Kids Learning to Cook

Learning to cook is more than just following a recipe - there's knife skills, cooking methods, and basic chemistry at work in all good meal preparation! Learning by doing is what cooking is all about.

From September through April, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, kids and parents have the opportunity to learn to cook together at the Armory Sports Center. In this class, you learn to prepare a variety of fun foods - pizza, cookies, cakes, homemade breads. There will be many different kinds of food to try. This will help young people learn there's more to life than the microwave!

The class starts at 6:00pm and is free!

Tennis Lessons

Jefferson City YMCA - Firley Center
525 Ellis Boulevard
Jefferson City, MO
573-761-9000 website

Description: The Firley Center offers 4 indoor tennis courts and 6 outdoor courts. Youth must be at least 14 years old to play on the courts without an adult from 5-10 p.m. on weekdays. This rule may be waived if youth have completed a YMCA tennis class. Group and private instruction is available for all ages and skill levels.

Swimming Lessons

Macher Swim School
2004 Corporate Place
Columbia, MO
573-875-SWIM (7946) website
E-mail: machersim@socket.net

Description: Families who want results come to Macher for the great teaching and the warm 88 degree water!

Wilson's Fitness Beach Club
4600 Forum Blvd.
Columbia, MO
573-499-1488 website

Description: Facilities include a 12,000SF pool, Zero depth entry making it YOUTH friendly, 6 lane lap pool, 120' water slide, 12' diving well with two 1 meter boards, Sand Volleyball and Tennis, KIDZone Playground, Family Locker room, Snappers Swim Team, Day and Evening Swim Lessons. Seasonal.

Dance, Dance, Dance!

Kids just love to move - the feeling of freedom and joy just can't be beat! Dance provides children with music, movement and that feeling they can do anything! Here you'll find listing of dance classes in our area, some even encourage you to join with your child and experience the joy together!

Little Gym
1400 Forum Blvd
Forum Shopping Center
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 446-4446 website

Ages: 3-12

Description: Dance The Little Gym way is a unique dance program for children that offers a combination of ballet, tap, creative movement and gymnastics, plus lots of fun and laughter sprinkled on top. Our dance classes incorporate 30 minutes each of dance and gymnastics, giving children the opportunity to build strength, coordination and motor skills.

Soorya DanceVenue: Shanthi Mandir
Hindu Temple & Community Center of Mid-Missouri
Columbia, MO
Website email 314-397-5278

Description: Offers training in Bharathanatyam, Kathak, Carnatic Music; also training in folk dances and thematic dance presentations in the classic styles.

Studio Fit
2101 Chapel Plaza CT
Columbia, MO 65203
573-256-4002

Dancearts of Columbia
110 N 10th St
Columbia, MO
573-875-1569 website

Description: Quality Instruction Since 1979 Offering: BALLET, TAP, JAZZ, MODERN, FUNK, LYRICAL, MUSICAL THEATRESome classes have requirements that must be met before attending, such as age or ability.

Hallsville Square Dancing
Hallsville Community Building
Highway OO (near the water tower)
Hallsville, MO
573-696-3776 website

Description: On the second Saturday of each month, Square Dancing and Music at the Hallsville Community Building. Starting at 4:00PM an instrumental "open" jam session begins, along with square dancing lessons. From 6:00-7:00 is the potluck supper, followed by dancing and music until 10:30PM (or until a time when folks have had enough!).

Cost: Free (donations accepted, please bring a dish to share during the potluck supper)

Dates for this ongoing event can be found on our calendar each month!

Moonbelly Dance Studio
Parkade Plaza
573-814-3632
Email: bocomodrumheads@yahoo.com

Class: West African Dance Class
Day: SundayTime: 3:00-4:00PM

Description: Learn West African dance with live drumming led by Pulguinha and the BoCoMo Drumheads.

Ages 8+

Academy of Fine Arts
Columbia, MO
573-875-7188

Janet's Dance Studio
Fulton, MO
573-592-0927

Audrain Ballet Academy
Mexico, MO
573-581-8996

Cheerleading

Some kids like to tumble, other love to kick a ball - some want to shout and cheer! Here you'll find the area cheer classes and information about getting starting with Cheerleading!


