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ROCA- Arts Camps Spotlight!!

Posted on April 4, 2017 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Uncategorized .

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ROca Camp 2016

ROCA Summer Camp 2017

Welcome to Camp RoCA!

A place for children to explore their creativity and imaginations while developing skills they can bring back to the classroom and use throughout their lives.

Camp RoCA is FUN – a place where memories are made and children forge lasting friendships with their peers and counselors.

The RoCA campus invites campers to be immersed in art on our ten wooded acres and in our fully equipped, air conditioned art studios. RoCA’s large sparkling pool and open field provide plenty of healthy outdoor recreation.

Children are grouped by grade level. Each session is based on a different theme and campers learn to express themselves through both visual and performing arts.

Under the guidance of professional instructors and caring counselors, campers explore art in a supportive environment where group cooperation, personal development, confidence and self-esteem are encouraged. RoCA campers feel a strong sense of accomplishment at the end of summer.

Join us and see why Camp RoCA is one of the area’s most sought after, unique and praised day camps.

NOW 5 days a week in addition to 3 days. Two, four, six or eight week sessions available. Discounts available! Open House will be held March 12, 1-4pm.

Contact: Amy Alinkofsky, Camp Director
(845) 358-0877 x. 18
amy@rocklandartcenter.org
www.rocklandartcenter.org

Pitch by Pitch- Camp Spotlight!!!

Posted on March 29, 2017 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Uncategorized .

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Pitch By Pitch
Greg Chertok – Director of Operations
Pitch by Pitch Camps
Congers, NY 10920
845-641-9310
www.pitchbypitchcamps.com

Pitch by Pitch Camps is dedicated to providing sports training in a fun and safe environment. Families may select from our 3 camp options:
Pitch by Pitch Baseball Camp (6-13 yr olds) includes skill-honing drills, games, and our famous Weekly Tournaments. Pitch by Pitch All Sports Camp (6-14 yr olds) includes drills, games, relay races, and weekly camp tournaments as well as our famous Friday Color Wars. Sports include wiffleball, soccer, tennis, basketball, flag football, floor hockey, volleyball, lacrosse, capture the flag, and more.
Pitch by Pitch Elite Baseball Camp (13-16 yr olds) is geared toward preparing each camper for high school baseball and beyond.The focus is on infield/outfield skill-specific training, hitting, throwing programs to build arm strength and endurance, mental skills training, and strength & conditioning.What makes Pitch by Pitch Camps truly unique is the focus on mental skills. Campers are regularly exposed to fun and interactive workshops through which they learn to strengthen on-field confidence, sharpen focus, set goals, enhance motivation, cope with failure or mistakes, and work more closely as a team. These skills can be used to enhance performance on the field, in the classroom, and at home!

Rockland Mommies Egg Hunt

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Ashley Carmichael Posted in Easter, Uncategorized .

Rockland Mommies Egg Hunt

April 8th

Congers Lake Park

10am-1pm

There will be a designated area for toddlers and older children.

We have so much fun planned!

– Day Camp in the Park doing crafts

– Pitch by Pitch playing catch with the kids

– Mandas Enchanted Events bringing a few special guests

– Little Ivy Academy building robots

-Snacks

-Balloon Twisting

– Photo opps

… and a visit from a very special guest 🙂

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Want to know more? Here’s a link to last years event!!! CLICK HERE

Alike with last year there are limited spots available to help keep the event controlled and enjoyable for everyone.

Email RNYMbunny@gmail.com to reserve your spot.

– You will receive an email confirmation with an address as to where to drop your 10 FILLED EGGS ( PER CHILD ) … please no candy with nuts!

This year, to help cover costs we are asking for a suggested donation of $2 per child.

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Things to Do – March 17th-19th

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Ashley Carmichael Posted in Day Trips, Things to Do!, Uncategorized .

Things to Do – March 17th-19th

There are a few spots left for 9 am seating at the RNYM Bunny Brunch!
April 1st
St. Dominic Knights of Columbus of Blauvelt

Email – RNYMBUNNY@GMAIL.COM
to reserve your spot!

