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contents

January 2019 volume twenty-nine | number 1

departments 6 Editor’s Note 8 Events & Offers 10 Bits & Pieces 12 Spotlight: Activities

Dance

28 ASK THE SPECIALIST

When to Begin Managing an Aging Parent’s Affairs?

30 LET’S GO

Hit the Slopes

46 Last word

The Recipe for Parenting Success

calendar Family Activities for January

33 Top Pick: Oceans: Our Blue Planet in IMAX 36

38 Editor’s Pick: Mickey: The True Original Exhibition

features

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Thinking about overnight camp for your child? Attending overnight camp is an important experience for a child, helping them to gain independence, self-confidence and resilience, which are all skills that are needed to become successful adults. But how do parents know when the right time is to send their child to camp?

Have Faith For many families, a religious school makes a great education option, whether or not faith is a major part of their home life. In fact, a Catholic or Jewish education can be a fantastic way to expose your child to different ways of thinking about the world and interacting with their community.

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39 Terrific Theater

Is Your Child Ready for Overnight Camp?

IT’S TIME TO HIT THE SLOPES: WINTER SKI GUIDE

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Hit the Slopes

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159 January Activities

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2019 Camp Directory

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2019 Camp Directory

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Editor’s Pick: Westchester Family Camp Fair

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40 Wonderful Winter 41 Get Outdoors 42 City Picks

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Activities Directory Camp Directory

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editor’s note President and Publisher Victoria Schneps-Yunis CEO and Co-Publisher Joshua Schneps Westchester Family WestchesterFamily.com Publisher Clifford Luster cluster@cnglocal.com co-Publisher/Editor Jean Sheff edit@westchesterfamily.com Calendar Editor Andrea White calendar@westchesterfamily.com

Come to the Camp Fair!

You’ve barely opened your eyes on the New Year and here we are asking you to focus on summer plans.

Yet, as any parent knows preplanning can save a tremendous amount of future strife.

Whether it’s taking an extra set of clothes in the diaper bag, providing knee pads for your new inline skater or making sure your kids eat breakfast before school, preplanning can help avoid unnecessary discomfort.

Sending your child to camp is a big decision. The possibilities are endless and can be overwhelming. There are local camps, day camps in nearby towns, sports camps, dance camps, STEM camps, overnight camps and everything in between. There are also financial considerations and your child’s unique temperament.

How do you get a handle on the process?

Brochures can only provide so much and visiting camps can be timely and costly. We believe there’s nothing like meeting camp directors face-to-face and getting a real feel for what their camp provides. Hence, the free 2019 Westchester Family Camp Fairs.

Join us from noon to 3 p.m. on Jan. 12th at Grand Prix, New York in Mt. Kisco and on Jan. 13 at Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club in Mamaroneck. Feel free to take the kids - it’s family day. Register now at WestchesterFamily.com/CampFair.

Come meet the directors and representa-

tives of a wide variety of camps and ask all your questions face-to-face. Get a real feel for what your child’s day will be like and the specifics of all the programs they offer. This is a free event to help parents make informed decisions about their child’s summer plans.

On the fence about whether your child is ready for overnight camp? Read our article, “Is Your Child Ready for Overnight Camp?” and find out that it is about more than your child’s age. Answer the questions we pose and you’ll have a better understanding of what makes a child ready for a summer-long sleepover.

We tackle other tough important topics this month including when to begin managing the affairs of an aging parent and if choosing a religious school for your child’s primary education is right for your family.

But we are here for fun and games too.

Check out our infographic on where to “Hit the Slopes” for fun family ski adventures and our monthly Calendar of Events for day-byday family activities.

From our family to yours — best wishes for a happy, healthy, funfilled 2019!

Happy New Year, Jean Sheff Co-Publisher, Editor

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Retail value, $39.99. Contest ends Jan.18, 2019. Enter now at WestchesterFamily.com/lady.

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There’s no game board required any flat surface can be your playing field. Just choose a color, grab your stack and take turns laying down tiles side-by-side until someone manages to get fivein-a-row of their color, either horizontally, vertically or diagonally.

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FREE: Westchester Family’s 2018 Camp Fair Yes, believe it or not it’s time to think about your children’s summer camp plans. To help make the process easier and more efficient we would like to personally invite you to attend the free Westchester Family 2019 Camp Fair.

Here’s your chance to meet the directors and representatives for some of the best day camps, sleepaway, and specialty camps all under one roof. There will be plenty of time for you to ask questions and get a real feel for each individual camp. Sending your child to camp is an important step let us help you make an informed decision.

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bits & pieces 2020 Teacher of the Year Nomination deadline is Feb. 1, 2019 New York State recognizes and celebrates exceptional teachers through the New York State Teacher of the Year program.

Each year one teacher is selected to represent all New York state teachers at events throughout the New York state and at national events with other teachers who were elected as Teacher of the Year from their state.

Any teacher at a public school teaching grades pre-K to grade 12 can be nominated. Nominate your teacher today, as teachers must also complete an application form that must be received by Feb. 1, 2019.

Help exceptional teachers in your child’s school get the recognition they deserve by filling out a nomination form that can be found at nysed.gov/curriculuminstruction/new-york-stateteacher-year.

And look for our feature article next month on the 2018 and 2019 New York State Teacher of the Year and learn more about these amazing educational leaders.

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The newly renovated Bedford Playhouse is a cultural hub for all ages.

The New Bedford Playhouse Everything old is new again. The Bedford Playhouse first opened its doors in 1947 with flair. It had the best projection equipment of the time and even modern air-conditioning! Then in 1983 the theater was divided into two smaller theatres, but many people thought a bit of the majesty was lost.

Finally, the theater shuttered its doors in 2015.

But the grandeur is back! A determined grass-roots effort took hold and the gorgeous and fully renovated Bedford Playhouse is now open. If you haven’t seen the new design be sure to stop by - it’s breathtaking.

The mission was to provide a state-of-the-art cinema as well as a cultural center and a community

hub. Three theatres offer the latest projection and sound equipment while luxurious seating will make it hard for you to leave.

You can go for a matinee or a night on the town. Enjoy drinks and hors-d’oeuvres before or after your film in their new cafe. Or just drop in for a coffee and use their Wi-Fi. The new Playhouse also features a Tasting Room where wine tastings and unique events will be held.

From celebrity guest speakers to movies, birthday parties and special events - the new Bedford Playhouse has something for everyone! Sign up to receive news and invitations at bedfordplayhouse.org.

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A new pastry shop, The Snackery has opened in Larchmont. Founder Sara Leland, a former television executive, who ‘cooked up’ the idea 10 years ago has opened her first brick and mortar shop. The new pastry shop will serve a range of nostalgic treats, custom cakes, pies and creative sweets, such as Moonpies, Red Velvet Ring Dings, and Twinkie Bundt Cakes. Something for everyone in the family!

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Theater O is Westchester County’s most exciting theater school.

Located in Ossining, Theater O offers classes for students, pre-k through adult, in a variety of Theater Disciplines.

Including: acting improv directing design playwriting musical theater and more.

Questions? We love them.

Check out the website www.theatero.org Or call 914-487-4322 Or email info@theatero.org Or stop by Theater O at 25 State Street Ossining, NY 10562.

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spotlight: activities

How to Choose a Dance Studio

By Charlotte Reardon

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he number of dance studio options can easily make any parent feel overwhelmed. A good place to start is to consider your child’s unique interests before selecting a studio. This can help you narrow down the choices, as there’s no uniform “right” studio. Local studios offer a multitude of dance class choices including theater, modern, ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, ballroom, Bollywood, improv - you name it!

Here are some of my top suggestions for parents to consider, based on my years of experience teaching dance at a variety of studios: Decide how serious your child is about dance Does your tot just want to twirl, or is she expressing serious interest in learning the fundamentals of dance technique? There are major differences in studios that are performance-focused versus technique-focused studios.

If your tween starts randomly performing for you and guests around the house showing a clear eagerness to get on the stage, then a performance-focused school might be the way to go. If your kid is determined to be next Misty Copeland, you might want to consider a more heavily technical training school. A good indication of the level of seriousness of a studio is if it requires kids to audition first. Yes, some studios will require 6-year-olds to audition.

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Ask how levels are determined Some studios will group students by age, which is perfectly acceptable for preschoolers.

However, as students enter elementary school, they should really be placed by level so that everyone in the class is getting the proper amount of attention they need to improve.

Inquire about any extra costs Often, parents just ask about the cost of classes not knowing there are potentially many extra associated fees.

For example parents should inquire if costumes must be purchased for performances or if the studio, at no extra cost, will provide costumes. Some studios also have strict uniform requirements in which parents will be asked to purchases specific colors and brands of dancewear. In addition, some studios require that each parent volunteer in some capacity to support the school. This is common for studios that are more affordable, as they’ll be counting on you to help offset operating costs.

You’ll need to consider how you’ll be able to fit this into your schedule. It’s also important to understand your financial assistance options, as many studios offer financial aid depending on need. Studio pricing can be structured per class or per semester, so it’s important to inquire. Some studios may require a child to attend a certain number of classes each week. For elementary school dancers, many studios also require that a student take a ballet class in addition to other dance styles your child is interested in.

Learn how classes will be structured Studios will be diverse in how teachers decide to structure their classes. If your child is most interested in jumping over “puddles” across the floor, waving a scarf, then a studio with an unstructured, more free-flowing style is the way to go. If your child has determined that he is bound for Lincoln Center, you’ll want to consider a studio that has more structured classes based on traditional models of teaching.

In ballet studios you’ll hear these teachers use terms like Vaganova (Russian), Cecchetti (Italian), Bournonville (French) and Royal Academy of Dance (British) to describe their teaching methodologies that date back hundreds of years. Some of these teaching styles have strict syllabuses that require formal exams to advance to the next level.

Learn about the teacher’s experience Just because a teacher was on Broadway or danced with a leading ballet company doesn’t necessarily mean she’ll be a great teacher.

I’d recommend considering teachers with dance education qualifications and previous teaching experience. Or course, having a background in performing is imperative, but dancing and teaching are different specialties.

Charlotte Reardon is a dance teacher and a former professional dancer who has danced with Merce Cunningham, The Rockettes, and Ballet Arts.

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Grand Prix New York Racing 333 N. Bedford Road, Mount Kisco 914-241-3131 gpny.com Come to Grand Prix New York ready to play and experience their newest thrill ride attraction! With more than 100 kid-friendly games and an exciting redemption arcade that’s and nearly 6,000-square-feet!.GPNY takes gaming to a whole new level of excitement with games like The XD interactive thrill ride, VR Rabbids and

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Katonah Art Center 40 Radio Circle, Mt. Kisco 914-232-4843 katonahartcenter.com Art & Imagination Camps (ages 3.5-5) geared towards the creative spirit of the young child.

