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Spring fever is in full swing, play’s place in learning. And discover how you can celebrate another essential movement this month with “Earth and we’re so excited to start Day” by Kathleen Rogers. summer planning. Now’s the time to check out You may have noticed a familiar face on our cover. In day camps, sleepaway camps, and “Steve Sanders & Sharknado,” actor Ian Ziering — famous for his 90210 adventures and fighting a tornado with bite summer programs for your brood. The PARENTGUIDE News Camp Directory has all the options you need to find — dishes on family and his most important role yet: Dad. the perfect fit for your child. When you’re deciding on a To burn off all that extra energy lingering in the longer summer experience, keep in mind Rich Brugger’s “Sports daylight hours, find fun family happenings in our Calendar Safety,” which offers points to note and questions to ask of Events. Enter to win prizes in columns throughout the while considering programs and touring facilities. It also as well•asFaxin212-447-7734 the Messy Face Photo Contest. Ad419 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016 issue, • 212-213-8840 brings awareness to an important subject during National ditional details and even more giveaways are available Youth Sports Safety Month. at www.parentguidenews.com. When clicking around, stop TO: FAX # by The Sandbox Social for the latest anecdotes about family April is a great time to spread awareness about topics life, day relating to special needs and green habits, too. The return of ISSUE FROM: DATE:trips with kids, and more from our blogger moms. our Special Needs Directory coincides with April’s Autism Have a superb spring season! Awareness Month. You’ll find services and resources for Please call or fax your comments and/or OK. your family in its pages. To deepen your knowledge of how to enrich activities when it comes to special needs, SIGNATURE OF APPROVAL: “Therapy of Play” by Aviva Weiss offers advice about
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DON’T MISS Easter Adventure
Zeus is back just in time to make your holiday even more special in The Dog Who Saved Easter. The new DVD release for families follows the lovable canine as he struggles to help out some friends and make it an Easter to remember. The Dog Who Saved Easter will be available exclusively at Walmart beginning April 8.
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Sit down with the whole family for a fun-filled game of You’ve Been Sentenced. Winner of the Product of the Year Award from Family Review Center, McNeill Designs presents this innovative game for 3-10 players ranging in age from 8 to adult. Find out more at www.mcneilldesigns.com.
Captain Comeback
Your favorite red, white, and blue avenger is back on screen in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Chris Evans reprises his role as Steve Rogers, the super-powered World War II-era soldier trying to find his place in the modern world. Captain America: The Winter Soldier opens in theaters on April 4.
Under the Sea
Children of all ages become sea life experts with a little help from the Ocean Animal Adventures App. Available now at your app store and fully narrated in 12 languages, the informative app uses an array of interesting facts to introduce kids to 30 ocean animals in three settings. Find out more at www.foxandsheep.com.
Game On
A few of Nintendo’s most popular characters are back in Yoshi’s New Island. Available now for the Nintendo 3DS, the game guides Yoshi and a young Mario through all new stages — from slippery slopes to watery wonderlands. Offering hours of fun and excitement, Yoshi’s New Island is rated E for Everyone.
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Super Story
An ordinary 12 year old is transformed into an extraordinary superhero in Antboy (Viva Pictures). Overnight, Pelle finds himself dealing with his new powers and a supervillain while trying to save a damsel in distress. Teaching audiences that heroes come in all sizes, Antboy opens on April 16.
Furry Family Fun
Get ready to run with the pack when Alpha And Omega 3: The Great Wolf Games comes to DVD and Blu-ray. The exciting new adventure from Lionsgate Home Entertainment follows Alpha, Omega, and their pups as they get together for some friendly competition with fellow forest dwellers. Pick up your copy today.
Totally Bear-Able
Disneynature invites families along on a heartwarming big screen journey with Bears. Actor John C. Reilly narrates this beautiful documentary that explores the lives of bears living in Alaska’s coastal mountains and shores. The film opens on April 18.
Ready, Set, Care
Join a few of your favorite furry friends for a wonderful family adventure in Care Bears: The Carea-thon Games. Filled with plenty of sunshine and fun, the new release includes four episodes from the popular animated Care Bears series. Care Bears: The Care-a-thon Games is available in stores and online now.
LEGO My Game-o
Based on the hit feature film, The LEGO Movie Videogame puts you into the role of an average, ordinary LEGO figure named Emmet. Players guide him along on his quest to stop an evil tyrant. The Lego Movie Videogame is available now for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii U, and PlayStation 4.
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Parents can take the night off while their kids learn how to face the challenges of the great outdoors at the Kids Night Out! Wilderness Warriors program. The fun-filled night includes learning how to start a fire, listening to stories, singing songs, toasting marshmallows around a campfire, and more! Reservations are required for this event, held on April 12 at the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center in Oyster Bay. Reserve your child’s place by calling (516)922-3200.
Make the most of your daughter’s time off from school this month during three special events at Darlings & Divas, 65 Merrick Road, Amityville. Upcoming events include The Dolly & Me Tea on April 15, The Adorable Doc Medical University & Stuffed Toy Clinic on April 16, and the Divalicious Easter Party on April 17. Call (631)608-4710 or visit www.darlingsanddivas.com to reserve your spot at any event.
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Zoo comes to the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post Campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Greenvale. An eyepopping array of ancient creatures comes to life on stage during this amazing original show that blends large-scale puppets with skilled performers, sophisticated designs, and electronics. For tickets, call (516)2993100 or visit www.tillescenter.org. Donald McDermott is the managing editor.
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rom onscreen playboy in Beverly Hills, 90210 to chainsaw-wielding hero in Sharknado, actor Ian Ziering has held a range of roles in his decades-long career. And much like his Sharknado character, Fin Shepard, who faces a freaky, shark-infested tornado head on to save his kin, Ziering is first and foremost a family man. 14 I parentguide News I April 2014
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“The superhero daddy gene kicks in very early, even before your baby’s born,” Ziering says, musing on his real-life feelings of protection. The New Jersey native elaborates, “Once your wife tells you she’s pregnant, [she becomes] even more priceless. You do everything you can to provide.” I recently caught up with the actor to get the scoop on his fun family life. Father to Mia and Penna — who share the same birthday and respectively turn 3 and 1 on April 25 — Ziering takes a proactive parenting role along with his wife, Erin Kristine Ziering. When asked about his favorite way to bond with the girls, Ziering says, “I love to sing with them. We sing all the classics like ‘ABCs,’ ‘Wheels on the Bus.’ I like to inspire Mia’s imagination. I’ll start singing a few lyrics, and then I’ll have her fill in the blanks. By doing that, she gets to guide the story. It’s usually something silly.” To my delighted surprise, Ziering starts to sing a line for me to complete. Although I’m momentarily flustered (preferring to write, rather than sing, words), it speaks to Ziering’s friendly character that he would be willing to share this game with a stranger. Perhaps it’s Ziering’s warm and candid nature that helped him earn the title 2013 Daddy of the Year via father-oriented company Daddy & Co., which offers lifestyle products for papas. By embracing this title, Ziering was able to inspire other fathers in myriad ways — such as encouraging regular family dinners — to be involved in the lives of their children. “Nowadays, people are working more and more,” Ziering says, “We’ve gotta find ways to connect with our kids and be present.” He notes that even when he’s traveling, he stays in touch with his family through Skype. “We have a visual connection,” Ziering says. Bonding also comes in the form of reading to the Ziering kids right before bedtime. “Penna doesn’t understand a word I’m saying,” Ziering explains, “but she sees the pictures and hears me reading. It’s really by osmosis they learn something first.” Reading is an area with which Ziering actually struggled as a child. To compensate for having dyslexia, he relied on humor and playing the class clown, and he excelled at presentations when it came to school projects. “I was never made to feel that [it] was a bad thing: having dyslexia,” Ziering says, “We’re all different in different ways. My parents were always supportive in everything I tried.” His parents’ encouragement and his affinity for performance likely started Ziering on his transition from class clown in front
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who now boasts Broadway and big and small screen credits. When it comes to fostering self-esteem and supporting his children’s interests, Ziering plans to be just as encouraging as his own parents were. “I would tell them to do what my dad always told me to do: that was to always do your best,” Ziering says of how he intends to instill confidence in his daughters while they grow, adding “As long as you always try your hardest, that’s as good as it gets.” To share a tangible level of involvement in Penna’s and Mia’s lives, Ziering and his wife have created e-mail accounts for them. “Whenever we’re out taking pictures, we just forward [them] to their inbox,” Ziering says, explaining that as the girls get older, “They’ll have a little folder they can open up and see all the joy Erin and I are experiencing. I think that’s going to be another layer of love [for] them later in life.” One snapshot Ziering expects his daughter Penna to cherish is of him wearing signature Daddy & Co. “I’m The Daddy” medical scrubs at her delivery. Of proudly sporting the outfit, Ziering says, “It made me feel part of the process. The nurses put me to work.” He adds that the doctor even joked he could use another pair of hands. “It’s just so endearing,” Ziering says, hoping Penna will one day reflect on the photo and proclaim, “My dad’s so cute!” Of course, Ziering doesn’t always conjure the word “cute,” such as when he’s covered in faux blood, fending off flying sharks. For Syfy camp favorite Sharknado (which has a sequel slated to be released in July), Ziering got quite hands on with his stunts. Laughing, he shares that he rappelled off a bridge, which “was a lot of fun,” and that he also did a fair share of swimming and jet skiing, but the most fun part of the flick for him? “Chainsawing out of the belly of a shark.”
Rachel Kalina is the editor-in-chief of PARENTGUIDE News.
