Expectant And New Parent Events At The JCC Manhattan

Attention new and expectant parents in NYC! Our friends at the JCC Manhattan have two great events coming up for expectant and new parents: Their annual Bump Bash (on April 29) and their New Mom’s Breakfast (on May 12). Read on to get the scoop!

Bump Bash: Wednesday, April 29, 7-8:30pm
A special night out for all expectant parents! Join the JCC for this fun evening of mock-tails and connecting with other parents-to-be and experts in sleep, breastfeeding, and other relevant topics to get you prepped for your new addition!
Cost: $15
Click HERE to register!

New Mom’s Breakfast: Tuesday, May 12, 10-11:30am
If you’re a new mom, join the JCC for breakfast. Bring your babies, meet other new moms, and get all of your questions answered by Brooke Nalle, Sleep Consultant and founder of Sleepy on Hudson. Breakfast will be kosher.
Cost: $25
Click HERE to register!

Deer Mountain Day Camp

At Deer Mountain Day Camp, we provide more than just a great experience. We craft each of our activities with ingenuity, depth, and diligence&mdash;ensuring real skill building and substantial, lasting takeaways. Our goal is to expose your child to all we have to offer in creative, thoughtful ways&mdash;while keeping fun and awesomeness top of mind.

Friends Academy Summer Camps

<div>Our programs offer engaging and hands-on activities that give children the opportunity to learn, socialize and have lots of fun!</div> The Explorers Program (Age 3 &ndash; Rising Grade 2)&nbsp;includes theme-based activities in addition to daily sports, swim sessions, and&nbsp;two weekly specialty classes. Our specialty classes include learning science, practicing gymnastics, fireless cooking, and more. The Trailblazer Program (Rising Grades 3-8) allows children the opportunity to develop new interests by selecting two different specialty programs of choice each week in addition to campus-wide activities and recreational swim sessions. Specialty classes include cooking, sports, app building, dance, chess, art and much more!

Queens College Summer Camp

Running from Wednesday, June 28th through Tuesday, August 22nd, the Queens College Summer Camp continues to be the hallmark and cornerstone of the Athletics and Recreation Department and a staple of summer plans in the NYC metropolitan area. The camp, which has always followed New York State Board of Health guidelines, will conduct this summer's programs following current state guidelines, which follow CDC recommendations regarding COVID-19. The camp's outdoor and indoor activities include: <ul type="disc"> <li>Pool use.</li> <li>Use of the new turf fields.</li> <li>Other facilities around Queens College Campus.&nbsp;</li> </ul> Five specially designed programs are available for the 2023 season: <ol start="1" type="1"> <li>The Education and Sports&nbsp;will have three hours of academics. The rest of the day will include sports activities on the fields and gym games. Indoor Gym Games include obstacle courses, scooter games, and a daily introduction to basketball and swimming for ages 5-6. The older kids will participate in group sports such as basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, softball, and swimming. The counselor will remain with the group through all activities, including lunch. Choose the Education Academy based on the grade they will enter in September.</li> <li>Theater Arts Programs&nbsp;provide instruction in singing, dancing, and acting, culminating in a performance. Past productions included Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, and more.</li> <li>All Day Sports Academy&nbsp;provides instruction for developing generalized skills across various sports.</li> <li>Single Specialty Sports Camps&nbsp;provide individualized volleyball instruction by the college's coaches and varsity players.</li> <li>Counselor-in-Training Program&nbsp;A unique program created for teenagers focused on developing strong leaders. It helps prepare young adults for the next phase in their lives-college and the workplace.</li> </ol> With summer right around the corner, there is no better time to secure your child's plans for July and August by enrolling them in the Queens College Summer Camp. For more details, visit the Queens College Summer Camp homepage, or email &nbsp;<a href="mailto:qc.summercamp@qc.cuny.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">qc.summercamp@qc.cuny.edu</a> for more information.