Kids Camp (grades 1-5) small groups enable students to receive individual attention in a family-like atmosphere.

Teen Camp (grades 6+) each session will focus intensively on a topic. Building the skills needed to explore the subject independently. After-school and weekend classes are also available!

Logrea Dance Academy 2 Dale Ave., Ossining 914-941-2939 logreadance.com Beth and Jean Logrea have provided quality dance training for over 30 years.

LDA offers annual scholarship auditions, a boys’ ballet

initiative and a special PreBallet program for children age 3-5. There are extensive performing opportunities for children age 6 and up including the Westchester Ballet Company’s production of “The Nutcracker”. LDA presents annual spring performances featuring ballet, modern, jazz, tap and theater dance. Classes are enrolling now!

Theater O 25 State St., Ossining 914-487-4332 theatero.org Theater O is loaded with activity! There are classes in acting, improv, musical theater, voice over, playwriting, directing, design and puppetry; fairy tale theater for younger children; and a special Theater Experience for high school students. Each semester brings auditions and a production for every age level. There is also a Harry Potter themed summer day camp. Theater teaches collaboration and builds selfesteem, it teaches listening: to each other, to our instincts, bodies and ourselves.

World Cup Gymnastics 160 Hunts Lane, Chappaqua 914-238-9267 worldcupgymnastics.com This fun summer camp for youth ages 5 1/2-12, combines superior gymnastics training with a traditional camp experience ensuring each camper has the best summer.

Their state-of-the-art complex allows room to engage in tons of recreational activities and gymnastics. Each week there is an exciting field trip, arts & crafts, cooking and more.

YWCA White Plains and Central Westchester 515 North St., White Plains 914-949-6227 ywcawpcw.org Licensed early education programs support social interaction, emotional growth, physical development and creative expression in their full-day and part-time early education programs and in after school and before school breakfast club programs. The YWCA also offers recreational and competitive swimming and gymnastics programs as well as fitness activities for all ages.

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Is Your Child Ready for

Overnight

Camp?

By Jess Michaels

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hinking about overnight camp for your child? Attending overnight camp is an important experience for a child, helping them to gain independence, self-confidence and resilience, which are all skills that are needed to become successful adults. But how do parents know when the right time is to send their child to camp?

It’s not only age Many parents focus on the age of their child to figure out when the right time is for overnight camp, however, age isn’t the only factor when considering readiness. While there is no specific sign that can tell you that NOW is the time, there are certain indicators that can signal that a child is ready for the experience. “I don’t feel there is a specific age to begin going to overnight camp. It’s more dependent on an individual child’s developmental levels and maturity,” says Marc Rauch, Ph.D., licensed psychologist and director of Camp Kinder Ring, a coed overnight camp in Hopewell Junction, NY. “It’s important to closely examine and explore a child’s overall functioning in differing environments, as well as their personality, social skills, temperament and how they handle change and different situations. Does the child have the ability to self-soothe, display effective coping mechanisms and effectively verbalize their needs and wants?

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Some other readiness indicators include a child’s ability to appropriately separate from parents, accept guidance and supervision from others, a desire to sleep at varying peers households, eagerness to have playdates and a child’s displaying of an ability to meet new successes when challenged.”

Bolstering your child’s confidence Often parents feel their child is ready to go away to camp, yet their child is hesitant.

Laurie Rinke, director of Camp Echo Lake, a coed overnight camp in the Adirondacks says, “The biggest factor that determines a camper’s readiness is their parents’ ability to let their child borrow their confidence that they are ready for camp. If a parent says to their child ‘we found the right camp for you, we trust the directors, we know you can do this, and we know you will love camp,’ children can use their parents confidence to bolster their own. When a parent gives a child the sense that camp is the right place for them, that helps a child feel confident.”

Renee Flax, camper placement specialist for the American Camp Association, NY & NJ feels there is a big difference between gentle persuasion and pushing a child to go to camp.

“Taking your child to visit the camp so they can see for themselves what camp is all about and meeting with the camp director to have them talk to your child are both helpful tools.

However, if your child is adamant about not wanting to go, you do need to listen to what

their concerns are. Some of them are fixable issues that can be resolved such as they don’t want to go for too long a period of time or they want to know someone at the camp.”

Preparation is important Once you make the decision to send your child to camp, preparing them for what camp will be like can help set your child up for a positive experience. “Think about the things that your child will do at camp that they may or may not do at home like changing the sheets on their bed, combing their hair, applying sunscreen, and taking a shower independently,” commented Rinke.

“Your child certainly doesn’t have to perfect these tasks and counselors will help them, but familiarizing your child with these tasks can allow them to feel more confident about doing them.” Rauch says the manner in which a parent sets the stage for camp can ultimately seal the fate of whether or not the experience is successful. “Parents shouldn’t spend the entire academic year leading up to camp talking about it. The focus needs to be incrementally introduced to a child, especially one who has some level of concern.

When you talk about camp, always focus on the positives that lie ahead and don’t harp on how much a child will be missed, on how

different home will be without them or on things that can go wrong. It’s also important for parents to work hard to not put their own anxieties about their children leaving home onto their children. The more comfortable a parent is with the overnight camp experience, the more comfortable the child will be.”

Other resources Camps also offer a lot of events and resources to help your child prepare for camp. “There are new camper events, new parent events and Big Brother or Sister programs to give you and your child the confidence that they are going to love camp. I also encourage

parents to read all emails, blogs, and parent information from your camp as there is valuable information that will help you and your child,” says Rinke.

Flax says, “The right time for a child to go to an overnight camp is when they are ready!

Don’t worry what other people are doing – you need to assess how your child is doing emotionally and how mature they are before deciding to send them to an overnight program.”

Jess Michaels is director of communications for the American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey and a frequent contributor to New York Family magazines.

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Campers can make their own schedule while supervised by experienced teachers with assistance from college-aged counselors. Call for pricing and to learn more.

Acres of Adventure Summer Camp @ Ann & Andy’s

914-592-3027 acresofadventuresummercamp.com Acres of Adventure Summer Camp at Ann & Andy’s is a one to nine-week summer camp with an emphasis on outdoors for children ages 3 months to 14 years. They offer customized schedules, individualized attention and hot lunches including barbeque Fridays. All buildings are air-conditioned.

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Amadeus Summer Theater and Art Day Camp: The Sound of Music Chappaqua 914-238-0388 amadeusconservatory.com amadeusconservatoryofmusic@gmail.com Performing arts musical theater and art camp featuring THE SOUND OF MUSIC! Acting, Singing, Song writing, Ensembles. Private music lessons in 2 instruments

by Amadeus faculty, Drawing and Painting, Dance, Design and Make Sets, July 1 - August 9, ages 5-16, 9:30 - 3:00, M-F. 3, 2 and 1 week sessions available. Performance in professional theater.

Artistree Performing Arts Camp 114 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck 914-835-2200 artistreearts.com Artistree Performing Arts (formerly Applause Westchester) is pleased to present camps for school breaks and all summer long!

Owners Heather and Peter Capelle hold week-long performing arts camps where students engage in acting, singing, dancing, filmmaking and more! Artistree’s threeweek summer intensives allow students to put on a full musical! Ages 3 to 18.

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Belle School of Music Scarsdale, White Plains, Yonkers 914-961-5511 belleschool.com Children ages 18 months and up enjoy music in a fun-filled atmosphere. Whether you are introducing your child to the world of music, advancing his or her performing skills or jazzing up the summer with cool sounds and funky rhythms of rock, pop and blues, Belle School has it all.

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Summer Play Camp at Blue Rock School 110 Demarest Mill Road, West Nyack 845-627-0234 summerplaycamp.org Summer Play Camp is a creative, discovery-based approach to summer fun.

Children 3 to 12 explore art, music, nature & science, gardening, woodworking, drama, swimming, and free play on a charming, wooded property. Five weeks. Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3pm. Please register at summerplaycamp@​ bluerockschool.org

Camp Birch Hill 333C Birch Hill Rd., New Durham, NH 603-859-4525 campbirchhill.com A classic New England summer camp focused on fun located in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. A home away from home for boys and girls across the globe.

Campers ages 6-16 choose from over 50 activities to create a personalized schedule, explore new interests, while developing friendships, memories and skills that last a lifetime.

Camp Ramaquois 30 Mountain Road, Pomona (only 20 mins. from TZ Bridge) 845-354-1600 Located in Rockland County, featuring doorto-door transportation, age-appropriate activities for ages 3 to 15. Five-acre lake, nine heated pools and Water Works Spray Park, six tennis courts, zip line, air-conditioned dining room and gym, seven craft shops,

group cabins and athletic fields. Hot lunch, towels, optional trips for children entering grades 3-10.

Challenge Camp Schechter Westchester 555 West Hartsdale Ave., Hartsdale 914-779-6024 challengecamps.com info@challengecamps.com Open the door to a delightful and meaningful summer of FUN and Learning for your bright, curious child! Challenge Camp, an ACA accredited camp in Hartsdale, NY offering summer enrichment learning opportunities for children aged 4-15. Over 100 STEM & Arts courses range from 3D printing, Coding, Cooking,DJ-ing, Drones, Escape Room, Fortnite, Magic, Robotics,Virtual Reality and more! Including Sports/ Swimming, Hip-Hop & Ninja Warrior. Bus transportation & early/extended day options available. For more information visit challengecamps. com.

Crestwood Music Education Center 453 White Plains Road, Eastchester 914-961-3497 crestwoodmusic.com Offering private lessons in piano, guitar, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, drums and percussion for students of all ages/levels. Suzuki programs in piano and violin.

World-class faculty provides a premier music education, including jazz instruction with top jazz artists in piano, woodwinds, saxophone, guitar and percussion. They rent, repair and sell instruments.

Curtain Call 203-329-8207, ext. 16 curtaincallinc.com Classes in acting for stage, TV and film, musical theatre, improv, dance and more for ages 5 to adult, fall, winter and spring. Full-day, summer workshops for ages 6 to 16: in age-appropriate groups, students rotate between a variety of subjects including acting, improv, voice and dance.

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Digital Arts Experience Summer Program 303 Central Park Ave., Scarsdale 914-644-8100 Rob@thedae.com TheDae.com The Digital Arts Experience summer program is more than just computer camp.

Students build skills, create original projects, and form new friendships. With programs in coding, game design, animation, 3D printing, robotics and more, The DAE has classes for all interests and skill levels. Westchester Family magazine readers voted The DAE Best STEM Program in Westchester for the last two years in a row.

