Looking for kids classes in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie or the Hunter region? From baby and toddler programs to dance, sport, creative classes and tutoring, there’s no shortage of activities designed to help kids learn, move, grow and build confidence.
Newy with Kids helps local families discover quality kids classes run by experienced providers across the region. Don’t forget to use your Active Kids vouchers and Creative Kids vouchers to save money if you qualify.
Baby, Toddler & Early Learning
Classes designed to support early development, connection and play for babies, toddlers and carers.
Silly Billy Sports
Silly Billy Sports is an engaging kids multi-sports program specifically designed for children aged from 2 to 6 years old. Our Tiny Tots class is specifically designed for children aged from 2 to 3 years old. It is a fun initiation to sports where the fundamentals taught are basic. Together, you discover 8 different sports and we help them to develop their motor skills, coordination, and confidence in a fun, friendly, and non-competitive environment. Silly Billy Sports will set your child on the path to a lifetime love of sports.
Location: Cooks Hill, Hamilton, Merewether, Warners Bay, and Gateshead
Age(s): Tiny Tots (2 – 3), Little Stars (3-4), Little Legends (4-5)
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Hive Creative Studios
At Hive, we offer three different Baby & Toddler Classes at our studio in Charlestown, Newcastle. The Baby Room, The Music Room and The Play Room: all have so many wonderful benefits in nurturing the early development of your little Bee. Our classes run 5 days a week and our educational programs are delivered by qualified and experienced early childhood educators and musicians. Book a trial today!
Address: 8 Frederick Street, Charlestown 2290
Ages: 0 – 3
Phone: (02) 4023 5552
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Grasshopper Soccer
Grasshopper Soccer Newcastle offers fun, non-competitive soccer programs for kids aged 2-12. Our curriculum focuses on building your child’s confidence in a fun and engaging environment. Locations at Cardiff, Metford and Bar Beach, the 8 week program focuses on fun and engaging games that develop your child’s skills and builds their confidence. Join us for our 8 week program or stay up to date on socials: Grasshopper Soccer Newcastle (Facebook) & grasshopper_socccer_newcastle (Instagram)
Locations: Bar Beach, Cardiff and Maitland
Ages: 2 – 12
Phone: 0411 791 966
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Creative, Art & Music Classes
Art, craft, music and creative writing classes that nurture imagination and skill.
Hive Art Studio
Hive Art Studio is a vibrant community of qualified and experienced practicing artists who are passionate about inspiring children and teens to connect with their inner creativity whilst developing skill and talent in drawing, painting & sculpture. Our art classes are designed to suit a range of ages and abilities from beginners to academy level and all students are guided through art making processes to create portfolio’s of work they can be proud of! Book a trial today!
Ages: 5 – 16
Address: 173-175 Pacific Highway, Charlestown
Phone: (02) 4023 5552
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The Creative Wordshop
Since its founding in 2015 by Newcastle-based authors, Ed Wright and Wendy James, The Creative Word Shop has taught writing to adults and children in the Hunter and beyond. Together with quality collaborators such as kids’ book author Jess Black, they have conducted workshops for thousands of primary and secondary students in local schools and their school holiday and after school Creative Writing Workshops for kids continue to grow in popularity. The Creative Word Shop run workshops, online workshops and Selective Schools Tests Writing Workshops.
Address: 3/27 Throsby Street, Wickham
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Dance, Movement & Performance
Dance, cheer, drama and movement-based classes that build coordination, confidence and creativity.
Hunter Drama
Hunter Drama, the leading provider in drama education across the Hunter region is expanding with new locations, classes, productions and staff. Established in 2007, Hunter Drama has cemented a reputation as an institution providing excellence and professionalism in the areas of young actor training, musical theatre and the dramatic arts through classes including Young Actors Program, Musical Theatre, the senior drama ensemble Actors Company, Writer’s Lab, Improv and a Pre-Diploma of Musical Theatre. Classes are offered for children from kindergarten age right through to 18+.
