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Spring arrives this month, and we area programs are now hosting open houses so you can can finally start to look ahead to check out their myriad options. Whether you’re seeking a warmer weather. While I enjoy sleepaway or a day camp for your brood, you’ll find great cozying up in my homestead dur- tips and insight about the benefits of such programs in exing winter’s long freeze, I’m eager to pert Scott Arizala’s “Cool Campers.” The author discusses spend more time outdoors in the coming weeks with their the value of kids feeling “cool” due to their sense of belonger bouts of daylight. longing to a camp community. Plus, strike it rich with the PARENTGUIDE News, too, is blooming in the spring. plethora of day camps, sleepaway camps, and summer proOur Calendar of Events has tons of extraordinary events grams in our Camp Directory. and special, new highlighted happenings for you to explore Are you concerned about your child’s lack of speech in with your family. March’s419WoMom and Update columns, settings?

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DON’T MISS Out of Time

A talking dog with a genius IQ and his adopted boy, Sherman, hurdle through time in Mr. Peabody & Sherman. This big-screen CGI adventure from 20th Century Fox follows the duo throughout history as they interact with legendary characters and race to save the future. The flick opens on March 7.

Under The Big Top

Performers from all over the globe come together to showcase their talents when Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus presents Legends!

The once-in-a-lifetime show brings together elephants, tigers, acrobats, and aerialists of the finest caliber to provide an edge-of-your-seat circus production for one and all. Catch all of the action and excitement on March 1 and 2 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York; March 5-10 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York; and March 19-23 at the Izod Center in New Jersey. For more information, go to www.ringling.com.

Leap into Letters

Join Leap, Tad, Lily, and friends on a brand-new, problem-solving adventure in The Letter Machine Rescue Team. Based on LeapFrog’s best-selling Letter Factory series, the insightful animated story is perfect for children ages 4-7. Lionsgate Home Entertainment and LeapFrog Enterprises bring The Letter Machine Rescue Team to DVD and Digital HD on March 4.

Kong Returns

The barrel-blasting, mine-carting action of Donkey Kong is back in Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze. Designed exclusively for the Nintendo Wii U, the game enables players of all ages to journey across six distinct islands filled with dynamic levels and non-stop action. The game is available in stores and online now.

Musical Messages

Kindie band Jungle Gym Jam tackles positive themes for young listeners in its new album, Everyone’s Invited. The release takes parents, grandparents, and children of all ages along on a wonderful musical adventure with topics such as friendship, kindness, anti-bullying, imagination, and play.

Purchase your copy today at www.junglegymjam.com.

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Children ages 3-7 are invited to become the stars of their very own story in the new I Imagine app! Bizzibrains proudly presents the free book app, which encourages kids to play independently, make choices, and open their imaginations. I Imagine is available now for all Apple devices. Find out more at www.bizzibrains.com.

More Muppets

Kermit, Fozzy, Miss Piggy, and all of your favorites are back for a brand-new adventure in Muppets Most Wanted. Walt Disney Pictures presents a wonderful blend of puppetry and live action in the film, which finds the Muppets wrapped up with jewel thieves led by a Kermit the Frog lookalike. Opening on March 21, Muppets Most Wanted has a human cast that includes Ricky Gervais, Tina Fey, and Ty Burrell.

Join the Squad

Maximum Games invites families along on a special rescue mission in Putty Squad.

The action-packed game offers the best in old-school gaming while bringing you even more exciting features and immersive play.

Appropriate for players of all ages, Putty Squad is available for purchase now.

Keeping Kids Current

The TIME for Kids magazine that school children have been enjoying for decades is now a fun, easy-to-understand app. Full of exciting photos and stories, The TIME For Kids Family Edition App offers a great way to encourage family conversations and keep little ones aware of current events. Download it now for your tablet.

Animal Kingdom

Everyone’s favorite furry red monster takes part in plenty of barking, chirping, and galloping fun in Elmo’s World: All About Animals. The new DVD release from Sesame Street and Warner Bros.

Entertainment offers more than two hours of esteem-building lessons and fun facts that revolve around birds, fish, horses, penguins, and other members of the animal kingdom. Pick up your copy beginning March 4.

Donald McDermott is the managing editor.

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March Nature Discoveries

Celebrate St. Pats

The Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Sunrise Highway/Route 27, Oakdale, presents two special programs for kids of all ages as part of its popular Nature Discoveries series. The fun begins on March 8 with In Like a Lion, which includes short walks, animal visitors, and arts and crafts. On March 11, Dinosaur Day uses outdoor activities and hands-on fun to explore prehistoric creatures. Reservations are required and may be made by calling (631)581-1072.

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The Montauk Chamber of Commerce invites families to the Montauk St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 23. The streets of Montauk come alive for this 52nd-annual event and celebration that runs up Edgemere Road, turns onto Main Street, and finishes at the end of Main Street by the IGA. For times and more, call (631)668-2428 or log onto www.montaukchamber.com.

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Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale is the place to be this spring when Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure comes to town on April 3 and 4. Grab your tiaras and doubloons and treat your family to an amazing live show filled with music, special effects, surprises, and characters from Sophia the First and Jake and the Never Land Pirates. For tickets, call (516)794-9303 or go to www.nassaucoliseum.com.

hosts an insightful afternoon program titled Sun Catchers on March 8. From 1:30pm to 2:30pm, visitors of all ages will discover interesting facts about the sun and then have the chance to create a sun catcher to take home. Call (631)265-1054 to reserve a spot.

of Disney’s Mulan Jr. Based on the hit animated film, this memorable production follows the adventures of misfit Mulan and her mischievous sidekick, Mushu. Capture the magic of Disney’s Mulan Jr. on March 8, 15, 16, 22, and 29 at the BayWay Arts Center, 265 East Main St., East Islip. Questions? Call (631)581-2700.

