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You’re Invited! Check Out Deer Mountain Day Camp

February 8, 2019 by Denise Courter

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At Deer Mountain Day Camp, your child will become an unforgettable part of our story. Our story began in 1956, when the Katz family founded the camp. Since then, we have all been committed to the same goal: to help every camper enhance their positive qualities and embrace who they are – as each becomes a unique and essential part of our community.

Roberta & Carol Katz, Deer Mountain’s deeply involved camp directors, personally get to know campers and families from the outset. Multiple layers of staff communication invite you to share in your child’s experience, every step of the way.

We offer campers ages 3-15 a sleep-away camp’s range of activities, facilities, and staff, each program crafted to meet their ages and developmental levels, in a day camp setting. Taught by experts we scout out, these activities give your child a chance to try and learn new things, excel at some, and always have a blast. Activity areas include: Swimming, Sports, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Outdoor Adventure, Nature, STEM, Lake, Special Events & Electives.

Deer Mountain Day Camp’s transformative surroundings set the backdrop to an incredible summer.

* 25 Mountainside Acres
* Natural Spring-fed Lake
* 6 Age-Appropriate Heated Pools, home to our renowned Instructional & Recreational Swim Programs
* 7 Tennis Courts
* Modern 7,000 sq ft Dining Hall
* State of the Art Performing Arts Building with Dance Studio
* Gymnastics Pavilion
* Over 25 buildings, including air-conditioned activity-specific cabins—for ceramics, for arts and crafts, for nature, and beyond as well as bunks for each age group
* Age-specific fields, rinks, and courts for every sport imaginable, including batting cages, golf center, bonzo & gaga courts
* Preschoolers enjoy facilities that are suited to their age and developmental needs – featuring an air-conditioned 2,000 sq ft building, lunch area, outdoor playground and specially designed nursery pool

Tuition Includes: Private, supervised, air-conditioned transportation, hot lunch & snacks, towel service, daily photo gallery, video highlights, group photo & camp shirt.

Call Us to Book A Personal Tour
845-354-2727
deermountaindaycamp.com
Located in Pomona, NY

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Downtown Day Camp: Early Bird Rates Expire February 15th!

February 6, 2019 by Denise Courter

Downtown Day Camp – Making Memories Since 1992!

Athletics – Aquatics – Arts & Sciences – The Complete Camp Experience.

June 27th – August 23rd

2– 8 Week Session Options

PARTNER

The Downtown Day Camp has been bringing the suburban day camp experience to NYC for more than 25 years, creating a true summer camp in Lower Manhattan! We offer the widest variety of activities around, led by the most experienced and professional staff.

Facilities

Our private Downtown Community Center boasts a private 75-foot pool for swim lessons, 2 art studios, and dance/karate studios; we use the beautiful Battery Park City ball fields for sports instruction; PS 234 & PS 89 usage includes two gymnasiums, 2 auditoriums, 3 outdoor yards, and more than a dozen specialty classrooms.

Activities

Swimming Lessons, Field SportInstruction (BPC Fields), P.E. Classes, Visual Arts, Craft Making, Pier 25 Mini-Golf, Ooey Goey Science, Lego Construction, Music & Drumming, Animal Hour, Karate, Tennis, Field Trips, Educational Animal Shows, Crazy Hat Day, Camp Carnival, and More!

Our leadership team has over 100 years of education and camp experience!

Bus Service Includes stops in Tribeca, FiDi, Battery Park City, and Lower Manhattan. Click HERE to see our complete list of bus stops.

Visit our website to see our sessions and rates, 2019 Camp Brochure and more!

camp@manhattanyouth.org

212-766-1104 ext. 1250

downtowndaycamp.com

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Raising Resilient Girls with Girls Leadership

September 13, 2018 by Denise Courter

Raising Resilient Girls is a 1-hour talk followed by a 30 minute Q&A session for parents, teachers, and community members

Girls Leadership speaks to parents and teachers across the country about the challenges girls face today, the reasons why we see girls struggling, and what we can do to help them. In this acclaimed 1-hour talk (followed by a 30 minute Q&A), we share how to help girls practice assertive self-expression, emotional intelligence and healthy relationships, preparing them for a life of personal and social leadership. This engaging presentation covers the development of girl dynamics beginning in preschool through high school.

As written up in Parents Magazine, this talk concentrates on practical advice that can be executed in a real-life setting, such as:

Talking about your own not-so-happy feelings;
Sharing your mistakes;
Helping your daughter to solve her own problems;
The Good Girl Phenomenon and conflict as an opportunity for positive change

Date: Wednesday, October 24th

Time: 6:30 pm – 8 pm

Location: 40 Washington Square South – NYU School of Law (Greenberg Lounge)

Cost: $25/person (Adults only)

For more information about this incredible organization, visit their website HERE

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Eataly’s Foodiversità Cooking Classes for Families!

January 5, 2018 by Teresa Nhat Wang

Celebrate 2018 at Eataly with a new lineup of seasonally-inspired FREE family classes. All of the classes are held at Eataly’s Foodiversità, otherwise known as their Food University. This is where the Eataly Ambassadors lead hands-on cooking classes for young aspiring chefs. In January, families will have a chance to flip Panettone French Toast, build Mozzarella Snowmen, and craft a Gelato Coppa!

Reservations can be made via email (foodiversita@eataly.com) and interested families will need to provide the number of adults and children in their party and class time. Please note that the RSVP’s are limited to 2 per family in order to allow everyone an opportunity to participate.

Date(s): Multiple dates in January

Time: Times vary by class and date. Please check the schedule.

Age(s): 3 +

Location: 101 Liberty Street, 3rd Floor

For more information, please visit their website HERE

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Home Depot Kids DIY Workshop – 2018 Block Calendar

January 5, 2018 by Denise Courter

Did you know that Home Depot offers free workshops for kids of all ages? The Manhattan location in the Flatiron District hosts the monthly series, on the 1st Saturday of every month. Though the location is not in Lower Manhattan, it is worth sharing, since its always a fun and worthwhile trip out of the hood.

Get organized for 2018 in our hands-on Workshop where you and your child can assemble a wooden block calendar to kick off the new year. Useful year-round, the block calendar is perfect for a tabletop display. Once the calendar construction is complete, your child can decorate it with paint and stickers.

FiDi Families Insiders: Participants keep their craft, receive a certificate of achievement, a Home Depot workshop apron, and a commemorative pin (while supplies last).

Date: Saturday, January 6th

Time: 9a – 12p

Location: 40 West 23rd Street (Home Depot)

Ages: All

Fee: Free but RSVP suggested

To register and for more information visit their website HERE

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