Classes & Clubs

Weekly parent-and-child early-development classes with age-appropriate music, messy play, sensory, ball, perceptual and fine- and gross-motor activities. The current Western Cape branch list includes Cape Town CBD, Claremont, Kirstenhof and Melkbosstrand.

Format

In-person · parent/caregiver-and-child

Schedule

Weekly term classes · timetable varies by branch

Age-banded stimulation and play programmes across the Western Cape. Moms & Babes is for 2–12 months, Moms & Tots for ages 1–4, and Jungle Tots for ages 1½–5. Read more

Format

In-person · caregiver-and-child or playgroup

Schedule

Weekly fixed-day classes · timetable varies by branch

They offer play-based developmental classes where nannies and babies or toddlers learn together, with practical activities the nanny can repeat at home. Children can start from around 4–5 months, once they can sit supported in their nanny's lap. Read more

Format

In-person · nanny-and-child

Schedule

Weekly classes · local timetable on enquiry

Parent-and-child classes led by educator Leila Solomon, using multi-sensory play, music, movement and age-specific activities to support babies and toddlers from 3 months to 3 years. A free trial is available. Read more

Format

In-person · parent/caregiver-and-child

Schedule

Class timetable on enquiry

Weekly outdoor forest-school sessions built around exploration, nature art, river play, whittling and child-led learning. There are three age bands: Explorers ages 2–4, Discoverers ages 3–5 and Adventurers ages 5–10. Read more

Format

In-person · outdoor forest school

Schedule

Weekly term sessions · holiday dates vary

Year-round swimming lessons at warm indoor pools across Cape Town. Read more

Format

In-person · indoor heated pools

Schedule

Year-round · live class times online

A family-run swim school in Kirstenhof doing baby classes, learn-to-swim and stroke correction, plus mini squads and aqua fit for the grown-ups.

Baby, child and adult swimming lessons in a 31–33°C indoor pool, with private one-on-one and group options. Baby swimming starts from 4 months. Read more

Format

In-person · 31–33°C indoor pool

Schedule

Scheduled lessons · times on enquiry

Baby, learn-to-swim and squad classes in Blouberg, with individual and group options. Read more

Format

In-person · individual or group lessons

Schedule

Mon–Fri 7am–7pm · class availability varies

Warm indoor pool, three dedicated teachers, water-safety through to stroke correction. Highest-rated small school in the area. Parking in the cul-de-sac gets tight around Oakhurst school pickup.

Internationally accredited swim school with three Southern Suburbs facilities. Programmes include 30-minute baby classes for ages 6–18 months, one-on-one lessons from 12 months, group learn-to-swim from 18 months, squads, aqua and adult lessons.

Format

In-person · indoor heated pools

Schedule

Scheduled classes · venue and programme dependent

Year-round swimming lessons at a 34°C indoor pool in Fountain Rez. The Rondebosch programme runs Monday–Sunday and includes baby classes, one-on-one learn-to-swim, mini learn-to-swim groups, adult lessons and aqua aerobics. Read more

Format

In-person · 34°C indoor pool

Schedule

Mon–Sun · live class times online

One-on-one swimming lessons in a private indoor heated pool, with water familiarisation for babies, learn-to-swim, stroke correction, adult lessons and short holiday booster clinics. Read more

Format

In-person · private indoor heated pool

Schedule

Mon–Sun by appointment

Small school upstairs at MontClare Place, run by Cara Lee. Barely any online presence, strong word of mouth.

Learn-to-swim centre offering pre-beginner, beginner, stroke-correction and squad options for children from age 2, plus adult learn-to-swim and aqua aerobics. Current lesson prices are supplied on enquiry. The centre is closed on Sundays and public holidays.

Format

In-person · learn-to-swim centre

Schedule

Mon–Fri 9:30–5:30pm · Sat 8–1pm

Established swim school with programmes for babies, children and adults at Kenilworth and Rondebosch. Water Babies starts from 6 months, with one-on-one or shared 30-minute lessons; older swimmers can progress through learn-to-swim and stroke work. Read more

Format

In-person · swimming pool

Schedule

Office: Mon–Fri 8–4pm · weekends closed

Swimming lessons at three Southern Suburbs venues, with one-on-one lessons, baby groups, small groups of two to four swimmers, mini squads, adult learn-to-swim, ladies-only sessions and a school fetch-and-teach option at Kirstenhof. Read more

Format

In-person · warm swimming pools

Schedule

Morning and evening lessons · venue dependent

Small, long-running, nurturing. Often recommended for kids who've had a bad experience elsewhere. Hours not published.

