Kids Play Classes in NYC, New York

Creative activities are great for confidence, hand and eye coordination, social skills, wellbeing & positive mental health.  In the first 45 minutes of our session, we will dive into visual art exercises- exploring authentic artistic materials and learning professional techniques and learn how to apply what we have learnt into individual...

Enjoy our clean, child safe garden outdoor space (weather permitting) at this class that combines free gross motor play and age-appropriate music including live guitar. Class is held in our indoor classroom during the cold months. This class is designed specifically for mobile babies through early walkers, around 6 - 18 mos in age. Soft and firm...

This class is a parent-child pre-soccer and movement program specifically designed for toddlers between 12 and 24 months. Our experienced instructors along with our puppet friends, Mimi & Pepe, take you and your little one through a world of exciting physical activity.  Individual attention, positive reinforcement, and engaging original music...

Play School is a small group accelerated preschool home-based program for creative and curious children. Any child from 2-4 years can come along and join in the fun of exploring reading, writing, art, science and early math concepts. This innovative program engages each child with personalized activities based on the Montessori and Reggio methods....

Join us for exploration and play through art. We will begin with open art time where the children will be invited to explore painting with different mediums and objects on a large piece of paper with their class. We will explore painting with bubble wrap, dragging small cars through paint and more. Then we will move onto a story which will help get...

Children will develop verbal, problem solving and classroom skills while having lots of messy fun! Mess It Up II combines sensory free play, group and solo science experiments, storytelling, and simple process-oriented projects in order to create a rich learning experience for all children. Thematic elements are incorporated such as nature, seasonal...

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...

Is your child ready for a longer class? Our Farm Friends, hour and a half class is the perfect program to engage your child in more play. We will introduce school concepts such as transitioning to other classrooms and activities, all with you, or your caregiver's support. This program will start in our main classroom giving your child many options...

Watch your baby discover age-appropriate toys, safe climbing equipment and other babies! Grownups, share in this wonderful playtime experience. Caregivers are welcome.

When babies begin babbling, they’re ready for Babies Together! This fun-filled music class is a great bonding opportunity, where you and your child will play musical games, dance, and sing! Each session incorporates classic childhood songs along with new favorites you’ll enjoy singing together at home. As 5-9 month olds begin to develop their interest...

New this summer! An active 92Y-based camp experience for 4 year-old boys and girls focused on a fun introduction and development of skills in sports such as GymMaze Playtime, Gymnastics, Swimming, Ninja Obstacle Courses, outdoor playground fun, sports, story and socialization time with daily arts enrichment activities. Children grouped according to...

Comedy 4 Teens class includes instruction in both Improvisation and Stand-Up Comedy. Each week students play various warm-up, techqniue and performance Improv games designed to teach performance and life skills.

Learn American Sign Language with Baby Fingers, through songs and play with other parents, caregivers, and children close to your child's age. Go home each week with new vocabulary and new tunes to enhance communication between you and your child! Whether you intend to incorporate sign language in your life for the long term or simply during this pre-verbal/developing...

You and your little ones will make new friends, meet special animal guests, enjoy a read aloud, and have time to play in the Discovery Center after closing to the public. Every day is a new adventure at Jr. Zoo Club! This program is for families with children ages 0-6.Tickets are sold per person, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

HAVE FUN! But never at anyone else's expense! Improv and Stand-Up Comedy help students discover their best selves building self confidence, creative writing, critical thinking and public speaking. Each session starts with Improvisation, playing games that are a ton of fun while teaching valuable life skills. These are the same games we play with corporate...