Paris is full of after-school clubs offering a variety of options for children of all ages. These clubs are the perfect place to develop new skills, explore passions and forge lasting friendships. From dance to computer programming to creative arts, discover the best after-school clubs to stimulate your child's development.

Locations for outdoor extracurricular activities

Paris also offers many possibilities for children who prefer outdoor activities. From parks and gardens to specially designed play areas, discover green spaces that are ideal playgrounds for extracurricular outdoor activities.

• The Parc and Bassin de la Villette

Swimming in the pool, pedal-boat rides and sports activities are great free opportunities to introduce your children and teenagers to water sports.

The Parc de la Villette has also taken great care of the little ones, installing several play areas specially dedicated to them! The Jardin des Vents et des Dunes will delight budding acrobats with its air mattresses, zip lines, trampolines, swings and slides.

• The Parc Floral de Paris

Nestling in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes, the Parc Floral de Paris not only boasts an incredible collection of 3,000 plant varieties. It also offers a superb playground for the very young! Children can enjoy free slides, swings and a turnstile, not to mention sensational attractions such as the Amazon Tower with its dizzying 6-meter-high slide, and an imposing ten-meter-high climbing structure. The park also offers activities for a fee: a tree acrobatic course, miniature golf reproducing Paris in miniature, the famous Rosalies and the exciting "Trésors du Parc" game, a real treasure hunt revisited.

• Nelson Mandela Garden

In the heart of Paris, nestled in the Les Halles district, the Nelson-Mandela garden adventure playground offers a 2,500 m² discovery area specially designed for children aged 7 to 11, as well as a 1,400 m² adventure playground for younger children, aged 2 to 6.

Sports venues

For young sports enthusiasts, Paris offers a diverse range of sports facilities to suit all levels and tastes.

• La Salésienne de Paris

As a sports and arts association, La Salésienne offers its members a wide range of physical and creative activities. For children aged 3 and over, there are courses in Basketball, Judo, Football, Sports Awakening and Athletics. Registrations are still open: https://www.salesiennedeparis.com/bambins

• Association MJC Paris Mercoeur

She offers Éveil sportif classes, based on gymnastics. For further information, click here: http://mercoeur.asso.fr/wpo/course/gymnastique-deveil-de-3-a-6-ans/

• PARIS SPORT FAMILY OFFER

We recommend that you register with your arrondissement for Paris Sport Familleoffer, which gives parents and their children free access to a wide range of activities in parks, libraries, museums and so on. No advance booking is required, but places are subject to availability in each arrondissement on Saturdays and Sundays. This initiative is free and reserved for Parisian families, with only one condition: the presence of at least one parent.

Places for cultural activities 

To nurture your child's intellectual curiosity, Paris offers a plethora of exciting cultural activities outside school hours. From museums to art workshops to book clubs, discover places that will stimulate your children's creativity, imagination and understanding of the world around them. 

• The right tone

Located in Paris's 9th arrondissement, Le Bon Ton is a 93m2 children's bookshop and dance/activity room. It offers a wide range of activities for different age groups, including early music, choir, yoga and theater. The facility also organizes cultural events around music, literary workshops, storytelling and musicals. For more information, visit their website: https://www.lebonton.fr/.

• M'ART toi in the 15th arrondissement.

This multi-disciplinary art workshop offers an alternative to the usual leisure centers. Children can explore various activities such as painting, modeling, theater, dance, singing and performing in small groups. Rather than committing to a single activity, children will have the opportunity to discover and practice different activities throughout the year, depending on what we offer. https://www.atelierduquartier.fr/mercredi-matin-m-art-toi

• MAM- Musée d'art Moderne de Paris

At the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, children can take part in art workshops linked to temporary exhibitions and the permanent collections. For full details, click on the link : https://www.mam.paris.fr/fr/enfants-et-familles

• Little Villette

Little Villette in Paris is a space dedicated to children and families located in the Parc de la Villette. It offers a variety of fun, educational and artistic activities for children of all ages. There are creative workshops, shows, games and other cultural events designed to entertain and stimulate children's imaginations, while offering moments of family sharing. For more information, click here: https://lavillette.com/programmation/ateliers-villette_e1966

• The Holiday club and afterschool of theécole m

école M offers bilingual daycare and summer camps, providing children with complete immersion in an English-speaking environment. Our animators offer a program that emphasizes a variety of artistic and sporting activities. This allows children to express themselves, create and enjoy themselves. An exceptional opportunity to blossom while learning the English language. For further information, click on the following link: https: //www.ecolem.fr/periscolaire

In the bustling metropolis that is Paris, the world of extracurricular activities is a vast breeding ground for young people. Whether their interests lie in art, sport, science or culture, Paris is a breeding ground for learning and passion. With this guide as your ally, we hope it has given you some ideas for activities for your children. 

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