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Earth Day, April 22, provides a great opportunity for parents to stop and think about the environment in which we’re raising our children, as well as what we can do to ensure a clean, healthy future for them. It’s hard to remember that environmental protections we now take for granted did not always exist. Industry once belched out smoke and sludge, and air pollution was accepted as the smell of modern life. But with the first Earth Day, things began to change. On April 22, 1970, 20 million people took to streets, parks, and auditoriums across America, demonstrating a new promise to protect our planet. By the end of that year, the first Earth Day had led to the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts. Now observed by more than one billion people in 192 countries, Earth Day is the world’s largest simultaneous event. It engages the public in protecting our planet. For the first time in history, the majority of people on Earth live in cities. The shift to urbanization has brought about economic and cultural opportunities and conveniences, but it’s come at a cost that often impacts our smallest citizens the most. Increased asthma, obesity, and diseases in children are just the tip of the iceberg.
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Climate change affects all of us. Scientists agree that an atmosphere with today’s 400 carbon parts-per-million (compared to the pre-industrial average of 315 ppm), destabilizes the environment, leading to more frequent extreme weather events. In 2013, Earth set a new record for billion-dollar weather events: 41 according to The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the insurance industry. In 2012, Hurricane Sandy caused 159 deaths and cost more than $65 billion in damage and loss. The challenge of preparing our cities to withstand extreme weather disasters, while also reducing the carbon emissions that cause climate change, requires every person to pitch in. Earth Day’s theme this year is Green Cities. The following ways can help to make your family life and your city or town green.
• Live green at home. Unplug your appliances when they are not in use. Switch your lights to LEDs. Recycle everything you can. Use air conditioning moderately. Use fewer plastic containers. Find out how your home can incorporate solar power. For more ideas, visit act. earthday.org.
• Stay active. Find ways to create opportunities that encourage
physical activity for your family. Walk or bike to work and school if possible. Visit local parks and nature centers.
• Drive green. Driving less in general, with more fuel-ef-
ficient cars, will help reduce air pollution. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, driving a car is a typical citizen’s most polluting daily activity.
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• Eat local and healthy foods. Creating farmers’ markets in cities and towns increases access to less expensive sources of nutritious food for inhabitants.
• Plant trees. Help make your neighborhood a cleaner, greener, more pleasant place to live by planting trees or donating them to enable more greenery worldwide. Visit earthday.org/campaign/canopy-project for details.
• Get involved. Advocate for bike paths, auto-free zones, renewable energy projects, and green financing options in your town. • Green schools. Help ensure that local schools are energy efficient with good air quality and plenty of outdoor play space. Make sure environmental education is a key part of your child’s curriculum.
• Vote green. Consider a candidate’s commitment to environmental protection, clean energy, and sustainable communities when you cast your ballot.
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A Green City is one in which all systems work well (and work together), and in which all citizens enjoy a good quality of life. Join Earth Day Network this year in making your community the Green City you and your children deserve. No matter where we live on it, the Earth is our only true home. President of Earth Day Network and a mom, Kathleen Rogers has worked for more than 20 years as an environmental attorney and advocate, focusing on international and domestic environmental public policy and law.
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The most worrisome issue when confronting gestational diabetes is having a big baby that can get “stuck” in the birth canal. Traditionally, the baby’s head is the largest body part, and once the head is delivered, the body “slides” right out. In a pregnancy with uncontrolled gestational diabetes, the baby is exposed to more sugar than normal due to higher levels of glucose circulating in the mother’s blood stream. As a result, the baby’s shoulders and abdomen get bigger than the head, creating a higher risk of a shoulder dystocia, in which the head comes out but the body gets stuck. This is a serious emergency. There can also be issues with amniotic fluid levels and premature aging of the placenta in uncontrolled gestational diabetics. However, gestational diabetes can be controlled, and if it is, you should be fine. Talk to your health care provider about your concerns, and final additional information at www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/gestational/.
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Should I be concerned if I experience any spotting during pregnancy?
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Some spotting is common in pregnancy, especially around weeks five to six as your placenta starts to develop. This is often called “implantation bleeding.” However, all spotting should be taken seriously, and a possible miscarriage should be ruled out. If your blood is Rh-negative, your partner’s blood is Rh-positive, and you experience spotting, you may want to talk to your doctor about getting a shot of RhoGAM.
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How much caffeine is safe to consume per day when pregnant?
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Caffeine should be avoided in early pregnancy. One study has suggested that more than 200 mg of caffeine (about 2 cups of coffee) a day doubles the risk of miscarriage in the first trimester. Try switching to decaf.
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A Recommended items for your hospital bag are: o Liquids for hydration: water, sports drinks, diluted juice, coconut juice, etc. o Snacks like popcorn, dried fruit, snack bars o A handheld fan o Hair clips or bands o A MP3 player with small speakers or headphones o A gown, T-shirt, and socks for labor and delivery (all of which can be thrown away) o Extra pillows Aron â&#x20AC;˘Schuftan is a â&#x20AC;˘board-certified o Eyeglasses, contact lenses, and contact lense solution 419 Park Avenue South, New York, Dr. NY 10016 212-213-8840 Fax 212-447-7734 obstetrician and gynecologist who reo Extra clothes (i.e. comfy pants, underwear, slippers, socks, a nightgown, a bathrobe) ceived his medical degree from Ponce o Toiletries (i.e. lip balm, deodorant, a brush/comb, toothpaste to: and a toothbrush, lotion) FAx # School of Medicine in Puerto Rico and o Sanitary pads his specialty training at Boston Medical o A nursing pillow, bras, and nipple cream From: iSSue DAte: Center. He is also the co-founder of Emo Your driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license braceHer Health, creator of the Pregnano A medical ID card cy Companion app. The app Please call or fax your comments and/or provides oK. ado Your pediatricianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contact information vice, pregnancy tips and tracking tools, o Cash/credit cards an Ask the Docs feature, a contraction o A diaper bag and diapers SigNAture oF APProvAl: timer, and much more. Find out about o Clothes for baby (i.e. onesies, socks, a hat, blankets) the app and other EmbraceHer Health o For your partner: a camera, cell phone with charger, a change of clothes, toiletries initiatives at www.embraceher.co.
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n recent years, sports camps have become increasingly popular. Even traditional summer camps are offering sports activities as value-added enrichment programs. While these types of programs can be excellent for fitness, coordination, and socialization, a keen eye must be kept on safety. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that before choosing a camp, parents should assess their child’s skills; interests; and overall physical, mental, and emotional well-being. This will help them evaluate their child’s ability to effectively participate in a particular camp setting. This type of evaluation is essential when considering camps that require an increased level of physical fitness. In order to choose the best sports camp program for your youngster, it is important to educate yourself by asking the right questions before enrollment. Start by familiarizing yourself with the camp director through a telephone conversation and a personal visit. Assuming the camp’s philosophies on competition and sportsmanship are in line with your values, questions for the camp director should include: •What type of training does the staff receive? According to the American Camp Association (ACA), camp staff members should be trained in emergency procedures, abuse prevention, safety regulations, communication, behavior management techniques, appropriate staff and camper behavior, and supervision. Additionally, the director should be able to provide references.
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•Are criminal background checks done on all staff members? •How many references do you require for staffers, and how do you check them? •Under what circumstances are camp personnel allowed to be alone with a camper? The answer should be none. •What is the counselor-to-camper ratio? This is especially important for camps offering sports-oriented activities due to the potential for injury. At day camps, ACA standards require the following ratios: one staff member for every six campers ages 4 and 5, one staff member per eight campers ages 6 to 8, one staff member for every 10 campers ages 9 to 14, and one staff member per 12 campers ages 15 to 17. •How old is the equipment that will be in use, and how often is it maintained or replaced? When inspecting facilities, be sure to note the condition of the equipment. Safety apparatuses, such as mats or pads, should be in a state of good repair and free of visible damage. Let your child take an active role in his safety by reviewing some basic guidelines before heading to camp. Make sure your youngster agrees to obey all camp rules and always wear the required safety equipment (sports goggles, mouth guard, pads). Encourage your child to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and to immediately report any illness or injuries. Promote stretching before sports activities as this can help prevent muscle sprains or tears. With a little research and diligence, you can make sure that your youngster has a positive and safe experience participating in sports programs and activities this summer.
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SPORTS SAF E TY The benefits of physical activspecial needs or a mainstream camp and what are their qualifications? ity are universal for all children, where their child will be with kids Additionally, a camp director should including those with special needs. without special needs. Either way, start be able to discuss how the camp will The participation of children with by consulting with your child’s doctor specifically meet your child’s dietary disabilities in sports promotes incluand other specialists to make sure you needs, personal hygiene needs, and sion, optimizes physical functioning, can give the camp director and staff all any other individual needs. and enhances well-being. However, necessary information and enroll your For an extensive list of camps children with special needs require youngster in a program that is approfor youngsters with special needs, unique considerations when parpriate for his unique needs. visit the National Dissemination ticipating in sports-training addition toNY asking ques- • FaxCenter for Children with Disabilities: 419 Parkcamps. Avenue South, 13thInFloor, New York, 10016basic • 212-213-8840 212-447-7734 According to The American Academy tions regarding staff training, backnichcy.org/publications/camps of Pediatrics, well-informed decisions ground checks, and camp-to-counTO: FAX # regarding each child’s participation selor ratios, parents should must consider overall health status, request additional inforRich Brugger is a Master Instructor who FROM: ISSUEofDATE: safety precautions, and the availmation. Some examples has been involved with martial arts and ability of appropriate programs and questions to ask are: How child safety for more than two decades. equipment. are children grouped for Please call or fax your comments and/or OK. He owns a martial arts academy in New Parents can choose a camp speactivities? How many mediProvidence, New Jersey, with his wife, cifically designed for children with cal personnel are on staff, Michelle Brugger.
