As we all know, thanks to the pandemic, school is going to be very different this year. Whether your child is returning to a brick-and-mortar school or you’ve opted for virtual learning, many of the clubs and activities that typically allow them to explore their various interests will not be possible. So, while academics remain top priority, you may want to consider extracurricular activities to provide another level of enrichment. If you’re in the market for artistic endeavors, physical activities beyond the world of team sports, or enhanced academic opportunities or support, we’ve got you covered.
Our list of New Orleans and Northshore businesses offer STEM programs, performing arts, gymnastics, cooking, martial arts, and more. Many provide opportunities for in-person and/or online instruction, so be sure to call or visit their websites to find out if they can accommodate your specific needs.
Academics/Languages/STEM
Alliance Française de La Nouvelle-Orléans (New Orleans)
http://af-neworleans.org/; (504) 568-0770
Core Elements (New Orleans)
http://core4kids.org/; (504) 280-5710
H.O.M.E. Classes (Covington)
(985) 705-0939; http://www.home-classes.com/
Huntington Learning Center (Mandeville)
https://huntingtonhelps.com/; (985) 727-0000
Mad Science of Southeast Louisiana (Metairie)
https://sela.madscience.org/; (504) 345-2602
Mathnasium (Mandeville)
https://www.mathnasium.com/mandeville; (985) 626-6284
Phillips Kids Tutoring (Kenner)
http://www.phillipskidstutoring.com/; (504) 305-2322
Reading Success Center (Harahan)
https://www.readingsuccessctr.com/; (504) 458-1475
Spidersmart Learning Center (Jefferson)
https://www.spidersmart.com/; (504) 881-1788
STEM NOLA (New Orleans)
http://www.stemnola.com/; (504) 391-0760
Sylvan Learning Centers (Both Shores)
http://www.sylvanlearning.com/; Mandeville (985) 871-9771; Metairie (504) 708-5058; Slidell (985) 718-0504
Technology & Learning Center (Mandeville)
http://www.spidertechnologysolutions.com/; (985) 778-2828
Cooking
National Food and Beverage Foundation (New Orleans)
http://natfab.org/kids-in-the-kitchen/; (504) 267-7490
Culinary Kids (Mandeville)
http://culinarykidsns.com/; (985) 727-5553
Dance & Performing/Visual Arts
Applause Dance Academy (Covington)
http://applausedancecovington.com/; (985)-302-4599
Art Time (Mandeville)
http://www.arttime.biz/; (985) 674-2023
Ballet Apetrei (Mandeville)
http://balletapetrei.com/wordpress/; (985) 624-3622
Body Expressions Center of Performing Arts (Mandeville)
https://bodyexpressionsdance.com/; 985-674-2174
Cindy Ory Dance (River Ridge)
http://www.orydance.com/; (504) 737-3345
City Park Movement & Art (New Orleans)
http://www.cityparkmovementandart.com/; (504) 390-7482
Creative Arts of St. Tammany (Abita Springs)
http://www.dramaandmusic.com/; (985) 276-9727
Creative Dance & Music (Harvey)
http://www.creativedanceandmusic.com/; (504) 390-2552
Dance Company, Ltd (Metairie)
http://www.dancecoltd.com/; (504) 415-6943
Dancer’s Pointe Dance Studio (Metairie, Lakeview)
http://dancers-pointe.com/; Metairie (504) 455-5975; Lakeview (504) 265-8350
Dance Consortium of Louisiana (Covington)
https://www.facebook.com/TheDCLA; (985) 234-9451
Debby Dillehay Dancers (Kenner)
http://debbydillehaydance.com/; (504) 468-3368
Elite Dance Academy (Covington)
http://elitedanceacademyllc.com/; (985) 809-1580
Encore Studio of Dance, Tumbling, Music, and Theatre (Harahan)
http://www.dancetumblemusic.com/; (504) 737-5977
Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts (Covington, Harahan, Mandeville)
