School is just around the corner, and we want to welcome your little ones back! This year, we have put together a collection of after school programs and classes for your kids to enjoy after hours!
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND CLASSES:
- Art / Music
- Computing
- Dance
- Gymnastics
- Kickboxing / Karate
- Language
- Science
- Swim
ART / MUSIC
Let’s Play Music and Make Art: Preschool Music Classes (Derry and Manchester)
Music for Little Mozarts allows your child to experiment with music in a hands-on and fun environment! Children will learn new musical concepts every week from encouraging and engaging instructors!
Let’s Play Music and Make Art: Preschool Art Classes (Derry)
Art Start is the perfect way to let your little one start expressing themselves. Each week, children will learn about new techniques while using a variety of art mediums!
Let’s Play Music and Make Art: Kindermusik (Derry)
Kindermusik offers classes for babies aged 6 months to 3 years! This class teaches young children about music during periods of critical brain development. Every week, your child will be able to explore the world of music in a new and exciting way!
DeAngelis Studio of Music and Arts (Haverhill)
DeAngelis Studio of Music and Arts has several choices of instruments, fabulous faculty, and schedules designed to work around your busy schedule! Check out the most popular music school in the Merrimack Valley!
Peter Hostage Music Lessons (Londonderry)
Peter Hostage gives music lessons to children 5+ for a variety of instruments! Though he’s located in Londonderry, he proudly serves Londonderry, Derry, Windham, Litchfield, Hudson and surrounding towns. The first lesson is free, so visit his website today!
COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY
Skill Samurai Coding and Robotics Classes (Windham)
Boost your child’s academic and social skills in these STEM classes offered by Skill Samurai! Children ages 6-18 can build the skills they need for a successful future.
DANCE
Studio of Performing Arts (Atkinson)
Jazz, hip hop, tap, and more! Visit the Studio of Performing Arts and be a part of their 32nd year of dance. Fall registration is open now!
Interested in dance and baton twirling? Registration is now open for the fall! There are classes for beginners (3+) who want to try baton twirling for the first time!
Kerry’s Dance Center (Chester)
Children of all ages are welcome to join Kerry’s Dance Center for classes in pre-dance, pointe, acro-jazz, and more! Can’t commit to a class? Have your birthday party at Kerry’s!
The Vitality Place has you covered for dance lessons for kids ages 3-18! With tons of different styles of dance to choose from, there’s so many opportunities for your child to choose from!
Ashley Macleod’s Dance Dreams (Plaistow)
Check out Ashley Macleod’s Dance Dreams for all things tap, jazz, ballet, and more! Register now for their fall schedule!
Above the Barre has children’s dance classes and music classes for little ones and their caregivers! Dance classes are open for ages 0-12, and the “Mommy and Me” music classes are for ages 0-4. There’s still space in their upcoming sessions, so check them out!
Voter’s School of Dance (Salem)
Voter’s School of Dance has classes for children ages 3 and up! With weekday classes taking place after school hours and all-day classes on Saturdays, there’s something for everyone!
Happy Feet Dance School (Windham)
Happy Feet Dance School has classes for kids of all ages! Tiny Tots is the perfect program for 2 year olds, it’s a perfect opportunity to develop new motor skills! There are different levels of Creative Dance programs available as well for children of different ages and skill levels. Additional classes can be found on their website. Sign up today!
Nancy Chippendale’s Dance Studios (Windham)
Nancy Chippendale’s Dance Studios Babysteps Program is perfect for children ages 1-4! This program works with your child and is tailored to fit their individual needs and growth to establish early feelings of self-confidence through music and dance! This dance studio also offers more recreational options for children ages 2-19. Sign up today!
GYMNASTICS
Sign up today for A2 Gym and Cheer’s fall classes! Gymnastics, tumbling, cheerleading, and more are all available. Can’t make it to classes? A2 Gym can host your playdates and birthday parties!
Gym-Ken Gymnastics offers both pre-school and grade school classes, as well as classes like tumbling to develop specific skills. Let your child learn about the sport in a fun and welcoming environment!
Palaestra Gymnastics Academy (Derry)
At Palaestra Gymnastics Academy we offer a Preschool Program, a Recreational program and a Cheer & Tumbling program known as Cheeky Cheer Tumblers, for girls seven – teen. We also offer Parkour classes for children ages five – fourteen, known as Gym Warriors. We also have Competitive Teams.
Phantom Gymnastics (Hampstead)
We offer competitive teams, clinics, day camp and team camps, tumbling, birthday parties and open gym for pre-school as well as school-aged children.
KICKBOXING / KARATE
Buzz Durkin’s Karate School (Atkinson)
Buzz Durkin’s Karate School offers a Junior Program perfect for developing not only your child’s athletic skills, but also their social and communication skills and their self-discipline. Learn self-defense in a fun and safe environment this fall!
Woo Kickboxing Academy (Londonderry)
Woo Kickboxing Academy offers kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu, MMA classes and more for kids and teens! With no annual contracts, it’s a great way to keep your children active during the school year!
Professional Martial Arts Academy (Plaistow)
PMAA of Plaistow offers kids martial arts classes! Stay active while learning valuable life skills. Beginner classes are enrolling now, sign up today!
LANGUAGE
Windham Academy of Foreign Language (Windham)
Windham Academy of Foreign Language offers adult, children, and pre-school language classes! Little ones pick up languages faster than adults, so if you want your child to start learning a new language, the earlier the better! With an emphasis on fun, these total immersion classes are a great way to give your child a head start to learning another language!
SCIENCE
Mad Science of Western New England After-School Programs (Springfield)
Mad Science of Western New England has after-school programs meant to serve as an extension of your child’s in-school learning. Not only do they get to participate in hands-on activities, children also get to take home a fun science toy or at-home activity! Keep them engaged in STEM beyond the classroom! SWIM
the Workout Club (Londonderry & Salem)
Swim Lessons and RAYS Swim Team at Salem and Londonderry. Dedicated swim instructors adhere to the standards of excellence set by the American Red Cross “learn to swim program”. The program is specifically designed for anyone who is at least 6 months of age through adulthood. Also, Rockingham Area Youth Swim Team is a year round competitive swim team offering high quality professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities.
Make this the year your child learns to swim. Introduce them to the joy of swimming by registering for our safe, fun and nurturing lessons. Your child will become more confident, more physically fit and safer while in the water. Children of all ages, regardless of their level, will enjoy our instructors and lessons. We have an easily accessible pool located at the Salem Athletic Club, Salem, NH.
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