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Camp A SociAl leArning ProgrAm deSigned Coverage for children who find it hArd to: Is Your Child Ready for Camp?..... 18 Questions for parents to consider. • Establish and maintain friendships • Share space effectively Camp Directory................................ 21 Initiate maintain conversations A look• at leading and day camps and summer programs, along with health specialmeaning of • Understand the and hidden P. 18 needs spotlights. spoken messages • Interpret social cues • Take in another person’s point of view • Pay attention and stay focused • Work in groups Therapy 101............................. • Predict outcomes and solve problems 14 Cut through the confusion of PT, OT, and • Comprehend concepts underlying P. 14 ST. pictures/stories/assignments • Set boundaries • Organize school tasks
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Eyes of March Photo Contest..................................... 53 Birthday Blowout.......................................................... 57
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Don’t Miss...................................................................... 10 This month’s entertainment and activities.
Health............................................................................ 48 Insight and items for your family’s care.
Travel............................................................................. 54 Destinations, product picks, and getaway tips.
Update........................................................................... 56 Essential products and information for your brood.
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Calendar of Events....................................................... 57 A comprehensive listing of your neighborhood’s classes, events, and performances.
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Nutrition and Fertility................ 12
Managing Editor Donald McDermott
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Spring Style................................. 46 Clothes kids crave this season.
Associate Editor Samantha Chan Art Directors Margaret Baldauf, Susanne Kimball, Ilana Rispoli Director of Web Development Kristen Jankowski Accounting Teresa Pinargote
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3 week program: July 27 – August 14, 2015 Youth Chorus: Grades 1-4 Chorus: Grades 5-12 Band: Grades 5-12 Campers will choose a Major Performing Group and three elective courses to participate in. At the end of the three weeks, there will be a Summer Concert Series, which all campers should attend.
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Coed. 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. with extended After Camp till 6:00p.m. (ages 5-14) Choose any or all days: April 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Who said camp is just for the summer? At LIU Post we offer camp during the school vacation when your child is off from school but you are not off from work.
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LIU Post Youth Camps offers programs on Saturday mornings in the Winter and Spring. Program hours are from 9-11 a.m. Our program directors are New York State teachers or professionals in their program field. Each program is a 10-session class with all supplies included.
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DON’T MISS A Princess Story
One of the most beloved animated tales of all time is brought to life on the big screen in Disney’s Cinderella. Starring Lily James, Haley Atwell, and Helena Bonham Carter, the liveaction story of a servant step-daughter who wins the heart of a prince opens in theaters on March 13.
An All-New Legend
An ancient evil has doomed the world of Termina in The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D, created exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS. Players use more than 20 powerful masks to solve the puzzle and save Termina in just three days in this exciting new game. Find it online or in stores now.
Blazing Entertainment
Nickelodeon’s new hit series makes its DVD debut in Blaze and the Monster Machines: Blaze of Glory. Featuring an in-depth STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) curriculum, the DVD includes the hour-long series premiere episode and a special bonus episode. Copies are available now from Paramount Home Media.
Off To Sleep
Rockabye Baby! continues to transform your favorite music into delightful lullabyes for your little ones. Lullabye Renditions of Fleetwod Mac offers a calm and cozy way to lull even the most energetic child to sleep. Buy it now on CD or through digital download at www.rockabyebabymusic.com.
Alien Action
Earth is taken over by an overly confident alien race known as the Boov in Home (Dreamworks Animation). This animated family film follows a human girl and a misfit alien as they embark on the intergalactic road trip of a lifetime. Home blasts into theaters March 27.
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The Lalaloopsy friends are back and teamwork is the theme of their sweetest movie yet as Lalaloopsy: Festival of Sugary Sweets arrives on DVD. Available now from Lionsgate Home Entertainment, the newest movie in the top-selling franchise has the girls candy themed and ready for Easter!
Meal Management
Make A Meal is the meal-planning app that helps families waste less food and save more money.An award winner in both the United Kingdom and the United States, the app offers an array of useful information, as well as 150 free recipes and another 800 that can be unlocked. Download it free from the app store or visit www. make-a-meal.co.uk to find out more.
On The Tube
PBS Kids is thrilled to announce its YouTube debut! Aimed toward children ages 2-8 and their parents, the exciting and educational new channel includes hundreds of clips and promotional videos from all of your favorite PBS series. Check out www.youtube.com/pbskids.
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John Cena, The Rock, Triple H, The Big Show and all of your favorite WWE superstars are even more powerful in WWE Immortals. The amazing new app gives players a chance to do battle as their favorite power-packed performers. Download the app for free or visit www.wwe.com/inside/ wwe-immortals to find out more.
Happy Easter
CBS Home Entertainment gets families in the holiday spirit by releasing Peter & The Magic Egg on DVD. Ready for purchase today, the animated adventure follows a young boy who joins the Easter Bunny in an attempt to save Easter and his family farm.
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It’s time for another Hands-on History event at King Manor Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, on March 14. Using a quill and ink, just like Rufus King, write letters and also listen to a story about a dog who helped postal workers in the 19th century. Learn more about this and other museum events at www.kingmanor.org.
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The “greatest show on Earth” is back in town when Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey brings Circus Xtreme to the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale. Running March 4-8, this “x-traordinary” attraction for audiences of all ages comes complete with some of the most amazing stunts, circus performers, and animals you’ve ever seen! For times and tickets, call the box office at (516)794-9303 or log onto www.nassaucoliseum.com.
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Darlings & Divas on March 15. The fun-filled morning event includes a shamrock-inspired makeover, makeup application, T-shirt making, a dance party, a pizza lunch, and dessert. Darlings & Divas is located at 65 Merrick Road in Amityville and can be reached at (631)608-4710 or through www.darlingsanddivas.com.
Experience Festival on March 15.The day includes a number of music and dance performances, activities for children, more than 50 craft vendors, and authentic Irish food. The festivities run from 11am to 5pm at the Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex on the North Campus of Hofstra University in Hempstead. To find out more, call (516)463-6582.
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A healthy couple, in which both partners are younger than age 30 and have regular intercourse with no contraceptive, have a 25-to-30-percent chance of conceiving each month. Infertility is always in the back of a person’s mind when trying to conceive without success. Before seeking help from a doctor, couples and individuals commonly look to improve their lifestyle choices. Research has found that a healthy diet and exercise can promote ovulation in some women and sperm count in men. According to the National Infertility Association in the United States, 30 percent of infertility is due to being either overweight or underweight. Reducing extra weight by even 5 percent can improve fertility. Women who are overweight and/or obese can be affected by infertility. They can experience complications during pregnancy, too. Adversely, being underweight can impair the menstrual cycle and cause complications while trying to conceive. And excessive workouts can cause a low sperm count or disrupt menstrual cycles.
Knowing that weight and infertility are commonly linked, healthy lifestyle choices are encouraged for men and women looking to start families. The building blocks for hormones are found in foods like those that contain antioxidants, which help to protect the egg and sperm from free radicals. Consider organic, grass-fed, whole fat, raw dairy for diets, as well as grass-fed and organic meat, grains in whole and natural form, and high-fiber foods. Additionally, drink lots of water. Cutting out smoking and too much alcohol is also helpful. Smoking may cause infertility in both men and women as nicotine has been shown to block the production of sperm and decrease the size of a man’s testicles. In women, tobacco changes how cervical mucus affects sperm reaching the egg. There is also an increased risk of ectopic pregnancy. Marijuana may disrupt a woman’s ovulation cycle, and men who use it may experience decreased sperm count and quality. Alcoholism is related to disorders in ovulation and causes complications during pregnancy. Positive changes in diet in exercise may help you and your partner set the best potential groundwork for fertility. Speak with your doctor and/or a nutritionist to delve deeper into how these specific factors may directly affect you.
