Plan your child’s after school activities for the 2023-2024 school year, using the Stamford Moms After School Activities Guide!
Whether your child is in pre-k or high school, loves playing piano or soccer, scroll down to find options that will keep them engaged and having FUN on weekends and after the bell rings!
Have a Wonderful School Year!
Action Art School
[email protected] | (203) 637-2685 | Learn more here!
Balanced Beeing Occupational Therapy
(917) 214-1165 | [email protected] | Register here!
Ballet School of Stamford
The Ballet School of Stamford is now enrolling for fall classes at A DANCE SPACE in Stamford Town Center, which begin in September! Spring semester begins January 23!
From studio to stage, classes offer excellent training for all students in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Modern and Musical Theatre for ages 3 to adult!
(203) 253-1190 | Register here!
Chelsea Piers Athletic Club
(203) 989-1100 | [email protected] | Register here!
Chinese Language School of Connecticut
(866) 301-4906 | [email protected] | Register here!
Code Ninjas Stamford
Code Ninjas Stamford offers an exciting learning adventure for tech-loving kids!
Kids learn to code through our engaging game-based curriculum that boosts self-confidence and teaches teamwork, logic, and problem-solving. They gain vital skills while having a blast. That’s the Code Ninjas way!
Unleash your child’s inner ninja today!
Register here or schedule a tour!
GCA Norwalk
At GCA we focus on providing a fun and safe environment for kids and adults to develop enthusiasm for physical activity that remains for life.
Gymnastics, Cheer and Tumbling classes for all ages! We offer free trial classes for all our programs.
[email protected] | (203) 803-1111 | Register here!
Goldfish Swim School
It’s Back To School & Back To Pool at Goldfish Swim School!
Time for our little fishes with big dreams to jump back into life’s pool of possibilities! Time for them to soak up knowledge, companionship and the life lessons learned at school, the playground and at the pool. It’s time to celebrate progress and growth, routines and goal setting, and it’s time to appreciate the golden little things in life.
Register here!
Harney Pender Keady Academy of Irish Dance
Come try Irish Dance this fall at the world renowned Harney Pender Keady Academy of Irish Dance. Conveniently located in Springdale, near the Darien and New Canaan Borders (as well as locations in Rye, NY & Walpole, MA), HPK has attracted dancers from all over the region for more than 20 years.
The studio owners are champion competitors and international tour dancers, formerly of Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. Kids can choose their own path at HPK, whether dancing purely for the fun and social aspects, or taking a more competitive approach. Dance friends make the best friends, come give it a try!
Classes begin the week of September 11!
Perfect for children ages 4 & up!
[email protected] | Register here!
High Ridge Driving School
High Ridge Driving School offers all required DMV classes online, behind-the-wheel lessons, and is the ONLY place to take your road test in Stamford.
(203) 329-3030 | Register here!
Kids Helping Kids
Kids Helping Kids (KHK) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to facilitate the development of leadership skills through youth-led service projects.
Wolunteers are elementary through high school students who are looking for opportunities to make an impact in the community. All of the KHK projects are initiated, managed, and led by youth.
Kids can sign up to participate in any project based on their availability or choose to spark a project based on their own interests. Meet KHK at the Stamford Moms 2023 After School Activities Expo to meet our enthusiastic volunteers, learn more about our projects, and discover how your child can get involved.
Learn more here!
Kx2 Music
At Kx2 Music, we believe that quality lessons stem from collaboration and trust between the student and teacher. We offer personalized services that are tailored specifically to each student.
Lessons can take place at our home studio in Stamford, or we can travel to you if you are located in the surrounding area! Share a lesson with a sibling, partner, or parent/child with our Semi-Private Lessons, or take part in our Pocket Productions program, a recording studio on-the-go, where we professionally record, mix & master your music.
Above all, we enjoy getting to know you and creating music together!
Register here!
Little Jigz: Irish Dance for Toddlers
Little Jigz is a special introductory dance class designed for toddlers between the ages of 2 and 4 years old.
The goal is to introduce children to basic life skills such as learning right from left, coordination, and agility in a fun and nurturing environment. With its roots in Irish Dance, little jigz will expose children to fast paced and spirited music that makes Irish Dance fun! Explore counting out the beats and moving in time to the music as well as learning actual Irish Dance movements.
Classes begin the week of September 18!
[email protected] | Register here!
Little Talkers
Little Talkers was founded by three speech-language pathologists with a love and passion for helping babies, toddlers and little ones develop language, communication and social skills.
