Thank you to Head Over Heels Gymnastics Arts, Pediatric Language Therapy Associates, and El Cerrito Martial Arts for sponsoring this guide to after school activities.
These listings represent PreK-12 East Bay On-site, In-person classes. Like totally not on a screen. Whoa.
You might also be interested in online classes, distance learning supervision, or pandemic pods.
During this Covid-19 Pandemic, many of our favorite East Bay class providers have switched to teaching online classes or in-person school year day camp; the following businesses are offering in-person classes on a regular basis. From ballet in the park to gymnastics in a giant facility, these East Bay activity professionals are creative on top of everything else!
Head Over Heels Athletic Arts
50-minute classes in large, open-space facilities are just what your child needs after a long day of virtual learning. Co-ed structured weekly classes for kids ages 3 - 16 years old allow kids to socialize and exercise in a safe environment. Masks are required for ages 6+.
Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Play Pals Pre-K Language Enrichment Groups
In-person Preschool Language Enrichment Groups for kids aged 3-5 is a great opportunity for children who need support with language development and peer socialization. Co-facilitated by a preschool teacher and licensed Speech Pathologist. Tues/Thurs: 90-min. morning and afternoon drop off sessions.
Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten
El Cerrito Martial Arts
El Cerrito Martial Arts has a Saturday outdoor class in Kensington and an after-school martial arts sports camp at the facility that runs from 1-6pm daily (rolling drop off and pick up). Sports camp features daily martial arts, outside time, and more!
Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Aikido of Berkeley
Classes on Zoom & at Thousand Oaks School yard Aikido gives children a way to learn about themselves, their bodies, and their environment. Aikido is about movement in harmony with oneself, others and the world. First class is free. Age 5 through adult.
Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Alameda Ballet Academy
Classes on Zoom & in Studio Children's ballet classes up through pointe-level classes meet after school and on weekends.
Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School
ANTS Sports
ANTS Sports leads fun & safe community tennis classes after school hours for small groups of K-5th graders. They also offer custom sports "mini-camps" after school for your pod in your location of choice.
Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
BandWorks
Outdoor, distanced option BandWorks offers year-round workshops for kids and teens as well as intensive musical summer camps. Children form a band for the duration of their session, work with a mentor, learn together, and perform in a gig.
Grades: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Firecracker Math
Firecracker math offers math enrichment and individualized math instruction for K-11. Also offering private lessons and learning pod support.
Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Han Martial Arts
In person and virtual Children learn self-defense and fitness while having fun in a positive environment starting at age 4-6 (Tiny Tigers) in Montclair Village. Martial arts instruction in Judo, Taekwondo, and Yongmudo.
Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
HANDS-ON! invent. create. discover.
On-site learning pod STEAM classes available.
Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Jon's School of Music
Outside instrumental classes and online classes, tooChildren join a rock band, learn to play keyboard, drum set and guitar, and compose and perform originals tunes and covers together.
Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade
Kairos Music Academy - Youth Choir
Online and in-person classes available!Choir serves children aged 6 to 14 years old with a superb musical education and the exhilarating experience of performing choral music and musical theater.
Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School
Katie's Dance Studio
All Classes will be held on Zoom or Outside In Person. Katie's offers dance classes in jazz, tap, hip-hop, acrobatics and ballet to children, teens and adults. The class levels range from beginning to professional.
Grades: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Studio Naga Martial Arts
Classes Online & Outside! Offering martial arts for adults and kids age 4 and up in a local Emeryville park, socially distanced, in masks and in small groups. Classes are after-school and on Saturdays, and we include in our program online classes for every level and age.
Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
The Crowden School
Crowden classes and lessons are available on campus, subject to facilities constraints and public health guidelines. Music education for all ages from piano to chorus. Private and group classes offered.
Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Trapeze Arts Circus PE
Circus PE will be offered 4 times per week, Tuesday-Friday. Activities will include flying trapeze, aerial arts, trampoline, object manipulation, and more. Each class will include a warm-up/stretching/conditioning component.
Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Tutu School
Some outdoor classes in Montclair Tutu School goes up to 8 years old, inspiring kids to twirl to classical Ballet Storytime curriculum including Nutcracker, Coppelia, Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty. Free trial class and mention 510 for 30% off first month!
Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade
Ultimate Sports Connection Gymnastics
In-person recreational gymnastics and tumbling classes are led by top instructors for ages 1 to 14.
Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School
Thank you to Head Over Heels Gymnastics Arts, Pediatric Language Therapy Associates, and El Cerrito Martial Arts for sponsoring this guide to after school activities.
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After School Enrichment Spring Session at the FAD PAD in Oakland is: March 8-May 21, 2021: $540 (THERE ARE NO CLASSES April 5-16, 2021)
TIME: Classes are from 2-5 on M, W & F on Tuesdays class is from 2:30-5:30.
FEE: Each 3 hour class is $60. The fee for 9 classes is $540. You can pay for all 9 weeks or break it down into 2, 3 or 4 payments. All supplies and materials included. Reduced fees, scholarships, trades and payments plans are available- please contact Mary Ellen. References also are available- please ask.
Monday Drama Day- storytelling, theater games, puppets, singing, costumes
Tuesday Fabric Art Day- sewing, embroidery, fabric adornment, weaving
Wednesday Starwitz -delving into the magical world of Harry Potter, Books 1-5
Friday Fun Day- gardening, games, art, cooking
Registration and Payment information: Mary Ellen Hill, 510-219-3474,www.mehstories.com
Exciting & Safe Camps!
Kids are socially distanced in our HUGE NEW facility.
Gymnastics * Jump House * Trampoline * Games * Arts & Crafts
Sample Day
Warm-up and Dance
Trampoline and Strength/Conditioning
Bars Time: Uneven bars, bounce bars, monkey bars, rings, parallel bars
Balance Beams: high, low, wide
Vault and Tumbling Strip
Floor X: Group Routine
Lunch & Snack Times
Tumbling Drills
Inflatable and Parachute Fun
Ages 4 – 12 boys & girls
Sibling and multiple day discounts
Truly unforgettable days — full of jumping, laughing, rolling, dancing, and maybe even flipping! Bars, beam, floor, vault & more.
Includes quality gymnastics instruction using all our apparatus & stations to help gain agility, spatial awareness, strength.
Snacks and lunch are not provided
Sign up early – they fill up fast!
Ultimate Gymnastics Summer Camp
Registration has started. Multiple Week Discounts!
Week long camps available.
Week 1: June 7 – 11
Week 2: June 14 – 18
Week 3: June 21 – 25
Week 4: July 5 – 9
Week 5: July 12 – 16
Week 6: July 19 – 23
Week 7: July 26 – 30
Half day camp (9am-12 pm) – $250 / week
Full day camp (9am-3 pm) – $450 / week
5% multiple week discount