In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $85.00
Starting Bid: $40.00

Limited edition at Culture & Cloth!

• Embroidered with the HudsonWay Immersion School logo
• 100% polyester UA Storm technology
• Highly water-resistant w/ a stain resistant finish
• Breathable mesh back panel
• Adjustable HeatGear shoulder straps
• Soft-lined sleeve-holds up to 15" laptop
• Water-Repellent front valuables pocket
• Large front laundry/shoe pocket at bottom of bag
• Two side water bottle pockets
• Top grab-handle

Dimensions: 6.3"W x 20.1"H x 12.6"L

Terms & Conditions

• Present winning bid certificate to Martha Gallo at HudsonWay Immersion School to retrieve the specific item(s) featured in the silent auction display at the gala, beginning Monday, February 26, 2024.
• Item(s) can be shipped by contacting hwispa-ny-fundraising@hwis.org; postage costs are responsibility of winning bidder.

HWIS Connection: Jessica Book Pena (HWIS-NJ Parent, Spanish Grades 5 & 2) is the founder of Culture & Cloth and will be operating a pop-up shop of HudsonWay gear and uniforms available to order or purchase onsite at the HWISPA-NY 2024 Annual Gala.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

FMV: $925.00 (Early Bird: $880.00)
Starting Bid: $450.00

About the Camp
Language Immersion Summer Camp at HWIS offers a fun, immersive environment integrating language, science, math and art- all while developing students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Mandarin or Spanish! Themes include: "Birds, Planes, UFOs", "Our Warming Planet", "Cooking Around the World" and "Olympics - The Science of Sports".

In addition to the theme-oriented and project-based learning in the classroom, our camps integrate sports activities to keep the learning active and fun!

HWIS has been a leader in immersion education for over 18 years with camps taught by experienced educators who are native speakers of Mandarin or Spanish.

Camp Hours

• Half Day: 9:00a-12:00p (ages 2-4 only)
• Full Day: 9:00a-3:00p
• Early Care: 8:00-9:00a (add'l cost)
• After Care: 3:00-6:00p (add'l cost)

Pricing Information

• Regular Weekly Rates: $925 for full day, $580 for half day (ages 2-4 only)
• Early Bird Weekly Rates: $880 for full day, $550 for half day (ages 2-4 only)
• Weekly Early Care Rates: $50 or $40 for week 2
• Weekly After Care Rates: $125 or $100 for week 2
• Week 2 Prorate Rate: July 1-5 is prorated for camp and extended care pricing

Terms & Conditions

• Email winning bid certificate to Nicole Liu at nliu@hwis.org to redeem.
• Redeemable toward 1-week session in summer 2024 at HudsonWay Immersion School's NY campus.
• Value cannot be refunded or credited if purchased via auction.
• No refunds or credits will be issued, regardless of registration date, vacation, behavior dismissal, or illness.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $710.00
Starting Bid: $350.00

About the Camp
Discover the thrill of fencing this summer with our exhilarating day camps! Your child will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best coaches in the industry, including National, International and Olympic level instructors.

Our program is tailored to both beginners and students with up to 24 months of experience, with classes divided by age and skill level. This camp is a great opportunity for your child to learn new techniques, improve their coordination, and develop their overall fencing skills in a fun and engaging environment.

In addition to hands-on fencing instruction, this camp includes a variety of exciting activities such as fencing history and fun facts, fencing games, sports psychology, and team competitions. Your child will be fully equipped for each day of camp, as all equipment will be provided for beginner students.

Experienced students are asked to bring their own fencing gear.

We make it easy for you with options for early drop-off, late pick-up, and daily registration.

Don't miss out on this incredible summer experience!

About the Center
Located in Midtown Manhattan and Englewood NJ, the Manhattan Fencing Center was started in 2007 by U.S. Fencing Hall of Fame Maestro Yury Gelman. We believe that fencing success has everything to do with the club and coaches. We pride ourselves on our exceptional facility, our world-class coaches and our dynamic programs.

