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After-School Programs and Classes for Children in Westchester County
Looking for after school classes and programs in Westchester NY? We have a list of the best after sc...
Kids Dance Classes and Lessons In Westchester County
Looking for dance classes for toddlers and children in Westchester? We have a list of the best place...
Gymnastics for Toddlers and Kids in Westchester County, NY
Looking for gymnastics classes for toddlers and children in Westchester? We have a list of the best ...
Music Classes for Kids in Westchester County, NY
Looking to sign your child up for music lessons in Westchester? We have a list of some of the top mu...
School, Camp, & After-School Class Open Houses in Westchester County
Walk the halls and meet school, camp, and after-school faculty at open house in Westchester County. ...
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? ...
Goldfish Swim School to Open in Stamford this Spring
Goldfish Swim School—an aquatic facility offering year-round indoor swim classes for kids—is opening...
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 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 Westchester 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 ...
UFC Mamaroneck Expands Space and Kids' Offerings
Dean Bellantoni, the owner of UFC Gym Mamaroneck, decided to expand the gym’s space and offerings fo...
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...
Achieve Martial Arts Moves to Bigger Facility
In January, Achieve Martial Arts moved to a new location in Scarsdale which has allowed for more roo...
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...
Kids In Sports Scarsdale Opened a Pre-School Program
On September 4, Kids In Sports, which has been around for for twenty years, will premiere its pre-sc...
Groove Family Music Studio Re-Opens in Larchmont September 16
Groove Family Music’s new family studio will be opening across the street from Chatsworth Elementary...
Music Conservatory of Westchester Now Auditioning for MCW Prep Program
Music Conservatory of Westchester is now offering a precollegiate training program for serious, adva...
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...
Badger Swim Club and School District’s Co-Op Summer Enrichment Program Have Partnered to Teach Kids Water Safety This Summer in Mamaroneck
Drowning is the second-biggest cause of accidental death in children younger than 12, and more than ...
Disney's 'Frozen JR.' Will Make Its Debut at the White Plains Performing Arts Center
The White Plains Performing Arts Center will be working on a brand-new show, Disney’s 'Frozen JR.' d...
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 ...
Auditions for College Prep Program at Music Conservatory of Westchester are Now Open
The Music Conservatory of Westchester is honored to announce MCW Prep, a precollege training program...
Lil Chameleon Offers a Weekly, Drop-off Summer Experience for 3- to 6-Year-Olds
Summer camp is a beneficial activity for both parent and child. Not only do you get a much-needed br...
Steffi Nossen School of Dance Adds Three Summer Experiences
This summer, Westchester’s Steffi Nossen School of Dance is adding two new camps, Choreography and H...
Tumble-Bee Gymnastics in Nanuet Makes Open Gym Times Available to the Public
Beginning this year, Tumble-Bee Gymnastics, a noncompetitive gymnastics facility that serves childre...
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...
A-Game Sports Expands Travel Softball Program
A-Game Sports, located in New Rochelle, is welcoming several travel softball teams that previously p...
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...
The Catskills’ Newest Indoor Park Will Open on April 19 for Summer Fun All Year Round
The Catskills’ biggest water park will splash into action on Friday, April 19, in Monticello. Kartri...
Students of Academy of Holy Angels Inducted into Musical Honor Society
Several of the finest vocalists and instrumental musicians from the Academy of the Holy Angels are n...
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 ...
French-American Ballet Theatre Opens in Hawthorne
French-American Ballet Theatre, te a new specialist training academy for aspiring and highly talente...
Life Time Athletic Announces Feb. 8 Member Opening at Chappaqua Crossing, to Create 200 Jobs
UPDATED FEB. 1: Life Time Chappaqua has officially announced its Feb. 8 for-members-only, opening a...
New Beginning Tumbling Classes to Begin in February at Steffi Nossen School of Dance
The Steffi Nossen School of Dance in White Plains is slated to offer its new Beginning Tumbling clas...
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...
Music Conservatory of Westchester’s Performathon Raises Over $5,000 for Scholarships and Digital Piano Lab
After 12 hours of marathon recitals at the White Plains Music Conservatory of Westchester’s 2018 Per...
