‘Pirate Day’ comes to the Bank Street Bookstore

Get out your chalk-chucks, the Chalkboard Ninjas are coming to the Bank Street Bookstore on July 2 for “Pirate Day.” Count on plenty of “ninjatude” and a hardy “ahoy” mateys, as the Chalkboard Ninjas bring merriment and mayhem to the Bank Street Bookstore with an afternoon of face painting, contests, prizes, and lots of buccaneer-inspired fun. Great for children age 5 and older.

Chalkboard Ninjas Pirate Day on July 2, from 3:30 pm to 6 pm. Free.

Bank Street Bookstore [610 W. 112th St. at Broadway in Morningside Heights, (212) 678–1654; bankstreetbooks.com].

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

Athletic Association of Yorkville Youths

Serving the families and children of NYC for over 50 years with high-quality recreational activities that foster life-lessons which empower young people to succeed beyond sports. Our programs encourage positive attitudes and growth through teamwork and sportsmanship, attendance, fair play, respect, hard work, integrity and fun. Your child can participate in clinics and leagues in such sports as baseball, basketball, flag-football, lacrosse, soccer, hockey, wrestling, track, and tennis. We also offer weekly dodgeball tournaments, drama and musical theater workshops, and after school programs.

British Swim School - Long Island

The premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.&nbsp; British Swim School uses gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School&rsquo;s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Come see the British Swim School difference!