New York Family’s July Issue

Cover by Justin Winslow Illustration

Highlights from the digital edition of  New York Family‘s July 2012 issue: The Ultimate Guide To Raising Kids In The City. —

We’re excited to bring you the digital edition of New York Family’s July 2012 issue: The Ultimate Guide To Raising Kids In The City. Here are the highlights.

EDITOR’S NOTE

Ultimate In What Way?

THE 15 GREATEST THINGS TO DO IN NEW YORK CITY BY AGE 15

Plus, Some Really Good Alternatives!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

12 Can’t-Miss Family-Friendly Events In The Year Ahead

 

POP QUIZ FOR PARENTS!

How Well Do You Know NYC? (Answers Here)

CITY SAVERS

Tutoring, Babysitting, Even Vacationing—There’s More Opportunities To Contain The Cost Of An NYC Childhood Than One Might Think

THE LAST WORD

Why Manhattan’s Broad Streets And Close Neighbors Give This City Mom’s Family Just The Right Amount Of Space

DIRECTORIES & SPECIAL SECTIONS

CLASSES

With New Venues And Programs Popping Up All Over The City, The Choice Is Yours For What Class Best Suits Your Child

BIRTHDAYS

From World-Class Venues And Entertainers To Towering Cakes, The Big Apple Has All A Child Could Ask For When It Comes To Blowing Out Birthday Candles

MUSEUMS

The City’s Diverse Museums Are Gearing Their Programs And Exhibits Toward Families—From Arts And Culture To Science And Technology

THEATER & LIVE PERFORMANCE

From Theaters Devoted To Children’s Plays To Broadway’s Biggest Acts, There’s Always A Show-Stopping Performance To Be Seen In Our Wonderful City

ATTRACTIONS

Our Annual A-Z Guide To The City’s Most Notable And Memorable Experiences

SHOPPING & STORES

A Family Guide To The City’s Best Places To Buy Children’s Clothes, Shoes, Toys, Furnishings, Books & More

PHOTOGRAPHERS

With So Many Great Local Photographers, You Can Find The Right Style And Snapshot For Your Family

HEALTH & WELLNESS

The City’s Top Hospitals, Doctors, Dentists, Nutritionists And Exercise Centers With A Focus On Parents And Kids

CAMPS

Whether They Are Going To Day Camp Or Sleepaway, Most Kids Have Some Trepidation The First Time. Here’s How You Can Bolster Their Readiness (And Yours Too)

NEW & EXPECTANT PARENTS

A Selective Guide To Everything For Bump And Baby

TEN TIPS FOR RAISING TWINS IN THE CITY

Priceless Advice From A Dynamic Mother Of Multiples

EDUCATION

With So Many Options In The City—Public, Private, Charter And Parochial—Parents Need To Do Their Research

SPECIAL NEEDS

Evaluations? Programs? Services? The Good News Is That There Are Lots of Local Services For Special Needs Children. The Bad News Is That There’s A Learning Curve For Parents

REAL ESTATE 

What To Look For In A Building

FOOD & DINING

A Roster Of The “Best” Kid-Friendly Restaurants In NYC

As always, we would love to know what you think. Please email us at [email protected] with your feedback.

Enjoy!

Relevant Directory Listings

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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>

A-Game Sports

<div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">A-Game Sports is a premier provider of sports camps, programming and instruction for kids of all ages ranging from toddlers to teens. As an instructional and recreational youth sports facility, our goal is to make athletics a rewarding experience for all kids. A-Game Sports is located in New Rochelle, NY, and offers camps, lessons, customized programs for more than 10 sports and rental space for private events. A-Game Sports was founded in 2013 by two guys who decided that it was time to do what they truly love in life. Since then, we've made the ideology of fusing hard work and fun into a reality. Our dedicated staff of professional coaches share their enthusiasm with kids of all ages and skill levels that take part in our programs.</p> </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"> </p> </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">With turfed fields for soccer, lacrosse, field hockey and flag football, batting cages and tunnels for baseball and softball, and various basketball programs, A-Game Sports is one of the premiere sports facilities for kids and adults of any age. Aspiring athletes and fitness enthusiasts will benefit from our many strength and conditioning programs, while children new to sports will learn skills and techniques within their chosen sport, all while having a great time and keeping the game fun.</p> </div>

Asphalt Green

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Asphalt Green’s high-quality sports programs start at 4 months old. Two beautiful facilities in vibrant Manhattan neighborhoods provide the optimal space for children to learn the fundamentals, play for leisure, or compete at the highest level.<br />As the leading sports and fitness facility in Manhattan, Asphalt Green’s never-before- seen training methods focus on improving your mental and physical game. Whether participating in swim, soccer, flag football, martial arts, basketball, baseball, tennis, or volleyball, coaches instill values that set athletes up for success in life and bring out their full potential in sports.</span></p>