Kids' Classes & Activities in Brooklyn

Develops independent swimming skills focusing on safety and strokes. Swimmers learn floating, treading water, and swimming back to the platform safely, alongside freestyle and backstroke techniques. 4:1 ratio.

High-energy class developing core soccer skills. Led by professional coaches, players refine ball control, passing, and shooting while building agility, coordination, and spatial awareness. Small-sided games build…

Physique Swimming teaches at Park Slope and Financial District locations, with additional sessions held at BronxWorks on Grand Concourse. Levels range from parent-and-child classes like "Me & My Shadow" through Beginner…

Goldfish Swim School runs swim lessons at seven locations spanning Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Manhattan — Glendale, Gowanus, Glen Oaks and Astoria among the busiest, plus South Shore, the Upper East Side and…

Physique Swimming teaches at Park Slope and Financial District locations, with additional sessions held at BronxWorks on Grand Concourse. Levels range from parent-and-child classes like "Me & My Shadow" through Beginner…

Goldfish Swim School runs swim lessons at seven locations spanning Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Manhattan — Glendale, Gowanus, Glen Oaks and Astoria among the busiest, plus South Shore, the Upper East Side and…

(14 weeks) Sept 15, 22, 29 Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 Nov 10, 17, 24 Dec 1, 8, 15, 22 *No classes: Nov 3

SwimJim teaches swim lessons at three locations — the Upper West Side, Upper East Side and Greenpoint — with levels from Swim Babies and Swim Tots up through Swim Basics for older beginners.

Take Me To The Water offers swim lessons for babies through older kids at multiple sites around the city, with program names referencing locations like Williamsburg, a Sheraton hotel pool and a 75th Road site. Its "Baby…

SwimJim teaches swim lessons at three locations — the Upper West Side, Upper East Side and Greenpoint — with levels from Swim Babies and Swim Tots up through Swim Basics for older beginners.

Take Me To The Water offers swim lessons for babies through older kids at multiple sites around the city, with program names referencing locations like Williamsburg, a Sheraton hotel pool and a 75th Road site. Its "Baby…

(13 weeks) Sept 17, 24 Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov 5, 12, 19 Dec 3, 10, 17 *No classes: Nov 26

Ms. J's Gymnastics and Dance, in Williamsburg, runs a gymnastics track for kids from a few months old up to 12, moving through named levels — Tot Party, Movers, Leapers, Cartwheelers — with a Pre-team option by…

Ms. J's Gymnastics and Dance, in Williamsburg, runs a gymnastics track for kids from a few months old up to 12, moving through named levels — Tot Party, Movers, Leapers, Cartwheelers — with a Pre-team option by…

This branch of British Swim School runs classes for the youngest swimmers, ages 0 to 3, with levels like Turtle and Barracuda taught throughout the week including weekends. Sessions run $174 to $360, and the schedule…

Must be 3yrs by Sept. 1st 2026 - please select the class below if you don't meet age requirement. This is a ‘kid’s only class’ - if you think your little one needs the support of their grown-up please sign up for You &…

Dodge YMCA, in Brooklyn Heights, centers on swim — including Aquatic Conditioning for 12-to-17-year-olds — alongside enrichment, soccer/multi-sport, dance and martial arts for kids 6 months to 18. Prices run free to…

Park Slope Armory YMCA leans toward dance — Tiny Toes Ballet, Creative Movement, Kids Ballet, Modern Dance — for kids 1 to 13, alongside smaller soccer, enrichment, art and music offerings. Prices run $180 to $206.

Aviator Sports & Events Center, at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, runs freestyle figure skating programs, with most sessions priced around $26 — though some listings, likely longer competitive tracks, run as high as…

Gotham Gymnastics, based in Gowanus, runs classes for kids roughly 2 months to 18 years, including a competitive USAG track. Pricing typically lands around $1,280 (with listings from free up to about $1,690), and one…

This branch of British Swim School runs classes for the youngest swimmers, ages 0 to 3, with levels like Turtle and Barracuda taught throughout the week including weekends. Sessions run $174 to $360, and the schedule…

Flatbush YMCA's biggest offerings are soccer/multi-sport and martial arts for kids roughly 1 to 18, plus a Youth Afro-Caribbean Dance class. Prices run free up to $163.

North Brooklyn YMCA, in East New York, runs swim as nearly its whole program, plus a small soccer/multi-sport and enrichment slate that includes an Egg-Citing Coloring session for kids 2 to 10. Prices run free to $258.

