14th Street Y: Bigger Bookworms class, for ages 3-5, will explore a different book each week using art, creative movement, and drama to deepen children’s understanding of narrative while building vocabulary, pre-writing, and literacy skills. 14streety.org
74th St. MAGIC: Tiny Tumblers for the Tummy Set is a 45-minute class for ages 2-6 months and their caregivers. Classes in MAGIC’s baby gym promote awareness and alertness, with emphasis on tactile, auditory, and visual stimulation. There is a tummy time component to each class as well. 74magic.com
92Y: The Circus Playground class, for ages 5-7,will make your child’s dreams of joining the circus come true! Kids will learn the fundamentals of circus skills, like juggling, low tight-wire, and plate spinning, while improving coordination and balance. 92y.org
ABC Do-Re-Me: The Musical Playdate program provides a perfect balance between laughing and learning. Instruments, dance, and singing add to the party at this 45-minute drop-in class is designed for children ages 0-5 years and their caregivers. abcdoremeNYC.com
apple seeds:The scribble and dribble combo class will get your child’s creative juices flowing with watercolors, oil pastels, and spin art. As their masterpieces dry, smocks are traded for athletic gear as kids then gear up for the sport of the week in apple CORE training. appleseedsplay.com
ApplauseNY: Boys Jr. Hip-Hop Crew, for ages 3-5, is a fun-filled boys-only dance class! With the help of Applause choreographers, your child will learn the latest moves to today’s hottest music that they will perform at the end of the semester. applauseny.com
Advantage Tennis Club: The QuickStart program for ages 10 and under makes learning tennis fun. Advantage uses USTA-approved foam balls, mini-nets, and age-appropriate drills. Kids will improve their eye-hand coordination, footwork, and basic stroke movements. advantagetennisclubs.com
American Museum of Natural History: Live animals, performances, stars, and stories in the Hayden Planetarium are just a few of the experiences your family will enjoy in AMNH’s Family Series that runs from October to June. Programs will engage families with children ages 4-11. amnh.org
Art Farm in the City: Beloved children’s recording artist, Laurie Berkner, is partnering with the Art Farm in the City for new The Music in Me classes. Laurie has created a curriculum based on her experience as a preschool music specialist, and as a children’s musician. Each session features a 30-minute music lesson and 15 minutes of farm time in the Art Farm’s petting zoo. Classes are available for ages 12-24 months and 2-4 years. theartfarms.org
Art Muse: The Bi-Monthly Kids Series running from fall of 2014 through May 2015 introduces children to art discovery at New York City museums through thematic and interactive tours that offer props, costumes, and art projects. Tours conclude with a related art project. artmuseny.com
Asphalt Green: This fall, sign up for Asphalt Green’s co-ed Youth Basketball League for ages 7-9 and 10-12. This league provides expert instruction and game play in a fun but competitive environment. Each team will be designated an instructor coach and every player will equal playing time. asphaltgreen.org
Atlantic Acting: Atlantic’s Performance and Playwriting class will bring together the elements of storytelling and performance with a final “open rehearsal” performance written, directed by, and starring students. Students should come to class prepared to create, write, act, and have fun. atlanticactingschool.org
Baby Fingers:Whether you intend to incorporate sign language in your life for the long term or simply during this pre-verbal/developing verbal time, watch in awe as your child discovers the world of language. The program includes language, infant massage, and family yoga. mybabyfingers.com
Ballet Academy East: The Young Dancers Program offers dance classes for ages 18 months to 6 years. Children develop strength, coordination, and musicality in a creative and positive learning environment. Classes have two teachers as well as live music accompaniment. balletacademyeast.com
The Ballet Club: 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. It includes the Children’s Creative Dance Club Division for ages 3-8, and the Performing Arts Pre-Professional Division for more intensive study for students ages 7 and up. Classes incorporate classical technique with a modern approach and emphasize technique, creativity, choreography, and performance. theballetclub.com
Ballet Hispanico: The bilingual Adventures in Dance program at Ballet Hispanico encourages young children to explore a world of creative dance and Latino culture. Children’s self-expression will flourish as they form friendships in this lively and educational atmosphere. ballethispanico.org