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Art League of Long Island 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746 (631)462-5400 www.artleagueliregistration.org Summer Art Adventure is an intensive, “thematic” art education experience for enthusiastic art aficionados ages 5-17. A dedicated faculty of art education professionals has provided outstanding instruction in a studio environment for 19 years. Weekly themes are carefully designed and focus on age-appropriate projects. Children ages 5 to 12 are grouped with peers and will learn drawing, painting, crafts, and sculpture. For teens, there are projects in drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, digital design, mixed media, drawing from the figure, and portfolio preparation. Budding artists will enjoy creating art using these different mediums. Choose from Early Childhood programs (ages 5-6) or Young Artists (ages 7-12) in one-to-four-week sessions, running July 7 to July 31; Teens (ages 12-14) in two-to-four-week sessions, running July 7 to July 31; or Teen Portfolio (ages 14-17) in three-to-six-week sessions, running July 7 to August 15. New this year is Teen Art Travel Camp (ages 12-14) the week of August 4 with three excursions: Long Island Aquarium, Museum of the Moving Image, and Nassau County Museum of Art. Locations: Early Childhood and Young Artists at Elwood Middle School, Teen and Teen Portfolio at the Art League center. Enrollment is limited. Call for a brochure or register at www.artleagueliregistration.org. Bethlehem Nursery School Summer Program 1375 Grand Ave., Baldwin, NY 11510 (516)223-3400 www.bethlehemns.org Children learn best by doing and experiencing. Bethlehem Nursery School provides an environment that is child centered, interactive, and “hands-on,” nurturing a child’s development socially, emotionally, cognitively, spiritually, and physically. The school’s director, teachers, and assistants are dedicated, loving, experienced, and well-qualified. Bethlehem Nursery School is a New York State licensed school and offers a variety of program sessions to accommodate the developmental needs of children’s and parents’ schedules. The summer program, for children ages 33 months to 9 years, runs for six weeks between 9am and 3:30pm with extended hours available. Different themes, like Sports, Circus, Pirate, Space, Luau, and Crazy Mixed Up, are offered each week. Also included are field trips, water play, arts and crafts, games, music, dance, academic enrichment, and more. Children enjoy the school’s playground and large indoor gym area. They develop their gross motor skills and interact through supervised play. They grow in their ability to relate to other children and adults, as well as the world around them. Call for more information or to arrange a tour. Big Chief Day Camp 2427 North Jerusalem Road, East Meadow, NY 11554 (516)781-3900 www.bigchiefschoolanddaycamp.com At Big Chief Day Camp, your child is an individual, not a number. They offer a program that will strengthen your child’s physical, social and emotional development in a safe, loving environment, which is carefully supervised by the owners. Programs include music, woodworking, rocketry, computers, art, science, animal care, drama, Red parentguidenews.com
CAMP DIRECTORY Cross Swim Instruction and afternoon free swim. Additional swims are provided on very hot days along with many exciting water activities. Sports include basketball, hockey, soccer, volleyball, baseball, kickball, handball and more. Club activities include horseback riding at Indian Head Ranch, rock climbing at Island Rock, kayaking, archery, fencing, and more. Campers learn lifelong skills from the pros— not teenage counselors. There are weekly themed events and air-conditioned facilities. Give your child a great camping experience in a camp that sets the standards on beautiful park-like setting only minutes away. Hot lunches or sandwiches, afternoon snacks and transportation are included. Children ages infant to 13 years can be enrolled for Full-Day sessions, 9am to 4:15pm; Midi-Day sessions 10:30am-3:15pm; or Half-Day sessions, 9am-1pm. All sessions are two, three, or five days a week for four, six or eight weeks. Free extended hours are 7:30am-5:15pm.
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BounceU Farmingdale 101 Carolyn Boulevard, Farmingdale, NY 11735 (631)777-JUMP (5867) farmingdale.ny@bounceu.com www.bounceu.com/cities/farmingdale.ny Having been voted “Best Camp on Long Island 2011” by Long Island Press, BounceU of Farmingdale is taking imagination to new heights. BounceU’s Create and Bounce drop-off program is a complete workout for artists ages 4-10. It gives children a daily balance of playtime and artistic expression to cultivate creativity. In addition to bouncing, laughing, and exploring their inner artists, kids enjoy an array of games and activities. With a unique blend of upbeat exercises and dedicated time for painting and projects, Create and Bounce offers an experience that’s healthy, mentally engaging, and seriously fun. Lesson themes are changed each week
to ensure that every day is distinctly different. The one-of-a-kind Create and Bounce experience includes a specially themed art curriculum, jumping, snacks and BounceU camp T-shirts. Mini camp sessions are available July through August. BounceU also hosts exciting birthday parties, awesome open bounce sessions, club and team outings, fundrasiers, field trips and more. It was voted Long Island’s “Best Children’s Party Place” and “Best Family Amusement Place” by Long Island Press. The facility features enormous slide and inflatable games, like boxing and basketball, as well as obstacle courses. Cleanliness and safety are top priorities at BounceU, where the ever-attentive staff provides superior customer service. Call to learn about early registration discounts for, or with questions about, Create and Bounce or other events and programs.
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BounceU Oceanside 3495B Lawson Boulevard, Oceanside, NY 11572 (516)593-JUMP (5867) oceanside.ny@bounceu.com www.bounce.com Create and Bounce Art Camp at BounceU gives children ages 4-11 a chance to enjoy physical activity and artistic expression in equal doses. A little bit of exercise goes a long way towards inspiring young artists’ minds. The program, hosted at BounceU’s climatecontrolled play and party center, includes snacks, arts and crafts projects, games, activities, and memorable camp experiences. With its unique blend of upbeat exercises and dedicated time for painting and projects, Create and Bounce offers an experience that’s healthy, mentally engaging, and seriously fun. The program runs for three hours at a time. Create and Bounce’s carefully developed curriculum includes theme-based lessons in drawing, painting, sculpting, mixed media, and more. It’s everything a young artist
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CAMP DIRECTORY needs to grow. The program is led by a well-trained staff of camp counselors and an experienced art instructor. A low staff-to-camper ratio of one to ten allows for individualized attention. Children get to bounce on ten giant inflatable rides in between creating, so parents may get a break. Enroll for a day, a week, or the entire summer! Brookville Center for Children’s Services, The Children’s Education Center, Brookville (516)626-1000 SUNY Old Westbury (516)333-0268 Marcus Avenue at New Hyde Park (516)326-5622 Leeds Child Development Center, Manhasset (516)326-5800 mmascari@ahrc.org www.ahrc.org The Brookville Center for Children’s Services provides daycare services and preschool programs to children ages infant through 5 years at three centers: Marcus Avenue in New Hyde Park, SUNY Old Westbury, and Leeds Child Development Center in Manhasset. Preschool education (only) is provided for ages 3-5 on AHRC’s Brookville campus, Monday-Friday, 8am6pm. Activities such as language-based education, including gross and fine motor interactions, are play-based and aimed at stimulating overall development. All staff members are certified or licensed in their professional areas, and the agency’s programs are approved and licensed by the New York State Education Department, as well as the New York Department of Health and the Office of Children and Family Services. The agency’s locations are accessible from all major roads and highways and have outdoor playgrounds and tight security systems. Call for a tour of the facilities or for more information about the services offered at each location.
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Camps ‘R’ Us® Baldwin, Bellmore, Farmingdale, Hicksville, Valley Stream, West Islip (516)935-2267 info@campsrus.org www.campsrus.org Camps ‘R’ Us provides one of the most safe, fun and affordable summer day camp experiences available. Its award-winning camp programs offer children ages 3-15 a diverse summer experience, including sports, arts and crafts, gaming, swimming, bowling, trips, special events and much more. The camp’s premier facilities, top-notch staff, and unique affordability have earned it the reputation of being one of the best summer camps on Long Island. Camps ‘R’ Us is a community of campers, parents and staff members who come together each summer to create a safe, nurturing environment that supports healthy learning by promoting physical, intellectual and emotional growth. Camp locations have been created with families in mind, and they are designed to be inclusive and available to everyone, which is why a full-service camp program is offered at a fraction of the cost of many other camps. In fact, prices are lower than most babysitters, too. Simply put, you will save money by enrolling your child at Camps ‘R’ Us, and he or she will have an amazing summer filled with fun, laughter and friends. Looking forward to seeing you this summer at Camps ‘R’ Us: Where summer vacation is their job!
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Carousel Day School and Summer Program 9 West Ave., Hicksville, NY 11801 (516) 938-1137 www.carouseldayschool.com The summer may be short, but the memories made at Carousel last a lifetime! They understand how important the summer camp experience is for your child. Since 1956, Carousel has been committed to helping each child become his or her best self while making new friends, developing
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Children may attend all weeks or a selection of them. Visit the website for more information. Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 (516)692-6768 fisheducator@cshfha.org www.cshfha.org Give your young explorer a summer surrounded by nature. Encourage a love of science with week-long programs for children in grades pre-k through 12. Participants get wet and muddy while investigating nature. Call or visit the website for more information. Attend an open house to meet the educators and learn more on May 14, 4-7pm. Cool Crafts, Inc. 3499 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, NY 11756 (516)735-2007 www.coolcraftslongisland.com Cools Crafts, Inc., is the answer for all your summer arts and entertainment needs. Offering 12-session classes for boys and girls ages 4 and older, Cool Crafts provides budding artists with a different activity in each class, running July through August. Check the website to see daily crafts. In two-hour sessions, children also dance, play games, and have drinks and snacks. Crafts are created in a safe and nurturing environment. All art supplies are included for activities. Each session includes a maximum of 25 participants. Cool Crafts is also known for its fun parties and ability to host Scout troop events, special needs groups and more. Parties includes one-of-a-kind crafts, your choice of pizza or bagels, soda and juice, coffee for adults, paper goods, invitations, video games, music, dancing, balloons, nail polish and tattoos. They are led by party hosts that keep the fun going. You can also host your perfect party at home: Cool
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CAMP DIRECTORY Crafts will supply all the materials needed for your special day. Scheduled walk-ins welcome. Cool Crafts has it all, so call (516)735-2007 or visit www.coolcraftslongisland.com to learn more about all of the crafts available to you! Darlings & Divas Summer Glamour Camp 65 Merrick Road, Amityville, NY 11701 (631)608-4710 info@darlingsanddivas.com darlingsanddivas.com Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want your diva to be bored during the summer? Send her to Divalicious Glamour Camp, back with expanded schedules due to popular demand! Each camp week features different themes with coordinating crafts and lunch. Themes include Artist Day; Relaxing Spa Day, which is filled with manicures, pedicures, and makeovers; Snowflakes in the Summer, a Frozen-inspired day; Ballerina Day, where divas take a ballet class and receive a makeover; Monster High Day; Scrapbooking Day; Fashion Design Day; Rock Star Day; Cupcake Decorating Day; and more. Each available camp week is unique, so campers may attend as often as they like without repeating crafts. Call to reserve a spot as space is limited. Sibling and multiple-week discounts are available. Camps run August 11-15, 18-22, and 25-29 between 10am and 1pm, Monday through Friday.
