After School Classes for Kids in Oakland, Berkeley and Beyond

Looking for kids’ classes and lessons that will introduce your child to music, sports, languages, or just keep them safe and happily busy after school? This guide to East Bay extracurricular activities is for you. Read on to find classes for makers, dancers, acrobats, and kids who need academic support.

Thank you to our sponsors for underwriting this guide to after-school activities: FireCracker Math and Destiny Arts Center. Sponsors are indicated with logos. All other entries are based on publicly available information and may be evolving.

These listings represent PreK-12th East Bay on-site, in-person classes, for after school and weekends.

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Destiny Arts Center

Movement arts classes for youth 3-18. Destiny Arts Center is offering in-person class options in hip hop dance, martial arts, and African Dance. All classes are pay what you can and COVID safety protocols are observed. Classes begin on 9/6.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Emeryville, Oakland / Piedmont, East Bay (Other)

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FireCracker Math

FireCracker Math offers in-person and online group classes to kids in grades K-11 on extracurricular math topics including test and competition preparation and private instruction. They spark children’s interest in math, deepen their knowledge, and further develop their aptitude and talent in math.

Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Alameda, Berkeley, Oakland / Piedmont, Lafayette / Moraga / Orinda, East Bay (Other)

Aikido of Berkeley

Aikido gives children a way to learn about themselves, their bodies, and their environment. Aikido is about movement in harmony with oneself, others and the world. Currently offering classes for 8+

Grades: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Berkeley

Alameda Ballet Academy

Children's Ballet classes beginning at age 4 up through pointe-level classes meet after school and on weekends.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Alameda

Amabile School of Music

Amabile School of Music in Moraga offers private music lessons to students age 5 and above, including adults. Offering piano, cello, guitar, ukulele, drum, clarinet, voice, and violin lessons both in-person and online.

Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Lafayette / Moraga / Orinda

ANTS Sports

ANTS Sports leads fun after-school classes for small groups of K-5th graders in tennis, basketball, flag football, soccer, yoga, and martial arts.

Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

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Locations: Oakland / Piedmont

Aquatech Swim

AquaTech Swim School specializes in small group swim lessons for children aged 6 months through 12 years.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

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Locations: Alameda

Art with Amy

Super fun art classes that are all about the process of making art. Classes suitable for all ages, starting with Messy Makers (ages walking-4 years), Drawing Class (K-5), and art workshops (5-adult).

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

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Locations: Alameda

Axé Oakland

Sign your children up for after school cultural enrichment at Axé! Open to ages 4 and up. Children will learn capoeira, gardening, art, music, language and scheduled quiet time for HW and reading. A snack and access to drinking water is provided to children.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

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Locations: Oakland / Piedmont

BandWorks

BandWorks offers year-round workshops for kids and teens as well as intensive musical summer camps. Children form a band for the duration of their 8-week session, work with a mentor, learn together, and perform in a gig.

Grades: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Oakland / Piedmont, Walnut Creek / Concord

Bay Area Children's Theatre

Bay Area Children’s Theatre’s award-winning musical theatre studio offers performance and workshop classes for children K+. Each class invites students to experience the joy of performance in children while exploring creativity and storytelling.

Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Berkeley, Oakland / Piedmont, East Bay (Other)

Bay Language Academy

Bay Language Academy in Alameda offers an array of classes in many languages including English as a second language (ESL), Spanish, French, Mandarin, Japanese, Arabic, and Korean. Elementary level students are welcome 2, 4, or 5 times a week.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Alameda

Berkeley Ballet Theater

BBT's Youth Division classes provide dancers age 7+ with the opportunity to study classical ballet in a disciplined, professional atmosphere that is also supportive of each student's unique talents, passions, and creative voice. Pre-ballet classes begin at age 2.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Berkeley

Berkeley Playhouse

Dive into the world of theatre arts with Berkeley Playhouse’s award-winning program. After-school youth musical theater classes are available for grades pre-K through 12thth grade.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Berkeley

