Keeping a running list of brand-new classes and locations is a new adventure for us. If you’re an activity or enrichment center or program and you’d like something added to the list, just write us at newyorkfamily@manhattanmedia.com, and include at brief description of the class with the contact info, and we’ll add it to the list. Put “new class” or “new location” in the subject line.
Carousel of Languages
Offering morning and afternoon classes in Italian, French, Spanish and Mandarin, Carousel of Languages bases its teaching methods on early childhood learning standards. Each class is taught by a native foreign language instructor. Check out their Extended Immersion Program, a 3-hour drop-off class focusing on cultural and music exploration.
Chelsea Piers
Long known for their quality educational programs for little ones, the famous sports complex now offers an enrichment program for children with developmental needs ages 18 months to 5 years. Called “CP Building Blocks,” the program targets language development, cognition, motor development and socialization. Each week children learn a new language concept and practice its use through gross and fine motor activities, multi-sport activities, story time, music and cooking.
Cupcake Kids!
Kids have been learning to measure, sift, mix, knead, zest and more with Cupcake Kids! for years, but now the popular cooking program has a kitchen to call its own. Classes, camps and parties are now held at 109 West 27th Street—the first kitchen studio in Manhattan designed and built exclusively for kids.
Gymtime
Rhythm & Glues
Gymtime Rhythm & Glues is going through a mega expansion timed for early fall, which will bring a state-of-the-art gymnastics gym, a rock climbing wall, and more space for their exciting menu of chidren’s programming covering gym, music, cooking, art, martial arts, special needs, and more.
Kick & Play
A fun-filled movement program for toddlers emphasizing the development of gross motor skills and coordination, Kick & Play’s classes for toddlers ages 12-24 months actively involve parents and caregivers. Designed by the creators of Super Soccer Stars, Kick & Play creates a stimulating, playful environment in which children receive individual attention at a stage in their lives when physical activity and creative play are central to their development.
Kidville
Kidville is bringing its rich array of children’s programming—art, cooking, gym, music, enrichment, and more—to two new neighborhoods, Midtown West (the site is opening TK), and Union Square (the site is opening in mid-October).
Moey’s Music Party
Moey (aka Melissa Levis) the beloved NYC “Mommy & Me”-style music class, has her own venue this fall and it’s a beauty: she’ll be offering classes at the New York Junior League at 130 East 80th Street. Each class introduces songs, dances, instruments, and props based on a weekly theme like Back to School, Prince & Princess, Halloween, and Fall Fiesta. Infants, preschoolers, and grown-ups dress up and rock out as Moey strums her sparkly pink guitar and Princess Adriane jams on her marabou-trimmed Casio.
Photo: Chelsea Piers’ new “CP Building Blocks” program.
