Girl Scouts Robotics Classes Program

When I first started to teach robotics to elementary school students, I noticed that they were not sure of their abilities and were not comfortable when it came to STEM education. I decided to organize and teach robotics classes to these students to make STEM education accessible to everyone. From the beginning, the program emphasized interactive and hands-on activities rather than traditional teaching methods. I worked with about 15 participants over a period of weeks, helping them design and program simple robots. This allowed them to explore engineering concepts in a creative and engaging way. One of the most rewarding aspects was seeing their confidence grow. At first, they were unsure of their capabilities to learn the material, especially since they had no prior knowledge of it. Yet, as they worked on projects and overcame obstacles, they began taking ownership of their work, working together with others, and taking pride in what they had accomplished. This was not without its own set of challenges, however. It demanded a high level of organization to ensure that robot kits, materials, and schedules were managed effectively. In addition, there was a need to ensure that the content was accessible to a variety of experience levels. Through this process, I was able to develop leadership skills such as communication, flexibility, and mentoring. Working with mentors and administrators at Bethpage High School Robotics helped create a plan for the program’s sustainability. This experience showed me the power of hands-on learning and inspired me to continue creating opportunities for younger students to explore STEM and develop a passion for innovation.

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Melanie Gulbas

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Plainview

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When I first started to teach robotics to elementary school students, I noticed that they were not sure of their abilities and were not comfortable...

Get Ready for Summer with Brands Cycle & Fitness

Brands Cycle & Fitness

For over seventy years, Brands Cycle &amp; Fitness has been proud to be your resource for all things cycling. Located on Long Island in Wantagh, NY, what started as a department store in 1954 evolved into the bicycle and fitness store we have today. Our staff of 60 to 110 employees (seasonally) wants to make your cycling and home fitness experiences as convenient and enjoyable as possible. Shop with us online, or come down and see us seven days a week. We hope to meet you or see you again soon!

Tom Gambardella

Wantagh-Seaford

For over seventy years, Brands Cycle & Fitness has been proud to be your resource for all things cycling. Located on Long Island in Wantagh, NY,...

Fast, Appointment-Free DMV Processing — Plates Issued On The

Carco DMV Services

Carco DMV Services provides expedited motor vehicle processing for individuals, dealerships, and commercial fleets across Long Island and all 50 states. Skip the long lines, dealing with DMV websites, and delays. Walk into our Huntington or Bellmore office and walk out with plates and registrations in hand — no appointment needed. Our Services Include: • Vehicle registrations &amp; renewals • Title transfers &amp; duplicate titles • Plate issuance &amp; surrenders • In-transit permits • Lien recordings &amp; releases • Out-of-state transactions (all 50 states) • Dealership processing (for new and used dealers) • Fleet &amp; commercial vehicle services We specialize in fast, accurate processing while ensuring full compliance with DMV regulations. Whether you're purchasing a vehicle, managing a dealership, or operating a commercial fleet, our experienced team makes the process simple and stress-free. Serving all Long Island communities and Spanish-speaking assistance available. For more information visit our website, email us, or call us.

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Kepherd Daniel

Huntington

Carco DMV Services provides expedited motor vehicle processing for individuals, dealerships, and commercial fleets across Long Island and all 50...

Learn the Skills, Love the Sport, Swim for Life!

Long Island Swim School

Long Island Swim School is the teaching arm of the nationally ranked Long Island Aquatic Club. Our Learn to Swim programs create strong, safe, and confident swimmers for life. With locations in Garden City and Syosset we train over 2,000 children each week at every swim level from Beginner to Olympian. Long Island Swim School offers swim lessons for children ages 2 - 14years old. The main emphasis of our programs is to teach children to swim correctly and develop essential water skills in a relaxed environment. Our goal driven and technique oriented approach is the key to your child's success. Through skill based quality teaching our students develop a joy for learning and a passion for swimming. At Long Island Swim School, we teach children to swim the same way the best in the world do. By using age-appropriate, proven techniques children build real skills in kick, pull, body position, and breath control. Our logical, consistent progression turns every fundamental—whether blowing bubbles or learning butterfly timing—into a building block for efficient, confident swimming. Our professional staff are swimmers and coaches with the knowledge to give your child the skills to achieve more than just water safety. We provide the best foundation possible for success. Not every child will dream of Olympic glory, but every child should have the foundation to take them there. Whether the end goal is a competitive journey or a recreational one, whether your child competes in 2044 or they are happy playing in their home pool, the skills they learn at Long Island Swim School will take them as far as their dreams allow. Visit our 2 locations: Garden City: 750 F. Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 ​(516) 378-8467 GCSwimLessons@longislandswimming.com Syosset: 170 Michael Drive, Syosset, NY 11791 ​(516) 378-8467 SYSwimLessons@longislandswimming.com

Garden City

Long Island Swim School is the teaching arm of the nationally ranked Long Island Aquatic Club. Our Learn to Swim programs create strong, safe, and...

Introducing our newest program - Dragonfly Weekday Learners!

Dragonfly Cares

We’re Dragonfly Cares, a group of providers offering Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Speech-Language Therapy across Long Island. Our goal is to support children as well as the caregivers around them, while emphasizing community engagement and transparency. Our goal from the start has been to create a supportive network and uplifting environment for the families and therapists we work with. No more one-size fits all models, we provide more and always will. Each group is led by a BCBA and includes 1:1 support from a trained behavior technician. Groups are thoughtfully formed based on each child’s individual needs and skill sets. It’s a wonderful opportunity for your child to build social skills, communication, and more—all in a fun and supportive environment! Dragonfly Early Learners (2-3 yrs) Tuesday &amp; Thursday 10-12PM Dragonfly Learners (4-5 yrs) Tuesday &amp; Thursday 10-1PM Call/Text/Email Deanna (516) 836-1447 deanna@dragonflyaba.com

Suffolk

Melville

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Join them for an afternoon of fun, playing board games with their teen volunteers.  An assortment of games will be available to choose from and refreshments will be served. Register starting August 28.

Join them for an afternoon of fun, playing board games with their teen volunteers.  An assortment of games will be available to choose from and refreshments will be served.

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John's Crazy Socks

<a href="https://johnscrazysocks.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">John’s Crazy </a>Socks is officially open,&nbsp;and we are celebrating all weekend long! For nearly nine years, customers have been asking us, "When are you opening a store?" The answer is finally here. Come experience the happiness in person: meet John, meet our team, and be part of this incredible milestone. Here is what we have planned all three days: Raffles, games, prizes, and giveaways. Sock design contest. Photo ops with John.&nbsp;Glitter tattoo station.&nbsp;Free Chick-fil-A. Socks, socks, and more socks FRI-YAY — Friday, June 26 | 11 AM – 7 PM Kick off the grand opening weekend with us! All of the above plus: &nbsp;Burgerology fries bar Chalk the Walk with John SOCK N ROLL — Saturday, June 27 | 12 PM – 5 PM Turn it up! All of the above plus: Live music, dancing, and live&nbsp;dance party moments with John SUNDAY FUNDAY — Sunday, June 28 | 11 AM – 4 PM Close out the weekend with us! All of the above plus: &nbsp;Chalk the Walk with John More fun. More surprises. More happiness than you can handle. John’s Crazy Socks was born in Huntington Village in 2016. This is our home. And now for the first time, you can walk through our doors, experience the mission in person, and be part of the community that made all of this possible. John will be there all weekend. Come say hello, take a photo, and spread a little happiness together. We cannot wait to see you. Questions? Email us at service@johnscrazysocks.com or call 631-760-5625.

Local Event: Grand Opening Celebration of Our New Store

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