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.
Classes
After School, Winter
Mondays
Jan 6 - Apr 7 (no class 1/20 and 2/17)
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
Jan 6 - Apr 7 (no class 1/20 and 2/17)
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
12 Classes - $300
¡Viajemos! is an immersive journey into the Spanish-speaking world that combines an organic approach to Spanish language learning with engaging activities that foster cultural appreciation.
Grades 1- 5
Mondays
Jan 6 - Apr 7 (no class 1/20 and 2/17)
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
Jun 7 - Apr 8
4:00 - 5:30pm
14 classes - $350
This is a seasonal class, so each session will vary in plants and projects that are available at the different growing stage. In this class we will learn about herbal first aid and how to use it on our adventure up the mountain in the board game Wildcraft!
Grades 2-5
Tuesdays
Jan 7 - Apr 8
4:00 - 5:45 pm
14 Classes - $350
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. Don't forget the blooper reel!
Grade 3-5
Wednesdays
Jan 8 - Apr 8
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
14 Classes - $350
"Let's Make a Play!" Work with your peers to create an adaptation of a well-loved story for the stage using improvisation and storytelling techniques. Build your acting and stagecraft skills as you work together towards a final performance for your friends and family.
Grade K-3
Wednesdays
Jan 8 - Apr 8
4:00 pm - 5:45 pm
14 Classes - $350
From pop art, to still life, landscape and experimental materials, get a chance to stretch your painting skills in this class.
Gardes 3-5
Thursdays
Jan 9 - Apr 3
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
13 Classes - $325
Art of Embroidery: Learn the basic stitches (running stitch, back stitch, split stitch, satin stitch, stem stitch, french knots and seed and fill stitches) and embellishments (buttons, sequins and seed beads) to enhance your creations. You'll be working on hand-stitching your favorite fandom image on a pillow, pencil case, tote bag or the like.
Gardes 3-5
Thursdays
Jan 9 - Apr 3
4:00 - 5:30 pm
13 Classes - $325
Who doesn't want to live in a world filled with magical myths and legendary creatures! Drawing on children's wild imaginations and notable mythology from around the world, students will explore the worlds of fantastical beasts such as Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot and leprechauns... are these beings just storied characters or is there truth to their existence, once upon a time!
Grades K-3
Thursdays
Jan 9 - Apr 3
4:00 - 5:30 pm
13 Classes - $325
Students will put their writing skills to work in this comedy-driven class. Learn storytelling and playwriting techniques to create monologues and sketches. A performance for an invited audience will take place on the last class of the session.
Grades 3-5
Fridays
Jan 10 - Apr 4 (no class 1/17, 2/14, and 3/14)
4:00-5:30 pm
10 Weeks - $250
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
Jan 10 - Apr 4 (no class 1/17, 2/14, 3/14)
4:00 - 5:30 pm
10 Classes - $250
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
Tuesdays
Jan 7 - Apr 8
6:00 - 7:15 pm
14 Classes - $280
Digital Art & Animation explores different techniques and tools available in drawing and animation Apps taught by skilled animator and illustrator Keville Bowen.
Ages 11-15
Wednesday
Jan 8 - Apr 2
6:00 - 6:15 pm
13 Classes - $260
Teens will put their improv and writing skills to work in this comedy-driven class. Work with your peers using storytelling and playwriting techniques to create monologues and sketches.
Ages 11-15
Fridays
Jan 10 - March 28
6:00 - 9:00 pm
12 Classes - $300
Calling all Dungeons & Dragons... the role-playing game that can go on forever! Our Dungeon Masters are ready to teach new players the basics of the game and keep seasoned players on their toes! Head into our Winter campaign!
Ages 12-17
Kids & Caregivers
2nd & 4th Tuesdays
Aug 27 - Dec 10
10:00 am - 11:30 am
FREE
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Allison Garfinkel, RN, provides free drop-in support for breastfeeding mothers in the community.
Friday
December 20
9:30 - 10:15 am
Ages 0-5 years
FREE, but registration required
Keep Music Alive will present a special music program at the PAC Center this Fall. Each session includes a musical instrument petting zoo, spotlights and demonstrations on different instrument groups, fun sing-alongs and a percussion parade. This special holiday-themed workshop includes a fun musical craft.
Thursdays
Jan 9 - March 27
9:30 - 10:15 am
Ages 18 months - 3 years
12 weeks - $192
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!
Wednesdays
1/15, 1/29, 2/12, 2/26, 3/12, 3/26
10:00 - 11:00am
6 weeks - $90
Every other week!
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
Jan 9 - March 27
10:30 - 11:15 am
Ages 3-5 with Caregiver
12 classes - $192
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.
Thursdays
Jan 9 - March 27
12:45 - 1:45 pm
Ages 4-6 with Caregiver
12 classes - $216
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. Ms. Bethanne introduces ballet etiquette and develops strong tap sounds. Students will have 30 mins of each dance genre.
Mondays
Jan 16 - March 24 (no class 2/17)
9:30 - 10:15 am
Ages 0-5
11 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.
Wednesdays
every other week!
1/22, 2/19, 3/5, 3/19
9:30-10:30am
Ages 1 - 5 with Caregiver
5 classes - $75
Experience the joy of music, dance and storytime! We'll explore singing songs, a variety of instruments, rhythms, listening games and creative movement activities stimulating development and innate musical response.
Wednesdays
every other week!
1/22, 2/19, 3/5, 3/19
10:45-11:30am
Ages 4-12 Months with Caregiver
5 classes - $75
Babies up to 12 months with a parent/caregiver enjoy singing songs, lullabies and fingerplays using musical instruments, learning gentle movement exercises, playing with balls, dancing and discussion in a soothing atmosphere of music and color.