http://www.laapa.com/; (985) 590-4545 (Covington); (985) 674-2992 (Mandeville); (504) 738-3050 (Harahan)
Maureen Bersuder Academy of Dance Arts (Slidell)
http://maureenbersuderdance.com/; (985) 863-7048
Modern Conceptions of Dance (Covington)
https://www.modernconceptionsofdance.com/; (985) 892-1070
New Orleans Children’s Chorus (New Orleans)
http://www.neworleanschildrenschorus.org/; (504) 482-2883
Northshore Academy of Dance (Covington)
http://www.northshoreacademyofdance.com/; (985) 893-1143
Piano Lessons by Irina (Mandeville)
(985) 869-0264
Posh Paint Pub (Metairie)
http://www.poshpaintpub.com/; (504) 835-4155
St. Tammany Art Association (Covington, Mandeville)
https://www.sttammany.art/; (985) 892-8650
The Studio School of Dance (Metairie)
https://thestudionola.com/; (504) 941-7345
Thibodeaux Dance Studio (Mandeville & Meraux)
https://thibodeauxdancestudios.com/; (504) 909-3223; (504) 884-1331
Gymnastics/Cheer
All-Star Gymnastics (Harvey)
http://www.allstargymnola.com/; (504) 328-3838
New Orleans Outlaws (Kenner)
http://www.neworleansoutlaws.com/; (504) 465-3311
Crescent City Gymnastics (New Orleans)
http://www.crescentcitygymnastics.com/; (504) 861-1740
Encore Studio of Dance, Tumbling, Music, and Theatre (Harahan)
http://www.dancetumblemusic.com/; (504) 737-5977
Louisiana Spirit (New Orleans)
http://www.laspiritcheer.com/; (504) 702-8080
Mandeville Sports Complex (Mandeville)
https://www.mandevillesportscomplex.com/; (985) 727-7277
NOLA Gymnastics (Uptown)
http://www.nolagymnastics.com/; (504) 782-6462
North Shore Gymnastics (Mandeville)
http://www.northshoregymnastics.net/; (985) 624-8310
Kidsports at Ochsner Fitness Center (Harahan)
https://www.ochsnerfitness.com/kidsports; (504) 733-1200
Spirit Professionals (Hammond, Madisonville)
https://www.spiritprofessionals.com; Hammond (985) 345-4383; Madisonville (985) 888-6565
Martial Arts
Art Monroe’s Taekwondo Plus (Mandeville)
https://martialartsnearmenola.com/mandeville/; (985) 624-3455
Church’s Karate Academy (New Orleans)
http://churchskarateacademy.com/; (504) 309-6138
Just for Kicks Martial Arts (Mandeville, Chalmette, Covington)
http://just4kicksata.com/; (985) 224-3815
Mike Storms Karate (Mandeville)
https://www.facebook.com/stormskarate/; (985) 674-7887
Shogun Martial Arts (Metairie)
http://www.shogunnola.com/; (504) 982-1371
Stephanie Haydel’s Northshore Taekwondo (Mandeville)
http://www.northshoretkd.com/; (985) 778-0750
Trilogy Martial Arts & Fitness (Covington)
https://www.facebook.com/trilogymaf/; (985) 259-1986
Vida Jiu Jitsu (Mandeville)
http://www.vidabjj.com/; (985) 778-0156
Yonsei Martial Arts Academy (Kenner)
http://www.yonsei.us/; (504) 465-5353
Swimming/Tennis/Rec Centers
City Park Tennis Center
http://neworleanscitypark.com/in-the-park/pepsi-tennis-center; (504) 483-9383
Franco’s Mandeville
https://francosmandeville.com/; (985) 792-0200
Love Swimming (New Orleans)
https://loveswimming.com/; (504) 891-4662
Mandeville Sports Complex (Mandeville)
https://www.mandevillesportscomplex.com/; (985) 727-7277
NORDC (New Orleans Recreation District Commision)
Northshore Swim (Mandeville)
http://www.northshoreswim.com/; (985) 626-9456
Ochsner Kidsports Elmwood (Harahan)
http://www.ochsnerfitness.com/; (504) 733-1200
Pelican Athletic Club (Mandeville)
http://www.thepac.com/; (985) 626.3706
YMCA (Both Shores)
New Orleans https://www.ymcaneworleans.org/; West St. Tammany https://www.ymcaneworleans.org/locations/west-st.-tammany-ymca/west-st.-tammany-ymca/
