Family Fridays focus on Scandinavian Traditions at The Ridge Creative Center, new Bay Ridge initiative
The Ridge Creative Center, a new Bay Ridge, NY initiative, provides learning for children and families through exploration and creativity using art, culture, language, and science.
Family Fridays begin on December 6th & 13th from 3:30 – 5:30 focusing on Scandinavian Traditions. Participants will learn about Santa Lucia and the charming mischievous elves known as tomtes. Children who participate are invited to participate in a community performance of the Lucia Procession on December 13th. The cost is $25.00 per family per day.
Theater Arts Program begins in January, giving children the opportunity to participate in drama, set/costume design, dance and voice. The end result will be two workshop performances of Peter Pan. Director: Susan Huizinga. Creative Director: Victoria Hofmo Set/Costume Design: Michael Hetteix & Rayson Chen.
ESL Family Classes begin in January, allowing parents to spend quality time with their children, learning English through engaging activities. These will be held during school hours and in the early evening if there is a need.
The staff has over thirty five years of experience combined. They have been creating innovative After School & Summer Programs for fifteen years.
For more information, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/TheRidgeCreativeCenter
or call 347-860-1932
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