The SPOT Basking Ridge

🌞 Our July Calendar is Here and it’s HOT! 🌞

The SPOT is ready for an exciting summer! Check out our highlights:

🌈 Little Kids Summer Fun
- Ages: 4-6 (Potty trained 3.5-year-olds welcome!)
- Details: Sign up per morning or for a discounted Mon-Thursday rate.
- Team: Led by teacher Kate Miller and co-owner Jocelyn O’Brien, featuring special guests.

🏡 Interior Design Dollhouse Workshop
- Ages: 7+
- Overview: Kids design a dream house from blueprint to wallpaper and keep their dollhouses after a family&friends “House Tour.” The large dollhouses can be later used for play or delightful book or trinket shelves. Kacey Munson Jill White Design

📚 Tutoring
- Ages: Rising Kindergarten to 4th graders
- Fun group sessions filled with games to make learning exciting! Private is also available.

🔸 Piece x Piece Mosaic Workshop (NEW to Basking Ridge!)
- For: Older teens and adults who want to learn how to cut and place tile and ceramics to create stunning mosaics. By Piece x Piece

🐾 Pet Portraits (adult and kids pop-ups)
- Ages: 8+
- Turn your own pet’s image into a gorgeous painting with Carrie the Artist. Separate sessions for kids/adults (adults BYOB optional).

🎶 Sound Bath Experience
- A beautiful hour of relaxing summery sounds and vibes with the lovely Kristen Alexis and her sound bowls. Kristen Alexis

❤️Adult CPR/AED Certification Class
- Provider: Helping Hearts CPR
- Get certified for two years—great for parents, coaches and everyone in our community. Helping Hearts CPR

💪 Pilates
- Small group classes that can be booked individually through Buena Onda Pilates

🎉 Parties and Private Events
- Perfect for summer birthdays! Book before September for a $50 discount and free balloons.
- Contact: [email protected].

Book camps and pop-ups at [www.theSPOTevents.com](http://www.theSPOTevents.com).

Questions? Email [email protected]. Let’s make this summer great! ☀️✨

🚀 This summer, let your child become a creator — not just a consumer of technology.

At Brain Bytes Academy Summer Camp, kids build robots, design in 3D, create apps, and solve real-world challenges through hands-on STEM learning. The best part- they get to take the robot they build home!!!

✨ Robotics
✨ Coding & App Development
✨ 3D Design & Printing
✨ Project-Based Learning
✨ Creativity & Teamwork

📍 June 22–26 (at The SPOT in Basking Ridge) 9:30-12:30. Bring water and a snack.
Ages 6–8 & 9–12

🧱 PLUS: LEGO Robotics Summer Evening Classes at The SPOT in Basking Ridge begin August 11! This mini session of four classes is a perfect introduction or boost to building and coding skills. Each week will introduce a new project!

Sign up at www.theSPOTevents.com by navigating to June 22nd or August 11th!

We can’t wait to build, create and learn with your kids!

Taught by Brain Bytes Academy| STEM

The SPOT, 24 West Oak Street, Basking Ridge
The SPOT

☀️ Join Us for the Summer Sound Bath Experience!

We’re thrilled to announce that our highly popular Sound Bath Experience with Kristen Alexis is returning on July 24th from 6:30 to 7:30 PM!

This is the perfect opportunity to reset and rejuvenate mid-summer and halfway through the year. Immerse yourself in soothing sound vibrations that promote deep relaxation and healing. Whether you’re looking to release the past or set beautiful intentions for the future, this experience is designed for you. 🌊

☀️ Details:
- Date: July 24th
- Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
- Cost: $35 per person (plus credit card fee)
- What to Bring: Just yourself in comfortable clothes; everything else is provided!

Invite your friends or come solo — it’s a lovely evening you won’t want to miss, hosted by the wonderful Kristen Alexis!

🔗 Book your spot now: Visit [www.theSPOTevents.com](http://www.theSPOTevents.com) and navigate to July 24th on the calendar to sign up!

⭐️ NEW POP-UP ⭐️

This one-step mosaic workshop is designed to complete and take your finished project home the very same day! Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some mosaic experience, this class offers a fun and creative way to learn a new skill!

Throughout the workshop, we will guide you through every step of the process, from planning your design to placing and securing your mosaic pieces. You’ll learn how to safely cut and break glass and ceramic materials, explore different mosaic techniques, and discover tips for creating beautiful patterns, textures, and color combinations.

All materials and tools are provided, and our instructors will be available to offer hands-on assistance and creative guidance throughout the class. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a completed mosaic project that reflects your personal style, along with the knowledge and confidence to continue exploring mosaic art on your own.

We can’t wait to mosaic with you!

