Enrichment
If you are looking for enrichment programs for your kids, we have an abundance of them throughout Greater Cincinnati. Mason, West Chester, Liberty Township, Loveland, Sharonville and many more locales have so many wonderful programs for kids. You can find music, dance, acting, ceramics, spanish, cooking and so much more.
Note: Always double check with venue on costs and program information since these are subject to change.
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Acting/Drama
Acting Up
Shows held at Mason Middle School or Mason High School
Acting Up is a volunteer young performers community theater group based in Mason, Ohio. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, formed in March of 2005.
Mission: Acting Up was founded to provide experiences in all aspects of the theatre arts to young people in our area communities. We rely on volunteerism and are committed to providing the community not only with an exceptional finished theatrical product, but a fulfilling, educational and fun process. All participants are viewed as integral to the process and family involvement is welcomed and encouraged.
Calico Children's Theatre
UC Clermont - (513) 558-2787
Calico Children's Theatre has the Yellow Bus Series which is a theatre performances to school children. Shows are held at the Krueger Auditorium on the UC Clermont campus. Their summer 2017 theatre camp has been cancelled for this season. Check back to see if it will return in 2018.
Cincinnati Actor's Studio & Academy
2511 Esses Place, Room 282B, Cincinnati 45206
High school acting studio offering year round educational workshop productions, summer seminars, and summer series.
"Founded in 2007 by Gina Cerimele-Mechley, CASA was developed to provide dedicated high school students and passionate young professionals with a space to create, a studio to gather and sharpen their artistic tools and experiences to assist in bridging the gap between educational theatre to professional theatre." (from www.casastudioacademy.com).
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 - (513) 421-3888
In addition to their theatre performances held onsite, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park offers "Off the Hill" touring plays. These traveling plays go to local schools, community centers and art centers. Acting classes, summer camps, and school programs are also available.
Dramakinetics
4222 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio - (513) 389-1721
"Dramakinetics is an instructional method that uses performing arts (drama, dance, and music) in several ways. It allows us to use our body, voice and imagination to express ourselves creatively and to learn ways to be more confident, better friends, and to learn new information and skills." (from www.dramakinetics.org).
Performing Arts, Inc.
Various locations - (513) 257-4482
Performing Arts, Inc. is a great first foray into acting and musical theatre. They have a variety of locations (Sharonville Fine Arts Center, Anderson Twp., Harrison, Northern KY, West Chester and more). Incorporates singing, dancing and acting into their shows.
The Children's Theatre of Mason
308 W. Main St., Mason, Ohio 45040
"The mission of The Children's Theatre of Mason, Inc. (CTM), a 501(c)3 organization, is to expose children to all aspects of theatrical production and help them develop an appreciation for the performing arts. CTM produces two large scale productions each season and offers children the opportunity to take part onstage as performers and off stage as crew members, set builders, make-up assistants and many other behind-the-scenes roles." (from TCTM).
In addition to stage shows, they have acting classes, workshops and summer camps.
Archery
Grace Chapel Archery
406 Fourth Ave., Mason, Ohio 45040 - (513) 668-3995
Youth archery programs for beginners through competitive archers. Offering HIsPins archery classes, Learn to Shoot classes and Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) team. Summer camps, archery tag and team-building workshops available.
Side note: my daughter started with Grace Chapel 3 years ago. She is now on the JOAD team. The coaches are wonderful and if you want a great first time archery experience, sign up for HisPins.
Art
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Gallery on the Go
Mobile paint party - Call Emily Cohen (513) 509-9606
Gallery On The Go is a mobile canvas paint party service.....we bring the party to you! A Gallery Guide will instruct a fabulous piece of art while guests enjoy painting and refreshments right in your home. Girls night, date night, birthday party, fundraising, corporate event, holiday party - so many reasons to party! But don’t worry, no art-smarts are needed...painters will follow easy step-by-step instructions. It's guaranteed to bring out creativity, fun and laughter. It’s not a painting class.....it's the “Art of Socializing!”
Pinot's Palette
7302 Yankee Rd., Liberty Township,Ohio 45044 - (513) 777-9200
Host an exclusive paint and sip event at our Liberty Township studio. Private events are perfect for a girl’s night out, birthdays, bachelorette parties and bridal showers. Let us help you create the perfect lifelong memory.
