after-school activities
Looking to enrich your child's life? Whether its ballet, soccer or art, our after-school activities directory can help you find the right program for your child.
Alaska Afterschool Network
(907) 248-7676
akafterschool.org
Alaskan families have a need for afterschool and summer programming now more than ever! The Alaska Afterschool Network has an interactive program map to help you find an out-of-school time program in your community. Check it out on our website!
The Alaska Club
5201 E Tudor Rd.
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 365-7393
thealaskaclub.com
Locations:
EAST ANCHORAGE: 5201 E Tudor Rd.
SOUTH ANCHORAGE: 10931 O’Malley Centre Dr.
EAGLE RIVER: 12001 Business Blvd.
FAIRBANKS: 747 Old Richardson Hwy, Unit 3
JUNEAU: 2841 Riverside Dr.
WASILLA: 1720 East Parks Hwy
At The Alaska Club, there’s always something new for you and your family. With 13 convenient statewide locations, you can maximize your membership with group fitness classes, yoga, Zumba, swimming, personal training, wellness services, seasonal kids’ camps, and childcare! We give you and your family everything you need to stay strong year-round. New in 2024 – Family memberships now include daily access to Fly Trampoline Park in Anchorage, Wasilla and Fairbanks!
Anchorage Community Theatre
1133 E 70th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 344-4713
actalaska.org
Anchorage Community Theatre (ACT) is Alaska’s Longest Running Theatre Company. Celebrating our 71st season with two semesters of ACT’s Broadway Kidz, Radio Plays, and live productions of Little Women the Musical, Alabama Story, Bright Ideas California Suite, Same Time, Next Year. We hold open auditions for our main shows.
Aurora Kids Fitness, Gymnastics
& Dance
1120 Huffman Rd #8
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 345-0093
www.aurorakidsak.com
Gymnastics, Dance & Parkour Gymnastics for kids 10 months through Middle School age. Fitness and fun are always part of curriculum based, developmental curriculum. Highly trained staff that focus on growing skills in a nurturing, supportive environment. Free Trial class available for kids new to the program. Open gyms and Friday Night Outs (6-10 pm) every week.
BAYSHORE EARLY LEARNING CENTER
3131 Amber Bay Loop,
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 522-4907
www.bayshorekids.com
NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)-accredited preschool with K-1 before-after care conveniently located in beautiful Bayshore Clubhouse. You will have access to your child’s on-line portfolio. Your child will swim on-site with a lifeguard and play in our beautiful indoor/outdoor campus with encouragement from educated, trained professional teachers. Call today for a visit.
CAMP FIRE ALASKA
161 Klevin St., #100
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 279-3551
www.campfireak.org
For over 100 years, Camp Fire Alaska has provided a safe, nurturing place for families to send their children. Today we are a leader in the youth development field and serve more than 5,000 youth yearly.
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
(907) 235-6667
akcoastalstudies.org
The Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies is an environmental education organization in Homer, Alaska. From boreal forests to research stations on the edge of wilderness, our locations are hubs for research, educational programs, and tours exploring the rich habitats of Kachemak Bay. Explore these immersive ecosystems with overnight summer camps, field trips and guided tours.
MUSIC TOGETHER MOUNTAIN SONG
Multiple East Anchorage locations
(907) 230-1241
www.www.musictogethermountainsong.com
Music and movement classes for children ages birth to 5 years and the grown-ups who love them. We nurture each child's natural musicality in a playful, musically rich learning environment. Our research-based classes are designed to be non-formal and non-performance oriented, so your child can learn at his or her own pace, in a way that's developmentally appropriate.
Trailside Discovery Camp
(907) 274-5437
trailsidediscovery.org
Trailside Discovery Camp is an award-winning camp program in Alaska that provides a broad range of outdoor environmental education experiences for students ages 4 to 14 from all economic, social and cultural backgrounds.
Youth 360
(907) 373-3613
youth-360.org
Program Locations: Wasilla, Houston High School, Houston Middle School
Youth 360’s programs connect Mat-Su teens to peers, family, supportive adults and community. Daily after-school youth clubs in Wasilla and Houston serve middle and high school students in Mat-Su and provide a variety of fun activities and events. Youth 360 also offers teen activity scholarships and operates a parent/guardian leadership team. We help Mat-Su youth explore interests, build skills and meet others in safe, supportive environments.
