It's a fantastic venue for children's birthday parties as well. Since opening in March 2012, our mission has taken on a life of its own, and we’ve simply opened our hearts and our minds, following this community as it defines the mission of Raising Astoria. Here are some key components of the new Raising Astoria: Community and Education Center.
● We pride ourselves on maintaining affordabilty and value within our class offerings, both for children and adults.
● We know that flexibility is key for parents. That’s why our classes work on a rolling basis, and most of our class packs are interchangeable.
● We are committed to recognizing the talent within our community. That’s why we hire local parents to teach 90% of our classes. We believe that parents who are “in the trenches” everyday can create and provide children’s and parenting education in a way that no pre-packaged or corporate class can compare to.
● We also utlize local parents in a work-study program, allowing those who are more budget conscious to work and gain class credits.
● We actually, really really like kids, and we know what it’s like to be the parent to one or more small children.
● Most importantly, we love this community. We want to make it better because we live here! And we want to continue building a strong community because we need it too! Our kids are little Astorians, and we view Raising Astoria as a big family.
