Classes & Camps: Rapping & Writing, Singing & Moving

By New York Family

Offerings at TLB Music, Writopia Lab, And Eastside Westside Music Together.

TLB Music On Wednesdays in May and June, Princess Superstar will be schooling ages 4-6 in the ways of dance, music, and culture with Hip Hop 101 at TLB Music. Students will freestyle dance and rap, create percussion beats, and learn some age-appropriate slang from an experienced pro. tlbmusic.com Writopia Lab Offering half- and full-day creative writing summer camps for students ages 6-18,… [more]

May 17, 2013

Class Of The Week: Gymtime Rhythm & Glues

By New York Family

A preschooler enrichment program that emphasizes experimentation and imagination while building independence and confidence.

Gymtime Rhythm & Glues The PEP and PEP Plus classes offer toddlers a preschool-like experience that combines time in a play-based classroom with physical activities in their state-of-the-art gym. Classes are designed to help develop small motor skills, eye-hand coordination, and muscle control and to begin recognition of lines, shapes, and texture. Both programs emphasize experimentation and imagination while building independence… [more]

May 13, 2013

Classes & Camps: Chess For Little Ones + Teen Theater Institute + Toddle Around

By New York Family

Offerings at NYChess Kids + 14th Street Y + Kids At Work

NYChess Kids Does your child want to learn chess? This summer, NYChesskids is hosting weeklong camps at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan for ages 3-6. This beginner program is also suitable for kids who know a little about the game and will foster creative thinking, concentration, logic, and analytical skills. nychesskids.com 14th Street Y The 14th Street Y is teaming up with programming… [more]

April 24, 2013

Classes & Camps Of The Week: Summer In The City + Sports Galore + Baby-Wearing Education

By New York Family

Bank Street Summer Camp + Chelsea Piers + Metro Minis

Bank Street Summer Camp: Kids ages 4-14 can learn, discover, and simply have fun at Bank Street Summer Camp. The program uses the city’s vast resources to create a diverse group of offerings such as Spanish immersion, exploring nature, swimming, musical theater, cooking, science, film writing and directing, chess, scavenger hunts, sports, and other games. bankstreet.edu/summer-camp Chelsea Piers: From ice skating… [more]

April 22, 2013

Classes & Camps Of The Week: Sea & Sports + Animals Everywhere + Coo & Crawl

By New York Family

The Advantage Sea and Sports Camp for older kids + The Art Farm In The City for younger ones +The JCC in Manhattan for babies.

The Advantage Sea and Sports Camp: The waterfront activities hosted by The Advantage Sea and Sports Camp at Maritime College are nothing short of amazing for New York City kids ages 6-17. Supervised by award-winning staff, children can kayak, sail, swim, and play tennis, soccer, basketball, kickball, softball, capture the flag, and much more. The 55-acre campus includes several fields,… [more]

April 8, 2013

Classes Of The Week: Architecture & Music For Tots

By New York Family

Archikids focuses on bridges and skyscrapers + The Early Ear offers kid-sized instruments.

Note To Readers: Our “Classes Of The Week” feature highlights classes we love, regardless of whether they have availability at the moment. Be sure to check with each venue for availability and certainly keep it on your radar for future enrollment. Archikids For families interested in an August camp program, ArchiKids runs August 19-30 and introduces children ages 9-13 to the world… [more]