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Class & Activity in Greenville County

Are you looking for classes or activities for your children in Greenville County? Whether you’re looking for classes in dance or art, or places where your child can participate in sports, gymnastics or other activities, you’ll find it here. This is a full list of class and activity options in Greenville County.

Looking for more classes & activities for kids? Check out our Class & Activities Guide Near the Upstate. You’ll find everything from dance classes to horseback riding to art classes and more!

Carolina Dance Collaborative

SPONSORED 864.315.3732

Carolina Dance Collaborative is a mobile dance outreach 501(c)3 organization that seeks to make dance education accessible to all people regardless of location, ability, or resources. Collaboration, equity, and empowerment are the basis for all our classes. We do not maintain a facility but rather bring our services into the community to make dance accessible to everyone.

YMCA DANCE CLASSES:

Where?
Carolina Dance Collaborative (CDC) partners with the YMCA Branches in Greenville (Caine Halter, Eastside, GIT, and Verdae) as well as the Powdersville YMCA.

YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A YMCA MEMBER TO ATTEND THESE CLASSES.

What?
Little Learners 1 & 2: ages 2+
Pre-Ballet: ages 5+
Ballet: ages 7+
Tap: ages 5+
Jazz/Hip-Hop: ages 7+
Classes run 45 minutes – 1 hour, one time per week.

Scholarship Program:
CDC has a Scholarship Program for individuals and families who need additional resources for enrichment classes. For questions regarding the scholarship program contact: info@CarolinaDanceCollaborative.org.

For more information about our After School Programs or Adaptive Programs, visit Carolina Dance Collaborative’s website.

Goldfish Swim School

SPONSORED 864.835.8788 | 607 Haywood Rd., Greenville, SC

GFSS C&A listing

Goldfish Swim School was created by parents, for parents, with the goal of helping kids build essential swim skills to keep them safer in and around the water. But their program does more than that — it gives kids a platform to build life skills that help them make waves in life!

GSS has a proven, confidence-building curriculum developed by a 17-time Collegiate All-American swimmer with a degree in Early Childhood Development. The small class sizes help children get the attention they deserve. Parents and students can expect weekly class feedback, quarterly progress reports, and scheduled skill assessments. Have to miss a class? It’s easy to schedule absences and receive tokens to schedule a make-up class. Members can enjoy monthly themes and celebration prizes!

 

Pool amenities include:
  • 90 degree pool
  • Climate-controlled viewing area
  • Hair drying station
  • Family-friendly changing rooms
  • Private bathrooms
  • Swimsuit dryer

Get started at Goldfish Swim School today!

Climb @ Blue Ridge

SPONSORED 864.895.1416 | 301 Bulls Road, Taylors, SC

climb at blue ridge

Climb @ Blue Ridge has been providing some of the best indoor climbing in the upstate since 1995. Our passion is to encourage everyone to experience the sport of climbing. Our experienced staff want to create a climbing environment that is accessible and fun for beginning climbers and kids, but also challenging enough for the most experienced climbers.

Our day pass option allows you full access to the gym for the entire day, and you can rent all the gear you need from us. We also offer individual, student, and family memberships which allow you the freedom to climb at no additional cost any time the gym is open.

We offer group rates for a variety of groups, from birthday parties, team building experiences, and youth group activities. We also host weekly yoga sessions and hold summer camps, and our kids climbing team welcomes climbers of all skill levels.

Are you looking for a healthy, challenging, and invigorating activity to keep fit? Are you interested in a fun activity the whole family can enjoy? Climbing is a great physical and mental exercise that’s not only a great full-body workout—it’s family-friendly and fun! Give it a try, and you’ll be hooked.

Sylvan Learning of the Upstate

SPONSORED 864.214.3528 | 150 Tanner Road, Greenville, SC

Sylvan Learning

If you want real results, Sylvan delivers better than anyone else. For over 4 decades, our proven, personalized instruction has given families solid results – guaranteed!  With Sylvan, you’ll see skills, confidence, motivation, and focus grow with lasting results.

Like you, we believe education should meet your child’s specific needs and learning preferences. That’s why at Sylvan, learning is personal!

When You Choose Sylvan, You Can Expect:

  • A deeper understanding of your child’s individual needs with our state-of-the-art Sylvan Insight™ Assessment which provides a personal and adaptive plan to meet your child’s needs.
  • Engaging, motivating, effective, and fun instruction for skill mastery, higher scores, and increased confidence. (Up to 3x more academic growth)
  • Expert teachers who love to teach and know how to inspire and engage students with the best methods and school-aligned curriculum.  
  • A proven approach to skill mastery with our Sylvan Method™ that ensures long-term success – not a “band-aid” approach.
  • Caring, dedicated staff that listens to your concerns and provides regular updates on your child’s progress.
  • Convenient scheduling and affordable hourly rates with flexible payment options.
  • A locally owned business invested in the success of our community.

For real results, start with Sylvan today. Waiting doesn’t work. Sylvan does!

South Carolina Children's Theatre

SPONSORED 864.235.2885 | 153 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC

SCCT C&A June 2023

South Carolina Children’s Theatre offers classes, camps, and workshops year-round in Acting, Musical Theatre, Production, and more for ages 3-18!

Classes include:

  • Acting
  • Musical Theatre
  • Audition Prep
  • Improv
  • Design
  • Production

Check the SCCT website for full class listings, additional workshops, scholarships, classes for kids with processing or developmental challenges, and information about the teachers and curriculum.

