Drama Kids International

Drama Kids International

Drama Kids provides remarkable creative drama education for children and young adults. We are the most popular after school drama program in the world, and have provided innovative programs to tens of thousands of children in the USA since 1999.

Deanna Stickles-Bach
36 Graffin Drive
Latham, NY 12110
518.458.1313
http://www.dramakids.com/ny5
dramakids@nycap.rr.com

After-School Program:
Enthusiastic students who learn to speak out clearly and relate confidently with others will have an inside track to lifetime success!

Drama Kids develops all kids. We’re a place where all children, from the shy to the outgoing can develop at their own pace, with plenty …


Afrim's Sports

Afrim’s Sports

Afrim’s Summer Action Camp
June 27th-Sept 2nd ages 3-11,

Contact:
518.438.3131
or visit www.afrimsports.com/camps


Sportime

Sportime

SPORTIME provides fun for all ages and skill levels. Have a blast by playing soccer, hockey, volleyball, basketball, baseball, football, kickball, and lacrosse. We also do Zumba and Hip Hop parties!

We also hold camps during school winter and summer breaks for ages 3-17 years old

Alisha Stoddard
2699 Curry Road
Schenectady, NY 12303
518.356.0100
www.sportimeny.com
membershipsch@sportimeny.com


Camp Scully

Camp Scully

Camp Scully is a co-ed, day and overnight camp for children and teens aged 5 to 17 accredited by the American Camp Association. It is located on Snyder’s Lake in North Greenbush approximately 10 miles from Albany, New York.

Contact: Colin Stewart
40 North Main Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 453-6613
colin.stewart@rcda.org
www.campscully.squarespace.com


Kidz Art

KidzArt

KidzArt is a confidence building drawing program. Students will explore all available media. Our projects never repeat. If you can dream it, you can draw it.

Susan McCarthy
PO Box 645
Guilderland NY 12084
518.456.4101
www.kidzartcrny.com
smccarthy@kidzartcrny.com


Robert & Dorthy Ludwig JCC

Robert & Dorothy Ludwig Schenectady Jewish Community Center

The JCC is open to the entire community and is one stop shopping for pre-school, child care, summer camp and children’s programing.

Contact:
Ellen Carpenter or Andy Katz
2565 Balltown Rd.
Niskayuna, NY 12309
(518) 377-8803
WWW.SCHENECTADYJCC.ORG

ellec@schenectadyjcc.org
andrewk@schenectadyjcc.org


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Fun Flicks

Full Service Event Rentals of JUMBO Screens & Projectors

592 Sawggertown Rd.
Glenville, NY 12302

(518) 573-1580
www.funflicks.com
Email us @ sarah@funflicks.com

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iSmile Studio

iSmile Studios

Fun, family friendly portrait studio in Colonie Center.

We never charge a sitting fee and print everything while you wait.

Colonie Center
131 Wolf Road
PO Box 50151
Albany, NY 12205
518.435.1146
www.ismilestudios.com
www.ismile.smugmug.com
“Like” Us on Facebook
ismilestudios@gmail.com

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Kids Express

Kids Express is a new early childhood program with a strong focus on theory of mind, social skills development and character education.

Tami Callister
PO Box 279
Latham NY 12110
518.782.5404
www.kidsexpress.org
tami@kidsexpress.org


Pumpkin Patch Child Care Center

Pumpkin Patch Child Care Center

Caring for children 6wks-5 years old. Where the only limitation is the imagination!

Christine Rinella
8 Corporate Circle
Albany Ny 12203
518.452.9084
pumpkinpatchchildcarecenter.com
pumpkinpatch@nycap.rr.com


The Music Studio

The Music Studio

Creative music classes that instill a love of music and joy in making music for children 2-7. An innovative, supportive faculty, award-winning custom curriculum for more than 30 years.

Noel Liberty
518.459.7799
Fax 518.694.4028

www.the-music-studio.com
themusicstudio@verizon.net


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Bumble Beads

We carry thousands of beads, jewelry, accessories, clothing and we offer awesome birthday parties and special events. Come in anytime and create… no appointment necessary.

