Sharpen those pencils and grab the lunchboxes, back-to-school season is officially here! And let’s be honest… your kid’s social calendar is about to be way cooler than yours. This year, we’ve taken the stress out of planning and put together the ULTIMATE GUIDE to Children’s Activities 2025 – 2026 edition. It’s a lineup of fun, educational, and engaging experiences to keep them busy (and happy) all year long. Dive in, explore what’s new, and don’t forget to tell them the MORRIS BERNARDS MOMS sent you!
Annie’s Playhouse is the premier performing arts school in New Jersey featuring a varied curriculum in Musical Theatre, Acting, Dance, Gymnastics, and Instrument Lessons for students of all ages and skill levels. Toddler morning classes and recreational or professional level after-school classes offered Monday-Saturday. Classes are now open for registration.
Email to register today!
The Art of Dance, a premiere dance studio in Downtown Chester, has been offering excellence in dance training to children and adults for over 55 years. Our state-of-the-art facility offers classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, acro, preschool, mommy & me (starting at age 14 months), and birthday parties. The emphasis is on fun and great dance training. We offer classes for dancers who just want to have fun, as well as a professional track for students who are more serious, including our award-winning Dance Company. We also offer a friendly and supportive Adult Program for beginners and experienced dancers.
Come fall in love with dance for all ages!
Build Them Up Tutoring provides personalized academic support for all grade levels and core subject areas. We specialize in Orton-Gillingham and other targeted interventions and strive to build confidence, strengthen skills, and foster a love for learning. At Build Them Up Tutoring, we believe strong foundations lead to lasting academic and personal success.
Mendham Cub Scout Pack 3, chartered by Brookside Community Club in Mendham, New Jersey, is composed of Mendham-area boys in Kindergarten through 5th grade. We are proudly parent-led, and are committed to teaching life skills, instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law, serving our community, and most importantly having FUN!
The Center for Contemporary Art in Bedminster, NJ offers engaging and inspiring art classes for children and teens. From painting and drawing to clay and mixed media, students have the opportunity to explore their creativity in a fun, supportive environment. Guided by professional teaching artists, children and teens not only develop their artistic skills, but also gain confidence, creative problem-solving abilities, and a lifelong love of self-expression.
✨ Small class sizes for personalized attention!
✨ All materials included—just bring your imagination!
✨ Programs for ages 5 through 15!
Parents can also explore their own creativity through our wide range of adult art classes offered year-round. Discover why so many families trust The Center for Contemporary Art to nurture their creativity. Enroll today!
MPAC is dedicated to providing exceptional arts education opportunities to children and adults of all ages and abilities. Through our Performing Arts School, School Programs, Main Stage Performances and Outreach Opportunities, over 35,000 children and their families participate in theatre classes, school time shows, workshops, seminars, student recognition programs, and enrichment opportunities each year. Each program strives to make the performing arts a vital component of every child’s upbringing and to spark a lifelong interest in music, dance and culture.
Join Music Together of Warren & Morristown for their Mixed-Age (0–5 years) Classes, where music, movement, and family fun come together!
Research shows that little ones learn best in family-style settings with children of all ages. That’s why Music Together activities are designed to engage every developmental stage—from bouncy babies to singing preschoolers.
🎵 Class Locations:
📍 Morristown Masonic Center
📍 Renegade Martial Arts, Warren
Come make music, make memories, and make new friends this school year!
Our goal is to teach the core fundamentals of football through flag football, emphasizing teamwork and the love of the game! We give local New Jersey players a competitive and fun-filled NFL Flag experience. Players are coached to develop their skills in passing, catching, ball carrying, route running and defensive pass coverage.
Music lessons are seen as a way to give your child a long term academic edge. Even if you don’t wish for them to become professionals, music skills build confidence, provide a form of self-expression, look great on college applications, scholarships and simply show that they are well rounded.
At The Piano Workshop, we spark a lifelong love of music in a nurturing, supportive studio with personalized instruction for every learning style—from brand-new beginners to advanced players. Alongside private lessons, students can enrich their journey with group classes, recitals, workshops, and occasional piano rentals.
Our experienced, kid-approved (and adult-friendly!) teachers offer a complimentary first lesson trial—perfect timing to kick off your child’s fall schedule. And beyond the joy, music training boosts memory, math, and language skills while helping kids stand out for scholarships and college as confident, well-rounded students.
Sticky Fingers Cooking brings joy and confidence to little chefs, one vibrant class at a time. These nationally loved enrichment programs transform ordinary classrooms into lively culinary adventures – no kitchen required – where students whip up globally inspired, nut-free, allergy-friendly dishes while learning nutrition, safety, math, and culture along the way. With ServSafe-certified instructors, flexible scheduling, and over 175,000 students served nationwide, Sticky Fingers Cooking is the premier choice for schools that want hands-on, healthy fun kids can’t wait to return to.
Parents: Want Sticky Fingers Cooking at your child’s school? We’d love to bring our hands-on cooking clubs to your kids! All it takes is one minute to add your voice.
Click here to request Sticky Fingers Cooking at your school!
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