After School
Programs
The best lineup of after-school activities for kids in the
Boulder County area.
ABC Kids Climbing
1960 32nd Street | Boulder, CO USA 80301
Ages:
2.5 - 19
Hours & Days:
ABC Kids Climbing offers year-round classes, clubs, teams, open gym and private instruction along with seasonal indoor and outdoor camps for climbers of all abilities. Our programs are thoughtfully and intentionally designed by experienced climbing educators specifically for children. Special climbing programs including School Day Off Camps and Parents Night Out!
(303) 443-5437
BVSD Lifelong Learning
Ages:
K - 8th grade
Hours & Days:
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 Performing Arts Company
Ages:
5 - 14 years
Hours & 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.
Boulder Rock Club
Ages:
4 - 17 years
Hours & Days:
Our afterschool Youth Climbing Club allows kids to get some physical exercise after a long day of school. We have passionate Instructors who love to climb and share climbing games and skills with kids. Kids get to climb in a supportive and motivating environment. Challenging but not overwhelming, these programs accommodate individual needs while helping to develop teamwork and leadership skills. Our Climbing Clubs runs in four 8-week sessions unless otherwise noted. Trailhead Tiny Tots for ages 4-5 Saturday from 9-10am. Basecamp Buddies for ages 6-8 on Mondays, Tuesday, or Thursdays from 4-5:30pm. Ridgeline Rangers for ages 9-11 on Mondays, Tuesday, or Thursdays from 5:30-7pm. Summit Seekers for ages 12+ on Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:30-6:30pm. Bonus! As part of their Climbing Club enrollment, each child receives a BRC Membership* while enrolled in Climbing Club! *Climbing Club Memberships do not include: Guest Passes, First Timer Passes, or Climb Pass.
(303) 720-6158
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
Center for Musical Arts
200 E. Baseline Road, Lafayette
Ages:
All ages
Hours & Days:
Any student of any age, any musical ability, and any financial circumstance is welcome! We have assisted a punk rock singer who took voice lessons in order to expand his vocal training, guided a grandmother through her piano lessons so she could accompany her granddaughter who played flute, and welcomed a father and son guitar duo. At the Center, we teach people who just want to sing in the shower or serious students getting ready to audition for Juilliard (and everyone in between).
303-665-0599 x100
City of Lafayette
111 W. Baseline Road
Ages:
5 - 12 years
Hours & Days:
Jump into fun in our Colorado State Licensed BASE child care programs that meet the needs of every child. We offer a wide range of activities, including arts and crafts, STEM, active play, sports and games, swimming, and much more. Children will have time for homework assistance and a few snacks along the way. Children from Ryan, Lafayette, and Peak to Peak elementary schools are provided transportation at dismissal to the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center. Pioneer Elementary students will walk with staff from the school to the BBRC.
303-661-1473
City of Lafayette — School's Out Day Camp
111 W. Baseline Road
Ages:
5 - 12 years
Hours & Days:
School is out, and Bob's is in session! Register your kiddo for a school's out day of fun at the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center. Your child will participate in engaging activities throughout the day including swimming, crafts, active games, team building, and more! Please ensure your child has lunch, two snacks, and a water bottle for the program daily. Due to staffing and field trip limits, the deadline for full-day registration will be one week before each full-day program. Once registered, you will receive an email link to complete your child's state-mandated licensing profile through ePACT. Your ePACT profile must be completed before your child attends camp.
303-661-1473
Kinesis Dance
Ages:
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Kinesis Dance offers two dynamic programs for young dancers. The "For The Littles Program" introduces children ages 2-6 to the joy of dance through creative movement and music. The "Everybody Youth Dance Program" for ages 6-17 provides a diverse range of styles and techniques to nurture dancers' skills and confidence in a supportive community. Join us to explore and excel in the world of dance!
(720) 515-6268
Longmont Climbing Collective
155 Pinnacle Street, Longmont, CO 80504
Ages:
3-13
Hours & Days:
Reach new heights at Longmont Climbing Collective! Led by our experienced instructors, each session will be filled with exciting challenges, interactive games, and engaging activities aimed at building strength, agility, and confidence on the climbing wall. Whether they're scaling new heights or conquering their fears, our climbers will learn the fundamentals of climbing in a safe and supportive environment.
(720) 340-3640
Longmont Museum — School Break Camps
400 Quail Road, Longmont
Ages:
5 - 12 years
Hours & Days:
Need to keep your children engaged while school is out? Join us for creative school break camps! Sign up for one or more sessions to suit your schedule. Sign up for half day, full day, multiple days... there are so many options to fit your family! Campers will enjoy working with LEGO, experimenting with arts & crafts materials, playing games, constructing with cardboard and making new friends. $60 per camp session.
303-651-8374
Melody Kids Music Together of Longmont
700 Tenacity Drive, Prospect
Ages:
Birth - 5 years
Hours & Days:
Music classes for infants and preschool aged children and the caregivers who love them.
(720) 773-0742
Mudslingers Pottery Studio
414 E Simpson St Lafayette, CO 80026
Ages:
All ages
Hours & Days:
We offer pottery classes for all ages. Potter's wheel classes starting at age 8 and up.
303-926-0996
Northern Colorado Fencers
Ages:
7-13, and 13+ (adults welcome, too!)
Hours & Days:
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.
303-641-6557
Parlando School of Musical Arts
Ages:
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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
Performance High Voice and Music Studio
6811 W 120th Ave, Broomfield CO 80020
Ages:
13+ years
Hours & Days:
Elevate your voice with expert contemporary vocal coaching that gets results from the very first lesson! Performance High's teachers are highly trained in teaching singing in all popular styles from musical theatre to metal.
(720) 772-7505
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
795 S. Sherman Street
Ages:
2 months - 4 years
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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
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.
(303) 652-3287
Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures
Boulder
Ages:
6 - 18 years
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SMBA has been creating champions on and off the bike through outdoor play, MTB skill development, team camaraderie, and fun in the Boulder County area for over 30 years. Offering fun, on-trail ride programs for riders ages 6-18 who want to ride singletrack and explore trail systems in and around Boulder County. Our 8-week spring and fall team programs include after school and Sunday ride options with van transportation to and from ride locations for riders in 2nd grade and up who have mastered basic mountain bike skills, are comfortable riding on singletrack trails, and want to ride bikes with other kids their age. Our K-1 and 2nd - 5th grade Dirt Riders programs are 1-day / week, meet at the trailhead afterschool programs for young riders who can ride, but are newer to riding on singletrack.
(303) 447-8014 (Office Hours: M-TH, 10am - 3:30pm)
TINKER ART STUDIO
691B & 693B S. Broadway, Table Mesa Shopping Center
Ages:
All Ages
Hours & Days:
Have you heard the news?! A brand new Community Ceramics Studio is coming to South Boulder! After 12 years in business we're expanding! More wheel throwing and hand building classes as well as a NEW (adult) membership space will open in early 2025 🎉 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!) Pet Party, Teen Paint & Draw, Art Lab, and Nature Art 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, with both half and full day options. (And don't forget, we have amazing adult classes too!) Come visit our studio for a studio tour -- we'd love to show you around!
(303) 503-1902