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After-School Programs and Classes for Children in Queens
Looking for after school classes and programs in Queens, NY? We have a list of the best after school...
Tutoring and Test Prep Services for Kids in Queens
Looking for a tutoring services and test prep in Queens? We have a list of the best places in Flushi...
Dance Classes, Lessons, and Programs for Kids in Queens
Looking for dance classes for toddlers and children in Queens? We have a list of the best places in ...
School, Camp, & After-School Class Open Houses in Queens This Month
Walk the halls and meet school, camp, and after-school faculty at open house in Queens. Find your op...
Soccer Referee Opportunities Available for Teens
Soccer referee opportunities for teens are now available in New York City, Long Island, Westchester ...
Batting Cages in and Around NYC
Here are the batting cages in the New York metro area where you and your kids can practice your swin...
Horseback Riding Lessons for Kids in the New York Area
Who would have thought there would be so many places to take horseback riding lessons in and around...
How to Choose Swimming Lessons for Kids and Babies
This is what to keep in mind when choosing swimming classes for kids or evaluating a swim program at...
Where to Mini Golf with the Family in the New York Area
These are the best mini golf courses in NYC, Long Island, andWestchester County. Plan the perfect fa...
Horse Girls: Why do Girls Love Horses?
What is a horse girl? And why do little girls love horses so much? ...
Little League Teams in NYC and Surrounding Area for Boys and Girls
Here are the NYC little league teams for boys and girls that you can register your kid for in the Ne...
Youth Sports & Coronavirus: When and What Can Kids Play?
UPDATED March 2021: Youth sports are slowly returning to the lives of New York families—but which on...
How to Choose After-School Activities in a Pandemic
This is what you should consider when selecting an after-school program for your child during the CO...
The Best Places for Kids to Go Indoor Rock Climbing In & Near NYC
Here are the very best family-friendly places in and around NYC for indoor rock climbing....
The 7 Best Coding Languages for Kids
From Scratch to C#, here are some coding languages that will get your kids excited about software en...
Kids Modeling Agencies in the New York Metro Area
A one stop guide to the best kids modeling agencies in NYC, Long Island, West Chester and NJ. Look n...
Where to Ski and Snowboard in the Northeast
The best ski mountains with kids ski lessons in New York and the slopes of Connecticut, New Jersey, ...
These Are the Best Online Cooking Classes for Kids
These are the best online cooking classes for kids and will teach transferable kitchen skills in fun...
How to Choose the Right Extracurriculars for Your Child
How can parents make the right after-school choices during a pandemic? We asked local experts to sha...
Family-Friendly Bowling Alleys in New York Area
This is a list of the best bowling alleys for families in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens....
These Are the Best Places to Find Kids Exercise Videos
Here are some virtual gyms offering virtual fitness classes and kids exercise videos for at-home gym...
Where to Fish This Summer in the New York Metro Area
These are the best fishing spots throughout the NYC area - including in the city, on Long Island, an...
7 Creative Ways to Play Limbo
Here's how to play Limbo the classic way along with seven ideas to make the game a little more creat...
Everything You Need to Know About Campgrounds in New York
Here are 19 campgrounds in New York your family can go visit for a weekend getaway and tips for camp...
7 Leadership Skills Kids Need to Be Successful in the Future
These are the leadership skills that are the most sought after by employers. Learning these leadersh...
Two NYC Students Discover a New Species of Sea Anenomes
Cherie Qu of Bayside and Sadie Burke of Staten Island were featured as co-authors on a study publish...
Ask @DadandBuried: Should I Let My Child Quit Drum Lessons?
When it comes to raising kids, there are so many questions of what should I do? When wondering what ...
Working Parents Raising Gifted Children: Unique Methods for Enriching Their Lives
The first emotion that often comes to mind as a working parent with a gifted child is guilt. You mig...
Further Music School in Forest Hills Introduces Early Education Program
This summer, Further Music School in Forest Hills location introduced the Further Fruits program, a ...
My Gym Opens in Cobble Hill
On Aug. 9, My Gym opened on the corner of Smith Street and Baltic Street in Cobble Hill. The 56 hund...
Rose Academy of Ballet in Forest Hills Expands Its Dance Team
Rose Academy of Ballet's national dance team has grown from 11 members to 20 members since last seme...
A-Game Sports Introduces Individualized Sports Lessons for Kids Ages 3-6
A-Game Sports in New Rochelle will now be offering special Little Athlete Academy programming for ki...
Barefoot in Yoga, and Better for It
I like my Nikes. I like my kettlebell. I like my sweatband, child of the ’80s that I am. I especiall...
Two Bronx Students Awarded ESPN’s Inaugural Billie Jean King Award for Fighting Inequity in High School Sports
ESPN honored two Bronx high schoolers, Matt Diaz and Lisa Parks, with its inaugural Billie Jean King...
