Shine’s “Pop-up Field Trip Thursdays” have been one of our favorite pastimes for years now, as we cultivate deeper community relationships with the good people who produce our food. We believe gardening and farming experiences enrich the mind, body, and soul of children and adults alike.
Category: Play
Benefits of Block Play – and How to Inspire a Lifelong Love of Construction
One of the great things about blocks is that they are a timeless toy that transcends all ages. In the words of George Bernard Shaw, “We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” Learn more about the benefits of block play.
Youth Camps Are Safe, New Study Says
Spring Break is coming and that means our kids will need child care and entertainment during school-free days. We’re pleased to report great news as to the safety of youth camps. New analysis confirms the almost nonexistent transmission rate when proper hygiene and distancing protocols are put in place.
Best Places to Shake Off Your COVID-19 Blues on Long Island’s East End
As we prepare to enter the 5th month of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s only natural to worry about the mental and emotional toll the isolation is taking on your family. To help, we’ve curated a list of idyllic places to spend a safe, enjoyable summer afternoon on Long Island’s East End.
10 Nature Walk Games and Activities
A breath of fresh air is a precious gift. With quarantine measures still in effect, there has never been a better time to take a nature walk with your family. Be sure to travel with just the members of your immediate household (now is not the time for a play date meet up!) and stay at least six feet away from others.