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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.
We offer free trials and run in accordance with Wakefield school term dates.
All students have the opportunity to take part in galaâs, exams and performances. We also have a highly successful competition team.
We moved to our very own brand new fully equipped mirrored dance studio in February 2020 and we canât wait to welcome you to our friendly dance family.
Local classes
Classes available Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays – for details click here
ASTAR Studios, Ossett, WF5 9ND
Cuddle Up Slings provides home visits and sling library sessions around the Wakefield area to provide families with the knowledge and skills to safely, confidently and comfortably carry their children.
We offer a try before you buy service to save families money, by finding the right product that works for them. We stock an extensive range or slings and carriers that are available to hire for 4 weeks for a small fee. We also offer advice and guidance to use your own carriers or slings.
Please ensure you book an appointment to attend our sessions on the link below bookwhen.com/cuddleupslings
We run sessions every 4 weeks at
Please check our Facebook page or message us direct for more information and dates.Â
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
Fridays at Primrose Hall, Horbury, WF4 6EG
Saturdays at Stanley Rodillians Rugby Club, Manley Park, Lee Moor Road, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 4EF
Sundays at Crofton Community Centre Academy, Crofton Community Centre, Middle Lane, WF4 1LD
Puddle Ducks Wakefield runs classes in pools across Wakefield, Barnsley, Sheffield & South Leeds, and we have just celebrated our 10th 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 (0-6 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.
Local classes
Classes run on every day of the week in 7 local pools
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 10:15am â 10:50am
Saturdays 9:15am â 9:45am
Movers: 3 & 4 years
Tuesdays 11:00am â 11:35am
Saturdays 8:30am â 9:05am
Groovers: 4 â 6 years
Saturdays 11:10am â 11:45am
Contact
Miss Siobhan â 07515 058 629
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
In Wakefield, we are really lucky to have the support of F.A.B. & all their infant feeding peer supporters!
The below information lists all of the locations that infant feeding peer supporters are available to offer support and information to help with your breastfeeding. Please note some of these sessions are term time only and occasionally we do have to change times and venues so we recommend that you speak to FAB to check dates and timings before setting out to avoid any disappointment.
If you can’t make one of these sessions, please remember that the FABÂ 24hr Breastfeeding Helpline is 01924 851901 and there is a really friendly & supportive facebook group
Meet up groups are currently not operating – for peer support please phone the helpline
MONDAY
Playstation, Ossett, WF5 9ND
12noon – 2pm – Stay and Play FAB Peer Supporter Present
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TUESDAY
Kendal Drive Children’s Centre, WF10 3RY
10am-12 noon – FAB Peer Supporter Present
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WEDNESDAY
Oakhill Childrenâs Centre, Girnhill Lane, WF7 5JB
1pm – 2.30pm â Breastfeeding Group with FAB Peer Supporter Present
FAB, 31 All Saints Walk, The Ridings, Wakefield, WF1 1US
10am – 12 noon â Breastfeeding Group with FAB Peer Supporter Present. Runs alongside Health Visitor Breastfeeding Champion drop in clinic (for babies who have been discharged from midwife care
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THURSDAY
Cedars Childrenâs Centre, Barnsley Road, Hemsworth,
WF9 4PU, 12 noon – 2pm â Breastfeeding Group with FAB Peer Supporter Present. Runs alongside Health Visitor Breastfeeding Champion drop in clinic (for babies who have been discharged from midwife care)
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FRIDAY
Havercroft Children’s Centre, Mulberry Place, Ryhill, Wakefield, WF4 2BE
10am -11.30am – Breastfeeding Group with FAB Peer Supporter Present
FAB, 31 All Saints Walk, The Ridings, Wakefield, WF1 1US
10am – 12 noon – Mum run group FAB peer support available if required
Happy Days Soft Play Centre, Wakefield, WF2 7AZ
1pm-2.30pm – Breastfeeding Group with FAB Peer Supporter Present. Reduced charge of ÂŁ2.50 for older siblings to play
Pomfret Children’s Centre, Rookhill Road, WF8 2DD
9.30am-11am -Breastfeeding Group FAB Peer Supporter Present
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SATURDAY
FAB, 31 All Saints Walk, The Ridings, Wakefield, WF1 1US
11am-12:30pm – Mum run group FAB peer support available if required
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Useful contacts
Families and Babies 24hr Breastfeeding Helpline â 01924 851901
Pinderfields Maternity Unit â 01924 541 689
The Breastfeeding Network â 0300 100 0210
La Leche League â 0845 120 2918
National Childbirth Trust â 0300 330 0771
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers â 0300 330 5453
Enjoy some unplugged family time with a selection of popular board games.
Saturday 10:00 – 12:00 at Wakefield Library, Burton Street, Wakefield, WF1 2EB
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)
Juniors (7 â 12 years)
Contact
01924 781157
At Roche Blackbelt Academy we teach traditional Karate to children over the age of 4 years old. The clubs intention is to help our students learn self defence, discipline, respect & gain confidence, plus so much more. This can all be achieved  through teaching the traditional values & techniques of Karate. We take a huge sense of pride with all our students from the moment a student joins the Karate section & seeing how each students develops within all aspects of their lives, week after week, month after month & year after year. We develop our students skills to be the very best that they can be.
Local classes
All classes are held at Unit 2, Oak House, Pollard Street, Lofthouse Gate, WF3 3HG
Monday 4pm
Wednesday 6pm
Saturday 11am
Contact
01924 823 979
rocheblackbeltacademy@yahoo.co.uk
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
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
4:30 – 5:10pm Mini Pop 3+
4:30 – 5:15pm Tumbling & Cheerleading 3+
5:15 – 6:00pm Junior Tappers & Ballet 5+
5:15 – 6:00pm Mini Tappers & Ballet 3+
Thursday
4:30 – 5:15 Acrobatics 4+
Friday
4:15 – 4:45 Mini Ballet 3+
4:15 – 4:45 Junior Ballet 5+
4:45 – 5:45 Freestyle & Cheerleading 4+
Saturday
9:00 – 9:30 Mini Ballet 3+
9:30 – 10:10 Mini Pop 3+
10:15 – 10:45 Mini Tumble 3+
10:15 – 10:45 Mini & Junior Tap 3+
10:45 – 11:15 Junior Ballet 5+
11:15 – 11:55 Junior Pop 5+
Contact
samanthasschoolofdance@live.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
Toddler Strikers: walking – 2 years
Sundays 10:15am (Xercise4less Gym, Xscape, Castleford)
Tiny Strikers: 2 – 3.5 years
Wednesdays 3:30pm (Xercise4less Gym, Xscape, Castleford)
Wednesdays 3:30pm (Total Fitness, Silkwood Park, Ossett)
Saturdays 9:00am & 9:45am (Kirkhamgate Village Hall)
Sundays 9:30am & 10:45am (Total Fitness, Silkwood Park, Ossett)
Sundays 11:45am & 12:30pm (Xercise4less Gym, Xscape, Castleford)
Monster Strikers: 3.5 years +
Wednesdays 4:15pm (Xercise4less Gym, Xscape, Castleford)
Wednesdays 4:15pm (Total Fitness, Silkwood Park, Ossett)
Saturdays 10:30am & 11:15am (Kirkhamgate Village Hall)
Sundays 11:00am (Total Fitness, Silkwood Park, Ossett)
Sundays 11:00am (Xercise4less Gym, Xscape, Castleford)
Contact
Call: 0113 8800840
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
Wednesday 9:00am – 11:00am Adult & Toddler swim
Saturday 12:15pm – 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
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
All classes held at Sandal Castle Primary, Wakefield, WF2 6AU
Saturdays
Sundays
Contact
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 Tiny Tots sessions have been designed for Walkers to 3Â year olds and aims to help young children develop their fundamental movement skills through structured games and activities and through fun and interactive play.
The 30 minute parent participated session includes passing, catching, try scoring, cone kicking, and games in a fun positive learning environment.
Local classes
Fridays 9:30am at Kirkhamgate Village Hall, Brandy Carr Lane, WF2 0RJ
Saturdays 9:00am & 11:00am at Horbury Academy, Horbury, WF4 5HE
Contact
Call Anthony or Mick  07517 119230
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
Monday 4:30 â 5:15pm at The Glasshoughton Centre, Leeds Road, Glasshoughton, Castleford
Wednesday 1:30 â 2:15pm at Shake, Rattle and Roll, Unit 10 South Bailey Gate Industrial Estate, Pontefract
Friday 2:00 â 2:45pm at Crigglestone Village Institute, High Street, Crigglestone
Saturday 9:30 â 10:15am at Bell Lane Parish Rooms/Library, Bell Lane, Ackworth, Pontefract
Saturday 3:00 â 3:45pm at The Ridings Shopping Centre, Almshouse Lane, Wakefield, WF1
Contact
Clare Rodgers (clarerogers10@gmail.com)
