Universally revered as the Y to beat all Y's, the 92nd Street Y has so many classes and services it would take years to list them all. Best of all, there's no membership; virtually everything is available on an a-la-carte basis. (A few Y programs offer membership options, but those programs are open to everyone.)

Programs for parents and children include family swim and swim classes, Toddler/Parent Get-Togethers, on-site babysitting at $11/hour, art or music study for kids, and a terrific array of lectures (including a series on Parenting) and performances (including concerts for families).

A nationwide model, the Y Parenting Center serves as a resource for New York families and caregivers of all kinds, including single moms and dads, step-parents, adopting parents, and others. It offers information, support, and a variety of activities and programs for parents and children. A new initiative called 92nd Street Y Wonderplay: Early Childhood Learning provides an umbrella for all the programs that the Y offers for children ages five and under (and their parents), and can be found on the Y's website.

Classes for little and big kids at the 92nd Street Y include Art: sculpture and pottery, printmaking, cartooning, metalwork and jewelry, painting, drawing, and mixed media; Dance: modern, tap, jazz, ballet, flamenco, swing, and creative - plus five kids' dance troupes (ballet, modern, tap, jazz-funk, and lindy-hop); Music: composition, theory, guitar, piano, voice, violin, viola, cello, bass, trumpet, oboe, clarinet, flute, saxophone, bassoon, and percussion; Sports and Fitness: gymnastics, yoga, kickboxing, tennis, and team sports (soccer, volleyball, basketball, football, softball, and hockey), as well as beginner basketball lessons and non-competitive sports classes (for those who aren't yet ready for team play).

Classes are open to kids from the ages of three to 16.

School vacation camps are offered for kids ages five to 13, and are generally open from 8:30am to 5:30pm during public school holidays.

The Y offers 12 summer camp programs, both day camps and sleepaways, for kids ranging in age from three to 18. Most of the programs take place at the Y's Rockland County campgrounds; day campers are picked up from various points in Manhattan and travel the short 40-minute distance in air-conditioned buses with counselor escorts on board and singing and games along the way. Call 212.415.5573 for more information.

The 92nd Street Y's Afterschool Program offers over 15 community service programs for middle and high school kids. Students can mentor younger children, help homeless New Yorkers affected by AIDS/HIV, cook for and feed the hungry, and lead other kids in sports or art activities. Many activities are open to all participants, while some, including tutoring and visits with senior citizens, are intended for high school students.

Most programs run Monday through Friday with an 8-week trimester commitment required, and credit awarded at the end of the trimester. A one-Sunday-a-month program is also available. For more information call the Teen Center at 212.415.5604 or email teens@92y.org.

The Noar Afterschool Center offers kids in grades K-6 a variety of enrichment options - including classes in gymnastics, swimming, dance, music, art, and cooking - to which they are accompanied by counselors. When children are not participating in a class, they are able to relax and play games with friends and counselors in the Playgroup room, which serves as their "home base."

Programs are organized by grade level, snacks are supplied, and children may attend anywhere from one to five days a week. Children also have the option of taking any of the many classes for children offered by the Y. Private music lessons can also be arranged.

For an additional fee, the Y offers a transportation service that escorts children to the Y from several area schools, either by van or by staff "walkers" (depending on the distance). For more information about Noar, call 212.415.5624.

A plethora of party possibilities preside at the 92nd Street Y. You provide the food, decorations and goodies; the Y provides staff, equipment, invitations, party favors, tables, and chairs. All parties run for two hours and prices include 1/2 hour prep time in the party room before the guests arrive. Possibilities include:

Gymnastic Parties can be put together for kids between the ages of two and 12 for up to 18 guests. Two instructors are included. The price increases, of course, as you add guests to the list, for 25-36 children (four instructors are included in that price). You also get to use the very cool GymMaze play structure, with a spiral slide, ball pool, spider net, and more. Call 212.415.5710, ext 1.

Sports Parties are recommended for kids between the ages of five and 12, or kids ages 13 to 18, for up to 21 guests (two instructors), and (at a higher fee) for up to 35 guests (three instructors). The kids get exclusive use of the 2,500 square-foot gymnasium, and can play basketball, soccer, floor hockey or other games. Call 212.415.5710, ext 2.

