Looking for the perfect fall activity for your child? From animals that play instruments and bilingual babies to culinary adventures your kids will slice and dice for, read on for some of the coolest kids’ classes around.
CRITTER ENCOUNTERS
Art Farm in the City’s Animal Care-Animal Science after school program will give your child the opportunity to spend time with live animals and to develop the important science skills of observation, classification and communication. Using a hands-on approach to learning, your child will participate in stories, fun games and creative crafts. (theartfarms.org)
MUSICAL FRUIT
Named “Best Music Class” songs for seeds at appleseeds is a rockin’ music experience that encourages kids to sing, play instruments, and dance and move as much as possible. Kids travel the world, visualize songs through art and practice counting with magic tricks. (appleseedsnyc.com)
TINY TUMBLERS
The Tiny Tot Fitness Program at Columbus Gym concentrates on balance, coordination and fine motor skills along with sports, props and circle time. Mini gym/super gym classes provide an introduction to basic skills using the vault, balance beam, bars, floor and trampoline. (columbusgymnyc.com)
MASTERPIECE MUSIC
Join Hands On! for the fall session “Ming’s Masterpiece.” Kids go on a music-filled adventure with a young boy who discovers that the strings inside his piano are played by a friendly group of animals. Featuring 12 original songs, the curriculum will explore the world of sound and pitch. (handson4music.com)
BUILDERS R’ US
Girls and boys go beyond blocks in Kidville’s Construction Junction. This advanced art program lets children learn how to plan, build and construct their own 3-D art projects! Roads, towers, monuments and pyramids are some of the structures to be introduced, imagined, and created. (kidville.com)
MUSIC APPRECIATION
A brand new NY Kids Club class—Musical Tots—features classical music, jazz, rock & roll and favorite nursery rhymes in a fun, upbeat environment. A professional guitarist and talented singer leads group activities and sing alongs as your young musician is exposed to new rhythm patterns, melodies and a diversity of percussion instruments. (nykidsclub.com)
A SPECIAL PROGRAM
The 14th Street Y offers weekend programs during the academic year for children with special needs and their families. These programs include sports, art and Capoeira and are geared for children on the high functioning end of the autism spectrum as well as children with communication and language delays. For more information, contact Dana Federbush at Dana_Federbush@14StreetY.org or 646-395-4336. (14streety.org)
NAMASTE NEWBIES
Karma Kids Yoga offers so many classes for infants through teenagers, like Family Yoga! Partner Poses are emphasized, as well as group games and Flying Yoga—a great way to stay connected and continue to bond with your child. (karmakidsyoga.com)
SING AND PLAY
With affordable and flexible drop-in music programs, kids at ABC Do-Re-ME! love the popular Musical Playdate, Musical Stories and Classical Playdate. The guitar playing teachers lead the class in giggles, dance and song by performing favorite nursery rhyme-songs and other great children’s songs. (abcdoreme.com)
FALL FEASTS
Be sure to check out 74th St. MAGIC’s new cooking class, Seasonal Fresh Chefs. Celebrate fall’s harvest while learning to cook! Your child will love cooking with the hearty and colorful bounty of fall fruits and veggies. (74magic.com)
MUSIC MAKERS
For kiddies 3-5 years, the 92nd Street Y offers Dalcroze Music Classes on Wednesdays and Sundays this fall. Dalcroze uses vocals, instruments and movement to help students develop rhythmic skills, explore their musical creativity and learn to play songs on percussion instruments. (92Y.org)
GO GREEN
The first-class curriculum at Asphalt Green inspires, educates and provides the tools to build lifetime sports skills and fitness habits for all ages. Check out an improved baseball program this fall, which includes the new DevelopmentalAcademy for more advanced players. (asphaltgreen.org)
MAKE SOMETHING
At Make Meaning, kids and adults can tap into their imagination with different creative experiences including candles, ceramics, soap and jewelry. Make Meaning also offers private parties, a café and retail boutique. (makemeaning.com)
AMAZING ANIMALS
