Grades: 1-3

Yoga with Ms. Wexler will include music, songs, poses, games, stories, and fun! Yoga provides students with strategies to build resilience, promote adaptability, and be healthy in both the body and mind. Breathing, movement, affirmations, and relaxation techniques are some of the strategies used in children’s yoga. She has been practicing yoga for almost 20 years and she has recently become a certified ChildLight Yoga instructor. If your child has a yoga mat they can bring it, if not she will provide mats for the students to use during class. Please have your child wear comfortable clothing, avoiding jeans and skirts (we will be up-side down at times).

Fee:  $115  

Payment Information:  Please bring a check payable to 'Toni Wexler' to the first class.  

Class Contact:  Toni Wexler, toni.wexler@apsva.us  

Winter Dates:  January 14th - March 18th; NO class 2/11 or 3/11; 8 classes total

Grades: 1-5

Do your children think they have all the answers? Thinking Outside the Box is just the right thing for them! This class will give your child the opportunity to learn how to think on their feet and spend time in a wonderfully stimulating and creative environment while learning how to tackle challenging problems.

Using games, they will be presented a problem, lead a group brainstorm session, gather the information from her/his team, practice consensus/conflict resolution and problem solving and lead the team to a final decision.  This class will develop their creativity and critical thinking while learning team building, leadership development, problem solving, conflict resolution, trust and perseverance skills. Not to mention, give them insight into some of what you have to deal with on a daily basis at work and/or at home! Most importantly, they will have fun learning crucial concepts and skills for our new digital, increasingly complex and challenging world! For more information, please go to http://www.enrichmentmatters.com/thinkioutside.html

Grades: K-5

Percussion 4 Kids is a FUN and educating way for children to learn musical instruments through the study of percussion and rhythm. By taking this class, children will learn how to count rhythm, recognize music notes, and play percussion instruments to their favorite hit songs on the radio! (And many classic rock songs too!)  This percussion class gives children exciting ways to make music and discover rhythm with their very own instruments.  Understanding rhythm and basic music fundamentals is a critical stepping-stone to many other musical instruments. Our Percussion teachers have experience playing in their very own bands, and have an outstanding knowledge of many musical instruments.

In-class instruments and learning aids for your child will include: Drum Pads, Symbols, Maracas, hand-bells, Chimes, and many more!  At the end of the session, parents will be invited to come to the end of the class for a small concert showcasing the rhythms and instruments that your child has mastered in our class!  If you wish to purchase a drum pad for your child to practice outside of the Percussion 4 Kids classroom, you may do so by filling out the form sent home with your child on the first day of class.  We will process your order and bring your child his or her very own drum pad the following class!

Fee:  $150

Payment Information:  Please mail check prior to the first day of class payable to 'Piano Keys 4 Kids' and mail to P.O. Box 35, Herndon, VA 20172-0035.  Do NOT bring check to first day.   

Class Contact:  Mallory Hancock; malgrayhancock@gmail.com   

Winter Dates:  January 15th - March 12th; NO class 2/11 or 3/11; 8 classes total

Grades:  K-2

Superheroes Save the World! Do you ever wish you could fly across the sky, zap laser beams from your eyes, or just disappear when your Mom tells you to clean your room? Now you have the chance to make that happen! By channeling their favorite comic book heroes and villains, students will learn about imaginative storytelling, and even get a chance to create their own heroes. Students will bring these characters to life through character vocal and physical exploration while saving the world one step at a time.  Family and friends are invited for a sharing on the last day of class.

Fee: $96

Payment Information: Please bring a check payable to 'Educational Thertre Company' to the first class.

Class Contact: Ashley Hammond, Ashley.hammond@educationaltheatrecompany.org

Winter Dates: January 14th - March 18th; NO classs 2/11 or 3/11; 8 classes total

Grades: 3-5

Get ready for an awesome time as Mr. Herninko rolls out some fun team and cooperative games for outdoor winter-play. Capture the Flag, All-Around the School Tag and Frozen Parachute are just some of the possibilities. So come out, bundle up and get ready to play with Smart Moves, outside, this January.  

(Attention: this is an OUTDOOR class in winter time. Students will be required to come dressed for 45 minutes in cold temps).  

Specifics: Students are required to have the following to participate in Smart Moves Polar Bear Club: Winter coat, ski/winter hat, gloves, snow boots (if there is snow), and ski pants/change of pants (if there’s snow). If any of these are missing, they will not be allowed to attend the class (for safety and health reasons). I also highly suggest long-johns or tights under their pants for an extra layer of protection against the cold.   We will typically go outside if the temp/wind chill is 30 degrees or above (if it’s 28 and sunny with little wind, we will probably go out). We will do indoor activities in the case of inclement weather.  

If your child has asthma or another condition that is exacerbated by cold weather, please consider signing up for an indoor activity instead.

Fee: $100

Payment Information:  Please bring a check payable to 'Wayne Herninko' to the first class.

Class Contact:  Wayne Herninko; wayne.herninko@apsva.us  

Winter Dates:  January 14 - March 18; NO class 2/11 or 3/11; 8 classes total