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Instagram-Worthy Moments from Kids' Activities & Programs in Manhattan

By NYMetroParents Staff January 3, 2019

Get a peek at some programs and services for kids in New York City!

We asked some of our Manhattan partners to provide the most Instagram-worthy photos of the activities that go on in their walls. We posted the results to the @NYMetroParents Instagram account and are publishing them below. What follows are beautiful, dynamic photos of after-school activities, performances, health care professionals, schools, summer camps, and other child-focused businesses throughout Manhattan, including services for children in Tribeca, the Lower East Side, Greenwich Village, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, the Bronx, Harlem, Kips Bay, Murray Hill, Gramercy, Chelsea, Nolita, and Midtown.

Atlas School

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The Atlas School’s mission is to incorporate love of learning, trust of self and the community, and respect into a fun and developmentally-sound educational program for students with developmental and emotional differences. . . . #Autism #AutismAwareness #Spectrum #SpecialNeeds #NYC #AutismFun #AutismCamp #newyork #newyorkcity #Manhattan #specialneeds #sponsored #nymp #nymetroparents #parenting #parents #kids

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Atlas School
252 W.29th St., 3rd Floor, Chelsea
212-256-0846

Broadway Dance Center Children and Teens

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Explore dance at Broadway Dance Center! @bdcctp . . . #bdckids #bdcnyc #newyorkcity #classesforkids #dance #ballet #sponsored #nymp #nymetroparents #parenting #parents #newyork #kids

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Broadway Dance Center Children and Teens
37 W. 65th St., Upper West Side
212-457-0035

Chelsea Piers

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No school? No problem! Chelsea Piers packs all of the fun and excitement of summer camp into the duration of a school vacation. Choose from preschool, gymnastics, multi-sport, Ninja & Parkour camp, and more! Other holiday camps include ice hockey and golf. For more information and online enrollment visit chelseapiers.com/camp. @chelseapiersNYC . . . #newyorkcity #campforkids #sportsforkids #camp #sports #chelseapiers #sponsored #nymp #nymetroparents #parenting #parents #kids #children #nyc

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Chelsea Piers
61 Chelsea Piers, Chelsea
212-336-6500

Chess NYC

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Have you ever seen a group of 60-80 kids completely silent? Yeah, we hadn't either until we saw Play N Go! @chessnyc . . . #PlayNGo #InByElevenOutByTwo #ChessNYC #nykids #classesforkids #campforkids #activitiesforkid #sponsored #nymp #nymetroparents #parenting #parents #newyork #kids

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Chess NYC
82 W. 3rd St., Greenwich Village
866-321-2437

Children's Museum of the Arts

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The mission is to introduce children to the transformative power of the arts by providing opportunities to make art side-by-side with working artists. @cmaninnyc . . . #classesforkids #art #camp #museum #sponsored #nymp #nymetroparents #parenting #parents #newyork #kids

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Children's Museum of the Arts
103 Charlton St., Greenwich Village
212-274-0986

Cosmic Cubs

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Kids learn about the 3 R’s - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle with the Cosmic Cubs app. Download from App Store or Google Play. . . . #activitiesforkid #education #STEM #sponsored #nymp #nymetroparents #family #familyfun #parenting #parents #kids #children #nyc

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Cosmic Cubs

Galli Theater New York

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The Galli Theater New York makes your fairytales comes true with weekend performances at 2pm, birthday parties, and musical acting camps! @gallitheaterny . . . #newyorkcity #campforkids #theaterforkids #birthdayparty #sponsored #nymp #nymetroparents #parents #parenting #kids #children #nyc #newyork #thingstodo #family #familyfun

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Galli Theater New York
74 Warren St., Tribeca
212-731-0668

International Academy of New York

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Students at @ianycorg have fun learning every day! From Pre-Nursery through 8th grade, they are taught Mandarin Chinese or Spanish in immersive classes, and build exceptional skills in literacy, math, art, and music. . . . #artforkids #education #music #school #sponsored #nymp #nymetroparents #parenting #parents #newyork #kids

