6 Great And Cool Ideas To Survive The Heat Wave

1. The MoMA’s Rain Room exhibit has been the hottest way to cool down this summer. In case you haven’t already read about it, it’s a big field of falling water that stops raining wherever a body is detected–so the rain will continue to fall around but not on you as you’re walking through the space. Our associate editor recently braved a six-hour wait to check it out, and she says it was totally worth it. See Inside MoMA’s Rain Room for stunning photos and tips on how to survive the long line with kids.

 

2. What’s a better summer activity than cooling off, playing, and learning at the same time? All three are applicable to City Splash in the Sussman Environmental Center, an outdoor attraction at the museum from through October. CMOM educators run programs that explore the power of water to change ecosystems and landscapes, and your child can learn about the wonders of evaporation through painting with water on a slate. There’s guaranteed fun for all ages! For more great, under-the-radar family fun ideas around New York City, check out Lesser-Known Attractions In NYC’s Famous Family Hotspots.

 

3. One surefire way to beat the heat: water rides! Whether you want to simply dip your toes in the shallow end, make big waves, or shoot down daredevil slides, we have terrific water park suggestions for a splashy-fun family day trip. Read our 11 Top Water Parks Within Driving Distance guide and make a plan to visit the park the best suits your children’s water ways.

 

 

4. One of our absolute favorite ways to cool down during the summer is, of course, by indulging in some frozen treats. And this Sunday, July 21, just happens to be National Ice Cream Day. What better excuse to check out NYC’s Best Ice Cream Stores And Trucks? Keep reading for the scoop.

 

 

 

5. Do you know about all of the sandy oases and fantastic boardwalks right within the city limits? From campy (think carnival fun, hot dogs, and fries) to classic (with marine marvels like horseshoe crabs and seashells for collecting), New York City has all kinds of beachy fun for local families. Here are the top five of Our Favorite Beaches that we find ourselves returning to time and time again.

 

 

6. If you’re thinking of shunning our city’s parks and playgrounds just because it’s sweltering outside, think again! Kids can seriously cool off at these 10 NYC Parks with Water Features, where they may run through fountains, get drenched by buckets of water, and chill under refreshing showers of aquatic spray.

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Studio E Art Classes

<p>Art, drawing, illustration, painting, and pottery.  Studio E Art Classes for ages 2 ½ to adult offers a creative space to find joy and rest in the creative arts. 7-week sessions are available for all classes, or just drop into a class to give it a try.</p> <p>Studio E Art is a great place to schedule a birthday party, celebration, scout troop activity, fundraiser and more.  Summer camps for children and tweens are available for half or full day in art or pottery.</p> <p>Find a complete list of classes, descriptions, and times on our <a href="https://studioeartclass.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a>, or give us a call at 631-744-4001</p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-bc02a8ce-7fff-3ce7-fefb-13163f0a79b6"></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2e621915-7fff-f490-fe96-ea466c05ebda"></span></span></p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-eef1d235-7fff-f52c-632b-0a2c03581014"></span></p>

Adventuring Portal

<p><a name="m_-1473885667065203258__Hlk72147528"></a>Adventuring Portal runs Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) games for kids.   We have created a safe online space for tweens and teens to learn and play D&D.</p> <p>Our D&D Summer Camp session are a one-week experience.  Monday – Friday.  Each day will be 3 hours of gaming (with 2 breaks build in).  15 total gaming hours for $180.  If you have played with us before, you are entitled to 10% off.   </p> <p>Need your kids, nieces or nephews, grand kids or neighbor’s kids to be occupied for a bit so you can get work done & take care of your to-do list? Maybe your tween or teen is still a bit isolated and craves connection with their peers? Whether your teen/tween has played D&D before or is brand-new to the experience, this safe space brings players together to have fun and solve problems as a team in ways few other online opportunities do.</p> <p>All our games focus on experiential learning.   Our players leave knowing all the basic game play as well as experiencing: teamwork, bravery, compassion, generosity, negotiation, improvisation, gamer etiquette, strategy, critical thinking, problem solving, cartography and probability - all through online D&D adventuring!</p> <p>We are an inclusive organization and welcome gamers who are LGBTQIA+ and those on any spectrum. </p> <p>All girls’ groups available. </p> <p>I am a parent, a certified elementary school and middle school math teacher and last summer in the midst of the mess started Adventuring Portal, an online Dungeons & Dragons business for kids. There are so many benefits to playing D&D and I hope you will consider us as a great way for your child to safely socialize, grow as people and have a great time.</p>

Athletic Association of Yorkville Youths

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Serving the families and children of NYC for over 50 years with high-quality recreational activities that foster life-lessons which empower young people to succeed beyond sports. Our programs encourage positive attitudes and growth through teamwork and sportsmanship, attendance, fair play, respect, hard work, integrity and fun. Your child can participate in clinics and leagues in such sports as baseball, basketball, flag-football, lacrosse, soccer, hockey, wrestling, track, and tennis. We also offer weekly dodgeball tournaments, drama and musical theater workshops, and after school programs.</span></p>