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extra curriculars
7 after-school classes for your kids to check out this year - from Junior Einsteins to musical theatre
Here’s our pick of the coolest post-school classes, whatever your child’s interests are.
WANT TO GET your little ones involved in some after-school fun? Here are a few classes currently enrolling…
SCIENCE AND TECH
Designer Minds: At these nationwide afterschool clubs your kids will have a chance to explore computers, science materials, engineering toys, robots and much more.
Suits: 7-12 years. Nationwide. How much: €120 per term. Find out more here.
Junior Einsteins: Kids will try their hand at their own experiments, wearing lab coats and goggles – and using real scientific equipment. The perfect pre-secondary school activity for budding scientists.
Suits: 6-12 years. Where: Dublin, Meath, Kildare, North Wicklow, Galway and Cork. How much: €165 per term. Find out more here.
PERFORMANCE AND DANCE
StageSchool Ireland: Drama, dance and singing classes for kids who adore the stage – and all in a fun, no-pressure environment.
Suits: 4-18 years. Where: Galway, Ennis, Westport, and Dublin. How much: €195 per term. Find out more here.
Betty Ann Norton: These hallowed halls are the home of more Toy Show Kids than you can shake a stick at. During their three hour weekly classes, kids will learn the art of mime, speech and acting and more.
Suits: 7-10 years. Where: Dublin. How much: €500 per term. Find out more here.
Montfort College: Munster’s most prestigious performing arts school offers classes in all aspects of drama and dance in a selection of venues around Cork.
Suits: 4-18 years. Where: Cork. How much: from €155 per term. Find out more here.
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Imaginosity’s Artful Dodgers: Imaginosity Children’s Museum runs art classes focusing on techniques and materials including marbling, mono printing, perspective, sculpting and action painting.
Suits: 4-7 years. Where: Dublin. How much: €120 per term. Find out more here.
Artzone: Running in schools across Dublin, these after school art classes are designed to allow children to express themselves in whatever medium suits them best.
Suits: 6-12 years. Where: Dublin. How much: €100 per term. Find out more here.
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