From Art To Karate: After School Fun In 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.

Not every child loves being on a sports team, such as baseball or basketball, but kids do need exercise, so one option that will be good for their body and their minds is taking martial arts classes. You could opt for taekwondo classes, jiu jitsu classes or perhaps karate classes. Karate not only provides exercise, it also builds stamina and improves balance and coordination. Through Carlsbad karate training you will also see improvements in your child's level of self-control, concentration and self-discipline, and learning self-defense skills is always a good idea for any child, teen or adult.

Team Mai offers martial arts classes in Carlsbad to children of all ages at their 3,000-square-foot training facility. The instructors at Team Mai also offer after-school programs at many schools in Carlsbad and San Marcos, which is a great way to get started. If you are searching for karate classes in Carlsbad, Encinitas or San Marcos, Team Mai offers plenty of options to suit your schedule. Team Mai also offers summer camps and special evening events for its students. You can sign up online for a free two-week trial at Team Mai or call and set up a time to tour the facilities.

The City of Carlsbad also has a full schedule of classes that might interest your child. There are art classes, cooking classes, dance classes and all types of sports classes. In addition to weekend and after-school activities, the city's recreation department also offers an assortment of interesting summer camps and summer swimming lessons for a range of abilities.

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.

Mad Science of San Diego also offers after-school classes at four schools in Carlsbad, four schools in Encinitas and one elementary school in San Marcos. These are fun, hands-on classes where kids get to enjoy exciting science lessons and experiments. There are also several companies that offer after-school Lego building workshops and classes for elementary-aged children, and many are held at local schools.




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