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The Kids’ Directory 2008. This directory, in part or whole, is not to be reproduced or copied without written permission. The Kids’ Directory® and its publishers are notresponsible for typographical errors, the accuracy of information supplied by advertisers or the action of the advertisers. The Kids’ Directory is a registered trademark ofHidden Values, Inc. 214-559-7283. We are expanding our network of Kids’ Directories. If you are interested in having your own Kids’ Directory in your city, call 1-800-960-6788. National Publisher: Hidden Values, Inc. P.O. Box 600607 Dallas, TX 75360 214-559-7283

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A Note from the Publisher:Welcome to The Metro D.C. Kids’ Directory.As a busy wife and mother of two, I certainly appreciate any resource thatsaves me time & offers me valuable information. The Kids’ Directory isdesigned to be just that – a resource guide for parents & grandparents in theMetro D.C. area. Our intent is to present businesses that offer a wide range of products and services for children andparents. We are certain you will find thateach advertiser is committed to offeringexceptional value & dependable service.When visiting or calling upon these businesses, please tell them you found them in The Kids’ Directory. We thank you for yourinterest & welcome your comments and suggestions.

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AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

AAbbrraakkaaddooooddlleewww.abrakadoodle.com jjhhoollllaanndd--cchhaattmmaann@@aabbrraakkaaddooooddllee..ccoommWashington, DC & Maryland ((220022)) 663366--44002200 2 yrs. – 12 yrs.Abrakadoodle is a remarkable arts education program that combines quality crayola brand paints, pastels,and other products with fun, imaginative, learning activities designed by notable artists and educators toignite your child’s imagination.

AAbbrraakkaaddooooddllee -- VViirrggiinniiaawww.abrakadoodle.com sswwaalliiaa@@aabbrraakkaaddooooddllee..ccoommVirginia ((770033)) 553388--44227788 20 months – 12 yrs.Art classes, camps, workshops, playdates and parties.

AAllll FFiirreedd UUpp www.allfiredupdc.com aallllffiirreedduuppqquueessttiioonnss@@yyaahhoooo..ccoomm3413 Connecticut Ave, NW ((220022)) 336633--99559900 6 yrs. – 18 yrs.4923 Elm Street, Bethesda ((330011)) 665544--33220066Enjoyable “paint your own pottery” activities available for after school visits. Select from over 170 items.Helpful instructors will suggest different painting techniques for kids.

AAmmeerriiccaann YYoouutthh CChhoorruusswww.americanyouthchorus.org ddaavviidd..ssiimmmmoonnss@@ccoonnggrreessssiioonnaallcchhoorruuss..oorrggThe Atlas Performing Arts Center ((220022)) 444411--66116677 8 yrs. – 14 yrs.1333 H Street, NEThe students will improve their musical skills and perform at The Kennedy Center and the Atlas PerformingArts Center. Call or email for an audition.

AALLLL22DDAANNCCEEWWW.ALL2DANCE.COM ddaannccee@@AALLLL22DDAANNCCEE..CCOOMM6925 Willow Street, NW ((220022)) 882299--00664477 3 yrs. and upFall Semester classes start the third Tuesday or third Sunday in Sept. Little Dancers (3-5), Tiny Tap (4-6)Pre-Ballet (4-6), Ballet (5-7), Tap (7-13), Ballet (7-13), Ballet Stretch (16-Adult), Cotillion Classes (9-16)

TThhee BB..EE..EE.. AAccaaddeemmyywww.beeacademy.com1813 Brightseat Road, Landover ((330011)) 338866--22558833 5 yrs. – 12 yrs.Our afterschool achievers program offers academic support and enhances school day efforts. Give your childthe edge they need to compete academically in school and excel in life!

CCaattrriioonnaa’’ss CCaassttlleewww.catrionascastle.com ccaattrriioonnaassccaassttllee@@ccoommccaasstt..nneettServing DC/MD/VA ((330011)) 997722--77554499 2 yrs. – 12 yrs.We offer 45 minute interactive children’s theatre After School Enrichment Programs brought to schools andday care centers, 15 stories with costumes/props/scenery. $25 discount for back-to-back shows.

