Summer is over, and we enjoyed many different trips with the children. Perhaps your children also had a great time with friends at camps or with their grandparents. However, September 1 brings us back to the rhythm of school, routine, and after-school activities.
Children’s activities in Lithuania – we are excited to share what we have discovered across different children’s groups, and we have compiled a list for your convenience.
Children’s activities in Lithuania
BANGA swimming academy trainings in Kaunas, Klaipėda and Druskininkai
Everyone can learn to swim with Swimming Academy Banga! Swimming Academy Banga is starting its eighth season of teaching swimming, and it appreciates the trust that parents and adults place in the academy team. Over the past year, the academy has taught many children and adults to swim, and as a result, Banga’s advanced swimming groups perform well in competitions.
Moreover, Swimming Academy Banga invites everyone to join the academy and discover joy in the water. The academy teaches children from the age of four, and in addition, it offers groups for adults. Furthermore, the academy organizes training based on a structured swimming program, so instructors can work methodically, track progress, evaluate mistakes, and strengthen weaker areas.
The swimming program for children consists of 10 levels, while the adult program includes 4 levels. As participants progress, they learn all the essential swimming skills. Therefore, they become confident in the water, learn to behave safely, and can even take part in competitions.
BANGA invites you to swim training groups in Kaunas in the Girstutis pool, in the Klaipėda basin,and Druskininkai.
You can find more information about training on the website of the swimming academy Banga, Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Zoopark
From February 6, 2024 Children’s clubs are starting to operate in Zoopark! The specialty of animal keeper and zoologist is very unusual and requires great responsibility. Behind the most beautiful animal photos lies a lot of work – easy, hard, wet, sometimes dirty and fun, but always interesting and brings a lot of joy to both the keepers and the animals.
So every Tuesday and Thursday after school, the Zoopark invites you to the young zoologist’s group! Classes take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays (2:30–3:30 p.m. for ages 9–12 and 3:30–4:30 p.m. for ages 6–8). The price of the clubs is really friendly – 45 EUR/month for 1 person. 75 EUR/month for 2 months.
Registration will take place on the Zoopark website.
Kaunas Academy of Circus Arts
Children’s physical activity and creative expression studio in Kaunas. The chamber circus hosts the classes in a unique way. Here, children learn various circus genres – gymnastics, aerial acrobatics, juggling, balancing.
This academy has trained many artists who have entered the professional circus arena, but there are many students who attend the circus academy for fun and useful leisure time.
The circus studio “Kaunas Circus Art Academy” is led by an experienced trainer-pedagogue, who works attentively with each student and applies constantly updated knowledge to work with children.
Children’s age – from 7 to 18 years.
You can find more information about the classes on the website of the Circus Academy and in a Facebook account.
Children’s advanced leisure studio in Klaipėda “Youth workshops”
New groups are being recruited for the 2023 academic year according to the programs:
- Young computer hacker – activities with the computer, where we learn what each cable is used for and work with a soldering iron.
- Young robot designer – programming and assembling robots, as well as learning how they work and understanding their mechanisms. This year, we will also build robots for competitions.
- 3D modeling and visualization – designing three-dimensional objects and working with a 3D printer.
Classes will be held on Wednesdays and weekends in the premises of the youth workshop. Classes start from September 9.
You can find more information about the programs on the website of the youth workshop, Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Kartland School in Vilnius and Kaunas
Kartland School is a go-kart group for children who want to gain driving experience, develop reaction and athleticism, get to know the sport of go-karts and experience many adventures together with other like-minded people!
This is perhaps the only place where children from the age of four can learn the principles of safe driving and driving culture, not only in theory but also in practice. Everything starts with an introduction to the motorized vehicle, its operation and management principles, safe, correct driving and behavior on the streets. After acquiring the basic driving skills to continue choosing the right trajectories while driving on the appropriate track, let’s not forget the experience of managing emergency situations.
Here, children can enjoy lessons from professional coaches, new knowledge and incredible experiences.
Kartland school students can also participate in the Mini Cup children’s go-kart competition, where interesting challenges and great prizes await them!
More information about classes, their schedules and trainers can be found In Vilnius, Kartland and ElektroKart by Kartlandas and Kaunas in Kartland.
Swimming training in the Klaipėda swimming pool
The “Learn to Swim” program is the first international model implemented in Lithuania, which allows you to work methodically, monitor progress, assess mistakes, make suggestions, and strengthen weak points. The model provides opportunities for parents to learn about their children’s abilities and readiness. The program allows you to work in such a way that any coach can take over the training process if necessary without deviating from the swimming training process that has already started.
The swimming training system consists of 10 levels. At Levels 1-7, children will learn and have all the basic swimming skills, know how to behave safely in the water and be able to swim in such a way that they can choose any water sport if they want to. At level 8-10, swimming skills are improved, which can develop into the pursuit of a sporting result.
The aim is for your child to become self-confident, know how to swim and be safe in the water.
You can find more information about training Klaipėda swimming pool website, Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Academy of small riders at the “Margas Ponis” stud farm in Pakruojis
Margas Ponis – stud farm in Pakruojis, where community is built and community-minded people are welcome. The goal of the academy is to raise a responsible horse lover from an early age, who knows that ponies or horses are not just about riding. In the life of a real horseman, riding does not take the biggest part, because the most important value is love for your friend (horse, pony). To develop responsible horse lovers with the help of games, relays, stable work, playful riding from a young age.
