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Calendar of Events and Resource Guide

Summer 2012

Calendario de Entrenamientos y Guía de Recursos

Verano 2012

Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) TrainingJuly 14th – 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. August 11, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Joseph S. Murphy Institute for Worker Education, 25 W. 43rd Street – 18th Floor

Health and Safety Training Spanish:Thursday, July 19, 5 p.m.–9 p.m. Friday, July 20, 5 p.m.–9 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 9 a.m.– 4 p.m.

English:Thursday, August 23, 5 p.m.–9 p.m. Friday, August 24, 5 p.m.–9 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.16 Court Street, Suite 1700 Brooklyn, NY 11241

Summer Meet Ups! RSVP is required. To RSVP call (718) 254-7354

Bronx Zoo Wednesday, July 11, 11 a.m. –1 p.m.

Flushing Meadows Corona Park Playground for All Children Wednesday, July 18, 2012 10 a.m.–noon

Imagination Playground July 25, 10 a.m.–noon

The New York Botanical Garden Wednesday, August 1, 10 a.m.–noon

American Museum of Natural History Thursday, August 9, 10 a.m.–noon

Prospect Park – Location to be determined Friday, August 17, 10 a.m.–noon

Imagination Playground Thursday, August 23, 10 a.m.–noon

For a more detailed list of summer events and playgrounds visit www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/ playgrounds/

About the ACS/CUNY Informal Family Child Care Project

The ACS/CUNY Informal Family Child Care Project (IFCC) pro-vides information and resourc-es to informal (license-exempt) child care providers. As part of the NYC Early Childhood Professional Development Institute IFCC helps providers develop the skills and tools that directly impact excellence for children.

IFCC Summer 2012 Training and Events

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Entrenamiento del Programa de Alimentos14 de Julio – de 8:30 a.m. a 1:30 p.m. August 11, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Joseph S. Murphy Institute for Worker Education, 25 de la calle W. 43 – Piso 18

Entrenamiento de Salud y Seguridad Español: Jueves, Julio 19, 5 p.m. –9 p.m. Viernes, Julio 20, 5 p.m. –9 p.m. Sábado, Julio 21, 9 a.m. –4 p.m.InglésJueves, Agosto 23, 5 p.m. –9 p.m. Viernes, Agosto 24, 5 p.m. –9 p.m. Sábado, Agosto 25, 9 a.m. –4 p.m.16 Court Street, Piso 17, Suite 1700 Brooklyn, NY 11241

¡Días de Encuentro de Verano! Se require reservación previa para asistir. Llame al (718) 254-7354 para inscribirse.

Zoológico del Bronx Miércoles, Julio 11, 10 a.m. -12 p.m.

Parque infantil en Flushing Meadows Corona Miércoles, Julio 18, 10 a.m. -12 p.m.

Parque Infantil Imaginación Miércoles, Julio 25, 10 a.m. -12 p.m.

Jardín Botánico de Nueva York Miércoles, Agosto 1, 10 a.m. -12 p.m.

Museo de Historia Natural Jueves, Agosto 9, 10 a.m. -12 p.m.

Prospect Park Viernes, Agosto 17, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Parque Infantil Imaginación Jueves, Agosto 23, 10 a.m. –12 p.m.

Para una lista mas complete de eventos y parques visite: www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/playgrounds/

Sobre el Proyecto de Cui-dado Infantil Familiar e Informal de ACS/CUNY

El Proyecto de Cuidado Infantil Familiar e Informal de ACS/CUNY ofrece información y recursos a proveedores de cuidado infantil sin licencia. Como parte del Instituto de Desarrollo Profesional en Infancia Temprana de Nueva York (PDI) el IFCC ayuda a los proveedores a desarrollar las habilidades y herramientas que impactan directamente en la excelencia para los niños.

Eventos y Entrenamientos de Verano de IFCC

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Parks and PlaygroundsBronx Zoo2300 Southern Blvd Bronx, NY 10460 (718) 220-51002 or 5 train to East Tremont Ave/West Farms SquareSummer Hours Monday–Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekends & Holidays: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Free admission on Wednesdays!

Central Park Zoo(212) 628-9224N, R, or W trains to the Fifth Avenue/59th Street station in Manhat-tan, and walk north four blocks to 64th Street. Or take the Lexington Avenue 6 train to the 68th Street/Hunter Col-lege station, walk west 3 blocks to Fifth Avenue, then take a left and walk four blocks south. Summer Hours Monday–Friday: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. FREE admission for children under three

Queens Zoo 53-51 111th Street Flushing, NY 11368 (718) 271-15007 train to 111th Street. Walk south to Park. Bear right through the Hall of Sci-ence parking lot to the Zoo.Spring/Summer Hours (Mar 31–Nov 4) Monday- Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekends & Holidays: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. FREE admission for children under three.

