Classes for Kids
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$400 Afterschool Class
$475The winner will be able to redeem this prize for one (1) Arts and Athletics Enrichment Class (value of credit is $400).
Expires: Valid through June 30, 2026.
"Arts and Athletics provides high-quality enrichment classes as well as academic support during afterschool hours from 2:40 to 6:00 pm on school days at PS 9. In addition to afterschool programming, we offer camps (weekends, holiday, and summer) at PS 9 on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Our mission is to benefit our neighborhood community by offering a wide range of educational opportunities, both physical and intellectual, in a safe and supportive environment." - Arts and Athletics
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$400 Afterschool Class
$475The winner will be able to redeem this prize for one (1) Arts and Athletics Enrichment Class (value of credit is $400).
Expires: Valid through June 30, 2026.
"Arts and Athletics provides high-quality enrichment classes as well as academic support during afterschool hours from 2:40 to 6:00 pm on school days at PS 9. In addition to afterschool programming, we offer camps (weekends, holiday, and summer) at PS 9 on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Our mission is to benefit our neighborhood community by offering a wide range of educational opportunities, both physical and intellectual, in a safe and supportive environment." - Arts and Athletics
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Ballet Lesson
$120The winner will receive a special ballet lesson from Sophie Alpern Blum, proud PS9 parent and professional ballet instructor. Choose from a private lesson for one child or a group lesson for four children.
Sophie and the winner will coordinate to find an appropriate space.
"Sophie has been teaching ballet to children and adults of all skill levels in NYC for the past thirteen years. She currently holds faculty positions at the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at American Ballet Theater, and at Steps on Broadway with both the Pre-Professional Program and the Conservatory. She is frequently invited to teach open ballet classes at Steps, and at various summer intensive programs across the United States. She formerly was on faculty at LaGuardia High School and American Youth Dance Theater, and has taught company classes for Sarasota Ballet and Ballet Hispanico." -More About Sophie Alpern Blum
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4-Hour Mini Camp: Craft Studio
$120The winner will receive enrollment in one (1) 4-hour mini camp at one of three locations of the Craft Studio NYC!
"Often called a mini party, kids will craft and play games with our famous Craft Studio energetic team! Trendy multi-step projects will explore all different art mediums. We go beyond what the normal arts and crafts realm offers with a flow that engages kids, eliminates perfectionism, and teaches students that the real fun is in the journey of making our unique and wonderful art." - The Craft Studio NYC
Details: Only applicable to a mini camp in studio. NOT applicable to retail, drop in crafting sessions, or parties/events.
Expires: March 22, 2026
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$500 to Cocoon
$250The winner will receive a $500 gift certificate to Cocoon West 79th Street, a new playspace for kids and families.
"The Cocoon clubhouse is a social and learning space for families, offering expert-led programming and community, designed to feel like a second home. Their physical spaces allow families to learn, play, eat, meet, and grow together. They offer courses, happenings, and places to play for kids ages 0-8." -Cocoon
Valid until 8/24/2025
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Play Street: 2 Play Passes
$80The lucky winner will receive two (2) Play Street Gives Back Play Passes valid for one (1) child and one (1) adult for a weekday play session!
Expires: Three months from date of event.
"Play Street Museum UWS is an engaging and educational neighborhood children's museum with activities for toddlers and children up to 8 years of age. Our neighborhood children's museum on the Upper West Side transports your young ones to The Town Square where they can explore interactive exhibits based around life in the city. Take a hands-on approach to learning with immersive exhibits for our guests to explore with their families or other Play Street Museum friends. Kiddos will have opportunities to give their friends a check up at the doctor's office, care for the animals at the pet shop, or prepare to save the day at the fire station. Stop by the grocery store and let your toddler set up shop while your big kids let their imaginations wander at the giant interactive train table." - Play Street Museum UWS
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$200 GymTime
$100The winner will receive a gift certificate to Gymtime Rhythm & Glues, located on the Upper East Side. The certificate is $200 to be used towards classes, camps, or birthday parties. Expires December 31, 2026.
