Activities, Camps and After School Classes Near Me

Fill the Half-Day Afternoon! 🎃 After-school Halloween fun awaits! Drop the kids off for an afternoon filled with Halloween crafts, creativity, and spooky fun!

Welcome to Footsteps Full Day Camp at Cipriani! **Enrollment is included with a minimum of 3 days per week enrollment. If you are not enrolled full time, please add the drop in fee listed on the extras tab** Full Day Camp at Footsteps includes fun and educational activities. The typical day includes indoor and outdoor choices with arts & crafts, games, sports, wheels*, gardening, and activity clubs. Two healthy snacks are included each day, optional pizza lunch is available to pre-purchase under extras for $8. Otherwise, plan on bringing a healthy lunch. *Children are allowed to bring bikes, scooters, and other non-motorized wheels to ride during the day. Helmets and other safety gear must be worn, and children may only use the items they bring.

Runners, Active Imaginers, Adventurers, and Creative Explorers bring imaginative themes to life through stories, movement, puppetry, and songs. Children explore adventures such as the Wild West, Outer Space, the Jungle, the Ocean, and more, while building listening skills, coordination, and cooperative play in a fun, engaging environment for children and caregivers to explore together.

Welcome to Footsteps Full Day Camp at Barrett! **Enrollment is included with a minimum of 3 days per week enrollment. If you are not enrolled full time, please add the drop in fee listed on the extras tab** Full Day Camp at Footsteps includes fun and educational activities. The typical day includes indoor and outdoor choices with arts & crafts, games, sports, wheels*, gardening, and activity clubs. Two healthy snacks are included each day, optional pizza lunch is available to pre-purchase under extras for $8. Otherwise, plan on bringing a healthy lunch. *Children are allowed to bring bikes, scooters, and other non-motorized wheels to ride during the day. Helmets and other safety gear must be worn, and children may only use the items they bring.

Welcome to Footsteps Full Day Camp at Cipriani! **Enrollment is included with a minimum of 3 days per week enrollment. If you are not enrolled full time, please add the drop in fee listed on the extras tab** Full Day Camp at Footsteps includes fun and educational activities. The typical day includes indoor and outdoor choices with arts & crafts, games, sports, wheels*, gardening, and activity clubs. Two healthy snacks are included each day, optional pizza lunch is available to pre-purchase under extras for $8. Otherwise, plan on bringing a healthy lunch. *Children are allowed to bring bikes, scooters, and other non-motorized wheels to ride during the day. Helmets and other safety gear must be worn, and children may only use the items they bring.

Get dressed in your favorite Halloween costume and celebrate Halloween at The Kids Club. Children and their parents will enjoy activities like Skeleton Dance, Pumpkin Picking in our Pumpkin Patch, favorites like a costume parade and grabbing for apples, enjoy a Spider Climb obstacle course and even join us in our Pumpkin House or help make our Witches Brew. We will have a frightfully fun class with yummy pizza and lots of surprises! *Don’t forget to wear your COSTUME* Adults are encouraged to wear costumes too! Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026 Time: 12:15 - 1:45 PM Pay $30.00 per child - Early Bird Special! Now through 9/30 (plus processing fee of 3.5%) Pay $35..00 per child - 10/1 and thereafter (plus processing fee of 3.5%) Of course, parents are no charge! Make sure to bring your camera to capture the special moment! We limit this special event to two adults per child maximum. Space is limited, and registration must be paid in advance. Sorry, no refunds. Please wear socks!

Welcome to Footsteps Full Day Camp at Barrett! **Enrollment is included with a minimum of 3 days per week enrollment. If you are not enrolled full time, please add the drop in fee listed on the extras tab** Full Day Camp at Footsteps includes fun and educational activities. The typical day includes indoor and outdoor choices with arts & crafts, games, sports, wheels*, gardening, and activity clubs. Two healthy snacks are included each day, optional pizza lunch is available to pre-purchase under extras for $8. Otherwise, plan on bringing a healthy lunch. *Children are allowed to bring bikes, scooters, and other non-motorized wheels to ride during the day. Helmets and other safety gear must be worn, and children may only use the items they bring.

