Youth Programs

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The New York Botanical Garden’s Everett Children’s Adventure Garden will host Darwin’s Garden: An Evolutionary Adventure, a new interactive children’s exhibit and hands-on program through June 15. Activities include potting a vegetable plant and exploring various bogs. For more information, call (718) 817-8700.

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) Applications are now available at the Mosholu-Montefiore Community Center, 3450 DeKalb Ave., for 14-21 year olds. Applications can be picked up and dropped off Mondays through Fridays from 2:30 to 6 p.m. or candidates can apply online at www.nyc.gov/dycd  For more information, call (718) 882-4000 ext. 279.

Summer Camps at Community Center, The Mosholu Montefiore Community Center is offering sports day camps this summer. The City Sports Camp teaches skills in baseball, soccer, field hockey, volleyball, kickball, flag football, and other organized games. Boys and girls entering 3rd through 8th grades in September can sign up for a 2-week session, a 4-week session, or a 6-week session. Swim Camp takes place at Fordham University on Monday through Thursday mornings, under Steve Plotsklan, the Head Swim Coach of Fordham. Ages are 5 through 16; for information call Mr. Plotsklan at (718) 817-4256. Karate Camp, taught by Luis Morales, head Sensei at the Center, takes place on Mondays through Wednesdays and Fridays from 12 to 5 p.m. for boys and girls entering 1st through 8th grades. For more information and free brochures, call the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center at (718) 882-4000.

Registration for Pre-K and Kindergarten at PS/MS 20 is currently underway. To pick up an application for Pre-K or register for Kindergarten, go to the school’s main office from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Mondays through Thursdays. For more info and a list of what is required for Kindergarten registration, call Mrs. Ryan in the Main Office at (718) 515-9370.

Fresh Air Camps Registration, The Fresh Air Fund is currently registering New York City boys and girls, ages 6 to 12, for free vacations in country and small-town communities. The program gives inner-city children from low-income communities a chance to experience the country at one of five Fresh Air camps or with a volunteer host family. For a referral to a participating agency or for more info about the program, call (212) 897-8900 or (800) 367-0003, or visit www.freshair.org

Girls Softball League Enrollment, Registration is now being accepted for the Spring Girls Softball League at the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center. The league accepts girls ages 9 to 15. Each player receives a uniform and a trophy for participating. For complete information and to register call (718) 882-4000 ext. 0 or ext. 280, or stop by the community center at 3450 DeKalb Ave. near Gun Hill Road.

Little League Registration: The Fordham Bedford Little League is currently accepting applications for interested boys and girls from ages 5 to 18. For more information, call Pete at (917) 645-9514 or visit www.fbllnet.org

Jewish Culture for Kids: The Mosholu Montefiore Community Center offers a free Hebrew School/Jewish Family Connection Program on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon for children in grades 2 through 6. The program offers a wide variety of activities and is open to all. For more information, call Abraham Rubin at (718) 882-4000.

Speech Center Program. The Mount Saint Ursula Speech Center is accepting applications for its fall program. The Center, at 2885 Marion Ave., has morning and afternoon openings for children ages 2 to 5 who are in need of speech and language services. Children can work in groups or individually. Some types of insurance are accepted. For more information, call (718) 584-7679.

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