Let me introduce you to the glitter-dusted, paint-splattered state of New Jersey, a land brimming with colors so vibrant, it makes even the rainbow look like a black and white rerun! The Garden State, as it's fondly called, is a canvas to countless kids who love to dive headfirst into the flamboyant world of Arts & Crafts. Meet our imaginary character, Doodle McDazzle, a funny, googly-eyed, paintbrush-wielding critter, who hops around the city, leaving a trail of creativity wherever he goes. Doodle lives in the bustling heart of New Jersey, in a house made of Popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, and a roof of felt paper. In the morning, he brushes his teeth with glitter toothpaste, uses a comb made of colored pencils, and eats a breakfast of crayon croissants! The children of New Jersey are just as creative as Doodle McDazzle. Armed with tubes of glue, paint pots, and a limitless imagination, they are little wizards, transforming everyday objects into magnificent art. They can turn a simple rock into a cuddly pet, a toilet paper roll into a super telescope, or even a shoebox into a spectacular spaceship! The spirit of New Jersey thrives in these young artists, their hands as busy as honey bees, their minds buzzing with creative energy. They paint the town, quite literally, with their imagination, their laughter echoing in the air. For they believe, as Doodle McDazzle often says, "Art and Crafts isn’t just about making things, it's about making things FUN!" And that's the colorful, crafty, and wonderfully wacky world of Art & Crafts in New Jersey!
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Swift Nature Camp is the perfect place for your child to spend their summer! Our overnight camp for boys and girls ages 6-15 is located in beautiful Wisconsin. We offer a unique blend of traditional summer camp activities and environmental education to help kids increase their appreciation for nature, science, and the environment. We’ve got it all – fun, friendships, adventure trips, and nature! Spend your summer with us – you’ll never forget it!
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Learning should be fun! Our interactive classes allow children to immerse in different cultures and learn about the world through problem-solving and play. Each month we virtually travel to a new country and spend 4 weeks there exploring sights, sounds and tastes. Creative movement helps our children to retain focus and gently transfer between activities. We get kids out of their seats to experience what they are learning and make a deeper connection.
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YWCA is the oldest and largest multicultural women’s organization in the world. For over a century, YWCA Northern New Jersey has been on the forefront of the fight against gender and racial discrimination. We work to build more just and inclusive communities through programs for women and girls, anti-racism training, and policy advocacy. We operate healingSPACE, Bergen County’s only Sexual Violence Resource Center. We also are one of the area’s largest providers of child care services and senior wellness programs.
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The place to have a warm and wonderful time with loved ones! We are a paint-your-own ceramic pottery studio!! We welcome walk-ins. Celebrate birthday parties, bachelorette parties, team building parties, fund raiser events, take away parties....and more!! Our goal is to give you a good time! We also have finished pieces to buy (painted by a local artist). We look forward to seeing you here!
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Drop into our magical wonderland of beads galore and create your very own wearable art!!! Considered “The Ultimate Beading Experience,” you can create anything your bead-ing heart desires!!! Necklaces, bracelets, anklets, Whirly Swirly, earrings and a variety of specialty projects are welcomed for all walk-in customers!
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Have a camp experience like no other when they join us for our all-new 2023 summer camp programs! Our Summer Explorers and Real Science camps combine the Real Discovery of awesome STEAM-based projects and the Real Fun of traditional day camp indoor & outdoor activities– all with a 21st-Century twist! Great for kids of all interest and skill levels! We are conveniently located in Ridgewood (@Camp LIA) & in the Pascack Valley/Rockland County, NY Area(@ SJR Campus) with separate, age-appropriate programs for your 1st-2nd, 3rd-5th and 6th-8th graders– all including our optional Extended Camp Day program!
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The YMCA welcomes and supports all, from children to seniors, by teaching the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. We are for everyone: girls, boys, men and women of all ages, races, religions and incomes and abilities. Membership is open to all. The Ridgewood YMCA offers programs and community connections that positively impact lives through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, building spirit, mind and body for all.
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There's no rule that says you have to follow the artist's steps. It's your art, so paint it however you like! Celebrate life's best and brightest occasions with a private painting event! With lots of event packages available, you can host a paint party your family, friends or coworkers will love.