Acting/Drama:
Academy of Performing Arts, Orleans: Classes in musical theater, music, drama, dance and more. Early childhood and summer programs also available. 508-255-5510
Dramafun!, Creative Kids Need a Positive Outlet! Younger students enjoy creative movement, story enactment, theatre games, music, imagination journeys and more! Older students explore basic acting techniques and perfornace opportunities. Our small "process oriented" classes promote creative thinking, listening skills, body awareness, teamwork, speaking and taking turns, while nurturing the creative spirit and confident self expression. Offered year round for kids age 4 years-6th grade. 508-259-3504.
Harwich Junior Theater, Harwich: HJT offers a full curriculum of classes for kids of all ages; creative movement, improv, comedy, drama, tech and more. Performance opportunities. 508-432-2002
Note: Many of the Cape’s dance companies provide training in musical theatre/dance. See dance section for more information.
Art
Cape Cod Art Association, Barnstable: Children’s art lessons. 508-362-2909
Cape Cod Conservatory, West Barnstable & Falmouth: Classes in ceramics, drawing & painting for ages 3 & up. W. Barnstable: 508-362-2772; Falmouth: 508-540-0611
Cape Cod Museum of Art, E. Dennis: Beginning the week of Sept 22 through November: Comic Book Design (ages 10 and up), Fashion Design (ages 9 and up), High School Portfolio Development, Celebrate the Artist in You! (elementary ages), Digital Photography for Kids, Clay Class for Middle School and High School, Figure Drawing (available for high school students) 508/385-4477 x 25.
Cataumet Arts Center, Cataumet: Art studio for kids! After-school programs plus mid-day classes for homeschool students 508-563-5434
Cotuit Center for the Arts, Cotuit: Classes for kids ages 7 & up. 508-428-0669
Falmouth Artists Guild, Falmouth: Weekend workshops in bookmaking and more for kids. High schoolers may join adult workshops. 508-540-3304
Sandwich Community School, Sandwich: Jewelry making, painting, stained glass, pottery. 508-888-5300
Provincetown Art Association Museum: Offers many classes & programs, 508-487-1750
Basketball:
Super Hoops Camps, Basketball day camps for beginners or advanced. 508-429-7121
YMCA Cape Cod Youth Basketball: Various locations call 508-362-6500 for league information.
Dance:
Academy of Performing Arts, Orleans: Offering classes in jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, modern for kids 4 thru 94. Early childhood programs also available. 508-255-5510
Annettes Studio of Dance, Falmouth: 508-540-1920
Atlantic Coast Academy of Dance Barnstable: Classes for kids 2 & up Beg. through prof. ballet training, Pre-ballet & Fairytale ballet classes open. 508-362-3111
Beth Walsh Dance Center, Osterville: Offering pre-school through adult classes, Ballet/Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Acro, Theatre. Recreation and Competitive Programs. 508-420-9095
Cape Cod Ballet Theatre for Children, Harwich: Ballet Theatre classes offered for different ages and levels. Fall Semester begins Sept 11th. Workshops and private coaching available. Located at Configuration Dance Studio in Harwichport. (508) 776-3406.
