2024 Back to School Activity Guide
The 2024 BACK TO SCHOOL ACTIVITY Guide is HERE!
While back to school means end of summer, it also means FALL is around the corner, and it’s time to think about ways to keep your kids active, stimulated, and creating! We are so lucky there are so many amazing programs (think music, sports, the arts, and more) all available locally! Check some of these out, and get moving!
Take the stress out of school nights with fresh, healthy meals your kids will love—delivered to your door with easy heating instructions. Our weekly-changing menus can be ordered online at www.thehomecookct.com.
**Note “Westport Moms” in the referral, and receive a free chicken bites kid’s meal with Fries and Crudite.
CONTACT: Email: Nora at [email protected] | Phone: (203) 544-3233
Earthplace: Where Science, Conservation and Education Meet
Website: https://earthplace.org
Ages: All ages! Infant – adult
About Us: Fall into nature at Earthplace! Come experience our 62-acre nature center and wildlife sanctuary, located in the heart of Westport, CT, which includes 2 miles of walking trails, a one-of-a-kind birds of prey exhibit, animal encounters (with over 60+ resident animal ambassadors), and more!
Our lineup of nature-based programming and events offers something for everyone in the family. Check out our new fall program guide and register today!
And, make sure to save the date for our annual Fall Festival on Sunday, October 6th from 10am-3pm! Enjoy a full day of family fun with food trucks, a climbing wall, corn pool, apple slingshot, donut on a string, nature exploration, animal encounters and more!
Contact: Email: [email protected] | Phone: (203) 557-4400
GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL – NORWALK
About Us: Goldfish Swim School, located in Norwalk, is the premier learn-to-swim facility for kids ages 4 months to 12 years old. The swim school uses a holistic philosophy, The Science of SwimPlay, to help children build life skills both in and out of the water using play-based learning in a fun and safe environment. Goldfish Swim School was created by parents, for parents, with this goal in mind — to give kids the platform to build essential life skills that will help them make waves in life. They’ve created an inviting and safe place where kids overcome their fears, learn to swim, respect the water and have lots of fun while doing it. Their award-winning tropical environment and shiver-free pools are simply the fun backdrop for where kids do some serious growing and learning. So while they’re focused on the serious stuff, your family will be focused on the fun. Parents love the peace of mind and proven curriculum their certified instructors provide.
- Flexible class times.
- 30-minute weekly lessons.
- No sessions! Enroll anytime.
- Life-saving skills taught through play.
- Family swims, birthday parties & tons of fun.
LAURA PENDERGAST THEATRECAMP4KIDS
Website: https://theatercamp4kidsbroadwayacademy.com
Ages: 5+
About Us: Join us for the Fall 2024-2025 Season! TheatreCamp4Kids Broadway Academy offers weekly group classes for Kindergarten-high schoolers, private voice lessons, Audition Bootcamps, and semi-private classes for smaller groups.
Contact: Phone: (917) 734-8462 | Email: [email protected]
MUSIC TOGETHER OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY, INC
Website: https://www.ctmusictogether.com/
Ages: 0- 8 years old
About Us: Music Together offers Music and Movement classes for ages 0-8.
- Prepare your child for a lifetime of musical enjoyment and development in all areas!
- Babies ( under 8 months)
- Mixed Ages ( 0-5 )
- Canta Y Baila Conmigo (Spanish language immersion, ages 0-5)
- Rhythm Kids (Drum, dance and sing ages 4 – 8).
Contact: Phone/Text: (203) 256-1656 | Email: [email protected]
ONE RIVER WESTPORT
Website: https://westport.oneriverschool.com
Ages: 3 years old – adult
About Us: At One River School, our students simply have more fun learning to create and produce compelling art. It is our belief that we are transforming art education®, as well as providing an experience that changes lives in the communities that we serve.
Our Class Experience:
- CURRICULUM CELEBRATING THE ART OF TODAY – One River has developed a unique project-based curriculum using the lessons learned from the most compelling living artists.
- FUN FIRST LEARNING ENVIRONMENT – From day one our students find their creative path in a learning process built to create a fun and relevant educational experience.
- PASSIONATE EDUCATORS – Our instructors are master-level educators and practicing artists who demonstrate a passion to help each student reach their goals.
Special Discount Code: New students can use code Create50 for $50 off your FIRST class! Valid through September.
Contact: Phone: (203) 557-6677 | Email: [email protected]
PAL Girls Flag Football League – NEW in Fall 2024!
