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Publisher & editor-in-chief Roselle Farina Hecht Editor Jeannine Cintron Production director Michelle Yannaco traffic director Heather Gambaro

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Sliding Into September Staten Island parents reveal how they avoid the summer slide.

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2019 Day Trip Guide An epic list of over 70 ideas for your next adventure off the Island!

30 Summer Fun on Staten Island A guide to summer family fun for everyone – right here at home.

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Dear Teacher: Real Advice from Real Educators

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How to Choose the Right Afterschool Activity for Your Child

Afterschool Program Guide

Pool Party Safety 101

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Highlights from Staten Island’s Broadway in the Boros 2018. This year, catch a free showcase of Beetlejuice and Chicago at Empire Outlets on Friday, July 26!

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Get a taste of Broadway without leaving the Island! Broadway in the Boros is back for its fourth year bringing free shows to all boroughs outside of Manhattan. On July 26, Broadway in the Boros will help mint a public plaza in the newly opened Empire Outlets on Staten Island’s waterfront. The showcase features Beetlejuice, with eight Tony nominations including best musical, and perennial hit Chicago. All “Broadway in the Boros” performances take place Fridays from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, rain or shine. In addition to performances, each event features Broadway tickets and giveaways, trivia games and more! All performances are hosted by Julie James, host of the popular SiriusXM Radio show “On Broadway.”

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School is out, but grumbling bellies don’t break for summer. The Summer Meals Program has returned this year, providing free, healthy breakfast and lunch to all children ages 18 and under at hundreds of locations around the City until August 30 (with the exception of July 4 and August 12). The Summer Meals Program is available at various public schools, community pool centers, libraries, and other locations around the city. Children do not need to register or show any kind of documentation or ID to receive their free meal. To find a Summer Meals location or view a menu, go toschools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/ or link directly at siparent.com.

Tick season is upon us, and every year we need to be more cautious than the last. Reports of Lyme disease have grown exponentially in Staten Island over the past few years. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the number of cases jumped 250% from 2012 to 2016. So how prepared are we for tick season this year? Everyone knows that ticks are found on deer, but did you know they are also commonly found on mice? The City has invested millions of dollars in past years to reduce the deer population through vasectomies, a program that continues for the next five years, they’re now also trying a tick-prevention method with mice. Mice are lured into bait boxes, where they receive a dose of fipronil, which kills ticks on animals. Another cause for concern is the sudden appearance of the Asian long-horned tick, an invasive species which can reproduce on its own. Because of their asexual nature, thousands of these ticks can be found on a single person or animal. The first sighting of this species in New York was on Staten Island’s South Shore. Last month, Borough President James Oddo hosted a forum to educate people on Lyme Disease prevention. He stressed the importance of public awareness, stating the following: “Our quest to mitigate the growing number of Staten Islanders suffering from Lyme disease is being fought on many fronts, and educating the public about the disease and how it is spread is a vital step. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology at Columbia University are working with us on the front lines to combat ticks and the spread of Lyme disease. It is essential Staten Islanders gain as much information as possible to be able to protect themselves.” For more information on preventing Lyme disease, go to siparent.com/ticks.

AdvantageCare Physicians Opens in the Mall AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY) has opened a new medical office at the Staten Island Mall on Richmond Avenue. Their services include urgent care as well as extended evening, weekend and holiday hours – making it the perfect location for a new medical office. Aside from walk-in services, they offer primary care as well to help patients ensure they see the right type of provider at the right time. The ACPNY practice spans all five boroughs and Long Island, and the new Richmond Avenue mall location is the third in Staten Island. You can schedule your first appointment at ACPNY.com/SI now.

2020 High School Directory If your child is entering eighth grade this fall, then now is the time to start thinking about high school. The 2019 NYC High School Directory will be available this summer online at the Department of Education website, and it’s filled with important information for students preparing to enter High School in the fall of 2020. You’ll find High School Fair dates, admissions test dates, application deadlines, important websites, as well as guidelines for applying, methods of admission, programs offered, and much more. You can link to the directory at siparent.com to get started helping your teen or tween apply to the high school of their choice.

Big Apple Winners Seventeen educators from all five boroughs were honored for their outstanding work, including Paraskevi Langis, High School Biology and General Science Teacher at Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School here in Staten Island. The Big Apple Awards is a citywide recognition program open to all full-time teachers in New York City public schools and recipients were selected from a record 7,100 nominations.

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Patriotic Slime

Every kid’s favorite craft meets the fourth of July in this hands-on project from Michael’s! Patriotic slime is the perfect festive activity for keeping kids busy at your Independence Day gathering. Go to of michaelskids.com for more projects from Michael’s. kneading with both of your hands. If needed, add ¼ tbsp contact lens solution to make the slime less sticky. Flatten out your slime on a piece of wax (or palette) paper and sprinkle on fine red glitter. Fold the slime’s edges in toward the center to blend the glitters into the slime. Continue until they are evenly distributed throughout the slime.

Step 3 - White Slime

Pour out the entire contents of a 5oz container of Elmer’s school glue into a bowl, then add ½ TBSP of baking soda and mix. Add 1 tbsp of contact lens solution and mix until slime forms and it begins to get harder to mix. Take the slime out and begin kneading with both of your hands. If needed, add ¼ TBSP contact lens solution to make the slime less sticky.

Step 4

Form each slime into a long strip and lay each one next to the other on your non-stick surface. Now, fold and twist the slimes together until you have blended them just the way you like.

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Store your slime in an airtight, sealable container (or re-sealable plastic bag). Project Notes:

You will need:

• 2 5oz containers Elmer’s school glue • 1 4oz container Elmer’s school glue • 1 ½ tbsps of baking soda • 3 tbsps of contact lens solution • Royal blue food coloring • Tiny silver stars for crafting • Dark blue, red, and silver glitter

Step 1 - Blue Slime

Pour out the entire contents of a 5oz container of Elmer’s school glue into a bowl, then add ½ tbsp of baking soda and mix. After mixing, add your choice of food coloring add royal blue food coloring. Add 1 tbsp of contact lens solution and mix until slime forms and it begins to get harder to mix. Take the slime out and begin kneading with both of your hands. If needed, add ¼ tbsp contact lens solution to make the slime less sticky.

Flatten out your slime on a piece of wax (or palette) paper and sprinkle on fine glitter in silver and dark blue. Fold the slime’s edges in toward the center to blend the glitters into the slime. Continue until they are evenly distributed throughout the slime. Repeat to mix tiny silver stars into the slime.

Step 2 - Red Slime

Pour out the entire contents of a 5oz container of Elmer’s school glue into a bowl, then add ½ tbsp of baking soda and mix. Add red food coloring. Add 1 tbsp of contact lens solution and mix until slime forms and it begins to get harder to mix. Take the slime out and begin

- Be careful when children are crafting with sequins, as the product does have a choke hazard warning on the label. - Protect your work surface with wax (or palette) paper and wear an apron (or other protective garment) to protect clothing, as the food coloring may stain. - When adding food coloring, dip a craft stick into the food coloring container and then mix the color into the glue, stirring thoroughly until it’s completely blended. Always use a new, clean craft stick when dipping into your food coloring in order to avoid cross-contamination. - Adult supervision is required. This project is not appropriate for children under the age of 3 years. If large quantities of contact solution are accidentally ingested (greater than a tablespoon), get medical attention immediately.

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Sliding Into September Summer study preps kids for return to classroom

By Christine Albano Christine Albano, now the mom of three ages 21, 17, and 15, recalls reviewing math flash cards, summer reading books, and vocabulary words on the beach in the lazy days of summer when her kids were in grade school.

Staten Island parents want to savor the lazy days of summer with their children, but that doesn’t mean it’s all fun and games in the two-and-a-half month hiatus from school.

n between trips to the beach and family vacations, kids are brushing up on important academic lessons -- like reading and math -- to avoid the “summer slide.” Characterized as the lengthy summer gap away from a routine school setting when kids can easily let important key educational lessons slip their minds, the phenomenon is easy to combat, Staten Island parents say. With the first day of school right around the corner, local parents say it is important to help their kids retain the academic knowledge they gained in the previous school year while prepping for September. Nicole Damon Esposito, a longtime Eltingville resident, said old-fashioned techniques, such as making flashcards on index cards with her daughters, and making their own math worksheets, keeps them on track away from the classroom. “We are learning all day every day,” she said. “They don’t really know any different so I think it’s just as good as digital,” Ms. Esposito said. The girls -- ages 6 and 3 -- have no complaints, and are academically advanced for their ages as they prepare to enter first grade and pre-K, respectively, she said.

The Lindelof girls–Olivia,5, and Genevieve, 3 –doing some work on an iPad.

Cindy Santora of New Dorp takes advantage of title one summer programming at a local Catholic school four days a week for six weeks through July and August. “Most Catholic school parents are unaware that a lot of the programs available to public school students are also available to private school students,” Ms. Santora said. Her daughter, Addison, 8, is looking forward to the academic program as well as the day trips, while her mom prefers the extra help in English/Language Arts and math, which her daughter receives tuition free as an alternative to summer camp.

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“It basically reinforces her 2nd grade curriculum,” Ms. Santora said. She has been utilizing the program since her daughter was in kindergarten. “The first year we were offered it I was insulted, but after talking to the staff they told me about the small class size and one-on-one tutoring provided,” she explained. “We gave it a try and she loved it,” she said of Addison, who is heading into third grade in the fall. “We have been attending every year it’s offered.” Some parents, like Jamie Lindelof of Tottenville, combine the hands-on approach with digital rewards for doing summer prep work to give them an incentive. She prompts her daughter Olivia to brush up on her academics early in the morning so she still has time for other activities later in the day. “Last summer I gave her 15 minutes of tablet time for every page she completed,” Ms. Lindelof said. In addition, before she can play any non-educational games or activities on her tablet, she has to complete one hour of educational games or reading books. Some parents agree inexpensive workbooks as well as library trips assist their children with supplemental educational work during summer vacation, while some opt for digital resources that are either free, like the Prodigy Math Game app, or those that offer free trials ahead of a paid subscription. The Prodigy app also has a full website at prodigygame.com where parents can sign up for a free account and monitor their child’s progress on a dashboard. Epic!, a digital library with 35,000 books and learning videos for kids 12 and under, is another popular app recommended by many Staten Island parents. Other free apps, like My Math Flash Cards, Khan Academy for Kids, Math Kids, PBS Kids Games, A+ Spelling Bee English Words, and Quizlet, are also popular resources. To cultivate their children’s love of reading -- especially over the summer months -- many parents take advantage of free programs and opportunities at the New York Public Libraries on Staten Island. “All local public libraries provide summer reading suggestions and resources and incentives for kids of all ages,” Staten Island Parent of two daughters Marie Coughlin said. 18 July 2019 • siparent.com

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raising kids “Some also coordinate summer reading programs for adults which helps facilitate reading as a family habit,” she added. The New York Public Library kicked off its summer reading program in June and has a variety of reading and literacy programs and free events for kids and teens this summer, such as KidsLIVE, where they can meet their favorite authors, artists, filmmakers, musicians, fashionistas, and more. Some of their local programs on Staten Island include reading and literacy, arts & crafts, and interactive events and workshops. Bookmark the Staten Island Parent Family Calendar at siparent.com to check our daily listings of educational programs in local branches. On a global scale, Scholastic, the world wide children’s publishing, education, and media company, is sponsoring the Scholastic Summer Read-a-Palooza, a nation-wide movement to unite kids, parents, educators, public librarians, community partners, and booksellers to get books into the hands of more kids during the summer, keeping every child reading.

