head to 410 E. 92nd St. to compose this collection that will be more than a scrapbook of your child’s life, but an opportunity to help your child understand his journey. To sign up in advance, which is required, dial (212)360-0259 or e-mail arc@spence-chapin.org.

Earth Friendly

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Ave., offers exciting Sunday programming. On April 22, 11am1:30pm, follow an interactive gallery tour of “John Chamberlain: Choices,” where artist Chamberlain uses materials to create sculptural works. Families with kids ages 5-10 are also invited to try their hand in the museum’s studio using provided objects. To make required reservations, call (212)423-3587.

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Celebrate spring’s arrival at the Jack and Jill School Spring Fair on April 28. From noon to 4pm, enjoy rides, crafts, games and food. It’s a fun and safe engagement that takes place on 16th Street between 3rd Avenue and Rutherford Place. Learn more about school’s programming at www.jackandjillschool.com.

Following the release of Frozen Planet on the Discovery Channel, BBC Home Entertainment presents the DVD and Blu-ray set of the hit series on April 17. Explore the four seasons as they take place at the polar opposites of the planet and how they affect different creatures, including polar bears, penguins, starfish and various birds. Copies are available at local entertainment stores.

Indie Baby Rock

Chris Ballew, formerly of indie music band Presidents of the United States, takes the stage as Caspar Babypants at Symphony Space on April 28, 11am and 2pm. Dance your way to 2537 Broadway for smart sounds for you and your little one. To order tickets, log onto www.symphonyspace.org/justkidding.

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They see the weather referenced on TV and get information from other kids, who in turn get information from other sources. How are kids being affected? Do we adults communicate in a negative way when we talk about these issues?

Is everyone getting concerned about nothing or is there actually something to acknowledge regarding climate change? There have been strange changes in weather patterns over the last decade or so. The previous few winters have seen days where temperatures in Florida were lower than in Maine. The United States has experienced more devastating tornadoes, hurricanes and floods in recent years than ever before. Vast areas of the nation’s south and southwest regions have been hit by serious droughts not experienced since the dust bowl of the 1930s. And how about those dust storms in the desert southwest? Don’t forget how forest fires in California, Texas and Florida recently destroyed millions of acres of timberland. What’s going on here?

We hear that the average temperature of the Earth is increasing. We know carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are on the rise. We can see from satellite views that the arctic polar ice is melting. Are these events directly caused by humans or are they just normal cycles that our planet goes through every so many thousand years? Ice drillings have shown that these cyclic climate changes have been happening for thousands of years.

However, there is certainly a lot of disagreement surrounding the causes of climate change. We can agree the Earth goes through many transitions that are mostly out of our control. We obviously can’t do much about volcanoes or earthquakes except try to predict them and run away when they occur. However, we need to reassure our kids that they should not be frightened, as today’s technology gives us ample warning for many of these natural disasters.

Taking it another step further, maybe we can empower kids to look at the issue of climate change differently, to believe that with greater knowledge comes power. After all, the next generation will have to accept the challenge of further studying related issues and eventually developing solutions to counter some of these events that stem from the perils of weather. Imagine the opportunities here!

The younger generation has the brains, technology and creativity to learn more about these natural processes. Some day, they will discover ways to harness the power of hurricanes, tornadoes and volcanoes and maybe even prevent them. We did put men on the moon only six years after President Kennedy issued the challenge to do so.

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Why are the challenges of today any different? There are innovative young minds in the world who will discover ways to transfer water from areas with too much to places of drought as well as improve forest management to prevent devastating fires. Others will invent better methods of recycling to save raw minerals and cut down the carbon and greenhouse gases that heat the planet.

The world is now much more aware of many methods to help things turn around. More solar and wind energy is being developed and used in many countries to replace fossil fuels. Electric and hybrid vehicles will eventually replace today’s petroleum guzzlers. New technologies will change the way we heat and cool our living environments, too. Kids of the young generation today will do it. The future does not have to look bleak.

It was President Franklin Roosevelt who said, “We cannot always build the future of our youth but we can build our youth for the future.” And just as President Kennedy issued the challenge of putting man on the moon to my generation, let understanding climate change be the challenge to our kids. I have every confidence that these young minds will do marvelous things. Isn’t necessity the mother of invention?

Dr. William Kirmes has been in practice in New Hampshire for more than 32 years. Inspired to write a children’s book after reading to his grandson, Kirmes penned The Year The Snow Didn’t Melt (AuthorHouse) on the topic of climate change. The book appeared in the New Hampshire Chronicle in December of 2011 and the book is now available at local bookstores and online.

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The impact on marriage of having a child with special needs.

Having a baby brings joy and excitement, as well as some trepidation about all of the changes that come

by Danna Leibensperger, Erica Pitman and Melissa Savage with baby’s arrival. Most of these changes are manageable and expected— sleepless nights, a shift in focus from one another to the child, and new activities, expenses and life experiences. Yet, for all of the sacrifices, lost hours of sleep and missed nights out with friends, the couple generally feels grateful for the good fortune that has been bestowed upon them in becoming parents.

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It often needs revision, rethinking and rebuilding.

A child with special needs often has greater needs than a typical child’s that are more unfamiliar and less expected. The child’s needs may take more time and energy than initially anticipated, and the strain it puts on one’s life and marriage is often unimaginable.

Abraham Maslow, a famous psychologist, established a theory called Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. His basic belief stemmed from the theory that only when our primary needs were addressed could we attend to higher level needs.

Primary needs are physiological needs, such as the necessity for food, water and sleep. These are needs we address not only for ourselves, but also for our children from their first day of life.

Next, Maslow referred to safety needs. These are resources, such as health, family and property. This is the area where much energy may be spent when addressing the demands of a child with special needs. This might include identifying specialists, hav14 I parentguide News I April 2012

ing evaluations conducted, organizing schedules to make time for service implementation, researching appropriate schools and the list goes on. The amount of responsibilities is far more extensive for the parent of a special needs child verses the parent of a typically developing child.

The next level on Maslow’s hierarchy is known as love and belonging, or needs, which include friendship, family and sexual intimacy.

This is where marriage falls in the pyramid of life. Thus, considering how much time and energy must be spent on the second tier needs, despite a parent’s best intentions, there is not a great deal of time left for the third tier or marriage when tending to a child with special needs.

Frequently, this contributes to the complications and conflicts marriages sustain when one has a child with special needs.

The impact of having a child with special needs on a marriage is made more complex by the fact that men and women may process emotion quite differently. Likewise, when learning that a child has special needs, men and women experience and cope with the situation in different and often incompatible ways.

Research sets the divorce rate for families of children with special needs higher than a family of typically developing children. Though the numbers differ in the various studies done on this, it seems that the most important thing for parents of special needs children is getting through the first few years of instability and upheaval after a diagnosis. This makes parentguidenews.com SK-April 2012

sense in light of how much unexpected change and tumult often accompanies Here are some helpful tips to consider along the way. having a child with special needs and the strain it places on the family system.

1. Spend time together.

Parents must fight for their relation2. Ask your partner how he or she feels instead of ships during critical times and create assuming you know or understand the other’s emotions. opportunities to access the upper levels 3. Be patient with your partner. of Maslow’s hierarchy. This permits the 4.

Have tolerance for the way your partner may marriage to act as a support during diffiprocess pain and try not to judge it. cult moments of having a child with special 5.

Ask for help rather than trying to do everything alone. needs and helps couples achieve long-term 6. Include your partner in how you feel. happiness. Indeed, it’s imperative to also process the sadness in nurturing and protecting the 7. Include your partner in what you know. marital relationship.

8. Avoid blaming the other person.

A 2002 study about gender differences and coping 9. Consider the other person’s strategies found that women tend to use social support and relaDanna Leibensperger, perspective. tionships to assist in processing their emotions whereas men are apt Erica Pitman and Melissa 10. Seek counseling to turn to hobbies, like sports. The study revealed that the most significant Savage founded Kid Smart when necessary. difference was in a woman’s tendency to seek social and emotional support NYC as a private practice speand focus on the problem whereas as a man tended to avoid it. This leaves a huge cializing in providing therapeutic emotional vacuum in a marriage as women are seeking support and men are feeling services to children and families with that it is easier to cope by not directly addressing the issue directly. special needs. As clinicians, they bring As with any issue in a marriage, it is important not to judge one approach as right and decades worth of experience in the special one as wrong. Coping strategies exist for all of us because they have proved effective in getneeds arena and a unique insight and pasting our emotional needs met in the ways that we each need them to be. As such, to protect sion to the complexity of working with families the marriage during a tremendously strained and vulnerable time, like raising a child with impacted by these challenges. Learn more at special needs, engage your partner. www.kidsmartnyc.com.

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Goodbye, Crib Tips for a smooth toddler-bed transition.

by Malia Jacobson

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oddlers— and their milestones— move at the speed of light. Before you know it, your child is speaking in sentences, learning to run and jump, and building teetering block towers. However, one of the biggest milestones is also the most worrisome: the transition from a crib to a bed. “We were worried about lots of up-and-down traffic at night and in the morning,” confesses Cheryl Oliver, mom to 14-year-old Rianne and 5-year-old Gabriella.

But the transition doesn’t have to be terrible. In fact, it can be downright fun. “When Jack was 2, we transitioned him to his own ‘big boy’ bed, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience,” says Lindsay Fisher, mom to 4-year-old Jack and 1-year-old Will. “He slept through the night and was so proud of himself in the morning.”

Put your worries to the side and smooth the way for a great bedtime evolution with these suggestions.

Don’t Worry, Be Happy

When parents are anxious about moving a toddler to a bed, they can unwittingly pass on their worries to their children, says psychologist and mom Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., author of A Happy You: Your Ultimate Prescription for Happiness (Morgan James Publishing). “Children are like sponges, and they pick up on our fears and anxieties,” she says. Try not to transmit your nerves to your tot. Instead, talk about the new bed as an exciting step, not a worrisome obligation.

Control Tweak

Toddlers are notoriously hungry for more independence and personal power, so give them some control over the change. Allow tots to be part of the process. “We asked Jack to be a part of setting up his new big boy room. He picked out his bedding— Thomas the Tank Engine, of course— and he got to pick out special pajamas for his first night,” Fisher says.

Calendar Countdown

Help your child prepare for the change by creating a countdown. One to two weeks before making the switch, tell your little one that he’ll be moving to a special new bed. Then, cross off the days on the calendar and talk excitedly about the big day that awaits. But don’t set the date too far in advance. A buildup of several weeks could make your child anxious instead of eager.

Room Service

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dle of the night— or if you’re worried that he will— install a baby gate at his bedroom door. When you hear him get up, return him to his bed promptly, every time. Once he realizes that he won’t be rewarded with parental interaction or be able to get out of his room, he’ll be more likely to stay in his bed all night long.

Winning Ways

Maintain positive associations with the new bed. Avoid using the bed as a place for punishment or a time out. Lombardo believes it’s better and more effective to reward positive behavior. Sticker charts, special outings or a visit to the child’s favorite restaurant are good options. “When Jack slept all night in his new bed, we made him a special breakfast the next day to acknowledge his accomplishment!” Fisher adds.

Nap Trap

During naptime, opportunistic toddlers may capitalize on their newfound freedom by refusing to stay in bed. “Often, kids do fine with their new bed at bedtime— naps present a bigger issue,” Lombardo says. But most 2 year olds still need a daily siesta. Enforce your child’s midday break by creating a consistent naptime ritual and keeping the bedroom dark and quiet during this period.

Clock Extra Minutes

Kids in toddler beds may be more inclined to get up with the roosters. Keep your early riser in bed a bit longer with a special clock that tells her when it’s time to start the day. “We bought a special alarm clock with nature sounds just before we converted to a toddler bed,” Oliver says. “She loved waiting for her alarm in the morning and getting up to press the reset button— no troubles with getting out of bed too early!”

Whatever you do, “don’t give in and allow your child to go back to the crib,” Lombardo suggests. Make this transition an exciting milestone for your little one, and the crib will soon be a thing of the past. On to the next adventure!

Malia Jacobson is a nationally published sleep journalist, columnist and mom. Visit www.thewellrestedfamily.com to read her blogs about sleep and parenting. parentguidenews.com SK-April 2012

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Ready for Camp?

by Jess Michaels

Whether your child is up for the adventure.

Be it day or sleepaway, going to camp for the first time is a big step for a child. Camp is a supportive community where kids gain self-confidence, learn life skills and try new activities. To assess whether your child is ready for the experience, the American Camp Association suggests contemplating several criteria.

“It is important to know your child, Consider including youryour child’s child. interests and strengths, ability to engage in

new situations and willingness to try something new,” says Genna Singer, director of JCC Camps in Manhattan. “Using this knowledge will help you determine whether your child is ready for the camp experience and which camp is right for your child.”

Factor in your child’s age.

Often a child’s first experience away from home, day camps are designed for children 3 years and older. As kids return home each late afternoon of day camp, it’s a wonderful step toward independence. Generally, children attend sleepaway camp starting at age 7. However, just because a child reaches a certain age doesn’t necessarily mean that he or she is ready for sleepaway camp.

Think about past sleepovers and Use the Haspastyouraschilda been tool.successful playdates. when away from home?

If your child felt panic stricken and needed to come home in the middle of the night, sleepaway camp might have to wait. Parents should keep in mind that even if a child’s close friends are going to sleepaway camp, the child is not necessarily ready. Make sure your child is mature enough for sleepaway camp and self-assured to do certain things independently, such as showering, brushing one’s hair and teeth, and getting dressed.

Having kids learn about camp allows them Do somepositive research. to create expectations. “The known is comforting to a child so

take a tour of the camp, visit the camp cabins, and meet the camp directors,” says Ann Young, owner and director of Camp Hilltop, a coed resident camp in the Catskills. “This will build your child’s excitement about camp while familiarizing them with camp.” Also search for camps online. Check out www.parentguidenews.com where you can watch camp videos and read about summer programs and activities.

Take a tour of the camps that appeal to your kids the summer before a they plan to attend in order to allow them to see the place in action. Also inquire about programs like rookie days, which are designed to give prospective campers a chance to try out camp for a few days without a commitment.

Reflect ontalkyour child’s in activities camp.

Does your child about wanting to be interest at camp and camp

in an upbeat manner on a sustained basis? How much prompting must you do to hear about camp? Camp decisions should be made together.

The more involved children are in the process, the more successful the experience is for everyone.

Share consistent and positive messages about camp.

“Children pick up on the emotions of their parents,” says Jon Deren,

owner and director of Camp Manitou, a resident camp for boys in Maine. “It helps to be clear with yourself and your child about what camp will be like. Set positive expectations for your child.” Also let your child know that as parents you are confident in your child’s ability to thrive at summer camp. If your son or daughter is feeling uneasiness about going, encourage your child to talk about it. “No one knows your child as well as you,” Deren adds. “Trust your instincts. If you feel your child is ready for camp, he or she probably is. If yes, then speak to the camp director to help get you and your child prepared for the wonderful experience of camp.”

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- Have Items for Camp SiClothing x Must :

Ensure your child has swimsuits, T-shirts, shorts, a jacket, sweatshirts, rain gear and dress clothes if needed. Don’t forget sweatpants or other long pants to keep kids warm on cooler days and protect them from poison ivy and bugs bites.

