Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
Back-to-School means Back-to-After-School! This is KidsOutAndAbout's special annual newsletter detailing extracurricular programs for the 2018-2019 year! This resource is guaranteed to give you ideas for programs you never even knew existed! YOU'LL WANT TO SAVE THIS NEWSLETTER, so keep it in a handy place where you can refer to it often as you're considering options for your kids' enrichment. (If you get this at work, you might want to forward it to your home email address.)
We have descriptions from many programs that have chosen to be featured in this resource; they are for every age and interest, from babies through teens. Get some great ideas for after-school and weekend stuff your kids can do right here in one handy spot.
Be sure to check out (and bookmark!) the Master List of Extracurricular Classes page on the KidsOutAndAbout site. We have subject links for programs in sports & Fitness, gymnastics, martial arts, performing arts, music, dance, visual arts, brainy stuff, special needs, preschool, and more. This page is a portal to hundreds of organizations that offer classes in our area and will be an invaluable resource in your planning this year.
NOTE: THIS NEWSLETTER IS LONG, and so some email programs may cut it off heartlessly in the middle. If that happens, just use the handy "View this email in a browser" link at the top to see it in all its glory.
Happy back-to-school!
—Debra Ross, Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Art Haus offers painting, drawing, and pottery classes to children and adults. We also offer specialty art classes like figure drawing, paint nights, weekly workshops, and children’s summer workshops. Our hours are Tuesday through Saturday at convenient hours to accommodate your busy schedule. Come join us for classes and discover the benefits of expressing yourself through art!
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CrEATe Cooking Classes for Kids
CrEATe cooking classes are specifically designed to inspire children ages 4 and up. We love to have fun while we learn, and so do our little chefs! With silly yet memorable lessons, we learn what NOT to do in the kitchen as much as the wonderful things we can do! Your budding chefs will be proud to bring home a sampling of what they've created as they develop this SKILL FOR LIFE!
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Easton Salt Lake Archery Center
Whether you are just starting out in the sport or preparing for world competition, you can get the training you need to be your best. The Easton Salt Lake Archery Center is one of a growing number of Easton Foundations archery facilities across the USA. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned competitor, the Easton Salt Lake Archery Center will help foster your enjoyment and skill of the sport. In addition to archery classes and group lessons, we also offer private coaching, archery instructor certification, video analysis, private events, seminars and tournaments.
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We believe that art education is really important for kids—and it’s not just about the opportunity to be crafty! Good art education that is fun, creative, and built on strong art fundamentals can equip kids with skills that will help them thrive in any life path. STEM education gives them a valuable skill set, but art training teaches them how to approach any job or situation with creativity. Art teaches ingenuity and patience. Art is also a fantastic outlet for stress and anxiety. Our kids really need art in their lives! We’re excited to bring high quality, fun, art education to the Highland, Alpine, and Cedar Hills Communities.
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More than just a sport. Our mission is... To provide athletes, parents, and employees with a positive experience in the sport of gymnastics. To challenge each athlete within his/her abilities, while teaching valuable life skills such as dedication, determination, discipline, and confidence. To offer high quality equipment, a fun and safe environment, and a knowledgeable and positive coaching staff, with the ultimate goal of encouraging each participant to achieve his/her highest potential. To offer open lines of communication to athletes and parents. To treat each athlete with equal importance regardless of skill level. To continually strive for excellence in all areas of training young athletes in the sport of gymnastics.
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We believe that kids are natural Yoginis because of their “in the moment” attitude, innate flexibility, and unlimited potential for growth; that balanced lives begin with balanced children; and that through Yoga, we can positively affect the health, well-being, and confidence of the next generation. Next Generation Yoga encourages children to use their whole bodies, independent minds, and intuitive senses as we engage and educate their entire beings. We respect and encourage the developmental and individual needs of every child. Kids use their natural energy and enthusiasm to move, play, imagine and express themselves as they explore mindfulness, body awareness, positive health and Mother Earth.
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Rinceoiri Don Spraoi Irish Dancers
We are a performance-centered school that provides an Irish dance education solely for the love of Irish culture and dance. We perform throughout Utah at events such as the Living Traditions Festival, Utah Scottish Festival, and the Utah State Fair, along with other public and private events such as elementary schools, cultural festivals, farmers markets, senior centers and more. Our biggest event of the year is the Utah Hibernian Society’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Siamsa in March!
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Have you always wanted to ride a horse but feel like you don't have the time, space, or means to own one? Do you or your kids want to experience the magic of learning horsemanship? Serendipity Stables is a non-competitive barn with a positive atmosphere. Our philosophy is safe horsemanship and riding in harmony with the horse. We have adult and child horseback riding lessons and boarding.
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Sport City offers year round options for the youth athlete. Find leagues, summer sports, camps, clinics, tournaments, soccer, volleyball, basketball, and fitness all in one location. With 80,000 square feet of premium courts and fields including 2 turf fields, 2 full futsal courts, 6 volleyball courts, 4 basketball courts, and a fitness studio, we are Utah's premier indoor sports facility. We will provide you with the best experience for leagues, tournaments, practice, corporate events, and more! Contact us at info@soccercityutah.com or by phone at 801-553-0096.
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Spy Hop’s mission is to mentor young people in the digital media arts to help them find their voice, tell their stories, and be empowered to effect positive change in their lives, their communities, and the world. We envision a world in which all young people possess the skills and mindsets necessary for future success and that their voices are heard and valued in their communities. Since 1999, Spy Hop has mentored Utah’s young people in the digital media arts as a vehicle for free expression, self-discovery, critical thinking, and skilled participation. Our after school and community programs in film, audio, music, and design are a model for youth development programs across the nation and Spy Hop is recognized by the White House as a leading nonprofit arts and humanities organization.
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Studio Kids Productions LLC is a children's theater organization committed to enhancing music, dance, theater, and arts education in Utah. Our curriculum is fun and friendly and encourages kids to develop acting skills, learn simple choreography, develop stage presence, learn fundamental music skills, explore their creativity, and develop confidence. Studio Kids Productions LLC offers programs in voice, dance, and drama. Each program features the students in a final performance at the end of each semester. Costumes, stage make-up, and curriculum materials are provided as part of the program.
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At The Little Gym, we believe kids should be able to act like kids. We also believe fun environments are especially conducive to the kind of learning that prepares them for life’s adventures. Through unique programs that revolve around active play, we complement and enhance the traditional school experience - even before kids are school age! We give children a safe and inspiring space to direct their energy, build confidence, and develop key skills. Explore the range of classes we offer at The Little Gym of Draper to find the one that’s just right for your child.
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