A Last Hurrah For The Whole Family

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Labor Day may be closing in, ready to mark the official “end of summer,” but there’s still time to enjoy the prime August weather and enjoy some family bonding on a spontaneous day- or weekend-trip to any number of nearby hot spots! Check out our top resources for end-of-summer out-of-town getaways!

Amusement Park Day-Trips: Day trips to the amusement parks are full of rides, greasy foods, and great memories with family and friends. Hear the roar of the coasters and the laughs from your kids as they take on the rides. The best part? Many of our faves are super-close to the city! More HERE!

Family Day-cations & Road Trips: From state parks to theme parks, beaches and mountains–we have 10 fun family day trips, all less than two hours from NYC (think City Island, Mystic CT, and Point Pleasant NJ). More HERE!

East End Adventures: Who has the best black & white cookies? Whose pizza rules? Which beaches are best? We have the answers to these and other essential questions in our special guide to family life in the Hamptons! More HERE!

Summer Festivals: While many of our fave summer fests are now treasured summer memories, there are still a few family-friendly fests and fairs with dates on the horizon through Labor Day! More HERE!

Play On! Studios

Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games! Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun! Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show! During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we&rsquo;ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us. &nbsp;

British Swim School - Manhattan

The premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.&nbsp; British Swim School uses gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School&rsquo;s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Come see the British Swim School difference!