Gym sessions provide safe place to expel energy; parents and tots work together in classes that build creativity and encourage development

Music instructors cultivate skills in private, 30-minute sessions before combining parts in 90-minute jam sessions with other students

Jackie Giuliano, PhD, uses time-tested program to boost reading speed, detail retention, and note-taking skills; one-day classes

Professional glass blowers teach pairs and individuals to craft ornaments, bowls, cups and other pieces during daily classes

Instructor teaches salsa-dancing movements, techniques, and choreography for students of all skill levels

Five-hour courses cover basics of B&W photography on a 35mm, digital SLR operation, or introductory Adobe Photoshop tools

Hands-on feta- and parmesan-making class taught by licensed cheese artisans yields 2 pounds of cheese per person.

Students learn to create their own tote bags using basic techniques such as sewing seams, topstitching & handle placement

Lifelong ceramic artist Dirk Dahl shares the basics of working on a pottery wheel, encouraging experimentation with the provided supplies

Years of professional experience back up dance classes ranging from ballet to break dancing for students from 18 months to adulthood