Imagination Stage empowers all young people to discover their voice and identity through performing arts education and professional theater. This nationally-recognized theater arts center, respected for high quality, innovative programming, serves more than 100,000 children and family members annually through professional theater and arts education experiences. Each year, it produces several professional theater productions for children ages 1+ as well as hosting classes, camps, and workshops in acting, musical theater, performance, dance, and filmmaking for ages 1-18.

Imagination Stage's professional productions are also available for field trips, groups, and birthday parties. The education department runs classes and camps at the theater in Downtown Bethesda, at several satelite locations in the DMV, as well as educational residencies in schools throughout the region.  

The newer Theatre for Change program explores complex social justice issues to help build a new generation of compassionate, collaborative children who are capable of changing the world. The program uses theater productions and educational workshops to bridge cultural divides and lift up underrepresented voices, 

Please visit the website for more details.

​Welcome to the fashion journey. Let your kids dive into the world of fashion design with Project Runway alum Layana Aguilar and her team at The Fashion Squad School.

​As a graduate of FIT, Aguilar has structured unique classes that not only introduce the basics of sewing, but mimic the real-life experience of fashion design. From a sketch to the final runway show, young fashionistas and fashionistos will bring their wildest ideas to life. Offerings include after-school classes, birthday parties, camps, Kids' Spa, workshops and more.

The Fashion Design After School Program: 

At The Fashion Squad School, each student is free to be who they want to be and create what they want to create. Students ages 5 and up explore the fashion design world as they learn fashion illustration, choosing fabrics, sewing real clothes or accessories they can wear proudly, styling, modeling their creations, and presenting them on the runway. Every 8 or more weeks, students work on a new outfit for each fashion cycle. At the end of each cycle, they will present their creations during the school's Fashion Week shows. Family and friends will be invited to watch the students showcase their designs on the runway. Pick-up from most schools in the neighborhood is available for groups of 4 or more students from the same school (PS 234, PS 89, PS 150, Spruce St., and Portfolio School).​​

Anana Prana's aim is to teach creativity and self-regulation to children in a fun, non-judgemental environment where they collaborate rather than compete and where grades are not everything. The focus of the program is on children's creative, artistic, and social-emotional development rather than concepts and techniques.

Anana Prana's art classes are fun and individualized. Some of the media used in class are drawing, painting, print-making, and ceramics. The yoga classes for children are based on the "Kidding Around Yoga" (KAY) method, which includes storytelling, dancing, meditation, and games. It is a fun way to learn the poses and how to incorporate breath to movement.

Founded by four local parents, Cocoon understands the need for kids in New York City to grow and learn together. Its 18,000 sq foot clubhouse in Tribeca and 14,000 sq foot clubhouse in the Upper West Side are gathering places for families from across New York to connect with one another.

Cocoon's mission is to inspire curious kids through playful activities that encourage independence and open-ended investigation through Reggio Emilia and Montessori methods. It offers classes for members with infants and big kids, party opportunities for all ages and both summer camp and day camps during the school year. 

Camp Cocoon provides a fun-filled experience of experimenting with science, whipping up delicious recipes, creating imaginative works of art, and so much more. Summer Camp offers 10 flexible-by-week options. Each week includes Parkour with The Movement Creative, Soccer with SocRoc NYC and special happenings with magicians, live animals and more! Day Camps occur on common DOE closure dates throughout the school year. Kids are always worn out at the end of a Camp Cocoon day due to all the excitement and engaging activities!

All camp educators come with a background in education and the arts and all are First Aid/CPR certified.