Registrants ages 3-5 must be fully potty-trained. Any questions or needs regarding SCCT classes can be addressed with Education Associate Anna Bowman at 864.235.2885 ext. 105 or by email at anna@scchildrenstheatre.org.

Unique Dance Academy

SPONSORED 864.360.4743 | 2301 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville, SC

Unique Dance Academy C&A 2022

Unique Dance Academy is all about inspiring individuality within the community. That’s why we’re proud to open up a dance school as of August 5th, 2022. We offer classes in kids fitness, hip hop, tap, ballet, k-pop, dance with me, adult ballet and tap, yoga and more. Here, we encourage all students to participate in our classes and build self-expression, discipline, and enjoyment. Our school provides fun dance activities for everyone with a team that is ready to support you on your fitness journey.

Check out our list of classes!

Pecknel Music

SPONSORED 864.244.7881 | 1312 N Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville, SC

The quintessential destination for all things music in Greenville, SC! With a rich legacy dating back to 1959, we have been passionately nurturing musical talents and fostering a vibrant community of musicians for generations. Explore our extensive range of instruments, sheet music, accessories, and lessons today!

Yellowbobbypins Art Camp

SPONSORED 864.238.0599 | 1320 Hampton Ave Ext. Studio 607, Greenville, SC

Yellowbobbypins Summer Camp 2023

Yellowbobbypins Art Camp is an exciting destination for creative kids aged two through twelve who are looking to explore their artistic side. The art studio offers a wide variety of materials and techniques to introduce students to the world of art.

Young children aged two through five have access to the Wee Create Playgroup. Children in this age range can gather to play and socialize while learning key skills and participating in various art projects. This playgroup is designed to foster creativity, social interaction, and the development of motor skills.

Elementary-aged students have the opportunity to choose between two courses. The first is Time Travel: Art Through the Ages. This course explores the various art movements throughout history and allows students to create artwork in the style of each time period. The second course is Drawing 101 or Drawing 102. These courses are specifically designed for students who want to focus on developing their drawing skills.

Yellowbobbypins Art Camp provides a safe, nurturing environment for children to explore their creativity and develop their artistic abilities.

World Upside Down Art Studio

SPONSORED 864.775.5514 | 1200 Woodruff Road, Building H7, Greenville, SC

WUDAS C&A Guide 2023

World Upside Down Arts Studio offers classes in music, visual arts, dance, and theater for children, youth, and adults. 

August – May we offer morning, afternoon, and evening classes in all of the arts for students 18 months through adults.

Theater Program: Tim St. Clair II directs our fall and spring seasons. For the fall 2023 season, we are producing Beauty of the Beast and will have two casts. Tuesday: 9am-12pm (Cast 1) and 5pm-8pm (Cast 2). Rehearsals are weekly until the month of the show.

After School Program: Choose two, three, or five-days a week from 3pm-6pm (early drop off included). One hour of homework assistance and two hours of arts daily from 3:00PM-6:00PM. Show and Tell and Guest Speakers on Friday.

Homeschoolers: Pick a morning or afternoon or both to take classes in all of the arts at our studio.

Birthday Parties for all ages! Choose a theme and an art genre (music, visual arts, dance, or theater), and we’ll create a magical experience you’ll never forget.

Dance Nights: Learn partner dances like Swing, Salsa, Waltz, and Ballroom with 30-45 minutes of instruction, then open dance floor.  

Private Music Lessons: piano, ukelele, acoustic guitar, voice, and more

Artistic Edge Dance Center

SPONSORED 864.631.2156 | 75 Orchard Park Drive, Greenville, SC

Artistic Edge Dance Center offers diverse classes for all dancers. Our goal is to instill a love for dance, while emphasizing technique, style, performance quality, self-confidence, classroom etiquette, and self-expression. Whether dancing for sheer pleasure or aspiring to a dance career, we provide training, encouragement, and unwavering support.

Dance for Fun with Friends:

If you’re dancing simply for the enjoyment, our classes are the perfect fit. Our experienced instructors will provide a fun class while learning proper technique. Choose from upbeat hip hop, energetic jazz, graceful ballet, rhythmic tap, or emotional contemporary.  You’ll find a class that matches your dancers’ passion and create unforgettable memories with new friends.

Ready Take It to the Next Level:

For dancers ready to elevate their skills and explore their potential further, we offer a wide range of classes designed to challenge and inspire. Our talented and dedicated instructors will provide you with top-notch training in styles such as contemporary, ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop. We’ll help you refine your technique, expand your artistic expression, and encourage your growth as a dancer. Whether you have dreams of performing on stage or simply want to deepen your dance knowledge, our classes will provide you with the tools and support you need.

Dance Without Limits

SPONSORED 864.412.7788 | 115 Pelham Rd. Ste. 24, Greenville, SC

Dance is for everyone, regardless of age, shape, size, or ability at Dance Without Limits. Dance classes are offered for students ages 18 months to 18 years old.

Offerings include the Twinkle Toes preschool program (ballet, tap, and hip hop/tumbling combo) and elementary through high school classes in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, acrobatics, and hip hop. A special Limitless Friends class is also offered for students with disabilities. All classes are inclusive, and Dance Without Limits enjoys offering a family-friendly, non-competitive dance program.

Class Listings:

Twinkle Toes Preschool Dance Program

Twinkle Baby and Me: (ages 18-24 months) A 30-minute introductory class containing ballet, tap, and creative movement. Young dancers will learn the basics in a positive environment. Engaging age-appropriate music is used to get these little ones inspired to dance. An adult is required to participate in this class.