Ballet School NY & NYTB: Ballet School NY—now in a new studio—offers children ages 3 and up a program of serious classes and professional performance opportunities. As one student says: “BSNY has not only taught me dance but also discipline and determination to gets things right.” nytb.org
Bija Kids: Bija Kids’ Sound Studio classes for ages 0-6 are creative and movement-filled and incorporate rhythm, singing, instruments, and fun! Each weekly session includes music from around the world as well as opportunities to dance and play. bijakids.com
Bilingual Birdies: This Fall come jam with Bilingual Birdies and learn Spanish for free at the NYPL! Families with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers are welcome to engage through a dynamic combination of live music, sing-alongs, movement, dance, puppetry, and theatre-based games. bilingualbirdies.com
Book Nook: Children will get cozy with literacy and everything in between at Book Nook. Classes for ages 1.5-5 explore reading, handwriting, fine motor, and much more. booknooknyc.com
Bounce & Flip: Bounce & Flip’s preschool classes will introduce the basic gymnastics skills to assist in developing self-confidence and technique. The preschool series will offer classes taught with parent participation for ages 18-36 months and without for ages 3-5 years. bounceandflip.com
Broadway Dance Center: The Children & Teen Program offers dancers ages 3-18 elite training with today’s leading teachers and choreographers. The 32-week program delivers the finest dance experience for your child by offering a wide variety of high-quality class options. broadwaydancecenter.org
Carousel of Languages: This children’s foreign language program now offers two-hour morning enrichment classes for ages 3-5. Choose from Spanish, French, Mandarin, and Italian. Music and movement, dramatic play, and culture-specific projects are all involved. Hour-long classes are also available. carousellanguages.com
Chabad Preschool at Beekman Place: In the Baby Loves Shabbat program, tots ages 6-18 months can experience Jewish songs, traditions, and music! Accompanied by a guitarist, kids and their caregivers enjoy Shabbat songs, parachute play, candle lighting, and Challah baking. beekmanjewishpreschool.com
Chelsea Piers: CP-After-3 is Chelsea Piers’ afterschool program designed to provide safe, and engaging child care while also offering sports and arts curriculums. Teachers pick up kids in grades K-3 and bring them to the Field House for snacks and homework help before sports, games, and art. chelseapiers.com/fh
Child’s Play NY: At Child’s Play NY your children will be encouraged to use their bodies, voices, and minds to re-create children’s literature. Your child will interact with others their age, and will enjoy the story telling through play as well! childsplayny.com
Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA): CMA’s After School program offers the Exploring Print and Textiles class to ages 6-8. Kids will explore design principles including pattern, form, and function through fabric printing, weaving, and tote bag design. Students will be introduced to batik designs, will turn a painting into fashion inspired by Yves Saint Laurent, and more. cmany.org
Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM): Ease into preschool with CMOM’s Preschool Prep! These classes allow children and their grown-ups to gradually separate, readying them for the preschool experience. Teachers support children as they gain self-confidence in stimulating environment and develop the social skills and curiosity. cmom.org
Church Street School for Music & Art: In the Creative Arts Club afterschool program, students explore a rotating schedule of workshops to explore digital photography, animation, sewing, drawing, painting, sculpture, bookmaking, printmaking, and more. The semester wraps with an art show and performance! Includes pickup from local schools and snack. churchstreetschool.org
Citibabes: CitiBitty, Citibabes’ newest class for the 12 months and under age group, focuses on the earliest stages of learning. CitiBitty centers on a baby’s physical, cognitive and social development through age appropriate play, creating opportunities that aid babies in reaching developmental milestones. citibabes.com
Collina Italiana: Giardino dei Bambini is a morning drop-off playgroup for ages 2-5. Experienced instructors provide multiple opportunities for kids to learn Italian through play, while learning important socialization skills. The program offers language learning through activities, songs, dance, theater, and hands-on creativity. collinaitaliana.com
