Boardwalk Bash. Midland Beach near Turtle Fountain. 10:00-1:00PM Health information for seniors, family and friends. Entertainment.
July 14
Wildlife Theater. Sobel Court Playground. City Parks. http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/. 10:30 AM FREE. This Central Park Zoo based theater company uses drama, puppetry,games and songs to inspire audiences to learn & care more about our natural world.
Seine & Search. Great Kills Park Beach Center. GNRA. 718-987-6790. 11:00-12:30 PM. Learn the Native American technique of seining. Equipment provided.
Boogie Woogie Wednesday. Mexican Dance at SI Children's Museum. Snug Harbor. Free Admission. 5-8:oo PM. Performance 7 PM. 718-273-2060.
Down under Summer. SI Zoo. 11:00AM Opening ceremony for new temporary
exhibit housing 2 adult Red Kangaroos, a joey red Kangaroo and 2 wallabies. Located adjacent to the Zoo cafe and pony track.
July 16
Kayaking. South Beach end of the Boardwalk Parking lot #1. 3:30-7:30 PM. FREE. Sit on top kayaks, life jackets and paddles. Paddling tips & launch/land assistance. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. http://www.kayakstatenisland.org/
Family Camping/Explorer program. Willowbrook Park. 7 PM-7:00 AM UrbanPark Rangers. A fun evening of activities. Tents provided. Bring a sleeping bag, pillow and blanket.
Junior Science Club. Staten Island Museum. Build a solar oven to take home. 10:00AM-12:00. Ages 8-13.
Teach your child to ride a bike. Midland Beach Parking Lot. 10:00Am- 2 PM. Featuring a helmet giveaway, education on safety and a tour of an ambulance. Free.
July 20
Tap city youth. City park foundation. Tappen Park. FREE. 7PM.
July 21
Harmony Day picnic. Clove Lakes Park. 10:00Am-2PM. FREE. Boxed lunches given out.
Boogie woogie Wednesday. Belly Dancing at Staten Island Children's Museum. Snug Harbor. Fee Admission. 5-8:00 PM Performance 7 PM Mixture of modern and ancient moves.
"Using Behavioral Strategies to Improve Social Skills in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)" by Moira Lewis, MS, CCC-SLP, YAI Autism Center. 11:45 am - 1:15 pm, Check-in at 11:30 am. Premier HealthCare - Brooklyn Heights Practice, 175 Remsen St. (between Court St. and Clinton St.), 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Registration is required by calling YAI at (212) 273-6182. For more information about this workshop and others in the Health Education Workshop Series visit www.yai.org/hews. For more on upcoming workshops www.nyacts.org
July 22
Starlight concert Westerleigh Park. 8:00-10PM FREE. Blue Meanies and Head over Heels.
July 24
Breakfast with the Beasts. Staten Island Zoo. 8:30-10:30 AM ages 5+. Prereg. A tour of animal kitchen and help prepare some food for the critters.
July 25
Kayaking. South Beach. End of Boardwalk Parking Lot #1. FREE. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Canoeing Basics. Explorer Program. Wolfe's Pond Park. Urban Park Rangers. 11:00AM-2PM Ages 8+. You bring the family, they'll bring the equipment.
July 28
Hudson Vagabond Puppets. Willowbrook Park. City Park Foundation. FREE. 10:30 AM.
Transitioning to Adulthood with Autism lecture offered by NY Chapter of National Autism Association. 9:30-11:30. P.S. 37 (15 Fairfield St.) Feature Chantal Sicile-Kira and her son Jeremy Sicile-Kira. No fee. If childcare if needed, visit their website at http://www.naanyc.or/ or call Mary Hernandez at 718-442-2577.
Boogie Woogie Wednesday. Irish Step Dancing at Staten Island Children's Museum. Snug Harbor. Free Admission. 5-8PM Performance 7 PM Learn reels and jigs and history of Irish Dance.
July 29
Starlight Concert. Conference House Park. Free. Featuring Alive n' Kickin. 8-10 PM.
July 30
Family Camping/Explorer Program. Blue Heron Park.Urban Park Rangers. 7 PM-7AM . Tents will be provided. Bring sleeping bags, pillows and blankets. Get ready for a fun evening of activities. Register at http://nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register.
July 31
Kayaking. South Beach. End of Boardwalk. Parking Lot #1. 1:00- 5:00 PM Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
'Til the Cows come home family BBQ. Greenbelt Recreation Center. back of Building. 4-8 PM. Prereg. Family games activities, barbeque fare, pie bake-off, square dancing, music, pony rides and more.
July 22
Starlight concert Westerleigh Park. 8:00-10PM FREE. Blue Meanies and Head over Heels.
July 24
Breakfast with the Beasts. Staten Island Zoo. 8:30-10:30 AM ages 5+. Prereg. A tour of animal kitchen and help prepare some food for the critters.
July 25
Kayaking. South Beach. End of Boardwalk Parking Lot #1. FREE. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Canoeing Basics. Explorer Program. Wolfe's Pond Park. Urban Park Rangers. 11:00AM-2PM Ages 8+. You bring the family, they'll bring the equipment.
July 27
"Managing Behavior: The Path to Empowering Families" by Nicole Kirby, MA, Assistant Coordinator, YAI Clinical & Family Services, Vanessa Desir, MA, Senior Applied Behavior Specialist, YAI Clinical & Family Services, and Natasha McIntosh, BA, Assistant Psychologist, YAI Clinical & Family Services. 11:45 am - 1:15 pm, Check-in at 11:30 am. Premier HealthCare - Bayside practice, 211-11 Northern Boulevard (between 211 and 212 Streets), Bayside, NY 11361. Registration is required by calling YAI at (212) 273-6182. For more information about this workshop and others in the Health Education Workshop Series visit www.yai.org/hews. For more on upcoming workshops www.nyacts.org
July 28
Hudson Vagabond Puppets. Willowbrook Park. City Park Foundation. FREE. 10:30 AM.
Transitioning to Adulthood with Autism lecture offered by NY Chapter of National Autism Association. 9:30-11:30. P.S. 37 (15 Fairfield St.) Feature Chantal Sicile-Kira and her son Jeremy Sicile-Kira. No fee. If childcare if needed, visit their website at http://www.naanyc.or/ or call Mary Hernandez at 718-442-2577.
Boogie Woogie Wednesday. Irish Step Dancing at Staten Island Children's Museum. Snug Harbor. Free Admission. 5-8PM Performance 7 PM Learn reels and jigs and history of Irish Dance.
July 29
Starlight Concert. Conference House Park. Free. Featuring Alive n' Kickin. 8-10 PM.
July 30
Family Camping/Explorer Program. Blue Heron Park.Urban Park Rangers. 7 PM-7AM . Tents will be provided. Bring sleeping bags, pillows and blankets. Get ready for a fun evening of activities. Register at http://nyc.gov/parks/rangers/register.
July 31
Kayaking. South Beach. End of Boardwalk. Parking Lot #1. 1:00- 5:00 PM Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
'Til the Cows come home family BBQ. Greenbelt Recreation Center. back of Building. 4-8 PM. Prereg. Family games activities, barbeque fare, pie bake-off, square dancing, music, pony rides and more.
