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Mommy-and-Me Classes in the Hudson Valley for Kids and Babies

Moon River Mother and Child offers a variety of parent-and-me music classes that get the whole family grooving. Photo courtesy of Moon River Mother and Child
Moon River Mother and Child offers a variety of parent-and-me music classes that get the whole family grooving. Photo courtesy of Moon River Mother and Child
8/25/23 - By Katherine Dhurandhar

Mommy-and-me classes are a great way to bond with your child while developing their socialization skills and learning something new. Plus, it's an excuse to get out of the house, meet new friends, and shake up your daily routine.

We've rounded up 14 mommy-and-me classes offered in the Hudson Valley, ranging from parent-child music classes to mommy-and-me soccer and family yoga classes. 

For even more after-school programs, check out our full Classes Guide for Westchester & Hudson Valley Kids and our Back to School Guide. 

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Everyone can join in the music-making at Gymboree Play & Music in Nanuet. Photo courtesy of the business
Everyone can join in the music-making at Gymboree Play & Music in Nanuet. Photo courtesy of the business

Mommy-and-Me Classes in Rockland County

Gymboree Play & Music Nanuet

Nanuet
Gymboree Play & Music offers parent-child classes from birth to 5 years of age. Fun classes incorporate singing, music, dancing, toys, and lots of bubbles. The large play gym is great for building kids' coordination and athletic ability.  READ MORE

Moon River Mother and Child

Nyack
Moon River Mother and Child offers Music Together classes for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and Rhythm Kids® classes for children ages 4-7. The classes are designed for a mixed-age group with caregivers and kids singing, tapping, and dancing together. Classes are held in multiple locations around Nyack.  READ MORE

Bach to Rock - Nanuet

Nanuet
Bach to Rock offers weekly parent-child music classes, starting with a Rock n Roll program, which is aimed at babies and toddlers ages 1-3. Classes include fun activities like sing-alongs, storytime, and instrument exploration. The Rock City program, for ages 3-5, incorporates storytelling to teach musical concepts.  READ MORE

Parent-and-Me Classes in Orange County

Ms. Claire's Music Cupboard

Montgomery
As a trained and licensed Kindermusik educator, Ms. Claire's parent-child music classes incorporate singing, dancing, instruments, stories, and more. Mixed-age classes are available for ages 0-7 as well as specific classes for various age groups. READ MORE

Hudson Sports Complex - Mommy & Me Programs

Warwick
The mommy-and-me program at HSC is designed for kids ages 1-3 with a parent. The program teaches soccer skills, including dribbling, shooting, controlling, and passing the ball. Kids develop coordination and athletic ability with the comfort of having a parent with them.  READ MORE

Kelly's Music Corner

Middletown
Miss Kelly teaches multiple Kindermusik classes each week for various age groups between ages 0 and 7, plus a mixed class for all ages. Caregivers are not only required to be present with children in the classes but are also encouraged to actively participate.  READ MORE
Tots and their parents can get creative in parent-and-me art classes at Waddle N Swaddle. Photo courtesy of Waddle N Swaddle
Tots and their parents can get creative in parent-and-me art classes at Waddle N Swaddle. Photo courtesy of Waddle N Swaddle

Mommy-and-Me Classes in Dutchess County

Mindful Yoga with Liz

Poughkeepsie
Kids yoga classes are available for multiple age groups at Mindful Yoga with Liz, including the Baby Yoga class for ages 6 weeks and up with caregivers and the Youngster Yogi Adventures course for ages 3-5. The classes focus on balance and breathwork, as children learn asanas (yoga poses) with the encouragement of imagination and storytelling. READ MORE

Peak Gymnastics

Poughkeepsie
Peak Gymnastics offers preschool parent-and-me gymnastics classes for two age groups: 15-24 months old and 2-3 years old. The younger children are introduced to gymnastics in a fun and interactive way with their caregivers, while the older group focuses on gross motor skills as they rotate between activities on the bars, balance beam, floor, and trampoline with their parent and instructor.  READ MORE

Compass Arts - Parent/Child Music and Dance Classes

Beacon
Compass Arts in Beacon offers three classes for children and their caregivers. In Musical Stew, a mixed-age class for kids 6 months to 4 years, kids and their families can sing and dance along with musician Gina Samardge and experiment with different kid-friendly instruments. In Toddler Dance, for 2- to 4-year-olds, children learn to move and express themselves with the support of a caregiver through movement, songs, and games. In the Tactile Explorers art class for kids 18 months to 4 years, kids and caregivers can enjoy sensory play with a variety of art materials. READ MORE

Waddle N Swaddle

Poughkeepsie
Waddle N Swaddle offers multiple parent-child classes in their studio, including Baby Beats & Toddler Tunes, Once Upon a Storytime, Toddler Process Art, Crawlers Club, and Sensory Lab. The classes are geared toward babies, toddlers, and their caregivers.  READ MORE
Dance, gymnastics, and sports are all on the menu at the Little Gym Kingston. Photo courtesy of The Little Gym
Dance, gymnastics, and sports are all on the menu at the Little Gym Kingston. Photo courtesy of The Little Gym

Parent-and-Me Classes in Ulster County

Madeline's Dance Center

Marlboro
Madeline's Dance Studio offers classes in dance, tumbling, fitness, and performance as well as a mommy-and-me class for walking toddlers and their caregivers. Tots learn basic movement and coordination of their bodies with music, developing skills with the comfort of having a caregiver present. READ MORE

The Little Gym - Kingston

Kingston
The Little Gym of Kingston offers classes in dance, gymnastics, and sports preparation. The parent-child classes are designed for ages 4 months to 3 years to promote early development and provide a strong foundation for your child's critical first three years.    READ MORE

Mid-Hudson Music Together

Multiple Locations
Mid-Hudson Music Together offers classes throughout the Hudson Valley, including mixed-age family classes for children 0-5 and their grown-ups in Beacon, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie, and Stone Ridge.    READ MORE

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Katherine Dhurandhar
Katherine Dhurandhar is a Community Publisher for Mommy Poppins, representing the Westchester and Hudson Valley region of New York, and a freelance copyeditor for Westchester Publishing Company. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, camping, and traveling with her husband and son.
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