This guide is the ultimate collection of all the activities and classes for kids in the Spartanburg area. We’ve researched Sports Leagues, Music Lessons, Art Classes, and much more! Some activities are seasonal, but they are included for you to plan accordingly. There are plenty of exciting choices for your kids.
Activities for Kids
Aikido Academy of Self-Defense (Wyndham Academy of Self Defense) – Offers classes specializing in the martial arts geared towards self-defense beginning at 6 years of age.
Offers classes for all ages and offers summer camps too
Offers a variety of classes beginning with Itty Bitty classes for children 2.5 years old as well as tap, jazz, lyrical, tumbling, pointe, contemporary, hip hop, modern, ballet, musical theatre, and lyrical
Soccer organization for instruction and competition for children 4-18 years old.
Offers a variety of dance classes beginning with a Mommy & Me dance class for children 2 and under as well as tumbling, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, Irish, ballet, tap, and clogging.
Offers a variety of dance classes beginning with a Mommy & Me dance class for children 2 and under
Offers a variety or recreational dance classes beginning with classes for toddlers including ballet, contemporary, modern, lyrical, hip hop, tap, and jazz
Offers baseball, softball, football, cheerleading, track, and lacrosse.
Offers various classes, ages 11-18. Homeschool classes, weekly classes, workshops on art, history, literature and theater topics.
Swim lessons Monday-Thursday from 8am-10am and 4pm-6pm for children 3 years old and up.
Approved Learn-to-Swim lessons by the American Red Cross including preschool aquatics, parent and child aquatics, learn to swim, and private.
Offering lessons for all ages and experience levels
Offers competitive dance classes for children 6 and up
Soccer instruction and soccer competition for children 5-18 years old. The soccer club is located at the Carolina FC Soccer Complex.
Chesnee Youth Sports
864.580.3235 302 E Manning St, Chesnee, SC
Offers a youth athletic association
Offers classes for ages 4 and up. The entire building is a work of art and the kids love adding to the art.
Offers a variety of classes for kids and teenagers to learn about art and create art.
Offers football, flag football, cheerleading, baseball, softball, t-ball, and lacrosse
Offers a variety of classes including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and pointe with classes beginning at age 2 (pre-dance ballet/tap) and also includes a special needs class
Dance instruction beginning at 18 months and up including creative movement, tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, pointe, tumbling, lyrical, clogging, belly dancing. They also offer etiquette classes.
Offers lessons for children from 2-18 years old including tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, acrobatics, preschool, and pointe, as well as a special needs class
Offers baseball, softball, and football
Offers baseball, basketball, cheer, football, golf, lacrosse, softball, tennis, track, volleyball, and wrestling. See website for more information
Offers a variety of classes, as well as family art nights and birthday party options
Offers a variety of diverse martial arts programs for children, as well as after school programs
Offering classes for all ages including karate, grappling, combat sparring, and a cardio based class
Offers multiple theatre camps during the summer. Students learn all aspects of theatre from make up to stage presence to dance to set design.
Offers private lessons on guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums
Gymboree classes cover art, music, play and more for children from birth to age 5. They offer a variety of classes. Please see their website for details.
Gymboree classes cover art, music, play and more for children from birth to age 5. They offer a variety of classes. Please see their website for details.
Gymboree classes cover art, music, play and more for children from birth to age 5. They offer a variety of classes. Please see their website for details.
A therapeutic horseback riding program for handicapped residents of Spartanburg County.
Offers a wide variety of art projects involving clay and canvases with special kids events and homeschool days.
Offers recreational and competitive coed baseball leagues for children 5-12 years old
Offering lessons for Hunter, Jumper, Equitation, and Horsemanship.
Offers karate classes for kids, teens, and adults
Offers summer classes and camps for ages 2 and up. Ignite wants to both educate and inspire their dancers
Offers baseball, softball, track & field, football, cheerleading, basketball, and lacrosse
Located at Converse College, it offers a wide range or private and group classes including piano, strings, wind & brass, vocal, and specific music programs for young children including Musikgarten
Offers martial arts for children 4 and up.