Stock up on proper footwear for the many activities at camp. Your Footwear: child might need rain boots, tennis shoes, socks, sandals and even dress shoes.

Pack baseball hats, bandannas or sun hats for sun protection.

Headgear: Confirm kids have sunglasses and swimming goggles to protect eyes in and out of the water.

Remember towels for all campers and for sleepaway campBedding: ers, send a blanket, a pillow, pillowcases, sheets, a sleeping bag, a laundry bag and a mattress pad if such bedding and necessities aren’t provided.

Give sleepaway campers a brush, shampoo, conBathroom ditioner, soap andEssentials: a soap container, a toothbrush and a holder, toothpaste, deodorant, insect repellent, feminine products if need be, sunblock, shaving gear and lip balm.

Other items great for camp include reading and writing Miscellaneous: materials, such as stamps and stationery for sending mail home, a flashlight and a water bottle. When considering electronics, check with the camp about its policies.

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Visit www.searchforacamp.org to register for a free customized list of ACA-accredited summer camps based on your child’s needs or call (212)391-5208 to speak with the camper placement specialist for free.

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Discover Some of the Area’s Best Summer Camps and Programs Day Camps and Summer Programs 43rd Street Kids 484 W. 43rd St., NYC 10036 (212)564-7496 prekids43@aol.com www.43rdstreetkidspreschool.org Enjoy all the freedom that summertime has to offer at 43rd Street Kids.

This delightful preschool invites all children ages 3-8 to take part in their fun and exciting summer camp. The first camp session begins on June 18. There will be four sessions offered this summer with the last session ending on August 3. Children can sign up for any or all of the sessions available. The preschool is equipped with a private outdoor play area where children can frolic in the summer breeze and enjoy some fun time with their friends— water activities, sliding, playing in a sand box or riding a tricycle. Children will also enjoy swimming lessons in the Manhattan Plaza Health Club, which is adjacent to 43rd Street Kids. In addition, children will be able to choose from an array of activities including arts and crafts, science, writing and more. Kids ages 5-8 will embark on exciting field trips to theatrical performances, museums and other educational visits. Full day and half day sessions are available. For younger children, the half-day program is either from 9am-1pm or 9am-3pm. The full-day program is from 8:30am6pm. Half-day sessions for older children are from 9am-3pm. Registration begins in March and takes place on a first come, first serve basis, so register as early as possible. Don’t miss your chance to make this summer your child’s best ever!

92nd Street Y Camps 1395 Lexington Ave., NYC 10128 (212)415-5573 www.92y.org/Camps Everything they want, everything you need. Day camp for kids ages 5-14 in a beautiful country setting just 20 minutes from the George Washington Bridge. Outdoor adventures, environmental explorations, a challenge course, a zip-line, arts, film, cooking, martial arts, swimming and so much more, all taught by seasoned professionals, artists, musicians and entertainers! Check out specialized camps in arts, science, filmmaking, fashion and sports. Camps for children with special needs are also available. Young campers ages 3-5 attend camp in Manhattan at 92Y. Sleepaway camp and more are also offered. Convenient pick-ups from a variety of Manhattan locations.

Action Arts Summer Camp Teachers College, Columbia University 525 W. 120th St., Box 139, NYC 10027 (917)561-9624 actionartscamp@yahoo.com www.tc.edu/actionartscamp Teachers College, Columbia University, is proud to host the 2012 Action Arts Summer Camp for children ages 5-12. The camp runs from Monday through Friday, 9am-3pm, August 6-17. Each day, campers join arts education professionals to engage in hands-on discovery in music, art, dance/drama and playwriting. Through the use of a developmentally appropriate curriculum, campers engage in exciting themebased interdisciplinary activities that encourage inquiry and cooperation. The program cultivates freedom, awareness and expression while 20 I parentguide News I April 2012

nurturing children’s independent voices. The camp also promotes multicultural self-expression, listening, composing, moving, dancing, drawing, sculpture, collage and creative writing. A typical day at the camp includes integrated emphasis on all arts disciplines, story time, outdoor and indoor free play, snack time and pool time (subject to availability). Instructors at the Action Arts Summer Camp are experienced educators and artists who are or have been part of Teachers College Art, Music, Dance or English programs. They are adept at working with all children and accommodating various abilities. Join Action Arts for a fun and creative summer session in 2012!

The Ailey School The Joan Weill Center for Dance 405 W. 55th St., NYC 10019 (212)405-9000 juniordivision@alvinailey.org www.theaileyschool.edu Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater offers classes for children ages 2 and older. The Ailey School also welcomes adults to open classes at a variety of levels. All classes are taught by experienced dance instructors adept at helping each child find his or her own place in the world of dance, as well as helping adults at any level achieve their desired level of proficiency. This summer, The Ailey School offers its 2012 Junior Division Summer Intensive program for intermediate and advanced

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CAMP DIRECTORY Butch Seewagen Tennis Academy at CATS: Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Athletic Training School Turtle Bay CATS 235 E. 49th St. (b/w 2nd & 3rd Avenues), NYC 10017 (212)832-1833 www.catsny.com Butch Seewagen Tennis Academy at CATS is NYCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first tennis academy devoted entirely to the USTAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Quick Start 10 and Under Tennis initiative. This is a very special program that includes a daily minimum of 2 1/2 hours of tennis, swimming and cross-sport skill training. Fitness, stretching and movement drills put every child on the path to The Ballet Club success. The program is open to a very select group of boys and girls 328 E. 61st St., Second Floor, NYC 10065 ages 5 to 8 years who want to maximize their tennis experience. The (917)281-1030 environment is supportive while the number one goal is developing a (212)204-6348 love of tennis. Establishing this productive learning environment is the Fax: (917)281-1032 1:4 coach-to-student ratio that ensures every child reaches his or her info@theballetclub.com maximum potential. Children are dropped off at CATS for pre-tennis www.theballetclub.com exercises and stretches, and then head to The Millennium Health & The Ballet Club and Little Picasso Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art Studio join forces Racquet Club. Two four-week sessions are available from Monday to to provide a creative, nurturing and fun Movement and Art Summer 419 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016 â&#x20AC;˘Thursday, 212-213-8840 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax 212-447-7734 9am-4pm, and Friday, 9am-3pm.

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CATS: Children’s Athletic Training School Turtle Bay CATS 235 E. 49th St. (b/w 2nd & 3rd Avenues), NYC 10017 (212)832-1833 www.catsny.com Ten weeks of fun is the focus at CATS of 49th Street. Come for one week or all ten. Multiple week discounts are available! CATS offers sports programs for 3-7 year olds. Kids enjoy pro­fessionally supervised activities in the air-conditioned sports center with the focus on multi sports with game play; beginner’s martial arts; music and movement; arts and crafts; backyard water activities; sto­ries and much more. The dance department offers programs in ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop, also with backyard water activities, stories and more. Summer afternoon “mommy and me” sport classes are available for 1 and 2 year olds.

Chelsea Piers Summer Sports Camps Chelsea Piers 23rd Street & Hudson River Park, NYC 10011 (212)336-6846 camps@chelseapiers.com www.chelseapiers.com/camps Chelsea Piers, Manhattan’s premier destination for youth sports, is home to 14 specialty sports camps for children and teens ages 3 to 17. Since 1996, campers have enjoyed world-class facilities, expert instruction and the most exciting sports curriculum available. Programs include Golf, Performance Golf, Gymnastics, Junior Gymnastics, Sports Academy (multi-sport camp), Elite Soccer, Ice Skating, Ice Hockey, Acceleration Hockey, Preschool Ice Skating, Preschool Gymnastics, Bowling, Urban Adventure for Teens (including Kayaking/ Sailing, Rock Climbing, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball and Ice Skating) and Elite Basketball. Lunch is provided for all campers. The staff is passionate about providing a first-class experience. Camp runs June 18 through August 31, 2012. For maximum flexibility, campers can sign up for one week or up to 11 weeks. Transportation and an After Care Program are available. An Open House is scheduled from 11am2pm on April 14 at the Field House. Reservations are not required. For more information and to receive a camp brochure, call (212)336-6846 or visit the website at www.chelseapiers.com/camps.

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CAMP DIRECTORY in an exciting and interactive learning environment, taught by experienced teachers. The small-class format ensures that each student gets sufficient individual attention. There will be many fun cultural activities, such as martial arts, musical and theatrical performances, calligraphy and arts and crafts lessons, and storytelling sessions. Field trips to the American Museum of Natural History and the Central Park will give students a chance to enjoy the outdoors while practicing Mandarin Chinese. Materials and snacks will be provided. Registration begins in March. For details, please contact the Children and Youth Program office at (212)744-8181, ext. 110.

Dalton Summer Camp (212)423-5421 www.dalton.org/program/summer/ camp@dalton.org Dalton Summer Camp is dedicated to providing a happy and memorable summer experience for boys and girls. Dalton Summer Camp expands in 2012 by adding a week of sports camp to kick off the summer. Dalton Summer Sports Camp offers recreational/sports activities combined with swimming. Campers are provided the opportunity to be active in a fun and safe environment while making new friends. Dalton Summer Sports Camp runs from June 18th to June 22nd and is held at Big Dalton, 108 E. 89th St. Dalton Summer Day Camp is preparing for another fun-filled summer of activities. Campers ages 3 and 4 participate in hands-on age appropriate activities. Dalton Summer Day Camp for campers ages 3 and 4 takes place at Brick Church School, 62 E. 92nd St., where the day is filled with PE, water play, art, classroom activities and much more. Dalton Summer Day Camp for campers ages 5 through 11 takes place at Big Dalton where the day is filled with PE at the gym and Randalls Island, art, music, discovery, computers, movement, weekly trips and much more. Dalton Summer Day Camp runs from June 26th to August 3rd. Camp is closed Wednesday, July 4th.

Deer Mountain Day Camp 63 Call Hollow Road, Pomona, NY 10970 (845)354-2727 www.deermountaindaycamp.com Owners and directors Roberta and Carol Katz offer a combination that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be beat. A personal approach where they get to know each of their campers and a state-of-the-art facility second to none, complete with a dazzling array of high quality activities! Katz family owned for 52 years, Deer Mountain Day Camp is a place where they celebrate each of their campers while they make friends, learn new skills and have a ton of fun. Serving children ages 3 to 15, the camp offers a 3 to 1 camper to staff ratio. Their breathtaking 25 acre mountainside facility includes six heated pools for daily instruction and recreational swim, a lake for boating and fishing, a 7,000-square-foot dining hall, 25 airconditioned buildings for fine and dramatic arts programs as well as age-appropriate sports fields and courts that serve their tremendous variety of athletic programs. Campers enjoy a complete activity program packed with swimming, sports, fine arts, performing arts, adventure trek and special events. Door-to-door, air-conditioned, supervised transportation is included. Come visit and see why they have become known as Your Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summer Home.

Downtown Day Camps 120 Warren St., NYC 10007 (212)766-1104, ext. 250 info@downtowndaycamps.com www.downtowndaycamps.com Downtown Day Camps celebrates 20 years of fun. Enjoy k-8th day camp and a one-week sleepaway camp. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to travel far to find warm summer breezes and lots of camp spirit. The Downtown Day Camps have it all located right in Lower Manhattan. Based at the beautiful new Manhattan Youth Downtown Community Center

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CAMP DIRECTORY and adjacent facilities in Tribeca, Downtown Day Campsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; programs are run by experienced, professional staff. The Downtown Community Center boasts a private 75-foot pool, allowing children plenty of swim lesson time with Red Cross-certified instructors and a high level of supervision. In addition to Pier 25, art classes, music and drumming, karate, gym, Story Pirates, tennis, basketball, etc., campers have use of outdoor fields for sports instruction. The Downtown Day Camps provide generous counselor-to-camper ratios and opportunities for building skills and social development. With a spectacular staff, fantastic facilities and convenient sessions, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no wonder kids keep coming back for more! Call or visit the website for registration information!

Ethical Culture Fieldston School â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Fieldston Outdoors 3901 Fieldston Road, Bronx, NY 10471-3997 (718)329-7352 dsmelin@ecfs.org www.ecfs.org/summer.aspx Fieldston Outdoors, a program of the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, is a six-week co-ed day camp for ages 5-12 that offers a unique focus on nature and the Hudson River, which campers learn about through songs, folklore and crafts. Trips are an integral part of the experience and include hiking the Hudson Highlands, sailing on the Clearwater sloop and canoeing the Piermont Marshes. Overnight camping is optional for 1st through 6th graders. Additionally, a full range of traditional camp activities is offered, including art, physical education, swimming, dance, gardening and music. Three afternoons campers select from an extensive roster that comprises the â&#x20AC;&#x153;choice program.â&#x20AC;?

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The Family School and Family School West: Summer Day Camp Dag HammarskjĂśld Plaza 323 East 47 St., NYC 10017 (212)688-5950 famschool@aol.com Summer after summer (now in its 37th year), this first-rate program turns children from 18 months up to 12 years of age into happy campers. Camp includes an academic maintenance program utilizing the Montessori method of teaching. Every age group is introduced to foreign languages. The emphasis, however, is not on heavy-duty academics. The Family School believes that children need a break and has created an exciting summer of fun in New York. Water play for younger campers and swimming instruction for older ones, at the Vanderbilt YMCA right across the street, are part of the fun, as are twice weekly trips to attractions such as The New York Aquarium and the NY Hall of Science. There are also weekly special events, including theater and magic shows. Specialists teach yoga, drumming, art, chess, martial arts, soccer and much more. Modern facilities include well-lit classrooms, a gymnasium, art room and an enclosed outdoor play area for toddlers. Children may attend for as many as 11 weeks or as few as one, with any combination of days desired.

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CAMP DIRECTORY tics Summer Camp, where children get to flip, roll and revel in a full day camp based in 92Y devoted to gymnastics, swimming, art, dance, sports, creative movement and more. Perfect for aspiring gymnasts of all ages and levels, Fantastic Gymnastics lets children master the skills they’ll see in the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Featuring daily one-on-one instruction from USA GymnasticsSafety certified coaches, the diverse schedule delivers new experiences too— like swim lessons with Red Cross-certified instructors, amazing art and dance programs, recreational sports and weekly fun-filled trips to places like the Bronx Zoo and Puppet Works in Prospect Park. With a full-day program and extended care options, Fantastic Gymnastics makes summer stress-free for working parents, too. Let your child experience the energy, excitement and adventure of a camp unlike any other... 92Y’s Fantastic Gymnastics!

For interviews, tours or more information, call (212)415-5710, option 3. Session A runs June 28-July 6, Session B runs July 9-July 20, Session C runs July 23-August 3, and Session D runs August 6-August 17.

Friends Academy Summer Camps Duck Pond Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560 (516)393-4207 camp@fa.org www.fasummercamp.org Friends Academy Summer Camps offers exciting programs for children ages 2-14 from 9:30am-4:30pm. All programs provide a safe environment where children learn new skills and make new friends. The General Camp (for ages 2-7) provides a well-rounded program that includes physical education, arts and crafts, music, tennis, science, playground time, two daily swimming periods and special events. Families can choose from four- to eight-week sessions. Children are placed in small groups by age and gender. The

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Academy program (for ages 8-13) offers one- to eight-week options. Boys and girls have the opportunity to work on individual and group skills in a well-structured environment that provides instruction and fair competition. The new one-week format allows campers to change activity selections each week. Friends Academy offers more than 24 activity choices, including fine arts, computers, travel, baseball, basketball, dance, golf, horseback riding, ice hockey, ice skating, boys’ and girls’ lacrosse, sailing, soccer, softball, N.F.L. flag football, fencing, gymnastics, tennis, computer game design, digital and video design, robotics design, circus arts, multisport, cheerleading, and the Friends Academy Club and Travel program. The C.I.T. Program (for ages 14-15) allows students to intern in an area of interest while learning leadership and child care skills.