School-based indoor pool running public lessons.

Learn-to-swim school offering baby swimming, one-on-one lessons, beginner stroke work, mini squads, a mobile swim programme, nanny water-safety classes, adult swimming and aqua aerobics. Read more

Format

In-person · swimming pool

Schedule

Mon–Fri 9–6pm · Sat 9–4pm

Big enclosed heated pool, clean change rooms, run by Trevor and Wonita. Reviews repeatedly mention no clock-watching and real flexibility for kids who need extra time.

Tiny, warm-water, one main teacher. Afternoons only. Open Mon–Sat afternoons.

Competitive club rather than learn-to-swim — the next step once a child can swim properly. Afternoon and evening squads.

Year-round swimming lessons at the Bergvliet branch. The programme includes caregiver-and-baby classes, one-on-one learn-to-swim from 18 months, and ability-based mini groups. Read more

Format

In-person · indoor heated pool

Schedule

Year-round · live class times online

Warm indoor swimming programmes from infant classes through to adult lessons, with Cape Town pools including Pinelands, Crawford, City Bowl, Durbanville, Bellville and Cravenby. Read more

Format

In-person · 30–32°C indoor pools

Schedule

Office: Mon–Fri 9–4pm · class times vary

Family-run swim school operating since 1985 in a 32–34°C indoor pool. Water-adaptation classes for ages 8–24 months and one-on-one learn-to-swim from age 2 cost R160 per lesson; stroke tuition for ages 5+ is also R160. Read more

Format

In-person · 32–34°C indoor pool

Schedule

Mon–Fri 12–6pm

Kids and adult beginners, patient reputation, responsive admin.

Year-round lessons at the Libertas Road indoor pool, with a second Pinelands site at The Powder Mill. Libertas teaches Monday–Saturday and offers baby classes, one-on-one learn-to-swim and mini groups; The Powder Mill also hosts adult lessons, aqua and squads. Read more

Format

In-person · indoor heated pool

Schedule

Mon–Sat at Libertas · live class times online

Very small, weekday mornings and afternoons.

Open Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–12pm.

Year-round baby and learn-to-swim lessons at Swimmattix's Muizenberg pool. The 2026 rate for Baby 2, one-on-one learn-to-swim and mini groups is R650/month for one weekly lesson, plus R150 annual registration. Baby Class 1 for ages 0–5 months is free, subject to its terms. Read more

Format

In-person · indoor heated pool

Schedule

Year-round · live class times online

Very early starts, from 5am.

15-minute lessons, private pool, seven days a week.

Not a school, but runs Saturday-morning lessons and is heated year-round. Entry around R19 adults.

Ballet classes for children and adults, run from Pinelands by Talisha, who has a real gift with little ones — proper technique taught without any of the stiffness, and enough fun in it that they actually want to go back.

Booking

WhatsApp Talisha for children's classes; adult classes book online through Bookamat

An adults-only dance and fitness studio with one baby-welcome option: Mamas & Minis combines dance fitness, gentle strength work and stretching while moms move and bond with their babies. Read more

Format

In-person · dance and fitness studio

Schedule

Scheduled group classes · live calendar online

A school-based movement programme using exercise, music, mini-gymnastics equipment and hand apparatus to develop balance, body awareness, co-ordination, gross and fine motor skills, flexibility, core strength, rhythm, spatial awareness and ball skills. Read more

Format

In-person · at participating schools

Schedule

Once weekly during school terms

A long-running community performing-arts school offering classical ballet, modern and contemporary dance, hip hop, drama, music and voice training. Read more

Format

In-person · performing-arts school

Schedule

Weekly classes · timetable on enquiry

Children's dance tuition in ballet, modern, tap and freestyle hip hop. DanceXtreme teaches across the Blouberg, Bothasig and Tableview area and is a member of the Dance Teachers' Association. Read more

Format

In-person · dance classes

Schedule

Weekly classes · current timetable on enquiry

Tiny Tots and Royal Academy of Dance ballet tuition from playful preschool classes through pre-primary, graded and advanced levels. Classes build strength, co-ordination and confidence, with opportunities to take part in eisteddfods and school productions. Read more

