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Best Sports Classes for Kids in Boston

Sports classes give Boston kids skills, experience, and even a taste of success! Photo courtesy of Charles River Aquatics
Sports classes give Boston kids skills, experience, and even a taste of success! Photo courtesy of Charles River Aquatics
7/22/22 - By Clementina Verge

The best sports classes for kids offer many benefits. Athletic classes provide exercise and screen breaks. The best kids sports programs foster teamwork and lead to new friendships. Luckily, the Boston area offers many athletic programs for kids. These classes develop skills while keeping things fun, too. Greater Boston has traditional team sports classes like soccer and baseball. There are also individual sports programs for kids, such as skating and swimming. These athletic activities for kids, tweens, and teens will keep them active. These classes might just spark a lifelong passion. 

For more enrichment activities, and sports classes, see our Boston Classes and Activities Guide. And always check out our Boston events calendar for the latest classes, seminars, and fun activities happening in and around the city.

 

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Soccer classes for kids help build teamwork. Photo courtesy of South End Soccer
Soccer classes for kids help build teamwork. Photo courtesy of South End Soccer

Best Sports Classes for Kids in Boston - Soccer Classes

South Shore Select Soccer

South Shore Select emphasizes a competitive and positive environment for girls and boys, with programs for Tots (ages 2-5), Futures (ages 4-8), Juniors (ages 5-9), and teams (ages 10-19). Players grow and bond as a soccer family through camps and clinics, enrichment programs, classroom sessions, community service, and annual parties. READ MORE

Soccer Shots

Soccer Shots is a high-energy program introducing children ages 2-8 to fundamental soccer principles, such as using their feet, dribbling, and basic rules of the game.   READ MORE

South End Soccer

South End Soccer offers recreational and competitive play for kids ages 5-18, regardless of experience or economic means, including free opportunities for urban youth. READ MORE

Super Soccer Stars Boston

Set in a fun, non-competitive environment, Super Soccer Stars offers age-specific programs and parties for kids. Classes are held outdoors at locations in and around Boston. Parent & Me classes are provided for children age 12 months to 2 years. Private lessons are available as well. READ MORE

Best Sports Classes for Kids in Boston - Martial Arts Classes

Xtreme Ninja Martial Arts Center

Medford
This family-oriented academy offers fun events along with self-defense training for kids ages 3 to 18. READ MORE

Modern Taekwondo Center

Dorchester
A fun-filled Taekwondo program that includes a system of blocks, kicks, punches, and open-handed strikes. Cast in the format of games that young children find exciting and enjoyable, instructors teach a robust form of physical education that helps prepare them for future challenges. READ MORE
Swim programs for kids build confidence. Photo courtesy of Charles River Aquatics
Swim programs for kids build confidence. Photo courtesy of Charles River Aquatics

Best Sports Classes for Kids in Boston - Water Sports

Little Flippers Swim School

Natick & Winchester
There are two locations, Natick and Winchester, at which to experience the Little Flippers Swim School’s parent-child classes. First Flippers is a free introduction to the water for infants 3 to 6 months old, while Little Flippers is for children ages 6 months to 3 years to gain swimming readiness through games, songs, and props. Classes are available for pre-schoolers and gradeschoolers as well. READ MORE

Charles River Aquatics

Wellesley
Group lessons, private lessons, swim clinics, dive clinics, and swim camps help children streamline their water skills while having fun. Children must be at least 3 years of age and able to be apart from a caregiver for 30 minutes. READ MORE
Kids hockey classes are a New England classic! Photo courtesy of the Warrior Ice Arena
Kids hockey classes are a New England classic! Photo courtesy of the Warrior Ice Arena

Best Sports Classes for Kids in Boston - Hockey & Figure Skating Classes

The Skating Academy

Norwood
Skating Academy provides a fun and safe skating experience for every age and all abilities while teaching correct technique and promoting health and wellness. Choose learn-to-skate lessons, clinics, and camps throughout eastern MA. READ MORE

