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Summer Camp Listings: Part 2

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Capital District

Volume 22 • Number 5 • MAY 2018 • Complimentary

The Resource for Parents

Super smoothies for sipping A month of good deeds Communication strategies

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Mayday! Mayday!

We’re ready for spring May this month grant us the small favor of sunny days and then some

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ey, May, we’ve got some high hopes for you.

You may have noticed that it’s been a pretty cruel spring here in the Capital District.

You can make it up to us by not raining on Tulip Fest. I don’t think that’s too much to ask, do you?

While you’re at it, can you make sure all the mothers out here get breakfast in bed on their special day, along with an unbroken 30 minutes during which they can read a magazine article, paint their nails or watch a show uninterrupted? (P.S. Mother’s Day is May 13 this year.) This is not weather-related, but I figured it can’t hurt to ask.

Might we get a sunny weekend to get our gardens going and have a little fun getting messy with the kids? We’d also like to go to the drive-in or ice cream stand and not bundle up like we’re winter camping. Low 70s would be perfect.

If it’s not too much trouble, would you mind filling the bicycle tires with air ­— all eight of them at my house, although I am afraid some of us may have to re-learn how to ride since it has been so very long since we’ve pedaled anywhere. You might have to clean out the garage first to even get to the bikes. Sorry about that, things just kind of piled up during the cold stretch.

Would you be willing to help with planning my children’s summer adventures? I hear there is a pretty good camp guide in this issue on Pages 14-15. Usually I’m a lot further along, but something about this chilly spring made it seem like summer was still so far away.

I know you are just one month of the year, but I feel like after all we’ve been through, I can count on you to be the spring we have all been waiting for. And if you don’t mind, it would be mighty kind of you to grant us all a touch of amnesia when fall rolls around again so we can know what it’s like to look forward to winter again.

As always, thanks for reading. Check out our articles and resource listings at www. cdparentpages.com and mail your story ideas and pictures to Capital District Parent Pages, P.O. Box 100, Delmar, NY 12054, or e-mail me at robertsk@spotlightnews.com.

Kristen Roberts Editor, Capital District Parent Pages

On the cover: Baby Keaton sits among the tulips at Congress Park in Saratoga in this photo submitted by his mom Margaret Liberti-Wiegert. 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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Editor’s desk

arent pages The Resource for Parents

May 2018 Features Dinner out with Mom

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New moms and careers

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Helping kids make friends

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Summer Camp Guide

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Columnists Let’s Cook

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Triple Threat

6-7

British Nanny

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What’s new On the Bookshelf Kids fun page

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Resources Calendar 17-22

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McIntyre editor - Kristen Roberts advertising sales - Denice Mau art director - David Abbott graphic design - Martha Eriksen Capital District Parent Pages is a unit of Community Media Group LLC. Published monthly. Deadline for advertising and calendar events is the 5th of the month preceding publication. Display advertising rates are available on request.

Capital District Parent Pages reserves the right to refuse advertising for any reason. We do not guarantee any of the information, services or products published in this or any issue. The opinions expressed by the contributors do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this paper. Copyright 2013 by Capital District Parent Pages. No portion of Capital District Parent Pages may be reproduced without written permission from Community Media Group LLC. Rachelle & Lawrence Stallman Founders of Capital District Parent Pages

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On the Bookshelf

Books to read together ‘Ducks away!’

‘The Night Diary’

By Mem Fox; illustrated by Judy Horacek

By Veera Hiranandani The 12-year-old daughter of a refugee family forced to flee their home in the aftermath of the 1947 separation of Pakistan and India embarks on a treacherous journey that she records in a series of letters written to her late mother. Dial Books

A mother duck is dismayed when a strong gust of wind knocks her ducklings one by one into the river below and must choose between protecting the ones who remain on the bridge or helping the ones who are swimming below. Scholastic Press

‘Old hat’

By Emily Gravett After buying one outrageous hat after another in an attempt to keep up with the latest fashions set by his teasing animal friends, Harbet the dog learns that true happiness comes from being yourself. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

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Let’s Cook! by

Jodie Fitz

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Be a smooth operator

ay is a busy time for families.

Spring sports are in full swing, and there always seems to be so much to do before the school year ends. Many of us find ourselves rushing from here to there with little time to slow down. Looking for a refreshing treat that has enough nutritious

oomph to keep your family going? Try one of these delicious smoothies for a lightning fast pick-me-up. The recipes below include variations for those with allergies.

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.

Cherry Banana Smoothie 1 banana 1 cup fresh frozen pitted cherries 1 cup coconut milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon powdered peanut butter 2 tablespoons honey (optional) This recipe makes two servings. Place the banana, cherries, coconut milk, vanilla extract powdered peanut butter and honey into a blender and blend. *For those with allergies: Replace the peanut butter powder with peanut-free WowButter and the coconut milk with rice milk.

This recipe makes approximately three servings. Add the strawberries, milk, yogurt, lime juice, honey and vanilla extract into the blender and mix thoroughly.

Summer Dippin 2018 WHEN

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*Coconut milk is typically located in the dairy coolers where you find regular milk. Peanut butter powder is typically located in the same aisle as the peanut butter, and WowButter is generally found in the gluten free/allergy aisle.

*Fresh strawberries can be substituted in this recipe. If you do use fresh strawberries, they must be rinsed, the greens removed and the berries sliced before blending.

