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Trilok School for Global Citizens: A Small Private School with a Passion for Community, Humanity and the Earth (sponsored)
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Trilok School for Global Citizens is a small, private, not-for-profit community school, educating learners from toddler to 12th grade. Our mission is to grow visionaries who care about the world within, around, and beyond them. Our curriculum provides a progressive, individualized STEAM and entrepreneurship education that exceeds international standards of excellence. ... (read more).
Trilok School for Global Citizens is a small, private, not-for-profit community school, educating learners from toddler to 12th grade. Our mission is to grow visionaries who care about the world within, around, and beyond them. Our curriculum provides a progressive, individualized STEAM and entrepreneurship education that exceeds international standards of excellence. Every day we strive to be our best selves, approaching every challenge with peace, simplicity, and innovation. Located on a beautiful block in Fort Greene, Trilok features an expressive STEAM education program that meets the social, emotional and academic needs of each student. RSVP today for an Open House: December 12th and 19th, January 9th and 16th. For more information about our program and tuition options, visit us at trilokschool.org or contact info@trilokschool.org.
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Holiday shopping guide in support of local mompreneurs
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
This holiday season we are launching our first Holiday shopping overview featuring retail stores run by moms. Let’s support small business owners and fellow moms in Carroll Gardens, Park Slope, DUMBO and beyond this season!
Carroll Gardens
Name of store: Owl Tree Kids
Address: 354 Court Street
What are coveted ... (read more).
Dreamland Roller Disco at City Point in Downtown Brooklyn (sponsored)
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Taking its cues from Lola Star’s brilliant retro-spirited skating extravaganzas, the Dreamland Roller Rink is a positively Brooklyn experience. Programming includes Santa on Skates, Hanukkah Celebration, New Year’s Eve Roller Disco Extravaganza, Signature Disco nights, Roll-a-Rama family programming and more. Bounce, rock, skate and roll to theme parties such as Beyonce ... (read more).
Taking its cues from Lola Star’s brilliant retro-spirited skating extravaganzas, the Dreamland Roller Rink is a positively Brooklyn experience. Programming includes Santa on Skates, Hanukkah Celebration, New Year’s Eve Roller Disco Extravaganza, Signature Disco nights, Roll-a-Rama family programming and more. Bounce, rock, skate and roll to theme parties such as Beyonce vs. Jay Z, Lady Gaga vs. Madonna, Prince’s Purple Rain and Saturday Night Fever. Dreamland Roller Rink offers an electrifying way to enjoy the holidays and beyond for people from six to sixteen to sixty plus! Through Feb 15, 2020.
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Hanukkah celebrations for kids in our neighborhood
Monday, December 9, 2019
Our overview of upcoming family-friendly Hanukkah events in Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn and DUMBO. All events are open to the public, all are welcome:
Hannah Senesh Community Day School Hanukkah Art Festival | 12/15
Dozens of rooms of Hanukkah arts and crafts for all ages! Make crafts with ... (read more).
. $5 per person at the door.
Chanukah Fun-day! | Chabad of DUMBO | 12/15
Chanukah Fun-day for children of all ages! Join us as we explore the story of Chanukah at Story time with Esther, make your own Chanukah menorah and get ready for the Festival of Lights! 10 to 11 am at the Chabad of Dumbo 205 Plymouth Street.
Celebrate the Festival of Lights and Freedom | Kane Street Synagogue | 12/15
Chanukah Party for Families with kids aged 1 to 5. Chanukah crafts, games, and live music from Shira & Friends, a 4 piece band. $20 per family. Sunday, December 15th 10:30 am-12 pm. Sign up in advance and skip the lines! kanestreet.org/family-chanukah.
BHS Preschool Book Fair | Brooklyn Heights | 12/15
A fun-filled day of book shopping for Chanukah, arts & crafts, face painting, bake sale, cookie decorating, and more! Brooklyn Heights Synagogue at 131 Remsen Street on Sunday, December 15, 10 AM to 2 PM. Open to the Public. Buy your raffle tickets and all-activity pass bracelets here.