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International Academy of New York
4 E. 90th St., Upper East Side
212-641-0260

iSmile Orthodontics

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Your teeth are a valuable lifetime investment so orthodontic care is one of the best gifts you can give. Enjoy $300 off braces or $500 off Invisalign, from now until Jan. 15, 2019 at @ismileorthodontics. Consider this their heartfelt holiday gift. . . . #iSmileOrthodontics #HarlemBraces #BronxBraces #InwoodBraces #YonkersBraces #KidsBraces #AdultBraces #Invisalign #newyorkcity #Manhattan #nykids #sportsforkids #sponsored #nymp #nymetroparents #family #parenting #parents

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iSmile Orthodontics
1901 Madison Ave., Harlem
212-996-7300

In Grandma's Attic Dance Program

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In Grandma’s Attic Dance Program—where the world of ballet comes alive with fairy tales, dress up, and make believe! Winter classes for ages 2-12 start in January in Creative Ballet, Yoga, Modern Dance, and more. Celebrating 23 years in NYC! #CreativeBallet #kidsballet #balletschool #balletclass #balletgirl #balletkids #balletteacher #boyballet #toddlerballet #babyballet #balletbirthday #kidsdance #kidsyoga #yogakids #familyyoga

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In Grandma's Attic Dance Program
131 W. 72nd St., Upper West Side
212-726-2362

Manhattan Charter Schools

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Manhattan Charter Schools’ students receive daily music instruction as part of the well-rounded education program. @manhattanchtr . . . #ManhattanCharterSchool #nyccharterschools #newyorkcity #classesforkids #artforkids #afterschool #sponsored #nymp #nymetroparents #family #familyfun #parenting #parents #kids #children #nyc

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Manhattan Charter Schools
Lower East Side
212-533-2743

Martial Arts Family Studio

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Martial Arts Family Studio is here to teach every member of your family to kick for the stars and reach for their own, personal goals. Its Master Instructors will support and guide your whole family to achieve their best in Taekwondo, Kali Self-Defense, Kickboxing, Boxing, and Cardio & Conditioning. @MAFamilyStudio . . . #martialarts #taekwondo #kickboxing #boxing #kidsclasses #boxing #fitness #familyfitness #familyfun #birthdays #teambuilding #newyork #nykids #classesforkids #familyactivities #sponsored #nymp #nymetroparents #parents #parenting #kids #children #nyc #newyork #thingstodo #family #familyfun

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Martial Arts Family Studio
290 Mulberry St., Nolita
646-335-5034

Maryel School of New York

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Maryel School of New York is an independent, bilingual English/Spanish, and coeducational school, educating children from nursery-fifth grade. With a rigorous and challenging education, Maryel incorporates all forms of critical thinking and inspires a life-long love of learning. Maryel is now accepting applications for preschool, kindergarten, and first grade for the 2019-2020 school year. @Maryelschool . . . #NYCPrivateschools #Bilingual #Spanish # English #Elementaryschool #NYCKids #Bilingualschool #Spanishimmersion #Kindergarten #MaryelSchool #openadmissions #InternationalSchool #spanishimmersionschool #bilingualeducation #newyorkcity #manhattan #education #school #sponsored

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Maryel School of New York
28 E. 35th St., Murray Hill
212-213-2097

Mount Saint Michael Academy

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Did you know that 100 percent of @Mountstmichael graduates are accepted in college? . . . #TheMount #AllBoys #Grade6through12 #newyorkcity #education #school #sponsored #nymp #nymetroparents #family #familyfun #parenting #parents #kids #children #nyc

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Mount Saint Michael Academy
4300 Murdock Ave., Bronx
718-515-6400

Mouseketrips

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Have you started planning your summer trip? Mouseketrips provides a Disney vacation exactly tailored to your individual needs! . . . #travel #vacation #disney #familyactivities #summer #sponsored #nymp #nymetroparents #parenting #parents #children #kids #nyc #newyork

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Mouseketrips
1-800-611-2830

National Dance Institute

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NDI dancers dance it out in "Swinging on the Hudson" at National Dance Institute's Event of the Year performance, "At the River's Edge," at NYU Skirball in June 2018. @nationaldanceinstitute . . . #nationaldanceinstitute #ndi #photocreditEduardoPatino #newyorkcity #familyactivities #artforkids #dance #sponsored #nymp #nymetroparents #parenting #parents #newyork #kids