The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Central Park, ProspectParkand Queens Zoos have launched a new Toddler Time series, an exciting new program for young children that offers an introductory glimpse into wildlife, nature and the environment. Youngsters learn about animals through educational games, crafts, sing-alongs, story-telling and more. (wcs.org)
LET LITTLE ONES DRIBBLE
Chelsea Piers has added a travel basketball team to its roster this fall for children in grades 4 through 6. For younger kids, the feeder program to the travel team is called Blue Chips, and is brand new this season. It’s a class for 2nd and 3rd graders looking to improve their basketball skills. (chelseapiers.com)
CLASS AT THE MUSEUM
New interactive exhibits at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) include EatSleepPlay which introduces parents and children to the importance of making healthy choices and Modern Masters which involves painting, sculpture and silk-screening. (cmom.org)
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN
The Institute of Culinary Education is bringing kids into the kitchen, one meal at a time. With classes like Kitchen Science, Homemade Pasta, Hey Mom—I’ve Got Dinner! and Teen Cake Baking, ICE will make little chefs out of your little ones. (rec.iceculinary.com)
STUDY BUDDIES
The Kumon method uses an individualized approach that helps children develop a solid command of math and reading skills. Through daily practice and mastery of materials, students increase confidence, improve concentration and develop better study skills. (kumon.com)
ART FOR ALL
Church Street School for Music and Art offers innovative music & art experiences for all ages. Don’t get closed out of the popular Arts Express Preschool and Pre-K Program, or the AfterschoolArtsAcademy program! (churchstreetschool.org)
TINY TASTERS
Join Taste Buds and taste your way through weekly Culinary Adventures. Cook up a new and delicious dish each week. Recipes vary from savory to sweet and classes focus on ingredients, tastes, techniques and making new friends. (tastebudscook.com)
MINIS IN THE CITY
Citibabes is offering some exciting new fall classes including Art Masters, Creative Inspiration, Lenguaje Musical, Little Hip Hoppers, Moey @ Citibabes (yes, Moey from Moey’s Music Party!), and more! (citibabes.com)
JAM WITH JAZZ
NYC’s fastest-growing music school, New York Jazz Academy, is now offering Jelly Jamz music classes to infants and toddlers. Kids explore fundamentals in general music, movement and jazz. Junior Jazz (up to age 12) and Teen Jazz programs also available. (nyjazzacademy.com)
DISCOVER DANCE
Discovery Programs has been a treasure of the Upper West Side for close to 40 years. They offer parenting support workshops and Early Childhood Education Programs and over 100 dance and gymnastic classes weekly for 6 months-14 year olds. (discoveryprograms.com)
WORK HARD, PLAY HARD
Fostering creativity and confidence in children for over 35 years, Gymboree Play & Music offers its legendary Play & Learn gym class. Sensory stimulation, problem-solving games and storytelling intertwine to stretch the body and mind. Grown-ups and little ones work together to encourage development through play.(gymboreeclasses.com)
FALL IN LOVE WITH ART
In their 11th year, Kids at Art focuses on the basics of visual arts, with age-appropriate art projects for 2-11 year olds. Classes are limited in size so that each child receives individual attention. The fall session is from September 12-December 22. (kidsatartnyc.com)
COOK AND LEARN
Starting this fall, cooking classes in the Gymtime Rhythm & Glues Kitchen will focus on natural, fun and tasty recipes to introduce children to new and healthy dishes. Chef Carla encourages children to engage their senses to touch, smell and taste each ingredient. (gymtime.net)
SOC IT TO YOU
Take advantage of a free soccer class trial at SocRoc on September 8 at Go Fish (220 East 86th Street). The fall semester starts on September 13, with locations throughout the boroughs. (jsocroc.com)
EVERY SONG A STORY
Like Glee? Then you’ll love Scribble Press’s brand new songwriting class. Budding music stars will create and record their own song and explore the power of music to tell a story. (scribblepress.com)
TENNIS GOES TINY
New this fall: pee wee tennis at the JCC in Manhattan! Learn all aspects of tennis in a fun nurturing way. Children will learn groundstrokes, volleys, and overheads in a non-competitive manner. (jccmanhattan.org)
IT’S TODDLE TIME!