Twinkle Babies: (ages 2-3) A 45-minute introductory dance class containing ballet, tap, and creative movement. Young dancers will learn the basic steps while learning how to follow directions and imitate movement in a positive environment. Engaging music is used to get these little ones inspired to dance. The use of props, like Twinkle Bears, hula hoops, and bubbles, enables the young dancers to use their imagination and creativity, but mostly to have fun!

Twinkle Stars: (ages 3-4 and 4-5) An age-specific 45-minute class containing tap, ballet, and jazz/creative movement. The purpose of the class is to introduce young dancers to the three styles of dance and inspire movement and creativity within a positive environment. Dancers will also learn basic steps and terminology in all three styles. The use of fun age-appropriate music engages the young dancers’ minds and bodies. Plus, hula hoops, scarves, and bubbles for free dance makes the end of class so much fun!

Tot Hop & Tumble: (ages 3-5) This upbeat 45-minute class introduces our young dancers to basic elements of hip hop, creative movement, and beginner-level tumbling. We incorporate obstacle courses and fun props, such as our mini trampoline and hula hoops! The perfect way to release the wiggles while learning hip hop fundamentals.

Twinkle Ballet: (ages 3-5) This 30-minute class for our young dancers incorporates all the ballet elements from our regular Twinkle Stars class, without the tap portion. The perfect class for little ones who enjoy a bit of a quieter setting.

Elementary, Middle, and High School Classes

Tap: (ages K5-18) A percussive style of dance which gets its name from the sound made when the metal plates on the dancer’s shoes contact the floor. Emphasis on rhythm and clarity of sounds from the feet.

Ballet: (ages K5-18) A class which progresses from beginning ballet steps to advanced technique and placement. Each class will begin at the barre, then move to center floor work and across the floor. Ballet is the building block of all other forms of dance and necessary to excel in all other forms. For this reason, we strongly encourage all students to take a ballet class.

Jazz: (ages K5-18) Jazz builds on the fundamentals learned in ballet and is very structured in technique. The class progresses from a center warm-up with emphasis on strength and flexibility, then moves to across the floor combinations, finishing with a fun combo in center floor. Jazz takes many forms, and is often performed to upbeat, popular music.

Lyrical/Contemporary: (ages K5-18) Lyrical/Contemporary is a fusion of jazz and ballet which uses movement to interpret a song’s lyrics. The class progresses from a center warm-up with emphasis on strength and flexibility, then moves to across the floor combinations, finishing with a combo in center floor. Typically, lyrical is very fluid and quite beautiful!

Hip Hop: (ages K5-18) Also known as street dance, hip hop is an upbeat dance style that has become hugely popular with fun and exciting choreography and engaging music. All music and dance moves are age appropriate. All-boys hip hop class also available.

Acrobatics: (ages K5-18) This class teaches the basics of floor tumbling (such as forward and backward rolls, backbends, cartwheels, etc.) and progresses to advanced tumbling (such as handsprings and aerial work). Teachers work with students on their individual level.

Limitless Friends: This is a movement class for students ages 6 and up with disabilities. Elements of jazz, hip hop, and acrobatics are incorporated in this fun class, along with games and free dance.

Find out more at Dance Without Limits.

YMCA of Greenville

SPONSORED | Various Locations, Upstate, SC

2024 KABOOM Family Favorites First Place: Overnight Camp & Sports Program

2024 KABOOM Family Favorites Finalist: After School Program, Summer Camp, Family Membership, Places to Splash or Swim and Youth Organization

 

 

The YMCA of Greenville offers classes and activities for children throughout the year at five locations – Caine Halter Family YMCA (downtown Greenville), Eastside Family YMCA (Taylors), Prisma Health Family YMCA (Simpsonville),  YMCA Judson and the George I. Theisen Family YMCA (Travelers Rest). Classes and sports leagues are available to members and non-members.

Basketball: Did you know that basketball was invented at the YMCA? The love for basketball remains at the Y where each player is met at their skill level. Children, ages 4-14, can sign up for summer and winter basketball leagues or try it out for a week in one of our Summer Day Camps 

Soccer: Soccer’s simple rules are a great way to introduce children to sports. The YMCA of Greenville offers spring and fall soccer leagues or kids can try it out for a week in one of our Summer Day Camps. Teams are available for children ages 3-14.

Swim: The YMCA of Greenville offers swim lessons for anyone six months or older. Classes are progressive and build off each individual’s skills and are available throughout the day. For more advanced swimmers, the YMCA has Swim Academy, a specialized program that teaches the basics of swim team and competitive swimming and helps advanced swimmers hone their skills.

T Ball: The YMCA of Greenville’s T-ball program is designed to be a developmental league for the youngest players. Children ages 3-7 will learn the necessary skills they need to master before moving on to play coach’s pitch, travel baseball or travel softball.

Flag Football: Spring and Fall Flag Football is open to children ages 4-14. Participants learn football fundamentals such as footwork, ball control, passing and teamwork.

Volleyball: Did you know that volleyball was also invented at the YMCA? This popular indoor sport is offered to ages 8-16 twice a year at select branches at the YMCA of Greenville. Kids can also try it out for a week in one of our Summer Day Camps.

Dance: Seasonal dance classes are offered at the Prisma Health Family YMCA in Simpsonville, and throughout the year via Carolina Dance Collaborative at several other YMCA of Greenville locations.

Golf: The YMCA Youth Golf Program is designed for children ages 5-14 that have varying levels of golf experience including beginners, intermediate and brand new to the game. 

