Academicus

Looking for a playgroup where your child can learn, make friends and grow more independent?

Our English Playgroup gives children ages 1.5–4 three hours of songs, games, sensory activities, art and play, all in an English-speaking environment.

Monday, Thursday and Friday
9:00–12:00

Spaces are currently available on Thursdays and Fridays.

Book a trial morning at www.academicus.co.

Weekends are made for moments like this 🎸

Live music, little dancers, ribbons flying, and a room full of families soaking it all in together. This is what our weekend musical activities look like at Academicus — simple, joyful, and just as much for the parents as the kids.

As the new school year kicks off, we've got more of these moments lined up. Keep an eye out for our upcoming family concerts and musical activities — you won't want your little one to miss the fun.

📍 Waffenplatzstrasse 5, 8002 Zürich

Birthdays are better at Academicus 🎈

Planning a party for your little one? Let us take care of the fun.

Our venue in Zürich comes with a soft play area, toys, games, a kitchenette, and space for the whole crew — and if you want more than just the room, our entertainers bring the party to life with treasure hunts, relay races, scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, music, dancing, and themed entertainment built around what your child loves.

Pick what fits:
🎉 Venue only — 4 hours, full access to toys, games, and soft play
🎉 Super Fun Package — 4-hour venue + 1 hour of entertainment
🎉 Ultimate Fun Package — 4-hour venue + 1.5 hours of entertainment

Serving Zürich, Zug, Uster, and German-speaking Switzerland. Parking on-site, and parents and guardians are always welcome to join in the fun.

Ready to book? Get in touch: [email protected] 👉 Full details: https://www.academicus.co/party-entertaiment-kids-zurich-zug

"Help Me Do It By Myself"

Maria Montessori put it plainly: "Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed."

Here's what that looks like in real life.

Your child wants a glass of water. The fast thing to do is stand up, grab a cup, fill it, and hand it over. But every time we do that, we quietly take away a learning opportunity.

Next time, try this instead:
🍏Model it — "Come, let me show you."
🍏Invite them to try — "Now you try."
🍏Collaborate — if it's still tricky, do it together. Slower at first, but they'll get there.

Our kids are so much more capable than we give them credit for. Doing everything for them sends a message, even without meaning to: "you're a guest here" or "I don't think you can do this." Getting them involved sends a different one entirely.

They'll feel:
✅ Empowered
✅ Able
✅ Like an active, contributing part of the family

ou'll feel:
✅ Lighter — the weight of doing EVERYTHING isn't just on you
✅ More joyful, watching what they're actually capable of
✅ Less like a headless chicken running around doing it all

And it doesn't stop with babies. My 6 and 3 year old recently insisted on hanging the washing with me — I genuinely thought it was a stalling tactic to avoid finishing dinner. Turned out they meant it. My jaw dropped 😅

Start modelling, collaborating, and empowering your kids early, and you skip years of nagging, urging, and bribing later. Win-win-win.

So much of what we do at Academicus is built on this exact idea: help me do it by myself.

And this starts earlier than you'd think. Even a newborn is watching everything you do—absorbing it, and eventually imitating your movements, your words, the way you interact with the world. If you're expecting, come learn more at our upcoming BABY101 workshop on Sep 6, 2026.

👉 Reserve your spot: www.academicus.co

This week, Saturday Sensory runs back-to-back for both age groups:

10:00–11:00 · Toddlers (1.5–3y) For confident little walkers ready to splash, scoop, sort, sing, and dance their way through the morning.

11:15–12:15 · Babies (3–12m): A gentle hour of textures, music, and movement—and both parents are welcome to join in.

Both sessions are Montessori-inspired and led by Katie, built around hands-on play that supports coordination, language, and curiosity.

Spots go fast—reserve below. 👉 Check the link in our bio to secure your spot.

Today, Monday, Aug 17, the world becomes a playground for our children's growth all over again. Our full New School Year lineup is officially live — weekday classes AND weekend activities, all in one place.

From sensory play and Montessori-inspired learning to English lessons, playgroups, and family favorites like Ballet Storytime — there's something for every age, every week.

New school year, new adventures. Let's make it a great one together.

👉 See the full weekend lineup: https://www.academicus.co/weekend-activities
👉 Weekday classes and full schedule: academicus.co
📍 Waffenplatzstrasse 5, 8002 Zürich

Change your conversations at pick-up time 👇

Instead of asking "How was your day?" (answer: "fine" 🙄), try one of these:

"What made you laugh today?"
"Who did you help today?"
"What was the trickiest thing you did?"

Specific questions open real conversations — and every one of them builds your child's language, memory and confidence.

Little questions, big talkers.

NEW in Zurich 🎉 Our Afternoon English Playgroup is here!

For kindergarten kids aged 3–6 – Mondays and Wednesdays, right after their morning at Kindergarten.

An afternoon full of English through play: stories, songs, games and crafts with our warm, experienced teachers. Perfect for keeping up (or building!) English once your child starts local Swiss Kindergarten 🇨🇭

Small groups, big imaginations, lots of giggles.

Curious? Come try it out 👇

www.academicus.co/afternoon-english-playgroup

Bringing baby home soon? 👶

Baby 101 is back — our newborn care class for expecting parents who want to feel ready, not just excited (though we love the excited part too).

We'll walk you through the stuff nobody fully explains before you leave the hospital: feeding, sleeping, bathing, nappy changes, newborn reflexes, and yes — the witching hour. We'll also cover setting up your home, what you actually need (vs. what's just on every registry), and what to expect from your midwife visits after birth.

Three hours, one Sunday morning, and a lot fewer 3am "wait, is this normal?" moments ahead.

📅 Sunday, September 6, 2026
🕤 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Waffenplatzstrasse 5, 8002 Zürich .

Spots are limited, so book early.

Link in bio to reserve your place.

Registration is officially OPEN for our Autumn Halloween Camp! 🎃🕸️
Two weeks of spooky-fun adventures for kids 5+, all in English:

📅 Oct 5–9 and Oct 12–16, 2026
Think spider trails, a real trip to find the witch at Lenzburg Castle, bubbling magic potions (with a side of science), ghost lanterns, a giant haunted house build, and a full Halloween dress-up party to close it out. Plus bowling, a Museum für Gestaltung visit, and an indoor playground — because even happy campers need to run it off.

What's included: full-day program (8:30/9:00 drop-off, 17:30/18:00 pick-up), breakfast, lunch, snacks, transport, entries, and all the craft materials. Pickup and drop-off right at our Atelier in Enge, Zürich.

👦👧 Ages 5+ · Spots are limited (small groups, big attention)
Perfect for expat kids, native English speakers, and any kid who wants to level up their English while having a blast.

Register by emailing [email protected] or through our direct form — link in bio.