Join us for our Primary School live Virtual Open House where we will discuss the Environmental Charter School's K-2 academic programming, activities, and how to apply to our school. Learn more about ECS from the comfort of your own home.

At Snapology, we understand that the closure of schools can be challenging for students and parents, so we are taking our popular Snapology STEAM classes, play dates, and parties online! We have adapted our curriculum so that your child can make their screen time count with engaging and entertaining STEAM enrichment.

Cosmic Coffee explores a different topic in astronomy or planetary science each week. In this YouTube series, we talk about a wide range of topics from the Pluto Vote to the history of Lowell Observatory, and is a great place to learn from astronomers and other experts!  

Discover the wildlife of the Arroyos and Foothills in Southern California!

Check out our website for additional virtual field trips, as well as accompanying worksheets: https://arroyosfoothills.org/education/fields-trips-to-afc-properties/virtual-field-trips/

Join Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy's Tim Martinez to learn about traditional fire making using native plants!

Check out our website for additional virtual field trips, as well as accompanying worksheets: https://arroyosfoothills.org/education/fields-trips-to-afc-properties/virtual-field-trips/

Supplement your students’ self-guided virtual field trip or activity series with an additional live discussion with one of our environmental educators! These virtual discussions work well as an introduction before the students complete their self-guided activities, or as a follow-up afterward to help integrate all that they learned. Our educators are happy to answer questions on the spot, or prepare answers to questions that students submit ahead of time. The discussions range from 30-45 minutes and are $50 per class or FREE for Title 1 schools. 

Through a series of videos and home activities, visitors will have a chance to engage with the lesson themes at a deep level. With plenty of variety in recommended ages and activity lengths, you are sure to find something for everyone. These activity series range from a variety of topics such as animals, birds, and nature activities. All are FREE!

Brit-Am Live brings the best elements of our outdoor curriculum to you anywhere from your home! Your player will enjoy themself in our virtual soccer academy, develop their motor skills, and fundamental soccer ability. Interact with our most experienced staff for a joyous and challenging experience.

Weekday classes end Friday June 12. Weekend classes end Sunday June 21. Sat/Sun classes at 10:30am, Monday to Friday at 1pm. Monday & Friday at 3pm, Tuesday & Wednesday at 11am.

$15 individual class, $40 (3 classes), $75 (6 classes), $120 Unlimited seasonal pass

Launched in May 2020, Classics 4 Kids Musical Moments feature our Artistic Director & Conductor Dana Zimbric and other musicians.

Each video highlights a composer or special piece of music and background information. Geared for kids of all ages to share the joy of music learning!

**LEARN TO CODE, BUILD GAMES AND APPS ONLINE WITH A LIVE INSTRUCTOR WITH YOUR OWN PRIVATE CLASS** At The Curiosity Lab, students explore different concepts, ideas and projects through self-paced learning. The possibilities are endless while working through, creating and learning with our many virtual STEAM programs. Students learn through private classes with a live instructor online! Classes are flexible and can be taken anywhere the student has access to the internet! Classes are custom to keep students engaged while learning skills that will keep them competitive in their tech driven futures! Choose from: - coding - photoshop - minecraft - 2D game creation - 3D game creation - app creation - tech tutoring - illustrator - muse - dreamweaver We now have an Enrichment Program for parents who are looking for a little bit more! A full stack developer program for kids! Yes, they can!

The Fleet Science Center brings you live virtual lessons at home with our science educators!  

Tired of seeing your kids bored and distracted on their zoom calls? Our Fleet science educators developed programs to captivate, engage and keep students curious while schooling from home, so you don’t have to! Your kids will be engrossed as they explore science with hands-on activities using materials you are likely to already have at home. Whether you need virtual lessons for an entire classroom, individual student activities or curriculum support for teachers, we’ve got you covered. 

We feel an increasing need for families to connect and socialize, and we are so excited to announce Gymboree is offering LIVE online classes. Gymboree offers interactive virtual classes online. For just $65/month, you will have access to each age-appropriate Zoom class for your child plus access to our online portal you can visit anytime!

Online classes include Play, Music, Art, Preschool, Yoga for adults, and Paint Night for adults. 

Social-emotional learning games. Free quiz for talking to kids about big feelings and free printable coloring book.

The Spy Museum provides FREE classroom lessons, resources, and activities that support traditional curriculum. Ranging in subjects, lesson plans include primary documents and step-by-step instructions for implementing activities in your classroom.

FREE online learning resources for students and families are available from Job Carr Cabin Museum.

Choose from a variety of social studies content for elementary students:

* Downloadable interdisciplinary lesson plans adapted from the Museum's award-winning traveling trunk curriculum for 3rd and 4th grade students who are participating in remote learning, virtual schooling, and home schooling. Students learn about the Oregon Trail, daily life before Washington statehood, and the development of the city of Tacoma.

* Printable activity pages including crossword, word search, and coloring pages to help kids explore local history

* The Cabin for Kids YouTube playlist where our team answers common questions from students and provides behind-the-scenes access. Explore the museum and learn more about Job Carr, the Oregon Trail, the transcontinental railroad, Tacoma history, and life in the past with this series of short videos made especially for kids.

Our 2020 Fall Session will offer online lessons in Piano or Voice beginning September 9th.  We'll also offer online Parent/Child Music & Movement classes online beginning October 3rd. 

Please email Miss Peggy at misspeggysmusic@aol.com for more information, or to request a copy of our brochure which includes the registration form, policies and class and lesson rates.

We're excited to announce more than 70 virtual, hands-on workshops led by Museum Educators that help you bring the Museum Experience to your home. Workshops focus on art making, engineering, science and more, and are two hours long.  Space is limited; register today.

Ocean Heroes is an after school science program designed for children ages 8-12. Children are engaged in marine science and conservation topics, hands-on activities, games, crafts and optional offsite stewardship projects (if allowed due to COVID precautions). Over the course of eight different sessions, children learn about a diversity of marine mammals, their adaptations, and what life is like living under the sea. This program has a total of 8 sessions consisting of two different themes, the first 4 sessions is coastal creatures and the last 4 sessions is endangered species; all 8 sessions are included in program price. This program will once a month from October to May.

Cost per participant: $250.00; Full payment at registration is required to hold a spot for your child.

Number of sessions per program: 8

Session length: 2 hours

Time: 4-6 pm (PST) one day per month.

Dates: The second Friday of every month- Oct. 8th, Nov. 12th, Dec. 10th, Jan. 14th, Feb. 11th, Mar. 11th, Apr. 8th, May 13th

·       Optional Whale Watching Trip on May 20th (additional charge)

Ages: 8 to 12

Class size: limited to 12 participants per program

Refunds: Are only provided for medical emergencies verified by a doctor. Reimbursement is not given for any missed days or cancellations. All proceeds from Ocean Explorers go to the medical care and treatment of our seal and sea lion patients.

Coastal Creatures

Discover your favorite marine mammals that call the coast their home! Whether you are near or far from the coastal shores, join us online to explore the rocky shores, shallow waters and thriving life that the coast has to offer. Explorers will investigate sea turtle habitats, recognize the calls of Spotted dolphins, uncover the diets of Stellar sea lions, and the behaviors of spinner dolphins all while learning how we can protect our coastal creatures!

Session I: Sea Turtles- Follow these ancient creatures through their life from hatchlings to adults! Explorers will learn about the 7 different species of sea turtles, their adaptations and habitat, as well as actions that can protect them. In this session, explorers will get crafty by creating their own turtle and habitat.

