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"Wildman" Steve Brill @ 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY
Teatown is a rich natural area full of edible and medicinal wild plants and mushrooms. The trails that encircle the lake guarantee an abundance of many common late summer herbs, greens, berries, and fungi. Here's what we can expect: Leafy greens such as poor man's pepper, wood sorrel, sheep sorrel, purslane, lamb's-quarters, and Asiatic dayflower are more than likely. Garlic mustard seeds...
Wagner College Lifelong Learning
Teens will enjoy group activities, games, case studies, and guest speakers as they develop skills in communication, negotiation, problem solving, time management, business decision making, public speaking, and networking. Teens will join forces in creating and operating a new business. They will develop working business and marketing plans for their company, recognize money-making opportunities, and estimate start-up costs and operating expenses....
Go for the gold! Campers will investigate Olympic caliber animal survival strategies around the world through engaging activites, animal investigations, and up-close animal encounters.This camp is for children in PreK through 3rd grade (PreK children must be 4 years old). Snacks will be provided. Children must bring their own nut-free lunches.
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socialsklz:-) @ 250 W 85th St, New York, NY
During this fun, interactive workshop, tweenz learn social and communication skills in-person, on the phone, and online. Tweenz will gain valuable life skills, such as shaking hands with confidence, initiating and maintaining conversations, being smart on the Internet, and incorporating gratitude into daily living. The workshop includes a hands-on dining event and an excursion to put the skills to use. Workshop Outline: make a good first impression...
socialsklz:-) @ 250 W 85th St, New York, NY
In this two session workshop series, children learn the basics of good social skills through interactive games, role-playing, and mini-excursions. They will grasp the importance of mindful behavior, body language, a good handshake, proper introductions, patience, and making friends. The workshop includes a "socialsklz:-) dinner party" and an excursion during which children put their out-and-about skills to use. Each class is two hours. CLASS ONE:...
socialsklz:-) @ 250 W 85th St, New York, NY
This spring break workshop series will provide fun and educational lessons to fortify your child's social and emotional tool kit, focusing on key skills such as making a great first impression, making friends, feeling confident, and even diningsklz:-). Kidz (4 - 7 y/o) and tweenz (8 -12 y/o) will be taught concurrently by two separate instructors. Monday 9am-1pm essentialkidz (ages 4-7) / essentialtweenz (ages 8-12) Tuesday 9am-1pm friendshipsklz:-)...
It's School Break? Come to Zoo camp! Join us for a fun filled week of Zoo camp full of hands-on activities, animal investigations, and animal encounters.Each day campers will explore birds, mammals and reptiles in the Zoo. Through exhibit visits, experiments and upclose encounters, they will learn about adaptations that help animals survive seasons, especially the cold weather. This camp is for children in 1st - 5th grades.
Wagner College Lifelong Learning
Do you dream of owning your own business and being your own boss? It is no surprise that owning your own business takes lots of planning, discipline, education, and the determination to succeed, but the rewards are endless! And, it is never too early to begin planning. Join this class and become a restaurateur. Apply mathematical reasoning to operate a successful business using Microsoft Word and Excel. Learn the tools necessary to plan, organize,...
Wagner College Lifelong Learning
Executive function is a set of self-management skills that help you get things done. It’s located in the frontal lobe of the brain, and can help you manage time, pay attention, multitask, and more. As the demands of school increase each year, having well developed executive function skills becomes critical in order to perform well in school. Students are expected to have well developed executive function skills by the time they reach high school,...
Wagner College Lifelong Learning
In this program, students will learn specific methods of focusing on breathing, the body, internal thoughts and feelings, and the surrounding world. Please read: You will receive an email with directions and COVID protocols prior to the beginning of class.
Wagner College Lifelong Learning
Our youngest actors will not only learn the basics of the craft of acting, dance and music, but also life skills including empathy, communication, focus, and teamwork. Please Note: Email confirmations will be sent upon registration and again a few days prior to the start of the course with room location.
socialsklz:-) @ 250 W 85th St, New York, NY
Friendships are deeply meaningful to children which makes learning to effectively manage friendships one of the most important skill sets for a child to master. Although these lessons aren't necessarily taught in school, they can help ease the challenges that kids face while interacting with others. Addressing topics such as making and maintaining friends, and coping with difficult situations, this workshop will empower boys and girls, making them...
socialsklz:-) @ 250 W 85th St, New York, NY
Communicating with others is perhaps the most important life skill—without this ability, interacting with others can be awkward and uncomfortable. The purpose of this workshop is to teach students how to cooperate effectively in real world settings with peers, adults, parents, siblings, and friends. The program will also facilitate initiating and pursuing communication with ease and ultimately equip students with a finely-tuned modern day communication...
socialsklz:-) @ 250 W 85th St, New York, NY
During this three-hour workshop, young adults learn the essential life skills, namely social and emotional intelligence, needed to succeed in school, college and beyond. These skills have often been called “the missing piece” in American education, and are key factors to academic, professional, and personal success (CASEL.org). During this program, students will participate in interactive, engaging lessons and activities, including formulating...
This two-day workshop prepares kids for the school year, helping them transition from summertime to the more rigorous academic schedule. Studies show that social and emotional learning increases academic performance by 11 percentile points, yet these skills have been called the “missing piece”in a nationwide survey of teachers. During our workshop, we prepare students for back2school, paving the way for a successful year socially and emotionally....
socialsklz:-) @ 250 W 85th St, New York, NY
This workshop prepares kids for the school year, helping them transition from summertime to the more rigorous academic schedule. Tweenz program also covers managing mobile devices and being respectful, Internet safety, privacy, and online pitfalls. Topics include: making a good first impression on classmates and teachers meeting new friends/ seeing old friends engaging in “small talk” and conversations self-awareness ...
WCS Zoos @ 53-51 111th St, Corona, NY
Classes at Central Park Zoo Come play at the Zoo! Join us on this "caregiver and me" 5 session series, where you and your child discover the natural world through animal-themed play and hands-on projects. Each session is led by a Zoo educator and includes an animal guest in the classroom and a guided Zoo visit. Themes: Spring: Scales, Feathers, and Fur - OH MY! Explore the animal kingdom, meeting animals like insects, reptiles, birds, and...
socialsklz:-) @ 250 W 85th St, New York, NY
This workshop prepares kids for the school year, helping them transition from summertime to the more rigorous academic schedule. Studies show that social and emotional learning increases academic performance by 11 percentile points, yet these skills have been called the “missing piece” in a nationwide survey of teachers. During our workshop, we prepare students for back2school, paving the way for a successful year socially and emotionally. Topics...
No school? Dive into the Aquarium instead! Join us for this two-day exploration of the wild and wonderful invertebrates that fill our oceans like octopus, anemones, and cuttlefish. Explore our exhibits, see behind the scenes, and meet some of our ocean invertebrates up close!This program includes walking in areas that may be dimly lit as well as on the beach. Please contact us if you have any questions about accessibility or accommodations.This...
socialsklz:-) @ 250 W 85th St, New York, NY
This program can be taken independently or following the essentialteenz workshop. Taught by socialsklz:-) founder, Faye de Muyshondt, the workshop fosters confidence and self esteem during daily interactions with peers and adults. The program also delves into social interaction at the workplace and interview settings. Topics include: advanced conversational skills Conversing one on one versus in a group Personal and current event- based...
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