2025 Back to School Activity Guide
As summer is winding down, we have lots of great ideas for Fall Activities to keep your little ones engaged after school! Fairfield has a ton of amazing after school programs for all ages and interests, from sports to music to chess, and everything in-between!
Help your family have the best Fall ever in 2025 by signing up for one or more of these fantastic options. The 2025 FairfieldMoms Back to School Activity Guide is here to highlight some of our favorite Fall activities and to help you make your decisions and registration process quick and easy, with all the info in one place!
ASAP Training
Location: ASAP Training (2181 Black Rock Tpke)
Ages: 12+
Description: Athletic Performance Training
Days of Class: Monday- Friday
Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.asaptrainingct.
Children’s Art Classes
Location: 2377 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT (Same plaza as Kid Strong, Kumon, Cold Stone)
Ages: For children ages 3-18
Description: Classes meet once a week after school and follow a structured, age-based curriculum taught by our experienced teachers. Students work through a variety of techniques and 40+ mediums of art, including clay which we fire in our on-site kiln. CLICK HERE to view our class schedule and HERE to join our mailing list. Free trial classes are also available! Make sure to use promo code FFMOMS for a $40 discount on enrollment by September 30!
Contact: Monica Dulski, monicad@childrensartclasses.
CT City Lacrosse – Train. Compete. Thrive.
CT City offers year-round boys’ and girls’ lacrosse training — fall, winter, and summer — at four indoor locations and 2 outdoor locations in Norwalk (Mecca & NEAC) and Stamford (STM & BVSA).
Our professional coaches create a fast-paced, engaging environment for players Grades K–8, plus high school pre-season programs and specialized training like our Goalie School.
Directed by Mike Nazzaro (14-year varsity Head Coach / 2024 FCIAC Coach of the Year) with a staff of college coaches, varsity players, and seasoned coaches, CT City is where skills and confidence grow. Club neutral and focused on the overall player development to get out and compete at the next level, or recreationally.
We even offer private neighborhood cohorts — bringing elite training right to your home or yard.
Visit our website to learn about our 2025/2026 sessions in Norwalk, Stamford, or your home!
Website: ctcitylax.com , email [email protected]
Fairfield Parks and Recreation
Location: Fairfield
Ages: All ages
Description: We pride ourselves on creating recreational opportunities for every member of the family! Check out our programs including soccer, tennis, basketball, swimming, art, Fit Club and much more!
Website: https://www.fairfieldct.org/content/2765/2777/default.aspx
Fit Club
Location: Fit Club Jiu-Jitsu 1496 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824
Ages: Elementary grades thru adults
Description:
Fit Club BJJ is a Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense school located in the heart of downtown.Professor Joe (known by everyone as Coach Joe) is the best at what he does. His gift is helping and teaching others. Joe’s love for the art and sport is reflected in each class. This family run gym is a special fixture in Fairfield. Our members, past and present, can share how wonderful the gym is for both kids and adults. Many say our gym is a home away from home. We take pride in our town, our teaching, and most importantly the friendships we build with our members. If you are looking for an after-school activity for your child, a new sport for yourself, a way to get in shape, build confidence and strength, learn how to protect yourself, and/or a way to meet great people in both Fairfield and surrounding towns come in! Try a class! We welcome everyone to come in!
Days of Class: Mondays through Thursdays and Saturdays
Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.FitClubCT.com
Make a Step Studio
Location: 2119 Post Rd., Fairfield, Connecticut, 06824
Ages: 6-10
Description:
Kids’ Ballroom Dance Classes – Enrollment Now Open!
Starting September 1st at Make a Step Dance Studio in Fairfield
Your child will learn elegant and fun styles like:
Waltz • Cha-Cha • Swing • Foxtrot • Tango • Rumba
Location: 2119 Post Road, Fairfield CT
Tentative Class Times:
- Mon & Thu 5:00 PM – Ages 6–7
- Mon & Thu 5:45 PM – Ages 8–10
45-minute classes
$200/month (2x/week = ~8 classes/month)
FREE Placement Class on Sept 1st!
Let your child try it out before committing — no pressure, just fun!
DM us to sign up or ask questions, or call us at (203) 675-2880
Let’s make their first step on the dance floor unforgettable! 
Days of Class: Monday , Thursday
Contact: (203) 675-2880
Website: www.makeastepstudio.
Read Play Love
Location: 1495 Black Rock Tpke, Fairfield, CT 06825 (Located on the lower level)
Ages: 0-9
Description: AT READ PLAY LOVE, WE BELIEVE PLAY IS THE KEY TO UNLOCKING IMAGINATION, CONFIDENCE, AND A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE PLAY-BASED STORY CLASSES, SOCIAL EMOTIONAL PLAY GROUPS, AFTERSCHOOL LITERACY ENRICHMENT CLASSES, AND INDIVIDUAL TUTORING. FOUNDED BY A CERTIFIED SPECIAL EDUCATOR WITH OVER A TWELVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN OF ALL DEVELOPMENT LEVELS, OUR MISSION IS TO HELP CHILDREN OF ALL ABILITIES BECOME STRONG, JOYFUL READERS THROUGH ENGAGEMENT AND PLAY.
Days of Class: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.readplaylovect.
Rockwell Dance Center
Location: 18 Lindeman Drive, Trumbull, CT 06611
Ages: 3 – Adult
Description: It is the mission of Rockwell Dance Center to provide each student with a creative and inspiring dance education. We feel it is imperative that every dancer be given a strong technical foundation by utilizing proper terminology, training, and anatomical understanding. RDC encourages artistry in a supportive and nurturing environment provided by a professional, educated and dedicated faculty. We believe in recognizing and appreciating the individual strengths of each dancer. Visit us for FREE Trial Classes, Studio Tour and Placement Evaluation. We have 6 state of the art dance studios, black box theater, costume shop, café, lobby and more! Visit us on Face Book and Instagram – for more information call 203-502-8315
Days of Class: Monday thru Saturday Classes Begin September 8th
Contact: 203-502-8315 or [email protected]
Website: www.rockwelldancecenter.com
Soccer Shots
Location: Fairfield
Ages: 2 – 9 yrs old
Description: Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, communication, and curriculum. Our coaches are the best trained in the business. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. In addition, we provide an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents.
Contact: Email: [email protected] | 203-615-8225
Website: https://www.soccershots.com/swct/
TRIPLE DOUBLE BASKETBALL TRAINING
Ages: Boys and Girls Pre-K (3.5) to 8th Grade (13)
Description: Triple Double is Fairfield’s leading program in Youth Basketball Development! We have programs in Fairfield and at the Westport YMCA! We specialize in little ballers from Pre-K to 3rd grade! Our experienced coaches specialize in developing the player both on and off the court and create a fun environment for the kids that helps build their love of basketball!
Contact: Thomas@
Wakeman Boys and Girls Club
Location: Wakeman Boys & Girls Club Southport Clubhouse, 385 Center Drive (in addition to two Clubhouses in Bridgeport)
Ages: Grades K-12
Description: Join us for our After School Program, basketball, art, coding, youth leadership, dodgeball, special events, and more. Membership is more accessible than ever, just $60/year for youth and teens, and opens the door to programs at all three Clubhouses.
Days of Class: Daily
Contact: Jocelyn West, [email protected] or 203-259-4805 Ext. 251
Website: wakemanclub.org
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