Session II: Spinner Dolphins- Spinner dolphins are known for their aerial displays and catching the waves from surrounding boats, but did you know their behaviors change during the night to feed? Explore the life of Spinner dolphins and create a PSA to encourage others to protect this species!

Session III: Stellar Sea Lions- Discover amazing facts about the largest of the sea lion species and how researchers are studying these animals and the food they eat! Explorers will investigate and document their findings, just like a marine mammal scientist.

Session IV: Spotted Dolphins- Can you identify a Spotted dolphin by its vocalizations? Listen closely as you learn about the clicks and buzzes of cetaceans. Spotted dolphins are social mammals, learning from others and traveling in pods by the hundreds. Explorers will etch a dolphin and race against the clock in a game of ‘Spot the Difference’!

Endangered Species

Join us in becoming an Ocean Steward and investigate the wonderful world of marine mammals! Explorers will craft sea lions, puzzle through activities, navigate as a Right Whale, and lead their Vaquita to victory in a game verse the teachers! With these animals threatened to near extinction, what can YOU do to help?

Session I: New Zealand Sea Lions- Discover the most “rare” sea lion in the world and how humans are helping to boost their population! Explorers will learn about the tale of “Mum” and how she brought sea lions back to the main islands! Explorers will get crafty and make a sea lion face and mane!

Session II: Vaquitas- With only 10 suspected individuals left in the world, learn about the smallest cetacean on the planet, how they became critically endangered and lessons learned in the effort to save them! Can you determine the difference between a porpoise and a dolphin, become an expert and help us ID these animals in the wild. Explorers will challenge our teachers as they lead their Vaquita to victory by making its way through obstacles at sea!

Session III: North Atlantic Right Whales- These massive whales weigh in at 140,000 pounds and are the world’s most endangered large whale species! In this session, explorers will learn about the threats to these animals and how they can help. Can you help Riley the Right Whale navigate her way through the ocean? Try your flipper at helping her get past natural and unnatural threats through an adventure game!

Session IV: Guadalupe Fur Seals- Did you know that PMMC rescues Guadalupe fur seals? Learn more about previous patients we have helped and their stories! Explorers will get crafty as they puzzle through piecing together what makes a fur seal and an eared seal!

Are you trying to get accustomed to your newly fixed braces? Your pain and discomfort are entirely justified as it is a new foreign body strapped to your teeth. The first week after the braces treatment is challenging for everyone.But once you sail through it, your rest of the journey towards straight teeth is comparatively much easier.

We are here with 9 tips to help you survive your first week with braces. Check them out

1. Your gums and teeth need some time to get used to the constant pressure exerted by braces on them. You can take some over-the-counter pain medication for pain and inflammation.
2. Regular oral hygiene is vital during braces treatment. The food particles can get stuck in brackets and buildup cavities in your mouth. The solution is to brush your teeth after every meal with a soft-bristled toothbrush.
3. The pressure applied by the brackets on your gums leads to irritation and sores. But it is temporary. Use the wax provided by your orthodontist to fight these sores in your mouth.
4. Saltwater is an effective home remedy to minimize the pain of sores and heal the inflammation. Add half a teaspoon of salt to a cup of warm water. Rinse your mouth 5-6 times a day with this.
5.  A Mouthguard forms a protective barrier for the soft tissues of your gums. Always wear a mouthguard while playing sports or doing any physical activity to prevent your teeth and braces from any damage.
6. To fulfill your dream of straight teeth, you should learn to handlebraces emergencies like broken brackets or poking wires. Gain the knowledge of the first aid you need to do yourself before reaching the orthodontist.
7. You don’t eat as much with braces as you used to eat before. Therefore your mouth might feel dry. The solution is to stay hydrated. Keep sipping some water or any sugar-free beverage during the braces treatment.
8. Your gums and teeth are susceptible in the initial days of braces treatment. Thus, avoid eating too hot or cold or chilled food. Instead, consume food and drinks which are warm or cool or at room temperature.

You can be friends with the following soft foods to achieve the desired straight teeth after the braces treatment:-

• Cool Beverages Like Milkshakes and Smoothies
• Soft-Cooked Fish or Fish Sticks
• Steamed Vegetables
• Salads with Eggs, Tuna, Tofu, and Chicken
• Peanut Butter
• Grains Like Rice, Barley, Couscous, and Quinoa
• Fruit Cups and Ripe Fruits
• Hummus
• Soft Bread Like Pancakes and Sandwich Bread.
• Pasta and Noodles
• Stew and Soup
• Applesauce
• Fork-Tender Meats
• Beans
• Pudding
• Soft Dairy Products Like Yogurt, Cheese, Ice-cream, etc.

Parting Words!

These tips will help you in the first crucial week of the braces treatment and afterward as well. Never hesitate to contact your orthodontist in case of grave concern. Get ready to embrace a beautiful life-long smile and straight teeth.

Bonus tip - If your children need braces, taking them to a kids-friendly orthodontist will be a good idea.

Future Dancers!

We have a full year long curriculum of dance classes for students ages 3-Adult available starting this fall. We will be offering all classes virtually with the hope of progressing to an in person model while also having virtual learning be an option all year long. We will continue to follow all CDC health and safety guidelines as we start our new semester. Check out our website www.randazzodance.com for more information about classes and to register!

We look forward to meeting you and dancing with you!

8-Week Entrepreneurship course for 13-19 years old looking to start their own business and learn the skill of entrepreneurship! 

We offer world class virtual and in person music instruction with top notch coaches, state of the art lesson rooms and flexible hours! Our students enjoy 4 showcases a year as well as performance opportunities every month! We teach voice, piano, guitar , bass, drums, violin, mandolin and saxaphone! Take a virtual tour of our studio today at https://www.ridenourmusic.com/!

The Roundhouse Aquarium can bring ocean knowledge and the aquarium experience to you with our LIVE Virtual Classes. We offer interactive k-12 programs where students are able to learn directly from our educators, engage with the topic and ask questions.

We know that everybody has different circumstances and not only do we totally respect your call, we’ve also made some programming changes to help give you some options.If you’re not yet ready to come back to in-person lessons, that’s completely fine. Everyone's first lessons is free! So sign up today on our website or email santaclarita.schoolofrock.com with your specific questions.

Our in-person school readiness booster program is designed to enhance your child's skills and build on their strengths to prepare them for a school environment. Our goal is to provide a supportive, therapeutic group program that allows your child to build confidence, self-esteem, self-awareness, and maintain the regulation they need to transition to the school setting. 

Our occupational therapists have extensive training in sensory integration approach and the DIR/Floortime methodology, both of which focus on the child's capacity to regulate and communicate.

This program helps with:

• Difficulty separating from parents 
• Potty training difficulties 
• Frequent meltdowns 
• Difficulty socializing 
• Lack of independence 
• Delayed play skills and other milestones 
• Communication and advocating
• Delayed fine motor and visual perceptual skills
• Building cognitive and physical endurance for the school year
• Identifying supports and accommodations for the classroom setting

Thanks in part to the Get Grounded Foundation we now have 4 Full Scholarship opportunities available for the Winter 2021 semester.

If you are interested in applying, please complete the intake form below and select YES when asked if you are interested in taking part in funding assistance. Applications will be reviewed in the order that they are received. Duration of the awarded scholarship will be determined on a case by case basis, established by the needs of the child/family and the assessment completed by the STAR Institute team. For additional questions please contact us at groups@spdstar.org

In this online theatre class, students focus on imagination, creation, and theatre games as well as a digital rehearsal for a final performance. The final performance will also take place online and the video will be shared at a later date. Musical Theatre Kids is an entertaining way to learn presentation skills, work with other children, and present a final show. Students have the opportunity to develop their theatre and public presentation skills as they rehearse for a production which enables them to put theory into practice and to work as a team. Each week a different skill is introduced to the children.

