Staten Island Children's Museum Plans World Cup Clinics

Football beyond the final

A report says the museum will stage two football clinics across the weekend surrounding the reported July 19 final.

• July 18, 11:00-12:00: NeverStopMoving 365 will lead an introductory football clinic.
• July 19, 11:00-11:45: Soccer Stars Clinic will welcome children of all ability levels.

The timing gives young visitors a way to engage with football before the tournament’s decisive match, without making the day solely about watching the final. The clinics also underline how major football events can introduce the sport to beginners rather than serve only established fans.

A broader July programme

The report says the football sessions are part of a wider schedule combining movement, science, music and community activities.

• Boogie Woogie Wednesday returns with dance and yoga on July 1.
• Steel drums, Zumba Kids and traditional dance feature later in the month.
• Thursday science sessions will explore air pressure, batteries, sound waves and balloon-powered cars.
• A beekeeping event on July 11 will include an educational hive and honey tasting.
• The museum will also run themed summer camps for children aged four to eight.

That mix gives the month a clear family-event identity. Football is the headline connection to the World Cup, but it sits alongside activities designed to keep children moving, experimenting and creating.

Planning around the calendar

The report says the football clinics and other programmes are included with admission, while some activities have limited places or require advance registration. The museum is expected to open from Wednesday to Sunday, with its regular schedule shaping how families plan visits.

The next storyline to watch is whether the reported clinics become a gateway to longer-term interest in youth football. As the July 19 final approaches, the museum’s programme offers a local, hands-on way for children to connect with the tournament beyond the television screen.