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Letter from the Editor After a long winter, the arrival of spring is a welcome event. At PARENTGUIDE News, we’re thinking warm thoughts indeed! Spring ahead with us as we begin to plan for the summer months that bring with them all manner of exciting programs and activities.

Start with “Is Your Child Ready for Camp?” by Jess Michaels, and you’ll learn exactly which questions are vital for your family to consider when determining how to spend the summer. Plus, our Camp Directory can point you in a plethora of adventurous directions when it comes to day camps, sleepaway camps, and summer programs. Then, turn to “Spring Style” by Associate Editor Samantha Chan to give your child’s wardrobe a revamp. The vibrant article offers adorable clothing choices and collections for your fashion-forward cutie. Additionally, be sure to enter the Eyes of March Photo Contest for the chance to win a toy that acts as both a bike and a scooter and grows with your child.

The March issue also offers the informative health and special needs features readers have come to expect from PARENTGUIDE News. Did you know that adults aren’t the

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by Ingrid Montecino explains the signs, symptoms, treatments, and resources available to children who experience juvenile arthritis. Louise Weadock’s “Therapy 101” cuts through the confusion of what it means when your child needs either physical, occupational, or speech therapy. Weadock breaks down the different therapy types available and how they may help certain conditions.

To expend energy as your family trades cabin for spring fever, check out the fun ongoings in the Calendar of Events.

And remember, The Sandbox Social blog at www.parentguidenews.com is mobile friendly. You can virtually tag along on adventures with mom Merrie and her tiny tots as they traipse everywhere from Manhattan food trucks to Westchester farms.

Let us know in the blog’s comments section or on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/parentguidenews) which kid-friendly places you’re exploring, too!

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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.

Immortal Action

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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Ballet for Little Ones

Kid’s Korner Preschool, 247 W. 24th St., is beginning enrollment this month for a Gentle Separation Class for 16-to-22 month olds. The program officially kicks off October 5, 2-3pm, for six children and their caregivers. It encourages language development through play, crafts, singing, and story time.

Applications and fees are due March 20. Learn more at www.thekidskornerpreschool.com or by calling (212)229-9340.

New York Theatre Ballet presents Goose!, part of its One-Hour Family Ballet series, at French Institute Alliance Française, Florence Gould Hall, on March 7 and 8. Head to the 55 E. 59th St. location to enjoy this production inspired by classic nursery rhyme characters. Goose! is amusing, and the perfect length for little audiences ages 3 and older. Three stage times are available each day at 11am, 1pm, and 3:30pm.

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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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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.

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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).

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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)

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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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by Jess Michaels

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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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Discover Some of the Area’s Best Summer Camps and Programs 92nd Street Y Camps 1395 Lexington Ave., NYC 10128 (212)415-5573 www.92y.org/Camp Summer fun from the people who know kids best: 92nd Street Y’s day camps for ages 5-14, in a beautiful country setting just 20 minutes from the GW bridge, with convenient pick-ups from multiple Manhattan locations, and now also in Brooklyn.. Programs include sports, arts, film, jewelry, martial arts, swimming, cooking, music, drama and much more, all designed and lead by the childhood development experts at 92Y. Young campers (3-5 years old) attend in Manhattan.

With special needs camps, camps for teens and two-week sleep away camps, 92Y Camps are dedicated to providing

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A.C.T. Programs The Cathedral of St. John the Divine 1047 Amsterdam Ave., NYC 10025 (212)316-7530 act@stjohndivine.org www.actprograms.org ACT is “Where the Action Is” this summer for your child on the historic Cathedral of St. John the Divine campus.

A.C.T’s Summer Country Day Camp in the City readily boasts of its 11-acre campus, roaming peacocks and happy campers since 1971. There is something here for every child from ages 4-14. Campers have the versatility to participate in arts, sports and specialized camps, explore New York City sites, embark on scavenger hunt challenges and take exciting field trips in the Adventure Camps.

A choice of activities is offered, including a full program of sports, arts, crafts and performing arts. The youngest campers spend afternoons engaged in water and gardening

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SUMMER MINI CAMP SESSION #1: June 8-July 17 SESSION #2: Aug. 10-Sept. 4

Girotondo (circle of fun) Ages 2-8

An Italian language program which improves fluency through songs, stories, games and arts & crafts.

starts June 8 LEGO® Robotics, Grades K-6 Coding | Game Design, Grades 1-6

Il Giardino Dei Bambini Ages 2-5 A drop-off playgroup. Children may join in on the fun every Mon., Tues. & Thurs. from 9-12 on an as needed basis.

Create, Act, Draw... Ages 3-5 & 7-12 Italian Art Workshop

Tutoring Services Inquire About Adult Classes

Stop Motion Animation, Grades 3-6

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CAMP DIRECTORY activities. Playing fields and indoor gymnasiums on campus present campers with opportunities to play traditional and cooperative games. Older campers can choose to go on camping excursions. In August, campers specialize in a sports or art course. Extended day options and sibling discounts are available. Come see their wonderful facilities.

Go to the A.C.T. Program website for the latest information on the new playground opening in June and Holiday Camps in February, March, April and June. Have your child spend a season of outdoor summer fun in A.C.T. Action Arts Summer Camp Teachers College, Columbia University 525 W. 120th St., Box 139, NYC 10027 (917)561-9624 actionartscamp@yahoo.com www.tc.edu/actionartscamp Teachers College, Columbia University, is proud to host the 2015 Action Arts Summer Camp for children ages 513. The camp runs from Monday through Friday, 9am-3pm, August 3-14. Each day, campers join arts education professionals to engage in hands-on discovery in music, art, dance, drama, and playwriting. Through the use of a developmentally appropriate curriculum, campers use inquiry methods to support the process, discover tools, and participate in cooperative decision making. The program cultivates freedom, awareness, and expression while nurtur-

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ing children’s independent voices. The camp also promotes multicultural self-expression, listening, composing, moving, dancing, drawing, and creating all through the use of encouraging motivation. A typical day at the camp includes integrated emphasis on art, music and dance programs, story time, outdoor and indoor free play, snack time, and water play. Instructors at the Action Arts Summer Camp are experienced professionals and artists who are or have been part of Teachers College Art, Music or Dance or English programs. They are adept at working with all children and accommodating various abilities.

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The Ailey School The Joan Weill Center for Dance 405 W. 55th St., NYC 10019 (212)405-9000 juniordivision@alvinailey.org www.theaileyschool.edu This summer, The Ailey School offers its 2015 Junior Division Summer Intensive program for intermediate and advanced students ages 11-15 years old. The curriculum includes ballet, modern, and jazz classes, and a repertory workshop. Advanced students have the option to add pointe twice a week. Repertory workshop classes give the students the opportunity to work with innovative choreographers in original repertory and perform their works at the end of the summer program in the Ailey Citigroup Theater. Whether

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CAMP DIRECTORY they become dance professionals or lifelong enthusiasts of dance, The Ailey School offers children and adults one of the best, most diverse dance programs available.

Asphalt Green Upper East Side 555 E. 90th St. NYC 10128 (212)298.7900 camp@asphaltgreen.org www.asphaltgreen.org Battery Park City 212 North End Ave., NYC 10282 (212)298-7900 campsagbpc@asphaltgreen.org www.asphaltgreen.org For more than two decades, Asphalt Green Summer Day Camp has formed millions of memories for campers while meeting that unique age-appropriate physical, mental, behavioral and social milestones parents want. The camp is offered at two state-of-the-art Manhattan campuses– Upper East Side and Battery Park City– for kids ages 4-13 years. Campers experience fun, active-filled days including swimming, a variety of sports, arts, weekly field trips, special events, and more! Air-conditioned bus service is available from designated stops throughout the City. Join Asphalt Green June 29-August 21 because it will be the best summer of your life!

