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Cincinnati Museum Center

Discover hands-on fun at The Children's Museum for children of all ages in our eight educational and themed play areas. We encourage kids to climb, crawl, explore and learn about themselves and the world around them. Go on a wilderness adventure through The Woods, be a part of a complex machine in the Energy Zone and explore the neighborhood in Kids’ Town. Dive into arts, culture, reading, science and more with over 1,800 hours of programming each year.

Phone:
(513) 287-7000
Address:
1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45203

 
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Girl Scouts of Western Ohio

Girl Scouts helps girls in grades K-12 bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world. Everything a Girl Scout does helps her find her people, discover her joy, and know her power — supported by trusted adult volunteers. Girls are welcome to join year-round, and fall is a great time to begin. Get started on fun, friendship, and adventure today at gswo.org/getstarted!

Phone: (888) 350-5090
Address: 4930 Cornell Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242
450 Shoup Mill Road, Dayton, OH 45415

 
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Dayton History, Carillon Historical Park

Carillon Historical Park is a 65-acre open-air history museum that serves as the main campus for Dayton History. We share the amazing stories of how Dayton changed the world! Come explore our campus and learn why "you can't go a day without Dayton!"


Phone: (937) 293-2841
Address:
1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45409
 
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Five Rivers MetroParks
Five Rivers MetroParks manages 18 clean, safe parks and the 2nd Street Market, which are free to use and open year-round, in the Dayton area. MetroParks provides programs for families such as Conservation Kids, and many MetroParks include family-friendly amenities, such as nature play areas. Visit metroparks.org/things-to-do/family-activities.

Phone: (937) 275-7275
Address:
Multiple Locations
 
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The Lost Art, LLC
The Lost Art, LLC., offers Manners and Etiquette classes for children aged 5 to 18. We provide practical tools that can be applied daily and contribute to long-term success. We encourage continuous improvement by asking, ‘How can I do it better?’


Phone: (888) 354-4639

Address: 9378 Mason Montgomery Rd., Suite 237, Mason, OH
 
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Heritage Village Museum
Step into the past at Heritage Village Museum! Tour our 13 historic buildings. Meet interpreters and try activities during immersive events such as Little Village in the Big Woods on Aug. 8 & 9 or Columbia Settlement 1788 on Aug. 24. Enjoy an escape room adventure with Escape the Village or catch a game of Vintage Base Ball. Experience Halloween magic at our family-friendly Haunted Village event on Oct. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, & 26. Travel back in time this fall at Heritage Village Museum!

Phone: (513) 563-9484
Address:
11500 Lebanon Road, Sharonville, OH 45241
 
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Cincinnati School of Music
The Cincinnati School of Music provides music lessons to children, teenagers, and adults, with locations in Mason, Montgomery, and Anderson. Lesson times available 7 days a week! We teach piano, guitar, ukulele, voice, violin, drums, brass, and woodwinds. We welcome beginners through advanced students! Our friendly and experienced teachers foster confidence and creativity in students of all ages. Plus we offer quarterly recitals. We have office staff for scheduling assistance and more!

Phone: (513) 560-9175
Locations: Mason, Montgomery and Anderson
 
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Music Together of South Dayton
"Fun. Fabulous. Uplifting. Magical.” A few ways parents describe Music Together, an early childhood music program for young children…and the grownups who love them®! Classes are available in either our Mixed Ages (ages 0-5) or Rhythm Kids (ages 4-8) programs. Each week, families become active music makers and connect with other families. They also receive a songbook – the perfect keepsake to continue musical enrichment at home! - and code to download our award-winning music through the Music Together app. We’re on a mission to make the world a better place by making it more musical™. Enroll today!

Phone: (614) 499-4133
Locations: Beavercreek, Centerville and Oakwood

 
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CCM Prep
CCM Prep offers music, dance and theatre arts for students of all ages and abilities - including classes for adults, children, teens and pre-professional students preparing for careers in the performing arts. Both at CCM and through satellite locations and partnerships across Greater Cincinnati, we provide excellent, enjoyable and accessible performing arts opportunities that educate and inspire the whole student and serve as a catalyst for transforming lives and empowering communities.

Phone: (513) 556-2595
Address: 290 CCM Blvd., Cincinnati, OH 45221
 
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Aqua Tots Swim Schools

Your child’s safety is your top priority—and it’s ours, too! At Aqua-Tots, we've perfected the art of creating safe and confident swimmers, and our program is trusted by parents worldwide to teach children four months to 12 years old how to swim. Our flexible schedules offer private and small group lessons. Our schools feature comfortable viewing areas for parents and heated, indoor pools. As a parent, you’ve got a lot to juggle; let us take care of water safety.


Beavercreek:(937) 200-1120 | 2451 Lakeview Dr., Ste. 106, Beavercreek, OH
Springboro: (937) 886-4321 | 716 N. Main St., Springboro, OH
 
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Goldfish Swim School

Back to School! Back to Pool! Swim and water safety experts encourage you to stay in the pool after kids go back to school this fall! Kids need consistent, high quality swim lessons in order to develop and maintain water safety skills. Drowning is the number one cause of accidental death for kids ages 1-4. Studies show that enrolling kids in consistent, high quality swim lessons can reduce that risk by up to 88%. Swimming is a critical life skill that knows no season! Book a free trial lesson!