In addition, add 2 cups of ice for thickness and coldness. * Dairy allergies? Try rice milk in smoothies. It has a very benign taste and lets the strawberry flavor shine.

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Triple Threat

parenting triplets in the Capital District

May mitzvah mania

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mitzvah is a good deed in Judaism, but a person doesn’t have to be Jewish to do something good in this world. The person doesn’t need to be an adult or over 2 feet tall either. Being kind is easy and takes very little effort for the most part.

It’s so easy a child can do it!

cleaning up a corner of Albany, then maybe other kids would be inspired to clean up corners of their towns. Eventually there will be corners connecting.

As a family, we are putting more waste in the landfill and using more water with Harlan’s dialysis, and that did not sit by well with us. We brainstormed to see Not everything can be fixed by how we could create a better balance holding a door for someone or with the environment. The extra smiling at a baby in the market. water used could be partially abated The oceans won’t magically be rid of by each adult giving up one shower the plastic refuse that is choking the a week. We also decided that it was whales because my daughters clean up time to really put the effort into colgarbage in the Pine Bush Preserve. Olivia lecting and using rainwater to water the and Rebecca will feel a sense of accomplishgardens. The city of Albany allows its citizens ment because they will have participated in a mitz- to use rain barrels, and we use lots of containers to vah called Tikkun Olam, repairing the earth. If my get water to use on the dry days for the gardens. daughters can feel a sense of accomplishment by Continued on Page 7

Jennifer Steuer

A mitzvah is a good deed in Judaism. There are so many ways that children and families can help their own little corner of the world.

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n Triple Threat continued from Page 6 There are other people out in the world doing great things to make the world a better place. Recycling isn’t limited to the glass, plastic, cans and paper varieties. These days almost anything can be made into something else. Benjamin is a Cub Scout, and through Scouts we learned about The Laptop Project, which takes old laptops and tablets and reconditions them so that they are ready for children and families to use. Olivia, Benjamin and Rebecca have been told that going on certain websites are helpful for school. Unfortunately, there was no way to get three kids on a computer on a regular basis. The whining would become maddening on the weekend over who had gone over the time on the timer by 13 seconds. The Laptop Project found out that we were seriously lacking in the hardware department for the kids.

On the triplet’s 9th birthday they received a new laptop. We were all so happy.

A new laptop for the kids made us look around at the various pieces of hardware we did not use anymore. Sometimes a part was missing or needed to be repaired but for some reason but we couldn’t do it. We found out that The Laptop Project is always looking for donor machines to go to a new home or be used for parts. Recently Rebecca, Olivia and Benjamin each became the amazing proud owner of a Surface Pro and key-

board. The Laptop Project keeps old technology moving forward. I will be grateful for the many mitzvot Mordechai and Ra’anan at The Laptop Project have done as my kids keep learning with big smiles on their faces!

Our family has been blessed. Even in face of all the medical drama of the last two years, we are blessed and happy. In the last six months or so, Rebecca, Olivia and I decided to donate our hair. Most women and many men know how important hair is to the way people feel about themselves. I had the ability to donate 13 inches of hair to help someone who might be going through chemotherapy, Alopecia, burn recovery and many other reasons. Olivia and Rebecca each donated 9 inches. We chose to donate to Pantene Beautiful Lengths. There are several choices for hair donations, and I made sure to look into all of them because after Olivia, Rebecca and I grew our hair for over two years I wanted to make sure we made the best choice. The program through Pantene does not charge wig recipients. A mitzvah for Pantene!

Learn more about the organizations mentioned: Hair donation through Pantene • pantenebeautifullengths.com • Facebook: Pantene Beautiful Lengths Laptop donation • thelaptopproject.org • Facebook: The Laptop Project (A Non-Profit Organization) • Twitter: @laptopproject

We all just want to make this world a better place, and there are so many opportunities to do good in your own little corner of the world.

Jennifer Steuer is an Albany mom whose busy household includes her husband, Harlan, and 10-year-old triplets Olivia, Benjamin and Rebecca.

Follow her on Instagram: jennifersteuer.

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British Nanny

speech matters

Communication is a right

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ommunication is a basic human need. It empowers individuals to connect, control and feel part of a family and community.

I have dedicated my life to bringing the joy of communication to everyone through my work as a speech-language pathologist. It is my goal that each and every person I encounter feels that they have been heard.

After all, just because a person can’t speak doesn’t mean they have nothing to say.

My interest in Communication for all started when I was a young child of about 7. Growing up in an orphanage in Britain, I was privy to a vast array of communications. Children of

many nationalities and abilities became my family, along with their unique ways of communicating. Some verbalized in a foreign tongue, while others used their hands to sign their messages, and still others communicated through pointing to pictures or acting out. We all had one important thing in common.

We all wanted to communicate our thoughts and feelings. We all wanted to be heard, to connect and exist. We were children under the age of 18 who had become invisible to the outside world.

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into what true communication is and how it should be available to all.

age effective and functional communications.

For people with varying types and degrees of disability, being “heard” can be particularly difficult.

Remember that all behavior is communication. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve walked into a session with a young child only to have a toy thrown at me.

