Woodlawn Arts Academy: Creative Classes, STEM Activities & Kids Night Out
Along The Rock · Oct 1, 2026 · 16:04
Along The Rock · Oct 1, 2026 · 16:04
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🎨 Woodlawn Arts Academy has something for everyone!
On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long sits down with Becky Rich and Sydney Segretto from Woodlawn Arts Academy to explore a variety of upcoming programs designed for adults, children, preschoolers, homeschoolers, and families.
Sydney shares details about Social Seniors, Artsy Tots, preschool and homeschool programs, Full Steam Ahead, the Author and Illustrator class, and Kids Night Out.
From creative projects and crafts to hands-on STEM activities, storytelling, music, and opportunities to socialize, these programs are designed to make learning fun while helping participants build new skills and connections.
The conversation also highlights an upcoming Kids Night Out Glow Party, where children can enjoy music, activities, food, snacks, crafts, and plenty of glowing fun while parents get a few hours to themselves.
📅 Kids Night Out Glow Party
Friday, October 23
6:00–9:00 p.m.
Upcoming Classes Include:
• Social Seniors — Thursdays, 2:30–3:30 p.m.
• Artsy Tots — Thursdays, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
• Preschool Arts — Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• Homeschool Arts — Thursdays, 1:00–2:00 p.m.
• Full Steam Ahead — Thursdays, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
• Author and Illustrator
• Kids Night Out
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🎤 Highlights:
00:22 Introduction to Woodlawn Arts Academy
00:36 Meet Becky Rich and Sydney Segreto
00:45 Upcoming Classes and Programs
01:18 Sydney's Background in Early Childhood Education
01:52 A New Lineup of Thursday Classes
02:01 Introducing Social Seniors
02:42 Crafts, Games and Social Activities for Adults
03:42 Social Seniors Schedule and Registration
04:19 Artsy Classes for Preschoolers and Homeschoolers
04:33 Painting, Music and Hands-On Crafts
05:07 Programs for Toddlers, Preschoolers and Homeschoolers
05:28 Class Ages, Schedules and Pricing
05:55 Eight-Week Sessions and Year-Round Enrollment
06:29 Along the Rock: Viewer Questions and Subscriptions
06:46 Introducing Full Steam Ahead
06:51 Hands-On STEM Learning and Activities
07:31 Combining Arts and Education
07:44 What STEM Means
08:10 Encouraging Future Engineers Through Play
08:24 Egg Drop Experiments and Learning by Doing
08:47 Full Steam Ahead Schedule and Age Range
09:17 Introducing the Author and Illustrator Class
09:25 Turning Children's Ideas into Books
09:44 Fiction, Nonfiction and Creative Storytelling
10:22 Writing, Illustration and Spelling Skills
10:37 Building Creativity and Friendships
11:18 The Value of Hands-On Learning
11:44 Supporting Children's Interests and Education
12:47 Introducing Kids Night Out
12:47 Crafts, Movies and Themed Activities
13:10 The Cardboard Box Drive-In Movie Idea
13:29 Glow Party and Blacklight Activities
13:50 Snacks, Crafts and Glowing T-Shirts
14:26 Kids Night Out: October 23 Event Details
14:39 Exploring Woodlawn's Variety of Programs
14:57 Wrapping Up with Becky and Sydney
15:32 Closing Remarks and Radar Free Press
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