The Lutherville Music School offers private music lessons for students of all ages and skill levels. It offers instruction for piano, guitar, flute, jazz, bass guitar and ukelele, along with voice lessons and certified YAMAHA Music School courses. Lessons are provided during the day, after school, evenings and weekends. The school has its own recital hall on the premises and offers performance opportunities. Free trial lessons are offered.
St. Paul's day camp is provided through the school to entertain and help develop the social skills of participating children during the summer months. The camp caters to a variety of age groups and interests. Children are assigned to groups by interest and age, and are led by adult instructors. Day Camp serves children ages three and a half to ten, and the Sports and Specialty Camp program is geared toward children ages seven to fourteen. Day Camp includes Art, Swimming, Sports and Playground; some specialty camps include Harry Potter, Legos, Soccer, Drawing and Painting, Remote Control Cars, Science and more.
The Long & Foster Institute of Real Estate offers a wide variety of classes, whether a student is just starting to consider a real estate license or has been working in the field for years. It also offers courses online for those with busy schedules.
The glass office tower off Interstate 83 that displays the University of Phoenix logo on its top floor is a well-known landmark in Timonium. Most courses at the for-profit university are conducted online, but this office park off Greenspring Drive does host live classes in business and technology education.
LTRC Cooperative Tots Program operates out of Pinewood Elementary School and is run by the LTRC Recreation Council. Established in 1949, the program accepts children 3 and 4 years of age into two separate classes and teaches skills such as cooking, reading, music, science and arts and crafts. Both morning and afternoon sessions are available. Email Anne Wedgeworth through the LTRC Web site for application information or questions about the program.
Founded by David Kim and Jim Narangajavana in 1997, C2 Education Center offers tutoring for college prep exams, entrance exams, math, reading, writing, homework, study skills, enrichment skills and shadow classes. They focus on lengthening study hours and helping to increase their student's testing capabilities. Call them to set up an appointment for a diagnostic test.
Founded in 1977 by Raymond and Eileen Huntington, the Huntington Learning Center specializes in one-on-one tutoring for students in grades K-12. It offers instruction in the areas of reading, writing, math, study skills, phonics, vocabulary, high-school entrance exams and SAT/PSAT prep. Call to set up an appointment, or check out the center's Web site for more information.
With more than 25 years of private-tutoring experience, local teacher Mark Deaton founded the Math Clinic in 2005. Located on the ground floor of the Elliot Building, the clinic offers individual tutoring in a relaxed setting. Help is available for all levels of students in subjects including geometry, algebra, trigonometry and physics. Students here boast a 100 percent pass rate on the AP Calculus test.
The Auburn School's mission is to grow the social and academic potential of bright kids who may face social and/or behavioral challenges. "Auburn’s program simultaneously supports the development of academic skills, social competency and pragmatic language in an engaging educational environment," according to the school's website.
The Robert Paul Academy of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences offers an education for women and men interested in the cosmetology and salon industries. Backed by national accreditation, it offers an intensive 13-week program with convenient course hours as well as many classes held frequently throughout the year. Its recruiting service matches graduates with recruiters, About Faces, A Perfect Face, Brocato's Salon, Bubbles, East Bank Hair and Cavallaro & Co. among them. Visit the academy's website for information on classes, tuition and schedules.
Charm City Kids Club is an educational center for children from birth to age nine. Age-appropriate classes and activities are offered in areas such art, cooking and movement. Moms are welcome to bring their infants to special adult exercise programs. Charm City Kids Club has a playspace featuring miniature theme-buildings such as a diner, a theatre and a soft-play farm. It hosts themed parties such as its Pirate Adventure and Science Party.