That child is communicating loud and clear. I always acknowledge their communicative intent as I rapidly reshape their way of requesting. One of my younger nonverbal clients would initially grab my bag of goodies and scream, hit and bite to communicate his needs. Message received. Once he saw that I was acknowledging his communication intent, we could begin work on a more socially acceptable

Communicating with a special needs child will require extra patience, extra time and a willingness to be an effective communication partner. An awareness of “Total Communication” (using all and every available means to get and receive a communicative intent) is important for true effective communication.

Sharon Cole

Having known that feeling of invisibility from such a young age, however, gave me insight

The following are a few strategies that can be used to encour-

Observe

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nicate their wants and needs.

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way to communicate. For this little guy, a picture communication book was introduced and those other behaviors quickly reduced.

Communication is a fluid, often changing interaction. If you’re communicating with a young child, it will often be your responsibility to monitor how well the communication is going. Be prepared to change either the topic or the method of conversation

Make it meaningful Everyone responds best to people, places and things that are meaningful and keep them interested. Communication is no different. Find out about the child’s hobbies or special interest.

Does she like to draw? Is he passionate about dinosaurs?

Explore different options Keep trying different things.

Be creative. If one method of communicating doesn’t work, try another. What are this child’s strengths and interests? We live in an age where technology has given us communication options and freedoms once considered impossible. The following is a short list of options from simplest to more complicate. Which ones you use will depend on the age, level, interest and abilities of the child • pointing to objects • picture communication systems • non-verbal body language (body positioning, eye contact, etc.)

• sign language • computer programs • speech generating devises • vocalizing (or using speech) For some children who have severe hearing loss or poor oral muscle control, speech is the most difficult. Many children will use more than one of these options to functionally commu-

There is often more than one way to get a message across, and children may need some help becoming effective communicators.

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Communication is a right for all and fundamental to a child’s development. It’s at the core of all relationships and essential for play and learning. According to Article 19 of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, “Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.”

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Dining out on Mother’s Day Know what to expect when going out on one of the biggest restaurant days of the year

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other’s Day is right around the corner. While gifts and other trinkets are certainly part of the celebration, a vast majority of children opt to treat Mom to a night (or morning) off from cooking.

Mother’s Day is one of the busiest holidays of the year for restaurants. The National Retail Federation says 54.8 percent of Americans treat their mothers to a special meal out on Mother’s Day. With large crowds to be expected, diners can follow a few tips when treating Mom to a meal.

• Book early ... very early.

To guarantee a reservation at any restaurant, namely your favorite restaurant, you will

need to make a reservation well in advance of Mother’s Day. It’s never too early to put your name on the reservation list.

Don’t forget Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13.

• Expect to wait. Even with a reservation, you’re bound to spend some time waiting at the restaurant. Other families may be lingering at their tables, as no one wants to rush Mom out of the door. Plan accordingly for a potentially long wait time. Have plenty of snacks and drinks on hand for young children, as well as activities to keep them entertained.

• Consider dining out a day before or after. Restaurants are generally packed on Mother’s Day, and as a result, kitchen and wait staffs might be

overtaxed. What’s more, diners might be relegated to a special or abbreviated menu. If you want a more relaxed setting and the ability to order whatever you desire, it may be a better idea to celebrate Mother’s Day in advance. Then have Mom enjoy a relaxing day at home on her special day.

• Take-out is an option.

Families can treat Mom to a dinner out, without really having to go out. Many restaurants offer takeout service, so you will not be limited to pizza or Chinese. Even chain restaurants have curbside service, so if Mom is in the mood for a burger or something more elaborate, she’ll have that option.

• Expect an included gratuity. Restaurants often include a

gratuity in the bill when servicing larger parties, such as those that might be celebrating Mother’s Day. The standard gratuity rate is 18 percent, but you may want to go above and beyond if you feel the service is exemplary.

• Hire a sitter for young kids. Although Mother’s Day is a chance for the entire family to spend time together, the main goal is to ensure Mom’s comfort and happiness.

If very young children are in tow, she may not be able to relax and enjoy her meal. Infants will need to be fed, and toddlers may be easily distracted.

Have a sitter watch little ones when adults are dining out, and then Mom can enjoy time with the kids when she returns home for more celebrating.

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Career advice for new moms

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Balancing work and parenting can sometimes seem like a daughting task

uggling a career and motherhood is difficult for any woman, but the transition to wearing two hats can prove an especially difficult adjustment for new mothers.

The following are a handful of tips for new mothers about to embark on the challenging task of juggling a career and a growing family.

Carefully consider career decisions

Avoid going overboard at the office Working mothers are often driven to show their employers that new motherhood will not affect their on-the-job

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performance. In their haste to prove motherhood won’t prove a distraction, new mothers may take on more they can chew.

Recognize that being a working mother does require an adjustment period, especially in the immediate weeks and months after maternity leave has ended and your body has yet to adjust to its new schedule. Accept help when it’s offered and recognize that good employers understand the adjustments you will need to make in the immediate aftermath of a pregnancy.

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Look for ways to reduce your workload at home of making a successful transition from working professional to working mother is recognizing that adjustments need to be made at home as well. Look for ways to reduce your workload at home, whether that’s sharing cooking duties or other chores around the house that were once your responsibility alone.

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Some new mothers respond to motherhood by making changes to their careers.

