At iKids U, we know your child is a unique person with a variety of interests. And we know you want one place to handle all your after-school needs. That’s why we offer our flexible scheduling options. Choose the number of days, which days, and the type of activity you want for your child! Mix-and-match as you like!
Note: not all schools offer the same program options. Visit your child’s school’s Location page to find out what’s available at that location this school year or semester.
Keyboarding, word processing, desktop publishing skills and more are explored in this computer-skills class. With exciting theme-based projects, basic to advanced curriculum designed for each age group allows for this all-inclusive course to cater to each student’s skill level. In addition to learning Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher, students in this class explore digital art and media techniques through Adobe Photoshop, Scratch and Windows Movie Maker to create photo transformation, animation, web design and short-film projects. Register today!
Everyone loves a good story. In iKids U Creative Writing, we allow everyone to bring their imagination to life and put pen to paper. Students are introduced to the basic building blocks of creative writing. Projects are centered around writing original pieces, poems, short stories, plays, and more! Each week, students are encouraged to share their work with classmates to improve their presentation skills. Imagine the fun and register today!
Time to tap those feet! In this variety class we introduce ballet, hip hop, creative movement, and more! Students will learn the basic positions, routines, good posture, stage presence, and the importance of including stretching exercise so as to be a master of their bodies and learn about healthy movement. Introducing iKids to all genres of music in our varied dance lessons allows students to learn about and create their own unique choreography and bust a move on the dance floor! Move on over and sign up with us now!
Being healthy is what leads to living happily and having more fun every day! Our iKids Fitness students love learning about the importance of staying fit and healthy by using movement and nutrition to enjoy fun activities such as yoga, obstacle courses, dancing, hula-hooping, and more. The class is taught in a manner that incorporates high-energy circuit training and other great techniques to help develop your child’s physical strength and fitness. Students also learn about the importance of building healthy habits as young people and learn how to keep a fitness journal and make nutritious snacks. Sign up for iKids U Fitness Fun today!
Our iKids U Language enrichment classes are both fun and informative! Students love learning how to read, write, and speak a variety of languages such as Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese and more. Check with your local iKids U office to discover more about the language program options offered locally. In each Language and Culture class, our little linguists have the opportunity to develop their vocabulary, pronunciation, as well as practice basic conversations with classmates and their instructors. iKids also learn about the different fun cultural aspects to help them get to know what makes the world go around with different people and countries. This course can focus on a single language each year OR be provided as a variety class for your student so be sure to check what’s on offer for your child with your director. And just say Si’ to register today!
From singing songs to everyday sounds - music is all around! Our music enrichment covers an extensive variety of topics such as music theory, genres, composers, and instruments. We teach students how to read sheet music, recognize terms, keep rhythm, discover fresh musical sounds, and make their own instruments. Check with your local Program Director as we often bring in speciality music guest instructors, in addition to our music teachers, who have experience teaching kids how to play instruments such as piano, guitar, as well as practice their vocals. This class will make your child’s heart sing - register today!
This speciality class focuses on the energetic dance genre of hip hop. Students are encouraged to be themselves in a fun team environment, practicing choreographed routines and coordination to improve their dancing ability. Each class leads to a cumulative performance at the end, allowing for the students to go through what they learned and show off their moves, as they get to also enjoy grooving to their favorite kid-friendly musical tunes and artists! Tap on the link and register today!
iKids U Karate teaches the martial arts principles that instill discipline, respect, self-defense, balance, and coordination in a fun but structured environment. Progressing through training to place powerful punches, kicks, and blocks, students get to demonstrate their abilities daily and may periodically go through belt testing throughout the school year. (Check with your local iKids U office for belt or non-belt programming options). In select locations, iKids U Karate students may also be invited to attend local tournaments (additional fees may apply). Feel the power and register today!
iKids U photography is the fantastic, hands-on way we introduce our children to the basics of photography and photo editing. Lessons are designed to instruct students how to handle a camera, create their own macro, design pop art, film a documentary short, take landscape and portrait photographs, and learn about famous photographers and their different styles. Each child learns the fundamentals of how to manage the tools in Canva and GIMP to manipulate their digital photos. Topics such as tone, color, background, size, patterns, and color theory are all covered. Students may also utilize software such as Windows Movie Maker and Microsoft PowerPoint to display their unique works of art in a final gallery show at school. You get the picture - join us today!
iKids U Sewing is our incredibly fun, popular, and rewarding class that strengthens creativity, kinesthetic techniques, and even math skills. Students learn about the different kinds of stitches, how sewing helped sailors explore the world, and give a chance to kids to learn about different materials to understand the best time to use them in making their creations. This course covers both hand-stitching and how to use machines (for our more established sewers in years 3 and beyond), and shows students how to make their own patterns for a variety of projects. Activities range from the use of premade patterns to creations designed by the student themselves! Come get sewing and creating with us at iKids Sewing and sign up today!
