ChIMES (Childhood Introduction to Music Education, with Smiles) is an SDYS program that highlights one of the most integral phases of child growth and development: the period of growth that takes place from birth to age 5.
Register now for the “Sights & Sounds of the Season” holiday session!
Did you know?
By the time a baby turns one year old, their brain will have grown to 70% of its adult size. By age three, the brain reaches 85% of its total growth. Creating music, and the human interaction that accompanies music-making, involves multi-sensory activities that grow and foster strong brain growth and healthy interaction between young children and their caregivers.
ChIMES classes are designed to enhance and further child development while building healthy attachment between the child and caregiver through hands-on play with instruments, singing, movement, rhythm activities, percussion, and more. The interactive classes develop children’s musical, motor and aural skills and help facilitate learning in other areas. The program is specifically designed to create pathways for children to participate in ensemble-based programs for youth. View ChIMES Flyer
“Sights & Sounds of the Season” 2021 Holiday Session – Now Enrolling
Join us as we celebrate the “Sights & Sounds of the Season”! From twinkly lights and falling snow to jingle bells and hot cocoa, there will be plenty of singing, dancing, and musical merriment in this festive 4-week holiday session.
The session starts the week of November 15 and runs through December 18 (no classes during Thanksgiving week). There are class options in Balboa Park (Marston House) and Liberty Station.
Special thanks to the Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO) for hosting ChIMES classes at the Marston House.
ChIMES OUTDOORS*
4-week session (45-min socially-distanced class)
Limited to 14 children (ages 0 – 5) plus parent/caregivers(s)
WEDNESDAYS with Mr. Charlie
LIBERTY STATION (behind 2820 Roosevelt Road)
9:30 a.m. – Babies/Toddlers (ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT!)
10:30 a.m. – Toddlers/Preschoolers (ONLY A COUPLE SPOTS LEFT!)
Nov 17 – Dec 15
THURSDAYS with Ms. Michelle
BALBOA PARK (Marston House grounds)
9:30 a.m. – Babies/Toddlers
10:30 a.m. – Toddlers/Preschoolers (ONLY A COUPLE SPOTS LEFT!)
Nov 18 – Dec 16
FRIDAYS with Ms. Michelle
BALBOA PARK (Marston House grounds)
9:30 a.m. – Toddlers English/Spanish Bilingual (ONLY A COUPLE SPOTS LEFT!)
10:30 a.m. – Mixed Ages English/Spanish Bilingual (ONLY A COUPLE SPOTS LEFT!)
Nov 19 – Dec 17
SATURDAYS with Ms. Kat
LIBERTY STATION (behind 2820 Roosevelt Road)
9:30 a.m. – Babies/Toddlers (ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT!)
10:30 a.m. – Toddlers/Preschoolers
Nov 20 – Dec 18
Cost: $80 for one child/caregiver ($75 one-time discount rate for first-time ChIMES families)
Additional Sibling rate: +$45
All enrolled families will also have access to the online ChIMES Video Library, songbook, supplemental materials, and curated playlists, which are a great way to continue the music at home in between classes!
Add-on options:
+$12 ChIMES Instrument kit (several instruments that are used frequently during class)
+$20 for two ChIMES Instrument kits