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What’s New? It’s the New Year, and everyone is thinking about what’s new! We see new each and every day.

From rolling, to crawling, to cooing, to talking, young bodies and brains are constantly growing. teachers are trained to encourage your child with their newest development, and to share those achievements with you. We’re looking forward to sharing many new things with you this year!

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Build a strong foundation for your family.

by Dr. Louise Hart Today, many schools have anti-bullying programs. These work best when parents are involved, and information is reinforced at home. Through their families and time spent in childcare centers — long before the first day of kindergarten — kids learn skills and behaviors that establish how they will get along with others.

Adults can superpower their kids with inner strength by: • Boosting self-esteem, self-care, and self-regulation.

• Teaching them how to communicate more effectively and assertively.

• Creating a family culture where respect is modeled and mean words and behaviors are not tolerated.

Parents have more power than they realize to prevent and stop bullying. Childcare providers and other caring adults are also in the position to “nip meanness in the bud” and teach pro-social skills.

Parents can create a solid foundation for healthy, positive development. They have the authority to make rules to ensure survival, safety, and constructive connections. Parents have enormous power to promote respectful attitudes and behaviors and discourage disrespect and meanness. They can create a positive, bully-free family climate based on respect, connection, and belonging.

It is the job of caring adults to teach kids what is acceptable and unacceptable, what is right and what is wrong. It is their job to hold kids accountable. If kids can get away with bad behavior early in life, they are more likely to lack empathy, to continue behaving badly, and to bully others when they are teens and adults.

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There has been enormous confusion in recent years since certain “normal” parenting practices have been found to actually increase bullying! Parents with the best intentions are undermining the wellbeing of their children. Without realizing it, they may be teaching the bullying dynamic.

Profound cultural shifts have been challenging families over the last two or three generations. Greater permissiveness in families and society, for example, plus the tech tsunami and widespread consumer culture all contribute to the bullying epidemic. Disrespect and incivility have been on the rise, while kindness, empathy, and courtesy have eroded.

For more than 35 years, Dr. Dan Olweus studied the causes of and solutions to aggression and violence. He concluded that, contrary to popular belief, bullying behavior is not a “normal” behavior, nor is it “just a stage” that kids “get over.” Olweus also found that widespread child-rearing practices are linked to the development of “hostile reac419behaviors Park Avenue South, NewOlweus York, NYnoted 10016 tion patterns” and other antisocial in children. the following points of interest in his research:

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A birth center is staffed by midwives and/or obstetricians for mothers in labor who desire a more natural, home-like experience. They may be assisted by doulas and coaches. Compared to hospitals, birth centers typically provide more options during labor: food, drinks, music, and the attendance of family and friends if desired. Other characteristics can also include birthing tubs or showers for water births. The decor is meant to emphasize the normality of birth. In a center, as opposed to a hospital, women may be encouraged to act more spontaneously during their birth, such as by squatting, walking, or performing other postures that assist in labor. Active birth is encouraged. The length of stay after a birth is shorter at a center than at a hospital; sometimes just six hours after birth, the mother and infant can go home. C-sections cannot be done at birth centers.

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It’s been said that having a glass of wine a day while pregnant is okay. Is this true?

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Ideally women should start taking prenatal vitamins before getting pregnant as good nutritional support is important at the time of conception. Any prenatal vitamin with at least 400mcg (0.4 mg) of folic acid is recommended.

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Selective

Mutism What to do when it’s more than mere shyness.

by Dr. Carly Orenstein

Children with selective mutism are fully capable of speaking, and they generally communicate normally at home and in situations where they are comfortable. These children are not willfully refusing to speak.

They actually are unable to speak or effectively communicate in certain social settings, most notably school.

Almost all children with selective mutism also have social anxiety disorders. While an inability to speak might not present itself until a child is exposed to social situations (most kids are diagnosed between ages 3 and 8), in hindsight, the child likely showed earlier signs of severe anxiety, timidity, and fearfulness but was simply considered shy.

Kids with selective mutism are often talkative and even boisterous at home but fearful and anxious in settings where there is the expectation of social interaction and communication. Some of them freeze in these situations and become expressionless, withdrawn, and completely mute with both peers and adults. Others seem relaxed and are able to communicate with a few select children, sometimes in a whisper.

Causes It is thought that most children with selective mutism have inherited a predisposition to anxiety. Some children who are affected have one or more family members with a history of selective mutism, extreme shyness, or anxiety disorders. It has been hypothesized that the timidity and fearfulness that characterizes individuals with anxiety disorders is caused by a low threshold of excitability in the amygdala, a part of the brain involved in controlling emotional responses. When a child is in an uncomfortable or fearful scenario, the nervous system sends danger signals to the amygdala, which sets off a protective reaction. For children with selective mutism, this is manifested withdrawal from the social situation. About 20 to 30 percent of children with selective mutism have speech or language abnormalities that place additional stress on the child and increase the anxiety in situations where there is an expectation to speak.

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any young children approach a new classroom with a fair amount of trepidation. For some, their shyness and anxiety initially manifest in a failure to speak. However, as the days and weeks go by, these children gradually come out of their shells. But a few — perhaps as many as 7 out of every 1,000 children — continue to be silent throughout the school year. These children may have a disorder known as selective mutism.

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Children with selective mutism should not be expected to simply grow out of it. The earlier a child is diagnosed and treated, the better the prognosis. Left untreated, the mutism may become habitual, and those around the child will stop expecting him to speak, reinforcing the social isolation and increasing the child’s anxiety.

Consider the following advice for parents who suspect selective mutism in their child.

• Do not pressure the child to speak. Convey understanding of the child’s fear and frustration, and let him know that you can help.

Offer positive reinforcement for the child’s efforts and successes.