Engage your little one in a multi-age music class which provides opportunities not only to learn musical techniques, styles and about different instruments, but also supports social and emotional development.

Join us at Playformance for an unforgettable camp experience! Our camp is all about active play, building community, developing social skills, and creating joyful memories together. We strive to provide the safest, most fun, and most welcoming camp experience possible. Fall Break: First Friday Camp Hours Friday 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM Daily Schedule 8:30 AM – Opening Circle & Community Time Coaches will greet campers and check them in. Children will play in the outdoor courtyard until approximately 8:50 AM. Please label all of your child’s belongings. If you have questions or need to discuss your child’s needs, please contact us before camp at camp@playformancetucson.com. 9:15–10:30 AM – First Activity Block Games, challenges, and activities with coaches and friends. 10:30–11:00 AM – Snack Break Campers should bring snacks from home. Please pack plenty of healthy snacks, as we no longer have vending machines. 11:00 AM–12:00 PM – Second Activity Block 12:00–1:00 PM – Lunch & Free Play 1:00 PM – Whole-Group Community Activity Examples include lip-sync battles, coach performances, group games, and other camp traditions. 1:30 PM – Final Activity Block 2:10 PM – Closing Circle & Transition Outside 2:30 PM – Pick-Up DROP-OFF & PICK-UP Drop-off takes place between 8:30–8:35 AM. Please park in the lot east of our building or along 7th Street and walk your child to the front porch. A coach will greet you, check your camper in, and your child will head to our outdoor play area. Pick-up is from 2:25–2:30 PM on our covered front porch. Please wait on the porch while a coach brings your camper to you. Late Pick-Up Children remaining after 2:35 PM will incur a $20 late fee for every 10 minutes. If you’re running late, please call us as soon as possible so your child doesn’t worry. PARKING is available east of our facility. For safety, children are not permitted in the parking lot without an adult. Anyone picking up your child must be listed on your approved caregiver list. PLEASE let a coach know if your child will be walking home, riding home independently, or leaving with another family. WHAT TO WEAR & BRING? Please send your camper with: *Comfortable clothing for active play *Slip-on shoes (we are a barefoot gym) *A refillable water bottle *Plenty of healthy snacks *A large, nutritious lunch *No sugary drinks or soda, please For safety, please remove jewelry or anything that could become hazardous during play. ELECTRONICS Cell phones and other electronics are not permitted during camp. If a child brings a phone, it must be checked in with a coach at drop-off and will be returned at pick-up. BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS Our goal is to create a caring community where every camper makes friends, has fun, and leaves with wonderful memories. All campers are expected to: *Follow coach directions. *Treat everyone with kindness and respect. *Help create a safe and positive environment. At Playformance, we have two guiding principles: 1. We PLAY to have FUN! 2. We take CARE of the PEOPLE! If a camper struggles with behavior, our coaches will work with them using positive support strategies. If additional support is needed, we’ll contact a caregiver to discuss next steps. If behavior continues to create an unsafe environment, a camper may be sent home for the remainder of the day. No refunds will be issued. Before returning to camp, a phone or in-person meeting with a caregiver may be required. Aggressive or violent words or actions toward campers or staff will not be tolerated and may result in immediate dismissal for the day. We believe every child can succeed at Playformance, and we are committed to helping each camper have a positive experience. If you’d like to discuss your child’s needs or camp experience, please schedule a conversation before or after camp—not during drop-off or pick-up. Email: camp@playformancetucson.com Phone: (520) 623-3904 ILLNESS POLICY To help keep everyone healthy, please do not bring your child to camp if they are sick. Campers displaying symptoms of illness—including fever, headache, coughing, sneezing, runny nose, vomiting, or excessive fatigue—will be sent home. If your child misses camp due to illness, rescheduling may be available on a case-by-case basis, depending on availability and our cancellation policy. For illness-related questions, email lucas@playformancetucson.com. CANCELLATION POLICY No refunds or credits are issued for missed or canceled camp days. If your child is ill, rescheduling may be possible if space is available. To qualify for rescheduling, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the start of camp. Rescheduling is subject to availability and applies only to camps of equal value. For questions, contact Camp and Classes Director Lucas at lucas@playformancetucson.com. MEDICAL & DEVELOPMENTAL ACCOMMODATIONS Please check in all prescription medications at drop-off and complete the required medication form. Notify our staff before your child’s first day of camp about any medical, behavioral, or developmental needs so we can best support them. If you’d like to hear about your child’s day, our staff is always happy to chat after pick-up or by phone/ email. SUPPORT Need-based scholarships are available in limited numbers. Please contact Austin at austin@playformancetucson.com.

