Capital District Parent Pages June 2017

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Volume 21 • Number 6 • JUNE 2017 • Complimentary

Capital District

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The Resource for Parents

Don’t be afraid to advocate From uncertainty to adoption Sweet snack looks like a ladybug

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Let learning continue through summer

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espite its promise of carefree days, summer doesn’t mean a total absence of responsibility for the kids. At the end of school, students are sent home with a pile of literature encouraging families to avoid summer vacation “brain drain” by keeping up with the arithmetic and language skills learned over the past year. I confess, it always seems like a bit of a buzzkill seeing the math workbooks and flashcards surfacing in the end-of-year backpack dump, but brain drain is a real thing, and I do my best to encourage my kids to crack open those workbooks every now and then.

Summer learning doesn’t have to be a drag. In fact, the unstructured nature of an extended break from school can present a bounty of “teaching moments” that have the potential to resonate with your child even more than a classroom discussion.

Are you traveling somewhere this summer? Consider it a family field trip and clue your child in to the historical/geographic/scientific importance of the area.

(Don’t worry, you can still goof off, like any good field trip. See pages 14-15 for a trio of family-friendly road trips.) Calculating travel distances? Math. Adding up the profits from a lemonade stand/summer job? Math. Perfecting the ideal croquet angle? Math. How about growing the juiciest tomato? Science. Building the best campfire? Science again.

And then there’s reading. In the Capital District, we are fortunate to have an absolute ace up our sleeves here with an outstanding library system that puts a lot of effort into coming up with programs that are fun, free and keep kids reading all summer long. So even as our children shrug off the structure of the classroom, there is no shortage of ways to keep their brains busy and ready for a new year of learning come fall.

Finally, we at Capital District Parent Pages would like to thank dads everywhere for all you do and wish you a very Happy Father’s Day! *** We received so many great portraits and candids of Capital District kids during our cover contest this winter, and you can expect to see more of them in the coming months.

One more thing: You don’t have to wait for a contest to submit a potential cover shot; email them to me anytime at robertsk@spotlightnews.com. Also feel free to send your suggestions, ideas, comments and pictures to me at robertsk@spotlightnews.com. You can check out the latest at www.cdparentpages.com.

Kristen Roberts, Editor

On the cover: Cadence Van Dyk, 1, of Albany, smiles for the camera. Parent Pages is always accepting photos for potential covers. Submissions should be at least 8-by-10-inches with a dpi of 400. They can be sent via email to robertsk@spotlightnews.com.

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June 2017 Features Road trips

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Columnists Triple Threat

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British Nanny

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Let’s Cook

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Acorn Advice

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24-Hour Shift

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What’s new On the Bookshelf

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Resources Southern Saratoga County resources

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Triple Threat

parenting triplets in the Capital District

Proud to be That Mom when she got her library card in 2013. That little girl did more spinning, skipping and smiling Last year, the second graders that day when she realized how all got to go swimming as part of much that card meant. She could the physical education curricuread anything! She got to borrow lum. Benjamin has epilepsy, and books! She was given a passport I’ve noticed more and the reality is that if he that led her to finding herself. A more that when an has a seizure underself-proclaimed nerd and geek, adult will ask one water or with his by Rebecca will check out books of the triplets a face in the water, that keep her up at night and question, they he could drown. wake her early in the morning will look at me The way for because she is afraid of missing for an answer, Benjamin to enjoy something. My telling her that almost like they’re and participate the story isn’t going to change if asking permission. I in swimming is for she goes to sleep is blasphemy! don’t need to monitor him to have a one-on- I’ve found her reading in some their answers. We have no one aid in the water with of the oddest places or positions. secrets, although I might not him. Unfortunately, the aid was To me it looks uncomfortable, like my kids talking about how not available for Ben’s first and but to Rebecca it is all part of much I weigh or how I cry every second weeks of swimming. the journey. Being That Mom time I hear Bob Marley’s “One There were phone calls to and to Rebecca comes easier for me Day” because it reminds me of from the school, Ben’s neurolobecause I am also a geek and a my brother, Jared. gist, the school nurse and the nerd. I am a socially awkward, coordinator of school activities I am That Mom, the one who to make sure his rights under the shy little girl trapped in the body of a 43-year-old woman. My way questions the ingredients in American with Disabilities Act of being That Mom for Rebecca cake, cookies or a potluck dish were respected. Ben would get means I find books that might because of Olivia’s peanut and an aid while he was in the water. interest her, books that are not tree nut allergies. I eventually Benjamin’s survival may depend stopped apologizing because I on me being That Mom. realized that my questions were keeping her alive. I wasn’t being Advocating and being That annoying without reason. I was Mom for Rebecca is different. advocating so I could keep my Rebecca does not have physical daughter alive. How is being limitations or neurological conThat Mom a bad thing? How siderations that may need supcan I be faulted for making sure port. She does not have any food my daughter would survive that restrictions. She rarely needs day in school when cupcakes help with anything. The happiest were making the rounds or when I have ever seen Rebecca was she went to a friend’s house? Olivia’s survival depended on me.

Jennifer Steuer

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full of inappropriate things that a 9-year-old shouldn’t be reading, even if she is reading on an eighth-grade level.

That Mom isn’t a bad word.

Being That Mom should not feel threatening to other moms. We are all That Mom! We do what we need to for our kids to grow, blossom and feel secure. My duty to Olivia, Benjamin and Rebecca is to make sure they get an education, are kind and hard workers.

My duty as That Mom includes me bringing them to synagogue and Hebrew School. My love for my kids is fierce and lives in every cell of my body. I can’t begin to let the protective part of being their mother go. I will probably always be That Mom … until I get to be That Grandma!

Jennifer Steuer is an Albany mom whose busy household includes her husband, Harlan, and 9-year-old triplets Olivia, Benjamin and Rebecca. Follow her on Instagram: jennifersteuer.

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On the Bookshelf

Summer reading starts now ‘I’m Silly’

‘Lucky to Live in New York’

By Jennifer L. Holm; illustrated by Matthew Holm

By Kate B. Jerome This cross between a storybook and a memory book has read-aloud rhymes and fill-in-the-blank prompts to capture a child’s own story with topics that encourage conversation, such as favorite local cuisine and interesting attractions like the Statue of Liberty. Acadia Publishing

The latest board book in the “My First Comics” series introduces an emotion young readers may be able to relate to. Find out what happens when a hyperactive tornado gets a bit too goofy and ruins a friend’s tea party. Random House Books for Young Readers

‘Go Sleep in Your Own Bed!’

By Candace Fleming; illustrated by Lori Nichols This giggle-inducing read-aloud will delight little ones into a good night’s rest as they follow a chain reaction of snoozing barnyard animals being awakened and sent off to their own beds. Random House Children’s Books

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British Nanny

speech matters

Gifts from an English garden A letter to my granddaughter on her first birthday

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arling Cadence,

It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since you burst into this world with the determination that would be you. By the time you were born, I was already a “seasoned” grandparent of 3 years. Your cousin, Copeland, planted the seeds of grandparenting. Your brother, Jack, helped water them, and you, my precious granddaughter, are the warmth of the sun. All are needed to produce nature’s vibrant colors.