Pool Parties are perfect for kids between the ages of six and 12, or teens, for up to 15 guests (one instructor/one lifeguard) or for up to 30 guests (two instructors/one lifeguard). The kids get exclusive use of part of the pool, and can either have a free swim or the Y can organize games and activities. Call 212.415.5718, ex 4.

Super Soccer Stars parties are available, too. Call 212.877.7171 for pricing, or visit www.supersoccerstars.com.

And finally, Y Village Parties take place in Rockland County at one of the 92nd Street Y's campsites, for up to 12 children, or, at a higher rate, as many as 35 children. The Y offers cake, drinks and various activities, including rock climbing, ceramics, and karaoke. For an additional fee, the Y will arrange transportation from the city. Call 845.357.0532.

You can see how it all makes us dizzy.

Call for information, prices, and schedules, and be sure to check out the Y's beautiful, informative website.

Universal Force Healing Center, a non-profit organization, offers Adventures in Yoga, a unique yoga program especially designed for children.

Under the guidance of certified children's instructors, kids learn to playfully stretch like dogs, roar like lions, and stand balanced, like graceful flamingoes.

Created by two sets of New York City parents, apple seeds is a 15,000-square-foot deluxe indoor play space for families with children, newborn to age five. The NYC-themed interactive playground (exclusive to members) was conceived by children's museum designers and has nine interactive stations.

Classes include Ooohhh Aaahhh Iiiccckkk Science; My Chelsea Art Opening; Build It! Break It! Fix It!; COOKing Monsters; Almost Yoga; Little Maestros; Music Together; Super Soccer Stars; ballet; tap; language classes (Spanish and Mandarin; a separation program for two-year-olds called apple seedlings, and more. In addition to kids classes, seminars and social programs for moms and dads are available. Reading material and free wireless internet access are also offered to parents while kids learn or play.

Birthday party themes include 1st Birthday Bash;
Welcome to the Jungle; Homemade Band; Game On; Princesses and Pirates Costume Party; COOKing monsters; and Ooohhh Aaahhh Iiiccckkk Science. Another option is to
rent out the entire playground for an after-hours extravaganza. Party prices begin at $890. Email birthdays@appleseedsnyc.com or phone apple seeds to schedule.

The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the Best Day Camp for Little Kids in New York City, Camp apple seeds is a summer program designed for children ages three to five (children must be potty trained before attending camp). Campers participate in art, gym, yoga, music, science, and cooking. Camp runs weekdays from 9:30am-12:30pm.

The apple seeds hair salon is led by stylist Carole Kimberg, a longtime favorite of little New Yorkers. The salon is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 5pm; cuts cost $28 for non-members; $25.20 for members.

The apple seeds boutique carries clothing, toys, books, and playful artwork designed to brighten a little one's nursery.

A cafe provides snacks, healthy food choices, and beverages to consume on site or on the go. And it never runs out of - clean - highchairs.

Events are held throughout the year, including book readings and author events in the bookstore. After hours shopping events and sample sales are held in the newly expanded boutique.

Though it isn't as extensive as Chelsea Piers, Asphalt Green has some wonderful programs for kids, and a great community spirit. The pool and aquatics programs have been named "Best of..." year after year, and with good reason.

If you just need a place to swim, without taking classes, you can drop by the Green, and pay $35/adult, $20 senior, and $7/child. Membership (see below) is recommended if you think you'll visit often. Pool drop-in is not available Mon-Fri 3pm-8pm.

Swim Programs begin at four months, and include beginner through advanced classes. Lifeguard training classes are available for youth ages 15 and up.

Private and semi-private lessons are also available, as are Youth with Disabilities classes. Expect to pay approximately $300 for 10 classes, and $435 for 15 classes. Class prices vary depending on age and expertise. Call the Green for more information.

Youth Sports Programs include soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, gymnastics, karate, pre-K classes, as well as sport-specific training.

Private lessons are available for kids starting a new sport or looking to take their sport to the next level. Sessions are available with certified Master Coaches.

Asphalt Green also takes some of the panic out of impending school vacations with holiday camps and summer camp programs. Call to register.

Party options at the Green include Swim parties (for kids ages five and up, $685 for a maximum of 20 children ages five to six, or 25 children over seven), gymnastics parties ($600), sports parties (for kids ages three to six, $575), and karate parties ($590).

