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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.Huntley Meadows ParkParent rating:  Location: 3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandria, VA Considered by many to be one of the finest wildlife watching sites in the Washington metropolitan area, Huntley Meadows Park offers trails through 1,424 acres of forest, meadows, and freshwater...
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National ZooParent rating:  Location: 3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC The Smithsonian's National Zoological Park, in Rock Creek Park is home t...
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Cabin John Regional ParkParent rating: Location: 7400 Tuckerman Lane, Rockville, MD Cabin John Regional Park is 528 acres of possibilities. Children of all ages especially love the playground and the miniature train, but families can also picnic, hike, and camp. ...
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District of Columbia Jewish Community CenterParent rating: Location: 1529 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC The DCJCC, as it's better known, offers a plethora of family activities. Family swim and gym times, playgroups, and special holiday activities make this a great place to be and belong. ... |
YMCA ArlingtonParent rating: Location: 3422 North 13th Street, Arlington, VA Y programs are extremely family-oriented. Kids and adults alike can play soccer or micro-soccer, take lessons in karate and jujitsu, and more. The outdoor pool is open from Memor... |
Rock Creek Horse CenterParent rating: Location: 5100 Glover Road, NW, Washington, DC In addition to supplying horse and pony rides to park visitors (and none of that boring, round and round in a circle stuff - even the ponies take to the trails!), Rock Creek Horse Center offers...
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Washington Conservatory of MusicParent rating: Location: One Westmoreland Circle, Bethesda, MD The Washington Conservatory of Music (WCM) is an independent, non-profit, community music school. Children can begin Early Childhood Music classes at two years of age (accompanie... |
Ballet Petite/Youth Performing Arts SchoolParent rating: Location: 4701 Sangamore Road, Bethesda, MD Ballet Petite's specialized curriculum is designed specifically for younger children, and is an intermediate step between natural movement and formal classical ballet training, progressing from...
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Capitol Hill Arts WorkshopParent rating: Location: 545 7th Street, SE, Washington, DC Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) offers families a multitude of ways to learn to express themselves through the visual arts, dance, music, and theatre. CHAW offers classes for children ...
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Artworks Fine Art StudioParent rating: Location: 7740 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD Artworks Fine Art Studio is dedicated to teaching the fundamentals of fine art; classes focus on the fundamentals of drawing and painting. Instructors at Artworks use a step-by-step teaching...
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The Center for Music, Movement, and ArtParent rating: Location: PO Box 342310, Bethesda, MD The heart of the mission of The Center for Music, Movement, and Art is to provide the finest age-appropriate education in music, movement, and art for children for all ages and their families i...
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Hidden Pond Nature CenterParent rating: Location: 8511 Greeley Boulevard, Springfield, VA Acres of undisturbed woodland, quiet trails, splashing streams, and a tranquil pond are just a few of the reasons to visit Hidden Pond Nature Center. Situated along the Pohick Stream Valley, th...
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StrathmoreParent rating: Location: 5301 Tuckerman Lane, Rockville, MD Strathmore provides affordable, accessible, multi-disciplinary arts programming in the Mansion at Strathmore, the Music Center at Strathmore, and on its scenic 11-acre site. Artistic o... |