Bubbles and Friends provides educational entertainment for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and children of all ages. Join Bubbles the Elephant, and his best friend, Braden, for new and exciting adventures your kids will love.

Subscribe to stay up to date on Bubbles and Braden's latest adventures including: - Field Trips - Science Experiments - Story Time - Sing-A-Longs - And More!

Join our trained Naturalists once a week for a fun and interactive virtual program designed to get kids interested and excited about nature. Children will get the chance to see and learn about our live animal ambassadors and gain a better understanding of the environment around us. This is open to children in K-4 (ages 5-9). Call us at 914-276-3454 or email us at natureofthings@aol.com for more information and to sign up.

Tilles Center offers a variety of virtual and live after-school & weekend programs to help your child explore their creativity, develop skills and experience the joy of performing!

Our instructors are professionals who have performed around the world on stage, in film and on television. Click on a class below to learn more.

These lessons are a fun way to introduce youngsters into the world of magic . Kids will learn how to do three amazing tricks using things from around the house!

In Spaghetti Madness
You'll Learn:
• How to make an object DOUBLE in size.
• How to make money APPEAR from thin air.
• And one of my favorite CARD TRICKS

The YMCA is offering virtual learning support and all-day care for youth ages 5 to 13, through October 16. We invite youth to join us each week for studies and fun as the YMCA provides Wi-Fi, support with virtual classrooms, school work completion, and engaging activities. Learn more and register at ymcasatx.org/e-learning-support.

Details and What to Expect:

•  Masks are encouraged for all children and required for children over 10.
•  Y Staff greet parents at the front of the building and escort children into the facility. Per CDC guidelines, parents should not enter the building unless absolutely necessary,
• Y staff takes the temperature of each child prior to accepting the child for the day. Any child with a fever will not be permitted to attend.
• Children wash their hands upon entering the building before joining their group.
• Children are divided into smaller groups and spaced throughout the facility. 
• YMCA staff are assigned to clean throughout the day and the facility will be cleaned prior to children entering the next day.
• Morning & afternoon snack is provided.
• All sites are HHS or TDH licensed.
• All staff pass background checks.
• All staff are CPR, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens Certified.

Various options to choose from.

Visit : www.younggates.com for details.

Call: 650-229-4307

Email : info@younggates.com

Did you love being pregnant? Interested in helping others achieve their dreams of becoming a family? Surrogacy is the answer for so many families that are struggling to get pregnant, whether it's a women with cancer, gay men who can't have children or infertility issues, you may be able to change a family's life and earn money to help your family at the same time. Surrogacy packages start at $55,000 for first-time surrogates. Is this the right step for your family? Explore the process below to find out more...

Learn How To Become a Surrogate

Our job is to help you realize your dream of how to become a surrogate with expert guidance, from learning about the surrogate process all the way to your fourth trimester care. Our proven process makes your dream of helping another family a reality. We are all-in as your guide for a healthy and successful surrogacy journey.

• 78% of our surrogates want to recommend another woman to be a ConceiveAbilities surrogate
• 56% of our surrogates want to do another surrogacy journey with us

Timing

We customize our qualification process to work at your pace, with no timing pressure, What timing works for you? Some potential GCs are motivated to move through the process quickly. Some potential GCs need time to process and learn. We are on your timeline.

Matching

Our proprietary matching process pairs you with the family you were meant to help who have shared values and expectations. Matching Matters^® has a 97% success rate at first introduction, expediting your journey.

Compensation

We prioritize your custom financial package so you have no bumps in the road that take you away from your dream of helping another family. Because we value your labor of love and because you are needed, ConceiveAbilities is proud to offer our first-of-its-kind All-In Surrogate Care and Compensation Program. Our pay package for you is the highest of any surrogacy agency. Period. Talk to us and we’ll make sure it is so.

• Expert Guidance from application through fourth trimester postpartum care on how to become a surrogate
• Top Pay through a simple, easy package that is custom-built for you
• Monthly Care packages, with goodies that are chosen based on your priorities

Use our compensation calculator to find out your personalized base pay.

We tailor what you will earn according to where you live, your current salary, and whether you have prior experience as a surrogate. All put together into one easy and simple package of payments with no receipt tracking.

Surrogate Mother Requirements

What is Surrogacy?

Surrogacy is a modern and growing means of bringing new life into the world, where a woman carries a baby for another person or a couple. The intended parents undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF), meaning fertilization outside of the body, to transfer an embryo into the surrogate mother’s uterus. In our work at ConceiveAbilities, surrogates are not genetically or legally related to the baby and are compensated for their time and service by the intended parents. In 2018, more than 10,000 births took place by surrogate in the United States, and the market is steadily growing at 15% per year based on data from the Centers for Disease Control. And, in the past ten years, the percentage of all IVF transfers that took place with a gestational carrier grew from just over 1% to 4.8%.

What Are Surrogate Requirements?

In order to ensure that surrogacy can be a healthy and successful experience for you, the basic requirements include your age, your experience with prior deliveries, and your medical history.

The basic requirements include

• Have you given birth before?
• A history of at least one full-term, health and uncomplicated pregnancy is essential to ensuring your surrogacy journey is healthy and successful.

• How old are you?
• At the time you are matched with intended parents, you should be between 21 and 40 years of age.

• Where do you live?
• Compensated surrogacy is legal in most, but not all states. And, certain locations are highly valued by intended parents and you can earn higher compensation.

• Are you a long-term US resident?
• The surrogacy journey is lengthy and is accomplished only by working with a US-based IVF clinic.

• Are you physically healthy?
• You must have an uncomplicated medical history, not be over- or under-weight, not currently smoke, and be free of certain chronic conditions.

Apply Now: ConceiveAbilities Application

You Are Needed

Join our social groups from the comfort of your own home! Our groups meet for 90 minutes weekly, focusing on skills such as conversation, friendship, problem-solving, and emotional regulation. We do this through play, games, and practice with others in the group. If virtual groups aren't a good fit for your child, we offer small in-person groups following public health precautions. Call us at 801-251-6219 to learn more! 

 8-week program

Wednesdays and Fridays   3:30 – 5 pm ET

June 9 – July 30, 2021

$250 

Virtual Spirit Camp curriculum teaches tools and techniques to help children access their inner wisdom, discover their authentic selves, and embark on a journey of self-discovery!  Spirit Campers learn about the effects of energy, both positive and negative, on themselves, their community, and the world at large.  They learn how to explore and relate to the natural world in new, exciting ways that teach them how to listen with their hearts, not just their ears.  There is no better time than now to empower our children with the wisdom that comes from knowing oneself!

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One of the foundational principles at Spirit Camp is to help children disconnect from their screens and help them connect to their inner world and the natural world. Instead of cramming 24 hours of programming into large blocks, we are scheduling (2) 1.5-hour blocks of time each week and extending the program through eight weeks.  This feels much more in alignment with our mission as we want to make sure children are outside in nature as much as possible!

The tuition price is a PER FAMILY price!  Whether there is one person or four from your household, we welcome your family into Spirit Camp.  That's only $15 per class for your entire family!  We love it when parents are able to attend Spirit Camp with their children.  It's a wonderful bonding experience to learn how to support each other with the holistic tools and techniques taught in Spirit Camp. 

