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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.
Judgement
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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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.
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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.
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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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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)6084710 or visit www.darlingsanddivas.com to reserve your spot at any event.
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Families are invited to get into the spirit of the season by partaking in the Spring Egg Hunt on April 12. Belmont State Park in North Babylon provides the perfect backdrop for an afternoon that includes egg hunts, a petting zoo, environmental displays, and a special appearance by the Spring Bunny. Find out more details by calling (631)667-5055.
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Take a tour through prehistoric Australia on May 3 and 4 when Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo comes to the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post Campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Greenvale. An eye-popping 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)299-3100 or visit www.tillescenter.org.
One of Disney’s most beloved films comes to life on stage in 101 Dalmatians. The show follows dalmatian parents Pongo and Perdita as they raise their adorable puppies and keep them safe from the monstrous Cruella De Vil. Performances are held at the BayWay Arts Center, 265 E. Main St., East Islip, on April 12, 19, and 26, as well as May 3. For tickets, contact the box office at (631)581-2700 or visit www.broadhollow.org.
Spring Fling
Spend some unforgettable quality time with your family this month during the Spring Festival at the Sweetbriar Nature Center on April 19. The afternoon celebration includes face painting, games, stories, wildlife programs, egg hunts, animal presentations, and a guest appearance by the Easter Bunny. The Sweetbriar Nature Center is located at 62 Eckernkamp Drive in Smithtown. Reach the center at (631)979-6344 or via www.sweetbriarnc.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. 10 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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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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Dr. Aron Schuftan is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist who received his medical degree from Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico and his specialty training at Boston Medical Center. He is also the co-founder of EmbraceHer Health, creator of the Pregnancy Companion app. The app provides advice, pregnancy tips and tracking tools, an Ask the Docs feature, a contraction timer, and much more. Find out about the app and other EmbraceHer Health 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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Discover Some of the Area’s Best Summer Camps and Programs Day Camps/Summer Programs 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.
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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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CAMP DIRECTORY BounceU Smithtown 62 Lake Ave., Nesconset, NY 11767 (631)265-JUMP (5867) nesconset.ny@bounceu.com www.bounceu.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 climate-controlled 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 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!
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sessions from June to August, with weeks seven and eight being for travel only. Each week offers two trips to attractions like Splish Splash and Adventure Land. Kiddie Camp gives children ages 3-5 the option of a half- or full-day experience during the same sessions as main camp. In addition to the activities enjoyed by older counterparts, those in Kiddie Camp attend weekly Mass, receive snacks and take optional nearby field trips. They visit the game room, sports court, main camp art room, and other on-site activities. Both camps provide lunch and access to off-site pools and beaches for swimming. Teachers provide a safe, comfortable place to explore and learn. Camp St. Patrick looks forward to its upcoming season while working hard to make it the best one yet. New to the main camp: two-, three-, and five-day sessions each week are available. 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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CAMP DIRECTORY fields. Rainy days are spent in a fully air-conditioned building that boasts an indoor gym with a giant movie screen and surround sound. Due to the popularity of Camp Farmingdale, sessions quickly fill on a first-come, first-serve basis. Camp runs the last week of June through the third week of August, MondayFriday, 8:30am-4:30pm, and extended care is available. 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. Darlings & Divas Summer Glamour Camp 65 Merrick Road, Amityville, NY 11701 (631)608-4710 info@darlingsanddivas.com darlingsanddivas.com Don’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
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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. Destination Science (888)909-2822 www.destinationscience.org Build. Learn. Create. Explore. Let your imagination soar! Experience firsthand fun this summer at Destination Science. Summer sessions are designed for boys and girls in grades k-6 who have big imaginations and a desire to stir up science. Each week-long topic discovered at Destination 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 “Xcellerator” 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 three- or four-week sessions, and enroll siblings. 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
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CAMP DIRECTORY to offering their camper families a high quality educational program, achieving the same level of excellence as their partners at Cornell University. The camp is located on the North Fork of Long Island. The camp’s 140-acre natural setting includes woodlands, bluffs, pine forests, sand dunes, farmland, and 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 camping program offers many traditional camping activities and specialized in-depth programming. Traditional camping programs include sports, dance, swimming, arts and crafts, fishing, drama, outdoor living, canoeing, wood working, rocketry, archery, nature and more! Specialized indepth programs include horseback riding, 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, 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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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 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.