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Dr. Janelle Luk has devoted her career to the field of reproductive endocrinology and specializes in creating individualized fertility treatments for her patients. Dr. Luk draws on her vast expertise in both traditional and alternative in vitro fertilization treatments to cater to the unique needs of each individual woman. She graduated Yale University School of Medicine, completed her residency at Harvard, and completed her fellowship specialty training in reproductive medicine and infertility at Yale University School of Medicine. Neway Fertility is committed to providing the most innovative and personal care possible to help patients achieve their goals of starting a family. Its mission is to provide top-quality medicine that is centered on compassion and individualized attention. For more information, please visit www.newayfertility.com.
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hen my daughter was a toddler, I was told that she had ASD (autism spectrum disorder) and needed services. Subsequently, I became lost in the number of therapeutic options available. I discovered the letter combinations “PT,” “OT,” and “ST,” and I noticed that each “T” offers a great many advantages and benefits. So, I embarked on a multi-year journey that included a vast amount of investigation and research, and I eventually came up with a plan that worked extremely well for my child. Today, my daughter is a well-adjusted, happy college student and a testimonial to the success of sensory integration therapies. Almost two decades after my family’s research began, I’d like to share what I’ve learned.
A slew of research from the past 30 years has shown that a child’s ability to function like all the other kids her age is largely based on her ability to receive, internalize, and process physical, mental, or sensory stimuli. This neuro-processing capability is an indication of a person’s functional and cognitive abilities. Deficits in such areas are considered limitations, or “issues,” that may 14 I parentguide News I March 2015
require physical, occupational, or speech therapy (PT, OT, or ST). The purpose of these therapies is to maintain or increase skills and/ or adapt environments to meet the unique needs of an individual so that she may become as independent and functional as her peers. So, what do physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy do, and how do they differ from one another?
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Physical therapy, or PT, is the remediation of impairments and disabilities, as well as the promotion of mobility, functional ability, quality of life, and movement potential. Physical therapists help patients regain independence and function in their daily lives. They provide care in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, fitness facilities, and work settings. Physical therapists use a variety of exercise techniques and equipment to help patients move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. They also help prevent loss of mobility and motion by developing fitness and wellness programs tailored to each patient’s specific needs.
Occupational therapy, or OT, is the therapeu- Speech therapy, or ST, refers to the evaluatic use of work, self-care, and play activities to increase development and prevent disability. It may include adaptation of a task or environment to create an accommodation that achieves maximum independence and to enhance the quality of life. Occupational therapist Lucy Miller defines “occupation” as the way in which one uses time to be productive in the community. Miller divides time into three categories of daily activities: self-care (sleeping, eating, grooming, dressing, etc.), work, and leisure. If a disability prevents a person from effectively or independently functioning in more than one of the three “occupational” areas, then OT is used. Occupational therapists help patients with developmental delays related to autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome. Developmental delays could include gross motor skills, such as crawling or walking, or fine motor skills, such as using fingers to grasp a spoon. Less obvious delays are the more silent disabilities, which may concern mental health and sensory processing disorders. Both occupational and physical therapists strive to increase both the function and the independence of their patients. However, the occupational therapist only uses exercises that support the execution of a functional activity, while physical therapists seek to develop the muscle strength required to move the bones and joints.
tion and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders. Infants and children with injuries due to complications at birth, as well as feeding and swallowing difficulties like dysphagia, should be cared for by a speech and language pathologist. Speech pathologists also help children with genetic and developmental disorders that adversely affect speech, language, and/or cognitive development. Children with the following disorders and conditions may benefit from ST: cleft palate, Down syndrome, DiGeorge syndrome, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, developmental delay, cranial nerve damage, hearing loss, craniofacial anomalies, language delay, specific language impairment, pediatric traumatic brain injury, developmental verbal dyspraxia, and more. In the United States, many public school systems offer speech therapy to eligible children.
Louise Weadock, MPH, RN, is the founder of Access Healthcare Services, offering a complete range of clinically and culturally diverse health care services and professional staffing personnel for the past 30 years. She’s also the founder of WeeZee—The Science of Play, an 18,000-square-foot play and learning facility at 480 Bedford Road in Chappaqua, NY. Weadock is a registered Child Psychiatric Nurse, a 30-year ASD/SID researcher at Johns Hopkins University, and the mother of two grown children (one of whom has autism). She is a known parenting/sensory stimulation expert and has written on topics like special needs, the science of play, prenatal sensory stimulation, and sensory integration disorders. Recently, Access Healthcare Services launched Access Sensory Kids, a personalized clinical program for children that provides occupational, physical, and speech and language therapy to children with autism, sensory processing disorders, developmental delays, ADD and ADHD, eating and swallowing disorders, and many other conditions. For more information about Weadock or her programs, call (914)7522100 or visit www.weezeeworld.com. your needs, your neighborhood
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It sounds counter intuitive: kids can have arthritis. Arthritis is often thought of as an older person’s disease, but the truth is that two-thirds of people living with arthritis are younger than age 65 and 300,000 of them are children. Juvenile arthritis (JA) is one of the most common childhood diseases. It affects more children than juvenile diabetes and cystic fibrosis combined. In New York and New Jersey, about 27,000 kids live with the disease. 16 I parentguide News I March 2015
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Juvenile arthritis (JA) is an autoimmune disorder that can strike children at any age, whether they are still toddlers or in their teens. With JA, a child’s immune system malfunctions and attacks the body, especially the joints. JA affects joints, bones, muscles, cartilage, and other connective tissues. It can make it painful for a child to hold a pencil, climb a jungle gym, or play ball with friends. Although arthritis typically affects joints (the word “arthritis” literally means joint inflammation), JA can involve the eyes, skin, and gastrointestinal tract, as well. There are also many different types of juvenile arthritis; the most common type is juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Symptoms of JA can include pain and stiffness in the knees, hands, feet, neck, or jaw joints, and they may be worse in the morning. There may be swelling or redness on the skin around painful joints that feels warm to the touch. A child with JA may have frequent fevers accompanied by malaise or fatigue. Many forms of JA cause rashes on the skin over the knuckles; across the cheeks and bridge of the nose; or on the trunk, arms, and legs. Weight loss can be another symptom of JA. Some forms of JA cause serious eye-related complications such as iritis (inflammation of the iris) and uveitis (inflammation of the eye’s middle layer). No known cause has been pinpointed for most forms of JA. Some research points toward a genetic predisposition, which means the combination of genes a child receives from family members may cause the onset of arthritis when triggered by other factors. The most important step in properly treating a child’s JA is getting an accurate diagnosis. Early treatment can help prevent serious, permanent damage to a child’s joints and enable him to live an active, full childhood. The diagnostic process can be long and detailed, but parents need to be patient. The child’s pediatrician will likely recommend a visit with a pediatric rheumatologist who will then take a complete health history. There is no single blood test that confirms JA. Along with the physical exam itself, doctors will take a number of other diagnostic steps. They may order laboratory work and x-rays or other imaging tests. The results of these tests may help to rule out other potential causes of symptoms. Unfortunately, there is no cure for juvenile arthritis. However, with treatment, it may be possible to relieve inflammation, control pain, and improve a child’s quality of life. Every treatment plan is unique and requires that the child’s health care team, which might include a pediatric rheumatologist, dentist, ophthalmologist, nurse practitioner, and physical therapist, among others, collaborate together. Most treatment plans involve a combination of medication, physical activity, eye care, and a healthy diet. Medications used to treat JA can be divided into two groups. One set of medications (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs, corticosteroids, and analgesics) helps relieve pain and inflammation. The other group alters the course of the disease, puts it into remission, and prevents joint damage. The latter category is known as disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and has a newer subset known as biologic response modifiers (biologics). Each child responds differently to treatment plans, so there’s no single course of attack for JA. A doctor might try several different medications and/or dosages until a child responds positively your needs, your neighborhood
to treatment. Some medications affect the immune system or have other side effects, making careful and frequent monitoring very important. A diagnosis of JA can affect the entire family. From the diagnosis stage to finding treatments to help manage the disease, living with JA can feel like a roller coaster ride. Remember: You’re not alone. In New York and New Jersey, the Arthritis Foundation provides support and programs that run the continuum of family needs and kids’ life stages as they grow older and cope with the disease. Summer camps for kids with JA offer a place for children to have fun, make new friends, and learn to manage their disease. Opportunities for connection with other families, pediatric rheumatologists, and health experts are offered through JA family days, conferences, and parent support networks. There are plenty of resources out there that are just a click away to help your family. Ingrid Montecino is the C.E.O. and president of the Arthritis Foundation Northeast Region, serving families in New York, New Jersey, and Eastern Pennsylvania. For more information on local programs for families living with juvenile arthritis, visit the New York and New Jersey chapter websites listed in the Resources section.
