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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Youth Musical Theater Company
YMTC does seasonal performance-intensive musical theater based on popular and classic shows.
Grades: Middle School, High School
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
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
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
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
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
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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