Little Gym
1400 Forum Blvd
Forum Shopping Center
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 446-4446 website

Ages: 3-12

Description: Teamwork is always a key ingredient in our non-competitive cheerleading program, because children learn trust and cooperation by working as a team. And, at The Little Gym, the kids in our cheerleading program develop a true sense of accomplishment when they present their skills learned during Show Week.

Melissa's Dance & Cheer Academy DCA Stars
24556 South Yankee Road
Sedalia, MO 65301
Email: 5morris@iland.net
660-827-9986 website

Description: DCA Stars is the home of Sedalia's premier Cheerleading Gym. We train over 200 talented cheerleaders a week from age 3 to 18. No prior experience is required. We focus on training hard, having fun and making new friends. Come be a part of this rewarding program today.

Lil' Lady Bulldogs Dance & Cheer
Armory Sports Center
701 W Ash
Columbia, MO
573-424-4924 cdcross@gocolumbiamo.com

Ages: 6-13
When: Saturdays 10:00-11:30AM;
Drop-in, Free

Description: Children learn and practice several dance and cheer routines and have opportunities to perform at different events in Columbia. This is an excellent option to make new friends and have fun with others.

Gymnastics & Tumbling

Tumble, Roll, Jump, Swing...

Gymnastics are one of the most popular kid sports around - from basic tumbling classes, to all-around gymnastics on the bar, mats and rings!

Little Gym
1400 Forum Blvd
Forum Shopping Center
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 446-4446 website

Ages: 4-months - 12-years

Description: Developmental Gymnastics is the heart of The Little Gym® motor skill development program. It helps children build physical, mental, emotional and social skills that will lead to a lifetime of success. Kids have a great time progressing through friendly and non-competitive classes designed to provide increased skill development as they mature.

Flipz USA Gymnastics
900 Hillsdale Drive
Columbia, MO 65202
Email: flipzusamo@aol.com
573-474-6300 website

Ages: 18-months - Level 10Programs: General Gymnastics, Competitive teams, tumbling, cheer. fun nights, parties, and parent assisted classes.

Capitol City Cheer
1301 Creek Trail Drive
Jefferson City MO 65109
Email: angisouthard@earthlink.net
573-761-5425 website

Programs: Cheerleading, All Star Cheerleading, Tumbling, Cheer Classes, School Training, Choreography, Summer Camps, and More!

Bob's Tumble Bee Gymnastics
711 Vandiver Dr # J
Columbia, MO 65202
573- 474-6556

Show-Me Gymnastics Inc
2316 Industrial Boulevard
Columbia, MO
573-443-3547 website

Ages: 3+

Description: We offer preschool and instructional classes to boys and girls ages three and above. If you are a parent wanting to develop your three-year-old's motor skills, if your school-age child is interested in a challenging sport, if your fifteen-year old wants to improve her tumbling skills for cheer leading, or your competitively minded daughter is interested in serious gymnastics, then we have a class that's right for you.

Gymnastics Express
2008 Osage Drive
Columbia, MO
573-886-7848

Moberly Gymnastics Academy
315 W Coates St.
Moberly, MO 65270
660-263-5570

Programs: Dance, Cheerleading, Elite Cheerleading, Parent/Child Gym, Preschool Gym, General Gymnastics, Women's Recreational Gymnastics, Women's Competitive Gymnastics, Men's Recreational Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Competitive Rhythmic Gymnastics, Tumbling, Birthday Parties, Private Lessons

Drama - Theatrics

Pretend at its Best!

If your child is interested in acting, get them involved in actual acting classes! Drama & theatrics are a fantastic introduction to acting because kids can really develop a love for the art if they're so inclined - or have fun anyway! They'll learn the craft and understand the amount of work and dedication it really takes to be an actor!

TRYPS
Theater Reaching Young People & Schools
903 Old Highway 63 N
Columbia, MO 65201
573-449-4536
Email: tryps@mac.com
Website: TRYPS

Description: TRYPS creates a safe, positive atmosphere for children to learn about the theater and acting. Children learn theater vocabulary, vocal and singing techniques, stage combat, and acting styles to all levels of young actors. Children have the opportunity to perform for hundreds of their peers during our weekday school performances. TRYPS creates opportunity for children by creating two separate casts for maximum acting opportunity and a choice of rehearsal times and best of all, children have the opportunity to work with some of the very best local actors and musicians!