Juvenile Arthritis Resources Websites:
•www.juvenilearthritis.org •www.kidsgetarthritistoo.org •www.arthritis.org/new-york •www.arthritis.org/new-jersey •www.niams.nih.gov/health_info/ juv_arthritis/
Books:
•Living with Juvenile Arthritis: A Parent’s Guide (Spry Publishing LLC) by Kimberly Poston Miller •It’s Not Just Growing Pains: A Guide to Childhood Muscle, Bone and Joint Pain, Rheumatic Diseases, and the Latest Treatments (Oxford University Press) by Thomas J. A. Lehman •Raising a Child with Arthritis: A Parent’s Guide (Arthritis Foundation) by Charlotte Huff
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Questions for parents to consider. ummer is quickly approaching, and maybe you’ve been giving some thought as to whether or not your child should go to camp. Day, sleepaway, or specialty — whichever camp you’re considering, taking the step to send your child to a summer program is a big deal. It’s important that the child is ready and meshes with the camp’s philosophy. Ponder the following questions to assess a child’s readiness for the camp experience.
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What type of child do I have? Think about your child’s strengths, interests, personality, and readiness for new experiences. Considering these things will help you determine whether your child is ready for camp and what type of camp might be the right fit. When researching a camp, make sure to tell the camp director about your child. Describing your child will help the director know if the camp is the right camp for your child.
Is your child interested in camp? Ask yourself how your child became interested in camp. Did you bring up camp, or did your child broach the topic? If you brought up camp, does your child sound excited about it? Is your child asking about the activities and what a typical day at camp is like? Camp decisions should be made together. The more involved children are in the process of choosing a camp, the more successful the experience will be.
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Day camps are designed for children ages 3 and older and are often a child’s first experience away from home for a long period of time. Children can go to overnight camp beginning at age 7. It’s important for parents to understand that just because a child reaches a certain age, it doesn’t mean he is ready for camp. Consider whether your child is able to be away from you easily or enjoys trying new activities. If you are considering sleepaway camp, make sure your child shows interest in going away and you aren’t just sending your child because he has reached a certain age.
If you are considering overnight camp, has your child had successful overnights? If your child is showing interest in overnight camp, has your child had successful overnights away from home with friends and relatives? Consider if these overnights were easy or difficult for your child. Keep in mind that just because a child’s friend is ready for overnight camp, it doesn’t necessarily mean your child is ready yet. You want to make sure your child has an interest in going away and is mature enough to independently do certain things such as showering, brushing hair and teeth, and dressing.
ing to allow your child to see camp in action. Visit the camp’s website together, and read about the activities, special events, staff, and bunks. If the camp you are choosing offers open houses or a new camper get together before the summer, attend them when possible. They will give your child the opportunity to see the camp, meet other campers, and get to know the staff. These types of preparations will make your child feel more comfortable as the first day approaches.
What does your child expect to do at camp?
Are you able to share consistent positive messages about camp?
Preparing your child for camp and what to expect there will help your child have a positive outlook about camp. Learn about the camp ahead of time. When possible, tour the camp the summer before attend-
Parents should let their child know they are confident in his ability to have a wonderful camp experience. As camp approaches, it’s common for children (and sometimes parents) to feel uneasiness. By
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sharing positive messages about camp, you will be helping your child feel good about going to camp, and you will be setting him up to have a great summer.
Jess Michaels is the Director of Communications for the American Camp Association, NY and NJ. ACA-Accreditation is a parent’s best evidence of a camp’s commitment to health and safety, and it ensures that children are provided with a diversity of educational and developmentally challenging learning opportunities. Visit www.searchforacamp.org for more information, or call the American Camp Association, NY and NJ’s Camper Placement Specialist Renee Flax at (212)391-5208 for free, one-on-one advice in finding the right camp for your child.
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American Theater Dance Workshop Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 Alphabetland Day School & Camp (516)248-6420 1775 Newbridge Road, North Bellmore, NY 11710 (516)826-9339 americantheaterdance@gmail.com 1260 Meadowbrook Road (Brookside School), North Merrick, www.americantheaterdance.com NY 11566 (516)867-7484 Spend three studying with ballet and212-447-7734 Broad419 Park Avenue South, 13thweeks Floor, on NewLong York, Island NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax Alphabetland Day School & Camp has been serving the comway stage professionals. Summer workshops are designed for be419 Park Avenue South, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 munity since 1972. The summer camp serves children age 3-7 ginner, intermediate, and advanced dancers ages 7-18. A typical to: FAx # (at the Newbridge Road location) and 7-11 (at the Brookside day comprises four ability- and age-appropriate classes from 9am TO: FAX # Campus). Camp activities include swimming, arts and crafts, to 4pm. Each dancer chooses between Ballet or Musical Theater. From: DAte: music, playground time, gymnastics and special events. The Ballet Intensive includes Ballet,iSSue Pointe, Variations, Pilates, ConFROM: ISSUE DATE: Alpha Travel group (ages 8-11) goes on daily trips to such temporary Ballet, and Yoga classes. Musical Theater Intensive places as a Mets baseball game, local soccer games, rock includes Theater Dance, Musical Theater, Acting, Ballet, Voice, Please call or fax your comments and/or oK. climbing areas and much more! And don’t worry about those Lyrical Jazz, and Tap classes. Each week, a new guest artist from Please call or fax your comments and/or OK. rainy days ruining your youngster’s fun because the travel New York City teaches a master class. Workshops offer a nurturSigNAture oF APProvAl: group also takes great indoor trips to the movies, bowling and ing, creative environment for dancers and performers. American SIGNATUREthe OF APPROVAL: planetarium. A full-day program is available. Alphabetland Theater Dance Workshop features large, modern, fully mirrored Day School and Camp is licensed by New York State and The studios with sprung floors. Classes during the school year are availDepartment of Health. For more information, call the offices able for children ages 3 and older through adults, from beginner to and ask for Marie or Pat. professional levels. Most of them feature live musical accompani-
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CAMP DIRECTORY Blessing Piano School 149-49 Sanford Ave., Flushing, NY 11355 (646)224-0959 Blessing Piano School offers a summer program that fills young campersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; days with learning and story times, music and drama. Located in beautiful Flushing, the Blessing Piano School has beautiful facilities with great indoor and outdoor spaces, as well as many nearby parks. Fun and creative activities fill a full day of camp from 9am-4pm. Weekly outdoor trips to education and entertaining destinations add to the excitement. There is no charge for families who need an early drop-off beginning at 8am, or a late pick-up after 4pm. Choose from as few as two weeks and as many as eight weeks. Camp groups are overseen by caring and loving teachers and camp counselors. In addition to the summer program, Blessing Piano School also offers BCM Piano School and BCM After School programming. The school sets out to cultivate children to a great attainment in piano, as well as developing children to use their piano-playing gifts. They learn a unique piano technique passed down through the generations from the 19th-century master Franz Liszt, from Paris. Alongside 19thcentury physiologist Dr. Charles Fereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research, this technique uses the most relaxed movements to teach and play piano making playing easy and fulfilling. With this perfect piano technique is one able to produce the best quality of sound and touch. Act now to receive a 10 percent early bird discount for all summer camp registration! Multiple-child discounts for children of the same family is available and applies for the three schools: BCM Piano School, BCM After School, BCM Summer Camp.
