
Kids
In Partnership with The Creative Living Room
Children flourish at PAC Center. Creative Classes, performance opportunities, kid focused events, after school programs, and caregiver and me classes. Explore our programs, let us know what you’d like to see and consider ways to share your talents with our young community.
After School
• Tuesday
• Sept 23
• 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
• $75
Get ready for a day of creativity, construction, and endless fun at Brick Builders Camp! Designed for kids ages 5-12, this action-packed camp will unleash your inner architect through exciting LEGO building challenges, team competitions, and solo design projects. Ages 5-12.
• Mondays
• Sept 8 - Dec 8 (no class 10/20 and 11/24)
• 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
• 12 Classes - $300
Dig, Stomp, Stamp, Shuffle.... Learn the basic steps of tap dance, including warm up routines, how to put together basic steps to make combinations, and how to create your own combinations. If you are curious about Tap Dance, this is the class for you! Slow pace, no previous experience needed. Grades 3- 5.
• Mondays
• Sept 8 - Dec 8 (no class 10/20 and 11/24)
• 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
• 12 Classes - $300
Lights, Camera, Creativity! In this hands-on after-school class, young storytellers will jump into the world of Film-making—creating their own short films, commercials, and mock news reports. No experience needed—just imagination and curiosity! Grades 1 - 5.
• Mondays
• Sept 8 - Dec 8 (no class 10/20 and 11/24)
• 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
• 12 Classes - $216
In this class, young dancers will be introduced to the foundations of creative expression. This class is designed to be a fun, safe, and exciting space for dancers to develop new skills in body awareness and teamwork. Ages 4-6.
• Tuesdays
• Sept 9 - Dec 9 (no class 9/23, 11/4, and 11/25)
• 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
• 11 Classes - $275
Join us for an adventurous journey into the world of our five senses! Each week kids will delve into taste, touch, smell, sight, and hearing through fun games and creative combinations exploring music, art, drama, yoga/movement, books, inside-out science, nature/animals and food designed to stimulate sensory awareness and learning. Grades K - 2.
• Tuesdays
• Sept 9 - Dec 9 (no class 9/23, 11/4, 11/25)
• 4:00 - 5:45 pm
• 11 Classes - $275
From wild stories to obstacle courses and action scenes. Explore animation through a series of simple exercises before expanding into your own animation short. Craft epic action sequences and battles while understanding the use of rigs and clever camera angles. All with the help of LEGO, no drawing needed. Grade 3-5.
• Tuesdays
• Sept 9 - Dec 9 (no class 9/23, 11/4, 11/25)
• 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
• 11 Classes - $275
Dig, Stomp, Stamp, Shuffle.... Learn the basic steps of tap dance, including warm up routines, how to put together basic steps to make combinations, and how to create your own combinations. If you are curious about Tap Dance, this is the class for you! Slow pace, no previous experience needed. Grades 2-5.
• Wednesdays
• Sept 10 - Dec 10 ( no class 11/26)
• 4:00 - 5:30 pm
• 13 Classes - $260
ln this laugh-out-loud class, students will turn their ideas into original comedy! Whether it’s through quick-thinking improv games, clever sketch scenes, or hilarious stand-up routines, young comedians will build their performance and writing skills while learning the art of making people laugh. Grades 3-5.
• Wednesdays
• Sept 10 - Dec 10 ( no class 11/26)
• 4:00 - 5:30 pm
• 13 Classes - $325
This playful, beginner-friendly class introduces kids to the joy of dancing through upbeat music, creative games, and movement-based storytelling. We’ll introduce basic dance steps from a variety of styles while building confidence, coordination, rhythm, and self-expression. Grades K-2.
• Thursdays
• Sept 11 - Dec 11 ( no class 10/2 and 11/27)
• 4:00 - 5:30 pm
• 12 Classes - $300
Led by the wonderfully talented illustrator and teaching artist Kate Garchinsky, students will draw, paint, snip, glue, and create their own animal-inspired masterpieces. Each session is packed with imagination, creativity, and a splash of science, all inspired by the collection of non-fiction picture books that Kate has illustrated. Grades 3-5.
• Thursday
• Sept 11 - Dec 11 (no class 10/2 and 11/27)
• 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
• 12 Classes - $300
Young actors will explore both scripted scenes and improv games that encourage teamwork, self-expression, and quick thinking. Along the way, they’ll build stage presence, storytelling skills, and confidence in a playful, supportive environment. Grades K-2.
