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WASHINGTON, DC (SEE ALSO MULTIPLE LOCATI |
MARYLAND(SEE ALSO MULTIPLE LOCATIONS)
VIRGINIA(SEE ALSO MULTIPLE LOCATIONS) |
SUPPLIES, SERVICES & RESOURCES
Communikids
Language school for children in Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, Portuguese. Spanish immersion classes for ages 1-8. After-school & Saturday classes for ages 6-8.
D.C./Tenleytown, 202-363-0133; Falls Church, 703-534-2221.
www.communikids.com ,
jeannine@communikids.com,
DC,
Eric Energy
Enrichment Workshops in "Powerful Polymers," "It Does Matter," "The Air Up There," "Thunder and Lightning," "Light and Lasers," "Motion," and more. Workshops are energetic, entertaining and educational!
www.ericenergy.com ,
410-336-8295.
French For All Ages
Rosmarie Stucki, French Tutor
Ages 4+. Private or group. French instruction and tutoring for children, teenagers and adults. Native speaker with 20+ years experience including WIS and Alliance Francaise.
rosmarie@gmail.com,
202-572-8219.
Greenway Tennis Program
Ages 3-adult. Year-round, highest quality tennis programs for children and adults in Maryland, Virginia and DC. Emphasis is on personal attention.
greenwaytennis@starpower.net,
202-362-2554.
Jordan Kitt's Music School
Private and group piano lessons, ages 3-adult. FREE trial lesson.
Four Locations: Bethesda & Rockville, MD; Fairfax & Sterling, VA.
www.jordankitts.com ,
800-968-4807.
Joy of Motion Dance Center
Ages 13 months-18 years. Beginner to advanced. Creative movement, ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, belly dance and more! Winner of the 2009 Mayor's Art Award for Outstanding Contribution to Arts Education.
In DC: 1333 H St., NE, 202-399-6763; 5207 Wisconsin Ave., NW, 202-362-3042. In MD: 7315 Wisconsin Ave., Ste. 180E, Bethesda, 301-986-0016.
www.joyofmotion.org ,
Language FUNdamentals
Fun Spanish classes for children ages 3-12. The perfect after-school program!
Serving the Washington, DC metro area.
www.languagefundamentals.com ,
info@languagefundamentals.com,
301-312-8847.
Language Planet DC
A Planet where language is child's play!
Ages 6 months-10 years. Spanish, French and Chinese. Small-sized classes. Try a class for free!
www.languageplanetdc.com ,
info@languageplanetdc.com,
Language Stars
Ages 12 months-10 years. Spanish, Mandarin, French and German programs using our play-based, engaging curriculum. Classes taught 100% in the foreign language by native-speaking professional teachers.
Locations in Alexandria, Arlington, Bethesda, Fairfax, Falls Church, Gaithersburg and Reston.
www.languagestars.com ,
info@languagestars.com,
866-55-STARS.
Little Hands Presents Kindermusik and More!
Infant-7 years. Bring out the song in your child! Weekly music and movement classes to engage you and your child. Classes available in Fairfax, Centreville, Manassas, Ashburn, Reston, McLean, Alexandria, Burke, Gaithersburg & Olney.
www.littlehands.com ,
703-631-2046.
Mad Science
PreK-Grade 6. Cool science after school. Build rockets, use lasers, crazy chemistry and more.
301-593-4777; 703-536-9897.
www.madscience.org/dc ,
Music Together
Infants-Preschoolers. Music classes for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their parents and caregivers. Developmentally appropriate and research-based.
