After School
Programs
The best lineup of after-school activities for kids in the
Boulder County area.
Airborne
1816 Boston Ave, Longmont 80501
Ages:
1 through 18. We also have Adult Work-Outs on Tues/Thurs evenings
Hours & Days:
Vary per season. Usually Monday-Saturday from 9:00a.m.-8:00p.m. with most classes starting at 4:00 for the school year
We are a gymnastics & dance studio for children and young adults. We believe in teaching life lessons through sport and art, and we love offering a super fun and safe environment for children of all ages. We offer recreational classes for students aged 1-18 in gymnastics, dance, obstacle fun, trampoline & tumbling, as well as camps. Most of our students attend classes one hour per week and work on basic physical development (strength, flexibility, coordination, proprioception, technique - following specific directions, and teamwork). We also have competitive programs for gymnastics, dance, and trampoline & tumbling. Many students are Varsity athletes in high school, and some go on to NCAA programs as well!
(303) 651-1456
Art Camps at Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
1750 13th Street, Boulder, CO 80302
Ages:
K-6th grade
Hours & Days:
9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm on select days
Young Artists at Work (YAW) day camps at BMoCA offer a dynamic and inspiring day of artistic expression, where campers explore artists and art materials, and have fun together in an art museum setting! This program is for youth in K – 6th grades. Camps correspond to Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) non-student contact days. All camps are taught by a BMoCA Educator. If you sign up for morning and afternoon sessions, lunch supervision is included. We also offer school tours by appt. and summer art camps in partnership with Tinker Art Studio.
303-443-2122
Boulder Junior Cycling Youth Mountain Bike Programs
Various Boulder County Locations
Ages:
6 - 18 years
Hours & Days:
Spring & Fall after school programs. Summer half day and full day (2 week sessions)
Boulder Junior Cycling (BJC) is an award-winning youth cycling program founded in 2006. We are known for our long track record of helping young riders build skill, confidence, and a love for the sport. We offer programs for a wide range of ages and skills built around our three core values: Safety, Skill, and Stoke. BJC provides a professional coaching staff and supports athletes ranging from recreational riders to competitive racers, using age-appropriate, long-term development principles. For ages 6–14, we offer after-school programs in spring and fall, plus 2-week summer camps with half-day and full-day options. Our high school programs offer more structured training and multiple pathways, whether an athlete is focused on skills, fitness, or competition. Our younger-age programs are non-competitive by design, with optional opportunities to try racing, and focus on building confident, capable riders for life.
Boulder Performing Arts Company
Ages:
5 - 14 years coed
Hours & Days:
M-F 4:00pm-7:00pm Sliding fee & scholarship. Check our website for themes
Musical theater singing, dancing, acting and voice lessons. Over 46years working with kids in Boulder & Longmont.Our studio is about having fun and developing skills. We meet each student at their ability level to help them grow with self confidence, creativity and friendship. Fall/Spring classes are once a week with a final production on the big stage for friends and family. Summer camps are week long M-F with a final performance on Fridays. We help your child shine.
BVSD Lifelong Learning
Ages:
K - 8th grade
Hours & Days:
Monday - Thursday.
Offering high-quality enrichment classes before and after school at 23 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
Clay Hub at Tinker Art Studio
693B S. Broadway, 80305
Ages:
8 - 17 years
Hours & Days:
Day Camps. M-F. Half-day. 9am to 12pm.
Wheel Throwing Classes for Ages 8+, Teens, and Adults // Make-Together Handbuilding Workshops
Clay Hub is a bright, welcoming pottery studio offering after school wheel throwing classes for kids and teens, as well as classes, workshops, and membership options for adults. Students (starting at age 8) learn the full wheel throwing process — from centering clay and building the floor of a pot, to pulling walls and shaping bowls, cups, and plates. As they grow their skills, they’ll also explore altering forms and adding surface design. Students finish each piece with our range of dinnerware-safe glazes, creating functional art they can truly use. For families who want to create side by side, we also host Make-Together Workshops for kids and their grown-ups on select Friday afternoons. And when school is out, kids can join our Clay Hub School Day Off Camps, where they can explore both wheel throwing and handbuilding in a fun, focused environment. Whether your child is brand new to clay or building on their skills, Clay Hub provides a supportive space to learn and create in community.
