Category: Baby, Toddler, + Preschool Activities

Moms of Lakeland (formerly MOPS at Church at the Mall) reaches local moms with weekly gatherings where they will find biblical community and encouragement with other moms. Weekly gatherings include Bible study, guest speakers, brunch, and crafts while providing preschool childcare in a safe and nurturing environment. Moms of preschool and elementary aged children are welcome to attend! Childcare is available upon registration for children birth-preschool.

Moms United (MU) is an authentic and encouraging community of local moms; where you can come as you are and find support, connections and fellowship. Motherhood is a calling, and one you don’t have to walk through alone. If you’re looking for a FUN, purpose-driven and Christ-centered atmosphere; we invite you. MU of Redeemer meets on weekday mornings 2 times per month during the months of September through May. During our MU meetings, children are cared for in a program called MU Kids, where they experience love in a preschool-like setting.

We meet every other Wednesday at 9:15 for brunch and Bible study at Access church. Childcare is provided. Come join us!

Music Fun Time is an innovative and proven early childhood curriculum for kids 18 months to 7 years old. It’s based on Johns-Hopkins Research that children 7 and under can learn to read music notation and symbols, and play instruments, while fostering their ability to grasp math and science as they develop.

I believe a well-rounded approach to piano instruction is important. I teach technique, ear-training, sight reading, performance, theory, ensemble and accompaniment techniques, and improvisation. Whether students are headed toward music study at a university, or taking piano lessons for their own enjoyment, they will receive quality instruction in those 8 areas. WunderKeys program for ages 3-5.

Spring and Fall baseball seasons. T-ball begins at age 3.

North Lakeland Youth Soccer club is home to several recreational teams for both boys and girls ranging starting at age 4, as well as multiple competitive teams for both boys and girls that currently range from ages 10-17. Programs available year round.

NOVA Athletics Academy: Gymnastics (Competitive and Recreational), Tumbling, Summer Camp, Open Gym, Birthday Parties, and More! Here at NOVA Gymnastics and Tumbling is our passion, everyone is welcome. We are here to provide a safe and fun environment for ALL our NOVA athletes and families!

It’s a special time for non school-age children and their caregivers. Join us Thursday mornings from 9-10:30am to connect and grow together as we navigate the joys, challenges and ever changing phases of life with little’s. Registration required.

Teaching creative play and socialization through dance movements, the child learns poise and balance through stretching and breathing. Dancers learn direction, grace, poise, tempo and how to work as a group. Also, they learn isolation, focusing on one part of the body. Classes run for 6 weeks.

Wing Chun Kung Fu facility with an internationally trained and certified instructor. Training individuals in the complete Ip Man style. Offering Wing Chun Kung Fu, Kickboxing & Boxing for Fitness, Realistic Self Defense, Kids, Teen, Adult classes, Afterschool programs.

Sky Zone Trampoline Park includes over 50,000 square feet of connected, world-class trampolines in a 60,000 sq. ft facility. Our trampoline grid features over 60 trampolines, including the famous angled wall trampolines, launching decks and a few surprises up in the ceiling to test your vertical.

The South Lakeland Babe Ruth League is a youth baseball program located at the Carter Rd Park in South Lakeland. Player ages range from 3 to 16 years old. The league is an affiliate of Babe Ruth League Inc. Boys and girls are welcome to play. All of our divisions are co-ed. Smart start for ages 3-4.

Southern Grace Dance Company is a dance studio conveniently located in central Lakeland and welcomes dancers ages 2 through adult. Ballet, ​Pointe, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, ​Jazz, Tap, ​Pre- Dance​​, Special Needs (Joyful Soles), ​Home School Program, Competition Teams (SG Elite).

Spirit Gymnastics Sports Academy’s mission is to build and encourage true character in all ages as they learn the sport of gymnastics. Offering Recreational/Team Gymnastics, Summer Camps, After School Care, Birthday Parties, Dance Classes, All Star Cheer Team, Tumbling, and more. HUGS Special Needs classes.