Click here to register your family.

Children Learn To:

Access the deep inner stillness that lies inside all of us
Nurture themselves when feeling overwhelmed
Listen to their inner guidance
Connect to their spirit helpers
Discover their personal self-talk
Protect themselves energetically
Create sacred space & ceremony
And much more!

Spirit Camp curriculum includes: 

• Creating sacred space and sacred tools
• Guided Visualizations
• Chakras - introduction to, balancing, opening, and closing
• Mindfulness
• Using Pendulums
• Seeing Auras
• Affirmations
• Shamanic Journeying
• Connecting to Nature Energetically
• Working with Power Animals and Spirit Helper
• The Healing Power of Gemstones and Crystals
• The Law of Attraction

Video Link:  

https://youtu.be/HZHSPF6e13Y

Arts-driven coach working with children experiencing developmental delays and/or behavior challenges and their families. 1:1 Drama Therapy and/or Autism Movement Therapy targeted for individualized needs (social skills, coordination and balance, self-advocacy, etc). Sibling support sessions also available - Drama Therapy and Therapeutic Art Life Coaching. Also available to work with pre-establishes pods for homeschool, etc. 15 years experience serving special education community in Los Angeles. Parent services also available.

$40-$75/session

Girls Leadership's Girl & Grown-Up workshops give girls and their parents a brave space to laugh and have fun together while learning about friendships, feelings, apologies, and healthy approaches to conflict. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yxhnrkfa

60+ minute photo session/lesson where you are the photographer! Turn on your camera phone and tell the kids to get ready! I will be your eyes and help you capture beautiful pictures while guiding you through your phone. We will also perform some light editing on your favorite photos. With these new skills and continued practice, you will be able to capture beautiful photos on your own!

Our in-person Albany, NY area Meditation Group classes are on hold until further notice. However, we are continuing to offer ONLINE live stream classes for the Albany NY, Saratoga Springs NY Area.

Online Live ZOOM Beginner friendly meditation classes include guided meditation and practical wisdom on how to maintain the experience of the inner peace in daily life. Connect with an experience of inner peace and develop practical tools to maintain a positive mind.
Online Live ZOOM Modern Buddhism guided meditation classes, no experience needed.
$10 per class | pre-registration required
845-856-9000 www.KadampaNewYork.org

Upcoming Meditation Class topics

April 20, 2021 : Cultivating peace of mind

April 27, 2021: The power of happiness

Buddha taught meditation and special ways of thinking that allow us to keep peace of mind and be of real help to others regardless of what is happening in our lives and the world.

Free online Meditation and Buddhism Books and Resources:
MEDITATION - "Getting Started or Back to Basics" FREE online Meditation Audio and Resource Page:
1) Buddhist Podcasts Free - No subscription, No Sign-up, No ads
2) Free Online Meditation Audio - Learn how to meditate. Includes guided meditation for beginners. No subscription, No signup, No ads.
3) Free Meditation Book "How to Transform Your Life" and Modern Buddhism eBook download. No subscription, No ads

Best Guided Meditations youtube - How to Meditate and Introduction to Buddhist Meditation includes: Guided Meditations for Beginners, Meditation on Karma, Meditations on Overcoming Anger and more,
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Kadampa Meditation Center New York World Peace Temple in Sullivan County Catskills in Upstate NY is open, Free to the Public. Tour the Buddhist World Peace Temple, Hike, Walk Nature Trails, Buddhist Book Store, Gift Shop and Outdoor Cafe Coffee shop, Tea, Snacks and locally homemade baked goods. Families & Pets on a leash welcome.

FREE EBOOKS - BEGIN YOUR  JOURNEY TO INNER PEACE
This is a completely, totally free book downloads no subscription, no apps needed, no ads and no pop-ups.
A Great Place to Begin - How to Transform Your Life

When things go wrong in our life and we encounter difficult situations, we tend to regard the situation itself as our problem, but in reality whatever problems we experience come from the mind. By transforming our mind, we transform our life. We may even come to regard our problems as challenges or opportunities for growth and development.
This book explains clearly how to develop and maintain inner peace, solve our daily problems, and bring about positive changes in our life so that we can enjoy deep and lasting happiness. It is a practical guide for daily life that works. 

These Free eBook downloads are gifts from the author, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

Additional Free resources:

Meditation – Getting Started or Back to Meditation Basics Resource Page
Includes guided meditation for beginners free audio,  "Meditations for Human Happiness" free videos.
Free Meditation Books and Buddhism eBooks download. No subscription No signup.
Find Meditation classes near me
Buddhism Podcasts Free - No subscription No signup.
In-Person Meditation and Modern Buddhism Classes now being offered at Kadampa Meditation Center New York

Special Report – How Life Coaching for Kids is Transforming Children’s Lives Around the World

Reverse Leaning Loss with Mathnasium. Call now for a free assessment.

Parents, here's a great way to start structuring money learning experiences for your kids.  Follow along with this simple system and get ready to watch their confidence and independence grow!   Soon the system will bre available to use as an app.  Coming this Spring, 2021.

Information about our growing practices

Prenatal and Postpartum Classes ONLINE via ZOOM! Childbirth preparation, Postpartum Circles, Breastfeeding help, Seminars for Twins, Caesarean birth, Home birth, Refresher, Healthy Pregnancy, and more...all online!

Our experienced teachers use an immersive sequenced, language-building curriculum designed to get your child speaking Spanish quickly.

We offer a wide variety of classes, ranging from pre-verbal language immersion to academically rigorus grade school enrichment all taught by accredited teachers.

We also offer tutoring for any grade level.

Learn how to make music for film and television!

In this one-week online camp you’ll learn how to write music to picture using a real video clip. You’ll end the week with your very own film score!

Discover techniques used by composers like Hans Zimmer, John Williams, and James Horner, and learn how to craft a successful soundtrack.

Small groups for ages 8-13, and 13-17.

CLICK HERE to learn more and register!

Utah Symphony | Utah Opera has gone online with free educational learning resources, virtual assemblies, and instrument and voice video libraries in “School From Home,” extending the reach of outreach programs that normally reach 155,000 students and 7,000 teachers each year. For more information, visit https://utahopera.org/education/school-from-home/ and https://utahsymphony.org/education/school-from-home/ “We are thrilled that we can offer students and teachers educational experiences with the wonders of the internet,” said Education and Community Outreach Director Paula Fowler. “Through ‘School From Home,” we are connecting with music students and teachers around the state and beyond with our dynamic content offering everything from virtual opera assemblies to videos highlighting individual orchestra instruments and voice types.” USUO continues to connect communities to the uplifting power of music through social media channels and the website. Amusing and entertaining videos filmed by musicians from home include the viral post by Principal Clarinet Tad Calcara performing George Gershwin’s “Somebody Loves Me” on all four instruments: https://www.facebook.com/utahsymphony/videos/232406601208912/ The “Listening Rooms” also offer up close and personal opportunities to bring the sounds of the orchestra and opera directly into people’s homes. Past performance clips, audio streams of recordings, curated playlists, and Ghost Light podcasts are available around the clock and on demand. For more information, visit the “Listening Room” for Utah Symphony (https://utahsymphony.org/explore/playlists/listening-room/) and Utah Opera (https://utahopera.org/explore/playlists/listening-room/). KBYU radio station Classical 89 will increase broadcasts in the coming weeks of previously recorded performances and some commercial recordings that the orchestra has published in recent years, including works by Prokofiev, Berlioz and Saint-Saens. For a complete list of the air dates, times and programs, visit https://utahsymphony.org/radio-broadcasts/ Ghost Light Podcast, hosted by former orchestra general manager Jeff Counts and Utah Opera principal coach Carol Anderson, is holding its first live Zoom video call on Tues. April 14 at 5 pm (MST) in a conversation with Utah Opera Artistic Director Christopher McBeth. The discussion will feature a Q&A opportunity for audiences to pose questions and interact in the live Zoom forum. Utah Symphony | Utah Opera announced the suspension of 13 performances through May 23, 2020 in response to the state’s increased COVID-19 precautions for social distancing and Salt Lake County Arts and Culture’s announcement that performing arts venues will be closed through May 15, 2020. About Utah Symphony | Utah Opera Education Department The Education Department of Utah Symphony | Utah Opera creates and oversees opportunities in music for audiences of all ages, with special emphasis on musical experiences for K-12 students and teachers. As the largest non-profit performing arts organization in Utah, USUO promotes a broad public knowledge and appreciation of music through more than 30 state-assisted community outreach programs, amounting to more than 600 performances annually. USUO Education serves more than 7,000 teachers and 155,000 students each year throughout Utah by bringing both symphony and opera programs, free of charge, to every school district in Utah over a three- to five-year rotation. For more information, visit usuoeducation.org.