Our local artist will guide you and your guests step-by-step through your featured two or three hour painting. Attendees can sip on their favorite beverage, socialize and listen to music while awakening their inner artist. At the end of the event, each person leaves with a unique and memorable masterpiece as a party favor.
Art
Babysitting
Art Academy of Cincinnati - Art for Kids
7302 Yankee Rd., Liberty Township,Ohio 45044 - (513) 777-9200
"The Art Academy of Cincinnati’s Art For Kids program balances technical instruction with the freedom of self-expression through Saturday and weekday classes for children ages 5-12. Classes are taught by professional artists and art educators, and feature a plethora of experiences for young artists." (from www.artacademy.edu). Classes held at Art Academy of Cincinnati, Clifton Cultural Arts Center, Carnegie Center of Columia Tusculum, and "The Barn" at the Woman's Art Club and Cultural Center.
Pinot' Pallete
7302 Yankee Rd. Liberty Township, Ohio 45044 - (513) 777-9200
Our local artist will guide you and your guests step-by-step through your featured two or three hour painting. Attendees can sip on their favorite beverage, socialize and listen to music while awakening their inner artist. At the end of the event, each person leaves with a unique and memorable masterpiece as a party favor. (513) 777-9200, 7302 Yankee Rd. Liberty Township, Ohio 45044.
Enriching Kidz
Various locations - (513) 336-9993
Are you ready to teach your child about being home alone? Does your tween keep telling you they would like to baby sit? Could your daughter benefit from a little more confidence? Enroll them in an Enriching Kidz class this! Local classes offered are:
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Kidz Home Alone
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Better Baby Sitters
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Empowering Girls with Confidence.
Ceramics/Pottery
Circus
Cooking/Gardening/Healthy Eating
Dance
Inspired Dance Company
7146 Office Park Dr., West Chester, Ohio 45069 - (513) 644-2494
Providing extraordinary contemporary, ballet, pointe, and modern dance training built on a foundation of proper technique, strength, and athleticism.
Each level has a pre-set curriculum of classes to promote progression. Class sizes are capped at 8-10 students so every participant can get the individual attention they need to grow and develop technical mastery.
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Tiny Dancers (ages 3-6)
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Young Dancers (ages 7-9)
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Preparatory Dancers (ages 10 and up)
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Junior Dancers (Intermediate ages 10 and up)
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Teen Dancers (Advanced ages 12 and up)
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Competition Dancers
Perfection Gymastics Dance Classes
5637 Union Centre Dr., West Chester, Ohio 45069 - (513) 860-3351
Offering beginning dance class for kids 2-3 years, and preschool dance classes for ages 3-6 years. School age dance for ages 7 and up including dance combination and hip/hop jazz. They also have team dance for competitive gymnasts.
Jewish Enrichment
Shalom Family
312 Walnut St., Suite 3600, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 - (513) 703-3343
Providing programs for the Jewish Community for families that have at least one parent who is Jewish. They have many programs offered on their website and also special events throughout the year. Their Sensory Sunday programs are offered for FREE with advanced RSVP.
Music
Science/Technology
Cincinnati Museum Center
Museum of Natural History & Science
Currently closed for repair and restoration.
Lots of science fun is happening at the Museum of Natural History & Science at the CMC. Check out their Lite Lab, or bring some of nature's treasures to Nature's Trading Post. Of course no visit would be complete without journeying through the "cave" or taking a walk through the Ice Age. And seeing some large Dinosaurs is always a highlight for my kids. Check out my suggestions on the CMC website for "A Family Science Expedition" and join in the fun.
Drake Planetarium
Norwood High School, 2020 Sherman Avenue (4th floor) - (513) 396-5578
Offering STEM/ LEGO® building classes and Lego Labs. Programs for pre-school kids up to seniors in high school. They also have Planetarium programs, summer camps, birthday parties, and more. Located inside Norwood High School on the 4th floor.
ICRC TV
2492 Commodity Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241 - (513) 772-4272
Ever wondered how television productions are produced for cable TV? Want to learn to produce your very own TV show? Do you want to volunteer to run a camera for a local Mason TV production? Looking for a place to tour with your scouting troop?What's ICRCTV stand for? Intercommunity Cable Regulatory Commision!