Camp tuition includes hot and cold lunches, towel service and airconditioned transportation. Call to find out more about the upcoming season and open house dates. Office hours: Monday-Saturday, 9am-4pm. Visit www.fasummercamp.org.

Friends Seminary 222 E. 16th St., NYC 10003 (212) 979-5035, ext. 152 rhoffmann@friendsseminary.org www.friendsseminary.org Friends Seminary, founded in 1786, is the oldest continuing co-educational independent school in New York City. Bordering Stuyvesant Park, Friends educates students in grades k-12. Quaker values and academic rigor combine to create an environment nurturing to both the student and the global citizen. From June 18-August 3, the Summer Friends Day Camps adhere to school values with a touch of summertime whimsy for children ages 3-11. Back by popular demand is We Are Three— Friends’ innovative half-day program for 3 year olds. This year, Friends also offers a Skateboard Camp, June

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Friends continues to offer its ever popular Four’s and Fun, Fives and Fun and its Creative Day Camp for children entering grades 1-5. Camp programs include individualized swimming instruction, creative arts workshops, Karma Kids Yoga, tennis, weekly drama, music and creative movement, exciting group games and sports, and dynamic and enriching field trips. To round it out, Summer Friends is proud to offer a camper-to-counselor ratio of 4-1 and 51. To accommodate working parents, Early Bird and Extended Day options are available. Attend for the summer or come for a week, but don’t miss out. Open House for parents is Tuesday, January 31 and Tuesday, March 6 from 5-7pm.

The Hewitt School’s Summer Clubhouse Programs Girl Power! Camp: 45 E. 75th St., NYC 10021 Summer Clubhouse: 3 E. 76th St., NYC 10021 (212)288-1919 http://summer.hewittschool.org The Hewitt School, a k-12 prep school, provides summer adventures with its Summer Clubhouse. The school’s Coed K-4 Camp runs in June and August, offering outdoor play, yoga, creative arts, chess, sports and swim instruction. Additionally, exciting field trips to special exhibits and classic New York locales are chosen to spark kids’ interests. The school also offers the innovative Girl Power!

Camp, a program fostering confidence, collaboration and community and is open to all girls entering grades 5 through 7. This immersive one-week program, June 11-15, focuses on leadership and empowerment skills while encouraging ways for the girls to be their best selves. The week includes daily Girl Power! workshops, art field trip explorations and a service learning partnership. Participants have many opportunities to learn, laugh, share and bond through ongoing activities and group projects. Both camps are

Come to Rutgers for friendship & fun!

Summer programs for children ages 7 months-8 years: • Ready, Set, Go! camp alternative for 3-5 year-olds, with flexible enrollment • Mommy & Me and On My Own playgroups • Arts & Crafts • Mandarin • Movement & Dance • Spacious facility includes a gym, an auditorium with a stage, an art studio and bright, cheerful playrooms for babies, toddlers & preschoolers • Great programs, great prices! Ask about sibling and multi-class discounts

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Rutgers Community Programs 236 W. 73rd Street & Broadway (steps from the #1, #2, and #3 trains) Contact Jennifer at 212-877-8227, x212 or jmoore@rutgerschurch.org www.rutgerschurch.org www.facebook.com/rutgerscommunityprograms

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CAMP DIRECTORY staffed with professional instructors and experienced camp counselors. Visit their website to register. iD Tech Camps and iD Teen Academies Held at Princeton, Seton Hall, Columbia, NYU, Yale and 60+ universities in 27 states (888)709-TECH (8324) www.internaldrive.com Take hobbies further and gain a competitive edge! Since 1999, more than 130,000 students worldwide have immersed in handson learning to create iPhone apps, programs with C++ and Java, video games, websites, movies, 3D models, ad designs, robots and more. Beginner to advanced students ages 7-17 enroll in these fun and challenging, week-long, day and overnight summer camps held at 60+ prestigious universities nationwide, including Princeton, Seton Hall, Columbia, NYU, Stanford, Emory and others.

Students engage in personalized curriculum with a small group of peers (guaranteed 8:1 ratio) to optimize learning and social experiences. Many iD alumni have gone on to do something big!

They’ve done impressive things like sell their iPhone apps to raise money for college, create websites for local businesses, and write programming books. Learn firsthand how you can develop hobbies and interests into so much more. Accredited Continuing Education Units are available to help build a portfolio for college.

Also for two-weeks, kids ages 13-18 immerse in specialized, precollege, overnight programs held at Princeton, Stanford, Harvard, Yale, NYU, Vassar, and other universities: iD Gaming Academy, iD Programming Academy, and iD Visual Arts Academy (filmmaking and photography). Visit internaldrive.com for more information and to register online. Or call 1-888-709-TECH (8324) to speak to a Program Advisor who can recommend a customized summer schedule to develop a student’s interests.

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Instituto Cervantes New York 211 E. 49th St., NYC 10017 (212)308-7720, ext. 3 http://newyork.cervantes.org Instituto Cervantes, a not-for-profit organization created by the Spanish government, promotes the language and culture of Spanish-speaking countries by organizing cultural activities, such as lectures, book presentations, concerts and art exhibitions. ICNY offers courses for children (ages 4-6 and 7-10) and preteens (ages 11-13) which are designed to meet the creative needs of children from both Spanish-speaking and non-Spanish-speaking backgrounds. Games, songs, multimedia, and arts and crafts are used to encourage children to develop their communication skills. The program for teenagers (ages 14-17) is specifically designed to meet the needs of teenage students, learning the language in a way that relates to them. These multicultural courses include materials from both Spain and Latin America. Summer Camps run weekly in July and August and consist of five three-hour sessions, Monday through Friday. Adult students are also welcome!

Jack and Jill School 209 E. 16th St., NYC 10003 (212)475-0855 jleshaw.jackandjill@yahoo.com www.jackandjillschool.com A nonsectarian nursery school established in 1949, Jack and Jill upholds a long-lasting tradition of providing quality learning and recreational experiences for young children. Children between the ages of 3 and 6 are welcome to attend their summer program which runs from June 25 to July 26. Supervised by early childhood licensed teachers, children participate in fun, structured activities from 9am-3pm. A snack is included, but children should bring their own lunch, energy

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At Smarter Toddler’s summer program, every week provides a new and exciting topic of study coupled with developmentally appropriate experiences that provide fun, hands-on learning; where days are with filled with friends, sunshine and laughter. Children discover the wonderful world of water with hands, feet and all five senses. Participants pour, measure, splash, mix, spray, create and have lots of fun.

Teachers introduce new ideas to children, taking them to outdoor concerts, playing at the water park and celebrating the fun-filled season.

Nature walks are taken often to Central Park, where children enjoy sunny days and have yummy picnics. Every day is filled with learning, with a specialized curriculum that allows development based on your child’s natural sense of wonder. Smarter Toddler accepts children ages 3 months to 5 years.

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CAMP DIRECTORY and imaginations! A large outdoor playground features wading pools and sprinklers for lots of water fun and games. And, there’s also a courtyard for playing sports and riding toys. An indoor gym is perfect for physical activities on rainy days. The rooms are bright, cheery and air-conditioned. In a cozy and nurturing environment, all age groups are involved in hands-on projects fostering experimentation. Favorite activities include arts and crafts, music and movement, cooking and puppet making. Weekly field trips to places like the Farmer’s Market, the New York Hall of Science and The Museum of Natural History are a special treat. As children learn and play, they are recognized as unique individuals and receive plenty of encouragement and positive reinforcement from an attentive, dedicated staff. At Jack and Jill, summertime is a happy time, indeed!

Jodi’s Gym 244 E. 84th St., NYC 10028 (212)772-7633 Fax: (212)772-9558 25 Hubbels Dr., Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 (914)244-8811 Fax: (914)244-8833 www.jodisgym.com Jodi’s Gym Camp is all about active, healthy children! Now in its 30th year, Jodi’s Gym 3 hour camp for 3-5 year olds includes a full hour of structured gym where the fundamentals for gymnastics (and all sports) are developed as children improve their skills on balance beams, bars, rings, tumbling, vault, tumble trak, the space bouncer and so much more! In a camp filled with giggles and laughter, your child will develop self confidence while experiencing the joys of gymnastics. Other camp activities include music, art, story time, zany games and lunch. You just won’t find a more attentive, experienced, knowledgeable and caring staff anywhere! Jodi’s Gym also offers the most flexible scheduling around.

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creative movement ages 3-4 pre-ballet ages 5-6 Fun Dance Camps Ages 3-6 & 7-9 graded ballet program ages 7-18 after-school ballet classes ages 7-18 434 Avenue of the Americas, 3rd floor, NYC 10011 212-254-8520 joffreyballetschool.com registrar@joffreyballetschool.com register online anytime

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from June 13-August 5. Contact Joffrey Ballet School at (212)254-8520, or visit www.joffreyballetschool.com for further details.

Joffrey Ballet School 434 Ave. of the Americas, NYC 10011 (212)254-8520 summer@joffreyballetschool.com www.joffreyballetschool.com Footsteps from Washington Square Park, Joffrey Ballet School offers families preeminent instruction. The school stands at the forefront of American dance education and classical ballet training. Joffrey, the official school of the prestigious Joffrey Ballet Company, develops the dancer in all ages and abilities, including parents. The Children’s Division (ages 3-6), encompasses six one-week half-day sessions, beginning June 13, and is developed around a theme, ex: Swan Lake. The Young Dancer’s Program (ages 8-12) has two half-day programs: one for young dancer’s ages 7-9 and one for young dancers ages 10-12. This program is divided into three two-week sessions. In these programs young dancers amass the body strength, coordination, discipline to further their acquisition of ballet technique. Led by experienced instructors, many of whom have danced with the Joffrey Company— the Joffrey Ballet School nurtures novices to dedicated young dancers in a caring and safe environment. For more seasoned dancers, the Summer Intensive Program, running from June 13August 5, prepares students ages 12-21 who are interested in a professional dance career in an intensive program that runs six days a week. All students enjoy instruction accompanied by live piano music in classic ballet studios equipped with sprung Marley dance floors and floor-to-ceiling mirrors. The building is equipped with dressing rooms, lockers, showers, restrooms and offices. Some of the summer students perform at NYU’s pristine Skirball Performing Arts Center as a culmination of their eight weeks of hard work. This summer, Joffrey offers summer day camps for children ages 3-9 and intensives for children ages 10-13. Programs run

Kids at Art 431 E. 73rd St. (at Little Shop of Crafts) NYC 10021 (212)410-9780 wendy@kidsatartnyc.com www.kidsatartnyc.com Now in its eleventh year, Kids at Art, at Little Shop of Crafts, focuses on the basics of visual arts with age-appropriate projects for each group from 2 to 11 years of age— painting, drawing, sculpture, mosaics and much more. Classes are limited in size, giving each child more individualized attention. Birthday parties are also available, and Kids at Art’s parties are the most creative in format and fun! At Kids at Art, the process is just as important as the finished project. Kids at Art is also available for private art class for five to ten children one time or once a week.

Summer Workshops this year will take place all summer long for ages 4 and up, Monday-Friday from 9am-noon, which will run from June 13August 19. During this period, Kids at Art will focus on more involved projects such as mask making, puppet making, paper mache, plaster and clay. This summer, Kids at Art will also offer a class once a week in the afternoon for the 2-4 year old set.

Kid’s Korner Preschool 247 W. 24th St., NYC 10011 (212)229-9340 kidskornernyc@gmail.com www.thekidskornerpreschool.com Chelsea’s best kept secret! Located in the heart of Chelsea, Kid’s Korner, a NAEYC accredited preschool/nursery school, occupies the first two floors of a cozy brownstone. Dedicated and highly qualified staff lead a wide

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CAMP DIRECTORY range of stimulating, hands-on activities for each child. Kid’s Korner offers a wonderful summer experience for children, as well. Kid’s Korner Summer Camp has music, yoga, dance, arts and crafts, water fun and more available.

Children enjoy their afternoons in the school’s private playground painting, playing games and having fun with water. The playground is shaded in the afternoons and completely private from outside traffic. Children enjoy the comforting and relaxing atmosphere while socializing with their peers. The camp accommodates children ages 2 and 3 as well as pre-kindergarten students ages 4 and 5. Kid’s Korner Summer Camp hours will be 9am-5pm.

Camp session: July 9th to August 24th. Three-, Four- and Five-day options are available for full or half day. Come explore Kid’s Korner on an informative tour to see what all your friends are whispering about!

Kids of Summer 320 W. 87th St., 4E, NYC 10024 (917)572-2423 kidsofsummer@gmail.com www.kidsofsummer.com Kids of Summer is an affordable, quality, fun, year-round NYC baseball and basketball sports program and summer camp for kids 6-14 years old.

Now in its eleventh year, Kids of Summer’s philosophy is that learning the game should be fun, friendships should be made and each camper’s game should improve during his or her time at the camp. Coaches at Kids of Summer are trained professionals who pride themselves on close interactions with the campers. With the camper-to-coach ratio never exceeding 5:1, each camper receives individual attention and instruction needed to learn baseball and basketball properly. The coaches strive to provide a supportive environment that allows for healthy competition and promotes good sportsmanship.

Over the years, campers who have attended Kids of Summer have forged close friendships with teammates and staff that continue long after summer is over. Kids of Summer offers round-trip transportation for its campers, too.

For more information, visit www.kidsofsummer.com.

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Summer camps The Chess Camp offers a perfect environment for ambitious kids that want to improve their chess quickly. We offer chess instruction to the newest, youngest beginners (some as young as 3 1/2 to 4 years old), to slightly older beginners and intermediate players, to advanced players.

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locations PS 116 - The Mary Lindley Murray School 210 East 33rd Street July 2 - August 31st (9 weeks) PS 163 - Alfred E. Smith School 163 West 97th Street August 6 - 24th (3 weeks) Visit website for other camp locations

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CAMP DIRECTORY The Language Workshop for Children Manhattan (Upper East Side) (212)628-2700 www.languageworkshopforchildren.com There are lots of choices at The Language Workshop for Children. Available in French, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese, the summer camp-like enrichment program for ages 3-9 lets children magically absorb a new language with native-speaking instructors; stimulating educational play activities; new and original LWFC language-rich songs; arts and crafts; costume days; celebrations; projects; birthday celebrations; baking; hands-on projects; Professor Toto time; stories; laughter; friends; and more. Tuition includes the latest LWFC Songs & More Workbook/CD Set. Younger siblings, 6 months-3 years, attend age-appropriate Languages for Tots. Parents magazine named the LWFC one of “6 Classes Worth the $.” CNN named founder Francois Thibaut “one of a very few experts in teaching languages to small children.” The LWFC’s unique materials won six major children’s educational media awards. Best of all, the LWFC’s summer scheduling is très flexible. François Thibaut and LWFC is recognized by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Parents, People, PBS, BBC, CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, Univision, Telemundo and other major media. For 40 years, the LWFC remains the professional choice in language educational play.