Gotham Gymnastics, based in Gowanus, runs classes for kids roughly 2 months to 18 years, including a competitive USAG track. Pricing typically lands around $1,280 (with listings from free up to about $1,690), and one…

North Brooklyn YMCA, in East New York, runs swim as nearly its whole program, plus a small soccer/multi-sport and enrichment slate that includes an Egg-Citing Coloring session for kids 2 to 10. Prices run free to $258.

Freestyles are dedicated practice sessions for high-level youth and adult figure skaters, at the Pre-Free Skate level or higher. (See usfigureskating.com for a definition of all terms) On any freestyle session, you can…

This class starts September 27th, 2026 - Must be 4yrs by Sept. 1st 2026 - please select the class below if you don't meet age requirement. This is a ‘kid’s only class’ - if you think your little one needs the support of…

Coney Island YMCA's swim program moves kids through Stage 1 through 3 — water acclimation, movement and stamina — for ages roughly 3 to 12 and up, alongside soccer, multi-sport and art. Prices run $139 to $247.

Dodge YMCA, in Brooklyn Heights, centers on swim — including Aquatic Conditioning for 12-to-17-year-olds — alongside enrichment, soccer/multi-sport, dance and martial arts for kids 6 months to 18. Prices run free to…

Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA runs swim as its core program, plus Tiny Toes Ballet for 3-to-6-year-olds, martial arts and soccer/multi-sport, for kids 6 months to 18. Prices run free to $426, median around $259.

Vicky Simegiatos Performing Arts Center, in Bay Ridge, is almost entirely dance — Ballet/Tap, Broadway Kids, Tumblebugs — for kids from a few weeks old up to 12, with every listed class priced at $150. Younger classes…

NYC Parks lists free drop-in programs — swim, enrichment, multi-sport, basketball and art — at roughly 160 different recreation centers and pools spread across all five boroughs. Offerings include Youth Open Access…

Flatbush YMCA's biggest offerings are soccer/multi-sport and martial arts for kids roughly 1 to 18, plus a Youth Afro-Caribbean Dance class. Prices run free up to $163.

LeFrak Center at Lakeside, in Prospect Park, offers roller skating sessions priced from $5 to $110, with most listings around $25.

Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA runs swim as its core program, plus Tiny Toes Ballet for 3-to-6-year-olds, martial arts and soccer/multi-sport, for kids 6 months to 18. Prices run free to $426, median around $259.

Coney Island YMCA's swim program moves kids through Stage 1 through 3 — water acclimation, movement and stamina — for ages roughly 3 to 12 and up, alongside soccer, multi-sport and art. Prices run $139 to $247.

Park Slope Armory YMCA leans toward dance — Tiny Toes Ballet, Creative Movement, Kids Ballet, Modern Dance — for kids 1 to 13, alongside smaller soccer, enrichment, art and music offerings. Prices run $180 to $206.

Vicky Simegiatos Performing Arts Center, in Bay Ridge, is almost entirely dance — Ballet/Tap, Broadway Kids, Tumblebugs — for kids from a few weeks old up to 12, with every listed class priced at $150. Younger classes…

Prospect Park YMCA, in Park Slope, offers swim, soccer/multi-sport, gymnastics, dance and martial arts for kids 6 months to 18, and also runs lifeguard-track classes like Lifeguard Development and Community BLS…

Aviator Sports & Events Center, at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, runs freestyle figure skating programs, with most sessions priced around $26 — though some listings, likely longer competitive tracks, run as high as…

Children are invited to enjoy supervised, unstructured playtime in our state-of-the-art gym space.

Prospect Park YMCA, in Park Slope, offers swim, soccer/multi-sport, gymnastics, dance and martial arts for kids 6 months to 18, and also runs lifeguard-track classes like Lifeguard Development and Community BLS…

NYC Parks lists free drop-in programs — swim, enrichment, multi-sport, basketball and art — at roughly 160 different recreation centers and pools spread across all five boroughs. Offerings include Youth Open Access…

Cooking is designed to blend fun with education in the kitchen, promoting a healthy lifestyle for children 3-5 years old. Each week, our young chefs explore a new vegetarian recipe from global cuisines, including dishes…

Hip hop is a class that infuses many styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Dancers will work on developing strength, stamina, balance and coordination to successfully perform moves and skills.…

Combination classes are a great way to discover the dance world, learn motor skills and gain strength. As these dancers learn jazz and tap terminology, the focus of this class is building a strong foundation and…

Asphalt Green's biggest offering by far is swim instruction, based mainly out of Upper East Side and Battery Park City locations, with a smaller Brooklyn presence in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. It also runs martial arts,…

Greenpoint YMCA runs swim as its largest program, with soccer, multi-sport, enrichment, dance, martial arts and art rounding out the schedule for kids roughly 6 months to 19. Dance classes span Tiny Toes Ballet for the…

Greenpoint YMCA runs swim as its largest program, with soccer, multi-sport, enrichment, dance, martial arts and art rounding out the schedule for kids roughly 6 months to 19. Dance classes span Tiny Toes Ballet for the…

Join NYC Parks for a vibrant celebration filled with dance, art, music, culture, and plenty of fun! Explore and experience the rich traditions of Mexican culture through exciting hands-on activities, colorful art, and…

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Please join us for our annual Fall Children's Harvest Festival as we close out the garden with fun (and spooky!) activities.

