Recently our family had the pleasure of being a part of the first Advanced Auto Parts Monster Jam Path of Destruction to take place at Met Life Stadium in New Jersey. Now if that wasn’t enough to get the kids and us parents excited, nothing ever would be! We have been to Monster Jam plenty of times but it has always been an indoor venue. As much as love the indoor event, it was a whole different dynamic to see the trucks on tons and tons of dirt and massive cars piled on cars and ready for destruction. We were so pumped for the day and it turned out to  exceed our expectations on every level!

Before long we headed inside to get ready for the first Advanced Auto Parts Monster Jam Path of Destruction at Met Life Stadium. The energy of the fans was out of reach as the cheers began to filled the tens of thousands of seats! 

Just Minutes From Manhattan

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Every summer in our house as in many others the challenge of keeping the kids busy for July and August comes into play. Since I am at home with Adam who will be a teenager in the coming weeks and Emily who is five, we are always on the hunt for fun things to do. I was thrilled to find out about Pole Position Raceway right in Jersey City, NJ very close to Manhattan. Adam was really excited about the thought of getting behind the wheel! He will be testing out the raceway in the coming days, so I will be back with an update on things and pictures.

In the meantime, I am happy to share everything I know about it so far. Pole Position Raceway, a state-of-the-art indoor electric karting center. There are weekly summer racing camps offered at its facility. It’s a chance for kids to experience non-stop action, while guaranteeing that you will be hailed as the best parent ever for finding out about this fantastic place. I know I was thanked about a million times!

Offering an authentic, exhilarating and safe driving experience on two quarter-mile race tracks inside an 80,000 square foot facility, summer racing camps at Pole Position Raceway (P2R) are filled with excitement and fun! The karts at Pole Position Raceway feature the latest state-of-the-art technology, featuring Italian-made Formula EK10 battery-powered karts capable of speeds of up to 45 miles per hour – the fastest electric karts in the country.

Beginner and advanced level programs are open to Juniors, ages 8-12 and Youth, ages 13-17. The five day camps are led by a professional driver and are designed to emphasize safety and speed. Sessions are held from 11am – 4pm, Monday through Friday.

Topics covered include kart safety, track awareness, safe driving techniques, and race strategy. The final day tests each camper’s knowledge as they compete in a Championship Race Event followed by an awards ceremony.

All participants receive a Pole Position Raceway prize pack, an “action” photograph, and a certificate of completion.

The full week registration fee is $400 and includes lunch, beverage and arcade tokens for each day.

The camp session schedule is as follows:

Beginner Summer Racing Camp:

July 9 – 13

July 23 – 27

Advanced Summer Racing Camp:

July 16 – 20

July 30 – August 3

Space is limited so register today! Click the link below to register online for 2012 Summer Racing Camps

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=jdyvqkiab&oeidk=a07e6033a82bd3acce9


Disclosure: Review race ticket provided by Pole Postion Raceway.

Recently, my two children and I attended a screening for the brand new, spectacular 3d movie, “Katy Perry: Part of Me 3D” at the Paramount Pictures Screening Room on Broadway, NYC. It was no surprise to get the royal treatment from Paramount. They really roll out the red carpet for their guests! We were treated to specialty drinks “Teenage Dream” and “The Pink Peacock”. We did not go hungry since we were treated to a light dinner, NYC Cake Pops, treats from Magnolia Bakery, and a huge serve yourself Candy Bar by Hershey’s. 

The audience fell into a sudden hush as Katy Perry Part of Me 3D began. I think it took everyone for quite a surprise as the raw truth of the real person unfolded. This movie tells the story of Katy Perry and her rise to stardom. I did not realize how hard Katy Perry worked to reach her goals. Personally, I thought she was an overnight success and did not realize the torn road she went down including many disappointments along the way. Her sheltered childhood was another surprise to me. Yet though it all, one thing remained the same. You cannot dispute just how talented Katy Perry is, with a voice and style not to be matched. As Katy put it in the movie, “I don’t want to be another someone, I want to be the first Katy Perry”. Well, there you have it. We have the first Katy Perry and you will see the makings of her right on the screen in front of you. You also experience her joy and sorrow through the span of her tour. The movie takes place over the span of one year. It was quite interesting to be on the “other side” of the stage. Many things we never would think a star goes through are right there for us to witness. Here is a little sneak peek at the movie!

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The NEW Sky Screamer!

Check out The Big Wheel and all the rides on the Park Map!

So much fun dancing along with Beat Streetz  and  meeting up with the characters!

“That’s all Folks!” Please check out these great Park Tips before you visit to maximize your fun!

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Disclosure: Special Thanks to Six Flags Great Adventure for Review/ tickets of the park and Guided Safari Tour/Giraffe feeding. Special thanks for giveaway tickets. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan/3decades3kids.blogspot.com.