Afterschool Activities
Our annual Afterschool Activities guide features great enrichment programs for San Diego kids, including STEM, sports, technology, music, academic, performing arts and more. A new guide is published every September and October. See below for the most recent fall listing. Programs marked with "SN" are certified to care for children with special needs.
Bullseye! Youth Archery Hits the Mark
Youth archery is rebuilding steadily in San Diego schools following a post-pandemic slump. According to Trevor Olson, athletic director at The Grauer School in Encinitas, many ranges were repurposed . . .
Maker-Minded: Raising DIY Kids
Do you have little ones who build forts for pets out of craft materials and cardboard boxes? Or kids who enjoy fixing electronic gadgets when they break? Are you raising entrepreneurial-minded tween . . .
Fall 2024 Guide to Afterschool Activities and Enrichment Programs
Browse through San Diego’s Afterschool Activities Guide to find a variety of engaging classes and programs from comic-book creation to theater arts. Contact advertisers directly to register, and b . . .
Start School on the Right Note
The benefits of music education are extensive, life-long and surprisingly diverse. Studying music can improve memory and concentration, create superior critical thinking skills and help individuals . . .
Swimming is Always in Season in San Diego
San Diego’s wonderful weather and plentiful indoor pools make it possible for kids to take swim lessons year-round. Many instructors recommend year-round swim lessons to maintain and improve skills . . .
Choosing Martial Arts for Kids
Martial arts training can promote all-around wellness in children. On a physical level, these disciplines build strength, balance, flexibility and stamina—because they utilize the full body. But m . . .
San Diego Robotics Programs for Kids
Discover STEM in Youth Robotics Many parents encourage kids to pursue STEM-related careers (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and youth robotics programs offer one such option. Along with . . .
Why Music Education Matters
Recent scientific studies have shown that, unlike other activities, playing a musical instrument engages almost every area of the brain simultaneously—including the visual, auditory and motor cortic . . .
The Benefits of 4-H
The Benefits of 4-H, from A to Z
Kids in 4-H clubs explore a wealth of fun and educational experiences. They raise animals, plant gardens, learn about archery, cook healthy foods and more. As the l . . .
How to Build Leadership Qualities in Kids
Not every child is a born leader, but every child can learn (and benefit from) leadership skills, even if there is no desire to lead anyone or anything.
Kids who have well developed leaders . . .
Competitive Swimming 101
Competitive Swimming 101 What you need to know Your child recently joined a swim team and wants to start competing – but where to begin? A good start might be an internal meet against fellow teamm . . .
Swimming Safety Tips for Splashing Success
Swimming is often one of childhood’s greatest joys, but can be tricky to navigate. Reluctant swimmers, group activities and potential dangers make it essential to have a plan that keeps everyone s . . .
Team Sports vs Individual Sports
Youth sports offer a host of emotional and physical benefits, from helping kids stay active to building self-esteem and learning to work with others. But knowing which sport to play depends on your ch . . .
How Youth Military Programs Create Confident Kids
When it comes to students taking part in a youth military program at school, it turns out there is a lot more to it than just instilling a sense of patriotism in a kid. Programs like NJROTC, Sea Cadet . . .
5 Benefits of Theater Arts
The performing arts are intrinsically valuable for the beauty and fulfillment they bring, but researchers have observed that theater training and education are also valuable. Here are five benefits . . .
Tips for a Stress-Free Swim Meet
Excited to Compete? 6 tips for a stress-free first swim meetPrepare in AdvanceBecause many swim meets involve early mornings, pack the car the night before. To keep things simple, your child can wear . . .
Coding for Kids in San Diego
Coding has changed the way people live and interact with each other and plays a major role in the development of the world today. Whether you want directions to a nearby burger spot or want to watch . . .
How to Choose Afterschool Activities
How to Choose Afterschool Activities
Although parents worry about overloading kids’ schedules with extracurricular activities, their academic, social and physical benefits are hard to ignore. The . . .
Trio of Rising Stars
Three local teens who are dedicated musicians with the San Diego Youth Symphony. There’s nothing like a great melody to engage the mind and inspire the soul. Listening to music is wonderful; making . . .
Swimming to Success: Meet Encinitas Teen, Grant Greenbaum
Grant Greenbaum is a typical teenage kid. He enjoys going to the beach, playing video games and hanging out with friends. Sure, sometimes he’ll grumble that he has too much homework, but generally . . .