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SENSORY-MOTOR GROUP Led by Kelly McDonald — M.S. in Occupational Therapy | 20 Years of Experience Our Sensory Motor Group supports young children in building the foundational skills they need for play, learning, and everyday life—through a playful approach. Led by a licensed pediatric occupational therapist, this small group helps children strengthen: 🌟 Sensory processing and self-regulation 🌟 Fine motor skills (cutting, grasping, pre-writing) 🌟 Core strength, balance, and coordination 🌟 Following directions and daily routines 🌟 Emotional regulation and expressing feelings 🌟 Social skills and making friends Each session includes movement, sensory-rich play, calming strategies, crafts, and games that help children learn to understand their bodies, manage big feelings, and interact positively with peers. Perfect for children who need support with sensory processing, experience big emotions, or benefit from extra help with focus, transitions, or motor skills—in a nurturing and fun environment. ★ This class meets once a week for 4 consecutive weeks. 👉 First-time families may try one introductory class at a discounted rate ($25)! If you and your child find it to be a good fit, you are invited to register for a 4-class consecutive package. These sessions build on each other to offer maximum benefit through consistent participation.

"Kickstart Your Coding Journey with Scratch – This winter! SiliconValley4U's Scratch winter Camp for Beginners Ready to create your own stories, games, and animations? Our Scratch Winter Camp is the perfect way for young coders to get started! Designed especially for beginners, this fun and interactive camp introduces students to the world of coding through Scratch, a visual programming language built for creativity. Campers will learn the fundamentals of programming, explore game and animation design, and bring their own ideas to life—all while having a blast with fellow campers! Whether your child is curious about coding or loves storytelling and design, this camp is a great way to build confidence and spark creativity. Join us in person this winter and start creating with Scratch! Sign up today—spots are filling fast!"

"Kickstart Your Coding Journey with Scratch – This Winter! SiliconValley4U's Scratch Winter Camp for Beginners Ready to create your own stories, games, and animations? Our Scratch Winter Camp is the perfect way for young coders to get started! Designed especially for beginners, this fun and interactive camp introduces students to the world of coding through Scratch, a visual programming language built for creativity. Campers will learn the fundamentals of programming, explore game and animation design, and bring their own ideas to life—all while having a blast with fellow campers! Whether your child is curious about coding or loves storytelling and design, this camp is a great way to build confidence and spark creativity. Join us in person this winter and start creating with Scratch! Sign up today—spots are filling fast!"

This combination class offers children a sampling of art projects using various media such as painting, clay, watercolors, collage, and pastels. It is amazing what you can create when you explore with your imagination. A variety of materials are used to create your many masterpieces – Many projects are “built upon” each class, so that students experience a variety of mediums and take home several projects. Projects are new every session & seasonal, so sign-up for all sessions.

Playful Builds with Purposeful Motion This LEGO® Robotics theme brings animals, tools, and quirky inventions to life through mechanical movement and creative design. Students will build robots that mimic real-world creatures and mechanisms—like a playful sea lion or a working hand drill—while using motors, sensors, and beginner-friendly coding to control them. These builds combine fun, function, and motion using rare LEGO® elements, helping students explore the intersection of nature, machines, and imagination. Disclaimer: Students will not take home any LEGO® kits, parts, or creations. This program is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the LEGO Group.

The LEGO® Minecraft Class is an exciting and educational experience into the world of stop-motion animation production. Using LEGO® building sets based off of the Minecraft theme, students will stage their own scenes from a storyboard and take photos of the scene to tell a story. Then they will edit the images in the Frames 6 animation software where they will add effects, sound and more. Some of the features of the class include: Working in teams to collaborate and create animation projects for each day.A new and unique Minecraft theme for each day, including castle, cave and End worlds.Use of illustrated storyboards to plan out the narrative of the project Photography of the LEGO® sets in action to create slides for stop-motion animation Computer animation software to edit images using green screen, effects and sound Finished projects will be emailed to the parents end of the 6 weeks session. (Please note: IntelliBricks will provide all LEGO® and computers for the class. Children cannot take home any of their creations or LEGO® products. LEGO® group of companies does not sponsor, authorize or endorse any of our programs.)

