Aiguille Rock Climbing Camps, after-school programs, parties and a competitive climbing team tailored for kids. 999 Charles St., Longwood 407-332-1430 www.climborlando.com
The PLAYguide
Enrichment/Activities
Amaya Papaya An indoor “Play Lounge,” party and Enrichment Center for children zero to five-years old. They offer a full range of services including open play ALL DAY Monday-Friday, parent and child enrichment classes, birthday parties, and a Market Place to purchase children’s products. U.S. Highway 17-92 Ste. 269 Casselberry 407-339-7529 www.amayapapaya.com
Baby Loves Disco Offers child-proof discos for toddlers, pre-schoolers and parents. www.babylovesdisco.com
Big Fish Swim School Personalized swim lessons for all ages. 120 Black Lake Blvd. Winter Garden 407-251-9869 www.bigfishswimschool.com
Birthday World Carousels, trains, bounce house, games, pizza and drinks for children ages 2-12. 955 N. SR 434, Altamonte Springs 407-657-2000 www.birthdayworldorlando.com
Boardwalk Bowl and Entertainment Center Bowling, games, billiards and more. Party packages available. 10749 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-384-0003 www.alomabowlingcenters.com
Brown’s Gymnastics Fully equipped training facility offering competitive gymnastics and birthday parties. 740 Orange Ave., Altamonte Springs 407-869-8744 www.brownsgym.com
Center Stage Academy Central Florida’s top cutting edge performing arts center; offering professional instruction in ballet, jazz, tap, pointe, contemporary, technique, acrobatics, musical theater (acting & singing), All-Star cheerleading, modeling workshops, vocal lessons, ballroom/Latin dance, as well as after school programs. 202 Wilshire Blvd. Casselberry 407-339-5678 www.dancecsa.com
Centre for Dance & the Performing Arts Dance education for children, youth and adults. 107 W. Plant St., Winter Garden 407-877-3388 www.dancecdpa.com
Chandler’s Art Market Art studio classes with/without parent and unique birthday party packages. 728 Grear Lake Ave, Orlando 407-894-5950 www.myartstudio.com
Complete Soccer Academy Soccer lessons for pre-K through professional. 645 Executive Park Ct., Apopka 407-925-6812 www.socceracademy.com
Crealde School of Art Art education with classes available for various ages. 600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park 407-671-1886 www.crealde.org
DanzForce Extreme Kids can expend some energy after school learning several dance styles. 11602 Lake Underhill Rd. Ste. 126 Orlando. 407-482-2552. www.danzforce-dfx.com
Dave & Busters Book your child’s next birthday party there and enjoy a complete restaurant, an arcade, interactive video games, pool, skeeball, and much more. Whether the party is for 20 or 2,000 they can accommodate with a small party room or a giant showroom. 8986 I-Drive Orlando 407-541-3300 www.daveandbusters.com
Discount Music Center Rock-N-Roll Birthday parties. 3301 Gardenia Ave., Orlando 407-423-9500 www.discountmusic.com
Firkin and Kegler Family fun, bowling parties. Todder bowling is also available. 12850 Waterford Lakes Pkwy. Orlando 407-373-7444 www.firkinkeglercenter.com
Genius Music Academy A place to enjoy and be an active part of music and creative arts; featuring lessons in piano, guitar, drums, voice, brass, and woodwind instruments. 5006 Dr. Phillips Blvd. Orlando 407-298-3737 www.genius-arts.com
Gotta Dance Instructor leads the birthday party all the way through. 781 N. Alafaya Tr., Orlando 407-380-6620 www.gottadanceonline.com
Greatest Kids Academy Fun-filled enrichment programs for children ages 3 - 10 with summer camps available. 5114 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando 407-294-6950 www.thegreatestkids.com
Green Meadows Farm Set in a country environment, this petting zoo has more than 300 animals. 1368 South Poinciana Blvd., Kissimmee 407-846-0770 www.greenmeadowsfarm.com
Grow and Sing Studios/Kindermusik Music and movement Classes & Camps for babies- 7 years old. Offering music, art, babysigning and amazing parties! Classes held in 9 different locations around Central, FL at various days and times- UCF/Oviedo, Avalon Park, Lake Mary, Lake Nona, Downtown Orlando, Hunter’s Creek, Port Orange, Winter Springs and Casselberry. 407-970-2774 www.growandsing.com
Gymboree Mommy and baby fitness, music and arts programs. 3900 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando, FL 32835 407-366-0032 , 3090 Aloma Ave. #115, Winter Park 407-366-0032 and 448 S. Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32828 407-277-2567 www.gymboreeclasses.com
In Balance Yoga & Pilates Children can build strength, balance and flexibility in a non-competitive environment. 1061 S. Sun Dr. #1041, Lake Mary 407-227-5555 www.inbalancestudio.net
In Motion Dance Project Dance training for ages 2 1/2 and up. 5234 Vanguard St., Orlando 321-206-9717 www.inmotiondanceproject.com
Joyful Music and Dance Studio Kindermusik classes available for newborns through age 7. 290 Waymont Ct., Lake Mary 407-833-2729 www.orphansong.kindermusik.net
KidzArt Project-based home parties. Kids create and take home their masterpieces. 878 Cardinal Pointe Cove, Sanford 407-330-3435. www.kidzartcf.com