Terms & Conditions

• Email winning bid certificate to Julia Gelman at manhattanfencing@gmail.com to redeem.
• Redeemable toward summer 2024 camp sessions.
• New students only.

HWIS Connection: Soleil Abdur-Razzaaq (Mandarin Grade 3) is pictured in this auction item listing.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $710.00
Starting Bid: $100.00 (discounted from $350.00)

About the Camp
Discover the thrill of fencing this summer with our exhilarating day camps! Your child will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best coaches in the industry, including National, International and Olympic level instructors.

Our program is tailored to both beginners and students with up to 24 months of experience, with classes divided by age and skill level. This camp is a great opportunity for your child to learn new techniques, improve their coordination, and develop their overall fencing skills in a fun and engaging environment.

In addition to hands-on fencing instruction, this camp includes a variety of exciting activities such as fencing history and fun facts, fencing games, sports psychology, and team competitions. Your child will be fully equipped for each day of camp, as all equipment will be provided for beginner students.

Experienced students are asked to bring their own fencing gear.

We make it easy for you with options for early drop-off, late pick-up, and daily registration.

Don't miss out on this incredible summer experience!

About the Center
Located in Midtown Manhattan and Englewood NJ, the Manhattan Fencing Center was started in 2007 by U.S. Fencing Hall of Fame Maestro Yury Gelman. We believe that fencing success has everything to do with the club and coaches. We pride ourselves on our exceptional facility, our world-class coaches and our dynamic programs.

Terms & Conditions

• Email winning bid certificate to Julia Gelman at manhattanfencing@gmail.com to redeem.
• Redeemable toward summer 2024 camp sessions.
• New students only.

HWIS Connection: Soleil Abdur-Razzaaq (Mandarin Grade 3) is pictured in this auction item listing.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $900.00
Starting Bid: $350.00 (discounted from $450.00)

Camp for kids, ages 5-13, takes place Monday-Friday, 9:00a-3:00p, in Central Park!

About the Empire
New York Empire Baseball was founded in 2009 with the purpose of enhancing the youth sports experience in New York City. Since then, New York Empire Baseball's programs have been featured both in local media as well as in the Wall Street Journal and on NBC News, the Wall Street Journal, and ESPN Radio.

Youth sports should be organized to develop the academic, athletic and social skills of tomorrow's leaders on- and off-the-field. Through years of experience, the founders saw that this type of development was taking a back seat to profits, unfriendly competition through a win-at-all-costs attitude, and even some vicarious parental involvement. Don't get us wrong - New York Empire Baseball believes that competition and development aren't mutually exclusive - in fact, we believe they go hand in hand - friendly competition brings out the best in all of us. We have been coaching children ages 3 - 17 for the last 10 years, and we treat all of them with the respect they deserve. We strive to provide each child we encounter with the tools they need to succeed on- and off-the-field, today and tomorrow. Children are coached not by parents, but by exceptional coaches - educated and mature role models who have seen their share of on- and off-the-field successes and failures, and have learned to grow and teach from their experiences.

After being a part of New York Empire Baseball, our players are noted by their parents, other teams, and even the other teams' parents for their maturity, teamwork and for their ability to make smart decisions in tough situations - all in addition to their ability to run, throw, hit and field. In addition to training and developing some of the finest baseball players in New York, we also teach life lessons through baseball.

Terms & Conditions

• Email winning bid certificate to empire@newyorkempirebaseball.org to redeem.
• Redeemable for kids, ages 5-13, at New York Empire Baseball for a weeklong session in summer of 2024.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $500.00 + 20% gratuity
Starting Bid: $300.00

About the Party Package
Enjoy a birthday party package at Champions Martial Arts at 829 10th Avenue. The package includes:

• 1.5 hours of nonstop fun
• decorations
• tables & chairs
• staff of experienced instructors
• special demos
• taekwondo class
• fun games
• board breaking
• bouncy house
• breakdown + clean-up

About the Studio
Anyone can do martial arts. Through our consistent studying, implementing, and reviewing of techniques and teaching strategies we have found a way to teach our members in ways that improve their lives for the better. Usually after just one class!