Goddard School/Summer Camp I Jackson Ave., Hastings-onHudson 914-478-1390 goddardschool.com Their summer camp curriculum incorporates STEAM learning (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) into exciting, one-of-a-kind and fun experiences for your child every day! They offer a broad range of programs and mini-camps to pique the interest and curiosity of every child. he founding principle of The Goddard School’s curriculum is that children experience the deepest, most genuine learning when they are having fun. Call today to register!

Gymcats Gymnastics Summer Camp At Equalize Fitness, One Odell Pl., Yonkers 914-965-7676 gymcats.net Unique, safe and FUN summer program for boys and girls ages 4 1/2 to 12. Includes gymnastics, trips, arts and crafts, games and more.

No experience necessary in any activities. Campers can do one week or up to eight weeks. Full-, half- or extended-day program offered.

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Harrison School of Music 253 Halstead Ave., Harrison 914-575-2288 HarrisonMusicSchool.com Looking for something FUN to do this summer? Take MUSIC LESSONS! Don’t let summer brain drain take hold - do something fun AND EDUCATIONAL! The Harrison School of Music teaches piano, guitar, drums, voice, violin, saxophone, flute and clarinet, and has been voted Best Music Lessons in Westchester by readers of Westchester Family magazine

Hoff-Barthelson Music School 25 School Lane, Scarsdale 914-723-1169 hbms.org Hoff-Barthelson’s Summer Arts Program provides students in 1st to10th grades multiple opportunities for artistic exploration and friendship. Taught by top-flight faculty, offerings include instrumental classes, chamber music, chorus, large ensembles, visual arts, rock, jazz, musical theatre, and frequent performance opportunities. Programs individually tailored to the needs and interests of each student. July 1-August 2.

Hudson Country Montessori Camp 340 Quaker Ridge Road, New Rochelle 914-636-6202 hudsoncountry.org Hudson Country Montessori has been offering a summer camp for over 45 years. Their unique program is developed in an environment geared for learning. It is spirited and skill-oriented but noncompetitive and social. With spacious outdoor and indoor facilities campers enjoy the best summer has to offer. An amazing team of experienced counselors, most of whom are professional educators, make it a unique summer program. Full- and part-time options available. Ages 18 months - 12 years.

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Summer ART Camp www.katonahartcenter.com 40 Radio Circle Mt. Kisco 914-232-4843

Art & Imagination Camps (ages 3.5-5) Kids Camp (grades 1-5) Teen Camp (grades 6+)

iona.edu/summercamp This summer, children ages 5 to 13 will enjoy exciting, fun-filled days at the Iona College camp. Their athletic facilities serve as the setting for an exciting summer.

Your child will experience two periods of swimming, sporting events, a variety of dance, arts and crafts and music. Contact them at mreddington@iona.edu.

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40 Radio Circle, Mt. Kisco 914-232-4843 katonahartcenter.com Art & Imagination Camps (ages 3.5-5) geared towards the creative spirit of the young child.

Kids Camp (grades 1-5) small groups enable students to receive individual attention in a family-like atmosphere.

Teen Camp (grades 6+) each session will focus intensively on a topic. Building the skills needed to explore the subject independently. Afterschool and weekend classes are also available!

Music Conservatory of Westchester 216 Central Ave., White Plains 914-761-3900 summeratmcw.org Summer Music Programs at the Music Conservatory of Westchester offer half, full & extended day options and a variety of flexible sessions for kids grades K-6 to learn piano, guitar, violin and voice.

Spark their creativity with our songwriting, musical theatre, arts & crafts, and dance classes! Check out our special Suzuki summer

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Pine Brook Fitness 130 Rhodes St., New Rochelle 914-636-1019 pinebrookfitness.com Join them for rock climbing camp at The Rock Club or tennis camp at The New Rochelle Racquet Club. They offer camps during the summer and holiday vacation breaks.

Kids will have a blast climbing the walls, playing tennis, and participating in fun games.

They welcome all ages and skill levels. Stop by and join the community. Have fun, get fit, and make new friends!

Play Group Summer Theatre Programs One N. Broadway, White Plains 914-946-4433 playgroup.org At The Play Group Theatre®, they challenge the imagination and nurture the creative soul. They offer professional-quality training in a one-of-a-kind artistically challenging yet nurturing environment in the spring, summer, and fall. Their camp is located in its own airconditioned performing arts complex which includes two theatres, and rehearsal and design studios. Ages 4-17.

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Summer Stars at Scarsdale Synagogue 2 Ogden Road, Scarsdale 914-723-3001 mazeltots@sstte.org bit.ly/starsfamily The is a perfect place for your child’s summer experience!

This warm and nurturing seven week program is for children 18 months to 5 years.

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SUNY - Purchase 914-251-6500 purchase.edu/youth The Purchase College Summer Youth & Precollege Programs in the Arts are much more than camps! Immersed in a variety of exciting, fun, and enriching learning activities, students gain new skills in architecture, creative writing, digital arts, filmmaking, journalism, music, STEM, and performing and visual arts.

Theater O 25 State St., Ossining 914-487-4332 Camp @ Bethany Arts Community 40 Somerstown Road, Ossining Theater O is pleased to announce The Camp of Witchcraft and Wizardry will return in 2019! Housed on Bethany Arts Community’s beautiful Ossining campus, the camp is open to muggles ages 8-14. Staffed by Theater O, TCoWaW explores the magical world of The Boy Who Lived through theater, art, music, puppetry, storytelling, games and more. Camp will run July 8 through August 2.

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Thornton-Donovan Summer Challenge 100 Overlook Circle, New Rochelle 914-632-8836 td.edu 914-632-8836 Celebrating its 51st year, the Summer Challenge has been a source of joy, entertainment, and enlightenment for boys and girls ages 3 to 14 for over half a century. Hundreds and hundreds of campers have learned to swim at T-D. The in-ground pool allows all campers to touch bottom on the shallow end. Instructional and recreational swimming occur daily as well as many other physical activities.

Door-to-door transportation is provided as well as lunch each day. Contact T-D at td.edu or phone 914632-8836 for red carpet treatment.

World Cup Schools 160 Hunts Lane, Chappaqua 914-238-9267 worldcupgymnastics.com This fun summer camp for youth ages 5 1/2 12, combines superior gymnastics training with a traditional camp experience ensuring each camper has the best summer. Their stateof-the-art complex allows room to engage in tons of recreational activities and gymnastics. Each week there is an exciting field trip, arts & crafts, cooking and more.

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The Summer Camp program continues to evolve and they are excited to be adding a “Recreation Cove” with hands-on outdoor games that support independent and led play. Early drop-off and late pick up until 6:00pm is available. Eight (8) week program. Minimum of 2 weeks required. The YWCA also offers recreational and competitive swimming and gymnastics programs as well as fitness activities for all ages.

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Have Faith Religious schools make the case for infusing faith into learning

By Mia Weber

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or many families, a religious school makes a great education option, whether or not faith is a major part of their home life. In fact, a Catholic or Jewish education can be a fantastic way to expose your child to different ways of thinking about the world and interacting with their community.

Values lead “First and foremost, agnostic families should know that their children will be welcomed on an equal footing with every other child.

Our fundamental belief, rooted in thousands of years of tradition, is that each of us is loved equally by God. As a result, our school culture is one that is welcoming to all,” says Hope Mueller Lippens, principal of St. Ann, The Personal School in east Harlem.

“Families should know that we look for ways to incorporate character education at developmentally appropriate stages. For example, we know that fostering empathy is an important gateway to social intelligence growth for kindergartners. Accordingly, we focus on the Catholic value of ‘service’ at this stage, to help children move out of their natural egocentrism to one that recognizes their responsibility to the larger community.”

In a similar vein, choosing a religious school can mean opening up your child to a values’ system that can inform all aspects of their education. The key takeaway is that it’s about shared human values, not just about one specific faith.

“Judaism is not just about God and prayer. Judaism offers us a history, a community, and a set of values and ethics to guide our lives. Even if your family chooses not to celebrate holidays or follow ritual practices, you can still be guided by Jewish values and ethics,” explains Rabbi Rena

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Rifkin, the director of the Religious School at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, a Reform congregation on the Upper West Side of New York City. “Things like: Standing up for those less fortunate or powerful in our society (tzedakah); caring for our planet and all of the creatures on it (bal tashchit); or even working to make ourselves better people by learning from our mistakes (teshuvah). And Jewish history is a rich story that can help families feel connected to a larger community and peoplehood.”

What to keep in mind For parents considering a religious school, there are some important factors to keep in mind throughout the decision-making process.

Parents should consider their own feelings about faith in their family – is it something that’s very important in daily life, or that they’d like to make more prominent in their child’s upbringing? They should also consider the educational goals they have for their kids, the curriculum elements that resonate with them, and whether other aspects of an independent education (for example: uniforms, tuition costs, etc.) are right for them.

“Like any private school, parents should consider the tuition requirements and investigate whether there would be financial aid or scholarship opportunities. Parents should also be comfortable with any uniform or dress codes that would be required,” Mueller Lippens says. “More specific to a religious school, I would recommend that parents choose one whose values align with their own family’s beliefs. Parents should also make sure they are comfortable with any religious classes or services that would be included in the curriculum.”

In order to get a clear view of the scope of religion in a school’s mission and day-to-day classroom experience, parents should plan to meet with school officials at any religious

schools that are of interest to them. Like with any step in the school admissions process, they should do their research and come to meetings armed with thoughtful questions.

“Parents should feel comfortable with the philosophy of the community and the religious school, and be on board with the expectations. You should meet with the staff of the school and feel comfortable talking to them about your child,” Rifkin says. “It’s important that you feel like your child will connect with the place and the people-and that you will, too!”

Finally, the primary guiding principle parents should keep in mind when considering a religious school is whether they feel at home in the school communitythe element of faith is likely to play a big part here, as both the Catholic and Jewish education traditions emphasize community and connectedness heavily.

“Our Catholic faith is used as a foundation for imparting virtues which are essential not only to academic achievement, but more importantly to leading a meaningful life beyond high school and college. Emphasis on individual virtues-like self-discipline, courage, and perseveranceis joined with communal values such as service, generosity, and compassion to help our students live their best life long after they graduate from our school,” Mueller Lippens notes, adding: “Encouraging these communal values has the added benefit of creating a warm and welcoming school culture.

Virtues such as friendship, responsibility, and honesty become the focus of not just an individual lesson but of every interaction.

These values are a unifying force that create common connections and make us all feel safer to take risks and try our best.”

Mia Weber is the Executive Editor of New York Family magazine.

