It's always time to look into extracurricular opportunities for kids! Below we have easy links to classes, organized by subject. Many organizations have put their individual classes on the new KOA Class Calendar, but some have not. No matter, we have links both to organizations that provide the types of classes you're looking for, plus links to the class calendar by subject for those who have posted individual class details.

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The following providers of extracurricular programs have chosen to be featured on this page:

Academic Enrichment, Nature, & Robotics

Allendale Columbia: Hosted by Allendale Columbia School, AC Encore provides before school, after school, and evening extracurricular opportunities for students from all area schools. This quarter's classes include Bead and Jewelry Making, Become a “Wild Thing," Fairy Tales in Art, Fundamentals of Fencing, Guitar Lessons, LEGO Robotics, Let’s Get Fancy, Mandarin Chinese, Mathemagicians - History Hunters, PE Fun and Games, Piano Lessons, Rochester Fit Kids, and Sports and Math. Visit www.AllendaleColumbia.org/ACEncore for more information and to register by September 7 and stay tuned throughout the year as new classes will be offered each quarter! For an exciting preview of this quarter's classes, please join us at 6:30 p.m. on September 5 for our AC Encore Night.


Mathnasium of Penfield is a learning center where kids can go after school (and Saturday) to boost their math skills.We are highly specialized because we teach only math. Our program is for kids in grades 1 through high school. Our goal is to significantly increase your child’s math skills, understanding of math concepts, and overall school performance. Read more about Mathnasium in an article this article from the Brighton-Pittsford Post. Located on Penfield Road near Four Corners.


Huntington Learning Center of Pittsford: Give YOUR Child an Educational Edge. Education has become increasingly competitive, at all levels.  In the new millennium, children will be competing not only for the best grades, but also for the best classes, the best schools, and the best colleges.  Parents must ensure that kids have the skills and support they need to achieve personal success, both now and in the future.  Huntington’s caring, certified, teachers will work one-on-one with your child on academic skills (such as reading, phonics, math and study skills) or in academic subjects (math, science, history, English, or other languages).We also prepare students for high school entrance or Regents exams, as well as the SAT and ACT. 


Vista Teach Instructional Services: Learning about math, science, and engineering at a young age is more important than ever. LEGO robotics, Logo programming, game animation, simulation programming, computer graphics design, as well as filmmaking and video editing are several ways to begin developing technical and creative skills at a young age. Our robotics courses specifically prepare students for FIRST LEGO® League teams, a program praised for its exceptional results in building bright minds. Come join us at our After School Programs, year round and open to the public, at Allendale Columbia School. Visit www.vistateach.biz for specific program information and to view our exciting videos. We are passionate about giving students stepping stones toward bright futures…Oh, did we mention our programs are incredibly fun?!


ArtsROC in Pittsford, on the corner of French Road and Monroe, offers an innovative after school Lego program that includes LEGOS, music instruction and language. Your child can choose from a variety of musical instruments for private instruction, including guitar, bass, drums, violin, piano, and voice, as well as learn Spanish and Chinese.  Friday is our Fun Day: It's Lego Master Class! For more information, visit our web site at www.artsroc.net.


Come to ZooClass! The Seneca Park Zoo offers classes for 2-, 3- and 4- & 5-year-olds. These 45-minute or 1-hour classes introduce your child to many different animals, as well as topics like Animal Sounds or Animal Colors. Every month, we offer a class for each age group and meet an animal in the classroom. Many times, this animal is even touchable! We’ll also read a story, sing songs, have a snack and make a craft. Our ZooClass program is an enriching opportunity that will spark your child’s interest in the natural world and enable them to feel comfortable around all types of animals. Not only does ZooClass allow little ones to meet new Zoo animals, they also have a chance to make some human friends as well! Classes can be taken as a series or individually. Sign up today and get ready for a “wild” time – visit www.senecaparkzoo.org for details on available classes.

Art

Memorial Art Gallery Creative Workshop! Your child can make beautiful art at MAG! The Memorial Art Gallery's Creative Workshop offers a wide variety of skill-based drawing, painting, ceramic and sculpture classes for children on Saturdays and Thursdays during the school year. Artist instructors teach art making fundamentals, include visits to the  Gallery in their classes, and teach kids to solve problems like artists do: creatively, diligently, and with gusto. Check out our full brochure at http://mag.rochester.edu/creativeworkshop/ , join us for two full days of an Open House at our M&T Clothesline Festival September 8th and 9th, or call 585-276-8959 for more information.


