Oceanside, CA

Kids' activities in Oceanside

Oceanside mixes city rec programs and the harbor scene with independent studios for music, martial arts and art.

Currently listed: 315 classes · 42 camps · 1 community events

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North County Academy of Dance
Ages 2–18

Tiny Tots

Our Tiny tots class is a Mommy & Me style that will feature sing-along songs, coordination activities, and exciting props all while developing motor, cognitive, and social emotional skills. This fun, energetic class is designed for children ages 1.5 - 2 years old who are not ready to be with an instructor on their own.

Fridays · next Fri, Sep 4
9:30 AM–10:00 AM
NCAD OCEANSIDE
Oceanside Parks & Recreation — Youth Sports
Ages 3–5

Preschool Tumbling/Gymnastics

Learn the basics of tumbling and gymnastics using mats and equipment in an encouraging and fun atmosphere!

Fridays · next Fri, Sep 4
9:45 AM–10:15 AM
Melba Bishop Rec Ctr
North County Academy of Dance
Ages 3–5

Ballet/Tap/Tumbling

These Ballet/Tap/Tumbling classes are designed to bring out the dancer in your pre-school age child, emphasizing fun and learning. In our combo classes we strive to improve upon each child's motor skills and musicality while developing their self-expression and love for dance.

Fridays · next Fri, Sep 4
10:00 AM–11:00 AM
NCAD OCEANSIDE
Oceanside Parks & Recreation — Youth Sports
Ages 1–3

Baby/Toddler Dance/Tumbling Combo

Introduce your little one to dance AND tumbling in a fun and engaging atmosphere designed to get them moving! Preschool music and movement dance to fun songs coupled with basic tumbling technique and exercises using mats and gymnastics equipment will be explored each week!(Parent participation required)

Fridays · next Fri, Sep 4
10:15 AM–10:45 AM
Melba Bishop Rec Ctr
Ages 5–12

Home Depot Kids Workshop

Free monthly hands-on DIY workshop for kids. Held the first Saturday of every month, 9am–noon, at participating Home Depot stores. Focus project varies each month — check the store page.

Sat, Sep 5
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Home Depot Oceanside
Oceanside Gymnastics
Ages 6–9

Cartwheel 6+ (Sat. 9:00am)

Saturdays · next Sat, Sep 5
9:00 AM–10:00 AM
Oceanside Gymnastics
Oceanside Gymnastics
Ages 4–6

Cricket 4-5 yrs. (Sat. 9:00am)

Saturdays · next Sat, Sep 5
9:00 AM–9:50 AM
Oceanside Gymnastics

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Dance in Oceanside

103 dance classes kids can try in Oceanside.

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North County Academy of Dance
Ages 2–18

Ballet 2

Ballet 2 works on both general knowledge of ballet as well as improving the overall strength and technique of each dancer. Special attention is given to developing leg, ankle and core strength. Dancers must have at least 1 year of prior ballet classes to enroll in this class. Instructor approval required.

Wednesdays · next Wed, Sep 2
4:00 PM–5:00 PM
NCAD OCEANSIDE
North County Academy of Dance
Ages 3–5

Ballet/Tap/Tumbling

These Ballet/Tap/Tumbling classes are designed to bring out the dancer in your pre-school age child, emphasizing fun and learning. In our combo classes we strive to improve upon each child's motor skills and musicality while developing their self-expression and love for dance.

Wednesdays · next Wed, Sep 2
4:00 PM–5:00 PM
NCAD OCEANSIDE
Oceanside Parks & Recreation — Youth Sports
Ages 5–12

Junior Musical Theater and Dance: Toy Story 5

Casting all boys and girls! Join us for all the fun while learning stage presence and improving confidence! Students will participate in fun drama games, get cast parts, learn acting lines and scenes, and a finale dance routine from a popular abridged musical (Trolls session I and Toy Story 5 for session II) to perform at the end of the session for family and friends! Costumes to borrow included! Great for beginners!

Wednesdays · next Wed, Sep 2
5:35 PM–6:35 PM
Melba Bishop Rec Ctr
Oceanside Parks & Recreation — Youth Sports
Ages 4–8

Beginning Ballet

Children will learn the fundamentals of ballet technique and terminology in a fun and creative atmosphere, designed to make learning ballet fun! Class will focus on barre, center, and across the floor exercises and combinations, incorporating props and imaginative instruction. Students will also learn a special dance routine to perform for families the last day!.! Great for building confidence, poise, discipline, coordination, and flexibility.

Wednesdays · next Wed, Sep 2
6:35 PM–7:35 PM
Melba Bishop Rec Ctr
Ariel's Dance Studio
Ages 3–18

Ariel's Dance Studio — classes

Classes are booked through the studio's online portal.
Ariel's Dance Studio
Cadence Dance Project
Ages 1–18

Cadence Dance Project — classes

See the studio schedule for current class days and times.
Cadence Dance Project

Music in Oceanside

8 music classes kids can try in Oceanside.

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North County Academy of Dance
Ages 11–18

Musical Theater

Challenging and full of fun, our musical theater classes give each dancer the opportunity to learn musical theater dance technique. Come experience a piece of choreography from a broadway show, learn what a musical theater audition is like, or simply find your "voice"!!