"With over 30 years of experience, we've established ourselves as the leader in child development. Our state-of-the-art facility is designed to ignite exploration, engage children's curiosity, and boost self-confidence through play-based learning. Along with our wide variety of age-appropriate classes, we recognize the value of STEAM and infuse it in developmentally appropriate ways throughout our offerings. Through the seamless addition of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, children are presented with opportunities to think critically and creatively. At Gymtime, we're dedicated to making it the premier place for children to learn, grow, and play." -Gymtime
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1 Full-Day Camp Session
$180The winner will receive one full-day, eight-hour, Monday through Friday art-focused day camp session: a great option for school district days off, certain holidays, and summer!
"CAMP 5+ is a fun-filled day of indoor and outdoor creative experiences, new friends, and masterful art work! Children begin their day with doodling, socializing, and free-time to inspire their creative journey! Over the course of the day children participate in several art activities led by our accredited artists with snack time in between. No two days are the same, no two projects are alike!! What does remain consistent is the pride children feel in their work and the joy they experience with their friends." -Playday UWS
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1 After School Art Session
$60The winner will receive one session of Playday After School Art Program (designed for children ages 5 and up) that includes free pickup from local schools and bus stops! Valid September through June, Monday through Friday, from 3 to 6pm!
"The program is led by experienced art educators who are passionate about helping children explore their creativity and develop their artistic skills. All activities are held in a safe and nurturing environment that allows children to freely express themselves and have fun while learning. After PICK UP from local schools and bus stops, each day starts with SNACK TIME followed by 3 different activities led by our awesome staff on specific art techniques and mediums, such as drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and much much more. During each activity children will have the opportunity to work on their own projects, with the support and guidance of the instructor. The program encourages children to experiment with different materials and techniques, and to develop their own unique style." -Playday After School Program
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Free Lesson: Chess at Three
$70The winner will receive one Chess at Three chess lesson in one of the following formats: at home; online; or at a Chess at Three club (located in NYC)!
"We're thrilled to share the magic of chess with your community. At Chess at Three, we turn lessons into unforgettable experiences that spark creativity, build critical thinking, and bring the game to life." - Chess at Three
Details: Valid for new Chess at Three customers only. The voucher must be referenced during the initial correspondence or registration process. Lessons cannot be redeemed retroactively after registration is complete. Cannot be combined with other offers.
Expires: Redeemable within one year from the issuing date (3/22/26).
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1-Hour Drop-In Class
$100The PS9 winner will develop their ninja skills at with one (1) one-hour drop-in class at NYC Ninja Academy, NYC's first and only dedicated ninja warrior obstacle training facility !
"Learn the basics of ninja warrior obstacle training for one hour in our spacious facility with professional ninja coaches. Gain strength, agility and confidence as you learn new skills!" - New York Ninja
Details: Available for kids ages 6-13.
Expires: Redeem by March 22, 2026.
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$250 to Basketball Stars
$275The winner will receive $250 to Basketball Stars of New York. Expires June 2026.
"Basketball Stars of New York is the city's premier youth program for kids of all ages and abilities. We strongly emphasize fundamentals and skill development-offering a wide range of training programs and travel teams. Our staff has played basketball at the highest Division I levels and consists of coaches who are passionate about skill develop, teamwork, sportsmanship and accountability." - Basketball Stars of New York
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10 Play N Go Passes
$275The lucky winner will win ten Play N Go passes (each worth $54) to attend the AAU Play N Go chess meets held from 11am to 2pm every Saturday and Sunday at PS183 and PS267 (respectively)! This is the #1 scholastic destination for kids' chess competition in NYC, from absolute beginner level to expert master!
"Discover why ChessNYC is the standard for "everything chess in NYC!" ChessNYC identifies and provides opportunities to coaches and chess leaders who possess skill sets that, along with significant chess talent, include strong communication skills, character, a sense of humor, and a special social acumen that helps create an energetic, enthusiastic, mainstream, sporting, and fun approach to beginners and advanced players alike. Ages 4 to 104!" -Chess NYC
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ChessKid Gold Membership
$25The winner will receive a ChessKid gold membership for one year!