Arlington, Washington, DC, McLean, Sterling, Woodbridge, 703-536-4706; Montgomery County, 301-879-6988; Rockville, Potomac, Gaithersburg, 301-424-4359;
Vienna, Herndon, Fairfax, Reston, 703-424-7295; Alexandria, 703-548-7195; Centreville & Springfield, 703-370-0258; Alexandria, Burke, Fredericksburg, Lorton, Manassas, Stafford, 703-619-6441; Washington DC, Rockville, Sandy Spring, Olney,
Clarksville, 301-758-0304.
www.musictogether.com ,
My ABC en Espanol
Spanish for Children
Introduce your children to Spanish in a fun way! Let's sing songs, read books and learn a new vocabulary! New in Dupont Circle.
www.myabcenespanol.com ,
My Gym Children's Fitness Center
Fitness made fun for kids! Award-winning programs for children 6 weeks to 13 years. Noncompetitive gymnastics, exercise, song, dance and more. We also offer birthday parties, camps and special events.
In VA: Alexandria, 703-971-5437; Chantilly, 703-378-3100. In MD: Bethesda, 301-652-2820; Potomac, 301-983-5300.
www.my-gym.com ,
Oh Susannah!
Ages 1-6. Children's music and movement with award-winning singer-songwriter Susan McNelis. Parties, concerts, preschools, balloon animals, group participation, rhythm instruments.
www.susannahmusic.com ,
301-933-2006.
SoccerTots
Ages 18 months-6 years. We are a child physical development program that uses a variety of fun games to delight and engage young children in physical activity.
5 locations: Chantilly, Greenbelt, Haymarket, Manassas, Washington, D.C.
www.socertotsdc.com ,
info@soccertotsdc.com,
703-953-1667.
TK Gym & Martial Arts
Build your kid's focus & confidence! Traditional martial arts programs for tiny tots, children, adults and families.
Chevy Chase/Bethesda/Potomac/DC.
www.tkmainc.com ,
6831 Wisconsin Ave.,
P102,
Chevy Chase,
MD,
301-657-7782.
Team Makers
Ages 6-12. Team makers brings the fun to you with a team building party complete with secret clues, team skill challenges and treasure!
www.teammakers.com/dc ,
301-655-5328.
Tiny Chefs
Tiny Chefs offers interactive, educational and tasty cooking classes at your school for children ages 4-14. We come to your location and bring all supplies!
www.tinychefs.com ,
4701 Willard Ave.,
#1520,
Chevy Chase,
MD,
301-518-6108.
Travelling Teachers
Ages 5-adult. Music lessons on numerous instruments in your home. Piano tuning and repair also available. Serving DC, MD & VA for over 30 years. Qualified teachers. Optional student recitals.
In MD & DC: 301-989-9174. In VA: 703-385-8229.
www.lessonsandtuning.com ,
Washingtonians for Young Performing Artists (WYPA)
Affordable performing arts programs for grades 5-12. WYPA is a charitable organization of Washingtonians who participate and/or contribute to the performing arts by offering low-cost workshops, intensives, performances and community service.
www.wypa.bbnow.org ,
sayne.kai@gmail.com,
240-394-9972.
WASHINGTON, DC (SEE ALSO MULTIPLE LOCATI
Circle Yoga / Budding Yogis
Budding Yogis offers mindful yoga to infants, kids, teens, families, moms-to-be and kids with special needs in our sunny, friendly studio near Chevy Chase Circle.
www.buddingyogis.com ,
3838 Northampton St., NW,
DC,
202-686-1104.
CityDance Center at DC Dance Collective
Ages 4-adult. Dance programs for children, youth and adult on Saturdays. Pre-ballet, Sri Lankan traditional and folk dance and Zumba.
www.citydance.net ,
4908 Wisconsin Ave., NW,
Washington,
DC,
202-293-1165.
Ford's Theatre
Investigation: Detective McDevitt
Join Detective McDevitt as he revisits the sites and reexamines the clues from the investigation into the Lincoln Assassination Conspiracy.
www.fords.org ,
511 10th St., NW,
Washington,
DC,
202-347-4833.
Jonah's Treehouse, LLC
Award-winning play and movement program for young children in Glover Park; now offering membership program with Spanish, art, music and more! Birthday parties too!
www.jonahstreehouse.com ,
2121 Wisconsin Ave.,
C-1 Level,
Washington,
DC,
202-298-6805.
