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After-School Classes & Activities For Kids. Wollongong & Illawarra

Looking for After School Kids Classes & Activities near me? Parents Guide Illawarra is your guide to Wollongong kids classes, after school programs and fun activities for all ages. The benefits of extracurricular activities for kids are many. Including; improved academic and creative skills, developing personal interests and passions, better strength and co-ordination, increased self-esteem, improvement in social skills and more.

Kids of all ages can have fun and find friends, develop and hone those skills, start the creative juices flowing and get active.  Parents Guide Illawarra also lists Wollongong baby, kids and toddler classes here. Find our School Holiday Fun Activities Guide Here.

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Kids Multi Sport Programs & Classes. Plus Kids Football Clubs

Shake out that energy from the school day with classes that teach sports skills. Including kicking, catching, coordination, throwing, jumping, equipment use and more for Toddlers, Preschoolers and Kids. Looking for something a bit further out of the box? Try ninja courses, trampoline flipping or climbing, we’ve got them all coved with kids after-school classes in and around Wollongong.

  • Social Sports Club for Kids – Jamboree by Urban Rec – for all skill levels and all age groups – because kids sport’ should be fun, hassle free, and affordable! For kids 5 years up to teens, kids get to pick their chosen sport league or multisport. No expensive uniforms or kits, they provide everything. All registrations are paid upfront, no extra weekly fees. 10-week seasons aligned with the school term
  • Not every kid or family has the time to organise a team, volunteer each week, commit to a half-yearly schedule, and pay expensive game and uniform fees. If you are sick of not knowing when or where games will be held week after week, then Jamboree is for you.
  • Kids are grouped into the following ages: 5 – 7 (Littles), 7 – 10 (Junior), 10 – 13 (Youth) and 13 + (Teens).
  • Flip Out Albion Park – Jump the stress of the day away with Jump Sessions, Ninja Warrior Course, Parkour Arena, Tumble Track, Foam Pit, Junior Arena & Junior Foam Pit, and Ninja Trampolining Classes.
  • Ready Steady Go Kids Illawarra – Multi-award wining pre-school sports program! Bulli, Coniston and Unanderra
  • Treetops Adventure Nowra – This one might not offer classes, but Trees Adventure Tree Ropes Course and Ziplining Experience in Nowra is so cool, it made the list anyway. They will get you ready for your adventure by fitting you into the safety equipment and taking you through our training course. Get 10% off at Treetops Nowra with Parents Guide Illawarra! You can now enjoy a 10% discount on their Standard Session (2.5hrs) during the school term! Use the code PARENTSGUIDE at checkout – BOOK ONLINE NOW
  • Wollongong Wolves Football Club – fun, competitive, skills-enhanced programs for sporty kids aged 6 years to 18.
  • PCYC Bulli – is your go-to community sporting hub for kids of all ages. You will find 2 full sized basketball courts, gymnastics and boxing room. Term and holiday programs are always super popular.
  • KidsWish: The KidsWish Sports Academy is a fun inclusive sports program for children with a disability, teaching children the fundamental movement skills for a variety of sports including basketball, tennis, soccer, cricket, athletics and tee ball in a fun group setting. Caters to all abilities, with sports equipment and program specific wheelchairs available. At KidsWish House, Flinders.
  • Football South Coast – runs junior competitions, school term/club and school holiday programs for Junior’s from 5 years of age up to under 18s! Also runs a program for those kids with special needs and is the the first of its kind in our region.
  • See our full list of Illawarra & Wollongong Sports Programs, Social Activities and Football Clubs for Kids here.