Thursdays · next Thu, Sep 3
7:00 PM–8:00 PM
NCAD OCEANSIDE
North County Academy of Dance
Ages 7–10

Musical Theater nday 4:00

Challenging and full of fun, our musical theater classes give each dancer the opportunity to learn musical theater dance technique. Come experience a piece of choreography from a Broadway show, learn what a musical theater audition is like, or simply find your "voice"!!

Mondays · next Mon, Sep 7
4:00 PM–5:00 PM
NCAD OCEANSIDE
Coastal Music Studios
Ages 7–14

North County Children's Choir

A free choir for 2nd–8th graders who love to sing, rehearsing Monday evenings at Coastal Music Studios in Oceanside. Open to all students in North San Diego County.

Mondays · next Mon, Sep 7
6:40 PM–8:00 PM
Coastal Music Studios
Free — no cost to join
Coastal Music Studios
Ages 0–3

Big Kid Boogie Time (music & movement with a grown-up)

A group music and movement class for kiddos 9 months to 3 years old and the adults who love them — instruments, singing, dancing, and themed curriculum each session. Fall session runs August 17–October 10.

Weekly 45-minute classes · Fall session Aug 17–Oct 10
Coastal Music Studios
Days and times to be announced — fill out their interest form. 8-week session $150, 4-week package $100, drop-in $30.
Giacoletti Music Center
Ages 4–18

Giacoletti Music Center — classes

Open lesson slots are listed in the school's registration portal.
Giacoletti Music Center
School of Rock Oceanside
Ages 6–18

School of Rock Oceanside — classes

Open Saturday 9:30am-5pm and Sunday 11:30am-4:30pm; lesson times are set at enrollment.
School of Rock Oceanside

Sports in Oceanside

203 sports classes kids can try in Oceanside.

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Oceanside Gymnastics
Ages 3–4

Little Navigators (Monday & Wednesday)

Wednesdays · next Wed, Sep 2
8:30 AM–11:30 AM
Oceanside Gymnastics
Oceanside Parks & Recreation — Youth Sports
Ages 6–12

Afterschool Program at JLRC

The John Landes Afterschool Program is designed for elementary-aged children (ages 6–12). Participants will enjoy a variety of fun activities, including crafts, games, and sports in a group setting. They'll also have the opportunity to learn new games and receive homework help from the dedicated Parks and Recreation staff. The program follows the Vista Unified School District calendar (Casita Elementary bell schedule). Walking pick-up available from Casita. The following dates the program will be closed:September 7th- Labor DayNovember 11th- Veterans DayNovember 23rd- 27th- Thanksgiving Week

Wednesdays · next Wed, Sep 2
2:30 PM–6:00 PM
John Landes Cmty Ctr
Oceanside Gymnastics
Ages 6–11

Cartwheel 6+ (Weds. 3:00pm)

Wednesdays · next Wed, Sep 2
3:00 PM–4:00 PM
Oceanside Gymnastics
North County Academy of Dance
Ages 2–18

Acro 2

Our Acro 2 class is a great way to learn fundamental tumbling skills in a fun and encouraging environment. This class is perfect for improving large motor skills, flexibility, coordination and overall fitness! Acro 2 placement upon teacher recommendation.

Wednesdays · next Wed, Sep 2
4:00 PM–5:00 PM
NCAD OCEANSIDE
North County Academy of Dance
Ages 5–8

Acro Beg

Our Pre-Acro class is a great way to learn fundamental tumbling skills in a fun and encouraging environment. This class is perfect for improving large motor skills, flexibility, coordination and overall fitness! This is for dancers 5 and up who are taking acro for the first time.

Wednesdays · next Wed, Sep 2
4:00 PM–5:00 PM
NCAD OCEANSIDE
Oceanside Parks & Recreation — Youth Sports
Ages 3–5

Preschool Tumbling/Gymnastics

Learn the basics of tumbling and gymnastics using mats and equipment in an encouraging and fun atmosphere!

Wednesdays · next Wed, Sep 2
5:00 PM–5:30 PM
Melba Bishop Rec Ctr

STEM in Oceanside

1 stem class kids can try in Oceanside.

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Oceanside Public Library — Kids & STEAM
Ages 0–18

Free Kids & STEAM Programs

Oceanside Public Library — Kids & STEAM publishes current days and times on their own site. Open their schedule to see what is running now and register directly.

Schedule varies · check current times on the studio site
Oceanside Public Library — Kids & STEAM

Camps in Oceanside

42 camps listed for Oceanside families.

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Camp
MiraCosta College — College for Kids
Ages 11–14

3D Game Design with Unity

Summer camp · morning and afternoon sessions · registration opens in February
MiraCosta College — Oceanside Campus
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Camp
MiraCosta College — College for Kids
Ages 7–10

Abracadabra Magic Camp

Summer camp · morning sessions · registration opens in February
MiraCosta College — Oceanside Campus
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Camp
Studio ACE
Ages 4–17

Kids Classes, Camps & Events

Studio ACE publishes current days and times on their own site. Open their schedule to see what is running now and register directly.

Schedule varies · check current times on the studio site
Studio ACE

Community events in Oceanside

Library story times, park programs, markets and free family happenings.

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Ages 5–12

Home Depot Kids Workshop

Free monthly hands-on DIY workshop for kids. Held the first Saturday of every month, 9am–noon, at participating Home Depot stores. Focus project varies each month — check the store page.

Sat, Sep 5
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Home Depot Oceanside

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