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- SUMMER CAMPS | sopoFUNdamentals
Community Center | SKYLINE CHILDREN'S THEATER AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING AT SOUTHPORT FUNDAMENTALS SUMMER CAMPS at SopoFUN Back to ALL programs To Summer Tutoring We are thrilled to partner with Skyline Children's Theater on their 20th year to offer musical theater programming this summer! They'll start learning on Monday morning, rehearse all week, and will perform each Friday on a REAL stage -- at The Mercury Theater! **Click here to see all of SKYLINE CHILDREN'S THEATER programming options!*** MON-FRI 9AM-3PM July 28-Aug 1 (Annie) - FULL! Aug 4-8 (High School Musical) - just a few spots remain! [CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!] We are offering aftercare 3-5PM! Email us so your Skyline camper can get a discounted rate!
- Programs for 0-5 year olds | sopoFUNdamentals
Southport Fundamentals | Community Center in Lakeview | Programs for babies and kids ages 0-5 years old Hey, Little One! Let's have some FUUUUUN! We offer a range of high quality programs for our youngest learners! Please see the options below (note that some are for any child under 5 years old, some are for kiddos ages 1 year old and older, while others are designed for 6-15 months old). Please let us know if you have ideas! View OPEN PLAY times Back to ALL programs *Pop-Up Alert* Baby Dance Party on Fri 6/20! SPEECH THERAPY Play AND learn helpful tactics that expand your child's communication skills! Enjoy themed activities offered in July by Miss Meredith from Little Giggles Speech Therapy ! Mondays 10:45-11:30AM for ages 6-15 months RSVP today! LITTLE/BABY BOOK CLUB Pre-literacy classes (including a sensory bin activity) offered by Connections Academics! Tuesdays 9:15-10AM for ages 1-5 RSVP today! STORYTIME & OPEN PLAY Play AND learn helpful tactics that expand your child's communication skills! Miss Meredith from Little Giggles Speech Therapy leads this 30-minute class followed by an hour of open play ! Tuesdays 10-11:30AM for ages 0-5 RSVP today! THE MUSIC CLASS Sing and dance to the beat at The Music Class hosted by The Music Playhouse of Chicago for 0-5 year olds! Wednesdays 9-9:45,10-10:45 & 11-11:45AM and Thursdays 9:30-10:15 & 10:30-11:15AM for ages 0-5 RSVP today!
- DAY OFF CAMPS | sopoFUNdamentals
Southport Fundamentals | Community Center in Lakeview | DAY OFF CAMPS FOR DAYS WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT School's Out! SopoFUN Day Off Camps We know kids just wanna have fuuuuuuun even when school is out! That's why we offer camps for elementary school kids on days when schools are closed! We are putting things in motion for upcoming days when school's out...if you have a need for an upcoming day off, we'd love to hear from you! Back to ALL programs To SUMMER camps
- AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS | sopoFUNdamentals
Southport Fundamentals | Community Center in Lakeview | AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS Afterschool Programs Southport FUNdamentals has partnered with several program providers to offer a range of interesting afterschool enrichment activities! Back to ALL programs AFTER CAMP 3-5PM CARE Ms. Ginny from Harmony Learning Adventures will be planning some fun activities the week of 8/4! RSVP link below! RSVP today! SUMMER LEARNING SKILLS Let's battle summer slide! Connections Academics is offering small group tutoring for 3rd-5th graders on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, all summer long! Mondays 3 :30-4:30PM Wednesdays at 5-6PM Inquire today! ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING Connections Academics is offering private tutoring for students of all ages and subjects. Email us to find out more! Times and dates of your choosing! Inquire today! OPEN PLAY BY REQUEST If you find yourself in need of somewhere indoors to get some work done afterschool while your kids play nearby, please shoot us an email! We can try to set something up for you! Times/dates vary (all ages*) Email us!
- OPEN PLAY | sopoFUNdamentals
Southport Fundamentals | Community Center in Lakeview | OPEN PLAY Hey, Hey! OPEN PLAY! We offer open play hours for children of any age to come and play indoors with our fun toys and games! For our open play programs, we ask that a grown-up stay with the kiddos and encourage them to share in the clean-up duties after playing. Otherwise, just enjoy the cozy seating, free Wi-Fi, and the chance to meet with other adults while you supervise! Back to ALL programs STORYTIME & OPEN PLAY Play AND learn helpful tactics that expand your child's communication skills! Miss Meredith from Little Giggles Speech Therapy leads this 30-minute class followed by an hour of open play ! Tuesdays 10-11:30AM for ages 0-5 RSVP today! OPEN PLAY UPON REQUEST If you find yourself in need of somewhere indoors to get some work done or just relax while your kids play with our toys, please shoot us an email! We can try to set something up for you! Email us!