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For further reading about selective mutism, check out: www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/selectivemutism.htm www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001546.htm the child’s failure to speak in specific situations continues for more than a month, talk to your pediatrician or consult a psychologist or psychiatrist. An experienced professional will be able to differentiate selective mutism from other disorders for which it is sometimes mistaken, including autism.

• The goal of treatment is to reduce the child’s anxiety and build up his confidence in social situations. There are several therapeutic approaches that have been successful, including behavioral therapy, in which the child is gradually introduced to social environments in a non-threatening way. With cognitive-behavioral therapy, the child’s fear and anxiety are redirected to positive thoughts. The appropriate therapy for each child depends on individual factors such as age, other conditions that may be present, and the duration and severity of mutism.

• Avoid any treatment plan that sees the child’s behavior as controlling or manipulative and recommends a disciplinary or punitive approach. This will only increase the child’s anxiety and reinforce the mutism.

Dr. Carly Orenstein is a clinical psychologist with the Morris Psychological Group in Parsippany, New Jersey, who practices cognitive-behaviorial therapy with children, adolescents, and adults through individual, family, and group therapy. Learn more at www.morrispsych.com.

The most important thing for parents to realize is that selective mutism is caused by anxiety. Pressure to speak from parents, teachers, and peers simply intensifies the child’s fears and makes things worse. But with early intervention and a supportive environment, children can successfully overcome selective mutism.

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by Scott Arizala

Cool Campers

Summer programs have myriad benefits.

Attending camp is a cultural rite of passage, instrumental in developing skills like achieving independence, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, the ability to compromise, and leadership.

Day and sleepaway camp experiences are crucial for creating strong, diverse social experiences outside of school. They can help kids hone a passion for particular sports or hobbies, too. But of all the reasons to enroll a child in a summer program, the real value of a camp may be found in the sense of belonging and community it fosters.

American Camp Association studies highlight all the skills and benefits that campers get. And for every anecdote out there about how a summer camp experience changed a life, there are thousands of kids that simply feel “cool” being campers. Well, what’s so great about kids feeling “cool?”

There is a power in “cool” that the rest of world doesn’t take seriously. At summer camp, we know what it really means. We don’t think of being “cool” in terms of popularity or having the right style, but rather in a sense of belonging, excitement, uniqueness, and acceptance.

Counselors and directors are directly in charge of creating a nurturing culture at camp. They control the schedule, programs, living situations (at sleepaway camps), and meals, as well as the legends, myths, and routines. This all adds up to control over the values of a community and the cultural expression of those values. Camp counselors and directors actively create a space where campers thrive and are, in short, encouraged to feel “cool.”

How do they do it? Summer camp is all about fun. Creating a community is pretty easy when it is wrapped in excitement. Most parents of campers will tell you that their kids tried something new (probably exciting), met new people (probably different from themselves in an important way), and are more responsible now thanks to their summer programs. The exposure to new activities,

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people, and responsibilities can lead to kids discovering hidden talents in sports, the arts, academics, or even socializing, which ensures they’ll feel great about the camp experience.

Most camp staff members go above and beyond their assignments, turning regular activities into spectacular adventures. They dress up for no apparent reason, sing songs at the top of their lungs, and are ready with games and fun ideas at a moment’s notice. But if you were to ask them what they hope their campers experience, they would talk about the value of camp and its affect on the character of their kids. They understand that the activities are just the vehicle for the real experience.

I want you to send your kids to camp. I think it’ll be one of the best experiences you could give them because when kids go to camp, they feel connected. Isn’t that what everyone wants?

When you are considering a sleepaway camp, day camp, summer program, or even a combination of these options, there are a few inquiries you may want to keep in mind.

• What are the mission and values of the camp or program?

• How are its activities related to the overall summer experience and camp mission?

• What is the return rate among the staff? Staff members not only deliver the experience, but they also create the culture.

If the majority of them return, there will be some consistency.

• What’s the schedule, and does it allow for downtime?

• Can kids choose activities?

• Where do kids hang out? The more opportunities kids have to be together during structured activities and when just hanging out, the better connections they will have.

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Scott Arizala is a leading expert, trainer, and consultant in the summer camp experience. He is the camp director for Camp Tall Tree, a resident camp for kids with unique challenges; Dragonfly Forest, a camp for kids with serious illnesses; and Camp Kesem, a national organization for kids whose parents have cancer. He is the author of the best-selling book S’More Than Camp. For more information, visit www.thecampcounselor.com.

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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

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self-esteem, playing and learning. You want your child to have fun and to learn new skills, but more than that, you want to feel secure that your child is in a safe and caring environment. Knowing each child personally enables Carousel staff to provide a close-knit, family-like atmosphere and meet each child’s individual needs. They hire mature, competent staff and supply them with the tools they need to provide quality instruction in all activities. Carousel’s camp directors have a combined total of more than 55 years in education, and they can be found at camp every day-- long before the buses depart and well into the evening when campers are at home. They feel confident that Carousel will provide a wonderful summer experience for both you and your child.

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, The Children’s Center at Farmingdale State College arts and crafts projects, games, activities, and memorable camp experiences.

2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735 With its unique blend of upbeat exercises and dedicated time for painting (631)420-2125 and projects, Create and Bounce offers an experience that’s healthy, mentally www.farmingdale.edu/childcare engaging, and seriously fun. The program runs for three hours at a time. Create Get ready! Get set! Another fun summer awaits at Camp Farmingdale, and Bounce’s carefully developed curriculum includes theme-based lessons 419 Park Avenue South, 13th Floor,sculpting, New York, mixed NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 Fax 212-447-7734 where friendships begin and memories are made for children in kindergarten in drawing, painting, media, and more. It’s• everything a through those age 12. This summer’s weekly themes include: Red, White, young artist needs to grow. The program is led by a well-trained staff of camp and Blue; Amazing Art; Summer Olympics; Passport to the World; The Wild counselors and an experienced art instructor.

