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After-School Classes & Programs for Children in NYC
Looking for after school programs and classes in New York City? We have a list of the best after sch...
Toddler and Child Dance Classes in Manhattan
Looking for dance classes for toddlers and children in New York City? We have a list of the best pla...
Music Lessons, Classes, & Programs for Kids in Manhattan
Looking to sign your child up for music lessons in NYC? We have a list of some of the top music teac...
School, Camp, & After-School Class Open Houses in Manhattan This Month
Walk the halls and meet school, camp, and after-school faculty at open house in Manhattan. Find your...
Soccer Referee Opportunities Available for Teens
Soccer referee opportunities for teens are now available in New York City, Long Island, Westchester ...
Batting Cages in and Around NYC
Here are the batting cages in the New York metro area where you and your kids can practice your swin...
Horseback Riding Lessons for Kids in the New York Area
Who would have thought there would be so many places to take horseback riding lessons in and around...
How to Choose Swimming Lessons for Kids and Babies
This is what to keep in mind when choosing swimming classes for kids or evaluating a swim program at...
Where to Mini Golf with the Family in the New York Area
These are the best mini golf courses in NYC, Long Island, andWestchester County. Plan the perfect fa...
Horse Girls: Why do Girls Love Horses?
What is a horse girl? And why do little girls love horses so much? ...
Little League Teams in NYC and Surrounding Area for Boys and Girls
Here are the NYC little league teams for boys and girls that you can register your kid for in the Ne...
Youth Sports & Coronavirus: When and What Can Kids Play?
UPDATED March 2021: Youth sports are slowly returning to the lives of New York families—but which on...
How to Choose After-School Activities in a Pandemic
This is what you should consider when selecting an after-school program for your child during the CO...
The Best Places for Kids to Go Indoor Rock Climbing In & Near NYC
Here are the very best family-friendly places in and around NYC for indoor rock climbing....
The 7 Best Coding Languages for Kids
From Scratch to C#, here are some coding languages that will get your kids excited about software en...
Kids Modeling Agencies in the New York Metro Area
A one stop guide to the best kids modeling agencies in NYC, Long Island, West Chester and NJ. Look n...
Where to Ski and Snowboard in the Northeast
The best ski mountains with kids ski lessons in New York and the slopes of Connecticut, New Jersey, ...
These Are the Best Online Cooking Classes for Kids
These are the best online cooking classes for kids and will teach transferable kitchen skills in fun...
How to Choose the Right Extracurriculars for Your Child
How can parents make the right after-school choices during a pandemic? We asked local experts to sha...
Family-Friendly Bowling Alleys in New York Area
This is a list of the best bowling alleys for families in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens....
These Are the Best Places to Find Kids Exercise Videos
Here are some virtual gyms offering virtual fitness classes and kids exercise videos for at-home gym...
Where to Fish This Summer in the New York Metro Area
These are the best fishing spots throughout the NYC area - including in the city, on Long Island, an...
7 Creative Ways to Play Limbo
Here's how to play Limbo the classic way along with seven ideas to make the game a little more creat...
Everything You Need to Know About Campgrounds in New York
Here are 19 campgrounds in New York your family can go visit for a weekend getaway and tips for camp...
7 Leadership Skills Kids Need to Be Successful in the Future
These are the leadership skills that are the most sought after by employers. Learning these leadersh...
Two NYC Students Discover a New Species of Sea Anenomes
Cherie Qu of Bayside and Sadie Burke of Staten Island were featured as co-authors on a study publish...
Ask @DadandBuried: Should I Let My Child Quit Drum Lessons?
When it comes to raising kids, there are so many questions of what should I do? When wondering what ...
Treebath Forest Therapy Program Opens Jersey City Location
Treebath offers kids after school programs in Brooklyn Bridge Park, The Battery, Central Park, Fores...
Working Parents Raising Gifted Children: Unique Methods for Enriching Their Lives
The first emotion that often comes to mind as a working parent with a gifted child is guilt. You mig...
Further Music School in Forest Hills Introduces Early Education Program
This summer, Further Music School in Forest Hills location introduced the Further Fruits program, a ...
My Gym Opens in Cobble Hill
On Aug. 9, My Gym opened on the corner of Smith Street and Baltic Street in Cobble Hill. The 56 hund...
Steps on Broadway Diversifies Youth Pre-Professional Program
The youth program at Steps on Broadway dance studio on the Upper West Side expanded this month with ...
A-Game Sports Introduces Individualized Sports Lessons for Kids Ages 3-6
A-Game Sports in New Rochelle will now be offering special Little Athlete Academy programming for ki...
16-Year-Old Will Swim 28 Miles Around Manhattan to Raise Awareness of Children International
Around this time of the year, most 16-year-olds are just getting themselves ready for the upcoming s...
Barefoot in Yoga, and Better for It
I like my Nikes. I like my kettlebell. I like my sweatband, child of the ’80s that I am. I especiall...
