Snow much fun: Nature center offers nature walks and more

Need an antidote for those winter blahs? Come on down to the Greenbelt Nature Center throughout January for fun pastimes.

Tots, 2-4 years old, participate in hands-on activities, finger play games, and hear stories every Wednesday, from 9:45–10:30 am or 11–11:30 am. Admission is $4 ($6 non-members) per event and pre-registration is required.

On Jan. 15 at 1 pm, the older crowd — ages 7 and up — can learn about the stars and make a glow-in-the-dark craft to take home that depicts the winter sky. Admission is $4 ($6 non-members).

Children, up to 8 years old, enjoy a day in the snow and walk through the grounds, then make a craft to take home on Jan. 21. Pre-payment and pre-registration is required. Admission is $4 ($6 non-members).

Greenbelt Nature Center [700 Rockland Ave. at Brielle Avenue in Blood Root Valley, (718) 351-3450]. For info, visit www.nycgovparks.com.

Fastrackids Summer STEAM Adventure

Children will explore the weeks&rsquo; topic interact with our SmartBoard Learning Station, engage in role play, do arts and crafts, conduct experiments, improve their math and literacy skills and have lots of free play time with their friends! Read more and apply. Academic programs available too!

Marks JCH Summer Camp

About Us: Marks JCH of Bensonhurst offers age-appropriate and stimulating experience for all campers. The mission of the JCH is to be a center of community life in Brooklyn, rooted in Jewish values and fostering an inclusive environment. Camp is an embodiment of that mission: it fosters positive relationships, encourages new experiences, and creates lasting friendships where all are welcome. Developed and led by a group of professional instructors, educators, and parents, JCH Camp is a combination of hands-on activities, instructional swim, and exciting trips &ndash; all of which nurture growth and foster child&rsquo;s development. JCH always puts safety of the community first and is looking forward to providing a high-quality camp experience this summer &mdash; out in nature, and off screens. The doors of the &ldquo;J&rdquo; are always open &ndash; please visit JCH website at www.jchcamp.com

Mosholu Day Camp

For over 80 years, Mosholu Day Camp has been providing affordable, quality camping to children from all over the Bronx, Manhattan, Rockland &amp; Westchester. Our picturesque facility sits on beautiful Lake Cohasset in Harriman State Park. It offers children a place to develop, experience, and enjoy the nature around them, while taking part in unforgettable outdoor summer activities.&nbsp; Mosholu offers campers more, while you pay less. As a camp that focuses on traditional activities our goal is to give children unforgettable experiences and lifelong friendships. The camp has expert staff and top-notch facilities. Mosholu is a safe and nurturing environment filled with exciting activities and adventures for all ages. Director, Mike Halpern brings over 40 years of camping, teaching and childcare experiences and along with an amazing leadership team, built a program that allows campers to learn and thrive. The camp provides a nurturing environment where campers have an opportunity to enjoy activities (like music, arts, sports, and special programs), while a special focus is placed on swimming, where campers begin to develop and improve water familiarity and swimming skills take part in row boats, kayaks and an amazing waterpark. The camp has an amazing challenge and ropes course area with a number of challenges including a rock wall, zip line, tree climbing and rope swing. Campers gain independence while supervised by counselors who understand the needs of emerging tween campers. Mosholu is a &ldquo;funtastic&rdquo; place where campers make new friends, are creative, focus on sports and arts, and have a positive experience. Counselors are college-aged and older, and are directly supervised by adult professional child care workers who are in tune to the campers' needs. There are tons of inter-camp games and parties, as well as cookouts and a water balloon sling shot area where campers stay cool and laugh.&nbsp; Mosholu Day Camp offers bus service (included in the price) from all over Westchester, Upper Manhattan, The Bronx and Rockland. It is an amazing camp experience at an amazing price!&nbsp; It is a place where memories are made that last a lifetime!