Applying what we have learned, and continue to learn, to our classes, we have developed programs that have lasting benefit no matter what the member's age or skill level.

Our members push past their previous expectations of what they thought they could do and apply the new confidence they gain to all parts of their life.

Terms & Conditions

• Email winning bid certificate to Cue Lim at cmacue0705@gmail.com at Champion Martial Arts to redeem.
• Redeemable for kids, ages 3 and above.
• No expiration date.
• Party includes up to 10 children; $20 per additional child.
• Cake and food is not included.
• Please contact Cue Lim with questions and for more details.
• The FMV of this package includes the $500-party fee, plus a 20% tip; any additional gratuity is at your own cost.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $500.00
Starting Bid: $250.00

About the Camp
NORY Summer Camp is one of NYC's largest and most beloved STEM+Sports camps. From Robot Building to Woodworking, NORY's renowned STEM program gives children a lens of inquisitiveness and creativity. Our experiential learning program will allow your innovator to design and find their own solutions to problems, and fail without fear as they develop valuable skills including resiliency and teamwork. To learn what makes NORY the most well-rounded camp for 3-12yo, please visit www.nory.co!

Terms & Conditions

• Email winning bid certificate to hello@nory.co to receive a unique promotional code and register online on the camp page.
• Redeemable at all NORY locations (UWS, UES, Chelsea, Gramercy, Tribeca, FiDi, Brooklyn).
• Must register before June 15, 2024.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $500.00
Starting Bid: $250.00

About the Camp
Tennis Innovators Offers Your Junior A Daily Dose Of Stroke Development, Private Instruction, Fun Drills And Games. Our Camp Ensures A Successful Experience Developing Tennis Skills And Coordination While Enjoying A Fun And Exciting Camp Day.

Join Us During The School Year For Innovators Camp During The Holidays or We Will See You For Summer Camp 2024.

Outside Of playing A Ton of Tennis, Campers Can Enjoy Soccer, Basketball, Ping Pong And More To Keep Each Camp Day Fresh And Exciting!

During Summer Camp, Outdoor Fields Are Available For Multi-sport Activities; Summer Camp Locations Have An Option To Play Indoors During Rainy Days And Outside During Beautiful Sunny Days!

Summer Camp/Academy Locations: John Jay at W 59th St & 10th Ave; Private Court at W 60th St (10th/11th Ave); Riverside Park at W 119th St; Montauk at 87 S. Emerson; Astoria Park Tennis Courts; Padel Haus - Brooklyn

Summer Camp Half-Day Itinerary:
8:45-9:00a: Camp Day Check-in
9:00-9:05a: Welcome Speech
9:05-9:30a: Warm Up with Yoga Infused Stretching / Basketball / Soccer
9:30-11:30a: Tennis Instruction; Drills; Games
11:30a-12:00p: Tennis Games / Multi-Sport Option Available
12:00-1:00p: Lunch & Free time; Half Day Ends at 12:30
1:00-2:30p: Tennis Instruction; Drills; Games
1:00-2:30p: Tennis Games; Multi-Sport Games
2:30-3:00p: Crafts Options with Multi-Sport Games; Sprinklers/Pool (if available)
3:00-3:45p: Clean-Up; End of Day Camp

Terms & Conditions

• Email winning bid certificate to programs@tennisinnovators.com to redeem.
• Redeemable for kids, ages 3-12y, for a weeklong session in summer of 2024 at any Tennis Innovators location.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $499.00
Starting Bid: $100.00 (discounted from $250.00)

Receive one (1) of any course offered by iD Tech during the summer of 2024!

About the Camps
We're the original and most trusted STEM camp for kids and teens. We have spent over 24 years developing exceptional summer experiences. The result? Your child will learn more while developing a love for tech.

About the Company
Welcome to the nation's original and most trusted youth STEM educator, with 24 years of expertise and 600,000 alumni! No other STEM enrichment program can compete with our relatable, world-class instructors, iconic partners, prestigious campus locations, exclusive content, and courses that truly speak to kids' interests. We're trusted by over 1 million parents because we've forged an unmatched path to future success. With personalized learning and elite instructors who fuel kids' passions, iD Tech is the place to invest in your kids' futures.