BYOM: Bring Your Own Menorah Tot Candle Lighting | 12/19
Light the Chanukah candles, sing songs and share a snack. Feel free to bring a menorah to light. We’ll provide the candles! Thursday, December 19, 4 to 5 PM . For ages 2-4, free and open to the public at 131 Remsen Street at Brooklyn Heights Synagogue. Questions? Email parentingcenter@bhsbrooklyn.org
Chanukah virtual reality experience | City Point | 12/22
Free Chanukah virtual reality experience (pop-up) which will take place on Sunday, December 22nd from 11AM – 4PM in Dekalb Market Hall at City Point, 445 Albee Square West in Downtown Brooklyn. The CHANUKAH EXPERIENCE is a ten-minute Virtual Reality holiday program created by the developers at the YokeyPokey, for ages 6+. The Holiday Pop Up starts with a history lesson, includes holiday theme gaming and ends with candle lighting in front of the menorah. Spin the Dreidel gives gamers 2 chances to land on gimel, which symbolizes wealth for maximum points. RSVP required here.
Menorah Lighting | Grand Army Plaza | 12/22
The Largest Menorah in Brooklyn has been towering over New York since 1985 and is a must on everyone’s calendar, Jews and non-Jews alike. Every night of Chanukah, thousands celebrate with the accompaniment of live music and hot latkes for all. The Menorah lighting celebration and concert are all free of charge. Sunday, December 22, 4 pm, December 23–26, 6 pm, December 27, 3:30 pm, December 28, 7 pm and December 29, 5:30 pm.
Public Menorah Lighting | DUMBO | 12/22
Join us at the Pearl Street Triangle as we light the first candle of the Menorah! Collect a menorah and candles for your family or a friend to use and grab a hot drink and Sufganiot or 2 (Chanukah donuts)! Sunday December 22nd at 5 pm.
Community Chanukah Light Party | DUMBO | 12/23
Enjoy hot potato latkes, arts and crafts, an amazing view of the bridges and the city and a spectacular light and fire show by acclaimed entertainer Keith Leif! Suggested donation $20 per family. Monday December 23rd 4 to 6 pm at 53 Bridge street 8th Floor. For more information please reach out to us at jewishdumbo@gmail.com.
Kiddie Korner’s Grand Chanukah Performance | Borough Hall | 12/23
Menorah lighting outside at the Borough Hall followed by a Kiddie Korner choir performance, latkes, Chanukah gifts and magic show inside Borough Hall on Monday, December 23rd at 5 pm.
Photo: Hannah Senesh
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Best Selling Condo in NYC: 98 Front Offering Environmentally Conscious Luxury for Spring 2020 (sponsored)
Thursday, December 5, 2019
With over 25% sold, ready for occupancy first half of 2020 and offering 5% down at contract signing, 98 Front is quickly becoming one of the top selling condominium developments in NYC. Studio to four-bedroom condominium homes are a sanctuary from the world. Building amenities include a 24-hour ... (read more).
With over 25% sold, ready for occupancy first half of 2020 and offering 5% down at contract signing, 98 Front is quickly becoming one of the top selling condominium developments in NYC. Studio to four-bedroom condominium homes are a sanctuary from the world. Building amenities include a 24-hour doorman, indoor salt-water pool and spa, sauna, fitness club, residents’ lounge and co-working space. On-site parking, bike storage and resident storage units are available as well.
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New Cultural & Arts Center coming to Downtown Brooklyn
Thursday, December 5, 2019
The city’s Economic Development Corporation and Department of Cultural Affairs has broken ground on a new cultural center housed within the 32-story tower at 300 Ashland Place in Downtown Brooklyn that is also home to the Apple Store and Wholefoods 365. The new center will span across 50,000 square feet ... (read more).
Boerum Hill Brownstone with Landscaped Garden Blends Historic Details with Modern Design (sponsored)
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Stately and elegant, 355 Pacific is a quintessential example of a beautiful, 20’ wide, renovated brownstone in the Historic District of a tree-lined block in Boerum Hill. Renovated and restored in 2016 to its prior glory, but with modern touches, this home is an entertainers delight, ... (read more).
Stately and elegant, 355 Pacific is a quintessential example of a beautiful, 20’ wide, renovated brownstone in the Historic District of a tree-lined block in Boerum Hill. Renovated and restored in 2016 to its prior glory, but with modern touches, this home is an entertainers delight, offering the perfect blend of historic and original details, timeless design, and modern 21st century conveniences.