Gardening is a metaphor for life. Especially British life. Just as patriotic as our tea and crumpets, are our British gardens. All you will ever need to grow in strength and wisdom, you can learn in a garden. From the tiniest seed planted with hope to the fruitby bearing trees and hardy flowering shrubs. The basic premise of gardening is change Your roots are deep and growth, just and strong, my darlike life. Change is ling. You were planted inevitable, my sweet and are nurtured by love. darling. Nothing ever stays There are many things I wish the same. for you as you grow, Cadence.

I pray that you will see more The English love their garsunny days than rain. But know, dens. Gardening sustains their my sweet darling, that in every minds, bodies and souls. English garden, rain must fall for strong gardens are exuberant and colorgrowth. The following seeds of ful, and although it may look greatness are deep within you, unplanned, each planting has a and the temperate nature of life role. Its offerings are both ornawill guide them to fruition. mental, edible and medicinal.

Sharon Cole

My Nanny’s garden was a magical place. There I found a sanctuary; a place for meditation; a refuge to reflect and heal. I learned my greatest life lessons there. That life’s bittersweet gifts begin and end with nature. That grace and hardiness coexist and support each other. I also learned about my own strength and what challenged me. In search of my Nanny’s garden, I found my own. Passion, promises and possibility.

Balance. It’s all about the dirt, my precious Cadence. A good foundation is the preparation for everything you plant, in life as well as in the garden. Plants need balanced fertile soil rich in nutrients, “good bones,” to sustain life. You will need balance too – physical, mental, spiritual and emotional.

Resilience. You will fail sometimes. In fact, you will fail many times. Life and growing a garden are not for the faint of heart. Be like

a weed. Not all weeds are bad.

Weeds are survivors designed to grow under the hardest conditions. A weed is no more than a flower in disguise. You will fail, but you will keep on digging and planting.

Patience. Good things come to those who wait. You have been born into a time of immediate gratification. Nothing can be rushed in the garden. A garden takes many seasons to reach maturity. Along the way, both master and masterpiece become intertwined, and both are created and recreated.

Openness. Celebrate differences, including your own. English cottage gardens observe a natural harmony but emphasize individuality through texture, color and size. Gardens with diversity are not only more beautiful, but healthier. Develop your own colors and dare to be different.

Mindfulness. The garden is a healing place; a time and a place for reflection. Develop an awareness of that very moment you are in. Notice each sense as it ebbs and flows. Spending time digging in the sacred earth will quiet your mind and stir your soul.

Imagination. Follow your dreams. What you can imagine, you can design. Your planning will only go as far as your imagination will allow. As Peter Pan so wisely observed, “The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it.” Get lost in your daydreams and believe!

Playfulness. Live with passion.

Develop joy. Climb the trees and jump in the puddles. Accentuate your path in life with a vibrant ground cover and play hopscotch.

Confidence. “From a small seed, a mighty oak may grow.” Rely on your instincts.

Believe in your ability to create

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As Cadence turns 1, her seeds of happiness have already been sown. something from nothing. Be mindful that the biggest is not necessarily the best or sweetest, and that bitter isn’t always bad.

Curiosity. A curious nature is a sure sign of a vigorous intellect.

Keep asking questions and digging for answers. Life is an adventure. As you dig in life’s garden, fill your mind with wonder and never take anything at face value.

Love. To everything there is a season. All living things have a beginning and an end. It is with this in mind that we can savor each moment. There will be many perfects moments in your life, my sweet granddaughter.

Enjoy their beauty in that moment, but don’t hold too tightly.

Moments, like the fertile soil, slip through your fingers. Live long, laugh loud and love hard.

In the end, it’s all about love.

In every flower, shrub, herb, fruit, vegetable, blade of grass and weed, you will find love . And where you find love, you will find me.

Forever, your Nanny Sharon Cole is a speech-language pathologist and proud grandmother based in Albany. She is the owner of Vocally Clear Communications PLLC. Vocally Clear’s goal is to promote effective communication for all ages. She can be reached at Vocallyclear.com or message her at “British Nanny” on Facebook.

Let’s Cook! by

Jodie Fitz

No-bake bite-sized bugs

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hese delightful insectshaped snacks are light and refreshing and highlight the fruits and produce to be found in ample supply at farmers

markets in the weeks to come.

Kids will love the whimsical shapes, and parents will be pleased with the nutritional value.

Get more recipes from Jodie Fitz through the Price Chopper Kids Cooking Club at www.pricechopper.com.

To learn more about her, visit www. jodiefitz.com.

Ladybug Fruit Snacks Strawberries Blueberries 2 tablespoons whipped cream cheese 1 tablespoon honey 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract Black gel frosting Vanilla wafer cookies Wash the strawberries and blueberries. Pat them dry before making any lady bug snacks.

Remove the greens from the strawberries by hulling them in a shallow manner. Discard the greens Stir the cream cheese, honey and vanilla together. Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture onto the wafer cookie.

Slice a very thin piece of the strawberry off of the bottom to give the ladybug a flat surface to rest on. Place the flat edge onto the cream cheese covered wafer cookie.

Add either cream cheese or black gel frosting to one side of the blueberry and stick the blueberry to the larger end of the strawberry where you removed the greens.

Use the black gel frosting to add a line down the center of the strawberry, dots on the back of your fruit ladybug and eyes on the top of each blueberry.

Butterfly Sandwich Bites 4 slices of honey wheat bread 2 tablespoons whipped cream cheese 1 tablespoon yogurt-based ranch dressing 1 tablespoon finely shredded or chopped carrots Small heart shaped cookie cutter or large heart fondant cutter A mini heart shaped fondant cutter Celery Cucumber, sliced thin Golden grape tomatoes Cut the bread into hearts using the small cookie cutter (or, large fondant cutter) so that you have eight small hearts.

Mix the whipped cream cheese, ranch dressing and chopped carrots together to create the spread. Spread the ranch-flavored mixture onto four of the hearts.

Use the mini fondant heart shaped cutter to cut out the center of the four remaining larger hearts.

Place a thin slice of cucumber onto the top of each ranch-flavored, cream cheese covered heart and top it with the open-heart piece of bread. Place two heart sandwiches together at their points to create butterfly wings.

Cut a thin slice of celery to act as the center of the butterfly. With the tip of the knife cut a slit at the bottom of the grape tomato so that the celery will insert easier into the tomato. Cut two slivers of celery to serve as antennae. Cut two slits on the top of the tomato and insert the antennae.

Optional: Using a mini fondant cutter in the shape of a flower, cut flower shapes out of cantaloupe, watermelon or honeydew melon.

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Acorn Advice

growth from within

Calm a child’s camp fears Q

uestion: My son is headed to summer camp this July. He is 9, and this will be his first overnight camp experience. We are both starting to feel anxious about it. What can I do to help ease his fears and mine?”

of confidence and resiliency in kids, help them hone new skills in sports and other recreational activities, and so much more!

Most kids will feel nervous about such a big change to their routines. As parents, we can serve them best by normalizing those nswer: Let anxious feelings. Reby me start by assure your son that saying that I am he’s not alone. All a big proponent the kids will feel of sleep-away nervous and may summer camp for experience homechildren. I had some sickness for a little of the best summers of while. A good summer my life as a camp counselcamp has trained their or up in Maine. Those campers counselors well to support were having such a blast, it homesick campers. Below are a few tips to help in the weeks made me wish that I’d had the ahead as you prepare yourselves experience as a child. Sumfor the separation. mer camp can foster life-long friendships, instill a new sense Continued on Page 9

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It is normal for children and parents to feel anxious about going to sleepaway camp. Parents can help by normalizing those feelings and focusing on the positive.

