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Deals and Special Offers on New Jersey Kids Classes

Five Star Swim School provides swim lessons to students of all ages and skill levels. Photo courtesy of Five Star Swim School.
Five Star Swim School provides swim lessons to students of all ages and skill levels. Photo courtesy of Five Star Swim School.
8/8/19 - By Jessica Laird

If it feels like kids activities are really busting your budget, you're in luck! Some of New Jersey's much-loved children's programs have offered to extend special money-saving offers to Mommy Poppins readers just in time for fall. Read on to find deals on academic enrichment courses, theater and dance classes, swimming lessons, kids cooking classes, and so much more.

Don't dilly-dally, because these deals will literally disappear as they expire. If you don't see a deal listed below it means the offer is no longer available. If you're looking for even more kids classes, visit our New Jersey Classes Guide, or you can even search our Directory by location and age!

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New Jersey Kids Classes

Alpha Minds Academy

Various Locations
Alpha Minds Academy is an academic enrichment program that offers enaging classes in chess, coding, logic, and mathematics for kids ages one to 14. Alpha Minds can provide extra help in a subject or advanced instruction beyond what school can offer. Classes are offered both online and at the Academy's New Jersey location. READ MORE

Five Star Swim School

Gain Ville Learning Center

Rutherford & Ridgewood
Gain Ville provides language immersion instruction in French, Italian, Arabic, and Spanish, plus comprehensive ESL programs, for children grades PreK-12. All classes and camps are taught by native-speaking instructors and infused with cultural activities and traditions. READ MORE

New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts

Bloomfield
The New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts offers multi-level classes in acting, musical theater, improvisation, and tv and film training for kids grades K to 12. Professional instructors offer students one-on-one attention while emphasizing the development of a strong and proven technique. READ MORE

Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC, Bridgewater - Classes

Bridgewater
Early childhood classes include karate, sports and more for ages 3-6. READ MORE

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