Outdoor Pop-Up Classes: November 4, 5, 7, and 8 As always, student sign-ups are accepted on a first come, first served basis.
You have questions? We have answers!
We know there will be lots of questions, so please read the Q & A’s below, and if you still have questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to contact us atClara@MsClarasMusic.comor (708) 704-1716 (call / text).
And once you’ve read through the Q & A’s, please click the green bar to view the schedule and sign up!
Our outdoor classes will take place in the bandshell located in Kiwanis Park in Brookfield, approximately 1 mile southeast of Ms. Clara’s Mini Musicians.Click here for directions.
What precautions is Ms. Clara’s Mini Musicians taking to ensure the safety of the families and teachers attending class outdoors?
There will be absolutely NO contact between students, families, and teachers.
Masks will be required for adults and children over 2 upon “entrance and exit,” and attendees will sit in designated spaces a minimum of 10′ apart. Families will provide their own blanket, yoga mat, etc., and are encouraged but not required to wear their masks once safely seated in their designated area. Teachers will not wear masks during class, but they will remain a full 10′ away from the nearest student seating areas throughout the entire class.
There will be no shared instruments or materials, and students will not come up to the teacher to take turns at the drum, triangle, etc.
What materials are required for class?
Because teachers will not provide any instruments or props to share during class, families are encouraged to bring their own class materials to fully experience the songs and activities. Handheld rhythm instruments used (such as shaker eggs and rhythm sticks) vary by class level, and the instruments needed for your particular class will be outlined upon registration. You are welcome to be creative and make your own at home, and we also sell Ms. Clara’s Mini Musicians instrument backpacks with all class instruments and materials for $35.00. Click here to view the materials list by class level.
Families will also be responsible for their seating area, and please note that the floor is concrete so we highly recommend a thick blanket, yoga mat, etc.
Can families drop in to these outdoor classes?
Because we need to maintain a strict maximum number of students per class, families will not be able to drop in.
What happens if the weather prevents us from holding class on any particular day?
If the weather changes and we are unable to hold any of these classes outside, you will be notified of their cancellation with as much notice as possible. As these are pay-in-person pop-up classes, we will not be offering virtual classes as make-ups. The classes will simply be cancelled.
What if my child wants to wander around during class?
This is of course a tricky situation as we cannot allow children to toddle around the “outdoor classroom” for safety reasons. However, the bandshell is located within a beautiful park, and if your child is feeling antsy, there is plenty of room for them to get their wiggles out in the grassy areas and still hear the music class.
Can I bring siblings to the outdoor music class?
Only registered students may participate in the music class. Older siblings are welcome to bring their own activity and sit in the grassy areas by the bandshell. Caregivers will easily be able to observe their older child(ren) while still participating in music class with their younger child(ren).
Families who have 2 or more children registered in music classes of different levels are welcome to bring both children to both outdoor classes if needed. (For example, a parent can bring a Munchkin to the Merry class and vice versa.) Please note that caregivers will be responsible for keeping both children in their designated area, so if you have 2+ children that tend to toddle off in opposite directions, our outdoor classes may not be a great fit at this time if you are unable to have a second caregiver present.
What is the fee for the pop-up classes?
Classes are $20 for one child, $35 for two children.* CASH ONLY. Credit cards and checks will not be accepted, and because we are using a contactless cash system, no change will be available. We will have a contactless cash bucket of sorts onsite, so please bring exact change or consider any change a donation. 🙂 *If you are signing 2 children up for 2 different classes but still need to bring both kiddos to both classes, you will only pay $20 / class, not $35 / class.
I have a promo code and/or class credit. Can I apply it to the pop-up classes?
Gift certificates will be accepted, but no other promotions, class credits, etc., can be applied to these pop-up classes. We hope to honor these again in the future when we are able to accommodate more than 30% of our usual enrollment. Thank you for your understanding.
