10 Great Deals and Discounts on Winter Classes for NYC Kids

1/19/12 - By Anna Fader

It's cold outside (finally) so going to the playground is no longer a sure bet. Time to sign up for some winter classes. We reached out to some of our favorite play spots and asked them to extend deals to our readers. The result is ten excellent offers for kids that you won't want to miss, from babies through tweens. Save up to 50% on classes like chess, music, cooking, swimming, art and more. Or snag amazing savings on children's gym memberships and classes. Act fast! These deals are too hot to hang around long.

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Save 20% on the New Exerblast Toddler Series
The after-school and birthday party crowd have crowned ExerBlast as Tribeca’s new hot spot. Now founder Kate Gyllenhaal has adapted the program to launch one of the most original toddler experiences in NYC. Play your way to fitness with new Preschooler Blast, Bend & Breathe for children ages 2.5 to 4. Visit exerblast.com for a complete schedule.
Mommy Poppins Deal: Save 20% on eight Toddler Program Sessions by using the code MPXB201201. Expires 03/16/12.

New Kidville Rockin' Railroad Special Offer
Named "Best of" by New York Magazine, Kidville has launched an exciting new musical adventure for families for newborns to 5-year-olds. Each week, the Rockin’ Railroad band takes you and your child on a journey through tempo, rhythm, word recognition and sound identification, and you explore different instruments and musical genres, and meet special puppet friends along the way. Learn more at kidville.com.
Mommy Poppins Deal: Come in for a free Rockin’ Railroad trial class. If you sign up for a semester of Rockin’ Railroad sessions, use the code MMRR1 and you'll get five complimentary play space passes. Expires 3/31/2012.

20% Off Music Lessons in Your NYC Home
Hey Joe Guitar is a Mommy Poppins readers' favorite, offering guitar, piano, drums, bass, violin, sax and voice lessons right in your own home.
Mommy Poppins Deal: Save 20% on your first two months of music lessons by mentioning the code Mommy Poppins 2012. Call 646-320-3131. Expires 3/15/12. New customers only.

Buy Five Chess Classes, Get Five Free
New York City Chess is based in the heart of Greenwich Village in the 40-year-old, 24-hour Village Chess Shop and Club with satellite programs throughout the city. The program emphasizes sport and fun, and provides as much chess instruction as a child desires. By participating in supervised and spirited play, students associate chess with fun, which means they'll take the time to become proficient.
Mommy Poppins Deal: 
Purchase five sessions and receive five additional classes absolutely free. Valid at P.S. 199, Manhattan Youth Downtown or Marshall Chess Club After-school. Sign up online.

Five Weeks of Mini Chef Classes for $145 ($190 value)
Get ready to mix, measure and create as Mini Chef brings its "Culinary Playground" to The Art Farm. The popular children's cooking program helps kids of all ages develop a love of working in the kitchen through classes and birthday parties with age-appropriate menus. Good nutrition is also stressed through hands-on cooking activities. Mini Chef's head chef, Sylvie Berger, brings children on a taste bud voyage and cooking adventure with local and global cuisine. Create, make, eat and enjoy.
Mommy Poppins Deal: Save almost 25% on five weeks of Mini Chef. Mondays or Thursdays at 3:30pm February 6-March 8. Register online at theartfarms.org. Space is limited. Call for availability and coupon code before registering: 212-410-3117.

Save 20% off Little Rockers Cool Kids' Music Classes
Two teaching artists lead this interactive mixed-age music class for newborns to 5-year-olds. Original and classic rock songs get everyone singing, shaking, drumming and dancing.
Mommy Poppins Deal: For a limited time, get 20% off a rockin' music class: Ten weeks of 45-minute sessions for $280 (regularly $350). $175 for an additional child. Available at three New York City locations. Classes start 01/24. Find additional class info, registration, music and videos at littlerockersrusic.com. Call to register: 732-872-4354. Expires 3/2012.

Save 20% on Winter Swim Classes
Physique Swimming is a great school for everyone with six convenient Manhattan locations, from Downtown to Uptown. Classes range from Me and My Shadow for parents and their children 6 months to 3 years, to Swim Team Prep, which focuses on stroke development and team preparation.
Mommy Poppins Deal: Save 20% off five group or private lessons by mentioning this Mommy Poppins Deal. Contact Vadim Shoykhet via email info@physiqueswimming.com or phone 212-725-0939. New customers only.

Save Up to 45% on Gymboree Play & Music Memberships
Play every day at Gymboree with an unlimited membership. You get unlimited age-appropriate classes, Play & Learn, Art, Music, & Sports, plus access to daily Open Gym sessions.
Mommy Poppins Deal: Pick one of two great deals: 20% off Unlimited Membership for the rest of the winter semester* or 45% Off Unlimited Membership for the entire year**. Contact manhattan@gymboreeclasses.com or learn more at gymboreeclasses.com. Both offers expire Wednesday, January 25 and there are a limited number of memberships available. Valid at Manhattan locations only. Cannot be combined with other offers or previous purchases. Excludes all School Skills programs. *Winter semester Unlimited Membership ends on 4/29/12. **Full-year Unlimited Membership ends on 12/30/12.

Save 50% on a two-pack of Tiny Tot Gymnastics classes at Columbus Gym
The original children’s gym of the Upper West Side, Columbus Gym features tumbling mats, bars, beams, a trampoline, songs and circle time.
Mommy Poppins Deal: Use code COLGYMMP to get 50% off two Tiny Tot Gymnastics classes. Must be used for two consecutive weeks by 2/18/12. Rates: $25 for 6-12 months; $30 for 12-18 months; $35 for 18months-2 years. Subject to availability. New customers only.

Two Drop-In Classes at 74th St. MAGIC for the Price of One
Save 50% on two drop-in winter/spring classes and see why the Wall Street Journal praises MAGIC as a “treasure chest for little ones”. Classes include music, art, gymnastics and cooking.
Mommy Poppins Deal: $48 for a two-pack of 45-minute/one hour classes. One package per child. Visit 74magic.com for specific class information. Call 212-737-2989 to register and use code Mommy Poppins.

 

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