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8 new activities for kids on Long Island

Published: January 7, 2013 3:47 PM
By Danielle Braff, Special to Newsday

Photo credit: Heather Walsh | From the left, 6-year old Brenna Walsh of Oyster Bay, 6-year old Kyle Danzig of Jericho, 9-year old James Rampi of Woodbury, 6-year old Lucas Rampi of Woodbury and 6-year old Sarah Byne of East Norwich, play with fun foam, a combination of shaving creme and food coloring during Crazy Concoctions at Not Just for Art in Oyster Bay. (Jan. 2, 2013)

If your child has been in the same gymnastics class for the past three years, it may be time to search out new activities. If you can't think of anything that may appeal, let these ideas -- from dancing Zumba to improv acting -- offer inspiration.

If your child typically loves swimming, try SCUBA DIVING

WHY IT'S A PERFECT FIT Swimmers can see the world under the sea with a junior open...