Kids Life Skills Classes in NYC, New York

Communicating with others is perhaps the most important life skill—without this ability, interacting with others can be awkward and uncomfortable. The purpose of this workshop is to teach students how to cooperate effectively in real world settings with peers, adults, parents, siblings, and friends. The program will also facilitate initiating and...

Join our Gymnastics and Sports Coaches in the Upper East Side at 92Y for a fun-filled evening of Parkour & Ninja Warrior obstacle courses, gymnastics, disco-light relay races and games, arts and crafts, age-appropriate sports, pizza and more! Drop your child off and enjoy a Parents Night Out! Children have access to a bounce house, trampoline,...

For students who have mastered in the intermediate skills and they are ready to more competitive training. Please bring the following: Indoor sneakers Shorts/sweat pants T-shirt

From setting the table to managing utensils and holding a conversation, this workshop will equip students with the confidence and savvy to dine in both the casual and formal settings-at home and at restaurants, as a host, and as a guest. The workshop culminates with a meal and the opportunity to put dining skills to use. Topics include: mealtime...

Join SO Fun City at PALS for weekend workshops that foster social skills & friendships through magic tricks, messy experiments, & unique games! 6 weeks of inclusive fun Designed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Parents will receive email recaps each week! Note: Please let us know about any allergies or challenging behaviors so we...

Friendships are deeply meaningful to children which makes learning to effectively manage friendships one of the most important skill sets for a child to master. Although these lessons aren't necessarily taught in school, they can help ease the challenges that kids face while interacting with others. Addressing topics such as making and maintaining...

Bring your family for an immersive zoo vet experience! You will discover what it's like to care for our animals as you go backstage to meet a veterinarian and tour the Wildlife Health Center*, meet an animal guest up close, and use veterinary tools to examine, diagnose, and treat a plush patient of your own. You'll even get to take your patient home...

This spring break workshop series will provide fun and educational lessons to fortify your child's social and emotional tool kit, focusing on key skills such as making a great first impression, making friends, feeling confident, and even diningsklz:-).   Kidz (4 - 7 y/o) and tweenz (8 -12 y/o) will be taught concurrently by two separate instructors....

Join SO Fun City at PALS for weekend workshops that foster social skills & friendships through magic tricks, messy experiments, & unique games! 6 weeks of inclusive fun Designed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Parents will receive email recaps each week! Note: Lunch is included for age group 7-13. Please let us know about any...

In this two session workshop series, children learn the basics of good social skills through interactive games, role-playing, and mini-excursions. They will grasp the importance of mindful behavior, body language, a good handshake, proper introductions, patience, and making friends. The workshop includes a "socialsklz:-) dinner party" and an excursion...

March 7, 2020 Saxon Woods Park's forested areas, cultivated places, and tailsides are excellent places for late winter foraging, and we'll be very busy with a variety of common, widespread, renewable native and exotic plant species as we explore these habitats. The sunny borders between woodlands and open areas provide prime habitat for wild herbs...

This all-girls nature experience will excite your 3rd-5th grader’s curiosity while inspiring independence, confidence, and creativity! During this three-session outdoor series your child will design nature art, learn about female scientists, and discover local wildlife along the Bronx River! Participants will receive a snack and a nature kit to...

In the children’s class, students ages 6-12 will learn both longsword and kendo techniques in a safe, supervised environment. The concepts of respect, focus, and discipline are combined with free-play and supervised sparring to give children an complete sword-training experience. The class utilizes foam, plastic, and bamboo swords in practice, and...

Acro for the whole family! Parents and children between the ages of 5-9 will learn how to work together, problem solve, deepen bonds, and gain strength and flexibility together in a safe, fun environment.

March 24, 2019 Central Park provides a great window into the world of wild foods of early spring. It's the start of the season for wild salad greens, and we'll be finding great quantities of these weedy delicacies. Pungent field garlic is everywhere. You use the leaves like scallions or chives, and the bulbs like onions. Spicy mustard greens, such...