Launch Math Achievement Centers 173 W. 81st St., Lower Level, NYC 10024 (949)528-6240 (949)LAUNCH-0 info@launchmath.com www.launchmath.com Real-life rocket scientist Scott Heifetz founded Launch with one mission in mind: Inspire children to love and learn math! Launch provides pre-k through 8th grade kids with inspiring math instruction throughout the

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year and exciting camps during the summer months. Launch Learning sessions provide effective mathematics instruction by merging innovative curriculum with an engaging learning environment to foster appreciation and generate excitement for math. Remedial, supplemental and enrichment level instruction is offered based on each child’s skill level.

Private in-home instruction is also available with Launch Learning: One-2-One. Launch camps are week-long sessions packed with creative hands-on projects related to math and science. Two different camps are offered every week of the summer, including Rockin’ Robotics Camp; 3-2-1 Blast-Off! Rocket Science Camp; Gizmos, Gadgets and Games!; Video Game Design and Electronics Camp; and Math and Science FUNdamentals Camp. Whether building advanced robots, launching high-flying rockets, designing video games, tinkering with electronics or playing in Central Park, kids will be having too much fun to even notice that they are learning! Launch also offers a Video Game Programming Club, custom birthday parties and more. To motivate your child to love and learn math, call Launch today.

Léman Manhattan Preparatory School Lower School, 41 Broad St., NYC 10004 Middle and High School, 1 Morris St., NYC 10004 (212)232-0266, ext. 259 j.barrett@lemanmanhattan.org www.lemanmanhattan.org Have fun this summer, with an extraordinary array of camps and workshops from ages 3 years old-9th grade. At Camp Léman,(3-8 year olds) from June 18-July 27, children from age 3 to grade 3 enjoy daily swim lessons by Red Cross-certified lifeguards, outdoor play, visual and performing arts, soccer, tennis, basketball, karate, yoga, cooking, Silly Science, woodworking, plus theme-weeks, special events and much more.

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At Léman Sports Camp, for middle and high school children, the focus is on basketball (June 18-22), swimming (June 25-29) and volleyball (July 9-13). Children concentrate on an intensive week of professional coaching, fundamentals, and skill development in their chosen sport.

The program directors and staff are from top college, high school, and youth programs. A registered nurse is available at all times. Enroll now at (212)232-0266, ext. 254, or www.lemanmanhattan.org/summercamp.

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Summer Camp at Lycée is dedicated to teaching young campers to be global citizens through an active immersion in both French and American cultures and through its bilingual French and English programming. Lycée campers, ages 2.8-11, have the opportunity to learn French and English through participatory activities such as art, music, dance, sports, swimming, science, cooking and more. In general summer camp, not only do the children partake in the activities listed above but each week the children have a special event which may either take place at the Lycée or at a location in Manhattan, such as Chelsea Piers, Little Shop of Plaster, Yankee Stadium, Madison Square Garden, theatre presentations, Art Farm in the City and I Dance Media.

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CAMP DIRECTORY Marymount Summer Camp 1026 Fifth Ave., NYC 10028 (212)744-4486, ext. 8040 summercamp@marymountnyc.org www.marymountsummer.org Marymountâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outstanding summer program offers three coed day camps from June 25th-July 27th, 2012, in the heart of New York City for children ages 3.5-14. All camps include outdoor sports, weekly field trips and swim instruction. The World Cultures Day Camp (ages 3.5-5) is run by early childhood experts and is designed to inspire creative play through age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities, including music, art, dance, sports, water play, field trips and nature study. The Drama Camp (ages 5-13) is a comprehensive and creative musical theater program run by professional teaching artists. Campers participate in daily workshops in dance, acting, music and set design, culminating in the performance of a full musical production. Campers participate in a Meet the Artist program, where they work with some of Broadwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most talented actors, directors and designers and attend a Broadway show. In Science and Technology Camp (ages 5-14), campers discover the world of natural science and technology through laboratory experiments, field studies and multimedia activities, led by a team of science and technology teachers in Marymountâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state-of-the-art lab facilities.

Highlights include chemistry, biology, physics, robotics, video game design and digital movie making. Hours are 8:30am-3pm with an afternoon Fun and Fitness or Creative Arts options until 5pm.

Montessori International Summer Camp 347 E. 55th St., Sutton Place, NYC 10022 105 8th Ave., Park Slope, Brooklyn (212)223-4630 / (718)857-3341 www.montessorischoolny.com Celebrating its 43rd year, this summer Montessori International is of-

fering a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sights and Sounds of New York Cityâ&#x20AC;? theme based program for children ages 2 to 14. Each week, children experience field trips, art projects, sports and academic activities centered on a weekly theme, culminating in a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Song and Danceâ&#x20AC;? presentation each Friday. To ensure a well-rounded experience, children enjoy music and movement, arts and crafts, and a foreign language as well as water play and swimming. As the camp is staffed by the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teachers, children are also able to continue with their academics, allowing them to prepare for admission to gifted programs or to get a head start on the upcoming year. Flexible session dates and non-profit rates offer all children a chance to experience a Montessori summer! Campuses in Park Slope, Brooklyn, and Sutton Place, Manhattan. Please call (212)223-4630 or (718)857-3341 for admissions info.

Morningside Montessori School 251 W. 100th St. NYC 10025 (212)316-1555 info@morningsidemontessori.org www.morningsidemontessori.org The Summer Program at Morningside promises a fun-filled summer for children ages 2.5 to 5 years old. The day begins on a spacious rooftop playground where children are free to play in the open space, try out climbers and ride on tricycles. As the day progresses, children may choose from a variety of fun and creative activities. The Summer Program offers three programs for children: Peewee Program on Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9am-1pm; Basic Program on Mondays-Fridays, 9am-2pm; and Full Day Program on Mondays-Fridaysâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; add on 89am or extend the day until 4pm or 6:00pm. The program is broken up into three two-week sessions throughout the summer and takes place in Morningside Montessori Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sun-filled, air-conditioned classrooms. Staff is made up of experienced teachers and young adults.

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National Academy School 5 E. 89th St., NYC 10128 (212)996-1908 schoolinfo@nationalacademy.org National Academy School summer arts camps for young artists incorporate art classes in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media and drama in a learning environment that encourages creativity and self-expression. With classes taught indoors and outside, young students explore museum mile and Central Park as well as the newly redesigned academy, one of the city’s first and most renowned art institutions. There are weeklong, full-day camps for children ages 6-10 Grades K-4; $650/week and 10-13, as well as afternoon sessions for high school students. Visit June and August www.nationalacademy.org for more 419 information Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 Outdoor play, yoga creative arts, chess, weekly field trips, athletic New York Baseball Academy to: FAx # games, & weekly swim instruction!

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Door-to-door transportation is offered in Manhattan, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk. Camp is July 9-August 17. Hot lunch and swim are available. The Personal Evaluation Program, for college-bound athletes ages 15-18, runs August 14-16. Call for details and open house dates.

New York Softball Academy New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY (516)404-5052 www.nysoftballacademy.com New York Softball Academy’s exciting summer program has one of the finest softball facilities in the Northeast. Boasting a multitude of batting cages, teaching stations and multiple practice areas in one central location, the Academy ensures girls become better players. Guest instructors from the collegiate and professional ranks provide daily instruction throughout the course of the available two-week camps.

Players select from the two weeks offered. They receive an intensive workout schedule. Players are grouped by age, evaluated by the staff, and regrouped based upon ability level. The daily instructional program stresses the fundamentals of hitting, throwing, fielding, base stealing, speed development, reaction training and team defense. Players participate in a daily position workshop, which emphasizes pitching, infield, outfield and catching. During daily instructional games, experienced coaches stress defensive and offensive play as well as team effort. A coach-to-player ratio of one to six ensures personal attention. Hot lunch and swimming are available. Parents are welcome to view the campus. Door-to-door transportation is offered for Manhattan, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk. Camp runs for ages 7-14 from June 25-29 and July 2-6 (no session on July 4). Special event: College Prospect Program (for ages 14-17) on July 3. Call or visit the website for open house dates.

New York Chinese Cultural Center Summer Camp New York Chinese Cultural Center 390 Broadway, 2nd Floor, NYC 10013 (212)334-3764 info@chinesedance.org www.chinesedance.org/category/school_of_the_arts/ The New York Chinese Cultural Center (NYCCC), a leader in the downtown arts community for more than 37 years, will host its Summer Camp for children ages 3½ and older. Professional dancers, artists and language instructors teach students basic dance techniques, traditional Chinese folk dance, acrobatics, ink brush painting, the craft of paper-cutting and folding, and Mandarin language. Children develop basic knowledge of Chinese language, visual literacy, physical coordiNew York Sports Academy nation and strength while learning traditional Chinese arts and gaining New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY a greater appreciation of Chinese culture. Classes are open to students (516)922-1439 of all skill levels and take place in an engaging and interactive environwww.nysportsacademy.com ment. NYCCC Summer Camp runs from July 9–August 24, 2012 with New York Sports Academy, for boys and girls ages 4-7, is an exciting classes every Monday through Friday, 9:30am–2pm with the option of 419upPark Avenue South, 13th Floor, New York, 10016 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 summerNY program that•introduces many sports to the younger child. It enearly drop off and late pick for working parents.

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Programs are developed to start with a youngster at his or her given ability level and move forward from that point. New York Sports Academy believes that children may be properly taught the meaning of teamwork, cooperation and sharing through small group participation. A structured environment allows children to improve their skills while developing a positive feeling of confidence and a lifelong love of sports. In each sport area, children find an experienced, caring, patient, and knowledgeable staff member. A low coach-to-player ratio ensures individualized attention. Door-to-door transportation is available for Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Manhattan, as is hot lunch and daily instructional swimming. Call or visit the website for open house dates.

Nightingale-Bamford School: The Sunny Days Program 20 E. 92nd St., NYC 10128 (212)933-6528 sunnydays@nightingale.org www.nightingale.org Let your child’s summer be filled with nothing but sunny days at the Nightingale-Bamford School! The Sunny Days summer enrichment program for children ages 5–12 affords your child the opportunity to participate in a wide array of dynamic and stimulating activities led by a team of experienced staff members accompanied by college and Upper School student counselors. Nightingale’s premier day camp welcomes students from all schools and features age-appropriate activities that include drama, swimming, digital arts, ceramics, sports, gymnastics,

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CAMP DIRECTORY NYU Summer Program for Kids The College of New Rochelle New Rochelle, NY 10805 (212)263-0760/(516)358-1811 donofd01@nyumc.org www.aboutourkids.org The NYU Summer Program for Kids is a seven-week, evidence-based, therapeutic day program geared specifically to meet the needs of 7-11year-old youngsters with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and behavior disorders. It is a premier program attracting families from across NYChessKids the country and around the world. Children are helped to improve social PS 163 - Alfred E. Smith School behavior, friendship skills, coping skills, academic competence, problem163 W. 97th St., NYC 10025 solving skills, self-esteem, classroom behavior, sports competence, rule PS 116 - The Mary Lindley Murray School following and home behavior. A typical day includes academic review, 210 E. 33rd St., NYC 10016 computer-assisted learning, art, morning and afternoon team sports, and (646)807-9236 daily swimming. Weekly specialized parent training helps to improve parnychesskids@gmail.com ent-child relations. The excellent staff-to-child ratio of 1 to 1.5 children www.nychesskids.com enables the NYU Summer Program to make the summer a productive and For more than 15 years, NYChessKids has been teaching thousands of South,forNew York, NY The 10016 • 212-213-8840 Faxnationally 212-447-7734 fun Avenue experience each child. program is directed•by recstudents how to play chess. Their most important goal is for the chil-419 Park ognized clinicians that are leading experts in their field. Counselors are dren to have a great future and attend the best schools in the country. undergraduate and graduate students FAx who# are supervised by the clinical NYChessKids is dedicated to improving academic excellence byto:enstaff. Highly qualified teachers conduct the academic learning centers. The couraging and training students to become problem solvers, critical program is directed by Karen Fleiss, Psy. D., Assistant Professor of Child thinkers and admirable leaders. One of the mainstays of NYChessKids iSSue DAte: and Adolescent Psychiatry NYU Child Study Center and Clinical Direcis the Chess Camp. Additionally, they offer chess instruction to theFrom: newtor, Long Island Campus. There is limited enrollment. est, youngest beginners starting at (some as young as 3.5-4 years old), to slightly older beginners and intermediate players, to advanced playPlease call Day or fax your comments and/or oK. Oasis Summer Camps in Manhattan ers. During their breaks in camp, students can watch movies, play video Central Park, 3 W. 95th St., NYC 10025 (646)698-1800 games, play more chess/bughouse or do physical exercises in the gym.

The goal of the camp is to foster an environment of learning and fun SigNAturecentralpark@oasischildren.com oF APProvAl: Downtown Manhattan, 219 Stanton St., NYC 10002 (646)519-5058 so that students are happy before and after the day. Currently, camps downtown@oasischildren.com are held at P.S. 116 (The Mary Lindley School) and P.S. 163 (Alfred E. www.oasischildren.com Smith School). The facilities are amazing and can accommodate many With two locations, Central Park and Downtown Manhattan, Oasis children. Visit the website for updates and camp locations. cooking— and much more! Campers also have the chance to partake in special activities and embark on field trips to outdoor pools and local parks and zoos; private buses will transport children to all activities outside of the building. In addition to scheduled and elective programs, children spend time on the school’s rooftop playground, a secure outdoor haven with stunning views of Manhattan. Make this June one that your child will always remember— enroll him or her in Sunny Days for a rich and bright experience!

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Both locations provide campers with a traditional summer day camp experience. Oasis features a variety of engaging activities inclusive of athletics, yoga, cooking, fine arts and instructional swim. Both locations feature tennis and basketball courts, softball fields, soccer fields, nature trails, swimming pools, and ample indoor facilities. Experienced staff members are dedicated role models and are college age or older. Oasis is for children ages 4-11. Oasis Early Start is offered for 4-year-old campers. In this program the camp day is designed to meet the social, emotional, and physical needs of junior campers. Oasis also offers a popular Teen Travel program for young people ages 1215, which gives teens the opportunity to take unique daily trips while forming lifelong friendships. Oasis bus service picks up and drops off campers from a number of convenient locations. Daily hot lunch service is also available. Online registration is fast and simple, so don’t wait. Visit the website today!

Performing Arts Camp for Kids (PACK) Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts Boys & Girls Harbor 1 E. 104th St., NYC 10029 (212)427-2244, ext. 570 Under the artistic direction of Nina Klyvert-Lawson, the Harbor’s Performing Arts Camp for Kids (PACK) provides six exciting weeks of theater, dance and music classes that culminate in a public performance at the Heckscher building’s Black Box Theater. Classes are 9am-5pm and run from July 2-August 10. Classes are taught by the experienced faculty of the Harbor Conservatory’s Music, Dance and Theater departments, in addition to professional performers, who will be invited to provide Master Classes and theater tours. All students participate in vocal music in a range of styles; learn how to play the recorder and percussion instruments; act, learn stage craft and playwriting; and practice jazz, hip-hop, and Afro-Caribbean dance.