(303) 503-1902
CU Science Discovery — CU Boulder
CU Boulder 1560 30th Street
Ages:
Grades K-8
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
Groundworks Art Lab
3750 Canfield Street, Boulder, CO 80301
Ages:
6-16 years
Hours & Days:
7 days per week, hours vary
Groundworks Art Lab offers hands-on youth studio art classes that encourage curiosity and creativity. Our experienced instructors guide young artists through engaging projects that balance skill-building with imaginative play. With classes in Wood, Clay, Metal, Glass, and Print, students can explore a range of materials and techniques while developing their own artistic voice.
(720) 379-6033
Just2 Educational Services
Local Boulder Jefferson and Denver counties and national in person and online
Ages:
Elementary through college including Young adults
Hours & Days:
Just2 Educational Services helps students thrive academically while reducing school-related stress at home. Our team of expert dedicated educators offers in-person and online tutoring, executive functioning, focus coaching and counseling for K–college students—high-achieving, neurodiverse learners, and those managing focus challenges, mental health, anxiety, diagnoses or transitions.
We specialize in personalized support that meets each student where they are— At Just2, we don’t just improve grades—we strengthen family connections and help students build lasting skills and confidence. Advocacy for 504 IEP and ILP school supports. Parent coaching to stop the nag and reconnect with your young person.
Locally rooted and nationally connected, creating results since 1997. At Just2, we don’t just tutor, we do whatever it takes.
7205846425
Longmont Museum — Teen Craft & Create Club
400 Quail Road, Longmont
Ages:
13 – 18 years
Hours & Days:
Wednesdays, Jan. 14 – May 6, 2026, 3 – 5 pm
Teen Craft & Create is a free, weekly drop-in program dedicated to teenagers who want to explore their creative selves! Join us each week to explore a variety of activities such as bullet journaling, collage, string pull painting, and free-choice makerspace time. We play music that they want to hear, offer snacks, share resources and events in the community, and just chat about what is going on in their lives in a safe, creative space. Free! Suggested donation $5.
Melody Kids Music Together of Longmont
700 Tenacity Drive, Prospect
Ages:
Birth - 5 years
Hours & Days:
Offering:
Music classes for infants and preschool aged children and the caregivers who love them. Ages: Birth - 5 years
Music classes for older kids: Rhythm Kids by Music Together: Drumming, singing, stomping and moving. Parent participation encouraged but not required. Ages: 4-6
(720) 773-0742
Mile High Rowing Colorado
P.O. Box 4442 Greenwood Village, CO 80155 | Locations: Boulder Reservoir, Cherry Creek Reservoir
Ages:
13-18 years
Hours & Days:
Year Round programming. Schedule varies by season.
As the premiere youth rowing organization in Colorado with locations at the Boulder and Cherry Creek Reservoirs, MHRC's mission is to provide an atmosphere where student athletes can experience all of the benefits that rowing has to offer. Programs are designed to bring out the best in each athlete in a fun and competitive environment. Our coaching staff is highly skilled with a focus on youth training and water safety. We offer Summer Learn to Row programs, Fall Season 3-5 days/week, Winter Training, and Spring Season 3-5 days/week for seasoned rowers. Many rowers come to MHRC with no prior experience and continue rowing in collegiate programs. Come join us and experience "Rowing: Elevated"
Mudslingers Pottery Studio
414 E Simpson St Lafayette, CO 80026
Ages:
All ages
Hours & Days:
See our website for hours and current class listings.
We offer pottery classes for all ages. Potter's wheel classes starting at age 8 and up.
303-926-0996
Northern Colorado Fencers – NCF Boulder
Ages:
7-13, and 13+ years
Hours & Days:
Mon-Thurs. 4-5:30 Kinderfechten for youth, 6:30-9 for teens and adults.
Learn to fence with us at NCF Boulder with all equipment provided! Classes for ages 8-12, and for ages 13+, begin anytime. Also offering summer camps and birthday parties. You can commence your journey with a free trial lesson one-on-one with a coach - just sign up at www.thefencingtrainer.com. Contact us or see our website for more information.