Columbus Gym: In Tiny Tot Fitness classes, for ages 1-3, children build motor skills while exploring tumbling circuits. They also build confidence and coordination as they cross balance beams, bounce on the trampoline, sing, dance, and socialize! Classes involve caregiver participation and are led by certified coaches. columbusgymnyc.com
ConstructionKids: Children learn to use real tools in a safe and creative environment in ConstructionKids’ After-School program. Projects vary from animals, vehicles, and go-carts, to making toys and buildings in this dynamic hands-on program for all types of learners. constructionkids.com
The Craft Studio: Construction & Science meets art in this program for ages 6.5-9. Kids will build volcanoes, twisters, cities, terrariums, DNA, and more! They’ll explore the science of building, the art of science, and make a project each week exploring different themes and concepts. craftstudionyc.com
Creative Play For Kids: Paint and play in the new Messy Movers classes. This dynamic music, movement, and art combo allows babes and tots to move to upbeat music, explore messy art projects, and climb, jump, and play. It’s the complete sensory experience for babies and toddlers! creativeplayforkids.com
Cumbe: Center for African & Diaspora Dance: Explore creative movement, dance and music in Cumbe’s innovative class for young children: DrumDance. Students ages 3-4 exercise their imagination, build coordination, and develop confident self-expression, through a combination of dancing, singing, drumming, and storytelling. cumbedance.com
Diller-Quaile School of Music: Love to draw, paint, and make collages and sculptures? If so, join the Diller-Quaile School of Music for art classes for children 21 months through 6 years. Also, come explore creative music classes! diller-quaile.org
Discovery Programs: Discovery will begin special needs gymnastics classes this fall for ages 2-5. This class is designed to give children with special needs an opportunity to learn gymnastics in a comfortable setting. Instructors will focus on gross motor skills and increasing muscle tone and coordination. discoveryprograms.com
East Side Tae Kwon Do: Martial arts classes from East Side Tae Kwon Do are a great way to help your child build their self-esteem. Through these classes they will excel and learn skills that will help them in everyday life. eastsidetaekwondo.com
Eastside Westside Music Together: In a Music Together class, caregivers will have fun making music with their baby, toddler, or preschooler. The developmental benefits are off the charts and the bonding benefits are priceless. eswsmusictogether.com
EBL Coaching: Students in grades pre-K-12 build core reading, writing, and math skills using research-based, multi-sensory strategies in EBL Coaching’s After School and Weekend Programs. Students use magnetic tiles, shaving cream, and mini white boards to develop skills. Programs for students with ADHD and learning disabilities are also available. eblcoaching.com
Fastbreak Kids: At the Fastbreak Kids Multi-sport Program, every 2-3 weeks children will be introduced to a new sport including basketball, baseball, soccer, football, tennis, and floor hockey. Each class will help develop coordination, agility, and instill a love of team play in each child. fastbreakkids.com
French Institute Alliance Francais: Broaden your child’s linguistic horizon with FIAF’s French classes for kids ages 1–17! Kids discover French through weekly immersion classes or fun, hands-on workshops that activate your child’s imagination through cooking, art, and music. fiaf.org
FreshMade NYC: In the Brunch N Munch class, toddlers learn to create the freshest and healthiest versions of brunch classics. The options are endless as young chefs explore making everything from pancakes to superfood smoothies. This class will focus on cooperation and sharing. freshmadenyc.com
Fukasa Kai Martial Arts: These martial arts classes for ages 3-14 offered in the World Yoga Center, are age-appropriate, non-competitive, and focus on technique, physical aptitude, and self-defense. Classes are goal-oriented, with set curricula leading to earning accredited martial arts ranks and belts. fukasakai.com
The Gaga Center: Calling all gaga fans in grades K-6. Join the fun this fall in afterschool gaga sessions. Classes will include one hour of gaga fun with a warm-up, instruction, and lots of time to play. gagacenter.com
German-American School: The German-American School offers a unique New York State-accredited afterschool German language program. Children from diverse backgrounds learn German by play-acting, singing, memorization, writing, reading, and speaking in German. german-american-school.org
Gymboree Play & Music: Join Gymboree Play & Music for School Skills, their very own preschool alternative program. Class will focus on social skills that will help prepare your child for school. Songs, games, and play are all explored to help children master concepts for school-age learning. gymboreeclasses.com