Cape Cod Conservatory, West Barnstable and Falmouth: Ballet, tap, jazz & more. W. Barnstable: 508-362-2772; Falmouth: 508-540-0611
Cape Cod Dance Center, Cataumet: Classes in classical ballet, contemporary dance, African dance & flamenco, ages 3 & up. 508-564-6165
Cape Cod Hip Hop & Jazz, Barnstable: Classes for kids 5 & up in hip hop, jazz and tap. Performance opportunities. Summer clinics also offered. 508-362-3111
Centerstage, Sagamore Beach & Plymouth: Tap, Jazz, Ballet, modern, hip hop, breakdance, all ages & abilities: 508-888-2640 or 508-746-0991
Dance Designs, Hyannis: Creative dance, ballet, pointe, lyrical, jazz and tap. 508-771-2344
Dance Starz Academy, Bourne: Classes in tap, jazz, ballet, modern, hip hop, creative movement, and more for ages 3 & up. 508-833-7676
Danz-Klub, Centerville, Chatham, Osterville, Sandwich: A unique program providing students with an exploration of creative movement, dance & storytelling. All things princess program for kids 5 & under. Angelina Ballerina dance parties. 508-380-9004
Harwich Junior Theater, Harwich: Classes in dance, drama, stagecraft. 508-432-2002
Falmouth Dance Academy, Falmouth: Classes in tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop + competitive teams 508-540-4401
Mary French Dance Studio Ballroom, Falmouth: Classes available in, ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop; adult classes available in swing, latin & salsa, 508-563-5889
Reaching Heart Center, Chatham/Harwich: Full children’s dance program, toddlers thru teens, including creative movement, tap, pointe, ballet, jazz and more. Reaching Heart will be locating to Harwich in late 2008. 508-945-9453
Ballet Works, S. Yarmouth & W. Barnstable: Offering classical ballet, pre-ballet, pointe, Mom & Me, hip hop, jazz, tap, modern, lyrical & zumba. 508-394-0232 or 508-362-5095
Sandwich Dance Academy, Sandwich: Jazz, creative movement, ballet, tap, Mom & me classes. All ages & abilities. 508-888-0802
Dance Zone at Tumble Time, Pocassett: Ballet, jazz, hip-hop and tap plus gymnastics for all ages & abilities. 508-563-1200
Turning Pointe, Falmouth: Courses in ballet, jazz, & modern; also adult ballet. 508-444-0278
Chatham Ballet and Dance Arts Center, Chatham: Creative movement, jazz, tap, ballet for ages 3 thru pre-professional. 508-432-9001
Driving:
Cape Cod Driving Academy, Dennis & Bourne: 508-759-0110
Grand Prix Driving School, Hyannis & Falmouth: 508-771-1227
In Control Advanced Driver Training, Otis Airforce Base: 888-301-SAFE
Educational, Tutors, SAT Prep:
Center of Independent Learning, Bourne: Individual & small group classes providing reading, math & writing assistance for kids K-8. 508-759-1101
Great Place to Learn, Wareham: All ages & subjects + SAT prep. 508-295-9535
Language Links, Falmouth, Sandwich & Barnstable: Spanish lessons & tutoring. All ages & levels. Summer programs for ages 3-10. 508-495-5465
Lightship Learning Services, Dennisport: Tutoring all ages and subjects, LD/ADD, specialized reading programs, study skills, SAT/ACT individual and small group, MCAS prep. 508-394-2800
Susan Leanues, Chatham: Tutoring Pre-K thru grade 9. Reading, writing, spelling & math. Wilson reading trained. 774-212-1888
Tutors Is Us, In-home tutoring for all ages, most subjects & test prep. 508-833-3666
Fencing:
Cape Cod Fencing Club, Barnstable: Lessons for all ages, individual instruction and coaching 508-362-3111
Golf Instruction:
Ballymeade Country Club, Falmouth: 508-540-4005
Blue Rock, South Yarmouth: 508-398-9295
Cape Cod Country Club, Falmouth: 508-563-9842
Captains Course, Brewster: 508-896-1716
Chequessett Country Club, Wellfleet: 508-349-3704
Cranberry Valley Golf, Harwich: 508-430-5234
Paul Harney Golf Club, Falmouth: 508-563-3454
Holly Ridge Golf Club, Sandwich: 508-428-5577
Gymnastics:
Cape Cod Gymnastics, Dennis: All levels, pre-school through high school, and team levels 4-10. www.capecodgymnastics.com 508-385-8216
GymKids Gymnastics, Eastham: Small class sizes; all levels and ages; open enrollment; birthday parties; private lessons also available. 508-240-5747
Gymport, West Yarmouth: All levels, pre-school through high school, and team levels 4-10. Summer programs and special event parties. 508-771-5227
Tumbletime Gymnastics, Pocassett: Gymnastics for kids age 3 & up. Parent & Me classes for 18 mos to 3.5 years. All levels plus dance and cheerleading. Summer programs also available. 508-563-1200
