Family-friendly New York city for visitors and New Yorkers

Family Getaways

We love to dish on family-friendly New York city for visitors from out of town, as well as suggesting destinations for New Yorkers to travel to. If you live in New York, you might consider family-friendly local destinations in Upstate New York or the Hamptons. These locations are within easy driving distance of the city. In Upstate New York, you can head to the Catskills, the Hudson Valley or the Poconos. You can also take the Amtrak down to Washington DC or up to Boston for cultural experiences.

New York City Ninja Academy and Brooklyn Ninja Academy

<p dir="ltr">Does your kid want to be a ninja warrior? New York City Ninja Academy and Brooklyn Ninja Academy offer unique and fun after school and weekend classes for kids, as well as summer clinics. All skill levels are welcome. Try your skills on fun and challenging ninja warrior obstacles!</p> <p dir="ltr">&bull; After school and weekend classes&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">&bull; Summer programs&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">&bull; Birthday parties and private events</p> <p dir="ltr">&bull; Celebrity ninja appearances and training opportunities</p> <p dir="ltr">&bull; New, clean, sanitary, safe</p> <p dir="ltr">&bull; Convenient Midtown Manhattan or Park Slope locations</p> <p dir="ltr">&bull; Adult training for all levels also available</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">Every kid wants to be a ninja warrior, just like on NBC&rsquo;s popular television show, American Ninja Warrior. Besides being the most fun that kids can have exercising, the Ninja Academy promotes discipline, focus, and behavioral development. Ninja training is for any skill level, and fosters kids&rsquo; growth and improvement, while they&rsquo;re having the time of their lives.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">A 10-week progressive program teaches participants how to overcome ninja warrior obstacles by analyzing, approaching, and conquering obstacles, mimicking the movement and strategy of those on the show. Ninjas learn new skills and techniques for climbing, swinging, agility, balance, and strength. Kids gain confidence as they master each obstacle, increase their skill level, and become ready to take on the next progression. There is no better feeling than the ultimate thrill of hitting the buzzer at the end of a course, complete with exciting sound effects and lights!</p> <p dir="ltr">Birthday parties, private lessons, special events, team-building and small group training is also available.</p>

Plugged in Band

<div>Plugged In is a nonprofit program that offers online programs to student&nbsp;musicians (Ages 10-18) in a non-competitive environment and provides band and individual performance opportunities in support of community and charitable causes.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Our programs include:</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Rock Band Classes</div> <div>Private Music Lessons</div> <div>Summer Camp</div> <div>Digital/Audio Production</div> <div>Songwriting and Recording Workshops</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Oh and hey parents, we are now offering private music lessons and our rock band program for adults too. Reach out to us for more information.&nbsp;</div>

CK Kids

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">CK Kids offers various classes and programs, including Afterschool Program, Lil Chefs, Boys Hip-Hop, Ninja Starz, Lil Artists, CK Kids Athletic Programs, Acrobatics, Dance and Drama, and Karate.&nbsp;</span></p>

Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp

<p>Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp offers five daily rotating activities such as swimming, ice skating gymnastics, rock climbing, parkour, indoor/outdoor turf, and courts plus more in its ample 175,000 sq. ft. facility and 35-acre outdoor area. Aviator Summer Camp also offers off-site and on-site field trips such as a day at Green Meadows Farm, Launch Trampoline Park, and a Brooklyn Cyclones game. The summer camp runs from 9 am-5 pm with early drop off and late stay available. Bus transportation is also available throughout Brooklyn. Lunch and an afternoon snack are included. Sign up by February 28th to receive up to $300 off camp with early bird discounts.</p>