Youth Activities

Battery Park City Parks Conservancy

2 South End Avenue, 212-267-9700, www.bpcparks.org

Sunset Singing Circle Come for a fun evening of folk songs, rounds and chants. All are welcome. Fri., June 16 from 7-8:30pm. Wagner Park. Free.

Fix Your Own Bike Come learn the fundamentals of bicycle maintenance. Tools and cleaning supplies will be provided. Scooters welcome too. Sat., June 17 from 10am – noon. Wagner Park. Free.

Fishing, Music & Art On Sat., June 17 from 10am – 2pm, enjoy catch and release fishing. Rods, reels and bait will be provided or bring your own. From 11am – 2pm, take part in art projects. Also from 12:30-1:30pm, the Treehouse Shakers will present Animal Rhythms: The Day It Rained & Jack and Hare, two African folktales. Wagner Park. Free.

Swedish Midsummer Festival Celebrate the summer solstice the traditional Swedish way. Make flower wreaths, listen to folk music, dance, play lawn games and picnic. Fri., June 23 from 5-8pm. Wagner Park. Free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Teen Marine Adventure On land and sea, teens entering 6th, 7th and 8th grades can engage in scientific explorations learning first-hand how human activity affects the Hudson River. Also take part in games, art projects and other recreational activities. Mon. – Fri., July 10 – 28 from 10am – 2pm. Nelson A. Rockefeller Park. $500 for 15 sessions. Pre-registration required. 212-267-9700 x366.

Art Portfolio Development For middle and high school students wanting to attend specialized art high schools and colleges. Working with BPCPC artist/educator Miki Iwamura, students will develop a body of work to present with their application while developing and strengthening foundational skills. Mon. – Fri., July 10 – Aug. 3 from 10am – 1pm. BPCPC Office, 2 South End Ave. $360 program fee for 12 classes + $40 materials fee. 212-267-9700. A second session will be offered on 7 Saturdays in Sept. & Oct.

fraunces tavern museum

54 Pearl St., 212-425-1778, www.FrauncesTavernMuseum.com

Family Saturdays The first Saturday of every month is Family Saturday, which provides parents and children an opportunity to engage in fun hands-on activities while exposing them to varied elements of 18th-century life.

Manhattan Children’s Theatre

52 White St., bet. Broadway & Church St., 212-226-4085

Little Tales Featuring folk tales from Greece, home of Aesop. Tales will include Country Mouse & City Mouse, The Boy Who Cried Wolfe, The Tortoise and the Hare and other favorites. Performances incorporate puppetry, masks, live action and audience participation, perfect for children ages 2-6 and adults alike. Thru June 29, Tues., Wed. & Thurs. at 11am. $10.

The Museum of the American Indian

One Bowling Green, www.nmai.si.edu

Films for Kids View “How the Redbird Got His Color,” A claymation by Cherokee students that tells a traditional story of a kind deed rewarded. “Raven Tales: How Raven Stole the Sun,” An award-winning computer animation based on a traditional tale from the North Pacific Coast. “The Legend of Quillwork Girl and Her Seven Star Brothers,” A Cheyenne legend about a skillful girl and her brothers that explains how the Big Dipper originated. Daily thru June 25 from 10:30-11:45am. Screening Room, Second Floor.

Clay Family Workshop Tour the exhibition Born of Clay with Angela Friedlander and view clay figures. Then create clay figures of your own incorporating gesture and movement. Ages 8 and up. Thurs., June 29 from 4:30-6:30pm. Education Classroom, 2nd floor. 212-514-3714.

New American Youth Ballet

212-945-2926, Ballet4u@worldnet.att.net, www.newamericanyouthballet.org

Summer Intensive Fun Ballet Camp Students enjoy ballet, crafts, music, cooking, dance, museum visits, and many other activities. Your child will learn in a creative, professional environment that nurtures natural talent. Camp runs July 5 – Aug. 3. Session A: ages 4-6, 9am-2pm. Session B: ages 7-10, 10am-3:30pm. Register for all 5 weeks, or per week. 98 Battery Place.

Summer Classes for all Ages 2 yrs to adult. Offered on Mon, Tues, and Thurs. afternoons. Choose from Me & my shadow, open kids ballet, teens, and adult boot camp. Enjoy a unique ballet experience in a professional and relaxed atmosphere. Enroll in one class or take a summer of classes. Classes run July 5 – Aug. 3. 98 Battery Place.

New Amsterdam Branch Public Library

9 Murray St., 212-732-8186, www.nypl.org/branch/local/man/lm.cfm

Summer Reading 2006 This year’s theme is Books: A Treasure! Have the best summer ever while participating in the summer reading program. Visit www.summerreading.org for more information or to sign up.

Project City Kids

212-786-3323, www.projectcitykids.com

Free Boat Rides for Kids Bring your kids for an hour-long trip around the New York Harbor. Every Sat. & Sun. at 10am, 12, 2 and 4pm thru Aug. 27. North Cove Marina, $5 adults, children are free. Call to make a reservation.

