Are you searching for after school activities that your child will enjoy this year?
Whether your child is in pre-k or high school, loves playing piano or soccer, there are a number of options to choose from including virtual, one-on-one and group classes with COVID-19 safety precautions in place.
To help you make your search as easy as possible, Stamford Moms has partnered with Riley Volvo to give you a guide to choosing the perfect after school activities for the 2021-2022 school year! We have featured a few favorites.
Be sure to scroll down to click the activity of your choice and see your options!
Chelsea Piers Athletic Club
Feeling inspired from the Summer Games? Find inspiration in our upcoming fall youth sports classes to incorporate some of your favorite Tokyo events into your child’s active life.
Whether the ultimate goal for your child is to enjoy recreational sports, become a top competitive athlete on track for a college scholarship, or to live a healthy lifestyle. Chelsea Piers supports your child’s athletic journey with a wide variety of youth sports including, gymnastics, swimming, soccer, and tennis. We have classes and clinics for kids as young as 1 through age 15 at all levels.
Visit their website today to find out why Chelsea Piers is the top choice for after-school sports programs in Fairfield County!
(203) 989-1100 | [email protected] | Register here!
High Rise Basketball
Whether you are new to the game, trying to make a team, or looking to make it to the collegiate level, High Rise Basketball is the premier destination for player development in Connecticut.
With programs for both boys and girls K-12, High Rise has what you need to take your game to the next level and achieve your basketball goals!
Jumpin’ Jams
2021 Best of Gold Coast winners (Darien, New Canaan & Rowayton) “Jumpin’ Jams” is a favorite music class for hundreds of families in lower Fairfield County and beyond!
Jumpin’ Jams is an education based music program filled with songs and musical activities that help children understand the world around them, help them learn how to better interact with others in a relaxed social setting, be introduced to different musical genres and instruments from around the world, be inspired to dance like no one’s watching and jam like a true rock star!
It’s obvious that Jumpin’ Jams loves what they do, and they’re sure you’ll love it too! Grab your spot for Fall Classes today!
[email protected] | (203) 309-2699 | Register here!
Kings Highway Tennis Club
New school year? New tennis programs!
Remember, tennis not only has lots of health benefits, it’s a ton of fun no matter what age or level – plus it’s an ideal sport for physical distancing!
Right now there are new Fall Tennis Programs at our Kings Highway Tennis Club in Darien. Come check them out!
(203) 655-8769 | Register here!
Music Together Fairfield County
Sing, Dance and Play in at Music Together, offering outdoor, backyard, indoor & online options.
Classes include Babies (8 months and under), Mixed Age (Ages 0-5y), Rhythm Kids (ages 4- 8y) and Canta Y Baila Conmigo (0-5y Spanish Language and music immersion.) Children learn through participatory experiences that involve their parents/caregivers alongside them.
Free demonstration classes | Register here!
Call/text (203) 256-1656
My Gym Stamford
My Gym Stamford is a children’s fitness center offering classes for children ages 6 months – 10 years old!
Try out two weeks of unlimited classes for just $2!
(203) 327-3496 | Register here!
PEACE Youth Basketball
PEACE Basketball offers mission-focused basketball programs;
Skills Development Clinics : Competitive basketball training & conditioning for boys & girls, 1st – 8th grades, 8 Fridays beginning September 24.
Winter Recreational League: Grade-based teams, 1st – 8th with 1 practice each weekday evening and 1 game on the weekend, November 16 – March 6 (scholarships available).
AAU Travel Teams: For 3rd, 5th, 7th & 8th grade boys, October – November. 2 practices per week, 4 – 5 tournaments (try-outs required).
Vacation Day Camps: Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Break & Winter Break, 9 a.m. – noon for boys & girls in 1st – 8th grades.
Programs emphasize teamwork, discipline, leadership, and sportsmanship. PEACE Basketball is dedicated to the philosophy that “basketball is a privilege,” representing a reward for consistent effort and achievement in children’s core responsibilities in the classroom, in the community, and at home.
Register here | [email protected] | (203) 588-9020
During registration, indicate that you heard about the program through Stamford Moms to be entered into a seasonal drawing to win a free PEACE merchandise package!
Stamford Ninja Academy
Does your child want to be a Ninja Warrior? Stamford Ninja Academy has classes for children ages 5 (in kindergarten) – 14.
Ninjas will gain physical and mental strength through obstacle training, all while having fun! Obstacles and activities change every week to keep your child challenged.
[email protected] | Register here!
Stamford Youth Hockey Association
The Stamford Youth Hockey Association teaches players to enjoy the game of hockey and improve their skills. Players learn sportsmanship, develop self-esteem, confidence, and build lasting friendships.
