Dig Your Heels Into Fashion Without Hurting The Earth

Who knew you could walk the earth without hurting it…in style? There are lots of eco-friendly shoe designers out there these days, and kudos to all of them, but not all make the beckiemartina cut. Here are three that do: Environmentally conscious Brazilian footwear label Melissa, the recycled nature-friendly brand which has teamed up with European designers such as Vivienne Westwood and Jean Paul Gaultier and graced countless fashion runways and magazines with their fun and sexy styles. — At the other end of the fashion spectrum is Toms, the creator of the casual, funky espadrille with the “one for one” promise that with every pair of Toms you purchase, a pair of new shoes will be given to a child in need. And finally, our personal favorite, Olsen Haus 100% pure vegan shoes — a company which is hyper-aware of how “many shoes kill, pollute, and destroy lives and ecosystems on their journey to your feet.” Their products are 100% animal-free / cruelty-free and absolutely rock for both mommy and baby alike. To do our part and keep our readers’ carbon footprint small, we’ve located all three brands in one store: Kaight, 83 Orchard Street.
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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;

Academics West

Academics West is an accredited high-support college preparatory school designed to meet the academic and social-emotional goals of its students. Our unique model allows for each student to benefit from a customized educational experience to ensure they are acquiring the skills necessary to navigate their post-secondary lives whether they attend college or pursue another path to future success. Students can select different tracks to construct the most beneficial program to suit their needs and goals. Unlike conventional education, this innovative model enables students to prepare for an ever-changing world that requires young people to have advanced executive functioning, interpersonal and leadership skills to become independent and resilient adults. &nbsp;