TO: FAX # A low staff-to-camper ratio of West; Sci-Fi; Ocean Adventures; and American Idol End of Summer Show. one to ten allows for individualized attention. Children get to bounce on ten Camp offers in-house entertainment; themed weekly activities; water play; giant inflatable rides in between creating, so parents may get a break. Enroll nature walks; and weekly excursions, which may include fishing trips, Adfor a day, a week, or the entire summer!

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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@darlingsanddivasofamityville.com www.darlingsanddivasofamityville.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; Ballerina Day, where divas take a ballet class and receive a makeover; Monster High Day, Scrapbooking 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 discounts and other discounts are available. Camps run in July and August 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.

Discovery Camp at East Woods School 31 Yellow Cote Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 (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 Woods’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 soccer clinics, a program for 2 year olds, and much more. Additional available activities include sports and outdoor games, radio-controlled car parentguidenews.com

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Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Camp Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County Eglevsky Ballet (516)433-7970 700 Hicksville Road, Bethpage, NY 11714 md83@cornell.edu (516)746-1115 www.dpf4hcamp.org info@eglevsky.org Celebrating its 89th year of camp, Cornell Cooperative Extension is www.eglevskyballet.org committed to offering their camper families a high quality educational Eglevsky Ballet is dedicated to training dancers, both professionals 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 Peace Of Mind For Working Parents 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 410. The camping program offers many traditional camping activities and specialized in-depth programming. Traditional camping programs include • Ages 6 wks-5 yrs • Reasonable Rates sports, dance, swimming, arts and crafts, fishing, drama, outdoor living, • Open Year Round • Meals Provided canoeing, wood working, rocketry, archery, nature and more! Specialized in-depth programs include horseback riding, an adventure program and • Full Day Schedule • Certified CIT. The camp has a low and high ropes challenge course, nature center • Computer Education Staff with touch tanks, 40-acre work and learn farm, indoor horseback riding At three Convenient Locations arena and many riding trails. Evening programs include talent shows, WANTAGH PLAINVIEW LEVITTOWN carnivals, dances, scavenger hunts, wagon rides, cookouts, campfires 516-931-8204 516-520-7721 516-731-3263 and much more. Meals are served in the lodge; food is plentiful and the 7am-6:30pm 6:30am-6pm 7am-6pm comprehensive salad bar offers campers many additional choices. The A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUR CHILD camp’s administrative and program staff is comprised of teachers, edu-

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CAMP DIRECTORY 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 DIRECTORY Kiddie Academy Bethpage (516)719-0366 Brightwaters (Bay Shore) (631)969-1234 East Setauket (631)941-2100 Farmingdale (631)756-4606 Greenlawn (631)261-2220 Hicksville (516)931-3330 Islip (631)859-1234 Nesconset (631)724-5437 Syosset (516)496-1050 www.kiddieacademy.com For almost 20 years, parents have trusted Kiddie Academy to care for what they treasure most — their children. Kiddie Academy provides a most comprehensive and developmentally-appropriate child care program for children. With locations in Nassau and Suffolk counties, this facility is a convenient choice for parents looking for quality care and instruction for their children. 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.

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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!

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Long Island Voyager’s Day Camp (516)238-4586 www.longislandvoyagersdaycamp.com Long Island Voyager’s Day Camp is unique in that it offers your child a full range of specialties and fun-filled days of recreation. The co-ed camp includes programs for children entering kindergarten in September through those age 14. Its goal is to assist in the development of the whole child — educationally, athletically, artistically and socially.

Long Island Voyager’s teaches self-respect, courage and responsibility.

Its caring staff builds upon campers’ self-esteem, self-confidence and character. Long Island Voyager’s is a summer alternative that surpasses childcare as it captures campers’ special talents and helps them identify their goals. Long Island Voyager’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

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Music Together of Long Island and Queens www.musictogetherli-queens.com Music Together is a delightful, joyous approach to music-making with your child. For infants, toddlers, preschoolers and the adults who love them, Music Together offers families an opportunity to sing, dance and play rhythm instruments in a relaxed, playful. non-performance-oriented setting. It nourishes parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; efforts to create a rich musical environment at home, regardless of their musical abilities. Offered in ten-to-12-week sessions in many independently owned locations throughout Long Island and Queens, these 45-minute classes are specifically designed to accommodate the unique learning style of the very young while being highly engaging to their adult companions. Music Together is based on the philosophy that all children are musical; you may be surprised to find that you are, too!

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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 Timeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fully equipped, licensed child care center. Teachers encourage each childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own rate of cognitive, social and emotional growth. Curiosity and self-discovery 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 sixweek 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)5206096 for more information.

Work of Heart 3 Greenhills Road, South Huntington, NY 11746 (631)673-7373 missandrea@workofheartchildcare.com www.workofheartchildcare.com Work of Heart is a full-day early childhood program, nursery school and summer camp, located on two beautiful acres. Its summer camp is an eight-week, theme-filled extravaganza for children ages 18 months through 8 years. Camp activities range from swimming, baseball and basketball to soccer, mini golf and more. Children are taught to swim under the guidance of Red Cross-certified instructors. Weekly themes give an air of fun and excitement to the camp. During Under the Sea Week, children encounter fish, crustaceans and coral reefs, and when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for Reptile Roundup Week, campers learn all about lizards your needs, your neighborhood

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CAMP DIRECTORY and their cousins in hands-on activities. Work of Heart presents the perfect summer experience. Its staff caters to the physical and emotional needs of young children, while providing them with a fun-filled camp program. Your child will enjoy a warm and nurturing atmosphere. Also available are extended hours from 7am-6pm and two-, three- and fiveday sessions. Visit Work of Heart to see firsthand why its camp truly is “a Work of Heart.”

