Below is a full list of classes & groups for babies, toddlers and pre-school age children in York on a Saturday.
Most of the classes below are pre-book and follow a structure (see individual listings for details) , if you’re looking for playgroups in York which are more informal and you can just turn up (like the ones in church halls etc) then check out the Playgroups Page Here.
If you know of any other classes or groups which are not already listed, then please contact us here. For details of how to get your group listed click here.
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD SESSIONS
We are a swimming lesson, water safety and water fitness provider that is passionate about ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to learn to swim and is safe in the water. We provide group and private swimming lessons for children and adults of all ages; all abilities. Group swimming lessons are kept small to allow us to focus on the individual needs of each swimmer.
Debbie Adams [Adams Aquatics Swim School owner] is actively involved in the swimming industry and drives the passion within Adams Aquatics Swim School to improve swimming standards in the UK. As part of the Aquatics Working Group at the Swimming Teachers Association [STA] Debbie helped develop the current qualifications for swimming teachers. Debbie teaches people to become tutors who then go on to train swimming teachers. She works closely with the Swim School teachers to help them keep up to date with the latest teaching techniques and information.
We operate from our Centre of Excellence in York, The Mount School. With lessons every day of the week and weekends we can offer lessons to suit you anytime to fit into busy schedules.
Baby & Toddler sessions are
Agility Classes
5-11 years Ninja Obstacle Training – Great for beginners and younger children
Welcome to Ninja training.
Obstacle coaching combined with parkour style movements. A fun class that will have you swinging, climbing, leaping and jumping across different obstacles!
11-17 years Warrior Obstacle Training – more challenging obstacle techniques and parkour style movements
Warrior Obstacle Training is focused on advanced obstacle techniques and parkour style movements. In addition to the coaching we focus on developing core strength which is key to achieving the objectives of this programme.
More information, schedules and booking is here https://www.agilityparks.co.uk/kids-classes
Parties
We offer a range of parties from toddlers to children and teenagers. Agility Party Hosts will look after with most of our packages you get you own disco party room or a party table reservation in our restaurant or café.
Visit the website HERE
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Classes and live music events for you and your little people!
Here at Baby Band, we offer fun and educational classes full of music for little people, aged 3 months to 4 years, in and around York.
Led by our skilled and experienced class leaders, we sing, dance and play with REAL instruments to explore different musical concepts. Whatever your ability, it’s all about learning how to be musical with your little one and helping them develop a love of music in a relaxed atmosphere.
Don’t worry, you won’t be subjected to endless twee nursery rhymes here! Every few weeks we focus on a different genre of music from musicals to 90s pop, jazz to Disney classics, rock to girl bands. It’s much more fun when we all enjoy the music.
If your little one is feeling a bit cool for ‘Baby Band’ then why not join one of our ‘I’m with the Band’ classes. A music class aimed just for the big ones (well, 3 & 4 year olds!) which dives deeper into learning key musical terms and concepts but in the coolest way possible.
Classes run throughout the year including the school holidays where older siblings can join too for a small extra cost.
At Baby Swimmers we follow the Starfish Awards, so little ones can gain water confidence and build a foundation to swim unaided in the future. We play games and sing songs which are skill related and also teach water safety skills so they can learn to swim back to the side, hold on and climb out when they are strong enough.
Our structured classes work towards this and are also fantastic for bonding with your little one, as well as enjoying yourselves in a fun relaxed atmosphere, which we always ensure is at your little one’s own pace including underwater swims. Babies use their natural reflexes when they are in water, so it is always a good idea to start as soon as you can, as swimming is a great workout and helps to strengthen their muscles and also increases alertness.
For toddlers we follow the STA Stanley Awards, so again little ones can gain water confidence and build a foundation to swim unaided. For this age group we still sing songs and have fun with games and also start to teach the basic strokes, continuing with water safety skills and teaching your toddler to hold on, turn, then push off the side to swim to you independently. Classes will focus on floating, learning to tread water, rolling, push and glides, diving for sinkers and more.
Swimmers Academy is for our older swimmers where we focus on stroke technique and stamina, classes run for any age from Beginners and go through to Gold also incorporating Lifesaving Awards.
