National Financial Awareness Month, Keep America Beautiful Month, National Garden Month, National Inventors Month, National Jazz Appreciation Month, National Poetry Month, National Volunteer Month
International Children’s Book Day (April 2), National Haiku Poetry Day (April 17), Earth Day (April 22), Arbor Day (April 24), William Shakespeare’s Birthday (April 23), Louisiana Purchase Anniversary (April 30)
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Founded in 1977 by curator Martha Beck (1938–2014), the Drawing Center in Manhattan’s SoHo district explores the medium of drawing as primary, dynamic, and relevant to contemporary culture, the future of art, and creative thought. Educational programs combine tours of the exhibits with hands-on art activities. New York, NY.
NYC Outward Bound Schools transforms schools and changes lives by bringing its educational approach to NYC’s young people and their public schools, with a focus on students from educationally underserved communities. NYC Outward Bound’s educational approach joins together demanding and engaging learning, community, and character in ways that lead to high achievement for all. Long Island City, NY.
HARD TO DESCRIBE. EASY TO LOVE. Blue Man Group will rock your world, blow your mind, and unleash your spirit. Leave your expectations at the door and let three bald and blue men take you on a spectacular journey bursting with music, laughter and surprises. Blue Man Group is perfect for groups of all ages, languages, and cultures. New York, NY.
New York’s favorite restaurant is now New York’s favorite classroom. Groups will feel like chefs for a day as they step into a one-of-a-kind kitchen to learn the basics of food safety and restaurant operations. Applebee’s Kitchen Tours are designed to compliment NYS Learning Standards. Harrison, NY.
The Shadow Box Theatre is an award-winning, interactive musical puppet theatre that uses shadow, 3D puppets, and live performers. The theater has served pre-school and elementary schools for 53 years. Performances take place at venues throughout New York City or at your organization and include shows such as Tobias Turkey, the African Drum, and the Earth and Me. New York, NY.
Wheel Fun Rentals likes to see kids active, laughing, and enjoying the outdoors! With a wide range of specialty bikes and traditional cycles to choose from, as well as customizable educational activities, you can plan a hit field trip that’s perfect for all ages and abilities. Wheel Fun Rentals has several locations across New York City. Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Flushing, NY.
