The guide to Classes and Activities for Kids in Jacksonville is a paid advertorial sponsored by our favorite local kid friendly businesses.
If you’re looking for a great classes and activities for kids in Jacksonville, then look no further than our handy guide. Whether you’re looking for swim lessons, a music class, or something else, we’ve got tons of great activities for kids of all ages.
Beaches Rock Gym
Beaches Rock Gym is a climbing gym located in Atlantic Beach, Florida. Our gym is open to new and seasoned climbers alike with bouldering walls and auto belays fit for all skill levels. Beaches Rock Gym offers Homeschool PE Rock Climbing Classes, After School Classes, and Summer camps for Kids aged 6 and up.
Bolts & Bytes Maker Academy
Bolts & Bytes offers after school, weekend and summer camp curriculum that features imaginative, skill-building projects that lead up to larger, more adventurous creations that unlock students’ new skills. Students may learn how to design for a 3D printer making a personalized backpack charm, then learn how to solder by building a solar powered toy car before putting those skills together to design and build their own 3D-printed, remote-controlled drone. All materials, tools and instruction are included in all our programs — the experiences, earned knowledge and feelings of accomplishment & pride are given free.
Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention
A short drive from Jacksonville, the Cade Museum is the perfect spot for a day trip from Jacksonville. This 26,000 sq ft museum is all about hands‑on learning, STEAM play, and imaginative exploration, ideal for curious kids and parents alike. Listing sponsored in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County, FL.
Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids Jax Beach
When children step into our salon, they’re greeted by a fun-filled waiting area complete with an indoor slide and a coloring table. During their haircuts, our little clients can unwind in whimsical fantasy chairs while watching their favorite TV shows. Afterward, they leave with big smiles, a balloon, and a sucker in hand! Our stylists are highly trained to work with adults, children of all ages, and those with unique or special needs, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Jacksonville Athletic Club
The Jacksonville Athletic Club invites your child to have their best summer ever with our youth track and field program. Kids will learn to run, jump, throw and hurdle over an 8 week period, and over the course of the summer they will be able to compete in 5 free youth track meets here in town. It is the best kids track and field experience around.
The Littlest Book Club
The Littlest Book Club is a joyful, developmentally rich program for early learners rooted in the magic of picture books. Thoughtfully designed for children ages 3 to 6, The Littlest Book Club offers a unique storytime experience that goes beyond the book. Each session centers around a beloved picture book and begins with an interactive read-aloud infused with music, movement, meaningful conversation, and the foundations of early literacy, such as print awareness, vocabulary, comprehension, and phonics. The excitement and discovery continues as children explore themed centers that extend and enrich their experience with the book. Each center is engaging, developmentally appropriate, and intentionally designed to support key areas of early learning. These hands-on experiences include art, sensory play, fine motor activities, imaginative play, early math activities, and early literacy activities. Designed and delivered by a certified teacher with 12 years of kindergarten experience, every moment aims to nurture curiosity, creativity, and the foundational skills that lead to a lifelong love of reading.
Musician Makers
At Musician Makers, students are inspired to love music through our creative and personalized approach to teaching. We offer in-home music lessons for guitar, piano, voice, drums, ukulele, flute, and songwriting, as well as performance theater and stage coaching! We offer a discounted rate on your first lesson, flexibility with scheduling, and an online portal for your convenience.
Music Therapy Now
At Music Therapy Now, kids and families grow, connect, and thrive through the power of music therapy. Our board-certified music therapists provide parent-and-me classes, adapted music lessons, and individualized sessions for individuals of all ages and abilities. Each experience combines creativity and clinical care to build confidence, expression, social skills, communication and more.
Soccer Shots of North Florida
Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. They offer three different programs to meet the developmental needs of children ages 2-8. They provide a high-energy, fun, age-appropriate introduction to soccer for kids. They are not your typical league, but rather a fun introduction to the basics of soccer with a focus on character development and confidence-building that your children will use as they transition to league play.
Swimming Safari Swim School
Choosing who to trust with the core memory of teaching your child to swim can feel overwhelming. That’s why at Swimming Safari, Jacksonville’s original swim school, our founder—a devoted mom and grandma—created a place filled with love and passion for helping families make positive, lasting memories. We offer lessons for all ages and abilities!
💦 Parent and Me: 4 months- 2 years
💦 Jungle Tots: 2-3 year olds
💦 Excellent Elephants: Special Abilities Privates for ages 2-12
💦 Safari Kids: 4-12 years olds
💦 Teens: 13-17 year olds
💦 Adults: 18+ (Beginner and intermediate)
Schedule a trial today and begin building a lifetime of water memories—tuition assistance is available!
The Women’s Defense Company
Stay safe, be confident and become empowered! The Women’s Defense Company can help you and your loved ones find their inner Warrior through our life-changing women’s self-defense classes.
Thank you to the local businesses who participated in our guide. If you offer classes and activities for kids in Jacksonville and are interested in having your business added to this guide, you can learn more by downloading our media kit or emailing us for additional information.