Format

In-person · studio and selected preschools

Schedule

Weekly classes · level and venue dependent

RAD ballet from creative beginner classes through graded and vocational levels, plus hip hop from Grade 6. Read more

Format

In-person · dance studio

Schedule

Weekly classes · see the 2026 timetable

Rhythmic gymnastics, ballet and movement training for recreational and competitive children, including a preschool programme and holiday camps. Classes focus on flexibility, strength, co-ordination, confidence and musicality, with transport available as a separate service. Read more

Format

In-person · dance and rhythmic-gymnastics centre

Schedule

Weekly classes · timetable on enquiry

A non-profit community arts academy offering instrumental and vocal tuition, choirs, big band and ensembles, music technology and dance through structured after-school programmes. Read more

Format

In-person · community arts academy

Schedule

After-school programmes · timetable on enquiry

Age-banded, non-contact rugby play classes for young children at False Bay Rugby Club. The live Term 3 timetable includes a 30-minute Sunday class for ages 2–3½ and a 45-minute Thursday class for ages 3½–5. Read more

Format

In-person · outdoor

Schedule

Term 3: Thu 4pm or Sun 9am · age dependent

Pressure-free football classes for girls and boys, divided into four developmental age bands: Little Kicks for 18 months–2½ years, Junior Kickers for 2½–3½, Mighty Kickers for 3½–5, and Mega Kickers for ages 5–8. Read more

Format

In-person · venue dependent

Schedule

Weekly classes · venue and age dependent

Term-based youth cricket coaching with mini-cricket for children up to 9 and hard-ball junior groups for U10–U13. Group training takes place on Fridays and eligible players can join Saturday matches in the Western Province Youth League during the summer season. Read more

Format

In-person · outdoor

Schedule

Friday term training · Saturday summer matches

Touch-rugby development for boys and girls, from beginner skills through to advanced play. The current Term 3 club runs every Friday from 24 July–18 September 2026 at Springfield Convent. Read more

Format

In-person · outdoor

Schedule

Term 3: Fri 2:30–4pm

Age-banded, multi-activity sports classes that build a foundation across the ball sports children encounter at school. Programmes run from age 1 through age 6, with current venues including Camps Bay, Green Point, Sea Point and Llandudno.

Format

In-person · school, club or community venue

Schedule

Weekly classes · venue and age dependent

Club football for boys and girls from U7 through U18. The 2026 annual fee is R2,850 for boys and R1,650 for girls, with a four-month payment-plan application available. Read more

Format

In-person · outdoor football club

Schedule

Mon–Thu training · age and team dependent

Netball coaching for girls, covering ball skills, drills, positional play and biokinetic sessions. Regular clinics run on Saturday mornings at Wynberg Girls, with separate four-day holiday clinics. Read more

Format

In-person · school courts

Schedule

Sat mornings · holiday clinic dates vary

Small-group tennis coaching for beginners through advanced players, with ball skills, Play & Stay, fitness, technical instruction, stroke correction, drills, squads and match-play strategy. The academy coaches at SACS Junior and Kirstenhof Primary. Read more

Format

In-person · school tennis courts

Schedule

Weekly coaching · school and level dependent

Age-banded early tennis classes using stories, music, pictures and games to build racket, ball and movement skills. The Edgemead centre teaches through the year, with morning and afternoon term-time classes and holiday camps. Read more

Format

In-person · age-banded tennis classes

Schedule

Morning and afternoon classes · live schedule online

A useful starting point for finding a registered junior hockey club rather than a single coaching venue. Read more

Format

In-person · outdoor club hockey

Schedule

Training and fixtures vary by club

A community club with a strong adaptive-recreation mission and a varied timetable that includes archery, parkour, artistic and recreational roller skating, table tennis, basketball and roller hockey. Read more

Format

In-person · multi-sport community club

Schedule

Mon–Sun scheduled programmes · see live timetable

A non-profit youth academy offering structured football, cricket, tennis, swimming and rugby coaching through weekly clinics, holiday programmes and school partnerships. Programmes combine sport with mentoring, teamwork, leadership and life skills. Read more

Format

In-person · schools and community sports venues

Schedule

Weekly clinics and holiday programmes · venue dependent

Term-based riding lessons in Constantia. Little Lane introduces ages 4–6 in short sessions, while children from age 6 can join weekly beginner private lessons or experienced-rider groups. The published ten-week term fee is R3,600 for Little Lane and R5,500 for children's lessons. Read more