Prospect Park Zoo450 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11225 (718) 399-7339B or Q train (local or express), or the local Franklin Avenue Shuttle (S) to Prospect Park Station. Exit at Flatbush Ave./Ocean Ave. and walk north on Flatbush Ave. to the Zoo.Spring/Summer Hours (Mar 31–Nov 4) Monday- Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekends & Holidays: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Queens Botanical Garden 43-50 Main Street Flushing, NY 11355 (718) 886-38007 train to Main Street/Flushing. Or Q44 or Q20 bus. Summer Hours Tuesday- Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday & Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The New York Botanical Garden 2900 Southern Boulevard Bronx, NY 10458-5126 (718) 817-8700B, D, or 4 train to Bedford Park Blvd Station. From the station exit: Take the Bx 26 bus east to the Garden’s Mosholu Gate entrance. Or walk eight blocks down the hill on Bedford Park Blvd to the end (approximately 20 minutes). Turn left onto Southern Blvd and walk one block to Mosholu Gate entrance.The garden is open year-round, Tuesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Free and Low Cost Resources for Families

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Parques Zoológico del Bronx2300 Southern Blvd Bronx, NY 10460 (718) 220-5100Tren 2, 5 hasta East Tremont Ave/West Farms Square Horario de Verano: Lunes-Viernes 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Fines de semana y feriados 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Admisión gratis los miercoles!

Zoológico del Parque Central(212) 628-9224N, R, o W hasta 5a Avenida y calle 59 en Manhattan y camine cuatro blo-ques hasta la calle 64. Tren 6 hasta 68th Street/Hunter College y camine 3 bloques hasta la 5a Avenida, haga una izquierda y camine 4 bloques al sur. Horario de verano: Lunes–Viernes 10 a.m. –5:30 p.m. Asmisión gratis para niños menores de 3 años

Zoológico de Queens53-51 111th Street Flushing, NY 11368 (718) 271-1500Tren 7 hasta 111 Street. Camine hacia el parque, haga una izquierda en el museo de ciencias/ZoológicoHorario de primavera/verano (Mar 31–Nov 4) Lunes-Viernes 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. Fines de semana y feriados 10 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. Admisión gratis para niños menores de 3 años

Zoológico de Prospect Park450 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11225 (718) 399-7339Tren B, Q hasta la estación Prospect Park. Salga en Flatbush Ave./Ocean Ave. y camine al norte por Flatbush Ave. hasta el zoológico. Horario primavera/verano (Mar 31–Nov 4)

Lunes-Viernes 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fines de Semana y Feriados 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Jardín Botánico de Queens43-50 Main Street Flushing, NY 11355 (718) 886-3800Tren 7 hasta Main Street/Flushing. O Bus Q44, Q20 Horario de Verano: Martes-Viernes, 8 a.m. –6 p.m., Sábado y Domingo, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.

Jardín Botánico de Nueva York2900 Southern Boulevard Bronx, NY 10458-5126 (718) 817-8700B, D, 4 hasta Bedford Park Blvd. Al salir de la estación tome el Bx 26 hasta la entrada del Jardín, o camine ocho bloques por Bedford Park Blvd (aproxi-madamente 20 minutos). Haga una izquierda en Southern Blvd y camine 1 bloque hasta la entrada.El jardín está abierto todo el año Martes - Domingo, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Recursos Gratis y de Bajo Costo para Familias

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MuseumsAmerican Museum of Natural History200 Central Park West New York, NY 10024 (212) 769-5100B (weekdays only) or C train to 81st Street. Two blocks west of the Museum, the 1 train stops at Broadway and West 79th Street.Museum Hours Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Children’s Museum of Manhattan212 West 83rd Street, between Amsterdam and Broadway New York, NY 100241 train to 79th or 86th St. Station. Or the B or C train to 81st St. Station Museum Summer Hours (May 28 – Sept 10) Sunday – Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Target Free First Fridays: On the first Friday of every month admission is free from 5 – 8pm

Brooklyn Botanic Garden 900 Washington Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11225 718-623-7200B or Q to Prospect Park 2 or 3 train to Eastern ParkwayGarden Hours Tuesday–Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Mondays

New York Aquarium602 Surf Avenue New York, NY 11224 (718) 265-3474 F or Q train to the West 8th Street sta-tion in Coney Island, Brooklyn. N or D trains to the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue Station, then walk two blocks east on Surf Ave. Or take the B36 to Surf Ave. and West 8th St. Or take the B68 to Neptune Ave. and West 8th St., then walk south along West 8th to Surf Ave.Summer Hours (May 26–Sept 3) Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.to 6 p.m. Weekends & Holidays: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.On Fridays after 3 p.m. the cost of admission is a “voluntary donation”

Imagination PlaygroundLocated at Front St., John St., and South St. in Lower Manhattan 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J, Z to Fulton St/Broad-way-Nassau StationPlayground Hours Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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MuseosMuseo de Historia Natural200 Central Park West New York, NY 10024 (212) 769-5100Tren B (días de semana) o C hasta 81st Street. Tren 1 train hasta Broadway, W 79th Street.Horario: abierto diariamente, 10 a.m.– 5:45 p.m.