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Easter Bunny Arrives at the Palisades Mall
Palisades Center, West Court Level 1
March 17, 2017 through April 15, 2017
daily, see website for times
Hop on over to the Bunny Patch for your Easter photos!
845-348-1000
palisadescenter.com

Mothers of Preschoolers
March 17, 2017
9-11am
Clarkstown Reformed Church -107 Strawtown Road West Nyack, NY 10994
Have honest conversations with other moms who understand the joys and frustrations of motherhood. A MOPS meeting includes practical teaching through speakers, demonstrations and videos. Plus, there’s usually food…food you didn’t make! Childcare provided.
845-422-6565
mops.org

St. Patrick’s Day Snakes
Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Wildlife Education Center -25 Boulevard Cornwall
March 17, 2017
6-7:30pm
Legend says that, Ireland has no snakes because St. Patrick chased them into the sea and banished them from the island forever. Come separate fact from fiction about this story and everything snake. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with some favorite snake friends and make a fun craft to take home.
$10; $8 for children 5 and older
845-534-5506
hhnaturemuseum.org

Parents Night Out
Finch Studio Space – 171 Main St. Nyack
March 17, 2017
6pm-9pm
Go to dinner and a movie, run errands, go shopping, etc while your child enjoys three fun filled hours at these monthly parents Night Out! Kids will enjoy different activities including arts and craft , games, homework help, etc, plus pizza, water and snacks! Registration is required. Please visit www.finchstudiospace.com and click on kid events to register your child.
$20 per child, siblings discounted
845-605-0920
finchstudiospace.com

Playtime Storytime
Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main Library
March 03, 2017 through March 31, 2017
Fridays, 10:30am
Fun on Fridays! Stories, songs, sensory story time with cool activities, fun with non-fiction, and more! Families welcome, no registration.
845-786-3800
hkdpl.org

Infant/Child CPR For Parents & Caregivers
February 18, 2017 through March 18, 2017
10:30am-12:30pm
The Nyack Library 59 South Broadway
Following the American Heart Association’s curriculum, learn the basics of infant and child CPR from Fairview Fire Chief, Howard Reiss. Equip yourself with important knowledge to use in emergency situations. Space is limited. Registration required.
845-358-3370
nyacklibrary.org

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Kid’s Rapunzel Paint Party
Potters Party 2314 NY-32 New Windsor
Bring your little prince or princess to join us at Potters Party in New Windsor to paint some princess themed pottery, hear a story, do magic, play games and dance with Rapunzel!
11:00am
Reservation required, $30 per child (price includes adult)
*In reference to price change- First event was 50% off promotion with new venue, all future parties with this venue will remain at $30 price point and will not increase in the future
*Refunds will be issued in the event of cancellation
Date subject to change/cancellation based on number of participants
https://www.facebook.com/storybookprincesspartiesny/

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rapunzel-paint-party-tickets-32394065522

Kids Club
Michaels -14A Spring Valley Marketplace
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
They make; you shop! Kids 3 and up can enjoy a fun project. Sign up online or just drop in. $2 per project, supplies included. Parent or guardian must remain on premises during the event.

https://classes.michaels.com/OnlineClasses/control/classDetails?classId=18202%20&storeScheduleId=4439375&sessionId=4089073%20&storeId=6750&categoryId=

Egg Storytime
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Nanuet, Palisades Center, and Paramus, NJ locations
March 18, 2017
11:00 AM
Egg is a graphic novel for preschoolers about four eggs, one big surprise and an unlikely friendship by Caldecott Medalist and New York Times bestselling author Kevin Henkes. Egg is not only a perfect Easter gift, but also a classic read-alone and read-aloud that will appeal all year long. Join us for this Storytime, with coloring and activities to follow.
barnesandnoble.com

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 19, 2017
1:30pm
Rockland County Ancient Order of Hiberians – Pearl River
Celebrate with one of the most popular annual parades in the area, comprised of over 5,000 marchers and twenty-five bands. Check the website for updated information.
rocklandcountyaoh.com

Bailey’s/Knights of Columbus After Parade Party!
Knights of columbus – 150 Erie St W, Blauvelt
The place to be after the Pearl River Parade. Live music with Cousins Moran and the Westchester Pipes and Drums. Full bar and food available for purchase.
Family friendly event
$5 adult cover

Public Space Mission
Town of Ramapo Challenger Center – 225 Route 59 Airmont
March 19, 2017
2-5pm
Just like the real astronauts, public crewmembers will attend a briefing session and then select tasks to perform on the mission such as Navigation, Medical, Communication, and Life Support. Small teams of space adventurers will conduct research, perform scientific experiments, and even deploy a probe.
Tasks are detailed enough to feel real and challenging, simple enough for kids to do, and fun! Participants will work in a simulated Spacecraft and Mission Control, and half way through the mission, a crew exchange provides the astronauts an opportunity to experience the other simulator. It’s a chance for families or individuals to have fun and at the same time learn the importance of working together to achieve a common goal.
Public missions are offered at the Challenger Center on the third Sunday of every month, with voyages to Mars and to a Comet as well as to the Moon.
$10; $5 seniors and for children younger than 9
845-357-3416
lhvcc.com

Kids’ Movie Night
Harry’s Burritos – 90 Main Street, Nyack
February 19, 2017 through December 17, 2017
5:30pm
FREE Kids Movie Night at Harry’s Burritos every Sunday Night. Animated films (great for kids 10 and under but all are welcome). Parents get Happy Hour pricing on meals and drinks.
845- 353-5220
HarrysBurritos.com

Paw Patrol Party!

