GUIDE: Back-to-School Activities, Classes & More!

Welcome to the 2015 Macaroni Kid Back-to-School Guide! We've rounded up some wonderful local businesses that have lots to offer for the 2015-2016 school year. Be sure to let these businesses know that you read about them in Macaroni Kid! You can access this Guide from our web site through September 30th. Beyond that, you can locate information on each business in our Business Directory. 

 

Danbury, CT; 203-778-3663;www.danburysportsdome.com 

We offer day programs and clinics in our state-of-the-art, indoor, climate-controlled facility.  Programs are designed for your child’s physical and mental development. Our field programs use a variety of games to engage kids in physical activity. Overall our Day Programs and Clinics will enable individuals to create self-confidence, promote physical fitness, work on motor skills and provide enrichment too. We stress a non-competitive environment and promote fun above all else. Instructor to student ratio is kept small to maximize individual development. Fall Programs: Dinky Doos Soccer (ages 3-5): Saturday mornings starting September 12. Junior Blues (ages 6-14) soccer starts September 11 and runs for 8 weekly sessions. Call or visit our web site to register. Mention Macaroni Kid and Save $20!

Ridgefield, CT; 203-431-3350; www.enchantedgardenarts.com

Led by Judy Hirt-Manheimer since 1989, Enchanted Garden Studios offers classes for all ages. Early childhood programs include parent-child music, twos (drop off), licensed preschool, ballet, gymnastics, and taekwondo. School of Dance: ballet, jazz, tap, modern, break dance, hip hop, adult dance fitness, and yoga. Theater programs. Music and voice instruction: piano, strings, guitar, drums, brass, and woodwinds. Professional recording studio (including audition and music videos). Summer camps and year-round birthday parties. 

Ridgefield, CT; 203-431-0140; www.fireflyfamilyyoga.com 

Firefly Family Yoga offers an engaging, fun, and welcoming wellness experience for the entire family. Our certified instructors and wellness team are there for every member of your family and family-to-be: we’re proud to be the only studio in the area with a core concentration in prenatal and postnatal yoga; introduce your youngest yogis to practice in mommy and me, toddlers, and kids yoga; older kids find calm and confidence in our preteen and teen classes; and beginners, seniors and those looking for a calming yoga practice will love Gentle Flow. Or, bring everyone together for one of our Family Classes! Our extended Wellness Team includes a Registered Dietician, Occupational Therapist with Lactation expertise, Aromatherapy and Essential Oils, Prenatal and Kids Massage Therapist, and a hypnotherapist and Reiki Master. Contact us for more information on our fall offerings and workshops, or join us for our open house 9/1 from 5 - 6:30pm! Macaroni Kid readers get an additional 20% off kids' fall series by using coupon code MKFALL20 (code valid through our open house 9/1)

Bethel, Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford, CT; 203-616-5100; www.gilleoghan.com

Irish Dance classes are offered at our Bethel studio, GDICC in Danbury, SAS Dance Studio New Fairfield and Park and Rec in New Milford. We cater to both children and adults of all ages and levels. We offer both recreational dance classes for fun and exercise, and competitive classes for those who wish to dance competitively at local, national and international levels. For those who are passionate about dance a second weekly class is recommended. Two weekly step classes are required and a third class is essential for competitive dancers at the preliminary and open championship levels of dance. We will be incorporating Irish Language lessons into each of our dance classes. Mention Macaroni Kid and save $20!

Danbury, CT; 203-748-2480 and Bethel, CT; 203-792-6991; www.kindercare.com

KinderCare Early Learning Center is now enrolling for fall! Before- or after-school programs as well as part-time or full-time child care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years are available. We offer a safe, kind and nurturing learning environment as well as a comprehensive curriculum taught by seasoned staff, structured to ensure the growth of the whole child. For the fall, we have new refreshed Early Foundations programs in our infant, toddler and two-year-old rooms. We accept all major credit cards online and provide breakfast, lunch and snacks. Interested parents can call to schedule a FREE tour! 

Redding, CT; (203) 544-8393;www.landmarkpreschool.org

With campuses in Redding, Ridgefield and Westport, Conn., Landmark Preschool has been a leading provider of early childhood education for 40 years. Landmark offers programs for children ages one through five and is dedicated to helping each child discover his or her intrinsic talents in a stimulating, nurturing and creative environment. Landmark Preschool is affiliated with Ridgefield Academy (K - Grade 8) www.ridgefieldacademy.org and accredited by the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) www.cais.org.  