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camp@fa.org www.fasummercamp.org Friends Academy Summer Camps offers exciting programs for children ages 2-14 from 9:30am-4:30pm. All programs provide a safe environment where children learn new skills and make new friends. The General Camp (for ages 2-7) provides a well-rounded program that includes physical education, arts and crafts, music, tennis, science, playground time, two daily swimming periods and special events. Families can choose from four- to eight-week sessions. Children are placed in small groups by age and gender. The Academy program (for ages 8-13) offers one- to eight-week options. Boys and girls have the opportunity to work
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CAMP DIRECTORY on individual and group skills in a well-structured environment that provides instruction and fair competition. The new one-week format allows campers to change activity selections each week. Friends Academy offers more than 24 activity choices, including fine arts, computers, travel, baseball, basketball, dance, golf, horseback riding, ice hockey, ice skating, boys’ and girls’ lacrosse, sailing, soccer, softball, N.F.L. flag football, fencing, gymnastics, tennis, computer game design, digital and video design, robotics design, circus arts, multi-sport, cheerleading, and the Friends Academy Club and Travel program. The C.I.T. Program (for ages 14-15) allows students to intern in an area of interest while learning leadership and child care skills. Camp tuition includes hot and cold lunches, towel service and 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.
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Hidden Pond Summer Day Camp at The Rinx 660 Terry Road, Hauppauge, NY 11787 (631)232-3222, ext. 201 www.therinx.com 419 Park Avenue South, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 From arts and crafts to go-carts, Hidden Pond Summer Day Camp offers every activity kids love, all under one roof! Children ages 4 years through grade 10 enjoy swimming into: one of the heated pools, ice skating, edible FAx # art, dance, rock climbing, mountain biking, drama, computers, a games den, fun theme days, high ropes and just about any sport imaginable. From:and snack, a low counselor-to-camper iSSue DAte: The camp provides a daily lunch ratio and a highly qualified staff, including certified lifeguards/WSIs, two ER nurses and two EMTs to ensure your child’s safety at all times. Please call or The camp runs from June to August, with a minimum of fax three your of the comments and/or oK. eight weeks required. Choose from five days (Monday-Friday) or four days (Monday-Thursday). SigNAture The hours oF areAPProvAl: 9am-4pm, with extended morning and evening hours available. The Rinx also offers a Summer Hockey School (ext. 248), providing instruction for beginners through
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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 camper gets the maximum attention possible from counselors and group leaders. Kenwal was voted by Long Island Press and the Long Island community “Best of L.I.” summer camp 2010. Call for more information about Kenwal Day Camp: the camp that cares.
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CAMP DIRECTORY Kiddie Academy offers a program to promote each child’s intellectual, social, physical and emotional growth — from 6 weeks to 12 years old. In addition to the traditional areas of language development, science/discovery and creative arts, many Kiddie Academy locations include computer and foreign language programs. Some Kiddie Academy centers also provide before and after school care for children ages 6-12, with an emphasis on providing a safe and secure learning environment. Centers are equipped to provide activities in arts and crafts, science and discovery, dramatic play and constructive building. Whatever you child care needs may be, you can be guaranteed that Kiddie Academy is committed to providing children with the best possible learning environment in a warm and nurturing setting. Call for more information. KinderCare® Bohemia (631)580-5221 Farmingville (631)207-9091 Huntington (631)547-8029 Port Jefferson (631)473-7399 Smithtown (631)979-5018 www.kindercare.com/summercamp KinderCare® Summer Camp was designed to provide preschool through school-age kids with what they want: tons of summer fun! From the Old West and space-age machines to the antics of animals and the fundamentals of sports, KinderCare’s explorations at each of its 12 camps offer a combination of learning and fun that adds up to one unforgettable summer! Discover more by visiting the Web site or calling (888)518-2213.
