Local businesses are thinking outside the box to offer options for customers who need education and entertainment for their kids, take-out meals, and supplies. We've reached out to hundreds of local businesses and asked them to send us information on what services they're offering now and how they're adjusting their offerings for social distancing. Please see some options below -- we'll keep adding to them as we hear back -- and consider how you can support a local business!
Code Wiz, Westford MA
Code Wiz has moved their coding classes online and also offering free Minecraft server time on their private Minecraft server.
The Dojo, Billerica
Offering free YouTube videos for Little Ninjas (age 3-6), Junior Samurai (Age 7-9), and Teens (Age 10-14). Go to their Facebook page and send a message to them for the links (like their page while you're there!). They also have Facebook Live videos.
One Stop Fun, Westford MA
Providing martial arts and gymnastics students with daily videos. Also selling gift cards.
Party Princess Productions, Boston MA
Creating princess and super hero events on Facebook Live. Stay tuned!
Art Signals Studio in Maynard and Look What I Made in North Reading
Offering To-Go Pottery and Art Kits. Choose either a pottery painting or canvas project. Prices range from $18 to $25. Place your order online or call 857-244-9364. Your order will be ready for pickup within 24 hours.
Empow Studios, Lexington MA
Starting Monday, March 23, Empow will offer virtual (online) classes with live instructors. Subjects include coding, robotics, film and animation, Minecraft, engineering and more. Plus they're enrolling for STEM summer camps for age 7-17 at 19 different locations. Use code CAMP20 for $20 off summer camp.
Toy Shop of Concord, Concord MA
The Toy Shop of Concord is open regular hours and is offering free delivery in the town of Concord for any order over $40. We are also offering curb side pick up and if a customer wants to FaceTime with us for their selection they can do so by calling us at 978-359-2553 to set up a FaceTime appointment.
ActonArt Drawing School, Acton MA
ActonArt is offering classes online using high quality videos presented through Zoom meetings, so students can still have a degree of interaction with teachers. We're also providing supply kits with materials so students will have all they need to complete projects.
Penguin Coding School, Lexington MA
Penguin Coding is offering a free one-hour virtual coding class for grades 1-12 beginning March 23. Registration required at http://www.penguincodingschool.com/freetrial.
Jam Time, Maynard MA
Jam Time is connecting with families on their new YouTube channel where they are posting video content for young children featuring songs, sensory ideas, craft ideas and character visits. They are also delivering Jam Time at Home kits containing fun songs, sensory items, pretend play, crafts and activities that kids can do at home. See all of the options on their Facebook page.
Is your local business offering pick-up, delivery or online options? Let us know, and we'll share with our readers! Email me at barbarae@macaronikid.com.
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