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Camp Italia Garden City, NY (855)CAMP-IT-1/(855)226-7481 info@campitaliausa.org www.campitaliausa.org www.facebook.com/campitaliausa Ciao! Join Camp Italia this summer, and experience Italy like never before! This summer camp is a unique program where Bambini (ages 4-7) and Ragazzi (ages 8-12) hear and speak Italian and learn about Italian culture through games, songs, role play, and skits. Indoor and outdoor activities give kids an authentic Italian camp experience, which includes materials from Italy, the latest Italian music, and authentic Italian food. Programs are custom designed and interactive and leave kids eager to speak Italian and excited to plan a trip to Italy! Camp Italiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to inspire young people to embrace, connect with, celebrate, and carry on Italian language and culture. Young people are engaged through interactive games and learning, and they experience what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like to live in Italy today. In addition to summer camps, the Italian fun continues all year long with weekly enrichment classes and unique theme programs. Camp Italia creates memorable Italian experiences for kids so they have fun while learning! Venite...Vi Aspettiamo!
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CAMP DIRECTORY Camps ‘R’ Us® Baldwin, Bellmore, Farmingdale, Hicksville, Valley Stream, West Islip (516)935-2267 info@campsrus.org www.campsrus.org 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. The camp provides one of the most safe, fun, and affordable summer day camp experiences available. Its award-winning camp programs offer children ages 315 a diverse summer experience, including sports, arts and crafts, gaming, swimming, bowling, trips, special events, and much more. The camp’s premier (and conveniently located) facilities, top-notch staff, and unique affordability have earned it the reputation of being one of the best summer camps on Long Island. Looking forward to seeing you this summer at Camps ‘R’ Us: Where summer vacation is their job!
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CAMP DIRECTORY in grades pre-k through 12. Participants get wet and muddy while investigating nature. Call or visit the website for more information. Attend an open house to meet the educators and learn more on May 14, 4-7pm. Cool Crafts, Inc. 3499 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, NY 11756 (516)735-2007 www.coolcraftslongisland.com Cools Crafts, Inc., is the answer for all your summer arts and entertainment needs. Offering 12-session classes for boys and girls ages 4 and older, Cool Crafts provides budding artists with a different activity in each class, running July through August. Check the website to see daily crafts. In two-hour sessions, children also dance, play games, and have drinks and snacks. Crafts are created in a safe and nurturing environment. All art supplies are included for activities. Each session includes a maximum of 25 participants. Cool Crafts is also known for its fun parties and ability to host Scout troop events, special needs groups and more. Parties includes one-of-a-kind crafts, your choice of pizza or bagels, soda and juice, coffee for adults, paper goods, invitations, video games, music, dancing, balloons, nail polish and tattoos. They are led by party hosts that keep the fun going. You can also host your perfect party at home: Cool Crafts will supply all the materials needed for your special day. Scheduled walk-ins welcome. Cool Crafts has it all, so call (516)735-2007 or visit www.coolcraftslongisland.com to learn more about all of the crafts available to you!
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CAMP DIRECTORY Divalicious Glamour Camp, back with expanded schedules due to popular demand! Each camp week features different themes with coordinating crafts and lunch. Themes include Artist Day; Relaxing Spa Day, which is filled with manicures, pedicures, and makeovers; Snowflakes in the Summer, a Frozen-inspired day; Ballerina Day, where divas take a ballet class and receive a makeover; Monster High Day; Scrapbooking Day; Fashion Design Day; Rock Star Day; Cupcake Decorating Day; and more. Each available camp week is unique, so campers may attend as often as they like without repeating crafts. Call to reserve a spot as space is limited. Sibling and multiple-week discounts are available. Camps run June 29July 3, August 10-14, and August 17-21 between 10am and 1pm, Monday through Friday.
and playing with astonishing gadgets and fantastic gizmos. Topnotch, enthusiastic educators and leaders make S.T.E.M. learning an adventure! Destination Science programs advance important life skills such as: problem solving, collaboration, perseverance, creativity, caring, decision making, and curiosity! Four exciting camps are offered: Amazing Superhero Science, Dino-Robot Creators & Raging Chemistry, Roaring Rockets & Astronaut Detectives, and Rock N’ Roll Gizmos & Gadgets. Fun, hands-on science projects are daily included along with outdoor games. Camp is held at multiple neighborhood locations, Monday through Friday, 9am to 3:30pm. Extended care is available. Find schedules and registration information at the website. Special savings are offered for early birds, multi-camp enrollment, and siblings.
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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
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CAMP DIRECTORY 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 racing, arts and crafts, jewelry-making, computer games, cooking, dance, drama, archery, and chess. Campers also experience a “worldfamous” Slip ‘n’ Slide. Children ages 5 and older receive swimming instruction from certified lifeguards. Discovery’s staff consists of many dedicated East Woods teachers supplemented by certified swimming instructors, a full-time registered nurse, and additional staff hired specifically for the program. For further information, please contact Director Nick Mercurio at the number listed. Friends Academy Summer Camps Duck Pond Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560 (516)393-4207 camp@fa.org www.fasummercamp.org Friends Academy Summer Camps offers exciting programs for children ages 2-14 from 9:30am-4:30pm. All programs provide a safe environment where children learn new skills and make new friends. The General Camp (for ages 2-7) provides a well-rounded program that includes physical education, arts and crafts, music, tennis, science, playground time, two daily swimming periods and special events. Families can choose from four- to eight-week sessions. Children are placed in small groups by age and gender. The Academy program (for ages 8-13) offers one- to eight-week options. Boys and girls have the opportunity to work on individual and group skills in a well-structured environment that provides instruction and fair competition. The new
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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 airconditioned transportation. Call to find out more about the upcoming season and open house dates. Office hours: Monday-Saturday, 9am4pm. Visit www.fasummercamp.org. Garden Summer Program 33-16 79th St., Jackson Heights, NY 11372 (718)335-6363 info@gardenschool.org www.gardenschool.org Located in the heart of Queens, the Garden Summer Program provides a memorable camp experience for children 18 months-13 years, with full- and half-day options available in the Nursery and Junior programs. Garden’s fully air-conditioned facility offers a large in-ground pool, fully equipped gymnasium and enclosed early childhood playground, as well as art and dance studios. Children ages 7 and older participate in the F.A.S.T. program, offering a specialization in one of four areas (Fine Arts, Academics, Sports or Theatre Arts) for a block of time each day. The day also includes
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CAMP DIRECTORY instructional and free swim, intramural competitions, arts and crafts, and game room time. Garden School teachers, supported by college students, instruct all skill area activities. Children 3½ to 6 years enjoy a play-based program incorporating a full range of arts and crafts, swim, music, cooking, games and sporting skills. One- through eight-week sessions are available. General schedule: Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm. Extended hours from 8am to 6pm. Camp tuition includes lunch and snacks. Door-to-door transportation is available.
learning about textures, sounds and seasonal themes. Toddler Separation classes meet for two hours twice a week and follow a similar curriculum. Nursery and pre-kindergarten programs offer classes for six-hour full days, Monday through Friday, or half days with morning or afternoon sessions. Before- and after-care is available on a flexible basis, 7am-6pm. These programs are designed to guide 3- and 4-year-old children in their social, intellectual, spiritual and physical development, offering parents flexibility in their choices. This summer, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Living Earthâ&#x20AC;? is the theme for the full- and half-day programs designed for children ages 3 through those entering grade 2. Activities include arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor recreation, water play, and gardening. Facilities provide a full-size gymnasium, large air-conditioned classrooms, and fenced-in playgroundâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; all available on the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful five-acre campus. To learn more about Good Shepherd Lutheran School, call (516)349-1966 or stop by the campus.