All teachers are fully qualified with specialist training for your little ones. Our classes are child led to ensure each child is taught and developed at their own pace.
We Swim at :
Monday, Tuesday : New Earswick
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: Roko
Saturday: Robert Wilkinson, Strensall, Stamford Bridge & Pocklington
We are the largest provider of swimming lessons in the UK, offering lessons at our York leisure centres, Energise Leisure Centre, York Leisure Centre and Yearsley Swimming Pool.
We offer programmes for all ages and abilities, with times and days to suit you. In our lessons, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Your children will be taught by experienced, highly qualified teachers, following an industry leading programme. Plus, you can track your child’s progress using our online too, called the Home Portal. We have designed our swim school programme to be flexible and affordable.
Our Monthly direct debit payments include free swimming for your children!
We offer the following:
Baby & Pre – School
Energise – Mondays and Saturdays.
York Leisure Centre – Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
Swimbies – 3 months to 12 months.
Splashers – 13 months to 2 years.
Paddlers – 2 years to 4 years.
Pre – school – 3 – 4 years.
Primary School Age – available at all 3 centres
Foundation (small pool) – Children aged 4 years +
Development (main pool) – Children aged 5 – 12 years
Academy (main pool) – Children up to 16 years old, who have completed development.
Private lessons and level water are available. Try our lessons for free, with a free class pass. E-mail Stef on the address below for this.
For everything else please head to our website.
My name is Lizzie. As both a parent and primary school teacher I have witnessed the positive impact that yoga has on children. Yoga can help to reduce stress and anxiety; enhance focus and attention span; and also improve sleep.
My yoga classes are fun and inspiring. I have completed the Cosmic Kids training course and I teach through stories which incorporate yoga poses, and explore feelings and emotions. At the end of each session we do a craft/ mindfulness activity that is related to the class theme.
Mats are provided, all your child needs is comfortable clothes and a water bottle. Get in touch today to book your child’s free taster session!
Class Information
City Screen is York’s picturesque riverside cinema and cafe-bar. Located in the heart of York and easily accessible by public transport, we offer a varied programme of mainstream and independent movies. The cinema is fully accessible for people with disabilities, there is a baby-change facility in certain toilets (ask for a key), and the Riverside Café-Bar is welcoming to parents and carers with children. As well as our regular screenings, we also offer the following weekly child-friendly sessions:
Autism-friendly screenings on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 11am, where we strive to create an environment welcoming for people with a range of conditions such as autism, learning disabilities, cognitive disorders and other special needs, and their families, friends or carers. Tickets from £3.30.
When films are rated U, PG, or 12A a family ticket (for two adults and two children under 15) is available, except for premium priced screenings.
13–17 Coney Street, York YO1 9QL
Derwent Danceworks was established in 2009 by IDTA qualified Principal Miss Kate Womersley. We hold classes in Thorganby, Wheldrake, Escrick, at Knavesmire Primary School (South Bank, York) and others too! We give generous family and multi-class discounts and always offer free trial lessons.
Our timetable includes Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Freestyle, Contemporary, Streetdance, Acro, Musical Theatre and more. Beginners are always welcome, and we have lots to challenge the most passionate and capable dancers. Always inclusive, we develop confidence in class and in performance, building friendships and skills as we go.
Our team of 3 qualified teachers are First Aid trained, DBS checked, experienced, and committed to the development of our students’ technique, confidence, and well-being. We follow the accredited IDTA syllabus, as well as the NATD Contemporary syllabus and Acrobatic Arts.
NEW FOR THIS TERM – PRESCHOOL ACRO CLASSES, STREETDANCE COMPETITION GROUP AND MORE CLASSES ADDED TO OUR WHELDRAKE AND KNAVESMIRE TIMETABLES!
To find out more, or to book your free trial, contact us on:
At Kixx our goal is simple: To have a positive impact on every child at every opportunity.
We do this through an innovative programme which offers a high energy, fun, age-appropriate introduction to physical activity through football.
Our football programme has been carefully designed for both boys and girls between the ages of 18 months and 10 years of age.
Our sessions have been created and developed by professional footballers and trained coaches who use the best games, drills, exercises and materials which are age appropriate.
