Kids Classes & Activities: Mecklenburg County

Acting Out Studio is an award-winning acting studio that offers birthday parties, acting classes, summer camps, and more. They have four locations in Charlotte. If you love singing, acting, and all things musical theatre, you can book a party with them. Parties cost $350, are two-hours long, and include 10 kids (all ages). Each additional child is $10 per child.

They offer art classes for kids in grades 1- 12. Art classes start at a fundamental level and continue on to advanced classes.

Art Buzz Kids is part of Wine & Design. They offer kids painting classes, birthday parties, art camps, after school art programs, and toddler art.

Summer camp with Art Buzz Kids is week long, half day camp, with June and July options available. Recommended ages vary.

They offer swim lessons for babies starting at age 3 months. Their instructors are professional and offer small class sizes.

Offers in your home music lessons, including piano, guitar, drums, voice, and more.

Charlotte Academy of Music offers music lessons, musical theatre classes, productions, and summer camps for kids and teens—building confidence, creativity, and character through high-quality arts education.

CAM offers high-quality music lessons for ages 1 – adult.

Summer camp 2026: Multiple camp themes available, some camps include:

• Ages 4–7
  Join Bluey, Mickey, and friends for a week of music, movement, drama, and crafts.
  Kids sing, dance, play, and create while building confidence and teamwork.
  June 8 – 12, 2026
  Half-day camp
  9 AM–12 PM
• Ages 7 – 12
  Sing, act, and dance to songs and scenes from High School Musical in this summer camp. Final showcase included. No experience needed.
  June 8-12, 2026
  1–4 PM

Carolina Dance Capital offers ballet, hip hop, and other dance classes starting at age 2 and they offer adult classes. They also offer birthday parties and summer camps. You can choose from three party themes and parties are $175 for up to 8 children. You can book your party on their website.

Offers probably classes, tummy time classes for newborns and older, and specialty classes like “learn to roll”, “learn to walk” and more.

Classes are available at two locations in Charlotte:

SOUTH CHARLOTTE LOCATION: 7300 Carmel Executive Drive, Suite 125, Charlotte, NC

ELIZABETH/MYERS PARK LOCATION: 341 North Caswell Road, Charlotte, NC

Indoor parkour, ninja gym. They offer free play passes, classes, and more.

Summer Camps: Offers summer camps for ages 5-12 years old.
Camps are from 8:30 – 3:30. Learn more on their website. 

They also offer birthday parties. Read more here.

Learn why Carolina Ninja Academy is an awesome place to play indoors in our KA review!

Charlotte Allstar Gymnastics & Cheerleading offers tumbling, cheerleading, gymnastics, and other related sports classes. They also offer summer camps, birthday parties, open gym, and more. Birthday party packages are $250 and include 1 hour in the gym, 30 minutes in the party room, and up to 10 friends. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to book. Book your party on their website.

They offer swim lessons for kids 3 months to age 14 and even offer swim lessons for adults. Additionally, they offer special needs swim lessons, private lessons, and more!

Charlotte Ballet offers dance summer camps in Charlotte, NC that introduce young dancers to ballet through storytelling, music, and creative movement in a nurturing studio environment.

Location: 1440 Carmel Rd., Charlotte, NC
Schedule: Half-Day, Varies
Highlights: Storybook Themes, Ballet Basics, Creative Movement
Ages: 3–6

They offer chess classes, and summer camps, and can come into your child’s school to teach chess through their program.

Summer Camp: Charlotte Chess Center offers camps for beginners and advanced players. Camps are a week long and offered throughout the summer, both full-day and half-day.

They offer a wide variety of dance classes, summer camps, and more! Visit their website to learn about their offerings.

Summer Camp: Camps for kids in rising Kindergarten through 12th grades. Camps are recreational and no experience is necessary. Campers will learn dance, acrobatics, and aerial skills.

They offer a full schedule of dance and gymnastics classes, competition programs, and studio rentals for birthday parties. Dance classes are offered for children starting at 18 months old and they offer classes for adults.Their birthday party packages start at $229 and include use of the facility, professional instruction, goodie bags, and more. Book your party on their website.

They offer a variety of dance classes for children 3.5 to high school age. Some dance classes they offer include ballet, pointe, hip-hop, and more. They offer a free class if you’re interested in their studio.

Charlotte Equestrian Club offers riding lessons, farm camps, and birthday parties. Their birthday party package is $400 for two hours with up to 10 kids. Each additional child is $15. You can book your party on their website.

Charlotte Gymnastics Academy offers classes for kids starting at age 5 and full-day and half-day summer camps for ages 6.5 – 14 years old. They also offer birthday parties and the pricing starts at $300. Book a party on their website.

They offer classes for children starting at age 5 and have adult classes. Summer camps involve martial arts, parkour, tumbling, sports, gymnastics, games, and more.
June, July, and August camps are available.
Ages K – 5th grade.