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ask the specialist When to Begin Managing an Aging Parent’s Affairs

By Elizabeth Valentin, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP

W

hen is it the right time to begin managing an aging parent’s affairs?

It is difficult for loved ones to know when to step-in and assist an aging parent with his financial and medical affairs. Conversations about money can be uncomfortable and parents may become suspicious or defensive when the topic is raised. They may resist doctor visits out of fear that their capacity is being evaluated. It is no wonder we resist having these conversations no matter how crucial they are. Unfortunately, as our loved ones age, they may lose the capacity to manage their financial and medical affairs and cognitive decline, coupled with isolation, can often make aging parents easy targets for elder abuse, specifically financial exploitation.

Be proactive Family members should raise the topic of financial management for their aging parents before incapacity sets in or the signs of decline are visible. This allows the aging parent to fully participate in the discussion about managing his affairs.

Early intervention allows family members the opportunity to obtain a thorough understanding of an aging parent’s financial picture. What sources of income do your parents have? What financial institutions hold their assets? What are the account numbers? What are their recurring monthly bills? Where do they keep their important documents? Having this information readily available will help loved ones act quickly if an emergency arises. The ultimate goal should always be to preserve the aging parent’s autonomy and freedom.

To ensure that an aging parent’s wishes are carried out, surrogate decision-making plans to address the possible future loss of physical or mental capacity should be developed.

All estate plans should include planning for incapacity.

There are choices Aging parents can memorialize their wishes in binding legal documents, such as advance directives. They can designate an

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agent under a Health Care Proxy or other advance medical directive to assist with medical decision-making. A durable Power of Attorney can provide the aging parent with continued control over his financial affairs while also authorizing a loved one to step-in and assist when needed. Various other planning options that can address the financial affairs of an aging parent are inter-vivos trusts, family partnerships and LLCs. Advance health care directives, “life care plans,” and nominations of guardian are also important planning tools. Even if an aging parent is initially unwilling to address these issues, family members should continue to raise the topic. If no prior planning is done, family members will have to go to court to obtain a guardianship over the aging parent. The court determines the guardian’s decision-making authority and court approval is needed for all actions. Seeking guardianship is a long and arduous process, which can also result in a loss of privacy for the aging parent, as guardianships are recorded in public court files.

Look for these signs The decline in an aging parent’s ability to manage daily activities (such as refusing to bathe, wearing the same clothes for several days, uncharacteristically forgetful) may be an indicator that he is also having a hard time managing his financial affairs. While addressing these non-financial issues, loved ones should take the occasion to inquire whether the aging parent would like help with paying bills and other financial tasks.

Immediate intervention is crucial if you see any signs of financial abuse. Elder abuse is largely unreported. Loved ones must be prepared to step in if they notice any signs that an aging parent is being financially exploited.

Some of the common signs that an aging parent may be the victim of financial abuse are sudden, unexplained bank withdrawals or wire transfers, large amounts of unopened mail, unpaid bills for food, medicine or utilities, changes in beneficiaries in a Will, retirement funds or other accounts, and the appearance of a new caregiver in the aging parent’s home.

If any of these warning signs are present, family members should immediately investigate and offer help, if needed. If there are multiple warning signs present, more aggressive action may be necessary to obtain control over the aging parent’s financial affairs.

Loved ones who lack the legal authority to intervene when these warning signs arise face a difficult task ahead without the commencement of a guardianship. Someone will need to act quickly. If the aging parent addresses these issues in advance, they will arm their loved ones with the legal authority to effectively step in and restore financial order.

These issues are complicated and generally involve and affect every member of the senior’s immediate family.

Elizabeth Valentin is a partner with the law firm of Littman Krooks and focuses her practice on elder law, guardianship, trusts and estates, special needs planning and asset protection.

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Take a colorful and powerful trip under the sea in the IMAX film Oceans: Our Blue Planet, playing daily at The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk.

Oceans: Our Blue Planet in IMAX It might be cold outside, but this beautiful IMAX film will have you thinking warm thoughts as it explores the largest and least-understood habitat on Earth. From the coastal shallows to deeper, more mysterious worlds, Oceans captures the awesome power and beauty of the sea and also reveals untold stories about the oceans’ most astonishing creatures. Daily, 11am, 2pm, 4pm. For all ages. Admission: $24.95 adults, $17.95 children 3-12, children under 3 free. Reservations not required.

The Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St., Norwalk, Conn. 203-852-0700. maritimeaquarium.org.

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✪ All Aboard with Thomas & Friends™. Join Thomas and Driver Sam for Thomas’ Budding Adventure, a fun-filled, singalong mini-performance. Tickets include entry to the Holiday Train Show ® immediately following the Thomas & Friends performance. 11am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm today and Jan. 21; 11am, 1:30pm Jan. 2, 3, 4; 9am, 11am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm Jan. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20. For all ages. Weekends and holiday Mondays: $30 adults, $18 children 2-12; other days $23 adults, $10 children, children under 2 always free.

Reservations required.New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd. at Fordham Rd., Bronx. 718817-8700. nybg.org.

✪ Big Apple Circus. See City

WCC

Picks page 42.

✪ Grand Holiday Illumination. Marvel at 80,000 festive holiday lights illuminating the Walled Garden at Untermeyer. Beautiful seasonal music accompanies the lights. 4-8pm. For all ages.

Reservations not required.

Untermeyer Park & Gardens, 945 N. Broadway, Yonkers. 914-6134502. untermyergardens.org.

✪ Holiday Train Show. See Wonderful Winter page 39.

Visit the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem to see amazing wolves and learn about why they are so important in nature.

learning about and visiting the extraordinary wolves that call the WCC home. Plus, enjoy hot beverages in their woodstoveheated classroom. Dress for cold weather. 11am. For all ages. $15 adults, $12 children under 12. Pre-registration required.

Wolf Conservation Center, South Salem. 914-753-2373. nywolf.org.

✪ Ice Skating Rink. See Wonderful Winter page 39.

neighborhood Christmas light show to rival any you’ve seen!

Enjoy the last nights of this computerized display with over 10,000 lights on 144 channels, all synchronized to music.

5:30-11pm today and Jan. 2.

For all ages. Reservations not required. The show may be shut down due to rain or wet snow for safety reasons. 19, 21, 22 & 25 N. Kensico Ave., White Plains. nychristmaslights.com.

✪ Howl in the New Year with Winter Wolves for Kids.

Make it a howlin’ new year by

✪ North Kensico Christmas Light Show. A

IMAX. See page 33.

Calendar Submissions & Approvals: For Online Calendar: • Visit WestchesterFamily.com. Click the “Post Your Own Event” link beneath the calendar image on our home page and submit your event. Online postings appear approximately 48 hours after approval.

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Wednesday

● ● Circle Painting. Little ones create masterpieces with their own circular patterns and sizes of painted round rings on paper. 4-4:30pm. Ages 2-5. $10.

Pre-registration required. Lil Chameleon, 29 Elm St., Tuckahoe.

914-346-5148. lilchameleon.com.

✪ A City for Corduroy: Don Freeman’s New York. See City Picks page 42.

✪ Oceans: Our Blue Planet in

Look for our complete calendar of events and activities online at WestchesterFamily.com.

For Print: • Send to calendar@westchesterfamily.com.

Include: Dates, times, location, address, event description, ages, cost, phone, website.

• Information to be considered for the March 2019 calendar must reach us by January 31, 2019.

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✪ Mickey: The True Original

Key to suggested ages

● baby & me ● toddler ● preschool ● elementary

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● older kids ✪ families ✖ adults

Exhibition. See Editor’s Pick page 38.

● ✖ Phantom. See Terrific Theater page 41. ● ● ✪ Soap-Making Workshop. Bring the outdoors inside by making your own glycerin soaps. Combine the fragrances of various dried herbs and essential oils, such as lavender and rosemary, to make bars of soap to take home. Not a drop-off program. 1-2:30pm.

Ages 5 and up. $10. Preregistration required. Sheldrake Environmental Center, 685 Weaver St., Larchmont. 914-8341443. sheldrakecenter.org.

✪ Westchester Knicks. See future NBA stars compete on the court at the County Center! The Westchester Knicks, the NBA Development League affiliate of the New York Knicks, play other D-League teams through March. Check website for specific opponents. 7pm today and Jan. 19, 25, 26, 28; 3pm Jan. 6. For all ages. $12 and up. Reservations required. Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave., White Plains. 914-995-4050. westchester. gleague.nba.com.

museum admission. Reservations not required. Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Pkwy., Rye. 914-421-5050. discoverwcm.org.

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● ● Exploring Play. Every month features a new theme brought to life for young children through creative and fun movement activities, song, story and a take home project for all.

Fridays, 11-11:30am. Ages 2-4.

Free with $7 museum admission.

Reservations not required.

Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Pkwy., Rye. 914-4215050. discoverwcm.org.

● ● Fish Tales. Enjoy stories, songs and games for toddlers that encourage their emerging language skills, followed by a play time. Fridays, 10:15-11am.

For ages 5 and under with caregiver. Free with admission. $24.95 adults, $17.95 children 3-12, children under 3 free.

Reservations not required.

Space is limited. The Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St., Norwalk, Conn. 203-852-0700. maritimeaquarium.org. ● ● ● Music Shakers. Flor

● Young Discoverers.

Stimulate curious minds at this weekly science-based drop-in program. Simple experiments and craft projects add to the excitement of learning something new. Every month features a new theme. Wednesdays, 11-11:30am.

Ages 2-5. Free with $7 admission.

Reservations not required.

Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Pkwy., Rye. 914-4215050. discoverwcm.org.

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✪ Beauty and the Beast. See Terrific Theater page 41.

● Museum Minis. Meet up in Toddler Beach for songs, movement, stories and plenty of fun. Thursdays, 10:30-11am.

Ages 18-24 months. Free with $7

Bromley entertains and engages as little ones sing, dance and play with pint-sized music makers. Fridays, 9:45-10:15am.

For ages 4 months-4 years. $20.

Pre-registration required. Lil Chameleon, 29 Elm St., Tuckahoe.

914-346-5148. lilchameleon.com.

● ● Storytelling Sing-aLongs. Nursery rhymes, stories and songs with Flor Bromley!

Sing, dance and join in the fun! Fridays, 10:30-11am. For ages 4 months-4 years. $20.

Pre-registration required. Lil Chameleon, 29 Elm St., Tuckahoe.

914-346-5148. lilchameleon.com.

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● ● Baby Sign Language.

It’s never too early to start communicating with your

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little one. This musical class uses songs, stories, games and activities to teach communication using signs from American Sign Language in a way that is fun and easy.