Classes are for ages 6 – 36 months and incorporate language-rich play, literacy, and sensory exploration to promote language and social development.
(203) 973-7685 | Register here!
Mathnasium Stamford
The Mathnasium Method gives children the power to achieve excellence in math and in life! Mathnasium creates a personalized math learning plan for each individual. These learning plans are designed to meet kids at their math level, and help them learn math in a way that makes sense to them.
Call us now to schedule a free assessment, and unlock your child’s full potential!
We also offer:
-Test prep
-Homework help
-Early childhood math
Stamford: (203) 372-6284 | [email protected] | Learn more here!
Greenwich: (203) 861-6284 | [email protected] | Learn more here!
Mill River Afterschool
At Mill River Park Afterschool, we offer a variety of enrichment activities for every child to enjoy – from STEM to arts!
Our fun-filled learning experiences provide unique and exciting opportunities for children to explore and grow with their peers in a 30+ acre greenspace surrounded by beautifully maintained landscapes and a flowing river. We create safe spaces for children while empowering them to be themselves.
Our experienced and trained staff help to foster each child’s growth, by providing nurturing and caring environments for them to succeed.
Register here!
My Gym Stamford
My Gym Stamford is a children’s fitness center offering programs for children ages 6 months-10 years old! We offer mommy & me classes, independent older children classes and birthday parties!
Register by August 29 using code BTSCLASS for 50% off your first four weeks!
(203) 327-3496 | Register here!
The Russian School of Mathematics
The Russian School of Mathematics (RSM) is an award-winning, after-school math program for K-12 students.
Named “among the top schools in the world” by the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, the program helps children of all levels excel in mathematics. Please reach out to RSM Stamford by calling (860) 952-2002 or schedule a FREE evaluation HERE.
These 45 minute meetings with our faculty will allow you to see our curriculum first-hand and discuss any questions you have.
(860) 952-2002 | Schedule a FREE evaluation here!
SoundWaters Fall Adventure Series
Get ‘em on the water this fall with the SoundWaters Fall Adventure Series!
Sailing, science, and coastal adventures are great ways to keep your child active and smiling after-school.
Registration is open and scholarships are available.
(203) 323-1978 | Register here!
Stamford Lacrosse Association
The Stamford Lacrosse Association is a nonprofit organization operating youth lacrosse programs for boys and girls in grades K-8, who are Stamford residents.
They offer instructional clinics and opportunities for team play.
Stamford Lacrosse Association’s goal is to teach the game of lacrosse in a fun environment, and to develop an active lacrosse culture in Stamford.
Learn more here!
Stamford Ninja Academy
Does your child want to be a Ninja? 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 change every week to keep your child challenged.
Fall classes beginning September 5!
Register here!
Stamford Youngtimers Basketball League
Stamford Youngtimers Basketball League (SYTBB) is the largest ALL Girls basketball league in Stamford.
Nearly all of the Girls High School players on the Stamford and Westhill High School teams (past and present) have played in the SYTBB league. Many of the current players are also coaching in the league.
The program runs from kindergarten to 8th grade and is a tremendous way for young girls to learn the game and play it the right way.
Register here!
Summit JiuJitsu
Summit JiuJitsu is Stamford’s newest martial arts academy with classes for ages 5+.
Kids learn realistic self-defense & anti-bullying skills while also getting active in a fun way.
Take advantage of our Back to School Specials and find out why JiuJitsu is one of the fastest-growing sports in America.
[email protected] | (203) 984-8891 | Learn more here!
Sweet Blue Swim Academy
Swim lessons at Sweet Blue Swim Academy are taught by former competitive swimmers and created by two-time Olympic medalist and former Yale Dean.
Sweet Blue focuses on unparalleled stroke expertise in classes with low teacher- to- student ratio. Students range from age 4 months up to adults. Learn to swim, refine your strokes or prepare for competitions.
(475) 359-3528 | [email protected] | Register here!
YB World Taekwondo
With two locations in Stamford, YB World Taekwondo has been teaching for over 28 years. Their goals are to improve our students’ minds and bodies and instill important Taekwondo values such as respect, compassion, self-discipline, and self-control that students can apply outside of the Dojang.
Instructors are personally trained by the founder, Grand Master Yong Beom Kim, who has a Ph.D., Chairman of the Martial Arts Undergraduate Program at the University of Bridgeport & was the former Korean National Taekwondo Olympic Team Coach. Each teacher has over ten years of experience teaching Taekwondo and will provide a safe and encouraging environment to help you achieve your goals.
Learn more here!
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.
