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2009 Fall Directory of Enrichment Classes for Children

Delaware Valley Enrichment Programs

Gwendolyn Bye Dance Center
Merion, PA. Philadelphia, PA.
215.222.7633.
Gbyedance.org.

Into the Swim
NJ & PA Locations
1.866.307.SWIM
IntoTheSwim.com. Highly Experienced Instructors provide the best swimming experience, making it both educationally fulfilling and enjoyable as well. Small groups of 2-3 students per instructor. Classes that go to the pace of each student stressing technique and safety. Many Locations and Times for you to chose from.

Lansdowne Friends School
Lansdowne, PA.
610.623.2548
Lansdowne FriendsSchool.org.
Students, age 3 years through 6th grade, are engaged in a challenging and creative inquiry-based hands-on accredited academic program, including art, music, Spanish, gym, wood shop, and learning gardens. Grounded in Quaker values, we emphasize respect for all, peaceful problem solving, and service to others.

Living Arts Dance and Fitness Studios
Philadelphia, PA
215.765.5979
LivingArtsDance.com.
Lessons for Children 2yrs - Adults: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Praise Dance, HipHop, Modeling, Tumbling Lessons, & Much More! Youth Dance Ensemble, Personal Training, Private/Group Lessons. Rent our spacious studios for your Dance rehearsal! Beautiful Convenient Location on Broad Street One Block from Temple University! Register Now!

Pennington Arts
Narberth, NJ
610. 667.3824
Our musical program begins with personalized Kinder classes (ages 2-4) and presgresses to individual instruction in piano, drums and recorder. Students also learn music theory, composition and song writing and have opportunities to perform throughout the year. Creative writing classes for children and adults (group or private) are also available.

StageCoach Theatre Arts Schools
Blue Bell, PA
267.655.2574
StageCoach students study dance, drama and singing for three hours on weekends. No previous experience is necessary. No auditions. Everyone’s welcome. For information about classes and registration for a school in your area, please visit our website Stagecoachschools.com or call Barbara at 800.782.4372 for an information packet or franchise information.

The Hellyer Performing Arts Center, Inc
Bensalem, PA
215.757.7775
Hpacinc.com
The Hellyer Performing Arts Center provides Private Instrumental or Voice lessons year-round plus classes in Acting, Film Prep, Music Theory and Early Childhood Music. HPAC also runs the youth ensemble, “VOICES jr”, “Acting Out Drama Troupe” and VOICES of Bucks County (teens and adults).

Tiger Schulmann’s Mixed Martial Arts
866.833.3716
Mytsmma.com
Tiger Schulmann’s Mixed Martial Arts (TSMMA) is the largest martial arts training organization in the United States. With over 150,000 students trained in its 25 year existence, TSMMA prides itself on teaching the highest level of discipline and technique to both its adult and youth student base.

Walnut Street Theater
215.574.3550. ext. 510
WalnutStreetTheatre.org

Lehigh Valley Enrichment Programs

Allentown Symphony Hall
Allentown, PA
610.432.6715
AllentownSymphony.org
Built around 1896, the historic 1200-seat Hall is a premier performing arts facility home to the Allentown Symphony Orchestra now in its 59th season. The orchestra has the unique distinction of being the smallest symphony orchestra in America to own its own performance hall.

Community Music School
Allentown, PA
610.435.7725
Cmslv.org
CMS provides quality music lessons from professional musicians/educators in most all instruments and voice in private and group settings.Creative Arts Therapy in music and movement/dance are also available. Lessons are offered in 30-minute, 45-minute, or 60-minute settings. To schedule lessons, simply call 610.435.7725.

DeSales University Conservatory of Dance
610.282.1100 x1830
Desales.edu

Kids Co-OP
Bethlehem, PA
610.861.9151
KidsCo-op.com
Where kids develop love of Activity in a Safe and Exciting Environment... develop Self-Worth and Caring Attitudes toward others...develop Individual Excellence from the inside out through...Fitness-Friends-Fun...whiledoing Gymnastics-Tumble-Dance!

Lear Educational Center
Easton, PA
610.252.0965
LearEducationalCenter.com
We are the Lehigh Valley’s reading specialists in language arts. Our non-traditional programs will teach the non-reader and the poor reader to read, comprehend, spell and write on grade level. The Lear Educational Center is dedicated to ensuring all students reach their full potential. Experience the Difference!

Miss Linda’s School of Baton and Dance
Allentown, PA
610.866.6418
Classes offered: Baton, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Classical Ballet, Modeling, Adult Classes, and Classes for the “Special Needs” Child. 3 Years-Adults, Beg through Adv, and Competitive/Non-Competitive Classes. We Produce Champions through Nurturing and Postitive Reinforcement!

Pennsylvania Youth Theatre
Bethlehem, PA
610.332.1400
123pyt.org
Pennsylvania Youth Theatre is a nonprofit performing arts organization which educates, entertains, and enriches the lives of young people and their families. With performing arts classes, literature based performances, vigorous outreach programs, and a top quality dance division, PYT challenges children to develop their talents and appreciate the arts.

The Lutheran Academy Kindergarten Prep Preschool
Allentown, PA
610.653. 8814
TheLutheranAcademy.org

Tiger Schulmann’s Mixed Martial Arts
866.833.3716
Mytsmma.com
TSMMA is the largest martial arts training organization in the United States. With over 150,000 students trained in its 25 year existence, TSMMA prides itself on teaching the highest level of discipline and technique to both its adult and youth student base.