Gold Membership allows full, unlimited access to the entire ChessKid.com site and unlocks all of the ChessKid educational features: all of our Levels (with interactive, guided lessons), unlimited live chess, slow chess, all 10 computer chess levels, puzzles, puzzle duels, computer workouts & more than 800 educational videos-with new content added all the time. The game history for Gold Members saves all of the games played on the site.
Empower children to learn the timeless game of Chess on the world's #1 Chess website for kids! Our learning tools will keep kids motivated to learn and improve their Chess skills. More importantly, learning Chess will give them skills that they can take with them throughout life: strategy, tactics, creativity, perseverance, and calculated risk-taking. A variety of learning tools, puzzles, and real-time Chess, against our computer robots or other humans, provide brain-stimulating challenges and hours of entertainment to kids, even through the natural growing pains of learning the demanding game of Chess. ChessKid boasts a fully curated curriculum, video content, and a Level Progression system keeps kids hungry to learn and motivated to keep improving and moving up. So whether your kid is an eager Knight or an experienced Queen, you will notice immediate differences in their over-the-board quality and game results! The game of Chess is a timeless game that will give your child a lifetime of benefits. Give your child the gift of Chess. Receive a 1 year ChessKid Gold membership (see features here: https://www.chesskid.com/membership)
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ChessKid Gold Membership
$25The winner will receive a ChessKid gold membership for one year!
Gold Membership allows full, unlimited access to the entire ChessKid.com site and unlocks all of the ChessKid educational features: all of our Levels (with interactive, guided lessons), unlimited live chess, slow chess, all 10 computer chess levels, puzzles, puzzle duels, computer workouts & more than 800 educational videos-with new content added all the time. The game history for Gold Members saves all of the games played on the site.
Empower children to learn the timeless game of Chess on the world's #1 Chess website for kids! Our learning tools will keep kids motivated to learn and improve their Chess skills. More importantly, learning Chess will give them skills that they can take with them throughout life: strategy, tactics, creativity, perseverance, and calculated risk-taking. A variety of learning tools, puzzles, and real-time Chess, against our computer robots or other humans, provide brain-stimulating challenges and hours of entertainment to kids, even through the natural growing pains of learning the demanding game of Chess. ChessKid boasts a fully curated curriculum, video content, and a Level Progression system keeps kids hungry to learn and motivated to keep improving and moving up. So whether your kid is an eager Knight or an experienced Queen, you will notice immediate differences in their over-the-board quality and game results! The game of Chess is a timeless game that will give your child a lifetime of benefits. Give your child the gift of Chess. Receive a 1 year ChessKid Gold membership (see features here: https://www.chesskid.com/membership)
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ChessKid Gold Membership
$25The winner will receive a ChessKid gold membership for one year!
Gold Membership allows full, unlimited access to the entire ChessKid.com site and unlocks all of the ChessKid educational features: all of our Levels (with interactive, guided lessons), unlimited live chess, slow chess, all 10 computer chess levels, puzzles, puzzle duels, computer workouts & more than 800 educational videos-with new content added all the time. The game history for Gold Members saves all of the games played on the site.
Empower children to learn the timeless game of Chess on the world's #1 Chess website for kids! Our learning tools will keep kids motivated to learn and improve their Chess skills. More importantly, learning Chess will give them skills that they can take with them throughout life: strategy, tactics, creativity, perseverance, and calculated risk-taking. A variety of learning tools, puzzles, and real-time Chess, against our computer robots or other humans, provide brain-stimulating challenges and hours of entertainment to kids, even through the natural growing pains of learning the demanding game of Chess. ChessKid boasts a fully curated curriculum, video content, and a Level Progression system keeps kids hungry to learn and motivated to keep improving and moving up. So whether your kid is an eager Knight or an experienced Queen, you will notice immediate differences in their over-the-board quality and game results! The game of Chess is a timeless game that will give your child a lifetime of benefits. Give your child the gift of Chess. Receive a 1 year ChessKid Gold membership (see features here: https://www.chesskid.com/membership)
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ChessKid Gold Membership
$25The winner will receive a ChessKid gold membership for one year!
