Weekly Class Schedule & Descriptions

Weekends and Evenings at Blend are reserved for Birthday Parties & Events!
Call us today to schedule your next birthday party 203-887-2872

MONDAY

Massage for Babies
Monday 9:15– 10:00 am 
Ages 6 weeks to crawling
Instructor: Eileen Waldman


Infant massage is an age-old tradition, which is being rediscovered in today’s busy world. The benefits of infant massage include relaxation for baby and parents, promotion of bonding and attachment, stimulation of brain development and sensory awareness, relief from the discomfort of constipation, gas and colic, and helps baby sleep better. Classes include demonstration of massage strokes, discussion and a lot of laughter and surprises. (What else would you expect from a class filled with babies!)
Materials: pillow, small towel
 
Cost 5 sessions $ 75.00
Private sessions are available


 
Cooking with Foe
Monday 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Ages 7-11                                     
Instructor: Chef/Owner Alfonso “Foe”


Learn the basics then challenge yourself to more. Enjoy this hour class where you will learn your way around the kitchen, proper nutrition, and etiquette to make any parent proud. Class will end with a family style dinner to show case their masterpieces.

Class starts February 7
Minimum # of Students: 4 | Maximum # of Students: 10
Cost $180.00 six week session


 
Yoga for Kids
Monday 5:00 – 5:45 pm
Ages 3 and up                                                                                                 
Instructor: Full of Joy Yoga


Recognizing that children need balance and focus in their lives the full of joy program offers children fun yoga classes that will help develop strong, flexible bodies while cultivating a lifetime of joy, peace, and wonder.

Cost $ 12 drop in rate or $50 for five sessions


 
TUESDAY

Music Together
Tuesday 10:30 – 11:15 am
Ages: Infant - 5
Instructor:  Becky


A fun creative Music & Movement program for toddlers (newborns through 5 years old) and the ones who love them! Come sing, dance & play instruments in an informal fun setting. Research has shown that children who have had exposure to making music at a very young age can achieve music competence earlier than those who have not had a rich musical environment. Increasing their vocabulary and early language skills as a result, building their confidence, and creativeness, as well as giving them the foundation they need when it comes time to begin formal instrument lessons.

For more info and to register visit www.MusicalFolk.com or call 203-621-9759


 
Book Club
Tuesday 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Ages: 7-10
Instructor:  Miss Judy


This class focuses on reading comprehensive. Children will read aloud, imitate characters, and go on various adventures as they explore new and old books. We will also work as a team to pick out books we all love and want to read.

Cost 6 session $90.00 + book cost

 
Couples Massage Workshop
1st Tuesday of the Month 6:00 pm
Instructors: Eileen & Jackie


Honey, rub my back! How many times have you heard that? In this informative and fun filled class, couples will learn simple and basic techniques to give a good back rub.

Materials needed: large beach towel, 2 bed pillows, a small hand towel.
Cost $ 60.00


First Aid & CPR
2nd Tuesday of the Month 6:00 pm
Instructor: Julie

This class teaches the basic skills of First Aid & CPR. Classes can be split if only one certification is needed. Great course for teaches, nannies, day-care providers, or anyone wanting to learn.

Cost $60.00


Stay for Dinner
3rd Tuesday of the Month 5:00-7:00 pm
Instructor: Miss Judy

Let your children play as you enjoy dinner from around the green or bring your own dinner for an evening of great fun. This is a time for families to bond, be with friends, and meet new ones. Geared toward parents with little ones just bring their pj’s and you’re all set!

Cost $10.00 per family + dinner

 
WEDNESDAY

Together Time
Wednesday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ages Birth - Five
Instructor: Miss Judy


Come enjoy some time with your little ones. This class is dedicated to play. Children and parents have a full two hours to explore all the rooms, meet new parents, and talk about current issues and solutions parents might have in raising their children.