Posted on March 15, 2017 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Party, Uncategorized, We're Having a Party .

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Paw Patrol – July 2015 Little (E)’s birthday is EXACTLY 7 days after (A). This past year she turned 2 and we decided to do Paw Patrol since she is just OBSESSED, with the helpful pups. Here is what I came up with…

I again found the cutest invitations ever on ETSY and then had them printed and cut locally at Rockland Instant Copy. I used to go to staples, but Rockland Instant copyis local, a fraction of the price, and deals with my specific neuroses very well. (I like a nice thick card stock for my inviations).

This would be (E)’s first birthday party with stations so I wanted them to be age appropriate and fun. I also had to take into account that since she wasn’t in school yet, most of the kid attendees were family friends of varying ages.

I usually start parties with a craft. It helps the kids to get focused, and also makes a nice “take home” for them. As I have previously stated, I am not a huge fan of “goodie bags” so instead I try to think of things that the kids can really play with, or use.

Pup Tags- Remember shrinky dinks? Yeah they are awesome. I came upon a tutorial for them and decided that would be a fabulous craft. I traced “pup tags” onto the film in advance, popped holes in the top and cut them out. The kiddies got to color them in and I baked them while the kids played. I purchased hooks from AC Moore in advance so that they became little key chains, perfect for book bags.

Dino Dig– I purchased some plastic dinos from Amazon and spread them in the sandbox. At the dollar store I purchased some sand toys (sifters, shovels, rakes). I covered the dinos with more sand and left out pails for the kids to put their found dinos in. These little guys became one of the “take homes” for the party.

Pup Pup Boogie- Toddlers love to run around around and dance, they also love balloons. So I put the two together and created a station for “pup pup boogie”. In this station we played “freeze dance” in an area that I filled and threw balloons for them to play with.

Pin the Tag on the Pup- Free printable alert!! I printed this on card stock and cut out the tags… a colored bandana can be found pretty much anywhere and viola!

Frizbee Toss- Pups love to play frisbee!!! For ours we bought some in bulk at Oriental trading company, then used some printable stickers to add our own little logo to each. The kids had to stand behind the line and toss the frisbee into hoola hoops. The frisbee’s became another “take home”.

Decor- Auntie’s Crafts and More(Facebook) made my centerpieces and helped with various other decorations. I used printables from the NickJr site, and a bunch of dollar store items (tissue paper flowers, table cloths). I also got each kiddo a water bottle that looked like a bone from Oriental Trading (a “take home”) and put a personalized sticker on it that matched the frisbees.

Cake- The adorable and very yummy cake was made by Oh Sugar- a local mom who can be found on Facebook. I made some cupcakes to go with it and made little “paws” on them with Oreos and M&Ms.

Clothing-

(E) is wearing a custom SKYE Dress by “A Posh Pumpkin” who can be found on Facebook. It is super well made, adorable, and cost effective (I would have spent more for something way less cute elsewhere).

Christine Roberts of My Binky Baby www.mylilbinkybaby.com made (A)’s polo shirt with a “Chase” tag on it. To build on that, I created tags for all of the pups and ironed them onto shirts for the family.

Dino-riffic Birthday Party!!

Posted on March 15, 2017 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Crafts, Food, Party, Photo Obsessed, Uncategorized, We're Having a Party .

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This year for (A)’s Birthday Party, he again told me he wanted it at “a place” until it came time to plan. Then he decided that he liked the parties that I planned better. It’s a lot of work, but I really enjoy the creativity, and making him happy. A part of me was really glad that i’d get at least one more year to spoil him.

He decided on a dinosaur theme. I like to dress on theme so we created this Jurassic World Vest with a patch I bought on etsy and a kids vest.

I made my own invitations on the computer- don’t ask me why I decided that the interactive (the cracked top pulls out to reveal invitation information) sort would be fabulous this year bit I did. It took forever but we were both pleased with the outcome. I also made some vines out of shopping bags and paper for decoration, and a Happy Birthday Banner of hand-drawn bones.

I then created for him a “6” that looked like a dinosaur out of am blank wooden number. I used the 6 as decor at the party, for a photo prop, and then later in his dinosaur bedroom.

As we brainstormed together, the party became a fun paleontology party in the backyard. The first station that I set up was “camp”. This would serve as our home base. Base consisted of a tent that the kids could climb in and out of, and a kids picnic table (i’ve had this thing for years its awesome) that had on it binoculars, personalized collection bags and safari hats for each attendee.

I usually start parties with a craft because its easy to explain as kids start to arrive, and also usually a cute keepsake of the event. We made some “fossils” out of red clay on Styrofoam trays in the “Lab” area.