Each 40 minute session provides a fun, playful, safe environment which encourages children to develop a positive sense of themselves, respect for others, a positive disposition to learn new skills, and a sense of pride in their ability to master them.
We deliver Kixx sessions at various different locations in and around York. To learn more please get in touch 🙂
Monday – York Sports Village
Wednesday – Burnholme Sports Centre
Thursday – Acomb Energise and Tadcaster
Saturday – York St John Sports Centre & Millthorpe School
Sunday – York Sports Village
Join us for delightful music sessions designed for little ones! Experience the calming Soft Songs for Newborns (0-3 months) and engaging Music Play sessions (0-4 years), which promote creativity through music, songs and play. We also offer specialised SEN sessions for children with additional needs. Don’t miss our monthly Messy Music sessions, where fun and creativity combine in a hands-on experience.
All sessions are tailored to foster child development, featuring traditional, modern, and original children’s songs (with no recorded music!) Children will explore various toys, songs and instruments in a relaxed, child-led session. Soft Songs and Music Play Sessions are £6 per family, and Messy Music Sessions are £8 per family
Upcoming events include Messy Music on 16th November for Colour and Firework activities, and 14th December for Christmas-themed activities (with a visit from Father Christmas!) Our next Soft Songs for SEN children is on 8th November at Heslington Church (accessible with lots of parking space).
Join us for:
Thursdays for Soft Songs for Newborns(9-9:50) and Music Play(10-11) at Knavesmire Children’s Centre
Fridays for Music Play(10-11) at Heslington Church
Saturdays for Music Play(10-11) and Monthly Messy Music(15.30-16.30) at Southlands Methodist Church.
MY BABY CAN DANCE/ NEWBORN CAN DANCE YORK is a multi award winning movement to music activity class which follows the development stages for the little ones. Ideally suited from birth up to 4 years old, for children with additional needs there is no upper age limit.
We run weekly interactive fun classes combining movement, singing, musical shakers, numbers, colours, shapes, phonics and much more.
The sessions achieve a proven learning and development path for the little ones using a repeatable formal which increases learning and memory in a safe, caring, positive and informal environment. The little ones can build their confidence, social skills and discipline all within the fun and fast paced sessions.
Classes run throughout school term times with payment being made in advance in half termly blocks. Subject to availability people can join at any time and just pay for the weeks remaining in that current block.
For the time being social distancing will continue with individual sanitised kit bags for each participant.
For up to date class information contact me:-
The Patricia Veale School of Dance is one of the most established schools in York with an excellent reputation of producing highly trained dancers in classical ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap and modern dance.
We offer professional ballet classes to everyone, from pre-school 2.5yrs, children, teens and adults, to progress and develop skills in technique, knowledge and artistry. The first steps of a little ballerina starts right here with nurturing and careful training for young children that develops into many exciting years through a life of a dancer.
Situated in the heart of Acomb York in our own premises, with free parking. The school is a clean and safe environment with changing facilities, office and a fully equipped dance studio with ballet barres, mirrors, music system and a professional dance floor.
These unique, fun and exciting children’s ballet classes are created to nurture young children’s desire to dance and give inspiration to engage in their first little steps in dance.
With the use of props, imagery and enchanting music children are guided into a magical themed adventure packed with interactive exercises which gives children the ability to learn basic steps and techniques along with musicality that is required for a head start in dance, whilst having fun, developing confidence and interacting with other children to develop social skills.
The school encourages parents to take part in the younger classes so you can experience and become part of the children’s calm and inviting atmosphere.
The Mount School. Dalton Terrace York. YO24 4DD
On stage. Backstage. Whatever stage you’re at.
From the moment your child steps through our doors, we are on a continuous journey of getting to know them, nurturing them and supporting them as a unique individual.
When you come to a PQA session, you’ll get more than just musical theatre. You’ll have a chance to explore a whole world of performing arts from TV and film to comedy and drama.
Our exciting creative projects and performance experiences, run by our specialist teachers, allow your child to take on fun new challenges, learn and feel good even when they make mistakes.
From performing on a West End stage and your local theatre, screening their short films and experiencing masterclasses run by industry specialists. PQA offer an unrivalled breadth of learning opportunities, allowing your children to create their own work, whilst being guided by our expert teachers.