- Southport Fundamentals | Community Center | 3827 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
Southport Fundamentals is a woman-and-minority-owned community center located on the north end of Chicago's Southport Corridor neighborhood dedicated to MAKING LEARNING FUN for all ages (grown-ups too)! Welcome to TM A community center located on the north end of Chicago's Southport Corridor neighborhood dedicated to MAKING LEARNING FUN for kids of all ages (grown-ups too)! REGISTER To read about our * PROGRAMS * or to sign up for your next fun learning experience, click the "REGISTER" button above! PARTIES To learn more about * PRIVATE RENTALS * for birthday parties or baby showers, click "PARTIES" button above! PHOTOS There are so many ways to have FUN! At Southport FUNdamentals, we believe that learning should be a FUN experience. Our students engage in interactive lessons -- taught by funny, kind, engaging INSTRUCTORS -- that help them develop a love for learning. With a focus on celebrating progress, rather than perfection, our classes offer students of all ages (yes, even grown ups) the opportunity to explore and learn in a supportive and stimulating environment. Please visit our REGISTER page to learn more about the programs we offer. Or, take a look at our PARTIES page to learn more about private rentals! Give us a try, you might just have a little fun! VIRTUAL TOUR Contact In the News Interview - Wisdom Wednesday - Ms. Risa was interviewed by Leticia Andrade as part of her "Wisdom Wednesday" series, where Latina business owners share their entrepreneurial stories. In this video, Ms. Risa shares how every decision throughout the space was driven by creating an inclusive place where everyone feels comfortable and welcome. Article - Case Study Feature in ChiBizHub - this article was published on 06/09/24 and talks about the owner and the vision. Article - Feature Article in Block Club Chicago - this article was published on 09/28/23 and talks about the opening of Southport Fundamentals, and the all the services we are excited to offer! Press Release - Press Release Fri 08/25/2023 re: Ribbon Cutting on Tues 08/29/23 to celebrate our grand opening. Event photos linked here!
- REGISTER | sopoFUNdamentals
Southport Fundamentals | Community Center in Lakeview | REGISTER The FUN-genda! Peruse our full list of FUN programs below -or- use the orange "fast filter" buttons to quickly find just your faves! The FUN-genda Program & Ages Learn More & RSVP Description When BIG KIDS: Skyline Summer Camps http://www.sopofun.com/skyline *SUMMER CAMPS - SPOTS OPEN WEEK OF 8/4* Can't wait for our summer campers to WOW us with this wonderful musical theater program. Aftercare available upon request! Weeklong camps in July and August! BIG KIDS: Afternoon mini camp with Ms. Ginny http://www.sopoFUN.com/afterschool Kids ages 5+ will have a ball spending the afternoon with the delightful Ms. Ginny from Harmony Learning Adventures! (swoon) 3-5PM Mon-Thurs for ages 5+ BIG KIDS: Summer tutoring! http://www.sopoFUN.com/afterschool Fight "summer slide" with small group and private tutoring options offered by Connections Academics Mondays at 3:30-4:30PM and Wednesdays 5-6PM for 3rd-5th graders! LITTLES: Speech Therapy (6-15 months through Little Giggles Early Expressions) https://www.littlegiggleschicago.com/ Littles learn language development strategies offered by Little Giggles Speech Therapy. Mondays 10:45-11:30AM for infants ages 6-15 months LITTLES: Little Book Club (1-5YO) https://www.connectionsacademics.com/little-book-club-chicago This pre-literacy class for 1-5 year olds offered Connections Academics is a delightful experience for our littlest readers! Tuesdays at 9:15-10AM LITTLES: Sign Storytime & Open Play http://www.sopofun.com/play Ms. Meredith from Little Giggles Speech Therapy will be offering an interactive storytime program 10-10:30AM followed by open play 10:30-11:30AM! Tuesdays 10-11:30A LITTLES: The Music Class (0-5YO) https://bit.ly/TheMusicPlayhouseAtSopoFun The Music Class students learn to sing and dance to the beat. Program offered by The Music Playhouse of Chicago for ages 0 to 5! Wednesdays at 9AM, 10AM & 11AM and Thursdays at 9:30AM & 1030AM ADULTS: Southport Moms Book Club http://www.sopofun.com/adults Join us for Southport Moms book club where we discuss the selected book, The Ministry of Time, (and other topics!) in a casual environment. Next time/date TBD! BIG KIDS + ADULTS: Open Knit (8yo+) Adults and kids over age 8 are invited to come KNIT for just $5. All experience levels are welcome! Email Ms. Risa to schedule a session! Programs for Ages 0-5 Aftercare—Ages 5+ Open Play—All Ages Summer Camps Programs for Adults
