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Check out some of kids camps and summer programs in Queens! From dance, theater and art to swimming and baseball to tutoring and reading classes — whatever your child is interested in or needs — it's here!

A & A KATHY'S DAY CARE
94-25 57th Avenue, Jackson Heights
(718) 930-9061

A & A Kathy's Day Care provides a nurturing environment where children ages 6 weeks-12 years are encouraged to explore their surroundings, engage in age-appropriate activities and build lasting friendships. Summers are filled with trips and water activities, while winters are focused on academics with their afterschool program.

ALL STAR STUDIOS
108-12 72nd Ave, Forest Hills
(718) 268-2280
www.allstarstudiosnyc.com

Forest Hills Kids Corner™ is offering a unique summer camp experience for kids ages 5-14. All Star Studios is the Forest Hills performing arts studio. In this segment of their summer program, children will focus on theater, tap, jazz, hip hop, and acrobatics. Activities are designed to encourage performers at every skill level to grow. The children will increase flexibility, improve coordination, focus on muscle strengthening, build poise, and HAVE FUN!

BAMBOOMOVES
107-50 Queens Blvd, 2nd Fl, Forest Hills
www.bamboomovesyoga.com

Forest Hills Kids Corner™ is offering a unique summer-camp experience for kids ages 5-14. Bring your child to a place of health, joy, happiness, and peace through yoga at Bamboomoves. Kids will learn postures, breathing techniques, principles of yogic conduct, and ways to relax and calm their minds. The program will give kids the tools they need to develop focus, coordination, strength, balance, and flexibility, as well as greater cooperation and connection with others. Bamboomoves' instructors provide encouraging and supportive teachings to help each child engage his or her own inner potential.

BELLE ARTI CENTER FOR THE ARTS
108-10 72nd Ave, Forest Hills
(718) 261-2237
www.belleartiny.com

Forest Hills Kids Corner™ is offering a unique summer camp experience for kids ages 5-14. From Carnegie Hall to Forest Hills, Belle Arti Center for the Arts is "the place to be for music." The summer camp program provides an excellent introduction to music studies. Children participate in two hours of instrumental instruction. One hour of music theory and one hour instrumental instruction.

CAMP INTREPID
Pier 86, W. 46th St & 12th Ave, NYC
(646) 381-5166
www.intrepidmuseum.org
Email [email protected]

Last chance to Register! Explore. Discover. Learn. Campers ages 6-13, will use their imaginations and creativity to design inventions, build a model space shuttle, explore the cultures of several Intrepid ports, uncover mysteries from sunken ship artifacts, and learn about the planets, moon, sun and even solar cooking this summer during our themed Camp Intrepid weeks. Ask about our museum member and sibling discounts. Book your child's summer adventure TODAY!

GARDEN SCHOOL
33-16 79th St, Jackson Heights
(718) 335-6363
www.gardenschool.org

Changing schools can change everything. Smaller classes mean more attention; allow each child to directly benefit from instruction and independent work; and means that your child’s teachers will have time to work with your child and communicate with you. From nursery through grade 12, Garden School offers a seamless education in a safe environment; prepares children for college and a lifetime of learning; and can help you change your child’s future, starting in September. Call to see the school, learn about the Garden experience, and discuss our new transportation program.

THE LEARNING TREE
(718) 899-2020
www.thelearningtree.org

The Learning Tree, established in 1972, has been operating on the same educational principles since its inception. Situated in Middle Village, the nurturing environment is safe, creative and non-competitive. Age-appropriate curriculum, equipment, and positive social interaction are the nursery's key successful elements. Nursery and pre-kindergarten programs for ages 2-4, and camp programs for children 2-13, include A/C facilities and on-site swimming and instruction. After school programs are also available.

LOVE, PEACE & JOY PRE SCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
220-03 Hempstead Ave, Queens Village
(718) 479-7276
111-10/12 Farmers Blvd, St. Albans
(718) 264-0555

Love Peace and Joy Pre-School and Kindergarten (LPJ) has been in establishment for over 23 years. This unique multi-cultural program provides service for children between the ages of 6 months to 6 years from 7am to 6pm in Southeast Queens. LPJ’s age-appropriate curriculum and activities are designed to provide children with a strong academic foundation and foster an enthusiasm for learning. The nurturing environment of LPJ enables each child to excel and explore his or her own individuality.

