9 Best Online Classes for Active Kids
If you have a child with tons of excess energy (and who doesn’t?), keeping them active is more important—and more difficult—than ever. That’s why we’ve worked with our friends at KidPass to bring you a curated collection of the best online classes for active kids. Gymnastics, soccer, martial arts, dance...no matter how your kids like to move, these top-rated classes are guaranteed to get their endorphins flowing and their wiggles out.
The best part? You can try them all out for free from July 20 to 24! Now’s your chance to find which sport floats your kid’s boat. Learn more about the partners and register below.
It’s not an easy feat to teach martial arts online, but Mateo Mixed Martial Arts karate chops its way to success. Sensei Mateo, an elementary and middle school physical educator, is a pro at keeping kids engaged and encouraged while teaching them new skills.
Sign up for their free class on Monday, July 20 at 1:30pm ET here.
The reviews are in: Dance Matters NYC is a hit! Whether it’s through a full-on dance party or one of their themed dance camps and drop-in classes, Dance Matters NYC is all about bringing imagination into dance. The sessions will have your kids dancing through space, around the world and under the sea.
Sign up for their free class on Tuesday, July 21 at 10:30am ET here.
Whoever said that musical theater wasn’t a sport? Dancing to the high-energy beats of Broadway will have every kids’ heart pumping—and teach them a little thing or two about culture, as well! No matter your kids’ interests, they’ll fall for the giggly, silly, jumpy class they’ll get with Broadway Bees.
Sign up for their free class on Tuesday, July 21 at 3pm ET here.
Led by a real P.E. teacher, a Youth Fitness Adventure with Fit Kids Club will take kids on a fast-based, aerobic adventure with a different theme in each class! Since kids can’t get to gym class, Teacher Paul is bringing gym class to you.
Sign up for their free class on Wednesday, July 22 at 12pm ET here.
Kids and soccer go together like peanut butter and jelly—and Sweat Football does soccer right! Using household objects like toilet paper rolls and socks to make an at-home field, Sweat FC teaches your kids self-training and discipline...while keeping your home (and little athletes) safe! If you like this class, you can even try out for their official club.
Sign up for their free class on Wednesday, July 22 at 1pm ET here.
6. Power Tots
In one of their signature Get Moving! Gymnastics and Movement classes for kids, the highly vetted instructors at Power Tots will lead your tiny ones—in groups separated into Under 3s and 3 and up—through a series of fun exercises that blend gymnastics with general physical activity! No gymnastics experience required.
Sign up for their free class on Thursday, July 23 at 2:30pm here.
Hi-ya! Even the littlest of Tiger Cubs (as young as 24 months) will love Tiger Strong NYC’s karate classes that teach kids strength from the inside out. By learning karate techniques and body conditioning exercises through a Mind, Body, Spirit approach, your child will emerge from class more confident in their abilities.
Sign up for their free class on Thursday, July 23 at 4pm here.
8. Fit4Dance
Laci Chisholm, the heart and soul behind Fit4Dance, founded her dance fitness studio for three reasons: one, to encourage African-American women and children to take charge of their own health; two, to unify diverse groups of people through dance; and three—the most important!—is to provide children with a haven to have fun and be active. Who wouldn’t want to dance their way into such a rich community?
Sign up for their free class on Friday, July 24 at 12pm ET here.
Don’t let the name deceive you: all genders are welcome at NYC Girls Soccer Club! Using fun, indoor-friendly exercises, kids will get the feeling of a real soccer practice right from the comfort of their own home. (Or, hey, you can take the computer outside to have a proper outdoor practice!)
Sign up for their free class on Friday, July 24 at 1pm ET here.
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