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Discover a wide range of academic classes for kids in NYC, where your little ones can delve into subjects like math, science, reading, and writing, and gain essential skills for their academic journey.

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Writing Quest (Ages 10 - 15)

Classeteria

This creative writing workshop is designed to foster creativity, self-expression, and curiosity. We will explore a variety of ways to tell a story by using a wide range of prompts and exercises to generate a story or poem each day. Writers will be able to explore a sampling of writing genres which may include fantasy, mythology, fairy tales, adventure stories, suspense, or even a panel of a graphic story. This is a creative supportive space where...

(3) All levels 10 - 15 years old
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Girl Power Theater & Creative Writing Workshop

The Arts Effect @ 440 Lafayette St, New York, NY

This girls only theater workshop is designed to empower and inspire girls ages 11–14 through a unique combination of theater, creative writing, debate and discussion, and mentorship. This Girl Power Theater Camp offers girls a fun, nurturing, girl-supporting environment to creatively share their voices and stories. Over the week, participants will have the opportunity to discuss and explore their girlhood while working together to create and...

(1) All levels 11 - 14 years old
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$710
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Middle School Writing (Grades: 6-8)

York College CPE

Improve your child’s writing skills and confidence with this comprehensive course. This course is designed for students in grades 6 through 8 who want to improve their writing skills. Students will learn effective strategies to improve their writing skills.

(64) Beginner 10 and older
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$179

8 sessions

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Reading Comprehension (Grades 5-6)

York College CPE

While the definition is simple, the skills, strategies, and techniques that good readers use to comprehend what they read can be quite complicated and not so clearly defined, especially for someone who is learning to read. Reading comprehension - getting meaning from text - is the purpose of reading. This course will help students discover effective strategies on their own.

(64) Beginner 10 - 14 years old
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$159

8 sessions

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Girls Rising (Ages 10-15)

Uptown Stories, Inc. @ 178 Bennett Ave, New York, NY

Girls, it's time. Time to be smart, time to be creative, time to let your voice be heard! Every girl has a story that she needs to shout from the mountain tops - that includes you. Come write, discuss, and revel in what you love, in what inspires you, and discover how you're going to change in the world.  During this week-long, girls-only writing intensive, you'll get energized by a few lady rebels from history, and be surrounded by girls...

All levels 10 - 15 years old
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$600

5 sessions

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Zine Machine

Uptown Stories, Inc.

Before YouTube and podcasts, there was a surefire way to let people know all about what you feel passionate about, or a new idea you want to share. Zines are self-published magazines that focus on what YOU find important.  In this workshop, we'll be breaking all the rules of traditional publishing and throwing out that old magazine design. Start with whatever topic you want - cats, fashion, cars, movies, food, comics, music, gaming, politics,...

All levels 8 - 15 years old
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Sports and STEM Robotics Camp (Ages 5-12)

Snapology

Sports x STEM Camp in partnership with Super Stars Tennis Get ready to have the best week EVER! Snapology is excited to partner with Super Stars Tennis to offer a dynamic combination of Athletic activities in the morning and STEAM/Robotic programming in the afternoon! Super Stars Tennis focuses on the fundamentals of tennis teaching and on building life skills, education, and good balanced exercise.  Through the course of their athletic programs,...

(2) All levels 5 - 12 years old
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My Illustrated Life

Uptown Stories, Inc.

While we obviously love words at Uptown Stories, some life experiences just beg for visuals to accompany them. Whether it’s a favorite vacation, birthday party, or laser tag competition from the past, or current happenings in your life, this workshop will take your story to the next (more colorful) level. For beginners and more advanced artists alike, we will use sketch journaling and illustrated writing prompts to give a vibrant view into your...

All levels 9 - 13 years old
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The Elements of Fiction

Uptown Stories, Inc.

If you can’t wait to turn the page, the writer has succeeded in telling you a great story. What does it take to develop characters, settings, dialogue, and plot elements that have you on the edge of your seat? This workshop answers those questions and more! We’ll breakdown the parts of fiction writing each week and test out what we’ve learned with some on-the-spot writing. You’ll work with your peers, too – giving advice and feedback, while...

All levels 9 - 12 years old
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Poetry Playground

Uptown Stories, Inc.

Come play with words! Of all writing, Poetry is the most infinitely creative; it can break all the rules or revel in them. From free-verse to sonnets, spells to songs, Poetry is the tool that processes our ideas and experiences through imagination. Great poets will be our guides as we apply their techniques to our own inspiration.  We’ll experiment using games, traditional forms and literary devices. By cultivating the more mysterious element...

