We have created a list of classes that are for babies, toddlers, and older children. We have everything from sports to art and craft, coding to dance, and everything in between! Please check the website for exact dates.
Fabulous, fun and active phonics sessions with lots of music, singing and activities all based on a letter sound a week, served up with a good dose of silliness and bubbles. Minis classes are jam packed fun focusing on speech and language development and the Preschool classes are just as much fun but also have the advantage of giving your little one a boost when they start school!
Private tuition and nursery sessions as well as parties available on request.
Dates, Times, Age and Locations:
- Mini Phonics with Robot Reg (for 1 and 2 year olds): Tuesdays at 11am in Millie and Maisie (SW4 0ED) w/b 22nd September.
- Preschool Phonics with Robot Reg (3 and 4 year olds): Fridays at 4pm in Northcote Library (SW11 6RD) starting on 19th September.
Website: https://www.robotreg.co.uk/find-a-class/battersea-clapham/ ,Email:- lara@robotreg.co.uk
Angel Swim run private swim lessons for babies and children with small classes of 4:1 and 2:1 in warm, private swimming pools 30 – 32 degrees with incredible, experienced instructors.
Locations:
- Chelsea – Park Walk Primary School SW10 0AY
- Balham – Alderbrook Primary School SW12 8PP
- Battersea – Latchmere Leisure Centre SW11 5AD
Website: https://www.angelswim.london/
Art- K Clapham and Art-K Wandsworth
Art classes are taught after school from Monday to Friday, as well as mornings and afternoons on Saturday and Sunday in our art studio at 40 North Street near Clapham Common. Only at art-K is each student’s artistic journey nurtured individually by working on their own project and progressing at their own pace, which allows students to feel in control of their creative self-expression in a non-competitive environment. Their classes allow students to discover and experiment with exciting art techniques and mediums including shading techniques, watercolour, acrylics, paper sculpture, mixed media and clay sculpture to provide constantly engaging learning opportunities.
Locations:
- Clapham 40 North St, Clapham Common, SW4 0HD
- Wandsworth 93 East Hill, London SW18 2QD
Age: 6-16 years
Website: https://www.art-k.co.uk/class-clapham/, https://www.art-k.co.uk/class-wandsworth/
Baby Sensory provides ideas for creative play, massage, tummy time, movement, visual development, textures, scents and music in simple practical ways that can be easily repeated at home. They also use a combination of original and traditional songs and rhymes to develop early speech and language skills, and sensory signing activities to help you and your baby communicate from birth.
Classes £12.50 per session termly or £15.00 PAYG. They offer a 3 week trial so you can try the classes before committing to the full term.
Location and Dates:
- Millie & Maisie – Clapham Old Town – Mondays
- Balham Southside Scout Centre – Mondays
- Balham St Mary & St John the Devine – Tuesdays
- Brixton effraspace – Wednesdays
- Clapham Methodist Church – Thursdays
Website: https://www.babysensory.com/balham/, Email: Balham@babysensory.co.uk
A multi award winning immersive, sensory music class for the little folk and their grown ups! Filled with original music, sensory lighting and props and the cutest dress up. Classes for Newborn – 4 years old. We are in Clapham, Wandsworth, Tooting, Battersea and other nearby locations. Hartbeeps is inspired by curiosity, backed by research and sprinkled with magic since 2003.
Age: 0 to 4 years old
Website: https://bookeo.com/hartbeepswestandswlondon
Inkhead are a South London-based creative writing tutoring company providing writing after school clubs, courses and tuition for children aged 6-11 across the Clapham area. Theirtutors are not only experienced teachers (all enhanced DBS checked) but real, published writers including playwrights, poets, journalists and novelists. We can support your child with improving their general creative writing skills or with specific exam preparation such as 11+, watch out for their fun autumn ‘Scaries and Faries’ workshop.
Age: 6-11 (prep/primary)
Location: Clapham / South London
Dates: Varying (private tuition, after school club referral scheme)
Website: Inkhead.co.uk
Julian Cousins Sports – Read Clapham Mums article
Julian Cousins offers a comprehensive range of tennis coaching for all ages and abilities at his base in Clapham Common.
Age, Dates and Times:
- Mini Tennis 4-6 years Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday OR Thursday at 4 pm
- Juniors 7-12 years Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday OR Thursday at 5 pm
- Teenage Tennis 12 years+ Monday 6 pm
Location: Clapham Common Tennis Courts
Website: https://www.juliancousinssports.com/
Lavender Leonardos Children’s Art School
Spark your child’s creativity at Lavender Leonardos, an independent art studio in Battersea. They offer term-time group classes, private tuition, and adult sessions, all designed to build real art skills in a fun, friendly setting. Children aged 6–18 can explore drawing, painting, sculpting, and printmaking with expert guidance.
Age: 6 years+
Location: Lavender Hill, SW11 5QL
Website: www.lavenderleonardos.art
Mini Mozart brings live music to life for babies and toddlers, turning every class into a joyful adventure.
Unlock your child’s potential with the magic of music!