As in our Modern Language Enrichment classes, iKids U Spanish introduces beginner learners to the basics of a foreign language, such as colors, numbers, and the Spanish alphabet. As our course progresses, we move to more advanced conversational lessons. These include clothing, calendar vocabulary, and clothing. We help students build a foundation to understand, speak, read, and write Spanish. Students will participate in fun and exciting activities like songs, games, and crafts to keep them engaged while learning a language! Check with your local director for any questions about your child’s language level to ensure full enjoyment. Register today!
Join us for this creative adventure into the world of animation. Marvel, cartooning, and our favorite characters are all a part of this week of fun!
Let’s end the summer blast with a festival exploring different parts of the world! Learn about different cultures, how people greet each other, their climates, unique traditions, dances, and more!
It’s a beach party bonanza! Explore along the sands of the shore down into the depths of the ocean. Students will experience sand between their toes, have a sandcastle building contest and a luau dance party to wrap up the week!
Let’s round out summer with a bang! This weeks is all about high-flying fun. The students will enjoy the circus-themed activities as we spend the last few days of summer break together.
Time to transport to different decades to explore the past, and shoot into the future. This exciting ride will take you from the roaring twenties to the stylish sixties and beyond!
Let’s learn all about the contrast of these two forces of nature and experiment with testing the laws of physics as we know them. Students will enjoy invigorating activities, including making smoke without fire!
Explore the past with iKids as we delve into time periods that fascinate the modern world. Dinosaurs, Catapults, Mummies, oh my! All these and more are awaiting your exploration during our History’s Mysteries Camp!
Do you have a favorite holiday? This week you won’t have to choose. Let’s celebrate everything on this holiday hop from our Nation’s independence to a spookily-fun costume contest!
The students will go on a fascinating adventure focused on island life! We will learn about different island cultures, enjoy a Hawaiian luau, hula dancing instruction, and more!
It’s a pirate’s life for us! Hop on board and join the crew of the S.S.I.K.I.D. as we explore the seas, discover new lands and uncover treasure along the way!
Do you have what it takes to be a Lego Master builder? Together we will race to the finish through creative competitions and building challenges. Students will engineer towering sculptures and more utilizing an amazing assortment of Lego sets.
Hula on over to iKids Island for a Literary Luau! Each day we’ll have fun celebrating a variety of book types from Fairy Tales to Mysteries! We’ll learn about different genres, creative writing, and illustrating to inspire our readers and writers!
The students will explore the mysterious medieval times. They will learn about important historical components of this time period, re-create medieval castles, catapults, etc.
We are diving deep into the ocean this week! Explore the beauties and wonders of the underwater world including sea animals and coral reefs.
Dinosaurs galore! The students will enjoy excavation activities and fossil-making fun, as they learn about the amazing dinosaurs, their habitats, and how they’ve contributed to our life today.
Activities will be centered around famous parks from theme parks to national parks! Learn about geography, what makes them special, and more! It’s going to be a wild ride so buckle up.
Hop in as we go on an adventure-filled safari! The students will be figuratively transported to a safari region to discover intriguing information about animals and the climactic terrain.
Seasons come and go but the fun remains the same. Students will be immersed in a different season each camp day, comparing and contrasting the major seasons while exploring the wonders that each season brings.
Let’s celebrate our nation’s independence! The students will enjoy a variety of activities focused on the USA and the celebration of patriotism as we kick-off the upcoming July 4th holiday.
ALL ABOARD! Take a figurative train ride around the world, making stops at different animal habitats along the way. Explore the jungle, a safari, a desert and more!
We are kicking of summer vacation with the best way to “beat the heat”, water works! Hold on tight for this slippery adventure. Be sure to pack a swimsuit. You’re going to get wet!