While adjustments will almost certainly need to be made, it’s important that women avoid knee-jerk reactions. Some women feel guilty about not spending enough time with their children and allow that guilt to govern their decisions about their careers. But women who don’t give ample consideration to such decisions may grow to regret them when they find they miss their old jobs and the responsibilities and sense of purpose that comes with those jobs. When making career decisions, make a list of the pros and cons and the motives behind each decision you might make. The more thoughtfully you approach each decision, the happier you’re likely to be with that decision you make.

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The following are some ways parents and other caregivers can help youngsters to make friends more readily.

Invite friends over and be a good host

Children can initiate social opportunities through their parents. The play date is a great way to introduce kids to other children in a comfortable setting. Parents can help model good host/hostess behavior, which includes putting guests before Both sexes can oneself and struggle making paying attention to friends between friends being elementary and entertained.

Decades of research indicates that parents play a key role in teaching children how to make friends. But some parents may be concerned before they need to be.

Eileen KennedyMoore, a clinical psychologist and author, says that parents begin to be junior high because concerned of the many changes, Find fun about whether their kids activities including puberty, are making Kids often friends before that occur during this make friends it becomes period in their lives. when socialan issue for izing with the children. other kids Psycholowho share gist Fred Frankel, author of common interests. Parents can the book, “Friends Forever: facilitate this by signing chilHow Parents Can Help Their dren up for sports teams, clubs Kids Make and Keep Good or taking them to play groups.

Friends,” says girls may have a harder time making friends Try role-playing because of the cliques that can Shy kids may have difficulty form among them. greeting others. Parents can help kids practice making eye Children often become conscious about friends around age contact, smiling, engaging in conversation, and other tech7, say experts. Both sexes can struggle making friends between niques as they are applicable to the child’s situation and elementary and junior high personality. because of the many changes, including puberty, that occur Continued on Page 13 during this period in their lives.

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Parents can be friends Sometimes childhood friendships develop when kids are brought together through their own parents’ friendships. This can be helpful if everyone gets along. But parents should not force the situation or sacrifice their own relationships if their children and their friends’ children no longer get along.

Be supportive but not too involved Children need to learn to find their own way. Parents can be a sounding board, but they shouldn’t meddle too much.

So long as bullying or hurtful behavior is not present, letting kids work things out is often the best bet.

Parents can help their children make friends by setting up social opportunities and being good role models.

Social connections are important for children’s growth and development. Some children have a hard time fitting in and making friends, and these kids may just need a little extra help fostering friendships.

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Area summer camp options: AFRIM’S Sports Summer Camps Soccer Camp – Train/Learn/Improve for ages 6-14.

Action Camp – Bounce/Play/Create for ages 3-12.

636 Albany Shaker Road, Albany Call (518) 438-3131 or visit www.AfrimSports.com

Albany Academies 10+ co-ed programs for pre-K to 10th grade.

135 Academy Road, Albany Call (518) 429-2332 or visit www.AlbanyAcademies.org

Albany Berkshire Ballet Summer dance camps and intensives for ages 4 to adult, beginner to professional.

25 Monroe St., Albany Call (518) 426-0660 or visit www.SchoolofABB.org

Albany JCC Summer Camps

Experience summer fun for ages 3-15 with water sports, the arts, science, specialty camps and more.

340 Whitehall Road, Albany Call (518) 438-6651 or visit www.AlbanyJCC.org/ youthteenscamp/center-camps

A New England Nanny Camp pick up and drop off, tutoring, vacation child care, and full-time care.

Call (518) 348-0400 or visit www.ANewEnglandNanny.com

Bethlehem Children’s School 10 weeks of adventure-filled camps for children ages 2.5-10 with art, science, outdoor education and more.

12 Fisher Blvd., Slingerlands Call (518) 478-0224 or visit www.BethlehemChildrensSchool.org/ wordpress/summer-camp.

Camp Scully Summer Camp Day and overnight summer programs, with a wide variety of outdoor activities for ages 5-16.

Call (518) 512-3577 or visit www.CampScully.camp

Capital District Child Care Council Providing a free 2018 summer camp catalog featuring over 200 local camps of all types,

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with pricing and activities.

Call (518) 426-7181 or visit www.CDCCCC.org

Capital District YMCA Over 12 locations. From day camps to overnight camps to specialty camps, field trips and weekly themes, there is something for everyone.

Call (518) 869-3500 or visit www.CDYMCA.org/camp

Children’s Museum of Science & Technology Hands-on summer camps explore topics from archeology to zoology, paleontology to sustainability science.

250 Jordan Road, Troy Call (518) 235-2120 or visit www.CMOST.org

Circle of Friends Preschool Summer camp for ages 3 to 5 years old.

2 Bethlehem Court, Delmar Call (518) 478-0722 or visit www.cofpre-k.com

College of Saint Rose Summer Academy Four weeks of fun and learning for students in grades 6-10.

432 Western Ave., Albany Call (518) 454-5144 or visit www.StRose.edu/summeracademy

Doane Stuart School Announcing SCAMP – a summer experience for 3-8-year-olds with dance, music, science and outdoor fun.

199 Washington Ave., Rensselaer Call (518) 465-5222 or email: scamp@DoaneStuart.org or visit www.DoaneStuart.org/SCAMP

Drama Kids International Weekly full and half-day summer camps held in the Capital District for ages 4-11.

Call (518) 458-1313 or visit www.DramaKids.com

Edmund Niles Huyck Preserve, Inc. Summer environmental education programs for grades K-12.