Levine School of Music
Levine offers music instruction for children and adults of all abilities and interests. Year-round programs include early childhood classes, individual and group instruction, ensembles, music therapy and summer camps.
www.levineschool.org ,
2801 Upton St., NW,
Washington,
DC,
202-686-8000.
National Building Museum
Family-friendly activities for all ages. Young people explore, imagine and create through the Museum's innovative educational programming.
www.nbm.org ,
401 F St., NW,
Washington,
DC,
202-272-2448.
Newseum
The Newseum offers educator-led classes at no additional charge for students, grades 3 and up, in topics ranging from the Civil War to civil rights.
888-NEWSEUM (888-639-7386).
www.newseum.org ,
555 Pennsylvania Ave., NW,
Washington,
DC,
The Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory
Since 1986, The Conservatory has offered a program for young actors, ages 12-17, with or without prior experience/training.
www.studiotheatre.org ,
conservatory@studiotheatre.org,
1501 Fourteenth St., NW,
DC,
202-232-7267.
MARYLAND(SEE ALSO MULTIPLE LOCATIONS)
Adventure Theatre MTC
Award-winning professional theater productions with high-quality musical theater training for ages 2-18. SSL hours provided to volunteers & interns.
7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD & 837-D Rockville Pk., Rockville MD.
www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org ,
7300 MacArthur Blvd.,
Glen Echo,
MD,
301-634-2270.
Ballet Petite
Enchanting fairy tales, delicate costuming, dance, music, extraordinary teachers and a touch of magic...nothing captures the imagination like Ballet Petite to nurture your child's creativity.
www.balletpetite.com ,
information@balletpetite.com,
301-229-6882.
Berrend Dance Centre
Complete dance curriculum for girls and boys from beginners to advanced. Music & Motion for ages 3-5. Dancin' Tots Jazz/Tap classes for ages 3-5. Adult jazz, tap & hip-hop.
www.berrenddancecentre.com ,
3460 Olney-Laytonsville R,
Ste. 210,
Olney,
MD,
301-774-3032.
BlackRock Center for the Arts
BlackRock Center for the Arts offers arts education programs for all ages and presents high-quality children's theater performances on stage.
12901 Town Commons Dr.,
Germantown,
MD,
240-912-1058.
Camp Olympia
Horseback riding lessons year-round for all ages, all abilities. Group riding, private and semiprivate lessons. Certified instructors.
www.camp-olympia.com ,
5511 Muncaster Mill Rd.,
Rockville,
MD,
301-926-9281.
CityDance Center at Strathmore
Age 5-adult. Dance programs and pre-professional training for children, youth and adults. Register now! Classes include ballet, modern, jazz, Afro-Asian fusion, Sri Lankan, hip-hop and more.
www.citydance.net ,
5301 Tuckerman La.,
N. Bethesda,
MD,
301-581-5204.
CREATE Arts Center
Fun classes and camps for kids & teens; special workshops for adults! From Stonecarving to Cartooning to Paint Pals for 2 year olds, CREATE has something for you.
301-588-ARTS (2787).
www.createartscenter.org ,
create@createartscenter.org,
816 Thayer Ave.,
Silver Spring,
MD,
DC Fencers Club
Ages 8 & Up. Home of the DC Fencers Club. Learn fencing from the best. Safe, fun, Olympic sport. Beginner to international level.
www.DCFencing.com ,
9330 Fraser Ave.,
Silver Spring,
MD,
301-562-1990.
Dynamite Gymnastics Center
Structured classes for ages 18 months and up. Open gym, birthday parties, private lessons.
Located in North Bethesda behind White Flint Mall.
www.DynamiteGC.com ,
301-770-2700.
Earth Treks Climbing Centers
Earth Treks specializes in birthday parties, youth programs, summer camps and rock climbing instruction for ages 6 and older. No experience is needed to get started!
Columbia, Timonium, Rockville. 800-CLIMB-UP.
www.EarthTreksClimbing.com ,
Flying Kick Fitness
Ages 3 & up. A top-quality program of traditional/Olympic-style Tae Kwon Do in a safe, friendly environment. Adult black belt instructors. Children, adults, families. Camps, birthday parties.
www.flyingkickTKD.com ,
4711 Chase Ave.,
Bethesda,
MD,
301-951-0543.