Parent Night Out will take place on selected evenings of every month from 6:00 - 8:30 pm (or as noted) and will incorporate many types of fine arts over the course of the school year....visual arts. All while parents enjoy a night out! Cost per event is $40 per child, $37 for additional children FROM THE SAME FAMILY. Kids will enjoy 2.5 hours of Art and Art related Activities!Parent Night Out is designed for parents to drop off kids while they go out for a dinner, meet up with friends, run errands or enjoy some alone time :) Parent Night Out... aka PNO... is a drop off program & for ages 4 and older. A teacher led art project, a fun themed craft, time for a snack (please bring your own snack & water) are included in our 2.5 hours together. Kids enjoy stations as well as several art projects during their 2.5 hours of fun at the Art Studio! Groups will be separated by age & grade level, so students can make new friends and work on age appropriate art projects. Every Day is a different theme, so you can sign up for every week :) Discounts apply when you sign up for several classes at one time. ***Bring peanut free snack & water bottle

Camp Gymbo is a program that is full of academics and fun summertime camp activities - messy art, singing around the campfire, hands-on science experiments, travel around the world with Gymbo's jet setters! Two hours of solid learning, energizing physical activities and fun socialization.

School Skills is an independent drop-off program to build literacy, confidence and social skills needed for preschool, kindergarten and beyond. Children will be participating in tactile activities, story time discussions, music and movement, science experiments, constructing art projects and much much more! Purchase the corresponding pass or membership, THEN reserve your child's spot in the desired class(es) to be attended. You will then be emailed additional information and waivers to sign before your child can attend class.

Playful Builds with Purposeful Motion This LEGO® Robotics theme brings animals, tools, and quirky inventions to life through mechanical movement and creative design. Students will build robots that mimic real-world creatures and mechanisms—like a playful sea lion or a working hand drill—while using motors, sensors, and beginner-friendly coding to control them. These builds combine fun, function, and motion using rare LEGO® elements, helping students explore the intersection of nature, machines, and imagination. Disclaimer: Students will not take home any LEGO® kits, parts, or creations. This program is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the LEGO Group.

Join us for a special day of cooking, playing, crafting, and tasting! Kid-chefs will get to craft their own breakfast, lunch, and sweet snack throughout the day, spend time outdoors, create fun food-inspired art, and much more! General Schedule: 9:00-9:30 am - Arrivals & Activity Centers I 9:30-10:00 am - Circle Time, Story + Stretching 10:00-11:30 am - Cooking Activity 1 + Brunch 11:30-12:45 pm - STEM Activity + Cooking Activity II 12:45-1:15 pm - Lunch + Quiet Time 1:30-2:30 pm - Outdoor Play and/or Art Projects 2:30-2:45 pm - Snack 2:45 - 3:00 pm - Sharing Circle and Pick-Up Max of 26 students in this camp.

Join us for a special day of cooking, playing, crafting, and tasting! Kid-chefs will get to craft their own breakfast, lunch, and sweet snack throughout the day, spend time outdoors, create fun food-inspired art, and much more! General Schedule: 9:00-9:30 am - Arrivals & Activity Centers I 9:30-10:00 am - Circle Time, Story + Stretching 10:00-11:30 am - Cooking Activity 1 + Brunch 11:30-12:45 pm - STEM Activity + Cooking Activity II 12:45-1:15 pm - Lunch + Quiet Time 1:30-2:30 pm - Outdoor Play and/or Art Projects 2:30-2:45 pm - Snack 2:45 - 3:00 pm - Sharing Circle and Pick-Up Max of 26 students in this camp.