Gold Membership allows full, unlimited access to the entire ChessKid.com site and unlocks all of the ChessKid educational features: all of our Levels (with interactive, guided lessons), unlimited live chess, slow chess, all 10 computer chess levels, puzzles, puzzle duels, computer workouts & more than 800 educational videos-with new content added all the time. The game history for Gold Members saves all of the games played on the site.
Empower children to learn the timeless game of Chess on the world's #1 Chess website for kids! Our learning tools will keep kids motivated to learn and improve their Chess skills. More importantly, learning Chess will give them skills that they can take with them throughout life: strategy, tactics, creativity, perseverance, and calculated risk-taking. A variety of learning tools, puzzles, and real-time Chess, against our computer robots or other humans, provide brain-stimulating challenges and hours of entertainment to kids, even through the natural growing pains of learning the demanding game of Chess. ChessKid boasts a fully curated curriculum, video content, and a Level Progression system keeps kids hungry to learn and motivated to keep improving and moving up. So whether your kid is an eager Knight or an experienced Queen, you will notice immediate differences in their over-the-board quality and game results! The game of Chess is a timeless game that will give your child a lifetime of benefits. Give your child the gift of Chess. Receive a 1 year ChessKid Gold membership (see features here: https://www.chesskid.com/membership)
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ChessKid Gold Membership
$25The winner will receive a ChessKid gold membership for one year!
Gold Membership allows full, unlimited access to the entire ChessKid.com site and unlocks all of the ChessKid educational features: all of our Levels (with interactive, guided lessons), unlimited live chess, slow chess, all 10 computer chess levels, puzzles, puzzle duels, computer workouts & more than 800 educational videos-with new content added all the time. The game history for Gold Members saves all of the games played on the site.
Empower children to learn the timeless game of Chess on the world's #1 Chess website for kids! Our learning tools will keep kids motivated to learn and improve their Chess skills. More importantly, learning Chess will give them skills that they can take with them throughout life: strategy, tactics, creativity, perseverance, and calculated risk-taking. A variety of learning tools, puzzles, and real-time Chess, against our computer robots or other humans, provide brain-stimulating challenges and hours of entertainment to kids, even through the natural growing pains of learning the demanding game of Chess. ChessKid boasts a fully curated curriculum, video content, and a Level Progression system keeps kids hungry to learn and motivated to keep improving and moving up. So whether your kid is an eager Knight or an experienced Queen, you will notice immediate differences in their over-the-board quality and game results! The game of Chess is a timeless game that will give your child a lifetime of benefits. Give your child the gift of Chess. Receive a 1 year ChessKid Gold membership (see features here: https://www.chesskid.com/membership)
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Kidville UWS Playspace Passes
$40The lucky winner will get three (3) one-hour passes to play in the Kidville playspace gym during designated playspace hours!
"Get ready to PLAY! At various times throughout the week, Kidville UWS converts one of their state-of-the-art gyms into a indoor playspace, giving kids a super fun and safe space to run, climb, and make new friends!"
Valid for Upper West Side location only. Passes expire February 1, 2026.
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Kidville UWS Playspace Passes
$40The lucky winner will get three (3) one-hour passes to play in the Kidville playspace gym during designated playspace hours!
"Get ready to PLAY! At various times throughout the week, Kidville UWS converts one of their state-of-the-art gyms into a indoor playspace, giving kids a super fun and safe space to run, climb, and make new friends!"
Valid for Upper West Side location only. Passes expire February 1, 2026.
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Full Semester of First Steps
$300The lucky little dancer will receive a scholarship for a full semester of First Steps dance classes at Steps on Broadway for students ages 2 to 6 (as of September 7, 2024). A parent needs to be on premises or in the building for kids under 6 while they are in class. "Enroll your tiny dancer in FIRST STEPS, where experienced teachers foster the imagination natural to young children while introducing them to the world of dance. Our youngest students will develop motor skills, discover creative expression, and engage in socialization!" -First Steps
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Sewing and Fashion Classes
$400The stylish winner will get to enroll in a multi-session After School or Weekend Sewing Class for Kids ages 6 to 17 at The Fashion Class (Upper East Side or Upper West Side location)!