Now operating from venues in Islington, Broadmeadow, Singleton, Cessnock, Valentine, Morpeth and Lakelands, there are also several new faces in the team, who are passionate and dedicated to fostering young talent and inspiring young people to be the best possible versions of themselves.
Ages: Kindergarten to 18 years
Address: Venues in Islington, Broadmeadow, Singleton, Cessnock, Valentine, Morpeth and Lakelands
Phone: 1 300 367 852
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Tantrum Youth Arts
Tantrum Youth Arts’ after-school drama workshops are playful, non-competitive environments where young people are encouraged to express and, above all, be themselves. Our workshops makes young people feel confident, connected, creative and heard.
Tantrum is the region’s leading professional youth arts organisation, operating in the Hunter for nearly 50 years. Free trials are available for all weekly workshops. Come make noise with us.
Ages: 5+
Address: 101 City Road, Merewether
Phone: (02) 4929 7279
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Hive Youth Theatre
Hive Youth Theatre is a hub of activity for budding performers, actors and singers, offering skill development in Drama, Acting and Musical Theatre as well as piano and voice with highly skilled, industry-leading teachers. Students can join weekly classes to build their skills and confidence, and can also gain performance experience in our full stage productions, all within a fun and nurturing environment. Book a trial today!
Ages: 5 – 16
Address: 8 Frederick Street, Charlestown 2290
Phone: (02) 4023 5552
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School Readiness, Learning, STEM & Tutoring
Academic support, coding, STEM and enrichment programs for preschoolers, school-aged kids and teens.
Space to Grow
Prepare your child for success! Our engaging, hands-on school readiness classes help little learners develop essential skills – social and emotional, independence, fine motor, and cognitive – while building confidence and excitement for school. With an experienced teacher and nurturing small-group environment, your child will gain a solid foundation for future learning. Get your child ready for their big school adventure! Join us today at Space to Grow and watch your child thrive.
Address: 18 Morehead Street, Lambton
Phone: 0466715440
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The Creative Word Shop
Ages: Year 5
Address: 3/27 Throsby Street, Wickham
Phone: 0408 788 765
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The Creative Word Shop offers a hands-on workshop to help students prepare for the short writing tasks that are part of the Selective Schools Entry and ACER scholarship tests. Students practice both narrative and persuasive writing within the 30-minute limits of the tests. They provide individual feedback on their writing as the class progresses.
Sport, Fitness & Martial Arts
Programs focused on physical development, discipline and confidence, from team sports to martial arts.
Hunter Valley Martial Arts Centre
At Hunter Valley Martial Arts Centre (HVMAC), we teach more than martial arts. We specialise in helping children reach their full potential. Watch your child develop amazing levels of mental and physical focus, strength, confidence, resilience and agility all while having fun and building strong social connections in a fun, safe environment.
With a range of programs suited to all age groups from 18 months, our qualified instructors inspire students to empower themselves as individuals who are energetic, powerful, self-motivated and in control.
Hayes Kyoshi and Shihan Sandy developed the programs at HVMAC drawing on years of teaching experience. The importance of including values and beliefs is a central part of the programs at HVMAC and through martial arts exercises and games, students become strong both physically and mentally.
Book a free introduction in any of our programs to experience what HVMAC has to offer.
Ages: 18 months to 18 years & adults
Locations: Warners Bay, Redhead, Green Hills, Morisset and Waratah
Phone: 02 4956 8876
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Krav Maga Newcastle
Krav Junior at Krav Maga Newcastle empowers kids with essential self-defence skills while building confidence, discipline, and respect. Tailored for Little Warriors (5–8 years), Warriors (9–12 years) and Teens (13–16 years), our program enhances coordination, focus, and social skills in a fun, supportive environment. Through engaging, age-appropriate training, children learn to protect themselves, make smart decisions, and develop resilience—both on and off the mats. More than self-defence, Krav Junior instils life skills that last a lifetime.
Ages: 5 – 16 years & adults
Location: 3/81 Fletcher Street, Adamstown
Phone: 0499 323 589
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