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Scribble Press
Posted on November 16, 2011 | No CommentsI recently had the pleasure of attending a party with my daughter at the new Scribble Press Location on the Upper West Side. It was fantastic. The space is vibrant and the employees were very good at keeping the kids excited and focused on the... -
Sitters with a Savvy Twist: Introducing Creative Sitters!
Posted on November 15, 2011 | No CommentsSitters with a Savvy Twist: Introducing Creative Sitters! Arts Educator launches Customized NYC Babysitting Service where Children Explore Creativity through Art Activities August 2011 – New York, NY – Calling all moms who fear their babysitters turn on the TV as soon as they walk... -
Symphony Space – Upcoming Children Events
Posted on November 2, 2011 | 1 CommentNational Dance Institute: The Celebration Team! Sat, Nov 5 at 2 pm Peter Jay Sharp Theatre ADULTS $25, Members $21 KIDS $15, Members $13 Get the deepest discounts when you subscribe Click the blue subscription button to get started. Founded by ballet star Jacques d’Amboise, National... -
Come Meet the Final Space Shuttle Crew @ AMNH
Posted on August 15, 2011 | 4 CommentsMeet the Astronauts of NASA’s Atlantis STS-135 Mission When: August 16, 2011 | 10:30 am – 11:30 am Where: Cullman Hall of the Universe, lower level Cost: Free with Museum Admission Come celebrate the historic Space Shuttle Atlantis STS-135 mission, which marks the end of... -
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Yoga for Kids @ Karma Kids
Posted on May 20, 2011 | 8 CommentsKarma Kids provides classes from tots to teens through age-appropriate yoga exercises that parents can participate. For the younger folk, Karma crafts activities that keep their interest while continuing to maintain the yogi experience in a way that hopefully children will carry throughout their lifetimes. ... -
Elf Tennis
Posted on February 10, 2011 | 4 CommentsNow tennis is more accessible to youngsters in NYC! This portable tennis school has locations throughout the city and surrounding area and emphasizes the four F’s in their training program: fun, fitness, friendships and fundamentals. Smaller nets and large foam balls make learning the basics... -
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Creative Play for Kids
Posted on December 21, 2010 | 9 CommentsWe have had numerous visitors rave about the programs at several of the Creative Play for Kids centers. Satisfaction is consistent – many locations, drop-ins allowed, highly enthusiastic instructors, and affordable. The programs integrate music, movement, and play for children 3 months through 4 years... -
Pre Tap @ School at Steps
Posted on December 20, 2010 | No CommentsOnce again, the School at Steps delivers a great class for young dancers. Pre Tap 1 for 4 year olds and Pre Tap 2 for 5 year olds are both terrific classes. Miss Danielle is enthusiastic, upbeat and really gets results from her young tapers.... -
Summer Camp Fairs!
Posted on November 10, 2010 | 42 CommentsThe New York Family Camp Fair Series is the best way to help parents make informed decisions about which camp is best for their child. New York Family and the American Camp Association- NY (ACA-NY) will bring more than 50 camps straight to parents and... -
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PS75 Annual Open House
Posted on November 10, 2010 | 3 CommentsPS 75, located at 735 West End Avenue (corner of 96th Street) is beginning its tour season with our annual Open House on Thursday November 18th at 6:30pm in the Auditorium. This is an opportunity for families looking for an elementary school for the 2011-2012... -
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HiArt! Classes
Posted on November 3, 2010 | No CommentsThe Opera N’ Art program incorporates elements of art and music into sessions in a fun and engaging way. Classes are small with between nine and 13 children and depending on age of child, an adult. Class activities alternate between painting, sculpture, visits to local... -
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Little Shop of Crafts
Posted on November 2, 2010 | No CommentsStop by Little Shop West to paint plaster or pottery, do beading or mosaics, or create-a-cuddly. What’s great about this place is that for as little as $13 for a plaster piece, you and your child can stay as long as you like and use... -
October Events @ AMNH
