The Avenues at CDCW


The Avenues is a separate building designed for children to experience the excitement of the specialized classrooms outside of their homerooms. Preschoolers and school agers enjoy these classes in small groups with a subject specific teacher.

The James River Rapids:

Physical activity using a traverse climbing wall, basketball goals, scooters, ping-pong table and more

The River City Café:
Hands-on kid’s kitchen where basic cooking and food preparation are taught by making homemade foods from the 50 states

The Monument Avenue Art Studio:
A full-time art teacher provides lessons on pottery, sewing, wood working, painting, crafts and more.

Theatre Row Drama Center with Stage:
Self-confidence and creative thinking skills are developed through improvisation and public speaking

Research Road Science Lab:
Science gets creative with experiments, STEM projects, group collaborations, gardening and LEGO® robotics

64West Game Area:
Brainteasers and team building skills with board games, chess tournaments, domino races and LEGO® building challenges

The Loft:
Look through the lens with digital cameras and computers to explore the worlds of photography, journalism and advertising.

Capitol City Library:
Enhance a love for reading through hands-on activities involving authors, illustrators and favorite books from the 50 states.

Carytown Dance Studio:
Participation in music and dance that reflects song and dance from all parts of the USA.

Shockhoe Slip's Atlas Alley:
History and Geography come alive as the exciting sights and sounds of the USA are explored.

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Fun Times at the Avenues!

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