Toddle Around for active and curious toddlers is a drop-in program at Kids at Work that takes place 5 days a week. With a pack of classes, attend any time that works for you! Toddle Around includes choice-based, messy sensory art as well as dynamic music and movement including guitar. (kidsatworknyc.com)
FLICK FANS
Moomah is offering exciting new creative classes this semester, including The Animation Adventure, where young animators create their own original movies and Star Wars Craft Quest for aspiring Jedi Masters. (moomah.com)
LEARN A LANGUAGE
Children engage in fun language immersion classes through music, art, dance, puppets and games using the “I’m Bilingual” approach designed by award-winning educator Yolanda Borrás at Musical Kids International. (musicalkids.net)
THINK BRIGHT
The Bright Kids NYC OLSAT Bootcamp has been successfully preparing hundreds of children for admission to NYC public gifted and talented programs. Program runs from September to December. (brightkidsnyc.com)
PLAY AT POPPYSEED
Poppyseed Pre-Nursery classes provide the continuity and consistency needed for forming special friendships. A daily routine provides enrichment and fosters creativity through singing and dancing with instruments, exploration of the sensory world of art, interactive play with a variety of toys, mini-gym, and snack and story-time. (poppyseedprenursery.com)
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE?
The School at Peridance’s Core Training Program is designed for aspiring dancers ages 8-17 interested in a focused, professional program geared towards advancing their ballet technique. Along with their training, the core students have the opportunity to perform throughout the year, which enhances their stage presence and performance qualities. Auditions for the Core Training Program are Sunday, Sunday, September 18. (peridance.com)
ALL ABOUT ART
ArtKids and ArtXplorers have merged to become ArtXplorers offering live, virtual and audio art tours, art reviews and advice and more. ArtXplorers is offering customized tour series for kids to fit your schedule. Two 4-5 year old weekly and bi-monthly classes still have spaces available. (artxplorers.com)
MUSEUM OF CHANGE
This September marks big changes for the Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA), as it will be moving to a new home in Hudson Square. The new facility features multiple art studios, a state of the art sound station and media lab, a clay bar and a 2,000 square foot gallery. All month long, the museum will celebrate with workshops and events like Art Olympics and High Five CMA Mural. (cmany.org)
TWIRL AND MORE
The Ballet Club is a unique program that offers professional training in a nurturing environment, as well as a foundation of life skills and intellectual stimulation. Programs include the Children’s Creative Dance Club and the Performing Arts Pre-Professional Division. This fall, The Ballet Club will also offer workshops in yoga and nutrition. (theballetclub.com)
LEARN HOW TO ACE
For children as young as four, QuickStart Tennis is the fast, fun way to get kids into tennis—and keep them playing. Hourly classes start September 13. (SportimeNY.com/Manhattan)
COMICS FOR KIDS
Create Your Own Comic Book at The Craft Studio! Go on an exciting journey as you plan out your story by choosing your own plot, adding color, inserting a real picture of you as the superhero and add action stickers. This workshop takes place Tuesday, October 4. Other classes offered throughout the year. (craftstudionyc.com)
SAY HELLO TO HIART!
Fall 2011 is a total HiArt! fiesta! Ellen Berkenblit teaches drawing and painting; Sydney Chastain Chapman is returning for Paint and Collage; check out Jess Levey’s Rising Shutterbugs; Lisa’s Letters and Arty Facts with Lisa Freedman; Johana Skalsky leads kids in Mixed Media magic; and hold your hats for a new theater program with Fringe Festival star, Romy Nordlinger! (hiartkids.com)
DANCE TO THE MUSIC
Home of Baby Ballerinas, Hip Hoppin’ Street Jazz, Demi Soloists and so much more, the Joffrey Ballet School is a world renowned program. Dance classes begin at the age of two with live music and performances that will create memories that last a lifetime. (joffreyballetschool.com)
JUST WEAVE IT
The calming environment at Loop of the Loom hosts artistic growth through the creation of various handmade crafts such as weaving, felting and spinning from natural fiber, dyeing, sewing, knitting and crochet. For kids ages 5-8, the Sprouting Weavers class involves shorter sessions during the fall semester. (loopoftheloom.com)
A FRENCH FEAST
This fall, the French Institute Alliance Francaise is offering Kids Pastry workshops, Cook in French classes and Petits gourmets workshops for toddlers. Petits gourmets brings the kitchen to life in a child-friendly environment that aims to encourage a love for French through culinary traditions and play-baking. (fiaf.org)
TAKE-HOME COOK
Chef Rob Endelman’s Cook With Class offers cooking instruction in the comfort of your own home with his private one-on-one and group lessons for children 6 years and older. (cookwithclass.net)
A DANCE FOR ALL AGES
Explore the contemporary Latino soul through dance! Ballet Hispanico offers programs for children that allow for dance exploration in an environment that is safe, accessible and inclusive. Classes include Hip-Hop, Salsa, Jazz and Ballroom dance. (ballethispanico.org)
JUST GYM IT!