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Science includes 20 hands-on activities to take home, plus fun games and great teachers. Topics: Crazy Coaster Science & Sea-fari Park, in which participants become crazy coaster scientists; Robo-Dragon Extreme Techno Challenge, where children bring a motorized robo-dragon creation to life; Rocket Powered Mars Expedition lets rockets rule as children build and blast off the all-new â&#x20AC;&#x153;Xcelleratorâ&#x20AC;? land rocket; and Wild Extreme Physics Fun, which includes the chance to create 3D electric-powered games that light up and buzz in order to solve the camp mystery! Destination Science offers many locations throughout Long Island and Westchester: Garden City, Jericho, Manhasset, Merrick, Old Westbury, Oyster Bay, Seaford, Wantagh, Westbury, Babylon, Centerport, Commack, Huntington, Port Jefferson, Sayville, Setauket, Smithtown, Stony Brook, Bedford, Chappaqua, Larchmont, Purchase, Rye, Scarsdale, Tarrytown and White Plains. Save when you enroll early, enroll in threeor four-week sessions, and enroll siblings.
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(516)922-4437 www.eastwoods.org Discovery Camp at East Woods School is the place for summer fun! Discovery Camp is a six-week summer program for children ages 2-15 years. Children participate in well-supervised activities geared for enjoyment and relaxation. The low counselor-to-child ratio and experienced staff provide an atmosphere of comfort and safety that makes children feel right at home. East Woodsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 46-acre campus includes two swimming pools, a gymnasium, two game rooms, and a high-caliber facility equipped to accommodate the school program for pre-nursery through 8th grade students. East Woods has many new options for campers this summer! Choose from the Ovations Musical Theater Program, Serious Science Camp with Jane Powel, lacrosse and
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Eglevsky Ballet 700 Hicksville Road, Bethpage, NY 11714 (516)746-1115 info@eglevsky.org www.eglevskyballet.org Eglevsky Ballet is dedicated to training dancers, both professionals and enthusiasts, in classical ballet and other dance disciplines in a familial yet rigorous environment. Students from Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens travel to the state-of-the-art facility where the emphasis is on the teaching of pure classical ballet as an art form. Eglevsky presents an annual production of The Nutcracker, two summer intensives, master classes, and performing opportunities. It also engages in community outreach and education. Summer intensives are taught by nationally recognized faculty. The July Summer Intensive (June 30-July 25) is geared towards serious dancers. Classes are offered in ballet, pointe, variations, modern, character, Pilates, and pas de deux. The students
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CAMP DIRECTORY are also offered lectures and workshops. This is a full-day program, and classes are held Monday-Saturday. Housing is available. The August Summer Intensive (August 4-15) is geared towards younger students and focuses on development of ballet fundamentals. This is a half-day program, and classes are held Monday-Friday. Eglevsky Ballet, under the artistic direction of Laszlo Berdo, provides professional caliber training for students of all ages and abilities.
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 air-conditioned transportation. Call to find out more about the upcoming season and open house dates. Office hours: Monday-Saturday, 9am-4pm. Visit www.fasummercamp.org.
Good Shepherd Lutheran School Friends Academy Summer Camps 99 Central Park Road, Plainview, NY 11803 Duck Pond Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560 (516)349-1966 (516)393-4207 judy@ourshepherdlives.org camp@fa.org www.ourshepherdlives.org www.fasummercamp.org Established in 1956, Good Shepherd Lutheran School educates young Friends Academy Summer Camps offers exciting programs for chilchildren ages 2 through pre-kindergarten in a safe, stimulating Chrisdren ages 2-14 from 9:30am-4:30pm. All programs provide a safe tian environment. The staff of dedicated, experienced teachers and environment where children learn new skills and make new friends. assistants is devoted to providing an enriching educational experience The General Camp (for ages 2-7) provides a well-rounded program in an atmosphere of Christian love, encouraging the development of a that includes physical education, 419 arts Park and crafts, science, self-concept and concern for the feelings and needs of others. Avenuemusic, South, tennis, New York, NY 10016 •positive 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 playground time, two daily swimming periods and special events. Chartered by the N.Y.S. Department of Education and licensed by the Families can choose from four- to eight-week sessions. Children are N.Y.S. Office of Children & Family Services, Good Shepherd’s low TO:and gender. The Academy program (for FAX # placed in small groups by age student-to-teacher ratio ensures that children receive individual attenages 8-13) offers one- to eight-week options. Boys and girls have the tion as well as developmentally appropriate instruction. An interactive opportunity to work on individual program, FROM: and group skills in a well-structured ISSUE DATE:Together With Toddler, meets twice a week for one and a environment that provides instruction and fair competition. The new half hours, providing parents and their little ones with the opportunity one-week format allows campers to change activity selections each to enjoy activities and crafts while learning about textures, sounds and week. Friends Academy offers more thanPlease 24 activity choices, including seasonal and/or themes. Toddler call or fax your comments OK. Separation classes meet for two hours twice fine arts, computers, travel, baseball, basketball, dance, golf, horseback a week and follow a similar curriculum. Nursery and pre-kindergarriding, ice hockey, ice skating, boys’ and girls’ lacrosse, sailing, soccer, ten programs offer classes for six-hour full days, Monday through SIGNATURE APPROVAL: tennis, computer softball, N.F.L. flag football, fencing,OF gymnastics, Friday, or half days with morning or afternoon sessions. Before- and game design, digital and video design, robotics design, circus arts, after-care is available on a flexible basis, 7am-6pm. These programs multi-sport, cheerleading, and the Friends Academy Club and Travel are designed to guide 3- and 4-year-old children in their social, intel-
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CAMP DIRECTORY lectual, spiritual and physical development, offering parents flexibility in their choices. This summer, “The Living Earth” is the theme for the full- and half-day programs designed for children ages 3 through those entering grade 2. Activities include arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor recreation, water play, and gardening. Facilities provide a full-size gymnasium, large air-conditioned classrooms, and fenced-in playground— all available on the school’s beautiful five-acre campus. To learn more about Good Shepherd Lutheran School, call (516)3491966 or stop by the campus. Greentrees Country Day School and Camp 247 Jackson Ave., Syosset, NY 11791 (516)921-4949 info@greentreesschoolandcamp.com www.greentreesschoolandcamp.com Greentrees Country Day School and Camp provides a warm learning environment, a loving staff, flexible schedules, before and after care, transportation and a year-round program. Greentrees summer day camp, for ages 2-8, has always focused on the younger child. The summer program offers daily Red Cross swim instruction in a heated in-ground pool, arts and crafts, science and nature, sports, tumbling, soccer, karate, summer reading club, music, dance, cooking, special events and more. Camp staff are mature, trained individuals eager to make your child’s summer the best ever. Since 1988, this familyowned and operated school and camp has been encouraging children to grow physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually through exploration and discovery. Owners, and directors, are always on the premises. Greentrees School follows the New York State recommended curriculum. Toddler children (age 2) through those in first grade take part in challenging school activities in this stimulating and creative environment. The curriculum, based on New York State
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standards and the HighScope philosophy, encourages the use of critical thinking, expressive language and the development of a sense of self worth and independence. The certified, experienced staff is dedicated to providing a happy, rewarding experience for each child! Greentrees will help build your child’s confidence. Call for more information. Kenwal Day Camp 100 Drexel Ave., Melville, NY 11747 (631)694-3399 www.kenwaldaycamp.com Kenwal Day Camp, family-owned and operated for 32 years, cultivates campers’ desire to participate, have fun and try their best, without the pressure of having to win. Situated on 20 magnificent acres, Kenwal is accented by many tree-shaded activity areas; wondrous nature trails; a half-acre, man-made lake; and the finest facilities and equipment to ensure every camper hours of fun, exploration and excitement. The camp features four heated pools; go-karts; a water park with inflatables; a video arcade game room; bungee trampolines; and inflatable rides. Activities include: tennis, beach volleyball, basketball, soccer, archery, karate, street hockey, mini-golf, music, drama, arts and crafts, inline rollerblading, rock climbing, mountain biking and zip lining. Special events include carnival, Olympics and guest appearances. The preschool and kindergarten programs modify activities to meet the needs of younger campers. Super Seniors, campers entering grades 4, 5 and 6, participate in many off-camp activities, like attending a Mets game and Splish Splash water park. Kenwal Teens, those entering grades 7 and 8, participate in off-camp activities, like visiting Great Adventure, Broadway shows and the beach, at least three times a week. A Counselors in Training program for teens entering grades 9 and 10 combines counselor training sessions with field trips. Kenwal creates small groups of campers for each activity to ensure that every
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LIU Post Summer Day Camp Kiddie Academy LIU Post Youth Camps Bethpage (516)719-0366 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, NY 11548 Brightwaters (Bay Shore) (631)969-1234 (516)299-4004 East Setauket (631)941-2100 post-youthcamps@liu.edu Farmingdale (631)756-4606 www.liu.edu/post/youthcamps Greenlawn (631)261-2220 Located on the beautiful LIU Post campus, LIU Post Summer Day Hicksville (516)931-3330 Camp features many large buildings with air-conditioned classrooms, Islip (631)859-1234 a recreation facility with an amazing indoor swimming pool, nature Nesconset (631)724-5437 trails, state-of-the-art computer labs, cooking labs and grassy playing Syosset (516)496-1050 fields. The camp is co-ed for children ages 5-14. LIU Post has mulwww.kiddieacademy.com tiple-week sessions from July through August, 9am-3:30pm each day. For almost 20 years, parents have trusted Kiddie Academy to care for Children are grouped by age and participate in traditional, age-approwhat they treasure most — their children. Kiddie Academy provides priate activities, including art and crafts, computers, cooking, dance, Park Avenue South, 13th Floor, child New York, • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 a most comprehensive and419 developmentally-appropriate careNY 10016 drama, music, nature, recreation, sports and swimming. Those ages program for children. With locations in Nassau and Suffolk counties, 12-14 take weekly day trips. A L.I.T and C.I.T. program is available this facility is a convenient choice for#teens ages 15 and 16. Vacation camp for children ages 5-14 is held to: for parents looking for quality care FAx and instruction for their children. Kiddie Academy offers a program during February and March school breaks from 9am-3:30pm. Parents to promote each child’s intellectual, social, physical and emotional may also want to take advantage of extended after-camp hours. Check From: iSSue DAte: growth — from 6 weeks to 12 years old. In addition to the traditional out the website and discover how great LIU Post really is! areas of language development, science/discovery and creative arts, many Kiddie Academy locations include computer and foreign lanLong Island University Center for Gifted Youth Please call or fax your comments and/or oK. guage programs. Some Kiddie Academy centers also provide before 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, NY 11548 and after school care for children ages 6-12, with an emphasis on pro(516)299-2160 SigNAture oF APProvAl: viding a safe and secure learning environment. Centers are equipped gifted@post.liu.edu to provide activities in arts and crafts, science and discovery, dramatic www.liu.edu/post/giftedyouth play and constructive building. Whatever you child care needs may be, The Long Island University Center for Gifted Youth, established in