Anderson:
(513) 719-6800 | 8253 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, OH
West Chester:
(513) 857-1700 | 7058 Ridgetop Dr., West Chester, OH
Kenwood:
(513) 715-5043 | 8261 Pine Rd, Cincinnati, OH
 
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Snapology of West Chester Twp
At Snapology, we understand that children are meant to learn through play. When children are actively engaged in hands-on, interactive learning activities, their creativity flourishes and they show a greater interest in school. Snapology helps your child develop a thirst for knowledge by engaging children ages 3-14 using LEGO® bricks, K’Nex and technology. While the kids are having fun, we sneak in the educational concepts. In most cases, kids don’t realize how much they are learning!

Phone: (513) 988-7363
Location: Various Locations, West Chester Twp, OH 45069
 
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Viva Voices
Viva Voices – For Kids Who Love To Sing! Viva Voices Choral Organization offers two choirs for young singers. Our programs are affordable and fit the typical school schedule—ideal for both public and home-schooled children! Our Children’s Choir (Grades 4 – 7) and Youth Chorus (Grades 8 – 12) each have an engaging, instructional repertoire with two 10-week seasons a year in the Fall and Spring. There’s a $100 fee per season with a one-time purchase of a performance shirt. Evening rehearsals are at Gloria Dei Church off I-275 in Northern Kentucky. A stress-free audition with no preparation is required.

Phone: (513) 616-4133
Address: 797 Stablewatch Dr., Independence, KY 41015
 
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Gotta Dance Studios
Gotta Dance offers comprehensive dance education in Anderson Township, Cincinnati, providing affordable instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, musical theatre, and pointe. With over 200 years of combined professional experience, the staff ensures a non-competitive, family-friendly environment where every student is accepted and encouraged to excel. The studio focuses on technique, self-confidence, and performance skills, building meaningful relationships through dance.

Phone: (513) 232-9710
Address: 7892 Beechmont Ave. | Cincinnati, OH 45255
 
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The Hairston School of Dance

Former Principal Dancer with Cincinnati Ballet, Sarah Hairston, opens a new dance school offering classes for ages 18 months thru Adult. The Hairston School of Dance is passionate to bring elite professional training to our civic community and privide opportunities for all students. Classes include Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Contemporary and Acro. A place where students, families and faculty are connected for the impact of the family experience and students' success-a home away from home.

Phone: (513) 271-0095
Address:
4329 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227
 
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Dayton Children's Theatre Series Sponsored by Dayton Children's

The productions in the Children's Theatre 2024-2025 Series include A Year With Frog & Toad, The Gruffalo's Child, Goodnight Moon & Runaway Bunny and Activate with 1 2 3 Andrés. All performances take place at the Victoria Theatre in downtown Dayton.


Phone: (937) 228-3630
Address: 138 N. Main Street, Dayton, OH 45402
 
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TCT Academy
TCT Academy offers performing arts instruction from a professional theatre company, introducing children to all elements of live theatre, incorporating educational aspects as well as important life skills and milestones. It isn’t just learning how to sing, dance and act… It’s about gaining confidence, learning life skills and keeping your children active. Registration for Fall Academy Classes closes on August 20, 2024!

Phone: (513) 569-8080
 
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Kumon Math & Reading Centers
At Kumon, we believe "Practice makes Possibilities." Imagine what your children can achieve with mastery in math and reading! Preschool through High School - Kumon empowers children to become self-learners through individualized lesson plans and daily assignments that advance step-by-step. Whether using our worksheets or tablet study, our goal is to fill in the gaps and have your child reach advanced. We offer FREE parent orientations and FREE placement testing. In over 60 countries, Kumon is the largest after-school learning program in the world.

Phone: (800) ABC-MATH
Location: Locations throughout Cincinnati and Dayton, including Loveland, Mason, Springdale & West Chester
 
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ArtsConnect
Discover vibrant community events and unique art experiences with ArtsConnect! Partnering with Springfield Township, ArtsConnect offers a dynamic array of programs at the community arts center. Join our expert instructors in pottery, drawing, painting, woodworking, ceramics, music, digital arts, sewing, stained glass, children's theater, cooking, blacksmithing, and more. Unleash your creativity in our engaging classes, camps, and hands-on workshops, guided by over 30 talented teaching artists.

Phone: (513) 522-2108

Address: 9158 Winton Rd., Bldg. A, Cincinnati, OH 45231

 
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Learning Through Art, Inc.
Books Alive! For Kids® provides free study guides, vocabulary , and streaming episodes based on some of the world’s best Children’s Books and Authors. Each creative activity (crafts, performance, and more!) is an opportunity for your child to embrace a new challenge. Through hands-on learning, your child is more likely to remain engaged and to build upon their creative problem-solving skills – all while supporting their reading journey. Explore the Program, Read the Books, and Unlock the Magic!

Phone: (513) 518-7228
Address: 2055 Reading Rd., Ste. 240 Cincinnati, OH 45202
 
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Star Glazers

Paint pottery at YOUR location! We turn any space into a paint-your-own-pottery studio. We bring all of the supplies needed, then we take the pieces to our facility to glaze/fire and return them to you upon completion! Great for summer fun, birthdays, camps and more. Call to reserve your date!

Phone: (513) 474-6364

 
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