California Tamil Association / International Tamil Academy

Tamil language is an ancient South Indian Language with a long history and rich literature and comprehensive grammar. Sunday morning classes include music, dance, drama, and any art form based on Tamil language and Tamil culture.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Fremont / Newark / Union City, East Bay (Other)

East Bay Center for the Performing Arts

East Bay Center for the Performing Arts offers a wide variety of world performing arts courses divided into three main branches: theater, dance and music beginning at age 5. Group classes are free.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Richmond / Point Richmond

East Bay Dance Center

Ballet and pre-ballet for children ages 5 to 12.

Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

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Locations: Oakland / Piedmont

East Bay German International School (EBGIS)

Extracurricular classes open to all students who would like to strengthen their German language skills in grades 5 to 11. Focus on literature and drama in German.

Grades: 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Emeryville

Éducation Française Bay Area (EFBA)

60-minute after-school French lessons at several school sites throughout the East Bay which welcome children from non-attending schools.

Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade

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Locations: Berkeley, East Bay (Other)

El Cerrito Martial Arts

El Cerrito Martial Arts has an after-school martial arts program from 1-6 pm daily (rolling drop off and pick up).

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Albany / El Cerrito

Emeryville Martial Arts

For ages 6 to 12. Students learn basic blocking, kicking, punching, and rolling skills which culminate in self-defense sets. Balance, quick reflexes, and friendly competition in a fun environment. Little Samurai program starts at age 4.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School

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Locations: Emeryville

Emeryville Swim Center

Summertime only. Group lessons are offered for kids of all ages, including baby classes and teen lessons.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Emeryville

Gurus Of Dance (Bollywood Style)

Gurus of Dance is Bay Area's Biggest and Best Bollywood Dance School. Classes are offered at 5 locations across the Bay Area starting as young as age 3.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Fremont / Newark / Union City, East Bay (Other)

Han Martial Arts

Children learn self-defense and fitness while having fun in a positive environment starting at age 4-7 (Tiny Tigers) in Montclair Village. Martial arts instruction in Judo, Taekwondo, and Yongmudo.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Oakland / Piedmont

Hanwen School 瀚文學堂

Hanwen offers after-school Mandarin Chinese program, weekend enrichment, and immersion summer camps. They offer abacus, Chinese art, and other cultural activities.

Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Berkeley

Jon's School of Music

Children, ages 1 to 6, join a rock band, learn to play keyboard, drum set, and guitar, and compose and perform original tunes and covers together. Join anytie.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade

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Locations: Berkeley

Kairos Music Academy - Youth Choir

Youth Choir serves children aged 6 to 15 years old with a superb musical education and the exhilarating experience of performing choral music and musical theater.

Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Berkeley

Katie's Dance Studio

Katie's offers dance classes in jazz, tap, hip-hop, acrobatics, and ballet to children, teens, and adults. The class levels range from beginner to professional.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Albany / El Cerrito

Kids 'N' Clay

After school & Saturday wet clay programs (wheel throwing and hand-building) for kids 4 through 18. Fall class registration coming soon.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Berkeley

Kids N Dance

Hip-hop, ballet, and modern dance are offered for kids in blocks of 8 or 9-week sessions, after school or on weekends. 18 months to 12 years.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School

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Locations: Oakland / Piedmont, Lafayette / Moraga / Orinda

Kumon Math & Reading Program

Kumon helps children actively develop critical thinking skills while progressing independently through a carefully crafted curriculum. The Kumon Math and Reading programs cover everything from counting to calculus, and phonemics to Shakespeare for ages 3+.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Alameda, Albany / El Cerrito, Oakland / Piedmont, Lafayette / Moraga / Orinda, East Bay (Other)

Lil' Kickers Soccer

Lil' Kickers Soccer is a child development program offering soccer classes and clinics for all ages and skill levels, starting with children aged 18 months to 7 years.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade

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Locations: Alameda

Lindamood-Bell Instruction

Lindamood-Bell serves children with learning challenges or a previous diagnosis such as dyslexia or autism spectrum disorder as well as those seeking to enhance skills. One-on-one diagnosis and instruction available.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Alameda, Berkeley, Walnut Creek / Concord, East Bay (Other)

Lisa Performing Arts

Lisa Performing Arts aims to spread the knowledge of arts and multicultural awareness to the younger generation as well as encourage a healthy lifestyle through dance. Ages 3 to adult and for both boys and girls. Styles include Ballet, Chinese, jazz, hip-hop, breakdance, contemporary, folk.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Fremont / Newark / Union City

Luna Dance Institute

Luna Dance Institute provides young dancers, ages 5 through 17, with a course of study to play, express, and develop their creativity as dance-makers.

Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Berkeley

Mathnasium

Mathnasium your friendly math-only learning center. They help kids in grades 2-8 understand math by teaching the way that makes sense to them. Mathnasium @home is available online.

Grades: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School

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Locations: Alameda, Albany / El Cerrito, Oakland / Piedmont, Lafayette / Moraga / Orinda

Piedmont East Bay Children's Choir

For children who love to sing, ages 4-18. This program of vocal training and music education is taught by experienced, caring faculty.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Oakland / Piedmont

Ralph Gracie Kids Jiu-Jitsu

Kids and Youth Jiu-Jitsu program is an excellent program for kids ages 5-15, which teaches techniques of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, including takedowns, ground skills, and self-defense.

Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Berkeley

San Francisco Girls Chorus & Prep Chorus

The San Francisco Girls Chorus creates outstanding performances of young women’s voices. The Chorus School offers programs in two locations: San Francisco and Emeryville. Begins at age 4.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Emeryville

SBG NorCal Mixed Martial Arts

Sticky Monkey classes begin at age 4. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Youth MMA are also available for kids.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Berkeley

Shawl Anderson Dance Center (SADC)

Many youth classes for kids from toddlers to 18 years old. Absolute beginners through advanced. Classes are held in long semesters and a summer session. Fall session begins on August 22.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Berkeley, Oakland / Piedmont

Skyhawks Sports

This multi-sport program gives kids a positive first step into athletics. Basic sports and skills are introduced through fun, energetic games and activities. Classes offered for kids aged 4-14. SuperTots is for ages 18 months to 5 years.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School

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Locations: Lafayette / Moraga / Orinda

Soccer 2gether

Soccer 2gether invites kids 5-12 years old to learn the fundamentals of soccer and make friends for life.

Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School

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Locations: Berkeley

Studio Naga Martial Arts

Offering martial arts for adults and kids age 4 and up in Hollis-Doyle, with hopes to return to the studio in the fall. Classes are after-school and on Saturdays.

Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Oakland / Piedmont

Su Yun’s Chinese Learning Center

Su Yun's Chinese Learning Center is an after-school and summer program that provides Mandarin language instruction along with hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) experiences to reinforce the language and culture.

Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

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Locations: Albany / El Cerrito

Sylvan Learning Center

Programs include personal tutoring, math intensives, STEM enrichment, and college prep. Watch your child’s skills and confidence soar with help from the certified instructors at Sylvan Learning. Programs are online and in-person.

Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Albany / El Cerrito, Fremont / Newark / Union City, Oakland / Piedmont, Walnut Creek / Concord, East Bay (Other)

The Crowden School

Music education for 3+ from piano to chorus. Private and group classes are offered.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Berkeley

The Crucible

The Crucible offers exciting industrial art programs for older kids and teens. Ceramics, jewelry, and woodworking begin at ages 8 to 11. 12 to 18 year-olds can begin glass flameworking, metal jewelry, welding, and gigantic kinetic sculptures.