Take a second look at the creatures that give you the creeps, you may find you like them! Participate in fun activities and experiments that will make your spine tingle at Prospect Park Alliance’s Creepy Crawly…

Asphalt Green's biggest offering by far is swim instruction, based mainly out of Upper East Side and Battery Park City locations, with a smaller Brooklyn presence in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. It also runs martial arts,…

Neighbors of all ages are invited to stop by for Halloween fun, festive decorations, treats, and a few spooky surprises throughout the garden. Cost...

Continues to build independent swimming skills, introducing major strokes. Emphasis on mastering Freestyle, Backstroke, and side breathing. This specific class is also a transitionary class where swimmers will move into…

Physique Swimming teaches at Park Slope and Financial District locations, with additional sessions held at BronxWorks on Grand Concourse. Levels range from parent-and-child classes like "Me & My Shadow" through Beginner…

Growing stronger, one tumble at a time! Designed for ages 2-3, toddlers build balance, body awareness, and coordination while learning to move more independently. Caregiver participation required.

Goldfish Swim School runs swim lessons at seven locations spanning Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Manhattan — Glendale, Gowanus, Glen Oaks and Astoria among the busiest, plus South Shore, the Upper East Side and…

Goldfish Swim School runs swim lessons at seven locations spanning Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Manhattan — Glendale, Gowanus, Glen Oaks and Astoria among the busiest, plus South Shore, the Upper East Side and…

Goldfish Swim School runs swim lessons at seven locations spanning Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Manhattan — Glendale, Gowanus, Glen Oaks and Astoria among the busiest, plus South Shore, the Upper East Side and…

Goldfish Swim School runs swim lessons at seven locations spanning Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Manhattan — Glendale, Gowanus, Glen Oaks and Astoria among the busiest, plus South Shore, the Upper East Side and…

Physique Swimming teaches at Park Slope and Financial District locations, with additional sessions held at BronxWorks on Grand Concourse. Levels range from parent-and-child classes like "Me & My Shadow" through Beginner…

Introduces infants and toddlers to water safety with songs, games, and exercises. Parents learn proper techniques for holding children in the pool, while babies learn safety skills and gain water confidence. Caregiver…

Look who's flying solo! Their first independent gymnastics class. Young athletes take the mat on their own and dive into skills like forward rolls, handstands, and tuck holds, plus trampoline time. Builds whole-body…

Young campers experience spirited play, learn skills, gain self-confidence, and acquire a love of sports. Attentive coaches teach soccer, tee-ball, basketball, ninja + parkour, gymnastics and more!

Personalized instruction with highly trained instructors. Secure exclusive slot during peak times. Tailored one-on-one attention. Caregiver participation required for children under 1 year old.

Introduces infants and toddlers to water safety with songs, games, and exercises. Parents learn proper techniques for holding children in the pool, while babies learn safety skills and gain water confidence. Caregiver…

Goldfish Swim School runs swim lessons at seven locations spanning Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Manhattan — Glendale, Gowanus, Glen Oaks and Astoria among the busiest, plus South Shore, the Upper East Side and…

In our Tots Gymnastics Drop-In, caregivers participate alongside their little ones. Our experienced instructors will guide both tots and caregivers through age-appropriate gymnastics activities, fostering coordination,…

Goldfish Swim School runs swim lessons at seven locations spanning Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Manhattan — Glendale, Gowanus, Glen Oaks and Astoria among the busiest, plus South Shore, the Upper East Side and…

Structured, skill-based instruction across all apparatuses. Emphasizes proper technique and body alignment while introducing key fundamentals: handstands, rolls, cartwheel progressions, bridges, and front supports.…

Goldfish Swim School runs swim lessons at seven locations spanning Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Manhattan — Glendale, Gowanus, Glen Oaks and Astoria among the busiest, plus South Shore, the Upper East Side and…

Designed for preschool/kindergarten athletes ready to take their skills to the next level. Introduces more challenging progressions across all apparatus, focusing on strength, balance, and coordination. Basic skill…

First time on the mat—together! This intro gymnastics class for ages 1-2 introduces toddlers to the joy of movement. Toddlers explore rolling, rocking, crawling, and pulling up while building strength, balance, and body…