Splash Into Summer

During the long summer months when camp ends for the day, kids are always ready for more play. Check out this list of wonderful water fun toys to entertain energetic youngsters while cooling them off in sizzling temperatures.

For kids who like racing—take the competition to another level with these inflatable Banzai Paddle Power Sport Racers. Kids with an affinity for speedy cars can paddle fast and furiously to the finish line. (Ages 3+)

$7.99, fao.com

 

 

The perfect toy for an aspiring diver, this swim set is good practice for future adventures. The snorkel, mask, flippers, and dive sticks will be endless summer fun in the pool or at the beach, where children can swim like a school of fish. (Ages 4-6)

$12.99, toysrus.com

 Surfer dudes and gals will totally dig this Subsurfer Underwater Surfboard. Kids can practice their curl-crushing moves in the pool before they head to the beach for real waves. The best part? Moms don’t need to stress about safety. (Ages 8+)

$22.77, toysplash.com

This ToySplash Blue Jumbo water gun will impress even the most experienced water-fighters. It can shoot up to 25 feet away, the ideal weapon for high-stakes water wars. (Ages 6+)

$10.99, toysplash.com

This Geyser Blast Sprinkler is refreshing fun, especially on scorching summer days at home. The kids can all enjoy the sprinkler’s twisting spray, and the good news is it’s easy to use. Just attach to a garden hose and the sprinkler does the rest! (Ages 3-5)

$10.99, toysrus.com

For the littlest swimmers, consider this Baby Spring Float Activity Center that engages babies in play while shielding them from harsh sunlight. The float includes a canopy and play center, perfect for a baby’s first underwater experience. (Ages 9-24 months)

$32.99, toysplash.com

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New Settlement Community Center

<p>Offering a host of healthy, fun and exciting programs for children ages 6 months and up, including ballet and hi-hop dance with Alvin Ailey, group and private swimm classes, mixed martial arts, youth technology, piano, violin and guitar lessons, and more.</p>

The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center offers year-round, community-based dance and music programming in a fully inclusive and nurturing environment, located in the heart of the Brooklyn Cultural District. The School’s diverse and professional faculty provides progressive and non-competitive instruction with all of our classes accompanied by live music. Though we are a non-recital school, there are opportunities for students to perform and for parents to see their dancers in action.</span></p>

British Swim School - Manhattan

<p>The premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.  British Swim School uses gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School’s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Come see the British Swim School difference!</p>