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After School Programs

The best lineup of after-school activities for kids in the Boulder County area.

BVSD Lifelong Learning

BVSD Lifelong Learning

Ages:

K - 8th grade

Hours & Days:

Monday - Thursday

Offering high-quality enrichment classes before and after school at 29 BVSD schools. Let your kids get creative, get active and get smart with classes in cooking, chess, sports, robotics, filmmaking, Spanish, coding and more! Please visit our website for complete class listings and to register online.

(720) 561-5968

Boulder County Head Start

Boulder County Head Start

Locations in Boulder and Lafayette

Ages:

3 - 5 years

Hours & Days:

Vision Statement: “We provide the best in public service for children and families of Boulder County through an integrated approach to School Readiness.” Boulder County Head Start promotes school readiness for children, ages three to five, in families with low income by offering educational, nutritional, health, social, and other services. Head Start programs enhance the social and cognitive development of children and actively engage families in their children’s learning so that children will be successful in kindergarten. The Head Start program began in 1965 during the Johnson administration as a summer program for children in poverty entering kindergarten. The Boulder County program began offering services that first year and has been helping local families since.

(720) 564-2206

Boulder Performing Arts Company

Boulder Performing Arts Company

Ages:

5 - 13 years

Hours & Days:

M-F. 3 to 7 pm. Sliding fee & scholarships. Please check our website for class times and days.

Musical theater singing, acting, dancing and voice lessons. Over 40 years working with kids in Boulder. Our studio is about having fun and developing your skill. We meet each student at their ability level to help them grow with self-confidence, creativity & friendship. Once-a-week classes with a final production, costumed on stage for friends and family. Show themes change each semester and are geared to entertain children and families.

Pollyanna Demitro

CU Science Discovery — CU Boulder

CU Science Discovery — CU Boulder

CU Boulder 1560 30th Street

Ages:

K - 8th grade

Hours & Days:

CU Science Discovery offers a variety of school year enrichment programs including afterschool, homeschool, BVSD day-off and holiday classes for K-8 participants. All classes explore a variety of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) topics using a hands-on, experiential learning approach designed to complement what your child is learning in school, while encouraging them to further explore and expand their knowledge. Register online or by phone See ad.

(303) 492-7188

Kinesis Dance

Kinesis Dance

Ages:

Hours & Days:

Kinesis offers dance classes for preschoolers, youth, teens, and adults. We host after school dance classes, summer dance camps, school day off programs, concerts, and birthday parties. Join us for a free trial class.

(720) 515-6268

MUSIC TOGETHER ® WITH MOUNTAIN SONG MUSIC STUDIO, INC.

MUSIC TOGETHER ® WITH MOUNTAIN SONG MUSIC STUDIO, INC.

Ages:

Birth and up (Music Together ® Mixed Ages and Private Piano)

Hours & Days:

Have fun planting the seeds of musical growth through singing, movement, and instrument play. Mixed Ages (0-4) and their caregivers. Small Groups, siblings welcome. Central Boulder Private Location across the street from High Peaks/BCSIS Elementary. Find out about Free Demo Opportunities. Also Individual Private Piano Lessons indoors In-Person or Online (ages 5 and up). Following Covid Safety Protocol

Jane Smolens, Director

(303) 579-8601, Text friendly!

Melody Kids MUSIC TOGETHER®

Melody Kids MUSIC TOGETHER®

700 Tenacity Drive, Unit 1, Longmont

Ages:

Birth - 5 years

Hours & Days:

In-person classes available.

Xan Fischer

(720) 773-0742

Northern Colorado Fencers

Northern Colorado Fencers

Ages:

7-13, and 13+ (adults welcome, too!)

Hours & Days:

Tues-Thurs. 4 - 5:15 for youth, 6:30 - 9 for teens and adults

Learn to fence with us at NCF! Classes for ages 8-12, and for ages 13+, begin this fall! You can begin your journey with a trial lesson one-on-one with a coach - just sign up at www.thefencingtrainer.com. Contact us or see our website for more information.