Our academies are a safe and inclusive place for your young people to discover their strengths, grow in creativity and develop skills to grow into confident adults. At PQA, we celebrate the individual and pride ourselves on helping your child discover and develop their amazing self.
PQA York is enrolling now. We offer everyone aged 4-18 the chance to try a full PQA session for free. Visit our website to discover more about PQA and book your free session.
PQA York runs on Friday evenings & all-day Saturday at Huntington School, YO32 9WT.
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Contact Principal James
Puddle Ducks are award winning providers of swimming lessons to babies, toddlers, pre-school and school age children. Our classes are designed to promote bonding, water confidence and water safety in a fun and loving environment. We take your little ones through a structured programme designed to develop their natural affinity with the water and encourage them to learn to swim independently.
And although we have spent many years carefully developing our progressive lesson plans to develop swimmers, our teachers adapt every activity to suit each child. Our approach ensures that your child’s needs are expertly fulfilled – never forcing development, but rather nurturing it to ensure a positive experience and love of swimming.
Our baby and pre-school programme is offered through five levels:
Floaties (0-6 months), Splashers (6-15 months), Kickers (15 months – 2.5 years), Little Dippers (2-5 years) and Dippers (2-5 years)
We run classes 7 days a week at the following locations in and around York:
New Earswick, ROKO Health Club, Archbishop Holgate’s School, The Crown Hotel (Boroughbridge), Energise hydrotherapy pool (Acomb), Queen Margaret’s School (Escrick) and Goosewood Holiday Park.
We also run Aquanatal classes, so you can start your journey with Puddle Ducks before your baby arrives!
PureSwim Yorkshire are proud to provide gentle and fun swimming lessons for little ones aged approximately 8 weeks to 11 years. Our baby and pre-school lessons focus on water confidence, parent and child bonding and important water safety skills in small groups.
Once Children are ready to be in the pool by themselves (approximately age 4) we work through the STA award scheme including rookie lifeguard classes for our older children. Our Class sizes are small (maximum 5 in a beginners group and maximum 6 with our advanced swimmers) and until the advanced stage our teachers teach from in the pool.
Saturday pm Archbishops’ School (age 4+)
Sunday am -Archbishops’ School (Age 12 months +)
Monday 11:30-1pm – New Earswick (6 weeks-preschool)
In MAY we are relaunching l baby, toddler and pre-school midweek lessons in our Fabulous city centre location.
10% discount when you quote Mumbler
Confidence Building Support with making friends 🙂A healthy body 🙂A healthy Mind 🙂Structured Activity 🙂An ideal place to grow little imaginations 🙂FUN!!!
Where are we ?
York High School
Saturdays term time only from 9am-1.15pm
Tots 2-3 years 9-10am
Minis 4-5 years 9am -10am
Junior Classes 6-8 years old 10.30-1pm
Inters 9-11 years old 10.15 -1.15
Seniors 12-18 years old 10.15 -1.15
Contact Holly for your free information pack
ROKO health club York have been successfully teaching children to swim with some of the best swim teachers in York since 2008. They offer lessons for both members and non-members at an affordable rate.
They run swimming lessons every night after school from 3:45pm and both Saturdays & Sundays from 09:15am. Their choice to enrol a maximum of 6 children per class enables the ROKO swim team to deliver a high standard of teaching in a relaxed and calm environment. They feel this gives the children more 1 on 1 time with their teacher and more time to practice in an affordable group setting.
They cover stages 1-7 every day of the week and they also offer weekly intensive swim courses for beginners in the school holidays.
ROKO York currently have waiting list in place however, if you are on the waiting list and you take part in one of their school holiday intensive courses, it moves you to a priority list which will get you a place on their programme much faster.
The lessons are half an hour once a week. The cost is £39.50 for non-members and £33.25 for ROKO club members.
For more information contact [email protected]
Our fun, structured play sessions with engaging and energetic coaches support the children every step of the way whilst teaching them how to catch, pass, kick, run with the ball and play as part of a team.
Our motto is simple; “make it more fun”. We do this by delivering our specifically designed programme for each age group with energy, enthusiasm and excitement. This creates an atmosphere in the class that is totally unique and engaging for parents and children alike.
