The Pros Chime In On Swimming, Golf, And Tennis Tips For Kids Of All Ages
The summer is the perfect time for soaking up some sun and honing your outdoor sports skills while you’re at it. Swimming, golf, and tennis are all classic sports for the season, so we asked pro instructors and program directors around the city for their best tips for young beginners as well as older athletes. Here’s… [more]
The Legendary Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Takes Families On An Interactive Journey That Both Educates And Inspires
Sunshine bathes the hulking gray frame of the World War II-era aircraft carrier permanently parked at Pier 86 in Manhattan. Two giant American flags fly high above the deck. Inside the dimly-lit and winding halls of the ship’s third deck, the hollow patter of little feet is… [more]
With the addition of specialized programming for 3- to 5-year-olds, Gymboree is more popular than ever with city families
One of the early pioneers in children’s exercise and enrichment, Gymboree Play & Music currently has seven thriving venues in Manhattan alone. Joanne Hirkaler, the director of operations overseeing these locations, gave us the lowdown on the franchise’s enduring appeal, along with some insights into what city families really want.
Does Gymboree have a… [more]
Two generations of a local family have created a beloved oasis for children’s activities and education.
On the Upper West Side not too far from the Central Park Reservoir sits another kind of urban oasis, one that’s been nurturing the neighborhood’s children for 25 years. Aptly named Columbus Pre-School and Gym (for its Columbus Avenue location), it’s the kind of local institution that is at… [more]
With the son of its founder now at the helm, a children’s enrichment and activity center continues to bloom and grow.
Looking at Evan Levey right now—a dark-haired, well-dressed man of 30 who’s soon to be married—it’s hard to imagine him so many years ago as a toddler enjoying one of his mom’s classes with other little kids from the neighborhood. But Evan was not only one of the original beneficiaries of… [more]
Discover A Mix of Experienced Teachers, Family Camaraderie, And An Incredible Menu Of Classes
You’ve just had your first baby. You’ve been at home for a few months with a beautiful bundle of joy, and now you’re thinking of going back to work—but you’re not sure that’s what you want to do. In fact, you still have question marks about a lot of things: sleep, childcare, car seats, breastfeeding, parent roles, and whether you’re… [more]