Classes for Kids on South Whidbey Island: Dance, Gymnastics, Soccer, Music, Mothers Circle, all for babies to preschool

There are many classes available for children on South Whidbey island. I have created a list below that you can explore more on the web by clicking on the title. They are classes that my children take, have taken, or are recommended by friends. Enjoy, and email me if you have some to add!

Again: Click on the title to link to the class' home page

Music Together with Kat Fritz: music, live singing, guitar, dancing, props (instruments, colorful scarfs). Parent and child involvement. Great for families with multiple kids as the class is enjoyed by young babies and older toddlers. Ages 0-4, 45 minutes once a week. Located at the Ken's Korner Shopping Mall in Clinton, WA. Preregistration with SW Park and Rec at 221-5484

Dancing Colors creative dance for children with Emily Day 3-4 years old. Dance using scarves, hats, masks, instruments, cooprabands, bodysox and more. The children learn to put on a performance, to express themselves through dance and movement. Emily is wonderful with the children inspires them to work with each other while dancing. Marina has been taking this class for 1 1/2 years and loves it. The children put on a fun performance in December and June. Duration 1 hour once a week. Call 360-221-5989. Located at Dragon House/ Dancing Colors Studio, 301 6th St. PO Box 61, Langley, WA 98260-0061

Island Dance: Creative Dance for Preschoolers ages 3-4 Island Dance is a complete dance studio offering a variety of classes for all ages. The Creative dance class is for the youngest dancers and is taught by Island Dance owner Charlene Brown. This class is about movement and discovery. Children are given themes that encourage them to discover different ways of moving. Creative Dance promotes coordination of thought, feeling and action. This class helps to develop musicality, sense of rhythm, and imagination. Children put on a performance in June. class is 1 hour once a week. Contact: 11042 State Route 520, Suite 220 Ken's Korner Mall, Clinton, WA 98236 360-341-1282

Island Dance Gymnastics: Tiny Tigers (18mons-36mons) and Wild Tigers (3-4 years). Very beginning gymnastics moves and equipment are introduced to kids in these classes. Class includes time on a high and low balance beam and the uneven bars. Kids have a lot of fun in the padded gymnastics room.

Whidbey Children's Theater: Little Players ages 3-5. Children learn to act out stories and use their imagination in fun and playful ways with the guidance of Martha Murphy. The Children's Theater also offers classes for older children. Checkout their calendar for fun plays for children and adults all year long.

Pre-Soccer at Community Park on Maxwelton Road (4-5 year old). Children learn basic soccer skills while having fun and moving their bodies. There is also a class for 2 1/2 -3 year old with parental involvement.

Swimming Lessons at Island Athletic Club
located in Freeland, the Athletic Club offers classes for 3 months old and up. From 3 months to 3 years there is a group class that brings fun into swimming and incorporates playful activities like singing with practical swim techniques like reaching and pulling, diving for rings, jumping off the side of the pool, swimming underwater, and kick boarding. This class was wonderful for those first few years when a fun introduction to water can last a lifetime. I loved learning how to help my daughter become comfortable dunking her whole body under the water (at 8 months old!).

Mother's Circle in Langley (at Pregnancy Aid): There is a great group for new moms that meets from 10-12 every Tuesday morning. Every other week there is a topic discussed where members of the community are scheduled to talk about baby related topics. On the other weeks you can come by for tea and snacks and talk with other moms. This is a great place to meet other new moms. You can also sift through all the baby and kid clothes and equipment offered. You can donate your used baby or kid gear to other moms by dropping it off on Tuesdays from 12-4 PM. Located at 816 Camano Ave. Langley, WA 98260. Call at 360-221-4767 for more information.