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Donna Zucconi said besides using the Epic! app, her 8-year-old son Joshua goes to the library often -including over the summer -- to further develop his love of reading. “He usually finds a series at the library and tries to read as many books in the series as we can -- even if it means visiting different branches” in between trips to Dorney Park, the movies, the beach and favorite museums and other attractions on their summer bucket list, Ms. Zucconi, a resident of Great Kills, said. Last year, he favored the Geronimo Stilton book series -- about a talking mouse who is a best-selling author, journalist, and editor of The Rodent Gazette. This year, he’s considering the Goosebumps series, she said. He also uses the Prodigy app to help with math -- and spends part of his summer completing his school issued English/Language Arts assignments and Math packets. Overall, Staten Island parents say their children are receptive and enjoy squeezing in some academics into their summer break from the classroom. “They look at schoolwork as fun so they have no issues doing it over the summer,” Ms. Esposito said. 20 July 2019 • siparent.com

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Programs: Early Childhood (18mos-5yrs); NYC’s Free full-day PRE-K 3 (born in 2016) and Free PRE-K FOR ALL (born in 2015); Before & After Care avail. Youth & Teen Programs. Swim classes. Summer day camp & holiday activities. Activities: Outdoor play area; air-conditioned and peanut/ tree nut free classrooms.. ______________________________________

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Programs: Free Full Day 3-K and UPK, Daycare, 2-8 week Summer Camp for ages 2-6. Extended hours from 7am-6:30pm. Central air conditioning. Fully equipped large playground. Diapers okay. Security cameras throughout. Activities: Age appropriate curriculum designed to stimulate growth in a child’s development. Monthly themes promote learning in a fun “hands-on” environment and focus on developing critical thinking and problemsolving skills. ______________________________________

St. Joseph Hill Academy 850 Hylan Boulevard • 10305 718.981.1187 [email protected] stjosephhillacademy.com

Programs: Pre-k - 8th grade. Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 programs. Aftercare available. Call for info. Activities: Celebrating 100 years of providing a premier Catholic education to the Staten Island community. ______________________________________

Silver Lake Head Start II 20 Park Hill Circle • 10304 718.720.0090 [email protected] yeled.org

Programs: M-F 8:30am-3pm; we offer EHS, HS & Pre-K for All (ages 1-5); On-site evaluations & services for EI & CPSE. Morning & aftercare programs for qualifying families. Activities: Age appropriate activities in a clean, nurturing, fun filled environment. Nutritional breakfast, lunch & snack provided. Bus service for qualifying families. Open month of July (free).

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The new school year is just around the corner! Whether it’s your child’s first school or you’re looking to make a switch, now is the time to find the right place for your child.

Small World Preschool 144 Bloomingdale Road • 10309 718.356.7795 [email protected] smallworldpreschool.net

Programs: Ages 2-5, Toddler Program (Ages 2.0-2.8) Free 3-K For All. Free Pre-K for All. Extended hours available open 6:30am-7pm. 8 week Summer Camp Program. Sibling discount. Activities: Licensed by NYC Dept. of Health. ACS vouchers accepted, CPR, outdoor play area, developmentally appropriate curriculum, certified teachers. Est. 1977. ______________________________________

Staten Island Academy

715 Todt Hill Road • 10304 718.303.7803 [email protected] statenislandacademy.org Programs: Coed college prep school for Pre-K3-Gr 12. Free extended day 7am-7pm. Summer programs. College guidance program. Academic Resource Center staffed with Orton-Gillingham trained specialists. Financial aid available in Kindergarten. Activities: Honors Math & Science, AP curriculum, varied electives, Model UN & Congress, musical theater Gr. 5-12, Gr.9 Academy in London, Gr.10 New York Experience incl, Varsity & JV teams, Maker Space studio.

Tender Care Preschool

6581 Hylan Blvd • 10309 718.317.2849 or 2858 [email protected] mountloretto.org/tender-care-preschool Facebook @ Tender Care Preschool Programs: Free full day UPK and 3-K, half & full days for 2 year olds. Summer Camp Activities: Large playground & indoor gym, computers, library. French classes. Extended hrs 7am-6pm.Sprinkler Park on campus for Summer Camp. Located on the grounds of beautiful Mount Loretto. Plenty of parking. ______________________________________

The Children’s Center College of Staten Island

2800 Victory Blvd • Bldg. 2R/Rm 104 • 10314 718.982.3190 [email protected] csi.cuny.edu/childcare Programs: Infant/Toddler, Preschool, School age (For Children of CSI students). 3K and PKA Full Day (3K & Pre-K For All funded by NYC Dept. of Ed.) Activities: Early education featuring developmentally appropriate hands-on learning experiences in a caring, well supervised environment.

Xaverian

7100 Shore Road • Brooklyn, NY 11209 718.836.7100 [email protected] • xaverian.org Programs: Catholic, Private, Co-Educational, College preparatory school for grades 6 to 12 featuring Advanced Placement courses, STEM education, 1:1 iPad learning environment, and Internship Program. Activities: Award-winning MAX (Music at Xaverian) program, community service, retreats, competitive athletics program, Robotics, Mock Trial, Speech & Debate, Model UN, Pipe & Drum Corps, Dramatics Society, etc.

RElgious instruction Congregation Temple Emanu-El Hebrew School

984 Post Ave • 10302 718.442.1158 [email protected] • templeemanuelsi.org Programs: Sunday mornings 9:30am–12:30pm. Ages 3-13 Preschool Program. Using a hands-on, experiential approach and facilitated by an enthusiastic staff, your child will grow to love and appreciate their Jewish heritage. New! Stipend upon successful completion of the program. Activities: Hebrew language, attachment to Israel, performing good deeds, holiday celebrations, bar/bat mitzvah instruction. Storytelling, Drama, The Arts, Music, Games, Cooking, Multi-Media.

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The Tutoring Underground

3651 Richmond Road • 10306 718.568.3105 [email protected] • crpreschool.org

Programs: Full day 3-K & 4-K program with extended hours available, full day center-based/ integrated programs. SEIT, Occupational, Speech, Physical therapy and counseling. Activities: Music and Art enrichment, family involvement, outdoor playground, assistive therapies and many special event activities. ______________________________________

Claire Guttsman, M.A.,C.C.C.-SLP 1076 Forest Avenue • 10310 718.447.5501 [email protected]

Programs: Children and adults are serviced individually and/or in groups in full time private practice. CPSE & RSA’s & some insurances accepted, sliding scale availabilty. Activities: Individual speech & language evaluations for children & adults. Individual and/ or group sessions for speech & language therapy, accent reduction & public speaking enhancement training. Available for lecturing, speech screening programs school based & workshops. ______________________________________

JCC of Staten Island First Foot Forward 1466 Manor Rd • 10314 1297 Arthur Kill Rd • 10312 2221 Richmond Ave • 10314 718.475.5225 sijcc.org

Programs: Special education preschool for ages 2.5-5. Half/full day. Center based & integrated classes. Related services. Transportation & tuition at no cost to eligible children. Activities: Multi-disciplinary evaluations. Speech & language, occupational, physical & play therapy. Movement & music. Mainstreaming. Parent support groups.

Brooklyn & Staten Island Locations 917.834.9696 [email protected] TheTutoringUnderground.com instagram.com/thetutoringunderground Programs: High School Admissions Exams in English, Math, and Logic: SHSAT, ISEE, COOP, TACHS College Admissions Exams, in English only: SAT, ACT After School Program, in English, Math, Logic, and Chess. Activities: Yury Getsin has a Masters in Education from Columbia University, and is the only person who teaches the classes. Classes have about nine students, and cost 25 dollars per hour. ______________________________________

Wagner College Department for Lifelong Learning 631 Howard Avenue • 10301 718.390.3221 [email protected] wagner.edu/lifelong-learning

Programs: Fri after school & Sat classes - Academics, ACT Musical Theater, Audition Prep & Master Classes, Architecture, Art, Business, Ceramics, Coding, Photography, ELA & Math Test Prep, Film, Voice, Lego Robotics, Science, SHSAT & TACHS Test Prep, Sign Language, Video Game Design, Web Design.

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New Jersey Bowcraft

Scotch Plains, NJ • 908-389-1234 bowcraft.com Mid-sized family amusement park in nearby Scotch Plains. Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center East Brunswick, NJ • 732-390-6981 eastbrunswick.org/crystalsprings Featuring splash pools for small children, two large pools, water slides and a lazy river.

iPlay America

Freehold, NJ • 732-577-8200 iplayamerica.com Featuring indoor rides, attractions, boardwalk games and one of NJ’s largest arcades.

Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari

Jackson, NJ • 732-928-2000 hersheypark.com Featuring rides for kids of all ages and adults, shows, characters, a safari and animal attractions, and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor waterpark which added its biggest expansion to date for the new 2019 season.

The Funplex

East Hanover, NJ • 973-428-1166 Mt. Laurel, NJ • 856-273-9061 thefunplex.com An indoor amusement park and outdoor water park with rides, arcade games, live entertainment and laser tag.

New York Luna Park

Coney Island, Brooklyn • 718-373-5862 lunaparknyc.com World-famous amusement park located on the boardwalk at Coney Island, featuring roller coasters, kiddie rides plus a historic carousel, games and live entertainment.

Fishkill, NY • 845-897-9600 splashdownbeach.com Self-proclaimed “America’s biggest little water park” featuring waterpark with slides, rides, a wave pool & play areas.

Allentown, PA • 610-395-3724 dorneypark.com A waterpark and amusement rides for little kids up to adults.

Hershey Park

Hershey, PA • 718-534-3900 hersheypark.com Chocolate themed amusement park with rides for kids of all ages, plus a waterpark, games, a zoo, and chocolate factory tours. _____________________________________

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New Jersey Insectropolis

Toms River, NJ • 732-349-7090 insectropolis.com View and touch beautiful and bizarre exotic insects from all over the world. Turtle Back Zoo West Orange, NJ • 973-731-5800 turtlebackzoo.com Featuring a multitude of animals, aviary, butterfly tent, shark and sting ray touch tank, endangered species carousel, treetop adventure course, mini golf and more.

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ • 732-892-0600 jenkinsons.com Amusement park rides along the boardwalk plus aquarium, beach-adjacent, fireworks shows, games, mini golf, ropes course and more.

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New York American Princess Cruise Whale Watching

Keansburg Amusement Park & Runaway Rapids

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Jenkinson’s Boardwalk

Keansburg, NJ • 732-495-1400 keansburgamusementpark.com Beach-adjacent amusement park with rides, games, food, arcades, go-karts, plus a waterpark with 18 slides and a lazy river.

Rye, NY • 914-813-7010 playlandpark.org A historic amusement park, often referred to as Rye Playland, featuring rides for young kids and adults. Calverton, NY • 631-727-3600 splishsplash.com 96-acre Long Island water park featuring 20 water slides, rides, and attractions, including two wave pools, a large Kiddie Area, a lazy river, and a tropical bird show.

Queens, NY • 718-474-0555 americanprincesscruises.com Spot whales and dolphins in the waters of Rockaway, Queens, New York. Kids can help crew members with whale and dolphin count. Bronx, NY • 718-220-5100 bronxzoo.com The largest metropolitan zoo in the United States and one of the largest in the world, at 265 acres of park lands and natural habitats.

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LIPM Catskill Animal Sanctuary

Saugerties, NY • 845-336-8447 casanctuary.org Ideal for animal activist families, meet rescued animals and hear their stories and learn about the plight of farmed animals and how you can help.

New York Aquarium

Brooklyn, NY • 718-220-5100 nyaquarium.com Large aquarium featuring an aquatheater, sea cliffs, a new shark exhibit with over 115 marine species. See animal feedings every day, learn about conservation efforts & more.

White Post Farms

Melville, NY • 631-351-9373 whitepostfarms.com A petting zoo and animal farm, with exotic birds and aviary, inflatable water slides, pony rides, and a giraffe station. ___________________________________

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New Jersey Ocean City

Ocean City, NJ • 609-399-7082 Two and half miles of boardwalk containing family amusements like OC Waterpark and Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, plus the beach and free entertainment. Point Pleasant Point Pleasant Beach, NJ • 732-892-0600 pointpleasantbeach.com Arcades, games, beach, restaurants, Jenkinson’s amusement park rides & aquarium, live entertainment, and fireworks shows.

Sandy Hook

Sandy Hook, NJ • 732-872-5970 One of New Jersey’s most beautiful beaches, visitors can go fishing, birding, camping, boating, canoeing, have a picnics, take sightseeing tours and eat at local seafood restaurants.

Seaside Heights

Seaside Heights, NJ • 732-793-6488 Beach and boardwalk featuring Casino Pier amusement rides, Breakwater Beach waterpark, plus go-karts, mini golf, arcades, games & food.

7 Presidents Oceanfront Park

Long Branch, NJ • 732-229-7025 long-branch.net/7-presidents-oceanfront-park 38 acres including an activity center, a boating launch, fishing, a playground, swimming, sand volleyball, pavilion with snack bar.

Wildwood

Wildwood, NJ • 800-992-9732 Featuring over 100 rides and attractions including Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks, Ocean Oasis Waterpark & Beach Club, Splash Zone Water Park, games, arcades, food, and restaurants.

New York Central Park

New York, NY • 212-310-6600 centralparknyc.org So much more than a park, there’s a zoo, live free shows, a carousel, kiddie rides (in the summer only at the Wollman rink), playgrounds & more.

Coney Island

Brooklyn, NY • 718-373-5862 Amusement park rides for kids of all ages, games, food, fireworks shows, beach, live entertainment, New York Aquarium, ferris wheel, carousel and more.