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Acorn Advice continued from Page 8 1. Get familiar. Hopefully, your son has had a chance to visit the camp in person with you during an open house.

Anxiety over the unknown can be helped by seeing the camp and meeting staff like the director and counselors. If he hasn’t been there yet, consider making a visit before July. If that’s not possible, visit the camp website and do an online tour. Allow your child to do this as much as he wants. Look together and build anticipation for the fun experiences he can expect to have – “Oh look!

There’s the beach where you’ll be swimming!”

2. Prepare together. Go over the camp supply list and shop together. Allow him to pick out a special item to bring to camp like a diary or a stationary set. Address and stamp the envelopes so he’s all set to write to you (but don’t hold your breath waiting for the mail either! Hopefully, he’ll be too busy having fun to do much letter writing). When my oldest went away to Grandma’s for a week, I sent a letter ahead so she’d have something to open later that day after we’d said goodbyes and the missing Mommy set in.

3. Stay positive. This one is tricky. You want to listen to his fears while not feeding into them. You don’t want to trivialize his worries with fake cheerfulness and platitudes like,

“What are you worried about?

Camp is fun!” Try to strike a balance in your discussions of camp and steer him into visualizing and anticipating the good while fully validating his concerns. Continually frame this experience as one you know your son can handle.

Project confidence in his ability to cope with his anxiety in healthy ways.

4. Have a plan. Talk about what he can do to help himself when he’s at camp and feeling homesick. It’s standard practice for camps to not allow phone calls home in the first days of camp. Can he draw you a picture? Write a letter? Talk to a friend or counselor?

5. Practice. If your son hasn’t slept away from home before, I recommend setting up a sleepover or two before the start of camp. Consider it a practice run on a small scale. This will give your child a chance to experience any discomfort or upset that might occur being away from home.

Talk about the experience afterward and praise his ability to use coping skills.

I wish your son and every child a happy and safe summer!

Julia Cadieux, a PCI Certified Parent Coach and Capital District mom, helps other parents look within for the answers they seek and believes there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to child-rearing. Send you questions and comments to julia@thesupportedparent.com.

at RPI! Swimming, arts and crafts, nature walks, sports, drama, field trips ... SamaritanRensselaer Children’s Center Discovery Day Camp has it all!

June 26 - August 31 6:30 am - 5:30 pm • For children ages 4 through 12.

• Full- and part-timee enrollment.

• Located on the campus of RPI. • Fees include all trips, supplies and two snacks daily. (Campers bring their own lunch.)

• Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, or to register, call Deirdre or Kristina at (518) 271-3748. Or go to NortheastHealth.com/SummerCamp.

Reassure your son that he’s not alone.

All the kids will feel nervous and may experience homesickness for a little while. A good summer camp has trained their counselors well to support homesick campers.

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The 24-hour shift

parenting is a full-time job

Some things won’t be missed

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t goes by too fast; you’re going to miss it,” or so the saying goes.

It’s true, childhood does go by fast. The fact is, I won’t miss all of it.

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As a foster/adoptive parent, there is a lot I won’t miss. I don’t miss the endless appointments, meetings and visitations. Nor do I miss being a family put on hold, holding back a bit on love you want to pour out because the child might still go home.

I don’t miss the absence of permanence. I don’t miss filling in the gaps while we very slowly formed a family.

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Theresa Davis explain why she needs it. I won’t miss hitting wall after wall.

I don’t miss the fear of losing my baby, or the devastation and sadness I felt during the night I thought would be the last that I would be rocking her to sleep. I won’t miss days and nights that blur together, wondering if she’s tired, hungry or cold.

Yes, there is a lot I won’t miss.

As I look back, I will remember it all with great satisfaction because I have absolutely no regrets. Adoptive parents go through a lot of hardship to build their families. In spite of this, we gain so much. The experience and skills we develop make every struggle worth it. It makes the moments I will miss that much more meaningful.

I am not going to miss the days that my child founders in the dark as we struggle and fight an endless, exhausting battle to help her find the light. I am not going to miss almost begging people for help while trying to

Theresa Davis is a former early childhood educator and has worked in childcare centers for more than 15 years. She is also an adoptive mother, living and taking care of her family in the Capital District.

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Southern Saratoga County

Family resources

Southern Saratoga County Museums and historic sites Brookside Museum 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa Located in a 1792 hotel building in the historic Village of Ballston Spa, Brookside Museum has five galleries and a hands-onhistory room, a research library, and a gift shop. www.brooksidemuseum.org

Children’s Museum At Saratoga 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs; (518) 584-5540 The Children’s Museum at Saratoga provides interactive experience that inspires hands-on exploration, sparks imagination and nurtures discovery. www.cmssny.org

The Museum’s mission is to preserve, interpret and exhibit automobiles and automotive artifacts. www.saratogaautomuseum.org

Saratoga National Historical Park 648 Rt. 32, Stillwater Here in the autumn of 1777, a crucial American victory in the Battles of Saratoga renewed patriots’ hopes for independence.

The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery

National Museum of Dance & Hall of Fame

815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs; (518) 580-8080

99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs; (518) 584-2225

The Tang provides exhibits and programming tailored to foster formative connections between contemporary art and students of all ages is central. www.skidmore.edu

The National Museum of Dance & Hall of Fame was established in 1986 as the only museum in the nation and one of the few in the world that is dedicated entirely to the art of dance. www.dancemuseum.org

Libraries Ballston Spa Public Library

National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa; (518) 8855022; ballston.sals.edu

191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs; (518) 584-0400

Burnt Hills: Town of Ballston Community Library

Interactive programs, rare memorabilia, equine art collection, tour of Saratoga’s ‘’Oklahoma’’ training track, and more tell the colorful story of three centuries of Thoroughbred racing. www.racingmuseum.org

2 Lawmar Lane, Burnt Hills; (518) 399-8174; toblibrary.sals.edu

New York State Military Museum

475 Moe Road Clifton Park; (518) 371-8622; www.cphlibrary.org

61 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs; (518) 581-5100 The museum houses over 10,000 artifacts that relate to New York State’s military forces, the state’s military history and the contributions of New York’s veterans. www.nysmm.org

Saratoga Automobile Museum 110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs; (518) 587-1935

Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library

Mechanicville District Public Library 190 North Main St., Mechanicville; (518) 664-4646; meclib.sals.edu

Round Lake Library 31 Wesley Ave., Round Lake; (518) 899-2285; roundlake.sals.edu

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Family resources

Southern Saratoga County

Round Lake Library/ Malta Branch

launch located at the northeastern end. The lake is used for a number of recreational activities and boats and contains a wide variety of game fish. www.saratogalake.org

1 Bayberry Dr., Malta; (518) 682-2495 www.roundlakelibrary.org

Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve

Stillwater Free Library

Riverview Road, Rexford; (518) 371-6667

1569 U.S. 9, Clifton Park; (518) 371-8397

662 Hudson Ave., Stillwater; (518) 6646255; stillwater.sals.edu

Apples, baked goods from the oven, fresh produce, gift baskets and ice cream. www. devoesorchards.com

117 Third St., Waterford; (518) 237-0891; waterfordlibrary.net

This nature preserve is a 740-acre site along the Mohawk River in the Town of Clifton Park, near the hamlet of Vischer Ferry.

The trail system is well maintained and integrates sections of the Old Erie Canal and Towpath.