Format

In-person · riding school

Schedule

Mon–Fri afternoons during school terms

Small riding lessons for beginners through experienced riders, with showjumping, dressage, equitation, cross-country and vaulting pathways as children progress. Younger children can start with Pony Play, and separate holiday programmes are offered. Read more

Format

In-person · equestrian centre

Schedule

Mon 1:30–5:15pm · Tue–Fri 8:30–5:15pm · Sat 8:15–4pm

Horse-riding lessons from beginner through advanced level, with a gentle option for very young riders. Sessions run for 20–60 minutes and can be individual or in groups of no more than four. The club also offers pony camps and outrides. Read more

Format

In-person · private or small-group riding

Schedule

By booking · enquiries 8–6pm

Beginner and intermediate surf coaching in 90-minute private or group sessions, with a surfboard and wetsuit included. A one-to-one private lesson costs R750, two people cost R650 each, three or more cost R600 each, and a group lesson for two or more costs R550 each. Read more

Format

In-person · ocean surf lesson

Schedule

Tide and conditions dependent

Accredited surf coaching with a dedicated one-hour private Freezer lesson for children under 10, plus a longer Learn 2 Surf programme with a maximum 1:5 coaching ratio. Read more

Format

In-person · ocean surf lesson

Schedule

Mon–Sun 7:30–5:30pm · lessons by conditions

Tide-timed surf lessons for beginners through progressing surfers, with wetsuit and board included. Children can start from age 5. A two-hour group lesson costs R800, a two-hour private family-group lesson costs R1,000 and a one-hour one-to-one lesson costs R1,300. Read more

Format

In-person · ocean surf lesson

Schedule

Mon–Sun 8–5pm · lesson times follow tides

Introductory and five-session learn-to-sail programmes covering water safety, boat basics, knots, rigging, ocean health and practical sailing skills. A one-hour introduction costs R350 for one person or from R250 each for two or more. Read more

Format

In-person · supervised sailing at Battery Park

Schedule

By advance booking and suitable conditions

School-holiday surf lessons at Muizenberg for ages 5–18. Sessions run for 90 minutes and cover warming up, shark flags, beach and water safety and coached time in the waves, with a surfboard and wetsuit included. Read more

Format

In-person · outdoor beach activity

Schedule

School holidays · current dates not yet published

Karate classes with separate timetables by age and grade. Children can start in the age 4–5 group and continue through age-banded junior classes. Read more

Format

In-person · indoor dojo

Schedule

Mon–Sat scheduled classes

Shotokan karate with Little Ninjas for ages 5–6, beginner classes for ages 7–11, and family classes for ages 12+. Children train twice weekly. Read more

Format

In-person · indoor dojo

Schedule

Children's classes Mon–Thu · timetable varies by level

Beginner-friendly Brazilian jiu-jitsu for children, using the Gracie Bullyproof programme. Age bands include Mat Munchkins for ages 3–5, Little Champs for ages 5–7 and older junior classes. One free kids' class is available. Read more

Format

In-person · indoor training centre

Schedule

Weekly timetable online · class times vary by age

Judo classes for children and adults, with physical fitness, self-defence, discipline and personal development taught in a supportive club setting. Read more

Format

In-person · judo dojo

Schedule

Junior Mon & Wed 5–6pm · senior 6–7:30pm

Weekly visual-art classes during WCED school terms for learners from Grade R to Grade 8. The two-hour Saturday class costs R85 per lesson in 2026 and includes art materials.

Format

In-person · art studio

Schedule

Sat 10am–12pm during school terms

Saturday art-enrichment classes for children in Grades 1–6 and teenagers in Grades 7–10. The published Term 2 2026 programme lists classes from 10–11:15am at R145 per lesson, with all materials included. The programme changes each term, so confirm the current dates before paying.

