Friendly Town

For most kids, summertime
conjures up images of the surf, twisted slides at water parks, and finger-licking
family barbecues. Sadly some youth never get the chance to experience much of
what the sunshine season can hold. Thankfully, there is the Fresh Air Fund. —

Since 1877, the Fresh Air
Fund, an independent, nonprofit agency, has provided free summer vacations to
more than 1.7 million underprivileged New York City children. This year, the organization is looking
for Northeastern families in the country and suburbs to host inner-city kids
from over 90 participating social service and community groups. (Many who do
not have access to large, open, or outdoor play areas.)

The Fresh Air Fund’s
Volunteer Host Family program is known as Friendly Town. A child may be invited to stay for up to two weeks in a host’s home
at no financial requirement. The host family will be able to request the gender
and age-group of the Fresh Air child, guaranteeing compatibility.

Volunteers can enable boys
and girls, ages six through 18, to partake in the small joys of summer, such as
building sandcastles, playing in the backyard, or riding bicycles.

Spread the word, become a
host today.

For more information
about becoming a host, please call (800) 367-0003 or visit here.

Advantage QuickStart Tennis

A proven teaching method, customized by age and ability for ages 3 and up. Special kid-sized racquets and playing area, plus slower-bouncing balls, make it fun from day one!

Instituto Cervantes

Children and teenagers learn to understand and express themselves in Spanish, while improving their communication skills through a dynamic immersion program taught by NATIVE TEACHERS that combines CLASSES, ARTISTIC WORKSHOPS and FUN ACTIVITIES! All of our high-qualified teachers are native Spanish speakers who adapt the structure of the class to the needs and levels of each group while conducting the classes entirely in Spanish. We offer both Spanish Summer Camps and Regular Courses for children along the year to foster language learning and multicultural understanding.

Super Soccer Stars

Soccer Stars is New York&rsquo;s most popular youth educational soccer program! With 24 years of experience under our cleats, we have positively impacted over one million kids in our local community by putting the FUN in FUNdamentals in our weekly classes and camps. At Soccer Stars, we use the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve their soccer skills, but develop self-confidence and physical literacy, improve gross motor skills, build teamwork, and hone socialization skills. Our highly trained coaches and early childhood experts lead an age-specific curriculum with a low kid-to-coach ratio so every child gets individual attention and can grow at their own pace. Kids ages 1-12+ can join our seasonal programs, including Parent &amp; Me, FUNdamentals, Development Training, and Travel Soccer. Join us at one of over 80 locations in neighborhoods across across Westchester County, Connecticut and New York, available 7 days-a-week: Connecticut: <ul> <li>Cos Cob</li> <li>Greenwich</li> <li>Port Chester</li> </ul> &nbsp; Westchester: <ul> <li>Briarcliff</li> <li>Eastchester</li> <li>Mt. Kisco</li> <li>New Rochelle</li> <li>Ridgefield</li> <li>Scarsdale</li> <li>White Plains</li> </ul> &nbsp; New York City: <ul> <li>Bronx</li> <li>Inwood</li> <li>Upper West Side</li> <li>Upper East Side</li> </ul> &nbsp; Can&rsquo;t find a class or location that fits your schedule? Soccer Stars also offers private classes for small groups or individual training. Let our coaches come to you with a completely customizable program, anytime, anywhere. Birthday parties are also available!&nbsp;