Museo de Niños de Manhattan212 West 83rd Street Entre Amster-dam y Broadway New York, NY 10024Tren 1 hasta 79th o 86th St. B o C hasta 81st St. Horario (Mayo 28 – Sept 10) Domingo – Viernes: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sábado 10 a.m.– 7 p.m. Primer viernes del mes la admission es gratis de 5 – 8pm cortesía de Target

Jardín Botanico de Brooklyn900 Washington Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11225 718-623-7200B, Q hasta Prospect Park 2 ,3 hasta Eastern ParkwayHorario Martes–Viernes: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sábado y Domingo: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Cerrado los Lunes

Aquario de Nueva York602 Surf Avenue New York, NY 11224 (718) 265-3474 F ,Q hasta West 8th en Coney Island, Brooklyn. N ,D hasta Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue, camine 2 bloques al este por Surf Ave. o tome el B36 hasta Surf Ave. y West 8th St. o el B68 hasta Neptune Ave. y West 8th St. Camine al sur por West 8th hasta Surf Ave.Horario de Verano (Mayo 26–Sept 3) Lunes-Viernes: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Fines de Semana y Feriados: 10 a.m –7 p.m. Los viernes después de las 3 p.m. el costo de admission es voluntario

Parque Infantil ImaginaciónSituado en Front St., John St., y South St. en Bajo Manhattan 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J, Z hasta Fulton St/Broadway-Nassau Horario Lunes – Viernes: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sábado y Domingo: 9 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.

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Children’s Museum of the Arts103 Charlton Street, between Hudson & Greenwich St. (212) 274 09861 train to Houston Street. Walk south on Varick St, right on Charlton St. C/E to Spring Street. Walk west on Vandam, right on Hudson St, left on Charlton St. B/D/F/M/A/C/E to West 4th. Use West 3rd St exit, walk south on 6th Ave, right on West Houston, left on Hudson St, right on Charlton St.Museum Hours Monday: noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday: CLOSED Wednesday: noon to 5 p.m. Thursday: noon to 6 p.m. Friday: noon to 6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The New York Hall of Science Museum47-01 111th St Corona, NY 11368 (718) 699-0675Take 7 train to 111th Street Station. Walk three blocks south.Summer Hours April – June 30 Monday – Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday: 9:30 am to 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday :10 a.m. to 6 p.m.July 1 – August 31 Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Museum of the American Indian One Bowling Green New York, NY 10004 (212)514-37004 & 5 trains to Bowling Green; 1 train to South Ferry; R train to Whitehall Street’ J & Z trains to Broad Street; 2 & 3 trains to Wall StreetMuseum Hours Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays until 8 p.m. FREE Admission

Sony Wonder Technology Lab550 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10022 (212) 833-8100

4, 5, 6, N and R to 59th St and Lexing-ton Ave. E and M to 5th Ave. F to 57th St. Walk to 56th Street and Madison Avenue. By bus take the M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M57. Museum Hours Tuesday-Saturday: 9:30 a.m.to 5:30 p.m. Closed Sundays, Mondays and major holidays. FREE admission

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Museo de Arte de Niños103 Charlton Street, entre Hudson & Greenwich St. (212) 274 0986Tren 1 train hasta Houston Street. C/E hasta Spring Street. B/D/F/M/A/C/E hasta West 4.Horario Lunes: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Martes: Cerrado Miercoles: 12 p.m.- 5 p.m. Jueves: 12 p.m.- 6 p.m. Viernes: 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Sábado: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Domingo: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Museo de Ciencias de Nueva York47-01 111th St Corona, NY 11368 (718) 699-0675Tren 7 train hasta 111th. Camine tres bloques al surHorario de verano (Abril – Junio 30) Lunes – Jueves: 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Viernes: 9:30 am - 5:00 p.m. Sábado y Domingo: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Julio 1 – Agosto 31) Lunes – Viernes: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sábado y Domingo: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Museo del Nativo AmericanoOne Bowling Green New York, NY 10004 (212)514-3700Tren 4, 5 hasta Bowling Green, 1 hasta South Ferry, R hasta Whitehall Street, J, Z hasta Broad Street, 2, 3 hasta Wall StreetHorario Diariamente 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Jueves hasta las 8 p.m. Admisión Gratis

