GothamBaby.com

http://www.learngarden.com Madison Avenue and 71st Street (212) 931-8553 jones@learngarden.com LearnGarden offers innovative, high-tech K-12 academic workshops covering math, science and writing skills. All workshops limited to just 5 students! Also check out our Toddler Enrichment Program and Parent Power Workshops.

www.mominthecity.com
Mom in the City is a social and support group for expectant mothers and mothers of children under age 5 in Manhattan and the tri-state area. We host a series of Moms-Night-Out activities on Thursday evenings. You can learn more about us on our website at www.mominthecity.com.

StageCoach Theatre Arts
http://www.stagecoachschools.com

Locations:
Greenwich Village
Little Red School House & Elizabeth Irwin High School
272 Sixth Ave.
Helen Coleshill: (212) 966-6288
Upper East Side
St Ignatius Loyola Parish Elem., 48 E 84th St.
Principal: Eli Coats - (347) 678-8989
Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn Heights Montessori, 185 Court St.
Principal: Richard Padro - (718) 852-3208

StageCoach schools provide year round training in dance, singing and acting. During term time (September - June) they offer: Early Stages - three half-hour classes for 4-6 year olds, Main School - three one-hour classes for 6-16 year olds (6-8; 9-11; 12-16), Further Stages - two-hour classes for 15-18 year olds. Summer Workshops - week-long workshops offered at various StageCoach venues. The school shows off its students' work to parents and friends twice a year. Some students work towards exams in their second or subsequent year and gain medals for perseverance and achievement. All parents receive a written report twice a year. Third year students may audition for the Stagecoach National Showcase Production which takes place in London.

http://www.newyorkparentconnection.com
ages 4 months - 3.5 years
info: momnet@rcn.com

Four Locations:
54 West 22nd Street, RealBirth, 2nd Floor (between 5th and 6th)
(212) 677-6551
165 West 86th Street, West Park Presbyterian Church (at Amsterdam)
(212) 677-6551
St. Vartan's Play School, 1st Avenue Between 35th and 36th Street
(212) 677-6551
Kidville, 163 E 84th Street
(212) 677-6551

This class exposes young children to the French language through song, dance and interactive play. The class incorporates traditional French children's songs, dance movement, visual props, and puppet shows. The class teaches the ability to follow simple instructions in French and builds a vocabulary of everyday words. Parents and caregivers need not speak French.

After-School Art
http://www.afterschoolart.com
510 E 74th Street, New York
(212) 431-1026
merosenthal@earthlink.net
ages 5 to 13
After-School Art has after-school classes and Saturday classes, an "All-Day Art" program for school holidays, and the Mostly Art Summer Program. Classes are for kindergarten through grade 8. The after-school and Saturday program is structured as a series of age-appropriate projects that are both challenging and enjoyable. Each year your child will master increasingly difficult skills in drawing, painting and sculpture. Older children will be able to create their own projects.The one-hour classes are limited to a maximum of 15 students with a 5:1 ratio of students to teachers, so your child always receives a lot of attention.

Ballet Academy East
http://www.balletacademyeast.com/
1651 Third Avenue, 3rd floor
(212) 410-9140
info@baenyc.com
ages 2 through adult
The school's teaching philosophy is based on the premise that students thrive in a loving, positive and nurturing environment. The school is divided as follows: The Graded Level Ballet Program, Mother and Child Classes, Pre-ballet, Tap, Drama, Modern and Open Classes for adult students of all levels. Graduates of the Graded Level Ballet Division are currently dancing with Cincinnati Ballet, Oregon Ballet Theare and Richmond Ballet.

Champion Tennis Club
http://www.championtennisclub.com
1918 First Avenue, 3rd floor
(212) 876-7766
info@championtennisclub.com
ages 3 and up
The Champion Tennis Club facility is located on the roof of a three-story building at the corner of First Avenue and 99th Street. The club is directed by U.S.P.T.A Professional Dennis N. Aran and offers wide range of instructional tennis programs and camps for all ages and abilities. No membership fee is required to rent time on these all-weather outdoor cushioned courts, which are surrounded by Uptown high-rises and views over the East River to the Triborough Bridge.

The China Institute
http://www.chinainstitute.org
125 E. 65th (cross streets are Park and Lexington)
(212) 744-8181
ages 3 through adult
info@chinainstitute.org
Founded in 1926, China Institute in America is a nonprofit educational and cultural institution that promotes the understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of traditional and contemporary Chinese civilization, culture and heritage. Children, ages 3 - 11, learn the Chinese language and culture in fun and active classroom environments. Cultural activities include special tours of China Institute Gallery exhibitions, festival celebrations and workshops in traditional brush painting, calligraphy and other Chinese arts. All classes are taught by native speakers of Chinese experienced in teaching children. Classes include Chinese for Bilingual Children, Chinese for Parents, Story-telling Workshop for Kids, Offsite Classes, and Children’s Summer Camp.