Sleepaway Camps Camp DeWolfe Wading River, NY 11792 (631)929-4325 office@campdewolfe.org www.campdewolfe.org Camp DeWolfe is a residential sleepaway Christian camp on the Long 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.

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, sports, movies, arts and crafts, talent shows, local trips and Special Event Days combine to make this a super program. Young People’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. staff program P. Flint 4-H Camp 419 Park AvenueThe South, Newand York, NY 10016 •Dorothy 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 provide children with a safe and fun-filled summer while allowing Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County parents to go about their daily activities knowing that their child is (516)433-7970 TO: Day Camp emphasizes individual FAX # in good hands. Young People’s md83@cornell.edu growth, as well as traditional values of teamwork, cooperation, selfwww.dpf4hcamp.org respect, respect for others, tolerance and honesty. These values will Celebrating FROM: ISSUE DATE: its 89th year of camp, Cornell Cooperative Extensustain our campers for a lifetime. A rolling enrollment policy allows sion is committed to offering their camper families a high quality children to be registered for two through eight weeks at parents’ educational program, achieving the same level of excellence as convenience. The camp provides free, door-to-door transportation via their partners at Cornell University. The camp is located on the Please call or fax your comments and/or OK. licensed, certified, and professional school bus drivers. It is reasonNorth Fork of Long Island. The camp’s 140-acre natural setting ably priced and offers a payment plan designed to fit your needs with includes woodlands, bluffs, pine forests, sand dunes, farmland, and no interest or service charges.

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CAMP DIRECTORY camping program offers many traditional camping activities and sleepaway camp for children and teens ages 8-16. It offers affordable two-, four-, and six-week sessions. Located on more than 100 specialized in-depth programming. Traditional camping programs beautiful acres in the southern Berkshires, Greenwood Trails lets include sports, dance, swimming, arts and crafts, fishing, drama, campers “choose their own trail” with a unique elective program, outdoor living, canoeing, wood working, rocketry, archery, nature exploring new activities and expanding their horizons. Facilities and more! Specialized in-depth programs include horseback ridinclude comfortable cabins with showers, a large in-ground pool, a ing, an adventure program and CIT. The camp has a low and high private lake, a theater, fine arts studios, expansive ball fields, low ropes challenge course, nature center with touch tanks, 40-acre and high ropes courses, a skate park, a 35-foot-tall climbing tower work and learn farm, indoor horseback riding arena and many and more! The warm, friendly atmosphere and extensive facilities riding trails. Evening programs include talent shows, carnivals, make for magical summers at Greenwood Trails! 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.

Parent/Child Resources The camp’s administrative and program staff is comprised of teachers, educators, college graduates and camp alumni. The seAchieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services nior counselors have completed counselor-training programs, and See “Special Needs.” most have been campers themselves. International staff from the United Kingdom compliments the seasoned American staff. The ADHD Parent Trainer Elaine Lerner, MSW, CSW international counselors share their rich cultural backgrounds with 233 7th St., Suite 200, Garden City, NY 11530 the campers. The American Camping Association Camp accredits (516)487-0636 419 Park Avenue South, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 the camp, and it is proud of the high standards they achieve regardelaine@adhdparenttrainer.com ing the health, safety and welfare of campers. Monday to Saturday www.adhdparenttrainer.com to:August. Stay over sessions available FAx sessions from July through Is #your child having behavioral problems at home, in school or throughout the summer. in social settings? ADHD Parent Trainings are forming in Long Island. Elaine Lerner, MSW, CSW and ADHD specialist will From: iSSue Greenwood Trails Summer Camp offerDAte: training for parents of children with attention problems 390 Winchester Road using the Russell Barkley, Ph.D. and Ross Green Ph.D. methods Winsted, CT 06098 of behavioral management. ADHD is one of the most common Please call or fax your comments and/or oK. behavioral disorders affecting up to 5-7 Winter Office: (516)483-7272 childhood developmental Summer Office: (860)379-6517 percent of the school age population and accounting for the largest fun@greenwoodtrails.comSigNAture oF APProvAl: proportion of children referred to mental health programs in this www.greenwoodtrails.com country. Learn techniques to give your child a better chance of Choose your own trail! Greenwood Trails is a family-owned, coed success in school, at home and in social settings. Her goal as a

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Hagedorn Little Village School, The Jack Joel Center for Special Children 750 Hicksville Road, Seaford, NY 11783 (516)520-6058 information@littlevillage.org www.littlevillage.org For more than 40 years, The Hagedorn Little Village School, Jack Joel Center for Children (HLVS) has provided the finest educational and therapeutic services for infants and children up to 11 years old with a wide range of developmental delays. The mission of HLVS is to facilitate children with special needs in achieving their highest potential. HLVS provides early intervention, preschool and school-age services in the home, nursery school, daycare, on site and in center-based classrooms in its state-of-the-art facility. Services may include: special education, speech-language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, psychological and social work services, and SEIT and audiological services. Additionally, comprehensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs are provided for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. Many additional services are also offered at HLVS, including multi-disciplinary evaluations, parent and me classes, and parent and sibling support groups. For more information on HLVS programs and services, call (516)520-6058 or check the website: www.littlevillage.org.

