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Children’s Art Classes
904-612-7557 / 9866 Baymeadows Road / www.childrensartclasses.com
Give Your Child The Gift of Art—Enrolling Now! After School Programs Available, along with day classes for pre-schoolers starting at age 3. This award-winning program offers your child a real studio-based art education, giving them a competitive edge while developing skills in over 40 art areas.
904-612-7557 / 9866 Baymeadows Road / www.childrensartclasses.com
Abrakadoodle Art Class
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Abrakadoodle classes meet and exceed both Florida and National Standards for Fine Arts Education. Each week students will explore new artists and techniques while learning about history, geography, and all of the wonderful things to which art relates.
www.abrakadoodle.com
Artoga
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Offers a special time for exercising the body and the mind through exploration of poses, games and relaxation. Children gain a further insight into their own physical makeup and inner selves by focusing on breath/body-awareness, physical release, creative visualization and self-soothing techniques.
Artoga / 904-477-0400 / 328 9th Avenue North, Jacksonville Beach / www.artoga.org
Babysitting Bootcamp
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December 17 and 18. A two day adventure designed to teach youth ages 11-15 about the responsibilities of a babysitter. The Babysitter’s Training Course can help you: interview for a babysitting job, choose safe and age-appropriate toys and games, perform first aid, learn diapering and feeding techniques, handle bedtime issues, learn tips for having a safe babysitting experience.
Early drop off (8am) and late pick-up (5pm) will be available upon request.
Cost: $125
American Red Cross / 904-358-8091 / 751 Riverside Ave. / www.nefloridaredcross.org
Children's Art Classes
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Children's Art Classes offers nine month programs of study to include painting, drawing, design, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, and more for all ages 3 and up.
904-612-7557 / 9866 Baymeadows Rd / www.childrensartclasses.com
Connect the Dots Creative Movement
Beaches
Creative Movement for Children
Movement Exploration for Adults
Professional Development for Educators
Creative Dance Birthday Parties/Events
Private Dance Instruction
Special Event/Production Choreography
Grant Writing and Project Development
CTDCM Youth Ensemble Performances
Mommy/Daddy and Me Movement
904-521-7097 / 12221 Gehrig Dr / www.dotsdance.com
CRC Arts Academy
Southside
Classes in Musical theatre, acting, voice, ballet, point, jazz, hip-hop, kindermusik, guitar, woodwinds, brass, percussion, jazz improvisation, jazz and blues voice, drawing, comic book art, and painting for all ages form 18months to adult.
904-493-1231 / 10005 Gate Parkway N / www.crcumc.org
Debbie's Dance Company
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Debbie's Dance Company offers extensive and diverse programs in classical Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip-hop, Baton, Modern, Acrobatics, Lyrical, and Flexibility for ages 2 and up.
Debbie's Dance Company / 904-268-1410 / 11570 San Jose Boulevard / www.debbiesdanceco.com
Fall Session 2 Classes at
The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra
Enrolling Now
Mixed - Up Media (ages 4 & 5) New
October 28 – November 18
Wednesdays 3pm – 4pm
Creative Clay (ages 8 and up) New
October 29 – December 17
Thursdays 3pm – 4:30pm
Clay (ages 6 to 9)
October 27 – November 17
Tuesdays 3:15pm – 4:15pm
Painting (ages 6 to 8) New
October 29 – December 17
Thursdays 3pm – 4:30pm
Pas de Trois (age 3)
October 30 – December 18
Fridays 11am to 11:45am
Tiny Ballerinas (age 2 only) New Students
October 30 – December 18
Fridays 9:30am to 10:10am, or 10:15am to 10:55am
Beginner/Intermediate Jazz (ages 5 to 7) New
October 29 – December 17
Thursdays 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Advanced Beginner Jazz (ages 8-10) New
October 29 – December 17
Thursdays 5:30pm – 6:30pm
904-280-0614 / 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach / www.ccpvb.org
First Coast Community Music School
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Professional music instruction. Private lessons in Bass, Woodwinds, Percussion, strings, Piano, Voice and Guitar.