AGES: Toddlers to teens

P.A.C.EPerforming Arts in Children's Education
503 E. Nifong #148
Columbia, MO 65201
573-443-0541
Email: mailto:%20brenda@kidsintheact.org
Website: Performing Arts in Children's Education

Description: PACE offers theater classes for youth from Pre-Kindergarten ages through the 12th grade. Our classes adhere to the philosophy, goals and objectives of the American Alliance for Theater and Education (AATE). The AATE guidelines we follow are based on current practice, research, and the expertise of more than 70 project contributors from across the nation. In these classes, our instructors teach your child to use his imagination, creativity, and problem solving skills while developing self esteem and self discipline, gaining confidence and poise, and growing in his appreciation for the arts.

AGES: Pre-K to Teens

Martial Arts

Black Belt Kids!

The martial arts are a great way for children to learn self-discipline, respect and how to effectively defend themselves. An ancient sport, it is today popular with adults and children.

Little Gym
1400 Forum Blvd
Forum Shopping Center
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 446-4446 website

Ages: 4-12

Description: Karate offers many benefits, but as always, The Little Gym® believes that learning should be a fun, positive experience. Our karate program is strictly non-contact, non-competitive and includes gymnastics. The program is low stress and loaded with music and laughter. We also teach basic blocks, punches and kicks while emphasizing a healthy attitude over absolute precision. Kids learn concentration and focusing skills through fun and organized activities that are developmentally correct.

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Hockman's ATA Martial Arts
website

Description: If you are looking for an activity where the whole family can get involved, take a good look at Martial Arts. There's benefits for everyone! Kids love it because Martial Arts is fun and it helps them work toward goals, builds self-esteem, and teaches self-discipline.

East Columbia 2709 East BroadwaySuite 160 (Near Break Time) Columbia, MO
573-875-5425

West Columbia 3401 West Broadway (Near Hy-Vee) Columbia, MO
573-875-0007

South Columbia 112 Corporate Lake Drive (Near Jimmy Johns) Columbia, MO
573-874-2926

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Mid-Missouri Judo Club
Pro Fitness
3210 Vandiver Dr.
Columbia, MO
Website

Mondays & Thursdays - 7:00 - 8:30PM

Children and Adults can participate in Judo, try a week for free! Pro Fitness members get the first month free! Fees are due at the first of each month - $40-75 per month (see website for details)

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Chajonshim Martial Arts Academy
4030 S Bearfield Rd
Columbia, MO 65201
573-673-2769

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Art of Martial Arts
2425 Industrial Dr
Jefferson City, MO 65109
573-896-2566 website

Ages: 6 - 12

Description: The "Kids For Free" Program is an intro into the world of Martial Arts. The Kids For Free Program is just that Free! The program allows kids between the ages of 6 and 12 to train for Free in the intro class. These classes are once a week.

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Bu Ting Xi Kung Fu Academy
315 N 8th St
Columbia, MO 65201
573-353-9157 website

Description: Safe - Relaxed - Friendly - No crowded classes just good kung fu.

Music Classes & Lessons

Kindermusik With Brenda
Parkade Center
Business Loop I-70Suite 124
Columbia, MO 65201
573-881-1574
brenda@kindermusikwithbrenda.com

Kindermusik with Brenda provides an opportunity to sing, dance and explore instruments with your child newborn to 7 years of age. Developmentally appropriate music classes meet weekly.

Web: http://www.kindermusikwithbrenda.com/

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First Steps in Music
Whole Health Wellness Center
1511 Chapel Hill Rd., Suite 102
Columbia, MO 65203
573-874-6814
firststepsmusic@hotmail.com

Parent-assisted music classes for Infants, Toddlers, Preschool and Early Elementary. Instructor: Margaret Waddell, Tuition: $95 for 12 weeks. Classes are 30 minutes each and class is limited to 10 children with their parents.


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Central Missouri Celtic Arts Association
Junior Jam Session - every other Sunday
573-442-2048 website
Email: langent@missouri.edu

Description: This music session is a no-pressure, fun environment for kids to learn traditional music. There is no age restriction -- it's open to any young person interested in learning traditional Irish, Canadian and American music.