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy and Autism Services 538 Broadhollow Road, Suite 202, Melville, NY 11747 (631)385-7780 info@achievebeyondusa.com www.achievebeyondusa.com Achieve Beyond is a nationwide pediatric therapy company that provides quality evaluations, as well as 419 Park Avenue South, NewEnglish York, NY and 10016bilingual • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 therapeutic and educational services for ages birth through 21 years. Available are speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational to: # therapy, special education, autismFAx services, and behavior therapy services. A family-centered and multilingual approach ensures J.M. Ladge Speech & Hearing Center parents that their child’s developmental needs are met in a nurturing From: DAte: offers coordination of C.W. Post Campus/Long Island University and supportive environment. TheiSSue company Northern Boulevard, Brookville, NY 11548 (516)299-2437 initial evaluations as well as follow-up sessions to provide support 419 Park Avenue South, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 to families through the preschool and school age transitions. These Pleasearecallprovided or faxin-home, your comments oK.settings to www.liu.edu/cwpost/ladge The C.W. Post J.M. Ladge Speech & Hearing Center serves as a comservices community,and/or and clinic plete diagnostic and therapeutic facility speech, language and children and families throughout New York City, Long Island,to:and FAxproviding # audiological services for children as well as adults with communication Hudson Valley. Achieve Beyond offers families private pay and SigNAture the oF APProvAl: disorders. All services are offered at reasonable rates during day and insurance payment options for children from birth-21 years of age. evening hours. A full range of services include For more information, please visit www.achievebeyondusa.com or From: iSSue DAte:evaluation and treatment of articulation and phonological disorders and language and language call (866)696-0999.

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Funded and Regulated by Nassau County (NCDOH) and Suffolk County (SCDOH) Departments of Health, NYS, NYS ED Department Early Intervention (EI) and Committee for Special Education (CPSE) services are for children who have or are suspected of having a developmental delay or disability.

Evaluations must be referred by NCDOH/SCDOH for EI and/or to the local school district for CPSE. Services are provided based on an individual child’s eligibility as established by NYSDOH and/or NYSED and local government at no direct cost to parents. Parents are responsible for fees/costs associated with childcare.

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That Broadway Smile 800 North Broadway, Massapequa, NY 11758 (516)753-KIDS www.thatbroadwaysmile.com Bright smiles get their start at That Broadway Smile, where the staff specializes in pediatric and special needs dentistry. The top priority of Dr. Mary Ellen Nesnay and her staff is to help your child achieve and maintain a beautiful, healthy smile in a fun, nurturing, and friendly environment.

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.

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I’ve yet to meet a mom who is happy with her body after the birth of her beautiful baby. She may be overjoyed with the new arrival but uncomfortable with the still-needed maternity clothes when she leaves the hospital.

What do I tell these moms? First off, realize you have the rest of your life to get your body back. These initial months with your baby are precious and go by extremely fast. But that doesn’t mean we can’t get you on track to start taking off the baby weight. Here are ten tips for getting your body back while still being able to enjoy your baby!

1) Start moving. As early as your hospital stay, start recon-

necting with your body. Do pelvic tilts and abdominal bracing to start waking up those core muscles. Begin walking as soon as your doctor gives you permission.

2) Fuel your body. You will need good food to take care

of your baby, so eat a bountiful amount of fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole foods. If people are kind enough to make your meals, don’t be bashful about requesting healthy meals. We are not talking about dieting, just eating clean. When you eat whole foods, you don’t have to worry about portion size.

3) Sleep when your baby sleeps. A lack of sleep can

cause hormone imbalance, especially with fat-related hormones such as ghrelin (tells your brain to eat) and leptin (tells your brain you are full and regulates metabolism). Regular sleep is not in your near future, but grab it when you can!

4) Hydrate. Water can curb hunger, increase energy, and help flush out toxins. Fill up a 64-ounce jug at beginning of the day, and make markings on it for every hour so you can track your water intake. Stay hydrated throughout the day! You will need even more water if you are nursing.

5) Tummy time = workout time! Your baby will spend lots

of time on the floor working her little arm and head muscles. Lie down beside her, and start your own workout. Try a plank and crunches.

6) Stroller workout. Get out with your baby each

day. The fresh air will do you both some good! Start slow, but each day, increase your travel distance or pace intensity, monitoring how you feel. The added weight of the stroller makes any walk a workout. See if there is a local stroller workout class in your neighborhood.

7) Veggie up! Eating a diet that is filled with vegetables aids in weight loss. You get high volume for less caloric density. Vegetables also help curb food cravings. Plus, they are packed with nutrients that you need. Eat a rainbow of veggies throughout the day.

8) Wear your baby. Many people wear weighted vests to

increase their workout. You can just wear your baby! A supportive front-pack carrier is a great tool. Be mindful of your posture, and choose safe exercise moves! Just walking while wearing your baby will burn extra calories, but you can also lunge, squat, and wall sit with your baby in a carrier.

9) Protein power. Aid your weight loss by adding protein

to your meals and snacks. A fruit by itself will quickly affect your bloodstream, causing an insulin spike. When you add a handful of walnuts or a tablespoon of peanut butter to it, the effect slows and keeps your blood sugar stable.

10) H.I.I.T. your workout!

Once you’ve been cleared for exercise and have regained some energy, increase the intensity of your routine. High Intensity Interval Workouts can burn fat and keep your metabolism revved all day long! High intensity exercises might include jumping jacks, squat and lunge hops, sprints, etc. Do a burst of exercise, rest, and then do it again.

You can get great results with even just 20 minutes of effort!

Lisa Druxman is the founder of FIT4MOM, the company that invented Fit4Baby, Stroller Strides, and Body Back. She is the author of Lean Mommy (Center Street) and the creator of the Mama Wants Her Body Back video series. Discover details at www.fit4mom.com.

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March 12: Summer Camp Open House, KinderCare Learning Centers, www.kindercare.com. 3 - 6:30pm.

March 29: Dorothy P. Flint Nassau County 4-H Camp, 3186 Sound Ave., 16: Riverhead, www.dpf4hcamp.org.

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12 - 3pm. tyville, (631)608-4710, www.darlingsanddivas.com. Celebrate the Luck of the Irish with your favorite princesses when the Shamrock Princess Tea comes to Darlings and Divas!