Posted on September 9, 2010 | 6 CommentsThroughout October there are many wonderful children’s events taking place at the American Museum of Natural History. Here is a summary of some of them we have to look forward to. Visit their site to find out more special events. -Dr. Nebula’s Laboratory: Planetary Vacation... -
Space Celebration @ AMNH
Posted on August 25, 2010 | 2 CommentsDAZZLING Performances, Live Concerts, and SPACE-THEMED Activities Highlight All-Day Celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Rose Center for Earth and Space at the American Museum of Natural History *New Big Bang Presentation Premiers* *NASA Astronaut Michael Massimino Makes Special Appearance* *Special Asimov Debate Concludes... -
Kickin’ & Tossin’ @ Rutgers Church
Posted on August 20, 2010 | 1 CommentUNFORTUNATELY, THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED! I didn’t expect to find a program that that rivals Super Soccer Stars for your little ones, but this is it. Coach Fher teaches this sports class at Rutgers Church gym for 2-5-3.5 year olds. The coaches are... -
Movement @ Rutgers Church
Posted on August 18, 2010 | 2 CommentsHere’s another great one from Rutgers- their trio of movement classes. Taught by Denise LeDonne, children are broken into three age groups of 6-18 months, 18-24 months and 2-3 years. Denise starts the class with circle time songs and music, and then the gym equipment... -
Swim @ JCC Manhattan
Posted on August 13, 2010 | 26 CommentsJCC swim classes are well worth the cost due to the top notch facilities and enthusiastic instructors (an instructor named Christian was particularly good). The younger classes are conducted in an adjustable floor height pool that allows for interesting activities during free play – especially... -
Handprints @ Rutgers Presbyterian Church
Posted on July 30, 2010 | 32 CommentsWow! This is the best art class ever. Kids get really messy and do all the projects you wouldn’t dare let them do at home – finger painting, sponging, gluing, painting at easels, etc. Cindy is amazing and her weekly projects are not only fun... -
Super Soccer Stars
Posted on July 19, 2010 | 4 CommentsSuper Soccer Stars is one of the most popular sport programs in New York City. Children love it because it engages them in age-appropriate fun activities and no child is left behind with the low child-to-instructor ratio. Coaching abilities are uniformly very good. There is... -
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Birthday Parties – Lots of Choices
Posted on June 25, 2010 | 3 CommentsIn the last year, we’ve had a chance to sample birthday parties for Pre-K children at the following venues: Build-A-Bear, Lucky Strike Lanes, Unos Pizzeria, NYKids Club, Kidville, Appleseeds, Little Shop of Crafts, Central Park Zoo, and picnics at Central Park and various community rooms... -
Meet a Live Penguin @ AMNH
Posted on June 23, 2010 | 1 CommentMEET A LIVE PENGUIN AT THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY! Find out everything you ever wanted to know about penguins at the July 10 Wild, Wild World program, where you’ll be able to see a live Black-Footed Penguin. Jarod Miller, host of nationally syndicated... -
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About Our Site
Posted on May 2, 2010 | No CommentsOver the past five years, we have spent hundreds – no thousands – of wasted dollars on kids classes that have been a total bust. We thought it would be useful to have a website where parents could go to get honest feedback on children’s... -
Little Steps & Pre Dance @ School at Steps
Posted on April 30, 2010 | 7 CommentsThe Little Steps and Pre-Dance classes at the School at Steps are the best ballet classes on the Upper West Side in Manhattan. It is a formal and proper program, with dress codes, hair in buns and no talking in class, and the little ballerinas... -
Cooking Classes From KulinaryKidsNYC
Posted on April 13, 2010 | 5 CommentsSeveral years ago, two former teachers launched a cooking school that was developed to teach a group of children how to prepare simple foods in the comfort of their own (or friend’s) home. The class experience is designed to strengthen important areas of learning and... -
MAY Events @ American Museum of Natural History
Posted on April 10, 2010 | 2 CommentsThroughout May, there are many wonderful children’s events taking place at the American Museum of Natural History. Here is a summary of some of them we have to look forward to. Visit their site to find out more special events. Most recently we had the...