Cost $10. 00 per family / 6 weeks for $50.00


Creative Caregivers
Wednesday 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Instructor: Miss Judy


Quality care is very important to the lives of our children. This class teaches teenagers the basic skills of child development, how to handle children in each stage of development, and different games and activities for each stage of development. We also emphasis the parent nanny relationship and job skills needed to make a lasting relationship. Nannies will also be CPR & First Aid Certified at the end of class.
Cost

Cost $140.00 for 6 weeks



Shoreline Improv
Wednesday 6:00 - 7:45 pm Ages 16+
Instructor: Miss Lara


Ongoing workshop for teens interested in learning the art of improvisational theatre (comedic and dramatic). Fun, Hilarious, and Inspirational. All skill levels welcome.

Min. # of Students: 6 Max. # of Students: 10
Cost 6 weeks $150.00


THURSDAY

Art Smart
Thursday 9:30 – 10:30 am Ages 3 – 5
Instructor: Miss Judy


This class works on building children’s imagination. Each week we will read one book and create an art project out of recycled materials based on that book. Work will be displayed in an art show at the end of session with a family art show.

Cost 6 session $90.00


Music Together
Thursday 5:30 – 6:15 pm
Instructor: Becky


A fun creative Music & Movement program for toddlers (newborns through 5 years old) and the ones who love them! Come sing, dance & play instruments in an informal fun setting. Research has shown that children who have had exposure to making music at a very young age can achieve music competence earlier than those who have not had a rich musical environment. Increasing their vocabulary and early language skills as a result, building their confidence, and creativeness, as well as giving them the foundation they need when it comes time to begin formal instrument lessons.

For more info and to register visit www.MusicalFolk.com or call 203-621-9759

Parenting Workshops
Thursday 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Instructor: Tracie Bush


Join Tracie Bush every 1st Monday at 7:00 pm to discuss issues like getting kids to do what you ask the first time, calmly and dealing effectively with hitting, biting, kicking, and talking back . Tracie has 15 years experience, an expert in her field, and currently works at the Yale Parenting Center. Please call 203- 848-7169 or email traciebush@gmail.com.

Cost $25.00 per class



FRIDAY 
 
KinderMusik
Friday 10:30 – 11:15 am
Instructor: Meg


In Make Way for Music, families will sing, dance, and move their way through an exploration of several elements of music: beat and rhythm, concepts and contrasts (such as staccato and legato, high and low, the major scale, and arpeggios), the human voice, instrument families, and ensemble. They’ll engage in developmentally appropriate activities that the whole family can enjoy together, including fingerplays, songs, circle dances, story time, and family jam.
Home Materials: Two books—Drum Circle and Animals on Parade, two Home CDs, Family Guide, Rex the lion hand puppet and finger puppet, an instrument-matching board game and two finger drums.

This is a 10 week session: $18 per class + $50 for materials (look at description above of what's included) + shipping & handling + tax = $244.89

All Kindermusik with Meg Fall classes are $15 off the entire session. Each friend that enrolls with you in class, you will receive an additional $10 off tuition.

 
 
SATURDAY 
 
Music Together
Saturday 9:30 – 10:15 am
10:30 -11:15 am
Instructor: Becky


A fun creative Music & Movement program for toddlers (newborns through 5 years old) and the ones who love them! Come sing, dance & play instruments in an informal fun setting. Research has shown that children who have had exposure to making music at a very young age can achieve music competence earlier than those who have not had a rich musical environment. Increasing their vocabulary and early language skills as a result, building their confidence, and creativeness, as well as giving them the foundation they need when it comes time to begin formal instrument lessons.

For more info and to register visit www.MusicalFolk.com or call 203-621-9759


SUNDAY 

Guitar with Suj
Sunday 9:00 to 9:40 am Parent & Me
10:00 – 10:40 am Beginners
12:00 – 12:40 pm Advanced
Instructor: Sujit Patel


The objective of the class is to lay the foundation for music in children as early as possible and inspire them to want to play. Children are taught in a positive environment where they are encouraged to express themselves and have fun.
While the class focuses on teaching different aspects of rhythm and guitar, the course incorporates building other skills associated with playing music, such as performing in front of others, singings, and dancing. The class is conducted in a group setting, so kids get a chance to play together and play in front of others.

Cost $80.00 for four weeks



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