Saturdays, 9:45-10:30am. Ages 3 and under. $20 per class.

Pre-registration required. Lil Chameleon, 29 Elm St., Tuckahoe.

914-346-5148. lilchameleon.com.

✪ Drop In and Create: Wooden Figures. An interactive activity influenced by the diminutive sculpture of Claudette Schreuders. Small in size, but vast in emotion, transform paint and wooden figures into evocative self-portraits and depictions of family and friends.

Saturdays, 1-4pm. For all ages.

Free with admission. $10 adults, $5 children 8 and up, children under 8 free. Reservations not required. Hudson Valley MOCA, 1701 Main St., Peekskill. 914-7880100. hudsonvalleymoca.org.

● ● ✪ Drop-In Clay Class.

Play with clay while spending quality time together as a family.

Professional ceramic artists guide these themed weekly handbuilding projects. No previous experience necessary! 1:303:30pm today and Jan. 12, 26.

Ages 5 and up. Children under 12 must attend with a guardian enrolled in the class. $30 adults, $20 children 12 and under. Space is limited. Spaces go on sale at the front desk at 10am the day of class. Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester. 914-937-2047. clayartcenter.org.

✪ First Saturday Art Workshop. Drop in for a handson art workshop led by an arts and crafts specialist. 11am1pm. For all ages. Free with $7 museum admission. Reservations not required. Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Pkwy., Rye. 914-421-5050. discoverwcm.org.

✪ History Hike. See #GetOutdoors page 40.

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Westchester Family Camp Fair ✪ It may be January, but it’s never too early to start thinking summer and camp! Make an informed decision abo≠ut where to send your child this summer at the 2019 Westchester Family Camp Fair. Meet the directors and representatives for some of the best day camps, sleep-away and specialty camps all under one roof. Children are welcome to attend! For all ages. Reservations not required. Noon-3pm Jan. 12. Grand Prix New York, 333 N. Bedford Rd., Mt. Kisco. Noon-3pm Jan. 13.

Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club, 555 S. Barry Ave., Mamaroneck. Register now at westchesterfamily.com/camp-fair.

● ✪ Kids’ Workshop: Easel with Whiteboard. Pique your child’s visual arts interests with this hands-on workshop where you and your child build an easel. Encourage your artist to experiment with different mediums. Once your easel is built, your child can decorate it with paint and stickers. 9amnoon. Recommended for ages 5-12. Pre-registration required.

Home Depot stores in Mt. Pleasant, Nanuet, New Rochelle, Port Chester, W. Nyack, Yonkers. homedepot.com. ● ● ✪ Nature Origami.

Create your very own frogs, fish, flowers and other plants and animals out of paper. No experience necessary. 1pm. For ages 7 and up with an adult. Preregistration required by Jan. 3.

Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Rte. 35 and Rte. 121, Cross River. 914864-7322. friendsoftrailside.org.

✪ Pleasantville Farmers’ Market. Enjoy fresh, winter-grown produce along with a diverse variety of meats, cheeses, breads and prepared foods as this year-round farmers’ market moves indoors. It’s a great way to support local agriculture

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and eat healthy, no matter the season. Saturdays, 8:30am1pm. For all ages. Reservations not required. Pleasantville Middle School, 40 Romer Ave., Pleasantville. 914-205-4545. pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org.

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✪ Beauty and the Beast. See Terrific Theater page 41.

✪ Family Art Project: Create Your Year - Hello 2019!

Embrace the circle of time by creating a calendar highlighting your favorite aspects of each season. Use vibrant colors to capture the delights that nature presents throughout the year on a circular calendar that you can hang on your wall and enjoy all year long. 10am-1pm. For all ages. Free with admission. $8 adults, $2 children 6-18, children under 6 free. Reservations not required. Wave Hill, W. 249th St. and Independence Ave., Bronx.

718-549-3200. wavehill.org.

✪ Winter Wolves for Kids. This is the best introduction to wolves for families with young children.

Kids learn about the mythology surrounding wolves and their important role in the natural world. Plus, visit Ambassador Wolves Alawa, Nikai and Zephyr and enjoy hot beverages in the WCC’s woodstove-heated classroom. Dress for cold weather. 11am today and Jan. 13, 20; 2pm Jan. 26. For all ages. $15 adults, $12 children under 12. Pre-registration required.

Wolf Conservation Center, South Salem. 914-753-2373. nywolf.org.

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Monday

● ● Accordion Snakes.

Through twists, turns and folds, create colorful accordion snakes. 4-4:45pm. Ages 4-6. $10.

Pre-registration required. Lil Chameleon, 29 Elm St., Tuckahoe.

914-346-5148. lilchameleon.com.

● Groovy Baby Music Class. Get in the groove during this unique, free-spirited live music class. Parents and caregivers learn to tune in to their baby’s language and respond musically! 11:30am today and Jan. 22. For pre-mobile babies (3 months and up).

Pre-registration required. JCC of Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Rd., Scarsdale. 914-472-3300. findgroove.com. ● ● Mommy Meetup. Meet other moms, socialize, have a snack and let your lil one play!

10-11:30am today and Jan. 14, 28. For moms with children ages 3 and under. $5. Advance reservations recommended. Lil Chameleon, 29 Elm St., Tuckahoe.

914-346-5148. lilchameleon.com.

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● ● Color Sorting. Play with

✪ Teddy Bear Tea. See City Picks page 42. ✪ Westchester Knicks. See Jan. 2.

various objects and sort them by color. Then learn about the colors that make up a rainbow and build one together. 9:4510:15am. Ages 18 months-3 years. $10. Pre-registration

required. Lil Chameleon, 29 Elm St., Tuckahoe. 914-346-5148. lilchameleon.com.

â&#x2014;? â&#x2014;? Rainbow Yarn Prints.

Using yarn and paint as tools, little artists wrap a crafting device and then roll out a variety of patterns in a rainbow of colors. 4-4:45pm. Ages 4-7. $20.

Pre-registration required. Lil Chameleon, 29 Elm St., Tuckahoe.

914-346-5148. lilchameleon.com. â&#x2014;? Toddlersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tuesday Morning Storytime. Join Barnes & Noble booksellers for a story and coloring activity every week in the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department.

Tuesdays, 11am. Reservations not required. Barnes & Noble, 2614 Central Park Ave., Yonkers. 914771-6400. barnesandnoble.com.

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â&#x2014;? â&#x2014;? Community Sticky Mural. Create a giant sticky wall mural through group play and a variety of materials. As children explore the shapes and objects and then add them to the sticky wall, creatures and forms emerge.

9:45-10:15am. Ages 18 months-4 years. $15 children, $10 sibling.

Pre-registration required. Lil Chameleon, 29 Elm St., Tuckahoe.

914-346-5148. lilchameleon.com.

â&#x2014;? â&#x2014;? Itsy Bitsy Playgroup. Time to get social - for parents and little ones!

Connect with other parents over the joys and bumps of parenthood while engaging your infant/toddler in a group setting through music, motor play and story time. Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30am. Reservations not required. Temple Sholom, 300 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich, Conn.

203-869-7191. templesholom.com. â&#x2014;? â&#x2014;? Melted Snowman Craft.

What does everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite snowman look like when he melts? Lil artists create their own interpretation with a variety of materials as they imagine what Frosty looks like when the sun hits. 4-4:45pm. Ages

4-6. $15 children, $10 sibling.

Pre-registration required. Lil Chameleon, 29 Elm St., Tuckahoe.

914-346-5148. lilchameleon.com.

â&#x2014;? â&#x2014;? Storytime for Toddlers. Learn about the water cycle through music, art, movement and stories such as The Adventures of Drippy the Raindrop. 11:30am-noon today and Jan. 23. Ages 1-4.

Reservations not required.

Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers. 914963-4550. hrm.org.

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â&#x153;Ş Evergreen Express. The Everett Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Adventure Garden gets into the spirit of the season with train-inspired fun! Hop aboard a play train and pretend to ride the rails!

Hike winter trails and find evergreen trees and shrubs. Make a festive evergreen swag bundle to brighten up your home.

Tuesdays - Fridays, 1:30-5:30pm, Saturdays and Sundays, 10am5:30pm, until Jan. 20. Also open Jan. 21. For all ages. Included in All-Garden Pass. Weekdays: $23 adults, $10 children 2-12; Weekends: $30 adults, $18 children 2-12; children under 2 free. Reservations not required.

New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd. at Fordham Rd., Bronx. 718-817-8700. nybg.org.

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â&#x2014;? Groovy Baby Music Class. Get in the groove during this unique, free-spirited live music class. Parents and caregivers learn to tune in to their babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s language and respond musically! 11:30am today and Jan. 18. For premobile babies (3 months and up). Pre-registration required.

Larchmont Temple, 75 Larchmont Ave., Larchmont. 914-834-3383. findgroove.com.

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✪ Experience Hygge at

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Trailside. See Wonderful Winter page 39.

Fair. See Editor’s Pick page 36.

✪ Family Art Project: Sunrise, Sunset. With Wave Hill’s grounds as inspiration, design your favorite dawn or dusk landscape with the silhouette of a forest, city skyline or bridge.

Create the multitude of shades in the twilight sky by blending together different colors of paint and using dyed tissue paper to construct your stunning scenes.

10am-1pm today and Jan. 13. For all ages. Free with admission. $8 adults, $2 children 6-18, children under 6 free. Admission is free until noon today. Reservations not required. Wave Hill, W. 249th St. and Independence Ave., Bronx.

718-549-3200. wavehill.org.

● ● ✪ Feeding Time! Make the early rounds and help as Aquarium staff feed all sorts of hungry animals from diamondback terrapins and rays to harbor seals. Plus, go behindthe-scenes as an aquarist feeds the big sharks - with the chance to toss in some food to see who bites. 8:30-10am. Ages 5 and up. $40 adults, $20 children 12 and under. Reservations required.

The Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St., Norwalk, Conn. 203852-0700. maritimeaquarium.org.

● ● ✪ Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Go back to where it all began! In this first movie of the Harry Potter franchise, Harry finds out he’s a wizard and heads to Hogwarts where magic and adventure await. Parents be advised there are some scary moments and mild language. 2pm.

Recommended for ages 7 and up. $14 adults, $7.50 children 13 and under. Reservations not required.

Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. 914747-5555. burnsfilmcenter.org.

● ● Homemade Snow Globes.

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As Mickey Mouse turns 90 years young, see his influence on art and pop culture at a special exhibition in New York City.