The Skyscraper Museum

39 Battery Place, www.skyscraper.org

Push/Pull Learn about the physics of skyscrapers through interactive experiments and demonstrations. Play in a tension tug-of-war and try fun balancing acts with new friends. Sat., June 24 & Sept. 23 from 10:30—11:45am.

south street seaport

www.southstreetseaport.com

Rhapsody in Art: Museum Without Walls View an original Chinese play written and performed by kids for children ages 3-13. Child and teen authors will read original works and there will be a multi-media art exhibition. Sat., June 17 from 10am – 4pm. Rain date is June 18. Fulton Street Pier. Free, including free cookie samples. Presented by Art Without Walls. 212-732-7678.

south street seaport museum

www.southstseaport.org

Free Fridays Explore the lives of men and women as they embarked on transatlantic journeys that would transform their lives. Fri., June 16 from 5-9pm. From 5 – 9pm: Visit the exhibitions, including Antwerp=America, Eugeen Van Mieghem and the Emigrants of the Red Star Line, featuring Van Mieghem’s portraits of emigrants departing the port of Antwerp for new lives in the new world. Guided tour at 7 pm. From 5 – 8pm: Drawing Workshop – Everyday People, Learn basic figure drawing techniques to create your own portrait of life at the Seaport. At 7 pm: Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert Series presents Dave’s True Story, Dave’s True Story fuses jazz of the 1940’s and ’50s with a modernist lyrics. The quartet performs witty, urbane tunes that combine the traditions of Golden Age songwriting with a straightforward vocal delivery. Free.

Pass the Word Celebrate Father’s Day with a visit to the Museum and the 19th Century print shop, Bowne & Co., Stationers. Learn about letterpress printing that uses word & metal type and antique presses. Make your own Father’s Day journal. Sat., June 17 from 1-4pm. Free with museum admission. Purchase Museum tickets at 12 Fulton St. 212-748-8758.

Seaport Sunday Smarts Come to Pier 16 and drop by the Living Harbor Wet Lab aboard the tall ship Peking. Learn about the critters of the East River. Look through the lens of a microscope and let the creatures inspire you as you make aquatic arts and crafts. This week’s theme is Beach in a Box. Sun., June 18 from 1-4pm. Free with Museum Admission. 12 Fulton Street. 212-748-8758.

New York Packet presents Hughie Jones Hughie Jones is a legend in his native England. Listen as he performs both traditional and original maritime songs with guitar backing. Tues., June 20 at 6pm. $5 adults, $2 kids. Melville Gallery, 213 Water St., bet Fulton & Beekman Sts. 212-748-8568.

Circle Around the Sun Discover the importance of constellations long ago. Come along for an imaginary night sail. Learn how constellations helped sailors tell time and find their way in the dark. Create a zodiac masterpiece on a hand made celestial map. Sat., June 24 from 1-4pm. Free with museum admission. Purchase Museum tickets at 12 Fulton St. 212-748-8758.

Summer Camp at South Street Seaport For two weeks in mid-to-late August, campers will explore the history of New York through exciting workshops taught by artists and museum educators. Each week-long session takes advantage of the Museum’s unique resources to investigate topics in marine and environmental science, archaeology and history through a curriculum that involves hands-on learning, creative arts projects and opportunities to explore the city’s waterways aboard the 1885 schooner Pioneer. Aug. 14-25. Contact Mark Hayes at 212-748-8757 or mhayes@southstseaport.org for more information or to register.

Stuyvesant High School Community Center

Stuyvesant High School, 345 Chambers St., 646-358-6880, www.ccshs.org, Operated by Battery Park City Parks Conservancy

Summer Programs A variety of programs are available to suit your child’s interest and keep him or her entertained during the summer vacation. Check below for more information. Registration is required and is now open. Call 212-267-9700 or visit www.ccshs.org. Memberships are available for $65.

Children’s Introduction to Martial Arts – A fun, high energy fitness program for kids that incorporates elements from the martial arts. Sun., July 9, 16, 23 & 30. Ages 3-6 from 10:30-11am. Ages 7-11 from 11:15 to noon. $45 members, $60 non-members.

Teen Fitness – Get in shape with weight training and agility drills. Ages 14-17. Wednesdays beginning in July at 4pm. $75 members, $105 non-members.

Babysitters’ Training – Learn how to handle unexpected situations calmly and competently. Ages 11-15. Tues., Wed. and Thurs., July 18-20 from 5-8pm (Three course session.) $50 members, $60 non-members.

Yoga – An introduction to Hatha Yoga’s physical postures and deep breathing practices. Wednesdays July 5 – Aug. 2. 6:15pm for level 2 and 7:15pm for level 1. $68 members, $95 non-members.

Swim Lessons – Available for all ages. Take place July 6- Aug. 27. Programs include BABY AND ME SWIMS on Sundays at 11am or Thursdays at 4pm. 8 sessions for $120 members and $160 non-members. SPRITES for ages 4 & 5. Thursdays from 4:30-5pm or Sundays from 11:30-noon. 8 sessions for $108 members and $148 non-members. LESSONS for children ages 6 and over. Various levels. One hour classes take place Saturdays from 11am – 4pm or Sundays from 11am – 3pm. 8 sessions for $108 members and $148 non-members. MASTER SWIM PROGRAM designed to enhance swimming ability. Saturdays from 4-5pm or Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30pm. 10 sessions from $150 members and $200 non-members. INTENSIVE SWIM LESSONS are available on Mon., Tues. and Wed. for one-hour sessions. Available July 10-26, 9 sessions, for $135 or from July 31 – Aug. 16, 12 sessions, for $180. PRIVATE LESSONS are also available on Thursdays from 3-4pm and 5-9pm. Get 3 lessons for $90 or 5 lessons for $150.