Music and Movement - Long Island Children's Museum
February 27, 2013 - Garden City
It's music, music, music. Musical instruments and catchy sing-along songs get the youngest children to move their bodies.
stART (Story + Art) - Long Island Children's Museum
Through February 27, 2013 - Garden City
Each week Ms. Ashley will read a different story that relates to the season. Afterwards, the children will create a art project about the story they read. The program runs through February 27, 2013.
4 Kids' Acting Classes - The Secret Theatre
March 02, 2013 - Long Island City
Parents interested in acting for their children can turn their tiny turnip into a scintillating thespian. Children learn diction, poise, and creativity, all aspects used in acting, as well as everyday life. This program, which runs over 4 weekends, on Feb 23, March 2,9,and 16, gives children a sample of the full-length classes, which includes monologues, scenework, improv, and character development.
Kids with Cameras- Making Movies - Center at Maple Grove Cemetery
March 02, 2013 - Kew Gardens
Interested in making movies? Creative kids and film buffs alike can enjoy this experiential educational program seeking to provide students ages 11-15 with the opportunity to learn the art of documentary filmmaking with the guidance of industry professionals. Students will learn to identify various forms of documentary filmmaking ranging from MTV reality to the traditional narrative made popular by Ken Burns. Students will learn to develop a story idea all the way through to the interview, and learn to effectively use a video camera and proper sound recording. Lastly, students will edit footage and use soundtracks to further shape their story into a powerful, visual form. Kids with Cameras honors the great Hollywood Era Film Director Irving Rapper, who is interred at Maple Grove. Pre-registration required.