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CAMP DIRECTORY soccer, karate, summer reading club, music, dance, cooking, special events and more. Camp staff are mature, trained individuals eager to make your child’s summer the best ever. Since 1988, this familyowned and operated school and camp has been encouraging children to grow physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually through exploration and discovery. Owners, and directors, are always on the premises. Greentrees School follows the New York State recommended curriculum. Toddler children (age 2) through those in first grade take part in challenging school activities in this stimulating and creative environment. The curriculum, based on New York State standards and the HighScope philosophy, encourages the use of critical thinking, expressive language and the development of a sense of self worth and independence. The certified, experienced staff is dedicated to providing a happy, rewarding experience for each child! Greentrees will help build your child’s confidence. Call for more information. Growing Tree North of Roslyn, The 275 Warner Ave., Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 (516)625-9080 dawn@growingtreenorth.com www.growingtreenorth.com Celebrating 25 years, Growing Tree North is an extended-day nursery school for children ages 3 months to 5 years. School is open from 7am to 6pm year round. This school is family owned and operated. They provide a nurturing, caring environment to enhance each child’s individuality and self-esteem. There is continual communication between home and school with an open door policy. Families receive
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newsletters and bulletins on a regular basis. Growing Tree North believes that children learn best through play. Each week there is a new curriculum theme presented in a creative way using music, puppetry and visual props. This school is licensed by New York State Office of Children and Family Services and the New York State Department of Education. There is an indoor gym, a fully enclosed outdoor playground, an innovative early childhood library, and a nature and science room with pets. The children are engaged in weekly Italian lessons, phonics, American Sign Language, computers, and a music program. The building is fully air conditioned. Each staff member is CPR and first aid certified. Growing Tree North also provides a before- and after-school program and a holiday vacation program when public schools are closed. Please call to make an appointment for an individual tour. Enrollment is ongoing. Growing Tree Nursery School Summer Program, The 140 East Broadway, Roslyn, NY 11576 (516)621-9009 dawn@growingtreenurseryschool.com www.growingtreenurseryschool.com Family owned and operated since 1979, the Growing Tree Nursery School is known for its caring and friendly environment. The Growing Tree is a child-centered school, which understands the needs of each individual child. The Growing Tree believes that a child’s world consists of play and imagination and that children learn through play. It is licensed by the New York State Department of Education. The Growing Tree offers programs that meet the needs of children ages 2-5 years. In the summer program, canopy-covered outdoor
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CAMP DIRECTORY classrooms and air-conditioned indoor rooms offer children handson experiences that stimulates all of their senses. Children explore natural surroundings and lessons related to weather, habitats, pond life, insects and animals, and gardening. They engage in music and movement, arts and crafts and gym activities. The flexible summer program provides a nurturing environment fostered by experienced teachers and counselors who are First Aid and CPR certified. For further information, call (516)621-9009. 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, par-
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ticipate 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. Kiddie Academy Brightwaters (Bay Shore) (631)969-1234 East Setauket (631)941-2100 Greenlawn (631)261-2220 Hicksville (516)931-3330 Islip (631)859-1234 Nesconset (631)724-5437 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
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Life Day School 1 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, NY (516)333-3355 www.thelifeny.org The Life Day School provides children ages 2-4 years with an opportunity to grow spiritually, intellectually, and emotionally in a loving Christian atmosphere. It creates positive early childhood experiences that help to shape your child’s educational growth and attitude toward school. The Life Summer Program is offered in five sessions between July 30 and August 1. Three-, four-, and five-day options are available. Children ages 3-5 are welcome to attend the program, and registration is still open. Each camp day is fill9ed with different crafts, activities, music, and stories relating to the weekly theme. Science Week explores from the reaches of space down to the lives of insects. Fairytale Week takes campers into and beyond
the stories of some of the most beloved literary characters. These are just a few of the themes enjoyed during the summer program. Additionally, water play is offered three days a week. The Life Day School is licensed by the New York State Education Department and The New York State Office of Children and Family Services. Call today for a tour! LIU Post Summer Day Camp LIU Post Youth Camps 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, NY 11548 (516)299-4004 post-youthcamps@liu.edu www.liu.edu/post/youthcamps Located on the beautiful LIU Post campus, LIU Post Summer Day Camp features many large buildings with air-conditioned classrooms, a recreation facility with an amazing indoor swimming pool, nature trails, state-of-the-art computer labs, cooking labs and grassy playing fields. The camp is co-ed for children ages 5-14. LIU Post has multiple-week sessions from July through August, 9am-3:30pm each day. Children are grouped by age and participate in traditional, age-appropriate activities, including art and crafts, computers, cooking, dance, drama, music, nature, recreation, sports and swimming. Those ages 12-14 take weekly day trips. A L.I.T and C.I.T. program is available for teens ages 15 and 16. Vacation camp for children ages 5-14 is held during February and March school breaks from 9am-3:30pm. Parents may also want to take advantage of extended after-camp hours. Check out the website and discover how great LIU Post really is!
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CAMP DIRECTORY Long Island University Center for Gifted Youth 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, NY 11548 (516)299-2160 gifted@post.liu.edu www.liu.edu/post/giftedyouth The Long Island University Center for Gifted Youth, established in 1979, is committed to the development of the intellectual potential of each child. Each fall and spring, Saturday classes are offered for gifted students in grades k-6 who pass highly selective admissions requirements. CGY also offers a four-week campus-based non-residential summer program for students entering grades 2-8, which emphasizes hands-on academic activities. The Center’s purpose is to provide students with the opportunity to relate to each other intellectually and socially. Classes emphasize problem solving, critical thinking and independence in learning. Courses offered include science, math, computers, law, speech and debate, and writing. The combination of extraordinary teachers recruited from leading local schools and university facilities, including scientific laboratories and computer rooms, gives the program unique strength in producing positive benefits for students. Workshops for parents of enrolled children are an integral part of the program. These special sessions, conducted by psychologists, explore a variety of issues of interest to parents of gifted children, such as the social and emotional factors of being gifted and sibling rivalry.
