Kids Classes in Washington, DC

In today’s world, almost everything we see is either a robot or was made by one. In Engineering and Robotics, students will use engineering principles to design multi-function robots. Students will learn how to use circuitry to light up LEDs, build a mouse robot that can navigate a maze, and a code a line-following robot. In this project-based course,...

In this course, students learn the necessary programming skills used in creating mobile apps. Using Java, students build apps that help solve real problems. The overwhelming dominance of the android platform with more than 2 billion devices running on the Android operating system proves that a mobile development skill is a must-have for any kid today....

The demand for web developers is widespread across every industry and continues to rise. In this course, students learn how the web works. This course will walk students through the core concepts of web development. They will learn about how the internet and browsers work together to interconnect websites. Also, they will learn about web interactivity,...

In our Intro to Javascript course, students advance their programming skills with a greater focus on JavaScript, the foundation of most dynamic websites. Students gain knowledge about incorporating user-input into a website, the keys of mobile development, and how to design web applications. Building upon the skills they learned in Intro to Web Development,...

There are hundreds of computer programming languages, each with its unique purpose, as well as advantages and disadvantages. Python was created in the late 1980s by Guido van Rossum and is named after the British comedy television show Monty Python’s Flying Circus. It has nothing to do with the snake. Python is used to build applications on the...

Improv games and exercises to increase spontaneity on stage, loosen up the body and voice, and spark creativity. For students in grades 7 - 12.

Looking for an indoor activity everyone can enjoy? Get creative with your kids! This event is open to parents and kids 6+. Guided by a local artist, each person creates their own painting, made easy for all ages. All painting supplies are included, and food and drinks are available for purchase. Please note: Each guest whether adult or child must...

Learn the secrets to how we make our favorite b’day cake! Join us as we teach the how’s and why’s, as we build our layer cakes together! We’ll also show you how to make our beloved b'day cake truffles with leftover cake scraps and you’ll take home your very own 6" b’day cake! Bake the Book Series: bake through cookbook with milk bar's...

Full course name: "Summer Camp 2019: The Bizarre but True Tales of the Humfrumble" Imaginations run wild in Ms. Squashit’s class as students struggle through their daily grind. But when their ingenuity unlocks a land riddled with witches, giants, magical factories, and floating fruit, they discover the truth about their teacher’s not-so-boring...

Be a part of The Alden’s newest improv team! (the) Unruly Improv is a club for busy students to sharpen their improv skills for enhanced theatre training, better college interviews, or to become a member of (the) Unruly Company in the future! Benefits of the program include: Bonus activities like UTP Jams, special workshops and other events scheduled...

Music Together®, an internationally-recognized music and movement program, engages early childhood music development for infant, toddler and preschool children and their parents and other primary caregivers through mixed-aged classes. It pioneered the concept of a research-based, developmentally-appropriate early childhood music curriculum that strongly...

For students in grades 7–12. All aspects of performing on camera. Student work will be videotaped, followed by playback and critique, with an eye toward developing the specific skills required for TV and film. May profitably be taken more than once.

This course guides teenagers through all aspects of scripted work, including how to analyze and interpret text, connect with other actors, make strong physical and vocal choices, develop fully realized characters, and make the most of rehearsal time. For students in grades 7–12.