Healing Hearts: Special Meeds Back to School Social
48 Union Street, Stamford
Ages 11+
(203) 708-0076, [email protected]
KidsPlace After School Program
Stamford JCC, 1035 Newfield Avenue
LEAD Academy
Stamford YMCA, school dismissal – 7 p.m.
K – Grade 8
Mill River Park Afterschool Program
Whittingham Discovery Center
Ages 5 – 14 or Grades K – 8
Play to Learn
(203) 832-3519
[email protected]
Art
Scribble Dabble Creative Studio
(508) 423-5814
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
Baseball, Softball, T-Ball
Chelsea Piers Athletic Club
1 Blachley Road
(203) 989-1200
Bobby Valentine’s Sports Academy
4 Largo Drive
(203) 968 2872
[email protected]
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
Stamford National Little League
[email protected]
Ages 7 – 11
Basketball
Chelsea Piers Athletic Club
1 Blachley Road
(203) 989-1200
High Rise Basketball
High Rise Training Headquarters in Stamford & locations across Fairfield County
Stamford JCC
1035 Newfield Avenue
(203) 322-7900
[email protected]
Boxing
RF Youth Boxing
18 Elmcroft Road, Stamford
[email protected]
(203) 355-2666
Stamford Recreation
Youth Boxing Program, Grades 6 – 10
Computer
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
Hudson Table
44 John Street
Dance
Anam Cara Irish Dance School
72 Camp Avenue, Stamford
Ballet School of Stamford
Stamford Town Center
(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, second floor
(203) 962-4934
Zoom & in-person classes available
LYNN Academy of Irish Dance
42 Magee Avenue, second floor
(877) 946-5966
Dance School @The J
1035 Newfield Avenue
(203) 322-7900
Ages 2+
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
Field Hockey
Stamford Youth Field Hockey
King School
[email protected]
Grades 1 – 8
Football
Flag Football at Italian Center of Stamford
1620 Newfield Avenue
(203) 322-6941
Ages 7 – 9
FDC Stamford Flag Football
Grades 2 – 5
Golf
Sterling Farms Junior Golf
1349 Newfield Avenue
(203) 329-2067
Gymnastics
Chelsea Piers
1 Blachley Road
(203) 989-1200
Arena Gymnastics
911 Hope Street
(203) 357-8167
Tumble Jungle
250 Westport Avenue, Norwalk
(203) 286-4608
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
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
Kx2 Music
[email protected]
(203) 617-0909
Lenox School of Music
(203) 359-2238
[email protected]
Private Guitar Lessons
Long Ridge Music Center
1068 Long Ridge Road
(203) 968-1068
[email protected]
Piano, Guitar, Strings, Voice & Percussion Lessons
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
Lacrosse
Chelsea Piers Athletic Club
1 Blachley Road
(203) 989-1200
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+
Summit JiuJitsu
579 Pacific Street
(203) 984-8891
Multi Sport Programs
The Italian Center of Stamford
1620 Newfield Avenue
(203) 322-6941
Stamford JCC
1035 Newfield Avenue
(203) 322-7900
Nature Exploration
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
Scribble Dabble Creative Studio
(508) 423-5814
The Alliance Center
16 Wire Mill Road, Stamford
(203) 921 – 6653
[email protected]
Mommy & Me Yoga
Family Tree Wellness
31 Cascade Rd, Stamford – The Stonehouse at N. Stamford Community Church
(203) 253-0764
[email protected]
Mommy & Me Yoga
Hartbeeps
Westport & Stamford
Ages 0 – 5
Little Talkers
Ages 6 weeks – 36 months
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
Performing Arts
Curtain Call
brian@curtaincallinc.com
Stamford JCC
1035 Newfield Avenue
(203) 322-7900
[email protected]
Rock Climbing
Beta Climbing + Fitness
45 Harbor Drive
(203) 580 – 9963
Ages 8 – 16
Chelsea Piers
1 Blachley Road
(203) 989-1200
Science
Soccer
Chelsea Piers
1 Blachley Road
[email protected]
Ages 2 – 14, classes & leagues
Stamford Youth Soccer League
Ages 4 – 19
Keep Kicking Soccer
433 RecPlex, 346 Main Avenue, Norwalk
[email protected]
(203) 857-1210
Boys & Girls 18 months – 6 years
JA Elite Soccer
4 Largo Drive
(203) 295-4142
Ages 2 – 12
Soccer Shots
Stamford JCC
Ages 2 – 8
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
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
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
Tutors
Volleyball
Chelsea Piers
1 Blachley Road
(203) 989-1200
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