Welcome to Messy Art Lab’s MESSY MASTERS! ( 2 - 3.5 yrs old) Each week, little artists will dive into hands-on fun with handmade play dough, colorful sensory stations, and ONE creative main activity designed to ignite their imagination. The focus is on free exploration and messy play—squish, explore, and create at your own pace! A Child-Led, Creative Experience Follow your child's lead—step back, observe, and let them discover their own path! Resist the urge to show the "right" way to do things, as the journey and the process are more important than the outcome. - Parents, if a nanny or grandparent will be joining your child, please take a moment to share the Messy Art Lab approach. Class Guidelines - Dress your child (and yourself!) in clothes you don’t mind getting messy. - One adult per child, please. What You'll Learn Art and sensory play empower your child’s creativity, stimulate their senses, and promote social-emotional skills. It also supports cognitive and language development, problem-solving, and the growth of fine and gross motor skills—all while having tons of fun! Our Free-Flowing Class Adventure Schedule * Welcome Time! – Come on in, get comfortable, and prepare for an adventure! * Discovery Time!! – Explore at your own pace, discovering textures, colors, and materials through play. * Let’s Create! – Engage in a hands-on creative activity designed to spark curiosity and imagination. * Tidy-Up Time! – Let’s work together to keep our space clean and ready for next time! * Bubbles & Boogie! – Dance, pop bubbles, and groove to the music for some active fun.

Each activity will encourage imagination, mindfulness, and appreciation for the world outside. It’s the perfect way to embrace all the season’s wonders - Drop off starts at 9:00am. - Pick up is 2:45pm to 3:00pm. - Aftercare hours available 3pm-5pm - Our aftercare can be purchased as a series package, we will not be offering aftercare on FRIDAYS. If you’re looking for individual days, please email ximena@messyartlab.com for individual aftercare days. What to Bring.... No NUTS or nut products are allowed at our program. -Two healthy snacks ( morning and afternoon) -Lunch (Please DO NOT pack sugary drinks, gum, or sweets) -A refillable water bottle -Comfortable clothes that can get messy and stained. -Please send your child with a jacket, sunhat, and layers. -Please put sunscreen on your child BEFORE camp. - A pair of extra clothing. Requirements : - 5-8 years old ( NO EXCEPTIONS) - Children must be ready to follow safety guidelines and engage in their projects for 30 minutes or more. - Children must be fully potty-trained and capable of handling their bathroom needs independently. - Any medical conditions (such as allergies or diabetes) and/or behavioral needs (neurodiversity, trauma) your child may have must be informed during the sign-up process. This information will help us make any necessary preparations and provide a supportive and enjoyable environment for everyone. Please note that all information shared is kept confidential. The policy for Messy Art Lab Camps refund and cancellations is as follows: - 100% refund for cancellations within 24 hours of registration. - All enrollment fees include a non-refundable deposit of 20%. - Refund of enrollment fee minus 20% non-refundable deposit if cancellation is made prior to 30 days of session start date. - No refund for cancellations made within 30 days of session start date, unless the spot is filled, in which case a refund credits minus the 20% non-refundable deposit will be issued. - Cancellations must be requested in writing via email. - Approval for transfer of camp week to another week will be determined on a case-by-case basis and per availability, with a penalty fee of 20% non-refundable deposit if made within 30 days of original camp week start date.

Don't toss that bottle! In this awesome session, we're transforming everyday recyclables – plastic bottles, cardboard boxes, caps, tubes, and more – into incredible inventions! Become an eco-inventor as you reimagine "junk" to build amazing robots, unique games, helpful gadgets, or anything else your imagination cooks up. Along the way, we'll explore the science behind the materials – why is cardboard strong? Why is plastic flexible or waterproof? Discover the secrets of materials science while designing cool, planet-friendly creations. Unleash your creativity and learn the power of resourcefulness!

Welcome to Messy Art Lab’s MESSY MASTERS! ( 2 - 3.5 yrs old) Each week, little artists will dive into hands-on fun with handmade play dough, colorful sensory stations, and ONE creative main activity designed to ignite their imagination. The focus is on free exploration and messy play—squish, explore, and create at your own pace! A Child-Led, Creative Experience Follow your child's lead—step back, observe, and let them discover their own path! Resist the urge to show the "right" way to do things, as the journey and the process are more important than the outcome. - Parents, if a nanny or grandparent will be joining your child, please take a moment to share the Messy Art Lab approach. Class Guidelines - Dress your child (and yourself!) in clothes you don’t mind getting messy. - One adult per child, please. What You'll Learn Art and sensory play empower your child’s creativity, stimulate their senses, and promote social-emotional skills. It also supports cognitive and language development, problem-solving, and the growth of fine and gross motor skills—all while having tons of fun! Our Free-Flowing Class Adventure Schedule * Welcome Time! – Come on in, get comfortable, and prepare for an adventure! * Discovery Time!! – Explore at your own pace, discovering textures, colors, and materials through play. * Let’s Create! – Engage in a hands-on creative activity designed to spark curiosity and imagination. * Tidy-Up Time! – Let’s work together to keep our space clean and ready for next time! * Bubbles & Boogie! – Dance, pop bubbles, and groove to the music for some active fun.