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Atlantic Acting School 76 9th Ave., Suite 537, NYC 10011 (212) 691-5919 teaster@atlantictheater.org www.atlanticactingschool.org At Atlantic Acting School, students spend their summer days forming a theater ensemble and rehearse a performance project or play. Each program culminates in a final workshop presented to an audience of family and friends. Youth Arts students (ages 4-8) weave theater, music and theater-related arts and crafts together as they learn about different styles of performance.

Young Creators (ages 9-11) rehearse an adapted musical play and put it on its feet for an audience in two weeks. Young Actors (ages 11-14) explore technique, scenes, and monologues, and create their own mini commercial film project. Teens delve into a four-week, pre-college intensive (ages 15-18) that prepares them for the exciting rigors of theater conservatory training and life. Teens ages 16-18 also gain interview practice and skills during Atlantic’s college audition intensive.

Ballet Academy East 1651 3rd Ave., NYC 10128 (212)410-9140 info@baenyc.com www.balletacademyeast.com Summerdance is designed to immerse girls ages 4-9 in arts-centered activities such as ballet, tap, jazz, and modern dance. Dra-

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Summerdance culminates with two special in-studio performances at the end of each four-week session. The program runs from June 29 through August 20, Monday-Thursday. Children can sign up for either four or eight weeks. Visit the BAE website at www. balletacademyeast.com or call (212)410-9140 for full information. In addition to the full-day Summerdance program, summer classes are offered to children ages 18 months and older.

or info@theballetclub.com. There are also Summer Intensives available July 13-31 and August 3-21. The Ballet Club Intensive offers three hours of training per day, five days a week, for students ages 7-14, and is an outstanding opportunity to rapidly improve a student’s fluency in ballet technique. The training includes daily ballet technique class, and alternating days of modern dance, floor barre, ballet history, drama, choreography, and composition. Please contact Ms. Easterling at (917)2811030 or at mseasterling@theballetclub.com.

Ballet Club 328 E. 61st St., Second Floor, NYC 10065 (917)281-1030 / (212)204-6348 info@theballetclub.com www.theballetclub.com March 23-27 and June 22-August 28, The Ballet Club and Little Picasso Children’s Art Studio join forces to provide a creative, nurturing, and fun Movement and Art Program Mondays-Fridays, 9:30am-2:30pm for children ages 3.5-8. Activities include ballet, creative dance, drama, yoga, and art projects including air-dry clay projects and three-dimensional painting, and outdoor activities. The Ballet Club also offers a Movement MiniCamp for ages 3.5-8, from 9:30am-12:30pm, Mondays-Fridays.

It is an exciting introduction to a full morning of activities, including alternating days of ballet, creative dance, drama, and yoga. You may pick and choose the weeks that you would like to attend. To register, contact The Ballet Club at (917)281-1030

Camp Ramaquois 30 Mountain Road, Pomona, NY 10970 (845)354-1600 www.ramaquois.com Camp Ramaquois invites families to discover the day camp that is as complete as any sleepaway camp. Serving children as young as age 3 and older, Camp Ramaquois strives to create a unique environment where children feel a sense of belonging, learn lifelong skills, have opportunities for leadership, and forge lasting relationships with their peers and their counselors. All this is accomplished in a physically and emotionally safe environment that revolves around fun!

The magnificent 40-acre facilities come complete with seven heated pools, softball and soccer fields, six tennis courts, an impressive five-acre spring-fed lake, basketball and volleyball courts, air-conditioned gym, dining room and craft shops, a multitude of age-appropriate daily activities and

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Come Play& Learn!

Camp Speech Zone offers a fun and educational summer camp for children with speech and language therapy needs.

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for Kids ActinG PROGRAM fun, intense & exciting classes for ages 4 - 18!

MONDAYS-THURSDAYS • 10AM-1PM • Ages 3 & Up • Improve Speech, Language & Pre-Academic Skills • Grouped according to age & communication abilities • Music, Sports, Cooking & Art • Therapy Rooms, Sensory Gym • Special Field Trips & Outings

cAMPs beGin june 2015 after hours available

Communication goals include but are not limited to: articulation (with PROMPT trained therapists), vocabulary building, developing social skills, following directions, problem solving, and improving overall language structure.

2112 Broadway, New York, NY 10023 • 212.799.1750 www.speechzonenyc.com • dkotlerslp@gmail.com

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CAMP DIRECTORY programs, and much more! Camp Ramaqouis is conveniently located in Rockland County, just minutes from the Palisades Parkway. Call today to arrange a private tour or visit their website to find out more.

Camp SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young 179 Blue Star Way, Hendersonville, NC 28739 (828)393-4244 www.campsay.org Camp SAY is a life changing summer camp for kids and teens who stutter. The experienced staff combines the highest-quality, traditional summer camp experience, with a broad range of activities and programs that empower young people. There is a culture of acceptance and positivity where stuttering– the trait that many kids feel separates them from others– actually unifies them at Camp SAY. The two-week sleep-away camp is located on a 500-acre, American Camp Association (ACA)-accredited facility, nestled in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Children and teens who stutter, ages 8-18, are welcome along with their young family members and friends, who want to share an incredible camp experience together. From the moment that campers wake up, until it’s time for sleep, they are engaged in a virtually unlimited range of confidence building activities, including Arts and Crafts, Sports, Water Activities, Equestrian Program, Outdoor Activities, and Communication and Skill-Building Activities. If desired, Speech Therapy

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SUMMERSIDE CAMP 2015 Session I: June 15-26 Session II: June 29-July 10 (closed 7/3) Session III: July 13 - 24 Register for one, two or all sessions.

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for 2s and young 3s 8:45am - 12:30pm

for 3-6 year-olds 8:45am - 2:30pm

Registration for the Summerside Camp program is under way. Information and registration forms are available: Online: www.wdsnyc.org/pages/summerside-camp Contact: Tricia Pool at tpool@wdsnyc.org Call for more information 212-870-6743

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is available, too, with individual and group sessions, personalized to fit each child’s unique communication goals.

Campers from across the country attend Camp SAY, and more than 80 percent of campers return year-after-year. Financial Aid is also available (on a need-basis), for camp tuition and travel. Learn more online at campsay.org, by e-mailing meg@say.org, or calling (828)393-4244.

Chelsea Piers Summer Sports Camp Chelsea Piers 23rd Street and the Hudson River, NYC 10011 (212)336-6846 camps@chelseapiers.com www.chelseapiers.com/camps Chelsea Piers, Manhattan’s premier destination for youth sports, is home to 16 specialty sports camps for children and teens ages 3 to 17 years. Since 1996, campers have enjoyed world-class facilities, expert instruction and the most exciting sports curriculum available. Programs include Golf, Performance Golf, Gymnastics, Junior Gymnastics, Sports Academy (multi-sport camp), Elite Soccer, Ice Skating, Junior Ice Skating, Ice Hockey, Junior Ice Hockey, Acceleration Hockey, Preschool Ice Skating, Preschool Gymnastics, Bowling, Urban Adventure for teens (including Kayaking/ Sailing, Rock Climbing, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball and Ice Skating) and Basketball. Daily lunch is provided for all campers. The staff is passionate about providing a firstclass experience. Camps run June 22 through September 4, 2015. Transportation and an after-care program are available. For more information or to register, call (212)3366846 or visit the website at www.chelseapiers.com/camps.

