Kids Life Skills Classes in NYC, New York

Take a walk on the wild side! Families discover amazing animal adaptations and survival strategies around the Zoo through fun activities and live animal encounters. Children and caregivers get up close to various animals in the Zoo, help prepare animal treats and understand how keepers care for them each day.

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...

During this fun, interactive workshop, tweenz learn social and communication skills in-person, on the phone, and online. Tweenz will gain valuable life skills, such as shaking hands with confidence, initiating and maintaining conversations, being smart on the Internet, and incorporating gratitude into daily living. The workshop includes a hands-on...

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,...

Ninja Night Out is a fun and active socialization night and ninja training experience for children and teens ages 5-16—Pizza included! Events include challenging Ninja Warrior obstacle courses, learning Ninja rolls, swings, and other techniques, use of our tumble track, foam pit, professionally designed (both wooden and soft) Parkour equipment,...

As seen on Good Morning America, The EVF Youth program, based on CrossFit Kids, is sure to give your kids an extra shot of strength, confidence, focus, and encouragement. At EVF, we are known for providing kids with a strong knowledge base and a stable foundation in fitness, enabling them to lead a life guided by smart, healthy decisions. Whether...

Ever wonder what goes into building the perfect exhibit for a zoo animal? Find out in this program where you and your family will meet animal guests, explore an exhibit to look for hidden design features, go backstage to tour our design department and meet one of our exhibit design experts! This program is for families with children ages 8 and up....

Do you have printed material which you don't know what to do with but can't get yourself to throw out? Maybe it's your child's drawing, or an old letter, or a pretty page from a magazine, or wrapping paper? In this four-hour class we will make long sheets out of our printed material and learn a few different ways to make an accordion with it. We will...

This workshop prepares students with the knowledge, experience (during role play), and confidence to interview effectively in both group and one-on-one interviews to overcome nervousness and anxiety.  Students are guided through the process, compile their own interview prep deck and then participate in interview role play. We do not prepare children...

This fun, interactive workshop offers a safe, judgment-free environment where we work together with girls to build self-esteem and confidence through interactive lessons and discussions. The program addresses topics such as: handling tough situations with friends and family, becoming goal-oriented, coming across how we want to come across, and positive...

Bring your little "party animals" to the zoo to ring in the new year! You'll meet animals up-close, enjoy some light refreshments, and make a wildlife-friendly New Year's craft to take home. When the clock strikes "noon" we'll celebrate by delivering some treats to our zoo animals. This experience is for all ages. Tickets are per person, and children...

Rooted in the traditions of the Forest School model, this drop-off outdoor nature program nurtures self-confidence and determination, and deepens children’s connection to the Earth. Through sensory-based learning in our natural environment, children uncover nature’s treasures, create meaningful community, and form enduring relationships. Children...

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...

Happy Holidays! Come sail into the spirit of the season aboard the Yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II for a leisurely weekend brunch. You will find them warm, cozy, and spectacularly decorated within the main cabin - sure to bring you and your guests into the Spirit of the Season! This round-Manhattan Holiday-themed brunch cruise is packed with a...

Experience New York like you never have before and leave the noise of city street life behind. Cozy up in our enclosed glass observatory! Sit back and enjoy the luxurious view of the island from the cozy solarium or the open decks of our gorgeous, 1920s-style yachts! Highlights on this 1.5 -hour cruise include: A lightly narrated...