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Camp Shalom is a premier Jewish day camp experience for all kids, ages 18 months-16 years old. Each session is packed with fun activities for the whole family! Our campers can enjoy swimming and sports, express their creativity with crafts, and dance and make music. We foster a true sense of community, creating unity from diversity and making lasting memories. Our camp runs all day, all summer, with extended care available, as well as a half-day option for our youngest campers. We also offer day camp for elementary school-age children during school breaks. Come join us at Camp Shalom this summer for an unforgettable experience!

The Gingis Academy of Music was founded by Nataly and Anna Gingis, two accomplished and experienced musicians. Nataly and Anna wanted to create a school that would provide students with a comprehensive and challenging curriculum. Nataly and Anna have studied with some of the music world’s most renowned performers, including Emil Gilels and Isaac Katz. They have also adopted the European tradition of combining individual instrumental skill training with history, theory, ear training, and stage performing experience. At the Gingis Academy of Music, the focus is on developing knowledge, understanding, appreciation, and love for music. Students of the academy will gain an understanding of the logic, richness, and subtleties of music that will stay with them throughout their lives. This will enable them to not only perform music but also listen and appreciate it. The Gingis Academy of Music is the perfect place for anyone who wants to take their musical abilities to the next level. With Nataly and Anna’s experience and knowledge, students of the academy will be able to learn the fundamentals of music in a comprehensive and challenging program. The skills acquired at the academy will set them on the path to a lifelong appreciation of music.

At the Quito-Saratoga Little League, we fully support the National Little League's philosophy, making minor adjustments to some rules to ensure our kids get the best possible playing experience. We are a team of dedicated volunteers committed to providing high-quality youth sports experiences. Our role is not just to organize games but to create a healthy, enriching environment for our children. We are more than just a sports league; we are a community. Our purpose is to ensure that our Little League Baseball Program is led by qualified individuals who are passionate about youth development. Our goals extend beyond the field, aiming to instill in our players the values of safety, training, participation, fun, sportsmanship, teamwork, fair play, and a commitment to giving back to the community. Our ultimate aim is to create lasting memories for our players. We believe that the Little League experience is one that will stay with our players for a lifetime. More than just teaching them the rules of the game, we provide them with an opportunity to learn life skills such as teamwork, perseverance, integrity, and good sportsmanship. These are qualities that they will carry into adulthood and apply in all areas of their lives.

As parents, it can be difficult to find activities that keep our children engaged while also teaching them important skills. That’s why this unique class is such a great way to give them an opportunity to explore the world of entrepreneurship! Through art and public speaking, students are able to learn the basics of business creation, while having fun and being creative. Activities in the class include menu planning and advertising an Italian restaurant, budgeting for a party planning business, and even creating a general store or lemonade stand. All of these activities help to emphasize creativity, critical thinking, team building, and problem solving. It’s a great way for young people to get a better understanding of what it takes to run a successful business. At the end of the course, your child will have a better understanding of the world of entrepreneurship, while also having a lot of fun along the way! This class is the perfect way to encourage your child’s creativity, while also teaching them essential skills that will help them throughout their life.

In the modern age, even toddlers know how to operate devices such as smart phones and tablets, allowing them to take in visual information. This means that even before they can read, children have the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge from images and 3D objects. Parents should make the most of this by introducing activities which allow their children to develop their understanding of visual learning.