Chun Martial Arts
http://www.chunmartialarts.com
220 East 86th St. (between 2nd and 3rd)
(212) 772-3700
webmaster@chunmartialarts.com
Chun Martial Arts has been offering TaeKwonDo training to men, women, and children in the same UES neighborhood for over 38 years. Currently they are also offering instruction in aerobic kick-boxing, "Indoor TaiChi", meditation, and qi-gong (chi-gung). They offer the traditional Tae Kwon Do program for children as young as three. This program is designed to give a "KickStart" in various life skills to our most precious members. Separate dressingrooms, lockers and showers are provided

FutureKids NYC
http://www.futurekidsnyc.com
1628 First Avenue (between 84th and 85th)
Pre-K through adult
FUTUREKIDS was founded in 1983 with the express purpose of equipping children with the basic computer skills needed to excel in school and in the workplace. FUTUREKIDS now has operations in over 70 countries and provides computer literacy training in over 2,000 locations to both children and adults. Camps, birthday parties, instruction in hardware and software.

Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts
http://www.harborconservatory.org
1 E 104th Street (near 5th)
(212) 427-2244, ex 570
info@harborconservatory.org
ages 4 and up
Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts, a division of Boys and Girls Harbor, is a non-profit performing arts institution located in New York City. Their mission is to provide students with a complete education in music, dance and theater in an environment that fosters positive self-image, an appreciation of the arts and an understanding of cultural diversity. Located in El Barrio, Harbor Conservatory is acclaimed for its Latin music curriculum. All three disciplines offered at the school -- music, dance and theater -- celebrate the cultural contributions of our dynamic, diverse East Harlem community to the American performing arts canon.

Hip Hop Kidz
http://www.hiphopkidz.net
Three Locations: 1433 York Avenue (near 76th), (917) 864-3317 60 West 23rd Street (between Fifth and Sixth Avenues),(917) 864-3317 110 West 56th Street (near Sixth) (917) 864-3317 coolmove@hiphopkidz.net
Hip Hop Kidz is a diverse group of kids, ages 6-19, who love to dance, rap and sing to the hottest hip-hop beats. Believin' in teamwork, self-expression, and havin' fun, their motto is "No drugs, no violence... just dance!" Hip Hop Kidz joins the powerful team committed to overcoming the negative images and stereotypes of the Hip Hop Culture, as well as reestablishing and exposing the enriching messages and raw expression that lie at its very core. Hip Hop Kidz is pleased to announce their partnership with Warner Brothers in developing a lifestyle brand for children to include a television show, clothing line, and instructional hip hop dance video series.

Huntington Learning Center
http://www.huntingtonlearning.com
Ages 5 - 17
1556 Third Avenue (between 87th and 88th)
(212) 534-3200
Founded in 1977, the Huntington Learning Center provides supplemental instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills, phonics, GED and SAT prep, and related areas.

Joaish Kenpo Karate Studio
http://josiahkenpokarate.com
210 E 90th Street (near 2nd)
(212) 427.8552
Mel.brooks@josiahkenpokarate.com
Josiah Kenpo Karate (JKK) is a studio dedicated to teaching effective self defense techniques to both children and adults on the upper east side of Manhattan. In particular, Josiah Kenpo teaches American Kenpo Karate in the style of Ed Parker (considered the founder of American Kenpo).

Kids at Art
http://www.kidsatartnyc.com
1349 Lexington Avenue (between 89th and 90th)
(212) 410-9780
ages 2 to 11
Art studio providing classes for ages 2 to 11. Multi-week sessions, after-school (for 5-11 years), weekdays (2-4 years), or Saturday mornings (6 years and up). Twelve-session Club Cards available. (Eight-session card available for summer programs). Birthday parties available Saturday afternoons and Sundays.

Mary Ann Hall's Music for Children 2 E. 90th Street, Church of the Heavenly Rest (5th and Madison Avenues)
(203) 454-7484
Ages 1-7
Music program that provides a foundation in rhythm, melody, and tempo, through movement, voice and instruments. Piano and recorder instruction for 5 and older.