German Language Courses at the German School Washington, DC
Ages 3-adult. German classes held evenings and Saturday mornings for children 3 & up, and adults at all levels.
www.dswashington.org ,
GLC@DSWASH.org,
8617 Chateau Dr.,
Potomac,
MD,
301-767-3824.
Imagination Stage
Ages 1-18. The region's leading theater arts organization dedicated to children! Classes in acting, dance, filmmaking and musical theater. Student performing ensembles and the best professional children's theater performances.
www.ImaginationStage.org ,
info@ImaginationStage.org,
4908 Auburn Ave.,
Bethesda,
MD,
301-961-6060.
International School of Music
Music lessons for students of all ages (6 months-adult) in all instruments and voice. Optional recitals and diploma program offered.
Two locations: 10450 Auto Park Ave., Bethesda, 301-365-5888 & 5110 Ridgefield Rd., Bethesda, 301-657-0763.
www.ismw.org ,
Kidball Baseball
Ages 3 1/2-11. Year-round classes in T-ball, coach & machine pitch, flag football, basketball and summer camp. Designed to encourage your child to love sports and become a great player. Locations in Bethesda, Potomac & Rockville.
www.kidballbaseball.com ,
301-983-0543.
Metropolitan Ballet Theatre and Academy
Ages 4-Adult. Professional instruction in a supportive environment. Offering classes in creative movement, pre-ballet, ballet, jazz, modern and Pilates. Professional performing opportunities including "The Nutcracker" and the Spring Dance Collection.
www.mbtdance.org ,
10076 Darnestown Rd.,
Ste. 202,
Rockville,
MD,
301-762-1757.
Montgomery Parks
M-NCPPC
Nature classes and hikes, ice skating, tennis, boating, golf, camping, skateboarding, gardens, historic and cultural events and more...ready for you to explore in Mongomery Parks!
www.MontgomeryParks.org/connect ,
301-495-2595.
Music Together with Miri
Early childhood music-movement program. Birth through 5 years. Sessions: Fall, Winter, Spring -- 10 weeks. Summer -- 6 weeks.
www.musictogetherwithmiri.com ,
3104 Paladin Ter,
Olney,
MD,
301-758-0304.
Musical Expressions
All ages. Private lessons in piano, voice, guitar, violin, viola, flute, bassoon and more. Studio on Old Georgetown Rd. near the Beltway. In-home lessons available.
www.musicalexpressions.com ,
Bethesda,
MD,
301-530-7757.
Musical Theatre Petite
Your showstopper's opportunity to shine. Dazzling costumes, jazz, tap dancing, singing and acting--children immerse themselves in Broadway and story classics at Musical Theatre Petite.
www.musicaltheatrepetite.com ,
information@balletpetite.com,
301-229-6882.
Potomac Horse Center
Riding lessons from age 5-adult. Pony rides, birthday parties, summer camp and more.
www.potomachorse.com ,
14211 Quince Orchard Rd.,
Gaithersburg,
MD,
301-208-0200.
Rockville SportsPlex
Ages 18 months-12 years. We offer fantastic enrichment classes in soccer & basketball for your rising star. We also have summer camps, birthday parties and homeschool sports!
www.rockvillesports.com ,
60 Southlawn Ct.,
Rockville,
MD,
301-838-4455.
Silver Stars Gymnastics
18 months & up. Gymnastics instruction for kids. Specially designed preschool equipment. Birthday parties. Boys-only classes. Competitive teams. Summer camps.
Two locations: 2701 Pittman Dr., Silver Spring, 301-589-0938 & 14201 Woodcliff Ct., Bowie, 301-352-5777.
www.gosilverstars.com ,
Sing-A-Long With Karen
Find out why everyone's clapping and cooing about Karen's action-packed, interactive, hands-on, entertaining and engaging music/rhythm/movement classes and/or extraordinary parties for babies/toddlers/youngsters.
