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Extra-curricular activities
The Arts
STAGE RIGHT!
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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
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. The art house offers an array of classes, including painting, drawing, sketching, ceramics, creative drama and design. Art parties and workshops are also available. arthouse-hk.com
BallroomBees
BallroomBees helps children develop both gross motor skills and agility but also focuses on teamwork, social skills and etiquette. Children will learn choreography to well-known songs and learn to dance and move with a partner, developing confidence and social skills while interacting with their peers. ballroombees.com
Faust International
Established in 1999, Faust runs drama workshops for children aged three to 18 at venues across Hong Kong. In fun, lively sessions, the drama school introduces children to the world of theatre and creativity, developing performance skills, theatre knowledge, teamwork, individual expression and confidence. Faust also organises productions at Hong Kong theatres throughout the year.
faustworld.com.hk
Campin’ Out
Twinkle Dance
Offering ballet, jazz and contemporary dance classes for children aged 18 months and above, Twinkle Dance seeks to engage kids by using fun visual themes that they can connect with. All of its teachers have professional training and qualifications.
twinkledance.com
American Vocal Studio
An elite vocal studio which provides students with the opportunity to study with some of the finest singing professionals in Asia. The studio specialises in a wide range of styles including pop, musical theater, classical and jazz.
americanvocalstudio.com
Treasure Island
Get your kids out and about with Treasure Island. The outdoor education group offers transformative and rewarding outdoor experiences through a series of adventure, community and environmental programmes. With various exciting (and safe) surf and adventure camps, your children can explore their passion for life and the great outdoors.
treasureislandhk.com
Ark Eden on Lantau
Ark Eden has been running holiday camps for young children since 2008. These camps have become very popular and take place at Ark Eden’s beautiful forested
valley garden, located in the foothills of Mui Wo. The holiday camp also offers occasional trips to nearby beaches, waterfalls and other islands. arkedenonlantau.org
Hebe Haven Yacht Club
Adventure Watersports Weeks are run by Hebe Haven Yacht Club during the school holidays. The camps provide a safe and guided environment for children aged six to 14 years old to take part in a variety of different water-based activities. Expect fun outdoor adventures such as sailing on various dinghies at the centre, day trips to the outer islands of Sai Kung, beach games, kayaking and more. hhyc.org.hk
Sports
HK Rugby Union
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
Tennis Elite is a sports company that specialises in delivering tennis coaching services exclusively to private residencies in Hong Kong. Their programmes cater to all ages and abilities, ranging from junior group classes to adult clinics and even tennis holiday retreats. tennis-elite.com
Valley Fort Rugby Football Club
As one of the oldest mini and youth rugby clubs in Hong Kong, Valley Fort has a range of teams for budding rugby players as well as a senior squad for professional games. Training sessions for their 600 playing members are held in Stanley Fort, Tai Tam, Aberdeen and Happy Valley. valleyfort.com sg