Classes & Camps

Sister, Sister: Cool Classes for Mixed-Age Siblings to Take Together

Tired of dropping one kid here and the other there? Check out these fun, educational, and multi-age classes where Junior and his sibling can learn and play together.

By Ayren Jackson-Cannady December 30, 2014

Running here, there, and everywhere is a sure way to zap the energy of any mama of many. Check out these fun, educational, and multi-age classes where your kid and his sibling (no matter the age difference) can learn and play together.

Photo: Art Jamz

Art Jamz
Get your art on at a Freestyle Session in the ArtJamz art studio. Kids ages 3-18 are welcome to participate and pay to use a variety of medium to express themselves. The sessions are held each weekend and are led by art-trained “Creative Enablers” who help guide the creative process for the young participants.

Ages: 3-18

1728 Connecticut Ave., NW (Dupont Circle)
202-629-3780
Online: artjamzdc.com

Photo: Miss Amy’s Music via Facebook

Miss Amy’s Music Makers
These mixed-age music classes are the perfect way to introduce your under 6 year old siblings to music in a fun, interactive environment. They sing, they dance, they play instruments and they have fun. The program is based on Music Together, a music education program created to help youngsters tap into their musical potential.

Ages: 0-6

Past Tense Yoga
3253 Mt. Pleasant St., NW (Columbia Heights)
(or)
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church
1830 Connecticut Ave., NW (Dupont Circle)
Online: missamysmusicmakers.com

Photo: Excel Into Action via Facebook

Excel Into Action Zumba Kids
Zumba dance fitness is an awesome way to get your little people moving. ZumbaKids instructors teach classes to children between the ages of 4 and 12 so if you have kids interested in trying it they can do so together. The music and movements are manageable and kid friendly, and it’s a great way to help your kids beat the winter slump.

Ages: 4-12

Locations across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia
703-927-8653
Online: excelintoaction.com

Photo: Lil Omm via Facebook

Lil Omm
Looking for a little family friendly balance? Your kids can find it alongside you at Lil Omm in their Family Yoga class. They also have great courses for tons of age groups. Whether you have a toddler and a newborn, or a couple of grade schoolers who want to get their omm on synergistically.

Ages: 0 and up

4708 Wisconsin Ave., NW (Tenleytown)
202-248-6304
Online: lilomm.com

Do you have a favorite mixed-age kids class? Tell us about it in the Comments section below.

—Amanda Rodriguez