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National Dance Institute
217 W. 147th St., Harlem
212-226-0083

NORY

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NORY is NYC's leading STEM #camp for aspiring makers. @norycommunity . . . #newyorkcity #summercamp #summer #STEM #sponsored #nymp #nymetroparents #family #parenting #parents #Familyfun #nyc #newyork

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NORY
115 W. 30th St., Suite 403, Chelsea
914-557-8694

Play On! Studios

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Come sing and dance with Play On! Studios! @playon.studios . . . #classesforkids #summercamp #theater #afterschool #sponsored #nymp #nymetroparents #nyc #parenting #parents #newyork #family

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Play On! Studios
263 W. 86th St., Upper West Side
347-709-4149

Sara Curry Day School

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Enjoying the first snowfall of 2018! Sara Curry Day School is a school that builds on emotional intelligence, breeds empathy, and teaches creativity and collaboration, laying the foundation of a caring, responsible community of people who can change the world. @saracurrydayschool . . . #newyorkcity #Manhattan #afterschool #sponsored #nymp #nymetroparents #family #familyfun #parenting #parents #kids #children #nyc

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Sara Curry Day School
93 Saint Mark's Place, Lower East Side
212-777-9774

SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young

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There’s a new program for kids and teens who stutter at @sayorg! . . . #Manhattan #classesforkids #theaterforkids #afterschool #sponsored #nymp #nymetroparents #parenting #parents #newyork #kids

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SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young
247 W. 37th St., 5th Floor, Garment District
212-414-9696

Smile Savers Orthodontics

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Orthodontic treatments produce visibly healthy teeth and a beautiful smile that will last a lifetime. So not only is this a valuable lifetime investment, it is one of the best gifts you can give yourself or a loved one. To help get you started, @ssortho would like to give you $300 off your braces or $500 off Invisalign, from now until Jan. 15, 2019. Consider this a heartfelt holiday gift to you. . . . #SmileSaversOrthodontics #BronxBraces #KidsBraces #AdultBraces #Invisalign #newyorkcity #westchester #nykids #sportsforkids #sponsored #nymp #nymetroparents #family #familyfun #parenting #parents #kids #children #nyc

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Smile Savers Orthodontics
2100 Bartow Ave., Suite 218, Bronx
718-708-6323

The Albanese Organization

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Family-friendly, no fee, great location- what’s not to love about The Vanguard Chelsea? @vanguard_chelsea . . . #ChelseaNYC #Flatiron #NoFee #Luxuryrentals #newyork #newyorkcity #Manhattan #nykids #sponsored #nymp #nymetroparents #parenting #parents #children #kids #nyc #newyork

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The Albanese Organization
77 W. 24th St., Chelsea
855-604-2440

The British International School of New York

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Come join The British International School of New York, where it's more than a school; it's an education. . . . #morethanaschool #bisny #newyorkcity #Manhattan #nykids #education #sponsored #nymp #nymetroparents #family #familyfun #parenting #parents #kids #children #nyc

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The British International School of New York
20 Waterside Plaza (23rd Street and East River), Kips Bay
212 481 2700

The École

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The École instills in its students the lifetime benefits of a bilingual education, empowering them to create and connect to a world filled with possibilities. @theecole . . . #french #american #school #beyondbilingual #nyc #international #newyork #newyorkcity #sponsored #nymp #nymetroparents #parenting #parents #newyork #kids

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The École
111 E. 22nd St., Chelsea
646-410-2238

The Verdesian and Solaire

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Enjoy healthy, sustainable living at The Verdesian and Solaire, Manhattan's premier LEED platinum, no-fee luxury rentals. @verdesian . . . #TheVerdesian #TheSolaire #LiveGreen #GreenRentals #NoFeeRentals #newyorkcity #Manhattan #nykids #familyactivities #sponsored #nymp #nymetroparents #parenting #parents #children #kids #nyc #newyork

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The Verdesian and Solaire
211 N. End Ave., Tribeca
212-227-0222