Yoga. Music. Dance. Swim Classes. Parent-Child Waldorf. Family Shows. Library programming. Play Spaces.
BABY & ME , TODDLER & ME , KIDS & KIN, PRENATAL
YOGA CLASSES by A Tree Told Me
'Baby & Me' ,'Toddler & Me': Parent centric classes to practice with your baby and toddler (0-36 months old)
'Kids & Kin': kids 3-6 years old and their parents, body awareness, mindfulness, emotion regulation
'Prenatal Yoga' : a series designed for pregnant people
'It made me think about my motherhood in a completely different way. Don't miss out on this truly unique and blissful experience.'
'The series gave me good tools to slow down, be present, and give myself some grace as a parent outside of the class as well.'
MUSIC TOGETHER, Kingston, Woodstock, Saugerties, New-Paltz
https://www.catskillmountainmusictogether.com
'Babies and toddlers actually acquire some real basics and the curriculum is based on scientific research.'
'We did Catskill Mountain Music Together with Mrs. Rachel and it was awesome! Will definitely sign up again in fall.'
'Catskill Mountain Music Together class with Rachel <3'
PARENT-CHILD PROGRAM, Hawthorn Valley Waldorf School, Ghent
https://www.harmoniouschild.com/parent-child-garden
'We love the leaflet program with Somer. P has been learning so much, uncluding socializing skills. Somer is also great at listening to parents and share experience.'
PARENT-CHILD PROGRAM, Mountaintop Waldorf School, Saugerties
https://www.mountaintopschool.com
Parent-Child. Nursery. Mixed Kindergarden. Summer Camps.
'We did try the Waldorf school parent/child program which starts at 18 months and I thought it was a great concept.'
PARENT-CHILD classes, Phoenix Initiative, Hillsdale NY
https://phoenixcommunityinitiative.org
Children age: from 6 months old
'We offer Parent-Child classes, and homeschool enrichment classes for families interested in a social learning environment centered around the developing child as a human being in body, soul and spirit. Our classes provide healthy activities and experiences that allow children to unfold and grow as individuals within a community.'
Waldorf Parent-Child, Dirty Dog Farm, Clermont
Contact Amelia for more information: (518) 339-8227
Instagram: @amelia.august.blooms
Mama and Baby Circle : babies age 6-18 months with mother
Toddler and Parent Circle : children age walking- 2.5 years with caregiver
Gentle Beginnings Mother and Infant Circle ~ babies age 0-9 months with mother
YMCA, SWIM LESSON, Kingston
https://ymcaulster.org/swim-lessons/
'Swim Starters develops water enrichment and aquatic readiness in children ages 6 months to 3 years. This category focuses on developing swim readiness skills through fun and confidence-building experiences. Parents also learn how to supervise children in the water, how to prevent accidents and how to plan for emergencies.'
'Swim Basics develops personal water safety and basic swimming skills in students of all ages. Swimmers develop a high level of comfort in the water by practicing safe water habits, engaging in underwater exploration, and learning how to swim to safety and exit if they fall into a body of water.'
BRITISH SWIMMING SCHOOL, Poughkeepsie
THE CENTER, Rhinebeck
Performing Arts
https://www.centerforperformingarts.org
The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated, through its arts and education programs, to providing arts experiences for people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds.
Special Saturday Morning Family Series with shows especially intended for young audience.
CLASSES: Dance classes start at age 3+ (ballet and tap dance)
LIBRARIES
Kingston Library, Kingston Childrens' Program https://www.kingstonlibrary.org/childrens-library/
Starr Library, Rhinebeck Connect & Play Parent Child Play Group https://starrlibrary.org/kids-family-programs/
Red Hook Library, Red Hook Story Time https://redhooklibrary.org/calendar/
Saugerties Library, Saugerties Childrens' Program https://www.saugertiespubliclibrary.org/children
Claverack Library, Claverack https://claveracklibrary.org
Hudson Area Library, Hudson Childrens' Program and Story Time https://hudsonarealibrary.org/category/programs/children/
DISCOVERY MUSEUM, Poughkeepsie
Fun play spaces and science based exhibits for children 0-10 years old. Indoor and Outdoor programming.
CHICORY NATURALIST, Kingston
Third Space, Book Store, Nature Lover Events and Shop
We’ve created an intentionally intergenerational space for nature education and community building. We have books, gifts, games & gear for nature lovers of all ages (birth to adult), host a variety of community events including family-friendly nature walks, and have a community area with couches, toys & snacks where community members come to play & relax anytime we’re open.
Play Pop, Hudson
'A great member club for parents. Toddlers play while you work or chat with friends or members. Everything is thought with children in mind (high chairs, changing station, potty, anything you need!) One room for 0-2 for a more quiet time, one room for kids older than 2. You can bring your own food/beverage. They also organize 'drop & dine' - 'drop & shop' when you can drop off your child for 2 hours. We love it.'
Play Haven, Kingston
Play Haven offers a variety of play experiences that will engage your little one. From flexible drop off care, to caregiver bonding time, even the ability to work while they play, all within a safe, playful environment designed for exploring, learning, and having fun!
Various Tips
'In the wintertime when it was too gross to be outside, the Kingston Mall saved us lol. It's basically an empty mall right next to/connected to the Target in Kingston but it's clean, carpeted, and an enclosed space where you can let kids run around and explore for a bit when you need to get out of the house.'
'We're also starting to explore swimming holes with E. and took her to the Big Deep for the first time. It was great! A little busy so not the right spot if you're looking for a chill/quiet swim, but a great spot to cool off with plenty of shallow areas for kids to play.'
'We're also going to start checking out the Kingston pool, which is totally free to the public and has a splash pad.'
'Hiking Tivoli Bays'
'Parent meet up groups on WhatsApp meet at parks in/around Kingston'