Location: Millie & Maisie Play Cafe, 76-78 Rectory Grove, London SW4 0ED
Dates and times: Wednesdays, Babies & Toddlers 9:30am, Babies 10:25am
Age group: Babies & Toddlers – 0-4 years, Babies – 0-15 months
Website link: https://www.minimozart.com/venue/clapham-wednesdays/
- Saturday Football for kids age 3-11
Led by popular former professional player Mel Capleton, high level football coaching expertise is used to develop the skill and technique of each child, aimed at working on mobility, fitness, technical ability, strategy and social skills. Every week, children play small-sided games so they all have the opportunity to get plenty of touches of the ball as well as helping them to become more comfortable and improve their skills – vital to a child’s development and growing confidence. For children age 3-11 and are split into age appropriate groups.
Term Dates: 06 September – 20 December (half-term 25 October)
Time: 10:30-11:30
Location: Wandsworth Common in the Dog Free Zone opposite the Skylark Cafe
Book online at https://openairfit.com/booking-2/
- Monday After School Football with Open Air Fit
After school football for children in Reception through to Year Six led by popular former professional player Mel Capleton. The session will involve learning new skills, practising drills and finishing with a game.
Dates: Monday 8th September – Monday 1th December (exc half-term 27 October) 12 weeks
Time: 1600
Location: Wandsworth Common, off Bolingbroke Grove, top of Honeywell Road https://w3w.co/hunter.circle.agrees
Website: www.openairfit.com/booking/
- Goalkeeping Sessions for children Age 8+
45 minute sessions run by former professional goalkeeper, Mel Capleton. In these sessions the children will be working on speed, agility, quickness, ball handling, quick feet, positioning and how we put those together in a game situation.
Dates: Thursday 11th September – Thursday 11th December (exc Thursday 30th Oct for Half Term) (13 sessions)
Time: 17:30
Location: Wandsworth Common, off Bolingbroke Grove, top of Honeywell Road https://w3w.co/hunter.circle.agrees
Website: www.openairfit.com/booking/
In their fun sessions for 2-4-year-olds, Our Mindful Connection Club will blend mindfulness and arts to enhance social and emotional learning (SEL) through Social Skills, Emotional Awareness, Mindfulness Practices, and Arts Integration.
Spaces are limited to 25 children per session, at £30 each. Join them for all 12 weeks to develop foundational skills!
Location: St Mary’s, Bolton’s Gardens, SW10
Age: 2 to 4 year olds
Dates and Times:
- Tuesdays: 10-11:30 am
- Thursdays: 1-2:30 pm
Website: https://www.joanneloeducation.com/book-a-class
Playball gives your child the best start by teaching essential movement and sports skills in a fun, nurturing environment. Through their dynamic, age-appropriate classes, children build confidence, coordination, teamwork, and a love for being active — setting them up for success both on and off the sports field. Give your child the Playball advantage and watch them thrive!
Venues:
- Battersea Park
- Clapham Common
- St. Luke’s Chelsea
- South Park (Fulham)
- Brockwell Park
- Dulwich Park
Age: 18m to 8year olds
Website: https://playballlondon.com/venues
Pop School & Stage Academy (PSSA)
PSSA has arrived in Clapham! Join the excitement this September with high-energy acting, singing, and dancing classes for ages 4 – 16, leading to performance opportunities on stage and screen.
Location: Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form
Age, Dates and Times: Starting Friday 12th September
- 5pm – 6pm Ages 4-6
- 5pm – 8pm Ages 6-16
Website: https://pssa.classforkids.io/term/129
Stagecoach Putney- building confidence through performing arts training. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday classes in singing, dance and drama for 4- 18 year olds.
Age, Time and Locations:
- Wednesday Classes: St Mary’s C of E Primary School, Felsham Rd, London SW15 1BA
- Early Stages: 4pm-5:30pm, ages 4-6
- Main Stages: 4:30pm-7:30pm, ages 6-13
- Thursday Classes: St Osmund’s Primary School, Church Rd, Barnes, SW13 9HQ
- Early Stages: 4pm-5:30pm, ages 4-6
- Main Stages: 4:30pm-7:30pm, ages 6-13
- Friday Classes: Brandlehow School, Brandlehow Rd, London SW15 2ED
- Early Stages: 4:15pm-5:45pm, ages 4-6
- Main Stages: 5pm-8pm, ages 6-13
- Further Stages: 5pm-8pm, ages 14+
- Saturday Classes: Brandlehow School, Brandlehow Rd, London SW15 2ED
- Early Stages: 9-10:30am, 9:15-10:45am, 11:15-12:45pm, 2:15-3:45pm, ages 4-6
- Main Stages: 10-1pm, 2:30pm-5:30pm, ages 6-13
- Further Stages: 10-1pm, 2:30pm-5:30pm, ages 14+
Website: www.stagecoach.co.uk/putney Email: putney@stagecoach.co.uk Tel: 020 80999861
The Academy by Bop Stars offers innovative Performing Arts classes where every child shines bright. Our unique combination of classes is designed to spark imagination, inspire confidence, and ignite creativity. Students explore the world of Performing Arts through Singing, Dancing, Acting, and Aerial Circus classes, all led by a dynamic team of industry professionals. Join us today and let your child discover the magic of Performing Arts in our exciting, supportive environment.
Location: Allfarthing Primary School, Wandsworth, SW18 2LR
Age: 4-10
Date and Time: Saturday’s, 10:00-13:00
Price: £20 per week, for 3 hour session
Website: https://bopstars.co.uk/theacademybybopstars
* Use code DWYCLS9 at checkout for 10% off your overall booking.
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