Enrichment Programs in Northern Virginia
and Metro DC
by I AM Modern Magazine
For moms with school-aged children and teens, Shadowland is the place to go for high octane, laser adventure. Beyond the special effects and fog, a laser tag adventure promises an unforgettable active experience.
Cost ranges from $7.75 (1 Adventure) to $20.50 (Triple Play).
Springfield
Ph: 703-921-1004
Address: 5508 Franconia Rd.Springfield, VA 22310
Website: shadowlandadventures.com Chantilly Ph: 703-263-1004
Address: 4300 Chantilly Shopping
Center (Dulles Expo Shopping Center) Chantilly, VA 20151
Twin Oaks Riding Academy is the perfect place for wannabe American Girls® (or boys) to learn the fundamentals about horseback riding. This academy offers riding lessons and camps, including junior riding lessons for ages 6-9. Lessons are priced by the package (Junior Rider Lesson Packages include eight 30-minute lessons for $310).
Ph: 703-723-3200
Address: Gum Spring Rd. Chantilly, VA
Website: twinoaksriding.com
Founded in 1976 by Joan Barnes, a mother from CA, Gymboree has been fostering creativity and confidence in children ages 0-5 for over 30 years. Their programs are specifically designed to help young children learn and develop as they play.
Fairfax
Ph: 703-273-4708
Location: Fair Oaks Mall
Tyson’s Corner
Ph: 703-790-8858
Location: Tyson’s Corner Center
Springfield
Ph: 703-313-9738
Location: Springfield Mall
Dulles
Ph: 703-433-0991
Location: Dulles Town Center
Pentagon
Ph: 703-415-5009
Location: 1100 South Hayes Street Arlington, VA 22202
Website: gymboree.com
Catering to all youngsters 15 months to 6 years old, Baby Ballerina puts a magical step in kids’ feet. All classes are under an hour long, which makes it easy for moms to run a few quick errands or to take a brief moment to relax.
Baby Ballerina
At Creative Dance Center
44710 Cape Ct, #126
Ashburn, VA 20147
703-724-4900
Website: babyballerina.net
It is always a great day to play at Sport Bounce of Loudoun. They combine fun and fitness in a way that makes kids go bananas. They have giant inflatables, moonbounce and provide a great afternoon of play with friends or solo. The kids will never know they are getting a serious workout.
They also offer kids parties, pizza, drinks, paper products.. Ages from 18 months to12 years
Their Party Package is $315 for up to 15 children and each additional child is just $6
44710 Cape Court, #116, Ashburn
703.729.9522
www.sportbounce.com
This is one club where moms and tots can go clubbin’ together. Each weekday offers upbeat family entertainment and rock tot with performances by the hottest artists on the DC Metro area kid scene, including Rocknoceros and Oh Susannah. While the kids rock out, moms can enjoy a cup of java or gourmet sandwich from the club cafe. Tickets cost $5 per child.
227 Maple Ave. E
Vienna, VA
ph: 703.255.1566
www.jamminjava.com