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Toddler Time at The Enrichment Center 750 Hicksville Road, Seaford, NY 11783 (516)520-6096 www.toddlertimeforkids.org Toddler Time, a state-of-the-art preschool and extended child care program, is located in the Seaford area. Toddler Time offers parents a safe, caring environment where their children can learn and grow. This child care center has everything a child needs, including a safe environment, first-class teaching techniques, flexible hours from 7am-6pm, plus a whole lot more! Children ages 18 months- 4½ years are invited to take part in this unique program at Toddler Time. Children have a fun-filled day at Toddler Time’s fully equipped, licensed child care center. Teachers encourage each child’s
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CAMP DIRECTORY Young Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Camp of Nassau/Suffolk (800)DAY CAMP / (631)476-3330 Nassau: (516)650-1856 www.ypdc.com Young Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Camp of Nassau/Suffolk has provided 41 years of fabulous and memorable summers! Swimming, sports, movies, arts and crafts, talent shows, local trips and Special Event Days combine to make this a super program. Young Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Camp is licensed by the New York State Health Department; directed by licensed teachers; and staffed by educational professionals, Red Cross Instructors, EMTs, and college students. The staff and program provide children with a safe and fun-filled summer while allowing parents to go about their daily activities knowing that their child is in good hands. Young Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Camp emphasizes individual growth, Work of Heart as well as traditional values of teamwork, cooperation, self-respect, respect 3 Greenhills Road, South Huntington, NY 11746 for others, tolerance and honesty. These values will sustain our campers for (631)673-7373 a lifetime. A rolling enrollment policy allows children to be registered for missandrea@workofheartchildcare.com two through eight weeks at parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; convenience. The camp provides free, www.workofheartchildcare.com door-to-door transportation via licensed, certified, and professional school Work of Heart is a full-day early childhood program, nursery school bus drivers. It is reasonably priced and offers a payment plan designed to fit and summer camp, located on two beautiful acres. Its summer camp is Park AvenueforSouth, 13th ages Floor, 18 Newmonths York, NY 10016 212-213-8840 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax 212-447-7734 yourâ&#x20AC;˘needs with no interest or service charges. Young Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Camp an eight-week, theme-filled419 extravaganza children features a great program, fun-filled activities, and a safe environment as an through 8 years. Camp activities range from swimming, baseball and unbeatable combination! basketball to soccer, mini golf TO: and more. Children are taught to swim FAX # under the guidance of Red Cross-certified instructors. Weekly themes give an air of fun and excitement to the camp. During Under the Sea FROM: DATE: Sleepaway Camps Week, children encounter fish, crustaceans and coral reefs, and when ISSUE itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for Reptile Roundup Week, campers learn all about lizards and their cousins in hands-on activities. Work of Heart presents the call orandfax your comments and/or OK. Camp DeWolfe perfect summer experience. Its staff catersPlease to the physical emotional Wading River, NY 11792 needs of young children, while providing them with a fun-filled camp (631)929-4325 program. Your child will enjoy a warm and nurturing atmosphere. Also SIGNATURE OF APPROVAL: office@campdewolfe.org available are extended hours from 7am-6pm and two-, three- and fivewww.campdewolfe.org day sessions. Visit Work of Heart to see firsthand why its camp truly Camp DeWolfe is a residential sleepaway Christian camp on the Long is â&#x20AC;&#x153;a Work of Heart.â&#x20AC;? own rate of cognitive, social and emotional growth. Curiosity and selfdiscovery are promoted through developmental play. Children are given the opportunity to explore their unique talents in crafts, music, computers and fine motor activities. Toddler Time offers expansive outdoor and indoor spaces so children may â&#x20AC;&#x153;learn through play.â&#x20AC;? 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.
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CAMP DIRECTORY Island Sound. Camp DeWolfe provides an opportunity for youth to experience Christianity, develop as leaders in a safe community, and enjoy a beach and outdoor natural setting. Camp DeWolfe offers one- and twoweek overnight sessions for youth ages 7-15. Activities include sailing, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, archery, arts and crafts, sports, games, Christian formation and more! Trained college counselors monitor and supervise campers in a one-to-five ratio. Camp DeWolfe is sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island and is open for all youth from the tri-state region. Register now for summer at the website. 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 at Cornell University. The camp is located on the North Fork of Long Island. The campâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 140acre natural setting includes woodlands, bluffs, pine forests, sand dunes, farmland, and 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 camping program offers many traditional camping activities and specialized in-depth programming. Traditional camping programs include sports, dance, swimming, arts and crafts, fishing, drama, outdoor living, canoeing, wood working, rocketry, archery, nature and more! Specialized in-depth programs include horseback riding, 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, 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
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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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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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J.M. Ladge Speech & Hearing Center C.W. Post Campus/Long Island University Northern Boulevard, Brookville, NY 11548 (516)299-2437 www.liu.edu/cwpost/ladge The C.W. Post J.M. Ladge Speech & Hearing Center serves as a complete diagnostic and therapeutic facility providing speech, language and audiological services for children as well as adults with communication disorders. All services are offered at reason-
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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
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