LEARNING ENRICHMENT CLASSES
PIPER'S PLACE DISCOVERY MUSEUM
Learning Through Play, Designed With Purpose
Our enrichment classes are thoughtfully designed to support your child’s development through music, movement, creativity, and hands-on exploration—all in a fun, engaging environment.
What We Offer
Our Classes
Our classes provide a consistent opportunity for children to build skills over time in a familiar, supportive environment. These classes are structured to encourage participation, confidence, and growth while allowing children to learn through movement, exploration, and play.
Pop-Up Classes
In addition to our regular schedule, we also host pop-up classes—special, limited-time experiences that introduce new themes and activities.
We also offer rotating specialty classes throughout the year, including:
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STEM & Science Exploration
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Cooking & Food-Based Learning
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Sensory Play Workshops
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Seasonal & Holiday-Themed Classes
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Costumed Character Visits
These classes change often—so there’s always something new to explore.
What to Expect
Our classes are designed to be fun, affordable, and welcoming for families! Here's everything you need to know before joining us.
How to Reserve Your Spot for Class
There is NO separate class reservation option!
To attend any of our classes, simply visit our Reservations Page and make a regular OPEN PLAY reservation for the date and time of your class.
IMPORTANT: You must select OPEN PLAY when making your reservation, even if you are attending class ONLY and do not plan to purchase playtime.
Reservations help us manage facility capacity and ensure a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Walk-ins are welcome, but advance reservations are strongly recommended, as space is limited. No advance payment is required for regular class reservations.
Class Pricing
Little Learners: Parent & Me
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Included with regular Open Play admission, plus a $2.50 supply fee.
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Class-only admission is $10 per child.
Music & Movement with UF Health CARD
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Completely FREE to attend!
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Families who wish to enjoy Open Play afterward can add discounted admission for $7 per child.
Before You Arrive
Piper's Place is a socks-only facility, so all guests must wear socks while inside.
First-time visitors should also complete our facility waiver before arriving. Waivers only need to be completed once per child.
No Membership or Commitment Required
Join us whenever it works for your family! There are no memberships, ongoing commitments, or advance payments required for our regular classes. Simply choose the classes that fit your schedule and reserve your spot.
A Welcoming, Low-Pressure Environment
We believe every child learns and participates in their own way! Our classes encourage exploration, creativity, and meaningful connections in a relaxed, supportive setting.
Caregivers are encouraged to participate alongside their little ones, creating opportunities to bond, learn, and make memories together.
Our School-Year Schedule
Our classes run throughout the school year and pause during summer break while we focus on our summer programs.
Class schedules, themes, and availability may change, so be sure to check our website or social media for the latest updates!
About the Instructors
Guided by experienced, caring educators
Our weekly classes are led by experienced, trained professionals who have a strong background in working with young children. Each instructor brings knowledge in early childhood development, group learning, and hands-on teaching strategies to create meaningful, engaging experiences.
We focus on more than just activities—we guide children through opportunities that support language development, motor skills, social interaction, creativity, and confidence. Every class is thoughtfully structured to meet children where they are, while encouraging growth through play-based, developmentally appropriate learning.
Our instructors are passionate about creating a warm, welcoming environment where both children and caregivers feel comfortable participating, exploring, and learning together.
Our Classes
Music & Movement with UF Health CARD
Sing, Move, Play & Grow Together!
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Piper's Place Discovery Museum is excited to partner with UF Health CARD to offer FREE monthly Music & Movement classes for little learners!
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Join us for a fun, interactive experience filled with music, rhythm, movement, instruments, and sensory-rich activities! These engaging classes encourage children to explore their senses, develop motor skills, strengthen communication and language skills, build social connections, and support early learning.
Activities are designed to meet children at their individual developmental levels, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can participate, explore, and have fun!
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Class Details
When: The first Wednesday of each month
Class Times & Ages:
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10:30–11:00 AM: Newborns through 1 year old
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11:00–11:30 AM: Ages 2–5 years
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Cost: Completely FREE!
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Location: Piper's Place Discovery Museum
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What to Expect
Each class includes a variety of fun, developmentally appropriate activities, such as:
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Music & Rhythm: Explore sounds, songs, beats, and musical instruments.
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Movement & Motor Skills: Encourage coordination, balance, and physical development through playful movement.
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Sensory Exploration: Engage the senses through interactive, hands-on experiences.
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Communication & Social Skills: Support early language development, connection, and interaction with others.
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Learning Through Play: Build confidence, curiosity, and early learning skills in a fun, supportive environment.
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Stay & Play After Class!
Want to keep the fun going? Families attending Music & Movement can enjoy discounted Open Play admission for just $7 per child!
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Open Play is completely optional. Families are welcome to attend the FREE class without purchasing playtime.
How to Reserve Your Spot
There is NO separate class reservation option!
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To attend Music & Movement, simply visit our Reservations Page and make a regular OPEN PLAY reservation for the date and time of your class.