Terms & Conditions

• Register online at iDTech.com using the code on the official voucher; or
• Email winning bid certificate and official voucher to Client Services at hello@idtech.com to redeem.
• Redeemable toward one week of camp in the summer of 2024.
• Must register for a camp by July 31, 2024.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $250.00
Starting Bid: $125.00

About the Classes

Fastbreak Kids: Ages Kindergarten through High School
Through the fundamentals of Basketball and Flag Football, our unique approach celebrates the love of sports and gives kids the competitive edge in a fun and playful atmosphere. We have developed training techniques and methods that provide an incredible experience for children as they hone their skills through play.

Fastbreak Kids: Ages 2 through 5
Fastbreak Kids is our multi-sport program designed to expose younger children to a number of different age-appropriate skills and sports. Our unique programs are designed to improve agility and instill a love of team play. Every 2-3 weeks kids try a new sport including baseball, basketball, soccer, flag football, and floor hockey.

About the Center
Fastbreak Sports is a youth sports center in NYC where kids and teens improve their athletic abilities, get teamwork skills, and have a great time. Our unique coaching methods are designed to instill self-confidence and teach leadership skills that will last a lifetime. We provide classes, teams and leagues that are perfect for kids who want to learn to pass and shoot, to throw and catch, or who just love the wonderful world of sports. We've trained 2,000 young athletes and counting!

About the Coaches & Curriculum
Our coaches are energetic, caring, highly trained, and, above all, professional. In our classes and on our teams, we strive to instill the importance of hard work, working together as a team, gracious winning AND losing, celebrating successes and learning from mistakes. Our coaches realize that as role models, they are helping to build character, not just athletes.

Our specially designed curriculum provides young athletes of all ages with a healthy combination of skill development, competitive play, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Our "Fundamentals First" philosophy and a high coach-to-child ratio ensure that each child will improve at his or her own rate. With our unique approach, kids have a fantastic time playing and parents have a fantastic time watching!

Terms & Conditions

• Email winning bid certificate to teamfastbreak@fastbreakkids.com at Fastbreak Sports to redeem.
• Redeemable for kids, ages 2-18, at Fastbreak Sports through June 2025.

HWIS Connection: This is Tristan in soccer. And this is Tristan in ballet. Sometimes it takes awhile for children to find their thing. Tristan (Incoming HWIS Kindergartener) found his thing at Fastbreak Sports. His parents, Katie and Carlyle Peake, and his older sister Sydney (Mandarin Grade 2) are delighted and grateful that Fastbreak was so enthusiastic to support HudsonWay with their donation. Give them a try! They just might have your kid's thing.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $200.00
Starting Bid: $50.00

About the Brand
Kidville begins with a mom, a problem and her brilliant solution! The mom - a working woman who just had her first child. The problem - schlepping from place to place and being underwhelmed with the facilities, quality and service. The solution - building a one-of-kind destination to meet the needs of families while also exceeding their expectations. We're your next-door neighbor, your music, art and dance studio, your pre-school, playground and party place all rolled into one! As your little one grows our offerings grow along with them. From chairs designed specifically for your toddler, to doors that open automatically, to bathrooms that fit a double stroller, we've thought of it all! You'll feel at ease and your little one will feel free to explore. You take care of your family. Let us take care of you. We are here to listen, match you with the best experience and then deliver on the quality you deserve. Expect to be greeted by name, delighted by our flexible scheduling and wowed by our people.

Terms & Conditions

• Email winning bid certificate to Nicole Mills at nikki@mykidville.com to redeem.
• Redeemable at Kidville UWS within one (1) year of HWISPA-NY 2024 Annual Gala; expires February 22, 2025.

In benefit of The Navigator's Fund

Fair Market Value: +/-$196.00
Starting Bid: $100.00

Please note the image consent below before bidding on this item.

