The guide to Classes and Activities for Kids in Jacksonville is a paid advertorial sponsored by our favorite local kid friendly businesses.
If you’re looking for a great classes and activities for kids in Jacksonville, then look no further than our handy guide. Whether you’re looking for swim lessons, a music class, or something else, we’ve got tons of great activities for kids of all ages.
Beaches Rock Gym
Beaches Rock Gym is a climbing gym located in Atlantic Beach, Florida. Our gym is open to new and seasoned climbers alike with bouldering walls and auto belays fit for all skill levels. Beaches Rock Gym offers Homeschool PE Rock Climbing Classes, After School Classes, and Summer camps for Kids aged 6 and up.
Bolts & Bytes Maker Academy
Bolts & Bytes offers after school, weekend and summer camp curriculum that features imaginative, skill-building projects that lead up to larger, more adventurous creations that unlock students’ new skills. Students may learn how to design for a 3D printer making a personalized backpack charm, then learn how to solder by building a solar powered toy car before putting those skills together to design and build their own 3D-printed, remote-controlled drone. All materials, tools and instruction are included in all our programs — the experiences, earned knowledge and feelings of accomplishment & pride are given free.
British Swim School
We are a retired U.S. Navy family who jumped at the chance to open British Swim School in our area. British Swim School of Jacksonville Beaches-Orange Park is a premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults. Our program is designed to improve safety every step of the way. Enroll now!
Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids Jax Beach
When children step into our salon, they’re greeted by a fun-filled waiting area complete with an indoor slide and a coloring table. During their haircuts, our little clients can unwind in whimsical fantasy chairs while watching their favorite TV shows. Afterward, they leave with big smiles, a balloon, and a sucker in hand! Our stylists are highly trained to work with adults, children of all ages, and those with unique or special needs, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Flight Adventure Park
Come soar with us at Flight Adventure Park Jacksonville where families have 40,000 square feet of indoor adventure to explore! We also have new attractions that include a Lunar Park and Lunar Court as well as a BRAND-NEW Junior Pilot area for our little jumpers. Our park has been reimagined to include all space and aviation themed attractions and we can’t wait to show you our new look.
Greenlight Theatre Company
Greenlight Theatre Company offers both Broadway-quality productions, entertainment, and programming for all ages and abilities in the Jacksonville area. GTC creates a space that promotes inclusivity, creativity, and professionalism within the arts community. They offer programming and private lessons in acting, singing, dance & more! Greenlight Theatre Company’s mission is to engage, educate, and inspire our community through high-quality, inclusive productions, classes, and other programming for all ages and abilities.
JAX Little Art
Description: Jax Little Art is a home-based children’s art studio specializing in Process Art – an approach that emphasizes the act of creating rather than the final result. The studio is led by Art Historian and art curator Helena Acosta. Helena places a strong emphasis on the creative process, providing open-ended, choice-driven experiences that celebrate the joy of discovery. Her art classes draw inspiration from the Reggio philosophy, acknowledging the diverse ways in which children think, play, explore, speak, and express themselves.
Musical Moments
Trusted, proven, educational, and of course, fun! Our studio is proud to offer Kindermusik, the world’s leading provider of music and movement programs for young children! Our music and movement classes provide research-based activities that stimulate your child’s growing mind and body. Classes are offered for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and big kids (ages 5-7). Locations in various locations throughout Jacksonville, Jax Beach, Atlantic Beach, Nocatee, Fruit Cove, Avondale, and St Johns. Live interactive virtual classes also available. Available for birthday parties.
Musician Makers
At Musician Makers, students are inspired to love music through our creative and personalized approach to teaching. We offer in-home music lessons for guitar, piano, voice, drums, ukulele, flute, and songwriting, as well as performance theater and stage coaching! We offer a discounted rate on your first lesson, flexibility with scheduling, and an online portal for your convenience.
Soccer Shots of North Florida
Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. They offer three different programs to meet the developmental needs of children ages 2-8. They provide a high-energy, fun, age-appropriate introduction to soccer for kids. They are not your typical league, but rather a fun introduction to the basics of soccer with a focus on character development and confidence-building that your children will use as they transition to league play.
Soccer Stars of South Jacksonville
Soccer Stars is the nation’s leading youth soccer program, providing a developmental journey for children starting at 18 months. Whether they’re just starting out or are advanced players, our classes, programs, and camps are tailored to promote physical and emotional growth while ensuring enjoyment. With two decades of experience, Soccer Stars presents a distinctive, age-appropriate curriculum designed to enhance soccer skills, boost self-confidence, and foster socialization abilities.
Swimming Safari Swim School
Choosing who to trust with the core memory of teaching your child to swim can feel overwhelming. That’s why at Swimming Safari, Jacksonville’s original swim school, our founder—a devoted mom and grandma—created a place filled with love and passion for helping families make positive, lasting memories. We offer lessons for all ages and abilities!
💦 Parent and Me: 4 months- 2 years
💦 Jungle Tots: 2-3 year olds
💦 Excellent Elephants: Special Abilities Privates for ages 2-12
💦 Safari Kids: 4-12 years olds
💦 Teens: 13-17 year olds
💦 Adults: 18+ (Beginner and intermediate)
Schedule a trial today and begin building a lifetime of water memories—tuition assistance is available!
The Little Gym
The Little Gym is a noncompetitive gymnastics center for ages 4 mo-12yr. We offer a safe and inspiring space to direct their energy, build confidence, and develop key skills. Our curriculum follows American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) milestones to help your child through important developmental moments. We also offer Parents Night Out, private play dates, camps, and birthday parties!
The Little Social
The Little Social is a thoughtfully curated children’s indoor play-space and cafe. We believe that play is the cornerstone of childhood development and that having a safe space to do so is an essential part of early childhood years. We are naturally minded and meticulously sourced all of our products to follow that important foundation of our brand. We believe that when someone pours into the community of parents that collectively the community does better. We want to foster the mindset of mothering the mother. We hold firm that our place is more than a space. We offer our space for events and birthday parties and have an array of enrichment classes the community can join!
The Nestling Collective
The Nestling Collective is a welcoming and enriching space where families can explore through open play and participate in our engaging classes. Offering memberships, daily play, summer camps, unique drop-off programs, and hands-on homeschool power hours. As a direct provider for Step Up, we support families with scholarship funding, making our educational programs accessible to students with unique abilities. We focus on fostering creativity, learning, and community in a welcoming, supportive environment that brings families together and creates lasting connections.
The Women’s Defense Company
Stay safe, be confident and become empowered! The Women’s Defense Company can help you and your loved ones find their inner Warrior through our life-changing women’s self-defense classes.
TNT Gymnastics and Fitness
TNT is where fitness meets FUN! We offer a variety of classes including Gymnastics, Tumbling, and Ninja for children of all ages. Our preschool program is for children who are walking – 5 years old. Call us today (904-998-8681) to enroll your child into a trial class!
Urban Air Adventure Park
Open seven days a week, we’re more than just a trampoline park – we’re a full-fledged Adventure Park with attractions for kids of all ages! The park is home to more than 10 attractions – ranging from Indoor Go-Karts, Sky Rider, Indoor Ropes Course, Climbing Walls, Virtual Reality and more! We’re known for fantastic birthday parties, fun summer camps and love hosting team parties, corporate outings and community fundraisers, too!
Thank you to the local businesses who participated in our guide. If you offer classes and activities for kids in Jacksonville and are interested in having your business added to this guide, you can learn more by downloading our media kit or emailing us for additional information.
