Picks of the Week: September 3-9

Photo by Mike Keran

With the official kick off of the new school year, kids find themselves settling back in to their daily routine. But never fear–not all fun is lost. The week is full of great events for NYC kids. Here are our cream of the crop pick of activities.

Thursday, September 6
Tech for Tots: Learning with Digital Cameras
Sony Wonder Technology Lab
11 am-12 pm
Budding photographers in pre-k and kindergarten will learn the art of digital photography and snap stellar pics during this one-hour workshop at   the Sony Wonder Technology Lab. Reservations recommended.

Friday, September 7
Communications from a Cockroach: Archy and the Underside
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
7:30 pm
The Mettawee River Theatre Company presents Communications from a Cockroach: Archy and the Underside, a play based on sketches by humorist Don Marquis. This humorous puppet play about Archy (a cockroach possessed by the soul of a free-verse poet) and his friends will delight all ages.

Saturday, September 8
Family Day at the Center for Architecture 
The Center for Architecture
11 am-4 pm
Families will learn simple dances and the importance of the human body in the design and structure of buildings. They will also receive a recording of their dance as a memento! Pre-registration is required.

Sunday, September 9
Family Walking Tour 
Museum at Eldridge Street
11 am-12 pm
Ever wonder what it was like growing up on the Lower East Side in the 1880s? Families will find out during this walking tour, which includes stops for pickles and candy. Reservations are required.

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Academics West

<p>Academics West is an accredited high-support college preparatory school designed to meet the academic and social-emotional goals of its students. Our unique model allows for each student to benefit from a customized educational experience to ensure they are acquiring the skills necessary to navigate their post-secondary lives whether they attend college or pursue another path to future success. Students can select different tracks to construct the most beneficial program to suit their needs and goals. Unlike conventional education, this innovative model enables students to prepare for an ever-changing world that requires young people to have advanced executive functioning, interpersonal and leadership skills to become independent and resilient adults.  </p>

BAMkids

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">BAMkids presents adventurous art and ideas for young audiences, igniting the imaginations of creative kids ages 3—11 with a fun and engaging lineup of workshops, movie matinees, and live performances from around the world.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{"><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">BAM Education connects learning with creativity, engaging imagination by encouraging self-expression through programs for students, teachers, and audiences of all ages. Explore the programs on their website to learn more about their opportunities for creative online engagement!</span></span></p>

Adventuring Portal

<p><a name="m_-1473885667065203258__Hlk72147528"></a>Adventuring Portal runs Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) games for kids.   We have created a safe online space for tweens and teens to learn and play D&D.</p> <p>Our D&D Summer Camp session are a one-week experience.  Monday – Friday.  Each day will be 3 hours of gaming (with 2 breaks build in).  15 total gaming hours for $180.  If you have played with us before, you are entitled to 10% off.   </p> <p>Need your kids, nieces or nephews, grand kids or neighbor’s kids to be occupied for a bit so you can get work done & take care of your to-do list? Maybe your tween or teen is still a bit isolated and craves connection with their peers? Whether your teen/tween has played D&D before or is brand-new to the experience, this safe space brings players together to have fun and solve problems as a team in ways few other online opportunities do.</p> <p>All our games focus on experiential learning.   Our players leave knowing all the basic game play as well as experiencing: teamwork, bravery, compassion, generosity, negotiation, improvisation, gamer etiquette, strategy, critical thinking, problem solving, cartography and probability - all through online D&D adventuring!</p> <p>We are an inclusive organization and welcome gamers who are LGBTQIA+ and those on any spectrum. </p> <p>All girls’ groups available. </p> <p>I am a parent, a certified elementary school and middle school math teacher and last summer in the midst of the mess started Adventuring Portal, an online Dungeons & Dragons business for kids. There are so many benefits to playing D&D and I hope you will consider us as a great way for your child to safely socialize, grow as people and have a great time.</p>