With kids heading back to school, and parents transitioning to a new fall schedule, after school activities are top-of-mind. After months of frolicking in the great outdoors, playing at local pools, and indulging in late-night movies, enduring hours of lecture and study might seem challenging for some. Make homework more bearable for your young scholar by breaking up their after-school agenda. After they’ve gotten their energy out at one of the following extra curricular activities, a little study-time might even feel downright relaxing.
Kid’s hit the field running and don’t stop until practice is over when they play soccer. Typical drills include sprints and a whole lot of competitive play. It’s the perfect mixture of physical fitness and fun. The sport teaches teamwork and sportsmanship and helps players make friends outside of the schoolyard. While outdoor soccer ends with fall, there are plenty of indoor soccer options to keep your young athlete playing through the coldest seasons. Look for programs in your local area like Indoor Goals in Portland, OR and the YMCA’s Youth Soccer in Tri-Cities, WA.
Ballet, hip-hop, modern, Jazz, and tap are just some of the dance styles available to kids today. Nothing releases stress like listening to music and moving with the rhythm. Dance classes give kids the opportunity to release energy and anxiety while expressing themselves through movement. Many studios offer a variety of classes that allow young students to attend as many days as they’d like and some classes culminate in a production where students get to showcase their skills. This after school activity is perfect for building self-esteem and getting extra energy out. Check out the American Dance Institute in Seattle and the Dance Center of Spokane.
Kids run, jump, tumble and swing their energy out when they sign up for gymnastic classes. As an activity that is a dream come true for little monkeys, learning to balance and vault demands focus, determination and a whole lot of practice. Most studios offer both competitive and non-competitive opportunities for children of all ages. Gymnastics is a great way for kids to build strength, gain flexibility, and form friendships. The Arctic Gymnastics Center in Anchorage has great after school activities for tumblers young and old.
Kids who need to work their energy out of their system after school, find the release they need with tennis. At RecTennis, our after school programs offer the perfect mix of skill-building play and fun games. Kids learn the basics of the game, from how to hit a forehand to beginning rallying. Additionally, our programs help students with teamwork and sportsmanship.
RecTennis provides all of the equipment needed, so getting kids involved is easy and stress-free. Our programs are held at local schools, parks and community centers that are easily accessible to local families. Check out Tennis Afterschool Zone and Ready Set Tennis this fall. They’re a great way for kids to make new friends while learning the game.
Heading back to school doesn’t have to mean that all of the summer fun is at an end. There’s plenty left to do after the school bell rings. Give your kids some get-up-and-play time with an active after school program that gets them moving, and develops both their athletic and social skills.
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