Academic & Tutoring

Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning 251 W. Second St.; 254-4175
www.carnegieliteracy.org
After-school tutoring, multiplication madness and writing workshops for middle and high-schoolers are a few of the programs offered for children. Free and low-cost youth and family programs include Family Fun & Learning Nights, After-School Tutoring, Early Learner Spanish Club, ESL for Kids, Creative Writing for High School Students.

Lexington Public Library
140 E. Main St.; 231-5500
www.lexpublib.org
The Lexington Public Library has six locations throughout town, open seven days a week. After-school activities include book clubs for young readers, homework help, crafts and more. Plus, there are plenty of books, videos, music and computers.

Lexington South Kumon Center
145 Burt Rd. # 1 & 2; 276- 4884
www.kumon.com
Kumon, the largest after-school education program in the world, offers both math and reading materials from Pre- K through college level. Hours: Monday & Thursday, 3-7 p.m.

The Arts

Explorium of Lexington
440 W. Short St.; 258-3253
www.explorium.com
Explorium offers hands-on activities every weekend focused on the current monthly theme. Check out the Open Art Studio available Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. that gives kids the opportunity to work on their own art projects as well as meet professional artists. Both drop-in events are included free with regular admission.

Lexington Children’s Theatre
418 W. Short St.; 254-4546
www.lctonstage.org
LCT offers after-school theatre classes and workshops for children ages 4-18. Classes are geared toward age groups and generally meet weekly. LCT’s Theatre School is a unique and exciting opportunity for young people to learn about the theatre world.

Living Arts & Science Center
362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.; 252-5222
www.LASCLEX.org
The Living Arts & Science Center is celebrating its 40th year of providing children and adults with creative and unique classes, workshops, exhibits and field trip programs in the arts and sciences. Classes for K-12 students are offered on No-School Days (days when Fayette Co. schools are not in session), as well as after-school, evenings and Saturdays. Weekday and weekend classes for pre-school students and adults are also available.

Dance

Bluegrass Youth Ballet
1595 Mercer Rd, Suite 150; 271-4472
www.bluegrassyouthballet.com
The after-school program serves ages 2 through adults, offering baby ballet, creative movement, pre-ballet, seven levels of ballet, pointe, partnering, adult ballet, modern, tap, yoga, pilates, Zumba, Irish Step Dance, Homeschool Ballet, drama, yoga for kids and art. Lessons in classical guitar, voice and piano are also available. All classes are located at the spacious, 9,000-square foot facility CulturARTE, Where Culture, Art & Community meet.

The School of the Lexington Ballet
Arts Place, 161 N. Mill St.; 233-3925
www.lexingtonballet.org
The School of the Lexington Ballet offers classical ballet instruction to children ages 3 through 18 in a safe, positive, supportive environment. Classes are now enrolling. “Come dance with us!” Questions? Call or e-mail info@lexingtonballet.org.
Music
Childbloom Guitar Program of Lexington
338-7614
www.childbloom.com
Childbloom offers weekly guitar lessons for children ages 5-12 featuring age-appropriate music instruction using the guitar.

Kindermusik at the Centenary School of Music
2800 Tates Creek Rd; 278-0940
www.kidsmusik.kindermusik.net.
Kindermusik is an international organization promoting the best of music and movement learning for children ages 3 months to 6 years old. Most classes are once a week for 15 weeks. All classes include extensive CD's and learning tools to continue the fun of learning at home with family and friends. Fall classes begin on Sept. 2. Call Karen Holm-Hudson, Kindermusik educator since 1997, for an extensive brochure and information on morning, evening, and weekend classes.

Musikgarten of Lexington Inc.
245-5887
Jennifer Tutt offers music and movement classes for kids ages birth to 10 years as well as keyboard classes, private piano lessons, infant massage and birthday parties. One of only five music schools in the U.S. to win six national Musikgarten awards. Professional staff of music teachers offer morning, afternoon, evening and weekend classes that begin Sept. 1.

Music Institute of Lexington
1321 Trent Blvd.; Bldg. #6; 273-9991
www.musicinstituteoflexington.org
The Music Institute is beginning its 11th year of offering the ultimate in music instruction for all ages, taught by established artist-teachers. The program includes instruction on all instruments, voice and early childhood music for all ages from newborn to adult, for beginners through advanced levels. Along with weekly lessons, students participate in recitals, festivals, monthly master classes and ensemble experiences. Scholarships are available.

Gymnastics &
cheerleading

Lexington Gymnastics
3500 Arbor Drive; 273-5880 www.Lexingtongymnastics.com
Childcare pickup from local schools. Sibling discounts offered. Homework help and snacks provided. Gymnastics and cheerleading lessons, birthday parties, Parents Night Out, snow day and school holiday drop off.

Premier Athletics
933 Floyd Drive; 381-1500
www.premierathletics.com
Premier Athletics offers after-school cheerleading and gymnastics classes for children ages 3-18. Classes are geared toward age groups and meet weekly. Call for open gym play time. Premier's mission is to teach young athletes to be self-confident, to “do their best” and have FUN!

Sports

DeLima Stables
165 Buena Vista Estates, Harrodsburg
859-748-8117
www.delimastables.com
DeLima Stables offers private, semi-private and group lessons for children and adults in a beautiful setting in the heart of the Kentucky Bluegrass. Hunter/jumper and hunt seat equitation training are available.

Lexington Youth Soccer Association
(LYSA) 3805 Hopemont Dr.; 223-5632 www.LYSA.org
LYSA provides soccer training and play for Lexington kids ages 5-60. Youth age divisions are for kids under 5, 6, 8, 10 ,12, 14, 16, 18 years old. Games start Labor Day for the Fall season and in April for the Spring season. On-line registration is available 4-6 weeks before each season. Info about clinics & camps on LYSA web site.

Man O’War Golf
1201 Man O' War Blvd; 259-4653
www.manowargolf.com
Junior Clinics are offered Saturday mornings, 9-11:15. Clinics are open to boys and girls ages 5 and up. Instruction includes full-swing, short-game, and putting. Saturday clinics are $15 per student.

Other

Girl Scouts of Kentucky's Wilderness Road
Council
2277 Executive Dr.; 293-2621 or 800-475-2621
www.gskwrc.org
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. Open to all girls ages 5 to 17.

Kids Place
3882 Mall Rd., 272-(kidd) 5433
www.kidsplaceadventureplayground.com
The new and improved Kids Place has private party rooms, more than 45 age-appropriate games, more prizes, a bigger Snack Stop, unlimited play in Kentucky’s Premier Indoor Adventure Playground and rock climbing. Visit the website for special discounts.

YMCA of Central Kentucky
Various Locations; 367-7333
www.ymcaofcentralky.org
School Age Care Program for children ages 5-13. Safe and fun, recreational- and educational-licensed high-quality child-care programs at various schools throughout Fayette, Jessamine and Scott counties. Programs offered before and after school (depending on site) and on days school is closed.