All classes give students, ages 9-13, an opportunity to become “triple treats” in the performing arts. Classes and rehearsals take place on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. FUN Wednesday is reserved for field trips to cultural and performing institutions. Limited space is available. Call to schedule an appointment for your child to join The PACK. Physique Summer Camp Battery Park City Synagogue, Gateway Plaza, NYC 10280 Physique Summer Camp Swims at: Leman Manhattan Prep 1 Morris, NYC 10004 (212)725-0939 www.physiqueswimming.com Physique Summer Camp, located in the heart of Battery Park City, provides an inviting number of parks in NYC for sports, urban exploration and art. Camp Physique offers the opportunity to improve campers’ swimming skills and participate in outdoor adventures. An Olympic-size, indoor pool at Leman Manhattan Prep, 1 Morris St. campus, welcomes children ages 5-12 for an hour and a half of swim each day for progressive instructional classes and fun. Swimmers are taught in small, skill-appropriate groups. Physique Camp focuses on improvement not only in swimming abilities, but in development of motor skills, coordination, flexibility and muscular strength. Campers of all different skill levels discover a multitude of great aquatic programs throughout the summer, including stroke development, basics of water polo and synchronize swimming, unbirthday parties in the water plus plenty of games and silly relays. The highly trained, certified and experienced staff are committed to quality and excellence in everything they do and will continually strive to meet the needs and expectations of campers and their families. Aside from swimming, the camp also has a great art program. Art activities include photography, printmaking, collages and more.

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CAMP DIRECTORY The Poppyseed Pre-Nursery 424 West End Ave., NYC 10024 (212)877-7614 info@poppyseedprenursery.com www.poppyseedprenursery.com Enrich your child’s day with music, art and play at The Poppyseed Nursery, where big things are happening for little people. Small-sized, one to two hour groups for toddlers, 2s and 3s with parent or caregiver, meet two or three times a week, providing individual attention and the continuity and consistency needed for forming special friendships. The perfect bridge between the home and school experience, Poppyseed offers age-appropriate activities that foster self assurance and creativity. Self expression through singing and dancing with musical instruments accompanied by the piano cultivates sensitivity to harmony and rhythm. Children explore the sensory world of art with pleasure and spontaneity, developing imagination and creativity through brush and finger painting, collage-making, clay and play-dough, water play and cooking. Special equipment, such as the balance beam, mats, parachute and tunnel, offers a healthy environment for developing self confidence. A professional, highly educated staff helps children learn at their own pace in a perfect setting for each child’s growth. Summer programs for toddlers, 1s, 2s and 3s are in June and July. Field trips are included. Please call for more information.

Ready, Set, Go! Summer Preschoolers Program at Rutgers 236 W. 73rd St., NYC 10023 www.rutgerschurch.org www.facebook.com/rutgerscommunityprograms (212)877-8227, ext. 212 jmoore@rutgerschurch.org Bring your 3-5-year-olds for fun and adventure at Ready, Set, Go! Through weekly themes and special activities like a Teddy Bear picnic, scavenger

hunts and summer safari, your child’s creativity is nurtured. Enjoy creative storytelling, arts and crafts, gym and free play time for your child’s imagination to soar. Ready, Set, Go! will have two 4-week sessions: June 5 through June 28 and July 10 through August 2. The program runs Tuesday-Thursday, 9am until noon. Register for both sessions and receive $100 off. Also ask about summer classes for toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged kids: playgroups, Mandarin, art, dance, and movement.

Rodeph Sholom School Summer Camp Congregation Rodeph Sholom 7 W. 83rd St., NYC 10024 (212)362-8769, ext. 1749 cnagel@rssnyc.org Rodeph Sholom School Summer Camp provides many opportunities for an enriching summer experience. The camp is specifically designed for children ages 2 years 9 months through 5 years 9 months. Campers enjoy daily recreation both outdoors on the roof deck and in the courtyard with heated above-ground pools and playground, as well as indoors in fully air-conditioned, spacious classrooms. The development of social skills is an essential part of camp, so Rodeph Sholom offers many activities that encourage children to work together in new challenges and in creative play. The experienced and enthusiastic staff is comprised of head counselors, supported by assistant counselors and CITs. The three adults guide the children through activities that include soccer, yoga, music, cooking, performing arts, special theme days and weekly Shabbat experiences, all of which are integral components of the program and led by specialists. Special visits from storytellers, the Greenburgh Nature Center, and trips to the Children’s Museum of Manhattan and the NY Aquarium contribute to the program. Daily swim instruction, which is based on individual abilities and comfort levels, is provided under the close supervision of experienced, certified instructors. For additional information, please call the camp director at the number above.

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CAMP DIRECTORY Smarter Toddler Nursery & Preschool 406 W. 55th St., NYC 10019 (212)757-2145 Fax: (212)757-2707 www.smartertoddler.net At Smarter Toddlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer program, every week provides a new and exciting topic of study coupled with developmentally appropriate experiences that provide fun, hands-on learning where days are with filled with friends, sunshine and laughter. Children discover the wonderful world of water with hands, feet and all five senses. Participants pour, measure, splash, mix, spray, create and have lots of fun.

Teachers introduce new ideas to children, taking them to outdoor concerts, playing at the water park and celebrating the fun-filled season.

Nature walks are taken often to Central Park, where children enjoy sunny days and have yummy picnics. Every day is filled with learning, with a specialized curriculum that allows development based on your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural sense of wonder. Smarter Toddler accepts children ages 3 months to 5 years.

age 11 to wear Spring Lake T-shirts, which are supplied by the camp.

Everything is included in the tuition except some of the optional trips which may include overnights, water parks, Broadway shows and more. Spring Lake Day Camp understands the need to create an environment leading to the successful development of children. The goal is to provide a safe, fun and rewarding experience for all its campers.

To learn more about Spring Lake Day Camp log onto www.springlakedaycamp.com or call their office at (973)831-9000, Monday through Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm. The Spring Lake staff is always delighted to speak with you. Mitchell and Michelle Kessler (Owner / Directors).

Summerside: The Riverside Church Weekday School Camp 490 Riverside Drive , NYC 10027 (212)870-6743 pmutarelli@theriversidechurchny.org www.weekdayschool-nyc.org The Riverside Church Weekday School is pleased to announce that registration is now open for Summerside, the Weekday School summer camp. As in the past, Sum­merside will be organized into two dis19 Park Avenue South, 13th New York, NY 10016 â&#x20AC;˘ 212-213-8840 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax 212-447-7734 Spring Lake DayFloor, Camp tinct camps each operating during three two-week sessions. The two 234 Conklintown Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456 camp offerings are The Mini-Camp (for children 2½-3½ years of age) (973)831-9000 and The Full-Day Camp (for chil­dren 3½-6 years of age). The sessions o: FAx #at the foothill of the RamaLocated in nearby Ringwood, New Jersey, for each camp are: Monday, June 20 through Friday July 1; Tuesday, po Mountains, Spring Lake Day Camp is â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Pride of North Jersey.â&#x20AC;?

July 5 through Fri­day, July 15 (Camp will not be in session on MonSituated on 26 beautiful acres Springs Lake Day Campâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facility stands day, July 4); and Monday, July 18 through Friday, July 29. Snacks om: DAte: alone. Their private five-acre lake andiSSue one-acre heated pool complex is and lunch will be provided at both the Mini-Camp and the Full-Day â&#x20AC;&#x153;state of the art.â&#x20AC;? At Spring Lake, they pride themselves on offering a Camp. The Mini-Camp will be staffed by two teachers with a cap of wonderful mix of swim, sports, arts, creative arts, special events, trips 12 children. The Full-Day Camp will be staffed by two teachers with a and more. call Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;torworry Spring Please fax about yourtransportation commentsbecause and/or oK.Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cap of 18 children. Art, movement and music classes will also be a part professionally driven air conditioned mini buses come right to your of each of the camps pro­viding additional enrichment activities for all door. Forget about packing a lunch, Spring Lake provides a catered of the children. In addition, the children in the Full-Day Camps will hotAPProvAl: lunch, plus two daily snacks. Spring Lake requires campers up to gNAture oF participate in one local trip and one field trip to destina­tions around the

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CAMP DIRECTORY city during each two-week session. Current Weekday School families will be given priority in the registration for Summerside. A registration form that includes a schedule of fees for all sessions can be obtained by calling the school office at (212)870-6743 or by e-mailing pmutarel­li@ theriversidechurchny.org. Spaces are sure to fill up quickly so please act quickly. For more information, call the number pro­vided above.

United Nations International School Summer Program 24-50 FDR Drive (25th Street), NYC 10010 (212)584-3084 or (212)584-3081 ljalilvand@unis.org www.unis.org The United Nations International School Summer Program was created to provide rec­reational, academic and enrichment activities for children between the ages of 4 and 14 in a friendly and supportive environment that fosters friendship, develops sportsmanship and nurtures the spirit. The composition of both the student body and the profes­sional faculty makes UNIS summer program unique. The program runs June 25-July 27, 2012, and includes an early childhood divi­sion (pre-k through 2nd grade), offering many recreational and sports activities and instruc­tional swimming. In Division 2, students in 2nd grade and up enjoy a comprehensive sports program with activities, such as bas­ketball, volleyball, softball, soccer, tennis, badminton and swimming, as well as drawing and painting, arts and crafts, computer, robot­ics, modern dances, photography and chess. Students may take enrichment English and mathematics classes. English as a Second Language (ESL) is available to students com­ing from abroad. UNIS is located on three acres on the F.D.R. Drive between 24th and 25th Streets next to Waterside Plaza. The modern air-conditioned building houses several com­puter centers, art rooms, gymnasiums a photography studio and a large playground.

Located in the facilities of Action Arts the Rodeph Sholom School on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, the Camp offers a wide variety of activities for children ages 2.10 to 5.9 years old.

USA Chess and Video Creation Camps at Dalton School (888)652-4377 www.chesscamp.com www.gamebuildercamp.com/video This summer, USA Chess is offering a variety of fun and entertaining camps at Dalton School from July 23-27. Chess Camp: Children ages 5-15, beginner to advanced, are welcome! USA Chess is the largest and premier chess camp organizer for children in the United States. Registration options include mornings, afternoons and all-day sessions. Campers experience chess instruction and play in a fun-filled environment designed to improve their skills whether they are interested in casual or competitive play. Video Game Creation Camps: If your child, ages 8-15, loves playing computer games then Video Creation Camps are the places for them. Imagine how much fun they will have creating and designing their very own video game. All that is required is some computer know-how and a bit of imagination because there are no limits! Please register for these camps directly with USA Chess via the website.

VPC Merry-Go-Round Summer Camp Village Preschool Center 136 West 10th St., NYC 10014 (212)645-1238 village.preschool@verizon.net www.villagepreschoolcenter.com VPC Merry-Go-Round Summer Camp is located in an established West Village preschool. Children ages 3-5 years are invited to attend this summer camp. Each day, campers rotate through five themed rooms: Art where the children create individual and collaborative works using various media; Science for lessons and hands-on activities, including live animals, experiments and discoveries; Music & Movement with singing and dancing every day with their own musician; Surprise Ven-

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Provides plenty of creative summer activities on two rooftop playgrounds and our beautiful, bright, air-conditioned classrooms. June 18th - July 29th Mini camp for ages 21/2 - 31/2, 8:45am - 12:30pm; Full camp for ages 31/2 - 6, 8:45am - 2:30pm; lunch & snack provided, theme centered, developmentally appropriate activities & trips.

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CAMP DIRECTORY ture, which includes dramatic play, cooking, performances, large-scale building projects and much more; and Indoor Play Time in the air-conditioned “Playtrium.” Summer Camp runs from the June 25th through August 10th. Camp sign-up is flexible: half- and full-day programs are available with three enrollment sessions, offering a choice of three, four or five days a week. Call or e-mail for registration information.

Winston Preparatory Summer Enrichment Program 126 W. 17th St., NYC 10011 (646)638-2705, ext. 688 summer@winstonprep.edu www.winstonprep.edu The Summer Enrichment Program at Winston Preparatory School provides students with the unique opportunity to participate in an individually designed program aimed to improve academic skills and foster independence. Students in grades 4-12 develop decoding and encoding, reading comprehension, critical-thinking skills, memory retrieval, organizational skills, written language expression, mathematical computation and expressive language skills within a nurturing environment. The summer staff consists of reading specialists and special education instructors from Winston’s full-time faculty. Students are enrolled in four academic classes as well as gym, art and music each day from 9am to 1:30pm from June 29-July 27. Students are grouped by learning style and skill level in small classes to facilitate greater learning and maximize individualized instruction. From 2-3:30pm, students may enroll in optional one-on-one instructional classes or engage in a variety of sport or creative activities. Students participating in one-on-one sessions work with a trained specialist to develop strategies to strengthen targeted skills and address areas of greatest challenge. An independent study program, SAT preparation course or college preparatory class is also available. In addition, one-on-one classes are available from July 30-August 23. Deadline for applications is June 1.

Scholarships are available.

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Sleepaway Camps 92nd Street Y Camps (see “Day Camps and Summer Programs”) Camp Tioga 1635 State Road 2036, Thompson, PA 18465 1-888-TIOGA-4-U camptioga@aol.com www.camptioga.com Camp Tioga is all inclusive and provides children with outstanding opportunities to learn and grow. It offers them fun, friendships and fantastic lifelong memories. Camp Tioga has more than 100 activities, including a variety of sports, drama, crafts, swimming, boating, a circus program-- complete with acrobatics and juggling, a C.I.T. program, wilderness training, scuba diving, rock climbing, kayaking, gymnastics, martial arts, summer sledding, fencing, archery, mountain biking, horseback riding, laser tag, dance, rocketry, film and music making, camp newspaper, and way more. Tioga’s facilities boast state-of-the-art fitness and computer centers, a drive-in movie area, a 3000-square-foot arts and crafts building, a professional baseball field, night-lit courts, a huge indoor gym, an amazing ropes course, two heated pools, a bungee trampoline, a 150-foot water slide, air-conditioned bunks, gaga pits, and tons more. Camp Tioga plays a vital role in each

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CAMP DIRECTORY camper’s growth and maturation by fostering independence, self-discovery, ethics and social skills. Experienced and talented counselors and coaches work with campers at their individualized levels to build confidence. Available are three-, four-, or seven-week sessions. For more information, visit the website. iD Tech Camps and iD Teen Academies Held at Princeton, Seton Hall, Columbia, NYU, Yale and 60+ universities in 27 states (888)709-TECH (8324) www.internaldrive.com Take hobbies further and gain a competitive edge! Since 1999, more than 130,000 students worldwide have immersed in hands-on learning to create iPhone apps, programs with C++ and Java, video games, websites, movies, 3D models, ad designs, robots and more. Beginner to advanced students ages 7-17 enroll in these fun and challenging, week-long, day and overnight summer camps held at 60+ prestigious universities nationwide, including Princeton, Seton Hall, Columbia, NYU, Stanford, Emory and others. Students engage in personalized curriculum with a small group of peers (guaranteed 8:1 ratio) to optimize learning and social experiences. Many iD alumni have gone on to do something big! They’ve done impressive things like sell their iPhone apps to raise money for college, create websites for local businesses, and write programming books. Learn firsthand how you can develop hobbies and interests into so much more. Accredited Continuing Education Units are available to help build a portfolio for college. Also for two-weeks, kids ages 13-18 immerse in specialized, pre-college, overnight programs held at Princeton, Stanford, Harvard, Yale, NYU, Vassar, and other universities: iD Gaming Academy, iD Programming Academy, and iD Visual Arts Academy (filmmaking and photography). Visit internaldrive. com for more information and to register online. Or call 1-888-709-TECH (8324) to speak to a Program Advisor who can recommend a customized summer schedule to develop a student’s interests.