Gary Copeland

303-641-6557

Open Window Studio

Open Window Studio

7873 St. Vrain Rd. Longmont 80503

Ages:

Hours & Days:

Open Window Studio offers small group and private art classes for ages 5-7, 8-12, and teens. In addition to teaching drawing, painting, and clay skills, all of our classes are designed to spark imagination, experimentation, and creative fun. Check out our after school classes, homeschool offerings, and program for teens. We are located on a small family farm just west of Longmont.

Page Zekonis

(720) 400-1319

Parlando School of Musical Arts

Parlando School of Musical Arts

Ages:

Hours & Days:

Pursue your musical and theatrical passions with Parlando School of Musical Arts! Our talented faculty teach students of all instruments, ages, and abilities, including piano, voice/singing, guitar, strings, musical theater, and acting. We offer in-person and online lessons! Try a "Starter" or "Intro Pack" or dive into a full semester or school year of lessons! With over 60 faculty members, over 700 lessons occurring every week, and classes, performances, and workshops held throughout the year, we have something for everyone. Join our musical community and ignite your inner artist!

(303) 442-0006

Instagram: @parlandoboulder
Facebook: Parlando School of Musical Arts

Prep Academy Tutors of Boulder County

Prep Academy Tutors of Boulder County

3745 Canfield Street #301 Boulder, CO 80301

Ages:

K-12 grade

Hours & Days:

M - F: 10am - 6pm, Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 4pm.

Individual, semi-private, and small group tutoring for K-12 students in all subject areas. Our tutors are subject-area experts: Some have a master’s degree or Ph.D, others are grade-level experts with years of teaching experience. Tutoring is universally recognized as the single most effective way to help students fill the educational gaps created the pandemic.

Mark Saunders (owner)

(720) 902-5585

Facebook: Prep Academy Tutors of Boulder and Jefferson Counties
Instagram: @patboulder
LinkedIn: Prep Academy Tutors of Boulder and Jefferson Counties

Rocky Mountain Theatre For Kids

Rocky Mountain Theatre For Kids

Ages:

5 - 16 years

Hours & Days:

Our afterschool classes focus on teaching basic acting, vocal, and dance techniques to students ages 5-16. These classes are geared towards beginner to intermediate skilled performers alike. We create work along with our students in a creative process style to nurture imaginative play. All classes end with a final presentation on the last day of class, which is focused on the actors, though we may use simple costume accessories and set pieces to enhance the presentation!

SWIM•FLOAT•SWIM! Home of Infant Aquatics — Longmont

SWIM•FLOAT•SWIM! Home of Infant Aquatics — Longmont

795 S. Sherman Street

Ages:

2 months - 4 years

Hours & Days:

M-Th — 8 am to 7 pm.  F: 8 am to noon

WE ARE OPEN! At Swim•Float•Swim! Your child will learn to swim safely in weeks, not years. We have decades of experience teaching aquatic survival and swimming skills. Our aquatic academy features two 90-degree indoor pools with a UV water purification system which ensures the safest and most comfortable water experience. Stop by our child-friendly facility and discover the difference.

Judy Heumann

(303) 499-2229

Sandy Burrell Music Studio — Niwot

Sandy Burrell Music Studio — Niwot

Ages:

3 years - adult

Hours & Days:

Pay by semester/session. Call for current fees and availability. Individual private lessons in flute, violin, or piano. Small group lessons available: a) Introduction to Music- explore flute, violin, or piano to see which instrument is right for your child. b) Penny Whistle Program- a first music class ideal for ages 3 to 6. Learn listening skills, rhythm, and simple songs on the penny whistle.

Sandy Burrell

(303) 652-3287

Tinker Art Studio

Tinker Art Studio

693B S. Broadway, in the shops at Table Mesa

Ages:

All

Hours & Days:

M-S, daytime and after school programs available.

Join us in the studio for art making and community! (Pro Tip: Sign up for our email newsletter to be the first to know when classes open Wheel Throwing classes, Teen Paint & Draw, Art Lab for elementary ages, Sewing classes, Jewelry, Mini Makers and Tinker Time Art & Play for our youngest tinkerers are just a few classes you’ll find at Tinker! Getting ready for an upcoming day off? Check out our School Day Off Camps, now with both half and full day options. (And don't forget, we have amazing adult classes too!) Come visit our studio Shop to pick up colorful art supplies, or pop in for a studio tour -- we'd love to show you around!

(303) 503-1902

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