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TADA! Youth Theater offers classes for ages 2-18. Here,
TADA! Youth Theater offers classes for ages 2-18. Here, "Jazzy Juniors" come together online to sing, dance, act, and be silly.
9/6/20 - By Jessica Laird

Virtual classes are where it's at for fall 2020! Afterschool classes are making themselves right at home on Zoom, summer camps that successfully pivoted online in June are extending options into the next season, and arts and enrichment programs across the country are ready to reach more students than ever with their virtual offerings.

You'll find foreign language immersion classes for kiddos as young as 6 months, intensive music and dance programs culminating in live online performances for tots to teens, coding and STEM courses covering everything from dinosaurs to Minecraft, and more. Plus, with so many families moving forward with fully remote or blended learning, a number of programs are adding schoolwork support, homework help, private lessons, and pod instruction to their list of options.

Read on for a sampling of online classes from some of our much-loved partners. Click through to read more about how each program is making the most out of virtual learning this fall.

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Online Classes for Fall 2020

TADA! Youth Theater - Camps & Classes

TADA! is offering super fun, interactive online musical theater classes for ages 2-18, plus private lessons and programs for homeschooling pods. There's music and movement for toddlers, musical theater training for kids, extensive vocal and choreography training for teens, and more. READ MORE

Brooklyn Conservatory of Music

Start your musical journey with the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, which offers a variety of ensembles, in-person group lessons, and private lessons. Little ones get their start in a baby-bopping Sing & Play class or enjoy classes in instrumental music or Suzuki violin, depending on their age. READ MORE

Galileo

With Camp Galileo Anywhere, choose from a range of engaging online classes to create a innovation-infused, camp-away-from-camp adventure for Pre-K-8th graders. Choose single-sessions or weeklong camps–focused on everything from crafts to cooking to coding–for plenty of flexibility. READ MORE

Carousel of Languages

One of NYC’s leading foreign language programs is now offering online lessons for ages 6 months to 12 years. Carousel's warm approach, small classes, and highly-researched proprietary curriculum have shown incredible results. Choose from 11 different languages. READ MORE

Dinosaurs Rock & Other Science Fun

Virtual hands-on homeschool lessons and online group classes are now available for science lovers! Choose from awesome themes like Dinosaurs & Fossils and Gems, Rocks, & Minerals, plus get tons of project supplies and access to 1,500+ downloadable activity pages. READ MORE

Fig & Wally - Virtual Chats with Professionals

Chat with a real fighter pilot, a flight paramedic, a cardiothoracic surgeon, and even a shark conservationist! Fig & Wally’s "Kids Get Inspired" series offers free, highly interactive virtual conversations with diverse professionals to inspire children to explore different careers.  READ MORE

Groovy Baby Music

For over 20 years, Groovy Baby Music has offered award winning, research-based music and movement programs. With infant, mixed-aged, and big kid classes, there is something for everyone. Online classes are offered from anywhere, and indoor and outdoor classes take place at locations in Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, and Somerville. READ MORE

Kids 4 Coding - Virtual Tech Programs

This leader in computer education for kids is serving up STEM-focused week-long summer programs for ages 7-16. Choose from coding, game developlment, Minecraft, Roblox, and more. Opt for a private course for a group of 5 friends at no additional fee. READ MORE

Launch Math + Science Centers

From exploring the physics of bungee jumping to designing projects with Python, Launch's STEM-based summer camps give kids in grades K-7 the chance to build, create, and code. Daily camps mean students can complete their projects whether they participate in one day or a full week.  READ MORE

Mayo Performing Arts Center

This fall, MPAC is delivering a totally dynamic lineup of virtual classes for kids including musical theatre, acting, dance, magic, comedy, and more. The Miracle Project, an inclusive music and theatre class serving kids and adults with autism and other special needs, will also be available. READ MORE

Intiwasi Early Education Center

Taught 100% in Spanish, Intiwasi's virtual program enables kids ages 3-7 to be fully immersed in the language from home. Children learn through dance, music, language, math, science, art, and even yoga. Supplemental educational activities, games, and worksheets are also provided. READ MORE

Winchester Community Music School

WCMS provides accessible music education programs to all through group classes and private lessons. This fall, toddlers can enjoy a virtual Dalcroze-inspired music and movement class, 5-year-olds can play with percussion, and kids in grades 1-2 can take group keyboard lessons! READ MORE

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