It’s the truth! National Marionette Theater brings Pinocchio to life

The National Marionette Theater brings the class story of Pinocchio to life at Symphony Space on Dec. 9.

Children ages 3 to 9 and families will enjoy this storytelling of Carlo Collodi’s epic tale about a puppet that wants to become a real boy is brought to life with beautifully crafted marionettes, and stunning scenery.

** Please note — for families with children on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities, this performance features: Brighter lighting in audience, lowered sound levels, and a designated quiet area.

“Pinocchio” Dec. 9 at 11 am and 2 pm; tickets are $17 and $14 for members.

Symphony Space [2537 Broadway at W. 94th Street; on the Upper West Side; (212) 864–5400; www.symphonyspace.org].

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:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="noopener">[email protected].edu</a> for more information.

Take Two Film Academy

Take Two Film Academy&rsquo;s camps (both in-person and remote) give campers the room to explore their creativity through screenwriting, directing, acting, and so much more! We offer individual week-long sessions M-F from 9am -4pm that focus on different themes from: Classic Film Camp, Summer Blockbusters, Advanced Camera Work, Lighting and Film Noir, 3D Movies, Special Effects, Animation, Advanced Editing, Music and Soundtracks and SNL Junior. Each week we walk campers through pre-production, production and post and help them craft their ideas into final films. Contact us today!&nbsp; Phone: 917.546.6816 Email: [email protected]

Trail Blazers

Since 1887, Trail Blazers&rsquo; programs have been where campers connect to nature, make new friends, and create life-long memories. From Grades PreK-10, there is a day or overnight adventure for your camper. Registration is currently open for farmstead, rock climbing, canoeing, biking, and backpacking adventures. We&rsquo;ll leave the screens at home for a summer full of learning about our environment and building skills, guided by staff from all over the world! Of course, there will be songs and s&rsquo;mores! Come outside and play, adventure awaits! Visit our website to learn more and secure your camper&rsquo;s spot. Trail Blazers is accredited by the American Camp Association.