Classes in Chevy Chase/Silver Spring, Bethesda, Potomac, Rockville/North Potomac. 301-537-SING.
www.SingAlongWithKaren.com ,
South River Boat Rentals
Leave the highway and set sail for a new family adventure. "Family Learn to Sail" & "Family Vacation" packages.
Gingerville Yachting Ctr.,
Edgewater,
MD,
410-956-9729.
SPAGnVOLA
Premium Chocolate Factory
Ages 13+. Have you worked with chocolate before? Spend 2-1/2 hours learning and practicing chocolate techniques with our Head Chocolatier, Crisoire Reid, From our Farm Beginnings to your Truffle Endings!
www.spagnvola.com ,
info@spagnvola.com,
360 Main St.,
Gaithersburg,
MD,
240-654-6972.
Winterhalter Music
Students of all ages and ability levels learn to play an instrument in the comfort of their own home with one of our kind, talented, passionate instructors, who make music learning fun!
www.winterhaltermusic.com ,
info@winterhaltermusic.com,
13518 Oriental St.,
Rockville,
MD,
301-580-1674.
Youth Performing Arts School
YPAS students receive extraordinary technical training with outstanding teachers in classical ballet, jazz, tap, musical theater, modern, acting and voice in a beautiful and nurturing environment.
www.youthperformingartsschool.com ,
information@balletpetite.com,
301-229-6882.
VIRGINIA(SEE ALSO MULTIPLE LOCATIONS)
Acting for Young People
Celebrating 15 years of fun, challenging classes for ages 5-adult. After-school programs, weekend classes, summer arts camps, school tour productions and more!
www.afyp.org ,
mary@afyp.org,
5506 Talon Ct.,
Fairfax,
VA,
703-307-5332.
The Actors Source
Now you can study acting with an award-winning playwright, actor and coach to the stars. Children and teen classes now forming!
www.TheActorSource.org ,
8460 B Tyco Rd.,
Vienna,
VA,
703-942-8560.
C3 Cyber Club
Camps, Clubs, Classes
Largest video gaming center. Featuring 30 networked computers with high speed Internet access. Field trips, computer lessons, camps, birthday parties. Transportation, homework assistance, martial arts, gymnastics, dancing, tutoring.
www.c3cyberclub.com ,
44710 Cape Ct.,
#118,
Ashburn,
VA,
703-729-0985.
Clay Cafe Studios of Chantilly
Clay Cafe Studios offers a variety of pottery painting and mosaic programs. Our programs are designed to fit into existing after-school programs. Offering one-time classes, or multiweek sessions.
www.claycafechantilly.com ,
13894 Metrotech Dr.,
Chantilly,
VA,
703-817-1051.
Cortona Academy
Grades 6-12. Gorgeous new site. Science, Hi-Tech, Invention and Arts Center. See website for specific activities, conventions, camps and classes.
Toll Free, 877-851-2010; MD, 301-215-7788; VA, 703-464-0034
www.cortona-wp-.com ,
13505 Dulles Technology D,
#3,
Reston,
VA,
Dulles SportsPlex
Ages 18 months-12 years. We offer fantastic enrichment classes in soccer & basketball for your rising star. We also have summer camps, birthday parties and homeschool sports!
www.dullessportsplex.com ,
21610 Atlantic Blvd.,
Sterling,
VA,
703-430-9966.
First Marks
Preschool-adult. Enrolling for fall classes. Watercolors, acrylics, drawing, colored pencils, pastels, sculpting, clay, mixed-media and more. More than 20 years experience.
www.firstmarks.com ,
Reston,
VA,
703-471-7785.
Harmonia School of Music & Art
Age 3-adult. Fun and fundamental, the Harmonia School offers superior individual and group lessons in music, art, theater for students of all ages & levels throughout the year.
www.harmoniaschool.org ,
204-F Mill St., NE,
Vienna,
VA,
703-938-7301.