Mickey: The True Original Exhibition ✪ Mickey Mouse is 90! Celebrate his birthday by marveling at his decades-long impact on art and pop culture in this immersive experience. See both historic and contemporary work from renowned artists and be sure to take your camera to capture the magic of Mickey. Tuesdays - Sundays, 10am-8pm, Jan. 2 - Feb. 10. For all ages. $38. Children 3 and under free.

Reservations required. 60 10th Ave., New York. partners.disney. com/mickey-the-true-original-exhibition.

by making your own snow globe at the farm. 1-2pm. Ages 6 and up. $10. Pre-registration required. Muscoot Farm, 51 Rte. 100, Katonah. 914-864-7286. muscootfarm.org.

$7 museum admission. Space is limited. First-come, first-served.

Must be present at start of program. Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Pkwy., Rye. 914-421-5050. discoverwcm.org.

✪ Mamma Mia! See Terrific

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& Birding Cruises. See #GetOutdoors page 40.

● ✪ Music Across Borders: Animals into Song. See City Picks page 42.

✪ Westchester Family Camp

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Popcorn is served, too! 1-2:30pm.

For all ages. $4. Pre-registration required by Jan 8. Cranberry Lake Preserve, 1609 Old Orchard St., North White Plains. 914-4281005. parks.westchestergov.com.

● Rhyme & Read. Get a head start on reading skills through this innovative program featuring nursery rhymes set to song. Support materials include instructions in both English and Spanish. 11-11:30am today and Jan. 19. For ages 2-5. Free with

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✪ All Aboard with Thomas & Friends™. See Jan. 1.

✪ Beauty and the Beast. See Terrific Theater page 41.

● Science Sunday. Drop in for hands-on science exploration, with a different theme every month. 11:30am-12:15pm.

Recommended for ages 7 and up.

Free with $7 museum admission.

Reservations not required.

Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Pkwy., Rye. 914-421-

✪ Winter Bird Feeder Make ‘N Take. Make bird feeders and take them home.

Plus, participate in bird feeder observations and then a hike.

Dress for the weather. 2-3:30pm.

For all ages. Reservations not required. Marshlands Conservancy, Rte. 1, Rye. 914-8354466. parks.westchestergov.com. ● ● ✪ Winter Birding. See #GetOutdoors page 40.

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● ● Spinning Magic Wands.

Bring out your little one’s creativity - and special powers - with this fun craft. Decorate your spinning wand with color and give it character. 4-4:30pm.

Ages 3-6. $15. Pre-registration required. Lil Chameleon, 29 Elm St., Tuckahoe. 914-346-5148. lilchameleon.com.

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● 3D Football Lacing Craft.

Build fine motor skills and finger dexterity as children lace a paper football together and then stuff it with soft materials to create a 3D take-home piece. 9:45-10:15am.

Ages 3-4. $10. Pre-registration required. Lil Chameleon, 29 Elm St., Tuckahoe. 914-346-5148. lilchameleon.com.

● ● Snow Globes! Make snow globes with swirling sparkle, faux snow and unique items inside! 4-4:30pm. Ages 3-6. $20.

Pre-registration required. Lil Chameleon, 29 Elm St., Tuckahoe.

914-346-5148. lilchameleon.com. ● ● Studio Tots: Painting with the Northern Lights.

Enjoy a story from the book Aurora and then paint your own nightscape featuring the Northern Lights using watercolors. Add trees, buildings, snow and more to create your

own beautiful scene inspired by the story. 10-11am. Ages 2-5 with caregiver. $15. Reservations recommended. The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St., Ridgefield, Conn. 203438-4519. aldrichart.org.

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● Color Towers. Using a fun, interactive game, everyone works together to stack color towers, reinforcing socialization, language, color references and the task of stacking (and knocking down!). 9:45-10:15am.

Ages 12-24 months. $10.

Pre-registration required. Lil Chameleon, 29 Elm St., Tuckahoe.

914-346-5148. lilchameleon.com.

● Floating Pirate Ships. Using foam puzzle-like pieces, children build their very own floating pirate ship. This craft is perfect for bath time fun! 4-4:30pm.

Ages 3-5. $10. Pre-registration required. Lil Chameleon, 29 Elm St., Tuckahoe. 914-346-5148. lilchameleon.com.

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● Young Discoverers. See Jan. 2.

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● Chloe’s Baby Gym. Learn fun and useful ways to play with your little one in baby’s first gym class! Enjoy music, movement games, sensory exploration and play experiences designed with baby’s specific developmental milestones in mind. 11-11:45am today and Jan. 24, 31. Ages 2-9 months. $20 per class.

Pre-registration required. Lil Chameleon, 29 Elm St., Tuckahoe.

914-346-5148. lilchameleon.com.

Winter has so many wonderful charms! Enjoy all the season has to offer, including a special ice skating rink at the Cross County Shopping Center.

✪ Concert Band Winter Series.

Warm up to the sounds of the West Point Concert Band! Enjoy an afternoon of fantastic music written for military bands, complete with classic Sousa marches!

2-4pm Jan 19. Snow date is Jan. 20. For all ages. Reservations not required. Eisenhower Hall Theatre, 655 Pitcher Rd., West Point. 845-938-2617. westpointband.army. mil.

✪ Holiday Train Show. It’s the final weeks of this favorite holiday tradition at the New York Botanical Garden. See model trains zip through a dazzling display of more than 175 New York landmarks, each re-created with bark,

● Museum Minis. See Jan. 3.

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✪ Experience Hygge at Trailside. What is Hygge (“hoo-ga”) you ask? It’s derived from a Norwegian word meaning “well-being.” Following Danish tradition, celebrate the simpler things in life with hot cocoa, chili, games for kids and outside activities (weather permitting). Noon-2pm Jan. 12. For all ages.

Reservations not required. Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Rte. 35 and Rte. 121, Cross River.

914-864-7322. friendsoftrailside.org.

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leaves and other natural materials - all under the twinkling glow of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Tuesdays - Fridays and Sundays, 10am-6pm, Saturdays, 10am-7pm, Jan. 2 - Jan. 20. Also open 10am-7pm Jan. 1 and 10am-6pm Jan. 21.

For all ages. Included in All-Garden Pass.

Weekends: $30 adults, $18 children 2-12; Weekdays: $23 adults, $10 children 2-12; children under 2 always free. Reservations recommended. New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd. at Fordham Rd., Bronx. 718-817-8700. nybg.org.

✪ Ice Skating Rink. Skate on over to the Cross County Shopping Center for some winter fun! The Center’s rink is not real ice but is actually a synthetic floor. You still wear real skates, but everyone glides a little slower than on real ice. Perfect for young and first-time skaters! Noon4pm Jan. 1. Tuesdays - Fridays, 4-8pm, Saturdays and Sundays, Noon-8pm, Jan. 2 - Jan. 13. For all ages. Admission fee Includes skate rental and one-hour skate session. $8 (Tuesday-Thursday), $12 (Friday-Sunday). Children under 4 free.

Reservations not required. Cross County Shopping Center, 8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers.

914-968-9570. crosscountycenter.com.

● ● Exploring Play. See Jan. 4. ● ● ● Music Shakers. See Jan. 4.

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✪ Concert Band Winter Series.

See Wonderful Winter page 39.

● ● Storytelling Sing-aLongs. See Jan. 4.

✪ Family Art Project: Freedom

Quilting Bee. Create your own brilliant compositions out of bountiful squares of donated fabric. This craft is a way to honor the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. as well as

remember the many inspiring African-American women who became famous for quilting in Alabama decades ago. 10am-1pm today and Jan. 20. For all ages.

Free with admission. $8 adults,

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january ● ● ● ✪ RRPH Presents: The Music of Tom Petty for Kids. Come play to the music of the late Tom Petty with The Mighty Fergusons. Children rock out and explore their creativity through games, movement and stories. 11:30am & 2pm. For ages 10 and under. $15 in advance, $17 at the door, children under 1 free. Reservations not required. Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester. 914-937-4126. therockandrollplayhouse.com.

$2 children 6-18, children under 6 free. Admission is free until noon today. Reservations not required. Wave Hill, W. 249th St. and Independence Ave., Bronx.

718-549-3200. wavehill.org.

● ● ● ✪ Family Tour: Watersheds and Rivers. Engage in a guided tour and activities inspired by the exhibition “Maya Lin: A River Is a Drawing.”

Learn about the Hudson River watershed, explore natural patterns in the exhibition and create your own version of a watershed system to take home.

2:30pm. Ages 3 and up. Free with admission. $7 adults, $4 children 3-18, children under 3 free. Reservations not required.

Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers. 914963-4550. hrm.org.

● ● ✪ Feast for Feathered Friends. Learn about the Hudson Valley’s winter birds and how to attract them to your backyard. 10am. Recommended for ages 5 and up. $8 adults, $6 children. Same-day admission to the Wildlife Education Center is free after paid attendance to this program. Reservations not required. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Outdoor Discovery Center, Muser Dr. across from 174 Angola Rd., Cornwall.

845-534-5506. hhnm.org.

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Don’t let the weather keep you indoors. #GetOutdoors for activities like Winter Birding at Wave Hill on Jan. 13.

#GetOutdoors

✪ Family Tapping Experience.

Learn the ins and outs of maple sugaring. This is a one-on-one event! All proceeds benefit the Friends of Trailside. 10am-3pm today and Jan. 26. For all ages. $50 per group. Fee includes tapping experience, a bottle of maple syrup once the season has ended and a souvenir photo/ frame. Pre-registration required.

Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Rte. 35 and Rte. 121, Cross River. 914864-7322. friendsoftrailside.org.

✪ History Hike. Go on a guided hike and learn all about the history of this early1900s interpretive farm. 1-2pm. For all ages.

Reservations not required. Muscoot Farm, 51 Rte. 100, Katonah. 914-864-7286. muscootfarm.org. ● ● ✖ Seal-Spotting & Birding Cruises.

Journey out onto Long Island Sound in hopes of seeing some of the seals and waterfowl that spend the winter just off the Aquarium’s shores.

Binoculars are provided. The Aquarium’s boat has a climate-controlled cabin but, because the best viewing is outside on the deck, remember to dress warmly. 9am Jan. 12 and 26; 9:30am Jan. 13 and 27. All passengers must be at least 42 inches tall. $29.95. Reservations required. The Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St., Norwalk, Conn. 203852-0700. maritimeaquarium.org.

● ● ✪ Winter Birding. Explore Wave Hill’s tranquil gardens and woodlands with naturalist Gabriel Willow to observe birds in their winter habitats. Birders of all levels welcome. Severe weather cancels. 9:30am Jan. 13. Ages 10 and up with an adult. Free with admission. $8 adults, $2 children 6-18, children under 6 free. Reservations not required. Wave Hill, W. 249th St. and Independence Ave., Bronx. 718-549-3200. wavehill.