Karen Macielak
620 Loudon Rd
Latham NY 12110
518.690.7896
www.bumblebeadsstudio.com
karen@bumblebeadsstudio.com


Wild Sage Designs

Wild Sage offers custom handmade bags, accessories and clothing. Our selection includes belts, aprons, hair accessories, childrens clothing and much more!

Danielle Obernesser
374 (rear) Delaware Ave,
Delmar NY 12054
www.wildsagebags.com
wildsagebags@yahoo.com


Tumbling Tykes

Where Fun and Learning Go Hand in Hand! Children birth-6 welcome. Indoor playground, “Mommy & Me” Classes, Enrichment Classes, Drop Off Program, Birthday Parties, Summer Camp and Nursery School.

Stacy Myron
1050 Troy-Schenectady Road
Latham, NY 12110
518.783.0767
www.tumblingtykes.org
smyron@nycap.rr.com


The Puppet People

The Puppet People

The Puppet People are a professional touring puppet company celebrating their 17th year in business. We are available for school assemblies, workshops, residencies, fairs, festivals, and birthday parties!

Michelle Carrigan
1236 Waverly Place,
Schenectady NY 12308
518.393.2268
www.thepuppetpeople.org
puppetpeople@nycap.rr.com


The Learning Lab

Richard Thompson
20 Hidden Crest Ct.
Clifton Park NY 12065
518.369.0598 or 518.928.4963
www.thelearninglab.us
rthompson13@nycap.rr.com


Tantrums

Tantrums

Tantrum is a mobile company that travels to a location of your choice. We host children/teen parties and participate in craft shows, fundraising and charity events. We also sell all things girly & party packs for parents who want to host events themselves.

Niq Brunson
PO Box 3
Albany, NY 12201
518.506.3133
www.tantrumsspaexperience.com
tantrumsspaparties@gmail.com


Stardom School of Dance

Fun, affordable, professional dance instruction for boys and girls 18 months to adults. Daytime, Evening, Summer Classes and Camps. Mommy and Me, Kinderdance, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Bellydance, Bithrday Parties

Nanette Garmley
828 Hoosick Rd
Troy NY 12180
518.279.1510
www.stardomschoolofdance.com
stardomschoolofdance@hotmail.com


Sparkle Spa Parties

Sparkle Spa Parties LLC

A mobile spa featuring unique birthday parties. Packages available include facials, manicures or pedicures. Let sparkle spa provide a party to remember.

Audrey Marks
8986 Rte 66
Averill Park Ny 12018
518.369.8398
www.sparklespaparties.com
sparklespaparties@gmail.com


Sidney Albert JCC

Sidney Albert Albany JCC

The JCC is open to all and located in a central location in Albany. The JCC has outstanding summer camps, fitness, aquatics, daycare and senior adult programs!

Andrew Katz
340 Whitehall Rd.
Albany, NY 12208
518.438.6651
www.saajcc.org
Andrewk@saajcc.org


Schauber Stables, LLC

We offer riding lessons, trail rides, vacation and summer camps, birthday parties and other fun activities for the whole family!

Karen R Crandall
428 Schauber Rd
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
518.281.0088
www.schauberstables.com
karen@schayberstables.com


Rudy A. Ciccotti Family Recreation Center

30 Aviation Road
Colonie, NY 12205
518.867.8920


Rock -n- Learn

Rock-n-learn offers private music lessons for all ages and instruments. We also offer instrument sales and repairs. Birthday parties, and music camps available too!

Kevin Lysogorski
476 Troy Schenectady Rd
Latham NY 12110
518.783.2215
www.rocknlearnmusic.com


Red Hot Entertainment

Red Hot Entertainment

The Children’s Guide had Paul DJ our Character Breakfast and he was FANTASTIC!

Paul Calarco
181 Benson St.
Albany, NY 12206
518.281.7462
www.redhotdj.net
info@redhotdj.net

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Proctors

Proctors offers a variety of fun and interesting programs to keep your children engaged after school, on the weekends and during the school breaks! Contact us for more information!

