Activities and Classes for Kids
- Alysha
- Mar 8, 2023
- 7 min read
Updated: Nov 14, 2024
Art Classes
art-k (Kingston)
art-K provides children with a rounded art education in drawing, painting and 3D modelling. The environment is encouraging, inclusive and non-competitive. This allows every student to go at their own pace, developing their unique skill-set. Art classes for children aged 6-16
ARTventurers (Surbiton)
Explore a colourful range of themes each week – painting and creating together, getting immersed in some sensory, messy fun and trying out some process art activities too from 3 months to 4 years old
Blue Palette Art Studio (Kingston)
At Blue Palette, they teach traditional art skills such as observational drawing and painting using a step-by-step approach, to ensure that the children develop a strong foundation in art.
Classes are suitable for Ages 6-16
Cygnets Art School (Kingston)
erm time classes, holiday workshops and private tuition for ages 5+. Traditional drawing, painting & sculpture, combined with unique projects
Crafternoons at United Reform Church (Kingston)
Drop in anytime between 2-5pm on the third Saturday of the month (except for April), £3 per family, includes refreshments and art materials.
Suitable for school age children and adults.
Youth Zone, Mindful Art Sessions (Kingston)
Free weekly art sessions for young people aged 12-25
Tuesday's 4-5pm at 2 Buckland Wharf, KT1 1TF
Baby / Toddler Classes
Adventure Babies (Kingston)
The newest class in town, hosted at the Rose Theatre.
Sensory Storytelling Baby Classes for ages newborn to 4 years old, view here!
Buzzy Lizzy (Kingston, New Malden and Surbiton)
Baby and Mummy fitness classes, or music classes and more
You can trial your first class to see if it is a good fit, view the schedule here
Jiggle and Jam (New Malden)
Nature-infused music and movement sessions for babies, toddlers & preschool aged children aged 0-3 yrs in Motspur Park, New Malden, view here!
Kiddirama (New Malden)
Bringing stories to life for babies and tots up to 5 years old at West Barnes Library
Hartbeeps (Kingston & Surbiton)
The interactive baby class focuses on early language acquisition
You can trial your first class to see if it is a good fit, view the schedule here
Monkey Music (Kingston & Surbiton)
Recently launched a new class called Beautiful Noise, for babies from newborns up to 16 weeks old.
Fun and interactive Music Classes for babies and toddlers
You can trial your first class to see if it is a good fit, check out the schedule here
Music, Cake & Tea (New Malden)
For newborn to 3 years old, class includes 30 mins music, bubbles, nursery rhymes and a parachute followed by tea and cake social while your little one explores the playroom toys next to you.
Sign & Sing (Kingston/Surbiton)
Developed with the help of Speech and Language professionals and recommended by experts, Sing and Sign is Britain’s longest running and best loved baby signing program!
Venues across Merton and Kingston. Email elliesteward@singandsign.co.uk for more information
Half off trials with code HPTRIAL
Tiny Talk (Surbiton)
Baby Signing and Toddler Talking classes! from 3 months to 5 years old
Tots Functional Fitness (New Malden)
An exciting, energetic class to music, working co-ordination, visual and motor skills, for ages 12-27 months
Una Coello Guitar Girl, located at Rose Theatre Kingston)
Music, singing & movement classes for babies, toddlers & younger children
Books / Reading
Waterstones hosts a monthly Young Adults book club, It's an informal book group open to all who want to read some Young Adult literature and discuss it over tea. To view the upcoming book, and meet up times check out the website here!
Language Classes
KidsLingo (Kingston and New Malden)
Spanish club for little ones within Kingston and New Malden
Two different classes for 18 months-3 years and 4-6 year olds
Mentorship
Girls Journey Together
A group for 10-12 year olds along with their mums, to learn about themselves, grow confidence and help eachother in their teens
Preforming Arts
Ballet classes starting from 6 months to 6 years old.
Ballet Classes with Maria Celano (Kingston)
Learn the art of Ballet for kids 3+
Danceforce School of Dancing (Kingston)
Classes for all ages from 18 months upwards in ballet, modern, tap, jazz , contemporary and acro
Dance Direction (Kingston & Surbiton)
Ballet, tap, modern jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, musical theatre and more
Dance Shack (Kingston & Surbiton)
Commercial street, musical theatre, hip hop, drama, ballet, tap and contemporary
Jigsaw Preforming Arts School (Surbiton)
Offer weekend drama, singing and dance classes for children aged 3+
Singing, music lessons, instrument purchases and ensembles
Lucinda Walsh School of Dance (Surbiton)
Offers classes in Acro, Ballet, Break, Cheerleading, Contemporary, Free Style, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre and Tap for ages 3+
London Insta Dance (New Malden)
Street dance classes for ages 5-11 years old
The Rock Project (Kingston and New Malden)
Offer group lessons in electric guitar, bass guitar, drums and vocals and the opportunity for young people aged 7-18 years old to put their musical skills into practice by performing regularly each week as part of a band.