Adventure Guides and Trailblazers: Parent/Child pairs are grouped into circles of others and their surrounding community.  Circles meet on their own for different events and activities on a regular basis and the program as a whole offers events open to all circles throughout the season.  Events include two weekend camps out at YMCA Camp Greenville, pinewood derby race, a chili cook-off and a father-daughter semi-formal Valentines Dance.

Piano Central Studios

SPONSORED 864.232.5010 | Three locations, Greenville, SC

Piano Central C&A

For over 40 years now, students of all ages have fallen in love with learning to make music at Piano Central Studios.

Whether you’re bringing your little one to Kindermusik for their very first music class, or signing up your school-age student for private lessons, or enrolling as an adult because you always wanted to learn or wished you’d never quit, you will discover a warm, friendly environment, and caring and qualified instructors who take the time to individualize your progress musically.

You’ll find that you will absolutely thrive in your experience with a program that’s been purposefully and thoughtfully designed to inspire a lasting love for music and a lifelong skill for singing or playing an instrument.

From Kindermusik® to music lessons in Piano, Voice, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Guitar, and Ukulele, there’s something for everyone at Piano Central Studios – from babies to adults!

Best of all, you can get started at any time – even part way through the month.  You don’t have to wait to experience all that your music classes or private lessons will come to mean to you!

PCS has three studio locations for your convenience:

  • 757 N. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville
  • Bob Jones University, Greenville
  • 1622 Woodruff Road, Greenville/Simpsonville

Shining Stars Tutoring

SPONSORED 864.431.3914 | 103 East Butler Road, Mauldin, SC

C&A Guide Shining Stars

Shining Stars Tutoring is not a cookie cutter box facility. Each students program is built specifically for them. All teachers are certified and are trained specifically for their subjects they teach. We also do tutoring for all special needs autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, ODD, Down’s syndrome etc. If you are looking to do homeschooling or homeschool drop off we do that as well.

If your child is struggling check us out! We can help make school easier for child and parent.

We do tutoring one on one. Homeschool set up and classes. Social skills classes for special needs adults and kids. Parent classes for behavior management.

Call 864-431-3914 ask for Connie.

Swim Lessons with Mary

SPONSORED 864.202.6985

swimlessonswithmary

Swim Lessons with Mary is the premier provider of private swim lessons in the Upstate of South Carolina.  Join us for the most fun and efficient way to learn how to swim.  Our skilled instructors teach infants, kids and adults of all skill levels.

SLWM lessons are all private, 30 minutes of full attention and instruction with your swim pro.  Our instructors are certified and trained in-house to teach using SLWM methods and can even tailor to your child’s personal fear level, learning style, skill level and needs.  We meet each of our swimmers at their level and personalize each lesson to maximize growth and progress.  We teach using our SLWM safety to stroke™ method – water safety is our #1 priority, and once mastered, our swimmers learn correct stroke and technique so our students can accomplish their goals – whether they be fun, exercise, swim team, or even scuba diving.

We offer flexible and recurring booking options at our indoor location year-round.  We also teach traveling lessons during the summer.  In this format, our instructors will come to your backyard or neighborhood pool for private lessons at your location.  Looking forward to swimming with you soon!

Children’s Art Classes

SPONSORED 904.330.8720 | 1618 Woodruff Road. Suite F, Greenville, SC

Children's Art Classes C&A 2023

25 years ago, Barbara Gay, a public art teacher for 20+ years, began teaching her two daughters art skills from her garage. Now, Children’s Art Classes has expanded to over a dozen locations and counting.

Children’s Art Classes offers summer workshops and a nine- month programs of study to thousands of children across America.

We aim to provide a holistic art education program that enhances the lives of its students, improves their self- esteem, and boosts academic performance by offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes over 40 areas of visual art , including drawing, painting, sculpture, and graphic design. We believe that art education can significantly benefit children’s development and have designed a program to enhance their creativity, problem- solving skills, and critical thinking abilities.

We want to encourage students to continue studying art by offering scholarships, guidance on obtaining a degree, and opportunities to become professionals in the field. Our curriculum has proven results with many honor students graduating from our programs, with students earning art scholarships and many participating in leading art shows.

We are dedicated to supporting your child in their own journey and personal growth, and we can’t wait to meet you!

Kidokinetics

SPONSORED 864.432.5436 | Multiple Locations, Upstate, SC

Kidokinetics is a mobile fitness curriculum that is targeting the whole child as an educational enrichment after school program. Allowing kids to confidently PLAY and learn once the school day ends while parents have an additional time window before needing to pick their child up on campus.

We value PLAY:

P – pass the ball; learning to work as a team!

L – leaders on levels; equipping children to RISE and THRIVE. Stepping up to be confident leaders in multiple areas.

A – attitude of gratitude; always expressing appreciation and respect for each other.

Y – yes you can! Children can do HARD things!

Through classical conditioning, observational learning, PLAY, and respectful modeling we are enhancing behavior, socialization, and cognitive development. We teach anatomy and physiology in each class to children 3 and up! Classically teaching through song and movement allows retention rates to be incrementally higher!

We look forward to PLAYing with you!

XP League

SPONSORED 864-365-2137 | 721 Cleveland St, Greenville, SC

XP League C&A Guide 2023

XP League Greenville, in partnership with YMCA of Greenville, offers an esports league modeled after classic youth sports organizations, making our programming easy for parents to understand and kids to participate in.

