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Winter 2018 Classes That Long Island Kids of All Ages Will Want To Try

Gold Medal Gymnastics has been a leading gymnastics center on Long Island since 1973.
Gold Medal Gymnastics has been a leading gymnastics center on Long Island since 1973.
1/7/18 - By Jessica Laird

Baby, it's cold outside! And that means it's time to sign up for winter-worthy indoor activities. Luckily, Long Island serves up something for everyone, from infants to teens.

Warm up at a fitness class designed for new parents and their babies, or swim lessons in a heated aquatic center. Get kids moving and expressing their creativity with gym or art classes, or join a culturally rich sing-along for tots. The possibilities are seemingly endless. Search our Classes Guide and Directory Listings by type or location to help find the perfect fit.

Read on for some great options across Long Island that'll get you and the kids out of the house to have some serious fun. Snag a spot by enrolling now before the temperature drops any lower!

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Families connect with the Jewish musical tradition at Music Together Sing Shalom
Families connect with the Jewish musical tradition at Music Together Sing Shalom

Winter & Spring 2018 Classes

Gold Medal Gymnastics

Various Long Island Locations
Gold Medal Gymnastics offers classes for boys and girls ages 9 months and up at 6 locations: Huntington, Smithtown, Centereach, Rocky Point, Garden City, and Levittown. Offerings include Ninja Zone and more. READ MORE

Music Together Sing Shalom - Long Island

Various Long Island Locations
Music Together Sing Shalom's weekly parent-child music classes, for families with children from birth to age 5, enrich the internationally beloved Music Together early childhood program with Jewish songs. Sing, dance and play, while connecting with the Jewish music tradition.  READ MORE

The Little Gym of Long Island - Classes

Roslyn
From ages 4 months to 3 years, babies and toddlers can enjoy a variety of parent-and-me classes focusing on foundational skills like muscle control, color recognition, and language development. As they age, little ones develop social skills such as independence, sharing, and cooperation.  READ MORE

Picasso Kidz - Classes

Greenlawn
Picasso Kidz is a children's art studio for ages 2-17 offering Mommy and Me, elementary level, and secondary level art classes taught by NYS-certified art teachers. Also offered are Girl Scout events, play dates, birthday parties, teen nights, and adult nights. READ MORE

Sid Jacobson JCC - Classes

East Hills & Old Westbury
Sid Jacobson JCC offers after-school enrichment programs, aquatics, sports programs, and more for the entire community from babies through adults. The JCC's Kroll Family Aquatics Center also offers family swim time by reservation on the weekends. READ MORE

Gymboree Play & Music of Long Island - Classes - CLOSED

Various Long Island Locations
In Gymboree's iconic classes designed by worldwide play-education experts and taught by creative, friendly teachers, children develop the confidence and skills they need for school and beyond. READ MORE

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