Wednesday 15th July
7-9pm(ish)
$85 per person
Includes all materials and instruction
BYOB Optional 🍷

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The SPOT, 24 West Oak St, Basking Ridge
Questions? [email protected]

Exciting New Party Theme Ideas by Jocelyn! 🎉

We’re absolutely loving the incredible party themes that our co-owner and talented party planner, Jocelyn, has been creating just for you! Why should you choose to celebrate at The SPOT instead of your backyard? Let’s break it down:

Why choose The SPOT this summer? ☀️

1. Weather Woes:
- Summer Heat: Outdoor parties can turn into a sweaty affair under the blazing sun. The heat can be uncomfortable for both kids and adults, making it hard to enjoy the festivities.
- Humidity: High humidity levels can lead to sticky situations, literally!
- Stormy Skies: Summer storms can be unpredictable. One minute it’s sunny, and the next, you’re scrambling to move everything indoors. Who wants to worry about rain ruining their special day?

2. No Cleanup Hassles:
- Hosting at home means dealing with post-party cleanup. At The SPOT, we take care of everything, so you can focus on enjoying the moment!

3. Anxiety-Free:
We do all the prep and hosting! Simply show up and actually enjoy celebrating with your child.

4. Customized Celebrations:
Each event is uniquely tailored to fit the birthday child'’ interests. Jocelyn collaborates closely with parents and kids to create a one-of-a-kind experience that reflects their vision. From age 1 to 16, we can craft a celebration that’s perfectly yours! Any theme is on the table!

Special Offer Alert!
Book a party for July or August and receive a *$50 discount* plus *free balloons*! 🎈✨

Don’t miss out on the fun! Reach out to Jocelyn at [email protected] to start planning your unforgettable celebration today!

The SPOT, 24 West Oak St, Basking Ridge, NJ

NEW at The SPOT! 🐶 🐱 🦎

We are DELIGHTED to welcome Carrie the Artist to The SPOT for a special PET PORTRAIT POP-UP for KIDS aged 8+.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

1. SEND A PHOTO OF YOUR PET ON REGISTRATION to [email protected] (please note your name)

2. YOUR PHOTO WILL BE PRINTED ON THE CANVAS

3. THE EVENT WILL BEGIN WITH A PAINTING LESSON & TIPS

4. ALL THE SUPPLIES AND GUIDANCE NEEDED TO TURN YOUR CANVAS INTO A BEAUTIFUL PAINTING!

5. BRING A NUT-FREE SNACK AND A WATER BOTTLE FOR A SNACK BREAK.

$85 plus cc fee per child

Book today at www.theSPOTevents.com by navigating to July 28th on the calendar.

Bring your love for your pet and creative energy! 🐰

🌟 Exciting News!🌟

Join us on the evening of July 23rd for a fantastic new pop-up event! 🎨 The talented Carrie the Artist will be hosting a pet painting workshop at , and we couldn’t be more thrilled!

No experience needed- just bring your love for your pet and enthusiasm! Everyone will leave with a stunning painting of their own furry friend.

What to Expect:
- Upon Registration: Send a photo of your pet.
- Canvas Prep: Your photo will be printed on the canvas.
- Painting Lesson: Receive expert tips and guidance.
- Supplies Provided: All materials included to create your masterpiece.

Cost: $85 per person for this fun three-hour experience.

Feel free to BYOB to enhance your painting session!

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to capture your pet on canvas! 🐾✨

Grab a spot today by visiting www.theSPOTevents.com and navigate to July 23rd on the calendar.

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The SPOT, 24 West Oak Street, Basking Ridge

⭐️NEW!!!⭐️
Our amazing elementary math tutor is offering an awesome summer learning opportunity for rising 3rd graders and rising 4th graders!
These sessions are small group (2-4 kids) and they are build to best prepare for the next grade! 💡

Rising 3rd Grade Group Tutoring:
The focus will be on multiplication tables. The quicker that multiplication answers come to your child, the easier and more enjoyable 3rd grade math will be for them. Ms Maria has tips, strategies and games that make memorization fun!

Wednesdays: July 15, 22, 29, August 5th, 12th, 19th. Sessions are $55 each or four for $200.
4-4.50pm

Rising 4th Grade Group Tutoring:
The focus of these sessions will be multiplication and division revision plus practice with longer and more complex written problems and dealing with larger numbers. In these interactive sessions the kids will learn strategies from Ms.Maria and enjoy group activities and problem solving.

Wednesdays: July 15, 22, 29, August 5th, 12th, 19th. Sessions are $55 each or four for $200.
5-5.50pm

Pick your dates and enroll today by visiting www.theSPOTevents.com and navigating to the calendar.
Use code ‘Tutoring4’ to apply the multi-class discount for four or more sessions!

Join us for a single day of Art&Fashion Week! 💫

Kids aged 7+ will have a hands-on lesson in fringing followed by a chance to further personalize their t-shirt with braiding, twisting and beading designs. It’s a perfect way to jazz up a camp t-shirt, or any older t-shirt or t-shirt style beach cover up.

To round out the creative morning, the fashionistas will learn how to create a flat and fashion sketch using their fringed t-shirt plus a snack break and background summer tunes!

Monday July 27th
9.15am-12.30pm
Bring a nut-free snack and a water bottle

two options:

1. Bring your own t-shirt. Cost $70

2. Order a t-shirt: $85: Includes a t-shirt and all supplies. Please include your child’s age and t-shirt size (youth s, m, l) in the notes at checkout. T-shirt is a soft relaxed-fit t-shirt perfect a beach cover-up or to wear to summer camps.