  • Players ages 7-17 have the opportunity to play in a premier youth esports league against other locations throughout North America
  • Players choose which game they will play and come onsite with their team for two sessions weekly
  • Offered at the Caine Halter YMCA in Greenville or the YMCA Program Center in Simpsonville – games offered vary by location and demand

We provide a professional-level experience that is unmatched. Our players dress, prepare and play just like the pros competing in the same popular, age-appropriate video games. Through coach and player training that is custom-tailored with our league partners, we incorporate teaching sportsmanship, teamwork, and positive behavior into our programs’ DNA and reward players each week for displaying one of our core values with our STEM.org Accredited Educational Program. Our diverse range of players vary in age and skill levels from the most experienced hardcore players to beginners looking to make new friends.

Peace Center

864.679.9217 | 300 South Main Street, Greenville, SC

The Peace Center is a performing arts center offering a diverse mix of programming through its Arts Discovery Workshops.

Greer Children's Theatre

864.848.5383 | 804 Trade Street, Greer , SC

The Greer Children’s Theatre produces three family-friendly musicals or plays. These productions are performed at Greer, SC area venues.

Classes Offered:  Multiple theater, dance and drama classes and camps. Students learn all aspects of theatre from make up to stage presence to dance to set design.

Girl Scouts of South Carolina - Mountains to Midlands

800.849.4475 | 1107 Williams Street, Columbia, SC

The Girls Scouts of South Carolina- Mountains to Midlands offers programs to girls scouts of all abilities and backgrounds.

They offer special events, camps, cookie sales, and so much more! Upstate, SC troops are available for ages Kindergarten and up.

Summer Camp: You will also find some amazing Girls Scouts of South Carolina- M2M Summer Camp options!
Check out the 2024 Digital Camp Book for more information

Camps in Spartanburg, Columbia, and an overnight Camp WaBak in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains are available.

Wired Minds

864.244.2420 | 1271 S Suber Road, Suite B, Greer, SC

Wired Minds offers tutoring, ACT/SAT prep, summer camps, after school homework mentoring, study skills.

Vino and Van Gogh

864.909.9130 | 1818 Augusta Street, Ste 112, Greenville, SC

Offers: After school, art classes, summer art camps and private art lessons for infants and up.

SCOTA Karate Academy

864.268.3477 | 607 Brushy Creek Road, Taylors, SC

Offers:  Karate skills classes for all ages with an emphasis on fun and safety, guidance and expertise. Classes for ages 4 and up. Free classes available to determine your child’s interest.

Root and Wings Nature School

Offers: various programs to introduce children to various topics using a nature-based play approach. Students will explore various themes in a natural setting depending on the class the child is signed up for. Able to accommodate all skill levels. Sessions are offered for ages 4 t0 8 years old.

Bramblewood Stables

864.363.3727 | 175 McConnell Road, Taylors, SC

Offers: Horseback riding lessons, summer camps, training, shows and workshops for various ages and skill levels in a full serviced equestrian facility.

Southern Dance Connection

864.414.0974 | 215 W. Wade Hampton Boulevard, Greer, SC

Southern Dance Connection offers classes in various forms of dance, tumbling, and cheer. Children aged 2 and up can participate in ballet, tap, and hip-hop dance. They also offer themed dance summer camps.

Black Horse Run

864.505.7920 or 864.862.2282 | 2245 Fairview Road, Fountain Inn, SC

Offers: Trail rides, riding lessons and summer camps for ages 6 and up. Beautiful farm with miles of trails that feels a little like the west.

Greenville Ballroom Dance

864.915.6792 | 28 Bolt Street, Greenville, SC

Youth Ballroom Dance Classes  for ages 6-18.

Greenville Little League

864.884.5657

Offers: Fall and spring baseball leagues

Make and Believe Artists

864.245.3977 | 110 Academy Street, Simpsonville, SC

Offers one-time workshops and monthly classes for ages 3 and up, including painting, clay, photography classes, and drawing classes.
Birthday parties are also available. They offer multiple party themes to choose from, art stations to explore, a piece of self-created art to take home, and a banner for the birthday child.
Make and Believe Artists is located in the Simpsonville Art Center in Downtown Simpsonville.

Mathnasium

864.626.3030 | 1756 Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC

Along with working through their customized learning plans, Mathnasium students receive homework help to solidify their understanding of concepts that are being covered in their current classwork. They even offer private tutoring!

For more information email or visit Mathnasium.

Palmetto Gymnastics Academy

864.963.2590 | 115 Pride Drive, Simpsonville, SC

Offers: A variety of gymnastics classes, including tumbling, parkour, sports conditioning, and youth fitness for very young children through high school age. Free trial classes are also available.

Offers: Offers classes in German as a foreign language and as a heritage language. Ages 5 and up. Locations are at Simpsonville’s Holland Park Church and Spartanburg Day School.
They also offer a homeschool program for 4th-6th grade that meets on Thursday for 1.5 hours.

MOTIVE School of Movement

864.775.4844 | 10 Webb Rd, Greenville, SC

Offers  ParkourNinja, and/or Trampoline classes. Students are paired with others in the same age range and skill level. Classes are regularly taught by the same coach so they can pay close attention to and really learn the needs of each student as they progress.

TR Makers Co.

864.610.0996 | 3 South Main Street, Travelers Rest, SC

Offers: Art classes through their after-school art program and cross-curricular art experiences through their homeschool classes.

Greenville Martial Art Center

864.881.1397 | 425 Feaster Road, Greenville, SC

Offers: Martial arts classes for ages 4 through adult.

Kid City offers Fun, Unique and Nurturing programs for kids ages 18 mths-12. We offer after school care pick up and instructional classes in gymnastics, ninja, and tumbling. We offer multiple programs for your toddler as well!

