Summer is a wonderful time to enjoy family picnics at the park, swimming at the pool, and evening barbecues with friends. But children need some structure during school break, and you have work to attend to.
Summer is just around the corner. It is time to have a plan for your child. Do you know what they will be doing during summer vacation? If not, you are not alone.
Summer camps are a great resource for parents. They provide enrichment to the child and childcare for working parents. But sometimes your kid wants a class or lesson in addition to or instead of camp.
The Paseo Club is a social club in the Santa Clarita Valley. We offer year-round fitness classes and programs for children, teens, adults, and seniors.
Many of our staff and members are parents, and we know how hard it can be to juggle your kid’s activities and your own responsibilities.
That is why in this article, we will share what classes and lessons are available to children of the Santa Clarita Valley. You will learn what classes are taught, when, for what age child, and the cost of the class or lesson.
The 21 best summer classes and lessons in the Santa Clarita Valley
Summer can be a great time for your child to engage in their favorite hobbies or learn a new one. There are learning options for all ages that cover many different interests. Classes are listed alphabetically.
1. Academy Swim Club
Academy Swim Club has taught lessons for 35 years. You can have lessons in your home pool or in-house at one of their two pools in the Santa Clarita Valley.
All of their instructors have completed a rigorous 40+ hour certification process and are required to become certified to teach infants. They have obtained Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR certifications through the American Red Cross.
Academy Swim is so confident in their teaching techniques that they guarantee them. Choose from private, semi-private, or group lessons.
Ages: Babies through adults
Dates: All summer long
Times: Times vary
Cost: $25-55 per lesson
2. Cal Elite Gymnastics
Cal Elite Gymnastics offers opportunities for children as young as four months to play and explore the gym equipment. They also have a wide selection of classes for preschoolers, kids, and teens.
Parents can drop their child off for party nights Fridays 5:30-9:30 pm or for Open Gym Monday-Thursdays from 12-1 pm.
Ages: 5 months-18 years old
Dates: Dates vary
Times: Times vary
Cost: $17-29 per class
3. City of Santa Clarita Parks and Rec
City of Santa Clarita Parks and Rec Summer Art, Dance, Sports, and Music Classes are available throughout the summer. Kids can enjoy lessons in arts, sports, dance, music, and many other subjects. Choose one class or take a few. The options at Parks and Rec are practically endless!
The summer listings are available May 11, with registration May 23 and 24.
Ages: Preschool through teens
Dates: June 12-September 3
Times: Times vary
Cost: $100-200 for the summer session
4. The CUBE Ice and Entertainment Center
The CUBE has two summer sessions for kids who want to learn how to ice skate or improve their skills. Classes start as young as three years old and go up to teens. Lessons last for 30 minutes and are taught once per week for each level.
- Lions & Cubs (Parent & Me): Age 3
- Snowplow Sam 1-4: Ages 4-5
- Basic 1-6: Ages 6-14
- Little Kings Academy SS-Academy 2: Ages 6-14
Ages: 3+
Dates: May 1-July 2, and July 3-September 3
Times: Times vary
Cost: $202.50 for a 9-week session (30-minute class per week)
5. Drawn2Art
Drawn2Art is a fine art center that teaches art techniques to children and adults. They teach using an easy-to-follow method of working from parts to a whole design. They offer drawing classes using pencils and pastels and painting classes using watercolors, acrylic, and oils. All the materials are included in the fees.
Ages: 4+
Dates: 7 days per week
Times: Times vary
Cost: $108 for ages 4-6 for 1-hour class per week for 4 weeks
$160 for ages 7-adult for a 1.5-hour class once a week for 4 weeks
6. Dream Martial Arts and Fitness
Dream Martial Arts and Fitness provide classes throughout the year to people of all ages and abilities. Their focus is on MMA (mixed martial arts) and five essential tenants — discipline, responsibility, enthusiasm, accountability, and motivation.
Ages: 3-14
Dates: Monday-Friday
Times: 4:15 pm Ages 3-7
5:15 pm Ages 6-11
6:00 pm Ages 8-14
Cost: $80 per month for 1 class per week
$129 per month for 2 classes per week
7. Ekata the Art of Living
Ekata is a martial arts training center that helps you to become a better version of yourself. They focus on developing a mind-body connection within their students while teaching MMA (mixed martial arts). They have a comprehensive childrens program that is available year-round.