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✪ All About Ice. Learn

about the role ice used to play at the farm and take a hike out to the ice pond for an ice cutting demonstration. 1-2:30pm.

For all ages. Reservations not required. Muscoot Farm, 51 Rte. 100, Katonah. 914-864-7286. muscootfarm.org.

● ● ● ✪ The Amazing Max. A high-energy, interactive and allaround silly magic show starring Max Darwin. Max combines magic and comedy, making objects appear and disappear and generally defying the laws of physics in spellbinding ways.

3pm. Recommended for ages 3 and up. $12.50. Reservations required. The Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford, Conn. 203325-4466. palacestamford.org.

✪ Mamma Mia! See Terrific Theater page 41.

✪ Winter Wolves for Kids. See provided. 6:30-9:30pm. For ages 6-11 (grades 1-5). $50. Preregistration required. Katonah Art Center, 40-2 Radio Circle Dr., Mt. Kisco. 914-232-4843. katonahartcenter.com.

featuring the magician Georgie Porgie! 11am-noon. For all ages. $25 per family. Reservations required. Lil Chameleon, 29 Elm St., Tuckahoe. 914-346-5148. lilchameleon.com.

✪ Magic Show. Kids and adults are sure to be amazed during this crowd-pleasing magic show

● ● ✪ My City, My Song. See City Picks page 42.

● Kids Art & Pizza Night.

Enjoy an evening out while the kids spend time creating art and having a pizza dinner. Materials

● Rhyme & Read. See Jan. 12.

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✪ Afternoon Studios: Fire Breathing Dragons. Celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year. Create your own decorative dragon using construction paper, paper towel rolls, tissue paper

and other fun materials. 2-4pm.

For all ages. Free with admission. $10 adults, children 12 and under free. Reservations not required.

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, 258 Main St., Ridgefield, Conn. 203-438-4519. aldrichart. org.

● ● The Best of the 2018 New York International Children’s Film Festival: Kid Flicks One. A school break screening that gives a warm welcome to all budding moviegoers. Watch a lively lineup of nine short films from around the world and be inspired. 2:30pm. Recommended for ages 3-7. $14 adults, $7.50 children 13 and under.

Reservations not required. Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. 914-747-5555. burnsfilmcenter.org.

✪ Holiday Opening. School may be closed, but the Westchester Children’s Museum is open for exploration today.

Spend the day off playing, learning and having fun. 10am4pm. For all ages. Admission: $7. Children under one free.

Reservations not required.

Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Pkwy., Rye. 914-4215050. discoverwcm.org.

✪ Mamma Mia! See Terrific

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Treat yourself to terrific theater this month including “Phantom” at Westchester Broadway Theatre in Elmsford.

✪ Beauty and the Beast. This “tale as old as time” comes to life with spectacular costumes and scenery and your favorite songs from the classic Disney film.

Join Belle, the Beast and other beloved characters as they teach kids to look beyond one’s exterior and find the beauty from within. 2pm Jan. 3, 5, 6, 13; 7pm Jan. 4, 5, 11, 12; 11am Jan. 9. For all ages. $28 and up. Reservations required. White Plains Performing Arts Center, 11 City Pl., White Plains.914-328-1600. wppac.com.

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✪ Mamma Mia! Don’t miss this ✪ Monday Opening. The New York Botanical Garden is open!

Enjoy everything the 250-acre National Historic Landmark has to offer, including the final day of its annual Holiday Train Show. 10am-6pm. For all ages. $30 adults, $18 children 2-12, children under 2 free.

Reservations recommended.

New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd. at Fordham Rd., Bronx. 718-817-8700. nybg.org.

● ● ● Play House Pretend Play. Kids are engrossed in a make-believe world with props and theme-oriented toys, a DIY arts and craft project and interactive play. Parents and

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fun Greek vacation right on the PGT Mainstage! Mamma Mia! tells an enchanting tale of love, laughter, family and a young woman’s search for her dad, all set to the fun music of ABBA. 8pm Jan. 12 and 19; 2pm Jan. 13, 20, 21. For

caretakers can enjoy coffee, take advantage of free wi-fi or play with your little one. 3-5pm. Ages 2-6. $20 children, $10 sibling.

Pre-registration required. Lil Chameleon, 29 Elm St., Tuckahoe.

914-346-5148. lilchameleon.com.

● ● “Stained Glass” Love Windows. Cut strips of tissue paper for the “stained glass,” layering and building new colors

all ages. $18 adults, $15 children under 12. Reservations not required. The Play Group Theatre, One N. Broadway, White Plains. 914-946-4433. playgroup.org.

● ✖ Phantom. It’s the classic story of the Phantom and a young pupil named Christine. Their relationship becomes obsessive and impossible, leading to a stunning conclusion. This version of Phantom by Kopit and Yeston is more of a traditional Broadway musical with dialogue and songs throughout.

Wednesdays - Sundays, until Jan. 27. Check website for showtimes.

Recommended for ages 10 and up. $59$89. Reservations required. Westchester Broadway Theatre, One Broadway Plz., Elmsford. 914-592-2222. broadwaytheatre. com.

and patterns in a heart-shaped paper frame. After coating the tissue paper and allowing it to dry, the Love Windows are ready to display in a special place in your home. 11:45am12:30pm. Ages 4-6. $15 children, $10 sibling. Pre-registration required. Lil Chameleon, 29 Elm St., Tuckahoe. 914-346-5148. lilchameleon.com.

✪ Winter Wolves on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Spend the holiday meeting Ambassador Wolves Alawa, Nikai and Zephyr and learning about why the winter season is such a magical time for packs in North America.

Plus, enjoy hot beverages in the WCC’s woodstove-heated classroom. Dress for cold weather. 11am. For all ages.

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$15 adults, $12 children under 12. Pre-registration required.

Wolf Conservation Center, South Salem. 914-753-2373. nywolf.org.

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● ● 3D Cloud Ribbon Craft. It might be January, and there may be clouds, but they don’t have to be dreary clouds. Bring some color to the sky making 3D fluffy clouds and decorate them with colorful ribbons. 4-4:30pm. Ages 3-6. $15 children, $10 sibling.

Pre-registration required. Lil Chameleon, 29 Elm St., Tuckahoe.

914-346-5148. lilchameleon.com.

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Don Freeman papers, Kerlan Collection, Children’s Literature Research Collection, University of Minnesota

Don Freeman gave us more than just Corduroy. See his art documenting New York City at a special exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York.

● ● Fill A Snowman Fine Motor Game. Lil friends help to build and decorate a “snowman,” then they discover what it’s like to fill it. By grabbing balls and putting them inside the container, counting, taking turns and working together to empty the snowman, there are all sorts of skills to explore.

9:45-10:15am. Ages 18 months-3 years. $10 children, $5 sibling.

Pre-registration required. Lil Chameleon, 29 Elm St., Tuckahoe.

914-346-5148. lilchameleon.com.

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● ● Hokey Pokey Roll & Dance. Sing and play while rolling dice to identify body parts and then “put them in” to the marked squares on the carpet. 9:45-10:15am. Ages 1-3. $10. Pre-registration required. Lil Chameleon, 29 Elm St., Tuckahoe. 914-346-5148. lilchameleon.com.

● ● Itsy Bitsy Playgroup. See Jan. 9.

● Squishy Color Sorting Sensory Bags. Kids use their senses to play, manipulate and sort colored items in a soft and squishy liquid sensory bag. 4-4:30pm. Ages 3-5. $15.

Pre-registration required. Lil Chameleon, 29 Elm St., Tuckahoe.

914-346-5148. lilchameleon.com.

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✪ Big Apple Circus. The Big Top tent is back in the Big Apple! See the world’s most acclaimed circus performers, including flying trapeze acts, aerialists and jugglers, plus clowns, horses, dogs and more. Jan. 1, 3-6, 9-13, 16-21, 23-27. Check website for schedule. For all ages. $35-$175. Reservations required. Lincoln Center Damrosch Park, 60 Lincoln Center Plz., New York. 212-247-2330. bigapplecircus.com.

into Song. What can humankind learn from the world of nature, and what does it sound like? Journey to the enchanting world of The Cunning Little Vixen during this Young People’s Concert by the New York Philharmonic. 2pm Jan. 12. Ages 6-12. $15$42. Reservations required. Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, 10 Lincoln Center Plz., New York. 212-875-5374. lincolncenter. org.

✪ A City for Corduroy: Don Freeman’s New York. Did you know the man who brought us the classic children’s story Corduroy also had a long career as an artist who documented New York? In this exhibition, see Don Freeman’s wonderful interpretations of the city through drawings, paintings, publications and prints, plus enjoy his original studies and sketches of Corduroy and other characters. Daily, 10am-6pm; beginning Jan. 2. For all ages. Suggested admission: $18 adults. Children under 20 free. Reservations not required. Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Ave., New York. 212-534-1672. mcny.org.

● ● ✪ My City, My Song. Three vibrant

● ● ✪ Emily Brown and the Thing.

How will Emily Brown ever get to sleep with The Thing making such a racket? Find out in this epic, imaginative musical adventure adapted from the popular picture book by Neal Layton and Cressida Cowell (author of How to Train Your Dragon). 11am Jan. 26 and 27. Ages 4-7. $25-$30. Reservations required. The New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St., New York. 646-223-3010. newvictory.org. ● ✪ Music Across Borders: Animals

New York City-based artists perform in this colorful, interactive family concert celebrating music from around the world.

Hear Greek Folk, Malian Traditional, and Indian Classical Music. Free pre-concert activities are offered one hour prior to each performance. Noon & 3pm Jan. 19. Ages 4-8. $10. Reservations required. Carnegie Hall, 57th St. and Seventh Ave., New York.

212-247-7800. carnegiehall.org.

✪ Teddy Bear Tea. Take teddy (or your doll), meet hotel proprietor, Mrs. Woodhull, and go back in time for a typical day in the 1830s. Enjoy fruit, tea and cookies.

1pm Jan. 6. For all ages. $10. Reservations required. Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden, 421 E. 61st St., New York. 212-8386878. mvhm.org.

✪ Winter Jam. Bundle up and head to the heart of Manhattan for a free winter sports festival! An urban snow field is created for activities such as skiing and sledding.

11am-3pm Jan. 26. Rain date is Feb. 2. For all ages. Reservations not required. Central Park, Bandshell Area (enter at 72nd St.), New York. 212-360-8213. nycgovparks.org.

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✪ Mickey: The True Original Exhibition. See Editor’s Pick page 38.

● ✖ Phantom. See Terrific Theater page 41.

