after-school & ENRICHMENT Kids can get more out of life through one of these local programs. AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Extreme Escape Games 1735 Galleria Blvd. #1015, Franklin 615-332-5535 • extremeescapegames.com Kids can tap into their problem-solving skills during team-building challenges as they race against the clock to turn the lock of a themed escape room. An adult must accompany groups of kids younger than 13. David Deaton Karate Locations in Brentwood, Hendersonville, Lebanon & Mt. Juliet daviddeaton.com Classes for ages 4 and older teach kids how to handle emergency situations, to be healthy through exercise and to practice self-discipline. Music City Indoor Karting 400 Davidson St., Ste. 403, Nashville 615-242-3275 • musiccityindoorkarting.com Nashville's newest hot spot for teens and after-school activities features indoor racing along with other fun attractions. We're also here to help with your private school fundraising efforts and school events. We also offer summer camps. Peachtree Farms 4819 Murfreesboro Road, Arrington 615-419-1089 • peachtreefarms.com Peachtree Farms offers English riding lessons for all ages and levels, beginner to advanced, taught by certified instructors. We have horses and ponies for youth riders. Ask about our camps taking place during spring, summer and Christmas holidays.
CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAMS Bellevue Dance Center 7097 Old Harding Pike, Nashville 615-662-8553 • bellevuedancecenter.com Bellevue Dance Center is more than just another dance studio. Our dance studio is committed to providing high-quality dance classes to enhance the overall development of the child. We work to promote a student-centered environment to encourage our students to explore dance with qualified, nurturing teachers. Blair School of Music 2400 Blakemore Ave., Nashville 615-322-7651 • blair.vanderbilt.edu Home to one of the top-rated Kindmusik programs in the country, Blair also spearheads the popular Blair Children’s Chorus programs for students in grades 1 - 12. Frist Center for the Visual Arts 919 Broadway, Nashville 615-244-3340 • fristcenter.org The Frist is committed to helping all ages and backgrounds become more familiar, knowledgeable and appreciative of art. The center's Martin ArtQuest offers 30 hands-on art stations for children, and the museum brings in a vast array of art exhibits throughout the year. Admission at the Frist is always free for ages 18 and younger.
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Local kids have fun during a drama class at Nashville Children's Theatre.
Nashville Children's Theatre (NCT) 25 Middleton St., Nashville 615-254-9103 • nashvillect.org Formed in 1931, NCT is the oldest professional theater company for children and families. Each season, NCT offers high-quality theater productions for young audiences along with drama classes and camps. School of Nashville Ballet 3630 Redmon St., Nashville 615-297-2966 • nashvilleballet.com Dance instruction for ages 2 and older, including a professional training division. The Young Men's Scholarship Program provides one year of free dance instruction to boys ages 6 - 18. TPAC Education 505 Deaderick St., Nashville 615-687-4291 • tpac.org/education TPAC’s education wing has multiple programs to engage kids in the theatrical arts. It serves preschoolers through the Nashville Wolf Trap initiative. It’s Humanities Outreach in Tennessee (HOT) program brings professional theater, dance and music performances to school groups and homeschool families (Reservations for 2017/2018 open Aug. 1). Disney Musicals in Schools is an extra-curriciluar theater program that works serves Metro Nashville elementary and middle schools at no cost. The newest program is the Spotlight Awards, which recognizes excellence in local high school musical theater programs across Middle Tennessee.
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT Adventure Science Center 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville 615-862-5160 • adventuresci.org Family Science Labs for ages 3 - 5, 6 - 9 & 10 - 13 (with a parent) take place monthly. Changing topics explore things like electricity, robotics, weather and other scientific arenas. Youth CR3W is a program for high school students that prepares them for college and the working world.
Private School Directory
LearningRx 5554 Franklin Pike, Ste., 200, Nashville 615-953-8899 learningrx.com/nashville-brentwood — and — 2042 Lascassas Pike, Ste. A7, Murfreesboro 615-867-8717 learningrx.com/murfreesboro LearningRx has developed the nation's most powerful and effective brain training program. Our network of cognitive skills training providers are devoted to the idea that students simply do not need to be pigeonholed by labels or held back by learning or reading disabilities. LearningRx offers assessments and life-changing training for students of all ages who want better listening, reading and processing skills. Sylvan Learning Center 810 Medical Center Pkwy., Ste. C, Murfreesboro 615-893-3542 • locations.sylvanlearning.com/us/ murfreesboro-tn/resources Murfreesboro Sylvan EDGE: exciting programs that give kids fun, handson experiences with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Tutoring programs include math, algebra, advanced reading, study skills, writing, ACT prep and more. Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth 301 Wyatt Center, Peabody College, Nashville 615-322-8261 • pty.vanderbilt.edu Founded in 2000 as a summer academic program for gifted middle and high school students, Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth has since expanded to include programs for talented children in grades K - 12 as well as their families and educators.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT TN Stars 529 Program 615-741-1502 • tnstars.com This Tennessee Treasury Department program makes college saving easy. It offers a low-cost way to save for your children's college expenses with attractive investment options and special tax advantages.