Swimming, music & art – oh my! Fall registration is upon us – most classes start next week. Here are some of our picks for the best classes in town…

• Ashlee Cramer’s Miami Children’s Music is a bit legendary around town. Cramer recently opened her own studio in Midtown (across the street from Target) and classes have been packed since day one. Her enthusiasm is inspiring – she’s beading sweat at the end of each 60-minute class. Baby and mixed ages classes are available -complete parental participation is required at both (no chatting here). CDs are given out at the beginning of each semester – expect to spend a lot of time listening to them. Call 305-519-0362.
• Miami Children’s Museum’s classes range from music to yoga, but our favorite is Mini Masters of Art. Kids 3 months to 2 years make three projects every week, each inspired by a different master (sculpt like Rodan, paint like Picasso, etc). The variety of projects keep kids & parents engaged – and very messy. Extra bonus – take home a well stocked portfolio at the end of the semester. 305-373-5437 x122.
• Spend an hour outside & get one step closer to your pre-baby body courtesy of Baby Boot Camp. Offered weekday mornings at Key Biscayne’s Village Green and Miami Beach’s Flamingo Park, the 75-minute class blends cardio, strength & ab exercises. Make sure to bring your stroller, sunscreen and water. Classes are ongoing. Call 305-299-8385.
• Get dad in on the act with Miami Kids Music’s Saturday morning mixed age classes. Part of the national Music Together program, the classes are available in mixed ages & babies only. Mid-week classes are great for stay-at-home parents and/or caretakers. Fall session begins Sept 21.
• Head to Pinecrest or Kendall and get wet courtesy of low-key, fun Ocaquatics. Emphasis is on fun and comfort – parents get in the water with kids for 30 minutes as they learn to dunk, paddle around and enjoy the pool. Lots of individual attention, music, songs and the same weekly routines help make kids & parents comfortable. This is not a survival swimming program. Fall term 1 runs Aug 3-Oct 11, term 2 Oct 12-Dec 20. Call 305-969-7946.