Format

In-person · community art centre

Schedule

Published Term 2: Sat 10–11:15am

Small art and craft classes covering media such as pencil, charcoal, oils, acrylics, mixed media, ceramics and tie-dye. Home-schooled children can join from age 5, with an after-school class on Tuesday and an all-ages studio class on Saturday morning. Read more

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In-person · art studio

Schedule

Tue 1:30–2:30pm · Sat 10–12pm

A school-based pottery extra-mural with weekly 30- or 45-minute classes and four to five projects each term. Clay Play also offers school workshops and on-site holiday-club sessions using pottery or air-dry clay. Read more

Format

In-person · participating schools or group venue

Schedule

Weekly school classes · school timetable dependent

Term-based art classes in groups of no more than ten, exploring drawing and combinations of painting, mixed media, screen printing or pottery. The published timetable is Wednesday and Thursday 3:15–4:45pm or Friday 2:30–4pm. Read more

Format

In-person · small-group art studio

Schedule

Wed & Thu 3:15–4:45pm · Fri 2:30–4pm

Small children's art classes on two afternoons a week, led by a local art teacher with a focus on creativity, confidence and skill development. The wider studio offers drawing, painting, mixed-media and family workshops. Read more

Format

In-person · small-group creative studio

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Two afternoons weekly · times on enquiry

A searchable route into local Scout groups for boys and girls. Meerkats covers ages 5–6, Cubs ages 7–10 and Scouts ages 11–17, with programmes built around practical skills, outdoor activity, teamwork and service. Read more

Format

In-person · local Scout groups

Schedule

Weekly meetings · group dependent

Local guiding units centred on fun, adventure, friendship, confidence and life skills. Teddies is for ages 4½–7, Brownies 7–10, Guides 10–14 and Rangers 14–18. The official unit directory covers multiple Cape Town districts and shows which age branches operate at each unit.

Format

In-person · local guiding units

Schedule

Weekly meetings · unit dependent

Structured small-group chess training for beginner, intermediate and advanced players, delivered through virtual or hybrid contact-and-online programmes. The academy uses a multi-year curriculum and online chess resources. Read more

Format

Hybrid contact and virtual training

Schedule

No current sessions published · next intake on enquiry

Weekly outdoor forest-school sessions built around exploration, nature art, river play, whittling and child-led learning. There are three age bands: Explorers ages 2–4, Discoverers ages 3–5 and Adventurers ages 5–10. Read more

Format

In-person · outdoor forest school

Schedule

Weekly term sessions · holiday dates vary

Hands-on cooking and baking classes across three Cape Town branches. Sticky Fingers pairs ages 2–3 with a caregiver, Little Chefs gives ages 3–7 a 60-minute class, and the 80-minute Master Class teaches ages 8+ to follow more complex recipes in small teams. Read more

Format

In-person · hands-on cooking class

Schedule

Weekly classes and holiday workshops · branch dependent

A long-running community performing-arts school offering classical ballet, modern and contemporary dance, hip hop, drama, music and voice training. Read more

Format

In-person · performing-arts school

Schedule

Weekly classes · timetable on enquiry

Small-group music and movement classes for babies and toddlers, with a structured 30-minute musical programme followed by 30 minutes of social time. Regular Wriggler and Rhymer classes cost R1,150 for an eight-class term in 2026, plus a R350 joining fee. Read more

Format

In-person · parent/caregiver-and-child

Schedule

Weekday and selected Sat classes · branch and age dependent

Caregiver-and-child music classes using songs, rhymes, percussion instruments, rhythm, melodies, visual aids and props. Term 3 of 2026 started from 21 July, with late joiners welcome. Read more

Format

In-person, private, school or virtual

Schedule

Morning and afternoon classes · venue dependent

A WCED music centre offering individual instrumental, singing and theory tuition to school-going learners, plus orchestras and ensembles. Read more

Format

In-person · specialist music centre

Schedule

Weekly lessons · allocated after application

Weekly term-time drama classes for young performers, covering improvisation, voice, movement, storytelling and stage presence. The classes are open to ages 8–18 with no experience required and cost R750 per term. Read more

Format

In-person · theatre

Schedule

Mon afternoons in term · selected Sat Hang Outs

Private piano, guitar, drums, singing, bass and woodwind lessons. Piano and singing can start from age 4; guitar commonly starts from age 6. Young beginners pay from R130 for 20 minutes, ages 6–11 generally pay R200 for 30 minutes, and instrument-specific rates differ.

Format

In-person · private lessons

Schedule

By appointment

A non-profit community arts academy offering instrumental and vocal tuition, choirs, big band and ensembles, music technology and dance through structured after-school programmes. Read more

Format

In-person · community arts academy

Schedule

After-school programmes · timetable on enquiry

Small-group coding and robotics lessons with supplied laptops and robotics kits. Classes are grouped into ages 6–8, 9–11 and 12–15, with a maximum of 6–8 learners per educator. Lessons cost R280 each, billed as R1,120/month for four lessons, with no registration fee. Read more

Format

In-person · equipped academy

Schedule

Weekly 60-minute lessons · new classes monthly

Robotics and applied STEM coaching, including FIRST LEGO League for ages 9–16, FIRST Tech Challenge for ages 12–18, 3D printing and Arduino courses. Gear Up offers team, school, small-group and one-to-one options.

