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.

Fabricate Studios
Learn sewing basics or expand skills in a fun, structured environment! Beginner and intermediate sewing classes for ages 7-15; private lessons also available. 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!

City Dance & Music
Offering all levels of ballet, jazz/hip-hop, tap, contemporary and creative dance for ages 2 1/2 and up. Fall registration is open. Atlanta.

Dancer’s Dreamhouse
Ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, cheer dance, contemporary and creative movement for ages 3-12. Austell.

Moving in the Spirit
Dynamic classes focused on modern dance, creative movement, ballet, hip hop and leadership training. Ages 3-18. Atlanta.

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.

Educational Enrichment

Brainy Bytes
Brainy Bytes brings hands-on STEM to your child through after-school programs and personalized tutoring. From coding to creation, they make STEM educational, flexible and fun!

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.

Mathing with Ms. P
Mathing With Ms. P. offers mobile and virtual tutoring for K–6th students—building confidence, mastering skills and staying grade-level ready.

USG eCampus
FreeCampus offers no-cost college preparatory and course content review, perfect for high school students preparing for dual enrollment or college admission.

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. Decatur, Dunwoody, Little 5/Inman Park, N. Druid Hills/Brookhaven.

European School of Music and Chess
30 years of teaching piano, violin, guitar, clarinet, drums, voice and chess. Emphasizing music beauty. Guidebook with “Waterfalls of Georgia.” Ages 5 and up. Buckhead/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.

Music Together of Decatur
Find community and build lasting friendships! During music classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, you’ll sing, play and dance together. Decatur and Tucker.

School of Rock East Cobb
At School of Rock, students become bold, skilled musicians through real performances, passionate instructors and the power of playing in a band. Marietta.

Parks and Recreation

Gwinnett Parks & Recreation
After-school and school break programs include art, fitness, dance, video production, music, outdoor exploration, STEAM, tutoring, homework assistance and more. Ages 4-18.

Marietta Parks and Recreation Basketball Leagues
Basketball leagues for ages 6-15, including boys, girls and co-ed teams. Skills assessment Sept. 20, practices start Sept. 29. Registration is now open!

Sports and Swimming

Champion Gymnastics & Cheer
Gymnastic and cheer classes for all skill levels include KinderGym, mommy and me, tumbling, ninja, preteam, competitive team and more for 15 months-17 years. Atlanta.

Fuller Wrestling Center
Wrestling builds endurance, strength and agility and complements many other sports. Programs for ages 4-6 and 7-11 for all skill levels. Sandy Springs.

Girls on the Run
Programs for girls in grades 3-8 increase inner strength, physical activity and positive connections. 12-week sessions focus on social, emotional, mental and physical health.

Goldfish Swim School
Thirty minute lessons offered weekly; swim instruction for children ages 4 mos.-12 yrs. 90-degree pool. Roswell, Sandy Springs, Decatur and Johns Creek.

The Little Gym
Grow in skills, learn and have fun! Now enrolling for parent/child, PreK and grade school gymnastic classes and camps. 4 mos-12 yrs. Ten metro Atlanta locations.

Premier Martial Arts
Find focus, confidence and power—classes in karate, kickboxing, self-defense and more to harness your inner champion. Ages 3 and older. Atlanta and Austell.

RCX Sports Foundation – NFL Flag
A team-oriented environment makes it easy for kids ages 4-14 to come together, learn football fundamentals, and have fun! Teams meet once per week on Fridays or Sundays.

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 pre-K through fifth grade, and has flexible experiences that fit your family family’s schedule. Join today!

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
Y Explore Afterschool offers academic assistance, outdoor activities, social-emotional learning, STEAM, and more! Full- and part-time options. Y Afterschool is a CAPS provider; financial assistance is available.