Youth programs offer opportunities for the whole spectrum of players who are just learning to play, looking to build skills and fundamentals in their local House Leagues, as well as those looking for the Travel Hockey experience. Boys and girls can start as early as four years old and there are both boys and ladies’ teams through high school.
Learn to Play: The Tiger Sharks program is learn to “skate and play” hockey for beginners. The program is open to boys and girls between 4-12 years old.
House Leagues: Every boy and girl interested in ice hockey is invited to play on one of SYHA’s House League teams! The season runs from September to March, with one clinic and one game per week in Stamford.
Travel Hockey: For boys and girls looking for a larger commitment to the game of hockey, Travel Hockey offers two practices and two games a week. There are still some roster spots available for the U8 and U10 divisions in the Sharks program.
[email protected] | Register here!
Sweet Blue Swim Academy
Sweet Blue Swim Academy offers a variety of swim lessons taught by a two-time Olympian and Gold medalist, and by a former Yale Dean, with a strong emphasis on proper technique.
They welcome you to learn to swim, develop your stroke, or refine your technique. It is our desire to help you foster a lifelong love of water.
[email protected] | (475) 359-3528 | Register here!
Susan Owen Voice Studio
Register here | [email protected]
After School Clubs
After School Club At Star Center
1170 Shippan Avenue, 2:45 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Grades K-5
Boys & Girls Club
Yerwood Center, grades K – 3, 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Mary C. Rich Club House, grades 4 – 5, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Mary C. Rich Club House, grades 6 – 12, 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.
LEAD Academy
Stamford YMCA, school dismissal – 7 p.m.
K- Grade 8
Art
Best Time Ever
633 Hope Street
(203) 614-8511
Action Art School
242 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich
(203) 637-2685
Green Moon Children’s Art Studio
140 Rowayton Avenue, Rowayton
[email protected]
(203) 354-4468
Stamford JCC
1035 Newfield Avenue
(203) 322-7900
Camp Art, K – 6
Stamford Recreation
Edible Art and Exploration, Ages 2 – 4
Cartooning Class, Ages 8 – 13
Paint, Draw & More, Ages, 5 – 12
Basketball
Chelsea Piers Athletic Club
1 Blachley Road
(203) 989-1200
Youth Basketball, Pre-K – Grade 5
Youth private & semi-private lessons
High Rise Basketball
High Rise Training Headquarters
Junior Risers, ages 5 – 14
Elite Training Academy, ages 7 – 15
AAU Tryouts, Boys & Girls Teams
Italian Center of Stamford
1620 Newfield Avenue
(203) 322-6941
Ages 5 – 9
PEACE Basketball
Skills Development Clinics, Boys & Girls Grades 1 – 8
Winter Recreational League, Grades 1 – 8
AAU Travel Teams, Boys Grades 3, 5, 7 & 8
Vacation Day Camps, Boys & Girls Grades 1 – 8
Stamford JCC
1035 Newfield Avenue
(203) 322-7900
[email protected]
Basketball Clinics, Grades K – 8
Walter Bloom Skills & Scrimmages Basketball, Grades K – 5
Stamford JCC Travel Basketball Team, Grades 3 – 8
Private Basketball Lessons, Grades K – 12
Stamford Recreation
Young Athletes 4 Change, Ages 6 – 9
Basketball Fundamentals, Grades 3 – 4
Young Athletes 4 Change Basketball Classes, Ages 10 – 12
Peanut Basketball Program, Grades 1 – 2
Boxing
Stamford Recreation
Youth Boxing Program, Grades 6 – 10
Computer
Italian Center of Stamford Coding Club
1620 Newfield Avenue
(203) 322-6941
Ages 8 – 12
Code Ninjas
111 High Ridge Road, Suite 6
(203) 633-8000
At-Home Coding
Code Ninja’s Create, ages 7 – 14
Happy Code Club
175 Atlantic Street, Suite #015
(203) 323-7000
Online Private Classes
Stamford JCC
1035 Newfield Avenue
(203) 322-7900
Grades 1 – 6
Cooking
Italian Center Snack Squad
1620 Newfield Avenue
(203) 322-6941
Noras Ovenworks
2333 Summer Street
(203) 504-8226
Kindergarten +
Outdoor Cooking
Wakemantown Farm, Westport
Grades 6 – 9.
