Activities, Camps and After School Classes Near Me

Join us once a month for an evening of theatre, friendship, creativity, and fun! Drama Club is designed for students who love acting, storytelling, and all things theatre. Each month features a unique theatre-themed experience, giving students opportunities to perform, explore the world of theatre, and connect with fellow drama enthusiasts. *Some activities will require various fees (ticketing or providing a snack) 2026–2027 Drama Club Schedule - August 22 6:00-9:00, Phillips' Home: Back-to-School Bring-a-Friend Night Kick off the year with theatre games, laughter, and friends…new and old! - September 19 7:00-9:30 PM, Swanson’s Home: Storytelling Campfire Night Share stories around the campfire, spooky/funny/dramatic…eat s’mores and social time. - October (date TBD), University of Northwestern: Frozen Enjoy a group outing to see Frozen and experience live theatre together. - November 21 6:00-10:00, Grace Covenant: Rehearsal Night We’ll be entertaining our parents and/or grandparents in December…November is our time to prep. - December 5, 6:00-9:00, Grace Covenant: Dessert Theatre Perform, serve & enjoy treats, and celebrate the Christmas season with an evening of performance and fellowship. - Spring dates to follow Whether you're a seasoned performer or simply curious about theatre, Drama Club is a welcoming place to learn, grow, and have fun with friends who share your passion for the performing arts.

When school is out, creativity is in! Join us for a fun-filled Day-Off Art Camp, designed for children on days when public schools are closed. Kids will explore their creativity through hands-on art projects guided by experienced instructors in a supportive, inspiring environment. Campers can choose from two session options: Half Day: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Full Day: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Each morning and afternoon features a unique, age-appropriate art project using a variety of materials and techniques. Whether your child joins for a few hours or the whole day, they’ll stay engaged, learn new skills, and bring home their own original artwork. All materials provided. Pack a nut free snack for the morning and a nut free lunch if staying for the full day!

🎨✨ No School? Spend the Day Creating at The Giggling Pig! Turn your child's day off into a day filled with creativity, imagination, and fun! Looking for an engaging way to keep your kids busy when school is closed? Join us at The Giggling Pig for a fun-filled day of hands-on art, creative exploration, and new friendships in a warm, encouraging environment. 🎨 Each camp day features a unique art project, along with plenty of time for open-ended creativity, sensory play, games, and making new friends. Whether your child loves to paint, build, or simply create, there's something for everyone! Spots fill quickly, so reserve yours today—we can't wait to create with you!

Explore your baby’s newfound mobility every week through teacher-led activities on the equipment, play as a group and socialize with others!

Give your little one a safe space to practice their growing skills! Explore diverse physical movements like climbing, crawling, and balancing to support healthy muscle and bone development, while also practicing social skills and memory building through sing-alongs and group-play.

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 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 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.

Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of creativity and dancing! Decorate your own trick-or-treat bag, show off your Halloween costume, and hit the dance floor for a monstrously fun celebration full of music, creativity, and Halloween spirit.

Get ready for four weeks of Halloween-inspired creativity and fun! Our Spooky Season Workshop is a 4-week art series where young artists will create a different spooky painting or craft each week. From friendly ghosts and creepy creatures to pumpkins, witches, and magical Halloween scenes, every week brings a new project to paint, create, and take home! Whether your child loves Halloween or simply loves getting creative, this workshop is the perfect way to celebrate the spooky season through art. No experience necessary—just come ready to paint, craft, and have some spooky fun! 4 Weeks | 4 Halloween Projects | Lots of Spooky Fun! Every week in October

*Mid-session registration: If you are signing up AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THIS SERIES OF 9 CLASSES, email info@marvegos.com about a possible project conflict before you arrive for class.* Our Life Drawing class introduces students to the fundamentals of figure drawing and the human form. Through gesture, anatomy, and form studies, young artists learn to see the body from different perspectives and build the skills to create more natural, realistic figures. In some sessions, students will also have the exciting opportunity to draw from a live (clothed) model, gaining first-hand experience in observing the proportions and presence of an actual person. The class fee includes the cost of a vetted, guild-booked professional model. Some handouts may include artistic references of the unclothed figure for study purposes. All materials will be provided.

Let's have some fun on a no school day! Grab some friends and spend the morning making some amazing pottery projects with us! We'll start the class with some hand-building techniques to make our own one-of-a-kind pottery creations (which will be bisque-fired and dipped in clear glaze by our staff). After we break for a snack, we'll come back and get creative with glazes as we paint some ready-made ceramic dinner plates. Pottery will be ready for pick-up within two weeks, to allow time for us to fire them in the kiln.

*Mid-session registration: If you are signing up AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THIS SERIES OF 9 CLASSES, email info@marvegos.com about a possible project conflict before you arrive for class.* This class explores the fundamentals that bring digital artwork to life. Through hands-on projects, students will experiment with color, value, light, texture, composition, and digital painting techniques while discovering new ways to create original artwork. Designed for students ages 9.5–12 who are new to digital art or have little formal class experience, Beginning Digital Art emphasizes creativity, problem-solving, and core digital art skills. Small class sizes provide plenty of personalized instruction and one-on-one support. At the end of the session, students will receive a professionally printed item featuring one of their favorite digital creations. What to Bring to Class Fully charged compatible device Compatible stylus Charging cable Please refer to the <a href="https://marvegos.com/focused-classes/">Digital Art program page</a> for a complete list of compatible devices and software requirements. Because this program is offered on a limited basis, make-up classes are not available. Please be sure your child can commit to the full 9-class series before registering.

