Whether they’re discovering a love of football, stepping onto the stage, learning to code or picking up a paintbrush for the first time, the right after-school activity can shape far more than how children spend an afternoon. Across Hong Kong, an outstanding range of extracurricular activities helps young people build confidence, develop new skills and uncover lifelong passions beyond the classroom. From professional sports academies and award-winning art studios to dance schools, STEM programmes and music classes, these are some of the best after-school activities for kids in Hong Kong.
STEM
Curiosity Kids
Curiosity Kids makes science feel like an adventure. Designed for children aged three to 11, its hands-on STEM classes encourage curiosity through experiments, problem-solving and interactive learning. Alongside after-school programmes, the team also runs CK Lab sessions for schools, holiday camps, birthday parties and enrichment workshops, helping young scientists develop confidence while having fun.
Drama
Faust International
For more than 25 years, Faust has been introducing Hong Kong children to the world of theatre. Its after-school drama and musical theatre classes for ages four to 19 encourage creativity, confidence and self-expression while developing performance skills, teamwork and communication. Students also have the opportunity to perform in productions staged at theatres across Hong Kong.
Football
PSG Academy Hong Kong
Inspired by the training philosophy of Paris Saint-Germain, PSG Academy Hong Kong offers professional football coaching for children of all abilities. Sessions focus on developing technical skills, tactical awareness and teamwork in a supportive environment, whether young players are taking their first kick or dreaming of playing at a higher level.
Dance
Red Shoe Dance
From ballet and contemporary to jazz, hip hop, K-pop and musical theatre, Red Shoe Dance offers classes for every aspiring performer. Based in Central and Wong Chuk Hang, the school combines high-quality dance training with internationally recognised examinations and opportunities to perform and compete both locally and overseas.
Art & design
CreativeKids
For more than 35 years, CreativeKids has inspired children to think creatively through art, design and architecture. Welcoming students from 18 months to 18 years, its award-winning programmes encourage imagination, curiosity and problem-solving while nurturing artistic confidence in a supportive studio environment.
Swimming
Harry Wright Swim School
A fixture in Hong Kong since 1975, Harry Wright Swim School has taught generations of children to feel at home in the water. Programmes range from infant aquatics and beginner lessons to competitive squads and adult classes, all led by qualified coaches at pools across Hong Kong.
Taekwondo
Cheung Do Kwan
One of Hong Kong’s leading Taekwondo schools, Cheung Do Kwan offers after-school classes, weekend programmes and holiday camps at locations across Hong Kong Island and Discovery Bay. Rooted in traditional Korean martial arts, lessons develop discipline, confidence, respect and self-defence alongside physical fitness.
