LEARNING + PLAY Camps + Classes Gymboree Play & Music Themed parties and dynamic classes for kids ages 0–5 to support social, physical and intellectual development Bellevue; 425-452-1400 gymboreeclasses.com bellevuewa@gymboreeclasses.com Hop to Signaroo American Sign Language classes and materials for hearing parents to effectively communicate with their baby or toddler before speech is possible Seattle area; 206-789-SIGN (7446) hoptosignaroo.com Joyful Music Seattle Singing, dancing and instrument play enable parents to interact musically with their children Seattle; joyfulmusicseattle.com clarice@joyfulmusicseattle.com Joyous Noise Studio Music classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and elementary-school-age students Three locations; 425-385-3636 joyousnoisestudio.com Nurturing Pathways Offering creative dance classes for families, parent education workshops, educators’ workshops, training and certification for instructors Phinney Ridge; 425-280-3805 nurturingpathways.com info@nurturingpathways.com Sponge Instruction in Spanish, Mandarin and more; ages 0–10 Seattle, Kirkland, Issaquah, online; 206-227-7138 spongeschool.com info@spongeschool.com Sunshine Music Together ................................ 50 Award-winning early childhood music program for children ages birth to 5 years and the grown-ups who love them Multiple Seattle-area locations; 206-281-1111 sunshinemusictogether.com info@sunshinemusictogether.com The Little Gym Gymnastics, parties, camps, karate, dance, sports skills 11 Puget Sound locations; thelittlegym.com
Waterbabies Aquatic Program Safety-focused swim instruction, babies to adults Multiple Puget Sound-area locations; 425-643-3533 waterbabiesusa.com office@waterbabiesusa.com
Out + About Children’s Museum of Tacoma Imaginative playscapes, parties, preschool, camps, more Tacoma; 253-627-6031 playtacoma.org Families with Young Children at Temple De Hirsch Sinai .................................................. 49 Families connect in Jewish community through engaging programming and events that take place at the Seattle and Bellevue campuses of Temple De Hirsch Sinai 206-693-3048; mbiller@tdhs-nw.org templedehirschsinai.org/families-with-young-children Hands On Children’s Museum Stimulating curiosity, creativity and learning through fun, interactive exhibits and programs for children, families and school groups Olympia; 360-956-0818 hocm.org info@hocm.org Imagine Children’s Museum Interactive exhibits and activities encourage children and their families to role-play, experiment, splash, think, wander and create together Everett; 425-258-1006 imaginecm.org Kids Discovery Museum (KiDiMu) Sparking children’s curiosity through play and experiential learning; summer camps, virtual art room and activities Bainbridge Island; 206-855-4650 kidimu.org KidsQuest Children’s Museum Field trips, camps, special activities, preschool and school-age programs, virtual programming for curious kids Eastside; 425-637-8100 kidsquestmuseum.org info@kidsquestmuseum.org Northwest Trek Wildlife Park 720-acre wildlife park with native Northwest animals, forest, tours and more Eatonville; 360-832-6117 nwtrek.org info@nwtrek.org continued on page 50
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