Exploring NYC Public and Private Independent School Admissions
Thursday, June 13, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Kimmel Center, Room 803
RSVP Required
NYC offers families a wide range of public and private educational options for elementary school-aged children. This session provides an overview of NYC’s educational options, explores the advantages and disadvantages of each, and builds foundational skills so that parents can assess a school or program type for goodness of fit for the child and family unit. Public school options including zoned schools, schools of choice, and gifted and talented programs are discussed.
Presenters: Roxana Reid and Terri Decker of Smart City Kids, an educational consulting group that helps families in New York City navigate the public and private school admissions process.
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Sponsored by NYU Family Care
Admissions Testing for NYC Public & Private Independent Schools
Tuesday, June 18, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Kimmel Center, Room 803
RSVP Required
Starting to think about kindergarten admissions testing? Join us to gain an understanding of the different admissions tests for private independent and the public NYC gifted and talented schools, including Hunter College Elementary School. Learn what IQ tests really measure and what you can do to address the impact of test timing, a bi-lingual home, and other factors on your child’s test scores. Discover natural and playful ways you can positively influence your child’s intellectual capabilities, testing performance, and elementary school success.
Presenters: Roxana Reid and Terri Decker of Smart City Kids, an educational consulting group that helps families in New York City navigate the public and private school admissions process.
To RSVP, click here.
Sponsored by NYU Family Care
Coles Sports & Recreation Swim Camp
Monday, July 15 – Friday, July 19 and Monday, July 22- Friday, July 26
This summer, be sure to consider Swim Camp, sponsored by Coles Sports & Recreation Program, for children 5-13 years. The swim camp will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for two one-week sessions, July 15-19 and July 22-26. Register online.
City Parks Foundation’s SummerStage
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 – Tuesday, August 29, 2013
Looking for something to entertain the whole family? Every summer, City Parks Foundation and AT&T host a festival of free performances in various parks throughout all five boroughs. The SummerStage festival features dance, music, film, and theater performances that cater to every age, culture, and interest. To see a list of performers and concert dates, click here.
Free Things to Do in New York City
Think nothing’s free in NYC? Guess again. Club freeTime lists free events going on in the NYC area. To see what free events are happening in the city click here and search by the date or a type of event.
Parks in the City
New York City is home to 29,000 acres of land devoted to parks and recreation. From free concerts to a photography exhibition in Staten Island to HBO’s Summer Film Festival in Bryant Park, there is something for everyone to do. This summer take advantage of the opportunities to attend free events offered around the city. Visit the Parks Department or Bryant Park websites for more information on what’s going on around the city.
