2025-26 K-5 NEW Class Descriptions
Note: Children are instructed separately to ensure students are taught according to their developmental needs and abilities (subject to change based on class minimums and space allowances).
*Arts Enrichment class offerings and schedules vary by location
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Serious Fun is proud to partner with Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs (AAIE) to bring the Ailey Dance Kids (ADK) program to our
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students. Through this exciting collaboration with the renowned Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, students will have the unique opportunity to learn from professional teaching artists and explore a variety of dance styles. Classes may include creative movement and elements of techniques such as modern, ballet, jazz, hip hop, or musical theater, offering a dynamic and enriching introduction to the world of dance. The residency will culminate in a special performance at our Serious Fun end-of-year celebration, where students will showcase what they’ve learned.
In Serious Fun’s Soccer & Sports class, students enjoy the world’s most popular sport while developing soccer skills like controlled kicking, passing, and shooting. Children also learn the
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rules and fundamentals of other team sports, like netball and no-contact flag football, as well as the value of good sportsmanship! Activities are held both indoors and outdoors, as weather allows. Soccer & Sports is a fun and engaging way for kids to get lots of exercise and improve balance and coordination, while learning to work together as a team towards a common goal.
Classes are divided into smaller groups to ensure students are taught according to their developmental needs and abilities, most commonly into groups of grades K, K-1, 1-2, or 3-5 (based on class minimums and space allowances, individual locations vary).
In Serious Fun’s Rock Band class, students sing and play the essential instruments that comprise a rock band: guitar/ukulele (based on age and interest), keyboards, and percussion.
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Children play along with instructors and with each other while learning music theory through fun games and exercises. Students explore melody, rhythm and harmony as our instructors introduce them to the fundamentals of reading music, and how to clap out various rhythms, strum chords and pluck melodies. Keyboard and guitar develops fine motor skills, finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination, while boosting their self-esteem and fostering music appreciation. The students will showcase their newly developed musical talents with a live performance at Serious Fun’s End-of-Year Celebration!
Classes are divided into smaller groups to ensure students are taught according to their developmental needs and abilities, most commonly into groups of grades K, K-1, 1-2, or 3-5 (based on class minimums and space allowances, individual locations vary).
In Serious Fun’s Art Impressions class, students explore the ancient arts of printmaking and bookbinding. Children learn a variety of printmaking techniques including screening,
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monoprints, etchings, direct transfers and rubbings, while experimenting with ink and color to create a series of art prints. Students share their unique prints with the class and hand-stitched them to create their own softcover art books.
Classes are divided into smaller groups to ensure students are taught according to their developmental needs and abilities, most commonly into groups of grades K, K-1, 1-2, or 3-5 (based on class minimums and space allowances, individual locations vary).
Children in Serious Fun’s 3D Art class engage their imaginations through hands-on exploration while learning engineering basics of structure and support. From paper mache, plaster, and polymers to materials easily
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found at home, students experiment with a variety of different materials, colors, and textures to make a portfolio of 3D art pieces, including sculpture and scene designs. Children are encouraged to think creatively and upcycle materials–promoting sustainability and environmental awareness while making beautiful, original works of art. The children will exhibit their pieces and models in a gallery showcase at Serious Fun’s End-of-Year Celebration!
Classes are divided into smaller groups to ensure students are taught according to their developmental needs and abilities (Based on class minimums and space allowances, PreK children may be included in Kindergarten classes based on skill development).
Students in Serious Fun’s Musical Theater Class will explore their inner performer through engaging song and dance activities, encouraging self confidence and expression. Students will learn the foundations of musical
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theater, including vocal techniques, choreography, and stage presence. From singing popular Broadway songs, learning dance routines, and acting out scenes, children will explore a variety of performance styles and genres. Throughout the year, students will work together to showcase their talents in a vibrant song and dance performance at Serious Fun’s End-of-Year Celebration.
Classes are divided into smaller groups to ensure students are taught according to their developmental needs and abilities, most commonly into groups of grades K, K-1, 1-2, or 3-5 (based on class minimums and space allowances, individual locations vary).
Students enrolled in Serious Fun’s Drawing & Painting class are introduced to different artistic movements and styles while learning how to interpret the physical world and the world of their imaginations using
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light, shadow, color, composition and shapes. Children explore materials and techniques and develop a portfolio of their original artwork that will be highlighted in a gallery showcase at Serious Fun’s End-of-Year Celebration!
Classes are divided into smaller groups to ensure students are taught according to their developmental needs and abilities, most commonly into groups of grades K, K-1, 1-2, or 3-5 (based on class minimums and space allowances, individual locations vary).
Serious Fun’s Cooking & Culture students explore world cultures through preparing simple recipes that encourage them to be adventurous eaters. They engage with their own family food traditions while expanding
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their understanding of nutrition and organic gardening, growing their own starter plants to bring home. Children learn about kitchen safety and use their five senses to prepare tasty dishes with ingredients and spices from around the world–all in a completely vegetarian and nut-free environment. Serious Fun chefs showcase what they’ve learned by preparing something delicious to share with our families at Serious Fun’s End-of-Year celebration!
Classes are divided into smaller groups to ensure students are taught according to their developmental needs and abilities, most commonly into groups of grades K, K-1, 1-2, or 3-5 (based on class minimums and space allowances, individual locations vary).
In Serious Fun’s PreK STEAM class, students explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math with our partner, Launch Math+Science! Launch presents complex topics in engaging,
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interactive, age-appropriate lessons and DIY projects that the students build and take home. Whether it’s learning basic engineering and coding concepts and robotics, or how combining certain chemicals can produce surprising results, or how to use the “detective process” to analyze fingerprints and solve mysteries, our team approach methods tie scientific theory to creative design in amazing ways that inspire kids to engage and learn!
Classes are divided into smaller groups to ensure students are taught according to their developmental needs and abilities, most commonly into groups of grades K, K-1, 1-2, or 3-5 (based on class minimums and space allowances, individual locations vary).
Serious Fun’s Design Studio class introduces students to the elements of design, including architecture, graphic design, fashion design and industrial design. Children incorporate principles
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of form and function when creating their own unique drawings and build 3D models and mixed media, while learning the history and cultural background of different styles of art and design. Children boost their problem-solving skills and expand their understanding of math and physics. The students’ unique designs and models will be showcased in Serious Fun’s End-of-Year Celebration!
Classes are divided into smaller groups to ensure students are taught according to their developmental needs and abilities, most commonly into groups of grades K, K-1, 1-2, or 3-5 (based on class minimums and space allowances, individual locations vary).
