Classes, Lessons, and Activities for Kids in Lakeland + Polk County
Below you’ll find a directory of extracurricular activities for kids in Lakeland, FL. We’ve got information on music lessons, karate, art classes, dance lessons, STEM, drama, horseback riding, scouts, & more. Both seasonal and year-round kids’ activities are listed. A website is included with each listing where you can find additional information. Use the filters to explore specific activities.
Interested in sports teams or lessons in a specific sport? Visit our Youth Sports Guide for information on basketball, cheerleading, football, gymnastics, soccer, and other organizations offering sports programs in Lakeland.
Looking for Swim Lessons? Find group swimming lessons and private lessons, toddler swimming lessons, infant survival swimming, parent/child lessons, and adult swim lessons in our Swim Lessons Guide.
Don’t miss our Ultimate Guide to Classes + Activities for Kids with more articles on kids classes, things to do with toddlers, and other great topics.
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- Art Lessons
- Chess Clubs
- Cooking Classes
- Dance Lessons
- Drama + Theatre Classes
- Driving Schools + Driving Lessons
- Esports + Video Gaming
- Gymnastics + Tumbling Lessons
- Horseback Riding Lessons
- Martial Arts Programs
- Music Classes + Lessons
- Scouts + Campfire + 4-H
- Scuba Diving Lessons
- Self Defense
- STEM Programs + LEGO Building
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Lakeland Xpress Athletics is an 8,000 sq ft, air-conditioned sports facility. We offer recreational and competitive all-star cheerleading programs, cheerleading classes, tumbling classes, after school program, summer camps, holiday camps, Parent – Tot classes and more!
Lakeland Xpress is dedicated to providing a safe, healthy, and fun-filled environment where children are sure to learn, grow, and create lifetime memories. We take pride in teaching teamwork, sportsmanship, self-esteem, & confidence to children in a motivating and X-citing atmosphere. Our gym is full of experienced professionals and positive role models – with USASF certified coaches and passionate volunteers, who share a love for children and CHEERLEADING!! Check website for full description of programs and scheduled classes days/hours.
Paint & Create with the Baileys delivers “paint parties” straight to your door! Our all-inclusive paint kits are fun and easy to use for kids and adults of all ages.
Rather paint with us in person? Stay up-to-date with us for all upcoming paint parties or book your very own! We paint at restaurants, women’s groups, birthday parties, fundraisers, churches, schools, team building events, senior living, and more! Located in Polk County, FL.
Snapology provides children’s enrichment at its best with year-round STEAM learning programs that engage children from ages 4 to 14. Snapology instructors use fun, hands-on activities to teach Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. While children are exploring robotics, coding, and design challenges using LEGO® bricks, K’Nex, and technology, they’re building skills that will help them throughout school and their careers. To kids, it’s just fun! Our programs are offered as after-school programs, summer camps, workshops, field trips, birthday parties, assemblies, and custom events.
XP League (XPL) is a youth esports league which bridges the gap between conventional youth athletics and competitive esports. The innovative program emphasizes building social skills and sportsmanship through a positive, coach led structure. The thrill and excitement of esports is now accessible to elementary, middle and high school aged kids in a fun and healthy way.
Does your child have a natural glam for the stage or film? Have they expressed wanted to act or perform in any capacity? Are you longing to help them find their voice and gain confidence in themself and public speaking? At Act With Me, kids will have fun and explore. Antonisha Andrews has 10yrs of acting training, 8yrs working professionally in the entertainment industry and she is a Professional Talent Manager with Arcos Management.
After years of performing on the stage and on the screen, Karissa Barber’s practical experience takes learning out of the theoretical and into real life. Private acting coaching (for the stage, film or public speaking) or audition prep sessions (for Harrison or college theatre programs) are available from professional actress Karissa Barber with 14+ years of experience in her home studio in south Lakeland.
We offer driving lessons and the driver’s license road test. Come visit our facility or call about at-home pick up for lessons!
Focuses on Archery, Community Service, Dog, Public Speaking, Dog Enthusiasts. Meets 1st,2nd,3rd Thursday, at 1:00pm; and every Friday at 3:30 pm in Lakeland.
AR Workshop is your destination for all things DIY! Our charming boutique studio offers hands-on craft classes, group activities, private parties, and a curated selection of gifts and on-trend home decor. Register for a DIY workshop to create on-trend home decor from raw materials – wood signs, canvas pillows, candles, body soap & scrubs, hat burning, and more. Enjoy a girls night out, date night, team building event, kids camp, private party or birthday party at AR Workshop Winter Haven.
Art Centric Studio is an art studio for children of all ages in Lakeland, Florida, providing them with authentic opportunities to make and create. The studio offers a wide variety of classes for ages 1-101! Whether it’s a Homeschool Class, After School ArT, or even a KiDz NiGhT OuT, you’re sure to find a new way to create a lasting memory with us.
The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art (The AGB) at Florida Southern College (formerly the Polk Museum of Art) is the largest and the only nationally accredited visual arts organization in Polk County and has been a Smithsonian Affiliate Museum since 2010. The museum offers workshops and classes for teens and adults, after school art for children, weekend workshops, spring break camp, summer camp, and the annual Mayfaire by the Lake.
Atlantic Driving School provides full-service driving lessons to drivers and families all over Polk County. With our LTD-Learn to Drive Lessons we can pick your teen up at home or school for their private driving lessons – taking them on the highway and in traffic while providing good driving tips along the way. Atlantic Driving School is also a third-party administrator for the Road Test to obtain a Driver’s License.