53 Public Pools Are Now Open for the Summer in NYC
Today, NYC’s 53 outdoor public pools have opened and will remain open through Sept. 8. Last summer, ...
Rego Park Dance Studio Undergoes a Makeover This Summer
The DanceSource is a boutique dance school located in the Rego Park/Forest Hills area in Queens. The...
Music Together ® with Music and Me in Glendale Now Offers a Bilingual Music Class for Babies and Toddlers
Music Together ® with Music and Me in Glendale began offering a bilingual music class, Music Togethe...
How to Reduce Children’s Risk of Drowning
As a parent, keeping your child safe in any environment is a number-one priority—especially when in ...
Laurissa Jane Music Studio Will Be Performing 'Shrek' This Summer
Laurissa Jane Music Studio in Queens has performed summer musicals for seven years, and this summer ...
American Folk Art Museum Offers Free Summer Art Program for Queens High School Students
The Youth Art Connection program takes place at the American Folk Art Museum’s Self Taught Genius Ga...
How to Help Your Teen Get Rid of Bad Habits
What’s the most annoying thing your teenager does? Is it that he’s constantly sleeping in and on the...
Guggenheim Museum Debuts Children’s Artwork Exhibit
A Year With Children 2019, an annual presentation of works of art created by New York City children ...
Teens Can Work Out at Planet Fitness for Free All Summer
Between May 15–September 1, teens aged 15-18 can work out at any of Planet Fitness’s 1,700 locations...
New York Yankees and New York Mets Participate in Little League Days 2019
Little League Days, a program created to give young baseball and softball players the opportunity to...
Why Drama and Theater are Important to Your Child's Development
Participating in theater as a child can have a positive impact on your child’s development. This is ...
Youth Basketball Coach from South Ozone Park Named Junior Knicks Coach of the Year
A Queens basketball coach was awarded Junior Knicks Coach of the Year this past Thursday. New York K...
RIOULT Dance Center Expands Class Schedule
RIOULT Dance Center opened in Astoria last fall, creating a home for the RIOULT Dance Company which ...
Bilingual Birdies Opens in Little Neck, Plans to Open on Long Island
Bilingual Birdies has expanded to Queens, specifically in Little Neck, and plans to open a Long Isla...
Cerebral Palsy Soccer Now Offering Indoor Team in Manhattan
Following the successful programs in New Jersey, Houston, Mid-Atlantic, and most recently Brooklyn t...
Why Art Was Added to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education
For many years, STEM education was the hot topic, but these days it's STEAM (science, technology, en...
Further Music School Opens Flushing Location
Further Music School opened its Flushing location in September. This brand-new facility is replete w...
Hour of Code Offers One-Hour Coding Tutorials
The Hour of Code is offering one-hour coding tutorials beginning today through Dec. 11 in honor of C...
Glittery Crafts for the Holiday Season
Add a little sparkle to your holiday season with these crafty gift ideas, perfect for Christmas, Han...
The Health Benefits of Playing Outside
We've all heard that some germs are essential for health, but do we actually know why? And though mi...
Two New Dance Classes Now Available at American Dance and Drama Fresh Meadows
American Dance and Drama Studio in Fresh Meadows is now offering two themed dance classes for young ...
The Benefits of Kids Learning to Play Ice Hockey at Any Age
Whether your child is a hockey fan and wants to learn how to play ice hockey, or you’re just looking...
Easy Science Craft for Kids
With the kids home from school for a few days this Thanksgiving break, why not take the time to do s...
ACD Playspace in Astoria Launches New Children's Programs This Fall
ACD Play Space, a childcare and learning center in Astoria, is launching a series of new programs fo...
5 Ways to Help Your Teen Have an Active and Healthy Lifestyle
Good exercise and eating habits are vital and are best established at a young age. By teaching your ...
Nickelodeon to Celebrate 15th Annual Worldwide Day of Play
Go to any park, restaurant, or public space, and you’re all but guaranteed to see a child with their...
How Children Learn Golf Through Play
Golf is a neat sport, whether you're into mini golf, or the full-sized version. And we all know that...
How to Encourage Early Literacy Skills in Your Child
With commercial reading programs that aim to teach infants how to read, it's important to remember t...
How to Help Your Child Build Better Homework Skills
Now that your kids are all settled into their back-to-school routine, it's time to assess what is (o...
Joffrey Ballet School Adds Broadway Theater, Children’s, and Youth Ballet in Long Island City
For the first time ever, Joffrey Ballet School is offering its Children’s Ballet and Youth Ballet pr...
The Perfect DIY Craft to Teach Your Little One About Trajectory
Now that summer is coming to an end, it’s time for the kids to put their thinking caps back on. And ...
RoboMindTech in Fresh Meadows Adds Two New Programs This Fall
At RoboMindTech in Fresh Meadows, STEAM Young Maker will be available for children ages kindergarten...
