Kids' After-School Programs & Activities in Atlanta: Classes, Dance, Music, & Sports

In our guide, you’ll find a variety of Atlanta in-person and virtual after school activities and programs for keeping kids engaged after class or during school breaks. Extracurricular activities complete your child’s educational experience.

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Art

Abernathy Arts Center
Classes in mixed media, creative drawing and painting, cartoon drawing and more for ages 6-14. Try something new or take art skills to a new level! Sandy Springs.

Spruill Center for the Arts
Youth art artists for grades K-12 nurture creativity and artistic expression. Pottery, drawing, comics, fashion design and more. Register now! Atlanta.

Dance

Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education
Dance classes for all ages, interests and experience levels. Studios are conveniently located in West Midtown, Buckhead and Virginia-Highland. Register today for fall!

En Pointe School of Dance
Quality training in ballet, creative movement, tap, jazz, modern, hip hop, musical theater and more for ages 2.5-18; registration is now open. Lilburn,

Drama

Alliance Theatre Acting Classes
Build character, confidence, and creativity. Enroll your young actor in classes for youth and teens at the Tony Award-winning Alliance Theatre.

Forefront Arts Children’s Theatre
Weekly classes in acting, voice, musical theatre, drama, improv, dance and more; perform in a full-scale production of “The Wizard of Oz.” Ages 3-18.

Academic Enrichment

In-Home Tutors
Tutoring in your own home in all subjects and grades, including SAT/ACT, test prep, ADHD homework coach and more. No contract or registration fee.

Ivy Kids
After-school programs let kids explore new interests with confidence. Homework help, hands-on activities and social development; transportation from school is included. Johns Creek, Roswell and Alpharetta.

Kid Chess
Weekly chess clubs offer chess instruction in a fun, engaging, after-school setting. Develop skills, make friends and have fun. Multiple locations. 770-575-5802.

Snapology
Fun and engaging programs stimulate creativity and spark an interest in learning. Robotics, STEAM, coding, animation, social skills, birthday parties and more. Multiple locations.

The Spanish Academy
Weekly after-school immersion classes use games, songs, books and interactive lessons to teach conversational Spanish. Ages PreK-5th grade. Buckhead, East Cobb, Decatur and Johns Creek. 770-751-3646.

Music

C ommunity Music Centers of Atlanta
Music education in classical jazz, rock, folk and roots; beginners through pre-professional. Ages 4+, beginners through pre-professional. Inman Park, Decatur and Sandy Springs.

The Music Class
Fun-filled, developmental, interactive music classes for children birth to six years. Award-winning music, engaging activities led by inspiring music teachers. Ten Atlanta locations.

Small Steps Music
Supporting and developing individuals’ abilities through innovative and creative music interventions in a therapeutic environment. Ages 6 wks.-adult; 8 metro Atlanta counties and online

Sports and Swimming

Atlanta Beltline Youth Fitness Classes
Fun, accessible group activity classes for all ages encourage kids to move, play and grow together. Running, swimming, fitness, tennis and fun. Multiple locations. 404-477-3003.

Aussie Kids Golf Academy
Kids of all ages can learn and improve their golf game. Programs emphasize fun and excitement in a positive learning environment. Four Atlanta locations.

MarciSwim
Take your swimming to the next level – weekly 1:1 private lessons at indoor pool facilities enhance skills, from beginners to swim team athletes. Four locations.

Marietta Parks and Recreation Basketball Leagues
Basketball leagues for ages 6-15, including boys, girls and co-ed teams. Skills assessment Sept. 19, practices start Oct. 5. Registration is now open!

World of Gymnastics & Cheer
Providing quality time spent in developing your child’s strength, flexibility, coordination, confidence and self-esteem while increasing their gymnastics or cheer abilities.

Scouting

Cub Scouts
Fun, family, friends and adventures! Cub Scouts is for kids in PreK through 5th grade and has flexible experiences that fit your family family’s schedule.

Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta
Girl Scouts know bringing the fun is all about being their true selves, trying new things and cheering each other on. Become a Girl Scout today!

YMCA Afterschool Programs

YMCA Afterschool
Learn and grow in a welcoming environment with an enhanced curriculum, focus on social-emotional learning and engaging clubs. Full and part-time options, camps, sports and more. CAPS provider; financial assistance is available.