Two Bronx Students Awarded ESPN’s Inaugural Billie Jean King Award for Fighting Inequity in High School Sports
ESPN honored two Bronx high schoolers, Matt Diaz and Lisa Parks, with its inaugural Billie Jean King...
53 Public Pools Are Now Open for the Summer in NYC
Today, NYC’s 53 outdoor public pools have opened and will remain open through Sept. 8. Last summer, ...
Isadora Duncan Dance Company Visited P.S. 340
On Friday, May 10, Lori Belilove and the Isadora Duncan Dance Company visited P.S. 340, the school o...
Workmen's Circle Midtown School to Move to Manny Cantor Center in the Lower East Side
Since it's founding in 1900 by Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe, the Workmen's Circle schools—s...
How to Reduce Children’s Risk of Drowning
As a parent, keeping your child safe in any environment is a number-one priority—especially when in ...
Chickenshed NYC Seeks Partner School to Launch Inclusive Theatrical Program
Chickenshed NYC, New York’s inclusive theater company for children, is searching for partner element...
How to Help Your Teen Get Rid of Bad Habits
What’s the most annoying thing your teenager does? Is it that he’s constantly sleeping in and on the...
Guggenheim Museum Debuts Children’s Artwork Exhibit
A Year With Children 2019, an annual presentation of works of art created by New York City children ...
Teens Can Work Out at Planet Fitness for Free All Summer
Between May 15–September 1, teens aged 15-18 can work out at any of Planet Fitness’s 1,700 locations...
The Catskills’ Newest Indoor Park Will Open on April 19 for Summer Fun All Year Round
The Catskills’ biggest water park will splash into action on Friday, April 19, in Monticello. Kartri...
New York Philharmonic Plays Two Concerts With Local Students
This year the New York Philharmonic resumed partnerships with three organizations that help local el...
New York Yankees and New York Mets Participate in Little League Days 2019
Little League Days, a program created to give young baseball and softball players the opportunity to...
Kids 'N Comedy Classes Give Kids the Opportunity to Perform at Gotham Comedy Club
Evan Breckman has a connection to comedy and is given the opportunity to channel this passion by per...
Why Drama and Theater are Important to Your Child's Development
Participating in theater as a child can have a positive impact on your child’s development. This is ...
Baby & Me Classes Now Offered at Daniel's Music Foundation
As of January, Daniel's Music Foundation (DMF), an East Harlem music center, is offering two Baby & ...
The Fashion Class to Open on the Upper East Side
The Fashion Class is excited to announce a new Upper East Side sewing studio for children. The new N...
Dances Patrelle Holding Auditions for The American Dream: It's Only Business, a Ballet
Dances Patrelle is looking for three teens, male and female, between the ages of 15 and 18, with str...
Cerebral Palsy Soccer Now Offering Indoor Team in Manhattan
Following the successful programs in New Jersey, Houston, Mid-Atlantic, and most recently Brooklyn t...
Why Art Was Added to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education
For many years, STEM education was the hot topic, but these days it's STEAM (science, technology, en...
New Improv Class Offered for Teens and Kids in Midtown
Playgrounded improv classes offer fun, yet challenging classes that combine both comedy and theater ...
Martial Arts Family Studio in Soho Offering New Movement Classes
Martial Arts Family Studio in Soho will begin offering movement classes for toddlers beginning Jan. ...
Turtle Bay Music School to Open Preschool in September 2019
Turtle Bay Music School, an all-ages music learning center in Murray Hill, has announced it will ope...
Hour of Code Offers One-Hour Coding Tutorials
The Hour of Code is offering one-hour coding tutorials beginning today through Dec. 11 in honor of C...
Glittery Crafts for the Holiday Season
Add a little sparkle to your holiday season with these crafty gift ideas, perfect for Christmas, Han...
Learn a New Language (Or Two) at Pusteblume International Preschool near Union Square
Pusteblume (its name signifies a white, fuzzy dandelion) is the first and only licensed preschool in...
The Health Benefits of Playing Outside
We've all heard that some germs are essential for health, but do we actually know why? And though mi...
The Benefits of Kids Learning to Play Ice Hockey at Any Age
Whether your child is a hockey fan and wants to learn how to play ice hockey, or you’re just looking...
Youth Acting Program Now Offered at T. Schreiber Studio
T. Schreiber Studio for Theatre and Film in Midtown paired up with celebrity acting coach Denise Sim...
Easy Science Craft for Kids
With the kids home from school for a few days this Thanksgiving break, why not take the time to do s...
Family-Friendly Martial Arts Studio Opens in Nolita
The Martial Arts Family Studio opened in Nolita on September 12 and is a place for the entire family...
5 Ways to Help Your Teen Have an Active and Healthy Lifestyle
Good exercise and eating habits are vital and are best established at a young age. By teaching your ...
Nickelodeon to Celebrate 15th Annual Worldwide Day of Play
Go to any park, restaurant, or public space, and you’re all but guaranteed to see a child with their...
How Children Learn Golf Through Play
Golf is a neat sport, whether you're into mini golf, or the full-sized version. And we all know that...