Outdoor fun

Wilton Wildlife Preserve

Browns Beach

80 Scout Road, Gansevoort; (518) 450-0321

511 U.S. 9, Saratoga Springs; (518) 3064987

The preserve is 310 acres and has trails that are excellent for jogging, walking and biking. Habitat supports the endangered Karner Blue Butterfly. www.wiltonpreserve.org.

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Brown’s Beach, in Stillwater, has a lifeguard on duty throughout the summer and a kayak/canoe launch, and a snack shack. brownsbeachresort.com/about Along the edge of the lake there are a number of marinas and a public boat

Apples, cider, fresh baked goods, and produce. Apple cider doughnuts are made daily all year round.

Ellms Family Farm

Schuyler Farms 1124 New York 29, Schuylerville; (518) 695-5308

Open in the fall for a pumpkin patch, hay rides, corn maze and more. www. ellmsfarms.com

Corn maze, hay rides, pumpkin patch, and other fall fun.

Riverview Orchard

Sunnyside Gardens

660 Riverview Road, Rexford; (518) 371-2174

345A Church Street, Saratoga Springs; (518) 584-1034

Fall apple-picking, bakery, doughnuts, hayrides are free on weekends.

Saratoga Apple

141 Sugar Hill Road, Rexford; (518) 371-2042

1174 Route-29, Schuylerville;

Year-round garden center with seasonal corn maze, hay rides, pumpkin patch, train ride, cider doughnuts and more.

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Parks and Rec Congress Park E. Congress St., Saratoga Springs Historic park in the middle of downtown Saratoga with duck ponds, grassy meadows, historic landmarks and a wooden carousel.

Also home to live music concerts, arts and crafts festivals, and other special events.

Saratoga Spa State Park 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs; (518) 584-2000

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The park is known for its mineral springs, bath houses, and performing arts venues, including the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. It offers a variety of trails, streams, a geyser, picnic pavilions, two pool complexes, a golf course, biking trails, snowshoe/crosscountry ski trails, ice skating, and more The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peerless Poolâ&#x20AC;? is a complex of three pools, including a kiddie pool, water slides and a zero depth entry Olympic-sized swimming pool. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Victoria Poolâ&#x20AC;? is a smaller pool located near the golf course and surrounded by covered arcades.

a forest of pine trees. The sandy plain area, which used to be an old glacial lake, is the active recreational area of the park. A nature trail follows the valley of a small stream where there is an abundance of wildflowers, ferns, mosses, and other vegetation.

in the Village of Ballston Lake adjacent to a small parking lot along Route 146A.

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Malta Community Center

39 Ralph St., Ballston Spa

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This huge playground, which was completed in 2008, has the usual slides and swings, but it also has some cool stuff like a giant xylophone and a special area for toddlers. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a skate park and some trails as well as a big field.Â

The Malta Community Park Plains Road, Malta The Malta Community Park is located in

Congress Park Carousel

Shenantaha Creek Park

E. Congress St., Saratoga Springs A historic wooden carousel that is usually opens for the year through the summer and costs just a buck per ride.

376 Ballston Ave., Malta

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Shenantaha Creek Park contains a balance of active recreation, historical features, and protected open space. The paved trail along this park is the Zim Smith Trail.

678 Route 67, Malta; (518) 885-9543 Family friendly rodeo every Friday and Saturday night in the summer. Concessions available on site. doublemwestern.com

I Bayberry Drive, Ballston Spa; (518) 899-4411 Facility hosts community programs and activities that encourage health, fitness, cultural, recreational, educational, and social opportunities. The center is also home to the Malta Branch of the Round Lake Library.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Miss Ballston Veterans Bike Trail A flat, straight multi-use bike trail that runs 3.5 miles parallel to Ballston Lake and is great for families. The trailhead is located

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ure, we’re on the cusp of summer already, and many of us already have our calendars booked, but sometimes we are blessed with an unexpected window of opportunity for a weekend family getaway. This is not an opportunity to be missed.

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Beyond the big attractions, Mystic is a great strolling village that appeals to kids AND adults, so everyone feels like they’re on vacation.

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Kristen Roberts

Are you craving an ocean view? The family friendly seaside village of Mystic, Conn., is about a three-hour drive from Albany. Mystic has a classic New England appeal and no shortage of things to keep you and the kids busy the entire weekend.

Aside from the ocean, one of Mystic’s biggest attractions is its world-class aquarium.

Featuring marine mammals and over 30 species of amphibians in the World of Frogs, the Mystic Aquarium also boasts a ray touch pool and coral reef exhibit. For more information, visit www.mysticaquarium.org or call (860) 572-5955.

The streets of Old Montreal

If you find yourself craving a slice of pizza and an even bigger slice of nostalgia, then hit up Mystic Pizza, the place that inspired the 1988 Julia Roberts film of the same name.

The memorabilia-filled walls will probably mean nothing to the kids, but the pizza won’t disappoint!

Fortunately, the Capital District offers a fine jumping off point for fun no matter which direction you point the car. This month, we’re highlighting a trio of trips that are within a day’s drive but provide a complete change of scenery.

Your family’s travel tastes and temperaments will change as your children grow, but there’s no denying that exposing kids to new locations and experiences can open their eyes to the world at large. Adventure and discovery await!

Penguin feeding at the Mystic Aquarium

If you’re planning to visit the aquarium and the seaport, you can get at 15 percent discount on admission to both with the Mystic Pass card. Savings on some hotels and dining are also available. Call (860) 572-0711 or visit mystic.org for more information.

Learn about a bygone way of life when you explore Mystic Seaport, which features the recreated businesses, homes, shops and, of course, ships of a 19th century seafaring village. There are hands-on activities for children such as toy boat building, Australia Beach activities, a navigation quest and more.

Some of these are seasonal and require an additional fee. For more information visit www. mysticseaport.org or call (860) 572-0711.

International flavor

Immerse yourself in OldWorld charm on a visit to Montreal. Brush up on your high school French or grab a phrasebook because that is the primary language spoken there, but don’t worry about encountering too many language barriers – most of the people working in the hospitality industry speak English, too.

On a good day, the drive to Montreal is about 3.5-4 hours with a border crossing thrown in that may cause additional delays.

Be aware that, once there, the city driving can get pretty intense, with road signs in French adding to the challenge. If that kind of driving isn’t your thing, consider taking the Amtrak Adirondack. You’ll double your travel time, but the trip can be half the fun, with domed viewing cars to take in the scenery. The best part is you will be dropped off in the center of the action in Montreal, and within easy walking distance from several hotels and attractions. Consider departing from the Schenectady station or the one in Saratoga. The station accommodations at Schenectady are badly in need of improvement, but you will save a ton of time over boarding in Rensselaer.

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all within a day’s drive of the Capital District Whether you take the train or drive, remember to have the necessary travel documents with you. According to the U.S State Department, Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry both proof of citizenship and proof of identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card, or NEXUS card satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens.

Children under 16 need only present proof of U.S. citizenship.

Once in Montreal, there’s plenty to do, but part of the fun will be just wandering around the well-preserved Vieux-Montreal, or Old Montreal. Grab a crepe or croissant as you soak up the international vibe and enjoy the historic architecture. Consider a stay at one of the many hotels in this area, as it makes a convenient home base and is close to the train station.