Joey Hunziker
432 State St
Schenectady NY 12305
518.382.3884
jhunziker@proctors.org


Play On! Musical Enrichment for Infants and Toddlers

Music class in the comfort of your own home! Gather your friends and their children and we’ll provide a class or party full of enriching activities that teach AND entertain!

Pamela Martin
Albany Ny 12206
347.268.8872
www.pamelaquinn.com
playonpamela@gmail.com


Nicholson DansArts of Colonie

Specializing in children’s dance education in a fun energetic family atmosphere.

Inspire your child to be the most they can be!

Sharon Volk
1531B Central Ave
Albany, NY 12205
518.527.2854
nicholsondansarts.com
dansarts@nycap.rr.com


My Place to Play

A Children’s enrichment and activity center offering open play, preschool, summer camp, birthday parties and a variety of classes!

Kay Masick
2623 Guilderland Ave,
Rotterdam NY 12306
518.346.3200
www.myplace2play.com
friends@myplace2play.com


Music Box Arts

Music Box Arts – Music Together

Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood music education program. Music Box Arts offers a varied schedule in Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga and Renssealaer Counties

Carol Jurs
872 Hazelwood Ave.
Schenectady, NY 12306
518.393.9580
www.musicboxarts.com
musicboxarts@yahoo.com


Aesthetic Science Institute

Upstate NY’s premier skin care school. Providing superior education for future skin care professionals as well as skin care services in our clinic.

Michelle D’Allaird
1202 Troy Schenectady Rd
Latham NY 12110
518.786.0760
www.aestheticscienceinstitute.com
mdallaird@aol.com

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Mad Science

Mad Science of the Capital District

Mad Science is an enrichment program for elementary aged children.

We provide fun, hands on experiments for children to explore the world of science.

Jennifer Miller
635 Plank Rd Suite 101
Clifton Park NY 12065
518.373.2864
www.madscience.org/thecapitaldistrict
info@madscience.org


Adirondack Bluefins

“Swim Lessons year round for children ages 4 and up”

JoAnne Pavelec
PO Box 502
Latham NY, 12110
518.463.3744
www.adbluefins.com
rpavelec@verizon.net

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Kindermusic With Laura

Music and movement classes for children and their caregivers. Kindermusic’s research based program will help your child grow and learn through musical play.

Laura Lysogorski
476 Troy Schenectady Rd
Latham NY 12110
518.209.4285
kindermusicwithlaura@hotmail.com


Key 2 Joy, A Wellness Community Center

Hatha Yoga, Chair Yoga, Kids Yoga and Yoga Birthday Parties. We also offer Meditation, Guided Visualization, Hypnosis, Reiki, Massage, Facials, Sound Healing & Much More!

Shannon K. Keyes
145 Vly Road #6 Shaker Pines Plaza,
Niskayuna, NY 12309
518.598.6968
www.key2joy.net
info@key2joy.net


Jumping Bean Party Rentals Inc

Jumping Bean Party Rental is a full service party rental company in the capital region and surrounding counties. We have water slides, bounce houses, tents, tables chairs, cotton candy, snow cone, clown and much more! Great fun for everyone!

PO Box 2501
Wilton NY 12831
518.581.7100
www.jumpingbeanpartyrental.com
jumpingbeanpartyrental@gmail.com


Joyful Jumpers

Joyful Jumpers – “Where kids jump for joy” Offering Open Play, Mommy & Me classes, birthday parties & Events!

Cindy Snearly
22 Vics Ct
Albany, NY 12205
518.396.7885
www.JoyfulJumpers.net
joyfuljumpers@earthlink.net


JMU 4 Kids

We offer a variety of summer camps and after school programs at various locations in the Capital District

Joe Urschel
13 Westphal Drive
Delmar NY 12054
518.376.6668
www.jmu4kids.com
jurschel@verizon.net


Howe Caverns & Howe High Adventure

Howe Caverns is the largest cave open year-round in the Northeast. The all-new Howe High Adventure – with Zip Lines and a Ropes Course– Opens in Summer 2011!!

