A guide to dance, music, and art (broadly defined!) classes for kids in Prince Edward County.

N.B. – For the duration of the Covid-19 pandemic, please reach out to individual organizations to determine whether their programs are running.

Dance 

The County School of Dance offers Ballet, Irish dancing, Jazz, Lyrical Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Modern, and Musical Theatre classes. Please visit the website for information on age ranges, schedule, and costs. 

The Prince Edward Fitness & Aquatic Centre (PEFAC) runs a Dance 101 class for 5-12 year olds. Please contact PEFAC for details.

Music

Denise Swan offers Baby/Preschool (ages 4 months – 4 years) and After School Preparatory Music classes (ages 4-9) at Baxter Arts Centre in Bloomfield. Please visit the website for schedule and cost information.

The Picton Legion Pipes and Drums offer free bagpipe and drum lessons to all ages. Please visit the website for more details and contact information.

If you know of any musical instrument teachers who offer private or group lessons to children, please send their information to andrea@pecparents.ca!

Art 

At smART Club run out of the Baxter Art Centre, local artists guide kids aged 7-12 years in the creation of art in all of its forms; from jewelry and comics to expressive dance and sketch comedy! The program takes place on Saturday mornings from 9:30-12. Choose the “Children” tab under “Programs” on the Centre’s website for detailed schedule, programming, and cost information.

The Prince Edward Fitness & Aquatic Centre (PEFAC) runs a Craft and Play program for school-aged kids Monday to Friday from 2:45-5:45 p.m. Bussing is available from area schools. Please contact Reception at 613-476-7776 for more details. 

Wellington Pottery offers pottery workshops to groups of 2-20 kids (starting at age 5). Please contact them by phone (613-399-2330) for details.

Drama

Instructors from Fun & Company are running a 6-week improv course for kids aged 8-14 years in January-February 2020 at the Baxter Arts Centre.

​Kindly let me know of any errors or omissions at andrea@pecparents.ca. Thank you!