Music House
http://www.nycmusichouse.org
504 E 88th Street, #4B
(212) 744-8840
Ages 5 and up
m.danziger@worldnet.att.net
Music House offers a unique alternative to traditional, private instrumental lessons. It is based on the following principles:
• All people are endowed with musical ability.
• There are many ways to be musical.
• Everyone is musical in a different way.
The musical experience is tailored to the needs, readiness and interest of the individual. The presence of a piano, autoharp, recorders, drums, glockenspiels and assorted percussion defines the space as “A Place in Which to Do Musical Things.” Within that framework, the child is free to choose any type of musical activity for as long or short a time as she wishes. She may ask for help or not, change activities without notifying the teacher and use the musical equipment without needing to ask permission. In this way the lesson unfolds, creating itself as it goes.

National Academy Museum
http://www.nationalacademy.org/
1083 Fifth Avenue (between 88 and 89)
(212) 369-4880
Founded in 1825, the Academy is an honorary association of professional artists, that maintains a museum and an art school. A requirement of membership, which is by election only, is the contribution of a representative example of each artist's work. The permanent collection consists of over 8000 works of nineteenth- through twenty-first century art. Located in a beautiful Beaux-Arts townhouse on Fifth Avenue, the National Academy is one of the eight museums that comprise Museum Mile. The School of Fine Arts provides instruction by an outstanding faculty, including Academicians, in painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, and more. Students at our School of Fine Arts encounter one of the most exciting unrestricted programs offered in this city.

Pee Wee Picassos
330 East 61st Street, The Sports Club/LA (between 1st and 2nd Aves)
(917) 664-9338
peeweepicassosllc@yahoo.com
Ages two to three
New York State Certified Art and Elementary Educators teach this weekly series of artistic classes to children 20 months to three years. Classes consist of an active exploration, a puppet show which introduces the artist of the week, a read-aloud or a poem, two art projects, and circle time. Media includes collage, finger paint, printing, and more.

Spanish Institute
http://www.spanishinstitute.org
684 Park Avenue (near 68th St.)
(212) 628-0420
ages 6 to 12
The Institute offers language instruction for beginner, intermediate, and bilingual kids, as well as AP prep classes. Spanish for children targets children from 6 to 12 years of age. Students learn Spanish through story telling, games, songs and activities related to their own experiences. The course is designed to gradually enable students to attain proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
         Queen Sofía Spanish Institute was founded in 1954 to promote the understanding of Spanish culture, past and present, and its influence in the Americas through a variety of programs. The Institute organizes lectures, symposia, luncheons and dinner meetings to discuss economic, political and social issues of concern to Spain, the European Union, Latin America and the United States.

String
http://www.stringyarns.com/
1015 Madison Avenue (between 78th and 79th)
(212) 288-yarn
ages 8 and up
String is a luxury yarn shop that offers classes for kids and adults.

Yorkville Youth Athletic Association
http://yyaa.org
323 East 91st Street
(212) 360-0022
ages 5 to 17
The Yorkville Youth Athletic Association is a not for profit (501C3), which relies on low registration fees and donations to support its programs. The organization participants compete in basketball, baseball, flag football, tennis, roller hockey, and drama. The Association had over 3,500 participants this past season. Sports and classes take place in various locations. For example, the Flag Football (boys and girls have separate teams) takes place at Yorkville provides the space to play at 96 Street between First and Second Avenue and the new Thomas Jefferson facility on 114 Street. Beginner Tennis is offered at Sutton East Tennis and intermediate tennis at Tennis Tip, and Yorkville Street Links Roller Hockey plays in both the Fall and Spring at the Stanley Isaacs Rink on First Avenue and 96 Streets. The theater ensemble is coed, and companies give a student the opportunity to explore all aspects of theatre performance. Through class work, rehearsals and performance the members of each company develop skills in acting, singing and dancing.

http://www.gymtime.net
(212) 861-7732
GYMTIME10@aol.com
1520 York Avenue
Ages 18 months - 12 years
Rhythm and Glues provides daily and after-school programs of sports, gymnastics, music, art, cooking and other activities for pre-toddlers, preschoolers and older students up to the age of 12.

Asphalt Green
http://www.asphaltgreen.org/
555 E. 90th Street, New York, NY 10128
(212) 369-8890
For ages 12 mos. and older
"Whether it's Water Tots for the family fish, FASTKids for the budding athlete or Pilates for mom and dad, Asphalt Green has fitness for the whole family! Asphalt Green is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting individuals of all ages and backgrounds to achieve health through a lifetime of sports and fitness. We offer sports, fitness and health programs to members, individuals and institutions."

http://www.takemetothewater.com
Baby & me classes for 6mos-2 years. Private and semi-private lessons. Pools are located in various private health clubs on the UWS, UES, Tribeca, Chambers & River, Battery Park City.