Gymtime: At Gymtime’s Tiny Tot Fitness program, infants and toddlers (ages 7-18 months) are lead through structured movement, music, and motor activities that stimulate growth and development. The Tiny Tot mini-gym is designed to engage specific skill sets including balance, coordination, cross-lateral movement, motor skills, and independence. gymtime.net
Hands On!: Using a special instrument-based curriculum, this music studio introduces infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to popular folk tunes, nursery rhymes, and lullabies. Hands On! Musical Experience classes feature stories with puppets, music, instrument exploration, and movement. handsonformusic.com
HiArt!: When it comes the Japanese style of drawing known as manga no one does it like art-savvy HiArt! Manga gives kids a systematic and beautiful way to draw the world around them and to develop their own stories and characters. hiartkids.com
¡HOLA! A Playgroup in Spanish: For the fall semester, ¡HOLA! will be running an additional class for ages 18 months to 3 years at apple seeds in the Flatiron District in both the morning and afternoon. holaplaygroup.com
HudsonWay Immersion School: HudsonWay Immersion School’s (formerly Bilingual Buds’) afterschool programs in Mandarin and Spanish, for ages 2-12, use engaging content and teaching strategies from their immersion day school to make language learning enjoyable and effective. hwis.org
Instituto Cervantes: At Instituto Cervantes, students learn language through a fun, multicultural Spanish course, running for 10 weeks and meeting once a week on weekdays or Saturdays. Classes are taught by native Spanish-speaking teachers and students are assigned to groups according to their age and level. newyork.cervantes.org
Jazz at Lincoln Center: Jazz at Lincoln Center’s WeBop program invites families to swing to their favorite nursery rhymes and jam with a live jazz quartet as you and your child explore the ABC’s of Jazz. These classes offer a creative outlet for children to explore jazz through movement, songs, storytelling, and play. jalc.org
The JCC In Manhattan: Tae Kwon Do @ The JCC teaches basic kicking and striking techniques, with an emphasis on developing kids’ focus and self-esteem. During the semester each student will participate in a belt test to advance to the next belt level. jccmanhattan.org
Jodi’s Gym: Do you have a preschooler who is always on the move? Jodi’s Gym’s Tumbling Tots program, for ages 3-5, will keep them flipping head-over-heels. In a class filled with giggles and laughter, your child will develop self-confidence while experiencing the joys of gymnastics. jodisgym.com
Joffrey Ballet School: Kids in the Joffrey Ballet School are trained in classical and contemporary ballet, as well as in other forms of dance, including modern, jazz, and hip hop. A Children’s Program, for ages 2-9, also offers Dance with Me (for little ones and their caregivers). joffreyballetschool.com
Karma Kids Yoga: The CircusYoga class blends yoga with the celebration of circus. It fosters connection, play and communication through Circus Skills, like juggling, hooping, and more. CircusYoga principles include courage, trust, connection, collaboration, listening, community, and celebration. karmakidsyoga.com
Kate Tempesta’s Urban Golf Academy: Kate Tempesta’s Urban Golf Academy is offering classes with new partners including Asphalt Green, 92Y, Reebok Sports Club, and The Club of Riverdale. Check out their new Early Birdie classes for ages 3-4, offered from 10am to 2pm in various parks.Their program promotes physical literacy needed in any sport, while ensuring that each child is actively engaged. ktuga.com
Kids at Art: Children ages 2 and up learn the basics of art in a warm, nurturing environment, where everyone is an artist. Children will learn to use paint, pencil, watercolor, and more. Kids will also learn about collage, sculpture, plaster, printmaking, and papier mache. kidsatartnyc.com
Kids at Work: Mess it Up, at Kids at Work in Chelsea, features sensory and science-based art experiences that are designed for active and curious children. Literary and seasonal themes are introduced via vibrant and interesting stories, and a simple preschool-like structure is introduced in an informal manner. kidsatworknyc.com
Kids in Sports: Come join Kids in Sports this fall for their new and improved Pre-School Athlete Multi-Sport class. This separation program offers children 2.5-4 an opportunity to combine an athletic program with a classroom segment. kisnyc.com
Kidville: KVU Grad is Kidville’s new 3s program coming this September. KVU Grad is a developmental progression from the KVU series of classes which includes KVU Prep and KVU. Each day at KVU Grad features group activities, science exploration, reading time, and structured gym activities. kidville.com
