Tech Resource: New Family Features From Google Play

To make it easier for families to search for apps, games, movies, and TV shows, Google has recently introduced a function to Google Play that is so obviously helpful that many users will probably assume it’s always been there.

Simply put: There are now special designated home-pages and search filters labeled “Family,” like the children’s section of a department store (for books, look for the “Children’s Books” label).

They’ve introduced a number of other family-minded conveniences, including the ability to browse by age. We think that parents and children, but especially children, will appreciate the new character pages, in which all content related to a beloved character—like Dora the Explorer or Elmo—is grouped together.

The best way to way to appreciate these new innovations? Visit Google Play and click around. google.com/play

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!

Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp

Buck&rsquo;s Rock Camp is a freedom-of-choice creative and performing arts camp for teenagers ages 10 to 17. Every summer at Buck&rsquo;s Rock is completely different. The campers who join us each year make the summer their own adventure, and the camp constantly evolves and changes to meet the needs of that year&rsquo;s campers. So to answer the question &ldquo;What is Buck&rsquo;s Rock?&rdquo; is simple: it is a safe space where young people can grow into whatever they want and need to be.&nbsp; The day at Buck&rsquo;s Rock starts at 7:30am and ends at 10:15pm. What happens in between is as varied as our campers and as friendly as our beautiful campus. Every day at Buck&rsquo;s Rock is different. What doesn&rsquo;t change: our stunning pastoral setting, committed, professional counselors, and a camper-to-counselor ratio of 2:1.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Every day at Buck&rsquo;s Rock is a new opportunity for self-discovery and creative expression. From the professionally-equipped studios and exciting performance spaces, to the state-of-the-art recording facilities and pool, campers are free to try anything and everything! Over 30 world-class programs await our artists every day, including everything from glassblowing to dance to painting to sketch comedy to radio to weaving to gardening and so much more! &nbsp; Many generations of Buck&rsquo;s Rockers, including campers, their parents, and decades of dedicated staff make up our unique community. Just one summer at Buck&rsquo;s Rock will make you a life-long member of our big, creative family. We can&rsquo;t wait for you to join us! &nbsp; Tiered Tuition System based on gross annual income and household size; $0-$12,000 &nbsp; Age: 10-17 years old &nbsp; &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;