Several membership possibilities exist for Asphalt Green?s 50-meter Olympic Pool and duplex Fitness Center: Gold ($1,500/year), Gym ($1,125/year), Swim ($1,125/year), or Day ($1,000/year). One-month trial memberships are also available for $150/month.

Baby Moves is a loft-like, 2500-square foot developmental play space that offers early childhood classes - including drop-in and advance-registered classes and groups for parents, caregivers, and little ones.

Children explore mobility in the colorful padded playroom filled with soft developmental equipment, including a Big Mountain Climber, Tunnel n' Towers, Ball Pool, Zoo Cubes, Giant Wondermat, Soft Castle Blocks, and more! Drop-In Creative Play Classes include Music Time, Ball Games, Play Stations, Puzzle Time, and Storytelling.

Registered classes include Early Cortex 101 (18-30 months), Early Cortex 201 (two's & three's), Sensory Exploration (two's & three's), and Baby Moves After Hours (two's & three's).

Children ages four to six can sign up for music, yoga, and dance courses.

Parties run 90 minutes, with a choice of themes (Ocean Blue, Fairy Tale, Construction Zone), and the $650 fee includes refreshments, paper goods, party favors, activities and games, set up, and clean up. For $395, you can host a basic birthday party, with refreshments, paper goods, set up, and clean up, and have the run of the facility. A la carte birthday activities can be folded in.

Baby Moves offers the Perry Street Summer Camp for children ages two to five. The cost is $380 per five day week, and $285 for any three days. Early registration comes with 10% off, and sibling discounts are also available.

Baby Moves' boutique offers a lovely selection of children's clothing (infants to six years), accessories, baby gear, and developmental toys. Children can play in the Grand Playroom while parents shop. A resting area, diaper changing station, and stoller parking are available.

Bija offers movement classes for children ages one year and up.

Classes include expressive dance, ballet, hip-hop, yoga, and acro-tumbling.

Bija also offers a summer camp program for children ages four to eight. A half day program for preschoolers runs from 9am-12n. Older kids (ages five to eight) attend from 9am-3:30pm. Visit the website for more information and upcoming camp dates.

Weekend birthday parties are available for children ages one and up, with themes that range from yoga to hip hop. Fees start at $350 for 15 children.

The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the Best Artsy Class in Brooklyn for Little Kids, BAX, as it's fondly known by many enthusiasts, is a not-for-profit multi-disciplinary arts center that offers scads of classes for both children and adults.

Youth classes are offered on a trimester basis (fall, winter, and spring). Options include dance/movement classes for kids ages ages twelve months to 18
years and theater classes for kids ages seven to 18.

Dance Performance Workshop (ages nine and up) and Theater Performance Workshop (ages 10 and up) are year-long intensive classes that require dedication and commitment.

Classes include Dance & Sing with Me (ages 12-18 months), Hip Hop (eight-12), Kids Yoga (seven-10), and Teen Acting (11-16).

BAX also offers a summer arts programs for children ages four to 14.

The Young Artists Program gives budding or experienced young artists ages 10-14 the chance to delve into theater, dance, and video. Three two-week sessions
run Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm (late pick-up is available) - register for one, two or all three sessions.

BAX birthday parties offer creative-themed
activities led by experienced BAX teaching artists, including elements of storytelling, music, dance, drama, and songs. Parties for kids ages three and up run two hours and include the exclusive use of two studios - one for activities, one for cake/refreshments; fun props i.e., scarves, hoops, play huts, and crayons; paper goods; coffee/tea for the adults; and set up/clean up. Families provide any additional decorations, cake, and beverages. The cost is $400 for 15 kids with one teaching artist; $475 for 16 to 25 kids with two teaching artists. Each additional half hour is $50. For more information and reservations call Julie Betts at BAX or email Julie@bax.org.

The Brooklyn Dance Project, a cutting edge performing arts facility in Park Slope, offers a wide variety of classes including Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop, Flamenco, Jazz, Belly Dance, Musical Theater, Voice, Drama, Hatha Yoga and Pilates for families, Mommy and Me, and more.

Birthday parties are also available.

The Chinatown YMCA offers great programs for kids of all ages and adults.

