EDUCATION
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Sports, performing arts and musical after school activities for every child
Sports Harry Wright International Founded in 1975, this premier swim school offers infant aquatics for children as young as four months, as well as learn to swim and competitive swimming programmes. Lessons available at various clubs and schools in Pok Fu Lam, Deep Water Bay, Aberdeen, Causeway Bay, Discovery Bay and Kowloon Bay. harrywright.com.hk
Hong Kong Basketball Academy Founded by former Hong Kong National player Jason Yam, the academy is open to beginners and more advanced players alike and offers both girls and boys one-on-one and smallgroup coaching as well as camps throughout the year. Training is held at multiple locations including Stanley, Wong Chuk Hang and Sai Ying Pun. hkbaallday.com
HK Rugby Union Learning rugby helps to foster skills such as leadership, communication, teamwork and fair play. Children from the age of four can start training under the HKRU Junior Programme in a safe and multi-ethnic environment. Under 7s and Under 12s are registered at one of 20 mini rugby clubs, while Under 14s and Under 19s are placed in the Colts Programme, where they will compete in league events and even have the opportunity to represent Hong Kong in the national squad. hkrugby.com
Hebe Haven Yacht Club The Hebe Haven Yacht Club has been
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providing boating and yachting facilities in the picturesque bay of Pak Sha Wan in Sai Kung since 1963. As well as an extensive school sailing programme, it also offers courses for children through the Development Fund for Youth Sailing Programme at the Sail Training Center. hhyc.org.hk
Minisport coaches over 400 children per week while also hosting holiday sports camps and children’s parties. sportsclassesforkidshk.com
ProActiv Sports
Anastassia’s Art House
Previously known as Sports4Kids, ProActiv Sports hosts classes in multi-sport, soccer, tennis, swimming, gymnastics and basketball for all ages and abilities. The action-packed sports classes are run by passionate and qualified coaches at locations all over Hong Kong. hk.proactivsports.com
Hong Kong’s only Russian Art Academy offers a range of structured art classes for adults and children aged three to 16 years old. Students have an array of choices, including painting, drawing, sketching, ceramics, creative drama and design. Art parties and workshops are also available. Centres are located all over Hong Kong, including Happy Valley, Repulse Bay and Sai Kung. arthouse-hk.com
Minisport HK Minisport HK is an enthusiastic group of sports educators who teach multiple disciplines to children aged 18 months to nine years through schools, clubs and private residences around Hong Kong.
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