MAGIC YEARS PRESCHOOL, NURSERY & SUMMER PROGRAM
90-20 55th Ave, 1st Fl, Elmhurst
(718) 271-1850

Magic Years Daycare Center is licensed by NYC Department of Health Daycare Bureau. Our NYS and NYC certified teachers are caring, loving, patient and experienced. We have a nurturing and stimulating learning environment, which involves children in a variety of activities that cultivate the mind. Based on parental requests, we also offer a summer program as well as an afterschool program to the community, which teaches our children English language arts, math, arts and crafts, music, gymnastics and foreign language (Mandarin).

MILL BASIN DAY CAMP
5945 Strickland Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 251-6200
www.millbasindaycamp.com

Mill Basin Day Camp is dedicated to providing an exciting and fulfilling camp experience for campers and parents. Founded in 1998, MBDC has become the largest and most popular summer day camp in Brooklyn. MBDC serves campers annually from Brooklyn, Long Island and Queens. A modern, fully equipped, air-conditioned and secure facility, MBDC offers a wide range of on-site activities for children entering Pre-K through 9th grade. Come in for a tour of our facility.

NEW DEAL DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER
172-12 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica
(718) 739-2177
Mojay's Childcare Center
188-04 Liberty Ave, St. Albans
(718) 454-0934
(800) 283-0934 ( 24 hours per day)

New Deal Daycare and Learning Center provides daycare services, before and after school, summer enrichment camps and tutorial services. Most children are given free yellow bus service, especially those families with lower incomes and vouchers including, ACD, HRA Begin and Unions. The qualified staff has developed a program to assist parents of school-age children who have learning and reading difficulties.

QUEENS VILLAGE DAY SCHOOL
219-32 Jamaica Avenue, Queens Village
(718) 479-5926
Email [email protected]

Queens Village Day School (QVDS) is a not-for-profit, community-based early childhood organization that was established in 1988. Our multi-cultural program is designed to service children between the ages of 6 months- 12 years from 7am to 6pm. Children are involved in an array of educational and recreational activities, which provide a strong academic foundation, the ability to read, and invoke a genuine love of learning. At QVDS, we strive to expose each child to a variety of enjoyable learning experiences that will foster a sound foundation of excellence. “It takes a village to raise a child!”

SENSATIONAL KIDS SUMMER DAY CAMP
Our Lady of Hope, Middle Village
(718) 386-1962

Sensational Kids offers an exciting, fun-filled day for children 3-14. Campers join us for 2-8 weeks (weeks do not need to be consecutive), June 29 to August 21. Our experienced staff will be a memorable part of each child's summer. Children will have a fantastic time doing arts and crafts, enjoying sports, games, swimming and going on spectacular trips. Camp hours are 7am-6pm; program hours are 9am-4pm. Camp is non-sectarian. Early registration payment plans available.

THEATRE ARTS CENTER
(718) 595-2905
www.TheatreArtsCenter.com
Email [email protected]

Take center stage in our four-week professionally-based performing arts workshops for talented kids and teens (ages 7-19 years). Features include three musical theatre/dance companies by age and ability, a teen acting ensemble, and teen cabaret. Full day includes acting, musical theatre/dance, voice, on-camera, improv, and more. Work with professionals from Broadway, regional theater, film and TV. All students perform in fully staged shows. Professional quality; close to home. All must audition. Space is limited.

YOUNG CHEFS ACADEMY
108-10 72nd Ave, 2nd Fl, Forest Hills
(718) 268-0343
www.youngchefsacademy.com/foresthills

Forest Hills Kids Corner™ is offering a unique summer camp experience for kids ages 5-14. This summer, YCA campers will use their budding culinary skills to solve “The Great Kitchen Mystery.” Choose from two exciting, fun-filled sessions. Weeks 1 & 2: “The Freezer Pleaser Riddle” – savory recipes to cool the sizzle of summer and “The Key to the Garden Gate” –wholesome recipes straight from the garden. Weeks 3 & 4: “The Case of the Smoking Grill” – secret recipes for yummy BBQ and “The Puzzle of the Picture-Perfect Plate” – amazing appetizers, enchanting entrees, and delectable desserts.