We got cleaned up and went down to the “Camp”. The tent also had the clues and maps for the bone expedition. Before we started I of course snagged a group photo.

The maps were created to look like the backyard, and put x’s where I hid bones. The bones were pieces from a wooden 3-d puzzle of a spinosaur that I glued larger pieces together for them to find. I took pictures of the pieces so that they knew what they were looking for and placed them in the envelope with the maps. The kids found all the pieces and then I put them together.

The next activity we needed their collection bags (brown paper bags I personalized that would turn into their goody bags). We went to the dino-nest in one area of a yard. The dino-nest had in it little dissolving eggs that have ‘growing” dinosaurs in them. Each child was told to find a few for their bag.

From there the kids moved over to the ‘ice age” where I had frozen small plastic dinosaurs into egg shapes (inside balloons that I later peeled). The ice eggs were put into water to begin melting. The kids dug the dinosaurs out of the ice and got to take a few of them too.

Then we moved onto the field of dinos. Plastic puppet heads were strewn on the grass near a blow up dinosaur (one of several scattered around the yard) kids got to take two of these and put them in their bags.

Lastly, there was the pinata. We filled the t-rex pinata with some candy for the kids to grab, and now that they are 6 I let them actually hit it instead of pulling strings.

As you may remember from my other posts, I don’t go crazy with food for kids parties, they really don’t care much. For this party I made Dinosaur Chicken Nuggets and Fries for attendees. Paper goods were also simple Jurassic Park ones that I found on Amazon. What I try to focus on a bit more is the dessert. I made fossil snicker doodle cookies by stamping plastic dinosaurs in them before I cooked.

I also made some “dino bone” cupcakes with white chocolate “skulls” and dirt made from crumbled graham crackers.

The most impressive part was of course the cake (I always love the cake). His cake was made by Vanessa of Sweet Spot Studio and it was just perfect!!! Not only is it stunning- but so so good. I have never been disappointed with her work.

Here’s another candid or two just because :o) Hope you enjoyed (A)’s 6th birthday party as much as we did!!

Things To Do – March 10th-12th

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Ashley Carmichael Posted in Day Trips, Out and about..., Things to Do!, Uncategorized .

Things to Do – March 10th -12th

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Mardi Gras Semi-Formal Dance/Fundraiser Extravaganza!
Rockland Country Day School
The Rockland All Star Junior Dance Team cordially invites Girls/Princesses of ALL ages to be escorted by their Favorite Gentleman/Prince to our
*DJ *Tricky Tray *50/50 *Special Prizes *Keepsake Photos *Dessert *Crafts provided by Day Camp In The Park *And More!!!
ATTIRE: Semi- Formal and/or Favorite Princess Attire
$35 per couple ($5 each additional sibling). Includes Dessert & Drinks
RSVP – vickisstudio@gmail.com NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR!
(Please note: exceptions will certainly be made if a child does not have a favorite gentleman/prince to escort her.)

Playtime Storytime
Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library – 10 W. Ramapo Road, Garnerville
Fridays – March 3rd – March 31st
10:30am
Fun on Fridays! Stories, songs, sensory story time with cool activities, fun with non-fiction, and more! Families welcome, no registration.
845-786-3800
hkdpl.org

Preschool Open House
Mania Training Facility – 24 Holt Drive, Stony Point
March 07, 2017 through March 12, 2017
See website for times and schedules
Open house for preschool children ages 18 months through 4 years old. Registration and a waiver must be completed for each child present. Dates for each age is listed on the website.
845-269-3300
maniatrainingfacility.com

A Taste of Discover and Double STEaM
JCC Rockland – 450 W Nyack Rd, West Nyack
March 10
4pm-6pm
Stop by JCC Rockland to experience all the offerings of each week from our 8 weeks of Discover and Double STEaM. Meet and Greet with some of our amazing summer camp staff.
We will have tables highlighting the program with hands on crafts, science and fun.
FREE drop in event for youth entering grades K-7 in the fall with parent attendance.

Infant/Child CPR For Parents & Caregivers
The Nyack Library 59 South Broadway, Nyack
February 18, 2017 through March 18, 2017
10:30am-12:30pm
Following the American Heart Association’s curriculum, learn the basics of infant and child CPR from Fairview Fire Chief, Howard Reiss. Equip yourself with important knowledge to use in emergency situations. Space is limited. Registration required.
845-358-3370
nyacklibrary.org

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Happy Birthday Girl Scouts!
We are celebrating the Girl Scouts’ Birthday this weekend!
Visit Crayola Experience on Saturday, March 11th and Sunday, March 12 in your Girl Scouts uniform and receive FREE general admission!
Family members can get $3.00 OFF HERE
*Must be wearing Girl Scout uniform, valid only March 11, 2017 and March 12, 2017.

