Local Retailers Offering Pre- And Post-Natal Classes

: Yummy Mummy owner Amanda Cole (Classic Kids Photography)

In addition to the ones already mentioned in our main story, a number of popular baby and breastfeeding boutiques host classes for expectant and new parents.

Upper Breast Side: As part of its mission as the city’s “original breastfeeding resource center,” it offers prenatal breastfeeding support classes. upperbreastside.com

Wild Was Mama: The eco-friendly maternity, baby, and lifestyle store has regular classes offering prenatal information, breastfeeding support, baby wearing, infant massage and baby development. wildwasmama.com

Yummy Mummy: The “all things breastfeeding” store not only has breastfeeding classes but also parents support groups, doula speed dating, and nanny and CPR safety. yummymummystores.com

To read our round-up of pre-and post-natal education, exercise, and support classes around the city, click here.

Friends Academy

<h1>Since 1876, Friends Academy has set the standard of academic excellence on Long Island.</h1> Since 1876, Friends Academy has set the standard of academic excellence on Long Island. Our timeless values elevate our outstanding academic program to create a unique educational experience, where our students are empowered to inquire, reflect, and engage in real-world, life-changing ways. Friends Academy graduates are exceptionally prepared for college and the world. Friends Academy educates students, ages 3 through 12th grade. We offer outstanding experience in our Little Friends Daycare program, and a best-in-class education for every level of your child&rsquo;s development in our Early Childhood, Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools. At every step of our students&rsquo; journey, they are seamlessly prepared for the next grade, division, and challenge in life. Our students are known, embraced, and loved by a community of dedicated, experienced teachers who provide individualized attention through our small class sizes and outstanding curriculum. Founded 148 years ago, we are the #1 ranked private school on Long Island by Niche.com and have been ranked #1 in the following categories for four years in a row: #1 K-12 private school #1 private College Prep HS #1 private High School Please visit our website @ friendsacademy.org or call our Admissions team at 516-676-0393 to schedule a visit and find out how Friends Academy might be the smartest investment you can make for your child's future.

Mosholu Day Camp

For over 80 years, Mosholu Day Camp has been providing affordable, quality camping to children from all over the Bronx, Manhattan, Rockland &amp; Westchester. Our picturesque facility sits on beautiful Lake Cohasset in Harriman State Park. It offers children a place to develop, experience, and enjoy the nature around them, while taking part in unforgettable outdoor summer activities.&nbsp; Mosholu offers campers more, while you pay less. As a camp that focuses on traditional activities our goal is to give children unforgettable experiences and lifelong friendships. The camp has expert staff and top-notch facilities. Mosholu is a safe and nurturing environment filled with exciting activities and adventures for all ages. Director, Mike Halpern brings over 40 years of camping, teaching and childcare experiences and along with an amazing leadership team, built a program that allows campers to learn and thrive. The camp provides a nurturing environment where campers have an opportunity to enjoy activities (like music, arts, sports, and special programs), while a special focus is placed on swimming, where campers begin to develop and improve water familiarity and swimming skills take part in row boats, kayaks and an amazing waterpark. The camp has an amazing challenge and ropes course area with a number of challenges including a rock wall, zip line, tree climbing and rope swing. Campers gain independence while supervised by counselors who understand the needs of emerging tween campers. Mosholu is a &ldquo;funtastic&rdquo; place where campers make new friends, are creative, focus on sports and arts, and have a positive experience. Counselors are college-aged and older, and are directly supervised by adult professional child care workers who are in tune to the campers' needs. There are tons of inter-camp games and parties, as well as cookouts and a water balloon sling shot area where campers stay cool and laugh.&nbsp; Mosholu Day Camp offers bus service (included in the price) from all over Westchester, Upper Manhattan, The Bronx and Rockland. It is an amazing camp experience at an amazing price!&nbsp; It is a place where memories are made that last a lifetime!

Take Two Film Academy

Take Two Film Academy&rsquo;s camps (both in-person and remote) give campers the room to explore their creativity through screenwriting, directing, acting, and so much more! We offer individual week-long sessions M-F from 9am -4pm that focus on different themes from: Classic Film Camp, Summer Blockbusters, Advanced Camera Work, Lighting and Film Noir, 3D Movies, Special Effects, Animation, Advanced Editing, Music and Soundtracks and SNL Junior. Each week we walk campers through pre-production, production and post and help them craft their ideas into final films. Contact us today!&nbsp; Phone: 917.546.6816 Email: [email protected]