Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

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New York City Children’s Theater – Shows and More!

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Have you heard the news? The New York Children’s Theatre has launched its 2020-2021 season with new, live, virtual programs for children. The season includes a mix of live digital productions as well as filmed performances of NYCCT productions. Highlights include a filmed production of their annual holiday show My First Nutcracker as well as an exclusive two-week stream of their award-winning and critically acclaimed musical, A Band of Angels, directed by Colman Domingo and two new productions. We are highlighting the shows for 2020 and will be writing more about 2021 towards the end of the year. For now, take a look at some of their great offerings and support this incredible theatre. 

2020  Productions

Forest of Feelings – A New Musical

October – February 2021 | 35 Minutes | Best for ages 2-5 Developed for and performed Live on Zoom 

The Forest of Feelings is a magical place filled with a vast landscape of emotions. When two friends discover a lost laugh, with the audience’s help, they must take a physical and musical journey through the forest to return it to its faraway home. Created and performed by Yo Re Mi, Forest of Feeling is an interactive show live on Zoom that teaches your youngest theatergoers about emotions, music, and yoga! 

Tickets: $20, per family, per performance
Link to tickets HERE
 

A Band Of Angels 

Streaming November 2020 

50 Minutes | Best for ages 8 and up Available on NYCCT’s Website with Live Special Events 

Join us this November for a special presentation of one of our most groundbreaking shows, A Band of Angels. Ella is a pop culture obsessed teenager living in present-day New York City. One afternoon she is transported back in time to meet the Jubilee Singers, a choir still in operation today that was founded shortly after the Civil War at one of the first schools for free slaves, and gains a new appreciation for history and education. See the production that Mommy Poppins called “captivating and thought-provoking,” written by Myla Churchill and directed by actor Colman Domingo. 

My First Nutcracker 

December 2020 

50 Minutes | Best for ages 3-8 Available on NYCCT’s Website with Live Special Events 

This holiday season, NYCCT will present My First Nutcracker filmed live at Theatre Row, and streamed directly into your home with live special events! In My First Nutcracker, join Clara and the Prince as they travel to a magical kingdom filled with delicious treats, dancing flowers, and a pesky mouse king. My First Nutcracker is an introduction to the classic holiday story you know and love, directed and choreographed by Melissa Riker and written by Barbara Zinn Krieger. 

To learn more about tickets, show dates, etc, please visit their website HERE.

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Kids in the Game Remote Learning Center in Tribeca

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Kids in the Game Remote Learning Center in Tribeca

 

Do you need help balancing your child’s blended school schedule and work this fall? Our Remote Learning Center in Tribeca is your perfect solution.

Students rotate between blocks of remote learning based on their school schedule, socially distanced physical activity, and a variety of games and brain breaks during downtime. Students are grouped by grade level in pods of 8-10. All students will have access to dedicated Kids in the Game coaches to monitor learning and provide assistance when needed!

The health and safety of our kids, families, and team is our top priority—always. We’ve implemented new policies and procedures including daily health screenings, group cohorting, enhanced cleaning techniques and more to ensure a safe and fun environment. Our team at Kids in the Game recently finished 4 in-person summer camps serving 400 families for 10 weeks with ~100 staff members. We had 0 COVID cases. We’re using our expertise and experience from the summer to ensure the safety of your kids this fall.

This program is open to the public! Families are welcome to come from any school in NYC to attend our Tribeca Remote Learning Center while parents return to work or continue to work from home. The cost of the 5-day program is $100 per day for each student. This program is available Monday through Friday to any student in NYC, grades Pre-K4-8th grade.

Kids in the Game is offering 15% off to all FiDi Families readers. Use the code ‘FIDIFAMILIES’ when you register for our remote learning center! Feel free to email tribeca@kidsinthegame.com or call 212-634-7262 x 303 with any questions. Limited spots available!

To Register, please visit their website HERE.
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Fall Dance at DiDa- Smaller classes. Greater impact.

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Now open for fall registration!

(Sept 14-Jan 31st)

Smaller classes.  Greater impact.

District Dance (DiDa) offers high-quality instruction in all genres of dance.  With over 20 years of experience performing and teaching, and a mother of 3, owner/director Jacki Ford is committed to  offering stellar training for young dancers in the downtown area.

Classes Offered:

  • Smalls: 7-11 yr olds.  2.5hr sessions 2 or 3 times/week. (M/W/F)
  • Minis: 4-6 yr olds.  2 hr sessions 2x/week (TUE/THUR)
  • Littles Combo Classes: Ballet/Jazz (MON) or Hip Hop/Tumbling (WED)

Enter code: “fidifam” at checkout and receive $100 off first months tuition when you register before Sept 10th.

Click HERE to register.

The curriculum includes primarily ballet and jazz, complemented by tap, hip hop, and ballroom.  Dancers in the Mini and Small group meet a minimum of 2x/week (smalls have a 3rd-day option).

Each class is limited to 9 dancers and social distancing/COVID guidelines will be observed.

The studio is located at 160 Broadway (between Maiden and Liberty) and offers a clean, intimate setting with only 1 studio occupying the second floor.

DiDa can put together a pod dance class during the day for students in the same school cohort. Ând YOU coordinate the pod and we’ll provide the teacher and the space.  We can work with your crazy schedules!  Min 5 dancers.

Please contact info@didanyc.com for more info.

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You’re Invited! Check Out Deer Mountain Day Camp

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You're Invited! Check Out Deer Mountain Day Camp

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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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Pillowland, Based on Laurie Berkner’s Hit Song, is the Newest Interactive Play Your Kids Will Love!

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Pillowland by Laurie Berkner is the Newest Interactive Play Your Kids Will Love!

 

Pillowland is an interactive play about a boy named Stanley that cannot fall asleep. He and his friends go on an adventure to find out how to sleep, and you can tag along for the ride! Stanley always has trouble falling asleep – even counting sheep doesn’t help! When he receives an invitation to visit the Kingdom of Pillowland, he sets off on an exciting adventure with his friends Finn, Quinn and audience members are invited along for the ride! 

This show is perfect for the entire family, including the first time theater goer as we even brought our 3-month-old and did not feel out of place. My 5 & 3-year-olds are veteran theatre goers, but they especially loved this novel experience of an interactive performance. Kids and adults were all laughing hysterically and embracing the fun. All of the kids were encouraged to participate and laugh throughout the show. Veteran or newbie, your kids do not want to miss this amazing show! And, as huge fans of Laurie Berkner, we loved getting to see her song “Pillowland” come to life. 

Pillowland by Laurie Berkner is the Newest Interactive Play Your Kids Will Love!
Photo: Carol Rosegg

This would make a great birthday surprise to friends or holiday gift with grandparents. We are even taking our nieces and nephews visiting from out of town that are too young for Broadway shows but want to experience the theater in NYC!

FiDi Families Insiders: Feel free to come to the show in your PJ onsies! Perfect for rolling out of bed and straight to the theater on Sunday Mornings. Stay after the show for a chance to meet the cast. 

Date(s): Sunday’s, through April 14, 2019

Time: 10:00 am – 10:30 am or 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Location: 20 Thomas Street (between Broadway & Church Streets) at The Flea Theater

Cost: $27 per person (infants are free)

Age(s): Best for ages 2 – 5 years old

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit their website HERE

 
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