Nautical Mile

Freeport, Long Island • 516-377-2200 longisland.com/freeport-nautical-mile A lively, seaside destination featuring great restaurants, shopping, fishing boats, mini-golf and ice cream shops.

Fruit Picking

Visit siparent.com/pickyourown for nearby New Jersey fruit farms where you can spend a beautiful day picking fresh fruits and veggies with your family.

Pennsylvania Pennsylvannia Bushkill Falls

Bushkill, PA • 888-287-4545 visitbushkillfalls.com Known as “The Niagara of Pennsylvania,” Bushkill Falls is comprised of eight waterfalls within the Pocono Mountains accessible through scenic hiking trails and bridges. __________________________________

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New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame & Museum of New Jersey

Teterboro, NJ • 201-288-6344 njahof.org Historic aircraft, air and space artifacts, photographs, fine art and a model collection.

Liberty Science Center

Jersey City, NJ • 201-200-1000 lsc.org An interactive science museum and learning center with multiple exhibits and the largest IMAX Dome theater in the United States.

Newark Museum

Newark, NJ • 973-596-6550 newarkmuseum.org Museum featuring planetarium, creative play, interactive galleries, science exhibits, fire museum, art collections and more.

New York American Museum of Natural History

New York, NY • 212-769-5100 amnh.org One of the largest museums in the world, featuring 45 exhibition halls, planetarium, and library, and a collection of over 33 million specimens of plants, animals, fossils, minerals, rocks, meteorites, human remains, and human cultural artifacts.

Books of Wonder

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18th Street, New York, NY • 212-989-3270 84th Street, New York, NY 212-989-1804 booksofwonder.com New York City’s largest and oldest children’s bookstore and the city’s leading specialist in children’s literature, featuring old, rare, and collectible children’s books and original children’s book art, as well as new titles for purchase. July 2019 • siparent.com

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New York, NY • 212-873-3400 nyhistory.org/childrens-museum The children’s wing of the New York Historical Society is targeted toward children ages 8–13 and uses interactive exhibits to make history fun. Visit the NY Historical Society for interesting exhibits and collections, plus family programs.

Intrepid Air, Sea & Space Museum

New York, NY • 212-245-0072 intrepidmuseum.org Climb aboard the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, see the space shuttle Enterprise and the world’s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine.

Madame Tussauds

New York, NY • 212-512-9600 madametussauds.com Times Sqaure wax museum featuring life-like wax sculptures of the world’s most iconic musicians, A-list stars, sports legends, world leaders and more.

National Museum of Mathematics

New York, NY • 212-542-0566 momath.org Features exciting, interactive displays and exhibits that provide a place for children and adults of all ages to experience the excitement of math, with a special emphasis on activities for 4th through 8th graders.

New York City Fire Museum

New York, NY • 212-691-1303 nycfiremuseum.org Observe the history and cultural heritage of the fire service of New York and learn about fire prevention and safety.

New York Hall of Science

Queens, NY • 718-699-0005 nysci.org Featuring over 450 interactive displays that explain science, technology, engineering, and math, plus a 60,000 square foot outdoor Science Playground and Rocket Park.

New York Transit Museum

Brooklyn, NY • 718-694-1600 nytransitmuseum.org See a collection of vintage subway cars and retired buses, as well as other bridge, tunnel, and railway artifacts and memorabilia. Located in a real 1930’s subway station!

Pennsylvania Please Touch Museum

Philadelphia, PA • 215-581-3181 pleasetouchmuseum.org Featuring highly interactive exhibits for purposeful play, with a collection of over 25,000 toys as well as toddler zones, a carousel, and imagination playground. _____________________________________

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New Jersey Field Station Dinosaur

Leonia, NJ • 855-999-9010 fieldstationdinosaurs.com Walk the trail and see 32 life-sized, realistic dinosaurs come to life. Over 30 live shows, games and activities featured every day that are included with admission, plus (new for 2019) a show about baby dinosaurs.

Diggerland

West Berlin, NJ • 856-768-1110 diggerlandusa.com The only construction themed adventure park in North America where children and families can drive, ride and operate actual machinery.

RPM Raceway

Jersey City, NJ • 201-333-7223 rpmraceway.com/race Features go-kart racing for drivers 4” tall and up, plus arcade and billiards.

TopGolf

Edison, NJ • 732-374-4097 topgolf.com Giant golf facility with over 100+ climatecontrolled hitting bays, full-service restaurants, over 200 HDTV’s and more.

Wild Wild West City

Stanhope, NJ • 973-347-2355 wildwestcity.com Western heritage theme park recreating 1880’s life in Dodge City, Kansas, featuring live-action shows, stagecoach, train and pony rides, and museum-quality exhibits.

New York GlowGolf

Garden City, NY • 516-747-3682 opryglowgolf.com A glow-in-the-dark miniature golf and laser maze center located in Roosevelt Field Mall.

Palisades Center Mall

West Nyack, NY • 845-348-1000 palisadescenter.com A four-level shopping center offering over 200 stores, 15 sit-down restaurants, a bowling alley, ice rink, the world’s tallest indoor ropes course, and more.

Pine Ridge Dude Ranch

Kerhonkson, NY • 845-626-7345 pineridgeduderanch.com All-inclusive resort located 90 miles from NYC featuring horseback riding, petting zoo, paddle boating, archery, fishing, sports and more.

The Adventure Park at Long Island

Wheatley Heights, NY • 631-983-3844 longislandadventurepark.org The largest forest climbing park in New York with 10 Trails, 15 zip lines, 5 difficulty levels, and over 140 challenge bridges.

Whitewater Challengers

Hudson River, Adirondacks, NY 800-443-8554 whitewaterchallengers.com White water rafting for families! Hudson River location has zip lining and paintball, plus white watrer afting for kids ages 7+. Lehigh Valley location offers family style rafting with kids ages 5+, plus camping, biking and more.

Pennsylvania Crayola Factory

Easton, PA • 610-515-8000 crayolaexperience.com Explore and learn all about crayons and coloring, plus do art projects and see live demonstrations.

Legoland Discovery Center

Plymouth Meeting, PA • 208-513-1429 Yonkers, NY • 866-243-0770 legolanddiscoverycenter.com A Lego-themed indoor family entertainment center for kids age 3-10 with rides, Lego build-and-play zones, a 4D cinema and a gift shop.

Whitewater Challengers

Lehigh River, Poconos, PA • 800-443-8554 whitewaterchallengers.com White water rafting for families! Hudson River location has zip lining and paintball, plus white watrer afting for kids ages 7+. Lehigh Valley location offers family style rafting with kids ages 5+, plus camping, biking and more.

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West Berlin, NJ • 856-767-7580 Indoor & outdoor waterpark and resort with rides and attractions, plus an arcade.

New York Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark

Monticello, NY • 845-397-2500 thekartrite.com Brand new resort set in the Catskill Mountains featuring the biggest waterpark in New York, covered by the largest texlon transparent roof.

Rocking Horse Ranch

Highland, NY • 800-647-2624 rockinghorseranch.com Resort featuring indoor waterpark, horseback riding, mountain tubing, exotic wildlife exhibit, organized family activities and more.

The Country Place Resort

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New Jersey Land of Make Believe

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Hope, NJ • 908-459-9000 Waterpark and rides and attractions for children of all ages, even kids under 36”.

Storybook Land

Egg Harbor Township, NJ • 609-641-7847 A nursery rhyme themed amusement park primarily for families with young children.

Pennsylvania Dutch Wonderland

Lancaster, PA • 866-386-2839 “Kingdom for Kids” themed park with over 30 rides for kids of all ages plus water play area and live shows.

Sesame Place

Langhorne, PA • 215-702-3566 Sesame Street theme park with rides for kids of all ages, as well as a water park, live shows, games, and characters. For families of children with special needs, Sesame Place is the first theme park in the world designated as a Certified Autism Center. This includes a sensory guide for easier planning, quiet rooms, specially trained staff and more.

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Mount Laurel, NJ • 877-494-2626 Indoor waterpark and resort for all ages plus an arcade.

Mountain Creek

Vernon Township, NJ • 973-827-2000 Waterpark and resort featuring 22 rides and world’s tallest double looping slide, as well as mountain biking and an aerial adventure park and ropes course.

East Durham, NY • 518-239-4559 thecountryplace.com Set in the Northern Catskills Mountain, the resort is home to the Zoom Flume Waterpark. Features activities for the whole family.

Pennsylvania Camelback Mountain

Tannersville, PA • 570-629-1662 Featuring Camelbeach outdoor waterpark, Aquatopia Indoor Water park, plus ziplining and other adventure rides.

Great Wolf Lodge

Scotrun, PA • 800-768-9653 Indoor waterpark and resort for all ages plus characters and activities for kids.

Kalahari Indoor Water Park

Pocono Manor, PA • 877-525-2427 America’s largest indoor waterpark, featuring water slides, spa, wave pool, lazy river, and toddler play area.

Splash Lagoon

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Erie, PA • 66- 3-SPLASH splashlagoon.com Waterpark resort featuring nine water slides, ropes course, lazy river, the largest wave pool in the Eastern United States, plus arcade, lazer tag and more.

Split Rock Resort

Lake Harmony, PA • 800-255-7625 splitrockresort.com Indoor waterpark perfect for the 12 and under crowd, featuring slides and a wave pool, plus a movie theatre, bowling, arcade, mini-golf, sports, beach and lake activities and more. July 2019 • siparent.com

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Searching for summer fun on Staten Island? Look no further! Here’s the rundown on local events, activities and fun. Make it an unforgettable summer, right here at home! Concerts & Shows

The Borough President’s annual Summer Sunset Concert Series is back, hosting free live concerts featuring local favorite talents every Thursday throughout the summer in various parks throughout Staten Island. CityParks SummerStage is also bringing exciting free concerts from classic headliners like Lisa Lisa, Cover Girls, Jody Watley and more at Corporal Thompson Park in July. Broadway in the Boros is once again offering a taste of Broadway outside Manhattan with performances from Beetlejuice and Chicago at the Empire Outlets on July 26. Historic Richmond Town will be rocking with live music on Saturdays all summer for the Tavern Terrace Outdoor Concert series. MakerPark Radio is hosting Patio Parties in Snug Harbor on July 14 & 28, featuring classic tunes for the whole family. Check the SI Parent Calendar for upcoming show dates and concerts all summer.

Kayaking

Kayaking is so much fun - and you can do it for free all summer long! Kayak Staten Island offers free kayaking to the public on select Sundays throughout the summer. Children under 18 must be with a parent and you can fill out a waiver form at their website. Kayaking is offered at 850 Page Avenue (in Conference House Park) or occasionally at Freshkills Park. Check our calendar for upcoming dates You can also try kayaking for free with the National Park Service at Gateway in Great Kills (Hylan Blvd. and Buffalo Street), where you simply show up, sign a waiver, and head out. What a fun addition to your day at the beach! Kids are welcome, but must be with a parent or adult.

Bowling

Beat the heat and go bowling! Summer specials include: Rabs Country Lanes: Two games of bowling, shoe rental, a slice of pizza or hot dog and a soda for only $10 per kid. For

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City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. Movies usually start around 8pm and take place at various parks throughout the city. Check the SI Parent Calendar for upcoming m o v i e schedules. $1 movies are back! The Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Express plays familyfriendly movies every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am for just a dollar, all summer long! Cool off in a chilly theatre with a movie everyone will enjoy.

Library & Book Store Programs

The libraries are the unsung heroes of the free event scene, Check out regularly providing fun and educational programs that siparent.com/family-fun are free of charge and cater to every age group. They offer mommy and for a list of all the me play groups, toddler and preschool story time, fun things you can do on $15 per adult, puppet show and plays, you can bowl with theme parties, comic book your kids (includes Staten Island fun, homework and reading shoe rental). The help, video game time, board special is available seven game time, family film days, and days a week, from 9am to so much more. Visit siparent.com/events 6pm, for all kids under 18. Rabs is every day to find free events at your local located at 1600 Hylan Blvd. library. Check our website for a list of library Showplace Entertainment Center: One branches to find the one in your neighborhood hour of bowling, four shoe rentals, and a pizza — or to try a new one! pie for just $28. Available Monday through Barnes & Noble also offers free themed Friday, 12-5pm. Showplace is located at 141 storytime to the younger crowd on Saturday, East Service Road. Sunday and Tuesdays. Visit them at their NEW Staten Island Mall location.

Movies, Movies, and More Movies!

