Art Classes and Programs for Kids in Suffolk County, LI By Directories Editor - Featured September 13, 2012 Get can’t-miss family activities sent to you! Subscribe Help your child channel their artistic side with the best art classes and programs geared towards kids in Suffolk County, LI. From painting to ceramics, museums and even lanyard making, your kids will love these art classes in Suffolk. Art League of Long Island 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills 631-462-5400 Summer Art Adventure is an intensive, "thematic" art education experience for students ages 5-17. A dedicated faculty of art education professionals has provided outstanding instruction for 17 years. Early Childhood programs (ages 5-6) or Young Artists (ages 7-12) in one-to five-week sessions, from July 2-August 3; Teens (ages 12-14) in two- to four-week sessions, from July 2-July 27; or Teen Portfolio (ages 14-17) in three- to six-week sessions, from July 2-August 10. Busy Fingers Child Care, Inc. 631-345-9333 Learning is fun at Busy Fingers. Our children have opportunities to explore, learn and grow through play. We offer a range of fun activities, taught and directed by Ms. Jacqui. Every day is a great day to learn something new. We are here when you need us. 7 days a week, evenings and overnight too! Classes full or part day available. Register now for our Summer Program. Serving Medford, Coram and surrounding areas. Diamond's Daycare 1 Meadowrue Lane, Coram 631-509-0106 "Where Kids Learn, Play & Grow." Registering for Summer Program 2010. Serving our community with Low Rates & DSS Accepted. Fun crafts / activities, contests with small rewards/prizes. Bi-weekly trips. Call now to receive information in the mail. Before school and after school programs available. We care about your child in a fun, loving environment. Open 'round the clock for your convenience. Enchanted Garden 638 Larkfield Road, East Northport 631-266-5050 Here we have a wide selection of all your garden, floral and outdoor needs. Come see our holiday light show - great for the whole family - plus photos with Santa! FasTracKids & JEI Learning Center 2583 Merrick Road, Bellmore 516-224-3177 [email protected] We are the first FasTracKids and JEI center in Long Island. Our new location is fully renovated to provide our kids a safe, fun, engaging learning environment. We teach how to learn, not what to learn, by helping kids build their confidence, creativity, communication skills, collaboration, and critical thinking. In today's economic environment a good education is a requirement. We help children prepare for the future. We believe they will have a better life if provided a better education. Let's start your child on a path to a better life. Harbor Trading 50 Main St., Northport 631-754-1653 Harbor Trading was established in 1978 as a small, dry goods store with penny candy served the "Old Fashioned" way in small brown paper bags. You can also celebrate your birthday at Harbor Trading! We know how stressful your lives can be, and Harbor Trading parties are designed to let you relax. We offer it all - soup to nuts: setup, entertainment, and clean up, all with a smile! So parents relax and enjoy a stress-free party while your child revels in a whimsical fantasy with his/her friends! Heckscher Museum Of Art 2 Prime Ave., Huntington 631-351-3250 This is a dynamic series of visual art workshops for children ages 7 to 12 years. With the guidance of the Museum’s art education staff, participants create a series of age-appropriate art projects inspired by works of art on view in the Museum using a broad range of art materials and techniques. The Digital Art workshop for ages 10 to 12 is offered during the week of July 18 (additional $25 materials fee). Each week-long session culminates with a student exhibition and a student-led tour of the Museum for family and friends. Kids Place Early Childhood Center 55 Trade Zone Drive, Ronkonkoma 631-981-9190 [email protected] The Lanyard Ladies 516-578-2248 Mini Monet 19B Main St., Sayville 631-218-9797 Art allows children to communicate and express themselves in a friendly and non limiting environment. Mini Monet Art Studio has created a program for special needs children to explore art expression as they enhance higher learning thinking, knowledge of visual arts, and dexterity. We use many different materials when creating projects in order to reach every child's potential. The classes offer a 1:5 ratio to guarantee success in a safe and loving environment. Not Just Art 183 South St., Oyster Bay 516-922-8300 [email protected] Not Just Scrap 2359 Middle Country Road, Centereach 631-580-1118 [email protected] Photo Albums hold pictures. Let Not Just Scrap help you tell your story, preserve your precious memories, your family’s precious memories, your child's precious memories. Not Just Scrap is your Long Island scrapbooking haven, with thousands of items to choose from and a calm and quiet atmosphere to get your creative juices flowing. We hold classes and parties in scrapbooking. Check our calendar for the class and crop schedules. Join us for the best scrapbooking on Long Island! Not Just Scrap is also well known for photo restorations and creating custom die cuts. Small Wonders Child Care Center, Inc. 250 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Hauppauge 631-360-0472 Small Wonders Child Care Center, Inc. is now enrolling for Summer Camp 2010! We offer a variety of days and hours to meet the needs of our working families. Programs available for ages 8 weeks to 9 years. We offer a full summer calendar of arts and crafts, water play, and special visitors. Nutritious meals! Open 7:15am to 5:30pm. Call now for special discounts! Studio Art 328A Main St., Huntington 631-683-4267 22 Sunset Ave., Westhampton Beach631-998-0563 The Studio is open to the public on a walk in basis and we offer a wide variety of art projects to choose from. Come in and design a t-shirt, try mosaic, decoupage, paint a canvas and more. This is your studio...just drop in and create something unique! Drop off is available for ages 3 and up! We offer many themed parties. Studio Art can come to you for all of your special occasions. Please call or visit us online. Surf Craft 6 Mont Ave., Dix Hills 516-263-9779 [email protected] Surf Craft is a 2-hour drop-off summer program for kids ages 4-10. Each Surf Craft session incorporates an enriching theme, arts and crafts, upbeat socialization and a healthy snack. Our curriculum is interdisciplinary and exploratory, connecting your child's creative side with skill building in literacy, cultural and environmental awareness. We offer an innovative, organized opportunity for children to engage their fine motor skills while jamming at the beach! Available at The Inn at Quogue, Montauk Yacht Club and Southampton Inn. Ask the checked businesses to contact you I am Interested In After School Birthday Camp Education Family Activity Health Special Needs Other Code: 118 Submit