EXPLORE SUMMER CAMP at Nest+M (New Explorations in Science and Technology Plus Math,) a new public school on the Lower East Side. Camp is run by ‘Oasis Children’s Services,’ a Brooklyn-based organization. Children ages 4-8 can enjoy an “extraordinary” outdoor camp experience. Open house, Mar 2 or Mar 30, 6 to 8 pm. Refreshments. Sign up for 2 to 7 week session. Hours: 9 to 5. Cost of a two-week session is $700. 111 Columbia Street at East Houston. For more information: 718-596-4900.
NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL This international festival, produced by a Tribeca couple, will be held throughout the month of March in venues around the city, including the Regal Union Square. Above photo is from ‘Hammerboy’ a film from South Korea, the English language version. Variety of films geared for specific age groups — toddlers through teens. For information: www.gkids.com or 212-349-0330
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE ARTS
182 Lafayette St., 274-0986: Wed. & Thur.–WEE Artist Drop-in Program, art, music and storytelling for children ages 10 mos. to 3-and-a-half years, 10-11:30 a.m., $13.
Fraunces tavern museum
54 Pearl St., Tue.-Wed., Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu., 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 212-425-1778: Sat.-Smell of the Holidays, drop in to make traditional Pomander ornaments for your home, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., $2-$3 admission, $1 materials fee.
MANHATTAN CHILDREN’S THEATER
380 Broadway, 212-226-4085: Jan. 17-Feb. 15-”Rumplestiltskin,” brought to life from the popular Grimm Brothers classic, Sat.-Sun., noon & 2 p.m., $10-$15.
MANHATTAN YOUTH
Various locations, 212-766-1104: MY Art Therapy, K-2nd Grade, Sat., 11 a.m.-noon, 3rd-5th Grade, 12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m.; Sat. mornings-Touch Football for grades 4-7, through March; for more info call or go to manhattanyouth.org.
New york city fire museum
278 Spring St., Tue.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 212-691-1303: Classic Firefighting equipment & art, ongoing.
New york city police museum
100 Old Slip, 212-480-3100 x119: Open ended exhibtions about New York City’s police force.
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