ART CLASSES

Noah’s Art, www.childrensartcenter.com/home.htm

Gymboree Play & Music, www.gymboreeclasses.com

Community School of the Arts, www.csarts.org

Explore Beyond School, www.explorebeyondschool.com

Clay Works, www.clayworksinc.org/childrensclass.htm

Kidz Art, www.kidzart.com>/a>

Dish it Out, www.dishitout.net

Children’s Art Project, www.childrensartsproject.org

Michaels, www.michaels.com

Lowe’s, www.lowes.com

McColl Center, www.mccollcenter.org

COOKING CLASSES

Young Chef’s Academy-Ballantyne: Offers cooking classes for children ages 4 and up. 12239 Community House Road. 704-542-8868. www.youngchefsacademy.com

Earth Fare - Ballantyne: Offers cooking classes for children ages 8 to 12 once a month. 12235 Community House Road. 704-926-1201. www.earthfare.com

Mr. Food No Fuss Meals “Kids Can Cook” Events: Events are once a week for kids ages 7 to 13. 2935 Providence Road at Providence Road and Sharon Amity. 704-365-4515. www.nofussmeals.com

Ray’s Splash Planet Mini Chef classes: Kids up to age 5 make simple things such as Rice Krispies Treats. The $6 fee includes an all-day pass for you and your kids to the waterpark. www.rayssplashplanet.com

Weekday Gourmet Jr. Chef Sessions: For kids ages 4-11, these sessions are one to two times per month. Kids make a wide range of things, from soft pretzels to pound cake with fresh blueberries. 901 South Kings Drive in King’s Court Shopping Center in Dilworth/Myers Park. 704-444-9007. www.wdgourmet.com

MUSIC, DANCE AND GYM CLASSES

Music Together, www.musictogetherofcharlotte.com

Kindermusik, www.kindermusik.com

Noah’s Art, childrensartcenter.com/home.htm

Ludmila European Music and Art Academy, www.ludmilamusicart.com

Levine Jewish Community Center, www.charlottejcc.org

Charlotte Children’s Choir, www.charlottechildrenschoir.org

Muskigarten, www.charlotteacademyofmusic.com

Charlotte Music School, www.charlottemusicschool.com

Charlotte School of Ballet, www.charlotteballet.com/

Open Door Studios, www.opendoorstudios.com/

Weir Dancin’, www.weirdancin.net/Location.html

YMCA: gymnastics, dance, www.ymcacharlotte.org

North Carolina Dance Theatre School of Dance, www.ncdance.org/SchoolOfDance.asp

Jami Masters School of Dance, www.jamimastersschoolofdance.com/

Dance Fever Charlotte, www.dancefevercharlotte.com

Rhythm Dance Studio, www.dancerhythm.com

Gymboree Play & Music, www.gymboreeclasses.com

Little Gym, www.thelittlegym.com

My Gym, www.my-gym.com

YMCA: gymnastics, dance, www.ymcacharlotte.org

Clemmer School of Gymnastics, www.clemmerschoolofgymnastics.com

Charlotte Gymnastics Academy, www.charlottegymnastics.com

Carolina Gymnastics Center, www.carolinagymnastics.com

Southeastern Gymnastics, www.weddingtonactivitycenter.com

EncouraGym, www.encouragymkidz.com

Gotta Yoga, www.gottayogastudio.com

Charlotte Academy of Music, www.charlotteacademyofmusic.com

Community School of the Arts, www.csarts.org

Explore Beyond School, www.explorebeyondschool.com

Elm Lane Music School, www.elmlanemusicschool.com

School of Rock, www.schoolofrock.com/schoolinfo.php

SWIM LESSONS

Charlotte Swim Academy: www.charlotteswimacademy.com

Little Otter Swim School: www.littleotterswim.com

Mecklenburg Aquatic Club: www.justswimmac.org

Charlotte Aquatics: www.charlotteaquatics.com

YMCA of Greater Charlotte: www.parkandrec.com

Jewish Community Center: www.charlottejcc.org

Greenwald Guppies Private Swim Lessons: 704-544-3254.

Mecklenburg Park And Recreation: www.parkandrec.com

Infant Swim: www.infantswim.com/home.html

Charlotte Swim Club Management:www.infantswim.com/home.html