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Collina Italiana 1556 3rd Ave., Suite 603, NYC 10128 (212)427-7770 info@collinaitaliana.com www.collinaitaliana.com This summer, immerse your family in the wonders of the Italian culture and language without leaving the city, with Collina Italiana. Located on the Upper East Side at 1556 3rd Ave. (near the 4, 5, and 6 trains at 86th Street) and running June 8-July 17, and August 10-September 4, the new Summer in the City 2015 allow students to benefit from a comprehensive approach to learning in an age-appropriate and inviting atmosphere. The program is designed for kids (and parents) who want to absorb the warm and lively culture of Italy. Have fun, Italian style! Learn and practice Italian, meet new friends, and enjoy a unique summer in the city. The program includes Giochiamo in Italiano, where campers learn Italian through play, music, theater, and games; Cinema Italiano where animated movies and cartoons teach Italian; Arte Insieme, which encourages campers to be creative, make art, and speak Italian; Piccolo Teatro, where it’s all about acting and perform your favorite star; Le Uscite, taking campers to museums to discover Italian art; and Il Tavolo in Italiano, summer school, but more fun! Ask about the sibling discounts! Learn more online or parentguidenews.com

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Deer Mountain Day Camp 63 Call Hollow Road, Pomona, NY 10970 (845)354-2727 www.deermountaindaycamp.com With 25 acres at the base of the Ramapo Mountains, a natural lake, six pools, seven tennis courts, 7,000-square-foot dining hall, 1,000-square-foot air-conditioned performing arts center, 2,000-square-foot air-conditioned preschool building, ropes course with zip-lines and climbing wall, courts, fields, and air-conditioned cabins for sports, fine arts and nature. Deer Mountain offers a transformative setting that is as beautiful as it is well appointed. Familyowned for nearly 60 years, Deer Mountain has smart, authentic leadership and experienced staff who create super fun experiences for kids ages 3 to 15 in an environment where kids feel comfortable to be who they are. Expert instructors create engaging, high quality programs, so kids develop real skills in Swimming (twice per day: Instruction and Recreational), sports, fine arts, performing arts, and outdoor adventure activities. There are special events too!

Door-to-door private, air-conditioned transportation; hot catered, healthy lunch and snacks, towel service is included. Parents choose Deer Mountain because of their experience; kids love them because of theirs. Call (845)354-2727 to set up a personal tour appointment or visit the website.

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Deerkill Day Camp 54 Wilder Road, Suffern, NY 10901 (845)354-1466 directors@deerkilldaycamp.com www.deerkilldaycamp.com Deerkill Day Camp, owned and operated by the Rhodes family since 1958, is a traditional coed day camp that offers a warm and supportive environment on a beautiful suburban campus. The camp’s group leaders, the counselors who are with the children throughout the day, are mature adults, not college students. Deerkill has programs for campers from ages 3 through 14. Deerkill offers a superb swimming program, team sports and a dozen specialty programs in the creative and performing arts. The campus has 15 developed acres including a theater studio and a dozen specialty buildings. The large enclosed basketball pavilion, gymnastics building and three mini gyms allow the camp to offer a full program even on rainy days. Swimming instruction is in heated pools with one counselor to every three children in the water. All campers are picked up and dropped off at their door by air-conditioned minibuses supervised by bus counselors. Hot lunches, towels, supplies, field trips, a free family weekend club and other “extras” are included, and no tipping is allowed. Deerkill encourages parents to visit camp while it is in operation, and the camp always encourage communication between group leaders and parents.

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YOUR Child Can Do This!

REGISTER FOR SPRING & SUMMER 2015 Spring Break & Summer Camp Program Together With The Ballet Club

JUNIOR DIVISION

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• Mondays-Fridays OR Weekend Classes • Starting from Age 2 & Up • Holiday Workshops Fall/Winter • Private & Semi Private “Healing through Art”

FIRST STEPS Ages 3-6 BOUNDING BOYS Ages 4-6 Creative movement classes

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM Ages 7-17

LittlePicassoNYC.com Children’s Art Studio

313 East 61st Street 646.559.1588 your needs, your neighborhood

Ballet, modern, West African, and more

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The Ailey School is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance and is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.

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CAMP DIRECTORY Downtown Day Camps 120 Warren St., NYC 10007 (212)766-1104, ext. 250 info@downtowndaycamps.com www.downtowndaycamps.com Downtown Day Camps celebrates 20 years of fun. Enjoy day camp and a one-week sleepaway camp for those in k-8th grade. You don’t have to travel far to find warm summer breezes and lots of camp spirit. The Downtown Day Camps have it all located right in Lower Manhattan.

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

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Family School and Family School West: Summer Day Camp Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza 323 E. 47th St., NYC 10017 (212)688-5950 famschool@aol.com Summer after summer, this first-rate program turns children from 18 months up to 12 years of age into happy campers. Camp includes an academic maintenance program utilizing the Montessori method of teaching. Every age group is introduced to foreign languages. The emphasis, however, is not on heavyduty academics. The Family School believes that children need a break and has created an exciting summer of fun in New York. Water play for younger campers and swimming instruction for older ones, at the Vanderbilt YMCA right across the street, are part of the fun, as are twice weekly trips to attractions such as The New York Aquarium and the NY Hall of Science.

There are also weekly special events, including visits by a theater troupe and animal educator. Specialists teach yoga, art, chess, martial arts, soccer and much more. Modern facilities include well-lit classrooms, a gymnasium, art room and an enclosed outdoor play area for toddlers. Children may attend for as many as 11 weeks or as few as one, with any combination of days desired.

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SUMMER at ST. BART’S 2015 ST. BART’S DAY CAMP Ages 3–6 • June 8th–August

JUNIOR ADVENTURERS & ADVENTURE CAMP Ages 6–13 • June 29th –August

All options include swimming every day!

SWIMMING • SPORTS • MUSIC • ARTS & CRAFTS ROOFTOP PLAYGROUND • DANCE & MOVEMENT

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(212)229-9340 TO: FAX # kidskornernyc@gmail.com Kids at Art www.thekidskornerpreschool.com FROM: ISSUE DATE: 1412 Second Ave., NYC 10021 Chelsea’s best kept secret! Located in the heart of Chel(212)410-9780 sea, Kid’s Korner, a NAEYC accredited preschool/nursery Pleaseoccupies call or fax comments wendy@kidsatartnyc.com school, the your first two floors ofand/or a cozy OK. brownstone. www.kidsatartnyc.com Dedicated and highly qualified staff lead a wide range of Kids at Art, focuses on the basics of visual arts withSIGNATURE agestimulating, OF APPROVAL: hands-on activities for each child. Kid’s Koappropriate projects for each group from 2+ years of age— rner offers a wonderful summer experience for children, as painting, drawing, sculpture, mosaics, and much more. well. Kid’s Korner Summer Camp has music, yoga, dance,

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arts and crafts, water fun and more available. Children enjoy their afternoons in the school’s private playground painting, playing games and having fun with water. The playground is shaded in the afternoons and completely private from outside traffic. Children enjoy the comforting and relaxing atmosphere while socializing with their peers.

The camp accommodates children ages 2 and 3 as well as pre-kindergarten students ages 4 and 5. Kid’s Korner Summer Camp hours will be 9am-5pm. Camp session I runs July 6-July 24, while camp session II runs July 27-August 14. Three-, Four- and Five-day options are available for full or half day. Come explore Kid’s Korner on an informative tour to see what all your friends are whispering about!

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Camp. Campers may attend camp for one week or multiple weeks! Private lessons are available before and after camp! Working within the “Lavner” philosophy of expertly designed curriculum, excellent instructors and staff, personal attention to campers, great locations, and attention to safety, the camps create a unique atmosphere of learning, friends, and fun! While they are tons of fun, camp curriculum is structured so that each camper is challenged and skill sets are improved. Lavner’s methods are proven, and campers succeed at camp and gain life skills for the future!