Bring a blanket and find your spot under the stars for a family-friendly flick this summer, courtesy of NYC Parks and the New York

Museums & Zoo fun

Put your dancing shoes on and get ready to boogie on down! Boogie Woogie Wednesday

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LIPM at the Staten Island Children’s Museum are back! All summer admission is free every Wednesday from 5-7pm in July & August, beginning July 3. The fun includes storytime and crafts, snacks at and dancing. Each week includes a different cultural dance theme. More information can be found siparent.com/ events. In addition to dancing, June at the S.I. Children’s Museum is will be a celebration of Maritime history, while August will be all about chiling out and relaxing with youga, meditation and more. Museums of all kinds incorporate learning with fun. Since the learning is in short supply over the break, it’s the perfect time to visit local cultural institutions with your family. Many museums are low-cost, free, or accept donations only. Go to siparent.com to find a list of on- and off-island museums. The Staten Island Zoo is open every day and offers special programs on select weekends throughout the summer, including their popular Zoolympics, Sky Raptors show, a Japanese art program and more.

fourth of july events

Not to brag or anything, but we are one patriotic borough! We even have the longest running Independance Day parade in the country. Here’s a few ideas for your family’s 4th fun! More information on each event can be found in the siparent.com calendar.

The 91st Annual Huck Finn Fishing Tournament & Costume Contest 8am-12pm • Willowbrook Park

Historic Richmond Town Independence Day Celebration 11am-5pm • Historic Richmond Town

Travis 4th of July Parade 12pm • P.S. 26

Empire Outlets Fourth of July Block Party

Beaches, Sprinklers & Pools

Nothing hits the spot in the dog days of summer like a dip or dive in the pool. Staten Island has several public pools that are open free of charge all week long. The 2019 season begins Thursday, June 27. Can’t swim? the NYC Parks Department offers free swim lessons via lottery for several sessions throughout the summer to children, adults, and individuals with disabilities. Visit siparent.com for a list of pools, sprinkler parks, and beaches on the Island. And don’t forget to check out the hugely popular 2019 Sprinklerfest at Snug Harbor on July 19, where kids can sprint freely through 30 sprinklers on the lawn at Snug Harbor!

Festivals, Fairs, & Food

Here’s just a few of Staten Island’s many family-friendly festivals and fairs happening this summer. Visit siparent.com to get details on all of these events and more!

Laughter in the Park Friday, July 7 Wolfe’s Pond Park

Back to the Beach

Saturday, July 13 & Sunday July 14 FDR Boardwalk

New Dorp Family Fun Weekend Sunday, July 14 New Dorp Lane and 10th St.

2019 Sprinklerfest Friday, July 19 Snug Harbor

Ocean Breeze Food Truck Festival Saturday, July 20 & Sunday, July 21 Ocean Breeze

Community Appreciation Day Festival & Arts & Crafts Fair

12-9pm (July 4-6) • Empire Outlets

Saturday, July 20 Alice Austen House

Fourth at the Fort

National Night Out

1pm • Fort Wadsworth

Tuesday, August 7 FDR Boardwalk

Independence Day with the Staten Island Philharmonic

Richmond County Fair

6-9pm • Alice Austen House

Saturday, August 31 to Monday, September 2 Historic Richmondtown

Historic richmondtown Summer series

Historic Richmond Town is cooling Staten Island down with refreshing Egger’s Homemade Ice Cream and then heating things back up with food, ghost tours, car shows, free concerts and more! Go to siparent.com/events for details on Historic Richmond Town’s Summer Series.

Ball Games & Fireworks

Catch a Staten Island Yankees Game (now called the Pizza Rats) at Richmond County Bank Ballpark and enjoy one of the many theme nights offered this summer -- including fireworks! Spectacular firwworks shows will light up the sky after select games -- go to siparent.com/summer for the full schedule!

Kids in Motion

Kids In Motion gets children in NYC off the couch and into playgrounds. Kids in Motion staff lead four to seven hours of free activities for children per day, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, guided walks, board games, water games and more. It’s free to join and no registration is required. Just head to the playground during the listed hours of operation. This year, you can find Kids In Motion at Christopher J. Igneri Playground, Corporal Thompson Park, Faber Park, and Mahoney Playground between 10am and 6pm on select days.

Mini-golf, Go-karts, Batting Cages, Lazer Tag

Staten Island FunPark has go-karts, mini golf, and batting all summer long at their Castleton Corners location. A combo ticket lets you do all three. S.I. FunPark is located at 215 Schmidts Lane. Rainy day? Try the indoor batting cages at Fun Station, then check out their awesome Lazer Tag too. Fun Station is located at 3555 Victory Boulevard.

Craft Your Heart out

At Michael’s craft store, kids three and up can participate in a special craft class for just $3 on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings. The classes are typically offered at all three Staten Island locations. In addition, Home Depot offers a free workshop for kids on the first Saturday morning of every month. Check your local library for free craft events too, or head to siparent.com/summer for summer craft ideas you can do at home with your whole family. July 2019 • siparent.com

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Important Educational Questions educators weigh in on current topics

Experienced educators and authors Peggy Gisler and Marge Eberts give solid advice about everything school and education-related. Read more Q & A @ www.siparent.com/dearteacher Parents should send questions and comments to [email protected]

Parents: Bookworms are typically good students. The more your children read, the more likely they will become skilled readers who love the printed word. Every summer our Dear Teacher column offers activities that will keep your children’s academic skills sharp. This year our focus is on reading – the skill that affects every subject in school. Hopefully, by having fun with reading this summer, your children will become avid readers. On our Dear Teacher website, they will find even more reading activities under “Learning Activities.” Start out with Riddle Fun A riddle can be described as a question that needs to be solved using one’s intelligence and reasoning. Have your children find riddles online and in books to share for several nights at the dinner table. There are popular riddles like Albert Einstein’s riddle that he estimates only 2 percent of the population can solve. And there is the riddle in Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland that asks: “Why is a raven like a writing desk?” Hobbit readers might like to find the riddle that Bilbo Baggins used to stump Gollum so he could escape from a tunnel under the Misty Mountains.

Challenge your children to find the answer to this 4000 BC riddle: “There is a house. One enters it blind and comes out seeing. What is it?” Graphic Novels Can Entice Reluctant Readers A graphic novel is defined as a work of fiction or nonfiction using comic strips published as a book. Introduce your readers to classic literary works. Have them read several graphic novel formats. Reluctant readers can be enticed to read more by reading graphic novels. It can be difficult to find graphic novels that are both good quality and appealing to specific age groups. Two good lists found online are those put out the American Library Association and by Common Sense Media. Make Poetry Reading Fun There is a definite relationship between preschoolers hearing and reading poetry to their becoming among the best readers in the early grades. So, read nursery rhymes and poems to them as they will learn so much about phonemic awareness. Too few older children read poetry. Fortunately, there are poets who make poetry read-

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LIPM ing fun. Introduce them to the poems of Shel Silverstein, Bruce Lansky, Jack Prelutsky and Judith Viorst. Then try to hook them on more serious poetry by reading to them the poems of Edgar Allan Poe, Maya Angelou, Walt Whitman, Robert Frost and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. These are poets with whom everyone should be familiar. Patriotic Reading will Acquaint Children with American History This is the month with the Fourth of July so reading about our history is appropriate. Then your children can share what they have learned with the rest of the family. Visit readingrockets.org and you’ll find a list of recommended books for children up to 9-years-old. Each book has information about real and legendary heroes. On history.com, your older children can look at its “Day in History” and find a new story every day for what happened on that day in history. Online at constitution facts.com, have your children click on “Declaration of Independence” to find out more details about the signers and signing of the Declaration. For red, white and blue fun, visit dearteacher.com more science learning activities and find patriotic activities. They will learn about safe things that they can do to celebrate the Fourth like experiencing “Fireworks in their Mouths” or creating fireworks in a glass. Word Games Can Be Great Vocabulary Builders Your children can have fun and not even realize that at the same time they are building their vocabularies. On television or apps, they can view Wheel of Fortune and Chain Reaction. Then there are games in which they need to arrange letters such as Boggle and the variants of Scrabble. Finally, play some paper and pencil word games with them to hook them on crossword puzzles, cryptograms and word searches. Reading Check-up Time Before the new School Year For our final reading activity parents should take the time to visit the DearTeacher.com website, where you will be able to find out your children’s reading level before the start of the school year. Just give them the free San Diego Reading Assessment on the home page. This assessment has stood up to examination by numerous researchers as a good indicator of children’s reading levels. It will not give you the whole picture of your children’s reading ability, but it will tell you how well your children are reading words at each grade level. The advantage of knowing your children’s reading level is that you will have an idea before school starts of whether they are reading below, above or on grade level. If they are reading below or considerably below grade level, you should discuss this as soon as possible with their teachers. Find out what help can be given to them at school. For some a test for learning disabilities will be appropriate.

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raising kids attorneys Kurt T. Richards, P.C.

Attorney at Law 1200 South Ave, Ste 201 • SI, NY 718.720.1000 • www.krichardspc.com Divorce, Family Court, Child Custody, Spousal & Child Support, Domestic Violence, Adoptions, Name Changes, Annulments, Separation Agreements. Free Consultation for Divorce Actions. 24 Hour Phone Service.

orthodontics Salvatore R. Indelicato, D.M.D., p.C. Specialist in Orthodontics 444 Huguenot Avenue • SI, NY 10312 718.967.5213 www.bracesbydrindelicato.com

Mini & Clear Braces, Invisalign, Digital Scanner, Free Orthodontic Consultations. Gentle, personal, quality care for children & adults. Member of American Assoc. of Orthodontists & Diplomate of American Board of Orthodontics.

psychotherapists Angela Capece, LMHC

NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor Specializing in Couples/Family/Individual Counseling 917.636.3256 • [email protected] By Appointment • Day and Evening Hours Anxiety, depression and relationship issues can range from restricting to debilitating. If you are eager to free yourself from long-standing unhelpful behaviors, then psychotherapy can help you find the answerers you seek and the tools you need to promote growth and change in your life. As a mental health counselor, my initial goal is to provide you with confidential and personalized therapy to begin your journey to emotional well-being. My office is private and personal. In my therapeutic work, I incorporate the many facets of my professional career which have included positions in educational and clinical sectors. In working with you, I will draw o these diverse experiences in order to provide you with a culturally sensitive treatment plan. My areas of specialty include: Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, Couples Counseling, Self-Esteem, Stress Reduction and Management.

Staten Island YMCA Counseling Service

South Shore Center North Shore Center 3911 Richmond Avenue 285 Vanderbilt Avenue 718-948-3232 718-981-4382 Open Intake Hours available 6 days a week ymcanyc.org/locations/counseling-service Offering hope to individuals and families whose lives have been turned upside-down by addiction. We treat families, not just individuals. Our services include: Individual, Group & Family Counseling, a Little Steps program for children coping with a loved one’s addiction, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Medication Assisted Treatment, Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders including on-site psychiatric services, Crisis Intervention, Assessment & Referral Services, Anger Management for youth/adults, Parenting Skills classes, FREE Narcan training/kits, Immigrant Resource Center including English as a Second Language Classes. Financial Assistance is available.

psychotherapists Karen L.. Goldman LMHC,BCPC, NCC

Bereavement and Mental Health Counseling 347-850-2322 [email protected] By Appointment Only • Daytime and Evening Hours Counseling Individuals and Groups, Children, Teens and Adults Struggling With Grief & Loss Issues, Transitions, Parenting Skills, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Play, Art and Talk Therapy.

Kim Williams-Jenkins LCSW-R, MSEd, CRC, CASAC Culturally Competent Compassionate Counseling 15 1st Street, 2nd Floor • 10306 • 917.837.1317 [email protected]

Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy; Identity and Self Esteem; Autism and Aspergers; Addiction and Recovery; LGBTQI; Adults and Children. Most Insurance Accepted.

Michael DeSimone Ph.D, LCSW

175 Burbank Ave (New Dorp) 718.650.9000 [email protected] • michaeldesimonetherapy.com Helping Adults, Children and Adolescents with Anxiety, Fears & Worries, Anger, Depression, Grief/Sadness, Insecurity, Shyness, Self- Esteem, Relationship Problems, Private, Comfortable & Confidential.

speech, occupational & physical therapy South Shore Speech Pathology

520B Bloomingdale Rd • Staten Island, NY 10309 718.608.1508 southshorespeechtherapy.com Evaluation & treatment of pediatric speech & language, fine & gross motor delays & disorders; Dept. of Ed. CPSE & CSE Tertiary Designation; Most Insurance Accepted. Homecare & School Services Offered.

