Fools Company's NY School for Performing Arts seeks NYC residents ages 16-21 looking to develop creative & communication skills; 423 W. 46th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-307-6000; Thurs. 4:30-6:30, free [through 9/00].
children's museum of the arts
Museum feat. daily activities & exhibitions incl. children's art shows & art studio, interactive computer art station, creative playroom, actor's studio, costume shop, community group workshops, after-school art programs, summer art camps & birthday parties; 182 Lafayette St. (betw. Broome & Grand Sts.), 212-274-0986; Weds. 12-7, Thurs.-Sun., 12-5, $5, s.c. & kids under 1 are free.
the NY Botanical Garden
Spring Flower Exhibition & Nancy Bryan Luce Herb Garden now in bloom. Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden feat. sunflower house, bean tunnel & pumpkin patch. Everett Children's Adventure Garden with "Family Garden" activities every Tues.; NY Botanical Garden, 200th St. (Southern Blvd.), Bronx, 718-817-8700 or www.nybg.org; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. 10-6, $2-$7.
Activities
american craft museum summer 2000
"Summer Festival" with workshops based on exhibitions in museum; American Craft Museum, 40 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-956-3535; Weds., Thurs. & Tues. at 11, free w/mus. adm. [through 8/31].
animals as architects
Interactive games teach kids how & why specific animals build their homes; Everett Children's Adventure Garden at NY Botanical Garden, 200th St. (Southern Blvd.), Bronx, 718-817-8700 for days & times; free [through 8/31].
BROOKLYN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
"Grow Wild Wednesdays" plant activities plus a pizza garden, Weds.; "Magic Mondays" weekly program merges scientific theory with practice for activities like make your own ice cream (Mon. at 2:30); "Together Thursdays," sing-a-longs & street games about Manhattan (Thurs.); "Free Friday Family Fun" series. This week: "Pat Cannon's Foot & Fiddle Company" Irish dancers (Fri. at 6:30); Brooklyn Children's Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave. (St. Marks Ave.), 718-735-4400; 6:30, free.
cool off!
Bring kids down for reflection garden, petting zoo, flower garden & teeny-tiny train as part of NY Botanical Garden's "Cool Off!" July event where they're sure to get wet; NY Botanical Garden, 200th St. (Southern Blvd.), Bronx, 718-817-8700 or www.nybg.org; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. 1-6, call for price.
FABRIC ART IMAGES OF SUMMER
Record your favorite sunset on a patch & then sew them together in larger blanket; Children's Museum of the Arts, 182 Lafayette St. (betw. Broome & Grand Sts.), 212-274-0986; Sun. 1-3, $5, s.c. & kids under 1 are free.
family art projects
Attend "Views & Vistas" workshop & color landscapes on movie roll you can watch all year long; Wave Hill, 675 W. 252nd St. (Indep. Ave.), Bronx, 718-549-3200; Sat. & Sun. 1-4, free w/grounds adm.
HP inventor center
Exhibit lets kids learn about & discuss some of USA's prominent inventors & construct their own gadgets; Children's Museum of Manhattan, 212 W. 83rd St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-721-1223; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. 10-5, free w/mus. adm. [through 11/30].
PEACE LOVE & INSULIN
Clara Barton sponsors diabetes camp in Central Park for insulin-dependent kids aged 7-12 with special appearance by teen group "The Pump Girls"; 505-987-2056 for more details; Mon. 8:30-3, free.
PICNIC IN PARK FOR SINGLE PARENTS & THEIR KIDS
Brought to you by Jewish Board of Family & Children's Services?BYOL; Central Park, Central Park West (81st St.), 212-580-0099 ext.205; Sun. 11-1, free.
summer train show
Ride on miniature train through miniature forest & village feat. models of Laura Ingalls Wilder's little house on the prairie, Edgar Allan Poe's Bronx cottage & more; Everett Children's Adventure Garden at NY Botanical Garden, 200th St. (Southern Blvd.), Bronx, 718-817-8700 for days & times; free [through 8/31].
Sunday summer adventures
Program introduces kids to galleries followed by art-making workshops; Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Ave. (82nd St.), 212-570-3932; Sun. at 11, free w/mus. adm.
YOUTH OPEN CLIMBING
Central Park Conservatory sponsors new indoor climbing wall; North Meadow Recreation Center, Central Park (midpark at 97th St.), 212-348-4867; Sun. at 11, Tues. at 5:30, free.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Bible stories, music, games & obligatory Jesus bookmark workshop; Rutgers Presbyterian Church, 73rd St. (B'way), RSVP 212-877-8227; Mon. & Tues. 9-1 [through 8/25].
Things to See & Hear
the adventures of rocky & bullwinkle & friends
Watch originals. Even that kid who hangs out with dog who's really a professor will be there. This week: Dudley Do-Right; Museum of Television & Radio, 25 W. 52nd St. (5th Ave.), 212-621-6600 for more info [through 9/17].
hans christian andersen
Storytelling at Hans Christian Andersen statue is an annual event loved by New Yorkers of all ages, feat. professional storytellers reciting a different tale each week from around the world; Hans Christian Andersen Statue, 72nd St. (5th Ave.), 212-260-3674; Sat. at 11 a.m., free [through 9/30].
children's sculpture garden
One-hundred & twenty bronze miniatures surround 40-ft. high peace fountain; Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave. (112th St.), 212-932-7347 for days & times; free.
the confino family apartment
Take tour through space based on immigrant family's first home in 1916. Actress plays teenage Victoria Confino & answers questions; Lower East Side Tenement Museum, 90 Orchard St. (Broome St.), 212-431-0233; Sat. & Sun. at 12, 1, 2 & 3, $6-$8.
MAYA THE BEE
Jazz puppet play for tikes 3-9 based on German book about bee who runs away from hive; Salon Theater, 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-539-6644; Sat. at 11, $7-$15.
STORY CORNER
Hear about ravens, whales & bears that live on Northwest coast with David Gigiel; Brooklyn Children's Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave. (St. Marks Ave.), 718-735-4400; Sat. at 4, free w/ mus. adm.
STORYTELLING SURPRISES FROM JAPAN
Nancy Libow reads for all ages; Carl Schurz Park Playground, E. 84th St. (E. End Ave.), 212-459-4455; Weds.-Sun. 11-7, free [through 9/00].
the teddybearbaiters
Improv group takes Brecht's theories & makes them a reality for your children in attempt at extreme interactive theater; Waterloo Bridge Theater, 203 W. 38th St., 5th Fl. (7th Ave.), 212-330-8879; Sun. at 11, $7, $3 child.
TIBETAN SONGS & DANCES
Teach them about another culture & avoid playground & tv; Josie Robertson Plaza, W. 62nd St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-875-5108; Fri. at 10:30.
USO VARIETY SHOW
It ain't Marilyn, but they've entertained troops in Saudi Arabia, Jordan , Egypt & Kuwait; Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum, W. 42nd St. (12th Ave.), 212-245-0072 for times; Sat. & Sun., free w/mus. adm. [through 8/31].
WISEACRE FARM & RUMPLE WHO?
A birthday on the farm & a classic at Thirteenth St. Rep, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-675-6677 for times; Sat. & Sun., $7.
THE WIZARD OF OZ
See tale that's been wowing 'em since 1900; Theater at 219 Sullivan St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts.), 718-965-3391; Sun. at 1:30 & 3:30, $7, $5 kids.