The Best Indoor Sports And Game Venues For Winter

When snow and ice make pick-up in the park impossible, head indoors to get your game on at these great local venues from our 2016 Winter Fun Guide.

Families can come to the Field House at Chelsea Piers to play their favorite sport all year long with their wide variety of drop-in activities. Little ones can crawl, jump and roll in a safe environment at the toddler gym. The batting cages allow for fast, slow, or medium-pitch softball and baseball.Open Youth Rock Climbing sessions are supervised by instructors that provide equipment, teaching and supervision for the duration of your climb. There are also soccer fields and basketball courts that offer open play whenever regular programming is not scheduled. chelseapiers.com

Laser tag at Indoor Extreme Sports in Long Island City

Daredevils can head to Long Island City, Queens’ Indoor Extreme Sports to play Archery Tag—think kid-friendly Hunger Games play for ages 10 and up—with family and friends. The venue also offers a variety of Laser Tag games appropriate for age 7 and up, with laser tag fields inspired by video game maps and levels. indoorextremesports.com

Bring your little ones to Klub4Kidz in Williamsburg for a climbing experience geared specifically towards children. The rock wall is only 18 feet high, and the venue has open climbing sessions for children ages 3 and up. When they see the four-tier indoor playground, they won’t want to leave! klub4kidz.com

Families can come to Midtown’s Frames Bowling Lounge to play a game on one of their 28 lanes. They offer a family package on Monday-Saturday until 5pm and all-day Sunday, which includes two hours of bowling and shoe rental for each guest, as well as laneside food. framesnyc.com

Kips Bay’s Modern Pinball offers a wide variety of arcade games from the ’70s to today in a clean, family-friendly environment. Pinball games include everything from “Star Trek” to “Transformers” and “Avatar.” modernpinballnyc.com

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Young Actors at Strasberg

Young Actors at Strasberg&nbsp;offers a comprehensive array of acting programs for students in grades 2 &ndash;&nbsp;12. Classes provide kids and teens with a foundation in Lee Strasberg's Method Acting and the tools to succeed in the professional industry &ndash;&nbsp;all while maintaining a fun and playful environment. Programs are tailored to encompass students at all levels, from those just beginning their acting journey to Broadway veterans and professional child actors. Young Actors at Strasberg alumni include Lady Gaga, Sophia Lillis, Angelina Jolie, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Rosario Dawson! Young Actors&nbsp;Programs are available online and in-person at our New York Campus, located in Union Square. Saturday, After-School and Online classes are offered during the traditional school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) and Monday through Friday day camps and intensives are held in&nbsp;July and August. About The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute: Founded in 1969 by Lee and Anna Strasberg, The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute is the only school that teaches Lee Strasberg's work in its complete and authentic form. The Institute's goal is to provide students with a craft that will help them create a reality and respond truthfully in imaginary circumstances, regardless of the style or form of material being used. LSTFI is proud to have award-winning alumni from around the world working as writers, directors, and actors in all mediums.

Polaris Productions Theater Camp

Kids will learn, rehearse, and perform the wonderful Maurice Sendak and Carole King musical, Really Rosie. For 10 weekdays, campers will take part in physical and vocal warm-ups and learn choreography, staging, and vocal parts. They&rsquo;ll develop skills in acting, singing, character development, and more. This camp will ignite your child&rsquo;s imagination and passion for performing, build their self-esteem, and help them form lasting friendships. They&rsquo;ll have fun! At camp&rsquo;s end, the kids will perform Really Rosie for family members and friends. Kids of all levels of experience, ages 8 through 13, are welcome to join.

Play On! Studios

Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games! Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun! Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show! During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we&rsquo;ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us. &nbsp;