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Money-Saving Deals for NYC Kids Classes and Fall Programs

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8/6/19 - By Jessica Laird

Hey, we know kids activities can cost a pretty penny, so we reached out to some of New York City's much-loved children's programs to see if they wanted to extend any special offers to our readers. Sure enough, we snagged 15 deals that'll help you save on kids classes this fall! Read on to find discounts on dance classes, kids cooking classes, art for kids, kids gyms, and so much more.

Don't dawdle, because these deals will quite literally disappear as they expire. If you don't see a deal listed below it means the offer is no longer available. If you're looking for even more kids classes, visit our NYC Classes Guide, or you can even search our Directory by location and age!

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Creative Classes for Kids

The Fashion Class

Midtown West & Upper East Side
The Fashion Class offers sewing, fashion design, and illustration classes for kids ages 6 through teen, plus those as young as 4 can come for a Mommy and Me lesson. Small class sizes of up to 12 allow each student to get the attention and tools they need to create. READ MORE

Music Together in the City

Various Locations
Each Music Together class is 45 minutes of delightful music immersion. Kids build the skills to keep a beat and sing in tune, while parents get to observe the progression of their musical development. Mixed-age classes include children from birth to age four. READ MORE

Rock and Soul Kids DJ Classes

Midtown West
Rock and Soul's DJ classes give students ages 7-14 an opportunity to learn fundamental techniques, like matching beats, mixing, and scratching, while mastering turntables, mixers, and controllers. Student gets personal one-on-one attention and a chance to explore musical styles. READ MORE

Tiny Turnips Kitchen

Various Locations
Tiny Turnips teaches personalized at-home cooking classes for picky eaters, aspiring chefs, and creative bakers, with an emphasis on encouraging healthy eating. Classes start with kids as young as 3 years old. READ MORE

Theater and Dance Classes

Dancewave Classes

Gowanus
This beloved Brooklyn studio offers many online dance classes for ages 18 months through 18 years, including ballet, creative movement, jazz, modern, African, hip-hop, and musical theater. Also on offer is dance training, pre-professional dance companies, arts in education, and community performances. READ MORE

Let's Dress Up NYC

Upper East Side
Let's Dress Up is a unique princess-themed play space that hosts a variety of programs, including Princess Mini Camp for girls ages 3 and up. Activities include dress-up, a themed craft, and always a tea party. READ MORE

Pigeonholed Theater Company

Dumbo & Williamsburg
Pigeonholed Junior Classes encourage kids ages 4-14 to channel their own creative impulses into productive work. Classes like "Create Your Own Character" and "Acting Technique and Scene Study" focus on fun theatre games, improvisation, and creating original content. READ MORE

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Gym and Sports Programs

Brainiac Tennis

Various Locations
Brainiac Tennis offers group classes for kids of all skill levels, ages 3 to 11. Skilled instructors, affordable rates, small classes, progress reports, and a focus on strategy set this progrm apart. Customized private classes are also available. READ MORE

Fastbreak Sports - Classes

Yorkville
Fastbreak Sports has reopened with classes ranging from multi-sport to basketball and flag football. Class sizes are limited, and COVID-19 precautions are firmly in place.  READ MORE

My Gym Manhattan - Classes

Various Locations
My Gym Manhattan offers children’s fitness classes for kids ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Classes include a variety of activities like music, dance, games, gymnastics, and sports. As children progress through the programs, new activities are introduced to challenge them accordingly. READ MORE

Academic and Enrichment Classes in New York City

Speakitaly NYC

Flatiron
Speakitaly NYC offers stimulating and entertaining Italian language lessons anchored in the Common European Framework for ages 3 to 14. Kids are encouraged to experiment with the language through a wide range of engaging activities, including music, movement, rhythm and dance. READ MORE

Tip-Top Brain Learning Center - Classes & STEAM Camps

Astoria
Tip-Top Brain's summer STEAM camps offer an academically minded, effective preparation for the upcoming school year. Help kids avoid the summer brain drain while acquiring new skills like foundational math, reading, and writing concepts. Younger students are immersed in play-based activities, arts and crafts, read-alouds, science experiments, games, and much more. READ MORE

Treebath Outdoor Programs

Various Locations
Treebath's "pod" class programs for kids ages 3.5 to 8 will be available in several popular parks this fall, based on family demand. Register online with friends to schedule morning or afternoon sessions in a park near you. READ MORE

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