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After School Programs, Classes and Activities Guide for New York City Kids

Aug 19 2011
After School Programs, Classes and Activities Guide for New York City Kids

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, filmmaking, Chinese, swimming, special needs and many more. Plus, we also have info on fun classes for moms.

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Classes for Kids

Family Comedy Shows and Improv Classes for NYC Kids and TeenagersFamily Comedy Shows and Improv Classes for NYC Kids and Teenagers
Film Classes for NYC Kids Film Classes for NYC Kids
Fencing Classes for New York City KidsFencing Classes for New York City Kids
Beyond Ni Hao: Chinese Language Lessons for NYC Kids Beyond Ni Hao: Chinese Language Lessons for NYC Kids
Writing Classes for NYC Tweens and TeensWriting Classes for NYC Tweens and Teens
Knitting, Sewing and Weaving Classes for NYC Kids Knitting, Sewing and Weaving Classes for NYC Kids
4 Cool Enrichment Classes for Kids in New York City 4 Cool Enrichment Classes for Kids in New York City
Hip Hop Dance for NYC KidsHip Hop Dance for NYC Kids
Rubin Museum of Art: Learn About the Art of the Himalayas at Its Brand-new Education CenterRubin Museum of Art: Learn About the Art of the Himalayas at Its Brand-new Education Center
Cool NYC Kids Classes: Circus ArtsCool NYC Kids Classes: Circus Arts
School of Rock and Other Rock Music Classes for Kids in New York CitySchool of Rock and Other Rock Music Classes for Kids in New York City
Learn to Play Chess for NYC Kids: Chess Lessons, Tournaments and MoreLearn to Play Chess for NYC Kids: Chess Lessons, Tournaments and More
Special Needs Programs and Classes for All New York City KidsSpecial Needs Programs and Classes for All New York City Kids

Free Classes

Free and Cheap After-school Classes and Programs for NYC Kids and TeenagersFree and Cheap After-school Classes and Programs for NYC Kids and Teenagers
Register for Free Swimming Lessons for NYC Kids and AdultsRegister for Free Swimming Lessons for NYC Kids and Adults
Free Kids' Crafts Places in New York CityFree Kids' Crafts Places in New York City

Mommy and Me: Classes for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers

Mommy and Me Swim Classes in NYCMommy and Me Swim Classes in NYC
Foreign Language Playgroups for NYC KidsForeign Language Playgroups for NYC Kids
Music Classes for Babies, Toddlers and Kids in BrooklynMusic Classes for Babies, Toddlers and Kids in Brooklyn
NYC Mommy and Me Music ClassesNYC Mommy and Me Music Classes
Baby Fingers and Other Baby Sign Language Classes in NYCBaby Fingers and Other Baby Sign Language Classes in NYC
5 Mommy and Me Classes on Saturdays5 Mommy and Me Classes on Saturdays

Class Reviews

Exerblast: This Family Adventure Gym Makes Fitness Fun for NYC Kids Exerblast: This Family Adventure Gym Makes Fitness Fun for NYC Kids
The Brooklyn Strategist: Fun and Board Games for NYC Kids and Families The Brooklyn Strategist: Fun and Board Games for NYC Kids and Families
City Stomp: An Awesome Interactive Music Class for Young NYC KidsCity Stomp: An Awesome Interactive Music Class for Young NYC Kids
Two Great Upper West Side Classes for Toddlers: Elliott's Gymnastics and Creative Play for Kids Two Great Upper West Side Classes for Toddlers: Elliott's Gymnastics and Creative Play for Kids
Scribble Press: Fun Bookmaking Store for KidsScribble Press: Fun Bookmaking Store for Kids
RoboFun: Robot-Making and Computer Camps and Classes for Little SmartiesRoboFun: Robot-Making and Computer Camps and Classes for Little Smarties
Hey Joe Guitar: Private Music Lessons for Kids in New York CityHey Joe Guitar: Private Music Lessons for Kids in New York City

Classes for Moms

Cool Mommy and Me Exercise Classes in NYC Cool Mommy and Me Exercise Classes in NYC
Beyond Lamaze: Childbirth Education Classes in New York CityBeyond Lamaze: Childbirth Education Classes in New York City
Baby CPR Classes in NYC Baby CPR Classes in NYC
What's For Dinner: Cooking Classes to Help with Feeding KidsWhat's For Dinner: Cooking Classes to Help with Feeding Kids

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Music & Dance Classes

ABC Do-Re-Me!