Offers a variety of classes including ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, musical theatre, pointe, tap, and competitive with classes beginning at age 2 (pre-dance/creative movement)
Offers a variety of private lessons in its on-site private studios including guitar, drums, piano, violin, and more
A music class for children beginning at 14 months old
North Spartanburg Athletic Association
864.381.9880 3740 Boiling Springs Road , Boiling Springs, SC
District 2 NSAA offers baseball, football, and cheerleading
Offers lessons in voice and various instruments in multiple settings – group and individual and as a class. Programs for preschoolers and up.
Offers a variety of classes beginning with creative movement for 2-3 year olds as well as pre-dance, tap, acro, ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical. They also have performing and competitive teams.
Offers children’s and adults cooking classes and camps
Offers a variety of classes for kids, men, and women including karate, jiu jitsu, MMA, kickboxing, and more
Offers a variety of classes beginning with Mommy and Me classes for 2 year olds and including jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, pom, lyrical and contemporary
Offers tumbling and gymnastics to girls and boys all ages as well as competitive cheer programs
Offering lessons, boarding, and training for children 6 and up
This soccer program can be found in daycares, preschools, and in public venues.
Offers classes in various forms of dance, but also in tumbling and musical theatre. Ages 2 and up.
Offering a variety of martial arts classes for kids, as well as an after-school program and summer camp
Offers gymnastics classes for children from the time they can walk.
Offers gymnastics classes for children from the time they can walk. They also a competitive girls gymnastics team.
Offers a wide assortment of art classes from ages 4 and up. Specific information and all the class details are available at their website.
Swim lessons are offered. Contact Colleen Miller at 864.585.7936.
While the Parks Department does not sponsor any youth athletic leagues, the various athletic leagues use the county’s recreational fields. Their website also directs you to the various district leagues and traveling teams.
Spartanburg County Public Libraries offer multiple storytimes at all their branches. These storytimes include music, stories, and creative free play time.
Offers gymnastics classes for boys and girls beginning with classes for children 16 months old (with parental involvement).
Offers gymnastics classes for boys and girls beginning with classes for children 16 months old (with parental involvement).
Offering martial arts classes for children, teens, and adults, as well as an after-school program and summer camp
Offers multiple theatre classes in the fall, spring, and summer for rising K4-12th grade students
Offers a variety of classes including ballet, clogging, hip hop, jazz/contemporary, Irish, and tap beginning at age 3
A fitness class for moms and their babies that meets at Upward Star Center on M, W, F at 9:30am. Contact [email protected]
Offers a variety of program to help with academic success including test prep and summer camps from elementary through high school
T.A.A.G. (USC Upstate, Humanities & Performing Arts Center) – The Thursday Afternoon Acting Group is for elementary through high school students that meets to learn basic acting techniques. USC Upstate also offers summer drama camps.
These educational golf programs focus on teaching life skills and golf in various upstate locations
Instructor Dru West offers lessons in piano, Suzuki violin, voice, clarinet, flute, saxophone, or oboe.
Upward sports either meet at the Upward Star Center or partner sites. They offer basketball, cheer, soccer, and flag football.
USC Upstate Swim Lessons
864.503.5080 800 University Way, HEC – Wellness Center, Spartanburg, SC
Individuals of all ages can take lessons at the Wellness Center.
Multi-week programs for children 6-18 in multiple divisions
Offering group swim lessons beginning with children 3 years of age
Offers unique local tutoring options in many subjects and summer camps
Both Thomas E. Hannah and Middle Tyger locations offer a variety of swim lessons beginning with Parent & Child lessons when children are 6 months of age for members and non-members.
Both Thomas E. Hannah and Middle Tyger locations offer a variety of swim lessons beginning with Parent & Child lessons when children are 6 months of age for members and non-members.
Thomas E. Hannah and Middle Tyger YMCA branches offer youth indoor soccer, youth soccer, youth t-ball, youth flag football, youth cheer, and youth basketball
Offers a variety of classes beginning with Mommy and Me classes for 2-year-old
Is there a class or activity in the area that you think we should add to our list? Let us know in the comments.