Keegan PLAY-RAH-KA is launching a series of online programs for youth. Your children can use their imaginations to get outside the house and create a world with friends across the digital sphere. We’re bringing boisterous merry-making into your home. This is truly a party you don't want to miss!

A 5-minute course on how to move from caterpillar to butterfly (like Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar).

Go VIRTUAL with the top performing arts instructors in Dallas! With 30 years of experience in performing arts education, North Texas Performing Arts is excited to bring you a full curriculum of fun and unique interactive classes that you can join online and in the safety of your home! Our classes are taught by extraordinary directors, actors and singers who have worked everywhere from Broadway to L.A. NTPA has made over 30 online courses available in a wide range of exciting topics. While kids or parents are home looking for something to do, this is a great time to try a new skill or hone your triple threat! The beauty of virtual classes is that they are open to anyone in the world!

BTP is excited to provide a FREE opportunity for all young musical theatre students to receive feedback on video recordings of their performances. Click here for more information about the Broadway Theatre Project.

Music Together® is an internationally recognized early childhood music and movement program for ages 0-4 and the adults who love them. We strongly believe that all children can be musical, learn to sing in tune, keep a beat, and participate with confidence in a social setting, provided that their early environment supports such learning. Our mission is create that environment.

ATA will open this Fall for both in-person and virtual classes. Join us this fall as we educate, empower & enrich WNY students through the power of theatre! Offering classes age 3-18 in Acting, Singing, Private Voice & Dancing! Visit www.academyoftheatrearts.com for more information!

New Online Adventure Quest and Dungeon Delver Classes for your family at Renaissance Adventures. All of our classes are live through Zoom meetings, where children work with our masterful Quest Leaders and play super fun tabletop role playing games (RPGs) with friends and peers. Choose a mythical character to play, go on epic adventures, and work together as a team to save a mythical kingdom. Every child gets to be a hero! We have something for just about everyone in the family, and during different times in the day to fit your unique schedule. Invite your friends and family to sign up with you today for social engagement, and imaginative, meaningful fun!

Beginning in January 2021, join American Dance Training Camps for weekend zoom dance boot camps! After 10 inspiring weeks of summer 2020 virtual dance camps, we're adding more! ADTC virtual dance boot camps allow girls ages 8 - 17 to make new friends, learn cool moves, and grow as dancers and people from the comfort of home.

January Dance Boot Camps (Sat & Sun, 2-5pm EST/day)

• Contemporary Dance Boot Camp: Jan 9th - 10th
• Hip Hop Dance Boot Camp: Jan 16th - 17th
• Jazz Dance Boot Camp: Jan 23rd - 24th

ADTC Weekend Virtual Dance Camps help you deepen your understanding of a particular dance style by studying its history, technique and choreography. Each virtual dance boot camp takes place Saturday & Sunday (with live instruction from 2 - 5pm EST each day).

During "live" hours, you'll have two-way zoom instruction/discussion with our world-class dance instructors. On-demand video recordings will be emailed to you after class so you can keep practicing at home (we have a virtual show each month!). Campers are divided into dance groups by age/ability and learn 3 performance combinations in the style of the weekend w/ the option to also choreograph/submit a solo for our Dance Idol Competition.

ADTC is so much more than dance! Daily self-growth, team challenges & theme days make our virtual dance camps truly fun & engaging. Best of all? Campers are also invited to share solo videos in our All-Camp Show. Our monthly show for family, friends & fellow campers is offered as a live zoom "watch party" - perfect for families who cannot be physically together!

We're also offering weeknight virtual dance classes beginning Jan 11th.

'Tis The Season! Join American Dance Training Camps for a FREE week of virtual dance classes this Holiday Season! Attend one or all classes (no limit). Zoom participants are also invited to choreograph a solo for our Thursday "Dance Idol" competition & share performance videos in our Virtual Holiday Show on Friday, Dec 18th @ 7pm EST:

• Sat & Sun, Dec 12th - 13th: FREE Dance Boot Camp* (2-5pm EST/day)
• Mon, Dec 14th: Contemporary (7-8:30pm EST)
• Tues, Dec 15th: Hip Hop (7-8:30pm EST)
• Wed, Dec 16th: Jazz (7-8:30pm EST)
• Thurs, Dec 17th: Dance Idol Competition (7-7:30pm EST)
• Fri, Dec 18th: Virtual Holiday Show (7-8pm EST)

* Boot Camp is "Triple-Threat" - dancers will take classes in all three styles: contemporary, hip hop & jazz. Our Friday night show for family, friends & fellow dancers is offered as a live zoom "watch party" - perfect for families who cannot be physically together!

Every class includes fresh choreography & technique. During "live" hours, you'll have two-way zoom instruction/discussion with our world-class dance instructors. Dancers are divided into groups by age/ability for all ADTC virtual dance classes & camps. On-demand video recordings are emailed after class, and dancers are encouraged to keep practicing at home.

Creating and customizing online arts classes for kids of all ages! Everyone deserves a break and some creative fun. Arts is in all forms from Music, Art, Theater, Dance, Arts and Crafts and Edible Arts!

Unleashing creativity, transforming lives and building community through outstanding and accessible CHOIR education. 

ith three different ensembles, there is sure to be a place for treble-voiced young singers between ages 8 and 18. We are seeking young singers who are excited to make excellent music and willing to commit to weekly rehearsals from September to May.

To join, just fill out our New Singer Form so that we can schedule a time to meet for a singing placement.  Placements take about 15 minutes, and singers don’t need to prepare anything special. One of our teachers will guide the singer through pitch-matching exercises and vocal range exploration.

Music 1/2 day camp (Preschool-1st Grade)! With instruments as diverse as the African hand-drums and Australian didgeridoos, adventurers play and explore music and instruments with guided movement activities and musically inspired story-telling experiences. Kids will love spending their time immersed in this global musical vacation. 

Continue your music education with Bach to Rock Penfield’s virtual music lessons! We offer lessons for all ages, all instruments and all music genres. Our only requirement is that you have an instrument at home and video streaming device (computer, tablet, cellphone).

Enroll in lessons today! Call 585-364-3766 or email Penfield@Bachtorock.com. Visit our website at https://penfield.b2rmusic.com/online-music-lessons
to learn more about our online program!