Ballet Hispanico

Bridge for Dance, Inc

Church Street School for Music and Art

City Kids Dance!

Creative Play for Kids

The Diller-Quaile School of Music

Discovery Programs

Downtown Dance Factory

Eastside Westside Music Together

Harlem School of the Arts

Hey Joe Guitar

Musical Kids International

Joffrey Ballet School

Judy Lasko's Modern Dance

Little Rockers

Music for Children by Mary Ann Hall

Music Lessons with Lori Brand

Three Little Birds Music

 

 

Art & Theater Classes

ArtMuse

The Arts Effect

The Art Studio

Barking Cat Studio

Church Street School for Music and Art

HiArt!

Kids Make Movies

Little Picasso Children's Art Studio

TADA! Youth Theater 

Textile Arts Center

 

 

Language Classes

Baby Fingers

Bilingual Buds

The Carousel of Languages

Collina Italiana

The Language Workshop for Children

¡HOLA! A Playgroup in Spanish

I'm Bilingual @ Musical Kids International

Musica Para Mi

NYCNDA

Planet Han

Tribeca Language 

 

Cooking Classes

Creative Cooks

Dough Re Me Kids 

Kulinary Kids NYC

Mini Chef

Taste Buds

Sports & Gym Classes

92nd Street Y

ABC Gym Kids

Asphalt Green

Basketball Stars of NY

Chelsea Piers

City Ice Pavilion

City Wing Tsun—Kung Fu

​Columbus Gym

​Discovery Programs

Gymboree

Gymtime

Jodi's Gym

Kate Tempesta's Urban Golf Academy

Kick & Play

The Little Gym of the Upper West Side

My Gym

​Skate Guru

Super Soccer Stars

Yorkville Youth Athletic Association

 

 

Swimming Lessons

Asphalt Green

Swim Jim

Physique Swimming

Swim Swim Swim I Say

 

Tennis Lessons

Advantage Tennis Clubs

Elf Tennis

The West Side Tennis Club at Forest Hills

 

 

Fencing Lessons

Empire United Fencing

Fencers Club

Manhattan Fencing Center

 

 

Yoga Classes

East Side Yoga

Karma Kids Yoga

Yoga Stars

Yogi Beans

 

 

Science & Technology Classes

Dr. Dave's Little Vet School

Intrepid Museum

​Robofun

 

Chess

CHESSNYC

New York Chess & Games

​NYChessKids

Multi-Class Play Spaces

14th St Y

The Art Farm in the City

Discovery Programs

Gymboree

JCC in Manhattan

Kids at Work

Kidville

Klub 4 Kidz

Manhattan Movement & Arts Center

NY Kids Club

Play

Studio School Adventures

 

 

Preschool Alternatives

Discovery Programs

I'm Bilingual @ Musical Kids International

Play Together NYC

Preschool Du Monde

Wiggles & Giggles Playhouse

 

Coaching & Tutoring

Early Scholars Tutoring Program in Fresh Meadows, NY

EBL Coaching

FasTracKids Math and Reading

Kids Empowerment Academy

Launch Math Achievement Centers

LearningRx--Brain Training Center

Manhattan Edge Education

 

 

Religion Classes

 

Beit Midrash for Children, Hebrew School Of Congregation Shaare Zedek

City Congregation--Humanistic Jewish Education

Jewish Youth Connection

The New Shul

 

 

Special Needs Classes

Connect the Dots Occupational Therapy, PLLC

Making Milestones

 

 

 

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