The Italianate-style, four-story townhouse originally built in 1869, has four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, a deck, and a charming landscaped garden with mood lighting and a seating area. Some of its interior details include 11-foot ceilings, large windows, original moldings, exposed brick, an original mantle, hardwood floors, and a wood-burning fireplace.
The master bedroom has a walk-in closet and on the third floor there’s a serving kitchen that has marble counters and five wine fridges. This updated legal 2 family home is an entertainers delight and a wonderful to come home to and enjoy for generations to come. Find out more here. Contact: Mark Jovanovic / 646-320-4667 / mark.jovanovic@compass.com or Scott Hustis / 917-403-3250 / scott.hustis@compass.com.
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Arts and Letters K – 8th Grade public school to move and merge with elementary school in Bed Stuy
Monday, December 2, 2019
The Department of Education is proposing to re-site and merge Academy of Arts and Letters in Fort Greene with P.S. 305 in Bed Stuy beginning in the 2020-2021 school year. Arts and Letters is an existing un-zoned District 13 school (lottery-based admissions for elementary school) serving students in grades K-8 ... (read more).
 serving students in grades K-8 co-located with the overcrowded PS 20 at 225 Adelphi Street. P.S. 305 at 344 Monroe Street is an existing under-enrolled zoned elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K to 5. P.S. 305 currently serves around 100 students and enrollment has declined by 46 % since the 2014-2015 school year. The merged school that does not have a name yet is projected to have a total enrollment of 665 to 758 students.
What this means for Arts & Letters
Arts and Letters will be able to increase enrollment to fill a whole school building.
Arts and Letters will serve students in the PS 305 building whose students and staff will become part of the merged school.
Admissions policies and priorities will stay the same (open to District 13, 40% of seats apply to FRL applicants). Kindergarten applicants who have a verified sibling enrolled at the merged school will also have an admissions priority to the merged school.
Arts and Letters middle school grades continue to be open to students of District 13. Students are admitted to Grade 6 through the middle school admissions process using a screened admissions method, with priority to continuing Grade 5 students.
Currently, 94% of students enrolled in P.S. 305 are eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch compared to 22% of students enrolled in Arts and Letters. The merger will create a diverse K-8 option in District 13.
There will be a Pre-K program which Arts and Letters currently does not offer. The new Pre-K program will have the same admissions priorities as Arts & Letters.
What this means for PS 305
P.S. 305 will no longer exist as a school option as of the 2020-2021school year.
All current students at P.S. 305 and Arts and Letters are expected to attend the new, merged school in Bed Stuy, which will have sufficient space to accommodate these students.
For the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years only, students residing in the current P.S. 305 zone who are eligible for FRL will receive priority for 20% of the kindergarten seats at the merged school.
Zone lines around PS 305 will be changed in collaboration with the CEC 13.
Students living in the existing P.S. 305 school zone will receive admissions priority to their new zoned school in 2020-2021 and beyond. There are a sufficient number of excess elementary school seats at neighboring zoned schools to accommodate all students living in the current P.S. 305 zone.
What this means for PS 20
The move will free up a significant amount of building capacity needed for the overcrowded zoned school PS 20 in Fort Greene.
Read more about the proposal at Chalkbeat.
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Take a peek into Open House in Cobble Hill! (sponsored)
Monday, December 2, 2019
It’s never been a better time to visit Open House Nursery School! In keeping with its progressive educational philosophy, Open House Nursery School is an open door to young children (2 to 4) and their families. No screening, interview, or formal application determines admission. All that is required is interest, as established by taking a tour, filling out a brief application ... (read more).
It’s never been a better time to visit Open House Nursery School! In keeping with its progressive educational philosophy, Open House Nursery School is an open door to young children (2 to 4) and their families. No screening, interview, or formal application determines admission. All that is required is interest, as established by taking a tour, filling out a brief application form, and paying an application fee of $100. If the school has more applications than openings, it conducts a lottery. Families who request a tour for next year’s admissions before December 6 will be given a tour date. After December 6, tours will be scheduled as the school has availability.