QUALITY CARE SPEECH CENTER, INC. Randi Pino M.A., CCC-SLP/TSHH, Director 3767 Hylan Blvd (Great Kills) 718.605.4301 • www.qualitycarespeech.com

NYS Licensed Speech Pathologists. Occupational & Physical Therapists; Evaluation & Treatment of Pediatric Speech, Language, Feeding, Oral, Fine & Gross Motor Disorders; P.R.O.M.P.T.; Russian Bilingual Services; State-of-the-Art Sensory Gym; Dept of Ed Provider (CPSE & RSA); Primary Designation for Physical Therapy; Top Tier for Speech & OT.

speech pathology claire guttsman m.a., c.c.c. - slp 1076 Forest Avenue (Corner of Manor Road) 718.447.5501

Nationally certified professional providing quality evaluations & treatment of adults and children for over 40 years. Additional services: public speaking classes, accent reduction, corporate speech pathology and lecturing. Approved NYC Department of Education Provider. (CPSE & RSA)

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LIPM speech pathology Sandra Mazzucco M.A., C.C.C.-SLP

NYS Licensed Speech Language Pathologist Annadale Town: 465 Belfield Ave North Shore: 1076 Forest Ave 718.815.6024 Evaluations & Therapeutic Intervention for Children & Adults, PROMPT Trained, Oral Motor & Feeding Therapy, Specializing in Fluency. ASHA Certified.

PreCare Speech Language Pathology, PC

718.259.4001 1829 Richmond Rd • SI, NY 10306 3099 Coney Island Ave • Bklyn, NY 11235 www.slpmd.com We are highly trained team of professionals that evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with communication disabilities, such as articulation disorders, phonological awareness, apraxia, dysarthria, feeding issues, traumatic brain injury, speech issues from hearing loss, auditory processing disorders, receptive/expressive delays, impaired language, voice disorders, jaw instability, stuttering/cluttering and lisps. If your child is experiencing issues with fluency (stuttering & cluttering), articulation, apraxia (motor planning for sound), oral-motor weakness, feeding or swallowing issues or receptive and expressive language delays, our certified speech language pathologists can work with your child to address and improve these issues using ASHA-standards.

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The New York City School Safety Fund As city camera program expands, collected fines could be dedicated to improving safety near schools

By Michael Reilly NYS Assemblyman, previous District 31 Community Education Council President and former New York City Police Department Lieutenant.

A few weeks ago, I introduced a legislative package which establishes the New York City School Safety Fund. This fund would serve as a “lock box” to ensure that all fines collected through the city’s speed and red light camera programs are used by New York City officials solely to bolster pedestrian safety in school zones. I introduced these bills in response to a new law which increases the citywide total of mobile and stationary school zone speed cameras from 140 to 750, and another pending Governor Cuomo’s signature which uses cameras affixed to school bus stop signs to ticket motorists who disobey them. Now officially a bipartisan effort, Senator Diane Savino has introduced Bill A08232 to Senate. Currently all revenue generated from the violations are deposited into New York City’s General Fund via the Department of Finance. Under this current system the millions of dollars are diverted to non-safety projects selected by City Hall. My proposal will require a dedicated fund mandating that the revenue be solely used to improve traffic safety. This money should be used in addition to traditional financial allocations the city makes for safety projects. The NYC Schools

Safety Fund would be a supplemental resource. Monies deposited into the New York City School Safety Fund would be available to the Chancellor of the city Department of Education, the Commissioner of the Police Department, and the Commissioner of the city Department of Transportation for the purpose of supporting various pedestrian safety improvement initiatives throughout the city, such as hiring additional crossing guards, installing new signage, constructing sidewalks and restoring faded road markings like crosswalks. I recently joined Mr. Phil Carolla, Principal of P.S. 56 in Woodrow, to survey the dangerous traffic conditions that members of the community have shared. Our review made it abundantly clear that something must be done to enhance pedestrian safety around the school. The unfortunate truth is that this is not just problem at P.S. 56, but at many of our local schools. My staff and I will be working with our school communities, local New York City Police Department Precincts and the New York City Department of Transportation to explore and develop ways to improve safety near our schools. What I am proposing would save lives by utilizing those monies specifically for pedestrian safety improvement initiatives.

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There are tons of possibilities for parents looking to expand their child’s development after school.

Art Art Lab – The School of Fine & Applied Arts in Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace • 10301 718.447.8667 [email protected] artlabsi.org

Programs: Art classes offered year round for ages 3-adult. Summer Camp Kandinsky and Camp Picasso ages 3-12, Summer Studio Scholarship Program for ages 13-adult, art gallery & community events. Activities: Art classes, camp, birthday parties and school trips. Adult classes and gallery events. Scholarships available. Art Lab has been part of the cultural life of S.I. for 40+ years. ______________________________________

Wizard of Art

249 Nelson Avenue 10308 718.227.7600 [email protected] Facebook: Wizard of Art instagram: SIwizard

Wagner College Department For Lifelong Learning 631 Howard Avenue • 10301 718.390.3221 [email protected] wagner.edu/lifelong-learning

Programs: Friday after school & Saturday classes for ages 4 to 17. ACT Musical Theater & Performing Arts, Architecture, Art, Business, Ceramics, Coding, Digital Art, Dungeons & Dragons, Mindfulness, Photography, ELA/Math & SHSAT/TACHS Test Prep, Filmmaking, Voice, Lego Robotics, Science, Sign Language, Spanish, STEAM, Video Game Design.

Clubs Girl Scouts of Greater New York 40 Wall St, STE 708, New York, NY 10005 212.645.4000 [email protected] girlscoutsnyc.org facebook.com/girlscoutsny instagram.com/girlscoutsnyc twitter.comgirlscoutsnyc, inkedin.com/company/girlscoutsnyc

Programs: Creative art classes for all ages. Portfolio Development and High School Portfolio classes, Friday night teen art classes, Animation, Illustration, Cartooning and Comic Book Art featuring Fortnight Illustrations.

Programs: The Girl Scouts of Greater New York is New York City’s largest girls-only leadership program, reaching over 31,000 girls ages 5 to 17 in every zip code of the five boroughs.

Activities: Offering children’s birthday parties, school trips and event planning. Our Event Coordinator is someone whom you can confide in, you’ll love our service!

Activities: Girl Scouts enjoy programs and activities that include Business and Entrepreneurship, Outdoor Adventure & Education, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), Advocacy, Take-Action Service Projects, and our Leadership Institute.

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LIPM Dance Center Stage Dance Co. Ltd. 10 Akron Plaza • 10314 718.982.9226 [email protected] centerstagedancecoltd.com

Programs: 2.5-adult. Jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, hip hop, acro, contemporary, open stretch.

Staten Island Family Music Various locations in Staten Island, NY 718.207.1128 [email protected] SIFamilyMusic.com

Programs: Music Together for families with children; newborn - age 5.

Activities: Recreational & competitive dance classes. Private lessons & birthday parties avail. Family/multiple class discounts. ______________________________________

Activities: Music Together is the premier early childhood music & movement program in the country! We have 4 convenient Staten Island locations offering classes 7 days a week! Join us for a FREE class. Visit our website for more information & to register.

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1 Gunton Place • 10309 718.966.7473 [email protected] risedancestudios.com Instagram: risedancestudios facebook.com/risedancestudios Programs: Winner ADCC “Studio of Excellence” Award 2019, Winner of the Industry Dance Award 2019, Ages 2+ (Competitive & Recreational) Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Modern & Acro, All Boys Hip-Hop, & Open Modern & Acro Classes. Activities: Summer Workshop Series July 28th-August 8th, 8 Days, 8 Choreographers, Guest Teachers Michael Susten, Jona Biddle & Hannah Jane Fredericks. All are welcome.

music Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute of the JCC 1466 Manor Rd • 10314 1297 Arthur Kill Rd • 10312 718.475.5263 • sijcc.org

Programs: Private music lessons taught by professional musicians. Piano, voice, guitar, violin, cello, all woodwind and brass. Early childhood music. Ensembles and chamber groups. Workshops for public schools. Activities: Students also take musicianship and theory class. They may participate in recitals held monthly. Scholarship and financial aid available for private lessons.

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Wagner College Department For Lifelong Learning

631 Howard Avenue • 10301 718.390.3221 Email: lifelong-learning@ wagner.edu www.wagner.edu/lifelong-learning Programs: Friday after school & Saturday classes for ages 4 to 17. ACT Musical Theater & Performing Arts, Architecture, Art, Business, Ceramics, Coding, Digital Art, Dungeons & Dragons, Mindfulness, Photography, ELA/Math & SHSAT/TACHS Test Prep, Filmmaking, Voice, Lego Robotics, Science, Sign Language, Spanish, STEAM, Video Game Design.

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Multiple locations in SI [email protected] 718.370.7733 •deamusicandart.com

2800 Victory Boulevard • 10314 718.982.3355 [email protected] statenislandtennis.com

Programs: Pre Primary and Toddler programs including Kindergarten and ages up to 18. Individual and group classes. Summer Programs.

Programs: Tennis instruction for children 4 years and older. Tournament training.

Activities: Musical Theater, Visual Arts, Rockband Classes, Musical Instruments, Chorus. The unique approach in teaching is found only in DEA Performing Arts studios. Performing opportunities, competitions, exams, and international assessments. ______________________________________

Spotlight Theatre Performing Arts Academy

358 Forest Avenue Staten Island, NY • 10301 718.207.1128 [email protected] SpotlightTheatreSI.org Programs: Spotlight Theater Performing Arts Academy offers classes, workshops, private lessons & performance opportunities for ages 4-18. Visit our website for more information about our fall offerings!

Activities: 6 indoor & 6 outdoor tennis courts. Summer camp. Learn to enjoy a lifetime sport. Training for high school.

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Our July calendar features over 250 events in Staten Island! Every type of event you can imagine: fairs, carousels, a parade, fireworks, Independence Day fun, summer-themed activities, crafting, themed workshops, STEM and so much more — there’s something for everyone, every single day. Plan your whole month with us!

4th of July Travis Parade

Thursday, July 4 • 12pm P.S. 26 4108 Victory Blvd travisparade.org Since the parades inception in 1911, participants have marched down Victory Boulevard from Cannon Avenue to Glen Street in the community’s annual Independence Day parade. The ceremony starts at noon in front of P.S. 26 and the parade steps off at 12:30 p.m. from P.S. 26 and Showplace Entertainment Center.

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Thursday, July 4, Friday, July 5, Saturday July 6 12-9pm Daily Empire Outlets: 55 Richmond Terrace empireoutlets.nyc Visitors will be treated to live music from featured bands, DJs, and roaming street performers in addition to programmed activities like a tie-dye workshop, sidewalk chalk art, face painting, large scale sandcastle building, and an outdoor screening of a featured Americana film to be announced.

Friday, July 19 • 12-4pm Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 snug-harbor.org Jump, run, cool off, and have a blast at Sprinklerfest! With music, live entertainment, food, games, and over 30 sprinklers, it’s a great day for families to meet their neighbors and come together for a day of fun in the sun.

Back to the Beach 2019

Saturday, July 13 • 11am-10pm Sunday, July 14 • 11am-7pm Midland Beach Boardwalk: Father Capodanno Blvd. binifund.org Back to the Beach is Staten Island’s BIGGEST event and features vendors, live music, rides and games for the kids, great food and of course our amazing fireworks display which will be held on Saturday, July 13th. This event is open to the public FREE of charge, and all are invited to attend.