"Our Fashion Design and Sewing class for kids combines all the elements of design such as measuring, cutting fabric, using patterns and sewing machines into one fabulous course! Kids will make their very own clothing over 10 to 12 weeks of class. All supplies are included, and all students are invited to show off their creations at our seasonal fashion shows!" - The Fashion Class
Expires: March 22, 2026
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Violin or Viola Lesson
$5030 minute violin or viola lesson
MAKE MUSIC WITH LAURA MOUNT BECOME A VIOLIN OR VIOLA VIRTUOSO Starting Out or Ready for Julliard? Take lessons with Dr Liana Laura Mount. Dr. Mount graduated from The Juilliard School with a Doctorate and Masters of Music. With over 30 years of teaching, many of her students grow into competitive students at Juilliard and Mannes School of Music and play in the New York Youth Symphony among many other prestigious music programs and schools. www.lianalauramount.com
To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date and location. For students of any level and any age. New students only. Expires 10/31/2025
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Violin or Viola Lesson
$5030 minute violin or viola lesson
MAKE MUSIC WITH LAURA MOUNT BECOME A VIOLIN OR VIOLA VIRTUOSO Starting Out or Ready for Julliard? Take lessons with Dr Liana Laura Mount. Dr. Mount graduated from The Juilliard School with a Doctorate and Masters of Music. With over 30 years of teaching, many of her students grow into competitive students at Juilliard and Mannes School of Music and play in the New York Youth Symphony among many other prestigious music programs and schools. www.lianalauramount.com
To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date and location. For students of any level and any age. New students only. Expires 10/31/2025
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Storytime & Craft Event for 6
$75"Join us at our cozy Wise Wonder studio for one (1) special private storytime ! This 1-hour event is for your little one and up to 5 of their friends. We will read stories, have snack, and make crafts based around your selection from our fun theme list!" -Wise Wonder
This event is for ages 1-6 years (ages 1-3 are grown-up & me events; ages 3+ can be drop off). Redeem your storytime on a weekday or weeknight, subject to availability. Expires December 2025.
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At-Home Music Lesson
$30Enjoy one at-home music lesson with Voyager Music Lessons! Offering Lessons For: Piano; Voice; Guitar; Bass; Violin; Viola; Percussion; Ukulele; Songwriting; Composition; and More! One lesson per family, please.
"Our teachers are real-life rock stars, performing and recording with some of the world's biggest acts in the musical epicenter of the world: New York City!" -Voyager Music Lessons
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At-Home Music Lesson
$30Enjoy one at-home music lesson with Voyager Music Lessons! Offering Lessons For: Piano; Voice; Guitar; Bass; Violin; Viola; Percussion; Ukulele; Songwriting; Composition; and More! One lesson per family, please.
"Our teachers are real-life rock stars, performing and recording with some of the world's biggest acts in the musical epicenter of the world: New York City!" -Voyager Music Lessons
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At-Home Music Lesson
$30Enjoy one at-home music lesson with Voyager Music Lessons! Offering Lessons For: Piano; Voice; Guitar; Bass; Violin; Viola; Percussion; Ukulele; Songwriting; Composition; and More! One lesson per family, please.
"Our teachers are real-life rock stars, performing and recording with some of the world's biggest acts in the musical epicenter of the world: New York City!" -Voyager Music Lessons
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At-Home Music Lesson
$30Enjoy one at-home music lesson with Voyager Music Lessons! Offering Lessons For: Piano; Voice; Guitar; Bass; Violin; Viola; Percussion; Ukulele; Songwriting; Composition; and More! One lesson per family, please.
"Our teachers are real-life rock stars, performing and recording with some of the world's biggest acts in the musical epicenter of the world: New York City!" -Voyager Music Lessons
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At-Home Music Lesson
$30Enjoy one at-home music lesson with Voyager Music Lessons! Offering Lessons For: Piano; Voice; Guitar; Bass; Violin; Viola; Percussion; Ukulele; Songwriting; Composition; and More! One lesson per family, please.
"Our teachers are real-life rock stars, performing and recording with some of the world's biggest acts in the musical epicenter of the world: New York City!" -Voyager Music Lessons