Jodi’s Gym has been providing fun, friends and fitness to New York kids for thirty years. Programs for children include: Teeny Tumblers, Mighty Muscle Movers, Rockin’ Rollers, Tumbling Tots, Jodi’s Jumpstart, Summer and Holiday Camps, Creative Cartwheeling Kids, Fun-Tastic Gymnastics, Accelerated & Advanced Gymnastics, Totally Tumbling, Motion Evolution, Songs for Seeds, Mad Science and Creation Station Dance classes! (jodisgym.com)
CARE TO DANCE?
Two-year-olds will love the Ailey Extension’s Tiny Steps creative movement program while teens ages 12-17 can enjoy Teen Extension, high energy classes in Ballet, Hip-Hop and Contemporary Jazz. All levels welcome. (aileyextension.com)
WILL WALK FOR FOOD!
This fall, join Home Cooking New York for their new Walking and Tasting Tours of NYC. Sample Indian foods in JacksonHeights, Chinese cuisine in Chinatown, and Cupcakes and Fine Chocolate on the Upper East Side. Bring the whole family! (homecookingny.com)
MARTIAL ARTS MASTERS
Classes for children ages 3-5 at West Side Taekwondo use physical activity to promote respect and confidence. Starting at age 6, children can enroll in the Children’s Program, which emphasizes discipline. (westsidetkd.com)
NUMBERS GAME
The Mathnasium Enrichment Program is offered year-round for qualifying students in 2nd grade through pre-algebra. Whether your child is advanced in math, struggling in school, or somewhere in between, this program is sure to get and keep your child “Crazy About Math!” (mathnasium.com/manhattan)
SPEAK AND PLAY
iHola! A Playgroup in Spanish and Ballet en Español are unique grass-roots immersion programs where children learn to love Spanish because it’s taught in the most fun way. This fall, they will resume a 17 week semester and have added classes to the schedule. (holaplaygroup.com)
BEYOND BALLET
Ballet Academy East offers classes to children and adults of all levels. Programs include the Pre-professional Ballet Division, pre-ballet, Mother & Child, tap, modern drama, and adult ballet, tap, Pilates, Zumba™ and yoga. (baenyc.com)
MAKE MUSIC, AND FRIENDS TOO!
The Lucy Moses School at Kaufman Center offers Music for Toddlers. Children age 18 months to two years learn the basics elements of music through movement games, stories and songs. (kaufman-center.org/lms)
GET READY TO DANCE
The School at Steps’s Pre-Dance and Pre-Tap Classes are for kids ages 4-5 and incorporate live music to further develop children’s creativity, preparing them for ballet, jazz and tap at the basic level. Fall classes begin September 7. (stepsnyc.com)
YOGA FOR YOUNGSTERS
Yoga Stars invites children to explore the practice of yoga in a fun, approachable and active way. Children are introduced to the mind-body connection through the use of imagination, music and adventure. (yogastars.com)
GET GLOBAL
This fall, Bilingual Birdies offers a special after school program for 3s and 4s at the International Preschools—Mandarin and French Through Live Music. Super cool bilingual musicians teach kids basic vocabulary and short phrases. (bilingualbirdies.com)
FALL INTO FILM
Get into the action with TakeTwoFilmAcademy’s Fall Filmmaking and Acting Workshops for kids ages 8-15. Kids and teens learn all aspects of the filmmaking process from the inception of an original story to the completion of a short film. All students have the opportunity to experience acting in front of the camera as well as directing, screenwriting, green screen, editing and hands-on camera operation. (taketwofilmacademy.com)
REVIEW THIS!