Grades: 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Oakland / Piedmont

Tinkergarten Nature Classes

In each class, teacher-leaders will facilitate an outdoor play adventure, allowing children of ages 18 months to 8 to explore, problem-solve, communicate, collaborate, and create together.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade

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Locations: Berkeley, East Bay (Other)

Trackers Bay Weekend Apprenticeships

Grades K through 12th can develop their connection to nature and each other while mastering outdoor skills and having a big adventure one day per month throughout a 9-month session (fall to spring).

Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Berkeley, Oakland / Piedmont

Tutu School

Tutu School goes up to 8 years old, inspiring kids to twirl to classical Ballet Storytime curriculum including Nutcracker, Coppelia, Swan Lake, and Sleeping Beauty.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade

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Locations: Alameda, Berkeley, Fremont / Newark / Union City, Oakland / Piedmont, Walnut Creek / Concord, East Bay (Other)

Ultimate Sports Connection Gymnastics

Recreational gymnastics and tumbling classes are led by top instructors for ages 1 to 9.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade

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Locations: Walnut Creek / Concord

University Village Recreation

Many cool classes are available through this Cal-affiliated recreation program, which is open to the public. Look for soccer, gymnastics, circus, chess, piano, and basketball. Schedules vary.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Albany / El Cerrito

Van Der Zwaan Dance Studio

Ballet, tap, gymnastics, and hip-hop studio in the heart of the Upper Shattuck shopping district. For ages 6+

Grades: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Berkeley

Y Kids After School

Y Kids serves kindergartners through middle-school students with a range of high-quality activities to explore and develop their interests and talents.

Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School

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Locations: Albany / El Cerrito, Fremont / Newark / Union City, Oakland / Piedmont, Lafayette / Moraga / Orinda, East Bay (Other)

Yama Kids Yoga

Yama Kids Yoga is the first yoga studio in the East Bay devoted entirely to teaching yoga to kids. Offers yoga classes and camps for kids of all ages. Online and in-person.

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Berkeley

Youth Musical Theater Company

YMTC does seasonal performance-intensive musical theater based on popular and classic shows.

Grades: Middle School, High School

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Locations: Berkeley

FAD PAD After-School Enrichment Creative Classes for K-6th

The FAD PAD is a creative, magical outdoor space for fun, art, drama, cooking, gardening, storytelling, cooperative games, hand sewing, embroidery, and Starwitz (Harry Potter). Outdoor space includes a hammock, swings, & a tree to climb. 4-8 students, K-5th, following all safety guidelines.

Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School

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Locations: Oakland / Piedmont

Gaia Passages

Nature connection and awareness, crafting and ancestral skills, social-emotional skills including friendship, boundaries, body changes, and self-expression.

+ Wildflower Circles for grades 2-5
+ Rite of Passage Circles for Grades 6-7

Grades: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School

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Locations: Berkeley, Oakland / Piedmont

Head Over Heels Athletic Arts

HOH Afterschool Club provides playtime in a 20,000-square-foot gymnastics center, time to work on homework, and opportunities to make crafts.

Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School

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Locations: Emeryville

Horse Riding- Skye Valley Training

Horseback riding lessons in eventing, dressage & hunter jumper disciplines. Lease and lesson horses avail. Summer day camps, horse shows, middle & high school IEA teams, pony club, college programs, and competition teams.

Grades: 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

Locations: East Bay (Other)

Inspire Behavioral Learning Tutoring and Classes

Student-centered tutoring for Pre-K, TK, K-12, and older students in English Language Arts. Additional subjects, too

Grades: TK or bridge kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Berkeley, Oakland / Piedmont, East Bay (Other)

Liv & Chiu Art Studio

Liv & Chiu Art offers an array of art classes for ages 7+ including graphic novel design, digital illustration, clothed figure drawing, and stop motion animation.

Grades: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School

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Locations: Albany / El Cerrito
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