If the kids have had their fill of old buildings and fancy food, check out the Montreal Botanical Garden, which also includes admission to the nearby Insectarium. Experience some remarkable plant diversity across the garden’s 75 hectacres, with themed plantings – including the kid-favorite carnivorous plants. At the Insectarium, get an up-close look at these fascinating creatures and learn what makes them an important part of the ecosystem. Check out the leaf cutter ants in action and see (or don’t) how some insects use camouflage to survive. In the same Olympic Park area is the Biodome, a zoo that replicates the ecosystems of the Americas – from a tropical rainforest to the Labrador Coast.

Visiting all three of these attractions in one day requires a lot of stamina, so it might be best to prioritize what your family most wants to see to avoid any disappointment.

For more information and ticket prices, visit espacepourlavie.ca.

Variety in Vermont Enjoy a low-key weekend in the land of ice cream and teddy bears – Burlington, Vt. If you’re heading up there on a sunny day, consider taking the ferry across from Port

Kent. The drive from Albany is just over two hours, and the lake crossing adds another hour or more, depending on how long you have to wait for the ferry to return. The boat ride is scenic, and there’s a snack bar to keep the hunger pangs at bay.

Once in Burlington, spend a day on the lakefront, beginning with a visit to the Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain – part aquarium, part science learning center with a focus on local ecosystems. Watch an eel feeding or dig for fossils. There are plenty of hands-on activities to keep the little ones engaged. Visit www.echovermont.org or call (802) 864-1848 for more information.

A walking stick at Montreal’s Insectarium

Afterwards, stroll Waterfront Park or rent a bike (they even have four-seaters!) and take off down the path. For lunch, be sure to hit up the popular Skinny Pancake for sweet and savory crepes of all kinds.

In the mood for something sweet? Hop in the car and head east to Waterbury, Vt., and a tour of the Ben and Jerry’s factory.

Hear the history behind the world-famous ice cream and see the magic in action. Of course, no trip is complete without a scoop of your own to savor. Call (802) 882-2047 for information. It’s about an hour drive from Burlington, but the ice cream makes it worth it!

Crossing Lake Champlain by ferry

About 8 miles south of Burlington is another must-see – The Vermont Teddy Bear Factory. The tours are fun and campy and last about 30 minutes, but don’t believe for one minute that your kids will let you leave without “adopting” a teddy bear of their own. You have been forewarned. For information, call (802) 985-3001 or visit www. vermontteddybear.com.

If you are planning to visit any of these places last-minute, be prepared to be flexible with lodging options. Summer travel can get expensive, especially on the weekends, and popular destinations can book quickly.

Economy hotels can be a good option, especially considering you’ll be spending most of the day out and about.

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Calendar of events

June 1 Thursday

no registration required. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 371-8622 or visit www. cphlibrary.org

Totally Toddler Storytime

Busy Bees

With a combination of traditional preschool storytime and lots of movement and participation games, your active toddler will learn through play as he/she starts the transition to becoming a big kid, 9:45 a.m. Voorheesville Public Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville.

For more information, visit www.voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791.

Open playgroup for babies to 24 months and their caregivers, 10-11 a.m. Meet new friends and create lasting memories. Free with admission of $8 per person. The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street Saratoga Springs.

For more information, visit cmssny.org or call (518) 584-5540.

Babygarten

Children can get some exercise and learn with their bodies through guided free play, 11:30 a.m.-noon. For ages 2-5. Free with admission of $8 per person. The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit cmssny.org or call (518) 584-5540.

Stories, rhymes, music and playtime for little ones newborn up to 24 months. The program includes our amazing age-appropriate toy collection, 10:45 a.m. Older siblings are welcome, but the program is geared for babies.

Voorheesville Public Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville. For more information, visit www. voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791.

Family Fun: Outdoors after School Get some fresh air, stretch your legs, and have fun outdoors. Meet at the visitor center to begin our adventure, 4:30-5:30 p.m. For children in grades K-5 and their caregivers.

Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. For more information, call (518) 475-0291.

Wiggle and Giggle

Story Walk at the Park Meet at Elm Avenue Park to hear some stories and take a walk to exercise your mind and body, 10 a.m. Gather under the trees at the head of the Fit Trail and wear appropriate footwear. For kids and families. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

3 Saturday

Evening at the Institute

Drop in and Draw

Free admission Thursday night, 5- 8 p.m. Albany Institute of History & Art, 125 Washington Ave., Albany. For more information, call (518) 463-4478 or visit www.albanyinstitute.org.

Museum educators offer drawing classes in the courtyard of Hyde House with a different subject each week, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free with museum admission of $12. Hyde House Art Museum & Historic House, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls. For more information, call (518) 792-1761 or visit www.hydecollection.org.

Science Explorers Discover the different ways that science is all around us. Ages 3 and up. Free with admission of $8 per person. The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street Saratoga Springs.

For more information, visit cmssny.org or call (518) 584-5540.

Pokémon Card Gamers Bring your Pokémon trading cards to play and meet with other gamers, 3:30-5 p.m. All skill levels are welcome. For kids and families.

Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 439-9314 or visitbethlehempubliclibrary.org.

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First Friday Friends Children ages 12 to 36 months and their parents are invited to play and interact with others while using age appropriate toys, books and puzzles, 10 a.m. This is a drop-in program,

4 Sunday Explore a Bog at Thacher Nature Center Smell the fragrance of sweet gale, see native iris in bloom, and search for carnivorous sundews. Learn how a Pitcher Plant “eats,” 2 p.m.

There is a lot to explore in our constructed bog.

Call to register. Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center, 87 Nature Center Way, Voorheesville. Call (518) 872-0800 for more information.

Karner Blue Butterfly Walk Join Pine Bush Preserve staff on a 0.9 mile hike to see the Karner blue butterfly, 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. All ages. Cost is $3 per person and $5 per family. Registration required. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany. For more information, call 456-0655 or visit www.albanypinebush.org.

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4 Sunday (cont.)

5 Monday

Wildlife Festival

Pre-K Discovery Day: Wildflowers and Butterflies

Enjoy a day of nature walks, crafts, live animals, and hands-on fun to celebrate the Karner Blue butterfly and the animals of the Saratoga Sandplains, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, Historic Camp Saratoga, 80 Scout Road, Gansevoort. For more information, call (518) 450-0321 or visit wiltonpreserve.org.

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This monthly program is for the he youngest explorers (ages 3-6 years old) where children’s love of nature will be used to teach simple concepts. Adults are expected to attend. This is an outdoor program so please come m dressed for the weather, 10:30 aa.m.

Free. Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, Historic Camp Saratoga, 80 Scout Road, Gansevoort.

For more information, call (518) 450-0321 or visit wiltonpreserve.org.

• To have your event included in our print edition, email the information, including date, time, place, cost and contact information to robertsk@ spotlightnews.com by the 10th of the preceding month. Events run space permitting, and submission does not guarantee publication.

Lego Club We supply the Legos; you supply the imagination. Build structures and make friends, 4 p.m. For kids and families.

Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more

information, call 439-9314 or visit bethlehem publiclibrary.org.

Children’s Art Classes L new skills and get to create a Learn new piece of artwork to take home, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Stage 1 – Albany Barn, 46 North Swan St., Albany. For more information, call 935-4858 or visit www.albanybarn.org.

Messy Monday Use playdough, clay, shaving cream, paint, bubbles and other ooey gooey concoctions to make a creative mess, drop in 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost is $5 per child. The Wonder Room, 896 Saratoga Road (Route 50), Ballston Lake. For more information, call 602-0237 or visit www.thewonderroomschool.com.