Hola Baby
Hola Baby is a Spanish immersion program for babies and toddlers (10 months-5 years). The goal is to have fun in Spanish at an early age and among friends.
www.holababy.net ,
Arlington,
VA,
Ideaventions
A Discovery Lab for Kids
Ages 3-13. Science and Technology after-school enrichment classes and workshops. Birthday parties. Free trial classes!
www.ideaventions.com ,
2952-H Chain Bridge Rd.,
Oakton,
VA,
703-255-7202.
Lopez Studios, Inc.
Performing Arts Preparatory School
An award-winning Performing Arts Preparatory school offering premium programs in acting, piano, voice, a performing arts after-school program, a conservatory program and professional/performing opportunities.
www.lopezstudiosinc.com ,
11425 Isaac Newton Sq.,
Reston,
VA,
703-787-0071.
McLean Community Center
Infants-adults. Located in central McLean, the center offers a wide variety of classes, seminars and workshops for children, teens and adults.
703-790-0123; TTY: 711.
www.mcleancenter.org ,
mail@mcleancenter.org,
1234 Ingleside Ave.,
McLean,
VA,
Misty Brae Farm
Riding lessons and training for all ages and abilities. Spring Break Riding Camp and Summer Camp.
www.mistybraefarm.com ,
Aldie,
VA,
703-403-6422.
Potomac Arts Academy of George Mason University
Part of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, offering music, theater, art and computer gaming classes for all ages. Private music lessons, summer programs, concerts and events.
www.PotomacAcademy.org ,
4260 Chain Bridge Rd.,
Fairfax,
VA,
703-993-9889.
Suzuki Music Studio
Ages 3-adult. The studio offers lessons in violin, viola, cello and piano that include ear training. Students participate in group lessons and ensembles and perform in recitals.
www.barrettsuzuki.com ,
barretc@aol.com,
2132 South Bay La.,
Reston,
VA,
703-295-0659.
Tiny Dancers
An award-winning ballet, tap and jazz program that provides young dancers with an outstanding technical foundation in a fun, nurturing and creative environment.
Locations in Fairfax, Gainesville and Alexandria.
www.tinydancers.com ,
info@tinydancers.com,
703-385-5580.
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
Wolf Trap offers a variety of classes for children and adults, including Baby ArtsPlay, Creative Kids, Private Lessons, Intro to Opera and more.
1-877-WOLFTRAP.
www.wolftrap.org ,
1551 Trap Rd.,
Vienna,
VA,
SUPPLIES, SERVICES & RESOURCES
3rd Annual Funville
Free Community Parenting Fair
A day of Exploration, Education & Entertainment for parents and kids of all ages presented by Washington Parent. September 29, 2012; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Featuring live performances, giveaways and exhibitors showcasing enrichment activities.
New this year at Dulles Town Center, 21100 Dulles Town Circle, Dulles, VA.
www.WashingtonParent.com/funville ,
Friends of the Library
Montgomery County, MD
Used bookstores open 7 days a week. Affordable books as low as 50 cents. Children's picture books, foreign language books on tape, videos, text books, more.
Quince Orchard Plaza, Gaithersburg, 301-355-7211; Randolph Hills Shopping Center, Rockville, 301-984-3300; Wheaton Library Basement, Wheaton, 240-777-0688.
MSI Soccer
MSI is a nonprofit youth soccer organization that promotes youth soccer in Montgomery County.
www.msisoccer.org ,
301-762-4MSI.
National Capital Soccer League (NCSL)
www.ncsl-soccer.com ,
Seneca Sports Association, Inc. (SSA)
SSA is a nonprofit, volunteer, youth sports organization. Originally a football organization, through the years SSA has expanded to include cheerleading, dance, soccer and wrestling.
www.senecasports.org ,
Upper Montgomery Athletic Club (UMAC)
UMAC has been providing age-appropriate T-Ball, Machine Pitch and Kid Pitch Baseball for over 40 years.
www.leaguelineup.com ,
Washington Area Girls Soccer League (WAGS)
Lasting friendships through soccer.
www.wagsl.com ,