All levels 8 - 13 years old
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GameBots Robotics

Snapology @ 1599 Park Ave, Nassau, NY

Calling all gamers! Have a blast creating robotic games each week while learning about robotics. Students will learn about gear ratio, sensors, programming, and pulleys as they create fun to play games. Whether creating a robotic hockey player, pinball machine, or a ring toss, your child is sure to have fun building, learning, and playing.

(2) All levels 5 - 12 years old
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$150

7 sessions

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Pre Algebra Preview and Review (Remote Live)

West Los Angeles College @ Virtual Classroom

Pre Algebra Entering 7th Graders & Above Preview and Review (Remote Live) Topics include order of operations, variables, and linear equations. Students will be encouraged to participate often and discuss approaches to solving problems. Note: Now remote through live videoconferencing. Signed release required. 

(58) Beginner 12 - 13 years old
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$75

6 sessions

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Power Authors Writing Camp

Kid Power Academy

This is an exciting camp for young authors in the making. Authors work in a round table to assist each other with getting their fantastic ideas to the page. This summer your proud Author with put together a story with Heros, adventure and excitement.Themes for each camp are Fairytale, Action Adventure and Mystery Writing! Ideas are exchanged, and thrilling stories are told in this creative camp for imaginative kids!

All levels 10 - 13 years old
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It's Your Thing

Uptown Stories, Inc.

Words rule, of course – but it’s what you do with them that counts. Whether you’re writing a rock opera or a short story, an investigative report or sci-fi novel, the words you choose and your personal experience matter. We’re looking for writers who are ready to demand more from themselves and their words. Short writing exercises will help you tap into what you love, hate, fear, and desire, feeding the writing project you choose to focus...

Advanced 12 - 17 years old
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Toddler Camp (Ages 2-3 with Adult)

WCS Zoos @ 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY

Animal DefensesCamouflage, claws, and calls, oh my! Learn all about how animals stay safe in the wild at Toddler Camp this summer. Each day, campers and their caregivers will explore a new animal defense through games, stories, and up-close animal encounters!Session A Dates & Times:A1 - June 8-12, 2020; 10:15-11:15A2 - June 8-12, 2020; 11:45-12:45A3 - August 17-21, 2020; 10:15-11:15A4 - August 17-21, 2020; 11:45-12:45Animal ColorsOrange you...

(8) All levels 2 - 3 years old
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$190

5 sessions

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Algebra 1 Entering 8th Graders & Above Preview & Review

West Los Angeles College

Learn or review variables in algebra, order of operations, equations and inequations, graphing linear equations and linear inequalities. Note: Now remote through live videoconferencing. Signed release required. 

(58) Beginner 13 and older
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Geometry Entering 8th Graders & Above Preview & Review

West Los Angeles College

A brief introduction to geometry, covering area, volume, triangles, circles, angles, parallel lines and regular polygons. Note: Now remote through live videoconferencing. Signed release required. 

(58) Beginner 13 and older
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Algebra 2 Entering 9th Graders & Above Preview & Review

West Los Angeles College

Learn or review linear systems, quadratic equations and factoring. Graph linear systems and exponential and quadratic functions. Note: Now remote through live videoconferencing. Signed release required. 

(58) All levels 14 and older
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Best of Both Worlds: SAT/GED Exam Prep

Ace Academic Learning Center @ 216-16 Jamaica Ave, Queens, NY

This course falls under Ace’s Homeschool Assistance Program, but is set up to assist anyone looking to appear for their SAT or GED exams in order to get into college. The course will cover all subjects included in the SATS/GEDs that are aligned with NYS Standards. Students are provided guided instruction in an academic setting and are encouraged to work together to solve problems and find solutions.  Please bring: A Notebook...

All levels 13 and older
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$300

5 sessions

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School Break Day Camp: Zoo York State of Mind (1st-5th)

WCS Zoos

School Break Day Camp: Zoo York State of Mind (1st-5th Grade) Campers will explore the Zoo in a wild scavenger hunt to determine which Zoo animals have what it takes to live right here in New York. Is there food, water and shelter to keep them here or do they need extra help? Build a model habitat that might support your favorite local animal. This camp is for children in 1st - 5th grade.

(8) All levels 6 - 10 years old
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