The Art Stop in Webster offers fine art lessons for kids and adults. Our kids classes range in ages 5 to teen. We have Fun with Art for the younger kids, Creative art class for kids 8 to 12 where they learn to draw what they see, Cartooning class for ages 7 to 10 where kids get to draw their favorite cartoon character or develop their own! There’s also a Fantasy Illustration and Comic Book Art Class for ages 11+ or a Youth Acrylic Class for ages 9+, where kids learn about Acrylic painting and using different mediums, exploring their creative side!

Music Lessons

Hochstein School of Music & Dance, 50 N. Plymouth Ave, Rochester, (585) 454-4596. Every day, our students take part in a journey of learning from a richly talented, experienced faculty. Sharing this journey with you is what we're all about. Gather with us! Play - Sing - Move - Learn! And tap in to your own, unique creative spirit!  Individual and group classes in music and dance from toddlers through adults. Ensembles, troupes, orchestras, choruses, and bands enrich both performers and the community. Hochstein School. Gathering Place of the Creative Spirit. Click here for our Fall 2012 class and workshop schedule, and here for ensembles and other performing groups. Sign up for a ballet class by Aug 31 and get a free gift! Click here for details.


The Eastman Community Music School has brought the joy of music to the Rochester community for 90 years! We offer classes, ensembles, and lessons on all string, wind, brass, and percussion instruments and voice for preschool, elementary, high school, and adults, in the world-class atmosphere of the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music. Explore our award-winning Early Childhood Music classes. New Horizons ensembles for adults, jazz studies, and much more! Click here for our fall class schedule. Please call 585-274-1400 if you have questions.


Rhythm Connect: Drums ~ Percussion ~ Classes, and More! . . .  Rhythm Connect offers classes, lessons, and events for all ages ~ including adults! ~ you can even book your next birthday party with us! Beginner, professional, and recreational drummers will all find what they need at Rhythm Connect . . . where everyone’s a drummer!  A video says 10,000 words, so check out this brief tour with Drummer Ed on YouTube.  Find them on Facebook: facebook.com/rhythmconnect  


The Michael Edwards Music Studio has a friendly, fun atmosphere, in which children and adults can learn to play a musical instrument of their choice. Centrally located in Brighton, near Ellison park, this teaching studio offers private weekly lessons for Violin, Viola, Guitar, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe and Piano. Lessons are always conducted with a directive of positive reinforcement, and each lesson will progress at the students' individual pace. Michael Edwards has over 25 years of teaching experience, and is a member of the popular Rochester band Prime Time Funk.


Manuel's Music Studio in Fairport is dedicated to the art and craft of music education, covering a broad range of musical styles and performance levels. These include rock, classical, jazz, blues, folk, acoustic finger styles and other popular forms branching from these music genres. Private lessons in guitar, piano, bass, drums and band instruments (sax, clarinet, flute, trumpet, etc.) are offered by highly qualified, experienced, and talented instructors. Performance opportunities, workshops and ensembles are also offered during the year on a wide variety of topics. Web: www.manuelsmusicstudio.com. Email: mmssunflare@aol.com  Phone: 585.223.2310.


Kinney Music Studio, Pittsford: Private Piano, Cello & Saxophone lessons offered in a flexible & comfortable home studio setting near Clover/Calkins Rds. in Pittsford. Thorough & enjoyable musical training on a variety of instruments is all available in one place, within a mile of both of Pittsford's Middle Schools and Mendon Center Elementary.  Flexible schedule and payment plans always available and all learning styles welcome for ages 4-100.  Kinney Music Studio also offers audition coaching for elementary & middle school students preparing for theatrical, vocal, chamber music & orchestral opportunities. Phone: 978-804-9543, e-mail epkinney@rcn,com, or FB message Kinney Music Studio.


Once Upon A Tune Music Together, 130 Webster Rd, Webster NY. OnceUponATuneMT.com (585) 224-6244. We are proud to offer Music Together® classes for mixed age groups 0-5 and 5-7 in Webster, NY area. Music Together is an internationally recognized, research-based program that allows kids and their caring grown-ups enjoy making music together in a safe, fun, and educational environment.  Free demonstration classes are available!


Kristin's Violin Studio: Violin & Viola lessons for students ages 3 and up. Suzuki method (registered instructor), traditional, or help with school orchestra music. Henrietta.

Lyric Arts Academy: Suzuki Strings ages 3-adult, piano, flute, guitar, children's choir. Housed in Farmington's historic Hathaway House.

Joy of Piano: Fun and engaging piano lessons for ages 5 to adult, beginner to intermediate levels. Located in Greece off Ridge Rd.