- Southport Fundamentals | THE TEAM
Community Center | Southport Fundamentals | Learn more about SopoFUN's team! Meet the SopoTeam and FUN-structors Our experienced instructors (aka FUN-structors) are dedicated to providing a nurturing and safe learning environment where kids of all ages (that means adults, too!) can enjoy trying something new, making friends, and celebrating growth! Just a few of them are featured below! Risa McMahon Chief Enthusiasm Officer & President of Shenanigans Risa ( she/her ), a proud mama of two, has been described as "a magnet for fun", is as zany as she is organized (very). With decades of vocal lessons under her belt, she often bursts into song and changes lyrics to suit the situation. She loves parties of all kinds and loves teaching others how to unlock their hidden gifts. Known best for her witty remarks and wacky dance moves, she also happens to be one of Crain's Chicago Business' 2025 Notable Latino Leaders, a notary public , savvy coupon clipper, a total whiz at Excel, an admirer of cool words, and a relentless problem solver. She picked up a thing or two as a member of ALA's DEI&A committee , a Girl Scout, a waitress at a 50s diner that was the set of 90210 's The Peach Pit, captain of the SPHS cheerleading squad, VP of the USC Helenes and the daughter of a seamstress...and firmly believes she can do anything she sets her mind to! Learn more about Risa's career. Photo credit : Brittany Welch Photography Erin Watt Guest Instructor, Music Erin (she/her) was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. She holds a BA in Theater & Media, an MM in music, and is currently pursuing an MM in music therapy. Erin has been teaching private voice and piano lessons and after school music classes for over 17 years. After a few years performing opera and acting in New York City, Erin came back to Chicago and acquired The Music Playhouse in 2015. Click here to peruse upcoming music classes for 0-5 year olds! Jana Pawlak Guest Instructor, Knitting Jana Pawlak (she/her) is one of the owners of A Happy Diversion , an online store offering custom knits and painted barn quilt s. Jana is a mom, a maker, and a knitting/embroidery/baking-enthusiast...and she is especially good at helping others learn! She leads our monthly "open knit" program. If you have never knitted, are learning to knit, or if you just enjoy knitting in the company of others, this is the JUDGMENT-FREE place for you! Once a month, we gather to practice and learn...and Jana can help brainstorm solutions if you've "knitted yourself into a corner" and need help! Marisa Langston Guest Instructor, Dance Marisa (she/her) is a theatre director, stage manager, & teaching artist from West Palm Beach, Florida. She recently graduated from DePaul with a major in Theatre Arts + minor in Screenwriting. She has facilitated interactive storytime programs at the Lincoln Park Public Library, taught with Playmakers Laboratory at Peirce Elementary, taught at Cook County Jail via the Inside/Out program, and stage manages children’s shows with Filament Theatre! Marisa strives to create interactive, creative play experiences with multiple modes of participation so there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Bridget Walsh Guest Lecturer, Education & Counseling Bridget (she/her) is a guest lecturer who presents as part of our "adulting is hard" personal development series for grown-ups. She is the Founder of Bridge Academics and works at Francis W. Parker School. Bridget has extensive experience coaching families through difficulties and encouraging students to advocate effectively while taking responsibility for their future. She integrates plans to meet clients' needs and identifies areas of strength to guide families towards paths where success builds confidence and independent skills. She has a wealth of connections and resources to help families overcome hurdles that may have prevented success in the past. Candace Washington Gu es t Lecturer, Leadership Candace (she/her) is a guest lecturer who presents as part of our "adulting is hard" personal development series for grown-ups. Candace is Founder & CEO of Pivotal Impact , a consulting firm focused on helping companies develop, engage and retain their leaders. As a product of under-resourced communities, she immediately connects with her audience through her authentic, infectious personality and her highly