Party with Cinderella, Rapunzel, and many others during this unforgettable event that also includes mini-manicures, sparkling makeup application, shamrock glitter tattoos, hair styling March 1: Cabaret Wine, Castello Borghese with glitter dusting&and a tiara to takedi home, a pizzaVineyard lunch, & Winery, 17150 County Road 48, Cutchogue, (631)734-5111. dancing, and photo opportunities. Reservations are required.

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March 8: Journey to Oz Broadhollow Theatre, 141 South Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst, (631)226-8400. Follow Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion on an adventure to the Emerald City when The Broadhollow Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz. The family-friendly show features colorful costumes, eye-catching sets, and captivating performances. Shows are held on March 8, 15, 22, and 29. your needs, your neighborhood

March 8: Along Came a Spider Quogue Wildlife Refuge, 3 Old Country Road, Quogue,

April 5: Spring into the Park Belmont Lake State Park, West Babylon, (631)444-0283. Spend some quality time with your little ones at the Spring Family Fishing Festival. The event offers a day of fishing for one and all, as well as special activities, environmental exhibits, an inflatable slide, and much more! Call to reserve your place.

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Broadhollow Theatre, 141 South Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst, (631)226-8400. Follow Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion on an adventure to the Emerald City when The Broadhollow Theatre presents March 1: Disney’s Mulan Jr., The BayWay Arts Center, 265 TheMain Wizard of (631)581-2700.

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March 1: Irish Family Day, Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site & Interpretive Center, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road , Huntington Station, (631)427-5240, www.waltwhitman.org. Families are invited to drop in for an Irish celebration complete with Irish music, Irish dancers, face-painting, and free guided tours of the historic home of Walt Whitman. 1 - 3pm.

March 2: Chocolate World Expo, The Cradle of Aviation Museum, 51 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Garden City, (516)572-4111, www.cradleofaviation.org. Chocolate lovers of all ages are invited to drop in for this delicious day-long celebration. 10am - 7pm.

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March 2: Free Chamber Music Concerts, The Upper Carriage House at Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Great River, (631)224-5420. Enjoy an afternoon of great live music featuring a special guest performer each week. Sundays through March 30. 2pm.

March 8: Along Came a Spider www.parentguidenews.com • 212-213-8840 Quogue Wildlife Refuge, 3 Old Country Road, Quogue, (631)653-4771, www.quoguewildliferefuge.com. Special guest Miss Marilyn explores the wonders of eight-legged friends in the Spider Stories program.

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March 2: Lecture Series, The Long Island Maritime Museum, 88 West Ave., West Sayville, (631)HISTORY, www. limaritime.org. Offered free of charge, the lecture series includes guest speakers covering a variety of maritime topics, including Chronicling the region’s shellfish industry, America’s Naval War, and an environmental history of the barrier beaches of Fire Island. Seating is limited and guests are encouraged to register in advance. Ongoing Sundays Continued on page 42.

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March 2: Live on the Vine Winterfest, (631)951-3900, www. liwinterfest.com. Conceived in 2006, this six week annual midwinter music festival takes place each weekend in Long Island’s unique vineyard tasting rooms, hotels and other venues on the East End. Held weekly through March 16.

March 2: Read Across America Celebration, Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City, (516)224-5800, www.licm.org. Families are invited to join museum staffers as they Read Across America and celebrate the birthday of the beloved children’s book author Dr. Seuss. Make crafts and activities, and meet Clifford, Peter Rabbit and Curious George during story times throughout the day! All ages welcome.12pm-4pm.

March 5 - 10: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale, (516)794-9303, www.nassaucoliseum.com. The greatest show on Earth returns by popular demand to keep children and adults alike on the edge of their seats with delightful clowns, amazing aerialists, animals and much more!

March 7: Man of La Mancha, Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post Campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, (516)299-2752, www.tillescenter.org. This Tony Award Winning love story tells the dream weaving tale of Don Quixote on his enduring quest for peace, goodness, beauty and the alluring lady of his dreams, Dulcinea. 8pm.

March 8 - 15 March 8: Carousel Dreams, Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City, (516)224-5800, www.licm.org.

Children ages 5 and up are invited to hear Andrea Bejarano as she read her magical stories, then make a playful carousel craft to take home! 3pm.

March 8: In Like a Lion, The Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Sunrise Highway/Route 27, Oakdale, (631)581-1072.

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March 8: Something, A Beatles Tribute, Martha Clara Vineyards, 6025 Sound Ave., Riverhead, (631)298-0075, www. marthaclaravineyards.com. Enjoy some great music as the vineyards pay tribute to one of the most iconic bands of all time.

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March 8: Writing with Whitman - Poetry Writing Workshop, Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site & Interpretive Center, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station, (631)427-5240, www.waltwhitman.org. The Signature Poetry Writing Workshop with poet Hala Alyan explores how art imitates life.2-4pm.

March 9: Girl Scout Day, The Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor, (516)692-6768, cshfha.org. Come celebrate the birthday of the Girls Scouts at the CSHFA. In honor of the day, any girl scout wearing her uniform will receive free admission for the day!

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March 10: Irish Heritage Night, Smithtown Historical Society, Frank Brush Barn, 211 Middle Country Road, Smithtown, (631)265-6768, www.smithtownhistorical.org. The Historical Society presents a night that celebrates Irish-American traditions that includes authentic Irish music, delicious foods, raffles and merriment for all ages. 7pm

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The popular Nature Discoveries series uses outdoor activities and hands-on fun to explore the prehistoric legends. Reservations are required.

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March 16: Surely You Jest

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Enjoyinto a behind thePark scenes tour of the Scully Belmont mansionLake and State learn Park, abut West the history of the family. Tea and light refreshments will be served. Advance registration reBabylon, (631)444-0283. Spend quired. Presented again on April 19. some quality time with your little ones at the Spring Family Fishing Festival. The event offers a day of fishing for one and all, as well as special activities, environmental exhibits, an inflatable slide, and much Marchmore!

