Group classes are an excellent way to stimulate your child's senses, encourage socialization, improve motor skills, and just plain have fun. Believe it or not, your child may discover the passion they will carry with them the rest of their lives. It might be a process of trial and error, so try different things and see what sticks. Here are some various businesses and classes to check out.
Big Blue Swim School |
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Big Blue Swim School caters to children between the ages of three months to twelve years. Baby lesson focuses on skills such as breath control, back floating and learning to push off the wall, readying each child for parent-less participation. In the swim school for toddlers, kids between the ages of three and five learn balance, kicking and more, all through fun games, songs and stories that make them excited to come to class. For kids six and up, we have two programs, Bold Blue and Big Blue, catering to different skill levels. Swimmers will progress from learning how to be safe in the water to learning different strokes and building their skills to become proficient, strong swimmers.
Learn more or register today for Big Blue Swim School
British Swim School of Northern Chicagoland |
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Our warm pool is the perfect place to learn how to feel safe and confident in the water. Our skilled instructors work with all ages – from small children to adults – and teach at your own pace to make learning fun and easy.
Learn more or register today for British Swim School of Northern Chicagoland
Chicago Mini Musicians |
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The #1 early childhood music school in the western suburbs has opened up a satellite location in the Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago as Chicago Mini Musicians, and we can't wait to share our skill-building, playful, and engaging music classes with your little one!
Use code MACARONI for a $25 new student discount!Learn more or register today for Chicago Mini Musicians
Extensions Dance |
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Join us for Twinkle Stars Academy (ages 2.5-5) or sign up for our youth training classes! Extensions Dance offers an array of youth classes in Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Pointe, Acro and more for ages 6-18.
Learn more or register today for Extensions Dance
Goldfish Swim School - Evanston |
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Goldfish Swim School - Evanston offers a variety of activities and lessons for BABIES! From our weekly baby and parent swim lessons (FREE for babies under 8 months!), to our monthly FREE Babies Who Brunch Family Swim events, there is something for everyone!
Have a baby under 8 Months? Use code “FREEMINI1” on our website, or contact us today to learn more about claiming your FREE Swim Lessons at Goldfish - Evanston.
Learn more or register today for Goldfish Swim School - Evanston
Merit School of Music |
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Watch your child learn and grow through Merit's music classes for ages 0-5. Our Early Childhood teachers create a fun, welcoming environment supported by a developmentally stimulating curriculum.
Learn more or register today for Merit School of Music
Merry Music Makers |
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Merry Music Makers specializes in group music classes for children from birth through age 5 using the Music Together curriculum that is designed to teach the way children learn through play!
Learn more or register today for Merry Music Makers
The Music Playhouse of Chicago |
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Discover the power and joy of music! Offering super fun and interactive early childhood music education classes to families with children ages 0-5.
Learn more or register today for The Music Playhouse of Chicago
Pistachio Yoga |
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PLAYGROUP YOGA for Caregivers, Babies, & Kids up to preschool age.
Learn more or register today for Pistachio Yoga
Saint Luke Academy |
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Saint Luke Academy offers Early Childhood classes for our littlest students on Tuesdays and Thursdays! Book Bugs is for 6 month - 3 year olds and includes story time, movement, music and open play with their peers. Time for Two is just for our 2 year olds to introduce them to a PK-style classroom in a fun, but structured, learning environment.
Learn more or register today for Saint Luke Academy
Songbird Kids |
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Songbird Kids offers fun-filled music & movement classes for families with children ages 0–6. Through songs, instruments, and play, we nurture your child’s natural musicality in a relaxed, welcoming environment—no musical experience needed!
Learn more or register today for Songbird Kids
St. Benedict Prep Bengal Cubs |
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Get to know the St. Benedict Prep Preschool building, teachers and programs by joining twice a week for our Bengal Cubs classes. Our experienced preschool teacher will welcome 2 year olds and their caregiver into one of our preschool classrooms with a chance to explore the room, our playground, and our gross motor room, as well.
Bengal Cubs is offered in three sessions: Fall (Sept-Dec), Winter (Jan-May), and Spring (March-May).Join us for one, two, or all three sessions. Limit is 10 students per session.
