The Perch · Coming to Greater Baton Rouge · St. George · Louisiana · Summer 2026 !
The Perch · Coming to Greater Baton Rouge · St. George · Louisiana · Summer 2026 !
We’re All
In This
Together.
A place where parents, grandparents, and children move, laugh, connect and grow together. Big energy. Zero screens.
Give your child the greatest gift you have.
Your full attention. For one unforgettable hour.
BUILD MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS WITHOUT THE DISTRACTIONS.
Through The Perch Play Method™
Athletic + Creative + Family
Scree-Free + Side by Side + Multigenerational
From birth to 7
Opening Summer 2026 St. George, Louisiana
Greater Baton Rouge
give your child the greatest gift you have.
your full attention. Zero screens. for one unforgettable hour. Rediscover what play was always meant to be.
Whether you have a newborn in your arms or a 7-year-old running circles around you, there is a place for your whole family here. Through The Perch Play Method™, every session brings together athletic play, creative arts, and faith-filled story time. One screen-free hour that belongs entirely to you and your child.
We’re multigenerational by design, bringing parents, grandparents, and children together. Because the most meaningful connections happen when we’re fully present, side by side, and screen-free.
Where grown-ups get to play too.
Children want to play not only with you but like you.
WHAT WE DO
Athletic play. Creative arts. Faith-filled storytime. Multigenerational by design. Zero screens. 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 where the notifications disappear.
how it works
SHOW UP. UNPLUG. WE HANDLE THE REST.
Grown-up participation required. Your child doesn't just want to play. They want to play with you. We make that the easiest, most joyful hour of your week.
THE CLASS
60 MINUTES. NEVER THE SAME.
Structured athletic play, creative arts, and faith-filled character storytime through The Perch Play Method™. Packed into one joyful, high-energy, screen-free hour.
what ages
NEWBORN IN YOUR ARMS. 7 YEAR OLD RUNNING CIRCLES.
There’s a place for you here. Birth through age 7.
why we’re different
THIS ISN’T JUST A CHILDREN’S CLASS.
Multigenerational by design. A shared screen-free-hour, created to step away from the scroll and into connection.
In a world of constant distractions, it’s not just children who need this our grown-ups do too.
why we do it
BECAUSE LIFE HAPPENS OFF THE SCREEN.
Technology isn’t bad, but kids shouldn’t have to compete with devices.
We are going to help reshape the next generation together.
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 Play Method™ was built for exactly that moment. We create the structure, the energy, and the joy so all you have to do is show up for your child and let the memories begin.
“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
BUILD MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS WITHOUT THE DISTRACTIONS.
“The greatest gift we can give our children is our time, fully present and screen-free. That’s why I built The Perch. So no child has to compete with a screen for attention.”
— Michelle Dickerhoof, Founder and Creator of The Perch Play Method™
opening summer 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, team challenges, faith-filled story time and fun creative arts. We meet you where you are. Presence over perfection!
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You should bring a water bottle, comfy athletic shoes (no cleats or sandals please), weather-appropriate clothing!
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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 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! You can try a trial class for $35 to experience the fun before joining.
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Yes! Families who attend more often receive built-in savings through our 2x and 3x per week memberships, which offer a lower per-class rate.
Memberships can also be shared among siblings. For example, you can purchase a 2x per week membership and have each sibling attend a different class.
Our goal is to keep The Perch simple, flexible, and family-friendly.
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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!