A wide variety of classes are offered including dance, cooking, martial arts, gymnastics, arts and crafts - even ping pong!

Aquatics programs take place in a six-lane, 25-yard swimming pool, maintained at a temperature of approximately 82 degrees.

Volleyball, basketball, and soccer are offered in the 6,400 sq ft gymnasium.

Gym, Swim, or Puppet birthday parties are available at this branch.

The Chinatown YMCA offers great programs for kids of all ages and adults.

A wide variety of classes are offered including dance, cooking, martial arts, gymnastics, arts and crafts - even ping pong!

Aquatics programs take place in a six-lane, 25-yard swimming pool, maintained at a temperature of approximately 82 degrees.

Volleyball, basketball, and soccer are offered in the 6,400 sq ft gymnasium.

Gym, Swim, or Puppet birthday parties are available at this branch.

The Church Street School for Music and Art is Lower Manhattan's oldest not-for-profit community arts center dedicated to arts education, serving the community since 1990.

Music lessons include group or private voice and instrumental choices, for kids ages six and up. Classes generally run from 30 to 45 minutes.

Music and movement classes, for children ages three to four, follow the Dalcroze method of total music education.

Music Therapy classes, for children with special needs, also follow the Dalcroze method.

Art classes are available to kids ages three to 12, with offerings including drawing, illustration, print-making, paper-making, sculpture, dolls and puppets, fabric, and painting and collage.

Parent/Toddler classes include music and movement or visual art - or both - for kids ages 16 to 36 months and their caregivers.

Arts Express a music and art preschool program is offered three mornings or three afternoons per week, for children ages two and three quarters to four years. Morning classes meet from 9:15am-12n; children must enroll for two mornings. The afternoon session, for four year olds, meets from 12:30pm-3:30pm; children can enroll for two or three days/week. Enrollment in each class is limited; call to enroll.

Ishta Yoga classes, for children and adults, are also offered. All levels are welcome.

The Afterschool Arts Academy, for kids ages six to 12, runs 3pm-6pm on Mon, Wed, and Thu and includes pick up from local public schools.

Themed music and art birthday parties, available on weekends (after 2pm on Saturdays, earlier on Sundays), include invitations, catering, face painting, party bags, pizza, drinks, cake, and more, for up to 15 children (additional charge for more guests). Prices are based on design of party; call for details.

Church Street also offers summer camp programs for kids ages 22 months to twelve years.

The Community Center at Stuyvesant High School (CCSHS) Offers recreation, classes, and events for people of all ages and interests, and is open to the public evenings and weekends when school is not in session.

Managed by Battery Park City Parks Conservancy, CCSHS offers access to a 75' X 45' lap pool; a Fitness Center with aerobic cycles and workout machines; a dance studio; and basketball, handball, and volleyball courts.

Throughout the year, several courses are offered for families and children, including Baby & Me swims, swimming lessons (all ages and levels), prenatal yoga, teen fitness programs, Tai Chi, yoga, Introduction to Children's Martial Arts, and Red Cross Babysitter's and Lifeguard Training.

Creative Kids provides children ages three months and up with a variety of creative programs all under one roof - art classes with Abrakadoodle, music with Little Maestros, and dance with Stories in Motion. Yoga and ballet classes are also offered as are birthday party packages.

Dancing Divas and Dudes offers classes in ballet, tap, jazz, tumbling, and creative movement. Classes are customized for kids ranging in age from toddlers to Pre-K-ers, kindergarteners, and grade schoolers.

Yoga classes are available as well.

Devotion Yoga offers classes for kids that encourage creativity, imagination, well being, and self confidence. The developmental curriculum honors yoga as its foundation and incorporates song, storytelling, games, creative movement, breath work, and relaxation. Certified children's yoga instructors help children become flexible and strong, learn about basic anatomy, and gain compassion for themselves and others.

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El Pequeno Artista, a bilingual arts center for children, offers art and music classes for children between the ages of five months and eight years. Workshops at El Pequeno can help Spanish-speaking families keep alive their native traditions and language for their children, while also encouraging English-speaking parents to provide their children with an opportunity to learn Spanish as a second language in an immersion environment.

An innovative selection of classes include art, modern dance, salsa, ballet, music, puppetry, and cooking.

Summer Camp en Espanol is offered in August for children ages four to seven.

Birthday parties can be organized around any of the workshop themes.

Embora Wellness and Movement Studio offers dance classes for Fort Greene/Clinton Hill youth.

The studio's roster features weekday morning creative movement, African dance, tumbling, drama, and art for toddlers age two to four. Weekend offerings include pre-ballet, yoga, and samba/Reggaeton classes

Children ages five through ten can opt for afterschool classes such as yoga, pre-ballet, drama, and African dance. Hip Hop dance classes are also available for kids ages 11 to 17.

Embora also offers space rental for children's parties on Sundays from 1:30pm through 5pm at a cost of $100 per hour.

Embora Wellness and Movement Studio offers dance classes for Fort Greene/Clinton Hill youth.

The studio's roster features weekday morning creative movement, African dance, tumbling, drama, and art for toddlers age two to four. Weekend offerings include pre-ballet, yoga, and samba/Reggaeton classes

Children ages five through ten can opt for afterschool classes such as yoga, pre-ballet, drama, and African dance. Hip Hop dance classes are also available for kids ages 11 to 17.

Embora also offers space rental for children's parties on Sundays from 1:30pm through 5pm at a cost of $100 per hour.

Jodi Komitor and Next Generation Yoga staff lead kids on a playful journey to well-being through yoga at the peaceful and luxurious Exhale Spa. Kids play, sing, create, and imagine as they learn traditional poses, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques.

Free to Be Yoga offers specifically designed yoga lessons to meet individual needs. Lessons for kids use props, music, imagination, and scents to tap into all the senses. Focus is on developing coordination, concentration, strength, body awareness, and a sense of self-esteem - along with breathing techniques.

Mommy and Me, and prenatal, classes are taught in small groups or private sessions.

Classes (or birthday parties) are taught by a certified yoga instructor and former school teacher with a Masters degree in General and Special Education.

Golden Bridge Yoga NYC offers Yoga for Kids classes thrice weekly, in addition to Saturday Mommy & Me and prenatal yoga classes (dads are welcome, too).

Yoga for Kids classes are designed to help kids ages four to 12 develop calm and focused minds; grow flexible, strong, healthy bodies; improve balance and coordination; and more
Classes may incorporate art projects. Participants should bring a small healthy snack, and should refrain from eating sugar before class.

Private home lessons are also available.

The JCC's 137,000 foot state-of-the-art building houses a nursery school, auditorium, pool, gym, rooftop playground, fitness center, gift shop, cafe, contemplative space, plus senior, adult, and teen centers that offer a wide variety of programs such as arts & crafts, photography, cooking, day camp, afterschool, and more. Truly a building for the entire community.

Sports leagues for kids and adults, parenting seminars and classes, Operation Chicken Soup, a teen-led program to deliver hot kosher food to the elderly and infirm, and many other programs are highly recommended.

Swimming lessons begin for children at the age of six months, accompanied by parent or caregiver.

Family swim times are available throughout the week. Call or visit the JCC's website for hours, as they vary.

Tweens use the Center as a place to meet up with friends and experiment with cutting edge programs in a relaxed and safe environment.

Teens can check out theater, cooking, arts, CPR, self-defense, and writing classes. The Teen Lounge offers a safe haven where older kids can relax, study, or hang out with friends.

Vacation and Summer Camps, for children ages three to ten, offer basketball, painting, drama, cooking, gymnastics, soccer, crafts, movement, games, floor hockey, dance, science, and more. Call 646.505.4430 for more info.

The Parenting Resource Center offers classes in everything from breastfeeding to allergies to child-raising strategies and cooking classes.

Three separate membership packages are available; call or visit the JCC's website for details

Jivamukti offers afterschool yoga instruction for pre-teens and young adults ages seven to 17. Classes explore asanas as well as issues relevant to junior high and high school students.

Jivamukti offers afterschool yoga instruction for pre-teens and young adults ages seven to 17. Classes explore asanas as well as issues relevant to junior high and high school students.

At Jr. Yogis, children are exposed to traditional yoga in a fun, lively, and comprehensible setting.

Junior and Pre-Teen groups challenge the students to develop an understanding of self, along with a responsibility to the immediate community and the the society at large through body movement, alignment, relaxation, and music.