Website: https://www.westportpal.org/flaghomepage
Ages: Kindergarten-8th Grade
About Us: Calling all girls who love Football!! Did you know that Flag Football will be making its Olympic debut in the 2028 games?…and that Girl’s Flag Football is growing in prominence as a high school and collegiate level sport? If your child is interested in learning more, sign her up for the NEW GIRL’S FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE THIS FALL IN WESTPORT!
- Clinics with IST coaches and Sacred Heart Women’s Flag Football Team – Mondays 5-630PM
- Games with parent volunteers – Saturdays 430PM
- *No experience needed – ALL WELCOME
Contact: Email: [email protected]
SARA HOLLAND SPORTS
Website: www.SaraHollandSports.com
Ages: 17 months – high school
About Us: Sara Holland is a former professional athlete whose programs and coaches offer sports programs and lessons for kids 17 months and up. Focusing on Baseball & Softball Lessons, Bike Lessons, Basketball lessons, and sports classes for kids 17 months-6 years. They also host birthday parties at a NEW INDOOR LOCATION!
Special Offer: Save 15% off any order WPMOM15
CONTACT: Phone: (434) 825-4689 | Email: [email protected]
Location: 833 Post Rd. East, Westport
SUZUKI MUSIC SCHOOL
Website: www.suzukischools.org
Ages: 0 – 18 years old
About Us: Voted Best of Gold Coast Connecticut in the Children’s Music Lessons category, Suzuki Music Schools offer Early Childhood classes for new mothers, instrumental lessons for children 4+, general music classes, music theory & composition and ensemble classes. With a specialist faculty trained in children’s music education, we offer families an immersive music experience from beginning to advanced with a range of activities for every age and every level. Our program includes a lively calendar of community events with some of the world’s leading artists, bringing world class music to our family! Suzuki Music Schools is Fairfield County’s leading 501(c)3 non-profit music school. We offer music lessons in violin, viola, cello, guitar, flute, piano, harp, chamber music, and music theory to over 400 students. SMS also provides free community concerts and events throughout the school year.
CONTACT: Phone: (203) 227-9474 | Email: office@
TRIPLE DOUBLE BASKETBALL
Website: www.tripledoublebasketballct.com
Ages: We specialize in Basketball for Grades Pre-K-8 with a special focus on Grades K-3
About Us: Triple Double Basketball Training is Westport and Fairfield’s Leader in youth basketball development. We have programs for Boys and Girls from Pre-K-8th grade. Coaches offer over 20 years of experience in coaching basketball at all age levels. Our classes and leagues are geared towards each player’s age and ability level and a ton of fun!
CONTACT: Phone: (631) 833-4254 | Email: TripleDoubleBasketballCT@
TUMBLE JUNGLE
Website: www.tumblejungle.com
Ages: 1 – 10 years old
About Us: Discover Tumble Jungle in Norwalk, the ultimate kids party space and play gym offering fun and fitness for all ages! From exciting birthday party packages to engaging mommy and me groups, to Summer and non school day camps, we have it all. Kids will love our in-ground trampolines, zip-line, inflatable zone, and custom gym equipment for endless adventure and excitement! Learn more about our birthday parties, or drop in for Open Gym today!
Special Offer: Become a member with us and receive 10 free open play passes!
Contact: Phone: (203) 286-4608 | Email: [email protected]
Location: 134 Cross Highway, Westport CT 06880
Website: www.wakemantownfarm.org
Ages: Infants to teens
About Us: A community farm with heart and soul, Wakeman Town Farm offers dynamic baby, children’s and teen’s programs focusing on nature, the environment and sustainable living. A warm and welcoming place to gather and grow, the educational demonstration center connects individuals through seasonal classes, programs and camps for all ages and life stages. Nurturing young minds, the Wakeman farmstead is dedicated to the development and promotion of sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, community education, and eco-friendly farming. Children have fun while learning about nature through organic gardening, crafting, and seed-to-plate cooking classes, programs and camps, empowering them with an appreciation for local agriculture and animal caring for colorful chickens, fuzzy alpacas and sheep, and playful goats.
WESTPORT WESTON FAMILY YMCA
Website: https://westporty.org
Ages: Infant – adult
About: The Westport Weston Family YMCA welcomes individuals of all ages, interests, and abilities. Our classes and programs include dance, gymnastics and swimming, sports, adult fitness, teen conditioning, school age child care and social activities that foster friendships, achievement and connectedness for all who walk through our doors.
DANCE CLASSES | GYMNASTICS CLASSES | SPORTS & REC | SWIMMING PROGRAMS
CONTACT: Phone: (203) 226-8981