E-newsletter | May 6, 2022 ......... Got Kids? What To Do!
THE SOUND OF STORIES...a family concert - May 22
On May 22nd join the New Jersey Symphony for a Family Concert: The Sound of Stories, an all-new family concert experience. The Symphony will take audiences on a musical journey across several art forms through which stories can be told. A Collaboration with Nimbus Dance at NJPAC. Features thrilling music from Carmen, Harry Potter, A Midsummer's Night Dream and Nutcracker.
Where are the Best Festivals and Fairs This May?
What to do for Mother's Day ...From our calendars
ECO Fair: Awakening of Mother Earth at WheatonArts and Cultural Center LINK

Mother's Day Weekend SPRING BAZAAR at The Whitechapel Projects LINK

Spring Wildflower Walk at NJ Botanical Garden LINK

Career Carnival for Kids FREE Event at Rockaway Townsquare Mall LINK

MOTHER’S DAY @ iPlay America! LINK

Free Guided Saturday Tour at the Reeve Reed Arboretum. LINK

Lilac Garden Splendor at NJ Botanical Garden LINK

STATE Theatre Family Shows: Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (5/13-15). LINK
Tenement Museum Neighborhood Walking / Building Tours
Get to know the city by visiting historical sites and learning about the people and neighborhoods that made NYC what it is today. Explore the often-forgotten places, unexplored spaces, and the many histories of migration over centuries on New York’s Lower East Side. Or go on a Building Tour of Tenement Museum.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
Stunt Dog Experience - May 8
A high-energy Stunt Dog Show comes to Kean University's Kean Stages on Sunday, May 8. Witness some of the most incredible stunts and behaviors ever performed by dogs. Amazing tricks, big air stunts, comedy antics, dancing dogs, athletic feats, and more... Buy tickets for the May 8 show here
Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert - May 12-14
Experience Star Wars like never before! The New Jersey Symphony performs John Williams’ Oscar®-winning score live with the film projected on-screen. Luke Skywalker begins a journey that will change the galaxy, as he battles the evil Empire and learns the ways of the Force. Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts.

Buy tickets today. Seats are limited.
Masked Singer National Tour
Held at NJ PAC. Upcoming show June 18th.
LINKS TO SUMMER CAMP OPTIONS
Connecting you to more summer camps. Here are some specialty day camps that offer some fashion, languages, theater, sports and more:
Equestrian Camp
Have a child interested in learning more about horses and how to ride? Learn how to care for horses, grooming, tacking, horsemanship, Equisthenics, barn management and of course riding Seaton Hackney Stables in Morristown. Eligible for kids 5-17 years old, beginner to advanced. AM, PM and full day sessions.
Princess Camp! and more...
We are gearing up for an exciting summer at Parteaz! Offering Princess Camp (ages 3-7), Sewing + Crafts and Baking + Crafts Camp (Ages 6-13). Sign up for a week or just a single day! Include crafts, imaginative play and lunch and run 9:30-2:30. Lots of birthday themes too.
Fashion Camps
House of Dezign has open houses on May 14, 21, 22. Learn more about their exciting fashion camps and classes for teens and kids. Held in Chatham, NJ.
Theater Sleepaway and Day Camps
Vanguard Theater Company offers TWO professionally run programs for kids of all ages. Campers will have the full camp experience in a nurturing and creative environment. SUMMERSTOCK SLEEPAWAY Camp Option (Ages 12-19) and VTC KIDS DAY Camp Option (Ages 8-13)
Gainville Learning Language Camp
SPANISH Hola Amigos™, ITALIAN Ciao Amici™ and FRENCH Bonjour Les Amis™ day-camps target independent preschoolers ages 4 and 5 and rising 1st to 6th graders. Travel to select regions of the world where language is spoken.
Broadway Boot Camp
Musical Theatre Conservatory offers a Broadway Boot Camp (July 5th-22nd) for ages 7-19 of all skill levels the opportunity to explore their creative talents, develop their performance technique and build self confidence with daily classes in Vocal technique, song interpretation, T.V. / Acting, Comedy, stage combat, make-up, hip-hop, theatre dance and Audition technique. Taught by working professionals, from Broadway stars to Casting Directors and Agents.
Ability School Summer Camp
Students work on individualized programs in the mornings and spend their afternoons enjoying great camp adventures & activities in the afternoons. Themed weeks from art, music, drama, science, sports, outdoor adventure. Camp for ages 4 - 12.
French Summer Camps
This summer, kids can discover art and culture, make friends, stay active, and learn French at FIAF Montclair. Immersive programs offered for children at all levels of French. Siblings and multi-week registration discounts available. REGISTER BY MAY 31 TO GET 5% EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT (Code VELO)
JCC Camp Ruach and Blaustein Early Childhood Center OPEN HOUSE
On May 12, 5:30-7PM, Meet the Staff and Tour the Camp Grounds, Preschool and the JCC, and enjoy Special Savings!!! 908-443-9018 asteinberg@ssbjcc.org
Teacher's Appreciation Special for My Gym Summer Classes
CALLING ALL TEACHERS... My Gym is offering a discount off your first payment and enjoy My Gym throughout the summer months! Use Promo Code TEACH20 and receive 20% OFF your first payment. Or you can purchase a CLASS CARD online and schedule your classes as you go with Promo Code TEACHCARD15 and receive 15% OFF. Offer Expires 5/31/2022. Locations: Westfield, New Providence, Glen Rock.
Need more CAMPS? Search NJ KIDS Camp Directory
ENTER2WIN FRIDAYS - win tickets for mom!
NJ KIDS ENTER2WIN FRIDAYS
Win a family 4 pack to see Charlie and The Chocolate Factory Musical sponsored by State Theatre NJ and Sound of Stories sponsored by NJ Symphony. Double your chances on NJ KIDS' facebook. Winners by random drawing on Fridays.
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