Horseback Riding:
Barrybrook Stables, Harwich: All ages & abilities. Saturday day camps, year-round instruction & boarding. www.barrybrookstables.com 508-430-5393
Holly Hill Farm, Marstons Mills: A hunter, jumper and equestrian facility dedicated to the student. Horsemanship programs & lessons for children 6 & up; year-round. 508-428-2621
Mashpee Wampanoag Equestrian Center, Mashpee: Riding instruction for children. Pony rides! Summer camp July & August. 508-477-6598
Woodsong Farm Equestrian Center, Brewster: Programs for horse enthusiasts ages 5-18. All levels, beginner to experienced competitive riders. Boarding, showing, instruction, & training year-round. Summer programs also available. 508-896-5800
Ice Skating/Hockey:
Bourne Skating Club, Bourne: Learn to Skate, group and private lessons, synchronized skating, theater on ice. 508-759-7321
Charles Moore Arena, Orleans: Ice skating lessons for kids age 2 through adults, public skating, Hockey programs for ages 5-15. 508-255-5902
Falmouth Ice Arena, Falmouth: Ice Skating lessons for all ages & abilities; hockey programs for kids age 4 thru high school. 508-548-7080 x 18
Gallo Ice Arena, Bourne. Ice skating lessons for all ages & abilities, full range of hockey programs. 508-759-8904
Kennedy Skating Rink, Hyannis: Learn to Skate, classes for tots thru adults, public skating. 508-862-4001 extension 1.
Tony Kent Arena, Dennis: Classes in figure skating, as well as hockey programs for all ages & abilities, public skating. 508-760-2400
Knitting:
The Dropped Stitch, Sandwich. Private lessons, groups, kids, teens & adults. 508-833-2121
Martial Arts:
ATA Black Belt Academies/Karate for Kids, West Yarmouth, Harwich Port and South Sandwich: Classes for kids 5 & up. 508-398-0418, 508-432-1002 or 508-833-6501.
Doyles Martial Arts, Hyannis: Tang Soo Do. 508-790-1355
Falmouth Self Defense & Cardio Kick Boxing Center, Falmouth: “Ninja program” for ages 4 & 5, plus three levels of instruction for kids. 508-548-5888
Self Defense & Combat Fitness Centers, Hyannis: 5 years thru adult. or 508-771-0111
Mid Cape Tae Kwon Do, Dennis: Junior classes for ages 6-11, private lessons by appointment. 508-385-7688
Poekoelan Tjimindie Tulen at Willys Gym, Orleans and Eastham: Compassionate. Balanced Action. Adult, kid and teen programs. 508-255-6370 or 508-255-6826
Seven Stars Academy of Martial Arts, Falmouth: “Little dragons” program for kids 4-7 yrs old, kids’ program for ages 7-13, adult classes also available. 508-540-7991
USA Kung Fu Academy, Mashpee 508-477-9605; Falmouth 508-540-0089; Hyannis 508-771-2620
Villaris Self Defense Center, Mashpee: 508-539-9462
YMCA Karate, West Barnstable: Tang Soo Do for ages 7+. www.ymcacapecod.org 508-362-6500
Music:
Academy of Performing Arts, Orleans: Strings, piano, percussion, brass, guitar, voice & more. All ages & abilities. 508-255-5510
Cape Cod Conservatory, West Barnstable & Falmouth: Strings, piano, guitar, voice, drums, keyboard, early childhood & more. W. Barnstable: 508-362-2772; Falmouth 508-540-0611
The Guitar Shop, Falmouth: Guitar, drum and bass lessons for ages 6 & up. www.guitarshopcapecod.com 508-274-5893
Jacks Drum Shop, Hyannis: Guitar, drums, bass, all ages. www.jacksdrumshop.com 508-778-2307
Kindermusik at Village Music, So. Yarmouth: Early childhood music education & movement for birth thru seven years: 508-394-5300
Mark’s Music, Orleans. Guitar, bass, drums. 508-255-1191
Meryl’s Music & Art Centers, Sandwich, S. Yarmouth, Harwich, Orleans and Eastham. Early childhood programs for Cape Cod families: Music Together, Signing Smart, Piano Transitions, Infant Massage, Exploring Art Together. 508-432-5240
Mode 4 Music, Hyannis: Private lessons for guitar, bass, drums, piano, voice, music theory and audio engineering. Rock band class available. Performance opportunities-recitals, concerts. Performance stage is complete with full backline, P.A. system, 16 track digital recording capability and stage lighting. 508-771-7181
Score Music Studios, Sandwich: Early childhood music and private lessons in piano, brass, guitar, bass, strings. rock bands for kids 12 & up. 508-888-7969
Village Music, So. Yarmouth: Piano, voice, group piano lessons, and music education & movement for kids birth thru seven years. Norma Atwood, 508-394-5300
Soccer:
Paul Turner’s Ultimate Soccer Academy, Yarmouth: Summer soccer programs offered cape-wide: 508-385-2014.