Robert Mann Dance Centre in Bayside to Offer Expanded Modern and Contemporary Classes
The Robert Mann Dance Centre, Inc., in Bayside will be offering expanded modern and contemporary dan...
Keeping Kids Safe and Healthy During Sports Practices and Games
In recent years, more children are participating in competitive team sports. However, this increased...
City Parks Foundation’s Annual Free Summer Sports Program Continues in Queens
We all know that an active lifestyle is important for children and young adults, whether that be thr...
How to Help Your Teen Daughter Thrive in Her Sport
We all know that getting exercise is important for teens and children alike, but playing sports offe...
How Rowing Is Preparing Under-Resourced Students in Queens for Academic Success
For 16 years, Row New York, a Queens-based organization, has been teaching under-resourced girls abo...
12 NYC Classes for Working Out with Your Baby
Working out is a wonderful way to unwind and release some much-needed endorphins post-partum. What b...
Queensborough Performing Arts Center and Local Councilmembers Join Forces for Kids Dance Workshop
The Queensborough Performing Arts Center at Queensborough Community College invites children ages 8 ...
The International Judo Center Offers Training for Kids and Adults
The International Judo Center (IJC) welcomes kids and adults for Judo training sessions. The IJC fun...
First Shot Basketball School to Offer Summer Program
Good News! First Shot Basketball School is adding a Summer Program during the months of July and Aug...
Register for Free Swim Classes From the New York City Parks Department
There's just a few more days left to register for free swim classes via the New York City Parks Depa...
Girl’s & Boy’s Basketball and Beyond Offers Basketball Programs in Woodside
Girl’s & Boy’s Basketball and Beyond, a basketball program in Woodside, began offering its affordabl...
iCodingClub to Open Bayside Program in Early March
iCodingClub, a new computer coding school located in Bayside for children in fifth grade and older, ...
How to Help Your Teen Get More Exercise
Most adolescents are a lot less active than they should be. Get yours moving with these expert-appro...
Dance Reverie in Forest Hills Now Offering Children’s Classes
Dance Reverie in Forest Hills, well known throughout Queens for its adult studio and specifically “s...
Archbishop Molloy High School Renovates Facilities and Adds Courses
Archbishop Molloy High School recently added new computer science courses, a video broadcast studio,...
Benefits of Music Education for Children
Music education isn't just a nice extra—it helps children with academics, character development, emp...
St. Agnes Academic High School Launches Health Sciences Program with New Lab
St. Agnes Academic High School, a Catholic school for girls in College Point, Queens, launched its h...
Celebrate Kids Music Day to Promote Music Education This October
Music schools, stores, and organizations across the country will celebrate the second annual Kids Mu...
Olympian Jenny Simpson to Serve as Ambassador for New NYRR Youth Fitness Program
New York Road Runners announced that three-time Olympian Jenny Simpson will serve as ambassador and ...
Grand County: An Adventure-Filled Family Destination
Plan a family vacation to Grand County, Colorado, with activities such as horseback riding, whitewat...
Istein Education Center in Forest Hills Adds Classes
Istein Education Center in Forest Hills added ukulele, choir, and percussion classes in July. The mu...
Scenes from Queens: Back to School
See photos of the borough's after-school programs, classes, schools, and other kid-focused resources...
Queens Music Academy Opens Woodside Location
Queens Music Academy opened a location in Woodside in July, which provides a performance space for s...
After-School Activities vs. Downtime for Kids
Kids love to take after-school classes, participate in sports teams, and do other extracurricular ac...
How to Recognize When a Child is Gifted
How to tell if your child is gifted, a prodigy, or just plain smart—and what to do about it...
Why Is the Sky Blue: Experiment for Kids
We know your kids have asked—now they can learn the why the sky is blue by doing this science experi...
Music Together with Music and Me Hosts Pajama Parties
Music Together® with Music and Me will be hosting pajama parties in Bayside and Astoria Aug. 29 and ...
Solar Eclipse Viewings and Activities in the New York Area
For the first time in 99 years, the solar eclipse will be visible to the entire continental United S...
How to Turn Your Child’s Extracurricular Activity Into Extra Cash for College
Whether your kid is committed to sports, the arts, or even community service, here’s how to turn tha...
NYC Students Named 2017's Young Innovators to Watch
Thirteen New York City students are being honored with the Young Innovators to Watch Awards....
Queens Dance Academy Offers New August Workshops
Queens Dance Academy in Glendale is offering new August workshops for beginner and advanced dancers....
Dry & Secondary Drowning: This Is What Parents Need to Know
It's possible to drown hours or even days after leaving the pool. Here's what to watch out forl...
Why Do So Many Gifted and Talented Children Hate To Write?
Disliking to write is a widespread phenomenon, affecting as many as 50 percent of gifted kids—here’s...
Rose Academy of Ballet to Launch Summer Dance Intensive
Rose Academy of Ballet in Forest Hills will hold a four-week dance intensive for students ages 8-12 ...