For registration/availability, reach out to [email protected]
Dance
Chelsea Piers
1 Blachley Road
(203) 989-1555
Ages 3 – 18
Little Stars, Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Musical Theater & Hip Hop
Ballet School of Stamford
(203) 253-1190
Center Stage Dance Studio
838 High Ridge Road
(203) 329-6676
Ages 2 -18
Mommy & Me, Ballet, Jazz. Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Pointe & Company/Ensemble
Connecticut Ballet Center
20 Acosta Street
(203) 978-0771
The Connecticut Dance Center
76 Viaduct Road
(203) 569-3131
Ages 3 – teen
Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, Jazz, Acro, Hip Hop, Pointe, Company
In studio & virtual classes available.
Harney Pender Keady Academy of Irish Dance
(203) 316-8337
[email protected]
In studio, socially distant beginner Irish Dance classes for ages 4 and up on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 4:15. If you have a “Pod” of 5 or more, have a teacher come to your house for indoor or outdoor dance class with your Pod or reserve studio time for your pod to have a class!
Locust Performing Arts Center of Stamford
2770 Summer Street, 2nd Floor
(203) 962-4934
Zoom & in-person classes available
LYNN Academy of Irish Dance
42 Magee Avenue, 2nd Floor
(877) 946-5966
Stamford JCC
1035 Newfield Avenue
(203) 322-7900
Kindergarten – Grade 9
Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, Contemporary, Acrobatics & Gymnastics
Stamford Recreation
Jazz/Tap, Pre K – 3
Broadway Dance, Grades 3 – 5
Hip Hop/Funk, Grades K – 6
Fairytale Ballet, Ages 2 – Grade 6
Ballet For Children, Grades K – 6
Hoop Girls For Teens, Grades 6 – 9
Hoop Girls “Whirl the World,” Grades K – 5
STEPS Dance Studio
1100 High Ridge Road
(203) 912-5866 OR (203) 355-9331
Fall Ball (Baseball, Softball & T-Ball)
Bobby Valentine’s Sports Academy
4 Largo Drive
(203) 968 2872
[email protected]
Distance Training & Fall Clinics, Private & Semi-Private Lessons
Stamford American Little League
Ages 5 – 12
Stamford Babe Ruth
Little League Graduates – 18 years old
Stamford Babe Ruth Girls Softball
[email protected]
Stamford JCC
1035 Newfield Avenue
(203) 322-7900
Senior Squirts T-Ball with US Sports Institute, Ages 6 – 7
Stamford National Little League
[email protected]
Ages 7 – 11
Stamford North Little League
[email protected]
Ages 5 – 12
Stamford Recreation
U.S Sports Institute Fall Pre-School Programs, Ages 2 – 3
U.S Sports Institute Squirts T-Ball, Ages 3 – 4
Field Hockey
Chelsea Piers Athletic Club
1 Blachley Road
(203) 989-1200
Clinics, grades 3 – 8
Football
Flag Football at Italian Center of Stamford
1620 Newfield Avenue
(203) 322-6941
Ages 7 – 9
FDC Stamford Flag Football
Practices will be held weekly in Stamford at Rippowam or Westhill High School fields. Games on Saturdays in Stamford
Grades 2 – 5
Stamford Flag Football
Grades 2 – 5
Stamford Spartans
Grades 6 – 8
Golf
Sterling Farms Junior Golf
1349 Newfield Avenue
(203) 329-2067
Saturday Clinic – Boys & Girls, ages 7 – 14
After-School Junior Clinic – Boys & Girls, ages 7 – 14
Gymnastics
Chelsea Piers
1 Blachley Road
(203) 989-1200
Youth Gymnastics, ages 18 months – 13 years
Gymnastics Team
Arena Gymnastics
911 Hope Street
(203) 357-8167
Tumble Jungle
250 Westport Avenue, Norwalk
(203) 286-4608
Baboons, 12 months – 2 years
Hopping Hippos, ages 2 – 3
Tumbling Tigers, ages 3 – 5
Gymnastics, ages 3 & 4
Stamford Recreation
Preschool Gymnastics On Saturdays, Ages 2 – 4
Horseback Riding
Mead Farm
107 June Road
(203) 322-4984
Runabout Farm
(203) 223-1212
Ice Hockey
Chelsea Piers Athletic Club
1 Blachley Road
(203) 989-1200
Ages 3+
Stamford Youth Hockey Association
[email protected]
Ages 4+
Stamford Twin Rinks
1063 Hope Street
(203) 968-9000
Ages 6+
Terry Conners Ice Rink
1125 Cove Road
(203) 977-4728
Ages 4+
Ice Skating Lessons
Chelsea Piers Athletic Club
1 Blachley Road
(203) 989-1200
Ages 3 – 12
Stamford Twin Rinks
1063 Hope Street
(203) 968-9000
Ages 3+
Terry Conners Ice Rink
1125 Cove Road
(203) 977-4728
Instrument & Voice Lessons
Susan Owen
[email protected]
Private & small group voice lessons
Gab Kallay Music
(203) 570-8335
[email protected]
Piano, Voice, Guitar
Gab Kallay’s home music studio, student’s home or via Skype
