Your Awesome New York Kids Weekend: July 8-10

Whoo-hoo, summer is on! We have you covered with some summer fun for the entire family. So pack up the sunscreen -take a road trip, or stay close to the city, for we have swimming, mini-golf and even flying a kite plans for you this upcoming weekend!

11 Swimming Lakes Near NYC to Visit this Summer 2022!

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Dip your toes in one of the many gorgeous lakes surrounding our city. Rember to pack a picnic, sunscreen and swim safety accessories and soak in the nature and beauty of a New York lake.

William Vale Mini Golf

Williamsburg, Brooklyn | Details

Keep the kids busy and focus with a mini-golf round on the gorgeous William Vale Hotel grounds. Each round is $15 for an Adult, $10 for Children (under 12). The best part is no reservation is required.

Farm Exploration Days

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Explore Saturdays and Sundays at the Urban Farm’s variety of crops, rice paddies, and fragrant herbs!

Check Off Some Summer Fun Bucket List

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If you need some ideas on what to do on these summer weekends, dont fret; we have you covered! Our bucket list is filled with fun summer outings like flying a kite at Central Park #10, heading to Coney Island #19, visiting the iconic Flagship New York Public Library #25 and more!

Asphalt Green Sprinklers

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Keep cool this summer and head to Litwin Field at Asphalt Green’s Upper East Side campus! Enjoy the *FREE* high-powered sprinklers and slip-and-slide at Litwin Field.

Time: 1 pm – 3 pm, July 9, 2022 and August 13, 2022 (these are the second Saturdays of each month).

Broadway Dance Center Children and Teens

With more than 35 years of experience, Broadway Dance Center Children &amp; Teens provides young movers ages 3-18 with exceptional training. BDC delivers the finest all-around dance experience for students by offering a wide variety of styles and levels, performance opportunities, and the highest caliber dance instruction that only New York City and BDC Children &amp; Teens can provide. This studio is so much more than a training course for young dancers; it is a diverse, family-friendly community for budding creatives. It has an exemplary faculty who follow the vision to not only develop a dancer&rsquo;s love and ability in dance, but to do so in a nurturing and supportive way.

Young Actors at Strasberg

Young Actors at Strasberg&nbsp;offers a comprehensive array of acting programs for students in grades 2 &ndash;&nbsp;12. Classes provide kids and teens with a foundation in Lee Strasberg's Method Acting and the tools to succeed in the professional industry &ndash;&nbsp;all while maintaining a fun and playful environment. Programs are tailored to encompass students at all levels, from those just beginning their acting journey to Broadway veterans and professional child actors. Young Actors at Strasberg alumni include Lady Gaga, Sophia Lillis, Angelina Jolie, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Rosario Dawson! Young Actors&nbsp;Programs are available online and in-person at our New York Campus, located in Union Square. Saturday, After-School and Online classes are offered during the traditional school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) and Monday through Friday day camps and intensives are held in&nbsp;July and August. About The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute: Founded in 1969 by Lee and Anna Strasberg, The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute is the only school that teaches Lee Strasberg's work in its complete and authentic form. The Institute's goal is to provide students with a craft that will help them create a reality and respond truthfully in imaginary circumstances, regardless of the style or form of material being used. LSTFI is proud to have award-winning alumni from around the world working as writers, directors, and actors in all mediums.

Play On! Studios

Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games! Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun! Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show! During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we&rsquo;ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us. &nbsp;