A special Hanukkah program

Bring your dreidel and Chanukah gelt and come on down to the Museum of Jewish Heritage on Dec. 2 to enjoy a special holiday program of “Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins.”

The dynamic “Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins” is the story of the miracle of lights set to lively klezmer music. The entertaining and international duo Uri Sharlin and Maya Blank invite the audience to participate in the storytelling of how Hershel outwits the goblins that haunt the old synagogue. Following the performance children 3 to 10 years old create holiday-inspired crafts.

Tickets are $10 and $7 for children 10 years old and younger. Members pay $7 and $5. The performances are at 10:30 am for infants to 3 year olds, and 2 pm for kids 3 to 10.

Museum of Jewish Heritage [Edmond J. Safra Plaza, 36 Battery Pl. in Lower Manhattan, (646) 437–4202; www.mjhnyc.org].

Fastrackids Summer STEAM Adventure

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Queens College Summer Camp

Running from Wednesday, June 28th through Tuesday, August 22nd, the Queens College Summer Camp continues to be the hallmark and cornerstone of the Athletics and Recreation Department and a staple of summer plans in the NYC metropolitan area. The camp, which has always followed New York State Board of Health guidelines, will conduct this summer's programs following current state guidelines, which follow CDC recommendations regarding COVID-19. The camp's outdoor and indoor activities include: <ul type="disc"> <li>Pool use.</li> <li>Use of the new turf fields.</li> <li>Other facilities around Queens College Campus.&nbsp;</li> </ul> Five specially designed programs are available for the 2023 season: <ol start="1" type="1"> <li>The Education and Sports&nbsp;will have three hours of academics. The rest of the day will include sports activities on the fields and gym games. Indoor Gym Games include obstacle courses, scooter games, and a daily introduction to basketball and swimming for ages 5-6. The older kids will participate in group sports such as basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, softball, and swimming. The counselor will remain with the group through all activities, including lunch. Choose the Education Academy based on the grade they will enter in September.</li> <li>Theater Arts Programs&nbsp;provide instruction in singing, dancing, and acting, culminating in a performance. Past productions included Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, and more.</li> <li>All Day Sports Academy&nbsp;provides instruction for developing generalized skills across various sports.</li> <li>Single Specialty Sports Camps&nbsp;provide individualized volleyball instruction by the college's coaches and varsity players.</li> <li>Counselor-in-Training Program&nbsp;A unique program created for teenagers focused on developing strong leaders. It helps prepare young adults for the next phase in their lives-college and the workplace.</li> </ol> With summer right around the corner, there is no better time to secure your child's plans for July and August by enrolling them in the Queens College Summer Camp. For more details, visit the Queens College Summer Camp homepage, or email &nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="noopener">[email protected].edu</a> for more information.