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CAMP DIRECTORY campers excel in many areas of activity and gain new skills, increase self-confidence, and develop more independence. M.A.T.S.S. Kids’ Gym & Early Childcare Education Center 629 Grand Ave., Bellmore, NY (516)221-1330 171 Eileen Way, Syosset, NY (516)496-7765 www.matsskidsgym.com Join inr “MATSSopoly” this summer. The program, for children ages 18 months-12 years, runs June 29-August 21 for one through eight weeks. It includes daily arts and crafts, music and movement, gym, lunch, weekly themes, specialities, and field trips. M.A.T.S.S. is fully air conditioned and features playgrounds with water play. Early- and after-care services are also available, as are infant and toddler classes, MADScience programs for kids ages 5-11, and IncrediFlix programs for children ages 7-12. M.A.T.S.S. is New York State, CPR, and First Aid certified. Discounts are available. Call for tour appointments. M.A.T.S.S. offers “A Rainbow of Programs Under One Roof!” Madison Theatre at Molloy College 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre, NY 11570 (516)323-4448 madisontheatre@molloy.edu www.madisontheatreny.org The Madison Theatre at Molloy College offers many programs for children. Musical Theatre Intensive focuses on vocal performance for a deeper meaning and developing communication with an audience. Campers ages 9-18 acquire skills to form a strong connection
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with the material and gain more confidence as a performer. PreProfessional Orchestra, taught by the Children’s Orchestra Society, cultivates talents in a wide range of orchestral and musical disciples to better prepare students for a versatile professional career. Summer Music Institute accommodates students in grades 8-12 with a variety of interests. Participants gain new musical insight in a supportive setting. In the Long Island Motion Picture Arts Center & Museum Film Camp, students learn to write, direct, and produce short films. Fundamentals of Filmmaking is available for children in grades 3-7, and Advanced Filmmaking caters to kids in grades 8 through college. If your child ages 6-8 likes to perform and have fun, then Budding Stars is a perfect match. Plus, the Music Institute Day Program is available for high schoolers in NYSSMA level 4 and higher. Each one of these phenomenal programs has distinct requirements. For information on all of these exciting camps, please call the number listed or visit the website. Merrick Woods Country Day School and Camp 1075 Merrick Ave., Merrick, NY (516)483-7272 www.merrickwoods.com Since 1956, family-owned Merrick Woods has been providing exceptional summer experiences for Long Island families. Located on a beautifully shaded 6-acre campus in North Merrick, Merrick Woods has three heated swimming pools and an additional 12 acres of athletic fields. Activities include all sports, two daily swims, 14 arts and crafts shops, music, tennis, gymnastics, dramatics, a ropes
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CAMP DIRECTORY challenge course and a “Tower of Power” with a 60-foot zipline. Merrick Woods offers three- or five-day programs for campers through 4th grade, a special Tween Program for 5th and 6th graders, and daily and multi-day trips for teenagers. Counselors are highly trained and dedicated to making each camper’s summer happy, safe and memorable. For more than 50 years, Merrick Woods has stressed the development of social, emotional and physical growth. Four- and eight-week sessions run from June through August. Call for an appointment and/or further information.
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Oasis Summer Day Camp in Bayside Queens NYU Summer Program for Kids Queensborough Community College, 22205 56th Ave. at College of New Rochelle Bayside, NY 11364 New Rochelle, NY (646)519-5055 (516)358-1811 bayside@oasischildren.com www.aboutourkids.org www.oasischildren.com The NYU Summer Program for Kids (SPK) is a seven-week, This summer, Oasis in Bayside offers a day camp experience tailored therapeutic day program that runs June 29-August 14. It is geared to your child’s interests with Camper Academies. For wide-ranging specifically to meet the needs of 7-11-year-old youngsters with Atskill development, campers participate in the following academies: tention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and behavior disorders. The Chinese Language and Culture, Science Exploration, Engineering, SPK is the first and only evidence-based program in the New York and Fine/Performing Arts. During academy time, your child develops area. Children are helped to improve social behavior, friendship skills in specific content areas. When campers are not in academies, skills, coping skills, academic competence, problem-solving skills, they participate in traditional day camp programming, which includes 419 Park sports Avenue competence, South, 13th Floor, NewfollowYork, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Fax 212-447-7734 self-esteem, classroom behavior, rule sports, team-building activities, visual and performing arts, nature ing, and home behavior. A typical day includes academic review, exploration and recreational swimming. Oasis Day Camp is for boys computer-assisted learning, and# girls ages 4-14. Also offered is a popular Teen Travel program, to:art, morning and afternoon team sports, FAx and daily swimming. Weekly specialized parent training helps to for young people ages 12-15, which gives teens the opportunity to improve parent-child relations. The excellent staff-to-child ratio of take unique daily trips while forming lifelong friendships. Oasis Early From: iSSue DAte: 1 to 1.5 enables the NYU Summer Program to make the summer Start is offered for 4-year-old campers. This program’s camp day is a productive and fun experience for each child. The program is didesigned to meet the social, emotional, and physical needs of junior rected by nationally recognized clinicians that call are leading campers.and/or CampersoK. may either bring their lunch or sign up for daily hot Please or fax experts your comments in their field. Counselors are undergraduate and graduate students lunch service. Oasis bus service picks up and drops off campers from who are supervised by theSigNAture clinical staff. Highly qualified teachers a number of convenient locations in select neighborhoods. Sibling and oF APProvAl: conduct the academic learning centers. The program is directed by other discounts are available. Online registration is fast and simple, Karen Fleiss, Psy. D., Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent so don’t wait! Visit the website for details.
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CAMP DIRECTORY kindergarten by the start of camp. In this program, the camp day is designed to meet the social, emotional, and physical needs of junior campers. Oasis also offers a popular Teen Travel program, for young people ages 12-15, which gives teens the opportunity to take unique daily trips while forming lifelong friendships based out of the Tully Park location. Daily hot lunch service is available for purchase. Oasis bus service picks up and drops off campers from a number of convenient locations. Sibling and other discounts are available. Online registration is fast and simple, so don’t wait! Visit the website to learn more. Red Robin Country Day School and Camp 878 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury, NY 11590 (516)334-1144 fun@redrobincountrydayschoolandcamp.com www.redrobincountrydaycamp.com Since 1957, Red Robin Country Day School and Camp has been a specialized Day Camp, devoted to children 2-9 years of age. The program is carefully designed to meet the developmental and physical needs of the younger child. Red Robin Camp does everything the big camps do, but in an environment that is just right for their campers. Red Robin’s expert, nurturing staff provides a safe, warm and exciting experience. Full-day (9:15am-4pm) and Midi-day (9:15am-1pm) sessions; four, six, eight and Unique Weeks (choose any 25 days of camp you wish) are available. Back this summer, the Red Robin Rain Maze splash playground, providing for hours of water-filled fun with alleys, slides and bumpers that are sure to keep all campers cool on those hot and sunny days of summer. Red Robin introduces its own Gagaball Court (an exciting low impact dodge ball game played below the knees). As always, Red Robin offers an extremely
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CAMP DIRECTORY where your little ones can learn and grow! These year-round, full day centers for children 6 weeks-5 years provide a certified staff and a small teacher/child ratio which allows students to enjoy individualized attention. At Teacher’s Pets Child Care Centers, the curriculum follows a “concept” pattern with broad ideas that build up by working slowly on small things that are a part of the children’s lives, such as: food, families, animals and pets, community things, weather and more. Some important skills taught are awareness and observance, following directions, motor development and coordination and selfcontrol. Computer Education and field trips are provided as well! The staff will also work at developing your child’s self-confidence, attention span and sense of humor! Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided daily. For more information on how to make your child one of the “Teacher’s Pets,” call (516)520-7721.
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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 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 “learn through play.” A small teacher-to-child ratio provides children with a spectacular educational experience. Toddler Time offers a six-week summer camp with weekly special events and themes. The camp provides creative and fun activities, outdoor recreation and interactive play. This well-established, highly regarded preschool provides the optimum learning and social experience for your child. Call (516)5206096 for more information.
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Unlimited Sports Action 30 Beechwood Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050 (516)767-7675 www.unlimitedsportsaction.com/summer-multi-sport-camppre-school-age-10/ Day camp at Unlimited Sports Action gives your child the opportunity to play a variety of different sports. Unlimited Sports Action offers fun-filled activities each day so your child can have fun with other campers the same age. Designed to inspire learning and help children excel through physical activities and games, U.S.A.’s multisport summer camp offers a low-pressure, yet high-energy and safe environment. Games, activities, and coaching staff ensure your son or daughter will have a great summer experience playing a range of sports. The counselor-to-athlete ratio for U.S.A.’s Mini Program is 1 to 5, and for the Junior Program, it’s 1 to 8. Unlimited Sports
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CAMP DIRECTORY Action staff members are a combination of coaches, teachers, and college student athletes. Lead instructors have athletic and summer camp experience and a passion for working with children. Registration options are flexible and affordable. They include single-day or full-week sessions. Half days run from 9:30am to 12pm (snack included), extended half days run from 9:30am to 1:30pm (snack and lunch included), and full days run from 9:30am to 3pm (snack and lunch included). A World Of Discovery Day Camp P.O. Box 604010 Bayside, NY 11360 (718)229-3037 info@worldofdiscovery.org www.worldofdiscovery.org At A World of Discovery Day Camp, summertime is a season for children to let loose and expand their horizons. They have something for everyone with an array of activities and well-rounded programs. At A World of Discovery there’s one great summer and two great summer programs. Campers can enjoy baseball, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, dance and drama, carnivals, cookouts, hiking, scavenger hunts, swimming, Olympic week and so much more. A World of Discovery Day Camp is designed to stimulate your child’s imagination, physical well-being and provide an environment where kids can just be kids. Counselors must meet stringent standards and qualifications, and all their Directors and Assistant Directors are New York State Certified administrators and trained in CPR, First Aid and Responding to Emergency.