Kumon: Kumon is the world’s largest after-school math and reading program. The Kumon Method has helped millions of children achieve more than they ever thought they could. At Kumon, your child will build skills that lead to success inside and outside the classroom. kumon.com
La Scuola Di’Italia: The Scuola Marterna Preschool program is designed for the pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten years. It focuses on the development of the child from an intellectual, cognitive, social, emotional, spiritual, and physical standpoint—all with bilingual Italian/English Instruction. lascuoladitalia.org
Language Workshop for Children: The Language Workshop for Children Family Preschool, for ages 20 months to 3 years, lets parents and caregivers share their child’s bridge to preschool experience. French or Spanish immersion activities blend into a classic early development environment. languageworkshopforchildren.com
Launch Math & Science: In Launch Math & Science Centers’ new Math & Music Toddler Program, tots ages 18-42 months begin to foster a love of math. Parents and caregivers participate with children during finger play, math activities, and games—all set to the tune of a live guitar! launchmath.com
Let’s Gogh Art: Your child will take a tour of the world, while learning about art projects from each country in the Passport to Creativity class. Kids will explore different forms of art, creating works of art from using countries of world as an inspiration! nyletsgoghart.com
Lil’ Yogis: If your little one likes to shake it be sure to check out Yoga Hip-Hop this fall! Classes will be at Reebok Sports Club and Studio Maestro on the Upper West Side and at Sprout San Francisco on the Upper East Side. Each week children will learn yoga, body isolations, and dance combinations. lilyogisnyc.com
The Little Gym: The Little Gym’s gymnastics program for preschoolers and Kindergarteners has been designed to help children reach developmental milestones. Independent from parents, kids learn gymnastics fundamentals and have plenty of fun. Try the Funny Bugs class for children ages 3-4. thelittlegym.com
Little Maestros: Award-winning, early-childhood educator-approved infant and toddler music program dedicated to providing an unparalleled experience, Little Maestros continues to raise the bar in its specialty: children’s music classes and parties. littlemaestros.com
Loop of the Loom: Let little ones spin a yarn of pure fun with Loop of the Loom’s regular kids’ classes. Creative and fun weaving classes will be offered Tuesday through Friday this fall. loopoftheloom.com
Lucy Moses School at Kaufman Music Center: The Musical Theater Workshop, for ages 8-12, invites you to belt out tunes like Idina Menzel at this year-long workshop for. Build your singing and acting skills in the fall, and then perform in an original musical in Merkin Concert Hall in the spring. kaufmanmusiccenter.org
Mad Science of New York City & Westchester: A private Mad Science home club is a great way to create an engaging weekly playgroup that’s so much more than play. The curriculum offering this fall is Junior Explorers with topics like the Science of Magic, Optical Illusions, and Radical Robots! newyorkcity.madscience.org
Make Meaning: A special creativity coach leads art classes at the Make Meaning studio, with locations on both the Upper East and West sides. Budding artists create projects featuring seven inspired experiences using paper, glass, candles, jewelry, ceramics, and soap. makemeaning.com
Manhattan Tennis: MTA’s Quick Start Program for ages 4-7 is all about keeping it fun and exciting, while establishing a foundation for motor skill development. Basic movement and coordination skills will be introduced as kids learn to send the ball with their hands and scaled down racquets. manhattantennisacademy.com
Mathnasium of Manhattan: The Mathnasium Enrichment Program is offered year-round for qualifying students in grade 2 through Algebra 1. This program allows foreight scheduled instruction hours per month. Each instructor works with 1-3 students every hour in a semi-private setting, combining individualized instruction with independent work! mathnasium.com
MusiBambino: At MusiBambino, kids get to play real music instruments and imitate their teachers in fun group ensembles with friends. Specially-designed kid-sized violins, cellos, accordions and more await the touch of curious little hands. musibambino.com
Musical Kids International/ I’m Bilingual: Spanish and Puppets is a full Spanish immersion class from I’m Bilingual for ages 2.5-5. Children learn Spanish vocabulary through fun arts-based activities, including creative art projects, memory games, interactive multimedia, live music, and Spanish stories. imbilingual.com
