DUMBO | Ballet | Ages 3-8 | After School/Weekdays
68 Jay street, Studio 605A, Brooklyn, NY Read MoreBrooklyn Heights/Cobble Hill | Biking/Skateboarding | Ages 3-11 | Weekdays
117 Bridge Park Drive, Brooklyn, NY Read MoreNYC and beyond | In-home music + art lessons | Ages 3+ | Afterschool/Weekdays + Weekends
NYC, NY Read MoreDUMBO, Downtown Brooklyn, Vinegar Hill | Skateboarding | Ages 4-14 | After School/Weekdays + Weekends
223 Gold Street, DUMBO, NY Read More
Sponsored Brooklyn Bridge Fencing Club
DUMBO/Vinegar Hill | Fencing | Ages 4+ | Afterschool + Saturdays | $49 Introductory Lesson
Founded in 2010 by Olympian, Olympic Coach, and U.S. Fencing Hall of Famer, Dan Kellner, families choose BBFC because it offers something rare: a club that feels warm and supportive from day one, while still giving children access to truly high-level coaching. Whether your child wants to try something new, build confidence, or pursue competitive goals over time, BBFC provides a clear and thoughtful path forward. Your Child's First Private Fencing Lesson Awaits!
Sponsored Champions Martial Arts
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!
Brooklyn Heights and Carroll Gardens, NY Read More
Sponsored Child's Play NY
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.
Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope, NY Read MoreFort Greene & Brooklyn Heights | Arts & Crafts | Ages 9 months - 7 years | Afterschool/Weekdays | $540/semester
152 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY Read More
Sponsored Creatively Wild Art Studio
DUMBO | Art Classes | Ages 2+ | Afterschool + Weekends
Develop your creativity with Creatively Wild Art Studio! Take your toddler’s talent to the top, allow kids to delve into art classes to draw out their abilities, turn teens into creative explorers, and save some time for yourself for an adult class! The infectious energy at Creatively Wild allows everyone to engage in their artistic pursuits in a supportive and positive way. Pick up a new hobby under the eye of our teaching artists and let's go Creatively WILD!
98 Water St., Brooklyn, NY Read MoreDUMBO | Ceramics | Ages 5-12 | Afterschool/Weekdays + Weekends
30 John Street, Brooklyn, NY Read MoreBrooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill and Carroll Gardens | Dance | Ages 0-10 | Afterschool/Weekdays | $510/semester
Brooklyn - Mobile Dance Studio, NY Read MoreDumbo and Manhattan | Italian Classes | Ages 3-16 | After School/Weekdays + Saturdays
110 York Street, 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY Read MoreBrooklyn Heights | Irish Dance | Ages 18 months-18 years | Afterschool + Saturdays
55 Cranberry St., Brooklyn, NY Read More
Sponsored Musication
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.
Brooklyn, NY Read MorePark Slope, Gowanus, Prospect Heights, Sunset Park, Crown Heights, Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill | Basketball | Ages 5-17 | After School/Weekdays + Weekends
752 President Street, Brooklyn, NY Read More
Sponsored The Brooklyn Strategist
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.
148 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY Read More
Sponsored The Drama Club NY
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.
68 Jay Street , Brooklyn , NY Read More
The Service Collective
Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope, North Brooklyn | Youth Volunteering | Ages 10-15 | Afterschool/Weekdays | Free with suggested donation
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, North Brooklyn, NY Read More
Sponsored Treasure Trunk Theatre
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.
Sponsored Tutu School Dumbo
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!
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