Dads We Love 2015

Their career paths range from uniting dads online to supporting city kids through sports, but all of the outstanding local dads featured in our special nod to Father’s Day this month inspire with positive impact on children, families, and their communities.

PUSHING FOR SOCIAL GOOD BY CONNECTING DADS ONLINE

Simon Isaacs, Co-Founder of Fatherly
By Elizabeth Moroney

ENCOURAGING CONFIDENCE IN THE FAMILY KITCHEN AND FIGHTING CHILDHOOD HUNGER

Marc Murphy, Chef, Cookbook Author, and Food Charity Advocate
By Zoe Bullock

BRINGING CITY KIDS TOGETHER THROUGH THE POWER OF BASEBALL

Fabricio Benitez, Founder of NY Sluggers and Former-Pro Baseball Player
By Elizabeth Moroney

BRINGING THE WONDERS OF SPACE EXPLORATION TO THE SMALL SCREEN FOR KIDS

Richard Schweiger, Creator and Executive Producer of “Space Racers”
By Yanchu Zhao

Fieldston Summer Camps

<p>Fieldston Summer Camps provide a fun, eventful summer for all ages. Fieldston Outdoors, Fieldston Sports Camp, Fieldston Premier Sports, Fieldston Future Leaders Camp, Fieldston Emerging Leaders Camp, and Fieldston Expeditions Camp are comprehensive programs covering a spectrum of subjects and interests designed to engage campers. Our programs and classes range from outdoor adventure to educational, sports, and STEAM programs. All camps are held at our campus in Riverdale, with the exception of Fieldston Expeditions Camp, which takes place at locations across the country.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Mark Morris Summer Dance Camps

<div dir="ltr" style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.38; background-color: #ffffff;">Fill your summer with dance, music, and art! The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center&rsquo;s multi-disciplinary camps for all levels provide a full day of activities from dance with live music to visual art. Students will explore a variety of dance styles and techniques, including ballet, modern, hip-hop, jazz, African, and more. Campers will also learn about Mark Morris&rsquo;s choreography and use concepts to create their own dances.&nbsp;Summer camps are for children ages 6 to 12. Teen workshops are offered for teens ages 13 to 18.&nbsp;</div> <div dir="ltr" style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.38; background-color: #ffffff;">&nbsp;</div> <div dir="ltr" style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.38; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center, located in the heart of the Brooklyn Cultural District, is affiliated with the world-renowned Mark Morris Dance Group.</span></p> <span id="docs-internal-guid-c6f61b6b-7fff-a6ca-680e-4a00b4f96c17"></span>Click&nbsp;<a title="https://markmorrisdancegroup.org/dance-center/the-school/dance-camps/summer-camps/?utm_source=BK_Family&amp;utm_medium=Online_camp_guide&amp;utm_campaign=2022" href="https://markmorrisdancegroup.org/dance-center/the-school/dance-camps/summer-camps/?utm_source=BK_Family&amp;utm_medium=Online_camp_guide&amp;utm_campaign=2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://markmorrisdancegroup.org/dance-center/the-school/dance-camps/summer-camps/?utm_source%3DBK_Family%26utm_medium%3DOnline_camp_guide%26utm_campaign%3D2022&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1640130755643000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0q9f6xU93Ga6SFvt9_fQT6">here</a>&nbsp;for more information and to register, or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">[email protected]</a>.</div>

Camps 'R' Us

<p>Camps 'R' Us is celebrating its 31st anniversary and it is widely considered the most affordable private day camp on Long Island. The program is family owned and operated, accredited by the American Camp Association, and has 11 campuses across the island, so chances are, there&rsquo;s one near you.&nbsp;</p> <p>Campers love their amazing activities. Parents love the flexible scheduling, convenient hours, great payment options, and especially the peace of mind they get knowing their children are being taken care of in a safe, nurturing environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>At Camps &lsquo;R&rsquo; Us, they strive to provide the very best summer day camp experience available, with award-winning activities and programming, including Sports, Arts &amp; Crafts, Gaming, Ga Ga, Go Karts, Swimming, Trips, Special Events and much more. Their campuses are hosted by some of the top private schools on Long Island and feature premier indoor and outdoor facilities and equipment. Their highly experienced and expertly trained Staff are among the best and brightest in camping. Combine that with unique affordability, and Camps &lsquo;R&rsquo; Us has earned a reputation as one of the best summer camps on Long Island!</p> <p>Camps R Us Locations in Baldwin, Bellmore, Deer Park, East Rockaway, Farmingdale, Hicksville, Kings Park, St. James, Syosset, and Williston Park.</p>