Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

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BASIS Independent Manhattan Virtual Open House

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BASIS Independent Manhattan Virtual Open House

 

A global education for the next generation of leaders.

Join the BASIS Independent Manhattan Virtual Open House to learn more about their PreK–12 program, meet select teachers, and explore their two campuses.

At BASIS Independent Manhattan, a PreK–12 private school, students in middle and high school master STEM, the humanities, and more in a globally benchmarked curriculum led by Subject Expert Teachers. As a result, students outperform their peers internationally and gain the skills necessary to become true leaders in their community.

Middle & High School at BASIS Independent Manhattan

  • AP® focus, capstone courses, and independent research
  • Expert teachers in all subjects, including economics, logic, Latin, and more
  • A variety of electives and extracurricular offerings
  • Unparalleled student outcomes—
    AP pass rate, international performance results, and college acceptances

Beginning fall 2021, BASIS Independent Manhattan will offer our Middle & High School Program at a second campus in Chelsea, which will be a new, thoughtfully-designed space dedicated to advanced learning. Our flagship UWS location will remain home to our world-acclaimed PreK–5 program.

FiDi Families Insiders: Zoom link will be provided, once registered via the link below.

Date: Sunday, November 15th

Time: 9am / 10am (dependent on grade)

Fee: Free

To RSVP, please visit the site HERE.

 

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Budding Bakers with Battery Park City Authority

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For kids only! Young chefs will challenge themselves at this after school program by learning techniques that will last a lifetime! All the healthy and delicious gluten, dairy, and soy-free ingredients for these vegan recipes are included. Children will take home scrumptious samples to share with the family each week. Led by Ilana Eck, founder of Stylish Spoon.

11/6: Bake Your Own Granola- Learn to mix up a batch of this quick and healthy breakfast cereal and create your own delicious parfaits with fruit and yogurt (dairy-free option available).

11/13: Try Your Hand at Thumbprint Cookies- Leave a mark on your handmade cookies filled with a delicious selection of fruit jams.

11/20: Create Mini Cookie Pies- Learn to make a healthier cookie dough and decorate your own personal cookie pies with chocolate chips, sprinkles and other delicious toppings.

FiDi Families Insiders: fastest way to register, Call 212-267-9700 or email registration@bpca.ny.gov with “your and your child’s full name, your child’s D.O.B., a contact phone number for yourself, and which classes you are interested in (11/6, 11/13,11/20, or all 3).”

Date: Wednesdays, November 6, 13, and 20

Time: 3:30 pm — 5:00 pm

Location: Asphalt Green 212 North End Avenue

Cost: $15 per session, registration required

Age: 8-10

For more information, please visit their website HERE.

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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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Teen Night Out in Battery Park at River Terrace

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Teen Night Out in Battery Park at River Terrace

 

Did you know that Battery Park City Parks hosts a Friday Teen Night? Local teens are invited to hang out at 6 River Terrace, the beautiful event space overlooking the Hudson River at Battery Park. Teens are invited to meet up with friends, play table tennis, foosball, chess and take advantage of having their own space to hang out with other kids from the area. 

Date: Friday, March 31st (recurring every Friday)

Time: 4p – 7p

Grades: 7 – 12

Cost: Free

For more information, visit their website HERE

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Tworly Kid Book Club for tweens

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Tworly Kid Book Club for tweens

 

Tworly Kid, located in Tribeca, is kicking off  their annual book club with TK Book Club Taster Session in the big giraffe tent. They have exciting projects and discussions the first Wednesday of every month beginning this Thursday. The Tworly Kid (TK) Book Club is designed for tween’s who enjoy reading, learning and sharing with others of the same sort. The first Wednesday of each month, Tworly Kid invites tweens to attend and participate in the discussion for that month’s book. Kids are encouraged to participate in fun activities while meeting other neighborhood families. 

Date: October 5th  [Read more…] about Tworly Kid Book Club for tweens

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