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What's New in 2015 for NYMetroParents Clients


Many of your favorite NYMetroParents clients, from birthday party venues, to after-school classes, and dance schools have exciting things planned for the new year. Check out what's coming up in 2015 from top local businesses now. 

What's New In...Brooklyn

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COOKIE'S KIDS - THE KIDS' DEPARTMENT STORE
Brooklyn Locations: 
510 Fulton St. 
718-797-3300 
982 Flatbush Ave. 
718-287-2300 
265 Livingston St. 
718-797-3300 
Queens Locations: 
166-21 Jamaica Ave. 
718-291-7700 
Bronx Locations: 
1534 Westchester Ave. 
718-991-9500 
576 Melrose Ave. 
718-585-0800

New for 2015, Cookie’s Kids offers an expanded selection of “Frozen” merchandise, brand-name toys, and trendy jogger pants. Our outerwear section includes new Marmot and The North Face jackets.

LEIF ERICSON DAY SCHOOL
1037 72nd St., 
718-748-9023
Christine Hauge, Principal

In 2015, Leif Ericson Day School will be offering personal tours of their facility, an opportunity to learn about the school’s progressive academics, small class size, caring environment, state-of-the-art technology, and multi-faceted music programs. Open House dates are Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 7-8:30pm, and Sunday, Feb. 8, from 2-4pm.

MILL BASIN DAY CAMP
5945 Strickland Ave., Brooklyn

718-251-6200

Attend our Open House Dec. 13 and bring the family for a personal tour of the facility, including a new whiffle ball stadium, new Magician program, and new Rock Band program.


What's New In... Queens

 

DR. AARON MILCHMAN, D.M.D., P.C. ORTHODONTIST
172-20 26th Ave., Flushing
718-747-0393
70-18 Main St., Kew Gardens Hills 
718-575-9300 

 

 

 

Using the newest, digital X-ray machines, Dr. Milchman takes the sharpest images, with the least amount of exposure to the patient, allowing for more thorough diagnoses and the best treatment plans.

ABC FANTASY LAND PRESCHOOL

66-20 Laurel Hill Blvd., Woodside
718-672-2424

 

This year, we have our newly renovated building that provides children with a decorated gym that hosts our music shows, a gymnastics coach, and an amazing Zumba class. 

CHRISTY'S GYMNASTICS 
150-50 14th Road, Whitestone
718-767-0123

 

New for 2015: Rising Stars, a program for pre-teen boys. 

COOKIE'S KIDS - THE KIDS' DEPARTMENT STORE
Brooklyn Locations: 
510 Fulton St. 
718-797-3300 
982 Flatbush Ave. 
718-287-2300 
265 Livingston St. 
718-797-3300 
Queens Locations: 
166-21 Jamaica Ave. 
718-291-7700 
Bronx Locations: 
1534 Westchester Ave. 
718-991-9500 
576 Melrose Ave. 
718-585-0800

 

New for 2015, Cookie’s Kids offers an expanded selection of “Frozen” merchandise, brand-name toys, and trendy jogger pants. Our outerwear section includes new Marmot and The North Face jackets.

FOREST HILLS KIDS CORNER (TM)
Belle Arti Center for the Arts, L.L.C. 
108-10 72nd Ave., Forest Hills 
718-261-2237 
belleartiny.com 
All Star Studios 
108-21 72nd Ave., 4th Floor, Forest Hills 
718-268-2280 
allstarstudiosnyc.com

 

New at Belle Arti: Early Bird Rock, Drawing & Illustration, Leap Larks™ pre-nursery. All Star Studios: PJammin Night, Shining Stars and dance camp at Madison Square Garden, Mets Cheer, and Dance Day!

KEW-FOREST SCHOOL 
119-17 Union Turnpike, Forest Hills
718-268-4667 

 

The Board of Trustees recently announced the appointment of Dr. Eric Ruoss as Head of School at The Kew-Forest School. Dr. Ruoss has more than 30 years experience in education.

LITTLE APPLE PRESCHOOL
213-54 35th Ave., Bayside
718-838-9243

 

With such high demand in enrollment, we have extended our family to little ones ages 3-5 for 2015! We're also introducing a new indoor gym! Let's laugh, learn, and explore. Check us out!


MILL BASIN DAY CAMP
5945 Strickland Ave., Brooklyn
718-251-6200

 

Attend our Open House Dec. 13 and bring the family for a personal tour of the facility, including a new whiffle ball stadium, new Magician program, and new Rock Band program.

MOMMY, MUSIC, & ME, INC
Offering Music Together® classes in Astoria, Bayside, Forest Hills, Fresh Meadows, Glendale, Little Neck, Long Island City and Whitestone, Queens
718-229-0033
Email [email protected]

 

New in January 2015! Register or schedule your free trial class today with Mommy, Music, & Me, Inc.'s. Music Together® classes in Long Island City at LICAM, and in Fresh Meadows at Pilates Bodies, NY !

