BACK-TO-SCHOOL DIRECTORY
AFTER SCHOOL &
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
ACTING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
afyp.org 4260 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA
703-554-4931 Celebrating 20+ years of fun, challenging
classes for ages 5 to adult taught by theater
professionals. After-school, student showcases,
summer acting camps, and school tours.
THE CENTER FOR BALLET ARTS
thecenterforballetarts.com ctrbalarts@aol.com
703-273-5344 3955 Pender Drive, Ste. 103, Fairfax, VA
Ages: 3-Adult
The Center for Ballet Arts provides a well-rounded
curriculum and pleasant encouraging environment
for dance training in many different disciplines.
Classes are designed to promote flexibility, strength,
artistry, coordination and technique.
CITYDANCE www.citydance.net
inquiry@citydance.net 301-581-5204
Online and CityDance School &
Conservatory at Strathmore
5301 Tuckerman Lane
North Bethesda, Maryland 20852
Ages: 3-Adult
CityDance School & Conservatory provides a
curriculum of ballet training and contemporary
dance techniques including modern, jazz, hip hop
and world dance forms. We are offering a hybrid of
online and in-person dance classes for fall 2020!
ENCORE STAGE & STUDIO
encorestage.org info@encorestage.org
703-548-1154 4000 Lorcom Lane, Arlington, VA
Encore offers a variety of virtual theatre arts
programs. Students will build their skills in
acting, storytelling, and creative thinking through
this unique theatrical experience.
HARMONIA SCHOOL OF MUSIC & ART
harmoniaschool.org harmonia@harmoniaschool.org
703-938-7301 204 F Mill St., N.E., Vienna, VA
Harmonia School offers outstanding performing
arts programs. It includes instrumental and
Voice lessons and early childhood classes. Our
Theater department offers one of the finest
Musical Theater and Acting programs that
culminate in productions. The classes are offered
to all ages & all levels. Taught by highly educated
and experienced teachers.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC
ismw.org; info@ismw.org
301-365-5888 11325 Seven Locks Road
Potomac, MD 20854, #255
4701 Sangamore Road, #LL-03, Bethesda, MD
Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Voted best in music instruction, the International
School of Music offers music lessons in all
instruments and voices to students of all levels
and ages. Preschool music classes and adult
music instructions are also available in addition
to the optional performances and certificate
programs. Book your trial lessons today.
INDOOR SWIMMING, MUSIC,
ART & PERFORMING ARTS
ACTING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
afyp.org 4260 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA
703-554-4931 Celebrating 20+ years of fun, challenging
classes for ages 5 to adult taught by theater
professionals. After-school, student showcases,
summer acting camps, and school tours.
swimdmv@britishswimschool.com 833-486-3250
Location(s) - Locations in Montgomery
County, MD & Fairfax County, VA
Ages - 3 months to adult
Survival and learn-to-swim program with proven
award-winning curriculum. Voted Best of Families
by the readers of Washington Family Magazine
7 years running. Specially trained Instructors,
indoor, year-round, progression-based, locally
owned. Come see what the buzz is all about!
ENCORE STAGE & STUDIO
encorestage.org info@encorestage.org
703-548-1154 4000 Lorcom Lane, Arlington, VA
Encore offers a variety of virtual theatre arts
programs. Students will build their skills in
acting, storytelling, and creative thinking through
this unique theatrical experience.
HARMONIA SCHOOL OF MUSIC & ART
BethesdaDanceCenter.com BethesdaDanceCenter@gmail.com
301-941-7776 The Woman’s Club of Bethesda
Ages: Preschool-3rd Grade
Bethesda Dance Center is a new dance studio
offering classes in Creative Playdance, Ballet, Tap,
Jazz, and Hip Hop. This year our classes are for
Preschool-3rd Grade.
harmoniaschool.org harmonia@harmoniaschool.org
703-938-7301 204 F Mill St., N.E., Vienna, VA
Harmonia School offers outstanding performing
arts programs. It includes instrumental and
Voice lessons and early childhood classes. Our
Theater department offers one of the finest
Musical Theater and Acting programs that
culminate in productions. The classes are offered
to all ages & all levels. Taught by highly educated
and experienced teachers.
