Park Slope | Martial Arts | Ages 3-12 | Afterschool/Weekdays + Saturdays

Amerikick Martial Arts Park Slope is a welcoming martial arts school in Brooklyn offering programs for preschoolers, kids, teens, and adults. Its youth programs combine martial arts training with confidence, focus, respect, discipline, coordination, and character development in a fun, supportive environment helping students grow stronger both on and off the mat.

Park Slope | Dance, Drama, and Tumbling | Ages 2-18 | Afterschool + Weekends

Led by nurturing and professional teaching artists, BAX’s Youth Education Department offers weekly after school and Saturday morning studio classes in Dance, Drama, Drag Arts, Tumbling and Creative Movement for ages 3-18. Our programs are built on five core values: skill-building, creative choice, collaboration, performance, and community. 

Gowanus | Bouldering, Climbing, STEAM, Adventure | Ages 3-15 | Afterschool + Weekends | $315-350/10-week semester

Connect. Grow. Climb. Call it higher learning! Bouldering Project's after-school and weekend programs give kids the perfect opportunity to step into the sport and reach new heights. Our instructors meet kids exactly where they are in their climbing journey. Young climbers of all experience levels will learn basic climbing techniques, terminology, and enjoy fun games both on and off the wall. Youth will be pushed out of their comfort zone in a fun and supportive environment, with an emphasis on play and adventure. Ready for your child to start their climbing adventure?

Gowanus | Art, Architecture | Ages 5-13 | Afterschool/Weekdays + Weekends

Brooklyn Builders Studio, founded by local parents, offers a joyful, hands-on architecture program for ages 5 to 13 in Gowanus. Kids develop design skills through sketching, model making, and material exploration, all in a screen-free environment. After-School is available Monday through Friday, September 10 - December 23, with pick up from neighboring schools. Mini Studios are offered during school holidays.

Gowanus | Group & Private Music Classes | Ages 4+ | Weekdays + Weekends 

At Brooklyn Music Factory, learning music revolves around songwriting, games, and collaboration. Students are inspired to grow and develop as musicians, because learning at Brooklyn Music Factory is fun and creative. Private and group instrument and band classes available. Piano, guitar, bass, drums and voice.

Park Slope/Gowanus | Ninja/Parkour | Ages 4-5, 6+ | Afterschool + Weekends | $580/10-week semester

Does your kid want to be a ninja warrior? Besides it being the most fun you can have being active, ninja training at Brooklyn Ninja Academy provides kids with discipline, focus, and confidence development. The sport of ninja warrior training is for any skill level, and fosters kids’ growth and improvement, while they’re having the time of their lives.

Greenpoint | Dance | Ages 2+ | Afterschool/Weekdays + Weekends | $750/semester

At Brooklyn Youth Ballet, we believe that the high art form of ballet should be accessible, joyful, and deeply connected to our vibrant community. Our mission is to nurture the next generation of artists by combining exceptional technical training with an all-inclusive environment where every child feels valued and inspired. While classical ballet forms the core foundation of our curriculum, we enthusiastically embrace a diverse range of dance styles to foster well-rounded, versatile performers.

Brooklyn Heights and Carroll Gardens | Martial Arts | Ages 3+ | Afterschool + Weekends

Our students learn a lot during our tae kwon do class, such as physical fitness, self-defense, self-control, discipline, respect, courtesy, making friends, and so much more! No experience necessary, we believe in each kid's development rhythm! Join us for a free trial! 

Prospect Heights | Sports & Fitness | Ages 3 months-14 years | Afterschool/Weekdays + Weekends

Your kid is tougher than you think. At Chelsea Piers in Brooklyn, kids don't just learn to swim, flip, or score — they learn to try hard things, fall, and get back up. Coaches who know when to push and when to cheer, in classes built for every age from toddlers to teens. Fall classes start Thursday, September 10 — spots fill fast. Weekday and weekend classes. Ages 3 months - 14 years. Family Members get 10% off classes.

Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope | Theater + Dramatic Play | Grades K-8 | Afterschool + Weekends | $1008+/semester

Child’s Play NY theater classes are right for both the child who passionately dreams of being on stage and the one who is simply looking for a joy-filled after school class! These award-winning theater classes empower young people to develop themselves and their skills. With a 12-student cap on each production class, students have ample stage-time and maximum growth. Their rehearsal process involves improv and research-backed theater games to stoke creativity and develop imaginations.

Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens | Pottery, Ceramics | Ages 6-16 | Afterschool

Join us to create in clay! For ages 6-16, we offer weekly afterschool classes where students will learn the fundamentals of throwing pottery on the wheel (9 and up) as well as handbuilding (6 and up). Pottery develops growth in coordination, self-confidence, and of course creativity! All levels are welcome and class will be customized to each individual's skill level. Students will create many masterpieces and have plenty to come home with after learning how to throw, trim, and glaze their own work! 

Gowanus | STEAM | Ages 5+ | Afterschool + Weekends

Code Ninjas offers kids ages 5+ a fun, safe space to learn coding, robotics, and game-building. From after-school programming to weekend clubs and beyond, there's a fit for every schedule and interest. Build confidence, creativity, and critical thinking, all while having fun!

Gowanus | Gymnastics | Ages Tots to Teens | Afterschool + Weekends

Gotham Gymnastics offers programs for athletes at every stage, from their first gymnastics class through competitive team. Through our Gotham 360° Methodology, we focus on the whole athlete, building strong gymnastics foundations while supporting confidence, resilience, physical health, and mental well-being. With instructional classes, competitive teams, camps, clinics, open gyms, and more, Gotham provides opportunities for every athlete to learn, grow, and find their place in the sport.

Cobble Hill, Fort Greene, Park Slope | Gymnastics, Parkour, and Dance | Ages 3+ | Afterschool

Carroll Gardens | Music Lessons | Ages 5+ | Afterschool/Weekdays + Saturdays | Monthly pricing $230+

Keylab offers individually tailored private music lessons, dynamic group music classes, exciting music workshops and more for ages 5 to adult. Keylab's primary mission is to educate, inspire, and empower music students of all ages and in all styles towards defining and realizing their creative ambitions. We use a fun combination of traditional music education, and modern technology to help students develop into skilled, confident, and creative artists.

Greenpoint | Games, Arts, Theater, Adventure | Ages 5-14 | Afterschool

Last Place on Earth offers unique afterschool clubs where kids explore creativity, teamwork, and imagination. With options like Dungeons and Dragons, arts and crafts, improv, comic books, witchcraft, and more, there's something for every interest. Our welcoming space helps kids build confidence, make friends, and have fun—all guided by passionate instructors who love what they do. Weekday adventures await! 

Carroll Gardens/Gowanus | STEAM | Ages 5-15 | After School/Weekdays, Saturdays | Private lessons available

Students ages 4–16 design, build, and invent with real tools and technology at MakeInspires STEAM makerspaces. For over 15 years, young makers have explored 60+ original curricula, including 3D printing, woodworking, coding, electronics, and engineering.

Park Slope | Math Enrichment | Ages 6-17 | Afterschool + Weekends

At Mathnasium of Park Slope, we love Math—using it, talking about it, and especially teaching it. We think math is exciting, fun, and interesting! Every day, students attend Mathnasium for Math enrichment and foster their love for Math, in a fun relaxed learning environment.

Home visits all over Brooklyn | Music Lessons | Ages 4-18 | After School + Weekends

Musication offers personalized, one-on-one music lessons for children in the comfort of their homes throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan. For more than 20 years, Musication has helped children develop their musical abilities while building confidence, creativity, and a lasting connection to music. Musication recognizes that every child learns differently, so each student is thoughtfully matched with a teacher who fits their personality, interests, learning style, experience, and musical goals.

Park Slope | Art Classes | Ages 3-9 | Afterschool | $750/semester

Paper Playground's After-School Art Club gives kids a chance to unwind, create, and explore. Each week, students are exposed to a variety of art materials and techniques through hands-on, process-focused projects.

Fort Greene/Downtown Brooklyn | Dance, Tumbling | Ages 1.5-8 | Afterschool + Saturdays

Join the Pixie Pods fam! Pixie Pods is an early childhood dance and tumbling studio serving Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens, with our home base on the 2nd floor of the Atlantic Terminal Mall! We bring the fun with Ballet, Hip-hop, K-Pop, and ACRO/Tumbling classes, camps, and parties for kids! Each program is designed to spark joy, creativity, and confidence. Come dance, play, and grow with us!

Williamsburg, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Tribeca | Skateboarding | Ages 3-15 | Afterschool + Weekends

Discover the joy of skateboarding with SKATEYOGI! Conveniently located in Williamsburg and Prospect Lefferts Gardens, SKATEYOGI offers skateboarding classes, private lessons and birthday parties in a fun, creative environment for all ages (Ages 3 and up). Our small teacher-to-student ratio and ego-free approach make every student feel welcome to learn this dynamic activity. SKATEYOGI classes are a great exercise, a form of creative expression, and very adaptable to different learning styles.

Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Bed-Stuy | Music, Early Education | Ages 0-5 | Weekdays + Weekends

Tam Tam connects families through hands-on music and movement classes for babies, toddlers and children up through 5 years old. In every 45-minute class we model the joy of informal musical play, make the songs our own, sing in a pitch register accessible to children, and include everyone's suggestions for singing and movement. 

Park Slope | Visual Arts | K-5th Graders | Afterschool | $364-$780

The Art Annex offers visual arts classes for all ages! Our after school program is designed for ages K-5th grade by our team of educators who are also artists themselves. Each class theme is unique, exploring a wide variety of media including printmaking, sculpture, textiles, woodworking, clay, painting, drawing and more!

Brooklyn Heights/Downtown Brooklyn | Ages 5-16 (K+) | After School/Weekdays + Weekends | Early bird pricing available until August 15

The Brooklyn Strategist has been providing Brooklyn with quality game-focused programming for over 15 years. Whether your child is interested in board games, card games, or role-playing games, we offer an environment that emphasizes face-to-face interaction free from any digital distractions.

DUMBO | Drama Classes | Ages 3-11 | Weekdays/Afterschool + Weekends

Seriously fun, actor-led drama classes for kids ages 3–11 at The RAT NY Theatre in DUMBO. From storytelling and puppets for the littles, to full plays and Shakespeare for older kids. Every class is an imagination-first adventure. Weekly classes, camp days & bespoke birthday parties.

Virtual | Learning & Enrichment | Ages 6-12 | Weekdays 2-5pm + Monthly Saturday Sessions | Low-Cost Class Passes $3+/class

The Kind Campus is a fun & engaging virtual learning space for kids! Students discover a new world of virtual learning and enrichment, make friends, create fun projects, go on exciting  adventures, and learn about themselves, the world, and the universe! 

Park Slope | Arts and Crafts | Ages 6-14 | After School | $900-$1050/semester

Our nurturing teachers, who specialize in sparking a passion for creative expression in children, know how to make our classes special by creating an atmosphere of learning, fun & friendship. Focusing on hand-building and sculpture, painting pottery, mosaic techniques and canvas painting, students will craft bowls, plates, cups, vases as well as amazing sea creatures, animals and more creative fun.  Students are taught the fundamentals of slab, pinching, and coil techniques.

Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope, North Brooklyn | Youth Volunteering | Ages 10-15 | Afterschool/Weekdays | Free with suggested donation

• Brooklyn Heights - 157 Montague St., Brooklyn, NY 11201
• Park Slope - 200 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
• North Brooklyn - 11 Meserole St, Brooklyn, NY 11206 
• North Brooklyn - 424 Leonard St, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Each week, middle schoolers have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in theircommunity by supporting Brooklyn nonprofits and the neighbors they serve. Every session begins with an exploration of the organization’s mission, the challenges it addresses, and why community engagement matters. Then, we roll up our sleeves and get to work.Through hands-on service, participants build empathy, leadership skills, and a deeper understanding of the world around them. Along the way, they discover new interests, develop confidence, forge friendships, and experience the power of using their time and talents to create positive change.

Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, South Slope | Theatre, Imaginative Play | Ages 0-12 | Afterschool + Weekends

Act, move, create, and play – where will your imagination take you today? At Treasure Trunk, students incorporate movement, music, theatrical exploration, and visual arts to express themselves and connect with the world around them. Treasure Trunk offers school holiday and summer camps, baby-toddler classes, afterschool programming, birthday parties, and full scale musical productions.

DUMBO | Dance | Ages 6 months-8 years | Afterschool/Weekdays + Weekends | $160/month

Every child should know what it feels like to dance. Confident creativity and the pure joy that comes from exploring music and movement – these are the foundational principles of Tutu School.

Our carefully developed curriculum balances just the right amount of skill-based instruction with enrichment, creativity, and fun. We offer ballet classes for ages 6 months to 8 years old, as well as birthday parties, seasonal camps, special events and performance opportunities. Come try out a free trial class at Tutu School Dumbo today!

Downtown Brooklyn, Park Slope, Bed-Stuy, East New York, Greenpoint, Bushwick, Crown Heights, Clinton Hill, Prospect Heights, Coney Island, Flatbush | Youth Sports, Karate, Swimming, Movement, Dance, STEAM | All ages | Weekdays and Weekends

The YMCA of Greater NYC can't wait to welcome you to swim lessons, instructional sports, dance classes and more! Find  your location and register here.  The Fall 2026 session will begin on September 8. Become a Y member to receive early access to program registration and special member rate on classes!