Browse through San Diego’s Afterschool Activities Guide to find a variety of engaging classes and programs from comic-book creation to theater arts. Contact advertisers directly to register, and be sure to say you saw their ad in Family Magazine. SN indicates companies that are trained to care for children with special needs.
Sports/Fitness
Team Focus
San Diego, 858-254-6433
www.teamfocuspq.com
Ages: 4-18
Team Focus provides a Specialized Adaptive Martial Arts program designed for individuals with autism, ADHD, neurodivergence, developmental disabilities and other special needs. Our inclusive, supportive approach adapts martial arts instruction to each participant’s abilities, helping build confidence, focus, coordination, communication, self-regulation, independence and meaningful social connections in a welcoming environment.
Aqua Pros Swim School
Clairemont, 619-209-2990
www.aquapros.org
Our program is designed to help students thrive and become competent swimmers while offering the most convenient, family-friendly structure for parents. We instruct all students: 2-month-old infants through adults. All classes are 30 minutes. In group classes, swimmers are grouped by ability, we never hold a swimmer back due to age. Once enrolled, there is no need to re-enroll at the beginning of each session, ensuring that you will always keep your desired class time.
Team Breaking Barriers
San Diego, 619-921-9890
teambreakingbarriers.org
Team Breaking Barriers is dedicated to providing adaptive fitness training to people with special needs. Our team-centric approach provides opportunities to experience positive, social interactions, and to build a strong support group of peers and lasting friendships.
Visual Arts
The Hot Spot
Point Loma, 619-223-1339
4S Ranch, 858-310-6499
www.thehotspotstudio.com
Bring the kids for some creative fun! Choose from pottery and canvas painting, candle making, mosaics, slime and succulent gardens. We are open daily,; no age limit or experience necessary. Bonus! Parents can enjoy a little art therapy too. Most projects go home the same visit. Pottery is ready in a few days.
Little Fish Comic Book Studio
College Area, 619-356-1103
www.lilfish.us
Little Fish Comic Book Studio is a nonprofit comic and manga-focused art studio that focuses on collaboration, comics and community. We help your young artists develop their skills and confidence!
Children's Art Classes
10175 Rancho Carmel Dr. Suite A106
San Diego, 92128
858-424-7245
Ages: 3 and up
Arts &/or Crafts Children's Art Classes is an award-winning fine art studio offering curriculum-based classes for children ages 3 and up. Students build real artistic skills, confidence and creativity while exploring more than 40 art mediums in a structured, supportive environment. Now enrolling for the 2026-2027 school year.
Performing Arts
City Ballet School
Pacific Beach, 858-274-6058
www.cityballet.org
City Ballet School, under the direction of internationally known ballet artists Steven and Elizabeth Wistrich, offers extensive ballet programs for dancers as young as four years of age to the pre-professional level. Graded classes taught by professionals are available week days and Saturdays, plus performance opportunities.
San Diego Junior Theatre
Balboa Park, 619-239-1311
www.juniortheatre.com
Theatre skills are skills for life: San Diego Junior Theatre’s education programs have been inspiring young people to grow as confident communicators, creative problem solvers, community builders, and artists, for over seven decades.
Academic & Enrichment Programs
The Rhoades School
Encinitas, 760-334-7856
www.rhoadesschool.com
Ages: 2.5 years - 8th grade
Our Before & After School Programs offer students enriching opportunities for discovery and exploration before and after the normal school day. From the simple pleasures of sports and games to more complex STEM and engineering projects, students enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience they’ll look forward to each day. Sibling discounts available.
Updated: September 2026
