Activities, Camps and After School Classes Near Me

FAMILIES ART FOREVER Join us for a morning of art and fun! At this camp your child will create an original painting of their own family inspired by the style of funko POP! characters using acrylic paint on canvas. Your child will come home with a completed work of art. Spaces are limited, register today. Scroll through the pictures to see more examples of this camp.

Free time for your child to run around and explore all the equipment.

P.E outside, how can you go wrong?! We will run through instruction for a variety of sports and then jump right in to the action. Games include: -Dodgeball -Soccer -Flag Football -Ultimate Frisbee -Tennis -Basketball -Capture the Flag -Kick Ball And much, much more!

More adventures come to life through imaginary play in this multi-age play class. A perfect opportunity for siblings to experience class together, or for children to practice more diverse social skills like leadership and peer modeling.

Don't worry about a sitter! Give yourself a parents' night off and send your child to our Kids' Night Out! Pizza party dinner will be included, as well as multiple arts and crafts, and a big, instructor-led project! $40 for the first child and $35 for additional siblings. Each child will go home with a full bag of art that they create.

Introducing our FUNdamentals class, the perfect way to kickstart your child’s gymnastics journey! Designed specifically for preschoolers, this class fosters confidence, patience, control, and coordination, using fun, age-appropriate gymnastics equipment. Through engaging circuits and drills, your little ones will develop fine motor skills while discovering the excitement of being a budding gymnast! Here’s what our young athletes will work on: Strength & Flexibility: Building a strong foundation for gymnastics. Gymnastics Body Positions: Learning shapes and colors to help reinforce body awareness. Tumbl Trak: Practicing jumps, body control, proper landing, and beginner tumbling. Vault: Mastering running, jumping, and body positions on the springboard. Floor: Introduction to forward rolls, backward rolls, handstands, and cartwheel basics. Bars: Focusing on grip strength, chin holds, L-holds, front supports, and more! Beam: Balance, walks, jumps, and beginner skills on the beam. Ropes & Rings: Swinging and holding for core strength. *All activities are tailored to your child’s skill level to ensure a fun and safe learning experience. Classes are drop-off only, but you can reserve your spot to observe by emailing us!*

Hi-Five Flag Football – Important Details 🏈 Session Format: Each 50-minute session will rotate between 12PM, 1PM, or 2PM , or 3PMweekly. A schedule will be provided with your child’s assigned times. 🏈 Program Goals: Our focus is on skill development, teamwork, and fun! Coaches will teach fundamental football skills through drills and scrimmages. 🏈 Registration & Payment: Spring Session. If Rain will be credited 🏈 Cancellations & Credits: Deposits are non-refundable. Cancellations before the session starts receive a 50% credit to your Hi-Five account. No credits/refunds once the session begins unless there is an emergency. Missed classes due to illness: Notify us immediately for a credit or make up two classes in an age-appropriate session. 🏈 Soft Helmets Required: Must be purchased before the first session.

CREATING CHARACTERS Join us for a morning of art that is fun, functional, and a blast of creativity! At this camp your child will get to learn about art, get their creative juices flowing, and have fun creating their own work of art. Pikachu I choose you to paint at art camp. Inspired by the fun of Pokémon your child will paint their own Pikachu using acrylic paint on canvas board. Spaces are limited. Save your child's spot by registering today!

Turn imagination into a Minecraft world of your own. If your child loves Minecraft, this camp shows them how to go beyond playing the game and start creating inside it. In Junior Minecraft, campers learn the foundations of Minecraft modding (short for "modifying") using an age-appropriate, block-based coding system that’s intuitive, visual, and fun. Students explore how Minecraft works behind the scenes as they customize characters, modify gear, and make meaningful changes to their worlds...all in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment. Campers work inside curated Minecraft worlds designed specifically for learning. Through guided challenges and creative projects, they’re introduced to the core ideas of “modding” while building confidence, problem-solving skills, and a sense of ownership over what they create. What students will do: Learn the basics of block-based coding Customize Minecraft worlds, characters, and items Explore how games are built and modified Follow structured challenges with room for creativity Build confidence using technology as a creator, not just a player This camp is ideal for younger Minecraft fans who are curious, creative, and ready to take their first steps into coding and game design—no prior experience required. Important note: This camp requires a Minecraft Java Edition account, available at: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/store/minecraft-java-edition If your student enjoys Junior Minecraft, they may also love: Junior Game Designers (Scratch Programming) LEGO Robotics Roblox Game Design Junior Minecraft is often the first step in a longer STEM journey...and one of our most popular ways for kids to discover that learning can be just as fun as gaming.

