Summer Guide 2008 - What Kids Want to Do When School's Out -- New York Magazine

Not Just Chillaxin’

(Photo: Joshua Wildman)

For Kai
Kids who come by Habana Outpost in Fort Greene for the mango fruit cup can also dig into the free, environmentally friendly arts and crafts on weekends.
757 Fulton St., nr. S. Portland Ave.; 718-858-9500
For Luna
Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., learn fishing at the Dana Discovery Center on the north end of Central Park’s Harlem Meer.
110th St. bet. Fifth Ave. and Lenox Ave.; 212-860-1370

(Photo: Joshua Wildman)

For Jamie
Find gummies of all shapes, sizes, and species at Economy Candy.
108 Rivington St., nr. Essex St.; 800-352-4544
For Kambandi and Cruz
Stock up on Dragonball Z comics.
$9.95 and up, Forbidden Planet, 840 Broadway, nr. 13th St.; 212-473-1576
The Bronx Zoo’s “Madagascar!” exhibit features a giant Nile croc.
$15 adults, $11 kids; 718-367-1010

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