Kids Club – Michaels
Michaels – 14A Spring Valley Marketplace, Spring Valley
March 11
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
They make; you shop! Kids 3 and up can enjoy a fun project. Sign up online or just drop in. $2 per project, supplies included. Parent or guardian must remain on premises during the event.
https://classes.michaels.com

Dance Story Time
Barnes and Nobles
The Palisades Center – 4416 Palisades Center Drive West Nyack
and
Nanuet – 140 Rockland Plaza Nanuet
March 11
11:00 AM
From the #1 New York Times bestselling children’s book creator Matthew Van Fleet comes a laugh-out-loud, jazzy story of a little baby chick who learns how to dance from a friendly band of animals who know all the right moves! Don’t miss out on our Storytime featuring the title Dance.

Kids St. Patrick’s Day
The Shannon Rose, Ramsey, NJ
Saturday, March 11
11AM – 2PM.
The little ones will enjoy a St. Patrick’s scavenger hunt, leprechaun costume contest, Irish music, face painters and more!
The Best dressed prize for our costume contest is FREE KID’S MEALS for a year!
Click here for more information & to reserve your spot: http://hubs.ly/H06srg70

Brain Day at NKI
Nathan Kline Institute – 35 Third Ave. Orangeburg,
March 11
10am-3pm
Learn all about the brain and touch a real human brain! Play brain games, enjoy activities, solve puzzles, go on a tour of the state-of-the-art Brain Imaging Suite, and talk to researchers about careers in brain science. Hear talks by experts in brain science and mental health and learn how to contribute to brain research. Resources for parents and teachers and complimentary refreshments provided. All ages welcome.
View and touch human brain specimens (with gloves!) and learn about brain anatomy. – For the younger set, make neurons out of pipe cleaners, solve brain puzzles on paper, – See and hear visual and auditory illusions that demonstrate about how the brain is organized. – Participate in a distracted driving simulation that demonstrates the dangers of trying to multitask on the road and teaches why this is a cognitive challenge. – Experience the power of automatic behaviors (like reading) and learn how scientists measure the ability to override those automatic behaviors with a simple color naming test. – Talk to research scientists about careers in brain science and how you can contribute to research.
845-398-2666
rocklandsample.org

Summer Play Camp at Blue Rock School Open House
Blue Rock School – 110 Demarest Mill Road, West Nyack
March 11
12pm-1:15pm
Parents and their children, are invited to visit the beautiful wooded campus, including the Arts & Nature Studies Annex.
Meet the Summer Play Camp Director and hear all about Blue Rock’s unique summer program. Refreshments will be served.
Please reserve your space by calling 845-627-0234 or at summerplaycamp@gmail.com.
Early camp registration discounts are available.
www.bluerockschool.org

Purim Spiel & Megillah Reading
The Reform Temple of Rockland – 330 N. Highland Ave. Upper Nyack
March 11, 2017
Come fly to Neverland as the RTR players put on an original production of Peter Pan’s Purim Spiel. It’s a joyful holiday celebration filled with silly songs, a touch of pixie dust, and a nosh of Hamentashen.
845-358-2248
rtrny.org

Purim with the Force
Congregation Shaarey Isreal – 18 Montebello Road, Montebello
March 11th
7pm
Pizza for All, Music, Dancing, Make your Own Sundae, Costume Prizes and more!

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Little Ivy Academy’s interactive Real Discovery! Lab at YouthFest ’17
Your Kids Can Make This Sunday the Best Day of Their Weekend!
Make this Sunday the best day of the weekend for your family when you join us at YouthFest ‘17!
We especially look forward to seeing you at Little Ivy Academy’s interactive Real Discovery! Lab where your child can:

Build, Code & Launch a Robot
Create & Program a Video Game
Make a Digital Smart Gadget
Animate a Digital Story

. . . just as kids ages 6-14 do in our summer camps programs at campuses in the Rockland County/Pascack Valley & Ridgewood/Glen Rock, NJ areas!
Catch the new spin on real 21st Century summer camp fun when you join us this Sunday, March 12 from 11 am – 4 pm. We’ll be at the Rockland County Community College Fieldhouse, 145 College Road, Suffern. Admission is free!
Now in its 19th year, YouthFest ’17 promises to provide kids and their families with an afternoon of fun, including interactive exhibits and games; an Inflatables Play Zone; live performances by local arts organizations; Nyack Hospital’s Teddy Bear Hospital; and more!
For directions and additional information about YouthFest ’17, visit www.littleivyacademy.com/events.html, or contact Little Ivy Academy’s director, Erich Bassler, by phone at 201-444-8400 or by e-mail at info@littleivyacademy.com.
Meanwhile, Discover More about our summer camp programs—including our optional extended camp day, too— at: www.littleivyacademy.com/summercamp.html!