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Party with Cinderella, Rapunzel, and many others during this unforgettable event that also includes mini-manicures, sparkling makeup application, shamrock glitter tattoos, hair styling with glitter dusting and a tiara to take home, a pizza lunch, dancing, and photo opportunities. Reservations are required.

March 16: Family St. Patrick’s Day Walk, The Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, (631)2651054. Ages 5 to adult are invited to enjoy a walk as the winter winds down and spring starts to show up! 1:30-3pm.

March 16: Sensational Snakes, Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown, (631)979-6344, www.sweetbriarnc.org. Slither on over to Sweebriar to see a selection of seven ssssensational serpents. Meet several snakes and learn about them through games, hands-on crafts, and other activities. Create a cool snake craft to take home. 1-3pm.

March 8: Journey to Oz Broadhollow Theatre, 141 South Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst, (631)226-8400. Follow Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion on an adventure to the Emerald City when The Broadhollow Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz. The family-friendly show features colorful costumes, eye-catching sets, and captivating performances. Shows are held on March 8, 15, 22, and 29.

March 8: Along Came a Spider Quogue Wildlife Refuge, 3 Old Country Road, Quogue, (631)653-4771, www.quoguewildliferefuge.com. Special guest Miss Marilyn explores the wonders of eight-legged friends in the Spider Stories program.

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March 21: Adult Night Hike, The Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, (631)265-1054.

Bring a flashlight, wear comfortable shoes and explore the winding trails at nighttime. Listen to how peaceful the night becomes!

March 22: The Dance Theatre of Harlem, Staller Center, Nicholls Road, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, (631)632ARTS. The renown dance company makes a special stop in Stony Brook to present an unforgettable night of creative expression and artistic excellence.

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March 29: Eric Carle Stories, Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, (516)2992752, www.tillescenter.org. Audiences ages 3 - adult will enjoy an Eric Carle triple-bill that includes, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Little Cloud and The Mixed-Up Chameleon. 2pm.

March 29: Nature on the Move, Caumsett Historic State Park, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Lloyd Harbor, (631)423-1770. Instructors encourage participants to maintain a slow to moderate pace for 4 miles as they observe and discuss the fields and woods of Caumsett. Advance reservations required. 12:30 - 2:45pm.

March 27: The Music Man, John W. Engeman Theater at Northport, 250 Main St., Northport, (631)261-2900, www.engemantheater.com. An affectionate tribute to Smalltown, U.S.A., Meridith Wilson’s delightful musical follows fast talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa March 30: Bring It On: The Musical, The Tilles Center, LIU into buying instruments and uniforms for a boy’s band he vows Post Campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, (516)299419 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 419 Park Avenue South, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 2752, www.tillescenter.org.

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Woman’s World Educate your child about the importance of equality this National Women’s History Month with Women’s Suffrage: A History Just for Kids by KidCaps. The book captures the extraordinary tale of Inez Milholland during the Woman Suffrage Parade of 1913, and it is available for purchase at www.amazon.com.

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Mother Earth International Earth Day is observed on March 20. Show your children the importance of conserving energy with the Light Saver project, courtesy of www.spoonful.com. This unique craft can hang on your child’s door to remind him to turn off the lights while leaving the room.

What you’ll need: -scissors -scrap cardboard -glue -marker -ribbon How to make it: From the cardboard, cut a light bulb shape (about 3½ inches wide and 6 inches tall). Next, create the base of the bulb by cutting out a 1½-by-3-inch cardboard strip.

Wrap the strip around the neck of the bulb, and glue it in place. Paint the light bulb. When it’s dry, use a marker to draw threads on the bulb base. Write your conservation proclamation on the craft: Lights Out. For the hanger, tape a loop of ribbon to the back of the bulb.

Proudly display the bulb, and start saving energy!

Yummy Goodness March 1 is National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day! Indulge in your favorite peanut butter treats this holiday with the Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe, courtesy of www.simplyrecipes.com.

Ingredients: -½ c. sugar -½ c. packed brown sugar -½ c. butter (room temperature) -½ c. peanut butter -1 egg -1¼ c. flour -¾ tsp. baking soda -½ tsp. baking powder -¼ tsp. salt Directions: Beat the butter for two minutes, or until it’s creamy. Add the sugars, and beat for two more minutes. Mix in the egg and the peanut butter. Next, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Then, stir this mixture into the sugar-butter mix. When finished, wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least three hours. To bake, preheat the oven to 375°F, and shape the dough into 1¼-inch balls. Place the dough balls 3 inches apart on a cookie sheet without grease. In crisscross patterns, flatten the balls with a fork.

Then, bake them for about 10 minutes or until light brown. Let the cookies cool on baking sheets for a minute, and then transfer them to a rack to cool completely.

Rockin’ Shamrocks Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day on March 17 by whipping up a batch of yummy shamrocks made from yogurt-covered pretzels with this unique Clever Clovers recipe from www.spoonful.com.

What you’ll need: -wax paper -yogurt-covered mini pretzels -¼ tsp. vegetable oil -¼ c. white chocolate chips -green icing -decorating sugar How to make it: Begin by covering your work surface with a sheet of wax paper. Arrange three yogurt-covered mini pretzels and a curved, broken section of pretzel (as the stem) for each clover you make. Next, combine ¼ tsp. of vegetable oil with ¼ c. of white chocolate chips, and melt them together in the microwave according to the package directions. Adhere the pretzel pieces by dabbing this melted mixture between them. Let the chocolate harden.

Next, work with one clover at a time, and pipe the edges and “stem” with green icing.

Sprinkle the pretzels with decorating sugar (preferably white, light green, and dark green) to complete the clovers.

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