Laboratorio de Tecnología Sony550 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10022 (212) 833-81004, 5, 6, N, R hasta 59th St y Lexington Ave. E, M hasta 5a Avenida, F hasta 57th St. en bus tome el M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M57. Horario Martes-Sábado: 9:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Cerrado los Domingos, Lunes y feriados Admisión gratis

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Important Telephone Numbers✆

Public LibrariesBrooklyn Public Library (718) 230-2762 www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/

Queens Public Library (718) 990-0700 www.queenslibrary.org/

The New York Public LibraryBronx (718) 579-4244 Manhattan (212) 930-0800 Staten Island (718) 442-8560 www.nypl.org/For additional summer reading activities and events log on to: www.summerreading.org

Free Admission Family Summer EventsMeet the Birds @ Bryant Park*Tuesday, July 10, 2012 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.*This event repeats every week on Tuesday between 5/8/2012 and 9/25/2012Summer Songs & StoriesTuesday, July 10, 2012 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: Lefferts Historic House Mu-seum, Prospect Park, Flatbush Ave at Empire Blvd, Prospect Park, Brooklyn.

Administration for Children’s Services (877) 543-7692 To report a problem with your payment: (212) 835-7610ACS Child and Adult Care Food Program (212) 361-5823

United Federation of Teachers (212) 598-9288Child Care Resource & Referral Consortium (888) 469-5999Child Care Automated Phone Service(800) 692-0699Women’s Housing and Economic De-velopment Corporation (WHEDCo) (718) 839-1100

Summer on the HudsonChildren’s Performance Series with Baze and his Silly FriendsThursday, July 12, 201210:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.Location: Pier I (in Riverside Park South)

Game Days in West Harlem Piers ParkTuesday, August 7, 2012* 10 a.m.–2 p.m. *This event repeats every week on Tuesday between 8/7/2012 and 9/26/2012Location: Accessible West Harlem Piers Park, Manhattan

Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival (All Ages)Monday, August 13 & Tuesday, August 14, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, 111th St to Van Wyck Expwy be-tween Flushing Bay and Grand Central Pkwy, Flushing, Queens (718-767-1776, hkdbf-ny.org)

Lunchtime Listen with The Tres AmigosFriday, August 31, 201212 p.m.–1 p.m.Location: Accessible West Harlem Piers Park, Manhattan

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Important Telephone Numbers✆Administración de Servicios Infantiles (877) 543-7692 Para reportar problemas con su pago: (212) 835-7610ACS Programa de Alimentos para Adultos y Niños (212) 361-5823

Federación de Maestros Unidos (212) 598-9288Consorcio de Recursos y Referidos de Cuidado Infantil (888) 469-5999Sistema Telefónico Automatizado (800) 692-0699Women’s Housing and Economic De-velopment Corporation (WHEDCo) (718) 839-1100

Librerías PúblicasLibrería Pública de Brooklyn (718) 230-2762 www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/

Librería Pública de Queens (718) 990-0700 http://www.queenslibrary.org/

Librería Pública de Nueva YorkBronx (718) 579-4244 Manhattan (212) 930-0800 Staten Island (718) 442-8560 http://www.nypl.org/Para actividades de lectura en el ve-rano visite: www.summerreading.org

Eventos de Admisión-Gratis para FamiliasConoce a los pajaros en Bryant Park*Martes, Julio 10, 2012 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.*Este evento se repite los martes de 5/8/2012 a 9/25/2012Canciones e Historias de VeranoMartes, Julio 10, 2012 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Lugar: Casa Museo Historico Lefferts, Prospect Park, Flatbush Ave y Empire Blvd, Prospect Park, Brooklyn.

Verano en el HudsonSerie de Presentaciones para Niños con Baze y sus Tontos AmigosJueves, Julio 12, 2012 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Lugar: Pier I (en Riverside Park South)

Día de Juego en el West Harlem Piers ParkMartes, Agosto 7, 2012* 10 a.m.–2 p.m.*Este Evento se repite los martes de 8/7/2012 a 9/26/2012Lugar: West Harlem Piers Park, ManhattanFestival de Botes de Dragón (Todas las edades)

Lunes, Agosto 13 & Martes Agosto 149 a.m. – 5 p.m. Lugar: Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, 111th St Van Wyck Expwy entre Flushing Bay y Grand Central Pkwy, Flushing, Queens

Almuerza y Escucha a Los Tres AmigosViernes, Agosto 31, 201212:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.Lugar: West Harlem Piers Park, Man-hattan