Warrior Ice Arena

Brighton
Warrior Ice Arena, the Boston Bruins official training and practice, offers public skate, public hockey, and freestyle programs all year round, plus many camps and clinics for youth and adult hockey players. READ MORE

FMC Ice Sports

FMC's award-winning classes use age-appropriate fun to help skaters acclimate to the ice, while teaching basic skating skills and safety. As kids progress, experienced staff can help direct them to more specialized hockey and figure skating classes. FMC programming is available at ice rinks across the Boston area. READ MORE

Best Sports Classes for Kids in Boston - Baseball & Softball Classes

RBI Baseball Academy

Foxborough
Choose from private baseball or softball lessons, summer camp, or team sports. Games are played in a developmental setting for players of all abilities (ages 5 and up).  READ MORE

Extra Innings Watertown

Watertown
Baseball and softball clinics offered throughout the year for players ages 5-18, emphasizing enhanced skills and increased competitive advantage. READ MORE

Best Sports Classes for Kids in Boston - Tennis Lessons

Brookline Tennis Academy

West Roxbury
Kids learn skills needed to develop into successful tennis players, including etiquette and general knowledge of tennis, and work on refining all of the basic shots: forehand, backhand, serve, and volley. READ MORE

Cambridge Tennis Club

Cambridge
Group or private lessons are available in 60-minute or 90-minute programs, depending on interest. Students are arranged by ability level and require registration ahead of time. READ MORE

Best Sports Classes for Kids in Boston - Gymnastics Classes

Gymnastic Academy of Boston

Acton, Cambridge, & Norwood
With locations in Acton, Medford, and Norwood, the Gymnastics Academy of Boston offers classes such as Little Explorers (11 months to 2 years) and Tumble Tots for 2- and 3-year-olds. Children can progress to the preschool gymnastics and preschool ninja classes. READ MORE

Exxcel Gymnastics and Climbing

Newton
Exxcel offers preschool and "Mini Ninja," developmental and advanced gymnastic clinics, as well as birthday parties. During school breaks, Exxcel host camps where kids can try gymnastics, climbing, bungee, zip line, arts & crafts, games, and circus arts. Campers are grouped according to age, and all activities are set to fun daily themes. READ MORE

Best Sports Classes for Kids in Boston - Fencing

Olympia Fencing Center

Cambridge
One of New England's largest fencing clubs and recipient of multiple awards, Olympia provides a full range of classes for ages 6 and up.  READ MORE

Boston Fencing Club

Brighton
Designed for athletes 13 and up who are competing at national and international levels. Their goals may include: winning a national championship, competing for an NCAA college, or competing on a U.S. national team. READ MORE
Ski classes are closer than you think! Photo courtesy of the Wachusett Mountain Ski Area Learning Center
Ski classes are closer than you think! Photo courtesy of the Wachusett Mountain Ski Area Learning Center

Best Sports Classes for Kids in Boston - Ski Lessons

Wachusett Mountain Ski Area Learning Center

Princeton
Child-friendly teaching areas feature the Polar Playground, Ollie's and Easy Rider carpet lifts. Skiers and snowboarders will be placed in groups of like age and ability. Limited class size. READ MORE

Ski Bradford

Haverhill
Over 60 acres and 15 trails enhanced by lighting and snowmaking. Ski lessons begin at age 4; snowboarding programs start at age 6.  READ MORE

Best Sports Classes for Kids in Boston - Lacrosse

Kings Lacrosse

Plymouth
Offers year-round elite travel teams for grades 3-12, juniors program for K-2, college recruiting prospect days, camps, clinics, positional skills training, goalie training, face-off training, and tournaments. READ MORE

Charlestown Lacrosse

Charlestown
Offers a travel and in-house lacrosse program for youth in surrounding areas. Groups are divided by age, from K-8. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Sunrise Learning Academy at Old West Church
Little Flippers Swim School - Natick
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Gymnastic Academy of Boston - Medford
Exxcel Gymnastics and Climbing