Grab & Go Kids Planner: Crafts, Books and Performances

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We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try with children.

Families today are time-pressed, so Patch is happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable driving distance.

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• July 15, 7 p.m.-8:15 p.m. Crepe Making

363-6133

For teens in grades 6-12.  Cook just like a French sous-chef with these delicious crepes.  Learn how to make crepes three different ways.

• July 16, Noon-1 p.m. Teen Book Club

Bayport-Blue Point Library

For teens in grades 6-12.  The book club will be reading 13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson. Come in and discuss as you have pizza with your friends.

• July 15, 6:30 p.m. Family Fridays - Joe the Singing School Bus Driver

The Common Ground, Sayville

A bit of bus safety and lots of fun singing and dancing.

• July 16, 11a.m.-2p.m. Crown & Shamrock Event

Michaels, Patchogue, 631-447-1110

For ages 3 and up. Travel to the UK through craft. Create an artful crown and shamrock. Make-It-Take-It with purchase of crown while supplies last.

• July 18-22 Bayport-Blue Point Summer Baseball Camp

      Bayport Commons, Middle Road, Bayport

There is still time to sign up for this 4th annual camp featuring Kevin Baez (former shortstop of the NY Mets and current manager of Long Island Ducks).

Full Day 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for ages 7-16 is $215

Rookie Camp 9 a.m.- noon for ages 5-7 is $115

Call Coach Matt for more information 219-5365

• July 18 - August 3 The First Tee Summer Gold Academy

, Bayport

Mondays and Wednesdays for ages 5-15. They provide a child friendly atmosphere to the game by providing a miniaturized, outdoor golf course and driving range. All equipment provided by the LI Foundation for Education & Sports. $75 per session. Register online at LIFFES.Org

Ages 5-6 is 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Ages 7-9 is 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Ages 10-15 is 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

• July 19, 11a.m.-2p.m. Foam Painting Block & Origami Event

Michaels, Patchogue 631- 447-1110

For ages 3 and up.  Visit the land of the Rising Sun.  Explore your creativity with foam printing blocks and origami.  Free Make-It-Take-It while supplies last

• July 19, 3-4 p.m. Puppet Theatre

Bayport-Blue Point Library, 631-363-6133

For teens grades 6-12.  We'll be developing our very own puppet theatre troop.  The programs needs a staff of artists, writers and performers to bring our show alive.

• July 20, 10 a.m. Book Worm Wednesdays Kung Fu Panda

Island 16, Holtsville

Every Wednesday bring a book report to the Book Worm movie and that is your price of addmission.

• July 20, 3-5 p.m. Blumenthal Button Bookworm Bookmark

AC Moore, Holbrook, 631-567-3821

For ages 4 and over.

• July 20, 3:30- 5 p.m. Letterboxing

Bayport-Blue Point Library, 631-363-6133

For teens grades 6-12. Letterboxing is an outdoor hobby that combines the elements of a scavenger hunt, crafting and puzzle solving. Create your own stamp and see how many of our stamps you can find.

• July 21, 11 a.m.-2p.m. Greek Pot & Olympic Torch Event

Michaels, Patchogue 631- 447-1110

For ages 3 and up.  Make your own Grecian urn and Olympic torch.  Make-It-Take-It with purchase of clay pot.  While supplies last.

• July 22, 6-7:30 p.m. Egyptian Belly Dancing

Bayport-Blue Point Library, 631-363-6133

• For teens grades 6-12.  Instructor Lenora will teach simple Ancient Egyptian Candle Dance using basic belly dance movements with a focus on pharaonic arm, hand movements and traveling steps.  Even shimmies and some modern Shakira moves.
  

• July 22, 6:30 p.m. Family Fridays - David Funn Magic Show

The Common Ground, Sayville

Fun and surprises for all ages.  Magic tricks