New York Family’s June 2013 Issue

Features

Andrew & Amy
How the founder of CafeMom, Andrew Shue, and one of ABC’s rising newscaster stars, Amy Robach, are raising a modern family

Dads We Love
This year’s group of local dad heroes gives back to the world of family in remarkable and unexpected ways

Family Fun Guide

Ten Great Events For June
A dinosaur safari, multiple outdoor concert series, the return of Coney Island, and more

Best Summer Ever
Where to set sail, splash around, meet wild creatures, and get back to nature around the city

Home & Away

Quality Time
In her new cookbook, a local blogger traverses the intersection of food and family

Travel
Red rocks, cliff dwellings, and restored railroads: an NYC family goes west!

Columns

Editor’s Note
It’s in her laugh

Contests & Special Events
Best of The New York Baby Show, a big family benefit at Victorian Gardens, summer giveaway, and more

It’s My Party
Birthday celebrations at Top Of The Garden, Elite Gymnastics, and Kidville

Scoop
New kids’ sports facility, a no-contact thermometer, stroller-cleaning service, the father-son ride of a lifetime, and an app for on-the-go parenting

Treats
Fabulous beach and outdoor items for the whole family

Activity Of The Month
The pros chime in on swimming, golf, and tennis tips for kids of all ages

A Special Place
The legendary Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum takes families on an interactive journey that both educates and inspires

Starting Out
In the trenches: lessons from New Dad Boot Camp

The Last Word
A local dad contemplates the unthinkable—that his son may not share his passions for indie music and superheroes

Relevant Directory Listings

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WICKED Broadway

<p>There’s no place like Oz—and there’s no show like WICKED. Are you ready to experience the original Broadway blockbuster?</p>

Instituto Cervantes

<p><span class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Children and teenagers learn to understand and express themselves in Spanish, while improving their communication skills through a dynamic immersion program taught by NATIVE TEACHERS that combines CLASSES, ARTISTIC WORKSHOPS and FUN ACTIVITIES! All of our high-qualified teachers are native Spanish speakers who adapt the structure of the class to the needs and levels of each group while conducting the classes entirely in Spanish. We offer both Spanish Summer Camps and Regular Courses for children along the year to foster language learning and multicultural understanding.</span></p>

Basketball City

<p>Beginning June 2024, Basketball City will be running a full weekly schedule of Summer</p> <p>Basketball Camps. We will have our professional staff of coaches teaching your kids weekly.</p> <p>Our camps are designed to teach kids the skills they need to become a better basketball player</p> <p>by using specific drills and fitness work that focus on the fundamentals of the game in a fun,</p> <p>safe and inclusive environment.  The camps run weekly varying in time and the number of days</p> <p>for ages 6-17. We have 3-, 4- & 5-day options with times ranging from 9-4pm or 9-3pm. Every</p> <p>camper will receive a jersey once they are registered and arrive. We are limiting the number of</p> <p>camp participants each week to ensure a safe and healthy environment for your children. The</p> <p>limited number of campers will also ensure that your child receives individual attention needed</p> <p>to improve their basketball skills. Our camps in the past typically include current and past NBA</p> <p>players and a collaboration with the Jr. Knicks, the National Basketball Players Association, as</p> <p>well as 5 Star Basketball, and our ever-popular Basketball City FUNdamentals Camp along with</p> <p>our Jr. NBA/NBA Cares NBA Draft/Skills Challenge Camp with future NBA talent.</p>