Lavner Camps also offers a CIT Leadership Program for teens ages 13 to 15. CITs receive leadership training and get the opportunity to work with campers! Go online for more details and to register for camp! Full-day, early-arrival, and extended-day options are available.

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Little Picasso NYC 313 E. 61st St., NYC 10065 (646)559-1588 www.littlepicassonyc.com There are two artistic ways to celebrate summer at Little Picasso NYC. The Children’s Movement and Art Summer Day Camp is a joint program with the Ballet Club that runs June-August. This creative, nurturing, and fun movement and art is perfect for ages 3.5 to 8. All programs are taught by teachers with extensive training in their field and who are experienced working with children. There is a maxi-

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CAMP DIRECTORY mum of 12 students per group, with a staff-to-child ratio of at least one adult per five children. Art activities including sculpting with air dry clay, three dimensional paintings, animal drawings and portraits, and more, are held at Little Picasso NYC Children’s Art Studio. Ballet, creative dance, drama and yoga classes are held at The Ballet Club at 328 E. 61st St., second floor. The second program is an Art Only Summer series of workshops and individual classes available mornings and afternoons all summer long. Contact the studio for available spots in age-appropriate groups. Customized programs are available, but class sizes are limited and based on a first-come, first-serve basis. Learn more online or visit the studio today.

days-Fridays— add on 8-9am or extend the day until 4pm or 6pm. The program takes place in Morningside Montessori School’s sun-filled, air-conditioned classrooms. Staff is made up of experienced teachers and young adults. Special activities include yoga for kids, music with Tim!, arts and crafts, soccer, a learn-to-swim program, in-house trips, and sprinklers to cool off in.

There is a spacious rooftop playground where children are free to play in the open space, try out climbers and ride on tricycles. An early-bird option is available for those children who need to begin their day at 8am. This option is open to children ages 3 to 5 years. For more information visit the website.

Morningside Montessori School 251 W. 100th St., NYC 10025 (212)316-1555 info@morningsidemontessori.org www.morningsidemontessori.org Check out the Summer Program’s science focus! The Summer Program at Morningside promises a fun-filled summer for children ages 2.5 to 5 years old. This sixweek program is divided into three sessions that run from June 15-July 30. The Summer Program offers three programs for children: Peewee Program on TuesdaysThursdays, 9am-1pm; Classic Program on MondaysFridays, 9am-2pm; and Full-Day Program on Mon-

NYU Summer Program for Kids at College of New Rochelle New Rochelle, NY (516)358-1811 www.aboutourkids.org The NYU Summer Program for Kids (SPK) is a sevenweek, therapeutic day program that runs June 29-August 14.

It is geared specifically to meet the needs of 7-11-year-old youngsters with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and behavior disorders. The SPK is the first and only evidencebased program in the New York area. Children are helped to improve social behavior, friendship skills, coping skills, academic competence, problem-solving skills, self-esteem, class-

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CAMP DIRECTORY room behavior, sports competence, rule following, and home behavior. A typical day includes academic review, computerassisted learning, art, morning and afternoon team sports, and daily swimming. Weekly specialized parent training helps to improve parent-child relations. The excellent staff-to-child ratio of 1 to 1.5 enables the NYU Summer Program to make the summer a productive and fun experience for each child. The program is directed by nationally recognized clinicians that are leading experts in their field. Counselors are undergraduate and graduate students who are supervised by the clinical staff. Highly qualified teachers conduct the academic learning centers. The program is directed by Karen Fleiss, Psy. D., Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry NYU Child Study Center and Clinical Director, Long Island Campus. There is limited enrollment.

the opportunity to learn, run, swim, and play in a safe and encouraging environment. The Central Park location hosts tennis and basketball courts, softball fields, soccer fields, nature trails, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and three indoor facilities. The Downtown Manhattan location features tennis and basketball courts, softball fields, soccer fields, and a swimming pool. Campers are exposed to a variety of sports, swimming, visual and performing arts, and team-building activities. Both locations have experienced staff members who are dedicated role models and of college age and older. Can’t get to Oasis? Don’t worry, the camp will get to you! Oasis bus service picks up and drops off campers from a number of convenient locations in select neighborhoods. Look into sibling discounts. Registration is fast and simple, so don’t wait!

Oasis in Manhattan Central Park - 3 West 95th St. Downtown Manhattan - 219 Stanton St. (800)317-1392 www.oasischildren.com With two locations, Central Park and Downtown Manhattan, Oasis offers campers the summer of a lifetime in New York City! Both locations provide campers ages 4-11 with a traditional summer day camp experience. Oasis features a variety of engaging activities from cooking to martial arts and from dancing to creative writing. Campers have

Poppyseed Pre-Nursery 424 West End Ave., NYC 10024 (212)877-7614 info@poppyseedprenursery.com www.poppyseedprenursery.com Enrich your child’s day with music, art and play at The Poppyseed Nursery, where big things are happening for little people. Small-sized, one to two hour groups for toddlers, 2s and 3s with parent or caregiver, meet two or three times a week, providing individual attention and the continuity and consistency needed for forming special friend-

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When a child has ADHD, summer camp can become the school of hard knocks. At the Child Study Center’s Summer Program for Kids, we know how to let kids be kids. Even when they have ADHD. With our 1:1½ staff-to-child ratio, campers get the structure and nurturing they need.

During the seven-week day program, children develop a range of skills —from building friendships to improving behavior at home and in school.

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To learn more about the Summer Program for Kids located in lower Westchester, visit aboutourkids.org or call us at 516.358.1811.

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Summer Program 2015 | June 26-July 24, 2015 Morning Academic Program Mon-Fri, 9am-1:30pm Small class sizes Daily skill development in literature, history, science, and math Gym, art, and music classes daily Students from 4th to 12th grades

After-school Activities Mon-Thurs, 2pm-3:30pm One-on-one classes and independent study program also available during August.

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CAMP DIRECTORY ships. The perfect bridge between the home and school experience, Poppyseed offers age-appropriate activities that foster self assurance and creativity. Self expression through singing and dancing with musical instruments accompanied by the piano cultivates sensitivity to harmony and rhythm.

Children explore the sensory world of art with pleasure and spontaneity, developing imagination and creativity through brush and finger painting, collage-making, clay and playdough, water play and cooking. Special equipment, such as the balance beam, mats, parachute and tunnel, offers a healthy environment for developing self confidence. A professional, highly educated staff helps children learn at their own pace in a perfect setting for each child’s growth.

Summer programs for toddlers, 1s, 2s and 3s are in June and July. Field trips are included. Please call for more information.

RoboFun 2672 Broadway, Loft A, NYC 10025 (212)245-0444 robofun@vemny.org www.robofun.org This summer, send your child to RoboFun! Your junior engineer builds and designs their own LEGO robots (grades K-6), video games (grades 1-6), and stop-motion animation films (grades 4-6). Children work in groups of 10-14, with two teachers. The trained staff love children and work

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hard to make sure each camper has a fun time learning and building their own projects. During the morning session, campers dive into robotics, building their own motorized and programmable creations. Afternoon sessions offer experiments with video-game-design software, in which budding coders produce games they can share with their parents and friends, or script and shoot their own stop-motion animation film. RoboFun Summer Camp is equally suited for new and returning students in kindergartengrades six, ages 5-12. Children should be registered for the camp program based on the grade they are entering in the fall. Camp runs June 8-September 4, Monday–Friday 9am–4pm (full day), 9am–noon or 1–4pm (half-day).

One-week session are priced by full-day and half-day options. Register at robofun.org.

