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Classes in art, dance, music, tennis, soccer, swimming, theater, languages (Spanish, French, Mandarin and more!), and academics provide just a few of the great enrichment possibilities around town. Classes for kids with Special Needs are covered, too! See what's available within commuting distance, or what kinds of classes are available to kids around the country.Octagon Center for the ArtsParent rating: ![]() Location: 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames, IA Each year, the Octagon Center for the Arts offers almost 200 classes and workshops in a variety of media for youth, adults, and those with special needs. The center also host chi... |
Family Martial Arts Center of AmesParent rating: ![]() Location: 231 Main Street, Ames, IA Family Martial Arts Center of Ames offers instruction in Tae Kwon Do, Hap Ki Do, and Russian martial arts. Kids can join the Little Ninjas class starting at four years old. In addition ... |
Kaplan Test Prep and AdmissionsParent rating: ![]() Location: 200 Stanton, Suite 102, Ames, IA Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions has been helping students improve standardized test scores, including entrance exams for college and graduate school, for more than 70 years. Some centers also o...
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Jo-Ann Fabric & CraftParent rating: ![]() Location: 632 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA There's plenty to keep any crafty family occupied at Jo-Ann, where the supplies for just about any project - crafts, scrapbooking, calligraphy, framing, sewing, knitting, woodwork, and m...
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Take Lessons - NationalParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide TakeLessons provides private singing and music lessons for children and adults in nearly 3,000 US cities. Instructors have been selected based on their educational and professional backgrounds....
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VolunteerMatchParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide VolunteerMatch is an online non-profit service that matches volunteers with organizations looking for help with programs, services, and events. Families looking for an opportunity to vo...
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TutorzParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide745 Reef Circle, Tutorz facilitates a communication network between student/parents and tutors nationwide, with a database of over 10,000 tutors across the nation. Tutorz recommends professionals based on user ...
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Habitat for HumanityParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide Habitat for Humanity is a charitable nonprofit organization dedicated to building simple, low-cost homes by forming partnerships with low-income families in need of decent and affordable housin...
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TutorVista.comParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide TutorVista's live online tutoring by trained and certified tutors is convenient and affordable. Subject areas covered include English, math, science, and SAT preparation. Tutor and student talk natura...
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Private Lessons.comParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide This handy dandy website is a great place to search for individuals offering private and group lessons in all sorts of musical endeavors. |
Idealist.orgParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide Idealist is an interactive website where families can locate local volunteer opportunities. You can even sign up to receive daily alerts about new opportunities matching your interests. |
Meals on WheelsParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide Meals on Wheels provides meal services for senior citizens in need, and offers great opportunities for older children and families to explore community service and volunteering. Visit the webs...
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Make a Child SmileParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide Make a Child Smile, also known as MACS, provides support to children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses and their families. Families looking for an opportunity to volunteer can visit th...
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Operation Goody BagParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide Operation Goody Bag is designed to express appreciation for the sacrifices made by America's first responders, and to develop in students an awareness of the value of service. The program ship...
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