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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At Elite World Gymnastics we offer a program that can meet your child’s and your family’s needs. We have girls’ and boys’ recreational gymnastics for all levels, competition team gymnastics, cheerleading, aerial acrobatics, trampoline, tumbling, and so much more.
Excel Athletics is a cheerleading and tumbling gym. In addition to competitive cheer teams and skill-building classes, they offer an after-school program, summer camps, birthday parties, and indoor play opportunities for toddlers.
Fabric store offering sewing lessons and classes to adults and children.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Our music lessons strive to connect excellent, classical music instruction to busy families of all backgrounds. Our teachers have music degrees and professional teaching experience to bring well-rounded and individually tailored lessons to your family. All the while, our schedule and lesson structure keeps things simple and flexible for the demands of the typical family. Lessons can be reimbursed through the Step Up Scholarship. Instruments: piano, guitar, voice, strings
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!
Retailer offering arts, crafts, hobbies, home décor, holiday, and seasonal products. Classes available for adults and children.
4236 US Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809, USA
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.
iNugGits is unlike other STEM programs and Intro. to Robotics courses, iNugGits doesn’t shortchange students by relying on Robot Software libraries nor teach from off-the-shelf books just Arduino, pure math, physics and our own PROPRIETARY book.
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.
Specialty retailer of fabrics and crafts. Crafting and sewing classes available for adults and children.
1522 3rd St SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880, USA
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.
Bharatanatyam Indian Classical and Semi classical Dances at Lakeland and Valrico locations.
I teach beginner sewing and crochet to students age six and up. In person lessons in Lakeland and remote lessons are available.
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.
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.
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.
Chess Club meets on Monday evenings at Kelly Recreation Complex. Check the City of Lakeland website or call Kelly Rec for details.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“The Little Women Choir” is an all-girls choir for girls ages 7-17, directed by Layna Claunch and Ashley Tolman (both former opera singers), and our aim is to help young women to improve their voices, musicianship, character, and confidence, as they participate in the choir. We are also Step Up Providers. Sign your girls up now for a great opportunity to learn singing and musicianship. Please visit our website and contact us for more information.
With over 45 years in business, The Loft Dance Studio provides dance lessons for children 2 years of age through adults. Come establish a solid foundation and a love of dance in the areas of ballet, pointe, tap, gymnastics, jazz hip-hop, and boys team. Located at Country Lane Child Enrichment Center.
Main Street Makery, in downtown Bartow, is a creative space where kids, teens, and adults can explore art, crafts, and hands-on workshops. From themed classes and homeschool workshops to drop-in ceramics, weekly crafts, parties, and special events, the Makery is the perfect place to learn, create, and connect while having fun.
Riding lessons, boarding facility, eventing team. Visit our website for more details.