Choruses

Bach Children's Chorus: The Bach Children's Chorus, in residence at Nazareth College, is the Rochester area's most respected children's music ensemble. In addition to classical music, the BCC performs many styles of folk and contemporary music. The chorus appears regularly with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and the Rochester Chamber Orchestra, and travels in the spring. Having fun is a key factor in the program. The girls and boys in the group range in age from 8 to 16. Visit us at www.bachkidsusa.org.


The Mozart Children's Chorus is the beginning chorus for the Bach Children’s Chorus program, for children age 5-8. This non-auditioned chorus is designed as a classroom choral experience with performances in winter and spring. Children learn folk tunes, songs from musicals, part-singing, music theory basics, and, also play percussion instruments. Good singing technique is taught through vocal play. Mozart Chorus runs September through early May. Classes start Saturday, September 15th and meet weekly from 10:45-11:30am or 11:45-12:30am. First class is also a free open house; click here for details. Lead instructor is Jessica Stevens. Email Jsteve52@mail.naz.edu with questions or to register for the open house.


Amadeus Chorale: The Amadeus Chorale Youth Singers offers diverse performance opportunities while providing classical training for your talented singer.  Age-appropriate choirs meet in Farmington, Spencerport, Brockport, Batavia and all join together for performances!  New this year – our Home School choir!  National TV, Hawaii, Buffalo Bills game? Been there!  Come sing with us this year!  See website calendar page for open houses and auditions.  Call 585-494-1795 for your audition appointment. www.theamadeuschorale.org

Also providing choruses:

Hochstein School of Music & Dance

Eastman Community Music School

Theater

A Magical Journey Thru Stages is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth community theater. Youth are trained in singing, dancing, and acting to perform musicals and plays for the community at our intimate theatre in the Auditorium Center building in Rochester. Stages' classes (including day time classes for Home Schoolers) and single-day workshops http://mjtstages.com/education.html are available throughout the year on a variety of theater topics for a broad range of children and teens. Email Stages@MJTStages.com to receive registration materials or to be added to the mailing list. Shows for the 2012-2013 season: Back to the 80's (grades 7-12); Holiday One Acts: The Elves and the Shoemaker Plus The Rented Christmas (grades 4-12); Bugsy Malone (grades 5-8); The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (grades 7-12); Legally Blonde (grades 8-12). Click here for upcoming audition info. www.MJTStages.com


Spotlight Studios is dedicated to the education and advancement of Performing Arts for teens and kids around the area. Our focus is on musical theatre performance (singing, acting, dancing); we offer both group skill building classes and individualized lessons. We also produce several musicals and plays each year for different age groups! This fall, sign up for classes in musical theatre training (many different age groups) or Broadway Dance Technique, or participate in the K-3 musical "Willy Wonka Kids" or the all ages kid/teen play "It's A Wonderful Life."


Rochester Children’s Theatre is a professional children’s theatre that offers semester-long workshops (fall, winter & spring) in Musical Theatre, Audition Technique, Acting, Creative Dramatics and Physical Movement for ages 6-14 as well as a Summer Musical Theatre Conservatory for ages 8-12.  RCT believes in educating the ‘whole child,’ as well as practical, professional theatrical training in acting, music, dance and design for the next generation of theatre artists!  www.rochesterchildrenstheatre.org

Dance

The McMahon School of Irish Dance: Enjoy learning a dance rich in Irish culture and tradition, recently popularized by Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. Learn the basics of Irish dancing. Dancers work on physical coordination and movement, memorizing dance steps, developing dedication and strong work ethic, and have fun preparing for the next BIG SHOW! We will focus on the light jig and reel steps once the basics are mastered. Classes instructed by owner of McMahon School of Irish Dance, Moira McMahon, a certified and registered teacher by An Coimisiun of Ireland. For more information & registration at any of our 3 locations please visit- www.McMahonIrishDance.com


Perinton Dance Company (Fairport, (585) 223-1978). Dance, Music & More: At our studio, we expose children to the arts while inspiring a love of music and movement. Dance classes for young children focus on the basics of dance and encourage students to have fun, while students ages 5 & up learn dance steps appropriate for their level of coordination and physical development. We offer music & movement classes for tots and small children, as well as voice and piano lessons for older children, teens and adults on an individual basis.


Young Ladies of Grace, Pittsford: The Young Ladies of Grace Performing Arts Academy is dedicated to developing confidence, self esteem, poise, respect for ourselves and others, and the realization of inner beauty as well as outer beauty through the arts. Ballet, Acting, Voice, Modeling / Audition, Lyrical Dance, Yoga, Exercise / Nutrition and Jazz / Hip Hop are offered to young ladies ages 3 - 15. To register for the fall semester beginning September 10,  join us at our open house from 11 - 2pm on Saturday, August 18 @ 3300 Monroe Avenue, Pittsford, NY or contact us at 585-447-1723. Please visit our website featuring our current students at www.theyoungladiesofgrace@gmail.com.