The Princeton Review helps students by focusing on preparation and practice to improve performance in the classroom and on standardized tests. Through its website it also helps parents, teachers, students and schools navigate the complexities of school admissions. (princetonreview.com)
A GYM OF ONE’S OWN
Incorporating music, dance and games, My Gym classes are designed to build self-esteem and confidence through age-appropriate, non-competitive gymnastics and fitness activities. The state-of-the-art facility can also host action-packed birthday parties. (my-gym.com)
LEARN TO SIGN
Learn American Sign Language through songs and play with other parents and babies or toddlers close to your child’s age at Baby Fingers Creative Sign Language Program. Go home each week with new vocabulary and new tunes to enhance communication between you and your child! (mybabyfingers.com)
DANCE WITH ME
Highly-skilled music teachers and pianists work together to introduce music to children at The Early Ear. Kids engage in sing-alongs, movement, musical games and stories. Specially-designed kid-sized music instruments await the touch of curious little hands. New at the East 78th Street Studio is “Dance with Me,” a dance and pre-ballet program. (theearlyear.com)
GO BILINGUAL
For children ages 1-3, Bilingual Buds is offering Mandarin Mommy & Me: a 45-minute, full immersion experience for toddlers, taught by head preschool teachers. Its theme-based curriculum uses storytelling, music, art, and movement to inspire students to sing, speak and understand language in context. (bilingualbudsnyc.com)
RIDE THE CAROUSEL
The Carousel of Languages is a foreign language program for children ages 6 months to 10 years, offering lessons in Italian, Mandarin, French and Spanish. Visit their new Upper West and Upper East Side locations! Fall session begins September 12. (carousellanguages.com)
FOR LANGUAGE LOVERS
The Language Workshop for Children offers Classes, Camps, and Preschools in French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese to kids 6 months-9 years in Languages for Tots, Languages for Children, Immersion Preschool and Family Preschool.
(languageworkshopforchildren.com)
A ROUND OF APPLAUSE
At Applause NYC’s Broadway Stars, your child takes the stage to get a real introduction to musical theater and performing through theater games, improvisation, singing and dancing! These classes are a great way to instill confidence, self-esteem, and good listening skills. Perfect for children ages 4-5 years with upcoming school interviews. (applauseny.com)
ACT AT ATLANTIC
Atlantic for Kids at Atlantic Acting School offers classes in acting, playwriting, improvisation and much more. The Creators class is a must for any young performer looking for an after-school outlet for creative expression. Through improvised games, structured movement exercises and storytelling this class explores all areas of performance and beginning playwriting. (atlanticactingschool.org)
GET CREATIVE
Creative Play For Kids brings music, movement and play all together in their fun and upbeat program this fall! Check out the LIVE music classes, music and art combo classes for toddlers, and a fantastic class for non-mobile babies 3 to 6 months. (creativeplayforkids.com)
MUSICSCHOOL
Early Childhood classes—taught by credentialed educators, artists and musicians—provide creative and unique experiences at The Diller-Quaile School of Music. Courses include Story Dramatization, Four Seasons: Art & Music, and Preschool Music and Art. (diller-quaile.org)
LET’S SING TOGETHER
Calling all 5-, 6-, and 7-year-olds! Eastside Westside Music Together is rolling out Music Together Big Kids this fall. The Big Kids class blends elements of the Music Together curriculum with new musical activities, skills, and challenges perfect for 5- to 7-year-olds. (eswsmusictogether.com)
MANGIA!
Toddlers can pick up basic Italian words and phrases through songs, games, dance, film and arts and crafts at Collina Italiana. Classes also available for elementary and middle-school kids. Specialty theater, cooking and arts and crafts classes and homework help available, as well. (collinaitaliana.com)
GET SPORTY
This athletic program at Kids In Sports offers a variety of sports including baseball, basketball, floor hockey, flag football and soccer, in a fun and encouraging setting. This fall, they are expanding programs with JUST CLASSES where kids can focus on their favorite sport! (kisnyc.com)
FIND YOUR VOICE
Sing! Dance! Act! TADA! Musical Theater classes for toddlers through eighth graders are taught by professional theater artists. New this fall is “Your Voice,” a class for kids grades 6-8 that explores Musical Theater through personal writing, and exploration of dance, song, and theater. (tadatheater.com)
TAKE OUT YOUR JAZZ HANDS
Learn the ABC’s of Jazz in WeBop this fall. Jazz at Lincoln Center is offering a WeBop class that focuses on swing, blues, improvisation, and other jazz essentials. Over the course of 8 weeks, you and your child will explore your imagination, creativity, and musicality. (jalc.org)
MUSIC AND MORE
Little Maestros takes children on a fantastic musical journey featuring four live musicians who sing and play guitar, piano, and drums. Kids love musical story times, imaginative play, language development activities, puppet shows and “bubble music.” (littlemaestros.com)
FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME
The Simply Sports athletic program for kids emphasizes not just skills and technique, but a love of the game. Classes available in soccer, basketball, flag football, baseball, hockey and dodgeball. (simplysports.net)
YOGA FOR YOU
An educational, energetic and transformative yoga program for children of all ages, Yogi Beans will be offering daily kids yoga classes and teacher trainings this fall at a new uptown studio. Classes include Yoga for kids 2-10, Postnatal Baby & Me, Me & You Yoga, Tweens & Teens and Special Needs. (yogibeans.com)
LITTLE KICKERS
Brought to you by the creators of Super Soccer Stars, Kick & Play is a parent-child pre-soccer & movement program specifically designed for toddlers. Experienced instructors along with puppet friends, Mimi & Pepe, take you and your little one through a world of exciting physical activity. (kickandplay.com)
ANIMALS MAKE MUSIC
Music for Aardvarks may be coming to your neighborhood, with new classes in Bay Ridge, Bushwick and Long Island City starting this fall! Interactive classes include simple movement, dancing, singing, storytelling and instruments, often with a city-focused theme. (musicforaardvarks.com)
TAKE THE STAGE
Through classes in dance, music and drama, kids gain an appreciation for the arts and build self-confidence at StageCoach Theatre Arts. Classes are broken down by age and skill level. (stagecoachschools.com/uppereastside)
HELLO HULA!