Kids Art Classes 

Watching your child’s creative mind soar is one of the great gifts of being a parent. If your little one has a love of the arts there are some great programs in Wollongong and throughout the Illawarra that can help harness that creative power while also having a really fun time. Art is a great, calming way for kids to express themselves after a long day at school. Check out some of our favourite after-school programs in the list below that provide creative fun with paint, craft, model clay, collages, textiles and much more in the Wollongong and Illawarra area

  • Wollongong Art Gallery – Kids Art Classes – Wollongong Art Gallery’s Education programs aim to inspire and enrich student learning by directly engaging with art, artists and exhibitions.
  • Bundanon – Kids Art Classes – Located only 1 hour from Wollongong and situated on the picturesque Shoalhaven River. Bundanon Inspire is a two-day artmaking program designed for ages 12-18 in the Illawara and Shoalhaven. The program is run by Bundanon’s Learning team and includes painting, printmaking, collaging, weaving and more, as well as bushwalks and exhibition tours in the Art Museum. Bundanon Mini includes a 30 minute art making activity with Bundanon’s Learning team, for children up to the age of 5.
  • See our full list of Illawarra & Wollongong Art Classes for Kids here.

Kids Coding Classes 

Is your child itching to change the world of technology? Maybe they are drawn to video game design, or building websites for future business, perhaps they have a future in robotics or 3D modelling. Be sure to nurture those STEM-based interests with after-school sessions to expand their skills and their imagination.

  • Science Space Wollongong – From tight rope walkers to wind powered vehicles, fishing rods to custom board games, Science Space’s LEGO Club is a must for all aspiring LEGO masters aged 7-12! Join us each Tuesday after school, to learn STEM skills, take part in epic engineering design challenges, make new friends and have lots of fun.
  • Project Bucephalus – The Robo Club curriculum contains lessons and games designed to develop robotics, engineering, and programming skills. In multiple Wollongong, Illawarra and Shoalhaven locations.
  • CIY.CLUB (Code it Yourself) – Kids Coding Workshops! Minecraft, website design, apps, game coding and more!
  • Devika Learning – Workshops and STEM-based bootcamps in game development, website development, coding, 3D modelling and virtual reality.
  • See our full list of Illawarra and Wollongong Coding and STEM Classes for Kids here.

Toddler and Kids Dance Classes 

Point those toes and spin until your heart’s content with these Dance studios that we love in the Illawarra. There is a wide range of classes on offer across the region covering all ages and every genre you can think of. Looking for musical theatre? We’ve got you covered. Preschooler classes, that are flexible without a big commitment? Sorted. Check out our list below for more information on opportunities to get those bodies moving across the Illawarra.

  • Air Born Cheer: Air Born is an exciting, athletic based Cheerleading, Tumbling, Aerial Silks and Dance studio based in Woonona, which offers both recreational and competition classes. Air Born offers classes for girls and boys aged 18 months to adults. Classes are Cheer & Dance Program/Cheerleading/Pom/Hip-Hop.
  • My Tiny Dancer – Flexible, enjoyable dance classes for Toddlers and Preschoolers focused on inclusion and fun in Corrimal and Stanwell Park
  • Miss Zoe’s School of Dance – Dance classes from 12 months to adults across 3 locations – Kiama, Coledale, and Wollongong – in a variety of styles including hip hop, ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, acrobatics, Broadway Jazz, singing, stretch & fitness, musical theatre and preschool classes.
  • Little Groovers – An exceptional dance program in Jamberoo that caters exclusively for little boys and girls aged 18 months- 7 years of age.
  • Circus Monoxide – Unique circus training & gymnastic classes for kids and adults in Fairy Meadow. Party packages also available.
  • Ada Dance – Enthusiastic and passionate staff offering Helensburgh classes in Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Stretch and technique, Mat and Tumble, Pre school and babyballet classes also.
  • The Illawarra Dance Academy (formerly known as Sharna-Lee Classical Coaching) – offers Baby Ballerina & Jazz classes for Pre-schoolers aged 2 years to 5 years and personalised and private ballet training.
  • Early Start Discovery Space: Music & Movement Mondays – every Monday at 10am for fun fitness and learn how to keep healthy & happy! For children aged 2 – 10. Program FREE after entry paid.
  • KidsWish: KidsGroove is an engaging dance program that encourages children to have fun with movement and dance. Children can enjoy fun dance games, learn new dance moves and groove along to music. On Thursdays 4pm – 5pm during school term at KidsWish House, Flinders.
  • See our full list of Illawarra & Wollongong Dance and Movement Classes for Kids here.