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Camp Creativity Retro-Cool Crafts Michael’s All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10am • $3 • Ages 3+ Toddler Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Toddler Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Toddler Time! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:30am • Free • Ages 2-4

Folktale/ Fable Tuesday and Art South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 S.I. Yankees Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 7pm • Pricing online • All ages

Wednesday, July 3

Camp Creativity Retro-Cool Crafts Michael’s All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10am • $3 • Ages 3+

Baby Space! Stapleton Library 132 Canal St Baby Story Time 718-727-0427 Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 12:15pm • Free • Ages 0-18 months 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Summer Reading Kick-Off: Space! The Cosmos for Kids Mariners Harbor Library Sailor’s Art Studio 206 South Avenue SI Children’s Museum 212-621-0690 1000 Richmond Terrace 4pm • Free • All ages 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages S.I. Yankees Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park Lego Club 75 Richmond Terrace Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-720-9265 2550 Victory Blvd 7pm • Pricing online • All ages 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • Ages 8-14 Tuesday, July 2 Picture Book Time Tot Time Tuesdays New Dorp Library Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 309 New Dorp Lane 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-351-2977 718-967-1976 4pm • Free • Ages 3+ 10am • Free • Ages 0-3 Boogie Woogie Wednesdays Baby & Toddler Playtime SI Children’s Museum Great Kills Library 1000 Richmond Terrace 56 Giffords Lane 718-273-2060 718-984-6670 5pm • Free • All ages 11am • Free • Ages 0-4 S.I. Yankees Game Toddler Story Time Richmond County Bank Ball Park Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 75 Richmond Terrace 2550 Victory Blvd 718-720-9265 718-494-1642 7pm • Pricing online • All ages 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Infant Lapsit Storytime Toddler Storytime Great Kills Library South Beach Library 56 Giffords Lane 21-25 Robin Road 718-984-6670 718-816-5834 7pm • Free • All ages 11:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Thursday, July 4

Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum Historic Richmond Town In- 1000 Richmond Terrace dependence Day Celebration 718-273-2060 Historic Richmond Town 3pm • Free w/admission • All ages 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 Kidz Cook: Seafood 11am • Pricing online • All ages SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace Toddler Story Time 718-273-2060 Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 3pm • Free w/admission • All ages 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 Family Game Time 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd Travis 4th of July Parade 718-494-1642 PS 26 3pm • Free • Ages 4+ 4108 Victory Blvd. travisparade.org Tavern Terrace Outdoor 12pm • Free • All ages Concert Series Historic Richmond Town Fourth at the Fort 441 Clarke Ave Fort Wadsworth 718-351-1611 210 New York Avenue 6pm • Free • All ages 718-350-4500 1pm • Free • All ages Saturday, July 6 CloseKnit Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 2pm • Free • All ages

H. FINN FISHING TOURNAMENT Willowbrook Park 1 Eton Place aezclub.com 8pm • Free • All ages Independence Day with the Staten Island Philharmonic Alice Austen House Museum 2 Hylan Blvd. 718-816-4506 6pm • Free • All ages

Friday, July 5

Camp Creativity Retro-Cool Crafts Michael’s All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10am • $3 • Ages 3+

Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Sing-a-Long with Patrick and the Rock-a-Silly Band plus Sprinkler fun! Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 1pm • Free • Ages 1-6

Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 8am • Free • All ages DIY Tow Truck Home Depot All Staten Island Locations homedepot.com/workshops 9am • Free • All ages Saturday Morning Walks Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10am • Free • All ages

Kids Club Happy Face Jar Michael’s All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10am • $3 • Ages 3+ Toddler Sing ‘n Shake Dance Party Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages Cinema Saturdays! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 2pm • Free • All ages Tavern Terrace Outdoor Concert Series Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 6pm • Free • All ages

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NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Road & Forest Ave 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages Laughter in the Park Wolfe’s Pond Park 420 Cornelia Avenue nylaughs.org 2pm • Free • All ages S.I. Yankees Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 4pm • Pricing online • All ages

Monday, July 8

Camp Creativity Space-Age Fun Michael’s All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10am • $3 • Ages 3+

Toddler Story & Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Toddler Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Toddler Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Toddler Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Toddler Time! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:30am • Free • Ages 2-4 Stellar Stories & Craft Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 12pm • Free • Ages 4+

Terrific Tuesdays at the Carousel for all Children Tuesdays in July • 11am-5:45pm Willowbrook Park 1 Eton Place 718-477-0605 sigreenbelt.org

Baby Space! Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 12:15pm • Free • Ages 0-18 months Monday Mix Up Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 3pm • Free • Ages 5-12 S.I. Yankees Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 7pm • Pricing online • All ages

Tuesday, July 9

Tot Time Tuesdays Meet the Early Childhood Educators Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center at the carousel, enjoy a nature activity, 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 and learn about upcoming programs 10am • Free • Ages 0-3 throughout the summer and fall. Free the Carousel for all Children and suitable for ages 3-5 with chapWillowbrook Park erone. Registration recommended. 1 Eton Place Carousel rides cost $2.25 per spin. 718-351-3450 10am • Free • Ages 3-5

Baby & Toddler Playtime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 0-4

Summer Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-8

Toddler Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months

Boogie Woogie Wednesdays SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 5pm • Free • All ages

Drag Queen Story Hour Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 3+ Toddler Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 S.I. Yankees Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 2pm • Pricing online • All ages LiteracyINC: Story Hour Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3pm • Free • All ages Folktale/ Fable Tuesday and Art South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 Frog Watch USA Greenbelt Recreation Center 501 Brielle Avenue 718-351-3450 8:30pm • Free • Ages 8+

Wednesday, July 10

Camp Creativity Space-Age Fun Michael’s All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10am • $3 • Ages 3+

Infant Lapsit Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 7pm • Free • All ages

Thursday, July 11

Forest Adventures Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 10am • $8 • Ages 3 1/2 - 5

Toddler Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Baby Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-24 months Sailor’s Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages Busy Bees Gardening Club Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3pm • Free • All ages Family Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • All ages Summer Sunset Concert Series Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-816-2000 7pm • Free • All ages

Sailor’s Art Studio Friday, July 12 SI Children’s Museum Camp Creativity 1000 Richmond Terrace Space-Age Fun 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages Michael’s All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes Wii Love Gaming! 10am • $3 • Ages 3+ Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3pm • Free • Ages 5-11

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LIPM Preschool Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 2-5

Saturday Morning Walks Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10am • Free • All ages

Cinema Saturdays! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 2pm • Free • All ages

Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

Kids Club Craft Stick Lemonade StanD Michael’s - All SI Locations michaels.com/classes 10am • $3 • Ages 3+

Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5

Summer Family Day: Nature Prints Staten Island MakerSpace 450 Front St, Unit B 718-273-3951 10:30am • $5 • All ages

Tavern Terrace Outdoor Concert Series Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 6pm • Free • All ages

Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Back to the Beach 2019 FDR Boardwalk Father Capodanno Blvd. 718-816-2000 11am • Free • All ages

Kidz Cook: Seafood SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/admission • All ages

History & Mysteries of Snug Harbor Tour Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 11am • $10 • All ages

Coding Club with Google CS Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3pm • Free • Ages 8-12 Family Game Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 3pm • Free • Ages 4+ Walk Up Paddling Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. kayakstatenisland.org 5pm • Free Tavern Terrace Outdoor Concert Series Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 6pm • Free • All ages

Saturday, July 13

Sensory Storytime Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11am • Free/must register • All ages Lighthouses & The Fresnel Lens SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 12pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Island Festival at the Zoo Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway 718-442-3100 12pm • Free w/admission • All ages Alien Invaders Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 1pm • Free/must register • Ages 5+

Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 8am • Free • All ages

Meditation on the Lawn Alice Austen Park Hylan Boulevard & Edgewater Street 718-816-4506 1pm • Free • All ages

Team Basketball Tournament Miller Field New Dorp Lane & Cedar Grove Ave 718-354-4606 9am • Free/must register • Ages 8-16

Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Gentle Flow Yoga Alice Austen House Museum 2 Hylan Blvd. 718-816-4506 10am • Free • All ages

Family Art Workshop: Tree Ring Print Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Sunday, July 14

NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Road & Forest Ave 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages Back to the Beach 2019 FDR Boardwalk Father Capodanno Blvd. 718-816-2000 11am • Free • All ages Storytime in the Secret Garden Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 11am • $5 • All ages

Monday, July 15

Camp Creativity World Explorers Michael’s - All SI Locations michaels.com/classes 10am • $3 • Ages 3+ Toddler Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Toddler Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Toddler Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Toddler Time! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:30am • Free • Ages 2-4 Baby Space! Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 12:15pm • Free • Ages 0-18 months

New Dorp Family Fun Weekend Walk New Dorp Lane Santander Bank siedc.org 12pm • Free • All ages Patio Parties with Maker Park Radio Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 12pm • Free • All ages Victorian Shell Art Fort Wadsworth 210 New York Avenue 718-350-4500 1pm • Free/must register • All ages Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages Boat Spotting SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Camp Creativity at Michael’s Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10am-12pm Michael’s Craft Store All Staten Island locations michaels.com/classes Create a different themed craft each day. For ages 3+. $3 supplies included. Event is held at all Michael’s locations in Staten Island. Register at michaels.com/classes.

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events & news Fairytale Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 2pm • Free • Ages 4+

Toddler Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Con Edison Family Science Lisa Lisa / Cover Girls / DJ Night: Discover the Lucy Euclid Concert Microverse! Corporal Thompson Park Greenbelt Recreation Center 166 Broadway 501 Brielle Avenue cityparksfoundation.org 718-351-3450 7pm • Free • All ages 6:30pm • Free/must register • Ages 8-10 Monday Mix Up Forest Stewards: Stapleton Library A Volunteer Opportunity Summer Sunset 132 Canal St Greenbelt Nature Center S.I. Yankees Game Concert Series 718-727-0427 700 Rockland Avenue Richmond County Bank Ball Park Snug Harbor Cultural Center 3pm • Free • Ages 5-12 718-351-3450 75 Richmond Terrace 1000 Richmond Terrace 1:30pm • Free/must register • Ages 14+ 718-720-9265 718-816-2000 7pm • Pricing online • All ages 7pm • Free • All ages Tuesday, July 16 Summer Reading Tot Time Tuesdays Book Tasting Infant Lapsit Storytime Friday, July 19 Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library Great Kills Library 2351 Veterans Rd W Camp Creativity 2550 Victory Blvd 56 Giffords Lane 718-967-1976 World Explorers 718-494-1642 718-984-6670 10am • Free • Ages 0-3 Michael’s 2pm • Free • Grades 2-5 7pm • Free • All ages All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes the Carousel for all Children Make Your Own Storybook Thursday, July 18 10am • $3 • Ages 3+ Willowbrook Park Huguenot Library 1 Eton Place Forest Adventures 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-351-3450 Greenbelt Nature Center Preschool Story & Craft 718-984-4636 10am • Free • Ages 3-5 700 Rockland Avenue Huguenot Library 3pm • Free • Ages 3-5 718-351-3450 830 Huguenot Avenue 10am • $8 • Ages 3 1/2 - 5 718-984-4636 Baby & Toddler Playtime Folktale/ Fable Tuesday 10:30am • Free • Ages 3-5 Great Kills Library and Art 56 Giffords Lane S.I. Yankees Game South Beach Library Richmond County Bank Ball Park Baby Rhyme Time 718-984-6670 21-25 Robin Road New Dorp Library 11am • Free • Ages 0-4 75 Richmond Terrace 718-816-5834 718-720-9265 309 New Dorp Lane 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 11am • Pricing online • All ages 718-351-2977 Toddler Story Time 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-18 months Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library Preschool Time & Fishing Clinic 2550 Victory Blvd Phun with Phonetics Preschool Playtime 718-494-1642 Great Kills Park New Dorp Library Huguenot Library 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Hylan Blvd. & Buffalo Street 309 New Dorp Lane 718-354-4606 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-351-2977 11am • Free • All ages 718-984-4636 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 11am • Free • Ages 2-5 Toddler Story Time Wednesday, July 17 Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library Toddler Rhyme Time Camp Creativity World 2550 Victory Blvd & Toy Time Explorers New Dorp Library 718-494-1642 Michael’s 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months 309 New Dorp Lane All Staten Island Locations 718-351-2977 michaels.com/classes 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5 Baby Storytime 10am • $3 • Ages 3+ South Beach Library Sprinklerfest 2019 21-25 Robin Road Sailor’s Art Studio Snug Harbor Cultural Center 718-816-5834 SI Children’s Museum 11:15am • Free • Ages 0-24 months 1000 Richmond Terrace 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 718-273-2060 12pm • Free • All ages Sailor’s Art Studio 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages SI Children’s Museum Thursdays • 7pm Kidz Cook 1000 Richmond Terrace Held at various parks in Bobaloo’s Music and SI Children’s Museum 718-273-2060 Staten Island Storytelling Performance 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages 1000 Richmond Terrace Stapleton Library 718-273-2060 718-816-2000 132 Canal Street 3pm • Free w/admission • All ages Busy Bees Gardening Club statenislandusa.com 718-727-0427 Stapleton Library 3pm • Free • All ages Kidz Cook: Seafood 132 Canal Street Free concert series brought to you 718-727-0427 SI Children’s Museum by Borough President Oddo. Live Princess Petunia and 3pm • Free • All ages 1000 Richmond Terrace the Dragon 718-273-2060 music will be featured in various South Beach Library 3pm • Free w/admission • All ages Comic Culture Tribes parks throughout Staten Island 21-25 Robin Road South Beach Library on Thursday evenings, all summer nypl.org 21-25 Robin Road long. Check the siparent.com 3:30pm • Free • All ages 718-816-5834 Coding Club with 3:30pm • Free • Ages 13-18 Family Calendar for details. Google CS Boogie Woogie Wednesdays Stapleton Library SI Children’s Museum Family Story Time 132 Canal Street 1000 Richmond Terrace Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-727-0427 718-273-2060 2550 Victory Blvd 3pm • Free • Ages 8-12 5pm • Free • All ages 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • All ages

Summer Sunset Concert Series

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LIPM Family Game Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 3pm • Free • Ages 4+

Pottery Workshop Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 2pm • Free/must register • All ages