• Fridays
• Sept 12 - Dec 12 (no class 11/28)
• 4:00-5:30 pm
• 13 Weeks - $325
Think you have what it takes to be a LEGO Master? Join us as we come together to creatively take on and complete a wide range of build challenges. Teamwork, collaboration, creativity and ingenuity will be emphasized as we explore different methods and approaches to rebuilding our world in brick form. Grades K-3.
• Fridays
• Sept 12 - Dec 12 (no class 11/28)
• 4:00 - 5:30 pm
• 13 Classes - $325
Interested in Dungeons & Dragons? Join us as we explore and strengthen the skills needed to play the world's greatest roleplaying game. Learn to improvise, problem-solve, and work as a team to become masters of collaborative storytelling! No need to memorize the rules quite yet—we’ll just cover the basics. Grades 3-5.
Kids & Caregivers
• August 5 & August 19
• 10:00 am - 11:00 am
• FREE
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Allison Garfinkel, RN, provides free drop-in support for breastfeeding mothers in the community.
• Thursday
• Aug 14
• 9:30 - 10:15 am
• 1 Class - $15 kid/caregiver
• $5 additional children
Join Ms. Bethanne and her magic movement trunk! Tap, flap, sauté and bourée! This class is designed to teach students basic dance vocabulary while exploring movement through improvisation, storytelling and individual creativity. Ages 3-5 years.
• Mondays
• Sept 8 - Nov 10
• 9:30 - 10:15 am
• 10 weeks - $180
Meet Ms. Virginia! She believes music circles should be interactive, entertaining and educational! Classes aim to meet EVERY child where they are developmentally and are flexible & dynamic! Egg shakers, scarves, and “special” instruments will be shared in class. Ages 0-5.
• Select Wednesdays
• Sept 10, Sept 24, Oct 8, Oct 22, Nov 19
• 10:00 - 11:00am
• 5 weeks - $90
SIGHT, SOUND, TOUCH, TASTE and SMELL! Kids ages 1-5 and their caregivers will enjoy a fun morning of Sensory Play. Set up in stations, kids will have full autonomy to move from one sense to another at their leisure.
• Thursdays
• Sept 11 - Nov 20
• 9:30 - 10:15 am
• 11 weeks - $198
Come dance, sing and play music with Ms. Bethanne. For toddlers and their caregivers, this is an interactive movement class led by veteran dance educator Bethanne Margies. Music, movement, stories, instruments, props and more and themed each week! Ages 18 months - 3 years.
• Thursdays
• September 11 - October 16
• 10:30 - 11:15am
• 6 weeks - $108
Wee Chat is a course for parents and caregivers to discover the wonders of infant and toddler communication development. Babies and toddlers ages newborn – 2 years will engage in songs, stories, and play during our time together and developmental information and strategies will be provided for the caregivers. Ages 0-2 with Caregiver.
• Thursdays
• September 11 - November 20
• 10:30-11:15 am
• 11 classes - $198
Join us as we use songs, books, props and imagination to learn about dance, creative movement and ballet. Each week, we will peek into Miss Bethanne’s magic trunk to see what our theme is, and what special books and props we’ll be using for our class. Ages 2.5-3.5 years.
• Thursdays
• Sept 11 - Nov 20
• 12:45 - 1:45 pm
• 11 classes - $198
Join Ms. Bethanne and her magic movement trunk! Tap, Flap, Saute and Bouree! This class is designed to teach students basic dance vocabulary while exploring movement through improvisation, storytelling and individual creativity. Ages 3-5.
• Select Wednesdays
• Sept 17, Oct 1, Oct 15, Oct 29, Nov 5
• 10:00 - 10:45am
• 5 weeks - $90
Come along on a creative journey into the animal world! After we read and learn about where the animal lives and what it loves to do, little ones and their caregivers will enjoy making a fun, easy art project inspired by the story.
Fridays
Sept 26 - Nov 21
9:30 - 10:15am
9 weeks - $162
A delightfully interactive and energetic class presented in a loving atmosphere of learning and joy! Young children and their caregivers are invited to explore the magic of music, movement, and storytelling through singing, rhythm instruments, dancing, dramatic play, and games stimulating development and social skills while sparking imaginations and encouraging creativity. Ages 2- 5 years with Caregiver.
• Thursdays
• Oct 23 - Nov 20
• 10:30 - 11:15am
• 5 weeks - $108
A simple infant massage technique is taught that nurtures bonding, and builds immune function and sensory awareness that research reveals stimulates the brain and body connection creating pathways for healthy growth in every way. All activities are geared toward the developmental needs of your baby enhancing playtime at home while making new friends. Ages 0-12 Months with Caregiver (pre walking).