This class price is ONLY for students enrolled in multiple classes per week. Int DancePop is a continuing hip hop class for dancers ages 8+ who have had previous hip hop training. This class combines hip hop, and jazz techniques to give students a well rounded foundation to basic jazz and hip hop styles. Dancers will also practice choreography and musicality and learn dance history.

An exciting introduction to the science of flight and propulsion. Rocket Academy introduces campers to the fundamentals of rocketry through hands-on design, building, and real rocket launches. Students explore how rockets work, then put those ideas into action as they design and launch a variety of rocket types using different propulsion systems. Throughout the week, campers learn how forces like thrust, momentum, and energy work together to lift rockets off the ground. These concepts are introduced in an age-appropriate, engaging way, allowing students to connect real science to what they see in the sky during launch activities. This camp emphasizes experimentation and discovery. Campers test designs, compare results, and refine their thinking as they explore what makes rockets fly higher, straighter, and farther. What students will do: Design, build, and launch multiple model rockets Explore how rockets operate and why they fly Learn the basic principles of propulsion, including thrust and momentum Compare different propulsion types and launch outcomes Build confidence through hands-on engineering and experimentation Model rocketry has long been a source of inspiration for scientists and engineers, and Rocket Academy gives campers an early opportunity to experience that spark firsthand. This camp is a great fit for students who enjoy building, testing ideas, and seeing science come to life—and pairs naturally with BattleBots, LEGO Robotics, and 3D Printing & CAD.

Messy experiments. Big discoveries. Endless curiosity. If your child loves asking “what happens if…?”, Weird & Wacky Science Lab is where curiosity takes center stage. In this hands-on science camp, campers roll up their sleeves and dive into the fun, surprising, and sometimes messy side of science. Through exciting experiments and outdoor exploration, students investigate the basics of chemistry, physics, biology, and environmental science—all in a way that’s engaging, playful, and age-appropriate. Campers will pop, squish, ooze, build, and explore as they conduct experiments using everyday materials and items found in nature. From examining pond water under microscopes to creating eye-catching chemical reactions, this camp turns big scientific ideas into unforgettable experiences. What students will do: Create hands-on experiments like neon slime, solar ovens, and sound-making instruments Explore chemistry and physics through safe, guided reactions Investigate biology by examining bugs, pond water, and natural materials Learn about photosynthesis and energy through outdoor experiments Build confidence asking questions, testing ideas, and making discoveries This camp is held both indoors and outdoors, encouraging movement, exploration, and curiosity. Getting messy isn’t just allowed—it’s part of the learning. Weird & Wacky Science Lab is a favorite for younger campers and a perfect introduction to STEM thinking. Students who enjoy this camp often love moving on to LEGO Robotics, Junior Game Designers, or other hands-on engineering camps.

Join the camp masters from Playformance for this fun and exciting spring break camp designed just for the preschool child at beloved Tucson preschool, Tucson Community School! Ages: 4-6 years old (and potty trained) *Currently enrolled children who are 4 before August 1st in TCS program are welcome with permission. Please email Katie@playformancetucson.com to enroll if under 4* This is a weekly, Monday-Friday camp. Join Playformance for an unparalleled camp experience. We focus on active play, community skills, and joyful play together! At Playformance, we provide the most fun, safest, most wonderful camp out there. Daily schedule: 8:55- 9:05- Drop off in the big yard (answer the question of the day and place personal items in a cubby). Coaches will greet and check children in. 9:15- Community meeting and game invitation 10:00- Snack 10:15- Community meeting/ Story/ Song/ Connection ritual 10:30- 11:50 Inside Play Invitations 11:50- Group song/story/ wash hands 12:00- Lunch 12:30- Outside Play Invitations 1:15- Inside Play Invitation 1:55- Community Time/ Goodbye If you have any questions or need to discuss PLEASE contact us before camp at Katie@playformancetucson.com

