After School Programs, Classes and Activities Guide for New York City Kids
Aug 19 2012
Classes. They're enriching, they give parents well-deserved downtime and they're a great way to meet other families. New York City has an incredible range of classes for kids of all ages. We've got the scoop on all kinds of programs, including Mommy and Me, Chinese, swimming, special needs, comedy, karate, filmmaking, fencing and many more.
Read on to find our round-ups and reviews of NYC kids classes, all written by local moms. You'll also find a few options for free classes. We even have info on fun classes for moms, too. Make sure to check out our new Classes Directory where you'll find detailed listings of even more kids class options.
Enrichment Classes for Kids
Performing Arts Classes for Kids
Music Classes for Kids
Art and Design Classes for Kids
Athletic Classes for Kids
Free Classes
Mommy and Me: Classes for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers
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