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The swim program stresses safety and fun. All swim instructors are certified lifeguards, carefully picked and receptive to camper’s individual needs. For more information, call (718)229-3037 or log on to www.worldofdiscovery.org for a complete list of activities for summer camp. 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. 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 People’s Day Camp emphasizes individual growth, as well as traditional values of teamwork, cooperation, selfrespect, respect for others, tolerance and honesty. These values will sustain our campers for a lifetime. A rolling enrollment policy allows children to be registered for two through eight weeks at parents’ convenience. The camp provides free, door-to-door transportation via licensed, certified, and professional school bus drivers. It is reasonably priced and offers a payment plan designed to fit your needs with no interest or service charges. Young People’s Day Camp
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Sleepaway Camps Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Camp Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County (516)433-7970 Ext. 11 tp229@cornell.edu www.dpf4hcamp.org Celebrating more than 90 years of camp, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County is committed to offering camper families a high-quality educational program, achieving the same level of excellence as its partners at Cornell University. The camp is located on the North Fork of Long Island in a 140-acre natural setting with woodlands, farmland, bluffs, pine forests, sand dunes, and beachfront. This co-educational sleepaway camp is a great place for children to enjoy a week or several weeks of summer. DPF 4-H camp is open to all children entering grades 4-10. The 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, woodworking, rocketry, archery, nature, and more! Specialized, in-depth programs include horseback riding, an adventure program, and Counselor-In-Training. DPF 4-H has a low and high ropes chal-
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Greenwood Trails Summer Camp 390 Winchester Road, Winsted, CT 06098 Winter Office: (516)483-7272 / Summer Office: (860)379-6517 fun@greenwoodtrails.com www.greenwoodtrails.com Choose your own trail! Greenwood Trails is a family-owned, coed sleepaway camp for children and teens ages 8-16. It offers affordable two-, four-, and six-week sessions. Located
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than 21 and certified in first aid, CPR, AED and EPI Pen usage. All counselors carry direct-connect phones. Campers are uniformed in â&#x20AC;&#x153;coolâ&#x20AC;? T-shirts and sweatshirts. They are grouped together based on the activity of the day, meaning, if you like all rides, some rides or no rides in an amusement park, then you will enjoy the day in that group. Camper-to-counselor ratio is 7:1 on day trips and 6:1 on overnights. The camp travels with a nurse. Overnight trips are as many as five days and scheduled every other week. Campers stay in beautiful lodging with security guards at night. Most lunches are included in the day trips. All meals are provided for all overnight trips.
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Special Needs Steps to Socialization (s2s) 13 South Bayles Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050 (516)767-0266 info@s2sny.com www.s2sny.com Is your child left out of playdate invitations? Does your child sit on the sidelines at recess? Steps to Socialization (s2s) is a social learning program for children who have difficulty with social interactions. Steps to Socialization’s highly trained staff
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Andy & Evan High-quality brand Andy and Evan has expanded its collection to now include dressy and dressy-casual clothing for young girls. Find classic looks mixed with fun, trendy, and girly flair in pieces that are easy to wear. www.nordstrom.com
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Beau Ties Ltd. Boys’ fashion is exponentially growing each season. Don’t miss out on your chance to dress your little man with stylish bow ties from Beau Ties Ltd. Thanks to its many jumbo butterfly and super-slim diamond point styles, sons can look just like dads! www.beautiesltd.com
Appaman Kids shine in Appaman’s Spring 2015 collection, which includes the brand’s signature colors and bold patterns. Featuring some of the most stylish items to deck your kid, this is a must-see collection. www.appaman.com
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Catamini Pops of color, bold prints, and surprising illustrations are just some of the highlights from luxury brand Catamini’s Spring 2015 collection. Find threads as fun and as vibrant as your lovely lad or lass. www.shopcatimini.com
Chooze Shoes Pantone named Marsala the color of 2015. Chooze shoes offer pintsized footwear boasting the earthy, wine-red color to foster creativity and confidence in the new year. www.choozeshoes.com
Tartine et Chocolat The brightness of the season and the chic European influence of Tartine et Chocolat come together in elegant harmony in the brand’s Spring 2015 collection. Find your perfect wardrobe choices for the every day or special occasions. www.tartine-et-chocolat-boutique.com
Platypus Australia It’s never too early to start dreaming of days at the beach. Platypus Australia doesn’t just offer stylish surf-inspired threads, but also ones that actually protect your family from harmful UV rays. www.platypusaustralia.com
Florsheim Kids Florsheim is known for providing quality footwear for men for more than 100 years. Don’t miss out on the offerings from Florsheim Kids, which maintain the company’s standards for comfort, style, and workmanship. This season’s collection takes influence from East and West Coast summers for your young man. www.florsheim.com
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by Samantha Chan 1 Clean the air in your home with a HEPASilentPlus filtration system found in Blueair Sense. This product is eco-friendly, using less energy than a lightbulb to provide you with better sleep, lessened allergies, fresher smells, and fewer headaches. http://us.blueair.com 2 Keep energy levels up with The Gluten Free Bar. With no fillers or additives, the bar is filled with wholesome oats, crisped brown rice, dried fruits, and other ingredients to provide a great source of fiber and protein. www.theglutenfreebar.com
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7 Dark chocolate, consumed two to three times per week can help lower blood pressure and improve blood flow. BarkThins, a non-GMO, and fair-trade offering, includes indulgent-snacking ingredients and hints of sea salt. www.barkthins.com 8 Lantern is the first online and mobile tool that helps users reduce anxiety and feel mentally stronger every day. Evaluate your mental health in minutes, and learn how to improve through personalized mental exercises. www.golantern.com 9 During seasonal transitions, your baby can still succumb to colds, flu, and allergy symptoms. Soothe with RaZbaby’s Vaporizer on the Go, which clips easily onto the front of baby’s pacifier, releasing calming, aromatic scents for up to 12 hours. www.myrazbaby.com
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Many times during those long months of not seeing eye to eye, I wondered if I was crazy to be nurturing such a dream. Yet every time I resolved to give it up, another reminder presented itself. It seemed adoption was not meant to fade from my mind. So I waited. And finally, after an endlessly long, impatient wait, things began to change. My husband would, now and then, ask a question about adoption. I’d answer the question with a nonchalance I was far from feeling. Then I’d mull over each casual question for days, afraid that I‘d attached too much significance to it. But then another question would come. And another. Real discussions followed — cautious, theoretical — leaving me both jubilant and riddled with uncertainty. Could John be seriously considering it? When John asked me what I wanted for Christmas that year, I told him all I wanted was a copy of his fingerprints for a background check, the first step in the adoption process. When he didn’t get upset at my request, my hope grew. But
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3 Mother and entrepreneur Jody Vitelli has created Tutem Masks. These chic, individually wrapped, single-use masks help prevent the spread of germs and come in 10 different stylish prints. www.tutemmasks.com
8 Made from the most exclusive fibers that exist for baby apparel and accessories today, the new bundlKit from bundl™ offers a collection of newborn necessities, such as blankets, mittens, onesies, and burp cloths. For each bundlKit sold, a cozy bundl blanket is donated to a child in need. www.bundlbaby.com
4 Available now online and in stores, Anolon Authority Hard Anodized Cookware features advanced engineering for optimum cooking results and convenience. It is dishwasher safe and built to withstand years of rigorous kitchen duty. www.anolon.com
9 In the last trimester when a mom-to-be’s feet are hurting and swollen, slip on a comfy pair of Skidders. The luxurious and eye-catching brand offers soft ballet slippers, plush booties, gripper socks, comfort flats, and foamy flip flops. www.skidders.com
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March 1 - 7 March 1: The Chocolate Expo, Cradle of Aviation Museum, 51 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard , Garden City, (516)572-4111, www.cradleofaviation.org. Celebrate chocolate during a day long event for families that includes chocolate tastings, baked goods, specialty foods, gelato, cheeses and more from local and regional vendors. 9:30am-7pm. March 1: Family Sundays at the Museum, Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor, (516)484-9337, www. nassaumuseum.org. Converse, collaborate and create together during a weekly program inspired by exhibition based gallery conversations, and more. Presented again on March 8, 15, and 22. 1-4pm. March 1: The Pop Ups, Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main Street, Suite 1, Port Washington, (516)767-6444, www.landmarkonmainstreet.org. The Grammy nominated, Brooklyn-based musical duo entertains young audiences during one fun-filled afternoon. 2pm.
