Water Wonders

With Labor Day weekend just a few short days away, you’ll want
something to keep the kids occupied…and cool. Enter the Water Powered Vehicles kit from
UncommonGoods: an educational contraption that’s sure to inspire budding inventors. —

Whether you’re having a big family reunion or a small get-together with neighbors,
make sure this kit is a part of your end-of-summer celebration. Your kids will be too
entertained to notice that they’re also learning the nuts and bolts of physics
and engineering. And as parents, you’ll be amazed at what your little geniuses
can create. Using pressurized water as an alternative fuel source, they can
build 13 different vehicles with the plastic pumps, tubes, gears and wheels provided. The
40-page handbook (illustrations included!) explains how to make
everything from cars and trucks to water-jet-powered planes. And consider buying more than one kit so kids can have a dragster race or combine
pieces for double the fun.

It’s no secret that I’m a huge UncommonGoods fan. When you’re stuck in a gift-buying rut, they always manage to have something unique and special for the person who has everything. Check out their Birthday Gift
Ideas for more great buys.

And to convince you all to jump on the goods-loving bandwagon New York Family is giving away one Water Powered Vehicles kit to a lucky reader! To enter, email us at [email protected]
with the subject line “Water Kit” and be sure to include your contact
information. Then leave a comment on our Facebook
page telling us about your plans for Labor Day weekend. Deadline to enter is Friday, September 9.

No batteries needed. Recommended for ages 8 and older. $45, uncommongoods.com

Instituto Cervantes

<p><span class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Children and teenagers learn to understand and express themselves in Spanish, while improving their communication skills through a dynamic immersion program taught by NATIVE TEACHERS that combines CLASSES, ARTISTIC WORKSHOPS and FUN ACTIVITIES! All of our high-qualified teachers are native Spanish speakers who adapt the structure of the class to the needs and levels of each group while conducting the classes entirely in Spanish. We offer both Spanish Summer Camps and Regular Courses for children along the year to foster language learning and multicultural understanding.</span></p>

Plugged in Band

<div>Plugged In is a nonprofit program that offers online programs to student&nbsp;musicians (Ages 10-18) in a non-competitive environment and provides band and individual performance opportunities in support of community and charitable causes.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Our programs include:</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Rock Band Classes</div> <div>Private Music Lessons</div> <div>Summer Camp</div> <div>Digital/Audio Production</div> <div>Songwriting and Recording Workshops</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Oh and hey parents, we are now offering private music lessons and our rock band program for adults too. Reach out to us for more information.&nbsp;</div>

Chickenshed NYC

<p style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-top: 0px; caret-color: #515151; color: #515151; font-family: nimbus-sans, sans-serif;">Chickenshed is an inclusive theatre company that began in the UK in 1974. Chickenshed NYC is a young organization bringing that same ethos and unique methodology to the USA. Chickenshed&rsquo;s mission is to create entertaining and outstanding theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive change.</p> <p style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-top: 0px; caret-color: #515151; color: #515151; font-family: nimbus-sans, sans-serif;">Chickenshed's model of Inclusive Theatre is based in the belief that everyone can flourish when everyone is included. At Chickenshed everyone is welcome, everyone is valued, and together we produce remarkable theatre. We want to break down barriers between people to create a world without labels and where differences no longer divide. At Chickenshed, support is given to those who need it, and given by those who can . We believe that creative activities, self-expression and performance should be available to anyone who has the desire, no matter their background or circumstances. We know that when everyone has the opportunity to shine, amazing things happen.</p> <p style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-top: 0px; caret-color: #515151; color: #515151; font-family: nimbus-sans, sans-serif;">Chickenshed NYC provides programming for little ones, children and youth through semester-long activities and performances.</p>