energetic and empowering delivery. Her students appreciate her relatable experiences that allow them to see themselves in her, and immediately take action to elevate their outcomes! Jaime Elaine Gannon Guest Instructor, Music/Dance & Painting Jaime (she/her) is an Ohio native who has made Chicago her home. She studied theater and dance at Loyola and is a painter specializing in colorful, floral pieces. She is also celebrates the arts as a dance, theatre, and music educator. She will be joining us as a music instructor for kiddos through our partnership with The Music Playhouse of Chicago . Jaime is the Founder of The Jaime Elaine Creative and displays her floral paintings in our living room when it's they are being featured at local art fairs. Sign up for music classes for babies and littles on our PROGRAMS FOR AGES 0-5 page! Ms. Keeley Guest Instructor, Math & Pre-Literacy Ms. Keeley (she/her) from Connections Academics is here on to take the stress away from avoiding "the summer slide"! She leads students (grades 3rd-5th) in a small groups, no larger than 4 kiddos, and provides personal instruction on math content they may be struggling with. Ms. Keeley will provide targeted review and re-teaching instruction using content or curriculum related to their classroom work. Ms. Keeley also leads our Little Book Club and Baby Book Club pre-literacy morning classes for littles. Learn more about our afternoon programs for 3rd-5th graders on our AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS page, or for Little Book Club times on our PROGRAMS FOR AGES 0-5 page! Dan Stepanian-Bennett Guest Lecturer, Chess & Guitar By day, Dan is a senior marketing director : social media guru, videographer, strategist and brand storyteller. By night, Dan cherishes "Girl-Dad Time" with preschooler Ella - singing songs, playing board games, along with watching football and taking bike rides on the Lakeshore Trail on weekends. Fortunately, he also happens to be a joy-bomb and a fantastic guitar coach and chess teacher! Adults and kids alike will absolutely love learning from Dan's unique teaching style and soaking up his infectious good vibes. Sarah Zimmerman Guest Instructor, Art Sarah (she/her) has served her community as a librarian and archivist at the Chicago Public Library team for two decades. In her roles, she's managed the Chicago Theatre Collection, developed engaging programs for the public and now leads the Arts & Music and Social Science & History Departments at the Harold Washington Library. In her spare time, Sarah is also an art and music lover (and sometimes baker) and will be joining us for fun classes for all ages to enjoy! She will guide us on paper-centric arts and crafts as well as on paper marbling adventures! Victor Escribens Director of Facilities & Maintenance Victor (he/him) is Southport Fundamentals' primo-tastic facilities director. Whenever Ms. Risa needs anything cleaned or assembled or fixed, Victor is ALL OVER IT! In addition to being a computer superwizard with a powerful mind for all things tech, he is handy as can be with a drill AND is the only person on the planet who meets our standards for maintaining our cleanliness standards. Don't believe it? Check out our Google Reviews and read all about how CLEAN we like to keep things...that's ALL because of Victor! As if that weren't impressive enough, Victor also happens to have a voice like an angel. If you ever need someone to make you cry with their Andrea Bocelli-level vocal artistry, Victor is your guy! He loves exploring the city, going to the beach, and spending with his family--and we are so proud to consider him part of the SopoFUN family! What an absolute GEM! Sookie (The Robot Vacuum) Vice President, Carpet Maintenance Named after the protagonist in the song "Groove Me" by King Floyd, Sookie (she/her) is SopoFUN's loyal robot vacuum. Sookie works tirelessly to suck up crumbs and dirt to make sure our guests have a fabulous bottom-of-foot experience. Our first floor carpets are dreamy, and Sookie takes the same level of pride in her work as Wrigley Field's lawn mowers. When she was given googly eyeballs by Xavier (then age 8) which helped her see that her true love was right in front of her the whole time. In early 2024, Sookie exchanged vows with a white stick vacuum in an intimate ceremony officiated by Madison (then age 9). The children decided he should take her (first) name, so he now goes by "Mr. Sookie". The motto emblazoned on her paper-plate-nametag is: "Sookie is my na me, cleaning dirt is my game."