Tavern Terrace Outdoor Concert Series Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 6pm • Free • All ages

Cinema Saturdays! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 2pm • Free • All ages

S.I. Yankees Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 7pm • Pricing online • All ages

Saturday, July 20

Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 8am • Free • All ages MUSIC AND MOVEMENT New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane. 718-351-2977 11am • Free/must register • All ages Garden State Cat Expo New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center 97 Sunfield Ave gardenstatecatexpo.com 10am • Pricing online • All ages Saturday Morning Walks Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10am • Free • All ages

Storytime in the Secret Garden: The Little Mermaid Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 11am • $5 • All ages Zoolympics Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway 718-442-3100 12pm • Free w/ admission • All ages

Baby Space! Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 12:15pm • Free • Ages 0-18 months

S.I. Yankees Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 1pm • Pricing online • All ages

S.I. Yankees Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 7pm • Pricing online • All ages

Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Campfire Great Kills Beach 3270 Hylan Blvd. 718-354-4606 7pm • Free • All ages

Sea Shanty Session Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 2pm • Free • All ages

Tot Time Tuesdays Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10am • Free • Ages 0-3

Stargazing in Great Kills Great Kills Park Hylan Blvd. & Buffalo Street 212-535-2922 8pm • Free • All ages

Bessie’s Big Shot Corporal Thompson Park 166 Broadway cityparksfoundation.org 3pm • Free • All ages

Moth Night SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 8:30pm • Pricing online • All ages

Walk Up Paddling Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. 11pm • Free

the Carousel for all Children Willowbrook Park 1 Eton Place 718-351-3450 10am • Free • Ages 3-5

Sunday, July 21

NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

2019 Ocean Breeze Food Truck Festival Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex 625 Father Capodanno Blvd ocranbreezenyc.org 10am • Free • All ages

NYRR Open Run Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Road & Forest Ave 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

Toddler Story & Craft Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 18-36 months

Garden State Cat Expo New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center 97 Sunfield Ave gardenstatecatexpo.com 10am • Pricing online • All ages

S.I. Yankees Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 11am • Pricing online • All ages

2019 Ocean Breeze Food Truck Festival Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex 625 Father Capodanno Blvd oceanbreezenyc.org 10am • Free • All ages

Monday Mix Up Stapleton Library 132 Canal St 718-727-0427 3pm • Free • Ages 5-12

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Monday, July 22

Kids Club Sunny Cookie Decorating Michael’s – All Staten Island Locations 10am • $3 • Ages 3+

Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Toddler Time! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:30am • Free • Ages 2-4

Tavern Terrace Outdoor Concert Series Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 6pm • Free • All ages

Camp Creativity Sea Treasures Michael’s All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10am • $3 • Ages 3+

Community Appreciation Day Festival and Arts & Crafts Fair Alice Austen House Museum 2 Hylan Blvd. 718-816-4506 12pm • Free • All ages

Toddler Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Toddler Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Toddler Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months

Garden State Cat Expo Saturday, July 20 & Sunday, July 21 10am-4pm New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center 97 Sunfield Ave • Edison, NJ gardenstatecatexpo.com It’s the perfect show for every cat lover! Featuring, vendors, raffles, kids’ activities, cat show and more! Go online for details and a schedule of events.

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events & news Toddler Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Toddler Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Wednesday, July 24

Camp Creativity Sea Treasures Michael’s - All SI Locations michaels.com/classes 10am • $3 • Ages 3+ Fishing Clinic Great Kills Park Hylan Blvd. & Buffalo Street 718-354-4606 11am • Free • All ages

Forest Stewards: A Volunteer Opportunity Make Your Own Greenbelt Nature Center Galaxy Slime! 700 Rockland Avenue Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 718-351-3450 1:30pm • Free/must register • Ages 14+ 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 Folktale/Fable Tuesday & Art 1pm • Free • Ages 4+ South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road Sailor’s Art Studio 718-816-5834 SI Children’s Museum 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 Kids Intro to Computers 1:30pm • Free w/ admission • All ages Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd Galaxy in a Bottle 718-494-1642 South Beach Library 3:30pm • Free • Ages 7-12 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 Preschool Time & 3:30pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library Boogie Woogie Wednesdays 309 New Dorp Lane SI Children’s Museum 718-351-2977 1000 Richmond Terrace 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5 718-273-2060 5pm • Free • All ages Infant Lapsit Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 7pm • Free • All ages

Thursday, July 25

Community Appreciation Day Festival and Arts & Crafts Fair Saturday, July 20 • 12-4pm Alice Austen House 2 Hylan Blvd. 718-816-4506 aliceausten.org Enjoy a festival of food, family arts acivities, and live music at community open house. See the work of local artists and artisans, with booths where you can support the local Staten Island Arts community and purchase a gift or personal artwork.

Forest Adventures Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 10am • $8 • Ages 3 1/2 - 5

Family Story Time Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • All ages Jaws- Classic Movie Series St. George Theatre 35 Hyatt Street 718-442-2900 7pm • $15 • All ages Summer Sunset Concert Series Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. 718-816-2000 7pm • Free • All ages

Friday, July 26

Camp Creativity Sea Treasures Michael’s All Staten Island Locations michaels.com/classes 10am • $3 • Ages 3+ Preschool Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 10:30am • Free • Ages 2-5

S.I. Yankees Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 7pm • Pricing online • All ages

Saturday, July 27

Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 8am • Free • All ages Gentle Flow Yoga Alice Austen House Museum 2 Hylan Blvd. 718-816-4506 10am • Free • All ages Saturday Morning Walks Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10am • Free • All ages Super Science: Learning to Fly Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A 718-727-1135 11am • Free w/admission • Ages 6-12

Baby Rhyme Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 10:30am • Free • Ages 0-18 months

History & Mysteries of Snug Harbor Tour Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-425-3504 11am • $10 • All ages

Toddler Rhyme Time & Toy Time New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 11:30am • Free • Ages 1.5-2.5

Toddler Sing ‘n Shake Dance Party Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months

Kidz Cook SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Miss Black Staten Island Pageant The Hilton Garden Inn 1100 South Avenue kmode.org 1pm • Pricing online • All ages

Kidz Cook: Seafood SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 3pm • Free w/admission • All ages Coding Club with Google CS Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 3pm • Free • Ages 8-12 Fun Friday Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 4pm • Free • Ages 4+ Tavern Terrace Outdoor Concert Series Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 6pm • Free • All ages

Victorian Crazy Quilt Workshop Fort Wadsworth 210 New York Avenue 718-350-4500 1pm • Free • All ages Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages Art in the Park: Pottery Series Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 2pm • Free (must register) • Ages 10+

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LIPM Space Science Saturday Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 2pm • Free • Ages 5+ Tavern Terrace Outdoor Concert Series Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 6pm • Free • All ages S.I. Yankees Game Richmond County Bank Ball Park 75 Richmond Terrace 718-720-9265 7pm • Pricing online • All ages

Sunday, July 28

NYRR Open Run Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages

Monday, July 29

Toddler Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 11am • Free • Ages 1.5-3

Toddler Playtime Huguenot Library 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months Toddler Storytime South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 11:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Toddler Time! Stapleton Library 132 Canal Street 718-727-0427 11:30am • Free • Ages 2-4

Baby Space! Stapleton Library 132 Canal St NYRR Open Run 718-727-0427 Silver Lake Park Silver Lake Park Road and Forest Ave 12:15pm • Free • Ages 0-18 months 855-569-6977 9am • Free • All ages Monday Mix Up Stapleton Library 132 Canal St Storytime in the Secret 718-727-0427 Garden: What Does it 3pm • Free • Ages 5-12 Mean to Be Global? Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace Tuesday, July 30 718-425-3504 Tot Time Tuesdays 11am • $5 • All ages Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W Patio Parties with Maker 718-967-1976 Park Radio 10am • Free • Ages 0-3 Snug Harbor Cultural Center 1000 Richmond Terrace Terrific Tuesdays at the 12pm • Free • All ages Carousel for all Children Willowbrook Park S.I. Yankees Game 1 Eton Place Richmond County Bank Ball Park 718-351-3450 75 Richmond Terrace 10am • Free • Ages 3-5 718-720-9265 1pm • Pricing online • All ages Baby & Toddler Playtime Great Kills Library Behind-the-Scenes 56 Giffords Lane Interactive Animal 718-984-6670 Experience 11am • Free • Ages 0-4 Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway Toddler Story Time 718-442-3100 Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library 1pm • Pricing online • All ages 2550 Victory Blvd 718-494-1642 Weekend Art Studio 11am • Free • Ages 18-36 months SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace Toddler Storytime 718-273-2060 South Beach Library 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 Walk Up Paddling 11:15am • Free • Ages 1.5-3 Conference House Park 7455 Hylan Blvd. 4pm • Free

Forest Stewards: A Volunteer Opportunity Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 1:30pm • Free/must register • Ages 14+ Folktale/ Fable Tuesday and Art South Beach Library 21-25 Robin Road 718-816-5834 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3-12 Preschool Time & Phun with Phonetics New Dorp Library 309 New Dorp Lane 718-351-2977 4pm • Free • Ages 2.5-5

Wednesday, July 31

Saturday, August 3

Saint George Greenmarket St. Mark’s Place and Hyatt St 212-788-7900 8am • Free • All ages Saturday Morning Walks Clay Pit Ponds Visitors Center 2351 Veterans Rd W 718-967-1976 10am • Free • All ages Meditation on the Lawn Alice Austen Park Hylan Boulevard & Edgewater St 718-816-4506 1pm • Free • All ages Weekend Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 1pm • Free w/admission • All ages

Sailor’s Art Studio SI Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace Tavern Terrace Outdoor 718-273-2060 Concert Series 1:30pm • Free w/admission • All ages Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave Galaxy Jar Craft 718-351-1611 Huguenot Library 6pm • Free • All ages 830 Huguenot Avenue 718-984-4636 Stargazing in Great Kills 3:30pm • Free • Ages 3+ Great Kills Park Boogie Woogie Wednesdays Hylan Blvd. & Buffalo Street 212-535-2922 SI Children’s Museum 8pm • Free • All ages 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-273-2060 5pm • Free • All ages Infant Lapsit Storytime Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane 718-984-6670 7pm • Free • All ages

Thursday, August 1

Forest Adventures Greenbelt Nature Center 700 Rockland Avenue 718-351-3450 10am • $8 • Ages 3 1/2 - 5

CloseKnit Noble Maritime Collection 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-447-6490 2pm • Free • All ages Summer Sunset Concert Series: Coast Guard Appreciation Night Fort Wadsworth 210 New York Avenue 718-816-2000 6:30pm • Free • All ages

Friday, August 2

Tavern Terrace Outdoor Concert Series Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Ave 718-351-1611 6pm • Free • All ages

Super science: learning to fly Saturday, July 27 11:00am - 1:00pm Staten Island Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace 718-727-1135 statenislandmuseum.org What makes a paper airplane fly? Perform experiments to discover how air resistance helps overcome the pull of gravity and keep objects aloft. Build parachutes and gliders with different materials and designs to study flight, Bernoulli’s effect, and its applications. For ages 6-12, accompanied by an adult. Register in advance. Space is limited.

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Pool Party Safety 101 How to prevent an all-too-common summertime tragedy

By Eric Lupton An advocate for pool safety who speaks nationwide to spread the word about drowning prevention and president of Life Saver Pool Fence, which is recognized by the CPSC as a Safety Leader and the country’s largest pool fence company with all fences made in the USA.

An average of 290 children under the age of five drown in pools and spas every year. In 69% of those drownings, a parent was responsible for supervising the child and most occurred when a child was thought to be in the house but slipped outside without anyone knowing. In 77% of accidental drownings, the child had been seen 5 minutes or less before being missed and eventually found in the pool.

upervision can and does fail, which is why safety advocates urge families to use layers of protection before, during and after pool parties Before the Party Check your pool safety fence. Make sure your pool fence has a self-closing, self-latching gate so children cannot wander into the pool area when parents are not around. Before the party, you’ll want to walk the length of the fence to ensure there are no gaps kids can climb through or areas they can climb over. A mesh pool safety fence has proven to be an effective layer of protection with a transparent and aesthetically pleasing look that is easy to remove and reinstall by the homeowner. The best protection is to surround the pool with the fence, so there are no doors or windows leading directly from the home into the pool area. Close doggy doors. Any pet doors that grant access the pool should be closed before the party begins and stay closed until the party is over. Toddlers are known to mimic pets and may follow them right out the doggy door and into the pool area, putting them

at risk of falling in. If possible, seal off the doggy door so a child cannot open it and get into the pool area. Install locks on all doors and windows. It’s easy to install locks high and out of the reach of young children on every door and window that leads to the pool area. Some drownings happen because a parent or guest didn’t know their toddler had figured out the door knob or lock and the simply walked out on their own. Don’t forget sliding glass doors that small children can slide open. Learn CPR. No matter how hard we try, there are going to be brief moments when we are not looking directly at our children. Someone knocks on the door, the phone rings, your older child runs inside with a bloody nose — life happens. Implementing multiple layers of protection is the best way to make sure that these distractions don’t turn into tragedy. That’s why every parent, babysitter, and teenager should also be trained in CPR. You can do it in a few hours. This training is essential to get oxygen to the brain and can make the difference between life, permanent disability, and death.