How to Encourage Early Literacy Skills in Your Child
With commercial reading programs that aim to teach infants how to read, it's important to remember t...
How to Help Your Child Build Better Homework Skills
Now that your kids are all settled into their back-to-school routine, it's time to assess what is (o...
ECNS ETC. Offering a Variety of New and Classes for Fall 2018
ECNS ETC. has a new full schedule of classes and activities for children from 0 to 8 years old, Mond...
Joffrey Ballet School Adds Broadway Theater, Children’s, and Youth Ballet in Long Island City
For the first time ever, Joffrey Ballet School is offering its Children’s Ballet and Youth Ballet pr...
The Perfect DIY Craft to Teach Your Little One About Trajectory
Now that summer is coming to an end, it’s time for the kids to put their thinking caps back on. And ...
Sky Rink All Stars, Chelsea Piers Skating Troupe, Wins Silver Medal at National Skating Competition
The Sky Rink All Stars, NYC's most established children's ensemble skating troupe, won the silver me...
Ballet Academy East to Offer 15 Full-Tuition Scholarships to Male Pre-Professional Dancers for 2018-2019
Ballet Academy East, an Upper East Side dance training facility for beginners through professionals,...
Keeping Kids Safe and Healthy During Sports Practices and Games
In recent years, more children are participating in competitive team sports. However, this increased...
How to Help Your Teen Daughter Thrive in Her Sport
We all know that getting exercise is important for teens and children alike, but playing sports offe...
Willan Academy of Music Children's Choir to Hold Auditions This Fall
Willan Academy of Music will be starting a chorus group for children this Fall in Midtown. All child...
Epiphany Community Nursery School's New Curriculum Includes New Classes for Parents and Children
The Epiphany Community Nursery School’s new curriculum, titled ECNS Etc., has introduced brand new O...
The Ailey Extension Offers Its First Ever Ballet 4 Kids Summer Program to Children Ages 10-11
This summer, Ailey Extension will host its first ever Ballet 4 Kids summer program at the Ailey Stud...
Fast Feet NYC Launches Adaptive Summer Running Program
Fast Feet Track Club, an adaptive and inclusive track and field team in Manhattan, is launching its ...
World Cup Viewing Experience Held on Fosun Plaza
Why duck into a dark, crowded watering hole when you can bring the whole family to an outdoor plaza ...
Turtle Bay Music School to Relocate to a New Space Near Grand Central in September
As part of an overall expansion plan, Turtle Bay Music School (TBMS) will relocate to a modern, cust...
A Winning Weekend for Tim Morehouse Fencing Club
Tim Morehouse Fencing Club youth champions brought home six medals at the New Jersey Division Denise...
Just Like Om Yoga Studio Opens in Chelsea, Offers Baby Wearing Classes
The peaceful and quaint yoga, pilates, and wellness studio opened in March in the heart of Chelsea a...
New York City’s YMCA Promotes Water Safety with New Swim Lessons
This month, the New York City YMCA is celebrating Water Safety Month at all 24 area locations with n...
12 NYC Classes for Working Out with Your Baby
Working out is a wonderful way to unwind and release some much-needed endorphins post-partum. What b...
Register for Free Swim Classes From the New York City Parks Department
There's just a few more days left to register for free swim classes via the New York City Parks Depa...
Baketivity Baking Kit Company Offers Subscriptions, Bulk Ordering
Baketivity, an online company that mails out baking kits designed for children's use, recently began...
Ballet Academy East Opens March Mini Camp Enrollment to 3-Year-Olds
Ballet Academy East, a dance studio located on the Upper East Side, opened the enrollment for its Ma...
New York Area Kids Can Learn Golf with PGA Jr. League
The PGA Jr. League team golf registration is now open for the 2018 season throughout the New York ar...
Polyglot Tot Now Offers Creole Language Flashcards for Kids
Polyglot Tot, which offers flashcards that teach children West-African tribal languages, recently be...
How to Help Your Teen Get More Exercise
Most adolescents are a lot less active than they should be. Get yours moving with these expert-appro...
Collina Italiana to Offer Yoga for Kids in Italian
Collina Italiana, an Italian language and cultural center for adults and children, will soon be offe...
Timbalooloo to Open Flagship Soho Location
This January, Timbalooloo will be celebrating the opening of its flagship location in Soho designed ...
Lexington Children's Center in East Harlem Adds Yoga Classes
Lexington Children's Center, a day care located in East Harlem, is now offering weekly 45-minute yog...
Galli Theater New York Moves to Midtown
Galli Theater New York has a new location in Midtown. It also has a new travel performance program a...
Benefits of Music Education for Children
Music education isn't just a nice extra—it helps children with academics, character development, emp...
China Institute Launches New Programs for Children
China Institute recently added Mandarin Munchkins and Study Hall, two new programs that teach childr...
The Cathedral School to Add New Science Program
The Cathedral School will soon offer Full Option Science System, a hands-on and cross-curricular sci...