About the Experience
The work of Covert Ops and Intelligence can be mystifying. Soon you will discover your inner spy, explore great spy stories, experience real spy challenges, and become the agent you were meant to be. Learn how to spot a liar, crack secret codes, navigate a laser tunnel and run surveillance. It all awaits you at SPYSCAPE!

For this mission, you are permitted to bring up to 3 additional assets. You will follow the step-by-step process that follows your winning bid to obtain your spy passes, and register the date and time in which you expect to complete your mission. Until then ... QUESTION EVERYTHING.

Terms & Conditions

• Your participation in our ticketed donation program (in benefit of The Navigator's Fund) is expressed consent for SPYSCAPE to share and use your museum visit to promote the SPYSCAPE experience, including the taking of photographs, videos, and recordings of you, our spy guest!
• Head to SPYSCAPE.com with your winning bid certificate and mission materials and click on the link GET TICKETS in the upper right hand corner. After confirming an entry date and time, you'll use a secret access code to process your ticket order.
• Tickets must be reserved online and in advance, and are ONLY for use on the date and time you select.
• Tickets are available online 3 months in advance.
• Four (4) complimentary tickets are good until December 31, 2024.

Any portion of the final purchase price exceeding the fair market value (FMV) for auction items benefitting The Navigator's Fund 501(c)(3) may be tax-deductible. For more information, please consult with your tax advisor.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $119.00
Starting Bid: $50.00

About the Camp
Vacation Day Camp for students in Pre-K through Grade 8.

About the Program
Laura Hart is the CEO and Founder of Robofun. While at the Harvard Graduate School of Education she collaborated with Dr. Seymour Papert, who founded the Artificial Intelligence Lab at MIT. It was from this work that she decided to form Robofun. The vision was to create a place where children will get hands-on experience with STEAM in a creative and nurturing way. Laura and the Robofun team believe that children learn best by building and making, and by having exciting materials and tools with which to work. This philosophy is called constructivism. We believe children learn best when they are having fun and create personally meaningful projects.

Terms & Conditions

• Email winning bid certificate to Noah Diamond at noah@vemny.org to redeem.

• Redeemable at Robofun within one (1) year of HWISPA-NY 2024 Annual Gala; expires February 22, 2025.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $96.00
Starting Bid: $50.00

About the Venue
Sloomoo Institute celebrates joy through sensory play. The mission: embrace the power of #satisfying through vivid color, the sense of scent, tactile compounds, and captivating visuals and sounds.

Sloomoo Institute launched in October of 2019 with an interactive 12,000 square-foot experiential space in SoHo, NYC, where hand-crafted, artisanal slime (think dozens of textures and the most delicious scents), soothing ASMR, and wondrous delights converge with glossy, sophisticated design and contemporary art.

Sloomoo's universe expanded to Chicago & Atlanta in the winter of 2022, Houston in 2023, and plans to continue to unleash a sense of freedom and escape in inclusive spaces, whether you're a kid or a kid at heart, around the world.

Terms & Conditions

• Email winning bid certificate to sloomoo@sloomooinstitute.com to redeem.
• Redeemable at Sloomoo Institute within one (1) year of HWISPA-NY 2024 Annual Gala; expires February 22, 2025.

In benefit of HWISPA-NY

Fair Market Value: $60.00
Starting Bid: $30.00

Kids, ages 6-13, learn the basics of ninja warrior obstacle training in our spacious facility with professional ninja coaches. Gain strength, agility, and exciting new skills!

About the Academy
At New York Ninja Academy, children and adults of all skill levels learn how to analyze, approach, and conquer ninja warrior obstacles. Our challenging and unique obstacles reflect those seen on NBC's American Ninja Warrior.

Have fun and push yourself to new limits! Kids classes are geared towards learning the basics, adult classes are designed for all levels, and advanced one-on-one classes prepare athletes for competition. Many of our staff and students have been Ninja Warrior competitors, and even some of our young students have competed on American Ninja Warrior Junior.

Terms & Conditions

• Email winning bid certificate to nijanewyorkcity@gmail.com to redeem.
• Redeemable for kids, ages 6-13, at New York Ninja Academy through January 1, 2025.