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During the Party Assign Water Watchers. When children are in the pool, assign one person as a designated Water Watcher and change shifts every 15 minutes. Active supervision means your full attention is on the children in the pool. • Sit close to the pool so you can see everything • Give your phone to a friend so you are not tempted to take photos • No books, magazines, or tablets • Do a regular headcount • Step in when there is too much horsing around • If you have to walk away for any reason, another adult must be designated as the Water Watcher. Do not leave a toddler or young child in the pool area without adult supervision. Older children are not always as sensitive to the dangers of drowning, and my not recognize the warning signs. Know the signs of drowning. Most drownings don’t involve a lot of yelling or splashing around. Except in rare circumstances, people who are drowning cannot call out for help. While they may be able to pull themselves up momentarily above the surface of the water, they are not above the water long enough to exhale, inhale and yell for help. Someone who is drowning also cannot wave for help. They cannot voluntarily control their arm movements, as they instinctively extend their arms laterally to press down on the water’s surface to try to leverage their bodies and lift their face out of the water. Look for these signs of drowning: • Head low in the water, mouth at water level • Head tilted back with mouth open • Eyes glassy and empty, unable to focus • Eyes closed • Hair over forehead or eyes • Body is upright and vertical, but there is no leg kick • Hyperventilating or gasping • Trying to swim in a particular direction but not making headway • Trying to roll over on the back • Appear to be climbing an invisible ladder Consider child immersion alarms. The safest protection you can have for a child is a wearable immersion alarm, like the Safety Turtle (see next page), which triggers an alarm if the sensor gets wet. It resembles a watch and is great for pool parties when there is a lot of commotion. It can protect a child against all water hazards including ponds and rivers, and is portable so it can be used on vacation or when visiting. After the Party Remove toys after swimming. After the party is over, remove all toys, floats, balloons, or food. Children who are in pursuit of a toy won’t think twice about breaking the rules to get it, so you should never leave objects in the pool that could attract a child to the water. Check the fence. Close the gate and make sure it

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raising kids locks properly. Also, move any tables or chairs away from the pool fence so they cannot be used to climb over. Isolate the pool area to be used for swimming only, so anyone who goes into the pool area after pool time is over will be more easily recognized. Set your alarms. If you have an alarm on your pool gate, make sure you set it and give adults a bypass so kids can’t wander into the pool area. If the party has moved inside, consider setting a door alarm as well. You can also get alarms for the pool itself. Surface pool alarms will trigger an alarm when the water’s surface is broken, however, a small child could quietly walk down the steps and slip under water without making a big splash or setting off the alarm. Subsurface pool alarms are costlier, but detect disturbances beneath the surface. They are less prone to false triggers than floating alarms and more reliable than surface alarms. Consider This Hundreds of families lose children to accident drowning each year. For every child drowning, 11 children manage to survive – but many suffer a disabling brain damage. You cannot drown-proof a child, but every layer of protection that you add significantly reduces the chance of a child drowning incident– the more, the better. Of those steps, pool safety fencing is one of the the most effective at preventing fatal drowning incidents because it physically prevents access to the pool, making your pool safer for your children and your neighbors. You wouldn’t own a car without seat belts. Don’t own a pool without protecting it.

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Free 1 hour of rock climbing at Rock‘em extreme 638 Sharrotts Road • SI, NY 10309 718.948.7777

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at dave and busters 2655 Richmond Avenue • SI, NY 10314 929.464.2700 July 1 Kelli Wallace Vincent A. Canepa Ediie Tunyla Justin Bavaro Brett Friedman Vincent Marino Vincent Canepa Shayla Velez Lucas Bouzada Gabriell Alvarez July 2 Gregory Manassa Christopher White Daniel Tartaglione Christopher Ferrigno Jackson Pax Olinsky Sharde Thomas Michael Melfi Albert Kapkayev Armani Dior Thomas Michael Melfi Nina Giblin July 3 Julianne Lotito Michele Sanzone Lisa Martin Jared Joseph Cannon Ronnekia Booker Brianna Miranda Kacie Rosa Roberto C. Gonzalez Jr. Landon Feo Ella Ulitto July 4 Diamond Penceal Anthony Ricciardi Emma Jordan Kay Justin Miccio Jonathan Jacknow Frankie Maglio Jamir Payton

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MaeLee Spiller Charlotte Pizzuto July 8 Maggie Gasparik Savannah Morals Angel Matthew Diaz, Jr. Nicholas Manganel Caitlyn Snyder Kenneth Romero Nicholas Flynn-Taliercio Emilee Correa Elijah Correa Michael Cintron Angel Diaz Laniah Albright July 9 Elyse Johnstone Samantha N. Bonello Joseph A. Giovansanti Vincent Andrew Dacunto Alivia M. Howard Courtney M. Moane Nicole Cruz Angelica Conca Max Shelkowitz Mia Artsen July 10 Silvana Cusumano Joseph Damiano Alexandra Frank Nethya Samarakkodige Jordan Sabbatino Christian Dietrich Thomas Gottlieb Elijah Santiago Jimani Ebanks July 11 Morgan Lezai Melissa Marie Huges Brian Korenski Toney Armstrong Arianna Licari

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July 15 Ava Cecelia Jernigan Shannon Helfman Max Pellicane Andrew Wu Olivia Cragan Samaira Salman Jason Partnow Nicholas Pellizzi Zahmari Milbry Mateo Papagni July 16 Vincent Pitts Corrine Basile Olivia Burfeind Krystinna Smith Nicholas Marchisotto Haeley Victoria Guardascione Andrew Wu Paige Jakubowski Alyssa Bailey Ronald H. Coury, Jr. Dante Salazar Nicolette Chicchetti July 17 Andie Lynn Walters Michael Trey Jonathan V. Nygard Madison Rose Gorman Francesca Scalzo Frankie Shor Camille Banks Deondra Mapp Jr. Noah Mirto Maayana Medovoy Philip Borazzo Nilayah Ledan Sofia Cristini July 18 Erik Crowl Valerie Sansevero

LIPM Amanda DeLalla Danielle Procheck Kate Emerich Charlye Burke Caitlyn Snyder Marcello Squarciafico July 19 Jomarie Largo Christopher Costigan Anastasia Matiatos Michael Jacobson Dylan Robert Villamagna Emma Caraballo Mara Katsoufis Dylan Villamagna Angelica Chyorny Sabrina Iacono July 20 Jasmine Barlow Grace Popolano Jason DeFramco Amanda Krisky Courtney Jade Amantea Gianna Arcuri Kailyn Sage Alexis Costa Kalecia Littman Jerry Cerrai Raymond Ayala-Maikisch July 21 Kalecia Littman Joseph Accarino Tarra Parham John Romeo Kendall Arcuri Jaiden Robledo Lucas Scamardella Vincenzo Lanni Milania Litrell Kaitlyn Bradshaw Heather Bradshaw Nicholas Graber Vincenzo Lanni Brett Tisman Marcella Emmanuele July 22 Alyssa Desouza Stacy O’Neill Garnett B. Holton Antonio Pecoraro Cassandra Calderon Kristina Byrne John Carrescia Jenna Carrescia Ruth Zapata July 23 Jonathan G. Rodriguez Michael A. Amedeo Elijah Javois Imma Mary Turay Paige Weinstein David De Santis Gloria-Anastasia Genidy Briana Payton Keanu Valentin July 24 Rebecca Guidice Matthew Bernstein Sneha Banerjee Matthew Krieg Abigail Maurelli Joseph Prancl Laura Santora Brittany Organo Janice Hernandez Mario Avenoso Aden Du Blake Eskenazi

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advertiser directory Birthday/Party Services Egger’s Ice Cream Parlor.......................................... 50 Rab’s Country Lanes................................................... 15 Showplace Entertainment Center.......................... 17 Tumbles of Staten Island............................................ 11 Wizard of Art & Design................................................. 38 Woodbridge Community Center.......................... 52

camps A.F. Bennett...................................................................... 21 Ed Perpetua Tennis Academy................................. 33 Fun Station Day Camp.............................................. 13 Tumbles........................................................................... 11 YMCA............................................................................9, 53

Child Care/Day Care 4 Angels Day Care...................................................... 22 Big Bird’s Playhouse..................................................... 22 CSI Children’s Center.................................................. 24 Hugs & Kiddies.............................................................. 11 JCC................................................................................... 23 Mini World.................................................................23, 55 Richmond Hill Children’s Center............................. 23 Tender Care................................................................... 24 Tots R Us............................................................................ 55

Developmental/Special Needs Angela Capece, LMHC, MSEd................................ 34 Angelic Childcare Services...................................... 21 Claire Guttsman.....................................................25, 34 Community Resources........................................23, 25 Dr Michael Desimone................................................ 34 Gingerbread Learning Center................................ 56 JCC.............................................................................23, 25 Karen Goldman, MA, LMHC-BC.............................. 34 Kim Williams-Jenkins LCSW....................................... 34 Mastermind Behavior Services................................ 18 One 2 One Staten Island........................................... 55 PreCare Speech Pathology..................................... 35 Proud Moments Therapy........................................... 19 Quality Care Speech.................................................. 34 Sandra Mazzucco....................................................... 35 Silver Lake Head Start II............................................... 23 South Shore Speech Pathology.............................. 34 YMCA Counseling.................................................22, 34

Education Building Blocks Montessori School......................... 22 Children’s Harbor Montessori................................... 23 Community Resources Preschool....................23, 25 Congregation Temple Emanu-El Schooll............. 24 Girl Scouts of Greater New York.........................38, 53 Hellenic Classical Charter School.......................... 49 Holy Child Preschool................................................... 23 Mini World Preschool............................................23, 55 New Dorp Christian Academy................................ 23 Richmond Hill Children’s Center............................. 23 Silver Lake Head Start.................................................. 23 Small World Preschool................................................ 24 St. Joseph Hill Academy ......................................23, 33 Staten Island Academy................................... 6, 14, 24

Temple Emanuel.......................................................... 24 Wagner.........................................................25, 38, 39, 51 Xaverian......................................................................... 24

Family Entertainment, Events & Outings Garden State Cat Club.............................................. 45 Rab’s Country Lanes................................................... 15 Showplace Entertainment Center.......................... 17 SIEDC................................................................................ 51 Tumbles of Staten Island............................................ 11 Wheel Fun Rentals........................................................ 49 Woodbridge Community Center.......................... 52

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Health/dental Dr Lisa Lazzara (Kids Dental)..................................... 11 Dr. Serur............................................................................ 20 Little Monster Sleep Solutions.................................... 22 Oakwood Dental Arts................................................. 18 Richmond University Medical Center......................5 Salvatore R. Indelicato, DMD.................................... 34 Small World Dental...................................................... 53

Music, Theater & art

Art Lab, Inc...................................................................... 38 Dea Music & Art School............................................. 39 Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music..................................... 39 Kathy Brier....................................................................... 25 SI Family Music........................................................25, 39 Spotlight Performing Arts Academy....................... 39 Wagner College....................................................38, 39 Wizard of Art & Design................................................. 38

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Egger’s Ice Cream Parlor.......................................... 50

Retail Suzanne’s Fashion Corner......................................... 33

Services Kurt T. Richards PC......................................................... 34 Little Monster Sleep Solutions.................................... 22 YMCA Counseling.................................................22, 34

Sports & Dance Center Stage Dance Studio...............................21, 39 Dance Dance Dance...................................................7 Ed Perpetua Tennis Academy................................. 33 Holy Child Soccer........................................................ 19 JCC Gymnastics.............................................................2 LA Dance NY, Inc........................................................... 19 Master Curry Karate.......................................................3 North Star Yoga............................................................. 25 Rise Dance Studios...................................................... 39 SI Community Tennis Center..................................... 39

Tutors Meriam Zahrieh Tutoring........................................... 55 The Tutoring Underground........................................ 25 Wagner College.......................................................... 25

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Our research based social skills program serves teens with cognitive and Selfintellectual disabilities. direction We provide accepted opportunities for teens to have experiences in the community by participating in programs at the SI Zoo, the SI Yankees, AMC movie theater, & other locations in and around Staten Island.

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