AA CCllaassss AAccttwww.actingforyoungpeople.com mmaarryy@@aaccttiinnggffoorryyoouunnggppeeooppllee..ccoommFairfax, VA ((770033)) 330077--55333322 5 yrs. - AdultCelebrating 10+ years of fun, challenging acting classes taught by theater professionals. After school programs, weekend classes, Summer Arts Camp. New this year: School tour productions!

CCoolloorr MMee MMiinneewww.adamsmorgan.colormemine.com aaddaammssmmoorrggaann@@ccoolloorrmmeemmiinnee..ccoomm2439 18th Street, NW ((220022)) 223322--11777711 4 yrs. – 13 yrs.www.silverspring.colormemine.com ssiillvveerrsspprriinngg@@ccoolloorrmmeemmiinnee..ccoomm823 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring ((330011)) 556655--55111122 4 yrs. – 13 yrs.

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DDIISSTTRRIICCTT OOFF CCOOLLUUMMBBIIAATThhee LLiioonn KKiinnggThe Kennedy Center AAuugg.. 11 –– AAuugg.. 2244 $25-$1502700 F Street, NWFor more information call: (202) 467-4600

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11sstt AAnnnnuuaall SSuummmmeerr SSaaffaarrii Gaithersburg City Hall Pavilion AAuugg.. 99 Call31 S Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg 33ppmm –– 66ppmmFor more information call: (301) 309-2FUN x 3

SSaattuurrddaayy MMoorrnniinngg aatt tthhee MMoovviieess Publick Playhouse AAuugg.. 99 $55445 Landover Road, Cheverly 1111aammFor more information call: (301) 277-1710

CCoommccaasstt OOuuttddoooorr FFiillmm FFeessttiivvaall Strathmore AAuugg.. 1155 -- 2244 FREE10701 Rockville Pike, Bethesda 88::3300ppmm (donationsFor more information call: (301) 816-6958 requested)www.filmfestnih.org – restaurants open 6:30pm

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Get creative at your location. We offer age-appropriate, engaging ceramic workshops for your afterschoolenrichment program serving grades Pre K through 8. We’ll come to you!

CCoommmmuunniikkiiddsswww.communikids.com ((220022)) 336633--00113333 –– DDCC 1 yr. – 8 yrs.3920 Alton Place, NW ((770033)) 553344--22222211 –– FFaallll CChhuurrcchh

DDaawwnn CCrraaffttoonn DDaannccee CCeenntteerr www.dcdcdance.com iinnffoo@@ddccddccddaannccee..ccoomm7601 C Airpark Road, Gaithersburg ((330011)) 884400--88440000 2 yrs. – AdultWe offer professional teachers with National and International experience. A team approach provides students with a well rounded dance education in a nuturing creative and supportive environment where danceand the dancer can flourish.

FFuunnffiitt FFaammiillyy FFiittnneessss CCeenntteerrwww.funfit.us cceelliiaa@@ffuunnffiitt..uuss17511 Redland Road, Rockville ((330011)) 997755--00009999 Infant - 13 yrsHealthy, active fun for one low monthly fee includes circuit & Personal Training, Nutrition, Kung Fu, Yoga,Sports & Games, Drop-ins and Special Needs.

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((770033)) 223322--11661166 –– VViirrggiinniiaaFull-immersion/activities based language classes taught by experienced native speakers. Call to schedule afree trial class. A valuable and fun activity for your child.

JJoonnaahh’’ss TTrreeeehhoouussee www.jonahstreehouse.com VViicckkii@@jjoonnaahhssttrreeeehhoouussee..ccoomm2121 Wisconsin Ave, NW C-1 Level ((330011)) 229988--66880055 6 months – 5 yrs.Morning play and movement classes for toddlers & twos; afternoon preschooler “camp” from 1-3pm with weekly themes, social skills & cooperation games, art projects, stories & more! Immaculate studio withbridges, slides, trapeze, art room…birthday parties too!

JJWW TTuummbblleess www.jwtumbles.com rroocckkvviillllee@@jjwwttuummbblleess..ccoomm130 Rollins Avenue Ste. H, Rockville ((330011)) 777700--55115511 4 months – 9 yrs.We offer fit and fun tumbling classes and gymnastics classes. We are brand new to the Rockville Communityand have a state of the art facility. We also offer amazing birthday parties, Kid’s Night Out programs andCAMPS!! Call for a FREE Trial Class!