Calendar of events Tuesday for Tots Younger visitors can gain preschool readiness skill in a fun, social environment, 10:30-noon. Ages 3 and up. Free with admission of $8 per person. The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street Saratoga Springs.

For more information, visit cmssny.org or call (518) 584-5540.

7 Wednesday Lego Challenge Engineer new solutions to classic building challenges during this educator-led activity. For ages 6 and up. Admission is $5 per person, ages 2 and up. SUNY Poly’s Children’s Museum of Science and Technology (CMOST), 250 Jordan Road, Troy. For more information, call (518) 235-2120 or visit cmost.org.

6 Tuesday

Fancy Nancy Tea Party

Maple Hill Middle School Storytelling Performance

Dress in your fanciest best for stories, a royal craft and tea party refreshments, 10 a.m. Sign up online or call. Each child must be registered individually. For kids and families. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

Seventh graders from MHMS are looking forward to sharing a variety pack of stories with you, 6 p.m. Castleton Public Library, 85 S. Main St., Castleton-On-Hudson. For more information, call (518) 732-0879 or visit www. castletonpubliclibrary.org.

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Calendar of events 7 Wednesday (cont.)

Alphabet Soup Learn a new letter of the alphabet each week through stories, activities, crafts and more, 10:3011 a.m. Ages 3 and up. Free with admission of $8 per person. The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit cmssny.org or call (518) 584-5540.

8 Thursday Totally Toddler Storytime With a combination of traditional preschool

family fun for June

storytime and lots of movement and participation games, your active toddler will learn through play as he/she starts the transition to becoming a big kid, 9:45 a.m. Voorheesville Public Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville.

For more information, visit www.voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791.

Babygarten Stories, rhymes, music and playtime for little ones newborn up to 24 months. The program includes our amazing age-appropriate toy collection, 10:45 a.m. Older siblings are welcome, but the program is geared for babies.

Voorheesville Public Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville. For more information, visit www. voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791.

Evening at the Institute

Bug out!

Silly snacks in whimsical insect shapes will delight kids of all ages.

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Free admission Thursday night, 5- 8 p.m. Albany Institute of History & Art, 125 Washington Ave., Albany. For more information, call (518) 463-4478 or visit www.albanyinstitute.org.

Science Explorers Discover the different ways that science is all around us. Ages 3 and up.

Free with admission of $8 per person.

The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69

Caroline Street Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit cmssny.org or call (518) 584-5540.

Family Fun: Outdoors after School Get some fresh air, stretch your legs, and have fun outdoors. Meet at the visitor center to begin our adventure, 4:30-5:30 p.m. For children in grades K-5 and their caregivers.

Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. For more information, call (518) 475-0291.

9 Friday Story Walk at the Park Meet at Elm Avenue Park to hear some stories and take a walk to exercise your mind and body, 10 a.m. Gather under the trees at the head of the Fit Trail and wear appropriate footwear. For kids and families. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

Busy Bees Open playgroup for babies to 24 months and their caregivers, 10-11 a.m. Meet new friends and create lasting memories. Free with admission of $8 per person. The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street Saratoga Springs.

For more information, visit cmssny.org or call (518) 584-5540.

Wiggle and Giggle Children can get some exercise and learn with their bodies through guided free play, 11:30 a.m.-noon. For ages 2-5. Free with admission of $8 per person. The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit cmssny.org or call (518) 584-5540.

10 Saturday Spittle Bugs Are those bubbles? No, it’s a spittlebug! Take a 0.9-mile walk and talk about this common and harmless insect, 11 a.m.-noon. For ages 6 and up. Cost is $3 per person and $5 per family.

Registration required. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany. For more information, call 456-0655 or visit www. albanypinebush.org.

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Have a “buggy” adventure reading books, creating crafts and spending a fun morning together, 10:30 a.m.-noon. For kids is pre-K through 1st grade. Registration required.

Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400 or visit www.guilpl.org.

Hyde Community Celebration Bring family and friends to create giant spirographs on the lawn, explore the new gallery, see local artists working live, and make your own art with Sidekick Creative, noon-7 p.m. Free. Hyde House Art Museum & Historic House, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls. For more information, call (518) 792-1761 or visit www. hydecollection.org.

Drop in and Draw Museum educators offer drawing classes in the courtyard of Hyde House with a different subject each week, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free with museum admission of $12. Hyde House Art Museum & Historic House, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls. For more information, call (518) 792-1761 or visit www.hydecollection.org.

Tales Told by the Rocks Find out what makes the park so special, and then take a walk to check out some limestone landscape features and look for ancient fossils, 10 a.m. Meet at Thacher Visitor Center. Call to register. Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center, 87 Nature Center Way, Voorheesville.

Call (518) 872-0800 for more information.

11 Sunday Explore the Bluebird Trail at Thacher Nature Center The Bluebird Trail winds through fields and woods with homes for over 25 nesting pairs of birds. Join us as we check on our nest boxes and record data on nesting birds, 2 p.m. Call to register. Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center, 87 Nature Center Way, Voorheesville. Call (518) 872-0800 for more information.

STEAM Sunday Learn new, exciting facts about the world around us and how it relates to the art of the past and present, then head to the Art Studio for a science-based art activity and create your own masterpiece to take home, 1-3:30 p.m. Free with museum admission of $12. Hyde House Art Museum & Historic House, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls. For more information, call (518) 792-1761 or visit www.hydecollection.org.

12 Monday Parachute Play Songs and games with a parachute for preschoolers ages 3 and up accompanied by an adult, 10 a.m. Registration for this program will begin June 5 online, in-person or by phone.

Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.

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12 Monday (cont.)

Children’s Art Classes Each week participants will learn new skills and get to create a new piece of artwork to take home, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Stage 1 – Albany Barn, 46 North Swan St., Albany. For more information, call 935-4858 or visit www. albanybarn.org.

Messy Monday Children and their grown-ups will use playdough, clay, shaving cream, paint, bubbles and other ooey gooey concoctions to make a creative mess, drop in 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost is $5 per child. The Wonder Room, 896 Saratoga Road (Route 50), Ballston Lake. For more information, call 602-0237 or visit www.thewonderroomschool.com.

13 Tuesday Preschool Movies Families with children ages 3-6 and siblings are welcome to attend this series of short, literature-based films, 10:15 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult; siblings welcome.

Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org

Tuesday for Tots Younger visitors can gain preschool readiness skill in a fun, social environment, 10:30-noon.

Ages 3 and up. Free with admission of $8 per person. The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit cmssny.org or call (518) 584-5540.

STEAM Storytime: Fairytales Following a short storytime, parents and children will explore and play at different stations using hands on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math, building not only their reading skills, but also their STEAM skills, too, 10 a.m. For ages 2-6 with parent/caregiver; register by phone, in person or online. Voorheesville Public Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville.

For more information, visit www.voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791.

14 Wednesday Lego Challenge Engineer new solutions to classic building challenges during this educator-led activity.

For ages 6 and up. Admission is $5 per person, ages 2 and up. SUNY Poly’s Children’s Museum of Science and Technology (CMOST), 250 Jordan Road, Troy. For more information, call (518) 235-2120 or visit cmost.org.

Yard Yahtzee Come down to the library to play a giant

version of one of our favorite games, 4 p.m.

For ages 7 and up. Castleton Public Library, 85 S. Main St., Castleton-On-Hudson. For more information, call (518) 732-0879 or visit www. castletonpubliclibrary.org.

