Local Children’s Classes

Enrolling your child in a weekly class is a great way for you to expose them to new places and learn new skills.  It’s fun for them as well as you and it’s another opportunity to meet new friends.  Check out our list of kids classes and activities in the north east Cleveland area.

Play Classes:

Gymboree Play and Music : Gymboree Play & Music has been fostering creativity and confidence in children ages 0-5 for over 30 years. Today there are over 550 locations in 30 countries, making us the global leader in early childhood development programs. Designed by experts, our age-appropriate activities help develop the cognitive, physical and social skills of children as they play. Our programs are also recognized for their unique approach to parent involvement—which encourages participation in and understanding of each child’s development.

Locations:

Cleveland/Beachwood:
Workmen’s Circle
1980 South Green Road, Beachwood, OH 44121
Phone: 216-291-9969
Email: beachwoodoh@gymboreeclasses.com

Mentor (Great Lakes Mall)
7850 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH 44060
Phone: (440) 205-1131
Email: mentoroh@gymboreeclasses.com

Fitness Classes:

My-Gym Children’s Fitness Center : My Gym has developed an extraordinary program and facility devised to help children 6 weeks thru 13 years of age develop physically, cognitively and emotionally. We have over 200 locations in more than 25 countries offering structured, age-appropriate, weekly classes that incorporate music, dance, relays, games, special rides, gymnastics, sports and more. Children have loads of fun as they gain strength, balance, coordination, agility and flexibility while developing social skills, confidence and self-esteem. Our state-of-the-art facility, extensively trained staff, award-winning class programs, and excellent student/teacher ratio have earned My Gym the reputation as the best early learning program of its kind.

Location:

Solon
34304 Aurora Rd., Solon, OH 44139
Phone: 440-914-9497

Music Classes:

Kindermusik -Listen and move. Play and grow. This is Kindermusik, the most trusted music and movement program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and young children.
Kindermusik® is about kids, parents, and teachers—coming together and having a great time! It’s about helping you grow closer to your child. Enriching her environment and her development. Giving him a lifelong love of music and a foundation for learning.

Locations:

Kindermusik by the Falls – Bainbridge
Lord Of Life Church
17989 Chilicothe Road, Bainbridge, OH 44023 US
(440) 338-5508

Kindermusik of Cleveland -Solon
Solon Center For The Arts Studios
33399 Station Street, Solon, OH 44139 US
(216) 991-1063

Kindermusik of Cleveland – Shaker Heights
First Unitarian Church
21600 Shaker Blvd
Shaker Heights, OH 44122 US
(216) 991-1063

Music Together – Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood music and movement program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and the adults who love them.

Location:

Music Together of the Chagrin Valley
17050 Woodmere Drive, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023
440-543-5025
MusicTogetherCV@gmail.com

Music With Mar - Music with Mar. is a class where a caregiver and a child participate together in musical activities which enhance the four main areas of development-cognitive, social, motor and language. A good music foundation , as well as an all around good academic foundation, is laid through the use of well thought out lyrics and movements.

Locations:

Bainbridge:
Heart of Valley Preschool – 17560 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls

Independence:
United Methodist Church,6615 Brecksville Rd Independence

Solon:
Advent Lutheran Church, 5525 Harper Rd Solon

Classes in the Arts:

Fairmont Center for the Arts – The mission of Fairmount Center is to nourish the artist within, by providing professionally-guided arts training and performance for all ages and skill levels.  They have classes in art, dance, music, theater and exercise & fitness starting at just 18 months.

Location:

8400 Fairmount Road, Novelty, OH 44072
440-338-3171

Valley Art Center - starting at age 3.5 children experiment with clay in the pottery studio for the fun of it. Pieces will be glazed and fired!   Mom, Dad, or a Grandparent may stay to enjoy the class and have fun with the children.

Location:

155 Bell Street, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Phon: 440-247-7507
office@valleyartcenter.org

Cooking Classes:

Young Chefs Academy – Young Chefs® Academy is a unique culinary experience which offers cooking classes to children in a safe environment that encourages discovery and creativity. Each visit to Young Chefs® Academy is a new experience with fresh monthly themes and exciting new programs. Students sharpen their skills by employing the mantra, “Mise en Place” which, in the cooking world, translates into “Everything in its place.”

Location:

28500 Miles Rd (the Shoppes of N. Solon), N. Solon, OH 44139
(440) 572-2855
solonoh@youngchefsacademy.com

Know of any great kids classes that aren’t listed here?  Please let us know and we will update our list!

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