Kids Acting and Drama Classes 

All of our children can be dramatic at times, but some of them are destined for the spotlight, only needing some inspiration and the right guidance before they take the world by storm. If your child has a flair for the dramatic, encourage them to work on their craft in one of the after-school classes available around Wollongong and the Illawarra.

  • Circus Monoxide – Unique circus training & gymnastic classes for kids and adults. Circus Monoxide has a focus on performing with classes that include many of the fundamental basics of the performing arts. Inclusive, fun and much loved!
  • Treetop Arts – dynamic program that combines Parkour, Gymnastics, Aerials, Drama, Circus, Dance and Acrobatics/Tumbling and Preschool Programs in one space, both inside and outdoors.
  • See our full list of Illawarra & Wollongong Drama and Performing Arts Classes for Kids here.

Kids and Toddler Gymnastics, Circus, Aerials and Parkour Classes

For kids that love being active and learning new skills, gymnastics and circus classes are a great way to stretch those limits and limbs at the same time. Chttps://parents-guide.com.au/places/category/gymnastic-classes/heck out the list of classes offered for Gymnastic and Circus Classes in the Illawarra below. Have fun with balance, rolling, apparatus work and more for preschoolers and kids in the Wollongong and Illawarra area.

  • Air Born Cheer: Air Born is an exciting, athletic based Cheerleading, Tumbling, Aerial Silks and Dance studio based in Woonona, which offers both recreational and competition classes. Air Born offers classes for girls and boys aged 18 months to adults. Classes are Flip/Tumbling, Climb/Silks & Gymnastics.
  • Circus Monoxide – Unique circus training & gymnastic classes for kids and adults. Circus Monoxide has a focus on performing with classes that include many of the fundamental basics of the performing arts.
  • Treetop Arts – dynamic program that combines Parkour, Gymnastics, Aerials, Drama, Circus, Dance and Acrobatics/Tumbling and Preschool Programs in one space, both inside and outdoors.
  • PCYC Bulli – is your go-to community sporting hub for kids of all ages. You will find 2 full sized basketball courts, gymnastics and boxing room. Term and holiday programs are always super popular.
  • Gravity Gymnastics – Fantastic gym space and parkour for bubs up to teens! Adult fitness classes also available.
  • See our full list of Illawarra & Wollongong Gymnastics Programs for Kids here.

Kids Martial Arts & Karate Classes

Martial Arts is a fantastic way for your child to learn a wide variety of skills including respect, patience, and self-control. Working their way through the belt system encourages children to keep working hard, practising what they learn to better themselves within the sport as well as in everyday life. If your child has an interest in Martial Arts or could benefit from the grounding experience of working with a class, make sure you check out the options below.

Kids Music and Singing Classes 

Launch your child’s musical creativity by introducing them to after-school music lessons. Broaden their horizons with classes in a specific instrument or voice lessons and watch them grow into confident performers. Improve confidence by encouraging them to learn the expressive language of music. Find music classes that include fun songs, rhymes, games, instrument play, private lessons and more in and around Wollongong.

  • Haworth Music School – No matter your goals, experience, age, or instrument, Haworth Music School is here for you.
  • SINGsational – Singing, piano, guitar and music theatre lessons in Wollongong. 
  • Early Start Discovery Space: Music & Movement Mondays – every Monday at 10am for fun fitness and learn how to keep healthy & happy! For children aged 2 – 10. Program FREE after entry paid.
  • KidsWish: KidsRock is a fantastic program, facilitated by a highly qualified and talented musician, for children with a love of music. A fun percussion-based program for beginners, and a rock band style program for developing musicians. At KidsWish House, Flinders.
  • See our full list of Illawarra & Wollongong Music Classes for Kids here.