Music for Aardvarks: Music for Aardvarks’ interactive music classes for babies and toddlers are a refreshing alternative to the traditional music class for kids. The informal, classes incorporate singing, dancing, storytelling, and jam sessions all to original tunes that celebrate kids growing up in NYC. musicformanhattan.com
MyGym Harlem: In My Gym’s Tiny Tykes classes, for ages 7-13 months, children are led through a variety of beginning stretches, exercises, songs and dances, balance and agility skills, tumbling, and more. mygymisfun.com
New York Code + Design Academy: Designed for teens 13-18 without any prior experience in web design or development, the Web Development for Teens afterschool course provides instruction in the core skills and technologies of web development including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with some Ruby. nycda.com
New York Jazz Academy: The dynamic Jelly Jamz curriculum draws upon classic and modern jazz, original songs, and folk music to encourage musical development. Through song, dance, rhythm, and movement, toddlers ages 6 months to 4 years experience an exciting musical repertoire. nyjazzacademy.com
NYChessKids: One of the largest youth chess programs available, NYChessKids spreads its love for the classic game through organized tournaments and afterschool chess programs throughout the city. nychesskids.com
NY City Explorers: Preschool 101 is an educational enrichment program that provides children ages 22 months to 4 years with an opportunity to experience a classroom setting and social learning environment. Classes are facilitated by enthusiastic teachers who provide engaging activities. nycityexplorers.com & brooklynlearninggarden.com
NY Kids Club: The new 18-23 month preschool program incorporates art, gym, and music, with a focus on sensory and social development. Students are introduced to age-appropriate letter identification, receptive language development, and more. nykidsclub.com
Peridance Capezio Center: The School at Peridance offers dance classes for students of all ages. Check out their exciting new class Djoniba Dance & Drum Kids for ages 5-8 that offers a fun filled curriculum of African dance and drumming. peridance.com
Physique Swim School: Young swimmers will make a big splash this season with Physique Swimming’s fall schedule for kids. Their year-round programs allows boys and girls ages 3 and up to have fun getting comfortable with aquatic environments, all while building foundational swimming skills. physiqueswimming.com
Planet Han: The Han Builders class is designed to foster a love of basic architecture and to teach children about famous buildings and structures around the world. Classes include hands-on building activities using multiple mediums, including LEGO, pipe cleaners, toothpicks, pasta and many others. planethanchinese.com
Playgarden: Little ballerinas leap, twirl, and plie to live piano music in Playgarden’s Playballet program. Singing teachers lead classes, for dancers 18 months to 5 years, in custom games, songs, and beginning barre work. playgardennyc.com
Poppyseed Pre-nursery: Popping Tots class has it all—amazing art, extravaganzas with instruments, story circles, dancing, tumbling, and more! Tots and moms boogie and bond while forging new friendships. Poppyseed is the perfect bridge between home and nursery school. poppyseedprenursery.com
Prenatal Yoga Center: Learn American Sign Language through songs and play with other parents, babies and toddlers (newborn through 15 months) at PYC’s Baby Fingers class. Go home each week with new vocabulary and tunes to enhance communication between you and your child. prenatalyogacenter.com
Private Picassos: In-Home Group Art Classes come directly to your home! All themes are age-appropriate and allow our students to explore different mediums. Kids will draw detailed self portraits, create Pollock splatter paintings and build unique recycled robots! privatepicassos.com
RoboFun: Children in grades 3-6 will write scripts, create storyboards, and design characters using multiple types of media (including clay, paper, and toys) in order to shoot their own stop-motion animation videos. robofun.org
Royal Swim: The Royal Swim Team is a competitive swim club for kids ages 5-18 and older. The mission of the team is to provide a safe, competitive program that is perfect for the whole family and swimmers of every age. royalswimteam.com
Rutgers Community Programs: The Ready, Set, Go program nurtures creativity and curiosity in a warm environment where children ages 2.9-3.9 learn through play. Children will enjoy hands-on activities in art, literacy, science, movement, and music. rutgerschurch.org