A fun first step into coding, creativity, and game design. In Junior Game Designers, campers are introduced to the exciting world of coding and game creation in a way that’s visual, playful, and easy to understand - perfect for beginners. Using Scratch, the award-winning platform developed by MIT, students learn how to bring characters to life, design interactive games, and tell stories through block-based coding. By snapping together visual code blocks, campers quickly see how their ideas turn into real, playable creations. This camp focuses on creative problem-solving and logical thinking, helping students understand how games are built while encouraging imagination and experimentation in a supportive, low-pressure environment. What students will do: Learn the basics of coding and game logic using Scratch Animate characters and design simple games Create interactive stories and challenges Practice sequencing, problem-solving, and debugging Build confidence as creators - not just players No prior coding experience is required - just basic keyboarding skills and a creative mindset. This camp is an excellent stepping-stone into our Junior Minecraft programs, as well as LEGO Robotics and other game design and coding camps as students grow. Ages: 7–10 Junior Game Designers is often where kids discover that learning to code feels a lot like playing—and where a long-term love of STEM begins.

CREATING CHARACTERS Join us for a morning of creating! At this camp your child will paint Mario or Yoshi from the Super Mario Brothers using acrylic paint on canvas. Your child will come home with a completed work of art. Spaces are limited, register today. Scroll through the pictures to see more examples of this camp.

FAMILIES ART FOREVER Join us for an afternoon of art and fun! At this camp your child will create an original painting of their favorite animal with its family using acrylic paint on canvas board. Your child will come home with a completed work of art. Spaces are limited, register today. Scroll through the pictures to see more examples of this camp.

CLASS SESSION $250 (10 weeks) INCLUDES MATERIAL FEE: YOU WILL GET TO KEEP A COSTUME SHIRT! IT COMES WITH THE CLASS! Are you ready to ROCK! Learn the basic techniques of dance and how to move to the beat. Funky Divas & Dudes promotes a healthy lifestyle through fun, physical activity that encourages self expression through music and movement. Learn hip dance routines, get great exercise, listen to your favorite songs and have fun in our weekly Hip-Hop dance class with your besties! A performance will be given on the last day of class so your family & friends can see you ROCK OUT! Dress comfy and wear sneakers. Bring a labeled water bottle. NOTE THE FOLLOWING DATES Wednesdays 3/18-5/27 Class Time 1:40-2:40 No Class:4/8 SHOW: May 27

Sing, Jam, Move, & Groove! Music Together is an award-winning, research-based music & movement program for children (newborn-age 4) and the grownups who love them. These classes help little ones develop their innate musicality, while benefiting social and cognitive development and encouraging small and gross motor skills. This award-winning curriculum has decades of research behind it, and has been enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of family world-wide. Materials Included: MUSIC PACKET: Kid-friendly songbook, CD and download of songs and chants.
 New collection each semester, given out at the 1st class, or sent directly to your home! PARENT GUIDE: "Music & Your Child," outlining the research behind the program to help you better understand your child's music development MUSIC TOGETHER APP: Enabling you to easily access your music at home and do fun family singalongs INTERACTIVE CLASSES: Fully planned, properly paced, and fun classes taught by our certified teachers who are professional musicians, committed to your child's music development

Int DancePop is a continuing hip hop class for dancers ages 8+ who have had previous hip hop training. This class combines hip hop, and jazz techniques to give students a well rounded foundation to basic jazz and hip hop styles. Dancers will also practice choreography and musicality and learn dance history.

This is the perfect class for anyone who has considered private painting lessons! Experience the joy of art as you complete your very own polished piece of artwork within a small, personalized class. Novice or experienced, expand upon your current skills; learn the basics or grow into more advanced levels while creating a meaningful masterpiece in your medium of choice. Choose from acrylic, watercolor, oils, or pastels; our team of Artists will mentor and guide you along. The possibilities are endless as we tailor our approach to meet the comfort level and needs of each unique student! Ages 7-Adults 3/18-4/22 Wednesdays 4-5:30 90 minutes 6 weeks $249.99

Classes for children 7-13 years old. Students learn self defense moves while improving confidence, self esteem and focus while having fun and making new friends.