After School Programs, Classes and Activities Guide for New York City Kids
Aug 19 2011
Classes. They're enriching, they give parents well-deserved downtime and they're a great way to meet other families. New York City has an incredible range of classes for kids of all ages. We've got the scoop on all kinds of programs, including Mommy and Me, filmmaking, Chinese, swimming, special needs and many more. Plus, we also have info on fun classes for moms.
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