Education

EDUCATION School’s out 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 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

ProActiv Sports

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

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.

Minisport coaches over 400 children per week while also hosting holiday sports camps and children’s parties.

sportsclassesforkidshk.com

Art

Anastassia’s Art House

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

Artful Kids

Established by professional artist and teacher Gail Deayton, Artful Kids is a unique world for children, all about creativity, laughter, learning and self-expression. With a huge range of activities, materials and projects to choose from, there’s bound to be something that kids will like. The studio also holds parties for children with activities such as painting canvases and making hats fit for princesses. For kids of all ages.

artful-kids.com

Creative writing

Elephant Community Press

Publication is now an attainable dream for children with the help of Elephant Community Press. Children aged four and above are guided through every stage of writing in project-based workshops held throughout the year. Completed works are published online or in print for parents, peers and the larger community to enjoy.

elephantcommunitypress.com

Read for Meaning

Since 2006, Read for Meaning book clubs have encouraged children of all ages to become active readers, allowing them to get more out of books and broaden their horizons. Reading that is both productive and enjoyable bolsters academic success and becomes a lifelong passion.

readformeaning.com

Drama

Shakespeare4All

Shakespeare4All is one of Hong Kong’s leading performing arts education organisations. It is a registered charity founded in 2003 with the purpose of building fluency and confidence in English through performing Shakespearean plays. The organisation has provided drama experiences to thousands of students through aided, direct subsidy, government and private schools in the region.

s4a.org.hk

Faust International

Established in 1999, Faust runs drama workshops for children aged three to 18 at venues across Hong Kong. In fun, lively sessions, Faust introduces children to the world of theatre and creativity, developing performance skills, theatre knowledge, teamwork, individual expression and confidence. Classes are open to everybody, with no previous drama experience needed. Faust also organises productions at Hong Kong theatres throughout the year.

faustworld.com.hk

STAGE RIGHT!

Enriching young people’s knowledge of theatre since 2011, STAGE RIGHT! offers workshops that allow children of all ages to explore their acting and performance skills and investigate real-world issues in a safe and controlled environment.

stagerighthk.com

The Absolutely Fabulous Theatre Connection

Established in 2008, AFTEC believes that children learn through the arts. The award

winning learning centre is also a registered charity that offers a range of performing arts programmes in both Chinese and English for primary to secondary school students. AFTEC also offers classes for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other learning difficulties. aftec.hk

Twinkle Dance

Twinkle Dance offers ballet, jazz and contemporary dance classes for children aged 18 months and above. The classes seek to engage kids by using fun visual themes that they can connect with. All of the teachers have professional training and qualifications. Branches are located in Central, Causeway Bay and Wong Chuk Hang. twinkledance.com

Red Shoe Dance

Red Shoe Dance specialises in classical ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hiphop, AcroDance, musical theatre and tap. Classes range from beginner to advanced levels and are suitable for children aged three to 18 years. redshoedance.com

Russian Ballet School

The first ballet school in Hong Kong to follow the disciplined yet vibrant Vaganova system, the Russian Ballet School takes from the rich history of Russian ballet and teaches with a unique focus on performance readiness and individual correction, allowing every student to shine with elegance.

russianballetschool-hk.com

Southern School of Dance Dance the day away with Southern School of Dance. Children will love the ballet, tap, and modern dance lessons, and shine in their annual performances. Don’t feel left out, Mums – you can enrol in the ladies’

Ballet Fitness Classes to shape up into your healthiest and most elegant selves.

southernschoolofdance.com.hk

Music

MusicSage

MusicSage is an online platform which searches for high quality, private music tutors in Hong Kong. With over 100 tutors listed, covering more than 25 different instruments, it is easy to find a tutor who suits your child’s interests, availability and budget. You can also enjoy the flexibility of booking one trial lesson first before committing to more. musicsage.io

Slack Trax

Let your little ones learn the art of mixing at Slack Trax, a specialist school in Lai Chi Kok with a professional team composed of DJs and producers who have established a career in Hong Kong. The school offers one-to-one and group DJ classes, as well as recording and consulting services, for all ages. slacktraxstudio.com