- ADULT PROGRAMS | sopoFUNdamentals
Southport Fundamentals | Community Center in Lakeview | PROGRAMS FOR GROWN UPS Adult Programs Oh, but you CAN teach an old dog a new trick...you just need to make learning fun! For grown-ups who like learning new things, we offer a range of programs! Back to ALL programs BOOK CLUB Discuss books and other "mom topics" in a cozy setting at the Southport Moms Book Club! Date/time of next gathering is TBD Stay tuned! OPEN KNIT Learn to knit or get help with knitting projects in a cozy place! By appointment! Email us to let us know what works for you! Email us!
- PARTIES | sopoFUNdamentals
Community Center at 3827 N. Southport | PRIVATE PARTY RENTALS Let's PARTY! TAKE A TOUR Whether celebrating a birthday, a wedding shower or baby shower, a family reunion, class playdate or graduation, we offer a party space that has allows you to host all your guests! You can rent our 3,000 square foot party-tastic space (click to view virtual tour!) which is filled with adorable surprises everywhere you look! We have tons of toys, games and kid costumes (not to mention tables and chairs) , so you don't need to bring much to throw a magical party! Just bring enough food and drinks for your guests, and make yourself at home! Move anything you need to move, and let us know how we can help make it a great day for the guest of honor AND the party planners. *Read reviews* *Jump to pics* We keep our pricing simple. We charge $400 for a 2-hour party -- this includes 30-minutes before and 30-minutes after for set-up and clean-up, so your private rental is really 3 hours long! If you want a long er party, we'll simply add $50 for each additional half hour. We can also offer $350 for a 1.5-hour party. If you want an even shorter party to save on costs, we would love to discuss that wi th you! We keep our pricing as low as we can by offering a "DIY" private space, which means we will mop and take out the trash after your party, but we expect you to leave the space as you found it . If you are not in the mood to clean up the toys and dining tables after the party, you are welcome to just add a $50 cleaning fee to your balance due. For parties with more than 50 guests in total, we will need to add a $50 cleaning fee to your balance. As noted above, all p rivate rentals inclu de t wo 30-minute buffers (before for set-up, after for break-down ). That means, t hose who book 2-hour parties, have the entire space for 3 hours in total. On the day of the party, you'll bring your own food/drinks/decorations/disposable silverware and plates/tablecloths to suit your theme and you can move our furniture (including folding tables/stools for seating) to your liking. If you want to bring a piñata, please remember that our space is nut-free (some of the students who use our space during the week for enrichment classes are severely allergic) ... no nuts please! If you want something special like a ring light to set up a photo booth/selfie station -or- to borrow a projector to showcase a rotating PowerPoint deck or a still photo, those add-ons are just $40 each and can be added to your balance due--just let us know in advance if you want us to have these available for you. W e keep the booking p rocess simple, too. You send an email to Ms. Risa at hello@southportfundamentals.com to ask about availa bility on your ideal times/dates. We will respond with the available times/dates that might be a match for you. You select the start/end time and date for your party, and we will email you the link you can use to reserve your spot with a $1 00 deposit which will be applied to the balance unless you cancel ( you'll pay the balance closer to the date of the party). If you aren't the "DIY" type, we are here to help! Ms. Risa , your ultimate party buddy (and event planning compatriot), will be happy to brainstorm ideas or share contact info for people you can hire if you want something special such as balloon artists, face painters, art teachers, music teachers, karaoke jockeys, DJs, magicians, etc. But, bringing in outside entertainers is completely up to you—lots of people have super fun parties at our space without hiring anyone at all because we have so many fun toys and games, so just go with what works best for you! That's it. That's all there is to it! GET STARTED Anchor 1 Video credit: Dan Stepanian-Bennett Want to see MORE pictures? 📷 Click here to see more pictures of our party rooms!
