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After-School Classes & Programs for Children on Long Island
Looking for after school classes and programs in Long Island, NY? We have a list of the best after s...
Dance Classes, Lessons, and Programs for Kids on Long Island
Looking for dance classes for toddlers and children in Long Island? We have a list of the best place...
Tutoring and Test Prep Providers for Kids on Long Island
Looking for a tutoring services and test prep in Long Island? We have a list of the best places in R...
Kids Music Lessons and Classes on Long Island
Looking to sign your child up for music lessons in Long Island? We have a list of some of the top mu...
School, Camp, & After-School Class Open Houses on Long Island
Walk the halls and meet school, camp, and after-school faculty at open house on Long Island. Find yo...
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...
Catch A Minor League Baseball Game in the New York Area
Check out the minor league baseball teams that play in NYC, Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, an...
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...
Long Island Arts Alliance Applications are Now Open
Here's how you can apply to the Long Island Arts Alliance (LIAA) 2020-2021. ...
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 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...
Read Long Island Parent's After-School Guide Today!
Wondering how COVID-19 is affecting after-school programs for kids? Find advice on selecting class f...
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 ...
Advanced Academic Programs of Roslyn Redesigns STEM Offerings
As of this fall, Academic Programs of Roslyn's math curriculum now incorporates three levels for eac...
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...
Children's Fitness Center Reopens in Suffolk with New Programs
My Gym children's fitness center reopened its West Babylon location on Sept. 9 under the ownership o...
Great South Bay YMCA Updates After-School Program
Last month, homework help, an arts curriculum, and inclusion were added to the after-school care pro...
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...
Babylon's My Gym Children's Fitness Center is Reopening in September
My Gym Children’s Fitness Center is excited to announce the grand re-opening of its Babylon location...
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...
Sylvan Learning Center Now Offering Swim, Robotics, and Coding Programs
Sylvan Learning Center will be offering two new programs this summer in partnership with Goldfish Sw...
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 ...
Art Studio E Introduces New Summer Camps in July
This summer, from the first week of July through the last week of August, Art Studio E will be offer...
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...
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...
Lanyard Ladies Hosts Slime-Making Contest Fundraiser for Child With Cancer
The Lanyard Ladies, a unique children’s birthday party place located in Oceanside, will be hosting a...
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 ...
Saf-T-Swim Opens Its Thirteenth Long Island Location in Melville
Saf-T-Swim Swim School of Long Island opened its thirteenth Long Island location in Melville in the ...
Hofstra University’s Saturday Classes for Young People Brings Back Internet of Things Class
Hofstra University’s Saturday Classes for Young People will bring back the Internet of Things class ...
Goldfish Swim School Opens in Centereach
Goldfish Swim School, a national franchise, opened in Centereach last month. Classes began Jan. 9. J...
Long Island Studio of Music Now Offering NYSSMA Preparation
Long Island Studio of Music is now offering NYSSMA preparation on all instruments including voice, p...
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...
Great South Bay YMCA Debuts Boga Fit Classes
Great South Bay YMCA debuted its Boga Fit classses this October. Boga Fit is a combination of yoga, ...
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...
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...
Soccer Shots in Syosset Launches New Program for Kids with Special Needs
Soccer Shots Long Island West has expanded its EMPOWER classes for kids with developmental and cogni...
Heijoshin Dojo Offers New 'Little Ninjas' Classes and Three-Class Trials
Heijoshin Dojo in Bay Shore is splitting its Little Ninjas course into two classes for different age...
The Long Island Studio of Music to Offer Early Childhood Group Music Classes and At-Home Instruction
Music Play, the new early childhood group music class at The Long Island Studio of Music (LISM), is ...
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...
My Gym Adds Three New Classes to Stony Brook and Huntington Station Locations
With more than 550 facilities worldwide, My Gym offers a variety of fun fitness programs for childre...
The Art League of Long Island Offering Fall Workshops for Kids and Teens
Among other fall highlights, the Art League of Long Island is offering a special one-day workshop in...
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...
Hofstra University Continuing Education Adds a New Course
This fall, Hofstra University Continuing Education is introducing a new course, Internet Hardware Ha...
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 ...
Keeping Kids Safe and Healthy During Sports Practices and Games
In recent years, more children are participating in competitive team sports. However, this increased...
Brooklyn Nets Players and Coach Kenny Atkinson to Attend Nets Youth Summer Basketball Camps
Kenny Atkinson, Brooklyn Nets Head Coach, and Nets players Joe Harris, Jarrett Allen, D’Angelo Russe...
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...
Long Island Nets Host Open Tryouts for Kids Dance Team
The Long Island Nets will hold open auditions for the Long Island Nets Kids Dance Team at Yes We Can...
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...
The Gateway Playhouse is Offering a New Acting Workshop for Children with Learning Disabilities
The Gateway Playhouse, a performing arts center located in Bellport, in consultation with East End D...
CGI Braves and CGI Baseball Merged with Regionally Ranked New Jersey Wolfpack Travel Team
CGI Braves & CGI Baseball have merged with the regionally ranked NJ Wolfpack which is owned and oper...
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...
Thomas School of Horsemanship Welcomes New Camp Director, Adds New Camp Programs
Thomas School of Horsemanship, which offers year-round horseback riding lessons and a summer day cam...
New York Area Kids Can Learn Golf with PGA Jr. League
The PGA Jr. League team golf registration is now open for the 2018 season throughout the New York ar...
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...
The Diocese of Rockville Centre Launches Financial Literacy Program for Schools
The Diocese of Rockville Centre partnered with Junior Achievement of New York to bring J.A. in a Day...
Chance To Dance in Setauket Launches Website
Chance To Dance launched its first website in September, which allows users to access class schedule...
Ohman School of Ballet Adds Ballet Barre Workout Classes
Ohman School of Ballet in Commack recently added Ballet Barre Workout classes for adults....
Music School of New York City Opens Mineola Location
The Music School of New York City has expanded to Long Island with a location in Mineola, which offe...
RoboMindTech STEM Education Center Opens in Great Neck
RoboMindTech, a STEM education center for children ages 4-16, recently opened a location within Grea...
Benefits of Music Education for Children
Music education isn't just a nice extra—it helps children with academics, character development, emp...
Syosset's theCoderSchool Offers After-School Coding Program
An after-school coding program, theCoderSchool, recently opened a location in Syosset for children a...
Huntington Ballet Academy Adds Teen and Beginner Classes
Huntington Ballet Academy in Suffolk County is adding teen ballet and modern classes, plus open ball...
KidzHitz Music School Launches Rockstar Birthday Parties
KidzHitz, a music school located in Huntington, started offering interactive Rockstar Birthday Parti...
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...
Scenes from Long Island: Back to School
See photos of after-school programs, schools, and other kid-focused businesses in Long Island's Nass...
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...
Key to My Art in Amityville Adds New Classes
Key to My Art in Amityville recently added fashion illustration and art history classes for children...
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...
The Food Wizard For Kids: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Helps Families
Gemma Saylor, a registered dietitian nutritionist based on Long Island, launched The Food Wizard For...
Act As If Etiquette & Protocol Adds Venues in Northport and Oyster Bay
Act As If Etiquette & Protocol is adding venues in Northport and Oyster Bay, at which children ages ...