Bethel, CT; 203-790-8489; www.marybuzakpiano.com

At Mary Buzak Piano Studio, we focus on the theory and concepts of piano playing, while students learn great musical pieces. The use of Games, Sight-reading, and Duets promise to inspire and motivate. Lessons are designed with manageable and realistic goals and students will never leave without knowing exactly what to work on at home.  We have a formal recital plus an annual Christmas party every year. We have also added a curriculum for preschooler. So fun.....really prepares this terrific age group for piano playing and school. Lessons are generally 30 minutes with 45 minutes offered for more advanced students. Contact Mary today to schedule your lesson.  Mention Macaroni Kid and save 20% if you register by August 31. 

Danbury, CT; (203) 731-4053; www.mtdanbury.com

Have you ever wondered what you can do to nurture the musical growth of your child, regardless of your own musical ability? Experience Music Together® and find out how important--and how fun--your role can be! Our Music Together classes build on your child's natural enthusiasm for music and movement. We'll help you provide your child with the basic musical skills needed to enjoy school and social musical activities, and to study an instrument should he or she choose to do so. Now registering for the fall semester which starts September 14. Free demo classes available August 26 - Sept. 1. Mention Macaroni Kid and SAVE $15!

Danbury Fair Mall, CT; (203) 744-MATH (6284); www.mathnasium.com/danbury

We are your neighborhood math-only learning center. We help kids in grades 2-12 understand math by teaching the way that makes sense to them. When math makes sense, kids leap way ahead – whether they started out far behind or already ahead in math. Our formula for teaching kids math, the Mathnasium Method™ has transformed the way kids learn math for over a decade across 500+ centers in the US and Canada. Mention Macaroni Kid and get a FREE Assessment ($99 value)!

Danbury, CT 203-791-2393 www.onceuponachilddanbury.com

Our store features a wide selection of gently used clothes, toys and other merchandise at bargain prices. Don't pay full price on Back-to-School clothes -- come check out our heavily stocked inventory and SAVE! We also have a great selection of after-school activity items like soccer cleats and dance wear, Halloween costumes & much more! Be sure to visit us on Aug. 15-16 for our winter coat event and Aug 16-22 for tax-free week!    
 

Danbury, CT; 203-438-4506; www.ridgefieldmontessori.com

We offer a wide range of programs including Toddler, Early Childhood, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten. In addition, all RMS students participate in our weekly foreign language and music classes, as well as Art and in-house and off-site field trips. Early Drop-off, Extended Day, After-care and Enrichment programs are also offered. Call to schedule a visit!

Ridgefield Playhouse
Ridgefield, CT; 203-438-5795; www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org
The kids are heading back to school and now it’s time for you to get creative! From Songwriting to Comedy to Screenwriting – The Ridgefield Playhouse has a class that will help unleash the artist inside you! The 8-week sessions begin in September. Register today and mention you read about these classes in Macaroni Kid.

Bethel, CT;  203-456-3651; www.sparkartsbethel.com
Our passionate, talented artists share their expertise in small, comfortable classes to offer you a fantastic, creative, learning experience. We welcome children AND adults to come and play. Register now for fall classes. 

Redding, CT; (203) 587-1329; www.sparklicious.com

Sparklicious, parties, crafts and glamour. A children's party center and event venue, Ages 3-16 years old. This Fall, join our Sparkle Club or Princess Academy. Sparkle Club includes pottery painting, jewelry creations, Hip Hop Dancing and more. Princess Academy, from dress up, to story time, perfect for little princesses. We’ll also have special drop-off events on days when school is out such as Yom Kippur and Columbus Day. Call us or follow our Facebook Page for details and updates. 

Ridgefield, CT; 203-438-0766; www.thechildrensacademy.org

The Children’s Academy is an early childhood learning center for age 6 weeks to 12 years of age. Our philosophy is to provide each child with a warm, caring, fun environment while focusing on our commitment of educating the leaders of tomorrow. The Children’s Academy offers advanced technology that enables parents to view their child(ren) via streaming video on a secure internet site Watchmegrow.com. Now registering for fall. Contact us today to schedule a private tour. 

Ridgefield, CT; (203) 894-5957; www.theridgefieldschoolofdance.com

The Ridgefield School of Dance offers classes in PreBallet, Classical Ballet and Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Tap & Musical Theatre and is supported by a faculty of current and former professional dancers dedicated to teaching the discipline and joy of dance with their students. The School is noted for its excellence and focus on technique, professional environment and commitment to small class size. Call us today!