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invites students to write, act, shoot and edit their own film and submit to the New York International Children’s Film Festival. Cameras, audio and editing software and other equipment are provided. taketwofilmacademy.com
SwimJim SwimJim classes are a fun way to learn swimming and water safety year-round. We believe children learn best in a friendly, loving environment where they feel safe and at ease; this enables them to learn basic and advanced swimming skills, and will help parents feel comfortable when their children are learning water safety and to swim. With 6 NYC locations and classes ranging from infants to adult, SwimJim has a class for everyone. 212-749-7335 swimjim.com TADA! Youth Theater Sing! Dance! Act! TADA! Youth Theater runs weekly musical theater classes, and whenever school is out, TADA! is in with 1-Day and Week-Long camps. Toddlers through 8th graders build performing skills with original TADA! music. 15 West 28th Street, 3rd floor, For more info: 212252-1619 / tadatheater.com Take Two Film Academy Aspiring movie makers will love this filmmaking and film-acting program, available after school, on weekends and over the summer for kids and teens ages 8-15. The Upper West Side facility
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Taste Buds Kitchen Kids ages 2 through teens can sign up for weekly cooking classes and have a new culinary adventure each week at Taste Buds Kitchen, located in the Fashion District. They’ll learn to make everything from cupcakes to mac and cheese to special cuisine from around the world. Sign up to learn how to cook with the whole family. Special summer camps and day-long or week-long camps are also available during school holidays. tastebudskitchen.com
TLB Music TLB Music, formerly Three Little Birds Music, is a music studio and playspace located on the Upper East Side. TLB Music’s group classes for children ages 4 months to 6 years are designed to enhance development while introducing children to all genres of music and 20 classical and folk instruments. Its eco-
friendly Playroom for children ages 10 months to 6 years is perfect for playdates and birthday parties. Beginning Fall 2012, TLB will also offer drama and art classes. tlbmusic.com West Side Taekwondo This martial arts center on the Upper West Side offers taekwondo training for kids of all ages. Age-appropriate classes include Pee Pods (ages 3-4), Pee Wee (ages 4-5), children’s program for beginners, intermediate and advanced (ages 6-11), teens and adults. westsidetkd.com YMCA Located throughout New York City, local branches of the Y offer a variety of programs for kids of all ages, from Pre-K through teen. There are traditional sport clinics, parent/ child and group swimming lessons, fitness, art, music, dance, performing arts and visual art classes to choose from. Older kids can also take martial arts training or sign up for academic enrichment classes. ymcanyc.org Yogi Beans This Upper East Side yoga studio for kids offers flexible drop-in classes for babies, toddlers, children and teens year-round. Age-appropriate classes help kids with breathing exercises and proper poses, while props like storybooks, songs and games will keep them entertained. yogibeans.com For more classes in the city, visit our classes Directory at newyorkFamily.com. www.newyorkfamily.com
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