If either you or your young ones are looking to go above and beyond the conventional art class, I’m here to help guide and provide you with that professional learning environment. Whether you are looking to master the basic fundamentals, or yearning to focus on a certain medium or specialty, I can cater to any of your artistic goals and endeavors.
Develop the ability to neutralize the most common threats against women. Join us to enhance your personal safety, boost your confidence, and learn essential self-defense skills (for ages 15 and up).
Beginning ballet for ages 6-8 is perfect for new dancers. We will introduce positions, dance terms, and a short choreographed dance over the 6 week class. Sessions run for 6 weeks. Pre-Ballet (ages 3-5) and Move Together Caregiver + Child Classes (ages 1-6) are also available.
Books & Cooks is a seven-week literacy and nutrition program for select children enrolled in the New Worlds Reading Initiative and their families. Participating families will go home with free books and meal kits each week! Sign up for the New Worlds Reading Initiative or contact your local Books and Cooks educator at jesa13c@ufl.edu for more information.
The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship and develops personal fitness.
Bricks 4 Kidz offers engaging classes, camps and in-school workshops that engage children ages 3-13+ with an emphasis on STEM education using LEGO® Bricks.
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS – at local schools
CAMPS – locations vary
PRE-SCHOOL CLASSES – at your location
PARTIES – at your home or location of your choice
LEGO® BUDDIES for Children with Special Needs
Broadway Beginnings exposes students (ages 7+) to master artists in the performing arts industry while fostering a community of connection rooted in trust. Founded by Elizabeth Burton Lyons, Broadway Beginnings offers Weekend Workshops, featuring a diverse collection of entertainment industry professionals, and private coaching sessions (voice, dance, and acting) that focus on technique, repertoire, and audition preparation; private coaching sessions allow for the time and attention needed to develop each student’s unique skill set.
Camp Fire is one of the nation’s leading not-for-profit youth development organizations offering all-inclusive, co-educational programs. Founded in 1910, Camp Fire’s outcome-based programs include youth leadership, self-reliance, after school groups, camping and environmental education and child care.
The City of Winter Haven offers a variety of classes at the Chain of Lakes Complex, including Ballet for ages 8-13, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Judo, Belly Dancing, Dog Obedience, Badminton, Ballroom Dancing, and more. Visit the Parks & Recreation website for full details.
We believe piano lessons should be fun, creative, and engaging. We take time to learn about your student, and use creative materials and resources to help them engage and learn in the best ways. We teach piano lessons kids LOVE! Piano lessons are available Monday through Thursday, from 10am-7pm. Lessons for ages 3 – adult.
Karate Beyond offers a premier martial arts experience for ALL ages. Classes for Pre-K, Elementary, Teens and Adults. Self-defense, stress-relief, physical fitness, and character development through an evolving curriculum. Our mission is to enable students to become the best versions of themselves; physically, intellectually, socially, and emotionally. Offering classes, after school pick up from local schools, and summer camps.
For over 30 years, Choe’s Martial Arts School has been serving the city of Lakeland and the surrounding area with personal instruction in fitness and self-defense through traditional martial arts. We are one of the largest and most respected schools in the nation.
The Coleman-Bush Building is a multi-purpose facility with attractive amenities including several rooms serving as rental space, meeting rooms, classrooms and a dance studio. This building is a fitting location for a wide range of events including weddings, receptions, reunions and many other types of gatherings. A variety of classes and programs are offered for children and adults, including dance, martial arts, tutoring, piano, and more. Visit the website for a full list of activities.
The City of Lakeland offers eSports – Gamers Club at Simpson Park Community Center. The goal of this program is to provide a venue to the community for both the video game enthusiast and novice, accessible to all. We are dedicated to providing a safe space for all ages to utilize technology, interact with others, and HAVE FUN!
Kelly Recreation Complex is a 30,000+ square foot facility that provides a variety of features and offers the residents of Lakeland (and visitors) access to a diverse selection of recreation activities. Programs offered at Kelly Rec include pre-ballet for kids, adult dance classes (latin, swing, belly dance, line dance, salsa), martial arts, basketball, chess, sewing, guitar, etiquette, and more.
Simpson Park Community Center Features: Two (2) multipurpose rooms, Game room, Kitchen, Separate men’s & women’s weight rooms, Study hall facility, Computer center, Spacious gymnasium which houses two full-size basketball courts, Tennis court, Two (2) basketball courts, Playground, Softball field.
This indoor/outdoor facility allows the Parks and Recreation Department the opportunity to provide comprehensive recreation programming to suit the varied needs and interests of the North Lakeland Community. Instructional classes, sports leagues, recreational play, fitness and special event programming ensure constant activities.
Simpson Park Pool is also located at the Community Center and is open seasonally from late Spring through early Fall.
Creatively Unhinged Education provides a unique, educational environment for your child to continue learning, ignite a passion for the performing arts, boost self confidence, promote team work and instill a life long love of the arts. We offer a variety of classes as well as an afterschool program, summer camps and homeschool opportunities.
Our mission is to bring positive enlightenment to diverse audiences through offering a variety of dance classes and community performances, to strive for excellence in dance education, and to teach students a unique style and approach to dance! Crystal’s World of dance offers dance classes, holiday camps, and after school programs.