Parenting in New York City: Tips, advice and helpful resources

Super Soccer Stars

Soccer Stars is New York&rsquo;s most popular youth educational soccer program! With 24 years of experience under our cleats, we have positively impacted over one million kids in our local community by putting the FUN in FUNdamentals in our weekly classes and camps. At Soccer Stars, we use the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve their soccer skills, but develop self-confidence and physical literacy, improve gross motor skills, build teamwork, and hone socialization skills. Our highly trained coaches and early childhood experts lead an age-specific curriculum with a low kid-to-coach ratio so every child gets individual attention and can grow at their own pace. Kids ages 1-12+ can join our seasonal programs, including Parent &amp; Me, FUNdamentals, Development Training, and Travel Soccer. Join us at one of over 80 locations in neighborhoods across across Westchester County, Connecticut and New York, available 7 days-a-week: Connecticut: <ul> <li>Cos Cob</li> <li>Greenwich</li> <li>Port Chester</li> </ul> &nbsp; Westchester: <ul> <li>Briarcliff</li> <li>Eastchester</li> <li>Mt. Kisco</li> <li>New Rochelle</li> <li>Ridgefield</li> <li>Scarsdale</li> <li>White Plains</li> </ul> &nbsp; New York City: <ul> <li>Bronx</li> <li>Inwood</li> <li>Upper West Side</li> <li>Upper East Side</li> </ul> &nbsp; Can&rsquo;t find a class or location that fits your schedule? Soccer Stars also offers private classes for small groups or individual training. Let our coaches come to you with a completely customizable program, anytime, anywhere. Birthday parties are also available!&nbsp;

Launch Math+Science Camp

<h1>Launch Math + Science Centers</h1> For more than 15 years, Launch Math + Science Centers have provided toddlers to tweens with inspiring math instruction and STEM-based camps and classes. Launch offers a true educational experience for students with small group sizes and big opportunities for learning. For Summer 2024, Launch Math + Science Centers offers exciting and educational one-week STEM summer camps for kids from kindergarten to 7th grade (5-12 years old). With a 4:1 camper-to-staff ratio, children at Launch&rsquo;s exciting specialty summer programs explore the adventures of archaeology, discover the details of robotics, reveal the wonders of chemical reactions &ndash; and that&rsquo;s just the beginning. Each week is jam-packed with hands-on STEM projects and fun camp activities. <h2>The Camp Day</h2> Each camp day kicks-off at 9:00 am and consists of designated educational segments that are designed to inspire. -STEM Projects (core lessons and builds tied to the theme of the week) -STEM Discoveries (challenge-based learning through problem-solving activities) -Active Adventures (a blend of tech and camp games in Central Park) -Math Mania! (engaging mathematics-based projects and activities) Standard dismissal is at 3:30 pm, with the option to extend to 5:00 pm. <h2>Weekly Camp Themes</h2> Juniors (K+1st Grade) I Wanna Be&hellip; A Marine Biologist! I Wanna Be&hellip; An Archaeologist! I Wanna Be&hellip; A Sports Doctor! I Wanna Be&hellip; A Techie! Kids (2nd-4th Grade) Coding + Animation Remarkable Robots + Marvelous Machines Potent Potions + Fizzing Formulas Rocket Science: Destination Mars Tweens (5th-7th Grade) Coding + Game Development Rockin' + Robotics Chaotic Chemical Reactions Architecture + Engineering <h2>Register Early, Save Big!</h2> Huge discounts for Early Bird enrollments. Register by March 31st and receive $200 off EVERY camp after the first. For well over a decade, Launch has delivered engaging STEM programs for children throughout New York City. Real-life rocket scientist, Scott Heifetz, founded Launch with one mission in mind: Inspire children to love and learn math and science!

STEAM Camp at the Cathedral School

<div> STEAM Camp at the Cathedral School is an innovative summer day camp that welcomes all children rising to Kindergarten up to Grade 6. Blending craft, engineering, and technology, projects are designed to spark wonder in all of our campers. Campers also learn to design and prototype at our Innovation Lab equipped with 3D printers, laser cutter, robots, and other maker tech. When they need a break, campers are just steps away from our AquaZone for some refreshing splashes and water slide fun.&nbsp; </div> <div> STEAM campers are curious. They want to be makers, inventors, and problem solvers. Summer is a great time to tinker, explore, and play. Combining inventive hands-on projects with summer outdoor fun on our beautiful 11-acre campus, STEAM Camp is an ideal experience for all children in NYC. Come have a creative, whimsical, and STEAM-y summer with us!&nbsp; </div> <div> Choose one or both of our sessions: </div> <div> Session 1: Living Green with STEAM: Sustainable Design &amp; Engineering </div> <div> Session 2: Maker Park Adventures: Circuits, Coding &amp; Robotics </div>

Fieldston Summer Camps

Fieldston Summer Camps provide a fun, eventful summer for all ages. Fieldston Outdoors, Fieldston Sports Camp, Fieldston Premier Sports, Fieldston Future Leaders Camp, Fieldston Emerging Leaders Camp, and Fieldston Expeditions Camp are comprehensive programs covering a spectrum of subjects and interests designed to engage campers. Our programs and classes range from outdoor adventure to educational, sports, and STEAM programs. All camps are held at our campus in Riverdale, with the exception of Fieldston Expeditions Camp, which takes place at locations across the country. &nbsp;