Alphabet Soup Learn an new letter of the alphabet each week through stories, activities, crafts and more, 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 3 and up. Free with admission of $8 per person. The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street Saratoga Springs.

For more information, visit cmssny.org or call (518) 584-5540.

15 Thursday Totally Toddler Storytime With a combination of traditional preschool storytime and lots of movement and participation games, your active toddler will learn through play as he/she starts the transition to becoming a big kid, 9:45 a.m. Voorheesville Public Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville.

For more information, visit www.voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791.

Babygarten Stories, rhymes, music and playtime for little ones newborn up to 24 months. The program includes our amazing age-appropriate toy collection, 10:45 a.m. Older siblings are welcome, but the program is geared for babies.

Voorheesville Public Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville. For more information, visit www. voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791.

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For more information, visit cmssny.org or call (518) 584-5540.

Family Fun: Outdoors after School Get some fresh air, stretch your legs, and have fun outdoors. Meet at the visitor center to begin our adventure, 4:30-5:30 p.m. For children in grades K-5 and their caregivers.

Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. For more information, call (518) 475-0291.

16 Friday Father’s Day Crafts Come make a special craft for Dad, Grandpa, or another special “Dad” in your life, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Castleton Public Library, 85 S. Main St., Castleton-On-Hudson. For more information, call (518) 732-0879 or visit www.castletonpubliclibrary.org.

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Busy Bees Open playgroup for babies to 24 months and their caregivers, 10-11 a.m. Meet new friends and create lasting memories. Free with admission of $8 per person. The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street Saratoga Springs.

For more information, visit cmssny.org or call (518) 584-5540.

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Children can get some exercise and learn with their bodies through guided free play, 11:30 a.m.-noon. For ages 2-5. Free with admission of $8 per person. The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit cmssny.org or call (518) 584-5540.

July Summer Fun & Travel Summer Birthdays Schenectady County: Parenting Resources Deadline: June 5th

Family Movie Night: ‘Lego Batman Movie’ This month’s movie is “The Lego Batman Movie” (PG), 6 p.m. Movie lovers of all ages are welcome. Castleton Public Library, 85 S. Main St., Castleton-On-Hudson. For more information, call (518) 732-0879 or visit www. castletonpubliclibrary.org.

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Meet at Elm Avenue Park to hear some stories and take a walk to exercise your mind and body, 10 a.m. Gather under the trees at the head of the Fit Trail and wear appropriate footwear. For kids and families. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

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Little Wonders of Science: Watching the Seasons

September Now They’re Back in School After School Activities (Part 2) Deadline: August 7th

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Miss Amy will share messy and clean books and the children will explore messy and clean fun through hands-on sensory activities, 10:30 a.m. For children ages 2-7 years. Please register.

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Also Saturday. Introduce preschoolers to weather with a reading of “Watching the Seasons” by Edana Eckart followed by some handson activities, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Cost is $5-$10 plus regular admission of $5 for children, $8 for seniors and $10 for adults. MiSci, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. For more information, call (518) 382-7890 or visit.

Read stories about Dads and make a craft to give to Dad for Father’s Day, 11 a.m. For children 3 and up accompanied by an adult;

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no registration required. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 371-8622 or visit www. cphlibrary.org.

Drop in and Draw Museum educators offer drawing classes in the courtyard of Hyde House with a different subject each week, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free with museum admission of $12. Hyde House Art Museum & Historic House, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls. For more information, call (518) 792-1761 or visit www.hydecollection.org.

18 Sunday Legends and Lore Join others on New York’s Path Through History weekend for an afternoon program of legends and tales from the old dusty paths of the Pine Bush, 1-2 p.m. For ages 8 and up. Cost is $3 per person and $5 per family. Registration required. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany. For more information, call 456-0655 or visit www. albanypinebush.org.

19 Monday Ducks in Trucks Hear some stories, do a craft and make an edible truck to take home, 10-10:45 a.m. For ages 2-5 and caregivers. Sign up online or call.

Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 439-9314 or visitbethlehempubliclibrary.org.

Children’s Art Classes Each week participants will learn new skills and get to create a new piece of artwork to take home, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Stage 1 – Albany Barn, 46 North Swan St., Albany. For more information, call 935-4858 or visit www. albanybarn.org.

Messy Monday Use playdough, clay, shaving cream, paint, bubbles and other ooey gooey concoctions to make a creative mess, drop in 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Cost is $5 per child. The Wonder Room, 896 Saratoga Road (Route 50), Ballston Lake. For more information, call 602-0237 or visit www. thewonderroomschool.com.

20 Tuesday Tuesday for Tots Younger visitors can gain preschool readiness skill in a fun, social environment, 10:30-noon.

Ages 3 and up. Free with admission of $8 per person. The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit cmssny.org or call (518) 584-5540.

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Following a short storytime, parents and children will explore different stations using hands on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Stations include: ocean sensory table, underwater scopes, DIY coral reefs, seashell patterns, camouflage the octopus, ocean slime, and a sink or float experimentation, 10 a.m. For ages 2-6 with parent/caregiver; register by phone, in person or online. Voorheesville Public Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville. For more information, visit www.voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791.

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Spend the evening exploring the exhibits at miSci and complete the night with a Night Sky Adventure with the Dudley Observatory, 5-9:30 p.m. Cost is $5-$10 plus regular admission of $5 for children, $8 for seniors and $10 for adults.

MiSci, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. For more information, call (518) 382-7890 or visit.

Engineer new solutions to classic building challenges during this educator-led activity. For ages 6 and up. Admission is $5 per person, ages 2 and up. SUNY Poly’s Children’s Museum of Science and Technology (CMOST), 250 Jordan Road, Troy. For more information, call (518) 235-2120 or visit cmost.org.

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Evening at the Institute

Learn an new letter of the alphabet each week through stories, activities, crafts and more, 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 3 and up. Free with admission of $8 per person. The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street Saratoga Springs.

For more information, visit cmssny.org or call (518) 584-5540.

Free admission Thursday night, 5- 8 p.m. Albany Institute of History & Art, 125 Washington Ave., Albany. For more information, call (518) 463-4478 or visit www.albanyinstitute.org.

Balloon Extravaganza Get ready to start your summer off right with a magic show followed by a master balloon artist who will twist and build amazing sculptures before your eyes, 2 p.m. For kids and families. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more

Science Explorers Discover the different ways that science is all around us. Ages 3 and up. Free with admission of $8 per person.

The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street Saratoga Springs.

For more information, visit cmssny. org or call (518) 584-5540.

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Totally Toddler Storytime With a combination of traditional preschool storytime and lots of movement and participation games, your active toddler will learn through play as he/she starts the transition to becoming a big kid, 9:45 a.m. Voorheesville Public Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville.

For more information, visit www.voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791.

Babygarten Stories, rhymes, music and playtime for little ones newborn up to 24 months. The program includes our amazing age-appropriate toy collection, 10:45 a.m. Older siblings are welcome, but the program is geared for babies.

Voorheesville Public Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville. For more information, visit www. voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791.

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Wiggle and Giggle Children can get some exercise and learn with their bodies through guided free play, 11:30 a.m.-noon. For ages 2-5. Free with admission of $8 per person. The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit cmssny.org or call (518) 584-5540.

Family Film Friday: ‘Finding Nemo’ Join Nemo, Dory and friends in their underwater adventures, 2 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. No registration necessary; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.