MUSIC TOGETHER
Various locations 
Find the location near you

 

A new semester of Music Together starts in January! Bring your baby, toddler, or preschooler to a class near you. Tuition now includes access to the online Family Music Zone!

PERFORMING ARTS CONSERVATORY OF NEW YORK
35-57 89th Street, Jackson Heights
718-639-1425
PACONY I: 35-57 89th St., Jackson Heights 
718-639-1425 
PACONY II: 80-20 Roosevelt Ave., Suite 203 Elmhurst 
917-774-3411
Email [email protected]

 

New: Chorus and music theory free for all enrolled students.

PROGRESSIVE MARTIAL ARTS
175-25 Horace Harding Expressway, Fresh Meadows
718-461-0700
Email [email protected]

 

Starting in January 2015, PMA will be offering an Instructor Certification Course for qualified high school students and eligible adults. Styles include JKD, Muay Thai, BJJ, and Kali.

ROBOMINDTECH STEM LEARNING CENTER
185-10A Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows
718-264-ROBO (7626)
Email [email protected]

 

Robomindtech is an education center that integrates the motivational effects of science, technology, robotics and LEGO® play into a unique, hands-on programs designed to inspire young "maker" minds with STEM projects.

UNION MEDICAL URGENT CARE
186-06 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows
718-575-0974
Email [email protected]

 

Coming off of its successful opening of its Fresh Meadows location, Union Medical Urgent Care will be opening two new locations on Roosevelt Island and Crown Heights, Brooklyn in 2015. 


What's New In...Manhattan

 

ALL MY CHILDREN DAYCARE 
718-902-2325
Lower East Side - 112 Ridge St. 
Queens - Forest Hills, Jamaica Estates, Kew Garden Hills, and Rego Park 
Brooklyn - Crown Heights

 

All My Children Daycare is pleased to announce our newest, “green” location at 112 Ridge St. in Manhattan, plus our increased capacity for private-tuition students in our Brooklyn and Queens locations.

INNOVATE MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL
38 Delancey St., Floor 3, New York
212-432-4310

 

Innovate is starting its second cycle of Steam Saturdays on Jan. 10. The focus will be robotics, and ten Innovate students will be selected for a summer global conference in Sweden.

TADA! YOUTH THEATER
15 W. 28th St. (at Broadway), New York
212-252-1619 x4

 

Musical Theater classes for children ages 2-14 will be offered Jan. to Apr. 21, 2015. Now offering classes in TriBeCa, too! Check out the full schedule at tadatheater.com.


What's New On... Long Island

 

CAMPS 'R' US
Locations in Baldwin, Bellmore, Farmingdale, Hicksville, Valley Stream, and West Islip, 
516-935-CAMP (2267)
Email [email protected]

 

Fun-filled camp season, including new and improved activities, special events and more! Contact us to learn more about our exciting 2015 summer programs. 

KENWAL DAY CAMP
100 Drexel Ave., Melville
631-694-3399
Email [email protected]

 

Happy holidays from Kenwal Day Camp! Looking forward to a fun and exciting 2015!

MUSIC TOGETHER
Various locations 
Find the location near you

 

A new semester of Music Together starts in January! Bring your baby, toddler, or preschooler to a class near you. Tuition now includes access to the online Family Music Zone!

OHMAN SCHOOL OF BALLET
60 Calvert Ave., Commack
631-462-6266
Email [email protected]

 

In its 35th year, Ohman School of Ballet is preparing for our spring semester, our Spring Gala, and our Summer Intensive. Check our website to learn more about us.

SKY ZONE INDOOR TRAMPOLINE PARK
111 Rodeo Drive, Deer Park
631-392-2600
Mt. Sinai location opening soon

 

After a very successful first year, Sky Zone is proud to announce a second location in Mount Sinai with the addition of exciting new programs and promotions. 

SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
2 E. Main St., Smithtown
631-724-3700
Email [email protected]

 

Wizard of Oz continues to January 2015. Little Mermaid Jr plays February 7-22, 2015. In the spring: Elephant & Piggie March 14-April 11, and Magic Tree House April 25-May 17! 

 

ST. PATRICK YOUTH COMMUNITY
280 E. Main St., Smithtown
631-552-8572 
Email [email protected]

 

There is something for everyone at St Pat's Youth, this new year. Sports, enrichment, learning center, and clinic options for you and your family. CPR offered as well. Contact Cindy.


VILLAGE EAST GIFTED
33 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station

631-549-2313
216 Mineola Ave., Roslyn Heights
Email [email protected]

 

New Huntington and Roslyn locations now offer STEM classes taught by field professionals and renowned scientists. Advanced students explore groundbreaking phenomenon in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. 



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