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IMPORTANT: Select OPEN PLAY when making your reservation, even if you are ONLY attending the FREE Music & Movement class and do not plan to purchase playtime.
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Making a reservation does not mean you are required to purchase Open Play admission.
Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are strongly recommended to help us manage facility capacity and ensure a comfortable experience for everyone.
Before You Arrive
Piper's Place is a socks-only facility, so please make sure everyone brings socks.
First-time visitors should also complete our facility waiver before arriving. Waivers only need to be completed once per child.
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Caregivers are encouraged to participate alongside their little ones throughout the class.
About Our Partnership
We're thrilled to welcome UF Health CARD (Center for Autism and Related Disabilities) to Piper's Place!
Through this partnership, we're able to offer engaging, inclusive learning opportunities that support early childhood development while bringing families together through the joy of music and movement.
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We can't wait to sing, move, and make memories with you!
Little Learners: Parent & Me Class
Learn, Create, Explore, Play & Grow Together!
Join us at Piper's Place Discovery Museum for Little Learners: Parent & Me, a fun, interactive weekly class designed for curious little minds ages 2 and up!
Each week, children and their caregivers will explore exciting new themes through hands-on learning, stories, music, movement, creative activities, and playful discovery!
Our classes encourage early literacy, creativity, curiosity, fine motor development, social skills, and confidence while making learning fun and meaningful.
Activities are designed to meet children at their individual developmental levels, creating a welcoming and supportive environment where little learners can explore, participate, and grow at their own pace!
Class Details
When: Select Mondays
Time: 10:45 AM
Duration: Approximately 35–40 minutes
Ages: 2 years and up
Caregiver Participation: Required
Location: Piper's Place Discovery Museum
What to Expect
Each Little Learners class features a different educational theme with a variety of fun, developmentally appropriate activities, such as:
- Storytime & Early Literacy: Enjoy engaging stories that encourage language development, listening skills, vocabulary, and imagination.
- Arts & Crafts: Get creative with hands-on projects that strengthen fine motor skills, coordination, and self-expression.
- Interactive Songs: Explore songs, rhythm, movement, and interactive activities that support physical development and early learning.
- Hands-On Discovery: Explore exciting topics through sensory experiences, simple experiments, and playful learning activities.
- Social & Emotional Development: Build confidence, communication skills, cooperation, and meaningful connections with others.
- Learning Through Play: Encourage curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, and a lifelong love of learning!
Class Pricing
Families have two flexible options for attending Little Learners!
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Class + Open Play: Little Learners is included with regular Open Play admission, plus a $2.50 supply fee per child.
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Class Only: Families who prefer to attend just the class can participate for $10 per child, without purchasing Open Play admission.
There are no memberships or ongoing commitments required. Simply join the classes that fit your family's schedule!
How to Reserve Your Spot
There is NO separate class reservation option!
To attend Little Learners, simply visit our Reservations Page and make a regular OPEN PLAY reservation for the date and time of your class.
IMPORTANT: Select OPEN PLAY when making your reservation, even if you are ONLY attending the Little Learners class and do not plan to purchase playtime.
Making a reservation does not mean you are required to purchase Open Play admission. Families can choose their preferred admission option upon arrival.
Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are strongly recommended to help us manage facility capacity and ensure a comfortable experience for everyone.
No advance payment is required. Payment is collected upon arrival.
Before You Arrive
Piper's Place is a socks-only facility, so please make sure everyone brings socks.
First-time visitors should also complete our facility waiver before arriving. Waivers only need to be completed once per child.
Caregiver participation is required throughout the class. We encourage parents and caregivers to join in the activities, explore alongside their little ones, and enjoy learning together!
A Welcoming Learning Environment
At Piper's Place, we believe children learn best through play, exploration, and meaningful connections.
Little Learners is designed to provide a relaxed, engaging environment where children feel comfortable discovering new things, expressing their creativity, and developing important early childhood skills.
Every child learns differently, and that's something we celebrate! Our activities encourage participation without pressure, allowing children to explore and grow at their own pace.
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We can't wait to learn, create, explore, and make wonderful memories with you and your little learner!
What Makes Our Classes Different
At Piper’s Place, classes are more than just activities—they’re intentional learning experiences that help children build real skills through play.
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Builds confidence in group settings
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Supports language and communication development
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Strengthens motor skills and coordination
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Encourages creativity and problem-solving
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Helps children learn to follow directions and routines
Join Us for Our Next Class
Interested in Hosting a Class at Piper's Place?
We love partnering with passionate, community-minded individuals who want to share their skills with local families. If you have an idea for a class or enrichment experience that aligns with our focus on learning, creativity, and child development, we’d love to hear from you.
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Whether it’s a one-time pop-up or an ongoing class, we’re always open to exploring new opportunities that bring value to our space and our community.
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Reach out to us to share your idea and learn more about hosting at Piper’s.