Pecknel Music

800.868.2275 | 1312 North Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC

Pecknel Music is a music school that offers music lessons in multiple instruments, instrument rentals, instrument repairs, and everything music!
Music lessons can be individual instruction or group instruction.

Foothills Gymnastics and Cheer Center

864.855.9660 | 198 Couch Lane, Easley, SC

Foothills offers gymnastics, cheer, and tumbling classes for children, a 10,000 square foot facility with a separate gym for preschoolers. Classes offered from parent and tot classes to adult classes.

Soccer Shots is a children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. A caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in- class coaching, communication and age appropriate curriculum.

Blue Ridge Council, Boy Scouts of America

864.233.8363 | 1 Park Plaza, Greenville, SC

Programs include Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Exploring.

Simpsonville Recreation Department

864.967.9533 | 310 West Curtis Street, Simpsonville, SC

The Simpsonville Recreation Department offers year-round youth sports teams.
Teams are available for ages K3 and up depending on the sport.
Play venues are located throughout Greenville County, including Simpsonville, Greer, Fountain Inn, Mauldin, and Greenville.

Ignite Dance Company

864.510.1713 | 1317 W. Poinsett Street, Greer, SC

Ignite Dance Company offers summer dance classes and camps for ages 2 and up. Ignite wants to both educate and inspire their dancers.

Color Clay Cafe

864.244.3445 | 2518-A East North Street, Greenville, SC

Color Clay Cafe is a Paint-Your-Own Pottery Studio that also offers classes in addition to open studio time.

First Tee of Greenville

864.395.0013 | Multiple locations throughout the Upstate, Greenville, SC

The First Tee Upstate South Carolina impacts lives of youth ages 7-17 by providing programs that build character, instill life enhancing values and healthy choices through the game of golf. Register at firstteeupstate.org

Airborne Athletics

864.877.7897 | 212-C Riverside Court, Greer, SC

Airborne Athletics offers gymnastics classes for children age 3 and up. Summer camps and birthday parties are also available. Free trial class for first time students.

Stagecraft Theatre for Kids

864.209.1582

Offers: After school theatre arts training program for students age 5 – 18. Other opportunities include musical productions, theatre arts classes, camps and leadership programs. Email stagecraftsc@gmail.com for more information.

ImmUnity Play Circle

Through Evely’s Eyes is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families with children facing rare medical conditions. Their mission is to provide comfort, guidance, and practical assistance to these families as they navigate their unique journeys.

The ImmUnity Play Circle program offers safe and inclusive playdates for families with immune-compromised children.

HappyFeet Greenville

864.884.2586

We hold FUN, creative weekday soccer classes at local daycares/ schools and weeknight and weekend leagues for boys and girls ages 2 and up! Email Jackie@HappyFeetGreenville.com for details.

Kroc Center

864.527.5948 | 424 Westfield Street, Greenville, SC

Kroc Center Greenville

Kroc Greenville offers a wide variety of youth and community based programs in the heart of downtown Greenville. Programs are available to both members and non-members.  Scholarships are also available upon request.

Youth Sports: Dynamic leagues led by experienced, caring staff.  All coaches and referees are knowledgeable and passionate about providing a positive experience for your child.

Homeschool: Kroc Greenville provides a variety of Homeschool elective experiences including Art, Music, Physical Education, and Group Swim Lessons. 

Swim Lessons: Group and Private swim lessons are offered for all ages (6 months+) and abilities. More advanced swimmers may desire to participate in our competitive, state-sanctioned Kroc Swim Academy.  All instructors are certified by the American Red Cross.

Kroc Kids: Our Kroc Kids area is open to children ages 3 months – 10 years while a guardian is on the property. Scheduled activities are provided each day to accelerate early childhood learning.

Community Art Nights: Children and their caregivers are invited to visit Kroc Greenville on the Third Thursday of each month to participate in a fun, family art project with a local artist. Enjoy a free slice of pizza and a drink while you create!

Camps: Full-day and half-day camps are available throughout the year. Themed camps include Art Camp and various Sports Camps.

The Practice Pad

864.248.0606 | 1714 Easley Bridge Road, Greenville, SC

Offers:  Individual music lessons in guitar, piano and more for ages 6 and up, summer camps and a Rock Band Boot Camp.

Moonlight Piano Studios

971.238.9328 | 229 Siloam Church Road, Easley, SC

Moonlight Piano Studio conveniently offers at-home lessons, in-studio instruction, and even online classes in piano, brass, woodwinds, guitar, and percussion. Moonlight Piano Studios is now offering Musikgarten Classes and private music instruction.

Foothills Fencing Academy

864.593.3684 | 1004 Piedmont Hwy, Piedmont, SC

Offers: Recreational and competitive fencing class for a variety of ages and skill levels covering footwork, blade work, tactics and rules of fencing to develop coordination, speed, discipline, balance and endurance

They also offer home school fencing through a 9 week program for ages 7 – 18.

Westside Aquatics

864.679.7946 | 2700 W. Blue Ridge Drive, Greenville, SC

Offers: Greenville Rec’s indoor swim facility offers programs for youth, adults, and seniors.

Panthers United Field Hockey Club - Greenville

| 420 Blacks Rd, Greenville, SC

Panthers United Field Hockey Club is open to girls of all skill levels as they’ll learn and compete together. They have gear to loan too! (Ages 5-19)

Fox Run

864.967.9505 | 215 Club Drive, Simpsonville, SC

Offers: Youth golf leagues

Greenville Gymnastics

864.297.5589 | 1311-C Miller Road, Greenville, SC

Offers: A variety of gymnastics classes for all ages from toddler through adult. Classes include preschool movement, development, tumbling and Parkour. Private birthday parties and Friday night parent’s night out are also available.

