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Classes & Lessons Guide Lakeland Mom

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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English Oaks Equestrian Center
Horseback Riding Lessons
4815 Medulla Road, Lakeland, Florida 33811
Fabric Warehouse

Fabric store offering sewing lessons and classes to adults and children.

Art Lessons
3030 North Florida Avenue, Lakeland, Florida 33805
Family Martial Arts Center

Family Martial Arts Center offers after-school care, summer camps and night class programs for all ages. Our school strives to instill the basic life virtues of discipline, respect, integrity, and confidence. These qualities have been the foundation of the martial arts student since the beginning. The staff of Family Martial Arts Center helps reinforce each quality trait through Leading by Example.

After School Programs | Martial Arts Programs | Martial Arts Parties
4525 Florida Avenue South, Lakeland, Florida 33813
Florida Dance Theatre

Polk County’s only professional dance company! FDT also operates a training academy for students offering pre-ballet for ages 3-5, ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and hip hop, plus summer camps and summer intensives. Annual performances include the Nutcracker in December, fall and spring performance.

Dance Lessons | Theatres + Performing Arts Venues | Toddler Dance Classes
305 West Main Street, Lakeland, Florida 33815
Girl Scouts of West Central Florida

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. Visit our website to learn more and find a Girl Scout Troop near you!

Scouts + Campfire + 4-H
Girl Scouts: GSWCF/ PALS (Polk City, Lake Alfred, Auburndale)

PALS is one of the Girl Scout Service Units for Polk County. GSWCF (Girl Scouts of West Central Florida) is the parent council. Girl Scouts creates girls with courage, confidence, and character. Girls learn real world skills, develop friendships, and have opportunities which will help them with their future endeavors. Each troop is different. Some trools like crafts, some like badges, some like camping, some like technology, etc. Contact us to find a troop that fits the needs of your girl.

 

Scouts + Campfire + 4-H
Auburndale
Polk City
Lake Alfred
Gymtek Gymnastics Center

Gymtek Gymnastic Center is located in Lakeland since 1987. Serving Polk County, GYMTEK offers gymnastics and cheerleading classes for all ages and abilities. Gymtek offers classes for pre-school age children up to competitive cheerleading and gymnastics teams.

Mommy and Me Classes | Gymnastics + Tumbling Lessons | Toddler Gymnastics | Gymnastics Parties
2045 E. Edgewood Dr, Lakeland, Florida 33803
Hamblin Piano Studio

Rachael Hamblin is a devoted music educator for students of all ages. She has over 9 years of experience and has taught a wide range of students from Kindergarten to adult. Her desire is to make lessons fun and engaging as students learn to make music. Rachael has a bachelor’s degree in Music Education and is certified in the state of Florida to teach music in grades K-12.

Music Classes + Lessons | Toddler Music Classes
Clubhouse Road, Lakeland, Florida
Highland School of Dance

Highland School of Dance was opened in Lakeland in 1974. We offer classes in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, modern, hip-hop, musical theater, and acrobatics, along with summer camps and dance intensives!

Dance Lessons | Homeschool Enrichment - Dance | Toddler Dance Classes
6929 Old Road 37, Lakeland, Florida 33811
Hobby Lobby

Retailer offering arts, crafts, hobbies, home décor, holiday, and seasonal products. Classes available for adults and children.

Art Lessons | Art, Craft + Hobby Stores
3615 Florida Avenue South, Lakeland, Florida 33803
4236 US Highway 98 North, Lakeland, Florida 33809
Home Grown 4-H

Polk County 4-H offers more than 35 community clubs for you to choose from, including Home Grown 4-H that meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in Auburndale. They focus on Archery, Community Service, Sewing, Exploring 4-H.

Scouts + Campfire + 4-H | Homeschool Enrichment - General
Auburndale
JaM Guitar Studio

JaM Guitar Studio in Winter Haven offers lessons for guitar. bass. and band music and performance. JaM provides individual instruction and group classes for all ages.

Music Classes + Lessons
Winter Haven
JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores

Specialty retailer of fabrics and crafts. Crafting and sewing classes available for adults and children.

Art Lessons | Art, Craft + Hobby Stores
4241 US Highway 98 North, Lakeland, Florida 33809
1522 3rd Street Southwest, Winter Haven, Florida 33880
Just Dance Academy of Dance and Etiquette

Just Dance Academy of Dance & Etiquette, was established to help promote ballroom and social dancing, as well as other forms of dance and fine arts. Everything from Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, to Rumba, Cha Cha, and Swing. We provide friendly and courteous instruction through all forms of dance and fine arts for children as well as adults. Just Dance also offers and after school program.

After School Programs | Dance Lessons | Toddler Dance Classes
124 South Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland, Florida 33801
Kalakshetra Dance Academy

Bharatanatyam Indian Classical and Semi classical Dances at Lakeland and Valrico locations.

Dance Lessons
Katrina Lee Sewing and Crochet Lessons

I teach beginner sewing and crochet to students age six and up.  In person lessons in Lakeland and remote lessons are available.

Art Lessons | Homeschool Enrichment - Arts + Crafts
LA Dance Center

L.A. Dance Center offers award-winning instruction focused on providing a positive atmosphere. L.A. Dance Center offer classes in ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, modern, hip-hop, acro-tumbling, fitness, and more! We are proud to serve our community with trend-setting education for the 21st century.

