Best of 2023

After School Care
Boys and Girls Club
Locations in Santa Cruz and Live Oak
boysandgirlsclub.info
Runners up
Campus Kids Connection
Coastal Community Preschool

Art
Seven Directions
Creative Learning Center
831.713.9392
[email protected]
Sevendirections.org
Seven Directions is Santa Cruz’s premiere creative center for kids and teens! Offering instruction in various arts, sciences and more in a lively studio with over 30 live exotic animals. We are committed to helping to nurture students’ self-esteem, building lasting friendships and empowering them as artists, learners and creative thinkers.
Runners up
Mon Ami
Studio Sprouts

Dance
International Dance Academy (IAD)
320 Encinal Street Santa Cruz
831.466.0458
[email protected]
iadance.com
Dance for JOY! IAD provides professional instruction for all ages in an encouraging atmosphere. Our studio trains students to develop their artistry, technique, balance, strength and flexibility, while honing style, focus, agility and energy… bringing joy to every class and performance! We can’t wait to see you in the studio!
Runners up
The Tannery
Pacific Arts Complex

Gymnastics
June Bug’s Gym
3910 Portola Drive, Suite 2, Santa Cruz
831.464.BUGS (2847)
JuneBugsGym.com
June Bug’s Gym is a place where your child can experience a fun-filled adventure in movement. We have a caring, respectful, and supportive staff that encourages every child in their growth of large motor skills and gymnastics along with social, emotional, and cognitive development. Our goals for our students are to help them feel control and empowerment in their bodies, to build self-esteem through success, to open up their imaginations, and to feel confidence and joy in their exploration of movement.
Runners up
Santa Cruz Gymnastics
Vargas

Music
MusicalMe
MusicalMe, Inc. offering Music Together™ Locations throughout Santa Cruz and Santa Clara County
831.332.9002
[email protected]
musicalme.com
MusicalMe is overjoyed to be voted #1! Now in our 27th year, made possible with the loving support of our incredible community of families and teachers. Thank you for choosing us as your favorite music school!
Runners up
Be Natural
Moe’s Alley

Sport
Santa Cruz County Lacrosse Association
scclax.org
Runners up
SLV Soccer
Santa Cruz Little League

Swimming
Simpkins Family Swim Center
979 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz
831.454.7960
scparks.com
Runners up
Adventure Sports Unlimited
303 Potrero St., Suite 15, Santa Cruz
831.458.3648
asudoit.com
Thank you Santa Cruz families, we are so honored! We love teaching the children of this beautiful community how to swim and love the water! Come play with us!
SLV Swim Center

Theatre
All About Theatre
Santa Cruz
831.345.6340
allabouttheatre.org
Runners up
CYT
West Performing Arts