Activities that await during the circle:
- Creative workshops, during which various works are performed, in one way or another related to the stable, animals, calendar holidays and others;
- Children will learn how to take care of and properly treat horses and ponies, they will learn about nutrition, fur and hoof care, they will learn about horse/pony behavior, they will learn to understand the emotions and moods of a horse. You will also learn how to safely handle a horse/pony;
- The basics of riding, during which children will learn the basics of management, during riding there will be team tasks, relays, vaulting;
- Mini hikes in the forest with ponies and horses. Children will go to them in good weather;
- Getting to know the inventory, during which young riders will learn about the parts of the inventory, their correct use and care;
- Competition. Riders will participate in their yard competitions and, if possible, go to competitions organized by other studs.
We guarantee that this is the most fun time in a real village!
You can find more information about the academy Spotty Pony on Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Private music education school Mūzų Akademija in Kaunas
Academy of Muses is a great place to gain new knowledge, develop children’s musical, rhythmic and cognitive skills!
With the help of music, the child improves his emotional and social intelligence and expresses himself better.
Group classes welcome children and even babies. Individual piano, guitar, violin, and singing lessons are available for children from 4 years old. The program adapts to each child, and the lessons turn into a playful journey into the world of music. Certified teachers and innovative methods allow children to achieve results effectively, but without stress!
You can find more information about the classes on the website, Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Remote programming group TECHVISATA
Let your kids get to know the joys of computing and make it their future career. A computer is not just for gaming and entertainment, but it is a very important tool for today’s work.
What is a programming circle? By letting our children get to know what a programming club is, we develop the speed of thinking and the ability to find correct and quick solutions. Someone is born with a talent for this subject, while others master each topic through hard and consistent work.
A child, like an adult, has several ways of perceiving, so you need to choose the one that best suits your child. And then, the individual programming circle becomes exactly that engine, because the teacher will quickly discover and understand how to approach your child with seemingly complex information, how to interest, motivate and inspire him.
Coding Circle: How Does It Benefit Your Child? Learning to code can seem daunting to a child, but today’s academic programs focus on simplicity and the visual aspect of education. Regardless of age or geographic location, anyone can learn to program from the comfort of their own home. The programming club will help the child to express himself in a safe environment.
The programming circle takes place remotely.
You can find more information about the group on the TECHVISATA website, in a Facebook account.
Tesla Academy in the Museum of Energy and Technology in Vilnius
Starting in September, the Museum of Energy and Technology will run a technical creativity club for students aged 14–17 called “Tesla Academy”. Classes take place in the museum’s workshop, named after the famous inventor, physicist, and electrical engineer Nikola Tesla.
So, what will we do at Tesla Academy? First, we will learn to use modern technologies such as 3D printers, a wide-format plotter, microcontrollers, and other electronics. Then, after getting familiar with the equipment and learning how to use it, we will create a chosen project, for example, a photo lamp, a smart home system, or even a museum exhibit.
In addition, throughout the process, participants will gain practical experience and confidence. As a result, after completing “Tesla Academy”, they will acquire the basics of programming, soldering, and electronics.
Why should you participate in the “Tesla Academy”?
- The workshop is equipped with the latest equipment;
- Integrated engineering, electronics, programming classes;
- Attention to the needs and knowledge of each student;
- Combines individual and team work;
- Learning by doing;
- Activities take place in an authentic space – the historic Vilnius Central Power Plant;
- Competent manager.
You can find more information about the academy on the website of the Museum of Energy and Technology, or the Facebook account.
Dance studio “SOLO LATINO” in Kaunas
Do you want your children to try dance? Or maybe improve in this area? Sign up! Solo Latin for girls and Solo ballroom dances for children in Kaunas – even in three different places in Kaunas:Alexote,In Dainavaandin Vilijampole.
A dance group for children is the best choice to stimulate a child’s creativity and increase confidence.
During recreational dance training, children:
- Learning the basic steps of ballroom dancing;
- Improves hearing by performing special musicality exercises;
- Strengthens muscles during exercise;
- Develops posture, improves coordination;
- Socializes together with other peers;
- Preparing for performances and competitions.
You can find more information about the dances on the SOLO LATINO website, Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Cheerleading club Viva Dance in Vilnius and Kaunas
Cheerleading is a new sport in Lithuania, but a completely separate and rapidly gaining popularity throughout Europe, which came from the USA. This sport, like the term itself, is synonymous with success, beauty and health. Cheerleading requires good physical fitness, which we develop during training. It is a mixture of gymnastics, ballet, acrobatics and various dance styles. The purpose of the training is not only to have a great time, to develop physical characteristics, but also to learn to communicate, work in a team and gain self-confidence.
Girls aged 6-16 are invited to play sports together in Vilnius and in Kaunas.
You can find more information about the club on the VIVA DANCE website, Facebook and Instagram accounts. Registration can be found here.
Viva Sport gymnastics club in Vilnius
Gymnastics is the pioneer of many other sports, which develops and develops the physical characteristics of athletes from a young age. This forms the basis of human abilities. During gymnastics training, all the muscles of the body develop harmoniously. Joint mobility is increased. Balance, muscle strength, flexibility, dexterity and body endurance are developed. For these reasons, the child experiences fewer injuries in everyday life. It is also easier to achieve results in any other sport.
Viva Sport club members are not only professional athletes who represent Lithuania in European and world championships, but also beginner gymnasts. Children aged 4–10 can join.
You can choose the following sports in the club:
- Aerobic gymnastics
- Educational gymnastics
- Acrobatics
Qualified and long-term coaches ensure children’s safety and motivate them to feel comfortable during training and to strive for personal development.
You can find more information about the club on the VIVA SPORT Facebook and Instagram accounts, or on the map. Registration can be found here.
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