Get the Kids Involved! Afterschool Activities and Enrichment Programs

Extracurricular activities have always been important, but with kids spending so much time attending school online, how they spend their non-school hours is more important than ever. Here are classes, programs and opportunities to learn comic-book creation, engage in science, take dance, paint pottery and more. Contact advertisers directly to register, but be sure to say you saw their ad in Family Magazine—they’re the reason we can offer this magazine for free!

Birch Aquarium

La Jolla (UCSD) www.aquarium.ucsd.edu Birch Aquarium has launched a new virtual afterschool program for students in grades K–8! Two educators explore ocean science with kids in fun, interactive ways. Learn more about each six-part series on their website and register now.

Fleet Science Center

Balboa Park www.fleetscience.org/events/science-clubs Virtual Science Club with the Fleet offers new challenges for students with hands-on activities using materials found at home. Sessions are held weekly on Fridays at 3:30 pm for grades 1-4 and Saturdays at 12:30 pm for grades 5-8.

Girl Scouts San Diego

Countywide www.sdgirlscouts.org/join Join a virtual troop to bring the discovery, exploration, fun and learning of Girl Scouting into the comfort of your home. Troops are forming now!

Helen Woodward Animal Center

Rancho Santa Fe www.animalcenter.org/programsservices/education Watch interactive virtual education

videos to learn about our animal ambassadors and get ideas for fun activities to do at home.

The Hot Spot Studio

4S Ranch & Point Loma www.thehotspotstudio.com Create your next great masterpiece at The Hot Spot! In-person art classes available by reservation or drop-in at both locations. Private group canvas painting offered via Zoom.

Little Artists

Countywide (5 locations) www.littleartists.com Little Artists offers in-person and virtual drawing and painting classes for kids ages 4-18 at all locations. All studios will operate at 50 percent capacity or less. Visit website to learn about safety precautions and protocols and to sign up for a free in-person trial class.

Little Fish Comic Book Studio

Ocean Beach www.lilfish.us Learn how to write and illustrate your own comic book at Little Fish Comic Book Studio! Choose from a variety of in-studio and virtual comic art classes.

Poway Gymnastics

Poway www.powaygymnastics.com Poway Gymnastics offers afterschool classes for gymnasts of all ages and skill levels. For questions regarding prices and enrollment, call 858-748-1716.

San Diego Junior Theatre

Balboa Park www.juniortheatre.com/classes Don’t let quarantine keep your children away from the magic of theater! Virtual singing, acting and dancing classes offer innovative ways for young people to create, interact and collaborate.

Scripps Performing Arts Academy

Scripps Ranch & Carmel Valley www.scrippsperformingarts.com Join us for ballet, theater, dance and music classes that provide a creative environment in-studio, outside or online. Programs offer limited class sizes, social distancing and fresh air. v

October 2020 • SanDiegofamily.com