284 Pond Hill Road, Rensselaerville Call (518-797-3440) or visit www.huyckpreserve.org/ summer-programs.html

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Many people put off summer camp planning until it is too late. Parents should keep in mind that some camps have specific cut-off dates for enrollment. Parents who want to beat the crowds this year can use this guidelines to help plan a summer camp agenda.

ATTEND AN ORIENTATION SEMINAR. Take the time to visit prospective camps for a tour, and use this open house as an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered. Many camps take part in regional camp fairs so you can talk to many at once. If available, find a camp employee to discuss your child’s eligibility for enrollment.

Some camps may offer webinars.

FILL OUT THE ENROLLMENT PACKAGE COMPLETELY. Each camp has their own requirements for registration.

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PREPARE CHILDREN FOR THE PHYSICAL CHALLENGES A CAMP MAY PRESENT. Summer camp activities may be rigorous, and campers may need to be cleared by a physician before starting. Be sure to schedule your child a physical and bring along any pertinent forms. Children also can increase their levels of physical activity compared to the often sedentary nature of winter.

Such preparation can prevent injuries when engaging in outdoor and physical activities.

SHOP FOR SUPPLIES. Camps are likely to provide a list of requirements with regard to clothing and other equipment campers will need. Make sure kids have enough shorts, T-shirts, socks, athletic shoes, swimsuits, toiletries, and other camp necessities before they leave.

now for summer camp plans attend the programs they prefer.

KEEP KIDS IN THE LOOP. Engage children in the planning process to help alleviate their fears and get them excited about summer camp.

Summer camp can foster lifelong memories. Parents can help kids prepare in advance for the fun that’s soon to arrive.

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Ohav Shalom Nursery School Summer weekly themed camp for preschool kids ages 18 months to 5 years old. Full or part-time availability.

113 New Krumkill Road, Albany Call Sheryl @ (518) 489-4894 or visit www.OhavShalom.com/ Early-Childhood

Rosa Venerini Early Childhood Center Summer program for 18 months to age 8.

Children bring a beloved book to life through STEAM-inspired play.

1840 Van Vranken Ave., Schenectady Call (518) 372-5961 or email OfficeAdmin@rosavenerini.com

Saint Gregory’s School For more information on summer camp programs, call Maureen Kostanoski at (518) 785-6621 or email admissions@ saintgregorysschool.org. www.SaintGregorysSchool.org

Samaritan-Rensselaer Children’s Center: Summer Fun at RPI For kids ages 4-12 with swimming, arts and crafts, sports, drama, field trips and more. Full or part-time.

Located on the campus of RPI Call Deirdre or Kristina @ (518) 271-3748 or visit www.SPHP.com/childrens-day-care-sam

Serendipity Day Care Center

Summer Dippin’ 2018 includes 9 ½ themed weeks for children in grades 1-6 with horseback riding, swim lessons, parks, museums, field trips and more.

22 Grove St., Voorheesville Call (518) 765-2399 or email: KateNovitsky@yahoo.com www.serendipitychildcareprograms.com/ day-care-summer-camp

SPORTIME Summer Camps 2018 Preschool Camp for ages 3-5, Multi-Sport Camp for ages 6-16 and Tennis Combo Camp for ages 6-16.

2699 Curry Road, Schenectady Call (518) 356-0100 or visit www.SportimeCamps.com/SCH

St. Matthew School and Child Care Summer camp for ages 3-12.

75 Whitehall Road, Albany Call (518) 463-6495 or visit www.StMatthewLutheranschool.org

Temple Israel — ­ Herman and Libbie Michaelson Early Childhood Education Center Summer Fun program for kids under 5 with creative play and activities.

600 New Scotland Ave., Albany Call Amie at (518) 438-7858, ext. 120 or email AmieBloom@tialbany.org or visit www.templeisraelalbany.webs.com/ early-childhood-center

The Arts Center of the Capital Region Summer camps for kids ages 6-17 with pottery, stained glass, jewelry making, game design, photography and more, full or part time.

265 River St., Troy.

Call (518) 273-0552 or register online at www.ArtCenteronline.org/youthprograms

The Music Studio Summer Fun with Music for ages 2-7 and Piano Camp for ages 9 and up.

1237 Central Ave., Albany Call (518) 459-7799 or visit www.TheMusicStudio.com

TSL Adventures 10 full weeks of action packed summer adventures at multiple locations: Troy, Brunswick, East Greenbush, Albany, Guilderland, Niskayuna, Rotterdam, Scotia, Schoharie, Clifton Park and Ballston Spa starting June 25.

Call (518) 368-2653 or visit www.TSLAdventures.net

Woodland Hill Montessori School Summer Day Camp for ages 3-12 with fun and creative play and exploration.

100 Montessori Place, North Greenbush Call (518) 283-5400 or visit www.WoodlandHill.org

Our summer camp listings are also online at www.cdparentpages.com!

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May 1 Tuesday

Preschool Storytime Theme-based, multi-age level storytimes with an emphasis on early literacy. Books, rhymes, songs, a short video, and an art activity, 10 a.m. For ages 2 to 5 with caregiver. Voorheesville Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville For more info, visit www.voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791.

4 Friday First Friday Friends Children ages 12 to 36 months and their parents are invited to the library to play and interact with others while using toys, books and puzzles, 10 a.m. 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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and cosplay, 7-9 p.m. For families and all ages. Register only one person per team; no more than five people per team. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400 or visit www.guilpl.org.