TuesdayPoppleton Centre10:00am Age 2 to 3.5, 10:40am Age 3.5 to 5
Friday:Haxby Memorial Hall10:00am Age 2 to 3.5, 10:40am Age 3.5 to 5
Saturday:The Mount School09:00am Age 2 – 3.5, 09:40am Age 3.5 – 5, 10:35am Age 5 – 7, 11:25am Age 2 – 3.5York Stadium Leisure Centre – Monks Cross
08:45 am Age 2 to 3.5, 09:20am Age 2 to 3.5 , 10am Age 3.5 to 5
SundayThe Mount School09:40am Age 3.5 – 5, 10:35am Age 2 – 3.5, 11:15am Age 5 – 7York Stadium Leisure Centre – Monks Cross 09:00am Age 2 to 3.5, 09:40am Age 3.5 to 5, 10:35am Age 5 to 7Pocklington School (The Old Station Building)09:00am Age 2 to 3.5, 09:40am Age 3.5 to 5, 10:35am Age 2 to 3.5
Established since 2009, with dedicated, local and professional teachers.
Our goal is to create a welcoming environment where every student regardless of skill or ability can learn, gain confidence, improve and have fun while nurturing a love and respect for the art of dance. Whether you want to dance for fun, to keep fit or to pursue a professional career, SDA has the right class for you.
At affordable prices come and join the fun at Spotlight Dance Academy, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acro, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Street Dance, age 16 months +. Choose to take part in annual showcases, awards and competitions we are the little dance school with BIG ambitions.
NEW PRE-SCHOOL CLASSES!
Me & My Acrobat, Thursday 9.30-10.15am, 16 months – 2yrs
Awesome Acrobats, Thursday 10.20-11.05am, 3-4 yrs
Mini Movers, Saturday 9-9.45am, 3+ yrs
Classes held at Green Lane Trading Estate, Clifton, York YO30 5PY
Swimming with Linzi is all about having fun whilst learning to swim, gaining water confidence and safety skills.
With only 7 children in each class, only 1 lesson running at a time & the whole pool to ourselves, we have lots of space. In this environment I find my swimmers really enjoy their lessons and thrive learning to swim following the progressive STA guidelines.
I get to know all the children individually & adapt my teaching to suit every child. Your child will be enabled to happily progress at their own pace.
Classes are based at Carr Junior School (Acomb) and Robert Wilkinson School (Strensall), teaching from babies through to school age and beyond on various days, at various times. See the website below for more details and to book.
About me; I run a small independent swim school set up after training and teaching my own children to swim many years ago. I realised then that the whole goal to swimming success is learning through having fun!
I have over 16 years of swimming teaching experience and I am a fully qualified STA Swimming Instructor, STA baby and pre-school teacher. I hold a Level 3 STA Diploma in Aquatic Teaching for Baby and Pre-school, STA lifeguard certificate and have DBS clearance.
The Little Gym York based in the York Community Stadium at Monks Cross is open Tuesday to Sunday during term-time, and Monday to Saturday during the Summer holidays.
*Under 3’s membership can enjoy unlimited classes each week for no extra cost.
We offer a 20% sibling discount if you have other children you wish to enrol!
Flexible block bookings are also available for under 3’s .
Attend our FREE coffee mornings with your baby aged 0-12 months on Tuesdays during term time. 10.45 – 12.30.
Our non-competitive gymnastics programs teach children that they don’t have to be the best, they just have to try their best! We provide children with a safe, clean, inspiring space to burn energy, build confidence, and develop key skills. We now offer beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes to 6-12-year-olds!
As well as our seriously fun classes, we’re open for party bookings and Ofsted registered holiday camps too! If you’d like to secure your membership, or have any questions, reach out to us by email at the address below, or register your details here:
Booking Form | The Little Gym York
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING SERIOUS FUN WITH YOU SOON!
York Swimming Academy is one of York’s leading swimming lesson providers and is dedicated to delivering high quality swimming lessons for great value.
Children can start in our ‘Discovery Ducklings’ Classes from new-born. Whilst those children aged 4yrs and over can begin in our first of seven progressive stages. We also provide 1-2-1 lessons, lessons for older children and even lessons for grown ups!
