Tween Fun Events for NY Metro Area Parents Coming Up this Week

This week on Family Fun & Activities we’re going to cover some of the most popular free events for Tweens in the NY Metro area.

Tween Fun Events for NY Metro Area Parents Coming Up this Week

Saturday the 12th  and Sunday the 13th Events

Summer on the Hudson: Riverside Park Skate Clinic – Riverside Park – Skate Park at 108th Street

Date: September 10, 2015 through September 12, 2015
Hours: Sep. 10-11; 4-7pm; Sep. 12, 11am-3pm
Cost: Free
Ages: Young elementary, Tween, Teen
Address: Enter at West 108th Street – Upper West Side, NY 10025
Phone: 212-408-0219
Website: nycgovparks.org
Description: Take skateboarding instructions with the popular John Fudala. This clinic is for beginners and intermediates, ages 5-13. This clinic teaches a strong skill foundation (safety, creative fun, teamwork) and takes the participants to the next level: contest preparation. Space is limited and pre-registration is required at 212-408-0219. Attendees must participate in all three days.

Youth Basketball Clinics – North Meadow Recreation Center

Date: April 04, 2015 through October 31, 2015
Hours: Every Saturday through October 31, 10am-2pm
Cost: Free
Ages: Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen
Address: Mid-Park at 97th Street – Central Park, NY 10025
Phone: 212-348-4867
Website: centralparknyc.org/recreation
Description: Learn and enhance your skills in the game of basketball through small group instruction and competitive games in this high-energy, interactive clinic. Designed to help young players of all levels develop both on and out the court, these clinics focus on skill development, team play, and sportsmanship. Ages 5 – 17. Open to players of all abilities.

Big City Fishing – Pier 25 in Hudson River Park

Date: June 07, 2015 through September 27, 2015
Hours: Every Sunday; June 7-Sep. 27; 1-5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
Address: Pier 25, at N. Moore Street – Tribeca, NY 10013
Phone: 212-561-7462
Website: hudsonriverpark.org/events/series/big-city-fishing
Description: Try your hand at fishing, learn all about Hudson River Park’s unique ecological system, and enjoy the sunset view of the waterfront. All participants will be provided with rods, reels, bait, and instruction. Ages 5 and older. Participants older than 16 need to register beforehand. See website for details.

Tween Fun and Events for the Week Ending Friday September 18th

Summer on the Hudson: Human Chess – Soldiers and Sailors Monument

Date: September 03, 2015 through September 24, 2015
Hours: Thursdays, Sep. 3- 24; 4-6pm
Cost: Free
Ages: Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
Address: Riverside Drive at West 89th Street Upper West Side, NY 10024
Phone: 311
Website: riversideparknyc.org
Description: Play as your favorite game piece and navigate the chess board, turning chess into a team sport. All levels welcome.

Wednesdays in Teardrop Park – Teardrop Park

Date: May 06, 2015 through October 28, 2015
Hours: Wednesdays, May 6 through Oct. 28; 3:30-5:30pm
Cost: Free
Ages: Young elementary, Tween
Address: Park Place West Battery Park City, NY 10282
Phone: 212-267-9700
Website: bpcparks.org
Description: Come down to Teardrop park for fun-filled afternoons of art projects and games for ages 5 and older.
Each week children can enjoy a different art project; drawing, sculpting, and creating group projects such as murals. The art portion of the afternoon will be led by the Battery Park City Parks Conservancy’s Artist/Educators. BPCPC’s Parks Programming Leaders (specially trained Play Leaders) plan games based on their understanding of the various stages of child development, and teach games that encourage a sense of community through cooperative play. Participating children are always welcomed to suggest games. Parks Programming Leaders are prepared to help get games started with perennial favorites such as red light green light, Mr. Fox, asteroids, Wiffle Ball and four square. All art materials and play supplies are provided.

Soccer for Elementary Schoolers (ages 5-11) – Nelson A. Rockefeller Park

Date: August 04, 2015 through October 27, 2015
Hours: Tuesdays through Oct. 27, 3:30-4:15pm (ages 5-7); 4:30-5:30pm (ages 8-11)
Cost: Free
Ages: Young elementary, Tween
Address: River Terrace and Warren Street -Battery Park City, NY 10282
Phone: 212-267-9700
Website: bcpparks.org
Description: Come and learn the fundamentals of soccer. With an emphasis on fun, coaches implement drills focused on passing, shooting, and footwork and getting to know the basics of the game. Each session ends with a scrimmage, allowing the kids to practice what they have learned, get some exercise, and have some fun in the fresh air. All the equipment is provided. Closed toed shoes are required. 3:30pm for ages 5-7, 4:30pm for ages 8-11.