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That’s what kids with ADHD want.

And that’s exactly what they’ll get at NYU Summer Program for Kids, the only evidence-based summer treatment program in New York, specifically tailored to meet the needs of children between the ages of 7 and 11 with ADHD. The program is directed by nationally recognized clinicians who are leading experts in their field. It is a premier program attracting families from across the country and around the world.

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Behavioral techniques used to promote positive behavior Development of social and academic competence Nurturing and fun atmosphere Swimming and group sports daily Highly qualified staff of psychologists, teachers, and psychology undergraduates and graduate students • Excellent staff/child ratio of 1 to 1-2 • Seven weeks, starting the last week of June NYU Summer Program for Kids prepares children to start the school year as better adjusted and more socially skilled students. Parents also receive specialized training to make the most of their child’s summer experience.

For more information, please call 212.263.0760 or visit us on the web at www.aboutourkids.org

Pierce Camp Birchmont 693 Governor Wentworth Highway, Wolfeboro, NH 03894 (516)621-5035 mail@campbirchmont.com www.campbirchmont.com Pierce Camp Birchmont, operated by one of the oldest camping families in America, offers a traditional co-ed experience in the beautiful Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Nestled on 300 acres on the shores of Lake Wentworth, the camp offers a diversified curriculum, emphasizing tennis and waterfront activities for lifelong appreciation. It features 12 allweather and lighted tennis courts, as well as U.S.T.A. professional staff members. Campers experience Red Cross swim instruction, sailing, water skiing, wake boarding, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, windsurfing, softball, baseball, basketball, arts and crafts, ceramics, jewelry making, ropes courses, an age-appropriate travel program and more.

They are grouped by ability level for activities so they may be accordingly instructed and challenged. Campers learn the importance of developing skills while having fun. For more experienced campers looking for a competitive challenge, there are inter-camp tournaments. Campers have a say in their activities, which may be broken into “clusters.” The Notches cluster comprises arts and crafts, woodworking and nature studies; R.A.G.G. incorporates riflery, archery, and golf and miniature golf; W.A.G. includes weight training, aerobics, yoga, Pilates, and bungee trampoline. Whatever your child’s personal choice, Birchmont’s expert staff is always on hand to provide the skills to succeed while having fun.

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SPECIAL NEEDS DIRECTORY timely brain development through fun and exciting activities. Services offer children a natural head start by stimulating certain areas of the brain as they are developing. Sheryl Paul-Stubbs, owner and founder of I Can Think, Too!, understands that the most critical period for a child’s cognitive development happens during the first three years of life. (Ninety percent of the human brain is developed during this period.) I Can Think Too! takes advantage of this critical growth period by incorporating stimulating play and fun activities into children’s daily lives. I Can Think, Too! helps lead babies and toddlers to some of the most elite and specialized elementary school programs. In addition to the increased cognitive capacities, I Can Think, Too! children grow into confident, comfortable and responsive young people. ICT, Too! also believes that this level of “superior” intellectual potential is within every child; it’s just a matter of properly tapping into it and nurturing its growth. Currently, these supports are offered through one-on-one play sessions, parental counseling (both offered as at-home services) and seminars. Call now for an appointment.

Special Needs LearningRx (see “Enrichment & Tutoring Services”) Mind Over Matter Health & Fitness 126 W. 96th St., Suite 3A, NYC 10025 (212)865-9290 joshua@mindovermatternyc.com www.mindovermatternyc.com Busy New Yorkers can now integrate fitness into their lifestyles with Mind Over Matter Health & Fitness. MOM’s mission is to provide certified, friendly, reliable Fitness Professionals special-

izing in areas such as Personal Training, Yoga, Pilates and Private Boot Camp Classes. The in-home service also has an emphasis in prenatal and postpartum fitness. Whether in your home, office or even outdoors, MOM trainers are equipped with the skills to turn any existing space into your own private health club, complete with your very own private masseuse. When you train with one of MOM’s professionals you get access to every other discipline.

Variety is the key, after engaging in the same discipline over a sustained amount of time you body stars to plateau and the exercise looses its overall impact. Don’t be afraid to try something new. To set up an appointment, dial (212)865-9290 or visit www. mindovermatternyc.com Speech Zone 2112 Broadway, NYC 10023 (212)799-1750 dkotlerslp@yahoo.com www.speechzonenyc.com Speech Zone is a pediatric speech therapy center created by Dara Kotler, a speech language pathologist, with locations on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and Upper East Side. Speech Zone provides speech and language services for New York City Board of Education preschool and grade school children, as well as private speech and language sessions in a therapeutic, fun and caring atmosphere.

The speech and language therapists at Speech Zone are trained in PROMPT (restructuring oral musculature phonetic targets), Talk Tools/Rosenfeld-Johnson Oral Motor Therapy, DIR/Floortime and ABA (applied behavioral analysis). Each therapist is highly skilled in helping children with articulation, oral-motor skills, feeding issues, language comprehension, expressive communication, auditory processing, phonemic awareness and reading issues. The therapists work closely with parents and teachers to determine the best approach for

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SPECIAL NEEDS DIRECTORY your child’s speech and language needs. Call or visit www.speechzonenyc.com to learn more about Speech Zone’s services.

Enrichment & Tutoring Services EBL Coaching New York, NY (212)249-0147 www.eblcoaching.com Under the direction of Dr. Emily Levy, EBL Coaching offers three-week intensive academic summer programs for students in grades pre-k-12. The Summer Skills Building Program uses multisensory techniques to build core skills in reading, writing, reading comprehension and math for students in grades pre-k to 6. EBL Coaching’s Strategies for Study Success Program uses multi-sensory, research-based techniques to teach middle and high school students strategies for test taking, note taking, organization, reading comprehension and writing. Three-week sessions are held in June, July and August at its Upper East Side location in New York City. Specialized tutorial programs for students with dyslexia and learning disabilities are available. EBL Coaching also offers oneon-on individualized tutoring throughout the summer.

LearningRx 115 E. 82nd St. Suite 1B New York, NY 10028 (212)738-9264 info.learningrx.nyc@gmail.com www.learningrx.com/nyc-upper-east-side/ Will your child achieve academic success? Despite the struggles

your child may experience in school, there’s hope for students of all abilities. LearningRx can help with students who are struggling, dyslexics, people with ADHD, children on the autism spectrum, victims of traumatic brain injury, top students who need a competitive edge and more. How is LearningRx different? Teaching and tutoring can only go so far if underlying learning skills don’t allow information to be processed efficiently or effectively.

These learning skills— called cognitive skills— include memory, attention, processing speed, logic and reasoning­ and much more.

Strong cognitive skills make learning any subject faster and easier. Think about your child’s learning skills like the tires on a car.

Even if three tires work perfectly, one flat tire will keep you from getting where you need to go. The same holds true for even one weak cognitive skill. LearningRx assesses those skills, shows you where your child currently performs for each individual skill, and then strengthens any weak skills through unique one-on-one brain training activities. You are guaranteed results. Programs begin for ages 4 years and up.

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by Dr. Benjamin Tanner A recent Playtex survey revealed that having a clean and healthy nursery environment is a key priority for 65 percent of moms. Fortunately, keeping germ levels to a minimum in the nursery is likely easier than you think.

Here are a few practical pointers to reduce germ exposure in your baby’s room.

The first step for minimizing germs is identifying germ hot spots, or frequently touched surfaces in the nursery that are likely to come in contact with waste from diapers or bodily fluids, directly or indirectly.

These hot spots are where bacteria tend to gather and have the potential to easily spread. Typical hot spots include the changing table, toy areas and laundry hamper. By focusing on cleaning and disinfecting hot spots, you’ll be able to keep the nursery clean.

After locating the hot spots in your tot’s nursery, use EPA registered disinfectants or antibacterial products to clean the areas. Disinfectants can kill germs when correctly used. But once you’ve finished using a disinfectant, rinse the area with water to wipe away potentially irritating chemical residue before your baby’s skin comes into contact with it.

Now let’s concentrate on thoroughly cleaning the hot spots. The changing table is a big germ hot spot in the nursery since this is where germs are transferred from diapers to baby’s skin. I suggest developing a quick, mess-free changing routine and keeping supplies handy in your dedicated changing area. Getting rid of diapers in a hygienic fashion that seals away germs is a crucial step. Consider getting a product like the Diaper Genie Elite Pail, which features antimicrobial protection to inhibit odor-causing bacteria. Its double-lock design and five-layer refill help to seal odors and germs into the pail and out of your nursery. Diapers only touch the disposable film, not the pail. The Diaper Genie also offers a convenient foot pedal.

Another key hot spot is any area containing your little one’s toys. It’s best to sanitize the toys your child regularly plays with every few days or once a week. To kill germs on toys, use a disinfectant followed by a quick

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water wipe using a clean rag or paper towel with tap water.

Keeping the laundry area clean is also an important component in maintaining a healthy nursery. Dirty laundry, especially if it has come in contact with bodily fluids, can harbor great quantities of bacteria and even spread them to clean clothes through normal washing cycles. I recommend placing a separate hamper in the nursery to use specifically for heavily soiled baby laundry. These clothes should be washed using hot water, which aids in preventing bacteria from spreading in the wash.

Last, but certainly not least, remember to take special precautions when you or the baby is sick to limit the spread of illness to other family members and throughout the nursery. Disinfect nursery hot spots more frequently than normal, cover all of your coughs and sneezes, and wash your hands before making contact with baby.

Maintaining a germ-free nursery can become second nature for any parent with the right knowledge and tools. I encourage you to incorporate these tips into your nursery cleaning routine.

Dr. Benjamin Tanner is the founder and principal of Antimicrobial Test Laboratories, LLC, a microbiology laboratory that specializes in testing and development of disinfectant chemicals and other antimicrobial technologies. He is also the author of Legal Aspects of Infectious Diseases (Lawyers & Judges Publishing Company) and is currently partnering with Playtex to address simple ways to maintain a clean and germ-free nursery environment. For more information and tips on maintaining a germ-free nursery, visit www.playtexbaby.com.

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he street stretching in front of the president’s home, where I reside, on the campus of the University of the Ozarks serves as a bus stop for local school students. Pickup days gather a crowd of kids of various backgrounds and ages. The other morning, a police car was parked beside the school bus. A benign interloper, I watched as two unsmiling officers spoke to attentive, fear-frozen little faces inside the bus. When the talk ended, I asked the policemen what had happened.

“Several parents have reported incidents of bullying on this bus and at the elementary school,” responded one of the officers as the duo shook their heads in disapproval. “We were asked to speak to the students, to give them a lecture. I guess that’s our job.”

In light of the episode and some other ugly incidents on the national scene, I offer five recommendations about childhood bullying, which has become a serious problem. As a lifelong educator, I find acts of student against student intimidation to be particularly troubling.

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1. Speak Out

Bullying is not acceptable. As adults, we need to impress on children that bullying and making fun of others should not be tolerated. It is wrong.

2. Teach Respect

Children crave role models— big people to emulate. Grownups do not merely set the standard, we are the standard. Our behavior is often mimicked by the kids we parent and teach.

We are the ones responsible for showing children the importance of respecting others and emphasizing that respect is extended even to people we might somewhat dislike. We must teach respect by being respectful of everyone. If we are not, good lessons go unlearned.

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3. Remember Civility

We are surrounded by hate language, as are our children.

Hate language is ubiquitous at school, during athletic events, around the neighborhood, on talk radio and television shows, and in daily conversations. The malevolent message is that if you disagree with me, if you look different than I do, if you pray in a place of worship other than the one I pray in, or if you express an opposing political viewpoint, then I have the right to talk you down, no matter how vile my words may be. All the while, we forget that children are listening.

Change this by being mindful of the meaning of civility and practicing being civil. If we are caught off guard by someone’s oafish actions or when we begin to fume during our angriest moments, let’s respond civilly. I think civility is as contagious as contemptuousness.

4. Understand the Individual

Encourage children to make friends with people who are different than they are. Knowing someone on a personal level increases awareness while decreasing misperception. When I was 9 years old, I met my soon-to-be best friend, a boy with severe cerebral palsy who was on my paper route. Initially, I was afraid to befriend Bernie, and our first meeting was a disaster. But that evening my father offered advice that has stayed with me for a lifetime: Focus on making people comfortable with you rather than fixating on your discomfort with them.

5. Make a Difference

Can we stop all bullying? I am not that naïve nor can I think that big. I can, however, make a difference on the micro-level that is my own backyard. We all can. When I was a high school English teacher, I did not always agree with my principal or the inflexible district-wide policies. I certainly was not a rebel, but when I closed my classroom door and was alone with the students, I was in charge of that domain. That is where I made a difference.

We each exert influence in our domains, whether these include a classroom, the workplace, a place of worship, a circle of friends or our home. We can each impact our own backyards, yards that connect with others. We can each build a bully pulpit, stand atop it and speak out against the acts of bully pummeling.

Do we expect someone else to stand up and do it for us?

We are the voices of respect and the keepers of tolerance. We are the teachers and the role models. If confronting bullying does not start with us, it will not end with children.

Rick D. Niece, Ph.D., author of The Side-Yard Superhero (Synergy Books), currently serves as president for the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas. Along with his wife, Sherée, he works to provide intellectual and cultural enrichment for the 650 students at the university, preparing them for graduate school and professional employment success while establishing lifelong values. For more information, visit www.rickniece.com.

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For some, outbreaks can be managed and triggers can be avoided. For others, eczema is a chronic, recurring disorder. Those are the people for whom I am itching for a cure.

My twin sister had eczema growing up. The condition surfaced mostly on her arms, but she had dry skin all over. I heard my sister scratch until she bled from her eczema breakouts. I used to scratch for her when she was tired from scratching. I watched kids make fun of my sister because of this, say she had the cooties and generally just make her life Take at least one bath or shower per day. Use warm, even more miserable. The misery prevented my not hot, water for at least 10-15 minutes. Avoid scrubbing sibling from sleeping well. She remembers those years with a heavy heart. Actually, those nights skin with a washcloth. of scratching, the bloody sheets and the mean Use a gentle cleansing bar or wash, no soap. comments left an impression on both of us.

While the skin is still wet (within three minutes of taking bath or Fast forward to eight years ago when my shower), apply any prescribed skin medications and then liberally apply husband and I were blessed with our precious daughter Paige. We found out early a moisturizer. This seals in water and makes the skin less dry and itchy. when Paige was about 10 months old that Apply moisturizer on all areas of your skin whether it has or has she would have eczema. The tip-off was not been treated with medication. the first angry red patch of skin. And after Keep in mind that moisturizers are available a life-threatening food allergy diagnosis for in many forms. Creams and ointments are more Paige, the occasional spot turned into full body eczema. beneficial than lotions. Petroleum jelly is a good I have had many sleepless nights with occlusive preparation to seal in water. HowevPaige, rubbing my daughter’s legs to soothe er, as it contains no water it works best after itches and caressing her face and head to distract a soaking bath.

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Paige has suffered staph infections as a result of her scratching and even a few bouts with MRSA, followed by nasty antibiotics.

