For a stay-at-home dad in New York City, there is no more exciting time of year than summer … even with humidity, pests and odors at their worst. This is for two reasons:
- There is so much to do: concerts, sports, museums and a surprising amount of free events.
- I have spent decades working during summertime without extended periods of time to have fun.
Having time for adventures and fun with my daughter during the summer is the gift that keeps on giving. It’s not just fun for me by the way. Check this out:
My daughter shared with her teachers her excitement for summer, aka Dad Camp!
See what I mean?
What are some of the many, many things we’re excited about doing during the Summer Dad Camp? Here just a few of them:
1) We’re heading to the Museum of Modern Art.
2) We’re headed to a baseball game. My daughter still views baseball as her favorite sport and asked to attend a game and we have plenty to choose from: Mets, Yankees, Brooklyn Cyclones, Staten Island Yankees.
3) Lunch with friends. It’s time to catch up with some of my daughter’s old pals from her preschool.
4) Speaking of food, we will also be cooking.
5) A trip to the Guggenheim. One of my personal favorite museums growing up as a city kid, it’s time to share my love of the Guggenheim with my daughter.
6) A trip to our favorite comic store.
7) Lots of playground visits!
8) And free choice Friday, when my daughter chooses three things to do or places to visit.
What are your favorite summer “Dad Camp” activities to do in NYC with your child? Put them in the comments so we can all get into the groove together.
A version of summer dad camp this first appeared on The Brown Gothamite.
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