Format

In-person · classes, teams or one-to-one

Schedule

By programme and appointment

LEGO-based engineering enrichment across age bands. Bricks Challenge introduces mechanics and engineering to ages 6–10 in 75-minute lessons, while the Robotics programme is for ages 12–15 and runs for 90 minutes. Each programme comprises 36 lessons.

Format

In-person · participating schools and venues

Schedule

Weekly classes · schedule depends on venue

Hands-on after-school LEGO SPIKE Prime robotics for beginners through to competition teams, with coding, building and problem-solving in groups of no more than eight learners per facilitator. Read more

Format

In-person · small-group LEGO robotics

Schedule

Durbanville Mon 3–5pm · Stellenbosch Tue–Sat

Hands-on science programmes during school holidays, with each holiday built around a new theme. The latest published winter 2026 programme ran from 27 June–20 July and was included in normal entry: R95 for ages 3–18 and adults, R45 for pensioners or R340 for a family of four. Read more

Format

In-person · science centre

Schedule

Mon–Sat 9–4:30pm · holiday dates vary · closed Sun

Rhythmic gymnastics, ballet and movement training for recreational and competitive children, including a preschool programme and holiday camps. Classes focus on flexibility, strength, co-ordination, confidence and musicality, with transport available as a separate service. Read more

Format

In-person · dance and rhythmic-gymnastics centre

Schedule

Weekly classes · timetable on enquiry

A community club with a strong adaptive-recreation mission and a varied timetable that includes archery, parkour, artistic and recreational roller skating, table tennis, basketball and roller hockey. Read more

Format

In-person · multi-sport community club

Schedule

Mon–Sun scheduled programmes · see live timetable

Indoor climbing with a dedicated children's zone, 16m high sport-climbing walls and kids' climbing courses. Children must be at least 5 to climb. Read more

Format

In-person · indoor climbing gym

Schedule

Mon–Thu 11–9pm · Fri–Sun 9–6pm · public holidays 9–6pm

Recreational gymnastics and parkour with age-banded classes: Tumbling Tots for ages 2–4, Gummi Bears for ages 5–6, beginner gymnastics for ages 7+, Little Parkour for ages 3–5 and beginner parkour for ages 6+. Read more

Format

In-person · equipped gymnastics hall

Schedule

Mon–Sat scheduled classes · programme dependent

Artistic gymnastics for boys and girls from age 3, from beginner recreational groups through to competition levels. Classes run Monday–Thursday. Read more

Format

In-person · gymnastics club

Schedule

Mon–Thu scheduled classes

A 30-minute movement programme offered at participating schools, using age-appropriate equipment. The Cape Town franchise guarantees eight classes per term. Read more

Format

In-person · participating schools

Schedule

Eight classes per school term

A Gymnastics South Africa-registered club offering preschool Gym Animals and Pre-Gym, women's and men's artistic gymnastics, tumbling and trampoline. Children can start at age 3. Read more

Format

In-person · equipped gymnastics club

Schedule

Scheduled sessions · live timetable on booking site

Gymnastics, tumbling, trampoline, ninja and parkour programmes across three Cape Town venues. Preschool groups cover ages 4–6 and school-age groups run through age 13, with separate four-hour holiday clubs. Read more

Format

In-person · school-based equipped classes

Schedule

Weekly classes · venue and programme dependent

Parkour and free-running taught through progressive challenges, with a focus on safe falling, balance, co-ordination, body awareness and efficient movement. Read more

Format

In-person · park and Scout hall

Schedule

Afternoon classes · day and venue on enquiry

Beginner-friendly group ice-skating lessons through the Black Panthers development club. Children can start from age 4 and all skill levels are welcome, including first-time skaters. Sessions run on Saturday mornings with qualified coaches. Read more

Format

In-person · indoor ice rink

Schedule

Sat 8–10am

Rhythmic gymnastics, ballet and movement training for recreational and competitive children, including a preschool programme and holiday camps. Classes focus on flexibility, strength, co-ordination, confidence and musicality, with transport available as a separate service. Read more