Onyx School of Preforming Arts (Kingston)
Offers classes in Ballet, Phonics , Preforming Arts Combo and Street dance / Hip hop!
Amazing classes taught at Kingston College, suitable for ages 3-11
Sports
Average Mos Boxing & Kickboxing Gym (Kingston)
A class for ages 8-15 years old, and NEW class for 3-6 year olds
Kids will learn an art, but along the journey, they will learn respect for their skills and fellow classmates, and gather self-confidence and restraint while burning off excess energy in a safe controlled environment.
Avondale Gymnastics Club (Surbiton)
For ages 2-18, Check out the site here!
From grass root level in our pre-school programme, we teach elementary gymnastics skills as well as social skills such as taking turns and sharing.
From our recreational classes children with a particular aptitude for gymnastics are selected and offered the opportunity to enhance their ability in our advanced gymnastics groups.
Barnfield Riding School (Kingston)
Horseback riding lessons as well as other horse related activities for children aged 5-16.
CricketTots (Surbiton) new!!
Year round indoor cricket lessons for 2.5 - 5 years olds
Goodlife Gymnastics (Kingston, Surbiton and New Malden)
For ages 3+, locations in Kingston, Surbiton and New Malden
They pride ourselves on offering recreational gymnastics classes in a fun, inspiring and non-competitive environment
Halfbacks Rugby (Kingston/Hampton Wick area)
Half Backs Rugby is a fun and exciting concept designed to teach children aged 2 – 6 the values of rugby union, enabling them to develop their confidence, physical and social skills, and ultimately be kids!
Kingston Jiu Jitsu (Kingston)
Jiu-Jitsu, as well as being a great form of self-defence, is a great way for kids to learn self-confidence, discipline, body awareness and balance. The classes are designed to be fun and are focused on learning through play and games. All children aged 5-16 are welcome to come and try
Khalsa Karate at YMCA Hawker (Kingston)
With junior, intermediate and senior classes available, we welcome children from 4 years old. The pay-as-you-go karate classes run on Wednesdays and Fridays all year round.
Kingston Gymnastics, located at Tiffin Girls School (Kingston)
Gymnastics classes held on Saturdays for ages 3 yrs old - Grade 5
They aim to develop the child’s basic gymnastic skills alongside their gross motor skills and social interactions. Check out the site here!
Little Kickers (Kingston & Surbiton)
Football classes for children starting at 18 months old and up to 8 years old
Great way to get some energy out on a Saturday morning. Price is around £40 a month + registration fee- comes with a shirt! Check out the site here.
Mini Athletics (Kingston, Surbiton, New Malden)
Classes focused on physical literacy, cognitive skills, and social skills.
Different classes for ages ranging from walking, up to 7 years old!
Playball (Kingston)
Fun classes that focus on forming well rounded skills in the foundation of sports!
A variety of times and days available.
Rugby Tots (Kingston) new!!
Structured play sessions take the children on a journey of sporting imagination, for ages 2- 7 years old
Teddy Tennis (Kingston)
Teddy Tennis is a sports, training, education, entertainment and lifestyle program all rolled into one and is targeted at children aged 2½ to 6 years.
We Make Footballers (Kingston & Surbiton)
Football classes held after school or on the weekends for children between 4-12 years old
Swimming
Goggle Squad (Kingston)
Lessons for kids aged 3-7 at Latchmere
Malden Centre (New Malden)
Starfish Swim School
Not local but recommended by local mums, lessons are based at Hampton Pool
Sports Generation (Kingston)
Offer 1:1, 1:2 or 1:3 lessons for preschoolers and children
Supersharks Swim School (New Malden or Surbiton)
Swim4you (Surbiton)
Water Babies (Kingston & Surbiton)
They are usually taught at a Nuffield
Yoga
Concious Cubs (Kingston)
A 45 minute Yoga and Mindfulness class for 3-5 year olds
Yogiki Yoga - Kids Yoga Club (Kingston)
Yogiki is a yoga club based in Kingston, Surrey. They host classes for children aged 2 to 18.
Youth Clubs
Youth Clubs- Sports and Community Centre Youth Club- Dickerage (New Malden)
Youth Clubs for 8-11 year olds and 12-17 year olds
Am I missing any local ones? Please send me a message and I will add it in info@hellokingstonkids.com / @hellokingstonkids xx
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