Ages: Pandas Ages 3-5
Dragons Ages 6-11
Teens 12-15
Adults 16+
Dates: Dates vary
Times: Times vary
Cost: $49-$199 per month
8. Gilchrest Farms
Gilchrest Farm Horse Riding Program offers a holistic approach to horse riding and care. They offer lessons in English, Western, and Driving. They also teach archery and mounted archery. Their philosophy is to work with the horse from the ground up, emphasizing the relationship between the horse and the rider.
Ages: 3-18
Dates: Dates vary
Times: Times vary
Cost: $40-55 per lesson
9. Hugo’s Gym
Hugo’s Gym offers gymnastics classes to the youngest toddlers through teens. Classes include Parent and Me, GymBuddy, GymFit, and Parkour. Children learn strength, flexibility, and coordination while building their self-esteem.
Ages: 18 months+
Dates: Monday-Saturday
Times: Times vary
Cost: $100-120 per month/1 class each week
10. Iron Fist Martial Arts
Iron Fist Martial Arts provide a martial arts experience for your child that emphasizes discipline, honor, and respect. They offer introductory classes for younger children and more advanced training for older children and teens. Martial arts build character and support healthy movement.
Ages: 4-15
Dates and times: Little Ninjas Classes (ages 4-7) Monday and Wednesday at 4:15 pm or Tuesday and Thursday at 3:30 pm
Regular Mixed Classes (ages 6 1/2-15) Monday-Thursday at 5:05 pm Tuesday and Thursday at 4:15 pm
Cost: Summer pricing is 20% off. The discounted prices are:
$84 per month 1 class/week
$124 per month 2 classes/week
$144 per month 3 classes/week
$164 per month for unlimited classes
11. Lidya’s Fine Art Classes
Lidya’s Fine Art Classes gives monthly classes that teach kids how to sketch, paint and compose. Children learn to take measurements of the subject and analyze it, about positive and negative spaces and shapes, and how to mix colors. Painting classes are also available. Students use watercolor, acrylic, gouache, and oils.
Dates and times: Wednesdays 4:00 pm and Sundays 10:30 am
Cost: $125 for drawing and $250 for painting per month
12. My Gym
My Gym offers gymnastics camps and classes throughout the year. During the summer, the class Jumpstart is taught from 9 am-12 noon. It is a class for younger children excited to explore movement, play, and reading readiness. This is an exciting program for your preschooler.
Ages: 2 years and 6 months-5 years (must be potty trained)
Dates: Monday-Friday
Times: 9 am
Cost: $179 per 4-week session
13. The ONE TaeKwonDo
The ONE TaeKwonDo teaches martial arts that originated 2,000 years ago in Korea. The philosophy is based on five tenants — perseverance, courtesy, integrity, self-control, and indomitable spirit. They teach children of all ages, beginning with three-year-olds.
Ages: 3-teens
Dates and times: Ages 3-6 Monday-Friday 4:15 pm
Ages 3-6 Monday-Thursday 6:10 pm
Ages 7+ Monday 5:10, Tuesday 7:00, Wednesday 5:10, Thursday 7:00, Friday 5:10
Ages 13+ Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 pm
Cost: $169 per month for classes two times per week
14. Paseo Club Swim Team
Paseo Club Swim Team is available through the summer aquatics program and is taught by experienced coaches. This is Santa Clarita Valley’s premier USA-Swimming Sanctioned swim team. They provide an excellent opportunity for your child to learn team camaraderie, swim technique, and discipline.
Ages: 5-11
Dates and times: Discovery (5-8): Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 4:00-4:30 pm
Junior l (7-10): Monday-Friday 4:30-5:30 pm
Junior ll (8-11): M-F - 5:30-6:30 pm
Cost: $120-290 per month, depending on the level. Annual and membership fees apply.
15. The Paseo Club Swim Lessons
The Paseo Club has teamed up with El Dorado Swim Academy to offer swim lessons. Kids can begin at the age of one year in private lessons and two years in semi-private lessons. Group classes are for children five and older. Children must be 46" tall to stand in the shallow end and can swim 25 yards before scheduling a group lesson. Contact El Dorado Swim for inquiries and registration.
