New York kids have a unique take on the city. For everything of interest to children and their adults, DNAinfo.com is covering activities in each neighborhood, as well as children's events, museums, galleries, parks, playgrounds and schools.
One of the top language schools in New York City, La Petite Ecole immerses children in French language and culture and helps develop their verbal, motor, social and critical thinking skills through a developmentally appropriate, arts-integrated curriculum. Classes are taught by native French-speaking educators, incorporating the art history as well as visiting contemporary artists from around the world. La Petite Ecole gives children 2 1/2 to 10 age group the opportunity to be exposed to French language and the arts through its preschool, after school and summer camp programs for a fun filled, child friendly experience!
Summer fun is just around the corner! Lacasa is a learning action center for academic success and achievement. Summer day camp runs July-August for 7 weeks, Monday through Friday. French immersion option available!
Based in the heart of Greenwich Village in the 40 year old, 24 hour Village Chess Shop and Club...Our philosophy is to emphasize sport and fun and provide as much chess instruction as a child can bear. In doing so and providing supervised, spirited play, each student associates Chess with FUN!
Physique Swimming is an award winning swim program that offers classes & clinics for children & adults at six locations throughout Manhattan. Classes are taught by certified & experienced instructors. Small class sizes allow for an individual approach to each swimmer's needs. Classes are offered year-round, at all skill-levels, for all ages. Check out Physique camp, in the heart of Battery Park City with instructional swim daily, arts & crafts, soccer, baseball, badminton & more.
Our interactive museum takes kids on a journey through astonishing artifacts and exclusive oddities. Imagine yourself standing face-to-face with nature's most unbelievable phenomenons, trapped in a Black Hole, racing against time in Manhattan's only LaseRace and much more! Check out our galleries, artifacts and fun! Rediscover wonder right here in NYC. Click here and use code TIME11 to save! Believe it!
Go Pop Kids has been offering Mommy & Me classes for 12 years in the West Village through our program Baby Moves. We have been putting smiles on families and teaching babies and toddlers how to play through a variety of programs including baby music classes, baby gym & art classes, mommy and me classes and more!
The NYC Fire Museum provides you with the hottest Junior Firefighter birthday party ever, in a 1904 renovated firehouse. Relax and enjoy an extraordinary day with family and friends. The Museum's party coordinator handles everything from the minute you book to the moment the last slice of cake is eaten. Parties designed for ages 3-6 and are held on weekends at 10:30 am & 1:30 pm.
One of the most talked about art programs in the city, HiArt! opens landscapes of contemporary art and music to children of all ages. Voted the best of New York by New York Magazine, this arts extravaganza propels art savvy kids towards great heights. Classes taught by distinguished artists, include: Opera 'N Art, Manga, Painting, Mixed Media, Theatre/Improv, Gallery hops, Holiday Camps, Culture Bugs Summer Mini-Camp and MORE! Be there or be square!
Add flair to your holiday line-up with El Museo as we share Latino traditions to pass along for generations to come. Their Super Holiday inspired activities include maraca making, a sing-along of traditional Latino holiday repertoire, a Three Kings Photo Booth, and concert featuring world renowned harp virtuoso Celso Duarte.
Date: May 22, 2012 - Jun 17, 2012
Location: 196-22 Union Turnpike
Time: 12:00 AM
Date: Jun 23, 2012 - Jun 24, 2012
Location: 2300 Southern Boulevard
Time: 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Date: Jun 2, 2012 - Jun 2, 2012
Location: 160 west 78th street
Time: 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Date: May 26, 2012 - May 27, 2012
Location: 2300 Southern Boulevard
Time: 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Date: Jun 2, 2012 - Jun 3, 2012
Location: 2300 Southern Boulevard
Time: 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Date: Jun 16, 2012 - Jun 17, 2012
Location: 2300 Southern Boulevard
Time: 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM