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The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Kias in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions.
Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program.
Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
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Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
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The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Kias in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions.
Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program.
Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
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The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more!
Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions.
Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program. Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
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The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Kias in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration. Children can head to the playground during the listed hours of operation to participate. Occasionally a Kids in Motion program may be cancelled due to harsh weather or other conditions.
Please note: We recommend that guardians accompany children participating in this program.
Kids in Motion is not a childcare program and NYC Parks is not responsible for the well-being of attendees.
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