Learn to Learn of Central Florida Life changing brain development for preschool to 90+. Helps improve FCAT scores, reading fluency, learning disabilities, ADD symptoms and school grades. 2731 South Maguire Rd. Ocoee 407-275-5550 www.learntolearn.com
Lukas Butterfly Encounter Educational and fun butterfly garden. 1909 Slavia Rd., Oviedo 407-365-6163 www.lukasnursery.com
Master Class Academy Acting, dance, voice, piano and guitar lessons for ages 3 and up. Private lessons available. 711-B Orange Ave., Winter Park 407-645-4000 www.themasterclassacademy.org
Misty Forest A children’s growth and development center hat offers alternative education focused on self esteem and being green. 611 N. Hyer Ave., Orlando 407-428-1111 www.mistyforest.org
Monkey Joe’s Inflatable slides, obstacle courses and fun party rooms. 5250 I-Drive, Orlando 407-352-8484 www.monkeyjoes.com
Morse Museum Family tours, free for kids, include a take-home kid activity. 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park 407-645-5311 www.morsemuseum.org
My Gym Children’s Fitness Center Fun and Fitness for children ages 6 weeks to 13 years: weekly classes, birthday parties, free plays, parents’ night outs, camps, and mobile programs. 7551 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando 407-644-2595. www.MyGym.com/Orlando and 3581 Lake Emma Road, Lake Mary 407-333-8069 www.MyGymLakeMary.com
No Training Wheels Teaching kids to ride bikes. Private lessons available. 407-905-IRUN www.notrainingwheels.net
Orlando Gymnastics & Cheerleading Dance, gymnastics and cheering for kids of all ages. 11821 S. OBT, Orlando 407-850-4123 www.orlandogymnastics.com
Orlando Metro Gymnastics For girls and boys from 18 mos to 18 yrs. Camps, Kidz Sports Daycamp and birthday parties available. 1501 S. Alafaya Tr., Orlando 407-207-4110 www.orlandometrogymnastics.com
Orlando Museum of Art Offers a variety of creative programs for families. 2416 N. Mills Ave, Orlando 407-896-4231 www.omart.org
Orlando Repertory Theatre Professional theatre based on children’s literature. Classes and camps for pre-K through age 8. 1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando 407-896-7365 www.orlandorep.com
Orlando Skate Park Great fun with three courses to skate, from beginner to experienced. 400 Festival Way, Orlando 407-898-9600
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Orlando Watersports Complex This park has wakeboarding, wakeskating and waterskiing for all levels. 8615 Florida Rock Rd., Orlando 407-251-3100 www.orlandowatersports.com
Painted by Hue Paint and take home your masterpieces. Your little artist has several creative party packages to choose from, like The Cassat, The Picasso and The DaVinci. 12789 Waterford Lakes Pkwy., Orlando 407-282-5556 www.paintedbyhue.com
SeaWorld The world’s most popular marine-life park. 707 SeaWorld Dr. Orlando 1-888-800-5447 www.seaworld.com
Southwest Aquatics Provides the best in aquatic education, offering year-round swim programs of excellence for swimmers of all ages and abilities, from 6-months to adult. 205 Windermere Rd. Winter Garden 407-905-0999 www.southwestaquatics.com
Spark! Family Enrichment Center Provides incomparable educational enrichment through a diverse curriculum designed to benefit all ages; choices include private tutoring, SAT/PSAT prep, homework help, music lessons, homeschool support, fine arts, sewing, drama, after school programs and more. 5965 Red Bug Lake Rd. , #221 Winter Springs 407-679-7775 www.sparkc.net
Sunshine Enrichment and Learning Center Performing and fine arts center. 3111 S. Orlando Dr., Sanford 407-330-5278
The Art Room A teaching Art studio and home of Between the Brushes, offering classes, birthday parties, and private parties for adults and children. 709 Main St. Windermere 407-909-1869. www.artroomorlando.com
The Dance Teacher Quality instruction in a fun environment. Serving the Orlando community for 26 years. Classes for Pre-School Ages - Adults. 429 Gaston Foster Road, Suite 1, Orlando 407-273-9860 www.thedanceteacher.com
Van’s Skate Park Private lessons and birthday parties. 5220 I-Drive, Orlando 407-351-3881 www.vans.com
VIBE Performing Arts Center Offering classes in the performing arts from ages 6 months and up. Vibe also offers adult classes. 6100 Hanging Moss Road, Suite 570, Orlando 321-251-7184 www.vibedancecenter.com
Victory Martial Arts Martial Arts training for kids and adults. We are committed to providing a safe, caring and educational enivronment-supporting and actively encouraging the personal growth of our students. Main office address is 1850 West Fairbanks Ave. Suite B, Winter Park, FL 1-877-797-7988 www.Victoryma.com
Wekiva Island A unique, carbon neutral riverside oasis. 1014 Miami Springs Rd. Longwood 407-862-1500 www.wekivaisland.com
WonderWorks Central Florida’s only upside down attraction. An amusement park for the mind, featuring over 100 interactive exhibits for the entire family to experience. Birthday Parties, The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show, Lazer Tag. 9067 International Drive, Orlando. 407-351-8800 www.wonderworksonline.com
Young Chefs Academy Kids learn kitchen safety and various cooking techniques. 6824 Aloma Ave., Winter Park 407-679-2310 www.youngchefsacademy.com