Kids Social Activities & Pre School / After School Ideas

Shake out that energy from the school day with classes that teach sports skills including kicking, catching, coordination, throwing, jumping, equipment use and more for Toddlers, Preschoolers and Kids. Looking for something a bit further out of the box? Try ninja courses, trampoline flipping or climbing, we’ve got them all coved with kids after-school classes in and around Wollongong.

  • Social Sports Club for Kids – Jamboree by Urban Rec – for all skill levels and all age groups – because kids sport’ should be fun, hassle free, and affordable! For kids 5 years up to teens, kids get to pick their chosen sport league or multisport. No expensive uniforms or kits, they provide everything. All registrations are paid upfront, no extra weekly fees. 10-week seasons aligned with the school term
  • Not every kid or family has the time to organise a team, volunteer each week, commit to a half-yearly schedule, and pay expensive game and uniform fees. If you are sick of not knowing when or where games will be held week after week, then Jamboree is for you.
  • Kids are grouped into the following ages: 5 – 7 (Littles), 7 – 10 (Junior), 10 – 13 (Youth) and 13 + (Teens).
  • Flip Out Albion Park – Jump the stress of the day away with Jump Sessions, Ninja Warrior Course, Parkour Arena, Tumble Track, Foam Pit, Junior Arena & Junior Foam Pit, and Ninja Trampolining Classes.
  • Farm Kindy at Green Connect – Join in at the Green Connect Farm each Thursday from 9am-11am for a wonderful morning of nature-based learning and play. Each week they’ll enjoy the sandpit, mudpit, and changing loose-parts, meet the farm animals and explore different parts of our beautiful farm. There’ll be a big focus on using natural materials to understand the world around us. They’ll build, draw, make and create, as well as get dirty and immerse themselves in the great outdoors. Farm Kindy is aimed at children aged 2-5 years. Younger children are very welcome to join, though activities may be aimed at slightly older children.
  • Ready Steady Go Kids Illawarra – Multi-award wining pre-school sports program! Bulli, Coniston and Unanderra
  • Treetops Adventure Nowra – This one might not offer classes, but Trees Adventure Tree Ropes Course and Ziplining Experience in Nowra is so cool, it made the list anyway. They will get you ready for your adventure by fitting you into the safety equipment and taking you through our training course. Get 10% off at Treetops Nowra with Parents Guide Illawarra! You can now enjoy a 10% discount on their Standard Session (2.5hrs) during the school term! Use the code PARENTSGUIDE at checkout – BOOK ONLINE NOW
  • KidsWish: The KidsWish Sports Academy is a fun sports program teaching children the fundamental movement skills for a variety of sports including basketball, tennis, soccer, cricket, athletics and tee ball in a fun group setting. Caters to all abilities, with sports equipment and program specific wheelchairs available. At KidsWish House, Flinders.
  • Hangdog Climbing Gym – With over 100 climbs and a back wall designed with kids in mind we’ve got your next adventure covered. 
  • See our full list of Illawarra & Wollongong Sports Programs, Social Activities and Football Clubs for Kids here.

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Looking for more class options? See our full list of Sports Activities for kids here.

Baby, Toddler and Kids Swimming Lessons

Swimming is not only an extremely fun way to get moving and cool down in summer, but it is also an essential skill for any child that lives near the ocean or likes to swim in general. Local options throughout Wollongong and the Illawarra include learn-to-swim lessons, aquatic survival classes and drowning prevention for babies, kids & children with disability;

Yoga Classes for Kids and Mum’s N Bubs Wollongong wide

Adding yoga to your child’s routine can help them learn to keep their bodies calm and maintain any nerves or anxiousness under control. Connecting the mind to the body allows you to form an understanding of your feelings and your body’s physical reactions to them. Stay calm and do yoga with some of the best instructors around Wollongong.

We’ve got so many more fun classes to share with you over in our Classes for Babies, Toddlers and Kids section. You will find information on groups and activities to encourage your child’s health and development while nurturing their mind and creativity at the same time.

A reminder to save on kids classes! Get and use your $50 NSW Gov Creative Kids Vouchers and Active Kids Vouchers on your child’s local after school or term activity.

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