Music and Arts Greenville

864.254.0849 | 1025 Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC

Offers a variety of private lessons in its on-site private studios including guitar, drums, piano, violin, and more

Artistic Expressions with B

| 315 N Main Street, Fountain Inn, SC

Classes and workshops for adults and kids. Classes are by semester and focus on several art mediums.

Learn more about owner Brandi Grover and the unique SC coloring book she created!

Wine and Design

864.288.1260 | 1175 Woods Crossing Road, Greenville, SC

Offers several painting classes for both adults and kids. Available for private events, as well.

Northwood Little League

Offers: Fall and spring baseball

Tutoring, Summer Camps, SAT/ACT/ASVAB Test Prep, After-School

BHA Voice Studio

BHA Voice Studio offers both private voice lessons and group classes/workshops! In-person and virtual lessons are available. Please visit the BHA Voice Studio website or contact directly for more information.

Greenville Rec

864.288.6470 | 4806 Old Spartanburg Road, Taylors, SC

Offers: Offers an incredibly wide variety of camps and events all summer long and rec classes throughout the year at multiple Greenville locations. Visit website for full details and to explore the many options.

Fall youth sports options include football, tennis (lessons and tournaments), ice hockey (with a variety of experience levels), ice skating, and whole lot more!

Ignite Learning Center

864.787.8621 | 216 Bransfield Road, Greenville, SC

Ignite Learning Center offers unique hands-on activities and programs for students exploring STEAM. Programs include problem-solving challenges, engineering, arts and more.

US Kids Golf Greenville Seasonal Tours

864.449.3467

The US Kids Golf Greenville Tour welcomes children ages 5-18! From first tournament to qualifying for world championships, these are fun and family friendly events. Parent caddies are required for ages 8 and under, and optional for ages 9 and up. Age-appropriate yardages and tees. The Top 5 in each age group at each event earn medals! Register before deadline for each season.

 

Upward Sports

864.949.5700 | 198 White Star Point, Spartanburg, SC

Offers: Basketball, Soccer, Cheerleading, Flag Football, Volley and Baseball/Softball

The Cook's Station

864.250.0091 | 515 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC

You can dine-in, shop for gourmet ingredients, and learn how to cook at The Cook’s Station. They also offer classes for kids that range from teaching kids basic baking skills to teaching them how to prepare their own yummy snack favorites.

International Ballet

864.879.9404 | 1018 S. Batesville Rd. Suite 1C, Greer, SC

IB C&A Guide 2022

International Ballet (IB) offers the highest quality of classical ballet training for students ages 3 to adult, and offers Mommy & Me classes for ages 18 months-3 yo.

IB is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that awards over $30k annually in need and merit based scholarships to students in Ballet 1 and up. World-class faculty teach Vaganova based technique, and dancers (8 yr+) are eligible to audition for The Nutcracker (performed at the Peace Center with the live Greenville Symphony Orchestra). Dancers of all ages perform at an End of Year Demonstration in May.

IB provides the education needed for each student to achieve his/her greatest potential in ballet, while also teaching life skills (self-discipline, self-respect, teamwork, and much more) that facilitate success in life beyond dance.  The initial trial class is FREE.

Visit www.internationalballetsc.org for more information.

Good News Club

864.292.5842

Good News Club is an after-school opportunity for children in the Upstate to hear the Gospel and learn truth from God’s Word. Register at www.cefgreenville.com

CFD Greenville French Courses

864.553.5303 | 710 Phillips Road, Greer, SC

Offers: Bi-weekly French courses and Monthly French club

Registration is open for 2023-2024

French courses: children are grouped based on French-language skill level.
Ages: 1st grade through 5th grade, 1.5 hour sessions, twice per week

French Club: Saturdays, once per month for 10 months from 9 am – 12 pm.
Two age groups are offered, 6-8 years old and 9-12 years old.

Children will enjoy activities, games, workshops, and more with instructor Claire Rouvery.

Greenville Youth Chorale

864.905.4559

The Greenville Youth Chorale has a choir ensembles for ages K5-12. For information about auditions and scholarships, visit Greenville Youth Chorale!

Greenville Academy of Martial Arts

864.270.2468 | 872 Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC

Offers: A variety of martial arts classes for ages 4 and up and all skill levels. The instructors focus on building character and self control along with simple self defense appropriate for children. A free trial class is available.

Dianne's School of Dance

864.246.0923 | 7601 White Horse Road, Greenville, SC

Dianne’s School of Dance offers dance classes for ages 2.5 and up with professionally-trained teachers and choreographers. Instruction focuses on various styles of dancing and life lessons.

Yoga 2 Go

864.300.2152 | Various locations, Greenville, SC

Offers:  A mobile yoga program with on-site group and private yoga therapy classes for children pre-k through 12th grade. Virtual classes available.

Simpsonville Gymnastics

864.967.8931 | 3710 Grandview Drive, Simpsonville, SC

Offers recreational and competitive gymnastics and tumbling classes for toddlers through high school age.

Greenville Center for Creative Arts

864.735.3948 | 101 Abney Street, Greenville, SC

Offers: art classes, exhibitions and summer camps that provide an opportunity to cultivate art appreciation while experiencing Greenville’s growing arts community.

JMG Ranch

864.834.4793 | 522 Mush Creek Road, Travelers Rest, SC

Equestrian center in Travelers Rest that offers trail rides, birthday and event packages, picnics, and more

Birthday packages include 30 minutes of guided horseback riding with an optional cowboy cookout.