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Summer Reading Kickoff Party

Meet at Elm Avenue Park to hear some stories and take a walk to exercise your mind and body, 10 a.m. Gather under the trees at the head of the Fit Trail and wear appropriate footwear. For kids and families. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

Sign up for our Summer Reading Program and enjoy some free ice cream, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Can’t make it to the party? You can sign up all summer long. Castleton Public Library, 85 S. Main St., Castleton-On-Hudson. For more information, call (518) 732-0879 or visit www. castletonpubliclibrary.org.

Summer Cinema: ‘Sing’ Watch the animated musical comedy (PG, 108 minutes), 2:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or pillow; we’ll bring the popcorn! For kids and families. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 439-9314 or visitbethlehempubliclibrary.org.

24 Saturday Make a Bookmark Come color your own customized bookmark, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Castleton Public Library, 85 S. Main St., Castleton-On-Hudson. For more information, call (518) 732-0879 or visit www. castletonpubliclibrary.org.

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Go Bonkers for Bats Learn about some of the different bat species we have in New York and why they are important, cool, yet misunderstood creatures.

The program will be followed by a short bat origami activity, 10 a.m. For ages 7 and up. Call to register. Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center, 87 Nature Center Way, Voorheesville. Call (518) 872-0800 for more information.

Drop in and Draw Museum educators offer drawing classes in the courtyard of Hyde House with a different subject each week, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free with museum admission of $12. Hyde House Art Museum & Historic House, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls. For more information, call (518) 792-1761 or visit www.hydecollection.org.

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A sensory friendly science center experience for those with autism and other sensory needs, 10 a.m.-noon. Presented by the Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region, Schenectady ARC, and miSci with additional funds from sponsors. Cost is $5-$10 plus regular admission of $5 for children, $8 for seniors and $10 for adults.

MiSci, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. For more information, call (518) 382-7890 or visit.

26 Monday Pajama Concert: The Wreck of the Zephyr A combination of chamber music, classic children’s literature and audience participation form a musical adventure which includes travel, shipwreck, imagination and home, 6:30 p.m.

For children ages 4 and up and their families.

Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.

Children’s Art Classes Each week participants will learn new skills and get to create a new piece of artwork to take home, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Stage 1 – Albany Barn, 46 North Swan St., Albany. For more information, call 935-4858 or visit www. albanybarn.org.

Candy Sushi Unleash your inner sushi chef by crafting candy into edible works of art, Japanese style, 3-6 p.m. For ages 10 and up. Castleton Public Library, 85 S. Main St., Castleton-On-Hudson.

For more information, call (518) 732-0879 or visit www.castletonpubliclibrary.org.

27 Tuesday Rainbow Scratch Art Stop in to make cool rainbow scratch art with special paper, noon-4 p.m. Castleton Public Library, 85 S. Main St., Castleton-On-Hudson.

For more information, call (518) 732-0879 or visit www.castletonpubliclibrary.org.

Cool Science: Early Literacy Coding Kids learn simple coding using KIBO Robots, Cubetto Block Robot, and Code & Go Robot Mouse Kit, 4-6 p.m. Castleton Public Library, 85 S. Main St., Castleton-On-Hudson. For more information, call (518) 732-0879 or visit www. castletonpubliclibrary.org.

Tuesday for Tots Younger visitors can gain preschool readiness skill in a fun, social environment, 10:30-noon.

Ages 3 and up. Free with admission of $8 per person. The Children’s Museum at Saratoga,

Crazy Craft Day Stop in to make one or more crafts from a wide assortment of art activities, 10 a.m.

For ages 3-8; no registration necessary.

Voorheesville Public Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville. For more information, visit www. voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791.

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Kick off Carnival Start your summer at our Kick Off Carnival with face painters, balloon artists, a bounce house, an inflatable obstacle course, refreshments, and carnival games, 5-7 p.m. Free and fun for families of all ages. William K Sanford Town Library Central Library 629 Albany Shaker Road, Colonie. For more information, call (518) 458-9274 or visit colonielibrary.org.

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28 Wednesday Children’s Concert at the Pruyn House Pack some lawn chairs and join us at the beautiful Pruyn House on Old Niskayuna Road for an energetic, interactive performance by Patty Shukla, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free and fun for families of all ages. For more information, call (518) 458-9274 or visit colonielibrary.org.

Kids Movie Matinee: ‘Monster Trucks’ Looking for any way to get away from the life and town he was born into, Tripp, a high school senior, builds a Monster Truck from bits and pieces of scrapped cars (Rated PG; 104 minutes), 1:30 p.m. Popcorn and refreshments served. Voorheesville Public Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville. For more information, visit www.voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791.

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Summer Reading Club Kickoff Event: Mr. Dismantle!

Summer Cinema: ‘Finding Dory’

Learn a new letter of the alphabet each week through stories, activities, crafts and more, 10:30-11 a.m. Ages 3 and up. Free with admission of $8 per person. The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street Saratoga Springs.

For more information, visit cmssny.org or call (518) 584-5540.

With wacky props, bubbles, feats of balance and gravity and more, performer David Engel’s “action-clown” show is like Monty Python meets Bob the Builder, 6:30 p.m. For all ages. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 371-8622 or visit www. cphlibrary.org.

Watch the blockbuster sequel to “Finding Nemo”(PG, 97 minutes), 2:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or pillow; we’ll bring the popcorn! For kids and families. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

Bottle Bubble Blowers

Science Explorers

Come make an awesome bubble blower out of a water bottle, 3-6 p.m. Castleton Public Library, 85 S. Main St., Castleton-On-Hudson.

For more information, call (518) 732-0879 or visit www.castletonpubliclibrary.org.

Discover the different ways that science is all around us. Ages 3 and up. Free with admission of $8 per person. The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street Saratoga Springs.

For more information, visit cmssny.org or call (518) 584-5540.

Meet at Elm Avenue Park to hear some stories and take a walk to exercise your mind and body, 10 a.m. Gather under the trees at the head of the Fit Trail and wear appropriate footwear. For kids and families. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

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Hear a story and create your own chia creature with Master Gardener Charlie Brenner, 10-11 a.m. Sign up online or call.

Each child must be registered individually.

For kids and families. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

World Language Story Time: Russian Enjoy stories and songs in Russian and English, plus a craft, 10 a.m. For ages 3 and up with an adult; no registration required. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 3718622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.

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Patriotic Crafts Get ready for the 4th of July with some fun crafts to celebrate and decorate your home, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Castleton Public Library, 85 S. Main St., Castleton-On-Hudson. For more information, call (518) 732-0879 or visit www. castletonpubliclibrary.org.

11:30 a.m.-noon. For ages 2-5. Free with admission of $8 per person. The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit cmssny.org or call (518) 584-5540.

Learn to Fish at Thompson’s Lake After the fishing education portion of the program, everyone will get a fishing rod and have the opportunity to use the skills they just learned and go fishing, 9-11 a.m. Participants will not need a fishing license to participate in this program. Space is limited and registration is required. Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center, 87 Nature Center Way, Voorheesville. Call (518) 872-0800 for more information.

International Asteroid Day Come to miSci for a fun filled day all about asteroids! Tour the galleries, see a planetarium show, and participate in space-themed hands on activities, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost is $5-$10 plus regular admission of $5 for children, $8 for seniors and $10 for adults. MiSci, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. For more information, call (518) 382-7890 or visit.

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