After School & Fall Enrichment Programs

Are you looking for classes and activities for your kids for the fall? There are many programs all over the city  that offer music, theater and dance classes plus much more. Check out the list below for ideas! 

Backbeat Music Academy

Backbeat Music offers the music lessons you wish you’d had! Private lessons in piano, guitar, drums, bass, vocals, violin, cello, trumpet, trombone, music production, songwriting and more — but you don’t have to decide — you can study different instruments in the same set of lessons. Backbeat understands that music isn’t about being the best; it’s about being yourself. Their flexible rescheduling, top teachers, inquiry-driven lessons and relaxed vibe make it the best music school around.

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Northwest Children’s Theater

It’s time to sign up for weekend classes with Northwest Children’s Theater! Catch the Candyland Caper, become a Pet Detective, or perform in a musical like “Annie’s Hard-Knock Life” or “Into the Woods.” New classes for ages 4-14 start September 14, across Portland!

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Adventures in Spanish

Experience the Magic of Spanish! Adventures in Spanish offers small, play-based, interactive Spanish classes that provide children with a wonderful opportunity to learn and practice Spanish in a warm, supportive environment. The classes are filled with songs, games, books, and lots of movement. The teachers at Adventures in Spanish are trained to teach a wide range of skills, levels, and ages, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging learning experience for all students.

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Oregon Repertory Singers

Sing! Engage! Belong! Serving nearly 200 singers from 104 schools and 49 zip codes, ORS Youth Choir embraces the transformative power of diverse repertoire, providing enjoyable, enriching, and musically excellent experiences to kindergarten through 12th-grade singers at three locations in the greater Portland and SW Washington area. Financial aid available. No audition required. Register today.

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Dharma School at Dharma Rain Zen Center

Mindfulness, Compassion, Community, Buddhism. Through stories and songs, art projects and games, discussions and ritual, youth in Dharma School are offered opportunities to deepen their understanding of themselves, the teachings of Buddhism, and the practice of the Dharma in their daily lives. Youth ages 3-18 years, all are welcome. Classes run September through May on alternating Sundays at Dharma Rain Zen Center.

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The Portland Ballet

Whether your child is exploring dance for the first time or is an aspiring professional, The Portland Ballet will set them up for fun and success! The Portland Ballet offers exceptional dance classes for all levels. With professional, top-tier instructors and modern facilities, the program supports dancers in their development and fosters a creative, fun, and supportive environment.

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Yoga Playgrounds

Yoga Playgrounds brings the calm to many metro area preschool and elementary schools with its focused stretching and mindfulness activities. They are currently enrolling for fall classes.

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Art World School

Art World School has a new after school program in the new Bethany location with more schedule options, enrollment options, and classes for all ages. The new after school program offers free pick-up service, a large variety of art classes with studio art time/Clay/Arts & Crafts/3D Art/Digital Art & Animation with iPads provided/Calligraphy/Pottery and now STEM classes. Students can also learn and practice chess or take yoga class in the new after school program. First week special!

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Parkour Visions

Join Parkour Visions this fall for 14 weeks of outdoor fitness and adventure for ages 3+.

Parkour practice can improve strength, agility, balance, and coordination. It can help build confidence, self-esteem, and quick decision-making. It further develops creativity and problem-solving skills and reduces stress.

Join their newsletter for a free drop-in class. Save 10% with discount code: FallPDXparent24

Parkour Visions is a 501(c)(3). Visit their website to learn more about scholarships and volunteer opportunities.

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Kidokinetics

Kidokinetics believes in the power of multi-sport programs to foster your child’s growth and development. Teaching over 25 different sports, their programs offer numerous benefits that extend beyond physical fitness, offering children ages 2-10 a comprehensive platform for physical development, teamwork, and the acquisition of vital life skills. Each Kidokinetics class has what they call the F.U.N. Factor – meaning it’s Fundamental, Understandable, and Non-Competitive. Register today to come and PLAY CONFIDENT with Kidokinetics!

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OMEGA Gymnastics

OMEGA Gymnastics keeps kids moving with programs that encourage skill development and progressions from weekly Recreational Gymnastics classes for toddlers through pre-teens, active School’s Out Day Camps, Birthday Parties and Parent’s Great Escape Nights, to Discovery Preschool classroom learning.  Check out what they have to offer!

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One River School Lake Oswego

One River School’s After School Art Program allows young creatives to become well-rounded artists by shuffling projects across a variety of mediums and subject matter. Learn about contemporary artists and master essential technical art skills in a state of the art studios. We offer programs from preK-12 and adults. Sign up early and get $50 off on your first month. Apply DISCOVER50 on check-out.

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DolFUN Dynamics

DolFUN Dynamics: Swim-Move-Play-Learn. DolFUN Swim Academy has expanded to a new 20,000 sq. ft. Multi-Sport & Early Childhood Development Center featuring their dynamic Swim program, Ninja & Sweet Pea Educational Gymnastics, Camps, Parties, Parent’s Night Out and an Enrichment Center opening this fall offering art, music, STEAM and after-school classes. Also opening this fall is an Adult FIT & Move studio onsite for parents to stay active too. Dynamic FUN Starts Here!

For more after school programs, check out our After School Care Directory.