SciTech Kids: After-School and Weekend Programs enables budding scientists, ages 3-15 the ability to discover and explore STEM+the Arts (STEAM) through observations, experimentation, storytelling, and creative play. This fall, budding scientists will learn about ecosystems, chemical reactions, robotics, e-textiles, botany, 3D printing, and more. sci-techkids.com
The School at Steps: The School at Steps introduces new mommy/daddy-and-me classes for the youngest of dancers this fall! Baby Steps 1 (for ages 3-9 months) is designed for parents to get their pre-pregnancy bodies back while bonding with their child. Baby Steps 2 (ages 18-24 mos.) is for budding dancers and new parents to begin their dance journey together. stepsNYC.com
Soccer by Coach Fher: Soccer by Coach Fher is offering outdoor soccer skills classes for little ones, starting at age 2. With classes on both the Upper East and the Upper West Sides, these classes are must-dos for the back-to-school season! coachfher.com
SocRoc: Toddlers learn to kick, dribble, and score goals at SocRoc Soccer! Class starts with a song followed by fun fitness and stretching exercises. The bulk of the class involves teaching kids to use their feet with colored soccer balls, cones, and discs. jcsocroc.com
socialskilz: -): Back2school bootcamp at socialsklz:-)is a fresh, fun, and unfiltered two-day workshop that prepares kids socially and emotionally for the school year. Covering everything from making a first impression to lunchroom do’s and don’ts, your child will be equipped with stand-out “sklz” for success! socialsklz.com
SPORTTIME Randall’s Island: Junior Tennis Kinetics is SPORTIME’s junior development program dedicated to meeting the needs of their Junior Tennis and Sports Members. JTK offers a tennis program for juniors in a safe and enriching environment. sportimeny.com
StageCoach Theatre Arts: The Early Stages class is perfect for youngsters ages 4-6 who have big imaginations. The 90-minute sessions introduce kids to singing, dancing, and acting in a fun environment. stagecoachschools.com
Super Soccer Stars: Super Soccer Stars teaches soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive and educational environment. Through their age-specific curriculum, they use soccer to nurture, build self-confidence and develop teamwork. Kick & Play, their parent-child pre-soccer program, is perfect for ages 12-24 months. supersoccerstars.com & kickandplay.com
SwimJim: SwimJim believes children learn best in a friendly environment where they feel at ease, which enables young swimmers to learn basic and advanced skills. Classes for all ages are offered at five NYC locations. swimjim.com
TADA! Youth Theater: TADA! is now offering their Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance! Jr. classes in TriBeCa! The fall program will lay the foundations of musical theater and character development using theater games, songs and dance numbers. For even more classes. tadatheater.com
Take Two Film Academy: Get into the act with Take Two Film Academy’s filmmaking and acting workshops. Students learn the entire filmmaking process from screenwriting to storyboarding, as well as directing, acting, and editing. taketwofilmacademy.com
Tennis Innovators: TI’s 10 & Under Tennis Academy provides a fast paced, high energy, totally fun learning experience. Offering classes throughout NYC for players as young as 3, TI ensures small groups, great pros, and innovation! tennisinnovators.com
TLB Music: Kids explore the orchestra in TLB Music’s “Ollie and the Orchestra” music class series. Each week, students meet a new instrument (everything from the snare drum to the saxophone) and a new style of music. tlbmusic.com
West Side Taekwondo: Pee Wee kids (ages 4-5) learn to focus, listen and learn self-control using the Korean art of taekwondo. The exercise increases aerobic capacity, sharpen motor skills, and enhances greater flexibility. westsidetkd.com
YMCA: Kids Crafts at the Ridgewood Y is open to ages 5-12. Kids participate in themed mixed media art projects. The class design allows participants to use their creativity and imagination. ymcanyc.org
Yogi Beans: Family yoga instills communication and respect between beans, parents and even siblings! Have fun learning basic yoga poses and build teamwork skills using partner poses and games. Classes conclude with family-friendly meditation. yogibeans.com
Yorkville Youth Athletic Association:Lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in Manhattan and Yorkville is introducing fall league play. Your child can learn the basics in the Introductory Clinic or new League Play. yyaa.org
ZGT: Watch as your child seamlessly develops language, social, music, and math skills in ZGT’s Mommy and Me class. Come sing and dance in Mandarin as you learn the basics of this beautiful language. ZGTnewyork.com
