Best Winter and Spring Break Camps for NYC Kids and Teens

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. Sponsored With dazzling lyrics, pitch-perfect characters, and a sassy robot sidekick, [Hip Hop Cinderella]( is the must-see new musical for kids! Performances are Feb 10 - 26 at the New Victory (ages 7+). [Best Winter and Spring Break Camps for NYC Kids and Teens]( [Chelsea Piers Camps offer a variety of programs from preschool camps to elite training, where children are able to pursue their passions and fuel their athletic potential. Photo courtesy of Chelsea Piers] Find a great holiday camp to keep kids busy during spring break and other [NYC school vacations](. If kids need something to do, NYC school winter and spring break camps offer activities from STEM to sports, visual arts, performing arts, cooking, and more over school holidays. And, we haven't forgotten the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island, we're sharing the best school break camps in all five boroughs below. Be sure to check out our [NYC Camp Guide]( for more options, and find more [top NYC holiday camps in our directory](. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Valentine STEM Activity for Kids: Magic Crayon Messages]( [Surprise your little valentines with sweet magic crayon messages. ] Want to put a science-y spin on your valentine cards this year? Try this creative STEM activity for kids inspired by the classic Sweetheart candy of yore—you know, the ones with the cutesy sayings like "Be Mine" and "You're Sweet". This Valentine's Day project is as simple as it is fun. Just write short messages on white paper hearts with a white crayon, then invite your little valentines to reveal their love notes by adding watercolor paint. Once you've made a heap of hearts, the possibilities are endless. You can give them out as valentine cards, hide them for a heart hunt, or string them up as a banner for some festive Valentine's Day decor. Read on for instructions on how to make these magic crayon messages, the perfect STEM activity for kids this Valentine's Day and all year long. Need another fun STEM activity for kids? Check out our [Guide to Science Experiments for Kids]( where you can learn everything from [how to make rock candy]( to [how to get an egg into a bottle](. And if you need more ways to get crafty this Valentine's Day, see our list of [20 Valentine's Day crafts and recipes](. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Legoland New York Becomes Certified Autism Center]( [Sensory guides posted outside rides and attractions are one of the resources Legoland New York offers as a Certified Autism Center. Photo courtesy of Legoland] [Legoland New York]( is weeks away from opening for the 2023 season, but it's already making news: The resort has announced it will become a Certified Autism Center by the time it opens for its third season on Friday, March 31, 2023. Legoland New York joins [Sesame Place Philadelphia]( as a day trip-worthy Certified Autism Center for tri-state area residents. Read on for what the certification means, and find more local theme park fun in our [Guide to Theme Parks and Water Parks for Families](. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( ❤️ BEST OF FEBRUARY ❤️ [19 Top Indoor Play Spaces]( A day indoors is a lot of fun at these local romper rooms. [Read More >]( ❄️ SEASONAL GUIDE ❄️ [Winter Fun Guide]( Skiing, snow tubing, & more winter fun...all in one convenient guide! [Read More >]( ❤️ BEST OF FEBRUARY ❤️ [11 Kid-Friendly Coffee Shops]( These local shops pack a caffeinated punch, plus eats and treats for kids to boot. [Read More >]( ❤️ BEST OF FEBRUARY ❤️ [Indoor Swimming Pools in NYC]( We found a handful of indoor pools in New York City where families can swim for the day. [Read More >]( ❤️ BEST OF FEBRUARY ❤️ [Museum Memberships in NYC]( Enjoy the fun, and the savings, with memberships to these NYC children's spaces. [Read More >]( Copyright © 2023 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]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from all Mommy Poppins emails](. [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube](