"The art of communication is the language of leadership." James Humes

"This Program is amazing! My child grew so confident"! Dr. Pranov
From SHYNESS to CONFIDENCE! We open your child's path to confident self-expression!

Fun Public Speaking and Confidence Building Camps! At Kids Empowerment Academy, our mission is to inspire each one of our students to develop their own confident speaking voice. We believe that children should have their thoughts heard, acknowledged, and empowered. We specialize in providing public speaking and communication skills in a fun learning environment. Our classes inspire creativity and self-expression in our students. Our students learn the importance of: Eye Contact, Vocal Projection, Idea Development, Confident Speech Delivery, and much much more.

Enroll Now! Enroll one child, and the second child's enrollment is 20% off!

Contact: www.kidpoweracademy.com
Telephone: 646-530-8792 ext 1
Summer Camps Run: July 7th- August 22nd
Camp Info: Week Long Camps 2 hours a day Ages 6-13

And for more great camp ideas, check out our Summer Camp Guide! 

If you were out of town last week or haven't been to the site lately for any reason, here are some updates and things you shouldn't miss:

The deadline for our Great Green Giveaway is tonight. This is actually 9 giveaways of really fun, cool earth-friendly stuff. Don't miss it. Next week we are doing another whole week of giveaways to celebrate Mother's Day. These are big prizes including a portrait package, a spa package, jewelry and more. Don't miss out.

Visit our new preschool page. You'll find an overview of the preschool admissions process, reviews of some of our favorite programs and some reader submitted preschool reviews, plus hundreds of listings for Manhattan and Brooklyn preschools from The Savvy Source.

Still looking for the right camp for this summer? Check out our Camp Guide. In addition to our camp selections, we have camp listings from 60 camps including Preschool Summer Programs, NYC Day Camps, Country Day Camps and Sleep Away Camps.

We've added some discount codes and links at the bottom of the page.

It's one thing to eat badly when its just you but as soon as you are charged with feeding a little, one the stakes are risen. However, buying all organic food isn't always possible or even the best choice, and in this day and age where we sometimes have too many choices the whole thing can feel really overwhelming.

The book that broke it all down for me is Michael Pollan's The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals, it??™s a fascinating read and has made an indelible impact on how our family shops and eats every day. But, since we know that reading books is not always possible, we have put together this little cheat sheet for you.

Earth Day is a big deal. It's a time to take stock of our environmental impact and reconsider the choices we are making. Befitting the importance of Earth Day, we have a big deal giveaway, in fact it's actually THREE giveaways! The grand prize is A YEAR OF FREE LAUNDRY from new eco-detergent dropps. First, Second and Third prize winners will all receive a set of the new must-have Munchlers lunch packs from Built NY. And we even have runner up prizes of Fruitabu organic fruit snacks. Read on to find out more about these recommended products and your chance to win.

Just cause the last time you sat down to read a newspaper was when ???pooped out??? still meant tired to you doesn??™t mean you can??™t stay up to date with what??™s going on. We??™ve rounded up the top stories you don??™t want to miss from the NYC media this week.

Another story in a growing trend of press about kids in Europe doing less academics in early years.

Empire United emphasizes an integrative, group approach to its training system. Students in all of the offered programs benefit from the insight and attention of our entire coaching staff. Empire United's cohesive approach translates into an enriched, structured training environment conducive to the growth of both our fencer's skill and overall enjoyment of the sport.

Unique to our approach is the prioritization of physical, mental, and body awareness skills that promote lifelong discovery. Students are challenged in ways that not only increase their flexibility and coordination, but also their ability to problem solves and overcome adversity.

The coaches and staff at Empire United Fencing are Olympic caliber, having been represented in the eternal games for the past twelve years: Atlanta, Sydney and Athens and have a combined 60 years of coaching expertise.

Fencing Day Camps

Fencing is unique in its capacity to engage and challenge a child. The sport encourages a union between physical and mental development. Students are challenged in ways that not only increase their flexibility and coordination, but also their ability to problem solve and overcome adversity. No two fencing bouts are ever the same. The fencing day camps at Empire United are designed to introduce fencing through activities and games aimed at the development of coordination, flexibility, and focus. Participants will experience the Empire United approach to fitness, coordination, and tactics.

Hours:

9am-4pm (Late pick-up or early drop off available for an additional fee)

For more information, visit www.empireunited.net

And for more great camp ideas, check out our Summer Camp Guide! 

Italian Summer in the City 2009

Collina Italiana is pleased to announce the Italian Holiday Fun in the City mini camp on the Upper East Side for children.

The program is designed for kids who want to learn and practice Italian, meet new friends, have fun Italian style, and absorb the warm and lively culture of Italy while enjoying the holiday season in the city. The program includes:
- Il Tavolo in Italiano: summer school but more fun!
- Giochiamo in Italiano: learn Italian through play, music, theater, and games.
- Movimento: learn Italian through movement,modern dance and songs.
- Piccoli Cuochi: make the best foods of Italy; pizza, pasta, and biscotti... while absorbing Italian vocabulary of chefs.
- Cinema Italiano: study Italian through animated movies and cartoons.
- Arte Insieme: be creative; make art and speak Italian.
- Piccolo Teatro: perform your favorite star. Act in Italiano.
- Il Computer: create graphics and learn Italian software.

The Italian Summer in the City 2009 program runs from:
Summer Camp 1: June 3 - July 3
2009 Summer Camp 2: August 17 - September 4

Option 1 is $350 , Monday/Friday (5 days, 9am-3pm)
Option 2 is $250 , Tue , Wed ,Thu (9am-3pm)
Option 3 is $180 , Tue and Thu  (9am-3pm)
Option 4 is $110 , Tue and Thu from 9am to 12pm

10% Discount for siblings
Early Drop off (8.30 am): $10 per day / Late Pick up (4.30 pm): $20 per day

135 east 96th street new york, ny 10128
tel 212.427.7770
info@collinaitaliana.com
www.collinaitaliana.com

 And for more great camp ideas, check out our Summer Camp Guide!