Giuliano’s Music School
71 High Ridge Road
(203) 359-2559
Piano, Voice, Violin, Viola, Cello, Guitar, Bass, Ukelele, Trumpet, Trombone, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe & Drum Lessons
Harmony of Spheres Piano
(203) 329-8805
[email protected]
Katrina V. Sive
(203) 988-7503
[email protected]
Private Piano & Voice Lessons
Lenox School of Music
(203) 359-2238
[email protected]
Private Guitar Lessons
Online & in-person options available
Long Ridge Music Center
1068 Long Ridge Road
(203) 968-1068
[email protected]
Piano, Guitar, Strings, Voice & Percussion Lessons
Online & in-person options available
Music with Marcus
(718) 344-3538
[email protected]
Private Guitar, Piano & Voice Lessons
The Pop Music Academy
76 Progress Dr. Suite 263
(203) 322-4767
[email protected]
Private Voice, Piano & Keyboard, Guitar & Bass, Songwriting Lessons, Music Production, Artist Development, Music Business Consulting
Schule of Music
(203) 273-9040
[email protected]
Private Piano & Guitar Lessons, Group Master Class, Group Theory, Ukulele, Drama & Chorus
Stamford Music & Arts Academy
198 Lawn Avenue
(203) 610-4243
[email protected]
Private Piano, Jazz Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Electric Bass, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba, Guitar, Voice, Musical Theater Lessons, Chamber Music Program, Advanced Master Training, Music Theory
Stamford Recreation
Advanced Beg./Intermediate Guitar With Mr. Truglio, Grades 6+
Violin Lessons, Ages 5 – 10
Musikids Keyboard, Ages 6 – 14
Piano Lessons With Mr. Fiorito, Grades 3+
Beginner Guitar Lessons With Mr. Truglio For Students, Grades 4 & 5
Lacrosse
Chelsea Piers Athletic Club
1 Blachley Road
(203) 989-1200
Little Athletes, pre-k – kindergarten
Youth Lacrosse Clinic, grades K – 5
Youth League, grades 4 – 12
CT-City Lacrosse
Sunday Skills – Youth Boys & Girls, grades 2 – 8
Lax Under The Lights 2020 – Boys & Girls, grades 4 – 12
Boys HS Fall Training / Travel – Boys & Girls, grades 9 – 12
Stamford Lacrosse Association
Rippowam Middle School Turf
Girls on Thursday, 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Boys on Friday, 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Grades 3 – 8
Martial Arts
Club Kung Fu Connecticut
1016 Hope Street
(203) 504-2072
The Dojo Stamford
1030 Long Ridge Road
(203) 322-2433
In-Person & Virtual Classes
Master Na’s Traditional Martial Arts
2109 Summer Street, Suite 25A
(203) 724-9592
Ryokubi Dojo
215 Hope Street
(203) 569-3744
Tiger Schulmann’s Martial Arts
2770 Summer Street
(203) 602-8821
Stamford Recreation
Krav Maga Kids, Ages 7 – 13
Team Wrigley Tae Kwon Do Beginner Training for Youth, Ages 7+
New Students/Beginner White Belt Tae Kwon Do, Ages 7+
Multi Sport Programs
Little Athletes Multi Sport Class
Chelsea Piers Athletic Club
1 Blachley Road
(203) 989-1200
Ages 2 – 5
The Italian Center of Stamford
1620 Newfield Avenue
(203) 322-6941
Intro to Sports
Stamford JCC
1035 Newfield Avenue
(203) 322-7900
Senior Squirts Multi-Sports with US Sports Institute, 5 – 7 years
Stamford Recreation
Sporties for Shorties, Ages 2 & 3
U.S Sports Institute Parent & Me Multi Sports Squirts, Ages 2 & 3
U.S Sports Institute Squirts Multi Sports, Ages 3 & 4
Super Fun Sports, Grades 2 & 3
Nature Exploration
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
39 Scofieldtown Road
Flying Colors Art After School, Ages 6 – 10
Wild Woods Adventure, Ages 5 – 9
Cool Concoctions After School, Ages 6 – 10
Junior Curator & WILD! Keeper Programs
Ninja Classes
Chelsea Piers Athletic Club
1 Blachley Road
(203) 989-1200
Ages 5 – 15
Stamford Ninja Academy
80 Largo Drive
[email protected]
Ages 5 – 14
Parent & Me (Babies & Toddlers)
Jumpin’ Jams
(203) 309-2699
[email protected]
Music Together of Fairfield County
Babies, 8 months & under
Mixed Age, Ages 0 – 5 years
Rhythm Kids, Ages 4 – 8 years
Canta Y Baila Conmigo, Ages 0 – 5 years
My Gym Stamford
7 Hyde Street
(203) 327-3496
Hartbeeps
Westport & Stamford
Ages 0 – 5
Maria’s Friends
At home, virtual Maria’s Friends in Norwalk
Ages 0 – 10
Music with Marcus
New Canaan & Armonk
Ages 2 months – 5 years old
Outdoor socially distanced music classes.