303-641-6557
Parlando School of Musical Arts
Ages:
Hours & Days:
Discover your passion for music and theater at Parlando School of Musical Arts! Our world-class faculty teach students of all ages, instruments, and abilities—including piano, voice/singing, guitar, strings, acting, and musical theater. Whether you’re just beginning your artistic journey or looking to take your skills to the next stage, Parlando has something for you. With more than 60 faculty members, 700+ lessons each week, and classes, performances, and workshops held throughout the year, you’ll find a vibrant community ready to inspire and support you. Special Offer: Mention Boulder County Kids to receive a free trial lesson!
(303) 442-0006
Instagram: @parlandoboulder | Facebook: Parlando School of Musical Arts
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!
Rocky Ridge Music
465 Longs Peak Road
Ages:
10-18 (varies by program)
Hours & Days:
Our residential summer music programs offer students access to unparalleled instruction with the breathtakingly beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park as a backdrop.
970-586-4031
SWIM•FLOAT•SWIM! Home of Infant Aquatics — Longmont
795 S. Sherman Street
Ages:
2 months - 4 years
Hours & Days:
M-Th: 8am to 7pm. F: 8am to noon.
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.
(303) 499-2229
The French Language Institute of Boulder
Boulder, CO
Ages:
All Ages
Hours & Days:
Monday-Saturday, 9:00am-7:30pm
At the French Language Institute of Boulder, we are honored to serve our vibrant community of young learners ages 4–6, 7–11, and 12–17. Our Kids and Teens classes are designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and foster a lifelong love of French through engaging, age-appropriate activities. From arts and crafts, music, imaginative play, and songs for our youngest students to creative role-play, theater, storytelling, and various projects, each class offers a dynamic, supportive environment where students can thrive and make each lesson meaningful, memorable, and enjoyable. With a selection of 20 Kids & Teens classes — including a dedicated homeschooling option — we are happy to help each student find the most suitable class that meets their goals.
720-720-4140
The Spot Climbing Gym
Boulder, Louisville, Golden, Thornton, Denver
Ages:
2.5yo - 17yo
Hours & Days:
Both ongoing and 8-week programs during the whole school year
Spot youth programs give kids unforgettable experiences. At any skill level, we’ll keep your child moving, socializing, and learning about climbing using a structured curriculum and consistent coaching. We offer a wide variety of options to fit every family’s situation, ranging from our entry-level Gravity Academy and drop-in lessons which focuses on basics of movements and technique, to our ongoing Clubs, to our competitive Teams for advanced skill development and experiences both indoors and outdoors. At The Spot, we’re not only SafeSport-certified and trained in CPR & First Aid—we’re passionate climbers, too! We’re stoked to share our excitement for climbing and nurture the abilities of every child.
(303) 317-3770
TINKER ART STUDIO
691B & 693B S. Broadway, Table Mesa Shopping Center
Ages:
All Ages
Hours & Days:
M-F, daytime and after school programs available
Join us at Tinker for art, creativity, and community! With more than 40 classes each week, there’s something for every age and interest — from Pet Party, Teen Paint & Draw, and Art Lab to Digital Art, Sewing, Jewelry, and Clay. For younger Tinkerers, we offer Mini Makers and Tinker Time Art & Play, designed to spark creativity through hands-on exploration. Planning ahead for a school break? Our BVSD School Day Off Camps provide both half- and full-day options filled with fun, art-making, and new friends. (Pro Tip: Sign up for our email newsletter to be the first to know when classes and camps open.) Tinker isn’t just for kids — we also have a wide selection of adult classes. And don’t miss our ceramics studio, Clay Hub, featured in this directory, for even more opportunities to work with clay. Feel free to stop by for a studio tour -- we'd love to show you around!
(303) 503-1902
YMCA of Northern Colorado
Located at the Boulder, Longmont and Lafayette Ys
Ages:
K-5th Grades
Hours & Days:
Monday-Friday; care runs from the end of the school day until 6pm.
YMCA After School Care offers children tons of opportunities for active play, group projects, creativity, friendship and mentorship. Whether your child is enjoying homework help, STEM or art projects, games, sports or Tasty Tuesday creations, the Y provides a safe, supportive environment while parents work. We offer before and after school care at the Longmont Y and after school care at the Lafayette and Boulder Ys. Transportation is provided to and from select schools. Check the website for details. Financial assistance and sibling discounts are available. CCAP accepted.
303-709-2477