✳︎ Coming to St. George ✳︎ Greater Baton Rouge Area ✳︎ Louisiana ✳︎ Fall 2026!
✳︎ Coming to St. George ✳︎ Greater Baton Rouge Area ✳︎ Louisiana ✳︎ Fall 2026!
We’re All
In This
Together.
A faith-filled studio where Parents, grandparents & kids of every age move, create, laugh and grow together. Big energy. Zero screens.
Unplugged
Built for families. Uniquely designed. With intention.
BUILD MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS WITHOUT THE DISTRACTIONS.
Athletic + Creative + Family
Faith-filled 🌟 Unplugged 🌟Grandparents 🌟 Parents 🌟 Every Age
Through The Perch Practice™
coming 2026!
Greater Baton Rouge
give your child the greatest gift you have.
your full attention. present. intentional. phone-free. screen-free. for one unforgettable hour. Rediscover what play was always meant to be.
Whether you have a newborn in your arms, a 7-year-old running circles around you, or a pre-teen starting to pull away, there is a place for your family here. Through The Perch Practice™, every class brings together athletic play, creative arts, faith-filled character building, and music that moves you. One phone-free hour. You and your child, side by side.
When it's just one grown-up and one child, with nothing else pulling at your attention, that's the heart of it. That's the gift of giving all of you.
Got a baby on your hip? We understand. We're a community, and we've got you.
Have three kids? No problem, just rotate. Mix and match each week so every child gets their own undivided hour. Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa - everyone has a place here. The whole family wins.
We're multigenerational by design, because we believe the most meaningful connections happen when we're fully present and phone-free.
Where grown-ups get to play too.
Children don't just want to play with you. they want to play like you.
WHAT WE DO
RESHAPING HOW FAMILIES PLAY.
Athletic play. Creative arts. Faith-filled story and devotional time. Grandparents, parents & kids. Multigenerational by design.
Phones down. Screens off.
One unforgettable hour.
why it matters
THE RESEARCH IS IN.
Screens in the hands of adults impact the children right in front of them. So we built a space where that can't happen. One hour. No notifications. No distractions.
how it works
SHOW UP. UNPLUG. WE HANDLE THE REST.
Here's the best part. You don't have to plan a thing. Grown-up participation required, and we wouldn't have it any other way.
We bring the high energy faith-filled music, the structure, and the joy. In a world of constant distractions, it's not just children who need this. Grown-ups do too. Your child doesn't just want to play. They want to play with you and like you. We make that the easiest, most joyful hour of your week.
THE CLASS
60 MINUTES. NEVER THE SAME.
High-energy structured athletic play that builds critical thinking. Creative arts. Faith-filled character storytime and music that moves you. All through The Perch Practice™. Packed into one joyful, phone-free hour your family will talk about all week.
what ages
WHETHER YOU HAVE A NEWBORN IN YOUR ARMS OR A PRE-TEEN PULLING AWAY.
There is a place for your family here.
we meet you where you are
SOME DAYS YOU’RE RUNNING ON EMPTY.
Between work, schedules, the to-do list, and the mental load of everyday life, sometimes you don't have an ounce of energy left. The last thing you feel is playful. You are not alone in that.
The Perch Practice™ was built for exactly that moment. We create the structure, the energy, and the joy so all you have to do is show up. What you build together in class gives you something to carry home and practice all week long.
"The greatest gift we can give anyone is our attention, fully present and phone-free. That's why I built The Perch. So no one has to compete with a phone for attention."
Michelle Dickerhoof, Founder and Creator of The Perch Practice™
BUILD MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS WITHOUT THE DISTRACTIONS.
“We may be physically present, but too often our minds are elsewhere. To help your family truly thrive, invest in the relationships you have with each other."
— Kate Middleton, The Princess of Wales
opening Fall 2026. St. George. Greater Baton Rouge.
❊ FAQs
You’ve got questions,
we’ve got answers
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A typical class includes parent/grandparent-child warm-up, athletic play skill-building, critical thinking, team challenges, faith-filled character storytime, faith-filled music, and fun creative arts. We meet you where you are. Presence over perfection!
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You should bring a water bottle, socks and comfy athletic shoes (no cleats or sandals please).
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All waivers and forms need to be completed during payment and before your first class. We do not make exceptions. This helps keep everyone safe and ready to have fun!
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Our team is CPR and first aid certified, and we keep our class sizes small to ensure every participant receives personal attention. We follow strict safety protocols for hydration, sanitization and equipment use, and every staff member passes a criminal background check before joining our team.
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We do our best to avoid schedule changes, but emergencies happen. If any adjustments are necessary, we’ll notify parents via email as early as possible.
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Our structured program is designed to build consistency throughout the family and strengthen the bond between parents, grandparents, and children through shared experiences. Delivering a meaningful and connected experience through our monthly membership. We do not offer package pricing, as consistency is key to the experience we create.
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Yes! We do have trial classes for $39.
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Our studio is designed for the whole family. Family Sharing Membership can be shared among family members.
We ask that each adult bring one child per class. One grown-up. One child. That's the heart of it. That's the gift of giving all of you. Got a baby on your hip? Bring them. We've got you.
Have three kids? Rotate. Mix and match each week so every child gets their own undivided hour. Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa - everyone has a role here. The whole family wins.
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No problem. Memberships begin on the day your family joins and renew automatically each month on that same date.
You may pause or cancel anytime with one week’s notice.
Occasionally, some months may include an extra class or bonus activity. Just a little extra fun for our Perch families!