Welcome to Messy Art Lab’s MESSY MINIS! Each week, little artists will embark on a creative adventure, freely exploring a variety of engaging stations at their own pace. From handmade play dough to colorful sensory bins and open-ended art stations, this is a space for children to follow their curiosity, experiment with materials, and engage in hands-on discovery. Messy play encouraged, squish, splash, mix, and create! A Child-Led Experience * Follow your child's lead, step back, observe, and let them take the reins! There is no "right" way to explore, only endless possibilities. The focus is on the process, not the final product. *Parents, if a nanny or grandparent will be accompanying your child, please take a moment to share the Messy Art Lab approach. Class Guidelines * Dress for mess—comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting a little (or a lot!) messy. *One adult per child to ensure a relaxed and spacious environment. What This Experience Offers Through sensory-rich, child-led exploration, your little one will naturally develop: *Creativity & Imagination * Fine & Gross Motor Skills * Language & Social Skills *Problem Solving & Cognitive Growth Our Free Flowing Exploration Schedule *Welcome Time! Settle in and get ready to explore! *Discovery Time! Move freely between stations—play, create, and investigate at your own pace. *Tidy-Up Time! A gentle transition as we care for our creative space. * Bubbles & Boogie– Dance, pop bubbles, and enjoy rhythmic fun together. Please note, this class does not include a main activity but each week, we will aim to introduce a recipe station.

Gaze at the world around you – a dazzling array of life! What's the story behind this biodiversity? Embark on a scientific journey to uncover the secrets of evolution. We'll explore how amazing adaptations help species survive, delve into the role of genetic mutations, and follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin to understand natural selection. You'll piece together evidence and see firsthand how life, including humans, has evolved over time. Get ready to think like a scientist and explore the epic tale of life on Earth!

Program Highlights Pre-Class Play: Kids enjoy a 30-minute downtime to unwind before the art program begins. Engaging Art Projects: Each day features a teacher-led art project, designed based on the kids’ interests and curiosity. Homework Support: We offer support with homework if needed. Just ask! Join us for a fun and enriching art experience where creativity thrives and every child’s voice is heard. For more information and to register, visit our website or contact us directly. Looking forward to creating art with your child!

Uncover the fascinating connection between science and your favorite dishes! Ever wonder how gooey batter transforms into a perfectly fluffy cake, or why cilantro elicits such different reactions? Join us for hands-on kitchen experiments and activities as we explore the hidden science within our food and discover the delicious chemistry on our plates."

Welcome to Messy Art Lab’s MESSY MINIS! Each week, little artists will embark on a creative adventure, freely exploring a variety of engaging stations at their own pace. From handmade play dough to colorful sensory bins and open-ended art stations, this is a space for children to follow their curiosity, experiment with materials, and engage in hands-on discovery. Messy play encouraged—squish, splash, mix, and create! A Child-Led Experience * Follow your child's lead—step back, observe, and let them take the reins! There is no "right" way to explore, only endless possibilities. The focus is on the process, not the final product. *Parents, if a nanny or grandparent will be accompanying your child, please take a moment to share the Messy Art Lab approach. Class Guidelines * Dress for mess—comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting a little (or a lot!) messy. *One adult per child to ensure a relaxed and spacious environment. What This Experience Offers Through sensory-rich, child-led exploration, your little one will naturally develop: *Creativity & Imagination * Fine & Gross Motor Skills * Language & Social Skills *Problem-Solving & Cognitive Growth Our Free-Flowing Exploration Schedule *Welcome Time! – Settle in and get ready to explore! *Discovery Time!– Move freely between stations—play, create, and investigate at your own pace. *Tidy-Up Time! – A gentle transition as we care for our creative space. * Bubbles & Boogie– Dance, pop bubbles, and enjoy rhythmic fun together. Please note, this class does not include a main activity but each week, we will aim to introduce a recipe station.