Purim Carnival
Congregation Sons of Israel – 300 N. Broadway Upper Nyack
March 12, 2017
10:30am
free admission; $1 for five activity tickets
Join CSI for a celebration of Purim. Children will enjoy a bounce house, games, prizes, face painting, snacks, and much, much more! Come in costume!
For more information call 845-358-3767 or csioffice@optonline.net
845-358-3767
csinyack.org

RoCA Summer Camp Open House
Rockland Center for the Arts -27 South Greenbush Road
West Nyack
March 12
1pm-4 pm
Come and experience a taste of what Camp RoCA has to offer. Children will have the opportunity to create their own artwork with our professional instructors. Tour the facility, meet the Camp Director, and staff. Activities and Instruction include: Swimming (Instruction & Recreation) Digital Arts, Painting & Drawing, Ceramics, 3D Art, Wearable Art, Cartooning, Theater Arts, Dance & Movement, and Music. 2, 4, 6, and 8 week sessions available, 3 or 5 days per week.
845-358-0877
rocklandartcenter.org

Our Earth in Spring – Family Paint WorkShop
Red Owl Academy in collaboration with Edward Hopper House -645 Main Street, Suite 1 Sparkill
March 12
1pm-3pm
Come help create a collaborative mural under the theme “Our Earth in Spring”. Every child is free to bring original ideas and visions into life with paint and colors.
845-848 2407
redowlacademy.com

THE PUMP AND DUMP SHOW – Moms Night Out GIVEAWAY!

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Ashley Carmichael Posted in Uncategorized .

THE PUMP AND DUMP SHOW AMERICA’S ORIGINAL MOMS’ NIGHT OUT BRING THEIR 2017 WINTER/SPRING BAND OF MOTHERS TOUR TO

LEVITY LIVE COMEDY CLUB THURSDAY, MARCH 16^th

VALIDATING “BAD MOMS” EVERYWHERE BY GATHERING EVERY KIND OF
MOM IN ONE ROOM FOR ONE HELLUVA NIGHT!

Thursday, March 16^th Levity Live Comedy Club in West Nyack, NY is proud to present The Pump and Dump “Band of Mothers” national tour. After three sold-out national tours, The Pump and Dump Show is back by popular demand with their notorious event filled with irreverent humor, original music, games, prizes, and a cathartic night away from the kids.

The Pump and Dump Show is a one-of-a-kind, interactive, live production designed as the ultimate respite for parents everywhere. Since its conception (pardon the pun) in Denver, Colorado in 2012, this event has become wildly popular and the perfect reason for moms to gather their #BREEDER friends, celebrate a mom-to-be or treat an exhausted girlfriend to her first night out postpartum. Original music includes songs like “Parental Lovin’,” “If Daddies Made Milk,” and “Eat Your F—ing Food.” Audience members (affectionately referred to as BREEDERS) play games like “Cervix Says” and “The Most F-ed Up Thing My Kid Has Done” to win bottles of wine and other fantastic prizes from local and national sponsors. The Pump and Dump Show’s 2017 Band of Mothers Tour continues its mission to spread mom karma, give high fives and uplift and encourage moms coast to coast.

The Pump and Dump Show is produced, written and hosted by lifelong friends and comedians Shayna Ferm and Tracey Tee who created the show in the throws of new-parenthood, feeling like moms just needed a night out and a cocktail. Four years later, the duo is embarking on their 4th national tour and have a Pump and Dump TV show in development with Triage Entertainment. Their music videos, memes and online commentary have gained national and international popularity. Ferm and Tee have been featured in Parents Magazine, on Scary Mommy, Daily Mail, Huffpost Parents, Popsugar Moms, TheBump.com, Baby Rabies and The Jenny McCarthy Show.

To purchase tickets visit here!

Thursday March 16th at 7:30pm
Levity Live – 4210 Palisades Center Dr. West Nyack, NY 10994
845-353-5400
http://levitylive.com/

WHO IS IN NEED OF A MOMS NIGHT OUT??!!
We have 2 4 pack tickets to give a way!
Head over to our Facebook page and in the comments tag 3 friends you would bring with you!

Winner will be chosen 3/11!

Things to Do – March 3rd – 5th

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Ashley Carmichael Posted in Uncategorized .

