25 Outdoor Adventures in the City for NYC Kids

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. [Family Event Calendar]( Sponsored: Refer a new camper & get a $25 credit! Advantage Camps for NYC kids: Choose from Day Camp, STEAM & Reading Program, Jr Tennis Camp, or intro tennis. Go to [advantagecamps.net](. [25 Outdoor Adventures in the City for NYC Kids]( One of the main reasons we're willing to deal with the challenges of raising kids in NYC (the crazy rents, the stressful school searches, the closets for apartments) is our easy access to enriching cultural activities like [theater]( and [museums]( When it's time for some good old-fashioned outdoor fun, New York can be equally enriching. The city offers a range of [bucolic parks]( and more destinations where kids can get busy playing outside, without leaving the five boroughs. From [camping under the stars]( to fishing to [zip-lining]( here are 25 fresh ways to enjoy a [spring staycation]( with the whole family. Some are FREE, most are accessible by public transportation, and we guarantee that they are all tons of fun. [Read more.]( [These STEM Summer Camps Are Creating a Generation of Inventors]( Curiosity, critical thinking, and a collaborative attitude might be three attributes all parents aspire to see in their children. These are also traits fostered at STEM summer camps where the subjects of [science, technology, engineering, and math]( are turned into hands-on group and individual projects. Whether your teen is itching to found the next hot tech startup or she’s just into robots or maybe biology, [summer camp]( offers kids a great place to explore these subjects in-depth, away from the pressures of the classroom. We’ve put together a list of some of the top science and tech camps that offer sessions in multiple cities and states across the country. Some offer programs for kids as young as 6; some are more focused [on coding]( and computer science, while others include “STEAM” programming with design, music, writing, and other creative pursuits on the roster. All emphasize hands-on collaboration aimed at creating the next generation of engineers and inventors. In many camps, kids will also gain presentation skills, leadership traits, and most likely, the confidence to stick with these sometimes difficult subjects and tasks...even when they fail. [Read more.]( Sponsored: Attend [TADA! Youth Theater's April 14 Summer Camp Open House]( for ages 4-5, 6-8, & 9-12 to sample a class and get day-of-registration discounts! [Egg hunts, festivals, theater, and more – our top picks for April.]( [Spring fairs, farm visits, and more seasonal fun!]( [50 Fun Spring Break Ideas]( [Easter Egg Hunts for NYC Kids]( [Spring Festivals and Fairs]( [Top Kid-Friendly Weekend Getaways]( Copyright © 2019 Mommy Poppins, All rights reserved. You are getting this email because you subscribed to our newsletters on MommyPoppins.com Our mailing address is: Mommy Poppins 511 Avenue of the Americas #504New York, New York 10011 [Add us to your address book]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences](