The Kixx programme offers a high energy, fun, age-appropriate introduction to physical activity through football.
Our programme has been carefully designed for both boys and girls Ages 2-8 years of age. Our innovative curriculum emphasises both the physical and social development of our children.
Our goal is simple: To have a positive impact on every child we serve!
Local classes
TUESDAY â˝ď¸đ
Outwood Academy FreestonÂ
3-4 years old 5:00-5:40 pm
5-6 years old 5:00-5:40 pm
Outwood Academy Freeston, Favell Avenue, Normanton, Wakefield, WF6 1HZ
FRIDAY â˝ď¸đ
Primrose HallÂ
3-4 years old 4:15-4:55 pm
5-6 years old 5:00-5:40 pm
7-8 years old 5:00-5:40 pm
4 Green Park Ave, Horbury, WF4 6EG
SUNDAY â˝ď¸đ
Wakefield Football Centre
2 year olds 9:00-9:40 am
3-4 years old 9:40-10:20 am
5-6 years old 10:20-11:00 am
7-8 years old  10:20-11:00am
9-10 years old  10:20-11:00am
Wakefield Football Centre Academy, Bizspace, Holmfield Lane, Denby Dale Road, Wakefield WF2 7AD
Little Learners offers multi award-winning educational messy play and mark making classes for babies to preschoolers. It was created and founded by a qualified primary teacher who designed an innovative mark making programme following the journey of four fun characters â âThe Mark Makersâ. Children focus on one character each week in our classes.
Messy play, painting, play dough, scribbling, dance, and more are used to encourage children to mark make and learn early writing skills through play.
At Little Learners your child will be encouraged to use hands, fingers, feet, and toes to make marks which will help to strengthen their core muscles and develop their gross and fine motor skills. These skills are vital for holding and controlling a pencil and letter and number formation when they reach school age.
Our aim is to make writing fun and encourage every child to MAKE THEIR MARK!
We offer weekly classes during term time, special monthly classes for Dadâs, special events and we also offer parties tailored to your requirements â they can be as messy as you want them to be, and to the theme of your choice!
Term classes held on Tuesdays at The Little Hub, Flanshaw – 10:00am – 10:45am
Daddy Learn With Me! Classes held at The Little Hub, Flanshaw on the first Saturday of each month. A class for Dadâs to have fun with their little ones, build confidence and meet other Dadâs.
Also look out for our events which are posted on our facebook page.
Please contact me if you have any questions. I look forward to meeting you and your little learners at a class soon!
Joanna xx
Puddle Ducks Wakefield runs classes in pools across Wakefield, Barnsley, Sheffield, Bradford & South Leeds, and we have just celebrated our 15th year in business!
Our Baby & Pre-School programme (0-4 years) provides a wonderful bonding experience and our progressive lesson plans instil a water confidence and love of swimming. Our highly trained and qualified teachers are experts at identifying childrenâs levels of ability and adapting activities to the individual, nurturing confidence and encouraging natural ability, all whilst having lots of fun.
Our Baby & Pre-school programme is offered through six levels:
Floaties (0-9 months),
Splashers (6-15 months),
Kickers (15 months to 2.5 years),
Little Dippers (2-5 years) and
Dippers and Dabblers (2-5 years ability related classes)
For older children, whether they have come from a pre-school class or never been in the water before, Swim Academy (4-10 years) will take your child from âgetting their faces wetâ to being an independent swimmer and who knows, maybe a future Olympic champion.
Teaching independent swimming from birth. Thatâs the Puddle Ducks difference.
Classes run on every day of the week in local pools, find your nearest pool here
âWhoâs ready to Level Up? LTA Youth Start is for kids aged 4-11 who are new to tennis. Weâll help teach kids new life skills, developing them as both players and people.
Forget standing around waiting for your turn to hit a ball. Think dynamic sessions catered for all abilities.
We want to encourage children to play tennis throughout their lives â and be active too. So, if your child is aged 4-11, why not give it a try?
What can you expect?
For more information – click here
Water confidence builds life confidence.
Our leading swim programme has been developed to build water confidence and skills throughout your little oneâs first five years. We work closely with Swim England, the national governing body for swimming, and weâve woven their learn to swim framework through our programme. Youâll love nothing more than seeing their progression as your little one moves from fun floating, kicking and splashing to swimming independently.
And not only will your little one develop key aquatic skills, but weâll also give them the knowledge to keep themselves safe. By the end of their journey, your child will be able to independently swim to the side and climb out to safety, wherever they are.
You can be safe in the knowledge that youâre learning from the best. Our teachers are the only ones who can hold Swim Englandâs Level 3 qualification, the highest that can be achieved. And theyâre the most passionate around, there to guide you at every stroke of your little oneâs journey. Because the more confident they are in the water, the more confident theyâll be out of it too.
So what are you waiting for? When theyâre ready, weâre ready.
If you have any questions, want to know more or to get your little one signed up, just get in touch.
Dance classes for ages 2 years upwards in the following styles: Ballet, tap, modern, theatrecraft, street dance, cheerleading, acro, contemporary, lyrical, jazz, commercial and musical theatre.
ASTAR Studios, Ossett, WF5 9ND
07977 386881
Aquastar swimming school  is a local family run business, we are an ASA swim school member.
We provide a calm and relaxed environment where your child can learn to swim or improve their technique. All our swimming instructors are qualified to ASA level 2 standard with over 100 years combined teaching experience.
You can feel secure in the knowledge that they are in safe hands and learning from the experts
Local classes
St Wilfred’s Catholic High School, WF7 6BD
Tuesday-Friday 6:15pm-8:15pm
Saturday 12:30 – 3:00pm
Sunday 9:00am – 11:30am
Contact
Scott 07990538516
Our babyballet preschool dance programme offers four stages of ballet classes, for young children aged 6 months to 6 years, plus a tap dancing class for children over 3 years.
Local classes
All classes held at Total Fitness, Silkwood Park, Ossett, WF5 9TJ
Tinies: 18 months â 3 years
Tuesdays 10:00am â 10:35am
Saturdays 9:30am â 10:00am
Movers: 3 & 4 years
Tuesdays 10:45am â 11:15am
Saturdays 8:45am â 9:15am
Groovers: 4 â 6 years
Saturdays 10:15am â 10:45am
Contact
Miss Siobhan â 07515 058 629
Babyballet Pontefract and Castleford specialising in preschool music to movement / ballet classes for boys and girls from 6 months to 6 year
Local Classes
Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays
Vibe Dance Academy, Willowbridge Lane, Castleford WF10 5NL
Contact
Miss Yvonne, 01924 860254
Our babyballet preschool dance programme offers four stages of ballet classes, for young children aged 6 months to 6 years, plus a tap dancing class for children over 3 years.
Local classes
Tinies: 18 months â 3 years
Thursdays 9:30am – 10:05am (Busy Bees, WF1 2UN)
Saturdays 9:00am â 9:35am (Outwood Parkside Methodist Church, WF1 2PN)
Sundays 10:00am – 10:30am (Nuffield Health, WF2 7AW)
Movers: 3 & 4 years
Sundays 10:40am – 11:15am (Nuffield Health, WF2 7AW)
Groovers: 4 â 6 years
Saturdays 10:30am – 11:05am (Outwood Parkside Methodist Church, WF1 2PN)
Contact
Miss Nicola – 07950 812390
Attending a class at our Ballerina School, you are guaranteed a magical time! Twirl like a Princess, fly like a Fairy, march like a Soldier and much, much more….through our unique programmes, together you’ll enjoy the health, physical and social benefits of the basic fundamentals of ballet and dance in a nurturing, safe, positive environment.
Local Classes
Monday 1:30pm-2:15pm
Monday 3:55pm-4:40pm
Friday 10:15am-11am
Saturday 10:40am-11:25am
West Yorkshire Theatre Dance Centre, Station Road, Ossett, WF5 0JE
Contact
For more information call 01924 266 374
Teaches children to swim with an emphasis on fun. Â They want children to enjoy swimming, and encourage the development of water skills through a reward that teaches important values and behaviours. Â They also follow the ASA learn to Swim Framework.
Classes are held at:
Bannatyne Health Club, Paragon Business Village, Paragon Avenue, Snow Hill, Wakefield, WF1 2UF
Total Fitness, SilkWood Park, Fryers Way, Wakefield, Ossett, WF5 9TJ
Monday to Sunday, see website for details
www.beckyadlingtonsswimstars.com
We follow the Swim England National Learn to Swim Programme. Parent & child classes (3 months -3 years) complete stages 1-4 of the Discovery Duckling Awards Pre School Children (3 – 4 years) complete stages 1-4 of the Duckling Awards Children (4 years+) complete stages 1-7 of the Learn to Swim Programme. There are also 18 complimentary stickers to collect!
Local classes
Childrenâs Lessons
Monday 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Tuesday 4:00pm – 7:30pm
Wednesday 3:45pm – 7:45pm
Thursday 3:45pm – 8:15pm
Friday 3:45pm – 7:45pm
Saturday 8:30am – 2:30pm
Parent & Child
Monday 10:00am – 1:00pm
Thursday 10:00am – 12:30pm
Eastthorpe Hall, 23 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AE
Contact
A fun and friendly early years movement program based on the fundamentals of gymnastics based in Pontefract from 18 months – 7 years old
Local classes
All days apart from Wednesday and Friday (different age groups on different days)
Contact
Jessica, 07860 668103
A fun activity in the museum that everyone can join in with!
Whether handling museums objects or taking part in a fun craft activity, thereâs something to do every Saturday at Castleford Museum.
What will it be this week?
A fun activity in the museum that everyone can join in with!
Whether handling museums objects or taking part in a fun craft activity, thereâs something to do every Saturday at Wakefield Museum.
What will it be this week?
Parent and Toddler sessions
You and your toddlers have the full use of the park without older kids so they have more space and can play as they learn, building confidence at their own pace. There are other toddlers around too so it’s good to mix.
Toddlers must be over 18 months but under 5 years and accompanied by an adult. One adult can accompany up to two toddlers
Local classes
Term time: Every weekday at 10:00am
Holiday time: Every day at 9:00am (not Sunday)
Xscape, Castleford WF10 4TA. Tel: 01977 529920
Kaiju Martial Arts is one of the Fastest Growing martial Arts Schools in Yorkshire, our full time Martial Arts Centre is in the heart of Wakefield, with a fully matted area, Parents seating area and much more.
Local classes
All classes are held at Unit 4, Russell Street, Wakefield, WF1 5QS
Mini monsters (3 â 6 years) on Mondays – Saturdays
Juniors (7 â 12 years) on Mondays – Saturdays
Contact
01924 781157
LiquiDance School of Performing Arts delivers classes to dancers from 18 months old.
We offer sessions in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street Dance, Freestyle, Musical Theatre and Contemporary Dance.
In all our classes we aim to develop confidence and dance skills in a fun and welcoming environment.
Local classes
Mondays
3:50pm – 4:30pm Ballet 3 – 5 years
4:30pm – 5:30pm Musical Theatre 4+ years
Wednesdays
4:30pm – 5:00pm Tiny Tappers 3+ years
5:00pm – 5:45pm Prep Ballet 4+ years
Thursdays
4:30 – 5:00pm Tiny Acro 4 – 6 years
5:00 – 5:30pm Tiny Jam (freestyle) 4 – 6 years
Fridays
10:00am – 10:30am Early years 18 months – 3 years
4:30 – 5:00pm Tiny Acro 4 – 6 years
5:00 – 5:30pm Tiny Jam (freestyle) 4 – 6 years
Saturdays
9:30 – 10:15am Ballet & Tap 3+ years
10:15am – 10:45am Tiny Acro 3+ years
10:45am – 11:15am Tiny Jam 3+ years
Classes for ages 18 months + are held Monday, Wednesday to Saturday
All classes held at Factor House, Church Street, Ossett, WF5 9DR
Contact
07944 130 916
MD Danceworks dance school for 3-18Â + years.
Ballet, Tap, Gym and Street dance on offer.
Saturdays
Ackworth Community Centre, The Parish Rooms, Bell Lane, Ackworth, WF7 7JH
Contact: 07969 705561
A martial arts program for little ones, aiming to instil skills such as hand-eye coordination, motor skills, interaction, confidence, discipline, and listening skills, as well as giving kids a chance to make new friends and burn off some energy.
Local classes
All classes are held at Unit 9A, Headway Business Park, Denby Dale Road, Wakefield, WF2 7AZ
Tuesday 5:00 – 5:30pm
Thursday 5:00 – 5:30pm
Saturday 9:15 – 9:45am
Contact
07793489101
enquiries@wymac.co.uk
Pisces offer a high standard of swimming tuition in a safe environment for children of all abilities from 4 years of age and currently teach over 3 venues – Monday to Sunday.
Ackworth School, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7LT
Silcoates School, Silcoates Lane, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0PD
The Grammar School at Leeds, Alwoodley Gates, Leeds, LS17 8GS
All children’s lessons are taught in small classes by experienced, friendly water-based swimming teachers.
See Website for details
website: www.piscesswimschool.co.uk
A strong emphasis is placed on best practice to create a fun, energetic and safe environment that will allow your child to experience rugby skills such as running with ball, finding space, catching, kicking, scoring a try as well as working in a team and taking turns. Fun with foam balls that helps improve your child’s core skills including agility and balance. Great way to build your child’s confidence and make new friends.
Local classes
Saturdays (Walton Village Hall, School Lane, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6PA)
9:05am – 9:35am 2 – 4 years
9:40am – 10:20am 4 – 7 years
10:30am – 11:00am 2 – 4 years
Sundays (Kirkhamgate Village Hall, Brandy Carr Road, Wakefield, WF2 0RS)
9:00am – 9:30am 2 – 4 years
9:40am – 10:10am 2 – 4 years
10:20am – 11:00am 4 – 7 years
Contact
Call: ââ07984 596 662âŹâŹ
All classes held within Standbridge Lane Community Centre, Kettlethorpe, WF2 7NP
Tuesday
4:15pm – 5:00pm Tumbling & Cheerleading 3+
5:00pm – 5:45pm Mini Ballet & Tappers 3+
5:00pm – 5:45pm Junior Tappers & Ballet 5+
Wednesday
4:15pm – 5:00pm Mini & Junior Ballet 3+
5:00pm – 5:45pm Mini & Junior Hip Hoppers 3+
Thursday
4:15pm – 5:00pm Acrobatics 4+
Friday
4:15pm – 5:00pm Mini Ballet 3+
5:00pm – 5:45pm Mini Pop & Cheerleading 3+
6:00pm – 6:45pm Junior Ballet 5+
6:45pm – 7:30pm Junior Pop & Cheerleading 5+
Saturday
9:00pm – 9:30pm Mini Ballet 3+
9:30pm – 10:15pm Mini Pop 3+
10:15am – 11:00am Junior Ballet 5+
11:00am – 11:45am Junior Pop 5+
Sunday
9:00am – 9.30am SSD Pre-School
9:00am – 9:30am Mini Ballet 3+
9:30am – 10:15am Mini Pop 3+
9:45am – 10:15am SSD Pre – School
Contact
samanthasschoolofdance@live.co.uk
Splat messy play is the âgo toâ provider of messy play classes, parties and events for hundreds of children across the UK. Our weekly classes are designed for children aged six months and upwards, and have been specifically developed to encourage each child to learn, discover, explore, and create.
sam@splatmessyplay.co.uk
The programme teaches and develops all the basic football skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting and heading. The sessions are also beneficial for childrenâs fitness, balance and co-ordination and provide an excellent opportunity for children to meet other kids and develop their social skills such as teamwork, sharing and communication.
Local classes
Tiny Strikers: 2 – 3.5 years
Wednesdays 3:30pm (Total Fitness, Silkwood Park, Ossett, WF5 9TJ)
Thursdays 4:15pm (Holden Clough Community Centre, WF17 0HY)
Saturdays 9:30am (Kirkhamgate Village Hall, WF2 0RS)
Sundays 9:30am & 10:15am (Total Fitness, Silkwood Park, Ossett, WF5 9TJ)
Monster Strikers: 3.5 years +
Wednesdays 4:15pm (Total Fitness, Silkwood Park, Ossett, WF5 9TJ)
Saturdays 9:30am (Kirkhamgate Village Hall, WF2 0RS)
Sundays 11:00am (Total Fitness, Silkwood Park, Ossett, WF5 9TJ)
Contact
Call: 0113 8800840
Email:enquiries@strikertots.co.uk
At Sun Lane Leisure, we have several classes and sessions for babies and early years throughout the week.
Local classesÂ
Monday 9:00am – 11:00am Adult & Toddler swim
Tuesday 9:30am – 11:00am Adult & Toddler swim
Wednesday 9:00am – 11:00am Adult & Toddler swim
Thursday 9:30am – 11:00am Adult & Toddler swim
Friday 9:00am – 11:00am Adult & Toddler swim
Saturday 12:00pm – 1:30pm Adult & Toddler swim
Sunday 8:30am – 10:00am Adult & Toddler swim
Swimming classes are divided into two groups; Discovery Ducklings (6 months – 3 years) and Infant Starter (3 – 5 years)
All these are subject to availability. Parents required to be in the water with the children.