*Mid-session registration: If you are signing up AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF THIS SERIES OF 9 CLASSES, email info@marvegos.com about a possible project conflict before you arrive for class.* Designed for students ages 10 to 12, the Expanded Fundamentals program bridges the gap between Fine Art Fundamentals and Advanced Exploration. It builds on foundational techniques while offering more opportunities for independent decision-making. Prior completion of Fine Art Fundamentals isn’t required, but familiarity with basic art concepts is recommended. All students new to Expanded Fundamentals will receive a notification to sign up for a one-time, prerequisite Online Form Class, which must be completed by the third week. This class teaches students about form, values and composition. If your child has already completed this class as part of Fine Art Fundamentals, they do not need to take it again.

GrowFit’s Emerging Athletes Camp – Walnut Creek A full day of sports, teamwork, and fun—perfect for every child, whether they’re brand new to the game or a seasoned athlete! About the Camp Sports & Games: Each day, campers play 7 age-appropriate games. From basketball, flag football, soccer, and volleyball to creative twists like bubble soccer, black light dodgeball, gaga ball, and ultimate ball, there’s always something new and exciting to try. More Than Just Sports: Our dedicated GrowFit coaches go beyond drills—they help kids build confidence, sportsmanship, and meaningful friendships. Every Athlete Welcome: Whether it’s your first time in team sports or you’ve been competing for years, our activities are tailored to meet every athlete’s needs. Everyone’s an MVP here. Friendships & Memories: From team challenges to laugh-filled games, campers leave with new skills, great memories, and friends they’ll want to see again. Logistics Location: Valle Verde Elementary Drop-off: 8:45–9:00 AM at the multi-purpose room through the blue arch. Late drop-offs are fine. Pick-up: 3:30–4:00 PM at the same location. Early pick-ups are welcome. Lunch & Snacks: Please pack a nut-free lunch labeled with your camper’s name and 2–3 wholesome snacks. Venue: Indoor and outdoor facilities. Outdoor play happens on the field and playground (weather permitting). Sun Protection: Apply sunscreen before drop-off. We also provide sunscreen for reapplication—let the camp manager know about any sensitivities. Hydration: Bring 1–2 inexpensive water bottles. Attire: Athletic clothing, shoes, and a hat. For younger campers, pack an extra change of clothes just in case. Refunds & Cancellations 30+ days before camp: Full refund minus 10% fee. Within 30 days: Credit for future camp. Same-day or after start: No refund or credit. Tax ID: 81-1018163

Join us at Gymboree Play & Music – The Woodlands for a playful, not-so-spooky celebration filled with smiles, seasonal fun, and sweet memories together! Dress your little one in their favorite play-friendly costume, bring your camera, and get ready for the most “awww”-inspiring party of the season. Come for the costumes, stay for the fun, and let’s make it a Gymboween to remember! Party Highlights • Music & Games: High-energy tunes and playful activities designed for little ones. • Arts & Crafts: Fun, hands-on projects to spark your child's creativity. • Photo Area: The perfect backdrop to capture your child's adorable costume. Special Offer: As a special thank you, our Founding Families receive a **$10** discount!

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.

Have you ever been to the Unicorn Meadow in the winter? If you're lucky, and a cold snap is drifting through, you'll find Ice Unicorns gliding all over! Come join them for some frosty fun and let your imagination run free! Drop off: 9am - 9:30am Pickup: 2:30pm - 3pm Refund Policy: Please note that we have a no refund policy. Full credits will be issued for anything with a 4 week notice and can be used for any future Rabbit Hole activity. After 4 weeks we are unable to credit. If your child is sick or you need to miss a day of camp we will have a camp bag ready for you at the studio. This bag will be filled with enchanted projects, art materials, audio and video links and anything your kiddo might be missing in class. Please email us ahead of time and let us know if you need to miss and would like an at-home camp bag! Photography Notice: We love to share the joy of our experiences on SmugMug and social media! Photos taken during our sessions may be used on our social media platforms. If you would prefer not to have photos taken of your kiddo, please add a note to your child's account on Care.com.

Meet like-minded parents while our expert teachers lead you through nurturing exercises and activities that stimulate your baby’s brain development. Perfect for non-mobile babies.

Join Sing with Emily and Mrs. Courtney for a 45 minute music and movement class! We'll sing, dance, play instruments, enjoy musical story time and more. Our class is designed to create a special musical bond between caregivers and their children. Please read the Early Childhood Class policies here: www.singwithemily.com/early-childhood-policies Feel free to bring a blanket or yoga mat to sit on. Older siblings (6+ years) are welcome to join free of charge. For questions call the studio at (331) 261-5799. Refunds are not offered for these classes, however, we will do our best to provide make up classes when possible. All make ups must be used within the current session. Any exceptions are at the discretion of Sing with Emily staff. **Weekly classes need at least 3 students to run. In the event that not enough students are registered in advance, a class may be cancelled 24 hours before the date of the class. In the event that a class is cancelled, attendees will be notified and the class will be removed from the website for registration.

Children and grown ups separate for 60 minutes gently easing them into the preschool experience in a familiar, safe environment. Your little one must be approved to attend this class before purchasing the corresponding membership. Please contact us via email at rochestermi@gymboreeclasses.com You will then be emailed additional information and waivers to sign before your child can attend class.