Kids Activities & Classes
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Art Classes
Artblast (Kingston)
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Offers toddler sessions, afterschool sessions and SEN friendly sessions
art-k (Kingston)
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Provides children with a rounded art education in drawing, painting and 3D modelling. Art classes for children aged 6-16
ARTventurers (Kingston & Surbiton)
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Painting and creating together, getting immersed in some sensory, messy fun and from 3 months to 4 years old
Blue Palette Art Studio (Kingston)
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Offer traditional art skills such as observational drawing and painting using a step-by-step approach. Classes are suitable for Ages 6-16
Craft my Day (New Malden)
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A wide range of short courses, regular craft clubs, and one off workshop craft for both adults and kids
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Cygnets Art School (Kingston)
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Traditional drawing, painting & sculpture, combined with unique projects for ages 5+
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Inky Pathways (Kingston)
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Arts and Crafts sessions for ages 6-12 on Saturday mornings
Mini Cooks Kitchen (Chessington/Thames Ditton)
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After school cooking classes for preschoolers and primary ages children
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Language Classes
KidsLingo (Kingston and New Malden)
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Spanish club for little ones within Kingston and New Malden
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Class options for 18 months+ and 4+
Preforming Arts Classes
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Ballet classes starting from 18 months to 6 years old
Ballet Classes with Maria Celano (Kingston)
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Learn the art of Ballet for kids 3+
Danceforce School of Dancing (Kingston)
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Classes for all ages from 18 months upwards in ballet, modern, tap, jazz , contemporary and acro
Dance Direction (Kingston & Surbiton)
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Ballet, tap, modern jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, musical theatre and more
Dance Shack (Kingston & Surbiton)
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Commercial street, musical theatre, hip hop, drama, ballet, tap and contemporary
Jigsaw Preforming Arts School (Surbiton)
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Offer weekend drama, singing and dance classes for children aged 3+
Kingston Music Services (Kingston)
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Singing, music lessons, instrument purchases and ensembles
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*coming soon!* Little Voices (Kingston)
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Offers drama & music classes, LAMDA exams, & workshops.
Lucinda Walsh School of Dance (Surbiton/Tolworth)
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Offers classes in Acro, Ballet, Break, Cheerleading, Contemporary, Free Style, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre and Tap for ages 3+
London Insta Dance (New Malden)
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Afterschool club street dance classes for ages 5-11 years old
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Onyx School of Preforming Arts (Kingston)
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Offers Ballet, Performing Arts Combo (ballet, acting & singing), Dance Combo (jazz, tap & hip hop), Performing Arts, Street Dance/Hip Hop and Phonics Support.
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Suitable for ages 2.5 - 11
Rose Youth Theatre (Kingston)
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Our open access courses, no audition required for Reception - Year 13. Classes are fun, interactive and ensemble based.
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South Side Theatre Academy (Surbiton)
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Weekly acting, singing and dancing classes for ages reception up until 11+
The Rock Project (Kingston and New Malden)
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Offer group lessons 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
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Sports
​Average Mos Boxing & Kickboxing Gym (Kingston)
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A class for ages 7-15 years old, and a new class for 3-6 year olds. Kids will learn respect while burning off excess energy in a safe controlled environment.
Avondale Gymnastics Club (Surbiton)​
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Elementary gymnastics skills as well as social skills such as taking turns and sharing for ages 2-18
Barnfield Riding School (Kingston)
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Horseback riding lessons as well as other horse related activities for children aged 5-16
CricketTots (Surbiton)
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Year round indoor cricket lessons for 2.5 - 5 years olds
Goodlife Gymnastics (Kingston, Surbiton and New Malden)
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For ages 3+, they offer recreational gymnastics classes in a fun, inspiring and non-competitive environment
Halfbacks Rugby (Kingston/Hampton Wick area)
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Designed to teach children aged 2 – 6 the values of rugby union, enabling them to develop their confidence
Kingston Jiu Jitsu (Kingston)
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The classes are designed to be fun and are focused on learning through play and games. All children aged 5-16 are welcome
Khalsa Karate at YMCA Hawker (Kingston)
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With junior, intermediate and senior classes available, they welcome children from 4 years old
Kingston Gymnastics (Kingston)
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Gymnastics classes held on Saturdays for ages 3 yrs old - Grade 5. Aim to develop the child’s basic gymnastic skills alongside their gross motor skills
Kingston Trampoline Academy (Kingston & New Malden)
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Trampoline classes suitable from ages 4+, with competitive and leisure options available.
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Little Kickers (Kingston & Surbiton)
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Football classes for children starting at 18 months old and up to 8 years old
Mini Athletics (Kingston, Surbiton, New Malden)
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Classes focused on physical literacy, cognitive skills, and social skills, from walking, up to 7 years old​
Playball (Kingston)
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Fun classes that focus on forming well rounded skills in the foundation of sports for ages 2 - 8 years old
Rugby Tots (Kingston)
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Structured play sessions with a focus on Rugny, for ages 2- 7 years old
Teddy Tennis (Kingston)
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A fun approach to tennis targeted for children aged 2½ to 6 years
We Make Footballers (Kingston & Surbiton)
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Football classes held after school or on the weekends for children between 4-12 years old
Swimming Classes
Aquatots (Worcester Park)
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Classes for kids (not babies at this location) on the weekends
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Aquabubbles Swim Academy (Tolworth)
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Lessons for kids aged 1+ at Latchmere School
Malden Centre (New Malden)
Starfish Swim School (Hampton- but closest outdoor pool)
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Lessons at a heated, outdoor pool open all year long
Sports Generation (Kingston)
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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)
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Lessons for babies and children
Yoga and Mindfulness Classes
Concious Cubs (Kingston)
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A 45 minute Yoga and Mindfulness class for 3-5 year olds
Yogiki Yoga - Kids Yoga Club (Kingston)
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Yogiki is a yoga club that host classes for children aged 2 to 18
Young Adult & Youth Groups
Beyond Blocks (Surbiton)
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Aimed at children from the age of 7+ designed to get your child familiar with building and programming concepts through building LEGO robots.​​
Girls Journey Together (Kingston)
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A group for 8-18 year olds along with their mums, to learn about themselves, grow confidence and help eachother in their teens
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Sports and Community Centre Youth Club- Dickerage (New Malden)
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Youth Clubs for 8-11 year olds and 12-17 year olds
Waterstones - YA Book Club (Kingston)
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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​
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Youth Zone Mindful Art Sessions (Kingston)
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Free weekly art sessions for young people aged 12-25 on Tuesday's 4-5pm at 2 Buckland Wharf, KT1 1TF