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 activities, BKB Adventure Days will teach your kiddo how to become big-hearted, open-minded, and prepared for the world ahead.
Age groups: 5 to 12 years old
Camp hours: 9am-3.30 pm with optional early drop off and extended care
Camp costs: $139 – $159 per day
Address: 575 Degraw Street | Gowanus
Contact: Website
Brooklyn Strategist Mini Camps
Program: Our fun and flexible camp let kids build kingdoms, strategize takeovers, save the planet and cure disease together, all by playing games!
Age groups: 5 to 14 years old
Camp hours: 9am-4pm with optional extension until 6 pm
Camp costs: $150 per day
Address: 333 Court Street | Carroll Gardens
Contact: Website
Brooklyn Robot Foundry Mini Camp
Program: Brooklyn Robot Foundry’s unique approach to engineering encourages students’ imagination and artistry in the building process. During each full-day session, children in K-4th grade will learn basic mechanical engineering and electrical principles while creating two super-fun robots, which they’ll take home at the end of the day. Returning students in 3rd-5th grade can choose to enroll in the Robot Inventors program, in which they’ll design and build their very own robot creations.
Age groups: Kindergarten to 5th Grade
Camp hours: 9am-3pm with optional extension until 6 pm
Camp costs: $120 plus $30 material fee per day
Address: 492 Atlantic Avenue | Boerum Hill
Contact: contact@brooklynrobotfoundry.com 347-762-6840 Website
Camp Yokey Vacation Day Camps
Program: Camp Yokey offers vacation camp when the kids are off from school on short and long vacation. Upcoming camps include Game design and unity basics, 3D animation and hardware insider classes.
Age groups: 7 to 15 years
Camp hours: 9am-3pm with optional after care
Camp costs: $100 per day
Address: 537 Atlantic Avenue | Downtown Brooklyn
Contact: hello@yokeypokey.com 732-965-3969 website
Child’s Play NY
Program: From Superheroes and Moana to Halloween-themed fun, these half-day theater camps will get kids powered-up with imagination. Led by a talented team of teaching artists, students will act out stories, learn songs, work together on missions, and activate their play on their days off from school.
Age groups: 2-4, 4-6 years old
Camp hours: 9am-12pm
Camp costs: $75 per day
Address: Cobble Hill Playschool | Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill Ballet School | Carroll Gardens
Contact: emily@childsplayny.com, (347) 759-6313, Website
Court 16 Day Camp
Program: Designed for kids ages 4 through 12 and open to non-members, tennis day camps at Court 16 are designed for kids to build confidence through tennis games in small groups and off-court activities that foster social fluency.
Age groups: 4 to 12 years
Camp hours: 9am-3pm
Camp costs: $145 per day
Address: 526 Baltic Street | Gowanus
Contact: Website
Creatively Wild Art Studio
Program: Creatively WILD Art Camps for Toddlers, Kids & Teens include exploration in Painting, Drawing, Illustration, Cartooning, Manga Art, Found Object Art, Mixed Media & 3D Art, as well as our Stop Motion Animation & Advanced Computer Illustration Camps
Age groups: 2-4yrs / 5-8 yrs / 9-17 yrs
Camp hours: 9 am – 4 pm or half day options / early drop off & extended day options for extra fees
Camp costs: From $75- $150
Address: 98 Water Street | DUMBO
Contact: hello@creativelywildartstudio.com Website
Curious Jane Drop-In Days
Program: A mash-up of our favorite, hands-on maker projects –– active, creative and totally DIY! With a few different projects each day… we dip into miniature scenes, printed cards and posters, room decorations, take-home games, creative creatures, spy science decoders and detective work, and LED light-ups. Different projects each day. Join us!
Age groups: Girls ages in 1st – 4th grades
Camp hours: 9:45am – 3.30 pm (no early or late-stay)
Camp costs: $150 per day
Address: 400 3rd Avenue, #2 | Gowanus
Contact: Website
Everyday Athlete Mini Camp
Program: Everyday Athlete Holiday Programming is more than just fun: it’s a science-based fitness curriculum that will inspire your child and give them a powerful connection to their body, teaching them how to move better while having fun!