904-646-2004 / FCCJ North and South Campus /www.fccmusicschool.org
Handwriting Clinics
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Handwriting clinics enrolling now for Kindergarten, Print 1(K-1), Print II (2nd-4th grade), Cursive Success and Middle School groups Print and Cursive. Clinics are instructed by occupational therapists and experienced teachers.
904-338-8744 / 3858 San Jose Park Dr / www.ablehandstutoring.com
Hebrew Reading Crash Course
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Five Tuesdays beginning November 24. Chabad at the Beaches is offering a Hebrew Reading Crash Course to all members of the Jewish community. The course is designed to teach those with little or no basic knowledge of the Hebrew language how to read Hebrew in five lessons.
Cost of this five week course is free. There is a $36 per person suggested donation.
Chabad at the Beaches /904-543-9301 / 521 A1A N, Ponte Vedra Beach / www.chabadbeaches.com
Homeschool Classes at
The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra
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Homeschool Art
October 29 – December 17
Wednesdays 9:30am – 11:00am (grades 6 - 8)
Wednesdays 11:15am – 12:45pm (grades 3 - 5)
Homeschool Theatre
October 29 – December 17
Wednesdays 9:30am – 11am
Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra / 904-280-0614 / 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra / www.ccpvb.org
JCA's After School Program
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The JCA offers a great after school experience that is far more than just babysitting. Your child will experience:
A safe, nurturing, Jewish environment.
A top-notch program.
A superb facility.
Challenging and varied activities.
A monitored homework room.
"Power Hour" choose an exciting activity every day.
Jewish Community Alliance / 904-730-2100 / 8505 San Jose Blvd / www.jcajax.org
JW Tumbles
JW Tumbles, A Learning Playground , offering gym classes for children ages 4 months to 9 years, Birthday parties, Kids night out, camps, and gymnastics is now enrolling for our Winter/Spring Semester. Call today to register or visit our website to view programs and schedules.
13720 Old St. Augustine Rd / 904-886-8323 www.jacksonville.jwtumbles.com
Kid's Yoga
Kids yoga classes use movement, games, share circles, breath work and relaxation exercises. Classes in the six week session are held every Saturday, beginning February 2, from 1pm to 2pm. Fee is $60. Siblings $40. Parents welcome.
Peaceful Yoga Studio / 904-278-8082 / 2301 Park Avenue, Suite 302, Orange Park / www.peacefulyogastudio.com
Kids Drama Class by Drama Kids
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Creative drama for all children and young adults ages 3-17 years of age. After school classes are held weekly.
Drama Kids / 904-460-2005 /175 Landrum Lane Ponte Vedra / www.dramakids.com
Kids Fit Club
Want to be part of the Fit Kids Club? Get down and healthy with this fitness class. Dance moves that will leave you smiling, happy, and healthy. It doesn't matter what your size or shape is, or even if you can't dance. Learn some crazy cool steps set to rad music and you'll be rockin' in no time. The club meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 7:30 for a 12-week session starting on September 23
904-472-6823 / 11555 Central Pkwy.Ste 501
Kindermusik
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Kindermusik Village, for children newborn to 18mos of age.
Kindermusik Our Time is designed for children 18mos to 3 years of age.
Kindermusik Family Time for Music class for families with multiple children 3 month to 5 years old.
Other classes available.
Kinderstudios / 904-415-0954 / 1897 Island Walk Way, Suite 4 , Fernandina Beach
www.kinderstudios.com
Little Gym, The
The Little Gym's curriculum is designed to strengthen not only children's physical abilities, but also their ability to listen and learn. We are now enrolling for our Winter/Spring Semester. Call today to register or visit our website to view programs and schedules.
Orange Park: 904-264-4845 / 4479 Hwy 17 / www.tlgorangeparkfl.com
Jacksonville Beaches: 904-223-5678 / 4792 Windsor Commons Ct. (JTB & Hodges) www.tlgjaxbeachesfl.com
Music Lessons
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Music lessons for children and adults. Music lessons offer in Flute, clarinet, Broadway singing, trombone, voice, French horn, guitar, violin, drums, bass guitar, music theory, acoustic guitar, fiddle, flute, tuba, trumpet, piano, opera voice, flamenco guitar, saxophone, singing, viola, electric guitar, percussion, theatrical singing, upright bass, classical guitar. Both 1/2 hour and 1 hour lessons are available. Please contact Music and Arts Center for specific lesson rates.