Story Art

Enjoy the Museum by listening to a story, exploring objects from the teaching collection and creating a fun art project, 11 a.m. For toddlers and preschoolers. Free.

New York State Museum, Albany. For more information call (518) 474-0079 or visit

www.nysm.nysed.gov.

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We Love Moms Children ages three 3 and up accompanied by an adult are invited for stories, songs and a craft all about Mom, 11 a.m.

No younger siblings please. Registration required. 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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2 Wednesday May Flowers Drop by the Children’s Place to learn how to make a paper flower bouquet to celebrate Spring or give to Mom, 3:45-4:30 p.m. For grades K and up. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call (518) 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

All Ages Drop-in Lego Build Put your Lego skills to work, 6:30 p.m.

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

ARTfull Afternoons Children ages 5 to 14 are introduced to art in the collection and exhibitions, then explore the concepts they learn in the Art Studio creating their own masterpieces, 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.

3 Thursday Library Tots Children from newborn to 36 months with a caregiver will enjoy activities to develop baby’s skills, 9:45 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. Voorheesville Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville For more info, visit www.voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791 Children ages 5 and younger learn about a work in the museum, then spend time in the Art Studio making their own creations, 10:30-11:30 a.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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Pick of the month

Art for All

Adults and children of all ages are welcome to join us in the Albany Institute art studio on Saturdays for drop in art making with activities are based on current exhibitions, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost is admission of $10-$12. Albany Institute of History & Art, 125 Washington Ave., Albany. For more information, call (518) 463-4478 or visit www.albanyinstitute.org.

Little Shakers Story and Craft Hour

Citizen Science: Bumble Bee Watch

7 Monday Cyber Security for Tweens (and Parents, too!)

Learn about the questions you should be asking and the conversations you need to be having with your kids with a Q and A to follow, 6:30 p.m. Program provided by the Guilderland Police Department. Registration required. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400 or visit www.guilpl.org.

Integrated Playgroup This weekly playgroup is designed specifically to benefit young children with special needs through multi-sensory activities, including tactile exploration, music, sign language, art and movement, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Albany Public Library: Pine Hills

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Enjoy a guided walking tour that leads your family on a safari through downtown Albany where you will uncover many creatures in the form of carvings and statues hidden in plain sight, 11 a.m. Cost is $3 per adult. Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center, 25 Quackenbush Square, Albany. For more information, call (518) 434-0405.

Branch, 517 Western Ave., Albany. For more information, call (518) 482-7911.

8 Tuesday Read to Furry Friends Also Wednesday. GPL’s furry friends are waiting to hear the stories that new readers will share with them, 6:30 p.m. For grades pre-K to 2. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400 or visit www.guilpl.org.

Preschool Storytime Theme-based, multi-age level story-

times with an emphasis on early literacy.

Books, rhymes, songs, a short video, and an art activity, 10 a.m. For ages 2 to 5 with caregiver. Voorheesville Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville For more info, visit www.voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791.

ARTfull Afternoons Children ages 5 to 14 are introduced to art in the collection and exhibitions, then explore the concepts they learn in the Art Studio creating their own masterpieces, 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.

10 Thursday Basic Bike Maintenance

A representative from Steiner Sports will share some basic maintenance tips like fixing a flat tire, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Meet outside We’ve got the Legos — lots and lots on the Green. Bethlehem Public Library, of them — you bring the building skills, 4 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more p.m. For kids and families. Bethlehem Public information, call (518) 439-9314 or visit Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For bethlehempubliclibrary.org. more information, call (518) 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

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A Shaker themed story hour with age appropriate craft activities for pre-school age children, 10:30 a.m. There is a $5 materials fee per family. Pre-registration requested but not required. Register by sending an email to Michelle at Shakereducator@gmail.com or call (518) 456-7890. Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Road, Albany.

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Sign up for one session per night and try your hand at chess with our teen volunteers, 5:30-6:30 p.m. OR 6:30-7:30 p.m. All experience levels welcome. For grades K-5.

Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call (518) 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

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6 Sunday Happroximately one mile to look for bumblebees in the preserve and learn how you can participate in Bumble Bee Watch, 1-2:30 p.m. For ages 8 and up. Free. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany. For more information, call 456-0655 or visit www.albanypinebush.org.

Chess Club

Scholarships Available!

Does your child love being creative!? The Arts Center provides full-day art camps for kids during summer!

Experienced teaching artists offer a variety of art media and skills while providing campers with a unique creative experience.

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Tours for Tots

Star Parties

Library Tots

Children ages 5 and younger learn about a work in the museum, then spend time in the Art Studio making their own creations, 10:30-11:30 a.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.

Also Saturday. Come view the stars and planets in Landis’ dark skies with members of the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers, 9:30 p.m. Free. Landis Arboretum, 174 Lape Road, Esperance. For more information, call (518) 875-6935.

Children from newborn to 36 months with a caregiver will enjoy activities to develop baby’s skills, 9:45 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. Voorheesville Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville For more info, visit www. voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791.

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12 Saturday Albany Tulip Festival Also Sunday. Featuring annual

Project Runway: Dress Your traditions rooted in the city’s rich Pet – Duct Tape Accessories Dutch heritage, nearly one

• 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.