Valley Music Together LLC
Banana Factory, Bethlehem, PA
Southern Lehigh Public Library, Center Valley, PA
Macungie Institute, Macungie, PA
Co-Directors Amity Cassaday: 610.597.713. Gina Hinkle: 610.360.1439.
Valley MusicTogether.org
We provide music and movement classes for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers. Certified teachers will sing songs, dance, play instruments, and recite chants, rhythm patterns and tonal patterns with the families in each class. Registration also includes two CDs and an illustrated songbook for the current song collection.®

New Jersey Enrichment Programs

EnVision Gymnastics
Eastampton, NJ
609.261.1140
EnvisionGymnastics.net
We are 5 months short of celebrating it’s 20th anniversary! Shaping area childrens’ lives since 1991, EnVision has a variety of offerings for ages 1 and up! Offerings include our Flip-Tastics Fun & Fit gymnastics program for boys and girls, the reknown Hoppin’ Tots movement education program for preschoolers, Leap ‘N Learn Preschool Academy, a movement-oriented academic preschool program, Camp Hoppy Days summer camp with an emphasis on fun and fitness, Cheer Tumble classes, competitive gymnastics and All-Star cheerleading teams, and a huge variety of workshops, Play Groups, and Satellite programs held right on the local military bases!

Farrington’s Music
Princeton: 609.924.8282. Princeton Jct.: 609.897.0032. Hightstown: 609.448.7170. Burlington: 609. 387.9631
FarringtonsMusic.com
Music Lessons – Private lessons in piano, guitar, drums, sax, clarinet, voice, flute, trumpet, violin. $25-half hour. Rock School – Play in a band – all ages. Call Today!

Fusion School of Dance Music & Acting
Cherry Hill, NJ
856.424.8836
FusionSchool.com
As South Jersey’s premier performing arts school, Fusion offers students from pre-school to high school and adults the opportunity to grow and develop artistically. We cater to aspiring professionals as well as those who seek recreational fulfillment in the arts. Group and individual instruction is available in all disciplines. From young children to budding teenagers to adults, we give students the skills and confidence to perform on stage!

Gymnastics Academy
Cherry Hill & Voorhees, NJ
856.795.4599. 856.627.8483
TheGcacademy.com

Igloo Ice Rink
Mt. Laurel, NJ
856.638. 0801
SkateIgloo.com
The Igloo is a State-of-the-art Ice Skating Facility. We offer group & individual Figure Skating and Hockey lessons for all ages from the beginner to the elite. Our hockey program offers team play for all ages. The rink is open to the public for skating, parties and meetings.

Into the Swim
NJ & PA Locations
1.866.307.SWIM
IntoTheSwim.com
Highly Experienced Instructors provide the best swimming experience, making it both educationally fulfilling and enjoyable as well. Small groups of 2-3 students per instructor. Classes that go to the pace of each student stressing technique and safety. Many Locations and Times for you to chose from.

Just Dance
Princeton, NJ
609.924.5446
JustDanceNJ.com
Gain confidence, poise and lasting friendships with nurturing teachers in a fun and non-competitive environment. Family owned and operated for 11 years with love, offering Dance instruction for students of all ages and levels. Class sizes are limited to insure individual attention. Now registering for Fall classes.

Katz JCC
Cherry Hill, NJ
856.424.4444
Katzjcc.org
The Katz JCC offers everything for families all under one roof. We offer an Early Childhood Center for ages 3 months – Kindergarten, day camp for children 3-14, and an after school program. Family fitness options include basketball leagues, swim team, group wellness, XRKADE exergaming studio, parent child classes and more.

Mainstage Center for the Arts
Blackwood, NJ
856.227.3091
MainStage.org
Mainstage Center for the Arts is a non-profit organization committed to providing a creative, vibrant, and nurturing environment for youth and adults. Using the performing arts as a catalyst for individual expression and growth, Mainstage enriches the quality of life for its South Jersey community through its classes in acting, dance and voice, summer enrichment programs and its full schedule of performances and concerts.

Moorestown School of Music
South Jersey’s Suzuki School
Moorestown, NJ
856.235.7565
Msmnj.org
A non-profit organization. We plant the seeds of musical growth by creating a nurturing community of parents, teachers and students. Music Together® for preschoolers with parents or caregivers. Suzuki violin, cello and piano lessons for ages 4 and up with parental involvement. Musicianship: hands-on creative music theory with improvisation and composition, for ages 8-18.

Ocean N’ Motion
Mt. Laurel, NJ
856. 778.9778
OceannMotion.com.

Old Towne Music
Washington Twp., NJ
856.228.0003
OldTowneMusic.com
Providing private music lessons on all instruments & voice, rock school, drama/acting class & pre-school music we are South Jersey’s Largest Music School with over 45 Highly Qualified Teachers. Since 1974 we have taught over 10,000 students at our 3 locations (Turnersville, West Deptford, and Swedesboro). We also offer a Full line of musical instruments, rentals, repairs & piano tuning.

Renee’s Studio
Moorestown, NJ
609. 220.7537
Renees-Studio.com
Renee’s approach teaches acting as a craft with a process. By familiarizing students with many different techniques, Renee provides actors of all caliber with the tools they need to be successful in any role. Renee’s Studio teaches the finer points of improvisation, monologue, auditioning, and even writing and producing original works.

The Malvern School
1-877-MALVERN
MalvernSchool.com
The Malvern School offers year round educational programs for Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten and School Age children. We are open 7am to 6pm with full and half day options. Our degreed teachers provide hands-on learning activities based on the highest standards of excellence in Early Childhood Education. We focus on each child’s physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth—all within a warm, caring and secure child-centered environment. The Malvern School is currently operating schools in PA and NJ with additional locations opening in the coming year. Contact us at 1-877-MALVERN or MalvernSchool.com.

When calling programs appearing in this directory, please mention that you saw their ad in the Curious Parents Fall Enrollment Directory.