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✪ Bye Bye Birdie. This funfilled, exuberant rock ‘n roll musical is chock full of some of the most famous songs in the musical theater canon! So, put on a happy face and enjoy this sweet Broadway classic. Presented by Clocktower Players’ Jr. Teen Troupe. 7:30pm today and Jan. 26. For all ages. $22 adults, $18 children. Ticket prices $3 more at the door. Reservations not required. Irvington Town Hall Theater, 85 Main St., Irvington.

914-591-6602. irvingtontheater. com.

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Witness amazing acrobatic feats at the Big Apple Circus! Performances through January 27th at Lincoln Center.

Art, 134 Jay St., Katonah. 914232-9555. katonahmuseum.org.

✪ Westchester Knicks. See Jan. 2.

✪ Creative Community: Imagine it! After School.

Drop-in and enjoy interactive pop-up activity stations, gallery games and art projects around the KMA. Get inspired by “Outrageous Ornament: Extreme Jewelry in the 21st Century” and experience the exhibition in a new way. 3-5pm. For all ages. Free with admission. $10 adults, children under 12 free.

Reservations not required.

Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., Katonah. 914-232-9555. katonahmuseum.org.

● Stroller Tour: Creative Community Fridays. Enjoy a lively conversation inspired by the art on view, then nosh on light snacks while socializing with newly-made friends. Crying babies welcome and activities provided for older siblings.

9:30-10:30am. For parents and caregivers with children under 18 months. Free with admission. $10 adults. Reservations not required. Katonah Museum of

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by an art-educator led good deed project. Club meets every fourth Saturday of the month. 11amnoon. For all ages. Free with $7 museum admission. Reservations not required. Westchester Children’s Museum, 100 Playland Pkwy., Rye. 914-421-5050. discoverwcm.org.

Thing. See City Picks page 42.

✪ The Hungry Caterpillar & ✪ Family Art Project: Painted Papers and the Stories of Eric Carle. What better season than winter to cuddle up with stories you love? Hear some of Eric Carle’s stories illustrating the wonders of nature, then learn from Carle’s techniques, cutting and layering handpainted papers to form bright and colorful images. 10am-1pm today and Jan. 27. For all ages.

Free with admission. $8 adults, $2 children 6-18, children under 6 free. Admission is free until noon today. Reservations not required. Wave Hill, W. 249th St. and Independence Ave., Bronx.

718-549-3200. wavehill.org.

✪ Good Deed of the Month Club. Meet in the Book Nook for a kindness-themed book reading and discussion followed

Other Eric Carle Favorites. The Mermaid Theater of Nova Scotia brings three beloved Eric Carle children’s stories to life through the magic of black light and fanciful puppets. 11am. For all ages. $30. Reservations required.

Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown. 914-631-3390. tarrytownmusichall.org.

✪ LEGO® Weekend. Help LEGO® experts create an enormous Aquarium-themed scene. Families can build a small LEGO® marine creature that will be part of the finished piece or create pieces of their choosing. Plus, look for other LEGO®-focused activities during this special weekend. 10am5pm today and Jan. 27. For all ages. Included with admission. $24.95 adults, $17.95 children

3-12, children under 3 free.

Reservations not required. The Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St., Norwalk, Conn. 203-8520700. maritimeaquarium.org.

✪ The Maccabeats. Feel the beat and groove along with this world-famous a cappella group known for their singing, clean-cut presentation and a little bit of Jewish humor, too.

8pm. For all ages. $35-$43.

Reservations required. White Plains Performing Arts Center, 11 City Pl., White Plains. 914-3281600. wppac.com.

● ● ● ✪ StarLab: Indoor Planetarium. Take a celestial adventure through the magical night sky via the StarLab! Learn how to identify the important stars and the major constellations while listening to their Native American and Greek origin stories. 10am, 11:30am, 1pm.

Recommended for ages 4 and up. $12 adults and children. Preregistration required. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Outdoor Discovery Center, Muser Dr. across from 174 Angola Rd., Cornwall. 845-534-5506. hhnm. org.

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✪ Westchester Knicks. See Jan. 2. ✪ Winter Jam. See City Picks page 42.

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Sunday

✪ Make ‘n’ Take Clay Pots. Craft your own clay pots - Native American style - to take home and enjoy. 2-3:30pm.

For all ages. Reservations not required. Marshlands Conservancy, Rte. 1, Rye. 914-8354466. parks.westchestergov.com. ● ✖ Phantom. See Terrific Theater page 41.

● ● ✖ Seal-Spotting & Birding Cruises. See #GetOutdoors page 40.

track shirt. Each person should take a plain white, pre-washed T-shirt for this activity. 10am.

Recommended for ages 5 and up. $8 adults, $6 children. Sameday admission to the Wildlife Education Center is free after paid attendance to this program.

Reservations not required.

Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Outdoor Discovery Center, Muser Dr. across from 174 Angola Rd., Cornwall. 845-5345506. hhnm.org.

✪ Winter Tree ID. Learn how to identify trees in the winter using many techniques.

Dress warm. 10-11:30am.

For all ages. Reservations not required. Muscoot Farm, 51 Rte. 100, Katonah. 914-864-7286. muscootfarm.org.

● ● ✪ Telltale Tracks! Join a naturalist on a wintry walk to discover “secrets in the snow” left by active winter animals. Go on a track “hunt” and create a

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Monday

● ● Mommy Meetup. See Jan. 7.

✪ Oceans: Our Blue Planet in

914-346-5148. lilchameleon.com.

IMAX. See page 33.

✪ Westchester Knicks. See Jan. 2.

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Wednesday

● ● Itsy Bitsy Playgroup. See Jan. 9.

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Tuesday

● ● Arctic Foxes. Learn a bit about arctic foxes and what they like to eat in winter and then tear, cut and shape to craft this cute winter friend. 4-4:45pm.

Ages 3-6. $10. Pre-registration required. Lil Chameleon, 29 Elm St., Tuckahoe. 914-346-5148. lilchameleon.com.

● ● Snow Paint. Paint with snow and be confident it won’t melt! Instead, the snow paint creates a 3D effect on paper. 4-4:45pm. Ages 3-6. $15 children, $10 sibling.

Pre-registration required. Lil Chameleon, 29 Elm St., Tuckahoe.

914-346-5148. lilchameleon.com. ● Young Discoverers. See Jan. 2.

● ● No-Mess Marble Painting. Mix color and glitter, explore texture and color, but without the mess! This is a sensory experience as much as a fun, new experience with color for little artists. 9:45-10:15am.

Ages 18 months-3 years. $15.

Pre-registration required. Lil Chameleon, 29 Elm St., Tuckahoe.

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Thursday

● Chloe’s Baby Gym. See Jan. 17.

✪ A City for Corduroy: Don Freeman’s New York. See City Picks page 42.

● Museum Minis. See Jan. 3.

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last word The Recipe for Parenting Success A mom’s culinary adventures in the midst of new motherhood

By Laraine Perri

I

once cooked lamb chops in my bra, not wanting to risk splashing port on a favorite top, but daring even less to grab a T-shirt and wake my baby, asleep at last, in our bedroom.

The lamb chops had been something of a stretch, but were evidence of my determination to eat well, even with the wondrous, all consuming new being under our roof. My husband and I had enjoyed years of great dinners, but we’d never been as deserving of them as we were in those thrilling but exhausting first months as new parents.

I’m a serious cook.

Bouillabaisse and duck confit never daunted me. What did was wondering how I’d ever be able to make anything approaching those things again with the needy little dreamboat who’d entered my world. It wasn’t long before I realized the culinary bar would need to be lowered a wee, and that naptime would be showtime. But those brief hours soon proved to hold no guarantees, and mighty competition for my attention.

I’d fully expected that life with a baby would offer little chance for standing at the stove, lazily stirring the makings of a wild mushroom risotto, and I’d planned accordingly. I felt smart, even smug, about the freezer I stocked as my belly swelled, filling it with homemade soups and stews and such. Clever me, ready to host a mid-winter dinner for six with the short ribs I’d braised in September. I’d hold my beatific babe in one arm as I passed the polenta with the other.

Somewhere around the time my son turned 6 months old, I realized I could barely close the freezer. Boxes of gyoza and ravioli and spanakopita had managed to insinuate themselves - the result of my strolling the

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grocery aisles, Baby Bjorn’d and blissful, and thinking them splendid purchases for my busy new life. Home from the market, I’d shimmy my biryani and wedge the osso buco, ending up frazzled and nearly frostbitten, but still not sure about what we would eat.

For we never actually did eat any of the contents of that packed sub-zero drawer.

The fact was, though my days brimmed with new motherhood and a trimmed down but demanding career, I still almost always had the nightly urge to cook, and that was an urge the freezer couldn’t satisfy. On evenings when dinner from scratch just wasn’t an option, we’d call up our favorite Asian noodle joint or bring in chicken souvlaki and a big Greek salad. My frozen assets remained in a kind of no-man’s land - too treasured for a quick solution on a harried Tuesday, and too unfulfilling to serve up for dinner when what I really wanted to do was cook.

But, let’s get back to the bra. It felt weird.

It felt thrilling. It felt weirdly thrilling to be standing in my kitchen, wood blinds drawn at 2:30 p.m., stripping rosemary from its stems, racing the clock, and exhilarated from the novelty of it all. There are, in this world, some iconic images of women, Madonna with child and the pin-up among them.

At this moment I was nearly but hardly both - an unexpectedly racy new mom, sautéing shallots in a pair of jeans and a 34C. I quickly finished the sauce and set it aside, then dove into some work in preparation for an upcoming meeting. I had just turned my attention back to the chops and a rosemary and olive oil paste when I heard my son’s cry. Maternal synapses fired. I’d finish the dish later. It had been an oddly sequenced and hardly perfect plan, but still a plenty good one. We’d eat well tonight. I darted to the bedroom, warmed by the sight of my sweet boy.

Years have passed, and with them, meals.

By the time my baby was a first-grader, he was enjoying food with the kind of relish rarely encountered in a small child, savoring dishes like tandoori chicken, roasted asparagus, and smoked salmon with capers the way others swoon over cupcakes.

I began cooking six lamb chops instead of four, and couldn’t have been more thrilled to do so. Taking a bite of one, Timothy would close his eyes, as he has seen my father do when tasting something wonderful my mother has cooked - a very quiet, almost involuntary “mmm” escaping from him. Eyes still closed, my little boy lovingly mimicked his grandpa, but with an appreciation of his own, saying: “This is not just lamb - this is a beautiful delicacy.” He is a beautiful delicacy.

Life is a beautiful delicacy.

Laraine Perri is an editor at the 92Y, a freelance writer, and an NYC mother.

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