Party Resource: Imagination Lane NYC

Every parent can attest to the stressful experience of running around to different stores to get everything they need for their child’s birthday party. Until now, it has always been understood that as one’s child’s birthday approaches, the party planning stress and frustration begins to hit. Putting all of her creative talents and skills together, Deanna Magenheim has combined her two creative businesses, Let’s Gogh Art NYC and Imagination Lane NYC, to create an adorable one-stop boutique haven that has all of your gift and party planning needs.

The recent launch of Imagination Lane NYC (imaginationlanenyc.com) is a blessing to all mommies and daddies who have felt the pressure of planning the perfect party for their children. Imagination Lane has integrated Let’s Gogh Art’s birthday party and class options, along with carefully selected retail products that are sure to be a hit for the little ones and those of us still little at heart.

The site offers different art class options for children as young as 18 months. Options include “Paint, Scribble, Wiggle and Giggle,” which is meant for the 18 months- 2.5 years age group, and features a combination of crafts, games and singing and dancing. Another option is “Passport to Creativity,” which is meant for the 3-5 year old age group, and provides children the opportunity to create different forms of art from all over the world while using a map to locate the countries from which the art projects originate.

Imagination Lane gets even more creative with the cute and fun birthday party theme options that it has to offer, some of which are: “Get Your Glam On, ”Life’s A Beach,” “Princess & Knight for a Day,” “Superheroes Save the Day,” etc. Each of these parties lasts 60 minutes and will be run by super fun and energetic party hosts, making the day less stressful and more fun for mom and dad too.

Magenheim, who is Chief Creativity Officer at Let’s Gogh Art NYC and the Owner and Founder of Imagination Lane NYC, explained that she wanted to create a boutique “that would suit the tastes of the most discerning of clients looking for kids items that are a touch more sophisticated and different—while also appealing to people’s sense of not wanting to spend a fortune.” Imagination Lane’s retail section could not have been described better. The shop offers a plethora of gift options, party favors, room décor, toys, games, crafts, and more. All of which are fun and sophisticated, and can conveniently be located in one place!

Check the boutique out for yourself at imaginationlanenyc.com!

Play On! Studios

Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games! Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun! Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show! During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we&rsquo;ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us. &nbsp;

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;

Athletic Association of Yorkville Youths

Serving the families and children of NYC for over 50 years with high-quality recreational activities that foster life-lessons which empower young people to succeed beyond sports. Our programs encourage positive attitudes and growth through teamwork and sportsmanship, attendance, fair play, respect, hard work, integrity and fun. Your child can participate in clinics and leagues in such sports as baseball, basketball, flag-football, lacrosse, soccer, hockey, wrestling, track, and tennis. We also offer weekly dodgeball tournaments, drama and musical theater workshops, and after school programs.