Rodeph Sholom School Summer Camp 7 W. 83rd St., NYC 10024 (646)438-8500 ext. 1749 or 8688 afass@rssnyc.org www.rodephsholomschool.org/Page/Summer-Camp-at-RSS Come play! Summer Camp at RSS provides summer fun in a safe and stimulating educational environment. Certified teachers, many of them Rodeph Sholom School faculty members, provide professional instruction and support during music, arts and crafts, sports and yoga, and special events and field trips. Children play and learn in

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CAMP DIRECTORY an air-conditioned gym and classrooms, on the rooftop playground, and in heated pools. Campers must be entering a three’s, pre-kindergarten, or kindergarten program in fall 2015. Everyone’s welcome— you don’t have to be enrolled at Rodeph Sholom’s school to enjoy camp programs! The 2015 Session runs June 22–August 7; see the website for weekly themes. Register for the full seven weeks or on a weekly basis, for full- or half-days at www.rodephsholomschool.org/Page/Programs/SummerCamp. Sign up before March 1 and save with an early bird discount! RSS Summer Camp is located on the Rodeph Sholom School campus at 10 W. 84th St., just half a block from Central Park.

Seton Day Care Center & Elizabeth Seton Preschool 245 E. 92nd St., NYC 10128 (212)369-9626 susanp@nyfoundling.org www.setondaycare.org, www.setonpreschool.org Children from 2 months-6 years of age and their families feel at home at Seton Day Care Center & Pre-School. The school introduces their new afternoon program: Seton’s Citizens of the World for 2-4 year olds. The class celebrates diversity while developing a strong sense of community. There is a great emphasis placed on social-emotional, fine motor, and gross motor development while building necessary preschool skills. Seton demonstrates

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quality child care by combining the comforting aspects of home life with a challenging learning program that is cultivated by a staff who is responsive to children’s emerging needs and interests. Rigorous standards for staffing, low staff-child ratios and a welcoming environment for parents are hallmarks of a program that serves to support children’s optimal growth and development.

As an affiliate of The American Montessori Society and a member of ISAAGNY, Seton is used as a learning facility for students and intern Montessori teachers. Explore, and take this journey with Seton, exploring the world around you.

Speech Zone 2112 Broadway, NYC 10023 (212)799-1750 dkotlerslp@yahoo.com www.speechzonenyc.com Sign your little camper up for Summer 2015 at Camp Speech Zone. The program runs July 1-August 15, Mondays-Thursdays, 10am-1pm. This is a fun and educational summer camp for children with speech and language therapy needs. Children enrolled in Camp Speech Zone improve their speech, language, and pre-academic skills while having fun in the process! This three-hour camp is offered to children ages 3 and older. Children are grouped according to their age and communication abilities. Activities, such as music, sports, cooking, and art take place in Speech Zone’s therapy rooms, sensory gym as well as special field trips and neighborhood outings. Communication goals include but are not limited to: articulation (with PROMPT-trained therapists), vocabulary building, developing social skills, following directions, problem solving, and improving overall language structure. Learn more and sign up today online.

Steve and Kate’s Camp Locations in NYC’s East Village, and Montclair and Westfield, New Jersey, (347)756-4481 www.steveandkate.com This camp conforms to kids, not the other way around.

Instead of a rigid structure, Campers are given choices.

Instead of teaching kids the typical way, they are given the tools and gentle guidance to help them become autodidacts, or people who teach themselves. The difference is subtle– and it’s profound. There are a gazillion ways for kids to design a day at camp. One camper might dive into breadmaking and animation, while another flies down a water slide and scores a goal in the inflatable soccer stadium. It’s up to the individual. At Steve and Kate’s, they don’t expect you to know when or what time you can get your troops to camp. That’s why their policy is as flexible as you need it to be.

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operating during three two-week sessions. The two camp offerings are The Mini-Camp (for children 2-3 years of age) and The Full-Day Camp (for children 3-6 years of age). The sessions for each camp are: June 15-26, June 29-July 10 (Not in session on July 3), and July 13-24.

Snacks and lunch are provided at both camps. The MiniCamp is staffed by two teachers with a cap of 12 children.

Summer at St. Barts TheSouth, Full-Day Camp staffed by two teachers with 419 Park Avenue 13th Floor, NewisYork, NY 10016 • 212-213-8840 • Faxa cap 212-447-7734 325 Park Ave., NYC 10022 of 18 children. Art, movement, and music classes are a (212)378-0203 part of each camp, providing additional enrichment acinfo-camp@stbarts.org tivities for all of the children.

TO: FAXIn# addition, the children www.stbarts.org/summer-camp in the Full-Day Camps participate in one local trip and At Summer at St. Bart’s, campers ages 3-13 have week one field trip to destinations around the city during each ISSUE families DATE: have priority after week of fun! Each day includes swimming,FROM: sports, session. Current Weekday School music, arts and crafts, a rooftop playground, dance and in the registration for Summerside. Information and regmovement, and more! Running June 8-August 21, the istration forms are available online at www.wdsnyc.org/ Please call or fax your comments and/or OK. day camp is perfect for ages 3-6, where campers are pages/summerside-camp, or by contacting Tricia Pool at divided by age for appropriate programming. Junior tpool@wdsnyc.org.

Adventures for ages 6-7, and Adventure Camp SIGNATURE for ages OF APPROVAL: 8-13, are other fun-filled options for campers that inUnited Nations International School (UNIS) Summer Camp clude trips around the city. What’s the best part of the 24-50 FDR Drive, NYC 10010 camp? All options include instructional swimming ev(212)584-3084 or 3083 ery day! Special events and theme weeks add to the fun. ljalilvand@unis.org Late-morning and afternoon snacks are included, and an www.unis.org • 212-213-8840 optional hot lunch is also available. For families withwww.parentguidenews.com From June 22-July 31, 2015, The United Nations Internalate-working parents, an after-camp program is availtional School (UNIS) Summer Camp provides recreational, able until 5:30pm Monday-Thursday, and a specialty academic, and enrichment activities in a supportive envicooking class is available on Wednesdays. To receive more information or schedule a tour, contact Summer at Teachers College, Columbia University St. Bart’s at info-camp@stbarts.org or (212)378-0203.

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CAMP DIRECTORY ronment that fosters friendship, develops sportsmanship, and is nurturing in spirit. UNIS is located on three acres on the F.D.R. Drive at 25th Street and Waterside Plaza.

Campers in pre-kindergarten to second grade participate in variety of activities: sports, music, arts and crafts, chess, tennis classes, etc. The indoor and outdoor programs vary depending on the age. Pre-third to pre-seventh graders may enjoy a Sports Camp that includes soccer, basketball, tennis, swimming, and a “RockSTAR” camp in partnership with the Star Education (selected as a “Model Program” by the White House and partner in STEM Education). The students play the guitar, the bass, the drums, the keyboards or vocals to perform classic Rock ‘n’ Roll hits. English and ESL classes are available for students coming from abroad.

Pre-fifth to pre-eighth graders enjoy an exciting new development, UNIS has joined with i2 Camp, a national network of STEM programs to offer a broad range of fun, hands-on courses for middle school students. Additional information about the i2 camp, including registration, can be found at: http://i2camp.org/location/unis/.

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Winston Preparatory Summer Enrichment Program 126 W. 17th St., NYC 10011 (646)638-2705, ext. 688 summer@winstonprep.edu www.winstonprep.edu The Summer Enrichment Program 2015 at Winston Preparatory School provides parents with the unique opportunity to enroll their child in an individualized academic program designed for the needs of each student. Winston Prep is a highly individualized and responsive setting for high-potential students with learning differences, such as language-based learning difficulties, nonverbal learning difficulties, and attention deficit problems. The Summer Program is designed to challenge each student’s strengths while developing the essentials of reading, writing, mathematics, organization and study skills. Each individualized educational program is based upon a continuously modified understanding of each student’s dynamic learning profile that evolves as the student progresses and matures. Within the curriculum, skills are taught explicitly, including daily instruction in reading, writing, science, history, and mathematics. From June 26-July 24, students in grades 4-12 attend four classes daily as well as art, music, and gym from 9:00am to 1:30pm. Small classes of 4-8 students help to create a comfortable learning environment and facilitate the individualization of course work. From 2-3:30pm, students may enroll in one-on-one classes to target specific skills or engage in sports or arts activities. Students may also enroll in one-on-one sessions from August 3-20.

