After-School Activities Guide The benefits of children participating in extracurricular activities have been well documented for years. Studies show that kids engaged in sports, the arts, leadership organizations and more typically improve their social, creative, academic, organizational and goalsetting skills, not to mention the boost in a child’s self-esteem as they learn and master new skills. Here are some great after-school activity options for you and your kids to consider this year. In addition to this guide, you will find a searchable guide to these activities and many other family resources at www.metrofamilymagazine. com/everything-guide.
Aqua-Tots Swim School
Cadence Equestrian
Offers indoor, year round swimming lessons for kids ages 4 months and up including parent/tot and advance technique. Incorporating selfsave, learn-to-swim strategies and more. Class size is capped at four students ensuring maximum swim time in each lesson and parents are provided individualized feedback after each lesson.
Cadence Equestrian offers year-round horseback riding lessons for children. Enroll anytime by calling or visiting the website. For ages 5 and up.
8405 N Rockwell Ave, Ste 1-4 405-721-1871 www.aqua-tots.com/locations/usa/oklahoma/oklahoma-city/
Artsy Learning Center
1215 36th Ave NW, Norman 405-343-4064 www.artsylearningcenter.com Art instruction focusing on famous artists’ work and creating art similar to theirs, with a new artist featured each week. Many types of mediums taught including drawing, painting, clay, collage and more. For ages 7-12. Fall & Spring sessions hosted weekly on Mondays, 3:30-4:30pm, from Oct. 12-Nov. 30 and Feb. 1-Mar. 15. $200/session.
Artsy Rose
7739 W Hefner Rd 405-603-8550 www.artsyrose.com Offering an assortment of art activities for all ages with the belief that everyone should celebrate their creativity, originality and imagination through the wonderful world of art. Art camps, craft classes and lessons using a variety of mediums including drawing, painting, sculpting and more.
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14150 S Pine St, Edmond 405-348-7469 www.cadenceequestrian.com
Classical Ballet School
12008 N Virginia Ave 405-755-5540 www.classicalballetschoolokc.com Offering ages 3-7 an imaginative ballet education through a magical story-based environment. Fall classes focus on “Enchanted Forest” theme. Instruction in classical ballet technique offered for ages 8 and up.
Community Dance Center of Oklahoma City University 2501 N Blackwelder 405-208-5508 www.okcu.edu/community-dance-center/home
Classes for all ages in a variety of styles taught by qualified teachers with convenient class times. There is no charge to participate in the end of year showcase, costumes are provided and admission is free. The center offers dance education to all children in a safe and fun environment. $10-$45/ month. Scholarships are available. Now enrolling for classes that begin after Labor Day. Ages 3-adult.
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