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talents and helps them identify their goals. Long Island Voyagerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prides itself on its dedication to providing your children with the most exciting, action-packed and safest summer experience. Amazing trips are taken to places like Splish Splash, Adventureland, Fun Zone, Fire Island, Atlantis Marine World, Bayville Adventure Park and the Bronx Zoo, baseball games, IMAX theaters, museums, the beach, and much more. Campers also get the chance to participate in sports, educational activities, swimming, arts and crafts, mini golf, roller skating, and many other fun activities. They are quickly taken in to the Long Island Voyagerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family. Safety is a top priority at Long Island Voyagerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, which has a low counselor-to-child ratio. Buses are regularly inspected, and all drivers are assigned cell phones. Staff members are CPR, First Aid and AED certified. The staff includes a health director, and two lifeguards are constantly on duty. The camp is licensed by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services and is inspected twice a year. Long Island Voyagerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campers excel in many areas of activity and gain new skills, increase self-confidence, and develop more independence.
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Madison Theatre at Molloy College 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre, NY 11571 (516)323-4444 www.madisontheatreny.org The Madison Theatre at Molloy College offers many programs for children. Musical Theatre Intensive focuses on vocal performance and exploring text for a deeper meaning. Campers acquire skills to form a strong connection with the material and gain more confidence as a performer. Song selections, ranging from Broadway numbers to pop hits, are tailored to each camperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique talents. Pre-Professional Orchestra, directed by Michael Dadap & Yeou-Cheng Ma, trains students to become first-class performing artists. Students study a variety
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Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center 45 Manetto Hill Road, Plainview, NY 11771 (516)822-3535 jhenkel@miyjcc.org www.miyjcc.org Looking for a great summer of fun at a great price? Situated on 50 acres at the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds, the Mid-Island Y JCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer programs feature an action-packed schedule filled with camp-wide opening activities, instructional and recreational swimming, sports, Merrick Woods group activities, Jewish culture, theme days and special events for Country Day School and Camp children ages 4-16. Children with special needs in the Aspire Program 1075 Merrick Ave., Merrick, NY are included in the activities and excitement. Campers in grades 5 and (516)483-7272 6 are introduced to the open road for fun travel experiences. Specialty www.merrickwoods.com camps include theatrical arts, for grades 1-9, and sports, for grades 3-6. Since 1956, family-owned Merrick Woods has been providing Teens may choose from Tween Trailways, Teen Travel Camp or the 419 Park Avenue South,Island 13th Floor, New York, â&#x20AC;˘ 212-213-8840 â&#x20AC;˘ Faxsummer 212-447-7734 exceptional summer experiences for Long families. Lo-NY 10016 Counselor In Training internship program. For active 4 and cated on a beautifully shaded 6-acre campus in North Merrick, 5 year olds who want to divide their time between the campgrounds Merrick Woods has threeTO: heated swimming pools and an addi- FAX and # the building, the Mid-Island Y JCC offers High Fours and High tional 12 acres of athletic fields. Activities include all sports, two Fives. Additionally, in-building preschool day camps are offered for daily swims, 14 arts and crafts shops, music, tennis, gymnastics, ages 2-5. New: ziplines and a low ropes challenge course. FROM: ISSUE DATE: dramatics, a ropes challenge course and a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tower of Powerâ&#x20AC;? with a 60-foot zipline. Merrick Woods offers three- or five-day North Shore Day Camp programs for campers through 4th grade, a special Tween Pro85 Crescent Beach Road Please call or fax your comments and/or OK. gram for 5th and 6th graders, and daily and multi-day trips for Glen Cove, NY 11542 (516)676-0904 teenagers. Counselors are highly trained and dedicated to making fun@northshoredaycamp.com SIGNATURE APPROVAL: each camperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer happy, safeOFand memorable. For more www.northshoredaycamp.com than 50 years, Merrick Woods has stressed the development of Located on a magnificent Gold Coast estate overlooking the Long social, emotional and physical growth. Four- and eight-week Island Sound, North Shore Day Camp is a wonderful place for children
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sports competence, rule following and home behavior. A typical day includes academic review, computer-assisted learning, art, morning and afternoon team sports, and daily swimming. Weekly specialized parent training helps to improve parent-child relations. The excellent staff-to-child ratio of 1 to 1.5 children enables the NYU Summer Program to make the summer a productive and fun experience for each child. The program is directed by nationally recognized clinicians that are leading experts in their field. Counselors are undergraduate and graduate students who are supervised by the clinical staff. Highly qualified teachers conduct the academic learning centers. The program is directed by Karen Fleiss, Psy. D., Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry NYU Child Study Center and Clinical Director, Long Island Campus. There is limited enrollment. Oasis Summer Day Camps on Long Island 15 Parkside Ave., Point Lookout, NY 11569 (646)519-5060 pointlookout@oasischildren.com Michael J. Tully Park, 1801 Evergreen Ave., New Hyde Park, NY 11040 (646)519-5062 tullypark@oasischildren.com 158 Manorhaven Boulevard, Manorhaven, NY 11050 (800)317-1392 onthesound@oasischildren.com www.oasischildren.com With three locations, Point Lookout, Michael J. Tully Park, and On The Sound at Manorhaven Beach Park, Oasis offers campers a traditional summer day camp experience filled with engaging activities developed and taught by teachers, coaches, and dedicated youth workers. At Oasis in Point Lookout, campers experience an amazing air-conditioned recreational center on the bay. At Oasis in Tully Park, campers experience amazing facilities that feature an athletic complex, stadium, and a newly
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CAMP DIRECTORY built indoor water park. On The Sound campers have access to the amazing facilities of Manorhaven Beach Park. All locations have access to basketball courts, tennis courts, spacious fields, and swimming pools. Campers ages 4-11 participate in a variety of engaging activities inclusive of athletics, yoga, cooking, fine arts and instructional swim. 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 12-15, which gives teens the opportunity to take unique daily trips while forming lifelong friendships. Daily hot lunch service is available. Oasis bus service picks up and drops off campers from a number of convenient locations. Sibling and other discounts are available. Online registration is fast and simple, so don’t wait! Visit the website to learn more. Performing Arts Academy at LIU Tilles Center LIU Post Youth Camps 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, NY 11548 (516)299-4004 post-youthcamps@liu.edu www.liu.edu/post/youthcamps Located on the beautiful LIU Post campus, Performing Arts Academy at LIU Tilles Center features many large buildings with air-conditioned classrooms, ideal stages and the grand LIU Tilles Center for the Performing Arts. The Performing Arts Academy is a three-week program, running July-August for campers interested in music. Major Performing Groups include Junior Band or Chorus for grades 5-8, and Senior Band or Chorus for grades 9-12. Campers receive daily sectional lessons and elective classes such as Fine Art, Drum Circles, Dance, Musical Theatre, Jazz Band, Music Theory, Vocal Jazz, Brass and Woodwind Ensembles, and Guitar Ensemble. There’s also have Youth Chorus for campers in grades
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1-4. They have one hour of chorus along with investigating instruments, drum circles, fine art, dance and recreation. Portledge Summer Adventures 355 Duck Pond Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560 (516)750-3104 www.portledge.org/summeradventures Experience the Portledge Summer Adventures program, held on the campus of Portledge School, an independent school for grades prenursery through 12. Summer Adventures offers unique educational and recreational opportunities for children ages 2-15. Activities include chess, drama, science, gymnastics, cheerleading, tennis, lacrosse, basketball, baseball, build-your-own computer, creative writing, Lego building, Minecraft and much more. Portledge Summer Adventures is a place where children can deeply explore their passions or try a new activity that they discovered to be of interest. Children can learn more about these passions or new discoveries, whether it is a new sport, a study in science, dabbling in an art or cake decorating class, writing with an author, or drawing with a fashion designer, Portledge has something for everyone and is a place where everyone feels like someone. Portledge School is located on a secure and serene 62-acre campus. Portledge School’s primary mission is to instill within each child an enthusiasm for learning that will last a lifetime. Call to learn more about the summer program and the school or to request a catalog. Queens College Summer Camp 65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11367 (718)997-2777 www.qccamp.com Join Queens College Summer Camp for an exciting, fun-filled day
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Located on the beautiful, 46-acre campus of East Woods School in Oyster Bay, Long Island. DISCOVERY SUMMER RUNS FROM JUNE 30TH THROUGH AUGUST 8TH The Discovery Summer Program is a day camp for boys and girls, ages 2-15. Full & Half Day Options Available. Please Call for Details!