We implement Swim England’s Learn to Swim Framework, an all-inclusive programme designed to take the non-swimmer from his or her first splash to full competence in the pool. The framework has clear progressions between each stage and children are awarded a variety of certificates on their journey to becoming fully competent.
Our teachers are Swim England (ASA) qualified, and classes are limited to 8 children per class. Our beginner classes have 2 teachers, teaching from inside the water.
Spaces are available now for an immediate start at the venues below:
Please get in touch to arrange your free taster lesson!
New Earswick Swimming Pool:
Monday 13:00 – 14:30 (Pre-School Lessons 0-4yr)
Wednesday 09:15 – 10:15 (Pre-School Lessons 0-4yr)
Thursday 16:00 – 18:00
Friday 15:30 – 16:00 (Pre-School Lessons 0-4yr)
Friday 16:00 – 16:30
Saturday 15:00 – 18:30
Sunday 10:00 – 11:30
Sunday 15:30 – 16:30
Stamford Bridge Swimming Pool:
Sunday 09:00 – 12:00
Carr Junior School:
Sunday 08:30 – 12:00
The Mount School:
Wednesday 18:00 – 19:30
Queen Margaret’s School, Escrick:
Tuesday 17:00 – 18.30
Friday 17:00 – 19:00
Saturday 9:00 – 10:30
Archnishop Holgate’s School:
Mondays 4pm-5:30pm
Goosewood:
Thursdays 4pm-6pm
Yorkshire Rose Academy of Dance (YRAD) was founded by Principal Kerry Whitfield in 2013, and her passion for the arts gives the students at YRAD an encouraging platform to be their best. Kerry is a former professional dancer who trained and works with both The Royal Ballet School and The Royal Academy of Dance.
The school offers a vast array of classes for children to learn and develop in the performing arts industry. Classes are fun, inclusive, inspirational and gives students a strong work ethic and discipline. YRAD has an enthusiastic and supportive team of skilled professionals at their core, plus they invite external pros for Workshops / Masterclasses throughout the year. Children have the opportunity to audition for our affiliated Children’s Talent agency giving them a chance to be cast in Theatre, TV and Film.
Dance styles include Acro, Ballet, Commercial, Contemporary, Modern, Musical Theatre, Street Dance, Tap and Zumba.
Mention Mumbler for a free trial.
Over 20 years of experience.
Classes from 3 years to adult, beginner to advanced. You can choose from Ballet, Tap and Theatre Craft. Freestyle/Commercial Jazz, Cheer Leading and Contemporary, Ballet floor barre and Character classes. Adults can choose from a range of classes in Ballet, Tap, Burlesque Fit and Line Dancing.
All our classes are small, friendly and fun, first class is free for all new pupils.
Classes are held in the Leeman Road area, Poppleton and Lidgett Grove Methodist church, our lessons are competitively priced.
Pupils are given the opportunity to perform in our annual show at the Rowntree Theatre and we offer a full range of dance exams with the I.D.T.A.
This not only gives our pupils a wonderful sense of achievement but shows parents how their children are blossoming and improving in our warm friendly environment, where all children can grow and develop their motor skills and self-confidence while making new friends, learning new skills and developing a love of dance and musicality.
Structured fun swimming lessons, using toys, floats and games to teach water safety, self-rescue skills and developing all 4 strokes.
Baby and Preschool Swimming on Tuesday and Friday 10-11am and Saturday morning 8.30-11.30am.
School Age Beginners to Pre Competition Tuesday and Friday 4 – 6pm and Saturdays 8.30am – 11.30am
At Stamford Bridge Junior School, 5 Church Road, Stamford Bridge, YO41 1BP
Ballet with Miss Gemma offers a fun, and relaxed introduction into the wonderful world of Ballet.
Classes are from 18 months up to 6 years, with 3 different age groups; on Monday afternoons and Friday mornings at the Raylor Centre for ages 18 months – 4 years and Saturday mornings at The Poppleton Centre for ages 18months – 6 years.
T: 07428 644219
We teach dance to infants, children and adults with passion. We are renowned for our multi award winning classes in RAD Classical Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Musical Theatre, Commercial Dance, Pointe Work etc.