YMCA Cape Cod Youth Soccer, Barnstable & Camp Lyndon Center, Sandwich: 508-362-6500, 508-428-9251 x200 for league information.
Swimming lessons:
Aquasafe, Falmouth: classes from infant to advanced. 508-540-0411
Cape Cod Swim Club, Mass Maritime, Buzzards Bay: Swim classes for ages 5 & up, Learn to Swim classes, competitive swim teams. 508-564-5690
Gleason Family YMCA, Wareham: 508-295-9622
Sandwich Community School, Sandwich: Waterbabies, synchronized swimming, diving, swimming lessons for all ages and abilities. 508-888-5300
Willy’s Gym, Eastham: Mommy & me classes, instruction for all ages & levels, swim teams. 508-255-6370
YMCA, Hyannis: Mommy & me classes, swimming lessons for all ages & levels, swim team. 508-362-6500
Tennis:
Locario’s Tennis, Harwich: early fall, late spring, summer courses, group & private lessons, kids 5 & up. 508-432-3958
Mashantum Tennis Club, Dennis: Outdoor courts, summer classes only. Group & private lessons, kids 5 & up. 508-385-7043
Mid-Cape Racquet, Yarmouth: Group & private lessons, kids 5 & up. 508-394-3511
Willys Gym, Eastham: Group & private lessons, kids 5 & up. 508-255-6370
Town programs:
Most Cape towns offer kids’ programs for soccer, basketball, football, softball and baseball. General information and phone numbers are below. Many of the recreation department’s schedules were not finalized for the fall/winter at press time. Please call directly for information.
Barnstable: Babysitting, field hockey, lacrosse, volleyball, bowling, lifeguard training, learn-to-skate, ceramics, softball, tennis & more. 508-790-6345
Bourne: Activities include tennis, swimming, musical theater & hip-hop dance. 508-743-3003
Brewster: Spring: Tball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee. Summer offerings include a playground program, sailing lessons at Upper Mill Pond, swimming lessons at Long Pond, tennis at Nickerson Courts and kayaking club at Sheep pond. Pre-register at 508-896-9430
Chatham: 508-945-5175
Dennis: 508-760-6162
Eastham: No recreation department
Falmouth: 508-457-2567
Harwich: Soccer, babysitting classes, field hockey, flag football, first-aid courses. 508-430-7553
Mashpee: Soccer, baseball & basketball, child care programs. 508-477-1400 x519
Orleans: 508-240-3785 Varied recreation program. The Adult Education Dept. of the school district offers, Nauset Kids Programs, Orleans. 508-255-4300
Provincetown: 508-487-7097
Sandwich: 508-888-4361 The Sandwich Recreation department offers lessons in: swimming, sailing, tennis, basketball, arts & crafts and more. Call for schedule and information. The Sandwich Community School (part of school department) offers a variety of classes for kids, 508-888-5300.
Truro: 508-487-1632
Wellfleet: 508-349-0330.
Yarmouth: 508-398-2231.