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CAMP DIRECTORY hours of water-filled fun with alleys, slides and bumpers that are sure to keep all campers cool on those hot and sunny days of summer. Red Robin introduces its own Gagaball Court (an exciting low impact dodge ball game played below the knees). As always, Red Robin offers an extremely well-rounded program, in a charming and comfortable setting. Each day is full of activity and fun with American Red Cross Swim Instruction (the four major strokes, kicking and breathing), exciting, confidence building sports instruction, arts and crafts, gymnastics, cooking, science and nature, computers, music, dance, pony rides, Olympics, special events, and late night shows, just to name a few. Red Robin handpicks and trains an expert staff who have years of experience in early childhood development, and campers are placed in small, age-appropriate groups. The colorful meals include hot and cold lunch options, fruit and vegetables, as well as morning and afternoon snacks. All campers are provided with door-to-door transportation on a fleet of late model, air-conditioned minibuses, each Department of Transportation inspected, and staffed by the camp’s own drivers, as well as a Red Robin bus counselor, who ensures that children are seat belted, comfortable and happy on their ride to and from camp. Red Robin is proudly accredited by the American Camping Association, and a member of the Long Island Association of Private Schools and Day Camps.
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Roslyn Pines Swim and Tennis Club 50 Pool Drive, Roslyn, NY 11576 (516)621-9592 www.roslynpinespool.com Located in a prestigious North Shore residential community lies the Roslyn Pines Swim and Tennis Club, your home under the summer sun. Just five minutes from the Long Island Expressway, Roslyn Pines is a nearby oasis you can enjoy without having to endure a long drive. Professionally managed, the club offers a 40-by-80-foot heating
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CAMP DIRECTORY Temple Sinai of Roslyn 425 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 (516)621-8708 www.mysinai.org Temple Sinai of Roslyn offers an exciting summer experience for children who are entering fall programs for 2 or 3 year olds. Ageappropriate activities entertain your little ones during this fun camp program. Children participate in creative projects and special events, like Carnival and Big Truck Day. There are weekly themes, as well as enriching music activities and outdoor water play. Campers get to run free on a beautiful outdoor playground. The summer program is held in an air-conditioned facility. A great teacher-to-camper ratio ensures children receive individual attention throughout the day. Call or visit the website for details and to enroll.
activities. Toddler Time offers expansive outdoor and indoor spaces so children may “learn through play.” A small teacher-to-child ratio provides children with a spectacular educational experience. Toddler Time offers a six-week summer camp with weekly special events and themes. The camp provides creative and fun activities, outdoor recreation and interactive play. This well-established, highly regarded preschool provides the optimum learning and social experience for your child. Call (516)520-6096 for more information.
Young People’s Day Camp of Nassau/Suffolk (800)DAY CAMP / (631)476-3330 Nassau: (516)650-1856 www.ypdc.com Young People’s Day Camp of Nassau/Suffolk has provided 41 years of fabulous and memorable summers! Swimming, Toddler Time at The Enrichment Center 19 Park Avenue South, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734sports, movies, arts and crafts, talent shows, local trips and 750 Hicksville Road, Seaford, NY 11783 Special Event Days combine to make this a super program. (516)520-6096 Young People’s Day Camp is licensed by the New York State O: www.toddlertimeforkids.org FAX # Health Department; directed by licensed teachers; and staffed Toddler Time, a state-of-the-art preschool and extended child care by educational professionals, Red Cross Instructors, EMTs, and program, is located in the SeafordISSUE area. DATE: Toddler Time offers parents college students. The staff and program provide children with a ROM: a safe, caring environment where their children can learn and grow. safe and fun-filled summer while allowing parents to go about This child care center has everything a child needs, including a safe their daily activities knowing that their child is in good hands. environment, first-class teaching techniques, flexible hours from 7amYoung People’s Day Camp emphasizes individual growth, as Please call or fax your comments and/or OK. 6pm, plus a whole lot more! Children ages 18 months- 4½ years are well as traditional values of teamwork, cooperation, self-respect, invited to take part in this unique program at Toddler Time. Children respect for others, tolerance and honesty. These values will IGNATURE OF APPROVAL: have a fun-filled day at Toddler Time’s fully equipped, licensed child sustain our campers for a lifetime. A rolling enrollment policy care center. Teachers encourage each child’s own rate of cognitive, soallows children to be registered for two through eight weeks cial and emotional growth. Curiosity and self-discovery are promoted at parents’ convenience. The camp provides free, door-to-door through developmental play. Children are given the opportunity to transportation via licensed, certified, and professional school explore their unique talents in crafts, music, computers and fine motor bus drivers. It is reasonably priced and offers a payment plan
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Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Camp Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County (516)433-7970 md83@cornell.edu www.dpf4hcamp.org Celebrating its 89th year of camp, Cornell Cooperative Extension is committed to offering their camper families a high quality educational program, achieving the same level of excellence as their partners Cornell The camp •isFax located on the 419 Park Avenue South,atNew York, NYUniversity. 10016 • 212-213-8840 212-447-7734 19 Park Avenue South, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 North Fork of Long Island. The camp’s 140-acre natural setting includes woodlands, bluffs, pine forests, sand dunes, farmland, and TO: FAX # O: FAX # beachfront. This co-educational sleepaway camp is a great place for children enjoying a week or several weeks of summer. The DPF 4-H camp is open to all children entering grades 4-10. The FROM: ISSUE DATE: ROM: ISSUE DATE: camping program offers many traditional camping activities and specialized in-depth programming. Traditional camping programs include dance, arts andand/or crafts, fishing, Pleasesports, call or fax swimming, your comments OK. drama, Please call or fax your comments and/or OK. outdoor living, canoeing, wood working, rocketry, archery, nature and more! Specialized in-depth programs include horseback ridSIGNATURE ing, OF APPROVAL: IGNATURE OF APPROVAL: an adventure program and CIT. The camp has a low and high ropes challenge course, nature center with touch tanks, 40-acre work and learn farm, indoor horseback riding arena and many riding trails. Evening programs include talent shows, carnivals,
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CAMP DIRECTORY dances, scavenger hunts, wagon rides, cookouts, campfires and much more. Meals are served in the lodge; food is plentiful and the comprehensive salad bar offers campers many additional choices. The camp’s administrative and program staff is comprised of teachers, educators, college graduates and camp alumni. The senior counselors have completed counselor-training programs, and most have been campers themselves. International staff from the United Kingdom compliments the seasoned American staff. The international counselors share their rich cultural backgrounds with the campers. The American Camping Association Camp accredits the camp, and it is proud of the high standards they achieve regarding the health, safety and welfare of campers. Monday to Saturday sessions from July through August. Stay over sessions available throughout the summer.
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excursions. All buses are air conditioned and offer door-to-door pick ups and drop offs, and they are driven by professional drivers. On overnight trips, campers ride on DVD- and lav-equipped motorcoaches. Counselors are older than 21 and certified in first aid, CPR, AED and EPI Pen usage. All counselors carry direct-connect phones. Campers are uniformed in “cool” T-shirts and sweatshirts. They are grouped together based on the activity of the day, meaning, if you like all rides, some rides or no rides in an amusement park, then you will enjoy the day in that group. Camper-to-counselor ratio is 7:1 on day trips and 6:1 on overnights. The camp travels with a nurse. Overnight trips are as many as five days and scheduled every other week. Campers stay in beautiful lodging with security guards at night. Most lunches are included in the day trips. All meals are provided for all overnight trips.
Greenwood Trails Summer Camp 390 Winchester Road, Winsted, CT 06098 Winter Office: (516)483-7272 Summer Office: (860)379-6517 fun@greenwoodtrails.com www.greenwoodtrails.com Choose your own trail! Greenwood Trails is a family-owned, coed sleepaway camp for children and teens ages 8-16. It offers affordable two-, four-, and six-week sessions. Located on more than 100 419 Park Avenue South,acres 13th Floor, York, NYBerkshires, 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 beautiful in theNew southern Greenwood Trails lets campers “choose their own trail” with a unique elective program, exploring new activities and expanding TO: FAX # their horizons. Facilities include comfortable cabins with showers, a large in-ground pool, a private lake, a theater, fine arts studios, expansive ball fields, low FROM: ISSUEa DATE: and high ropes courses, a skate park, 35-foot-tall climbing tower and more! The warm, friendly atmosphere and extensive facilities make for magical summers at Greenwood Trails!
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As an occupational therapist and mother of six, my first instinct is to set structured goals for children with special needs. Yes, goals are essential. Yet focusing on the end point can distract from the vital need to play each day. We know this intellectually, but when we’re anxious for a child to reach the next level, we can lose sight of the bigger picture. Play is central to childhood development, and play is the medium through which children achieve their goals. Play is especially valuable in helping children with special needs engage with the world around them. Here are five ideas to incorporate a playful aspect into therapy and learning, inspired by experiences that I’ve shared with other parents.
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Give your child a learning context that is personally meaningful. For example, if your child loves Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, use the film’s characters to coach about emotion and to decode facial expressions. When children become familiar with characters who maintain consistent emotional states (such as Happy or Grumpy), they are better able to articulate their own emotional states. Working within your child’s framework of understanding makes it easier to teach new skills.
