International Talk Like A Pirate Day

Ahoy there, mateys! Did you know that Thursday, September 19th is International Talk Like A Pirate Day? Arr, that’s right—there is indeed an entire day devoted to speaking like the scallywags of the sea. Little landlubbers are sure to be excited about this eccentric celebration, so you might want to prepare accordingly. We’ve rounded up some pirate-themed booty that will have the whole family saying “yo-ho-ho” in no time.

Modern Moose Pirate Clock
This 3-D wooden wall and shelf clock will certainly keep the pirate party going. You can’t help but smile when you check the time and see this peg-legged little guy staring back at you. Plus, you’ve got to admit that the bird is a pretty cute touch. $36, modmoose.com

LEGO Duplo Jake’s Pirate Ship Bucky
Young pirates can get into the seafaring spirit while trying to prevent Captain Hook from sneaking onto a pirate ship to steal treasure. Protect Jake’s pirate ship, Bucky, by keeping watch from the turning lookout tower, firing the cannon, and hoisting the sail to keep Captain Hook at bay with this toy from Disney’s Jake and the Never Land Pirates animated series. $39.97, amazon.com

Playmobil Carrying Case Pirates
Carry your pirates wherever you go with this My Take Along: Carrying Case Pirates toy. The transportable assortment of pirate-themed pieces is fun for kids and can be put away quickly and easily, making it the perfect on-the-go way to celebrate a whole day devoted to talking like pirates. $10.99, playmobil.us

Land of Nod Yo Ho Pirate Throw Pillow
A subtle way to bring some pirate-inspired style into your home, this pillow is the perfect decorative accent. The skull-and-crossbones printed design is sure to give the kids’ rooms a bit of edge for this year’s Talk Like A Pirate Day. $19, landofnod.com

SuperMe Pirate Patch
If you have a SuperMe backpack, check out this shield-shaped inter-changeable pirate patch. With one design available for girls and another for boys, these velcro patches are a great way to add a bit of excitement to your kids’ bags before heading off to school on Thursday. $5, supermehero.com

The Little Gym of Bay Ridge- Bensonhurst

At The Little Gym of Bay Ridge-Bensonhurt, we specialize in unique, educational classes that revolve around active play. We give children a safe and inspiring space to direct their energy, build confidence, and develop key skills. Explore the range of classes we offer at The Little Gym of Bay Ridge-Bensonhurst to find the one that&rsquo;s just right for your child.&nbsp;

Athletic Association of Yorkville Youths

Serving the families and children of NYC for over 50 years with high-quality recreational activities that foster life-lessons which empower young people to succeed beyond sports. Our programs encourage positive attitudes and growth through teamwork and sportsmanship, attendance, fair play, respect, hard work, integrity and fun. Your child can participate in clinics and leagues in such sports as baseball, basketball, flag-football, lacrosse, soccer, hockey, wrestling, track, and tennis. We also offer weekly dodgeball tournaments, drama and musical theater workshops, and after school programs.

Basketball City

Beginning June 2024, Basketball City will be running a full weekly schedule of Summer Basketball Camps. We will have our professional staff of coaches teaching your kids weekly. Our camps are designed to teach kids the skills they need to become a better basketball player by using specific drills and fitness work that focus on the fundamentals of the game in a fun, safe and inclusive environment. &nbsp;The camps run weekly varying in time and the number of days for ages 6-17. We have 3-, 4- &amp; 5-day options with times ranging from 9-4pm or 9-3pm. Every camper will receive a jersey once they are registered and arrive. We are limiting the number of camp participants each week to ensure a safe and healthy environment for your children. The limited number of campers will also ensure that your child receives individual attention needed to improve their basketball skills. Our camps in the past typically include current and past NBA players and a collaboration with the Jr. Knicks, the National Basketball Players Association, as well as 5 Star Basketball, and our ever-popular Basketball City FUNdamentals Camp along with our Jr. NBA/NBA Cares NBA Draft/Skills Challenge Camp with future NBA talent.