It's an early spring day in April, and 25 four-year-olds clutching tennis rackets eagerly await the fun they'll have at a birthday party—one of the first held at Sportime on Randall's Island. There have been many firsts at this new multi-sport facility and Summer 2010 promises even more excitement for both children and adults.

If there's one thing to know about Gate Hill Day Camp, is that it's a family affair. It's been that way for more than 20 years. And based on a generation of great experiences, the principals of the camp, who feel that they have the mix just right, intend to keep it that way.

For Caleb Williamson and Sabrina Bragerton- Nasert, both members of the CityParks Foundation's tennis program, it's time to re-string their racquets, pop open the ball canisters, tie their shoelaces and get ready for another season of fun-filled forehands, cross-court winners and overhead smashes.

The blare of final buzzers, the hush of swift putts and the roar of field goals rumble in the background of ESPN Zone. All 42,000 square feet are adorned with high-def TV screens, sports memorabilia and athletically themed (Zone) art. Silkscreens of Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe, a Jackie Robinson stained glass window and a lively John McEnroe installation punctuate the endless stream of sports.

About 30 minutes outside of Manhattan in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains lies Pomona, N.Y.--the picturesque town that is home to Cavaliers Day Camp, a summer camp celebrating its 75th anniversary of teaching campers a myriad of sports and fair play.

By her own account, Audrey Kaplan's 10- year-old son Tyler is as passionate about baseball as a child can be. "Obsessed is the word," she says. But it wasn’t until Tyler was coached by Raymond De La Cruz that he started to enjoy playing as much as following it as a fan.

These days, people are more active, more interested and more educated than ever before. We’re trained in fitness, sports, healthy eating—even iPhones. It’s almost impossible to accurately describe anyone simply using the word "trainer." In honor of National Athletic Training Month, we want to share with you the fundamental differences between an athletic trainer and a personal trainer.

The Hugh L. Carey Battery Park City Authority announced in February that it selected the venerable New York City-based not-for-profit, Asphalt Green, to operate its new stateof-the-art, 52,000-square-foot community center, which will be located in the base of Liberty Green and Liberty Luxe, two residential towers located on North End Avenue between Murray and Warren Streets. The center is slated to open in January 2012. Here, New York Family Sports will give you a sneak peak at the plans for the brand new center that is sure to bring the excellence of Asphalt Green’s Upper East Side sports programs to families all across Manhattan.

If you've spent any time in Riverside Park, you’ve most certainly noticed the buzz of contagious laughter and enthusiasm pouring off the baseball diamonds. Those are the Kids of Summer. Their practices and games not only instruct droves of Manhattan’s youth, but also provide a one-of-a-kind day camp experience.

Whether you are 13 or 31, the Camp of Champions (COC) snowboard, ski and mountain bike camp at Whistler Blackcomb offers enthusiasts the opportunity of a lifetime—the chance to train with the pros and spend a summer in the snow.