Thursday, June 12, 2014

Great After School Activities Near Carlsbad

By Leigh Metopher


If you live in or around Carlsbad, San Marcos or Encinitas and are searching for something fun and enriching for your child to do after school, the good news is that this area offers plenty of options. No matter what interests your child, you can find an after-school activity that they are sure to enjoy. Here is a sample of what is available in the area.

These days, parents are always looking for activities that keep their kids active and healthy, but not every child loves the idea of being on a sports team. For those kids, you might consider enrolling them in martial arts classes, such as karate lessons. Karate has physical benefits, providing cardiovascular exercise as well as improving a child's balance, coordination, flexibility and overall strength and health. In addition, there are many important mental benefits. Karate teaches self-discipline as well as self-control, and as students earn new belts, they gain a sense of accomplishment and improve self-confidence.

For those seeking karate in Carlsbad, karate in San Marcos or martial arts in Encinitas, consider signing up for classes at Team Mai. This karate school offers classes for children, teens and adults at all levels. They also host fun night events and summer camps for children, and the instructors host after-school programs at eight Carlsbad elementary schools, one San Marcos elementary and at Carlsbad Country Day Preschool. Team Mai even offers a free two-week trial for prospective students.

One local option would be to go visit the City of Carlsbad's recreation department and browse through the many classes available for children and teens. The city offers classes with topics ranging from painting to ceramics to dance. Summer camps range from a performing arts camp to a summer camp that focuses on science and exploration. They also offer sports training classes, swimming lessons and lifeguard training classes for teens.

Performing arts classes are another type of class to consider for your child, and these activities appeal to many children and can be a great way to build confidence. There are several theater companies in or around Carlsbad and Encinitas that offer performing arts classes, summer camps or workshops. You can call and arrange a tour of businesses such as Kids Act, Prodigy Kids Performing Arts or perhaps the North County School of the Arts.

If your child loves to build, explore and experiment, you might consider an after school experience that caters to these interests. For instance, Mad Science of San Diego offers classes at many local elementary schools in Carlsbad and Encinitas, as well as one school in San Marcos. Lego classes are another interesting option to think about, and there are several groups and companies offering after-school Lego classes and summer camp experiences.




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