Visit our website for more info.
Children learn phrases and vocabulary useful for visits abroad through songs, rhymes, role-play, games and question and answers. Visually appealing resources.
SPANISH
* In person classes for ages 3.5 to 8 (Saturdays 9:00 and 10:15)
FRENCH
* Zoom only classes for ages 5 – 12
* Individual or small group classes Saturdays or weekday evenings.
T: 07807 051788 French – Pierrine
T: 07729 871033 Spanish – Rachel
Every second Saturday 10.30-11.30am
All ages welcome but children must be accompanied by an adult. Choice of free refreshments available including juice, tea or coffee.
Hungate Reading Cafe, Ground Floor, Bellerby Court, Hungate, York, YO1 7AF
At I Can Play we welcome all young people with any degree of hearing loss to make music. Our sessions are all about having fun – we enjoy playing musical games, exploring instruments, singing and signing songs, composing our own music, and making new friends!
Run by the National Centre for Early Music, sessions take place on Saturday mornings at York Music Centre.
To find out more go to www.ncem.co.uk/icanplay/ or contact [email protected]
As a National Standard, British Cycling accredited Instructor for Bikeability Levels 1, 2 and 3 I can get anyone riding in a fun and friendly way. I am also a Qualified HSBC UK/British Cycling Level 1 Ride Leader… and also being a British Cycling Level 2 Coach also helps… with plenty tricks and resources up my sleeve 🙂
T: 07930 585022
A small, friendly dance school for children from 18 months – teenagers. Classes: ISTD Ballet, Tap, Modern Theatre Dance and Musical Theatre.
Classes run Monday to Saturday. Get in touch for times.
Venues are: Tang Hall Community Centre, Millthorpe School, The Raylor Centre (James st).
T: 07919 008078 (Katie Ventress)
T: 07856771036
Let your children explore their artistic side in these fun monthly sessions! On the first Saturday of each month, we’ll have themed art and craft activities as well as opportunities to explore our historic church and enjoy a snack and drink with Creative Club pals.
£2 each. Prebook via Eventbrite/church website.
All Saints Church, North Street, York, YO1 6JD
Messy Play classes for children aged 6 months to 5 years old.
An opportunity for children to partake in a range of messy activities, which help to promote and encourage their curiosity and development.
Prebooking essential. £8.50 per class.
Saturdays 10:00-10:45am
Rawcliffe Rec, YO30 5TS.
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Mini Athletics
Weekly 45 minute classes are on Saturday mornings at the Mount School.
9.00am Diddies (2 – 3½ years)
9.50am Littles (3½ – 5 years)
10.40am Minis (5 – 7 years)
Free tasters sessions available
Contact Rickie on 07890115217
We offer a range of dance classes including ISTD Imperial Classical Ballet, Tap & Modern for children (4 yrs +). We also offer non-syllabus classes including Contemporary dance (6 years +). We also offer Adult classes including Ballet, Tap and Contemporary.
Venue Location: The Gateway Centre, Acomb, York. YO24 3BZ (children’s classes). The Railway Institute, 24 Queen Street, York , YO24 1AD (Adult classes).
T: 07917 176418 (Sarah)
Perform with Emma Bassett Dance Act and Sing classes prides itself on building a child’s confidence and improving their self-esteem for their everyday lives, as well as learning new skills for the stage.
Classes are held at York College and venues at Copmanthorpe and Bishopthorpe.
Please get in touch to arrange a free trial.
T: 07720717858
Explore York Libraries and Archives offer under 5 story times. There are free and on a drop-in basis. Find out the time and day of the week at your local library and all the up-to-date information here https://exploreyork.org.uk/children/storytimes/
For more details about the sessions and libraries below see our post HERE
💜 FREE GROUPS 💜
Held 2-3.30pm on every last Saturday of the month (except December), in St Oswald’s Church ground, Fulford.
For Early Years and Key Stage 1 children. Parents/carers to stay and play too!
Forest school type of activities – connect with nature, have fun and be creative! Warm waterproof clothing and boots essential.
Booking essential – contact Pippa Ensor on 07949 844395