We’ve tried frequent baths, non-frequent baths, bleach baths, baking soda baths, oatmeal baths— you get the idea. Lotions, creams and ointments line our cabinets. We wrap Paige in what we in the eczema world call a “wet wrap,” which makes her resemble a little mummy. Paige’s skin has hardened in the worst spots, causing her skin in these areas to look like that of an older woman. Still, Paige rarely complains. She merely asks for Band-Aids a few times a day.

Paige’s teacher helps out by keeping lotion in her desk for when Paige experiences extremely itchy spells, as well as a cool paper towel from a friend on the playground that offers relief. Paige scratches in her sleep and often keeps Band-Aids on bad spots so others won’t see them. All in all, Paige and other eczema sufferers live a life that most of us— those of us who take our smooth skin for granted— do not understand.

Then there are the constant questions and comments from others: What’s that rash, Paige? Is that contagious? You must fall a lot!

You have many scabs. Why are you limping? Did you put lotion on that? Did your cat scratch you up? What are you putting on that poison ivy? Paige, what is wrong with your legs?

In the summer of 2010, I found the National Eczema Association when our family attended the NEA Patient Conference & Kids Camp in Chicago. Paige got to meet other kids like her; kids who scratch while they talk and can’t stand still because they have to bend over and scratch their legs. My husband and I talked with adults who suf-

fer from eczema to better understand what Paige endures. After the conference, I contacted NEA to see if there was a charity walk for eczema where I could channel my energy into something productive. As no such walk existed, NEA and I jumped into action and the Itching for a Cure 5K Walk was born.

On April 28th, 2012, in the heart of Asheville, North Carolina, people from all over the United States will be walking on the UNCAsheville campus to raise funds and awareness for eczema. Paige will cut the ribbon to begin the walk, and behind her will be children and adults who know they are needed to walk for a cause that needs much attention. We will bring this disease into the light and celebrate the progress we make just by putting one foot in front of the other.

Stephanie Knox lives in Weaverville, North Carolina, with her husband Scot, son Patrick and daughter Paige. Knox is the national chair for the Itching for a Cure Walk for the National Eczema Association, www.itchingforacure.org. For more information about the National Eczema Association, visit www.nationaleczema.org or e-mail info@nationaleczema.org.

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Top ways to shed pregnancy pounds.

by Michelle Lovitt The result of pregnancy is priceless: a little bundle of joy. But what about the post-pregnancy pounds that are all too familiar to new mothers? Abide by these suggestions to jump start your weight loss program just in time for the start of spring.

•Get your heart rate up. For those looking to lose the leftover baby

weight, start at 60-85 percent of your maximum heart rate. To determine, use this simple equation: 220 – age = maximum heart rate. In fact, studies show that people who exercise at too high of an intensity, or above 85 percent, in the initial stages of a workout program, drop out sooner, have more injuries and tend to develop a negative impression toward exercise.

Aim for 20-60 minutes of continuous exercise incorporating intervals in your target zone each session. If you are unable to exercise for 20 minutes initially, slow down and gradually build up to it.

•Invest in a heart rate monitor. Keeping track of your heart rate

is key to exercising at the right level, or target heart rate zone, to meet your fitness goals. Use the aforementioned equation to determine your maximum heart rate or purchase a monitor, such as The Garmin. The device tracks calories burned and determines if the user is in the fat burning zone or glycogen burning zone. It also boasts a GPS feature for those who love to workout outdoors.

•Stay hydrated. If your aim is to burn fat, be sure to consume

at least 64 ounces of water per day, plus an additional 16 ounces for every hour of moderate activity. Fat is excreted primarily through urine, sweat and carbon dioxide when released in the air from your lungs. If dehydrated, the body isn’t efficient at expelling fat.

•Get plenty of protein. Foods rich in protein are crucial to

Consistency and hard work are important factors when looking for results. Stick with your routine and follow these pointers to ensure success in your weight loss journey.

your health and maintenance of muscle, which is metabolically active tissue. Eating sufficient protein helps protect lean tissue mass while promoting fat loss. When you replace some carbohydrates with protein in your diet, you experience fewer fluctuations in blood sugar. Plus, you burn more calories when digesting protein than when digesting fat or carbohydrates, giving protein an advantage.

Diets high in protein have been linked to prevention of obesity and muscle loss. Eat at least one gram of protein per kilogram of body weight when trying to lose body fat. This ensures you maintain your muscle mass, which keeps your metabolism burning more calories, helping to rid the extra post-natal pounds at a more rapid rate.

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•Eat breakfast every day. Morning meals actually kick your metabolism into gear. People who eat breakfast consume fewer total calories during the day than those who don’t. When you skip it, you’re actually fasting for 15 to 20 hours. Therefore, you’re not producing the enzymes needed to metabolize fat to lose weight.

Studies show that breakfast eaters usually lose weight faster in conjunction with exercise. Another study conducted reflected that regular breakfast eaters were more likely to exercise. Try to start the day with a small bowl of protein-fortified cereal.

A graduate of Fresno State University, Michelle Lovitt earned a B.A. in sports nutrition and a M.A. in exercise physiology. She designed and implemented nutrition and exercise programs for varsity athletics at the University of Notre Dame and the University of Southern California.

Lovitt is also a certified yoga instructor and has trained Olympic athletes and Hollywood celebrities, such as Courteney Cox, Julia Luis-Dreyfus and Amber Valletta.

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Maternity Boutique

Expectant mothers can find comfortable, flattering clothes to suit their changing physiques and personal styles at A Mother’s Boutique.

The web site, which also offers nursing bras, teething jewelry and other mother-related products, has a wide selection of maternity clothing for every taste and occasion. Also browse harder-to-comeby pieces, such as plus sizes and maternity tights. Check it out at www.mothersboutique.com.

Easy Choice

Enter Catalog Choice, a nonprofit organization that lets you pick and choose which catalogs, phone books and other unsolicited mail you wish to receive (or not). Catalog Choice then does the footwork for you, opting in or out of selected mailing lists. Get organized at www.catalogchoice.org.

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Maintain a gorgeous mane with Jason’s Pure Natural Haircare line. There are eight varieties to treat problems specific to individual hair types. Be it frizz, limpness, thinning or something else entirely, a botanicalbased solution is available to suit your hair’s needs. Keep your locks looking lovely at www.jason-natural.com.

Get a surgery-free butt lift at home with WunderTape. Affix the tape to the back of your upper thighs to lift your rear. Choose how much lift you want by customizing the tape’s placement while simultaneously smoothing cellulite. Discreet, comfortable and able to be worn for up to 12 hours, cosmetic surgeon-developed WunderTape is available in sizes 0-12 at www.wundertape.com.

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o a casual observer, it would seem that the 208 fathers, mentors and children at the Armory on the Hudson on a recent October weekend were simply partaking in basketball drills and learning about a game they love from a former NBA All-Star. But the real lesson of the day involved life and family. That’s what is important to Allan Houston, the New York Knicks assistant general manager who brings his Father Knows Best program to all parts of the city this year via the iStar Charity Shootout 5-Borough Basketball Tour.

Combining an understanding of basketball with tools for building strong parental and mentoring relationships, Houston’s father, coach Wade Houston, spoke about effective fathering. Also supporting the initiative, Paul Bryant, president of the Leadership Institute for Urban Education, led a relationship development workshop. By the day’s end, a special award was presented to participants who exhibited the strongest spirit of togetherness.

“We each walked away from the events of that day with a great feeling of joy,” says Derek Dugan, a father who participated in the kick-off event. “I suggest that anyone who gets a chance should attend a future event. I am sure that it will prove to be a tremendous learning experience for fathers, role models, mentors and their children.”

“It was a life changer for all of us, especially for me,” says Brent McCollin, another involved dad, who attended the camp with his son and daughter. “I witnessed the spirit within [the hosts] and it challenged me to step up my game as a man and a father.”

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Later that afternoon, the iStar Charity Shootout welcomed the public, at which point Houston was joined by Jay Sugarman, event founder and chairman and CEO of iStar Financial, Bruce Beck of WNBC-TV and the Harlem Wizards. On-court games and competitions ensued. More than 1,200 people

Other free events in the 5-Borough Tour are taking place throughout the year.

For more information about the Father Knows Best program, see allanhouston.com/fkbnation.

For dates and locations of upcoming events, log onto istarcharityshootout.org.

were in attendance for the excitement, which included entertainment by the Knicks City Dancers, the Harlem Wizards, beatboxer Kid Lucky, KISS 98.7 FM, DJ Wade O, the Extreme Team Acrobats and the Elite Marching Band. Food, beverages and apparel were provided by YUM Brands, Powerade, Pop Chips and Champion.

ESPN’s Chris Broussard and Kelli Tennant got in on the action as the crowd watched the donations from the Jay & Kelly Sugarman Foundation add up. The foundation donated funds based on how many successful shots were made during the event. In addition, corporate participants were given the opportunity to take a charity super shot from half-court.

To spur fundraising for this unique event series, the Jay & Kelly Sugarman Foundation, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP and Argent

Ventures, LLC, contributed $100,000 each toward the goal of $350,000 to help underwrite the Shootout and Father Knows Best program in all five boroughs. A giving challenge has been presented to sponsor individual boroughs at $50,000 each.

In total, the launch event raised more than $475,000 for the Allan Houston Legacy Foundation’s Father Knows Best program and the tour.

“What better way to strengthen today’s family bond than getting fathers and sons, mentors and mentees together on the court?”

Allan Houston notes. “With 32 percent of children in New York City living in fatherless homes, we have the opportunity to go to the source of the problem and help provide the tools needed to improve communication and support better family relationships.”

“Since both organizations are committed to improving the lives of New Yorkers, we saw this as an opportunity for a strategic alliance to support the growth and development of young adults, as well families,” Jay Sugarman adds.

The 5-Borough Tour is traveling to all five boroughs with the purpose of strengthening family relationships, educating youth, promoting human rights and fighting poverty.

Open to the public, the tour welcomes New Yorkers of all ages to change the game, get on the court and strengthen family ties.

As a long-time philanthropy consultant, Jonathan Herman serves as vice president of the Allan Houston Legacy Foundation. Since 2004, he has led the development of the foundation’s original programs in fatherhood and entrepreneurship, which have reached more than 2,000 participants across the country with emerging opportunities to affect public policy through the Obama Administration. parentguidenews.com

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Trips Made Easy

Although adventurous, long road trips can be difficult with little ones in tow.

But Kalencom’s portable toilet, Potette Plus, and uniquely designed pillow, the Seat Belt Snoozer, aim to make such excursions more pleasurable for all. With lockable legs and a contoured seat, Potette Plus offers a clean potty for children. The contraption folds flat into a carrying bag, too. Providing a soft, plump spot for a child’s head, the Seat Belt Snoozer simply attaches to a seat belt and is available in pink or red.

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winning kit contains more than 40 pieces for preschoolers to construct two fun characters.

Best of all, each building set is packaged in a bucket, meaning total transportability. Nurture the talents of aspiring architects by getting a set at www.arc-a-teks.com.

Good to Gogo

Share your vacation plans and organize your next one with Gogobot. The innovative web site lets you curate the details of your getaway as well as view your friends’ itineraries and travel recommendations, making customizing your next getaway a cinch. Get going at www.gogobot.com.

Vacay after Baby

Congratulate new moms with the Push Present Package at Utah’s Premier Fitness Camp. The program is designed to help Budding Builders Keep boredom at bay during car, train and moms lose baby weight efficiently and enplane rides with Arc-a-Teks toys. Each award- joyably thanks to professional fitness and

nutrition training, specially prepared meals and other features. The trip isn’t just about working hard to achieve a hard body, of course. New mothers receive massages, accommodations with a private executive room and additional perks. Give the perfect present at www.premierfitnesscamp.com.

Excursion Pals

Traveling with your tyke can provide plenty of laughs and strengthen the parentchild bond. For suggestions for trips to a slew of cities across the United States and Europe to suit you and your mini me, get the updated version of A Kid, A Grown Up & A Travel Bug: A You-Can-Do-It Travel Guide for One-on-One Getaways With Your Child (BookSurge Publishing). The tome also packs plenty of tips on what to do and see in each locale. Learn more about the Travel Bug Series at www.travelbugseries.com.

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Bowled Over

Help your family eat proper serving sizes with Yum Yum Dishes. Sold in packages of four, the colorful ceramic bowls hold four ounces of food and are as adorable as they are conducive to good health. Each dish is emblazoned with “Yum Yum Time is...” around the rim and “Over” inside the plate. Even if you’re not concerned about portion sizes, Yum Yum adds a bit of whimsy to your everyday dinnerware.

Available at www.yumyumdish.com.

EEZE-y Does It

Prepare for allergy season by stocking up on Kids-EEZE. From the makers of Cold-EEZE, the medication relieves children’s cold and allergy symptoms and chest congestion. Even better, Kids-EEZE is not a liquid medicine but rather flavored soft chews, meaning children take them without a battle, anywhere, anytime. To purchase, log onto www.kidseeze.com or www.coldeeze.com.

Go Green

Keep your digestive system in tip-top shape with Raw Reserve Green Superfood. A drink powder available in both a bottle and single-serve packets, Raw Reserve contains 25 billion probiotics, is vegan and free of gluten. Versatile, too, it can be added to water, juice, smoothies and other drinks. Visit www.amazinggrass.com or your local health food store to get the super food that you can imbibe.

Bursting Bubbles

Make hand washing entertaining for tykes with Itzazu Kidz by Tropical Seas. The biodegradable soaps that come in four hue variations contain beads that burst during scrubbing, changing the color of the suds and keeping kids washing longer since they want to see the reaction. When the beads run out, the suds no longer changes color, alerting users that proper hand washing is complete. To try this clever method at home, see www.itzazukidz.com.

Positive Produce

Get children hooked on fruits and vegetables with HAPPYFAMILY treats. The line of snacks includes HAPPYBABY and HAPPYTOT, pureed fruit and vegetable blends packaged in portable pouches that contain no BPA or phthalates. Are your kids exceptionally picky eaters? Mix HAPPYTOT purees into their favorite fare to en-

sure they get all of their necessary nutrients. View the brand at www.happybabyfood.com.

Only Z Best

Keep kids full longer after snack time with Zbar Crispy from CLIF Kid. Each organic bar contains a mere 110 calories but a whopping eight grams of fiber, as well as essential vitamins and minerals, including calcium and iron. Though Zbar Crispy is available in Chocolate, Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter, expand your child’s horizons with CLIF Kid Zfruit, which are fruit ropes sold in six yummy flavors. Each CLIF Kid Zfruit rope packs one serving of fruit. Learn more at www.clifbar.com.

Staying Safe

Learn to navigate the ups and downs of your child’s illnesses with Dr. Barton D. Schmitt’s My Child Is Sick!: Expert Advice for Managing Common Illnesses and Injuries (American Academy of Pediatrics).

Delving into common childhood afflictions, including symptoms, time frames and red flags, the book helps parents avoid unnecessary ER visits and be extra prepared in the event a child ends up in the hospital. Educate yourself at www.ipgbook.com.

Smile Wide

Keep early childhood tooth decay and gum disease at bay with Tooth Tissues. The wipes clean baby’s teeth and gums, removing potentially harmful sugar residue left by milk and formula. Use the tissues prior to the eruption of teeth to ward off complications down the line— even if the threat seems months or years away.