KKiiddSSppaanniisshhwww.kidspanish.org rreeggiissttrraattiioonn@@kkiiddssppaanniisshh..oorrggVirginia ((770033)) 221122--88990088 Elementary SchoolInteractive curriculum designed to motivate students to learn Spanish at the prime of their linguistic development.

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LLaanngguuaaggee FFuunnddaammeennttaallss www.languagefundamentals.com iinnffoo@@llaanngguuaaggeeffuunnddaammeennttaallss..ccoomm4823 Fairmont Avenue, Ste. A, ((330011)) 331122--88884477 3 yrs. – 12 yrs.BethesdaStudents learn the language with a method that is designed to stimulate different learning styles (visual,auditory and kinesthetic.) Higher level of retention guaranteed!

MMaarryyllaanndd YYoouutthh BBaalllleettwww.marylandyouthballet.org iinnffoo@@mmaarryyllaannddyyoouutthhbbaalllleett..oorrgg926 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring ((330011)) 660088--22223322 2 yrs. -19 yrs.Introduce your child to the wonders of dance. Boys and girls will gain self-awareness and physical confidence.

MMyy GGyymm -- PPoottoommaaccwww.mygym.com/potomac mmyyggyymmppoottoommaacc@@vveerriizzoonn..nneett11325 Seven Locks Rd, Potomac ((330011)) 998833--55330000 6 weeks – 13 yrs.Beginning gymnastics, sports skills and enriching activities. Come jump, tumble, learn and grow with ourenthusiastic and experienced teachers.

MMyy GGyymm –– BBuurrkkeewww.mygym.com mmyyggyymmbbuurrkkee@@ccoommccaasstt..nneett9566 Burke Rd, Burke ((770033)) 442255--55332277 4 yrs. – 10 yrs.We will be offering an After School Program that will run Mon-Fri – 3pm – 6pm. Call for details.

MMyy GGyymm -- WWaallddoorrffwww.mygym.com mmyyggyymmkkiiddss@@mmssnn..ccoomm1148 Smallwood Drive, Waldorf ((330011)) 993322--88000000 6 weeks – 13 yrs.Join us for our open house! Saturday, August 23rd, Sunday, August 24th and Saturday, August 30th –11:30am – 4pm. Take advantage of our many give-aways and deals.

PPiiaannoo AAddvveennttuurree SScchhooooll ooff MMuussiiccwww.pianoadventure.org 1835 University Blvd Suite #320, Hyattsville ((330011)) 440088--33667766 3 yrs. and upFundamental musical training, which provides a solid foundation for piano lessons and instrumental lessonsthrough a series of exciting, innovative and educational activities

RReeddddeemmeeaaddee EEqquueessttrriiaann CCeenntteerr www.reddemeade.com1701 Ednor Road, Silver Spring ((330011)) 442211--44448811 3 yrs. - AdultsYear round lessons for children and adults. Well-trained, safe horses, professional instructors, low staff/student ratio, indoor/outdoor arenas, miles of trails, family discount.

SSttuuddiioo ooff BBaalllleett AArrttss www.studioballetarts.com bbaalllleettaarrttss@@ccoommccaasstt..nneett17810 Meetinghouse Road Ste. 350, ((330011)) 226600--22662266 2 yrs. - AdultsSandy SpringSBA has been dedicated to creating the love of dance for all ages in a caring atmosphere. Classes include“Let’s Pretend” Preschool Program. Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, and Tap. Also available are“Mommies & Me, Yoga, Ballroom and Swing Dance Workshops as well as Ballerina/Hip Hop Birthday Parties.

TThhee SSttuuddiioo TThheeaattrree AAccttiinngg CCoonnsseerrvvaattoorryywww.studiotheatre.org ccoonnsseerrvvaattoorryy@@ssttuuddiiootthheeaattrree..oorrgg1501 14th Street, NW ((220022)) 223322--77226677 12 yrs. – 17 yrs.The Young Actors program provides disciplined process-oriented training for young actors with or withoutprevious experience or training.




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