At the Karma Kids Yoga studio, children are encouraged to explore and discover the mind and body. The use of animated poses and basic stretching exercises promotes strength, flexibility, coordination and body awareness. Breathing and visualization techniques teach kids how to focus, relax, and develop self-control. Yoga games that build concentration, team work and confidence are played in each class.

Yoga classes are offered for children from the age of two months through the teen years, and include yoga for families, Yoga Art, and free Story Time Yoga.

Karma Kids Yoga hosts birthday parties, too. The Yoga Birthday Party Package includes an hour of yoga for up to 10 children, and a half-hour to celebrate in the studio with pizza and juice (provided by KKY), at a fee of $475. Additional children, up to 22 maximum, are an additional $20 each. Reserve a date well in advance.

At last, a place where families with small children can go for classes, shopping, haircuts, and more - all under one roof!

Families with little ones (up to age five) can take advantage of a wide array of class offerings, shop for fabulous finds in boutique, get a quick haircut (moms can get a manicure while kids are in class, too!),
have lunch with friends at the Kidville café, and then set the kids loose to run around in the indoor playground.

Kidville University offers a play-based curriculum for toddlers. The program runs two days a week (Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday) for two hours per class with a third-day option on Fridays.

Camp Kidville provides a summer camp experience for kids ages 18 months to five years, in increments of two-week, eight-week, 12-week, and 16-week sessions. Week-long specialty camps (Fairy Princess Camp or Superhero Training Camp) are offered for kids ages three to five.

The Kidville Boutique offers a great selection of fashionable clothes for babies and toddlers, toys, books and the best baby gear in town.

The Kidville café, at the East Side location, offers yummy, healthy fare for kids and grown-ups. Mom can order lunch for the family at the counter then get situated with Junior while food is delivered to the table - no awkward tray and baby juggling required.

On the West Side, the all-season rooftop playground offers supervised playtimes most weekday mornings and afternoons, and Saturday mornings. Check the website or call for the current schedule.

Birthday party packages come in all sorts of themes, including gym parties, art parties, music parties, soccer, science, drama, cooking, ballet, beauty/grooming and more. Call 212.772.8435, ext. 119, for information about East Side parties; 212.362.7792, ext. 34, for info about the West Side's party options.

Kidville silver membership is free with enrollment in one class. See the website for details.

Kidville also operates Kidville Annex locations in Tribeca and Park Slope, Brooklyn, offering select classes and services, as well as the full line of Kidville birthday parties.

At last, a place where families with small children can go for classes, shopping, haircuts, and more - all under one roof!

Families with little ones (up to age five) can take advantage of a wide array of class offerings, shop for fabulous finds in boutique, get a quick haircut (moms can get a manicure while kids are in class, too!),
have lunch with friends at the Kidville café, and then set the kids loose to run around in the indoor playground.

Kidville University offers a play-based curriculum for toddlers. The program runs two days a week (Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday) for two hours per class with a third-day option on Fridays.

Camp Kidville provides a summer camp experience for kids ages 18 months to five years, in increments of two-week, eight-week, 12-week, and 16-week sessions. Week-long specialty camps (Fairy Princess Camp or Superhero Training Camp) are offered for kids ages three to five.

The Kidville Boutique offers a great selection of fashionable clothes for babies and toddlers, toys, books and the best baby gear in town.

The Kidville café, at the East Side location, offers yummy, healthy fare for kids and grown-ups. Mom can order lunch for the family at the counter then get situated with Junior while food is delivered to the table - no awkward tray and baby juggling required.

On the West Side, the all-season rooftop playground offers supervised playtimes most weekday mornings and afternoons, and Saturday mornings. Check the website or call for the current schedule.

Birthday party packages come in all sorts of themes, including gym parties, art parties, music parties, soccer, science, drama, cooking, ballet, beauty/grooming and more. Call 212.772.8435, ext. 119, for information about East Side parties; 212.362.7792, ext. 34, for info about the West Side's party options.

Kidville silver membership is free with enrollment in one class. See the website for details.

Kidville also operates Kidville Annex locations in Tribeca and Park Slope, Brooklyn, offering select classes and services, as well as the full line of Kidville birthday parties.