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2024 Family Favorites Winners - Activities & Lessons

Activities and lessons are at the heart of a fun, imaginative childhood. In Fredericksburg, we have everything from martial arts and yoga to art, music and theatre lessons. 

Child Care Center

WINNER: Minnieland Academy

Minnieland Academy is committed to supporting families and children throughout the communities of Virginia. We provide engaging educational experiences for infants through school age children that meet their emotional, physical, social and intellectual needs.

Top Picks: 
  • Cadence Academy Preschool
  • Kids' Station powered by KinderCare
  • Faith Baptist Childcare

Preschool

WINNER: Fredericksburg United Methodist Church Preschool


We offer preschool classes for children ages 3-5, as well as one kindergarten class. Our students enjoy music and PE classes, daily recess on our outdoor playground, chapel services, and classroom experiences, which include dramatic play, arts and crafts, math and science exploration, literacy activities, field trips, and other special events throughout the year. FUMC Preschool has happily served the Fredericksburg community for over 33 years.
Top Picks:
  • Hazelwild Country Day Preschool
  • Holy Cross Academy
  • St. George's Episcopal Preschool
  • Faith Baptist Preschool
  • Fredericksburg Christian School

Private School

WINNER: St. Patrick Catholic School

The Mission of Saint Patrick Catholic School, rooted in the richness of Catholic tradition, is to provide a Christ-centered learning environment, leading our students to do God’s will in this world. Recognizing that our students are unique creations of God that are blessed with special talents and gifts, we strive to empower them to become active and creative 21st century learners.
Top Picks:
  • Fredericksburg Christian School
  • Fredericksburg Academy
  • Brompton Community School
  • Holy Cross Academy

Day Camp

WINNER: Master Y.J. Kim's Martial Arts Center

We want to give a huge thank you to our community, especially our taekwondo family, for your continued support. You are the reason we do what we do!

Top Picks:
  • Fredericksburg Parks & Rec
  • Rappahannock Area YMCA
  • CYT Fredericksburg
  • Little Fish Swimming

Dance Studio

WINNER: Amyclae Dance Academy


Your family deserves the best. Give them the gift of dance at Amyclae! Classes for ages 2 and up. 45 Walpole Street, Stafford VA • www.AmyclaeDance.com
Top Picks:
  • CYT Fredericksburg
  • Creative Movement
  • Fredericksburg Ballet Centre

Theater Class

WINNER: CYT Fredericksburg 

Christian Youth Theater (CYT) of Fredericksburg is an after-school theater arts training program for students ages 4—18 providing classes, camps and on-stage opportunities for over 15 years.
Top Picks:
  • Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
  • Hazelwild Country Day School
  • STEP VA
  • Stage Door Productions

Gymnastics

WINNER: Paragon Gym for Kids

Paragon Gym For Kids offers gymnastics classes to children of all ages, ninja classes for boys and girls, tumbling and trampoline classes, boys and girls competitive gymnastics team, birthday parties, open gym, summer camps, field trips and homeschool open gym.
Top Picks:
  • Spotsylvania Parks & Recreation
  • Stafford Gymnastics & Rec Center

Music Lessons

WINNER: KBI Music Shoppe


KBI Music Shoppe is a family-owned business that was established in 2009. Currently, we service schools in Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg, Stafford, Prince William, King George, Henrico, Williamsburg-James City County, Manassas City, Arlington City, Alexandria City, and Orange County.
Our business started by simply repairing a few band instruments for the local schools. We offer an affordable rental program for band and orchestra. Lessons are also available along with instrument repair.
Top Picks:
  • The Music Studio
  • Harmony Kids
  • Yamaha Music School
  • Bang Music

Art Classes

TIE WINNER: Art Time 4 Kids

As we celebrate ten years of business, Art Time 4 Kids thanks all the local parents who support Art and Music Education. Our incredible staff make it possible to offer 28 weekly classes for ages 0 through 16 years old.

TIE WINNER: Liberty Town Arts Workshop

Liberty Town is the largest art gallery and working artist studio in Fredericksburg. With 60 artists we have classes in drawing, painting, watercolor, clay, fiber arts, glass, and multimedia.
Top Picks:
  • Wine & Design Fredericksburg
  • Pots & Palettes

Martial Arts

WINNER: Master Y.J. Kim's Martial Arts Center

We are honored to have been voted a winner of the Family Favorite Award in two different categories for several years. We want to give a huge thank you to our community, especially our taekwondo family for your continued support.
Top Picks:
  • Jett Martial Arts
  • I-Kik
  • Majesty Martial Arts
  • Mountain Kim Martial Arts

Tutoring

WINNER: Central Rappahannock Regional Library

Live online tutoring with Brainfuse HelpNow, available 7 days a week, 2:00-11:00. On-demand tutoring, homework help, test preparation, and writing assistance, with many services in Spanish. No appointment necessary.
Top Picks:
  • Learning Enhancement Centers
  • Mathnasium
  • Parrish Learning Zone
  • Instructional Coaching and Tutoring (iCAT)


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