ShineNYC

classes

Shine can cook in your kitchen, teach in your buildings common space, or use the endless resources of the city to educate and enrich your children in innovative and imaginative ways. Find out more >

classes

Shine can cook in your kitchen, teach in your buildings common space, or use the endless resources of the city to educate and enrich your children in innovative and imaginative ways. Find out more >

workshops

Round up some friends and allow Shine's educators to turn a playdate into an exciting, enriched, and educational one time master class. Find out more >

workshops

Round up some friends and allow Shine's educators to turn a playdate into an exciting, enriched, and educational one time master class. Find out more >

parties + events

Shine will transform your event into a memorable experience for children of all ages through careful planning and artful execution. Find out more >

parties + events

Shine will transform your event into a memorable experience for children of all ages through careful planning and artful execution. Find out more >

adult events

Call it pre-school for adults, sip and craft, or good, plain, old-fashioned fun, our adult events are always a blast: booze, food, crafting, and a lot of laughs. Find out more >

adult events

Call it pre-school for adults, sip and craft, or good, plain, old-fashioned fun, our adult events are always a blast: booze, food, crafting, and a lot of laughs. Find out more >

shine hamptons

Celebrate the aspects of the Hamptons you love most in our summer camp and year-round private classes, workshops, and parties.
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shine hamptons

Celebrate the aspects of the Hamptons you love most in our summer camp and year-round private classes, workshops, and parties.
Find out more >

POP-UP CLASSES & PARTIES FOR KIDS

Learn about all the ways Shine brings fun and learning straight to you!

Craft Bags & Online Classes

Shine is here to provide creative activities and classes to keep kids engaged, entertained, and learning while school is out of session.

classes

From pop-up classes to private tutoring and camps, we offer a variety of enrichment programming for ages 6 months to 12 years.

workshops

Our customizable workshops are based on your child’s interests and can incorporate cooking, art, science, charity work, and more!

parties + events

We love to plan (so you can party). From kids’ birthdays to grown-up parties, Shine provides the activities so fun takes center stage.

hamptons summer camps

Shine’s 2021 Hamptons summer camps: where every day is an East End adventure! Camps run from July 5 – September 3, 2021.

winter/spring 2021

Our winter/spring semester begins February 1 (and February 15 in the Hamptons)! Bring the classroom to you this season – register now!

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The Shine Blog: Old School Made Modern

From our top ten lists, videos, recipes, and activities for children, to articles from experts in the fields of parenting, child development, and education, we are pleased to bring you a community where old school is made modern.

Virtual Exhibits for Black History Month

Posted in Celebrate, Front Page Blog, Fun, Guide, Learn by shinenyc on February 26, 2021

Black History Month encourages us to consider the many achievements of African-Americans throughout history. The commemoration dates back to a week-long event pioneered by scholar Carter G. Woodson. Here are a few convenient and unique ways to dive into cultural history online, without leaving your home.

Top 5 Activities for Child Heart Health

Posted in Celebrate, Front Page Blog, Fun, Guide by shinenyc on February 12, 2021

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! You’ve prepared a special treat for your little sweeties, but have you thought about their physical heart health? Nearly 60% of American children lack healthy cardiorespiratory fitness, according to a new scientific statement published by the American Heart Association.

Little-Known Perks of a Long Island Library Card

Posted in Front Page Blog, Guide, Read by shinenyc on January 21, 2021

Did you know your Long Island library card gains you access to much more than books? Some little-known perks of a Long Island library card for the whole family include museum passes, access to technology, rentable toys, cookware on loan, downloadable content, and access to ancestry historians.

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Who We Are

Learn a little more about our team

Aaron Goldschmidt

Founder & Director

Aaron Goldschmidt received his BFA in acting from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts’ Experimental Theater Wing with a minor in child psychology.

Aaron Goldschmidt

Emily Tafur

operations coordinator

Emily holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Long Island University and an MA in Communication Arts from New York Institute of Technology.

Emily Tafur

Jayme Taylor

social media and marketing consultant

Jayme’s interest in family and parenting issues took shape in college during her time as project manager on youth-related topics for the K-12 Coordinated Health Department at the Diocese of Tucson.

Jayme Taylor

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Contact Us

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contact

By email: info@shinenyc.net

By phone: (212) 414-5427

Or the old-fashioned way:

One River Place, Suite 603

New York, NY 10036

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