Things to Do – March 3rd-5th

Playtime Storytime
Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library 10 W. Ramapo Road Garnerville
March 03, 2017 through March 31, 2017
Fridays, 10:30-11:15am
Enjoy the fun on Fridays! Stories & songs, sensory story time with cool activities, fun with Non-Fiction, and more! Families welcome.
845-786-3800
hkdpl.org

Public Skating at Bear Mountain
Bear Mountain Ice Rink, Bear Mountain State Park
Fridays 8pm
Saturdays 10am-8pm
Sundays 10am-6pm
Enjoy 1½-hour sessions throughout the month. Check the website for more information, schedule changes, session rules, and updates. The rink is outdoors and uncovered, so dress appropriately. Lockers and refreshments are available.
Admission: $5; $4 children ages 4-11; $2 seniors and non-skaters; free for children 3 and younger; $4 skate rentals.
845-786-2701.
www.bearmountainicerink.com

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STEAM Expo ’17
Suffern High School, 49 Viola Road Suffern
See the Stars, Launch Robots, Create Video Games with Little Ivy Academy
March 4, 2017
11am-3pm
Families are invited this Saturday for an awesome day of hands-on science & technology fun at STEAM Expo ’17.
Stop by Little Ivy Academy’s interactive Real Discovery Lab where children can Build & Program a Robot, Create & Code a Video Game, Build a Digital Smart Gadget, or Animate a Digital Story just as kids ages 6-14 do in the summer camp programs at campuses in the Rockland County/Pascack Valley & Ridgewood-Glen Rock areas.
For directions and additional information about STEAM Expo ’17, visit www.littleivyacademy.com/steamexpo.html, or contact Little Ivy Academy’s director, Erich Bassler at 201-444-8400 or e-mail info@littleivyacademy.com.
Now in its 2nd year, STEAM Expo ’17 also will spark children’s imagination and curiosity with a range of demonstrations and hands-on activities, including the Science Circus, a live interactive show presented by Liberty Science Center, the Challenger Center’s travelling planetarium, and more!
201-444-8400
littleivyacademy.com/events.html

Kids Club
Michaels Craft Store – 14A Spring Valley Marketplace
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Spring Valley, NY 10977
They make; you shop! Kids 3 and up can enjoy a fun project. Sign up online or just drop in. $2 per project, supplies included. Parent or guardian must remain on premises during the event.
https://classes.michaels.com/OnlineClasses/control/classDetails?classId=18202%20&storeScheduleId=4439375&sessionId=4089073%20&storeId=6750&categoryId=

Winter Family Tours at Stone Barns
630 Bedford Road Pocantico Hills, NY 10591
11am
On this family-friendly tour for ages 4 and up, explore the farm and some of our favorite seasonal highlights. Join us for a walk around the farm to take a closer look at the animals that we’re raising and the vegetables that we’re growing!
Note: On a Saturday or Sunday visit to Stone Barns, entrance to the property is FREE, and you may participate in a paid tour or free drop-in programming.
914 366 6200
http://story.stonebarnscenter.org/annual-report/

Good Night, Good Night Construction Site Storytime
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Nanuet, Palisades Center, and Paramus, NJ locations
March 4, 2017
11:00 AM
As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the hardworking trucks get ready to say goodnight. One by one Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer and Excavator finish their work and lie down to rest so they’ll be ready for another day of rough and tough construction play! Join us for Storytime featuring Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site.
barnesandnoble.com

Meet Star Wars Characters!
Crayola Experience – 30 Centre Square Easton, PA 18042
March 4th
12pm to 4pm
Ghost Base Rebel Legion is coming to Crayola Experience. Guests can meet Star Wars characters and even grab a photo with them! Ghost Base Rebel Legion has a passion for community service and charitable endeavors. Its members visit children’s hospitals to meet with patients and their families. All toy donations are encouraged and highly appreciated!
Donate a toy to Toys for Tots and receive $3 OFF admission!*

Maple Sugaring
The Nature Place Day Camp – 307 Hungry Hollow Road Chestnut Ridge
March 4, 2017
11am-12pm and 2-3pm
Learn all about maple trees and how sap turns to syrup, tap a maple tree, taste the sap that drips out, boil it over a fire, and then conclude with the sweet taste of thickened maple syrup over crushed ice, accompanied, of course, by a dill pickle.
Participants will take home spouts and clear instructions for tapping your own maple tree. Also attend an Open House between programs, from 12pm – 2pm.
845-356-6477
thenatureplace.com

Camp Open House
The Nature Place Day Camp – 307 Hungry Hollow Road Chestnut Ridge
March 4, 2017
12-2pm
Meet the staff, take a tour of the camp grounds, see a narrated slideshow of summer activities, and learn all there is to know about this amazing program.
845-356-6477
thenatureplace.com

TEACHING TRAILS: Weekend Walks for All Ages
Greenburgh Nature Center – 99 Dromore Rd Scarsdale, NY 10583
Saturday, 11:30AM: Mar 4, 11, 18, 25
Sunday, 11:30AM: Mar 12, 19, 26
Join us on our community path for environmental education, generously supported by Con Edison. Guided trail experience through our woodland forest with specially trained “Trail Ninja” volunteers. Program runs approximately 45 minutes. FREE

