Tweens & Teens Guide to NYC
DOROT's Manhattan Teen Internship Program pairs teens with older adults in need of companionship and aid.
Teens Can Apply Now for Summer Internships in NYC
Take note: Now is the time for teens to apply for these summer gigs.
ArtsConnection offers discounted tickets to a variety of performance spaces and cultural institutions. Photo courtesy of the organization
15 Teen Activities For New York City's Ultra-Cool Big Kids
Help your teen mix up their routine with these cool, drop-in activities.
Visions Service Adventures leads mission trips for teens to a variety of locations.
Mission Trips for Teens: 7 Summer Service Programs That Help Kids Give Back
Teens can see the world and give back with these rewarding summer programs.
The Summer Youth Employment Program connects NYC youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with career exploration opportunities and paid work experience each summer. Photo courtesy of SYEP
Summer Jobs for Teens: How to Help Your Kid Find a Summer Gig
Help wanted? Here's how to set your big kid up for summer job success.
A synagogue-turned event space, Boerum Hill's Deity is a lovely bat mitzvah venue in New York City. Photo by Kelly Williams
15 Sophisticated Bar Mitzvah Venues in New York City
These party venues have plenty of extras to ensure your teen's day is perfect.
Kids interested in film making study all aspects of production during Take Two's summer camps. Photo courtesy of the camp
Top Tween and Teen Summer Camps in NYC
These engaging programs have plenty of cool cred to capture big kids' attention.
Ride a virtual roller coaster—at more—at Escape Virtuality, a virtual reality for kids destination in NYC. Photo by Jody Mercier
Virtual Reality for Kids in NYC: 8 Spots Where Kids Get Inside Games and Immersive Experiences
These immersive experiences take gaming into a whole new dimension.
Pull up a blanket for Movies With a View at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Photo by Julienne Schaer
Free Outdoor Movies for NYC Kids This Summer: Hundreds of Them!
From Coco to Thor, we've got details on when and where all of NYC's outdoor movies are playing.
Coney Island's shores are easy to get to, and action packed from the rides to the waves. Photo courtesy of NYC Parks
How to Get to Beaches in NYC by Ferry or Train
Hop on the subway, bus, or ferry to hit 14 miles of city-owned beaches.
The Area 53 paintball arena offers plenty of real-life props and hiding places.
Paintball and Laser Tag Arenas in NYC for an Action-Packed Outing
Older kids go wild for an opportunity to battle it out versus friends.
& Juliet turns Shakespeare's classic tale on its head with plenty of girl power. Photo courtesy of Matthew Murphy
Best Broadway Shows for Kids and Families
If it's been a while since you've been to Broadway, here's what to see with kids now.
Not Home Alone: What Age and How to Prepare Your Child to Travel Alone in the City
With all the press about the mom who got arrested for leaving her nine-year-old child unattended in...
Immerse Yourself in Another Dimension at VR World in Midtown
Climb a mountain, walk the plank (480 feet in the air!), and sharpen your archery skills without...
The climbing wall at the Brooklyn Bouldering Project challenges kids to climb to new heights. Photo courtesy of the venue
Kid-Friendly Rock Climbing Walls in New York City
Let your little adventurer scale new heights at these popular destinations.
The internet is full of coding programs for kids, but which are the best? We tested them all. Photo courtesy of Kodable
Best Free Coding for Kids Websites and Apps (And Worth-it Paid Ones)
These programs teach kids how to code, build websites and apps, and more.
VRBar Brings Virtual Reality Gaming Fun to Brooklyn
This family-friendly spot is ideal for an intro into the VR world.

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