In over a dozen schools across San Diego, our after school programs for kids in theatre and other arts provide the perfect opportunity for children to explore self-expression and gaining self confidence.
TheatreStages...Our game-based theatre courses are an introduction to the fun of stage theatre in its improvisational form. Students have a blast creating scene after scene, playing theatre games, and learning valuable life lessons such as cooperating with friends, handling tough social situations, being kind, finding laughter in life, and correcting mistakes. LifePlay's acting classes are great for all levels of performers and all ages!
Poetry in Performance — Drawing from poets such as Shel Silverstein, Jack Prelutsky, e.e.cummings, Shakespeare, and more, this class teaches kids the power of learning to recite and perform poetry. Working with a talented director, kids develop their interpretations of poems and decide how best to express themselves. School-wide assembly available for final performance.
Play Production...LifePlay Productions can deliver an assembly to your school using the talents of your own students and a favorite local author! Kids learn the ropes of putting together a complete play in this fun class, experiencing everything from performing to props. Current production choices include Higgledy Piggledy and Mumbo Jumbo, written by Christine D'Amico. Features a full set, costumes, and music.
LifePlay afterschool programs arm children with valuable LIFE SKILLS:
Our teachers are all PlaySafe certified for your child's protection and safety, and all of our instructors and highly skilled and experienced in their teaching field—furthermore, our teachers breathe the LifePlay philosophy into every after school program these teach.
Don't you wish you knew what your child was doing in his / her after school classes? When you register your child for a LifePlay after-school program, you will receive an email each week giving you valuable information on the lessons we are teaching, along with tips, tricks, and hints for everyday parenting fun. We have found that keeping parents informed in this way helps you have more meaningful conversations at home – and that's what we're here for.
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Performing Arts...World Dance — Our world dance series offers students an introduction to the beauty, grace, and excitement of various dance styles from around the world, includingAmerican Jazz, Classical Indian and Mexican. While learning from dance professionals who are dedicated and inspirational, students also learn valuable life skills such as poise, confidence, kindness and cooperation. Children will benefit greatly from this global experience while increasing their ability to self-express. School-wide assembly available for final performance.
Physical Arts...Yoga Kid-oga — This yoga and creative movement course really brings out the fun in exercise! Students learn body-stretching yoga poses, discuss balance and self-calming techniques, and learn to express themselves through creative dance storytelling. Our instructors teach meditation and deep breathing in a way that any child can understand and benefit from this lifelong lesson in handling daily stress.
SuperHeroSports — Kids learn to channel their inner hero in this class that combines high activity with values teaching. Kids work together to save cities, battle villains, and develop their imaginations. Class features lots of positive reinforcement that teaches kids how to win (and lose) graciously, a powerful life skill.
Visual Arts...ArtSpace — This class introduces children to a wide variety of media available to artists, while exploring rich social topics, such as creating peace, what makes a home, finding our place in the world, and kindness. Children will create beautiful and memorable art pieces that the family will treasure for years while discovering more about themselves. Sessions include learning about art around the world and throughout history.
Clay Play — Designing with clay gives children a beautiful outlet for self-expression and leads to meaningful and thoughtful lessons on life. Working with both air-hardened and fired clay, students will create wonderful lasting pieces for themselves and their family while learning valuable life lessons in creating, peacemaking, correcting mistakes, cooperation and patience.
Academic Arts...WriteOutLoud — Kids who love to write and create will love this creative writing course! From limericks to short scripts, to persuasive writing, this course challenges, educates, and inspires writers to develop their potential. Taught by specialized writing instructors, students will have a unique opportunity to gain new writing skills and personal insight. Developed by a nationally recognized author, WriteOutLoud provides students with a learning experience they will never forget!
MathAdventures — Have fun with mathematics in this creative class that combines numbers with art and games! Kids won't even know they're learning but will begin to master seemingly difficult concepts very quickly. It's a whole new way to look at math!
Home Arts...Diggin' 'N Dirt — Time to get muddy! This class is all about the joy and education of gardening. Kids will learn about observing nature in new ways, creating their own gardens, and the reward of growing their own food. Taught by a master gardener and helpful for schools which already have their own gardens that need maintaining.
KidsCook — With all supplies and equipment provided by us, kids can learn how to cook healthy, yummy food and even be ready to make dinner for the whole family! Students learn kitchen and utensil safety as well as valuable nutritional information to give them a great start in life!
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About LifePlay Productions
• Our Philosophy
• PlaySafe Certified
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