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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.

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Platypus Australia It’s never too early to start dreaming of days at the beach.

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y husband and I got married a year out of high school. Despite marrying so young, and both being stubborn firstborns, we’ve spent the majority of our marriage getting along pretty darn well. Babies came steadily, four in six years: two girls and two boys. A perfect family unit, we agreed.

But by 1997, when our “last” baby turned 3, I realized I wasn’t ready to be done with babies. I wanted to renegotiate our deal. I longed to adopt a child.

John wasn’t remotely ready to renegotiate. “Are you crazy?” he said, “Don’t you think four kids is enough? Besides, we don’t have that kind of money!”

I repeatedly tried to explain my logic, but John was unmoved. He honestly thought I had a screw loose. It was horrible. In the past, when we’d disagreed, we’d always been able to find some middle ground. But not this time. You can’t adopt half a child. And to be fair to another child, my husband would have to enter into parenting wholeheartedly. That seemed impossible.

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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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there were still worrisome moments too, normal moments all parents have when kids are fighting or vomiting or hunting for lost shoes.

During these instances, John would turn to me in a huff and say, “We don’t need another kid!”

“No,” I would say, “But a child out there needs us.”

Mary Ostyn is the author of Forever Mom: What to Expect When You’re Adopting (Nelson Books). Mary and her husband John live in Idaho where they are parents to 10 children, including four daughters from Ethiopia and two sons from Korea.

Mary blogs at www.owlhaven.net.

John asked me several times to expand my holiday wish list, probably hoping I would request a crock pot or a computer, not a child. I insisted that his fingerprints were all I wanted. By Christmas Eve my stomach was all knots, but I vowed to graciously accept John’s decision, whatever it might be.

In the happy bedlam of four kids ripping gifts open as fast as they could, John casually tossed a tiny gift into my lap. Hands trembling, I ripped it open. Inside was a little gold key chain with a coin-shaped gold medallion.

John was watching me, and he asked, “What’s on the back of the key chain?”

Heart thudding, I flipped the medallion over to look at the back. There, etched in the smooth gold on the back of the medallion, was a single golden thumbprint.

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March 6: HudsonWay Immersion School, 175 Riverside Boulevard, (212)787-808, www.hwis.org, 9:15am. RSVP to www. hwis.org/visit-us or kgarcia@hwis.org.

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March 8: Asphalt Green, Upper East Side, 555 E. 90th St., (212)298.7900, camp@asphaltgreen.org, www.asphaltgreen. org, 11am-12:30pm.

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March 1: Deerkill Day Camp, 54 Wilder Road, Suffern, (845)354-1466, directors@deerkilldaycamp.com, www. deerkilldaycamp.com. Call to RSVP.

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March 19: Oasis Day Camps, PS 110 Florence NIghtingale School, 285 Delancey St., (718)596-4900, www.oasischildren. com, 6:30pm.

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March 3 and 24: Winston Preparatory, 126 W. 17th St., (646)638-2705 ext. 634, www.winstonprep.edu, 9:15-11:15am.

Adults/Parents only. RSVP your name, phone number, and planned date of attendance to nyopenhouse@winstonprep.edu.

March 4: Downtown Day Camp, 120 Warren St., (212)7661104, ext. 250, info@downtowndaycamps.com, www.downtowndaycamps.com, 6pm.

March 4: Diller-Quaile School of Music, 24 E. 95th St., (212)369-1484, www.diller-quaile.org, 7:30-8:30pm.

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March 22: Asphalt Green, Battery Park City, 212 North End Ave., (212)298-7900, campsagbpc@asphaltgreen.org, www. asphaltgreen.org, 11am-noon.

March 1-7 Marcy 1-8: The Light Princess, The New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St., (646)223-3010, www.newvictory.org. Can a girl who can’t fall at all, fall in love? Two witty wisemen

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Calendarof Events sing a story of a young princess cursed by a wicked witch to float through life indefinitely. Twirling above the stage, through the kingdom and into a magical forest, she must find a way to come back to earth by her sixteenth birthday or be doomed to defy gravity forever! Times vary.

March 1: Persian Festival, Children’s Museum of the Arts, 103 Charlton St., (212)274-0986, www.cmany.org/events/ aroundtheworldwithcma/. CMA has teamed up with Dr. Golbarg Bashi to explore the creative world of Persian culture and arts through live music, dance, theater and storytelling performances, art-making workshops, and much more. The celebration continues Sundays in March. 10am-5pm.

March 1: Spirituality for Kids International, Inc.’s Second Annual Family Fun Day, Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St., www.spritualityforkids.com. Through a life-size arcade game, the award-winning free online curriculum of Spirituality for Kids is brought to life. Children of all ages experience more than 20 booths featuring hands-on interactive activities, games and crafts that help children develop selfawareness, understand the impact of their choices, cultivate

human dignity and awaken their desire to make a difference in the world around them. 11am-3pm.

March 1: Hayes Greenfield’s Give Me Sound, 13th Street Repertory Theater, 50 W. 13th St., (212)675-6677, www.13thstreetrep.org. Appropriate for age 3-7, this is a fun, highly interactive sound experience for children and families alike. Join the party and create wonderfully new, unique, and imaginative sound sculptures. 11am-noon.

March 1: Purim Carnival, 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave., (212)415-5500, www.92y.org. Come dressed in costume and ready to celebrate Purim. Enjoy carnival games, a petting zoo, fun in a bounce house, and create delicious hamentashen and mishloach manot. 11am.

March 3: 24th Annual Bunny Hop, 583 Park Ave., (212)6392103, www.thesocietyofmskcc.org. The Associates Committee of The Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center host an enchanted experience for families and children of all ages. Activities and acts, including a live animal show, petting zoo, photo booths, spin art, a DJ, magicians, balloon artists, Clown Care Doctors and three acts from The Big Apple Circus round out the evening. Proceeds fund pediatric initiatives at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. 5-7pm.

March 7: Kiddie Kabaret, Metropolitan Room, 34 W. 22nd St., (212)206-0440, www.metropolitanroom.com. While the Metropolitan Room has become a staple for jazz and cabaret concerts for adult audiences, this performance spotlights the talents of some of the most acclaimed performers of children’s entertainment. Snacks and beverages are available. Noon.

March 8-14 March 8: Family Concert: The Jewish Museum, 1109 5th Ave., (212)423-3200, www.thejewishmuseum.org. The Pop Ups, Catch the high energy of the Grammy-nominated dynamic duo The Pop Ups as they light up the stage with their action-packed new show, Appetite for Construction. Experience a multimedia artistic extravaganza filled with glitter, new puppets, live drawing, and whimsical flights of fancy.

11:30am-12:30pm.

March 7 and 8 Beats, Rhymes and Breaking with Manzana City Crew, Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, (212)864-5400, www.symphonyspace.org. From head spins to windmills, six-step to the tried-and-true pop and lock, you’ll find jaw-dropping break dance moves in this program from a collective of Manhattan-based artists. 11am.

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March 8: Fire Making Skills, Inwood Hill Park, Isham Street and Seaman Avenue in Inwood Hill Park, (212)628-2345, www. nycgovparks.org. Learn tips and tricks from the Urban Park Rangers to enhance your knowledge of the natural world. They might even save your life! Fire is mankind’s greatest discovery.