- WAIVER | sopoFUNdamentals
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- ABOUT | sopoFUNdamentals
Southport Fundamentals | Community Center in Lakeview | ABOUT Oh, what FUN! Hello, and THANKS for visiting our website! Here at Southport FUNdamentals, we are all about making learning FUN! We believe that joy is contagious and that learning from an engaging teacher just feels good! OUR GOAL is to provide a gathering place where students of all ages— babies, toddlers, big kids, teens AND adults —can learn something new in a fun and welcoming environment! We invite you to check out our upcoming CLASSES & CAMPS and OPEN PLAY HOURS to see if anything looks like a match! We also love celebrating life's milestones with PRIVATE PARTIES , so please consider letting us host your next event! Stay here to learn more, or click through our GOOGLE REVIEWS to hear what others have to say! TAKE A TOUR Video credit: Nneka Nwosu Faison Music & Dance At Southport FUNdamentals, we offer music and dance classes that are fun and good for both your brain and body. Our FUN-tastic instructors bring years of experience to your lessons, so you can learn the fundamentals of music and dance in a safe and supportive environment. We strive to create a space that is inclusive and welcoming to all, where everyone can develop their skills and express themselves through music and dance. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, southportFUNdamentals has something for you. Come join us and have some fun! Find Programs Cooking & Baking Which ancient Greek philosopher said "I'm just here for the snacks"? Just kidding. We just made that up to get a chuckle! Those of us with experience in the kitchen how much joy gets poured in when preparing a meal for someone else and we want to share that feeling with others. We believe that cooking and baking skills are learned best when elbow-to-elbow with someone who's done it before, so we provide a warm environment for our students to learn, grow, and connect with one another. When working with young learners in the kitchen, we sneak in mini math and science lessons (it's never a bad time to talk about boiling points and the fundamentals of fractions, right?) and stick to very simple recipes to help our young chefs gain confidence! We hope you'll sign up to cook up some FUN with us. Find Programs Tinkering At Southport FUNdamentals, we believe that "tinkering" is a fun way to get young learners interested in engineering...whether fixing a broken toy or fixing broken code at a programming class. When faced with fixing something that is broken, we take things apart, read instruction manuals, share ideas respectfully, watch videos of other people solving similar problems, and always focus on safety. While sharing the sheer thrill of repairing something that wasn't working properly before, our instructors teach students the properties of materials and the importance of testing when designing and building. Most importantly, we teach the fundamentals of creative problem-solving and hope to inspire the next generation of innovators. Find Programs Sewing, Knitting & Crochet Mending a loose button or a rip in your pants is a critical life skill, not to mention an absolutely awesome feeling! We are here to teach adults and/or youngsters the fundamentals of sewing, knitting, and crochet (as well as how to fold a fitted sheet for anyone interested!) in a judgment-free and patient environment. The fun part is seeing the shining eyes of the student who holds up their finished project with pride! There is nothing like it! We will be sew* very happy if you'll join us! *see what we did there? Find Programs Movement & Exercise At Southport FUNdamentals, we believe that moving your body is essential for both physical and mental health. We want to help you have fun and enjoy the process of getting fit and staying healthy. Our group workouts are designed to challenge your body while also providing a sense of community and support. We offer a variety of classes taught by skilled instructors who focus on moving your body through yoga, dance, and strength and conditioning classes. We feel strongly that all our classes, especially those related to movement and exercise, are a safe space for our students to learn in a judgment-free environment. All are welcome to come join us and start moving and grooving! Find Programs Arts & Crafts Here at SopoFUN, we know everyone is an artist at heart. We provide our students the opportunity to explore and discover their creative potential in a fun and supportive setting. Our professional instructors will guide students through artistic adventures, such as turning something plain into something amazing, creating art out of everyday objects, and making ourselves laugh by attempting to recreate art projects seen in TikTok videos! Our mission is to provide a judgment-free and light-hearted environment where our students can express themselves and release their inner artists. We invite you to join us and discover yours! Find Programs Languages Learning a language is an exciting and rewarding journey and we want to help open those doors for members of our community. At Southport FUNdamentals, we offer group foreign language practice sessions that focus on the flow of conversation. Our language-focused sessions are meant to be a relaxed and fun environment for students to learn and practice with others. Whether you’re looking to learn the basics of a language or brush up on your conversation skills with others, southportFUNdamentals is here to help. Let's talk! Find Programs Personal & Professional Growth Southport FUNdamentals offers classes for adults that focus on a range of topics at convenient times that fit into busy schedules. We believe that learning is a lifelong journey and that kids shouldn't have all the fun--after all, adults also want to feel the ZING that comes from learning something new! Our classes are designed to foster growth, curiosity, and understanding. We offer classes on a huge range of topics such as DE&I, art, history, leadership, business-focused legal issues, finance, and more. Our classes are taught by experienced professionals who have an in-depth knowledge of their subject matter and are united in their goal to help students of all ages "level up" while having fun. Find Programs