Beltway Bambinos

(re) discover Washington DC through the eyes of your children

LOOK HERE! Amazing Back-to-School ♫ Music Lesson Special for Only $39

Voted best for Music Lessons, International School of Music has a team of nurturing and patient instructors who customize lessons to students’ goals so each child can progress at their own pace and learn the music they love!

From the Early Childhood Music Program to Private Music Lesson Program that serves all ages, the International School of Music offers an award-winning instruction in all instruments and voice.

Give your kids something to get excited about and let International School of Music bring out your child’s inner star!

So, get your loved one started with ISM’s Back-to-School Special & receive a Music Lesson, FREE Registration & School Supplies! Claim Your Offer Now for Only $39! Value $148 –   Yours for Only $39. New students only, Exp. 8/31, While Supplies Last. Call or Text 301-396-7497 for more info or LEARN MORE HERE

My Gym Potomac family-friendly fall events

My Gym Potomac is an indoor gym geared towards babies and kids ages 6 weeks-10 years old. A perfect place to get wiggles out and meet new friends while trying different classes. Below they have some great fall discounts and events!

Back to School special; Sign up in August for fall classes and receive $40 discount.

New classes starting in September at My Gym are:
Mini Ballet – Weds 11:30am (18 months – 3 years)
Art Explorers – Tuesday 2:40pm/Weds 1:30pm (3.5-5.5 years)  
Strong Minds & Bodies- Tuesday 4:15pm (6-8 years) 

Review the complete schedule and sign up online here.  Use promo code SCHOOL40 to receive $40 discount. Additionally they offer a $29 Guest Experience for anyone to check out a weeks’ worth of unlimited classes and open gyms!

Below are 3 FREE events coming up for families:

August 18th from 5:00pm-7:00pm: FREE Summer Fun Day – This takes place outside at My Gym Potomac on the grassy lawn behind Cabin John Village for some cool My Gym fun and games and a popsicle treat!

September 8th from 5:00pm-7:00pm: Back to School event – Have free fun and meet up with friends at this Back to School Party behind Cabin John Mall in the grassy field hosted By My Gym Potomac. Lots of My Gym games and fun plus we will be running Ninja Warrior Obstacle courses and practicing gymnastics!

September 11th-18th: FREE Open House Week – This is perfect if you haven’t been to My Gym Potomac or are interested in seeing a new class in action. Join for 1 free class during this week. Enroll in a class after your free class online here and get $40 off. Use promo code SCHOOL40 to receive the discount.

President’s Day and DCPS Mid-Winter Break Camps and Activities

District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) has a mid-winter break; February 20-24, 2023. Don’t fret if you didn’t plan to take an exotic vacation or have time to take off work that week. There are a variety of camps you can sign your child up for whether it be just for President’s Day or for the entire week. We have also highlighted some events on President’s Day.


President’s Day/Monday Events
9:00am-5:00pm: George Washington’s Birthday Celebration at Mount Vernon
Celebrate the first president of the United States at his beloved home. Admission is free for Presidents Day and George Washington’s birthday. Admission tickets will be distributed on-site upon arrival; a limited number of tickets are available. Mansion tours are timed. Mansion tour tickets will be distributed first come, first serve. Depending on the number of guests, there may be a 2-3 hour delay between your arrival and your Mansion tour time. Arrive early to receive the earliest tour times.

10:00am-3:00pm: Library of Congress Open House
Twice each year, the Library of Congress opens its magnificent Main Reading Room to share information about how the public can access the Library’s resources year-round. The Main Reading Room is located on the first floor of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. SE, Washington, D.C.

10:30am-5:30pm: Community Day: Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Lion King on Broadway
A Community Day celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Lion King on Broadway. The festivities will include show-themed workshops led by Disney Theatrical Teaching Artists (separate passes required–information upon registration) and other in-museum activities for the whole family. 

1:00pm-3:00pm: George Washington’s Birthday Parade
The nation’s largest George Washington Birthday parade marches a one-mile route through the streets of his chosen hometown! Location: Old Town Alexandria.

DCPS February break & President’s Day Camps:
Breathing Space Yoga

Capitol Language Services

Confetti

CREATE Arts Center

DC-Ice

DC Way Soccer

Easy Spanish 123

Hoop Ed

Red Panda Art Studio

Silver Stars Gymnastics

Related post:
2023 Summer Camp Guide

See a fun new musical for kids at Imagination Stage!

Rock your Socks and Get your tickets today!

NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED: THE ROCK EXPERIENCE

Mo Willems’ Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

November 20 – January 8

Based on the book Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed by Mo Willems
Published by Hyperion Books for Children
Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Directed by Kathryn Chase Bryer

Buy tickets here!

A new, high-energy musical to rock the holiday season! When clothing suddenly falls from the sky, Wilbur J. Mole Rat stuns the colony with his decision to get dressed! In a community where baring is caring and skin is in, can Wilbur find the courage to rock to the rhythm of his own electric guitar? Based on Mo Willem’s beloved picture book, the show explores what can happen when we have the courage to be ourselves. Best for ages 4-10.

Extra weekday matinees over Thanksgiving and winter break.

Check out this sneak peek video from rehearsal

This performance takes place at Imagination Stage:
4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814

Imagination Stage is a nationally-recognized theatre arts center in Bethesda, MD, respected for more than 43 years of high-quality, innovative programming. Each year, it produces several professional theatre productions for children ages 1+ and hosts classes, camps, and workshops for ages 1-18.

Imagination Stage’s professional productions are also available for field trips, groups, and birthday parties.

Be Part of the Adventure!

See S.P.I.E.S. 2: Flight of the Hawk at Imagination Stage
Buy your tickets today!

S.P.I.E.S. 2: Flight of the Hawk

OCTOBER 29– NOVEMBER 20


Join S.P.I.E.S. in person, where it is more interactive than ever! This follow-up to the online hit S.P.I.E.S. & the Lost Treasure of Atlantis combines live theatre and filmed adventure scenes to create a collaborative and exciting experience where each audience gets to be the hero and solve the puzzles–and no two performances are alike.

“All 5-10 year-olds can be at the center of a spy story–decoding, problem solving, and ultimately saving the day! This show will send kids home feeling empowered.”
– Janet Stanford, Imagination Stage Founding Artistic Director

Performances:
Saturdays at 11:00am and Sundays at 11:00am and 1:00pm
JUST ADDED: Friday, November 11 at 7:00pm

Buy tickets today!

Make it a special S.P.I.E.S. Birthday party!
Birthday Parties at Imagination Stage come with a ticket discount, room rental, and on-site staff.

Fall classes in and around Washington, DC

Adventure Theatre:  Join a musical theater class designed for children in grades K-5.

Anna Banana Arts and Crafts:  Offering small group art classes for children ages 2-8.

Bach 2 Rock: Weekly music and movement classes for toddlers.

Brazilian–American Cultural Center: What once offered Capoeira for youth and adults as well as Portuguese language classes, yoga, various types of Brazilian dance, youth art classes and more.

Brit-Am Soccer Academy: Small group soccer classes and lessons starting with toddlers and going up to 12th grade.

Children’s Art Studio: Virtual classes for children ages 4-13.

Circle Yoga: Yoga classes for all ages.

Creative Youth: Sewing classes that includes all materials for ages 7-17.

Dance & Gymnastics classes can be found here!

DC Soccer Club: Soccer program starting at age 3 going through high school.

District Dabble Lab: Dabblers will explore a new hands-on craft each week.

Happy Little Art Studio: Offering classes for a variety of ages.

Harmonic Music Studios: Offering music classes with most instruments to all ages.

Imagination Stage: For 40 years, Imagination Stage has offered programming that inspires youth to grow as artists and innovators. Programming inspires youth of all ages and abilities to grow as artists and innovators. 

International School of Music: Offering in-person and virtual music classes.

Miss Amy’s Music Makers: Offering music class for children under the age of 6.

Red Panda Art Studio: Art class for children ages 15 months to age 10.

School of Rock: Weekly music classes with an option to join a band!

Squash on Fire: Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, the coaching staff has the talent and experience to help you improve your squash game.

The Loft Collective: Each art session offers new projects and materials for preschoolers through teens. All class programs emphasize confidence through competence, and teach compassion and connection to the inner and outer world.

Tinkergarten: Online circle time for families with children ages 0-8. A new Tinkergarten activity from this season’s Creativity curriculum will be revealed in each session, inspiring kids to reconnect with the outdoors and enjoy healthy, playful learning all week long. Each week, parents and caregivers get a how-to guide and see a demonstration of the activity, ask questions and get expert help on how to support their child.

Tunes 4 Tots: Music classes for a variety of ages.

Washington DC JCC: Variety of classes for many ages

Indoor gyms:
My Gym Bethesda & Potomac
Gymboree free first month of virtual classes

Related posts:
Yoga with your Bambino
Year-round classes

logo design courtesy of New Leaf Design