Learn primitive and modern methods for making fire safely and responsibly. Recommended for ages 8 years and older. 1pm.

March 8: The Pinkertonian Mystery, The New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, www.nyhistory.org/ pinkertonian. Live In Theater debuts their very latest immersive and interactive mystery theater experience set in 1875.

Families travel throughout the Museum galleries and interact with actors in The Pinkertonian Mystery to solve a crime inspired by the fictionalized criminal mastermind known only as “El Diablo” and the real-life Pinkerton National Detective Agency. Families will be enlisted to help and compete to nab “El Diablo.” Suitable for ages 8 and older. 3-5pm.

March 8: A Tribute to Walter Dean Myers (1937 - 2014), Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, (212)864-5400, www.symphonyspace.org. Fellow children’s book authors, including Jacqueline Woodson (Brown Girl Dreaming), Sharon Creech (Walk Two Moons), and Avi (Crispin, Poppy) talk about their beloved friend and mentor and read selections from his work.

Walter Dean Myers is one of the most prolific writers, with more than 110 books to his credit. RSVP required. 5pm.

March 13-15: St. Patrick’s Day Children’s Museum of Manhattan, 212 W. 83rd St., (212)721-1223, www.cmom. org. Embrace the luck of the Irish at a festive craft workshop where little ones make kid-sized, lucky leprechaun hats in a bright shade of shamrock green. While they get their creative juices flowing, wee ones also learn about Irish culture, celebrations and traditions from CMOM staff.

Ages 4 and younger. Times vary.

Opening March 13: Pinocchio, The New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St., (646)223-3010, www.newvictory.org. Don’t miss a psychedelic rock musical twist on the old tale, fresh from the Sydney Opera House that’s a far cry from the Disney version you remember. Pinocchio takes a walk on the wild side when the need to belong gives way to temptations of fun, fame and the dream of becoming a real boy. Appropriate for ages 7 and older. Performances continue through March 22. Times vary.

March 12 New York Spring Spectacular, Radio City Music Hall, 1260 Sixth Ave., (212)247-4777, www.radiocity.com. The Rockettes take the stage for a new spring performance evoking the vibrant energy of New York City and the growing power of the season. Through puppetry, dance, original music, and use of state-of-the-art technology, this performance enables families to fall in love with the Big Apple! The show is appropriate for those ages 8 and older. 7:30pm.

March 14: Family Program: Cosmic Colors, Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, Pier 86, W. 46th Street at 12th Avenue, (646)381-5166, www.intrepidmuseum.org. During this 60-minute experience children and their parents or caregivers learn how astronomers give photos of outer space their vibrant colors, by taking a tour of the HUBBLE@25 exhibition, and paint their own versions of deep space objects using real Hubble data. Pre-registration is required. 10:30am.

March 15 and 21

Charlotte’s Web, Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 695 Park Ave., (212)772-4448, www.hunter.cuny.edu/ kayeplayhouse. Join the lovable duo of Charlotte and Wilbur in E.B. White’s ever-popular tale of bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship. The show’s appropriate for kids ages 4 and older. 11am.

March 14 and 15: Tasty Oishi Festival, Children’s Museum of Manhattan, 212 W. 83rd St., (212)721-1223, www.cmom. org. Japan has a very tasty culinary heritage, as well as one of the healthiest cuisines in the world. A weekend of fun in the Japanese kitchen with critically acclaimed chefs, as part of CMOM’s Hello from Japan exhibition. Details available online. 10am each day.

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Calendarof Events March 14: Artopia! A Free Family Arts Festival, The Anderson School, 100 W. 77th St., (212)586-2330, www.wingspanarts.org.

Enjoy three full hours of interactive, authentic arts programming for kids ages 4-10. In the cafeteria, professional artists lead short art projects in wearable and visual art, puppetry, and more! For those interested in the performing arts, students from the Cabaret Troupe and after-school dance and music classes perform, followed by workshops in dance and music making! 11am-2pm.

March 14: Kid MD, Discovery Times Square, 226 W. 44th St. (866)987-9692, www.discoverytsx.com. Aspiring young medics explore the functions of the human body through this interactive, two-hour mini-med school within the Body Worlds exhibit, covering the basics of anatomy and preventive medicine. Donning special lab coats and stethoscopes, kids are led through activities on the sensory system, brain, heart, lungs, and bones—they even have a special graduation ceremony at the end. Ages 8 and older. 10am.

March 14: FamilyDay@theCenter: Skyscrapers, Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place, (212)358-6133, http:// cfafoundation.org. Bring your building crew and get ready for skyscrapers-- the ultimate challenge! Around the world, skyscrapers are being built taller than ever before, in shapes that have never been seen. Learn about some of the new innovative projects and then work with your building team to design and build your own model skyscraper. 11am-1pm, and 2-4pm.

March 15-21 Marcy 15: St. Patrick’s Open Day, Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st St., (212)757-3318 ext. 210, www.irishartscenter.org.

Show your love for Ireland’s national holiday by giving your little ones a lesson in speaking Gaelic from onsite instructors.

They also learn how to play the tin whistle, a classic Celtic woodwind instrument. Little explorers also follow the immigration patterns of the Irish via a giant bead maze and get schooled on Ireland’s diaspora as they go. Appropriate for ages 3 and up. Noon.

March 15: Humanity’s Opposites: Beginning with Ireland, Aesthetic Realism, 141 Greene St., (212)777-4490, www. aestheticrealism.org. The musical production features songs of Ireland with comment on their meaning, illuminating commentary by Ellen Reiss regarding good will, and so much more. Reservations are required. 2:30pm.

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Charlotte’s Web, Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 695 Park Ave., (212)772-4448, www.hunter.cuny.edu/ kayeplayhouse. Join the lovable duo of Charlotte and Wilbur in E.B. White’s ever-popular tale of bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship. The show’s appropriate for kids ages 4 and older. 11am.

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March 17: St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Fifth Avenue between west 44th and 79th Streets, 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 17: Rainbow Cupcakes Workshop, Taste Buds Classes, 109 W. 27th St., (212)242-2248, www.tastebudskitchen. com. Tiny bakers hear tales about pots full of gold coins at the end of the rainbow, then make the leprechauns proud by mixing their own shades of edible food coloring and whipping up cupcakes filled with the bright colors of the rainbow. Caregivers are required to accompany children, ages 4-8. 4:30pm.

Opens March 18: Babble, The New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St., (646)223-3010, www.newvictory.org. Enter “the bubble,� a unique and intimate performance space designed to gently surround you and your baby with new shapes and sounds. Soothing Seascapes and schools of projected fish delight and astonish your little ones, while singers provide a lullaby of vocal harmonies. Appropriate for ages 4-18 months.

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March 21: Elizabeth Mitchell and You Are My Flower, Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, (212)864-5400, www.symphonyspace.org. Smithsonian Folkways artist Elizabeth Mitchell is joined by husband Daniel Littleton, daughter Storey, and special guests. All ages welcome. 11am.

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March 21: Thinking about Animals Can Make Us Kinder to People!, Aesthetic Realism, 141 Greene St., (212)777-4490, www. aestheticrealism.org. Teachers illustrate and young audiences age 5-12 explore these kind sentences by Eli Siegel: “What rights has a living thing because it is a living thing? Aesthetic Realism says we can learn from anything in nature-- if our purpose is to learn.

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March 21: Super SĂĄbado! 2014/15, El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Ave., (212)831-7272, www.elmuseo.org. This free family program, taking place every third Saturday of the month presents gallery tours and art workshops centered around

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Calendarof Events Carnaval, the joyful Caribbean and Latin-American fete, and enjoy live music, dance workshops, and more. RSVP recommended. All ages are welcome. Noon.

