Afterschool Enrichment Guide 2009:
Cleveland City Dance
13108 Shaker Square, Cleveland
Courtney Laves or front office staff
216-295-2222, info@clevelandcitydance.com
www.clevelandcitydance.com
Focus: Dance
Programs: Dance classes and summer camps including performances in June and December
Cost/fees: varies according to number of classes per week
Enjoy the art of dance with patient and experienced teachers in ballet, jazz, tap, Graham modern, hip hop, flamenco. Performance opportunities available in December and June. “Winter Wonderland” and “Nutcracker” auditions in September. Children and adult classes available. Fall session begins Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Cuyahoga County Public Library
211 Snow Road , Parma , and nine homework centers
216-398-1800, cuyahogalibrary.org
Focus: education/learning
Programs: homework centers
Cost/fees: free
Young people and their families are invited to register at one of the library’s nine homework centers for free, after-school help. Homework centers were created to provide educational activities, reading practice and homework or reading/math assistance for students. For a list of homework centers, visit our Web site.
The Fine Arts Association
38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby
Jeannie Fleming-Gifford, 440-951-7500, ext. 118
jfleminggifford@fineartsassociation.org, www.fineartsassociating.org
Focus: arts and culture
Programs: arts workshops and classes in visual arts, theatre and dance. Private music instruction. Music Therapy.
When: M-Th, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost/fees: varies by class/lesson
The Fine Arts Association is a non-profit organization offering classes and private instruction for ages two through adult in the disciplines of music, art, dance, theatre, music therapy, yoga and Pilates. Fine Arts also offers a full season of theatre performances, recitals and cultural activities. Funding is received in part from the United Way and the OAC.
Huntington Learning Center
7983 Broadview Road, Broadview Heights
2222 Warrensville Center Road, University Heights
Greg Yasutake, 440-526-0357 or 216-382-8474
huntingtonlearning.com
Focus: education/learning, reading and language, special needs, tutoring
Individual testing and instruction, reading, writing, math, spelling, phonics, study skills and SAT/ACT preparation.
Kindermusik by the Falls
8281 Dines Road, Novelty
Ardis Billey, 440-338-5508
info@kindermusikbythefalls.com, www.kindermusikbythefalls.com
Focus: music
Programs: Kindermusik for baby, toddler, preschooler, ages 5-7, family and Sign & Sing classes
When: 10- or 15-week programs starting week of Sept. 8
Costs/fees: tuition from $130-$195
Our educators are professional musicians who believe that parent interaction enhances children’s musical learning and whole development. With a great choice of music classes for ages 0-7 in 10 locations around Cleveland, we may have a class for your child within 15 minutes of your home.
Kindermusik of Cleveland
Greater Cleveland area (Kirtland, Shaker Heights, Solon and Westlake)
Cathy Huser, 216-991-1063
cathy@huser.org, www.kindermusikofcleveland.com
Focus: music
Programs: Kindermusik for the Young Child (beginning music theory) offered after school in Kirtland and Shaker Heights
Children ages 5 and 6 love to sing and dance and are ready to learn sophisticated musical concepts involved in instrument instruction. Your child will begin his or her musical journey learning pre-keyboard techniques, hand positioning, ensemble development and vocal development. Children gain an understanding of rhythm, notation, musical symbols and more.
The Mandel Jewish Community Center
26001 S. Woodland Road, Beachwood
Abby Lausin, 216-593-6222 or 216-831-0700
alausin@clevejcc.org, www.clevejcc.org
Focus: after school
Programs: School’s Out
When: school dismissal-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday and until 5:30 Friday
Costs/fees: vary by number of days a child attends
Entrust your child to the Mandel JCC’s safe, fun and stimulating after-school program for grades K-6. Transportation provided from most area public and private schools to the School’s Out program. State licensed, excellent staff, homework assistance, swim, gym, crafts and more.
Nancy Larsen Dance Studio
23800 Center Ridge, Westlake
Nancy, 440-871-0633
www.nancylarsendancestudio.com
Focus: dance
Programs: school-year dance program
When: begins Sept. 8
Costs/fees: $40 monthly for one class per week, family discount available
Our session begins Sept. 8. In-studio registration is 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 for ages 3-18. Classes are available in pre-ballet, ballet, jazz, pop dance, tap and pointe. We offer a positive, family-friendly environment that focuses on the best interest of the dance student.
YMCA of Greater Cleveland
2200 Prospect Ave., Suite 900, Cleveland
216-263-6870
www.clevelandymca.org
A wide array of after school programming is available throughout Cuyahoga County.