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Patch Guide: Activities for Toddlers

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Readers recently wrote in to Patch looking for local activities to do with toddler-age children. Here's a guide to the many activities and programs in Farmingdale for that age group.

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Stroller Strides
- 45 Motor Ave. Farmingdale
516-729-2866

Description: Stroller Strides is a fitness program for moms that they can do with their babies and toddlers. It includes power walking and intervals of body toning using exercise tubing and the stroller. Taught by nationally certified instructors (who are also moms), it’s a great workout for any level of exerciser. The 60-minute classes are equally beneficial for babies as instructors weave songs through the workout and incorporate activities to make it fun. Bring a sturdy stroller, sneakers, a mat or towel for floor work.
Age:
Babies as young as six weeks as well as toddlers
Cost:
Free
When:
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.

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Step by Step Studio
449 Main St., Farmingdale
516-454-0131

Description: Step by Step offers Baby Steps, a child’s introduction to dance, for children ages three to four. Boys and girls learn creative movement, songs, and word play. Kinder Dance, for girls ages five to six, is a combination class featuring ballet and tap, introducing basic dance technique.
Age:
3-4
Cost:
Varies
When: Varies

Peanuts Nursery School
202-204 Main St., Farmingdale
516-420-3727
peanutnursery.org

Description: Summer Camp runs Monday through Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There are two remaining summer sessions: Session 3 runs from July 25 to August 4; and Session 4 runs from August 8 to 18. Sprinkler days, water tables, arts and crafts, and music and movement are planned.
For Ages:
2-5
Cost:
Call for cost information
When:
Monday to Thursday 9:30-12:30 a.m. Fall programs vary.


210 Merritts Road, Farmingdale
516-694-6530

Description: In the summer, there is a six week program available that starts July 11 and runs through through August 19. Many options are available including full-day and half-day and two, three, or five day weeks. Children can attend as little as two weeks up to six weeks. The  program starts at 7:30 a.m. and runs until 5:30 p.m. and includes a pool for swimming on premises, arts and crafts, music, organized games and special events such as a luau, pirate party, and princess tea party.
For Ages:
3-7
Cost: $340 and up for different lengths of stay, added discount for second child attending full-day sessions.
When:
Varies

Farmingdale Public Library
116 Merritts Road, Farmingdale
516-249-9090

Description: The library hosts a variety of programs designed for toddlers and pre-school children. Toddler Time is held from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for children 19 months to four years old with a parent. It is a special storytime. Starting in early August is Rockin Tots for one to four year olds from 10-11 a.m. Darlene Graham leads this musical program on Friday dates. Jump for Joy starts in early August on Tuesdays for 19 months to four years old, 10:30 to11:30
Age:
Varies
Cost:
Free with advance registration
When: Varies

West Hills Montessori School
313 Round Swamp Road, Melville
631-367-806

Description: Special classes in French, art, music, physical education, and science are offered every week. The program hours are from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. with three, four, or five day enrollment options. Enrollment is limited to 15 children with three teachers in the classroom. Toddlers have a daily 30 minute period outside the classroom for gross motor activities.
Ages: Varies
Cost: Varies
When: Varies

Bounce U
101 Carolyn Blvd., Farmingdale
(631) 777-JUMP (5867) 

Description: The Preschool Playdate event allows children to laugh, socialize, exercise, enjoy music, play games, and bounce togethers. Sessions include music, games, a small snack, and play time all supervised by the experienced staff.
Ages:
Varies
Cost:
$12.95 per child
When: Varies

Bouncers & Slydos

1835 New Highway, Farmingdale
631-752-2324

Description: The program allows children to jump, climb, and play in the inflatables as well as learn socialization skills and become familiar with color recognition and gross motor skills. Toddler Time is held from 10 a.m. to noon and noon to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday from October 1 - June 30. The program is held only on Fridays from July 1 - Sept. 31.
Ages: 2 +
Cost:
$12 per session or 12 sessions for $144 and receive the 13th session free. Reservations are required for school closings and holidays.
When: Varies

Other:

Once a child has passed the toddler age, parents can start to enroll children in a variety of sports. The Long Island Pride lacrosse program (longislandpridelacrosse.com) in Farmingdale accepts boys from grades three through eight for a fee of $400 per player. The Farmingdale Baseball League (fdalebaseball.com) accepts boys and girls who qualify at age five depending on birth date.

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