March 21: NASA Sun/Earth Day, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, (212)769-5100, www.amnh.org. Explore the special relationship between Earth and the Sun and learn about the delicate balance that makes our planet the perfect place to call home. Talk with scientists, look through telescopes, and engage in hands-on activities at this family-friendly event. Noon-5pm.

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March 22-31 Opening March 22: Macy’s Flower Show 2015, Macy’s Herald Square, 151 W. 34th St., (212)695-4400, www.macys.com. Celebrate the glory of spring with this annual floral treat. The theme of this year’s spectacle is Art in Bloom and will take spectators into a multi-dimensional floral fantasy. Featuring incredibly landscaped gardens that celebrate the deep connection between art and nature. The exhibition is open through April 4. Times vary.

March 22: University of the Streets Presents The Kew Gardens Chamber Ensemble, Muhammad Salahuddeen Memorial Jazz Theatre, Second Floor, 130 E. 7th St., (212)254-9300, www.universityofthestreets.org. Don’t miss a unique performance featuring Pedro Villegas, Herb Gingold, Alan Fricke, and Tony Spradlin on piano; Noriko Omichi on flute; and Somer Taylor on violin! 7pm.

Opening March 28: Catch Me!, The New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St., (646)223-3010, www.newvictory.org. Hoops twirl, diablos whirl, and acrobats soar— all in a day’s work for Flip Fabrique, the new kids on the circus scene. Fun, funny and fresh-faced, this nouveau cirque crew takes athleticism and showmanship to new heights in an explosion of happiness. Appropriate for ages 5 and older. Performances continue through April 18. Times vary.

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March 28: Frances England, Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, (212)864-5400, www.symphonyspace.org. Acclaimed San Francisco-based singer-songwriter brings her full band to perform sweet songs expressing the joys and challenges of childhood. With warm, indie-folk melodies and alt-rock rhythms, England’s incredibly creative and slightly off-beat take on family life has inspired a world of fans since 2007. 11am.

March 29: 18th Annual USA Memory Championship, St. Vartan Conference Center, 630 Second Ave., www.usamemorychampionship.com. Three-time champion Nelson Dellis will defend his crown against Mental Athletes throughout the country. Nelson holds the American record in Speed Numbers, memorizing 310 random digits in five minutes, and he’s the record holder in Names & Faces, recognizing 193 names of people’s head shots. 8:30am-4pm.

March 29: Family Music: Who Stole The Mona Lisa?, 92Y, 1395 Lexington Ave., (212)415-5500, www.92y.org. An unusual event combining live music, dance and film. Take a family vacation to the City of Light circa 1911, at this multi-faceted family event featuring film, music and dance. Discover Who Stole the Mona Lisa in a zany animated flick, accompanied by a live performance of Stravinsky’s The Firebird. Then watch as dancers become kitchen utensils that get down to Martin?’s jazzy The Kitchen Revue. For ages 6 and older. 3pm.

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Beats, Rhymes and Breaking with Manzana City Crew, Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, (212)864-5400, www.symphonyspace.org. From head spins to windmills, six-step to the tried-and-true pop and lock, you’ll find jaw-dropping break dance moves in this program from a collective of Manhattan-based artists. 11am.

Hunt for Leprechauns’ Gold, 74th St. MAGIC, 510 E. 74th St., (212)7372989, www.74magic.com. Bring your tykes, ages 3-5, on a magical hunt for Leprechaun gold on St. Patrick’s Day! Kids will get special surprise clues from leprechauns during an indoor scavenger hunt to track down treasure. Afterward, little ones whip up emerald-green shamrock shakes to sip on and take the tasty recipe home with them. 4pm.

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March 12 Every Day in March: Cinderella, The Players Theatre, 115

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New York Spring St., Spectacular, Radio City Music Hall, 1260 com.

This lively spin on the Cinderella story Sixth Ave., (212)247-4777, www.radiocity.com.

Thefeatures wry humor, take inventive costuming, newperformance songs by Michael Rockettes the stage for a newand spring Sgouros his teenage daughter, Emily.

Each evoking theand vibrant energy of New York City and theshow opens with an hour-long workshop for kids, where they can learn growing power of the season. Through puppetry, dance, about stagecraft and how to produce a play, and then make a original and usevery of state-of-the-art technology, magicmusic, wand of their own. Productions continue through this performance enables families to fall in love with the April 19. Times vary.

Big Apple! The show is appropriate for those ages 8 and older.

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Every Day in March: The Butterfly Conservatory: Tropical Butterflies Alive in Winter, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West, (212)769-5100, www.amnh.org.

It’s a balmy 80 degrees in the museum’s 1,200-square-foot vivarium, which holds up to 500 tropical lepidoptera. The free-flying butterflies often land on the shoulders of visitors, allowing tykes to come into direct contact with the ethereal creatures. All ages.

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Through March 8: HeartBeat, Times Square, Father Duffy Square, Broadway between 42nd and 47th Streets, www. timessquarenyc.org. Venezuelan-born firm Stereotank displays the winning Times Square Valentine Heart Design. Kids will love exploring a large urban drum that emits different heartbeat sounds and changes its rate as visitors approach.

Families can interact with the drum by playing various percussion instruments and joining the base rhythm of the heartbeat. All15 agesand welcome.

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March 21 Camp Kappawanna, Atlantic Theater Company, 336 W. 20th St., (212)279-4200, www.atlantictheater.org. Lisa Loeb’s acoustic tunes provide the soundtrack for this familyfriendly new musical, which is also inspired by her childhood memories of summer camp. It follows the adorably awkward Jennifer Jenkins as she deals with the excitement and fear of leaving home for the first time. It is appropriate for kids ages 7 to 11. 10:30am.

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1 Gluten-free chef, best-selling author, and world traveler Aviva Kanoff offers a wonderful collection of tantalizing recipes from India, Ecuador, and other parts of the globe in Gluten Free Around the World: Creative Recipes from Far Off Places (Brio Books). www.amazon.com 2 Discover a new way for your kids to send out party invites with Invite Bandz from Marked Private, a set of uniquely coded collectible silicone wristbands that allow party guests to access the host’s personalized and secure online party page and private social community. www.markedprivate.com

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6 DuneCraft brings learning to life for kids of all ages through a diverse and educational line that includes everything from terrariums and gardens to jungle kits, dinosaur plants, and herb gardens. www.dunecraft.com 7 The team at Rockin’ Green continues to support families in their efforts to be healthier with new additions to its eco-friendly line. Check out the Rockin’ Green Athletic Wear Detergent and Rockin’ Green Stinky Gear odor-neutralizing spray. www.rockingreensoap.com

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

5 Available at the app store and on iTunes, the Todo Math app is a parent-teacher favorite designed to help your child master kindergarten through second grade math. It features 19 multi-level games, curriculum-based activities, and much more! www.todomath.com

10 Why making mistakes is a good thing, the instant gratification generation, and the importance of sports are just a few of the topics that are tackled in Teaching Kids to Think (Sourcebooks) by the husband-and-wife psychology team of Darlene Sweetland and Ron Stolberg. www.sourcebooks.com

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Reveal the wonders of your child’s eyes by sending in a snapshot that highlights your kid’s incredible peepers. Log onto www.parentguidenews.com by the end of March to submit one photograph per family. We’ll post select submissions the following day for viewer voting in April. Encourage relatives and friends to vote for the best chance to win! The winner receives a Loopa Yvolution 2-in-1 balance bike to scooter.

The hybrid ride (MSRP: $79.99) is designed to grow with a child and is appropriate for kids ages 3 and older. Find the Loopa at www.toysrus.com/yvolution.

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