Keep your tot smiling at www.toothtissues.com.

Got Milk?

For kids and adults whose diets have nutritional gaps, try Stonyfield Farm’s Organic Omega-3 Milk. Available in Reduced Fat 2% and Whole Milk varieties, the beverage contains harvested fish oil, providing one of the two weekly recommended servings of fatty fish. Drink to your health at www.stonyfield.com.

Awesome Air

Ensure your home emanates freshness with David Oreck’s Pure Air Candles. Available in an array of sizes, the sweetly scented candles consume odor enzymes, eliminating household smells generated by food waste, pets, cigarette smoke and other culprits. For more information, log onto pureaircandles.com.

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Animal Planet

As this month brings Earth Day, teach kids about environmental responsibility with The Greenzys (DK), a beautifully illustrated childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book about animals that unite to ensure trees remain on the Earth. The tome truly comes to life with separately sold companion plush toys that portray four main characters: Violet the giraffe, Willow the elephant, Yew Yew the panda and Peat the penguin. Purchase the title and play pals at www.abesmarket.com.

the womb. The Lullabelly even lets moms grade author James Riley reinvents classic listen to music and has a separate volume fairy tales like never before. Learn more at control for earphones. Check it out at www.rarebirdlit.com. www.lullabelly.com.

Little Munchkins

Keep tots safe and snug during sleepy time with the ComfortSafe Mattress by Munchkin. Free of phthalates and other harmful toxins, the crib mattress has a higher-thanaverage number of wire coils, resulting in a firm, comfortable experience that reduces the risk of SIDS. Some models are dualsided, with a firm surface for babies and First Lullabies a softer surface for toddlers. To purchase, Allow your baby-to-be to log onto www.target.com. reap the benefits of listening to music in utero with Lullabelly. The belt plays Happily Ever After tunes from your iPod or Kids and adults alike adore Twice Upon other MP3 player at a a Time (Aladdin), due for release at the volume audible but not end of April. The sequel to Half Upon a harmful to little ones in Time, the acclaimed follow-up by middle-

Always Near

Keep kids protected when danger strikes with Nearparent. The GPS app lets users enter a support network of family and friends. And in the event of an emergency, kids simply press a button on the app to alert the entire support network of the situation.

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Toddlers and young elementary school children learn Spanish with interactive Bilingual Fun DVDs. Instead of simply having kids listen and repeat, as many other language programs do, Bilingual Fun engages participants in active song and dance numbers. Share the enjoyable and effective method with your kids by going to www.bilingualfun.com.

Soft and Squishy

Fans of the popular SqwishLand toys and online community can create a character with the DIY Paint-Your-Own Rare SqwishLand Kit. Each set includes a blank five-inch SqwishLander, paint and a brush.

After completing a SqwishLander and up-

loading it to a special web site, users vote monthly on their favorites. Selected characters become a three-quarter-inch SqwishLander, which will be sold in stores and vending machines. Discover the details at www.sqwishland.com/diy.

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All things Easter abound with Jacques Torres Chocolate. Available for the holiday, the sweet treats come in dark and milk chocolate flavors.

Choose from Backpack, Cowboy, Smiling and Wheelbarrow Bunnies, as well as Sitting Rabbits, Colored Fish and other spring-themed designs. Visit Jacques Torres Chocolate in Cyber Shield When it comes to online predators, arm your Manhattan and Brookkids so they remain out of harm’s way with lyn or buy products at SocialShield. The service monitors not only www.mrchocolate.com. your child’s activity but his friends’ and checks Kids learn about responsibility and teamwork with Duckie Goosie Fixes His Roof (CreateSpace) by father-and-son authors Landen and Lance Sanders. The tome tells the story of Duckie Goosie, who has to help his neighbor Monkey Doggie clean up after roofing strips blow into his yard. Get a copy of the delightful read at www.amazon.com.

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David Grover with Grover’s Gang, Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave., (212)423-3200. Come for a Passover concert featuring the folk tunes that are sure to entertain adults and children alike. Grover is joined by special guests throughout the performance. A separate song writing workshop is slated for the morning, and registration is required for this portion of the event. 4/1, workshop at 10am, concert at 2pm.

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Caribbean Soul’s Signature Sunday Brunch, Soule International Restaurant, 920 Fulton St., Brooklyn, nichole@ caribbeansoulbrooklyn.com. Get the Caribbean soul experience with this signature Sunday brunch offering crispy fried chicken with gourmet Belgium waffles or have a touch of the islands with our ackee and saltfish and sweet porridge. 4/1, 10am-3pm.

Athletics’ Training Center Now Open!, Cooperstown Athletics’ Manhattan Training Center, 2nd Avenue between 113th and 114th Street, www.cooperstownathletics.com. For elite, professional baseball and softball instruction, check out the new Cooperstown Athletics’ Manhattan Training Center. Services include private lessons, camps/clinics, batting cage and facility rentals, birthday parties and institutional services.

Free Babies Only Demonstration Class, Eastside Westside Music Together, (212)496-1242, info@eswsmusictogether.com, www. eswsmusictogether.com. Music Together is a worldwide leader in the field of early childhood music education. Stop by the following locations and at the following times for demonstration classes. The Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew, 263 W. 86th St., 4/2, 12:15pm.

Studio Maestro, 48 W. 68th St., 4/3, noon. The Center for Family Music, 102 W. 75th St., 4/11, 12:15pm. Manhattan Church of Christ, 48 E. 80th St., 4/12, 12:30pm.

Circus Camp Week, New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St., (646)223-3010, www.newvictory.org. All week long, children ages 7-11 are invited to juggle, clown, play theater games and more.

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Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival, Fifth Avenue from 49th Street to 57th Street. Sunday best gets a new meaning during this annual procession, wherein participants show off elaborately constructed hats. Not just a boring old fedora. Celebrate Easter in a whole new fashion. 4/8, 10am.

Sports Mini-Camps, Chelsea Piers, 23rd Street and Hudson River Park, www.chelseapiers.com/camps.cfm. During your child’s mini vacation from classes, enroll him in one of Chelsea Piers’ School Break Camps. Attend Junior Golf, Multi-sport and Gymnastics Camps, Little Athletes Half-Day Camp and Urban Adventure programs. 4/9-4/13.

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Free Balloon Twisting Classes with Twistin’ Todd, Fantasma Magic, 421 7th Ave., second floor, (212)924-8345, www. freeballoonclasses.com. Learn how to use balloons as an artistic medium in this fun class. Join award-winning balloon artist Todd Neufeld in exploring the basics of balloon twisting, including simple animals and hats. Please RSVP. 4/10, 4-6pm.

Justin Robert and the Not Ready for Naptime Players in Concert, Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, (212)864-5400, www.symphonyspace.org. Tune in to this talented musical group who delivers funny, clever songs dealing with important issues of childhood. 4/14, 11am and 2pm.

Workshops for Intermarried Couples and Families, City Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, 15 W. 86th St., second floor, (212)213-1002, info@citycongregation.org. Intermarried couples and families are invited to four sessions that cover Exploring the Secular Jewish Approach, Respecting Two Religious Heritages, Creating Life Cycle and Holiday Ceremonies, and Raising a Child, respectively. 4/17, 4/24, 5/1 and 5/8, 7-8:30pm.

Billy Jonas in Concert, Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, (212)864-5400, www.symphonyspace.org. For more than two decades, Jonas’s music has enchanted and inspired young and old audiences to find music within everyday items and even within themselves. 4/21, 11am

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APRIL 2012 SEPTEMBER 2010 Compose this collection that will be more than a scrapbook of your child’s life, but an opportunity to help your child understand his journey. 4/21, 1-4pm.

Greg Cangiano, attorney with Regina Skyer & Associates, one of the city’s leading special education law firms, will discuss how to work effectively with an attorney to obtain services for your child. Learn when to consult a lawyer, considerations when finding a good match, and how and when to communicate throughout the process. He will also describe the CSE process, placement process, and parents’ due process rights. 4/26, 6:30-8:30pm The 17th Annual Big Swim, Asphalt Green, 750 York Ave., (888)9SWIMNY, www.asphaltgreen.org/bigswim. Young swimmers between ages 6 and 12 are invited to sign up for this one-of-a-kind swim meet. The deadline for registration is April 18. Big Swim event: 4/28.

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Espiritu Vivu, Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave., (212)242-0800.

Performed by the dancers at Ballet Hispanico, www.ballethispanico. org. Explore the Latin roots of Ballet Hispanico as it combines with African and Caribbean influences in the world premiere of Espiritu Vivo, as well as the New York premiere of Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s Nube Blanco. 4/17-4/29 with family matinees on 4/21, 4/28 and 4/29, 2pm.

Shen Yun Performance, David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center, www.shenyun2012.org/nyc. The masterful ntegration of artistry, energy, dancing and music in Shen Yun is back for a limited time.

Order tickets online enjoy the breathtaking blend of Eastern and Western cultures. 4/18-4/22.

Working with an Attorney to Obtain Services for Your Child with Special Needs, West End Day School, 255 West 71st St., (212)873-5708 ext. 329, westenddayschool.org/specialevents.html.

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Spring Fair, Jack and Jill School, 16th Street between Third Avenue and Rutherford Place, www.jackandjillschool.com. Celebrate spring’s arrival with rides, crafts, games and food. It’s a fun and safe engagement that takes place out in the sun. 4/28, noon-4pm.

Open Houses The Speyer Legacy School, 15 W. 86th St., crosenthal@ speyerlegacyschool.org, www.speyerlegacyschool.org. 4/3, 4/19, 5/2 and 5/16, 6:30-8:30pm.

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The Cathedral School, 319 E. 74th St., (212)249-2840, info@ cathedralschoolny.org, www.cathedralschoolny.org. 4/19, 10am, and 4/26, 6:15pm.

Boulevard, Jamaica. In 1994 the UniverSoul Circus was born.

The vision was to explore the various talents other than singing and dancing that black performers had to offer. We had the idea to present something different, to create a show that presented a wide spectrum of black talent to a wide demographic of spectators.4/3, 7:30pm.

Manhattan Country School, 7 E. 96th St., (212)3480952, admissions@manhattancountryschool.org, www. manhattancountryschool.org. 4/24, 9:15am

AHHH HA!, New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St., (646)223-3010, www.newvictory.org. Enjoy aerialists who act, and comedians who fly, along with acrobats who dance. Through 4/14.

The City Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, SAJ, 15 W. 86th St., (212)213-1002, www.citycongregation.org. Childcare available.

4/29, 5/6 and 5/20, 1:30pm.

Angelina Ballerina, the Musical, Vital Theatre Company, 2162 Broadway at 76th Street, www.angelinathemuseical.com. This family-favorite production, baased on the famous dancing mouse

Library “Bronx Masquerade”, Bronx Library Center, 310 East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, (718)579-4244. Check out this exhibit that brings together 10 emerging Bronx artists who uncover the true stories of the young people in the Bronx. The exhibition presents a montage of artistic voices whose commonality rests in concerns with uncertain positions of youth. Through 4/15.

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Kid’s Music That Rocks!, Hudson Park Library, 66 Leroy St. Families with children ages 3-12 are invited to enjoy performances and introductions to various musical instruments. 4/5, 3:30pm.

Puppets & Plays Shlemiel Crooks: A Passover Musical, Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Center, 129 W. 67th St., (212)501-3330, www.kaufmancenter.org. When the ghost of Pharoh tries to ruin Passover, a boy and his dog must stop him in this heart-warming family music based on a children’s book, Shlemiel Crooks and Chicken Bone Man. 4/1, 11am.

Thalia Kids’ Book Club: Carl Hiassen’s Chomp, Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, (212)864-5400, www.symphonyspace.org /genre/family. The bestselling author of Hoot and Flush takes a bite out of reality TV in his hysterical new eco-centric mystery. As with his previous novels for young readers, his latest adventure is jampacked with quirky characters, comic twists and all the elements of the classic whodunit. 4/1, 1pm.

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Baby Animals with Jarod Miller, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, www.amnh.org. During this month’s family series event, meet some of nature’s wildest and cutest youngsters and learn how they grow and adapt to their habitats. Best suited for families with children ages 4-11. It is recommended that children under age 5 are accompanied. 4/7, 11am, 1pm, 2:30pm.

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Cinderella, Galli Theater, 347 W. 36th St., (212)352-3101, gallitheaterny.com. On FAX Saturdays and Sundays audiences are invited # to enjoy Cinderella. Watch the tale of a young woman, who was treated like a servant then catches the eye of a prince. 4/1-4/29.

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!, The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Ave., (212)423-3587. Follow an interactive gallery tour of “John Chamberlain: Choices,” where artist Chamberlain uses materials to create sculptural works. Families with kids ages 5-10 are also invited to try their hand in the museum’s studio using provided objects. Reservations required. 4/22, 11am-1:30pm.

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Model USS Intrepid, Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, Pier 86, West 46th Street and 12th Avenue. Artist Ed Diment of Portsmouth, England, has created a 22-foot USS Intrepid Model made completely of LEGO bricks. The model, constructed out of 250,000 LEGO bricks is on display through the summer. Opening 4/15.

day care center for children age 2 to 6 is just steps away from your home. It features flexible schedules, such as full-time, parttime, full and half-day programs, and private playgrounds. The center offers an individual approach to every child. Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30am.

St. Bartholomew Community Preschool’s Playgroup, 50th and Park Avenue, (212)378-0238. The Playgroup provides a time and place for toddlers to gather along with a parent or caregiver for

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their first school experience. If you are interested in joining St. Bartholomew Community Preschool’s Playgroup, please contact the Preschool at 212-378-0238. Children must be at least 12 months old and able to walk. Space is limited and acceptance is on a firstcome basis.

Nai Ni Chen Dance Company Afterschool Classes, Harlem School of the Arts, 645 Saint Nicholas Ave., (800)650-0246, jenny@ nainichen.org. The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company offers a new series of afterschool workshops in Chinese dance. These classes are designed for students with prior xperience in dance who would like to enhance their skills. Classes will focus on the five outer elements— hands, eyes, footsteps, body and coordination. Students will have several opportunities to perform for the public throughout the year. Call now.

Bakers and Shakers, (646)Kid-Food, www.BakersandShakers.com.

Turn your child into a little chef as they are taught how to create a variety of foods from scratch. On going classes available. See the Web site for schedule.

Free Consultation, Quality Care Speech Center (QCSC), (718)6054301. QCSC is offering free phone consultations. Specializing in the treatment and evaluation of pediatric speech, language and oral motor disorders, as well as occupational therapy and other services, QCSC’s New York State-licensed/ASHA certified speech-language pathologist can come to your child’s school, daycare and residence.

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SEPTEMBER 2010

Story Time, Housing Works Bookstore Cafe, 26 Crosby St., (212)334-3324, www.housingworksbookstore.org. Story Time for kids ages 3 and under. Every Monday morning at 11:30am, tots and their moms, dads, grandparents and sitters are invited to join in for free stories and songs in the children’s book section. Ongoing.

The Tribeca Cinemas Kids Club, (212)941-2001, www. tribecafilm.com/kidsclub. This club is a bi-monthly screening series designed to take kids and families on an incredibly exciting journey through film. From classic musicals to Tribeca Film Festival short films to the timeless genius of Buster Keaton, each screening will be followed by a fun and enriching activity for both kids and adults to enjoy.

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