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Create a welcoming environment for learning. Clutter can be especially challenging for children with special needs, who may be sensitive to their physical surroundings. Aesthetic choices matter, too. Children with autism, for example, tend to perceive colors (particularly bold shades) with greater intensity. Invite your child to help choose a paint color for his play space, and take the time to minimize distractions before engaging in new learning activities.
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Take learning one step at a time. Given that many children with special needs are prone to sensory overload, move with deliberate caution when introducing new endeavors. For example, if your child is learning a song, deconstruct the steps to reduce frustration. Make it a game, and begin by helping the child master the notes, then the rhythm, then the tempo, and so forth.
purchase a type of toy or therapy equipment, ask your child to choose between styles or colors. When children are encouraged to express themselves and are heard, they are more invested in the outcome. Aviva Weiss is a pediatric occupational therapist. Together with her husband, Haskel Weiss, she founded Fun and Function and designs toys and therapy tools for kids with special needs. Fun and Function is an award-winning company committed to high quality, affordability, great play value, and inclusive learning environments.
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• Establish and maintain friendships • Share space effectively • Initiate and maintain conversations • Understand the hidden meaning of spoken messages • Interpret social cues • Take in another person’s point of view • Pay attention and stay focused • Work in groups • Predict outcomes and solve problems • Comprehend concepts underlying pictures/stories/assignments • Set boundaries • Organize school tasks theSe difficultieS Are often ASSociAted with: • PDD-NOS • ADHD/ADD • Asperger’s Syndrome • Non-verbal Learning • Other Social Challenges Disability • High Functioning Autism
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Special needs & Health & Fitness DIRECTORY Dr. Mindy Homer Pediatric Dentistry 800 Community Drive, Suite 200, Manhasset, NY 11030 (516)869-9500 www.doctor-mindy.com Did you know that approximately 40 percent of children have cavities by the time they reach kindergarten, and it is now recommended that children see a dentist no later their first birthday? Dr. Mindy knows that dental visits in early childhood can prevent cavities. Dr. Mindy earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine. She continued her training at Columbia University New York Presbyterian Hospital, where she earned her specialty degree in Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Mindy is board certified and provides the best dental care to pediatric, adolescent and special needs patients. Dr. Mindy’s mission is to make the dental experience fun and anxiety-free for the whole family. She believes in educating parents and children in cavity prevention. She takes the time to understand the needs of your child and family, and she provides individualized treatment plans to address them. Dr. Mindy’s office is a reflection of her philosophy. It offers a modern, kid-friendly environment with video games in every room. She has digital x-rays to reduce the amount of radiation exposure to your child. Her warm and courteous staff will welcome you with a smile at each appointment. Call today to schedule an appointment or visit www.doctor-mindy.com for more information. Weekend and evening appointments are available.
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The experienced and knowledgeable dentists at Broadway Smile treat tots through teens from all parts of Long Island and Manhattan in a relaxed, comforting atmosphere. Because the staff at Broadway Smile understands there is a distinct difference between pediatric and general dentists, its members are exceptionally attuned to children’s needs, behaviors, and fears. It’s recommended that children visit the dentist upon arrival their first birthday or tooth. That Broadway Smile doctors teach parents and children about preventative care to keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. The dentists also have many years of experience treating children with special needs. Dr. Mary Ellen Nesnay spent an entire year after dental school working exclusively with patients with special needs at Stony Brook Dental School. And she commonly treated patients with special needs during her twoyear, pediatric dental residency at LIJ/Schneider’s Children’s Hospital. To schedule an appointment, call or check out the website.
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Approximately 30 million Americans have some form of eczema, a non-contagious incurable skin disease. Also known as atopic dermatitis (AD) or atopic eczema, eczema affects about 10 percent of infants and children. While its exact cause is unknown, eczema usually results from a combination of family heredity and various conditions that trigger the red, itchy rash.
Is it atopic dermatitis?
Causes and triggers
•Time of onset. AD begins during the first year of
the skin damage comes from scratching and rubbing that the child cannot control.
AD inflammation results from too many reactive inflammatory cells being in the skin. When something triggers them, they don’t turn off as they should. We try to control AD by controlling the trigger factors that “turn on” inflamed skin, or by “dampening the flames” with anti-inflammatory therapies. Trigger factors are different for everyone. Most children’s symptoms worsen when they get a cold or other infection. Some people have discomfort in the winter, and others simply cannot stand the sweating during summer weather. The following triggers seem to affect every child with AD.
•Rash location. In babies, the rash usually starts on
• Dry skin. People with AD have a defect in their skin so
the face or over elbows and knees. Later in childhood, the rash is typically in the elbow and knee folds. Rashes on the hands, feet, scalp, or behind the ears might also point to AD.
it won’t stay moist. It is especially bad in winter when the heat is on in the house and the humidity drops. Too much bathing without proper moisturizing is an issue, too.
•Rash appearance. Although appearance is different
•Irritants. Irritants are any of the substances outside the
from one person to another, scratch marks and scaly, dry skin are common. The skin may become infected and show yellow crusts or little pus-filled bumps. The skin also may thicken from long-term scratching and rubbing.
body that can cause skin burning, redness, itching, or dryness.
life and almost always presents within the first five years. It’s seldom present at birth, but it often comes on during an infant’s first six weeks. Whereas other rashes can start at any time and most of them disappear within a few days to weeks, AD tends to persist. It may wax and wane, but it keeps coming back.
•Itching. Atopic dermatitis is a very itchy rash. Much of
•Heredity. If other family members or relatives have AD,
•Stress. People with AD often react to stress by having red flushing and itching. And, of course, AD itself, and its treatments, are a source of stress!
asthma, or hay fever, the diagnosis of AD is more likely.
•Heat and sweating. Most people with atopic derma-
•The bottom line. Be sure to get your child diagnosed
titis notice that when they get hot, they itch. They have a type of prickly heat that occurs anytime they sweat.
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•Infections. Bacterial staph infections are the most common type for people with AD. Such infections might be suspected if areas are weeping or crusted or if small “pus-bumps” are seen. A common viral infection, molluscum contagiosum, tends to be more severe in children with AD. Herpes infections (such as fever blisters or cold sores) and fungus can also trigger AD. If lesions look suspicious, ask your doctor about them.
What treatments may help?
ficult to tie to specific allergens. Food allergies can trigger flares, while pollens, dust mites, and pets can seldom do so.
• Moisturizers • Corticosteroids • Topical Immunomodulators (TIMs), a family of topical medications • Tar preparations, such as creams or bath emulsions • Oral or topical antibiotics • Antihistamines
Children may avoid triggers by moisturizing, wearing soft and breathable clothes, limiting exertion and sweat during flares, taking a cool shower or bath when itching due to sweat, tracking potential food allergens with a doctor’s guidance, limiting exposure to allergens (keeping pets off furniture, removing dusty carpets), and by learning to positively cope with stress. Family members should also be able to recognize and and treat infections.
Any treatment options should be discussed with your doctor, and there is the chance that children may outgrow AD. The majority of babies with AD will lose most of the problem by adolescence, often before grade school. A small number of them will have severe AD into adulthood. Many people have remissions that last for years. The dry skin tendency often remains, but most people learn how to keep their dermatitis controlled.
•Allergens. The slower, chronic eczema of AD may be dif-
For more information about infants or children with eczema, visit the National Eczema Association (NEA) at www.nationaleczema.org or join one of NEA’s online support communities: facebook.com/nationaleczema or forum.nationaleczema.org. The NEA is a source of eczema information that is reviewed and approved by a team of volunteer scientific advisers who are experts in the field.
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Teaching children to sew.
I was one of those people who said she could never work with children — aside from my own! I never planned to become a sewing teacher for children, it just kind of happened. But now that I am teaching children to sew, there is nothing on earth that I would rather do. Watching a child, timid on the first day of class, grow into a confident sewist as lessons progress is such a joy and the reason I teach. Showing kids sewing-machine basics and giving them the autonomy to experiment with fabric and color opens up a new, creative world for them. I have made it my mission to instill children with fantastic memories of crafting. Creativity was valuable in my childhood. I remember watching my grandmother as she worked on her sewing machine. And every school holiday, I’d carefully choose a cross stitch or needlepoint project to do while spending time with my mother and grandmother on the back porch of our farm. There comes a time in a sewing class where everybody suddenly “gets it,” but no one realizes that she’s just crossed an invisible line into independent sewing. As my students sew and chat, they offer each other advice about school, sing along to music, and encouragingly compliment each other’s work. Free of judgement, a self-confidence develops from this interaction. Kids stand a little taller when they leave my class, proudly clutching the day’s artwork, with threads attached to their shoes, scraps of fabric stuck on their sweaters, and toothy smiles as wide as can be. There is a fantastic sense of bonding between teacher and child, which can be replicated between you and your child when learning and creating together. Not only is the act of making with children a positive experience for the teacher or parent, but it is also an incredibly enriching and therapeutic activity for children. You can teach them about the beauty of imperfection. Ignore the wobbly lines, and instead, praise the effort. The straight lines will come with practice and confidence.
How to start I particularly love the Sew Mini or The Derby Line machines from Janome for the younger sewer age 6 or 7. These options have the perfect price point (less than $100) and a great slow speed for the beginner. If your child is a little older and has good control, consider an affordable machine that can grow with her into adulthood, such as the $200-range, full-size mechanical Janome machines. If you are not feeling comfortable teaching your budding sewist, contact your local community center or fabric store for recommendations of teachers. Sometimes local craft or fabric stores offer classes, too. Maybe you want to teach your child. The great thing is that sewing is so portable! You can set up pretty much anywhere that has a table, chair, and good lighting. There are plenty of sewing websites, like Sewmamasew.com, to help you feel inspired. Spend time on Pinterest and start a board with sewing projects and tutorials. Of course, a trip to your local library or bookstore will yield mountains of sewing books. Go ahead, I know you and your child will love it! 56 I parentguide News I April 2014
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Sweet Springtime Barrette Celebrate the blooming season with this hand-sewn project to create for or with your child.
