"Adopt Me" Dog Bandanas (Pocket Park--under the tent) Theresa Maritato Thursday, July 8, 1-2pm Grades 6-12 - Limit: 20 Create an adorable dog patch to iron on a bandana. Shelter pets can wear these to events! These bandanas will help to promote each animal’s adoption. 1 hour of community service will be awarded. * If […]

Zentangle Turtle (Pocket Park--under the tent) Darlene Siracusano Thursday, July 8, 4-5pm Grades 6-12 - Limit: 10 Retired art teacher and New York Marine Rescue Center volunteer, Darlene Siracusano, will share her two passions: art and local marine life. Learn about the endangered sea turtles in our area and how we can help. Make a […]

Dungeons and Dragons (Pocket Park--under the tent) Led by the phenomenal Dungeon Master, Ellie Alloway and her faithful assistant, Miss Penny Saturday, July 10, 12:30-4:30pm Grades 7-12 - Limit: 10 The epic adventure continues with grueling challenges! To survive you may have to scale mountains, traipse through foreboding forests, fight fantastical creatures, and more. Work […]

DIY Confetti Bowls: Take and Make July 12-16 Grades 6-12 - Limit: 15 Create a pretty bowl with a balloon, Mod Podge glue, and lots of colored confetti paper! It’s a messy craft so be sure to cover your surface with plastic covering or newspaper. Included: balloons, assorted colored paper, Mod Podge glue. You will […]

Bedtime Buddies Community Service (Pocket Park--under the tent) Thursdays, July 15, 29 and August 12, 7-7:45pm Limit for teens: 10 Grades 6-12 as bedtime buddy readers Grades PreK-2 as bedtime buddy listeners Teens can earn an hour of community service each meeting when they read to children. Children can bring their favorite stuffed animal to […]

Colorful Notecards (Pocket Park--under the tent) Friday, July 16, 5-6pm Grades 6-12 - Limit: 15 Using acrylic paints, cardstock, washi tape and other pretty embellishments, we’ll make cards you can use to write a note of thanks, send a birthday greeting or a get-well message. Everyone will go home with at least 5 beautiful notecards. […]

Origami with Sonomi! (Pocket Park--under the tent) Monday, July 19, 4-5pm Grades 6-12 - Limit: 15 Create cool origami animals with the expert direction of Sonomi Obinata. Learn how to meticulously fold paper to create a classic crane, a frog and more! * If the program is full, call to be added to our waitlist […]

Breakout EDU (Pocket Park--under the tent) Escape Mr. Lemoncello’s Library! Tuesday, July 20, 5-6pm Grades 5-9 - Limit: 15 Mr. Lemoncello begins his library closing procedures but forgets to check the back area where you and your friends are working. He sets the alarm, locks the door and leaves for the day. This has happened […]

Sea Tales With Scrimshaw Keepsake Box Pre-recorded video from The Whaling Museum at Cold Spring Harbor July 25 – August 8 Grades 6-12 - Limit: 25 Watch the video posted on our website to discover how mariners told their stories in scrimshaw, a folk art on carved whalebone and teeth. Try your hand at scrimshaw […]

Unicorn String Art (Pocket Park--under the tent) Melissa of Paint Party Long Island Monday, July 26, 4:30-5:30pm Grades 6-12 - Limit: 20 Create your very own string art and take home a beautifully crafted colorful unicorn! * If the program is full, call to be added to our waitlist (631) 765-2077.

Mini Air Plant Holder (Pocket Park--under the tent) Kristen Duer Tuesday, July 27, 5-6pm Grades 6-12 - Limit: 20 Learn about air plants and create a playful mini pineapple air plant holder using polymer clay. You will leave with directions for baking your plant holder at home. * If the program is full, call to […]

‘After the Beach’ Spa Relief (Pocket Park--under the tent) Jen McGreevy Thursday, July 29, 4:30-5:30pm Grades 6-12 - Limit: 15 Using all natural ingredients, learn how to make a foot scrub to soothe your sunbaked feet and lip balm to help heal your cracked lips. Bring it home and enjoy the soothing relief of your […]