Ages: 1+
Dates: April through December
Times: Classes between 10:30 am to 4 pm and 5 to 7:30 pm
Cost: Private lessons: $50-70 per 30-minute class
Semi-private lessons: $30-35 per 30-minute lesson
Group lessons: $30 per 45-minute lesson
16. Picasso’s Playmates
Picasso's Playmates teaches children good foundational drawing skills. Children learn step-by-step so that they can draw with skill and confidence. There are classes for younger children and teens.
Ages: 5-12 and 13-18
Dates and times: Ages 5 -12 Wednesday 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Ages 13 -18 Wednesday 6:00-8:00 pm
Ages 5-12 Thursday 4:00-5:30 pm and 6:00-7:30 pm
Ages 5-12 Saturday 10:00-11:30 am
Cost: $145.00 for children and $165.00 for teens per month
17. Santa Clarita Aquatic Center
Santa Clarita Aquatic Center offers swim lessons and a swim and dive team.
Swim lessons are offered for levels 1-4. Level one begins with basic aquatic safety skills and goes through level four, focusing on stroke development and long-distance swimming.
Ages: 4-11
Dates: TBD (Summer session will be announced May 11)
Times: TBD (Summer session will be announced May 11)
Cost: $48 for residents (based on 2022’s pricing)
The swim team is for novice swimmers who want to learn competitive swimming. The training culminates in a city-wide championship meet. The swimmer must be able to swim 50 yards to register.
The dive team develops your child’s diving skills for competing in the League Championship Dive Meet, which will be held in July. Kids must already know some fundamentals, such as a front dive in the pike, tuck, and straight positions in order to register.
Ages: 6-16
Dates: TBD (Summer session will be announced May 11)
Times: TBD (Summer session will be announced May 11)
Cost: $125 per summer session (based on 2022’s pricing)
18. Santa Clarita Equestrian Center
Santa Clarita Equestrian Center gives riding lessons daily to kids eighteen and younger. Kids can learn English, Western, gymkhana, jumping, and roping. They teach riding from beginners to expert-level and both private and group lessons. Lessons include grooming and tacking.
Ages: 5-18
Dates and times: Tuesday-Friday 4-5:30 pm
Saturday mornings beginning at 8:30 am
Cost: $40 per lesson
19. Star Dance
Star Dance in Newhall has been owned and operated by Joe and Erin Sanfelippo since 2005. They operate out of a 6,000-square-foot facility. They offer dance, tumbling, and musical theater. Classes cap at 12 students so that everyone gets personal attention.
Ages: 3-12
Dates: July 3-August 5 (five-week session)
Times: Times vary
Cost: $17.80-15.80 per class for a 5-week session
20. Swim Academy Club
Swim Academy Club offers swim lessons in their indoor pool year-round. Their program is internationally recognized and features professional instructors that are lifeguard-certified. A Licensed Child Therapist is on staff to address any concerns or special needs.
Ages: 3+
Dates: Dates vary
Times: Times vary
Costs: $178 per month in Newhall or $198 per month in Valencia for Private Lessons
$122 per month in Newhall or $134 per month in Valencia for Semi-Private Lessons (two students)
$100 per month in Newhall for Group Lessons (four students)
$140 per month in Newhall or Valencia for Advanced Group Swim Clinics
21. VIBE Performing Arts
VIBE Performing Arts is led by internationally renowned singer and artist Andrea Vibe. VIBE offers both private and group lessons. Kids and teens can learn magic, singing, acting, movie making, dancing, or an instrument.
Ages: 3-teens
Dates: June 12-August 11
Times: Times vary
Cost: $150-200
Getting ready for your child’s summer classes in the Santa Clarita Valley
As Santa Clarita Valley parents, you have your hands full trying to find all the enrichment opportunities to make your child’s summer fun and educational.
Finally, there is a cohesive list in one easy-to-find place. In this article, the ages, dates, times, costs, and links are organized and ready for you to select the best classes or lessons for your child.
The Paseo Club loves members of all ages. We offer activities and lessons for everyone. Check out our fitness calendar with over 60 different classes available each week. Tennis, pickleball, and swimming in our junior Olympic pool are also there to enjoy.
If you would like to check out our family-friendly facility, then schedule a tour with us today.
To learn more about the resources in the Santa Clarita Valley for your kids, check out these three articles below.
- 8 top benefits for junior tennis programs
- 7 Best parks for families in the Santa Clarita Valley
- Best summer camps in the Santa Clarita Valley (Updated for 2023)
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