Set sail for adventure

Children get ready to set sale on a great adventure during Kids Week aboard the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, Feb. 16 through Feb. 24.

This year’s themed days include Under the Big Top Weekend on Feb. 16 and 17. Children get hands-on advice and practice time to polish up their circus skills in the Circus Zone.

Science Meets Science Fiction on Feb. 18 is a day of sci-fi fun with Star Wars characters and the delightful science of bubbles.

On Broadway on Feb. 19 brings the best of Broadway to the Intrepid and presents exciting exclusive performances.

Ports of Call on Feb. 20 and Feb. 22 allows children to travel the world without ever leaving the city. Visit each of USS Intrepid’s ports of call and complete the challenge.

Winding up the week, on Feb. 23 and Feb. 24, children get physical with the Rangers, Mets, Jets, and more. Yippee!

There will also be interactive education demonstrations throughout each day, provided by the staff of the Intrepid Education Department.

The Intrepid is open from 10 am to 5 pm each day. General admission, which may be purchased at www.intrepidmuseum.org, is $22 for adults; $18 for seniors and college students; $17 for youth 7 to 17 years old; $15 for veterans and $10 for children 3 to 6 years old. Active military, retired military and children under 3 years old are free.

Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum complex (Pier 86th Street, 46th St. and 12th Avenue; www.intrepidmuseum.org/).

Super Soccer Stars

Soccer Stars is New York&rsquo;s most popular youth educational soccer program! With 24 years of experience under our cleats, we have positively impacted over one million kids in our local community by putting the FUN in FUNdamentals in our weekly classes and camps. At Soccer Stars, we use the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve their soccer skills, but develop self-confidence and physical literacy, improve gross motor skills, build teamwork, and hone socialization skills. Our highly trained coaches and early childhood experts lead an age-specific curriculum with a low kid-to-coach ratio so every child gets individual attention and can grow at their own pace. Kids ages 1-12+ can join our seasonal programs, including Parent &amp; Me, FUNdamentals, Development Training, and Travel Soccer. Join us at one of over 80 locations in neighborhoods across across Westchester County, Connecticut and New York, available 7 days-a-week: Connecticut: <ul> <li>Cos Cob</li> <li>Greenwich</li> <li>Port Chester</li> </ul> &nbsp; Westchester: <ul> <li>Briarcliff</li> <li>Eastchester</li> <li>Mt. Kisco</li> <li>New Rochelle</li> <li>Ridgefield</li> <li>Scarsdale</li> <li>White Plains</li> </ul> &nbsp; New York City: <ul> <li>Bronx</li> <li>Inwood</li> <li>Upper West Side</li> <li>Upper East Side</li> </ul> &nbsp; Can&rsquo;t find a class or location that fits your schedule? Soccer Stars also offers private classes for small groups or individual training. Let our coaches come to you with a completely customizable program, anytime, anywhere. Birthday parties are also available!&nbsp;

Manhattan Mandarin

Manhattan Mandarin runs the Mandarin after-school programs at over 40 schools nationwide, including St. Bernard's, Chapin, Allen-Stevenson, and Buckley. Whether in schools, students' homes, in the office, online, or on our beloved China trips, our teachers and tutors have helped hundreds of students of all ages master the Mandarin language on their own unique paths to fluency. Our philosophy has always been to make private lessons and classes perfectly tailored for each individual student. We look forward to working with you. - Jamie Keyte, Founder