Whether you are picking up music as a new hobby, homeschooling or going to school in person, we will match you with a tutor to help you reach your musical goals! Our Qualified Music Teachers are offering online lessons for piano, guitar, bass, singing, drums, woodwind, brass and more. Contact us today!

Join our vibrant community! 

Register now for Boogaloo Academy’s 2021-2022 season. 

Our programs are designed to meet each student where they are while honing their performing arts skills and having lots of fun! Within a few short months, our Virtual Programs have set the standard for the Department of Education, and have been featured by Time Out Kids, NY1, and more.

$275-$600

Broadway Bound Kids (est. 2004) is a performing arts education organization based in Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs. Our mission is to inspire and empower kids of all ages through the performing arts.

Canalside Music Together has been singing and dancing with the Rochester community for over 15 years. Join us to learn songs, movement activities, and dances which are fun in themselves and provide for fun music-making at home. You may also discover or rediscover your own love to sing and dance, and find great satisfaction and joy in making music with your children!

Join our Canalside Music Together community and nurture your child's music skill, creativity, self-expression, confidence, and overall development. Check it out for yourself by visiting a class (schedule a demo class, call us at 585-356-8879, or email us for more information). Come see what parents around the globe have been raving about for decades!

CATS Online Summer CAMP 

To Register for Online CATS Summer Camp 

Please visit us at www.catsdrama.com 

WHAT'S NEW! One-week Virtual CATS Camp Put on a showcase in a week!

Welcome to CATS Virtual One Week Summer Camp! This summer we will be acting, dancing, and crafting a different show theme each week! With our experienced staff, campers will be cast in scenes from the show, will create their own props and costumes, and will be taught fun and engaging dances! And on the final day we will film each show and send you a professionally edited film that will be a memory to keep forever. First up is the Wizard of Oz! From Dorothy to the Wicked Witch to the Scarecrow - these iconic characters will be brought to life by our online campers! They will create the tornado, the yellow brick road, the emerald city and learn the choreography from the movie! The following week we switch gears to Suessical the Musical! This show has been a favourite at CATS with so many incredible characters - birds, kangaroos, turtles and a very loyal elephant named Horton. There will be wildly imaginative props to design and creative movement for such a fantastical show.
Our third week will see our campers going under the sea for The Little Mermaid! This exciting show will keep our campers entertained with the catchy music and classic plot. It's better, down where it's wetter, take it from me! We'll be getting creative to bring this underwater adventure to life and inhabiting the classic characters of Ariel, Sebastian, and of course, Ursula!
We can't wait to spend the summer online and "on stage" with you!

SUMMER CAMP DATES

June 28-July 2
July 5-July 9
July 12-July 16
July 19-July 23
July 26-July 30
August 9-August 13

Whether or not you are a student studying with us at the School of Theatre Training (SOTT), building your confidence and enhancing your skills is something every performer needs. Our education department recognizes consistent dance training is critical to an actor’s development and many young performers are not confident in their singing skills or acting skills. With our dances classes and private lessons, you can build that confidence and skill in a low pressure setting. 

Broadway Beginning Dance | Grades 5 through 12 
Fall Session (10 weeks) | Oct. 3 - Dec. 12, 2020
Winter Session (10 weeks) | Jan. 9 - Mar. 13, 2021
You’ll have a blast laying the foundations in this beginner-level dance experience! Class mixes elements from ballet and jazz styles while exploring across-the-floor exercises and dance combinations. Students will increase their body awareness and build confidence in dance terminology.

Online Private Voice Lessons | Grades 5 through 12 
Fall Session (5 weeks) | Sept. 30 - Oct. 31, 2020 | Nov. 4 - Dec. 12, 2020
Winter Session (5 weeks) | Jan. 6 - Feb. 6, 2021 | Feb. 10 - Mar. 13, 2021
Students receive five half-hour lessons taught one-on-one via Zoom* with our vocal performance professionals. Students focus on resonance, breath control, intonation and development of their higher and lower registers.

Private Acting Coach | Grades 5 through 12
Fall Session (5 weeks) | Oct. 3 - 31, 2020 | Nov. 7 - Dec. 12, 2020
Winter Session (5 weeks) | Jan. 9 - Feb. 6, 2021 | Feb. 13 - Mar. 13, 2021
Students receive five half-hour lessons taught one-on-one with our coaches. Together we will break down the scene or monologue, identify what you are trying to accomplish, and then work the material until you have the confidence to deliver it in a powerful, truthful way. 

Craft Your Music and Center for Young Musicians connects all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to create a community of music lovers, living their unique experiences with music-making and listening. Whether a student begins their engagement at a young age or embraces their music with a young heart, Craft exists to create a home for each musician.

Passionate, dedicated instructors drive the success of CYM's programs. Concerts, live streams, and lessons offer individualized support in supporting each student's vision for success. Forums and courses provide engagement and insight into the connections between the many aspects of listening to, performing and loving music.

This class is filled with songs from your favorite Disney Villains. You will learn how to be a good singer by singing as the Bad Guy.  Songs like Be Prepared, Poor Unfortunate Souls, and Shiny from Moana are great songs for beginning vocalists. Disney Villains will give opportunity to focus on storytelling singing, learn healthy technique, and explore the voice while we embrace our inner mischief maker. 

Musical Ventriloquist Kevin Driscoll will entertain everyone VIRTUALLY at your next online event. Have you ever worked with dummies?

With Music Together Online, you’ll have access to the same high-quality music and movement curriculum loved by millions of families and teachers around the world—from home! 

Like all our classes, Music Together Online is designed to teach the way young children learn: through play! During each online class your favorite teachers from Ensemble Music will lead activities for you and your whole family to sing, play, and jam along to as well as show you how to turn everyday items like dish towels, pots, and stuffies into musical props. Even though your teacher is on the screen, each class is designed to be an active music making experience.

Your whole family will have a blast singing, dancing, and jamming along during your weekly classes. When you enroll, you will receive a code to download your music, a beautifully illustrated hard-copy songbook, and an invitation to become part of our special online community through our private Facebook group where we will share more resources for music making, bonus videos from our teachers, and opportunities to join us for special sing-alongs and story times throughout the session.  

With Music Together Online, music class comes to your living room! It’s the perfect way to deepen your little one’s music education as well as connect with other parents. 

Engage your little one in a multi-age music class which provides opportunities not only to learn musical techniques, styles, and about different instruments, but also supports social and emotional development. Benefits: Physical: Sensory exploration time is supported while children practice their motor skills, which is crucial for your child’s overall development. Cognitive: Music play helps activate parts of the brain responsible for music and speech processing. It creates an early appreciation of music and supports language development. Social: Through music, you can hear and feel emotions. Tunes can be happy, sad, or angry! This supports social development in understanding emotions in a new way. Adults: You get to engage with your little one making emotional connections and strong bonds. Being involved in your child’s play helps both you feel more connected.

This FREE class is for YOU and your CHILD if you have these questions in mind...

》Do piano lessons online work? How does it look like? I don't know how to play but I want to learn too.

》I have a piano/keyboard sitting at home. My child likes music and seems to be interested in the piano. Is this the right program for him/her? When should I start my child with piano lessons?

》My child cannot sit still yet but I want to know if they might be ready for piano lessons. He/she loves music and I know how to play a musical instrument. I can support them.

》I tried teaching my child how to play but it is challenging. I need help and I think I need lessons?