Learn how to create duct tape accessories for your pet or favorite stuffed animal to take part in the May 20 Pet Fashion show, 4-4:45 p.m. All ages welcome. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call (518) 439-9314 or visit bethlehempublic library.org.

hundred artisans selling their handmade crafts, a fine arts show, delicious food, the KidZone family fun destination, two stages of world-class live entertainment and more than 140,000 tulips in 150 different varieties, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Washington Park, Albany.

Spring Migration Bird Walk at Woodlawn Preserve Meet at the Woodlawn Preserve trailhead on Gifford Road in Schenectady and walk

approximately one and a half miles around the pond trail searching for spring migrants, 7:3010:30 a.m. For ages 10 and up. Free. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany. For more information, call 4560655 or visit www.albanypinebush.org.

Bubbles!

Make bubble solution and wands from everyday household items, 10:30 a.m.

Presented by the Capital District Child Care Council. For children ages three and up, accompanied by an adult.

Registration required.

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

Family Yoga Stop by at 10:30 am for an hour of family yoga class. Bring a mat if you have one.

Class is designed for ages 4-9 with a parent/ caregiver. Please register at the Voorheesville Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville, www.voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791.

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Planting Smiles and Flowers for Mother’s Day WMHT’s Barbara Lukas will host the annual Mother’s Day program, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For grades pre-K to 2. Registration required and all kids must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland. For more information, call (518) 456-2400 or visit www.guilpl.org.

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Art for All Adults and children of all ages are welcome to join us in the Albany Institute art studio on Saturdays for drop in art making with activities are based on current exhibitions, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost is admission of $10-$12. Albany Institute of History & Art, 125 Washington Ave., Albany. For more information, call (518) 463-4478 or visit www.albanyinstitute.org.

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Father’s Day Adolescents Saratoga County: Parenting Resources Deadline: May 7th

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Summer Fun & Travel Summer Birthdays Schenectady County: Parenting Resources Deadline: June 4th

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Get last-minute help with projects for your pet or favorite stuffed animal to take part in the May 20 Pet Fashion show, 7-8 p.m. All ages welcome. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call (518) 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

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Integrated Playgroup

September

This weekly playgroup is designed specifically to benefit young children with special needs through multi-sensory activities, including tactile exploration, music, sign language, art and movement, 10:3011:30 a.m. Albany Public Library: Pine Hills Branch, 517 Western Ave., Albany. For more information, call (518) 482-7911.

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A gallery and art-making activity that explores the “A” in STEAM, 1-4 p.m. For families with children ages 6 and older, but anyone can participate. Free with museum admission of $12. Hyde House Art Museum & Historic House, 161 Warren St., Glens Falls.

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Books, rhymes, songs, a short video, and an art activity, 10 a.m. For ages 2 to 5 with caregiver. Voorheesville Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville For more info, visit www.voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791.

Tad & Diane in the Garden Families with children ages 3-8 are invited to join Library mascot Tad (the frog) and local performer and educator Diane Payette in the Reading Garden for songs and stories, 6:30 p.m. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park.

For more information, call 371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.

16 Wednesday ARTfull Afternoons Children ages 5 to 14 are introduced to art in the collection and exhibitions, then explore the concepts they learn in the Art Studio creating their own masterpieces, 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.

17 Thursday Library Tots Children from newborn to 36 months with a caregiver will enjoy activities to develop baby’s skills, 9:45 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. Voorheesville Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville For more info, visit www.voorheesvillelibrary.org or call (518) 765-2791

Tours for Tots Children ages 5 and younger learn about a work in the museum, then spend time in the Art Studio making their own creations, 10:30-11:30 a.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 Friday World Language Story Time: Japanese This international story time will include stories and songs in Japanese and English, plus a craft, 10 a.m. For children ages three and up with an adult; no registration required. 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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Friday Family Film: ‘Coco’

the stars, planets, comets and constellations in the night sky, 11 a.m. Appropriate for children grades pre-K-2 and their families.

Cost is $3 per person. Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center, 25 Quackenbush Square, Albany. For more information, call (518) 434-0405.

Watch as aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family’s ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer (PG, 105 min., 2017), 6:30 p.m.

Albany Star Sighting Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Interactive program identifies stars, Ave., Guilderland. For more information, planets, comets and constellations in the call (518) 456-2400 or visit www.guilpl.org. night sky and the tools and techniques for becoming an amateur astronomer, 1 p.m.

19 Saturday Geared for skywatchers 8 and above. Cost is Van Schaick Mansion $3 per person. Albany Heritage Area Visitors Open House Center, 25 Quackenbush Square, Albany. For Join the members of the Schuyler Society, more information, call (518) 434-0405.

Children of the American Revolution, for a 20 Sunday fun-filled afternoon of children’s colonial games, Revolutionary War reenactors, and Karner Blue Butterfly Walk tours of the mansion once visited by George Enjoy a 0.9-mile hike to see the Karner Washington and Benjamin Franklin are all blue butterfly and learn about the natural part of the activities, noon-4 p.m. Free. Van Schaick Mansion, 1 Van Schaick Ave., Cohoes. history of the Karner blue and efforts to resFor more information, call (518) 439-0814. cue this species from the brink of extinction, 1-2:30 p.m. For ages 6 and up. Cost is $3 Color Me Smart Run per person; $5 per family. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, A kids fun run and 5K followed by refreshments and giveaways, 9:30 a.m. Cost Albany. For more information, call 456-0655 is $5 for children and $30 for adults. St. Jude or visit www.albanypinebush.org.