Contact
For more information call 01924 306001
Take your baby from splash to swim from 0-3. Our bespoke programmes with weekly themes for optimum enjoyment and to promote learning will enchant your baby and embark them on their positive swimming journey. Our 31-degree heated pools and state of the art centres await you!
Contact number: 0300 303 3580
Group lessons are available to all children between the ages 3yrs+. We accommodate swimming lessons to children of all abilities.
We have a maximum group size of 6 children per teacher. This allows for maximum engagement, whilst encouraging children to make new friends and work as a team.
Private classes available
Local Classes
Classes held at
Saturday and Sunday – Sandal Castle Primary, Wakefield, WF2 6AU OR
Thursday and Saturday – Cedar Court, Wakefield, WF4 3QZ
Contact
0113 479 1551 / 0333 050 0520
Our Tiny Tigers programme is unique in the area and is tailored to meet the needs of pre-school children age 3-5. Our Female and Male instructors are trained in meeting the needs of this demanding age group. Classes last for 30 minutes they are fast paced, fun and educational and take place on a safe matted area.
Local classes
All classes are held at Nactics Family Martial Arts, Horbury Road, Horbury, Wakefield, WF2 8TU
Tuesday 5:30 – 6:00pm
Saturday 9:30 – 10:00am
Contact
Ian on 07909 752 798
nactics@yahoo.com
Tots Coaching’s  is designed to give young people a sound grounding in physical literacy.  This is done through a range of activities that improves their basic movement and fundamental sport skills in a fun, challenging and enjoyable manner.
The 30 minute parent participated session includes passing, catching, try scoring, cone kicking, and games in a fun positive learning environment.
Classes range from 12 months through to 11 years old. Â See website for details for exact timings and classes available.
Local classes:
Mondays at St. Wilfredâs Catholic High School, WF7 6BD – various classes from 5:00pm – 7:oopm
Mondays at Lightwaves Leisure Centre, WF1 3LJ –Â various classes from 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Tuesdays at Rycroft Leisure Centre, WF4 2BB – Â various classes from 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Wednesdays at St Thomas Ă Becket Catholic Secondary School, WF2 6AD –Â various classes from 5:30pm – 6:00pm
Thursdays at Kettlethorpe High School various classes from 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Saturdays at St Thomas Ă Becket Catholic Secondary School, WF2 6AD – Â various classes from 9:00am – 11:50am
Saturdays at The Glasshoughton Centre, WF10 4PF various classes from 9:00am – 11:45am
Contact
Call Anthony or Mick  07517 119230
email: totscoaching@gmail.com
website: www.tots-coaching.class4kids.co.uk
They run classes on Monday/Wednesday/Friday/Saturday morning, they are 45min fun developmental classes based around music, obstacles & basic gymnastics moves with the aim to build your little ones mobility, strength & confidence.
There is either Parent & Child sessions or Child & Coach only, depending on if your little one wants to attend on their own.
Utopia Active, Calder Vale Road, Wakefield, WF1 5PE
To Book Email: Info@Utopiaactive.co.uk
The Elephant Club ( Starting Mid February)
Every Saturday 9:30am – 11:30am
Sharlston Community Centre, WF4 1DB
This group is especially for SEN children and their families, aged 0-10 years. Â This is a safe, happy and judgement free environment for children and carers to enjoy.
No pressure to stay the full 2 hours. Â Everyone can come and go as they like, whatever makes you and your little ones happy and comfortable.
Siblings are welcome, however due to the nature of the group there is limited numbers meaning siblings will need to have a place booked and will need to be paid for.
Sessions will need to be pre booked and will be in blocks of a 5 week term. Â Each week will have a theme, there will be activity based around the theme for the children to take part in as well as free play.
Contact Izzy via Facebook page.
Does your little one love to dance? Do you want to spend some quality time singing and bonding with your baby? Then join us at ZUMBINI! For 45 minutes of canât-stop-wonât-stop Latino musical fun! Created by Zumba and Babyfirst our program is designed for children aged 0-4years with simple, sing along songs to help aid their development and inspire their imagination and learning! Booking is essential
Local classes
Mondays at 10am Junglecatz, Morley
Tuesdays at 10am East Hardwick Village Hall, Pontefract
Thursdays at 10am Chesney’s Business Centre, Featherstone
Fridays at 10am Eggborough Village Hall
Fridays at 1pm Ferrybridge Community Centre
Saturdays at 9:30am Crigglestone Village Institute
Contact
Clare Rodgers (clarerogers10@gmail.com)