Dance Lessons | Toddler Dance Classes
155 East Haines Boulevard, Lake Alfred, Florida 33850
Lake Wales Arts Council Fine Arts Classes

The Lake Wales Arts Council offers fine arts programs for kids and adults in the fall, spring, and summer.  Scholarships, multi-enrollment discounts, and payment plans are available. Includes visual arts, digital arts, choir, orchestra, painting & pottery, and more.

Art Lessons | Music Classes + Lessons | Homeschool Enrichment - Arts + Crafts
1099 East State Road 60, Lake Wales, Florida 33853
Lakeland Academy of Arts

Lakeland Academy offers an exciting After School Dance Performing Arts Program! Available to 5 yrs old and up for both boys and girls. Provides 2 hours of daily dance, dance-related games, and homework assistance. Pick up from local schools. Visit website for full list.

After School Programs | Dance Lessons
6595 Florida Avenue South, Lakeland, Florida 33813
Lakeland Chess Club

Chess Club meets on Monday evenings at Kelly Recreation Complex. Check the City of Lakeland website or call Kelly Rec for details.

Chess Clubs
404 Imperial Boulevard, Lakeland, Florida 33803
Lakeland Community Theatre

Lakeland Community Theatre boasts a Main Stage season of five high quality productions; The Eunice Fuller Theatre for Youth three show season as well as classes, summer camps, workshops, Master Classes; The Out of the Box Troupe for special needs youth and adults, a Senior Troupe and many special productions and events each year.

Drama + Theatre Classes | Volunteer Opportunities Available | Theatres + Performing Arts Venues | Sensory Friendly + Special Needs Activities | Homeschool Enrichment - Theater | Art, Music + Theater Field Trips
121 South Lake Avenue, Lakeland, Florida 33801
Lakeland Public Library

The Lakeland Public Library is a member of the Polk County Library Cooperative, an inter local agreement between 13 municipalities with public libraries and the Board of County Commissioners, enabling all residents of the county, including those in the unincorporated area to have library services. Check out their fantastic programming for adults and children, including storytime, writing club for teens, children’s theatre, technology programs, summer programs, and more! Visit the website to see a full list of upcoming programs. You can also find them all on our calendar at lakelandmom.com/calendar.

STEM Programs + LEGO Building | Homeschool Enrichment - General | Libraries | Storytime
100 Lake Morton Drive, Lakeland, Florida 33801
Lakeland School Of Music

Lakeland School Of Music is Lakeland’s largest music school with over 14,000 lessons taught annually. We offer music lessons in over 25 different instruments, and have 16 dedicated music teachers on staff, ready to serve you and your family. Guitar, Piano, Singing, Voice, Drums, Violin, & more. Lakeland School of Music also offers Music Fun Time, an innovative and proven early childhood curriculum for kids 18 months to 7 years old.

Music Classes + Lessons | Homeschool Enrichment – Music | Toddler Music Classes
115 West Oak Drive, Lakeland, Florida 33803
Mainstone Riding Academy

Riding lessons, boarding facility, eventing team. Visit our website for more details.

Horseback Riding Lessons
4500 U.S. 92, Lakeland, Florida 33801
Michaels Stores

Specialty retailer of arts, crafts, framing, floral, wall décor, and seasonal merchandise for the hobbyist and do-it-yourself home decorator. Craft and sewing classes available for adults and children. 

Art Lessons | Art, Craft + Hobby Stores
4017 U.S. 98, Lakeland, Florida 33809
229 West Alexander Street, Plant City, Florida 33563
1600 Posner Boulevard, Davenport, Florida 33837
Mulberry Phosphate Museum

Mulberry Phosphate Museum which houses an outstanding collection of fossilized remains, area memorabilia, and educational exhibits on the Phosphate Industry. You will experience the Earth’s past, viewing the remains of various types of marine life as well as reptiles and mammals dating back millions of years. Dig for sharks teeth and fossils in our outdoor pile!

STEM Programs + LEGO Building | Museums + Historical Attractions | Homeschool Enrichment – Nature + Animals | Museums + Historic Field Trips
101 SE 1st Street, Mulberry, Florida 33860
Music Fun Time at Lakeland School of Music

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.

Mommy and Me Classes | Music Classes + Lessons | Toddler Music Classes
115 West Oak Drive, Lakeland, Florida 33803
Mysti's Music Studio

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.

Music Classes + Lessons | Homeschool Enrichment – Music | Toddler Music Classes
Lakeland
Nova Athletics Academy

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!

Gymnastics + Tumbling Lessons | Cheerleading | Toddler Gymnastics
2250 Heritage Drive, Lakeland, Florida 33801
Off The Wall Adventures

Your one stop Outfitter for all your needs! Let us help you on your next Adventure! We also offer scuba certification, scuba camp, a huge paintball course, kayaks, batting cages, beach volleyball courts, fishing tackle and charters, and a pool for private parties.

Paintball | Paintball Parties | Water Sports + Pool Parties | Scuba Diving Lessons
2055 Shepherd Road, Lakeland, Florida 33811

Classes + Activities Guide

Check out our Classes + Activities for Lakeland and Polk County to find more extracurricular activities for kids, youth sports, swim lessons, toddler activities, and more.