》We are busy but I want them to get started on an arts activity as they are in a lot of sports. I think piano will help them learn to focus and express themselves. How will online piano lessons help with this?

》I'm not sure when Covid-19 will be over...and I want them to learn something because I cannot homeschool them on every subject. Can this piano program provide a sound educational experience?

》My child loves online learning. We want a teacher who is fun, engaging, and understanding. They also like interacting with other kids. I want to try a group class and I love music! I think January will be a good start.

》I am looking for in-person lessons but am willing to try online lessons. Let's see how it goes...

》 I don't know how to play the piano and I want to learn too so I can support my child. Will I get support in helping them to learn at home?

》I am looking for flexibility and convenience as I work shift work. How can this work? How much homework is involved?

》My friend's child is learning online so I am interested in getting them started in piano lessons. I want them to learn the fundamentals and try online piano lessons.

If you have any of these questions and more, please feel free to ask me during our Q&A session at the end of the group class or after the free trial session.

Who am I?

My name is Miss Donna (what my students call me) and I offer FUN and ENGAGING beginner's ONLINE piano lessons for you and your child at home!

I've curated an online piano program that allows you to continue learning from home without disruptions and also be engaged in a community of learners, whether in class or outside of class time.

Thanks to apps and technology, we are ever more connected which makes the entire learning online experience unique and different from in-person lessons (which I still love!).

If you are ready to discover what potential lies in your child and online learning, then I am currently looking for a handful of students, to begin in January 2021!

I'm now offering free trial piano lessons online to help you decide if this is a great choice for your child and your family. The programs are for ages 4 to 6 and 7 to 11. Depending on the # of students interested, I will create openings as my availability opens up too!

I cannot wait to meet new students online and help you begin your musical piano learning journey! If you are the only student registered, then you will still receive a free trial class from me!

Learn more about my group programs here:

☆ http://www.happykeysmusic.ca/ages-3-to-11-online-group-lessons.html

☆ www.instagram.com/happykeyspiano

The Hollywood Academy of Music and Arts is happy to announce the launch of our Musical Theatre group for Fall 2020 starting September 15. The class runs for 1hr once a week via Zoom and will continue remotely for the duration of the Fall semester. Tuition is $99/month and advance registration is required since slots are limited. Please call or chat with us via our site, www.hollywoodacademyofmusicandarts.com to enroll or get more information. We look forward to seeing you!

Dance classes in Ballet Folklorico, Spanish classical dance, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet technique & adult classes 

Begin Your Musical Journey with Personalized Virtual Music Lessons Today!

Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced student, the International School of Music instructors are here to help you learn your favorite instrument via distance learning from the comfort of your home!

From a virtual drum to a sing-a-long class–there are options for all ages and levels taught by our fantastic faculty. We offer virtual music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, violin, drums, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, cello and more. Our nurturing and patient instructors will customize lessons to your goals and teach you the music YOU want to play! It’s easy to set up through your computer, tablet, or smartphone, and our staff is happy to help!

Private Online Music Lessons
Our fun, convenient, engaging and personalized online music lessons help students bring structure into students’ lives, while building confidence, concentration, and self-expression that last beyond the music lessons!

From jazz, rock, pop to big band and classical, you can learn it all with online lessons. So, play your favorite instrument or sing your heart out without even having to leave your house! Try a risk-free online music lesson today!

At the International School of Music, we offer live online music lessons as part of our distance learning program in the following instruments:

• Online Piano Lessons: Online Keyboard Lessons and Virtual Piano Classes
• Online String Lessons: Online Violin Lessons, Online Fiddle Lessons, Online Viola Lessons, Online Cello Lessons, Online Bass Lessons
• Online Guitar Lessons: Online Acoustic Guitar Lessons, Online Electric Guitar Lessons, Online Ukulele Lessons, Online Banjo Lessons, Online Bass Guitar Lessons, Online Mandolin Lessons
• Online Voice Lessons: Online Voice Singing Classes, Virtual Classical Voice Lessons, Virtual Broadway Lessons, Online Jazz Singing Classes, Online Pop Singing Classes, Online Rock Singing Lessons, Online Folk Singing Lessons
• Online Percussion Lessons: Virtual Drum Classes, Online Hand Percussion classes, Virtual Symphonic mallet classes
• Online Woodwind Lessons: Online Flute Lessons, Online Recorder Classes, Online Piccolo lessons, Online Clarinet Lessons, Online Saxophone Lessons, Online Bassoon Classes
• Online Brass Lessons: Online Trombone Lessons, Online French Horn Classes, Online Tuba Lessons, Online Euphonium Classes, Online Trumpet Lessons
• Online Music Theory Classes: Online music theory Lessons, Online ABRSM theory Classes, Online composition classes, Online song writing classes, Online improvisation classes

Starting Live Online Music Lessons is Easy:
Email us at info@ismw.org or call us at 301-365-5888 or you can text us!

Schedule your lesson: We’ll help you schedule your lessons with the best instructor at the most convenient time for you.

As a new way of connecting with dancers across the country, we are offering a one-time month long membership for new dancers interested in trying dance class. This is a risk-free opportunity for your dancers ages 2-6 to participate in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, & Acro classes from the comfort of your home while supporting a good cause! No registration fees, no cancelation policy, and siblings are welcome to jump in on the fun. You'll have access to follow-along dance classes, a family stretch classes, and parent playlists with resources you can use to entertain your little dancers while they are at home.

Zoom/Skype Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Drum and Bass Lessons Great prices, discounts for siblings, high quality musical instruction for all ages, all levels and all styles of music. Treat yourself and your kids to the gift of music

Mike Weidenfeller has been an active member of the New England music community for over 20 years, teaching and performing as a soloist and in bands on guitar, piano, bass, drums and organ.

MoonSchool at 42nd Street Moon offers high-level musical theatre training to students of all ages in a safe, trusting and fun environment! Through year round technique and performance-based classes for kids, teens, and adults, MoonSchool is able to share the joy and magic of musical theatre with students across the Bay Area and beyond, supporting the artists of today and developing the artists and audiences of the future. Our talented team of teaching artists bring professional experience to their classes and curriculum, drawing from diverse backgrounds and specialties to bring out the very best in each student no matter their skill level.

Music Beyond Measure Studios is happily offering Private Online Music Lessons to all ages via Zoom, Skype, Face Time, Duo, and Meets (Vocals, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Woodwinds, Brass)! Contact us for a FREE Trial Lesson, no obligation.

$30/per 30-minutes ($120/month).

We currently have in-person music lessons and virtual lessons. We are about to launch a series of general and specialized music classes for all ages geared towards homeschooled students and students looking for some remote co-curriculars in the performing arts.

Virtual online interactive music classes for toddlers and preschoolers with green screen technology , musical story boards , puppets, dance, Instruments, and so much fun with caregiver offered weekdays and weekends with recorded video of class with monthly subscription.

CHILDREN’S DIVISION, COMMUNITY YOUTH DIVISION, ACADEMY, YOUNG MEN'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, AND COMMUNITY ADULT

Real Time Zoom Classes with Level-Specific Reoccurring Schedule

Zoom Chats (2–3 p.m.) on subjects including Dance History, Injury Prevention, and other related topics.

Instagram Live Classes Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. CST

On-Demand Classes for Students

We have both free classes and are charging for enrollment. Various pricing at different levels of programs available.