Also providing dance classes/workshops:

Hochstein School of Music & Dance

Spotlight Studios

A Magical Journey Thru Stages

Rochester Children’s Theatre

Gymnastics Training Center & Botsford School of Dance

Sports / Fitness / Gymnastics

Youth Sports Instructional Programs at Unity Health System Total Sports Experience: Our child development Micro Programs are a great way to introduce children to a variety of sports while building character and leadership skills. Staff coaches bring structure, organization, and supervision to each session. Fundamental skills are taught through age-appropriate games and activities. Most important, our Micro Programs are designed to create a fun, safe, and exciting atmosphere that leave your child anxiously awaiting the next class!  See the classes at www.totalsports-experience.com, or you can check out specific information on Micro Soccer, Micro Baseball, Micro Lacrosse, MicroBasketball, and TSE P.E.. Call (585) 458-4263 with questions or to register.


The Eastside Family YMCA in Penfield is committed to providing a fun and educational sports experience for your child!  Our Iddy Biddy Sports program for children ages 3-5 introduces children to the games, rules, and fundamental skills of sports such as soccer, basketball and floor hockey. Our Youth Sports Instructional courses for children ages 6-12 focuses on individual skill development, teamwork, and sport-specific team strategies. Both programs teach sportsmanship, positive relationships, and healthful lifestyle choices!  Registration for our next session begins Aug 20! Visit www.rochesterymca.org/eastside for a complete listing of classes. Contact Patrick Dugan, Youth Sports Director, at 585-341-4027, patrickd@rochesterymca.org.


Martial Arts America: Are you looking for a great activity that will give your child more confidence and focus, teach respect and discipline, improve fitness and be full of action and fun?  Then karate lessons at Martial Arts America may be right for you!  We are taking registrations for our fall sessions for children ages 4 years old and up.  Try out our starter program,which includes 3 beginner lessons, plus a full karate uniform and belt, for only $29.95.  Call our Penfield branch (Routes 250 & 441) at 377-6130 or our Winton Place Plaza (Brighton) branch at 475-9250 for class times and availability. Our web site is www.RochesterKarate.com.


Gymnastics Training Center & Botsford School of Dance, Penfield: GTC offers Gymnastics, Cheer/Tumbling, and Pre-School programs for toddlers through adulthood from beginner level through a competitive team program for both boys and girls.   Special Olympics and Special Needs programs are available as well.  Create a customized class with 4+ friends/teammates ... trampoline, diving, scouting, home school ... what would you like?  Fit By Five allows Pre-Schoolers ages 2-5 a way to experience an academic preschool in an active and fun way.  All are in our state of the art 22,000 square foot facility, fully matted and with safety certified coaches.  The Botsford School of Dance offers classical ballet programs from toddlers through Advanced Pointe students as well as Dance for the Athlete. Contact us for more information!

Community Service

Kids Miracle Making Club is a service learning organization for kids ages 5-12.  Club members explore different areas of interest through workshops in music, art, sports, science, and alike and use their new learning and special talents to come up with community service projects, projects focused on helping kids with physical and developmental disabilities.  Projects focus on raising funds, driving community awareness of needs, and best of all making friends with the kids they help.  Events are many and always a lot of fun!  For more information on the club check out our Facebook page, email us at info@kmmclub.org or call us at 585.749.7515.

Classes for Babies

TINY HANDS TALK TO ME: Are you looking for fun, interactive and educational classes for you and your baby? Then you will want to check out the classes offered by Tiny Hands Talk To Me. Since 2006, Baby Sign Language Instructor Linda Schmackpfeffer has been teaching parents and caregivers of hearing babies how to have fun and successfully communicate with each other, by using simple American Sign Language Signs (ASL).  Research shows that hearing babies, who use a few simple ASL signs, can communicate before they can talk, speak sooner, are less frustrated, and have larger vocabularies. If you would like more information please click on the link or you can contact Linda at 259-1304 or email lindasmk@yahoo.com Please note to find upcoming classes and events you must scroll to the bottom of the Tiny Hands Talk To Me information page and click on classes or events.


Once Upon A Tune Music Together, 130 Webster Rd, Webster NY. OnceUponATuneMT.com (585) 224-6244. We are proud to offer Music Together® classes for mixed age groups 0-5 and 5-7 in Webster, NY area. Music Together is an internationally recognized, research-based program that allows kids and their caring grown-ups enjoy making music together in a safe, fun, and educational environment.  Free demonstration classes are available!

 Also providing classes for babies:

Hochstein School of Music & Dance

Spotlight Studios

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