St Albans: Mondays and Fridays (term time)
Harpenden: Mondays and Wednesdays (term time)
DJ’s Jungle Adventure, Sandridge: Mondays 13.45 (drop in)
45 minutes session including drink and biscuit

Action packed storytelling & drama, where children learn without even knowing it! Drama Llamas runs classes, parties, and sessions for nursery, schools and children centres.

The children engage in playful activities with fun props and inspiring music. A new and exciting experience is offered each week, whether it be dancing at a ladybird ball, befriending dragons or discovering the magical power of cornflakes!

All sessions are meticulously planned and linked to the EYFS. And of course we really do have llamas!

Contact us for your FREE TRIAL!

Baby Bumpkin (6 weeks +) You will learn techniques to relax your baby, stretch their bodies and stimulate their minds. Our unique stories and music will get you both laughing and moving. The carefully structured stories mean that you will easily be able to repeat the sessions at home, enhancing your parental skills and bonding with your baby.

Tatty Bumpkin (18/24 months +) Classes born out of a love of yoga and a love of fun. Loosely based on yoga postures, each class encourages your child to explore their physicality, increase their confidence and engage their minds. Designed for parents to join in, so you get a good stretch too!

All classes are aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Tiny Ballerina is the latest arrival at The Dance Studio. Our enchanting early years programme incorporates song, music and the first principals of ballet.

Your little ones will be transported on a magical journey with Tutu bunny through movement and imagination. The use of beautiful props such as shakers, wands, wings and ribbons enchant and inspire creativity as well as being the best fun ever! Accompanied by their carer your tot will gain in confidence and experience the sheer joy of dance.

So share some quality time with your tiny one and take your first steps in the dance studio together!

Monday mornings - Trestle Arts Base & Harpenden Public Halls. Wed & Fri mornings - The Maltings Arts Theatre St Albans.

For more information or to book your FREE TRIAL please contact Miriam.

Gymboree Music classes are high energy and full of life, allowing children to express themselves freely through song, dance, movement, games and instruments. From African to Classical, Jazz and Disco, R&B to Asia, children are introduced to a variety of new sounds and rhythms from all over the world!

Music I: (6 - 16 months) - Discover melody, pitch and rhythm
Music II: (16 - 28 months) - Dance and sing to different musical styles
Music III: (28 months – 5 years). Develop rhythm, beat and listening skills
Family Music (mixed ages) - Get musical with the whole family.
We also run Play & Learn and Art classes and Birthday Parties too! Visit www.gymboree-uk.com

*Membership includes FREE ACCESS to our OPEN GYM sessions*

Voted UK’s “Best National Pre-schooler Development Activity” in 2011
Inspire your child’s imagination and self-expression with a world of hands-on art activities. Through painting, printing, sculpture, drawing, collage, dramatic play and more, our art classes encourage confidence and support artistic potential.
Art I: (18 - 24 months) - Discover art through sculpture, painting, story time, tactile exploration and more
Art II: (24 - 36 months) - Paint, sing, sculpt, collage and imagine in a uniquely creative space.
Art III: (3 – 5 years). A drop-off class where children gain confidence in self-expression and artistic exploration through a hands-on, multimedia experience.
We also run Play & Gym and Music classes and Birthday Parties too! Visit www.gymboree-uk.com
*Membership includes FREE ACCESS to our OPEN GYM sessions*

Want something a bit different?

Share in wonderful instruments, great musical experiences and a relaxed friendly group.  Our sessions are designed to inspire passion, creativity and a lifelong love of music. 

How? It's all about the fun of making music with a real musician, and great music! Who better to support your little one's journey than musician, mum, songwriter and early years educator Ruth, with Guitar and African drum accompaniment (and unlike most music groups, not a CD in sight!)

Since 2003 Mish Mash Music has developed a reputation for quality individual attention, and relaxed sessions that parents enjoy as much as their children.

Classes from 5 months- 4 years  by Verulamium Park on Monday  9.55-10.25 for over 2s    10.40-11.10 for little ones up to 2 and Wednesday 9.55-10.25 for over 2s    10.40-11.10 for little ones up to 2

Visit www.mishmashkids.co.uk to find out more about what makes Mish Mash special, and why most spaces are filled by recommendation alone.

* The Little Gym programs are designed to introduce your child to physical activity in a fun and nurturing environment. Our gymnastics based curriculum will help increase their flexibility, balance and coordination while also improving listening skills, attention span and the ability to follow directions.
 
* The goal of the programme is to have FUN and help with your child becoming more confident, more willing to take prudent risks, and be challenged in ways they never have before. With each new achievement, self-confidence and self-esteem will soar!
 
* Will be open Monday- Saturday from 9.00am - 6.00pm. With 4-5 class times available per week, per age group.

Birthday parties and Holiday camps are also available.

Little Fishes Parent and Toddler Group (Harpenden). Thursday (term-time) 10.45am-12.00pm.

Registered charity number 1092748

Parent and toddler group open to all parents, carers and childminders in the community with pre-school aged children offering a safe, fun place for children to play and for adults to find friendship and support.Each session includes free play, craft activities, refreshments and singing time.

Places are limited and there is currently a waiting list for both groups so please phone Gillian to check availability. 

Wednesday and Fridays 10.00am-11.30am (term time)

This is a very friendly group for under 5's and their mums, dads, grandparents and carers. A short Christian service of songs, story and prayers is followed by playtime and refreshments. There are lots of toys, activities and ride-ons. Babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers are all welcome. Feel free to come along.

Free parking is available for those attending the toddler group in the church car park.

Tuesdays 1.30pm-3.00pm, term time only.