13 Days of Halloween: A Helpful Halloween Tip Sheet

Halloween is one of the best holidays at any age. It’s a chance to dress up, eat tons of candy, — or apples depending on your neighbors — share scary stories, and take part in more family-friendly activities like pumpkin picking and crafts. To make sure you have the best Halloween-to-date, we’ve made the ultimate list to keep you safe and to optimize your fun.

Always be safe. Halloween is known for ghouls and goblins, so make sure you know how to stay safe and healthy. Check out what the CDC suggests on their Halloween Health and Safety Tips article.

Have your jokes and one-liners prepared. It may not be a custom for all New Yorkers, but telling jokes to earn your candy is a tradition for many families and neighborhoods. Here are few one-liners that are sure to impress!

What do skeletons say before they eat?
Answer: Bone appétit!

What do ghosts serve for dessert?
Answer: Ice Scream

What monster flies his kite during a lightening storm?
Answer: Benjamin Frankenstein

What do baby ghosts wear on their feet?
Answer: Booties

For more jokes, visit:
http://www.theholidayspot.com/halloween/jokes.htm or
http://www.halloween.com/halloween-jokes-1.php

Stay warm. New York City nights in October tend to be cold, so here are the proper ways to keep warm without ruining your child’s costume:

The purpose of a costume is to be seen, so don’t cover it up with a coat. Buy a costume that is one size too big so a matching turtleneck or sweatshirt can fit underneath — the key word is matching.

If it’s really cold, buy hand warmers. HotHands fit in your pockets, shoes, gloves to keep you warm. They are air-activated and keep your fingers and toes toasty for hours. They’re available at
Walgreens ,Target, and other local stores.

Carry a thermos full of hot chocolate. Cover your head and feet. Layer on the socks and try to pick a costume that includes a hat.

Travel outside of Manhattan for trick-or-treating. Due to heavy traffic and tons of people, travel outside of Manhattan to find fun. Look at what the New York Daily News suggested last year for other neighborhoods and locations that are kid-friendly for collecting treats.

New York Society of Play Summer Camp and Classes

Summer Game Camp There are many who do not feel safe sending their children back out into the world with summer camp, this year. To serve those parents and keep the children connected and stimulated during this challenging time, we are offering NYSP Digital Summer Camp. The name of the game with NYSP Summer Camp is community. We have made a large effort to make our camp feel like a living space, with features including &ndash; - Role-Playing games familiar and new, led by our master storytellers! - Enriching electives such as Chess, World Building, Character Acting, Crafts, Drawing, and more! - Discussion and media screening rooms during lunch! - A digital campus! - Moderated chat hours! &nbsp; Join us for a summer of games, friends, and more! Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm &nbsp; Roleplay Expeditions: Dungeons &amp; Dragons No experience is required to join one of our Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our game masters have pre-made character sheets, so you'll be able to start playing the game right away! We adapt the rules of traditional Dungeons &amp; Dragons to make them more approachable to children of various ages. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop!&nbsp; &nbsp; Public games meet once per week, with different groups every time. Private games meet 1 to 2 times per week with the same group of kids. Since the players and the storyteller in the group are consistent, this enables us to tell epic tales of adventure together! &nbsp; Dungeons &amp; Dragons Junior No experience is required to join one of our drop-in Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our Dungeons &amp; Dragons Jr. game provides a D&amp;D storytelling experience without character sheets. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop! A great way to introduce young children to D&amp;D so they can eventually move onto the main game.

Super Soccer Stars

Soccer Stars is New York&rsquo;s most popular youth educational soccer program! With 24 years of experience under our cleats, we have positively impacted over one million kids in our local community by putting the FUN in FUNdamentals in our weekly classes and camps. At Soccer Stars, we use the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve their soccer skills, but develop self-confidence and physical literacy, improve gross motor skills, build teamwork, and hone socialization skills. Our highly trained coaches and early childhood experts lead an age-specific curriculum with a low kid-to-coach ratio so every child gets individual attention and can grow at their own pace. Kids ages 1-12+ can join our seasonal programs, including Parent &amp; Me, FUNdamentals, Development Training, and Travel Soccer. Join us at one of over 80 locations in neighborhoods across across Westchester County, Connecticut and New York, available 7 days-a-week: Connecticut: <ul> <li>Cos Cob</li> <li>Greenwich</li> <li>Port Chester</li> </ul> &nbsp; Westchester: <ul> <li>Briarcliff</li> <li>Eastchester</li> <li>Mt. Kisco</li> <li>New Rochelle</li> <li>Ridgefield</li> <li>Scarsdale</li> <li>White Plains</li> </ul> &nbsp; New York City: <ul> <li>Bronx</li> <li>Inwood</li> <li>Upper West Side</li> <li>Upper East Side</li> </ul> &nbsp; Can&rsquo;t find a class or location that fits your schedule? Soccer Stars also offers private classes for small groups or individual training. Let our coaches come to you with a completely customizable program, anytime, anywhere. Birthday parties are also available!&nbsp;

Asphalt Green

Asphalt Green&rsquo;s high-quality sports programs start at 4 months old. Two beautiful facilities in vibrant Manhattan neighborhoods provide the optimal space for children to learn the fundamentals, play for leisure, or compete at the highest level. As the leading sports and fitness facility in Manhattan, Asphalt Green&rsquo;s never-before- seen training methods focus on improving your mental and physical game. Whether participating in swim, soccer, flag football, martial arts, basketball, baseball, tennis, or volleyball, coaches instill values that set athletes up for success in life and bring out their full potential in sports.