SUMMER FUN IN NEW YORK CITY
By Ellen Zimmerman

It's summer in New York. The temperature's rising. Your friends are at the beach or the mountains. Your children's friends are away at camp or at Grandma's. Even your therapist is getting ready to desert you. Your kids are whining. You are whining. "Help!" you silently scream.

Well, help is all around you! New York in the summer can be a fantastic place. All its wonderful attractions are waiting for you, but without the wintertime crowds. Just think cool, dress cool, slow your big city self down, and set out to enjoy the greatest city in the world.

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Some things to think about when choosing a summer program.

• Is the program age appropriate?
• Location
• Type of program
  • Is the program competitive?
  • Does the program suit your child's interests?
• Facilities - Try to visit
• Safety provisions
  • Is there a nurse on staff?
• Supervision offered
• Costs
  • Lunch
  • Bus or travel
  • Materials