This interactive class is intended to facilitate learning at the preschool level.  Join us as we dive into stories, splash and sing along with animated songs, and float our cares away with one-on-one time in the pool!  During these small group sessions, parents and children will join us in the water for a short story and some sing-a-long fun as we navigate a series of themes. Each parent will be hands-on with their little one during this interactive class. {This is NOT a teach-to-swim class}

Ballet classes in Lakeland for students desiring classical training. All of our ballet classes are taught with a continual focus on classical technique as is found in today’s pre-professional dance world. In addition to classical ballet and pointe classes we offer contemporary modern, tap, and street dance. Pre-ballet begins at age 3.

For more than 25 years, Swan City SC (formerly the Lakeland Tropics FC) has served the Lakeland community through the game of soccer. Swan City SC is a not-for-profit organization, committed to providing a superior soccer experience for all of the area’s youth by offering highly competitive recreational and travel team opportunities. This commitment is accomplished through an organization of volunteers and soccer professionals, who administer the training programs.

Swan City SC exemplifies Perseverance, Respect, and Integrity as we Develop Excellence in youth. We are the PRIDE of Lakeland.

Recreational league practices and games are held at Lake Parker Park and Loyce Harpe Park on Carter Road.

Swim Dynamic is celebrating 12 YEARS of swim lessons! Offering an “accelerated teach-to-swim” program with five one-on-one sessions, 30 minutes each for five consecutive days in our heated pools in South Lakeland. Also offering Adult Swim Lessons, Mommy & Me, Special Needs Swim Lessons, and In-Home Lessons in your own pool.

Tammy’s Dance Company offers dance classes for ages 18 months through adult and all levels (recreational and competitive levels). The goal of TDC is to inspire and instill a love for the art of dance in all who desire to receive quality instruction and to help each individual reach their fullest potential.

The Village Schoolhouse is a veteran owned and operated company that offers life skill classes to all ages! Brittany, a published author, long time nanny, mother of two and life-long baker will be teaching: Baking, Creative Writing, Colors Numbers and Letters (for toddlers), Newborn Safety Workshop and The World Around Us for toddlers. Jarrod, a former Marine now certified physical fitness trainer will be teaching: Physical Fitness, Managing Money, Taxes and Stocks, Prepared and Readiness, Understanding Nutrition, Joining the Military Workshop and Coffee and Espresso Workshop.

TimberNook West Central Florida provides innovative outdoor play experiences that challenge the senses and inspire creativity, imagination, and independent play in the great outdoors. TimberNookWCFL provides year-round programs for ages 18 months through middle school. Join us on Social Media or find our current programs on our website.

Ultimate Dance Center (UDC), bringing you the BEST in DANCE since 2016, offers a standard of excellence in dance education that is for EVERYONE, all ages, all levels. UDC offers a diverse array of dance styles under one roof. We offer opportunities with a variety of styles for ALL ages 2 – Adult and levels of experience that the whole family can enjoy.

Indoor trampoline and adventure park with attractions for all ages.

The Winter Haven Library hosts Lego Club, Little Sprouts Story Time, Minecrafters, Family Movies, Teen Activities. Visit the Winter Haven Library calendar for details.

WonderHere is a learn & play studio that offers hands-on homeschool classes, creative extracurriculars, homeschool support, summer and holiday camps, birthday parties, mommy & me toddler classes, & an open studio for free & structured play. The WonderHere Schoolhouse is a small private school for age 4 – 5th grade, founded on the principles of play-based, project-driven, and personalized education. Utilizing our Family-Style™ Schoolhouse model, children are taught core skills and concepts, while also getting the opportunity to explore their own interests with the guidance of teacher mentorship.

For over 50 years, the YMCA has been the only cause-driven wellness center in our area to offer programming for the whole family that focuses on the spirit, mind and body. Facilities include: a weight room, a gym for basketball and exercise classes, an indoor swimming pool, locker rooms, racquetball courts, a craft room, childcare facility, group exercise room, gymnastics center, and more. Programs include swim lessons, sports leagues for kids and adults, childcare, after school care, group fitness classes, and much more.