Ages: All welcome


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Percussion and Woodwinds Lessons
573-874-7327 (after 3:00PM)

Sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Department. If you have young percussionists or woodwind players in your family who would like extra practice, call "Bummer the Drummer" for more information about FREE lessons.

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MusikGarten
2505 Industrial Drive
Jefferson City, MO
573-489-4314 website

Musikgarten classes - infant to 7
Piano - ages 5 to adult

Description: The Musikgarten classes offered at Haynes Music Studio are designed to nurture the child’s music aptitude by engaging children and their families in singing and movement activities which help attune the ear, refine the voice, and develop a rhythmic body through which music can be expressed. Additionally, instrumental activities are part of the program, ranging from playing simple rhythm instruments such as sticks and drums for babies and toddlers to playing keyboards for older children.


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MOSS Children's Choir
203 South 9th Street
Columbia, MO 65201
573-875-0600 website

Description: In fulfilling its mission to “encourage and educate young performing artists”, the Missouri Symphony Society includes in its arts education programming the award-winning Missouri Symphony Society Children’s Choir (MOSS-CC).

MOSSCC OFFERS:~A 24-week season (two 12-week semesters)~A challenging and unique repertoire of music~Individual, small ensemble, and large group instruction~Two public performances at Jesse Auditorium.


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MOSS Youth Orchestra
203 South 9th Street
Columbia, MO 65201
573-875-0600 website

Description: In fulfilling its mission to “encourage and educate young performing artists,” the Missouri Symphony Society provides the mid-Missouri community with the Missouri Symphony Society Youth Orchestra (MOSSYO) and the new Missouri Symphony Society Junior Strings (MOSSJrS).

MOSSYO & MOSSJrS OFFER:~A 24-week season~A challenging and unique repertoire of music literature~Individual, small ensemble, and large group instruction~Two public performances at Jesse Auditorium~Fun & engaging music theory and music history~Chamber Music program for ALL MOSSYO players


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Alina's Music Studio
1910 Field Street
Columbia, MO
573-529-2679 573-445-0643 a_piano_teacher@hotmail.com

Description: Many years of teaching experience piano and voice. She will teach you how to read music, to play your favorite pieces, while at same time helping you develop finger technique. The goal is to help you or your child to develop or improve your skills in music. Learn to read music, scales, chord progressions, exercises, and basic theory. Playing piano should be fun, and you will find studying it with me - extremely enjoyable. Lessons taught on a beautiful grand piano.


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Piano Lessons
902 Lyle St.
Fulton, MO
573-220-5012

Description: Many years of experience teaching piano, specializing in teaching children. We start with the basics and build from there, focusing on the joy of music. Remember, studying music increases your child's math skills and intellect.

Horseback Riding

Columbia Equestrian Center
5925 N Rt. E
Columbia, Missouri 65203
573-356-7993 website

Ages: All

Description: Columbia Equestrian Center is a full service boarding and training facility. We offer riding lessons in Saddleseat, Western, Hunter Pleasure, Jumping, and Driving. Lessons are scheduled Mon-Fri and by availability only on the weekends. All ages and riding levels welcome. Don't forget to check out our website for information regarding summer camps and pony parties!

The Horse Farm
1083 County Road 2796
Clark, MO 65243
573-641-5603 marohl@socket.net The Horse Farm

Description: Specializing in lessons for child & adult beginners on gentle horses. Located just 25 minutes north of Columbia in Clark, Missouri, The Horse Farm provides lessons for beginning riders of all ages. The Horse Farm offers horse day camps and riding programs open to the public year round in our indoor arena. If you would like to schedule a visit, call 573-641-5603 ahead of your visit since this is a working farm and home!

AGES: 3 and older

Willow Pond Farms
Located between Columbia and Moberly
573-474-1626 442-8493 website

Ages: All

Description: Balanced riding lessons, outdoor arena, jumping standards available. Instructor with 20 years experience.

Walnut Slope Riding School
2715 Rangeline St
Columbia, MO 65202
573-449-5961

Amulette Equestrian Center
2801 S Olivet Rd
Columbia, MO 65201
573- 442-5133