Age groups: Half Day Program 3-4; Full Day K-1; Specialty Sports & Full Day Programs Grades 2-5
Camp hours: 8:45 AM – 3 PM ; Extended Day Option 3 PM – 6 PM
Camp costs: $160 per day
Address: 153 Bridge Park Drive | Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 5
Contact: Camps@everydayathlete.com 718-852-6300 Website
Explorer Kids School Break Camps
Program: School Break Camp takes kids on exciting excursions throughout all five boroughs, experiencing NYC the best way possible – as a kid! Campers will be challenged to problem solve and think critically about the world around them as they participate in art and science experiments, off-beat scavenger hunts, nature walks and wildlife explorations.
Age groups: 2-12 years
Camp hours: 8 am – 6 pm
Camp costs: $150 per day
Address: 36 St. Felix Street | Fort Greene
Contact: Website
Pixel Academy School Holidays Camps
Program: Build a Custom Beyblade or Lets Play All-Day are mini camps Pixel Academy offer teaching kids and teens to interact creatively with digital technology.
Age groups: 7 – 15 years old
Camp hours: 9am – 3 pm (extended care until 5.30 pm for $25)
Camp costs: Inquire directly
Address: 163 Pacific Street | Boerum Hill
Contact: Website
Super Soccer Stars Camp
Program: Super Soccer Stars offers convenient and fun kids soccer camps that provide each child with a full dose of soccer fun for the day.
Age groups: 3-10 years old
Camp hours: 9am-12pm
Camp costs: $75 per day
Address: Cadman Plaza and Boerum Hill
Contact: Website
Textile Arts Center Mini Camp
Program: In these Mini Camps students explore subjects such as weaving, sewing, embroidery, printing, felting and dyeing. Each day is dedicated to a full project, and supplemented with organized play time.
Age groups: 5-10 years old
Camp hours: 9am-5pm
Camp costs: $140 per day
Address: 505 Carroll Street | Gowanus
Contact: info@textileartscenter.com Website
Treasure Trunk Theater
Program: At Treasure Trunk Theatre, children explore the world of drama and dance using the themes and music from our favorite stories and themes (from Shakespeare to Toy Story, to our new ‘She-Roes’ camp celebrating the strong women in history)! Each day will be filled with dramatic games to warm up our bodies and voices and get our imaginations ready for theatrical exploration. Students will open our magical treasure trunk and learn essential theatre skills and terms, engage in dramatic play, explore dance and movement, and create artwork each day.
Age groups: 3-6 years old, and select dates also 5-8 years old
Camp hours: 9 am-12 pm, with optional extended day until 3 pm, select dates optional extended day until 5 pm, 8:30am early drop off available
Camp costs: $75 – $160 per day – varies based on optional extended days chosen (until 3/5pm)
Address: 141 Atlantic Avenue | Brooklyn Heights
Contact: info@treasuretrunktheatre.com
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 named Kosmo Kidd crash lands his wind-up rocket ship in Lily’s kitchen. Kosmo whisks Lily away to his floating treehouse in Outer Outer Space, to join his Spacetronaut crew. Lily and Kosmo share many adventures, exploring exotic alien worlds and facing fearsome villains, as Lily proves that a girl from Brooklyn can hold her own among the galaxy’s greatest junior space cadets. Recommended for 7-10 year olds. Shop here.
Mermaids on Parade by Mel Hope Greenberg
Excited about wearing her own special costume for the day, a little girl goes with her family to Coney Island to take part in all the festivities of the Mermaid Parade where mermaids, Neptunes, and sea creatures of all shapes, colors, and sizes go to strut their stuff! Recommended for ages 4 to 7. Shop here.
How Emily saved the Bridge by Fieda Wishinsky
The Brooklyn Bridge, the iconic suspension bridge that connects Manhattan and Brooklyn, was completed in 1883. It is thanks to Emily Warren Roebling that the bridge was finished at all. Emily was not an engineer, but she was educated in math and science. She married Washington Roebling, the chief engineer of the famous bridge. When Washington became ill from decompression sickness, Emily stepped in, doing everything from keeping the books, to carrying messages for her husband, to monitoring the construction of the bridge. She was the first person to cross the Brooklyn Bridge when it opened. Recommended for ages 3 to 6. Shop here.
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