See and hear the North Carolina Symphony wherever you are—and learn What Makes Music, Music!
During this unprecedented time, students need access to the arts more than ever—and at the Symphony, our music education mission remains constant. To that end, we have released a digital broadcast of a North Carolina Symphony Education Concert and its companion materials, to support teachers who are engaging their students virtually and parents/guardians who are continuing their children’s education at home. This educational content is available free of charge for students, teachers, parents, and audiences of all ages to access and enjoy across North Carolina and worldwide.

Registration is now open for Fall classes and performance opportunities at Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown.

Fall 2021 at Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown holds an array of programs for students ages 3-20. Programs will run from September 20 - December 9th. Our in-person, socially distanced, covid-safe programs feature crafts, circus arts, dance, theater, acting, juggling, acrofit, contortion, and a mainstage performance! All classes will be held in the Oddfellows Playhouse theater. For details, and more information, go to www.oddfellows.org, call (860) 347-6143, or email info@oddfellows.org.

 All classes will have tuition of 200$ unless otherwise noted and all classes Monday-Thursday have the option to add on our Oddbridge after school program for 50$.

CIRCUS SATURDAYS

The fun starts on Saturday Sept 18th with “Welcome to Circus” for ages 3-5 and “Circus 1” for ages 6-8. Both classes will be led by Maegan Fuller. 

“Circrobatics I” offers participants the chance to have a blast tumbling and playing with scarves, ribbons, and other fun pieces of circus equipment for an exciting introduction to circus. These classes will run every Saturday from 10-10:45am. Tuition is $200. 

“Circrobatics II” gives participants the chance to have fun discovering their inner clown while learning how to manipulate different pieces of circus equipment including; flower sticks, diabolo, juggling, poi, and more! Classes run on Saturdays from 11am-12pm. Tuition is $200. 

AGES 6-8

Musical Mentoring

A partnership between Oddfellows and Wesleyan University’s student-run Cardinal Kids, this class provides individual music mentoring with a Wesleyan music student. The lessons are tailored to fit the individual needs of different learners, and the mentors will work closely with their students to develop their musical skills and stimulate interest. Available topics include voice, keyboard, guitar and violin. Class time: Mondays 430-530 beginning 9/20/21

Hip Hop Dance

Class time: Mondays 430-530 beginning 9/20/21

Circus I

Juggling, plate spinning, hula hooping and more! Class time: Tuesdays 430-530 beginning 9/21/21

Fairy Tale Theater

A theatrical exploration of the Fairy Tale world, featuring characters and stories from your favorite fairy tales.  Class time: Wednesdays 430-530 beginning 9/22/21

Story Theater from Around the World

Students will use theater games and skills to explore tales and fables from different parts of the world. We can discover how people from all over the world answered questions like: How did birds get their colorful wings? Or, Why do turtles have shells? And many more! Class time: Thursdays 430-530 beginning 9/23/21

AGES 9-11

Circus II

Juggling, plate spinning, hula hooping and more! Mondays 430-530 beginning 9/20/21

Tom Sawyer Mini-Production

Students will explore the classic story “Tom Sawyer” and put an original spin on this age old “getting in and MOSTLY out of trouble” tale. Through theater games and character work we will use our own creativity along with scripts to create a unique re-telling of Mark Twain’s well-known coming of age story.
Tuesdays 430-545 beginning 9/21/21

Musical Mentoring

A partnership between Oddfellows and Wesleyan University’s student-run Cardinal Kids, this class provides individual music mentoring with a Wesleyan music student. The lessons are tailored to fit the individual needs of different learners, and the mentors will work closely with their students to develop their musical skills and stimulate interest. Available topics include voice, keyboard, guitar and violin. Wednesdays 430-530 beginning 9/22/21

Theater Improv

Learn the art of play in the world of theatre through improvisation - making it up as you go along! Enhance your listening, communication skills and confidence while giving your imagination a supportive space to thrive in as you make new friends and have fun.
Wednesdays 430-530 beginning 9/22/21

Hip Hop Dance

Thursdays 430-530 beginning 9/23/21 *Ages 9-14*

AGES 11-20

Acting and Scene Study

Develop skills and techniques that will enhance your creativity, strengthen your communication skills and foster new friendships. Nurture and magnify your inner gifts and natural talents by working with partners on scenes from classic and contemporary theater.
Mondays 4:30-6pm beginning 9/20/21

Circophony Teen Circus

Students are invited to join one or both days where they will practice and learn both solo skills and build a repertoire as an ensemble. Monday with Allison McDermott will focus on Tumbling, Mini-trampoline and Equilibristics (Unicycles, rolling globe, rola bola, spools, trick bikes).

Tuesday with Naja Muller and Allison McDermott will focus on Partner Acrobatics, Contortion, Juggling and Prop Manipulation. Fall Training is a great way to prepare for Circophony's Winter Main Stage show.

Get a second day of Circophony for a discounted rate. Simply "add on" in registration! (Additional day only 150$!)

Mondays & Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm beginning 9/20/21
*Ages 12-20*

The Art of Being an Artist

Creating a piece of art is one thing. What to do with it next is another. Come learn what it’s like to live the life of a visual artist from beginning to end in this mixed media art class for 7th & 8th grade students. The sole requirement for this class is that you must have a passion for creating art. Students will be exposed to various types of mediums and techniques including painting, mask making, weaving, beading, stenciling and more. They will also learn how to prepare their work for exhibition and how to market oneself as an artist. Class will conclude with an exhibition of student work.
Tuesdays 4:30-5:45pm beginning 9/21/21

Introduction to Shakespeare

An introduction to the characters, stories and language of Shakespeare's plays, culminating in short scene performances.
Wednesdays 4:30-6pm beginning 9/22/21

Hip Hop Dance

Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm beginning 9/23/21
*Ages 9 - 14*

TEEN REP

The Teen Repertory Company is Oddfellows' senior performance ensemble, open to all young people ages 14 - 20. The Teen Rep generally stages two main stage productions every year (one in the fall, one in the spring) and focuses on classes, special projects and a New Plays Festival during the winter. The Teen Rep Company provides adventurous teens with performance opportunities not always available in the public schools - original work, ensemble-created projects, classics from various cultures, and theater for social justice. All teens are invited to audition, and everyone who commits to the rehearsal and production schedule is cast. There is a tuition charge to join the Teen Repertory Company, but financial aid is available for all families who need it.

Young people ages 13 - 20 can audition for our Teen Repertory Company on September 15 & 16, 6:30-9pm. Tuition is 300$

Rehearsals will be two evenings per week beginning the week of September 20 and our mainstage performances will be on November 11 - 13 & 19 - 20. Anyone interested in auditioning, or wanting more information, should contact the Playhouse at info@oddfellows.org or call (860) 347-6143

For more information, or to register for any of the above classes, auditions or events, go to www.oddfellows.org, email info@oddfellows.org, or call (860) 347-6143. Financial aid is available for all tuition-based programs; it is Playhouse policy never to turn anyone away because of inability to pay.

Oddfellows Playhouse productions, classes and special events are made possible with the generous support of the Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD; Middletown Commission on the Arts; The Fund for Greater Hartford; American Savings Foundation; State of Connecticut Judicial Branch (Youth Violence Prevention); Middletown Youth Services Bureau; Thomas J. Atkins Memorial Trust Fund; Middlesex United Way; CHEFA Cultural Relief Grant; New England Foundation for the Arts New England Arts Resilience Fund; Community Foundation of Middlesex County; Stare Family Fund; Evan Boyd Knoll Memorial Circus Fund; Community Development Block Grant; and many generous individual donors.

Spring classes and performance opportunities for kids range from circus, play writing and acting for teens to classes and performances for younger kids. Go to www.oddfellows.org for more info.

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