BRITISH SWIM SCHOOL
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC
BETHESDA DANCE CENTER
britishswimschool.com ismw.org; info@ismw.org
A bilingual, inclusive preschool led by highly
qualifi ed early childhood educators
Opening in October 2021
Enrolling children ages 2-5
Off ering full day and half-day enrollment.
www.theyellowhouseschool.com | info@theyellowhouseschool.com
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301-365-5888
11325 Seven Locks Road #255
Potomac, MD 20854
4701 Sangamore Road, #LL-03
Bethesda, MD
Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Voted best in music instruction, the International
School of Music offers music lessons in all
instruments and voices to students of all levels
and ages. Preschool music classes and adult
music instructions are also available in addition
to the optional performances and certificate
programs. Book your trial lessons today.
SOARING STARTS EARLY LEARNING & ARTS
soaringstarts.com ssteyaert@soaringstarts.com
202-964-0860 Location(s): Online / In-Person Classes at
Trinity Presbyterian Church
5533 16th St N, Arlington, VA 22205
Ages: 0-10 & Their Families
Soar into learning with music, drama, drawing,
dance, and so much more! At Soaring Starts,
we use play and your child’s favorite topics
to explore the arts, make new friends, and
(secretly) learn some school skills along the
way. Programming is designed to build artistry,
vocabulary, muscle strength, problem-solving
skills, and confidence - all while we investigate
fun themes such as Disney Music & Dance and
Animal Adventures. Scheduling and enrollment
are flexible year-round, so come for just one day,
or purchase a class package to join any day and
class for your child’s age group!
SWIMLABS MONTGOMERY COUNTY
353 Muddy Branch Road,
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
240-801-4518 swimlabs.com/montgomery
kids/competitive/triathlete montgomerycountyinfo@swimlabs.com
Our unique facility creates the perfect environment
for new swimmers and competitive swimmers to
swim safer, stronger, smarter....faster.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
& PRESCHOOLS
ACCELERATOR SCHOOL
Ricky Duggal
15700 River Road, Germantown, MD 20874
732-731-9598 acceleratorschool.com
Ricky.Duggal@acceleratorschool.com The ACCELERATOR School (6th - 12th grade) is
proud to provide an exciting learning platform
where student athletes can be successful. As a
family of educators, we aim to provide individual
development platforms for our students to
become the best version of themselves.
AIDAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Nicole Goodman
2700 27th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
202-387-2700 aidanschool.org
admissions@aidanschool.org 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
After School & Enrichment Activities
Aidan Montessori School is a co-ed, independent
private school for children ages 18 months
through grade 6 located in Woodley Park, DC.
Founded in 1961, Aidan prepares children to learn
confidently, think independently, and succeed
wherever they go.
Register now for 2021-2022
Fall Main Stage
(Ages 10+)
Rising Stars!
(Ages 8-12)
Theater Kids
(Ages 5-7)
Private/Group/Suzuki Lessons
BASIS INDEPENDENT MCLEAN
mclean.basisindependent.com mcLean_admissions@
basisIndepedent.com 703-854-1253
8000 Jones Branch Dr., McLean, VA
Grades: Preschool (age 2) - Grade 12 • Year
Founded: 2016 • Coed • Enrollment: 470 •
Student-Teacher Ratio 8:1 • Entrance Exam •
Foreign Languages: Mandarin, Latin, Spanish,
and French beginning in PK1 • Tuition Range:
$25,500 - $30,000 • AP Classes • Enrichment
Activities • Sports • Transportation • Extended
Day • Summer Program Students, age
2-grade 12, receive a well-rounded, liberal arts
curriculum with a STEM focus.
BROOKSFIELD SCHOOL
brooksfieldschool.org sarah@brooksfieldschool.org
703-356-5437 1830 Kirby Road, McLean, VA
Ages Served: 3-10
Open House: Call to schedule a tour.
Mindfulness, nutrition, Spanish, dance, music &
art, outdoor adventure program, extracurricular
activities and summer camp.
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF MONTESSORI EXCELLENCE
OPEN HOUSES
OCTOBER 1 | NOVEMBER 5 | DECEMBER 3
VIRTUAL ON NOVEMBER 17
CHESTERBROOK ACADEMY
chesterbrookacademy.com 866-267-5685
26 locations throughout the DMV
Chesterbrook Academy preschools combine
learning experiences and structured play in a
fun, safe and nurturing environment - offering far
We now have a second
campus in Northen Virginia!
For bright students with language-based
learning differences like dyslexia
Silver Spring Campus
1300 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901
301.244.3600 Northern Virginia Campus
2705 Hunter Mill Road
Oakton, VA 22124
703.745.5900 AGE 18 MONTHS TO GRADE 6
Preparing children to learn
confidently, think independently,
and succeed wherever they go.
SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT AT AIDANSCHOOL .ORG | 202.387.2700 | 2700 27TH STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC
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