Supplies Find the following at a local fabric or craft store, like Jo-Ann, or on the Web. • Felt scraps • Barrette base • Embroidery floss • Embroidery needle • Seed beads • Erasable gel pen (Pilot FriXion preferred) • Sharp scissors • Hot glue gun
Make it
1. Cut some circles in three different sizes from the felt scraps. Take a look at the barrette base; you want to be able to fit three main circles on it, and they can overlap.
2. Use the scissors to cut a
5. Thread your needle with
little fringe around your smallest circles.
brightly colored embroidery floss. Tie a knot at the end.
6. Holding together one of the three-circle stacks, bring the needle up from behind the stack so it comes through the end of one of the star points.
3. Stack your circles so there are three on a stack, with the smallest, fringed circle on top. Each stack will become a flower.
7. Push the needle down through 4. Draw a star pattern with the erasable gel pen on the top circle of each stack.
the opposite end of the star point. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until the star is finished. Tie a knot at the back of the stack. Remove the pen marks with the iron.
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12. Cut a few leaf shapes from felt.
pattern on another stack, bring the needle from behind as with the first star. This time, thread a bead onto the floss, and then take the needle back down through the felt at the opposite end of the star point. Repeat for each point, and finish with a knot on the back of the stack.
the barrette with a little hot glue.
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10. Tighten the knot around the 11. Push the needle down needle, super close to the felt. Remove the needle.
close to the knot, through the felt, to the back of the stack. Continue making knots until you have enough little dots for your flower circle.
13. Attach the leaves to
15. Attach the final middle flower.
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If you’ve ever found yourself resenting celebrities that seem to lose baby weight after mere weeks of giving birth while yours still clings on to your hips years after the fact, you’re not alone. Lack of sleep, busy schedules, and the feasibility of actually getting to a gym can make a workout seem like a luxury. Or maybe not. Maybe you don’t like to exercise and having kids offers a semi-acceptable excuse not to do it. But if you want to like fitness and actually engage in it, here are a few ways to incorporate exercise and nutritious meals into your life. Losing weight doesn’t happen by accident. It requires deliberate and well-planned actions. As soon as you let up on those efforts is when the weight creeps back on. If you fail to plan, you are essentially planning to fail. What this means is that you must plan out what you are going to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Snacks should be brought with you in your bag. You pack snacks for your kids, so why shouldn’t you care for yourself in the same way? Most importantly, your kids’ leftovers should not be included in this plan or consumed. Write down what you eat. If you want to keep track of calories, I recommend the MyFitnessPal smartphone app. Even if you don’t want to count calories, jotting down your meals in a journal is extremely beneficial
when it comes to shedding pounds. Measure out proteins and calorie-dense foods like chicken, beef, peanut butter, nuts, and especially frozen yogurt or ice cream if you must. When it comes to fitness, aim to get at least 120 minutes of moderate to intense exercise a week, although 180 would be best. Walking by itself won’t tap into the weight loss side effects of exercise unless it’s on an incline at a brisk pace at the gym. Invest in a running stroller so you can multitask, and alternate between two minutes of walking and two minutes of jogging when using it. One of my favorite ways for new moms to fit in a workout is to do it while the baby is napping. Physique57.com has a library of challenging 30minute workouts that you can rent. Most programs do not require any equipment at all, and they are just as hard as the in- studio versions. YouTube is also a great resource for free exercise videos. My
channel, SarahsFabChannel, provides 10-to-15minute, follow-along workouts that can help target certain areas like your belly post baby. New York City gals Rebekah Borucki and Tara Stiles offer great yoga videos on their channels. Tone It Up and Blogilates will also leave your muscles shaking. If you have enjoyed boutique studio classes, make them a regular part of your week as a date with a girlfriend. These classes are more fun than work when they become a social hour. Plus, reserving a class spot online and facing a potential cancellation fee will ensure you get your butt to the gym. Just as you will plan for meals, you should also schedule your workouts. Allow yourself cheat meals but not days. If you succumb to a sugar craving, get back on track with your next meal or workout. These little tips and tricks can add up to big, positive changes over time.
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Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale (516)7949303, www.nassaucoliseum.com. Grab your tiaras and doubloons and treat your family to an amazing live show filled with music, special effects, surprises, and characters from Sofia the First and Jake and the Never Land Pirates. See Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure this month.
April 6: Thrilling Theatrics Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Suite 1, Port Washington, (516)7676444, www.landmarkonmainstreet.org. The Landmark’s popular Children’s Series presents a delightful production for the whole family. Check out The Teacher From The Black Lagoon and other Storybooks.
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LIU Post, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, (516)2992000, www.liu.edu/post/ youthcamps. Children ages 5-14 are invited to make the most of their time off from school by partaking in handson programs in art, computers, dance, drama, music, recreation, and sports. Running through April 21. News I 65 April 2014 I parentguide
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Calendarof Events ary education coordinator and long-time bird watcher Rich Santangelo leads beginners through the techniques of bird watching on the museum’s beautiful grounds. Presented again on May 14. 9am. April 11: Madama Butterfly, The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post Campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, (516)299-3100, www.tillescenter.org. The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts presents: Madama Butterfly! An audience favorite...immortal music and a timeless story. In Italian with English supertitles and performed with full orchestra. 8pm.
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April 11 and 12: The Taste of Flight Wine Expo, Cradle of Aviation, 51 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Garden City, (516)572-4111. Taste 300 delicious wines from Long Island and around the world during this special event that also includes a chance to cleanse your palate with cheese, chocolate, and more, as well as a stroll through the museum while you sip wine and listen to Jazz. April 12: 101 Dalmations, The BayWay Arts Center, 265 East Main St., East Islip, (631)581-2700, www.broadhollow.org. One of Disney’s most beloved films comes to life
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April 23 - May 4 April 24: Open Classroom and Information Session, Portledge School, 355 Duck Pond Road, Locust Valley, (516)750-3203, www.portledge.org. Meet with instructors, tour the facilities and explore the curriculum in this informative session for parents of children in nursery - grade 12. 9:30-11am. April 26 and 27: The Arbor Day Family Festival, Coe Hall at Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Rd, Oyster Bay, (516)922-8678, www.plantingfields.org. Live music, performances, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tree climb and lots of activities for children of all ages to enjoy at this day long celebration for the whole family. 10am-5pm. April 26 and 27: The Merrick Spring Festival, 1 Broadcast Plaza Long Island Railroad Parking, Merrick, (516)442-6000, www.longislandstreetfairs.com. Interact with and buy direct from local artisans at this family-friendly event featuring handpicked items at reasonable prices. 10am-6pm. April 26: Open House, North Shore Day Camp, 85 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove, (516)676-0190, www.northshoredaycamp.com. Tour the campus, meet the camp leadership team and learn about the full athletics, arts, swim, adventure and academic program. Kids will have fun with a magician/balloonist, face painting, arts and crafts & refreshments. April 26: Summer Adventures Open House, Portledge School, 355 Duck Pond Road, Locust Valley, (516)750-3202, www. portledge.org. Meet with instructors, take part in fun, free activities and discover a great summer experience for your child in this informative and enjoyable open house. 10am-noon. April 26: Trio Solisti, Adelphi University, 1 South Ave., Garden City, (516)877-4000. Violinist Maria Bachmann and celyour needs, your neighborhood
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April 27: West Hempstead Street Fair, Nassau Boulevard, adjacent to Halls Pond Park, West Hempstead, (631)724-5966, www.showtiques.com. Arts, crafts, antiques, food and more are all on the menu for a day of family fun. May 3 and 4: Cinderella, Dix Hills Performing Arts Center, 305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, (631)656-2148. Comedy, magic and a touch of true love come together to present a mesmerizing magical retelling of the classic fairy tale. May 3 and 4: Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo, The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post Campus 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, (516)299-3100, www.tillescenter.org. Audiences get taken on a tour through prehistoric Australia as an eye-popping array of ancient creatures come to life on stage in this truly amazing and imaginative show featuring a unique blend of design, electronics and large scale puppets. Shows at 11am, 2pm and 4pm.
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May 3: The Little Mermaid, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst, (631)226-8400, www.broadhollow.org. An adventurous young mermaid leaves her undersea realm for a sixteenth birthday excursion to the surface. She hopes to find the prince of her dreams but first she must face the evil sea witch. Presented again on May 10 and 17. 2pm. May 3: The Long Beach Boardwalk & Street Fair, Boardwalk Area 125, East Broadway, Long Beach, (516)442-6000. Discover a unique destination where consumers can interact with and buy directly from the source as emerging and established
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All Month Long Wednesdays throughout April: Music and Movement, The Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City, (516)224-5800, www.licm.com. Children ages 5 and under are invited to take part in a morning filled with musical instruments and sing-along songs 11:30am.
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Ongoing through April 27: The Art of Quilts Fibers, Fabrics & Fashion, Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society, 336 Port Washington Boulevard, Port Washington, (516)365-9074. This fascinating new exhibition features over fifty fabulous historic quilts. 2pm.
Mondays: Adult Day Care Program, Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack, (631)651-8900. The Jewish Association for Services for the Aged (JASA) has a Social Adult Day Care Program for cognitively impaired senior adults. This program provides movement classes, music and art, reminiscence activities and inter-generational programs at an affordable, slidingscale fee. 10am-2pm. Mondays: Breast Cancer Phone Support, (516)877-4314. The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program offers a telephone support group for women with breast cancer. If you or someone you know cannot physically attend a breast cancer support group for any reason, this is a wonderful alternative for a forum. The weekly group allows women to speak with breast cancer survivors and patients, along with a social work facilitator, on conference calls. Call to register or obtain details. Sessions run from noon-1:30pm.
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