The 8 Best Scooters for Kids in NYC!

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The 8 Best Scooters for Kids in NYC!

In the city, we all know that trying to find an easier way to get around is essential! Yes kids can always take a bus, subway, or car but it can be more fun to ride a scooter around. Whether you’re just teaching your kids how to ride a scooter or are looking for ones that your skilled riders can learn some new tricks on, these scooters for kids will make getting from one destination to the other a little more fun!

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LaScoota 2-in-1
$52.99

Adding a couple extra fun and exciting components, the LaScoota 2-in-1 is not only a great option for growing kids but it also has wheels with multi-colored LED lights! The wheels will light up in different twinkling colors so kids can show off their skills in style.

Razor A3
$69.99

This classic scooter is a go-to for skilled riders! The A3 Scooter is made with larger wheels and a wheelie bar so kids can go the extra mile and try out some tricks if they want. This scooter is also foldable, making it easy to store and put away when you aren’t using it.

YBIKE GLX PRO Deluxe Scooter
$88.99

If you’re older kids are looking for a quality 3-wheeled scooter, then look no further than the YBIKE GLX Pro Scooter. Recommended for kids ages 5 and up, this scooter is adjustable and is made with larger 125mm front wheels to make your kids ride a little smoother.

Micro Kickboard – Mini Deluxe
$95

For toddlers who are just getting used to being on wheels, the Mini Deluxe is the perfect pick for them! Made with a 3-wheel kick board design, the scooter will give your kids the opportunity to master balance and coordination before upgrading to a 2-wheel scooter. You also don’t have to worry about having to buy a new one for them for a few years since the Mini Deluxe has an adjustable t-bar that will grow with your kids from the ages 2-5.

Razor A5 Air
$119

The Razor A5 Air is made for everyday use while commuting and is designed to stand urban terrain, making it a great option for older NYC kids. This scooter is adjustable, foldable, and made with an extra-long so older riders can use it more comfortably.

Micro Kickboard Mini 3in1 Deluxe
$125

You always have to start somewhere when it comes to teaching your kids how to ride a scooter, and the Mini 3in1 Deluxe is the perfect starting point option. With three different stages in one scooter, kids can start off using it as a sit and scoot and work their way up the t bar! 

Mongoose Expo Youth Scooter
$159.99

The Mongoose Expo Youth Scooter is made with BMX bike style handlebars and is the scooter to get if you are into trying tricks. This is the perfect scooter for kids in NYC because it is made to ride on sidewalks, the park or any other area where regular scooter wheels wouldn’t be able to give you a smooth ride. 

Segway Ninebot eKickScooter Zing C10
$249.99

If you are on the hunt for a scooter that will get you around easier and quicker, try out this electric scooter! The Ninebot eKickScooter ZING C10 can go up to 10 MPH and has three different modes that riders can choose from based on their skill levels. This scooter is recommended for kids ages 8-14 and is the perfect ride to get NYC kids!

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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>

Brooklyn Music School

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For over a century, we at The Brooklyn Music School have strived to make the joy of music, dance and performance accessible to everyone no matter their age, background, or financial status.</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In addition to offering affordable in-person and online private and group music lessons, dance classes, after-school programs, and community outreach, we also provide space for </span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Brooklyn and NYC artists to perform in our 250-seat Spanish-style theatre. Come by for a night of live music, or join us for a class!</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit BrooklynMusicSchool.org to learn more, register for classes, or view our calendar for upcoming events. </span></p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-4b378613-7fff-f89d-3c88-fe6beaabeb55"></span></p>

Saf-T-Swim

<p>For over 35 years, Saf-T-Swim Swim School has been teaching lifesaving swimming skills throughout Nassau County, Suffolk County, and now Little Neck. The school is proud to be Long Island's #1 swim school and a leader in water safety education. With swim programs for infants as young as 4 months, beginners, and advanced swimmers, Saf-T-Swim offers swimming programs for every age and skill level. Discover why generations of Long Islanders have trusted Saf-T-Swim time and time again with equipping their little ones the essential skill of swimming.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>