COVID-19
“Do not lick this book!” is the title of a children’s book by Ben-Barak. That’s good advice for all of us as the COVID-19 outbreak spreads in our region, as is washing our hands, staying away from large gatherings, and using hand sanitizer. That book is part of
camps
Locals Surf School (Photo by Andrea Waters)Tweens: too old for summer camp and too young to work. Too old to be babysat, too young to be set free! What is a parent to do? We’ve come up with a variety of ways to keep these young adults entertained
Events
Holistic teaching & learning centered on building confidence, inspiring growth, and promoting self-expression How does dance make you feel? “Happy!” says Gigi, age 3, a student who attends one of the Tiny Toes Ballet classes at the Park Slope Armory YMCA [http://www.ymcanyc.org/parkslopearmory]. Tiny Toes is a
Education
Source: Old Shoe Woman/FlickrThe State Education Department released new drafts of the English Language Arts [http://www.nysed.gov/draft-standards-english-language-arts] and Mathematics Learning Standards [http://www.nysed.gov/draft-standards-mathematics] — together composing the Common Core academic standards [http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2014/01/common-core-cuomo-proposal/#.V_VCWpMrKT8] — last Wednesday. If approved,
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(Courtesy Twitter/Gizmodo [https://twitter.com/Gizmodo/status/747837159483318272])Ikea is issuing a massive recall prompted by concerns over child safety following the deaths of six children under the age of 4 and injuries to many more. Ikea, which has a location [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/store/brooklyn]
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It pays to go to summer camp. Job opportunities are available at summer camps for older teens. Younger teens can be trained for those jobs, often at a fraction of the price of attending camp. These opportunities are typically — but not always — available primarily to former campers. Yet, if your
Announcements
Photo credits: Scott McDermottIf you’re looking for the best summer golf experience for your child, look no further than Chelsea Piers [http://www.chelseapiers.com/summer-camp/]. Our golf camps help young golfers develop the fundamental skills of the game, while more advanced golfers build on their strong foundations. Daily
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Megan with a baby’s client in Fort Greene. (Courtesy Megan Davidson.)Doulas are having a moment. Take it from Megan Davidson [http://www.brooklyn-doula.com/BrooklynDoula.html], a labor and post-partum doula and long-time Clinton Hill resident. “I didn’t hear about doulas until I’d already had a
Kids & Family
Summer schedules can be tricky for busy families. What’s a working parent to do when your child’s favorite camp gets out at 2:30 in the afternoon? Thankfully, many programs offer extended hours in both the morning and afternoon, giving parents a little breathing room to and from
Bensonhurst
Whether your kids have a creative touch with textile arts, an ear for music, or can’t wait to find their spotlight, Brooklyn is home to a number of fine arts camps you won’t want to miss. Courtesy Brooklyn Center StageBrooklyn Center Stage [http://www.brooklyncenterstage.com/] 495 3rd
Kids & Family
Whether your kids have a creative touch with textile arts, an ear for music, or can’t wait to find their spotlight, Brooklyn is home to a number of fine arts camps you won’t want to miss. Courtesy Brooklyn Center StageBrooklyn Center Stage [http://www.brooklyncenterstage.com/] 495 3rd
Kids & Family
With baseball season just around the corner, it’s a great time to talk about summer sports camps! If your kids have baseball, basketball, soccer, or anything with a ball fever, you won’t have to look far for some great camp options. Here are five of our favorites from
Kids & Family
Still thawing out from last weekend’s deep freeze? Let’s mentally comfort ourselves with a little summer talk. Registration for camps across the five boroughs is in full swing. The choices – and oftentimes the price tags – can be a bit overwhelming, so we’ve pulled together 6 bargain camp
Kids & Family
It took its sweet time in getting here, but winter appears to have settled in around the five boroughs. Whether you’re a fan of the cold temperatures or not, this weather tends to send stir-crazy families on a desperate quest for Brooklyn play spots. Not just any play spot,
Kids & Family
There are typically three situations that parents find themselves in during the first week of February. 1) They’ve had a midwinter break camp booked for weeks now, and are sitting pretty. 2) They’re taking the week off of work for some quality family time. 3) They received the
Kids & Family
We’re officially three days post blizzard, and the snow piled around the borough has become a bit of a snooze. Most of the stuff on the sidewalk is either black or yellow (gross), Sunday was our prime sledding day, and once you’ve built the obligatory snowman [http://citykidcamp.