Gymboween is Gymboree's once a year, all out party or parties! Love the costumes, the tricks, teats and the laughs! 90 minutes of non-stop fun & frolic!

Curiosity Club (grades TK-2) and Curiosity Creators (grades 3-5) are STEMful after school STEAM programs. Both programs engage student in science, technology, engineering, art and math concepts. We provide pick up at near by schools, light snack and homework support. If your child is from TECA, Dolores Huerta and Alvarado, Flynn Or MEC STEMful staff will do pick at the school. If your child does not attend one of these schools, then caregiver will need to drop-off.

Where they are: Learning through listening and watching, moving, and “singing” with coos and babbles. What to expect in class: Experience music from all around the world-- music from both past and present, near and far! From The Beatles to Bach! In Music 1, children will delight in the sound of instruments, and “singing” through musical baby talk. They'll enjoy being sung to, experiencing new sounds and the anticipation of surprise! Benefits: Physical: Sensory exploration time is supported while children practice their motor skills, which is crucial for your baby’s overall development. Cognitive: Music-play helps activate parts of the brain responsible for music and speech processing. It creates an early appreciation of music and supports language development. Social: Through music, you can hear and feel emotions. Tunes can be happy, sad, or angry! This supports social development in understanding emotions in a new way. Adults: You get to engage with your little one making emotional connections and strong bonds. Being involved in your child’s play helps both of you feel more connected.

Encourage curiosity and build self-confidence in your preschooler through art, science exploration, play and more. Teachers also read children's books that explore and nurture key social and emotional skills, engage in activities that require cooperation

All children benefit from a space to be creative. Children are eager to explore different mediums, textures, and ways to express themselves. Sculpt with playdough, create a collage, or experiment with different mediums. Get creative and let the inspiration flow making one-of-a-kind works of art!

The Kids' Digital Art class at The Atelier School of Art is a one-hour session designed for ages 8 and up, introducing young artists to the world of digital drawing and painting using iPads and Procreate. Students learn the fundamentals of layering, brush techniques, color theory, and composition, while exploring their creativity through fun and engaging projects. This class helps build technical skills and confidence in digital art, preparing students for more advanced techniques in the future.

TaeKwoDo Classes benefits: Physical fitness, Respect for self and others, Self-confidence, Self-Defense, Peace of mind, Focus, Better concentration, Better Self Esteem,

Traditional karate instructions for youth focusing on building good character and discipline. Part of the instruction includes the culture and history of the true art of karate.

It’s all about opposites! Loud and quiet, fast and slow, up and down! Contrasting ‘themes’ means your child is learning better ways to communicate. Explore the different equipment pieces each week to build problem solving, navigating skills, and confidence. All adults must wear socks.

0 to 18 months ONLY! Playtime for our youngest learners. This relaxed environments allows: - Gentle playtime for babies and crawlers. - Practice skills learned in class. - Socialization with friends.

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🚐 Hi-Five Shuttle Service 🚐 Let us take the hassle out of transportation with our safe and reliable Hi-Five Shuttle Service! 🛑 Important Details: ✔ Booster Seats Available for Young Riders – Seatbelts are required for all age groups. ✔ $10 per Ride – Convenient and affordable transportation. ✔ Waiver Required – Must be signed and digitally returned to Hi-Five and your school administrator before the first ride. ✔ Insured & Trusted Drivers – Our experienced team ensures a smooth and secure ride. We've got your child’s ride covered! 🚍✨ No shuttle rides 11/26, 12/24, 12/31, 3/25