Bob Holt, General Manager or Mark Spaulding, Operations Manager
255 Discovery Drive,
Howes Cave NY 12092
518.296.8900
www.howecaverns.com
fun@howecaverns.com


Hola La, LLC

Hola La is a fun Spanish program for children ages 1-8+, offering designated classes in NY, MA and VA, as well as programs for schools and daycare centers. Through a carefully crafted curriculum that is re-written every session and involves music, puppets, games, stories and adventures, Hola La strives to create an excitement in children around learning Spanish, which can so easily be practiced in today’s world. A CD and booklet , which reinforces what the child has learned in class, is for sale, or included with tuition at Community Classes and some day care centers.

518.542.4568
www.hola-la.com
newyork@hola-la.com


FunFlicks Outdoor Movies

It’s all the fun of the Drive-In without the cars!

Sarah Johnson
592 Swaggertown Rd.
Glenville, NY 12302
518.573.1580
www.funflicks.com
sarah@funflicks.com


eba Dance Theatre/ Kids Dancespace @ eba

Kids Dancspace @ eba offers creative dance classes and summer camps for children ages 3 – 12. eba Dance Theatre offers Arts in Education performances and workshop residencies in schools and for community groups.

Maude Baum, Artistic Director
351 Hudson Ave.
Albany NY 12210
518.465.9916
www.eba-arts.org
info@eba-arts.org



Candyland Activity and Enrichment Center

Children birth and up welcome! Hourly drop off, after school fitness program, indoor playroom, birthday parties, enrichment classes, summer camps and hockey tots!

Maya McNulty
906 Woodland Ave
Schenectady NY 12309
518.441.3722
www.candylandactivitycenter.com
mayamcnulty@aol.com


Camp Cedarbrook

Camp Cedarbrook in the Adirondacks

Camp Cedarbrook is a Christian sleep-away camp for girls in Corinth, NY. Isolated from the distractions of everyday life, God uses the special 24/7 community of Camp Cedarbrook to grow godly women. Camp encourages the development of qualities and skills for life: curiosity, cooperation, creativity, self-respect, perseverance, self-confidence, healthy relationships.

Visit our website to learn more about our summer programs.

Nadine Jascor
59 Davignon Rd.
Corinth NY 12822
518.654.6262
www.campcedarbrook.net
office@campcedarbrook.net

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Beyond the Rainbow Nursery School

Introducing our 2 year old program!

Linda Hoyt
5 Metro Park Rd.
Albany, NY 12205
518.435.1391
www.beyondtherainbownurseryschool.com


Bellezza Salon and Spa

Jackie or Amy
46 Fuller Rd Albany, NY 12205
518.453.6071 or 518.723.2124
www.bellezzabeauty.com
Bellezzaweddings@gmail.com


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Bits, Bytes & Bots – Computer Adventures

Bits, Bytes & Bots offers a variety of classes including robotics, stop-motion, animated movie making and game creation. We offer an afterschool program, workshops, summer camps and birthday parties for children 6-14 yrs of age.

Karen Doescher
10 Donwswood Ct.
Clifton Park, NY 12065
518.533.8018
www.bitsbytesbots.com
albany@bitsbytesbots.com


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Art Smarts

Engaging toddler classes, awesome birthday parties, family art experiences, and more! Educationally based events and classes, using artist quality materials, and taught by professionals!

Moira Geracitano / Stacey Gerard
637 New Loudon Rd
Latham, NY 12110
518.785.1715
www.artsmartsparty.com
art-smarts@hotmail.com


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A Magical Entertainer Magic Workshops

Domino the Great
P.O. Box 5551
Albany, NY 12205
877.322.1566
www.dominothegreat.com
info@dominothegreat.com


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Albany Montessori Education Center

AMEC provides a traditional Montessori learning environment for children 6 weeks through Kindergarten.

Our K-Advantage program is available for children enrolled in 1/2 day public school K programs.

Deborah Boswell
514 Old Loudon Road
Cohoes, NY
518.250.4401
www.albanymec.com
contactamec@albanymec.com


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