Your 2009
Guide to
After-School Activities
The following
local businesses and organizations advertise in Sacramento Parent magazine-free
to Greater Sacramento families for over fifteen years.
Brainasium
Like a gymnasium for the brain! Our fun, active approach treats K-12 students
who have learning challenges. Providing one-on-one academics, sensory integration,
nutritional counseling, occupational, listening and family therapy. 916-780-1818.
www.BrainasiumWorks.com
Brighton Schools
Our goal is to provide fun, but our mission is to make opportunities for
friendship and lifelong memories. Our after-school program offers art,
science, sports, cooking, drama, music and teambuilding. Folsom: 916-353-0777,
Granite Bay: 916-791-8050, Natoma Station: 916-985-2222. www.BrightonSchools.com
California Automobile Museum
Enjoy the California Auto Museum’s classic
cars, race cars, muscle cars, hot rods and environmentally friendly cars!
Open 10am-6pm every day, till 9pm every third Thursday, Students only $4.
(916) 442-6802. www.CaliforniaAutomobileMuseum.org
California Museum
Engaging, educating and enlightening audiences about California history and
its unique influence on the world of ideas, innovation, art, and culture
through captivating, active and state of the art experiences. 916-653-7524.
www.CaliforniaMuseum.org
Child Development Centers
Leading the field in educational and recreational school programs for over
35 years, our before- and after-school programs offer a variety of hands-on
activities (both indoors and out) that encourage children to build new
skills while fostering creativity and self-expression. 916-557-4401, ext.
0. www.CDIcdc.org
College
Nannies & Tutors of Sacramento
One-on-one tutoring for children in Pre-K through 12th grade, on any subject,
including organization, study skills, and ACT/SAT/PSAT Prep. 916-941-1188.
www.CollegeNannies.com or www.CollegeTutors.com
Creative Arts And Music Center
Offering art classes & music programs to children of all ages. Art includes
sketching, watercolor, sculpture, oil painting, cartooning, and many more
fun and creative media (for ages 3-16)! Granite Bay: 916-791-6407. www.CreativeArtsAnd
MusicCenter.org
Deane Dance Center
Sacramento's premier ballet school, Deane Dance Center also offers Children's
Tap, Pilates, Zumba, and Flamenco. Classes for ages 2 1/2 through Adult
and boys ages 4-8. 916-453-0226. www.DeaneDanceCenter.com
Debbie
Meyer Swim School
Swimming skills and water safety behaviors don’t end with the summer.
Keep your children safe year-round with expert instruction. Infants to Adults.
Locations in Carmichael and Folsom: 916-972-0343. www.DebbieMeyerSwimSchool.net
The Discovery Museum
The Discovery Science & Space Center offers hands-on fun and learning!
Educational activities for ages 0-adult. Picnic area, wildlife and planetarium
shows too. Bring your camera! 916-575-3941. www.TheDiscovery.org
Explorit Science Center
Providing the perfect environment to entertain, educate and engage your family
in science. Our dynamic program is a great place for after-school adventure.
Located in Davis: 530-756-0191. www.Explorit.org
The
4th “R” School-Age
Child Care
A positive place for your child before and after school! We offer a variety
of fun, interesting and educational activities—all in a safe, well
supervised, comfortable, and supportive environment! 916-808-6021. www.CityofSacramento.org/ParksandRecreation/4thR
Granite
Arch Climbing Center
A wide array of indoor rock-climbing activities for all ages and abilities.
Kids’ programs include youth climbing club, competitive team, scouting
events, home school classes, overnighters and birthday parties. For more
information, check us out online or call us at 916-852-7625. www.GraniteArch.com
Goddard School
Whether holding your infant, encouraging your toddler to share, or providing
your preschooler with enriching activities, caring teachers support your
child’s healthy development. A hands-on owner and an education director
provide dependable management and open communication. 916-861-0906. www.GoddardSchools.com
Gymboree Learning Programs
Interactive classes in Play, Music, Art, and Baby Signs for newborns through
five years and their parents. Children are encouraged to explore and learn
through physical, cognitive and creative activities. 916-791-6267
International Gymnastics
Centre
Promoting fitness through the art of gymnastics. Gymnastics is the basic
sport for any sport. Your child will gain confidence, agility, balance, strength,
coordination, self-discipline, and grace. We develop happy, healthy children.
916-372-4GYM. www.IGCentre.com
KM Dance Arts Studio
Dance classes for the preschooler to the serious, pre-professional performer,
including tap, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, creative dance, lyrical, contemporary,
stretch & tone and Zumba! We teach each student excellence and precision
in technique within a positive, encouraging environment. 916-723-3400.
www.KMDanceArts.com
LearningRx
Students struggling to learn or read do so for a reason. Through research-based
intensive training, LearningRx can strengthen the underlying cognitive
skills that enable students to process information and learn faster and
easier. LearningRx of Folsom: 916-984-8900. www.LearningRx.com/Folsom
Little Folks University
At Little Folks University children will explore a variety of activities
such as sports, science experiments, cooking, arts, crafts, technology,
music, drama, and team building. Transportation and homework assistance
included. 916-985-7055. www.LittleFolksU.com
The Little Gym-Folsom
The Little Gym offers professionally developed, non-competitive motor skills
and fitness programs designed to help kids build the skills and confidence
that will enhance every aspect of their lives. 916-984-4600. www.TLGfolsomca.com
The Little Gym-Placer County (Rocklin)
The Little Gym offers professionally developed, non-competitive motor skills
development programs for ages 4 mos.-12 yrs., designed to help kids build
skills and confidence that will enhance every aspect of their lives. 916-625-0185.
www.TLGplacercountyca.com
Northern California Children's Chorus
A non-profit community chorus committed to providing all talented children
entering grades 1-8, an excellent choral music education and performance
experience. Rehearsals located in Roseville. 916-220-0970. www.norcalchildrenschorus.org
Sacramento
Theatre Company’s Ensemble!
STC-2, School of the Arts, offers Ensemble!, an after-school program for
1st-9th-graders. Small classes and professional educators. Tons of fun!
Contact Lynn Baker, Director of Ensemble/Summer Camp: 916-446-7501, ext.
116 or stcensemble@yahoo.com. www.SacTheatre.org
Tricks Gymnastics
Our program focuses on developing the whole child. Your child will learn
age-appropriate gymnastics while building confidence and self-esteem.
Emphasis is placed on teaching correct technique,
having lots of turns, and enjoying gymnastics. Granite Bay: 916-791-4496,
Folsom: 916-351-0024, Sacramento: 916-481-4496. www.TricksGym.com
Water
Wings Swim School
Helping keep kids safe and fit all year long, Water Wings teaches ages 3
months to adults. Small groups or private lessons offered in a heated pool
with great instructors. Elk Grove: 916-226-SWIM (7946). www.WaterWingsSwimSchool.com