Horse Birthday Parties! Sassy Stables Farm is a beautiful boutique farm with mountain views for pony ride parties and lessons. The farm also has farm animal petting and feeding, bounce house rentals, and magical unicorn appearances!

  • After-school and summer camps
  • Fun seasonal events
  • Horse and Unicorn photography

Ice Skating Lessons at Greenville Rec

864.322.7529 | 400 Scottswood Road, Taylors, SC

Offers: Private and group ice skating lessons are available for ages 6-17

Grove Station Farms

864.845.3239 | 421 Piedmont Highway, Piedmont, SC

Offers: English Hunt seat riding lessons for ages 6 and up, beginner to advanced ability. Day camps are also available in the summer and during school breaks for children of all ages.

Let's Dance

864.297.0895 | Two Locations, Mauldin & Fountain Inn, SC

Offers:  Dance classes of all varieties for both boys and girls ages 2 and up. Classes have one way glass so parents can observe without distracting children.

Music Adventure

| 1288 Pendleton Street, Greenville, SC

Offers: Weekly creative music experiences, activities and adventures for kids. Private music lessons for kids of all ages.

Majesty Music Academy

864.242.6395 | | 733 Wade Hampton Boulevard, Greenville, SC

Majesty Music Academy offers preschool and elementary programs, private lessons for precollege students, and lessons for adults who are interested in learning a new instrument or revisiting an old friend.

Eden Farms

864.898.0043 | 4700 Dacusville Highway, Marietta, SC

Eden farms offers English riding lessons for ages 6 through adult with private or group lesson options. They also offer birthdays, field trips, summer camps and more.

Homeschool at the Barn- Includes an hour long riding lesson or trail ride, learning about life on a working horse farm (grooming, saddling, equine anatomy, feeding and more), horse themed crafts, bible study, snack, and time to play on the new playground.

Field Trips: Eden Farms has offered educational field trips for all ages and sizes including church groups, Scout troops, and schools. Groups rotate through their 40-stall barn to different hands-on horse stations to learn about grooming, saddling, healthcare, horse breeds, feeding, healthcare, and more! Horseback riding, playground, and time for a picnic are also available.

Dance Arts Greenville

864.297.1635 | 255 Service Bay Road, Mauldin, SC

Offers:  Dance classes for even the youngest of children, beginning at age 3. Drop in classes are offered for a low commitment to see if your child enjoys dance. Summer camps and week long classes are also available.

Tip Top Cake Shop

864.850.2807 | 601 Williams Avenue, Easley, SC

Located in Easley, Tip Top Cake shop offers cake and cup cake decorating activities and classes.

Acrosmith Gymnastics

864.593.4066 | 3130 N. Industrial Drive , Simpsonville, SC

Acrosmith Gymnastics offers Family Fun Gym (previous Tot Time) for children aged 1 to 6. Pre-registration is required. There are also various other classes including Ninjas and tumbling for children in preschool and up.

i9 Sports

864.642.0209 | 1050 Edwards Road, Greenville, SC

Offers: Youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for flag football, soccer, basketball and baseball for kids ages 3 and up. Programs are offered at 2 locations: Edwards Road Baptist Church in Greenville and Devenger Road Field in Taylors.

PurrPoseful Art Studio

864.754.7582 | Millside Circle, Greenville, SC

PurrPoseful Art Studio is a Humane Education Art Studio. We offer weekday, weeknight and summer camp classes for children ages 7-13 that have a love for animals and a passion for art.

The Little Gym of Greenville

864.772.3887 | 1607 Laurens Road, Ste. 102, Greenville, SC

The Little Gym of Greenville’s age-appropriate activities for kids are designed to facilitate maximum fun and ongoing skill development through movement, music, learning and laughter. Children progress at their own pace, having fun and building confidence as they develop new skills.

The Pearl Center

864.675.9200 | 410 East Butler Road, Mauldin, SC

Offers: A wide range of academic teaching, training and testing for children of all ages, both in individual and group settings for reading and learning tools.

For kids ages 7-17. Led by knowledgeable coaches, XPL summer classes & camps promote a healthy approach to video gaming, emphasizing teamwork, communication, sportsmanship, and critical thinking skills.

Upstate Homeschool Physical Education

| Two Locations, Upstate, SC

PE classes give homeschoolers the opportunity to play organized games and sports, make friends, and stay active. Weekly class meets in Greer.

After School Plus Cooking Camps

(864) 881-4683 | 255 Service Bay Road, Mauldin, SC

Offers after-school care with various activities

City of Greenville Parks and Recreation

864.232.2273

Offers: Youth programs for ages 5 and up including dance, soccer and day camps. There is also an after-school study buddy program from 2:30 – 6 pm.

Roller Time

864.332.9172

Offers: Certified instructors provide roller skating lessons to teach or help improve skills of children starting at age 3. Skates may be provided and lessons take place in a variety of facilities around the Upstate.

Carolina Karate and Fitness Center

864.277.2008 | 2015 Laurens Road, Greenville, SC

Offers: Karate classes, self defense training and afterschool enrichment programs at several satellite locations around the upstate teaching the basics of karate and Japanese language skills to help advance to the next level.

Greater Greenville Hockey Association

Offers: House, travel and high school hockey teams for youth in the Upstate

Master Kim's World Class Taekwondo

864.289.0201 | 1258 Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC

Offers:  Kid, adult and family martial arts classes and life skills with professional instruction. Free trial period is available. Children’s classes start at age 5.