Enrichment Programs: Learning Beyond the Classroom
At Creative Kids Academy, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to explore new interests, discover hidden talents, and experience learning beyond the traditional classroom.
Providing every child with high-quality, nurturing, and affordable care is at the heart of our mission. To us, that means making enriching experiences accessible to every child, not just those who can pay an additional fee. That’s why the enrichment programs offered at each CKA location are fully sponsored by us and every child has the opportunity to participate. Offerings vary by location and may include dance, science, music, karate, Spanish, theater, and yoga.
Our enrichment programs are thoughtfully selected to complement our curriculum while encouraging creativity, movement, curiosity, teamwork, and self-expression. Whether it’s a love of science, a passion for dance, or the confidence to perform on stage, these experiences help children discover interests that can grow well beyond their time at CKA.
Every child deserves the chance to discover what inspires them.
Our Enrichment Partners
The Science Crew
At The Science Crew, we are passionate about sparking curiosity and excitement in young learners through interactive science activities. Serving children ages three to six, we bring vibrant, hands-on experiments designed to be both engaging and inspiring.
As a family-owned business founded in 2017, we nurture the next generation of thinkers and innovators. We look forward to inspiring your junior scientists and making learning an unforgettable adventure!
Graceful Monsters
Graceful Monsters ETC’s preschool/preK theater enrichment class is full of imaginative play, silly movement, and dramatic exploration! Young artists get to explore their voices, bodies, and imaginations with new activities each class.
Through games and storytelling, theater at this age helps kids build confidence, practice teamwork, and discover the joy of creating something together.
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Dancercise
Dancercise Kids is a dance program helping kids build Strong Minds and Happy Hearts™, designed to keep kids active while stimulating their imaginations through movement and music. Weekly Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K classes are action-packed and filled with life skills.
Monthly units — including Healthy Habits, Nutrition, Animals, Occupations, Manners, Self-confidence, and Sign Language — are combined with catchy award-winning kids’ music. Their philosophy: Music + Movement = Memory™.
“Dancercise has been amazing for my oldest daughter. She’s typically shy and we noticed that she has taken interest in dance. We have signed her up for classes and this is one of her favorite activities now!”
— Julia, CKA Centerville
Karate Kids
Our karate program teaches children more than kicking and punching. We offer an age-specific curriculum designed to instruct students in the basics of martial arts and self-defense, which also teaches them important skills that they can use throughout their lives.
The foundation for this program is our fun-based curriculum that uses exciting and enriching methods that can be used in karate class and beyond.
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Spanish with O’Neill Language Academy
Our Spanish program introduces children to a second language through music, movement, games, stories, and interactive activities designed specifically for young learners. Through our partnership with O’Neill Language Academy, teachers use the Teach & Learn Spanish Academy (TLSA) curriculum to make Spanish a fun and familiar part of the classroom.
Children build vocabulary and confidence through weekly lessons, hands-on activities, and Spanish incorporated into everyday routines. Families also receive Bilingual Beginnings activities to continue learning at home — even if parents don’t speak Spanish themselves!
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Kids Yoga
Our Kids Yoga program gets children moving, imagining, and having fun while building skills that support both body and mind. Classes combine playful yoga poses with music, movement, storytelling, breathing exercises, and imaginative play to keep children active and engaged.
Along the way, children build balance, coordination, body awareness, confidence, and focus while learning simple mindfulness and calming techniques. These age-appropriate activities also support emotional regulation and social-emotional development, giving children tools they can use throughout their day — all while having fun!
Growing With Music
Growing With Music introduces children to the joy of music through singing, movement, instruments, and interactive activities that support social, communication, motor, and early learning skills. Led by highly qualified instructors with degrees in music or music therapy, each class is designed to nurture creativity, build confidence, and inspire a lifelong love of music.
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Our enrichment programs are thoughtfully selected to complement our curriculum while encouraging creativity, movement, curiosity, teamwork, and self-expression. Schedule a tour to see which enrichment experiences are offered at your local CKA.
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