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.
Spring into action and join All Star Tennis across Wandsworth for their popular Junior Clubs. Here you will learn technique and improve your coordination in a super fun environment.
Age: 3 – teens
Locations: Wandsworth Common, King George’s Park, Tooting Common, Furzedown Rec, Leader’s Gardens
Contact Details: allstartennis.co.uk/junior-clubs | info@allstartennis.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
- Balham
- Battersea
- Barnes
- East Putney
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. We 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 to 13 months.
Age: from birth to 13 months
Dates and Locations:
- Monday – Millie & Maisie – Clapham Old Town & Balham Southside Scout Hall
- Tuesday – St Mary & St John the Devine, Balham
- Thursday – Clapham Methodist Church
Website: www.babysensory.com/balham
This is a special 5 week course for you and your newborn, helping you understand your babies cues, cries, and unique needs. Learning calming, comforting and loving touch techniques while building confidence, strengthening your bond and making new friends.
Age: 0-4 months
Date and Location: Thursday – Clapham Methodist Church 11.30 – 12.30 starts 10th September
Website: www.babysensory.com/balham
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
Their inspiring classes foster creativity and teach real art skills in drawing, sculpting, painting, and printmaking, all within a friendly and supportive environment.
Dates: 8th September to 12th December
Age: 6 years+
Location: Lavender Hill, SW11 5QL
Website: www.lavenderleonardos.art
What makes Playball different?
They don’t just teach children how to catch, kick and throw. Playball use sport, movement and play to develop the whole child. Building important school-readiness skills like concentration, listening, following instructions, confidence, independence, teamwork and emotional regulation.
Every activity has a purpose, helping children become confident, capable and ready to learn, all while having loads of fun and developing a love of being active! Join one of our classes today!
Venues:
- Battersea Park
- Clapham Common
- Luke’s Chelsea
- Parsons Green (New Venue)
- Brockwell Park
- Dulwich Park
Age: 18m to 8year olds
Website: https://playballlondon.com/venues
Open Air Fit offers a variety of fun, inclusive sports sessions for children of all ages in the fresh air on Wandsworth Common. From football training sessions with ex-professional Mel Capleton to multi-sports holiday camps, they provide high-quality coaching in a supportive, encouraging environment where children grow in confidence, build skills and develop a love of being active outdoors.
- Saturday Kids Football (Age 3+)
Dates:12th September – 12th December
Time: Saturdays 10:30–11:30AM
Location: Wandsworth Common, Dog Free Zone next to the Skylark Café - Monday After School Football (Reception – Year 2)
Dates: 14th September – 7th December
Time: Mondays 4:00–4:45PM
Location: Wandsworth Common, off Bolingbroke Grove, top of Honeywell Road - Goalkeeping Sessions run by Mel Capleton (Age 8+)
Dates: 17th September – 3rd December
Time: Thursdays 5:30-6:15PM
Location: Wandsworth Common, off Bolingbroke Grove, top of Honeywell Road
Website: https://openairfit.com/booking-2/
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 original adventure class for toddlers and their grown-ups. A place where play and learning come together in the most exciting way. Every session is designed to encourage exploration and build confidence. Large soft play area and bouncy castle for 20 minutes, followed by class activities with a different theme each week.
Age: 12 months – 4.5 years
Date and Location:
- Monday & Tuesday – Balham Southside Scout Hall
- Thursday – St Thomas’s Church, Balham
Website: www.toddlersense.com/balham
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