Music and Arts Center / 904-292-9705 /10991-51 San Jose Blvd/ www.musicarts.com
Orange Park Community Theatre
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Summer Theater classes for elementary and middle-school aged children.
904-276-2599 / Orange Park / www.opct.org
Peace Kids Yoga
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Saturdays 2pm-3pm
Kids yoga classes for ages 4 to 9.
Mindful Motion Yoga / 904-996-2500 /3546 St Johns Bluff Rd Unit 119 / www.mindfulmotion-yoga.com
Pharcyde Dance Center
Now Enrolling
Pharcyde Dance Center is currently holding open enrollment for all performing arts classes. Classes offered include ballet, tap, jazz, ballroom, latin, hip hop, phocus performance ensemble, film production, and more. Dance classes for ages 3 and up.
Pharcyde Dance Center / 904-762-1335 / 6354 Arlington Rd / www.pharcydedance.org
play espanol
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"play espanol" (sm) Fall program has fun Spanish Lessons for children of almost all ages 5 and up. Children are placed in groups according to aptitude, not necessarily age. All lessons and activities are designed according to placement -- with fun in mind! Students can quickly learn Spanish the natural way, using the TPR (Total Physical Response) curriculum, which involves most of the senses in the learning process and promotes the use of conversational Spanish. Emphasis is on exposing students to Spanish through age- or level-appropriate games, songs, and the combination of physical and verbal cues. Students can learn to tell entire stories in Spanish and/or become characters in silly stories. Occasionally, students make crafts and simple recipes. All lessons are taught by native Spanish speakers in small groups. Fall registration is currently in progress. Group, semi-private, and private lessons are available. Classes can be taught at your location to meet your schedule. Homeschool lessons available. Separate christian curriculum also available. Group, semi-private, and private lessons are available. To register, please email Sra. B
904-241-6065 / Neptune Beach
Preschool / Toddler Gymnastics
Now Enrolling
Available gymnastics classes include Preschool Beginner, Intermediate,
TNT Gymnastics / 904-998-8681 / 2683 St. Johns Bluff Rd South / www.tntgymfit.com
Riverside Children's Art Center
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Preschool classes. Six-week combination music/art class for ages 3-5 years begins October 26, 4-4:45pm. Cost $15, space is limited. Call 389-1751 to register.
904-389-1751/ 2841 Riverside Ave /www.riversideartscenter.org
Sunday "Hebrew School"
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Ages 4-14. No Synagogue Membership Required. $50 registration fee $495 annual tuition
904-646-4434 / 11271 Alumni Way / www.southsidechabad.com
Sylvan Learning Center
Sylvan Learning Center of Ponte Vedra Beach is offering a 12-hour study skills boot camp for students in middle school and high school. A fun and instructional class introduces students to reading strategies, testing taking strategies, and note taking. Classes are offered monthly
Call 904-280-8410 to register.
Sylvan Learning Center/ 904-280-8410/880 A1A North STE 7, Ponte Vedra / www.sylvanlearning.com
Tee to Green Golf
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This is a year round program developing junior players to advance into tournament players. Ongoing Junior Golf Academy, featuring Year Round Lessons and Junior Golf League. Junior program, for ages 7 to 16, runs Week nights and Weekends.
For info e-mail tee2green@bellsouth.net
Tee to Green Golf / 904-982-7689 / www.tee2greengolf.net
The Fish Bowl Swim School
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Ages 6 months - adult. Lessons offered at indoor heated pool for year-round classes.
Goldfish level(6-36 months) - Infants and parents learn water survival skills, including submersion, return to wall, and turn to back skills.
Clownfish level(2-3 years) - toddlers learn parent seperation, face in water, effective strokes, and safety.
Dolphin Series - Classes seperated by age and skill level, swimming skills perfected.
9446 Philips Hwy. Ste 1 / 904-403-4007 / www.kidsswimlesson.com
The World of Dance
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Enrolling now ages 3 and up. Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Clogging, Turn, Leaps, Pointe, Hip-Hop, Acro, Combo, Musical Theatre, Modern.