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...
Creative Corner of Larchmont to Offer Slime Birthday Parties
During the first week of December, Creative Corner of Larchmont is launching Slime Birthday Parties....
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...
Thomas School of Horsemanship in Melville Debuts Intro to Horse Classes
The Thomas School of Horsemanship in Melville is introducing a new class for children who are intere...
New Singer-Songwriter Music Program Launches at Music Conservatory of Westchester
Do you write lyrics and melodies in notebooks? Play an instrument and want to make your own music? Y...
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...
LinguaKids Larchmont Partners With Parents to Create Customized Foreign Language Courses for Kids
LinguaKids Larchmont now offers customized foreign language courses. Created in conjunction with pa...
Westchester's A-Game Sports Welcomes New Director of Basketball Programming
William Council, known as “Coach Billy,” joined the team this month as the Director of Basketball Pr...
Westchester Jewish Center Welcomes New Director of Early Childhood Center and Launches Music and Movement Program
This October, Westchester Jewish Center launched a monthly music and movement program called ShaJam ...
New York Rangers to Host Special Hockey Clinic for Kids
If your kids are glued to the television when the Rangers step on the ice, now’s their chance to get...
Larchmont Music Academy Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Special Programs
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the Larchmont Music Academy will host a special ceremony on ...
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...
Canticum Novum Youth Choir in South Salem is Seeking Members
Harold and Edie Rosenbaum are seeking new members for their Canticum Novum Youth Choir. Composed of ...
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 ...
Groove Family Music Opens Locations in Scarsdale, Larchmont, and Mamaroneck
Groove Family Music, a 14-year mainstay in the Westchester family music scene, is bringing its Music...
Keeping Kids Safe and Healthy During Sports Practices and Games
In recent years, more children are participating in competitive team sports. However, this increased...
Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association Brings Legends for Youth Baseball Clinic to Scarsdale
Children in Scarsdale will have an opportunity to play with their favorite MLB players at the Major ...
MSquash Port Chester Welcomes Interactive Squash Courts
Athletes from all over the world are finding their way to Port Chester this summer to try out the MS...
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...
One River School of Art + Design Opens Street Art Student Exhibition
One River School of Art + Design will exhibit artwork from two weeks of Street Art camp by its Westc...
How Martial Arts Helped This Peekskill Family Overcome Tragedy
During the summer of 2015, Ron Paul, a beloved husband and father, broke his ankle. What should have...
More Than Just a Mommy-and-Me Class, Local Business Celebrates First Year
Music Together with Alexia opened its first location for Music Together® classes in Cold Spring in A...
A Winning Weekend for Tim Morehouse Fencing Club
Tim Morehouse Fencing Club youth champions brought home six medals at the New Jersey Division Denise...
Tim Morehouse Fencing Club Offering Discounted Rates for New Students
Tim Morehouse Fencing Club, which opened this past fall in Port Chester, will offer 50 percent off t...
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...
Maker Space Launches Workshops in Lewisboro
MKR Lab announced several workshops for May and June to introduce students in grades K-12 to electri...
Music School in Mamaroneck to Launch Band Jam for Kids
Bach to Rock, a music school for kids, is launching a Band Jam for kid’s ages 10-13 on Tuesday night...
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...
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...
Purchase College Learn-to-Swim Program Adds Synchronized Swimming Classes
Purchase College Learn-to-Swim Program recently added synchronized swimming classes to their winter ...
Westchester Community College Center for the Arts Adds Coding Programs for Teens
Westchester Community College Center for the Arts is adding two coding programs for teenagers age 15...
Benefits of Music Education for Children
Music education isn't just a nice extra—it helps children with academics, character development, emp...
Pixelcraft Kids in Larchmont Adds Comics & Pop Art Class
Pixelcraft Kids, a children's activity center in Larchmont, recently added Comics & Pop Art, a class...
Creative Corner Adds After-School Art Classes and Playdate Programming
Creative Corner, an art studio in Larchmont, added two after-school art classes for younger artists ...
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