Format

In-person · dance and rhythmic-gymnastics centre

Schedule

Weekly classes · timetable on enquiry

Touch-rugby development for boys and girls, from beginner skills through to advanced play. The current Term 3 club runs every Friday from 24 July–18 September 2026 at Springfield Convent. Read more

Format

In-person · outdoor

Schedule

Term 3: Fri 2:30–4pm

Netball coaching for girls, covering ball skills, drills, positional play and biokinetic sessions. Regular clinics run on Saturday mornings at Wynberg Girls, with separate four-day holiday clinics. Read more

Format

In-person · school courts

Schedule

Sat mornings · holiday clinic dates vary

Age-banded early tennis classes using stories, music, pictures and games to build racket, ball and movement skills. The Edgemead centre teaches through the year, with morning and afternoon term-time classes and holiday camps. Read more

Format

In-person · age-banded tennis classes

Schedule

Morning and afternoon classes · live schedule online

A non-profit youth academy offering structured football, cricket, tennis, swimming and rugby coaching through weekly clinics, holiday programmes and school partnerships. Programmes combine sport with mentoring, teamwork, leadership and life skills. Read more

Format

In-person · schools and community sports venues

Schedule

Weekly clinics and holiday programmes · venue dependent

Horse-riding lessons from beginner through advanced level, with a gentle option for very young riders. Sessions run for 20–60 minutes and can be individual or in groups of no more than four. The club also offers pony camps and outrides. Read more

Format

In-person · private or small-group riding

Schedule

By booking · enquiries 8–6pm

Introductory and five-session learn-to-sail programmes covering water safety, boat basics, knots, rigging, ocean health and practical sailing skills. A one-hour introduction costs R350 for one person or from R250 each for two or more. Read more

Format

In-person · supervised sailing at Battery Park

Schedule

By advance booking and suitable conditions

A school-based pottery extra-mural with weekly 30- or 45-minute classes and four to five projects each term. Clay Play also offers school workshops and on-site holiday-club sessions using pottery or air-dry clay. Read more

Format

In-person · participating schools or group venue

Schedule

Weekly school classes · school timetable dependent

Weekly outdoor forest-school sessions built around exploration, nature art, river play, whittling and child-led learning. There are three age bands: Explorers ages 2–4, Discoverers ages 3–5 and Adventurers ages 5–10. Read more

Format

In-person · outdoor forest school

Schedule

Weekly term sessions · holiday dates vary

Hands-on cooking and baking classes across three Cape Town branches. Sticky Fingers pairs ages 2–3 with a caregiver, Little Chefs gives ages 3–7 a 60-minute class, and the 80-minute Master Class teaches ages 8+ to follow more complex recipes in small teams. Read more

Format

In-person · hands-on cooking class

Schedule

Weekly classes and holiday workshops · branch dependent

Small-group coding and robotics lessons with supplied laptops and robotics kits. Classes are grouped into ages 6–8, 9–11 and 12–15, with a maximum of 6–8 learners per educator. Lessons cost R280 each, billed as R1,120/month for four lessons, with no registration fee. Read more

Format

In-person · equipped academy

Schedule

Weekly 60-minute lessons · new classes monthly

Gymnastics, tumbling, trampoline, ninja and parkour programmes across three Cape Town venues. Preschool groups cover ages 4–6 and school-age groups run through age 13, with separate four-hour holiday clubs. Read more

Format

In-person · school-based equipped classes

Schedule

Weekly classes · venue and programme dependent

School-holiday surf lessons at Muizenberg for ages 5–18. Sessions run for 90 minutes and cover warming up, shark flags, beach and water safety and coached time in the waves, with a surfboard and wetsuit included. Read more

Format

In-person · outdoor beach activity

Schedule

School holidays · current dates not yet published

Hands-on science programmes during school holidays, with each holiday built around a new theme. The latest published winter 2026 programme ran from 27 June–20 July and was included in normal entry: R95 for ages 3–18 and adults, R45 for pensioners or R340 for a family of four. Read more

Format

In-person · science centre

Schedule

Mon–Sat 9–4:30pm · holiday dates vary · closed Sun

City-run recreation and sport activities for school-aged children and youth at facilities across Cape Town. Dates, times, activities and coordinator contacts differ by venue. Read more

Format

In-person · multiple public facilities

Schedule

School holidays · dates and times vary by facility