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March 1: Traveling Exhibition - Healthyville, The Long Island Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City, (516)224-5800, www. licm.org. This fun and fully interactive traveling exhibit features over 50 activities, nearly a dozen computer games, six main attractions, a real TV studio and countless opportunities to help children learn more about their bodies and their health. Ongoing through May 3.
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Calendarof Events Earth is back when Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey presents an xtraordinary attraction featuring some of the most amazing stunts, circus performers and animals you’ve ever seen! March 5: Kids in the Kitchen, The Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City, (516)224-5800, www.licm.com. Discover a tasty treat every week as young participants use real cooking tools to create a yummy, easy to make, kid-friendly snack from start to finish, Presented again on March 12, 19, and 26. March 7: The Temptations and The Four Tops, NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, (516)247-5213, www. thetheatreatwestbury.com. Treat yourself to an amazing evening of music during an unforgettable live show featuring these two legendary groups. 8pm.
March 8 - 14 March 8: Anything Goes, The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Boulevard, LIU Post Campus, Greenvale, (516)2993100, www.tillescenter.org. The award-winning musical features a variety of comedic moments, as well as a few Cole Porter classics, such as You’re the Top, and of course, Anything Goes. 2pm. March 12: School Time Performance - Spot, The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Boulevard, LIU Post Campus, Greenvale, (516)299-3100, www.tillescenter.org. Theater Terra brings the acclaimed books of Eric Hill to life in one beautifully staged live production for young audiences. 10:30am. March 13: Candyland Kids Night Out, M.A.T.S.S. Kids’ Gym, 171 Eilleen Way, Syosset, (516)496-7765, www.matsskidsgym.com. The 30th anniversary celebration continues at M.A.T.S.S. with a fun filled night for kids, as mom and dad get to spend some quality time on their own. 6:15-8:15pm. March 13: Jay Leno, The NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, (800)745-3000, www.thetheatrewestbury.com. The legendary stand-up comedian, author, and late night talk show host takes the stage for one special Long Island appearance. March 13: Music at the Mansion - Canta Libre, Coe Hall at Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay, (516)9228668, www.plantingfields.org. The Arboretum’s popular Music at the Mansion series welcomes the flute, harp and strings of this acclaimed group. 6:30pm. March 14: The Gem, Mineral, Jewelry and Fossil Show, Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage, (516)572 -8401. More than 25 vendors are expected to be on hand for an all day show including gems. jewelry, minerals and fossil dealers; featuring cutting stone and more. 10am-5pm. March 14: Family Fun 2015, Hofstra Arboretum and Gallery, Hofstra University Museum, 112 Hofstra University, Hempstead, (516)46360 I parentguide News I March 2015
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Calendarof Events March 20: Celtic Woman 10th Anniversary Celebration, The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Boulevard, LIU Post Campus, Greenvale, (516)299-3100, www.tillescenter.org. An enchanting musical experience that features Celtic Woman performing a treasure chest of traditional Irish standards, classical favorites and contemporary pop songs as a part of their 10th anniversary tour. 8pm.
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will include new and award-winning breweries from Long Island as well as stellar craft breweries from across the country. 12:30pm. March 21: The Spring Doo Wop Extavaganza, NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, (516)247-5213, www.thetheatreatwestbury.com. Celebrate the spring season with a hand-clapping, toe-tapping live musical show. 3 and 7pm.
March 28 - April 5 March 28: Easter Parade, Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores, Bellmore Village, Bellmore, (516)679-1875, www.bellmorechamber. com. Children and families march through the village to celebrate the arrival of Easter, and the Easter Bunny who will be there for pictures and more.
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March 3: NY 26th Regiment Colored Troops Diorama and Presentation, Langston Hughes Library, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona, (718)651-1100, www.queenslibrary.org. CHE Nautical and Enviro Edutainment presents a program on New York’s 26th Regiment United States Colored Troops, featuring actors in period costume and a 4-feet-by-12-feet diorama of a Civil War landscape with model steam train. The 26th Regiment was recruited from African Americans in New York State and fought in South Carolina during the Civil War. 10:30am. March 5: Kids Craft Time, Howard Beach Library, 92-06 156 Ave., Howard Beach, (718)641-7086, www.queenslibrary.org. Children
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make a project to take home. Sometimes creativity can get messy, so dress your little maker and yourself in old clothing that can get messy. Registration required. 10:30am. March 17: St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Fifth Avenue between west 44th and 79th Streets, Manhattan, www.nycstpatricksparade.org. More than 150,000 marchers parade up Fifth Avenue celebrating Irish culture and history. The biggest St Patrick’s Day parade in the world begins at 44th Street, following Fifth Avenue uptown, past St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and ends at the Irish Historical Society on 79th Street. 11am-5pm. March 18: Simple Science Wednesdays, Lefferts Library, 103-34 Lefferts Boulevard, Richmond Hill, (718)843-5950, www.queenslibrary.org. Do fun science experiments and learn a little something in the process. 3pm.
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March 20: Games Galore, Queensboro Hill Library, 60-05 Main St., From: iSSue DAte: March 14: HSBC Children’s Garden Family Day, Queens BotaniFlushing, (718)359-8332, www.queenslibrary.org. Kids have fun, and cal Garden, 43-50 Main St., (718)886-3800, www.queensbotanical. new make friends playing console, and board games with old friends org. Get a taste of the HSBC Children’s Garden program when you and new ones, too! 3:30pm. Please call or fax your comments and/or oK. plant seeds while learning about gardening and the environment. Plus, have a chance to register early for the Spring Session which begins March 21: Neighborhood Concert: Soh Daiko, LaGuardia Performing on April 4. Learn more about the HSBC Children’s Garden programs Arts Center, 31-20 Thomson Ave., Long Island City, (718)482-5151, SigNAture oF APProvAl: online. 2-4pm. www.laguardiaperformingarts.org. Soh Daiko’s hard-driving rhythms March 22 and athleticism make it one of the most exciting taiko groups in the March 14: Princess Particular, Secret Theatre, 44-02 23rd St., Long world. Appropriate for ages 7 and older. 3pm. The Peking Acro- (718)392-0722, www.secrettheatre.com. The Island City, Queens, protagonist of Center this funny and insightful musical is a feisty princess bats, Tilles who’s accustomed to getting her way. When she decides to become a for the Performprima ballerina, her parents are in full support. To achieve her dream, ing Arts, LIU Post the princess enlists the help of her pals. There is an additional perforCampus, mance March720 28. 2pm.
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