Summer series for the youngest in tow
Photo courtesy of Inspire Dance Centre
While the North Fork is overspilling with summer camps, most are geared towards children ages 5 and up. But for the youngest North Forkers, there is still plenty to do to fill the long summer days. From music to movement, check out these five programs designed with the most petite in mind.
To get them moving
What: Creative Movement — a movement-based class with a focus on learning letters, colors, shapes, and numbers. Weekly themes and props will be used to hold engagement.
Where: Inspire Dance Centre, Southold
For: Ages 2-4
When: Saturdays from June 22 through July 30 from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.
Cost: $75 for all or $20 per class
Register here
To encourage them to explore their senses
What: Summer Sensory Play hosted by Little Moments, Little Fam. Sessions will include 45 minutes of sensory play stations nestled in a flower farm.
Where: Horton’s Flower Farm, Riverhead
For: Ages 1+
When: Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
Cost: $33/session, siblings $27/session
Register here
To let them be social
What: Summer Social Group — Led by a certified speech-language pathologist, this 6-week program will get your kiddo kindergarten-ready with a specialized focus on social communication.
Where: Baiting Hollow, exact address upon registration (also offered in Westhampton)
For: Children going into Kindergarten in the fall
When: Tuesdays, July 9 through August 13, two class options: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. or 11:30 to 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $300 for the full session
Register here
To make some music with your mini
What: Mini Mozarts — Enjoy singalongs, guided sensory movement, experimenting with instruments, basic rhythm, learning, and more in this fun and interactive music class.
Where: The Vine at North Fork UMC, Southold
For: Ages 0-3
When: Tuesdays, July 9 through 30 from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.
Cost: $35/drop-in class
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To enjoy parent-and-me time
What: Toddler Time — Music and sensory-led activities run by a speech-language pathologist with a focus on language, peer interaction, and sensory play.
Where: Breeze Hill Farm, Peconic
For: 18-24 months
When: six consecutive Mondays from July 1 through August 5 at 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.
Cost: $275 for the full session
Register here