M and S Studio is a neat little studio nestled in Central Park, which has a lot to offer for kids. Drama, dance, music and modeling classes are offered by studio instructors. Dance styles include ballet, tap and jazz, given in group or private instruction. The acting program covers speech techniques, character development and performance while helping young actors prepare for auditions. Private and group music classes cover a variety of classical and modern instruments. M and S couples with AMTC, a talent search agency, to showcase up-and-coming models, actors, singers and dancers.
The Yamaha Music Education System has been a well-known and well-regarded music program in the United States since 1965. The Fredericksburg Yamaha Music School offers music lessons for students of all ages. There are 45-minute to 1-hour lessons for students ages three and up. With five certified teachers, aspiring musicians are sure to find a quality education. Be sure to check out the family discounts!
Christ Lutheran Church serves the community through a wide range of church ministries, including worship services. The church also operates a Christian oriented preschool for ages three and four with an impressive playground. Christ Lutheran Church also offers mid-week bible study, a Sunday adult forum, confirmation and first communion instruction. It is nestled in a quiet community west of the University of Mary Washington.
Picker's is a family-owned and operated music shop in Downtown Fredericksburg. It's been at this current location since 1975. It boasts a broad spectrum of new and vintage instruments, including guitars, drums and sound equipment. The space features an in-house concert hall that is used for concerts, workshops and jam sessions. Group and private lessons are available.
Faith Baptist Church has been serving the Fredericksburg area since 1975, operating the Faith Baptist School and Faith Baptist College. Services are also held in Spanish.
Located in the Mt. Hope Baptist Church, Salem Fields Kids Connect teaches children about God through the use of music, media, drama, dancing, singing, and storytelling.
Its Backyard Family Theater has live performances every Sunday at 10:20am, where families are treated to skits and music while learning important principles for life.
Salem Fields Students offers a gathering place for middle school students during each weekend worship, and high school students on Thursdays at 7pm. Students will experience live music, relevant messages and opportunities for service.
The SCUBA Shack provides a variety of supplies and services for scuba diving. The center offers scuba instruction classes in addition to tanks and other equipment for rental and sale.
Liberty Town Arts Workshop is a fine art gallery and art studio that offers classes in pottery, drawing, watercolors, painting, knitting, creative writing and weaving. The gallery, which is open daily, has featured artwork by Sarah Perry, Robert Martin and Nita Adams. Sign up for a class or come explore the gallery.
Mount Hope Academy is a pre-school to kindergarten school that uses an Abeka curriculum, a Christ-centered, academically challenging program. It incorporates Bible, phonics, numbers, science, social studies, art and music; classes are taught individually and with other kids. The school aims to provides multi-sensory and multi-cultural activities for children.
Fredericksburg Children's Academy is the self-proclaimed "Harvard of daycares." This Ferry Road facility features more than 13,000 square feet of learning space, four playgrounds, and an indoor play area. FCA is open daily from 6am to 6:20pm for parents' convenience.
Hazelwild Farm Educational Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the academic and physical development of children and adults. Hazelwild offers a day school, summer camp program, community riding program, University of Mary Washington equestrian program, American Interschool Riding Competition, and Heroes Therapeutic Riding Program.
Strayer's Fredericksburg campus, located in Riverside Business Park, is easily accesible from I-95. The university offers graduate and undergraduate programs in public administration, education, business, accounting and several other fields. Strayer offers classes until 8pm Monday through Thursday, allowing nine-to-fivers an opportunity to earn their credits too.
The Bragg Hill Family Life Center is a community haven for "at-risk" youth, located three blocks off Fall Hill Avenue. The center offers an after-school educational program, summer camp and various athletic activities for Bragg Hill residents. The BHFLC also offers ESL classes and senior craft classes for adults.