Songs for Seeds Greenwich
Online & backyard classes available Monday – Friday.
Wonder Art
Stamford Museum & Nature Center at Heckscher Barn
[email protected]
(203) 977-6568
18 months – age 2
Rock Climbing
Beta Climbing + Fitness
45 Harbor Drive
(203) 580 – 9963
Ages 8 – 16
Science
Stamford JCC
1035 Newfield Avenue
(203) 322-7900
Fun with Science, Grades K-6
Stamford Recreation
Hands On Science, Ages 2 – 4
Soccer
Chelsea Piers
1 Blachley Road
[email protected]
Ages 2 – 14, classes & leagues
JA Elite Soccer
4 Largo Drive
(203) 295-4142
Ages 2 – 12
Keep Kicking Soccer
433 RecPlex, 346 Main Avenue, Norwalk
[email protected]
(203) 857-1210
Boys & Girls 18 months – 6 years
Soccer with Blue Wave Kickers
Stamford JCC
Ages 3 – 5
Stamford JCC
1035 Newfield Avenue
(203) 322-7900
Soccer Senior Squirts with US Sports Institute, Ages 8 – 9
Foundation Soccer with US Sports Institute, Ages 8 – 9
Stamford Recreation
Eagles of Stamford Soccer Academy, Ages 5 – 13
Indoor Soccer, Grades 1- 2
Soccer Tikes for Preschoolers, Ages 3 – 6
Stamford Youth Soccer League
Ages 4 – 19
Swim
Chelsea Piers Athletic Club
1 Blachley Road
(203) 989-1200
Ages 3 months+
Group & private lessons available
Italian Center of Stamford
1620 Newfield Avenue
(203) 322-6941
Ages 6 months+
Sweet Blue Swim Academy
Stamford, 75 Third Street or Greenwich, 471 North Street
Parent & child 4 months – Competitive Clinics
Goldfish Swim School Stamford
9 Riverbend South
(475) 283-9823
Sportsplex
49 Brown Road
(203) 358-0066
Ages 4 months+
Group & private lessons available
Stamford Family YMCA
10 Bell Street
(203) 357-7000
Stamford JCC
1035 Newfield Avenue
(203) 322-7900
Parent & Me Swim, ages 6 – 36 months
Almost Ready, ages 2 – 5
Ready Now, ages 2 – 5
Levels 1 – 4, Pre-Swim Team & Private Lessons
Tennis
Chelsea Piers Athletic Club
1 Blachley Road
(203) 989-1200
10 & Under
Piers Training, ages 11+
Advanced, ages 8 – 12
Varsity, ages 13 – 18
Tournament Training, ages 11 – 17
Kings Highway Tennis Club in Darien
98 Old Kings Highway North
(203) 655-8769
Solaris Raquet Club
23 Radio Place
Junior Academy Program
Call (203) 359-0601 for class placement
Stamford JCC
1035 Newfield Avenue
(203) 322-7900
Foundation Tennis with US Sports Institute, Grades K – 5
Development Tennis with US Sports Institute , Grades 3 – 8
Stamford Recreation
Intro to Tennis, Ages 5 – 7
Tennis Basics, Ages 8 ‐ 12
Tennis Basics For Teens, Ages 13 ‐ 16
Tutors
DeForest Tutoring offers students a custom-tailored program that will improve their performance in the classroom and on standardized tests. We specialize in assisting middle & high school students across a full range of academic subjects, including: ACT, SAT, ISEE, SSAT, GRE, AP exams, Algebra I & II, Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, English, French, US & World History, Economics, Study Skills, Organizational Skills, and Executive Functioning Skills.
Call (203) 984-6742 or email [email protected] and visit http://deforesttutoring.com/
Volleyball
Chelsea Piers
1 Blachley Road
(203) 989-1200
Grades 4 – 8
Stamford Recreation
CT SPORTS NETWORK Volleyball Clinics, Grades 3 – 8