Your Guide to After-School Activities

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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 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 gy mnastics. 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