This fall, Three Little Birds Music classes are inspired by dance. Every week, children learning about a new genre of dance by playing the music that accompanies it and exploring the culture of its origin. Some of the styles they’ll meet: disco, hula, flamenco, tap, swing, ballet and tango. (tlbmusic.com)
WAY TO GO, SPORT
Sports leagues for kids! Fastbreak Kids offers basketball, baseball and football (both flag and tackle). (fastbreakkids.com)
YOGA GOES EAST
East Side Tae Kwon Do is starting an exciting new class for kids this September called Samurai. Kids will learn the arts of ancient Japanese warriors. East Side Tae Kwon Do is also excited to announce the opening of a kids yoga school: East Side Yoga, offering classes to kids of all ages, starting on September 1. (eastsidetaekwondo.com)
SOCCER POWER
Soccer by Coach Fher offers popular classes year-round. The program introduces children to basic soccer skills through a series of fun games and activities. The fall season runs September 12 to November 19. (coachfher.com)
I WANT MY MOEY!
Moey’s Music Party is the wildly popular interactive music class that explores a different party theme each week through songs, instruments, dress up, puppets, phonics and fairy tales. Classes meet at the New York Junior League (130 East 80th Street). And now downtown moms can party too! New this fall, classes will be offered at Citibabes in Soho. (moeysmusicparty.com)
BE A STAR
Fall into soccer season with Super Soccer Stars! Kids, ages 2 and up, develop skills, self-confidence and teamwork in a fun, non-competitive environment. Positive reinforcement and low child-to-coach ratios ensure that students improve soccer skills through warm-ups, drills and games. (supersoccerstars.com)
TAKE IT TO THE STAGE
Ballet SchoolNY, the official training school for New York Theatre Ballet, offers children’s classes from Pre-Ballet through Advanced levels by audition or invitation only. Qualified students have the opportunity to perform with NYTB. (nytb.org)
WATER BABIES UNITE!
Kids ages 8 and older can enroll in swim team prep at PhysiqueSwimSchool, while kids under 3 years and their parents will like the sing-along program, “Me and My Shadow.” All swimmers will learn to be safe, confident and efficient. (physiqueswimming.com)
PUT ME IN, COACH
EBL Coaching will be offering a weekend Skills Building Course, which teaches reading, writing, reading comprehension and math skills at the elementary level, and test taking, note taking, organization, reading comprehension and writing skills at the middle/high school level. (eblcoaching.com)
MAKE MATH FUN
Launch Math Achievement Centers provide Pre-K through 8th grade kids with inspiring math instruction. Launch engages kids with fun, real world activities that illustrate math’s connection to subjects they love. Launch—Real World Math—Out of this World Fun! (launchmath.com)
YOUTH GROUP
YMCA’s TeenCenter provides a safe and constructive place for youth to thrive during after-school hours and includes: sports, college prep, nutrition, dance and the arts. TeenCenter is free and open to young people ages 12-18. (ymcanyc.org)
STRETCH WITH ME
Mommy & Me Yoga at The Prenatal Yoga Center focuses on strengthening the bond between parent and child. Learn interactive, slow-moving postures, along with infant massage and exercises that assist the development of your child’s motor skills. (prenatalyogacenter.com)