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Maple Sugaring Party
Greenburgh Nature Center – 99 Dromore Rd Scarsdale, NY 10583
March 5
11AM – 3PM
A day of family fun at the peak of maple sugaring season! Featured events include sap collecting demonstrations, depictions of Native American and Colonial style sugaring sites, candy and porridge making, crafts, and maple sugar tastings.
Early registration, before March 5: $5 members, $10 non-members.
Day of event registration: $8 members, $15 non-members.
BOOK NOW
greenburghnaturecenter.org

Maple Sugar Tours
Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Outdoor Discovery Center – Muser Drive Cornwall, NY 12518
March 04, 2017 through March 26, 2017
Saturday-Sunday, 11am-3pm
As winter comes to an end, maple sugaring season begins! Come see, learn and, most importantly, taste!
Learn how to identify and tap sugar maple trees, discover sugaring techniques used by Native Americans, pioneers, and modern-day farmers, see an evaporator in action, and finish by participating in a taste test challenge to see if you can tell the difference between maple-flavored syrup and the real thing.
Sugar Bush Tours: 11am, 1pm & 2pm; a one mile moderate hike through field and forest to the Sugar Shack (terrain and weather conditions dependent)
Maple Lane Tours: 12pm & 3pm; perfect for little legs, a short walk from the farmhouse to the new Sugar Shack after a tour of the sugar maple stand. Please wear boots and dress warmly.
$10; $8 children ages 3-17
845-534-5506
hhnaturemuseum.org

Public Skating at Bear Mountain
Bear Mountain Ice Rink, Bear Mountain State Park
Fridays 8pm
Saturdays 10am-8pm
Sundays 10am-6pm
Enjoy 1½-hour sessions throughout the month. Check the website for more information, schedule changes, session rules, and updates. The rink is outdoors and uncovered, so dress appropriately. Lockers and refreshments are available.
Admission: $5; $4 children ages 4-11; $2 seniors and non-skaters; free for children 3 and younger; $4 skate rentals.
845-786-2701.
www.bearmountainicerink.com

Kids’ Movie Night
Harry’s Burritos 90 Main Street Nyack
February 19, 2017 through December 17, 2017
5:30pm
FREE Kids Movie Night at Harry’s Burritos every Sunday Night. Animated films (great for kids 10 and under but all are welcome). Parents get Happy Hour pricing on meals and drinks.
845-353-5220
HarrysBurritos.com

Newborn Session with IC You Photography

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Ashley Carmichael Posted in Photography, Reviews, Uncategorized .

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post

I used IC You photography for a Daddy and Me mini session about 2 years ago and I was thrilled with the results! Through out my pregnancy, I kept seeing Isabella post the most adorable shots from her newborn sessions and knew I just had to work with her again when Baby H arrived.

Isabella encouraged me to come up with ideas/vision of what I wanted and send her pictures. Since we did know the sex of Baby H, it was hard to narrow down my ideas. I thought she was starting to regret telling me this after a week or so of my constant “Oh my gosh! How cute is this?” emails, but she wasn’t! She was just excited as I was, shooting ideas back to me as well.

When H was born rounding our little family out with 3 boys, I knew there was only one way to capture his newborn stage. Big Brothers W and S can name every construction vehicle, emergency vehicle, car and truck on the road (and now so can I), so I thought using one of their oversized trucks would be perfect!

We had to reschedule a few times due to a few bumps in the road in the beginning with Baby H and Isabella was more than accommodating. We arrived the day of our session and Isabella was so excited! She has tons of props and outfits to use if you want. She warmed up the room so H was comfy and sleepy. (Well, we tried to make him sleepy)

The day of the session H was far from compliant. He was cranky, over tired and didn’t want cooperate. My older boys were still adjusting to the new baby so they were acting out for extra attention. Isabella quickly got pictures of the brothers all together and sent the big boys home with Dad. H an I continued the shoot for another hour or so.

I was nervous with how the kids were behaving if she was even able to capture anything worth framing. She kept reassuring me that she had great shots, and even sent me a few sneak peeks. H being my last (yes, yes I mean it this time!) baby, I was obsessed with making sure to get good newborn and family pictures. So before I even received the images, I booked a fall mini-session to try again!

… I should’ve trusted Isabella! Not only are the pictures from the newborn session AMAZING, so are the pictures from the mini-session!

Isabella is a skilled artist and knows what she is doing. Of course, things don’t always go according to plan; kids don’t behave, the weather wasn’t perfect, whatever it is but please, trust the process.

Trust your photographer, she is looking through the lens and sees things differently. She doesn’t see you kid being crazy (well maybe a little) but she also sees that one smile and can capture it, that one perfect snuggle between baby and big brother.

IC You photography is starting to book Spring Mini Sessions!
Schedule now before they are all booked up!

https://www.facebook.com/ICyouPhotographers/
icyouphotography@yahoo.com

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