The Apostle School, 42 Dana Ave., WynFamily Paint Workshop antskill. To register, visit events.myschoolPaint workshop provides a parent-child colorrun.com/event/ColorMeSmartRun. For bonding opportunity and makes the perfect more information, call (518) 248-7885.

Mother’s Day gift, too. Engaging materials Karner Blue Butterfly Walk like feathers, and bubble wrap will be used to create movement, pattern Celebrate Endangered Species Day and lines. You’ll also paint with a 0.9-mile hike to see the your own masterworks as Karner blue butterfly and learn a teaching artist leads you about the natural history of the through a beautiful birch Karner blue and efforts to rescue this tree landscape painting species from the brink of extinction, created on canvas board, 10:30 a.m.-noon. For ages 6 and up.

1-3 p.m. For ages 6 and up.

Cost is $3 per person; $5 per family.

Cost is $25 non-members; Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, $20 members per painter. Registration 195 New Karner Road, Albany. For more required. Albany Institute of History & Art, information, call 456-0655 or visit www.

125 Washington Ave., Albany. For more albanypinebush.org. information, call (518) 463-4478 or visit Little Wonders of Science: www.albanyinstitute.org.

‘Animalia’ and ‘Look Again!’

Inspire curiosity through stories, play and special hands-on activities specifically created for children ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m. Cost is $5 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 www.misci.org.

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Pinkalicious: The Musical Based on the popular book, this is the tale of Pinkalicious, who can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents, 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and free for kids 12 and under. The Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (518) 465-3334 or visit www.palacealbany.org.

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Bush, where they live, and how they survive with a live turtle presentation and a hike into turtle habitat, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. For all ages. Cost is $3 per person; $5 per family. 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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Project Runway: Pet Fashion Show Share your pet-friendly styles at a fashion show on the Green for pets and stuffed animals, 2-3 p.m. To participate, sign up online or call. All ages welcome. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar.

For more information, call (518) 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

28 Monday Integrated Playgroup This weekly playgroup is designed specifically to benefit young children with special needs through multi-sensory activities, including tactile exploration, music, sign language, art and movement, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Albany Public Library: Pine Hills Branch, 517 Western Ave., Albany. For more information, call (518) 482-7911.

Woman on a Wheel Join NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation historian Kjirsten Gustavson for an illustrated talk on the way in which the bicycle helped to shape the modern woman and pave the way for suffrage, 1 p.m. Free. Huxley Theater at New York State Museum, Albany. For more information call (518) 474-0079 or visit www.nysm.nysed.gov.

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Fields of violet lupine flowers and fluttering Karner Blue butterflies set the stage for visitors to enjoy nature walks, hands on activities with community partners, music, games, crafts, food, vendors and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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

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. Cost $5 for children, $8 for seniors and $10 for adults.

MiSci, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 371-8622 or visit www.cphlibrary.org.

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Integrated Playgroup

Three Little Pigs STEM Storytime

This weekly playgroup is designed specifically to benefit young children with special needs through multi-sensory activities, including tactile exploration, music, sign language, art and movement, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Albany Public Library: Pine Hills Branch, 517 Western Ave., Albany. For more information, call (518) 482-7911.

Listen to the story of the three pigs, then experiment with different building materials and see the tale from the wolf’s perspective, 10:30 a.m. For children up to age 6 with family. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call (518) 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

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ARTfull Afternoons

Enjoy some paper-folding fun as you create a project with us or bring something you want to work on together, 3:30-4:45 p.m. For kids and families. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar. For more information, call (518) 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

Children ages 5 to 14 are introduced to art in the collection and exhibitions, then explore the concepts they learn in the Art Studio creating their own masterpieces, 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.

Preschool Movies

24 Thursday

Origami for Kids

A series of short, literature-based films from children’s favorite books, 10:15 a.m.

For families with children ages 3-6. Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe

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Lupine Fest 2018

GPL Sprouts: Building Bridges with the 3 Billy Goats Gruff Take part in a fun-filled STEM program

for kids ages 4-7, where they will explore the world around them through books, experiments, activities, and crafts, 3:30 p.m.

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

Tours for Tots Children ages 5 and younger learn about a work, then spend time making their own creations, 10:30-11:30 a.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.

25 Friday Rubber Ducky Club: Bumblebee Storytime See what the buzz is all about with stories, songs and a craft, 10:30-11:15 a.m. For children up to age 6 with family. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar.

For more information, call (518) 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

26 Saturday Terrific Turtles Learn what kinds of turtles live in the Pine

Preschool Storytime Theme-based, multi-age level storytimes with an emphasis on early literacy. Books, rhymes, songs, a short video, and an art activity, 10 a.m. For ages 2 to 5 with caregiver.

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

30 Wednesday ARTfull Afternoons Children ages 5 to 14 are introduced to art in the collection and exhibitions, then explore the concepts they learn in the Art Studio creating their own masterpieces, 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.

31 Thursday Tween Fuse Beads Get to know fifth-graders from other schools, make some crafts and meet your teen librarian, Tori, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Snacks will be served! For grade 5 only. Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Ave., Delmar.

For more information, call (518) 439-9314 or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org.

Tours for Tots Children ages 5 and younger learn about a work, then make their own creations, 10:30-11:30 a.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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