They are a classical ballet studio that offers weekly ballet, hip-hop, contemporary, jazz, and other dance-style classes. In addition to classes, they offer birthday parties for a fee of $225 and this is includes up to 10 children. Each additional child is $15. You can choose a theme. Book your party on their website.

Offers a summer sports camp, basketball, baseball, and football, including co-ed leagues.

Offers professional theatre, workshops, and classes for children. The theatre has upcoming theatre productions for all ages, exploring various themes.
The theatre is located at ImaginON.

Summer camps at CT Charlotte are available for ages 3 and older and explore theatre themes like dance, creative play, acting, production, and more.
Full-day camps are available for ages K and up, and Half day camps for ages 3-5 years old.
Class and camp scholarships are available.

Although you can’t rent out the theatre, they do offer birthday party group pricing as follows:

• 10% off for 10-19 guests
• 15% off 20-49 guests
• 20% off for 50+ guests
• 10% deposit – pay in installments, due 2 weeks before the show

They offer an indoor play space for kids 5 and under where parents can socialize in an upscale environment while their children have fun. Confete Soiree and play offers day passes for play and are closed on the weekends for special events. You can book a birthday party and use their front play space, their event hall, or a combination of both spaces. Packages start at $400. Book on their website.

Offers walk-in and DIY art programs, art birthday parties, workshops, art classes, and summer camps.

Summer camps are half-day or full-day, with STEAM based themes.
Ages 5 – 12 are welcome
June and July Camps available
Fort Mill Summer Camp

They offer a variety of dance classes for kids 2 to high school age. You can take hip-hop, jazz, ballet, and more. Additionally, they offer summer camps and a summer dance class schedule.

They offer pottery painting classes for kids and adults including birthday parties, clay hand & foot impressions (first Wednesday of every month by reservation only), weekly toddler paint and read classes, adult parties, corporate events, and more. Their birthday party packages start at $290 and include balloons, party supplies and decorations, and pottery pieces to paint for 8 guests. You can add-on additional pieces for $35 per guest.

Extreme Ice Center offers public ice skating, figure skating lessons, regular skating lessons, hockey lessons, birthday parties, summer camps, and more.

Summer Camps include several hockey camps for ages 5 and older. Camps range from beginner skater to advanced.

Flour Power offers cooking classes, homeschool classes, parties, kids night out, summer camps/camps, and more!

Birthday parties at Flour Power are 1.5 hours long and involve and cooking lesson.

Summer camps at Flour Power are themed, 5-day camps involving cooking for ages 5 – 12 years old. Camps are full day.

Cooking classes, summer and school’s out camps, family events, homeschool classes, birthday parties, etiquette classes, adult sip n’ stirs, and MORE! All in a fun an educational environment.

Birthday Parties: Several party options are available for kids ages 3 to 17, including an option for two birthday kids to share a party.

• Birthday party packages start around $460
• 90-minute birthday parties available

They offer swim lessons for children aged 4 months to 12 years old. Additionally, they offer a swim team for advance swimmers that your child can be part of.

Gym Fit Sports Center offers gymnastics, cheer, and ninja classes for all ages. They also offer birthday parties, parent’s night out, after school programs, and more. Their birthday party packages start at $350 for 1.5 hours. You can request a party on their website.

Horse Shadow Run offers riding lessons, summer camps, and you can rent their space out for events. Visit their website to see their full list of offerings.

Offers youth sports teams in flag football, softball, cheerleading, basketball, baseball, volleyball, Nike Kids Camp, and multi sports for ages 3 and older.

Idea Lab Kids offers STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, & Art) activities in a fun environment at their studio and mobile programs. They offer hands-on classes that teach real-world skills. Idea Lab Kids offers after enrichment classes, school programs, birthday parties, summer camps, homeschool programs, and more. You can choose from several birthday party packages on their website.

Indoor skydiving, no plane required!  iFLY is a skydiving simulator. They offer indoor skydiving, classes to teach you how to indoor skydive, birthday parties, and more!

Check out how it works in our full review of iFLY Indoor Skydiving in Concord, NC.

Birthday Parties: iFly offers a variety of party packages with everything from private flights to pizza, party rooms and pictures!

Inner Peaks Climbing offers two climbing gym locations near Charlotte in Matthews, NC and South End. New through advanced climbers, including kids are welcome. You’ll find youth programs and adult programs, after-school sessions, school break camps, summer camps, birthday parties, and more!

Summer Camp: 3 options based on age and experience level!

• Ages: 6-9 years old
• Full day camp: 9 am – 3 pm
• Early/late care available
• Cost: $355/week

The summer camps at Jami Masters School of Dance are offered to a wide range of ages beginning at age 2 all the way up to teens. They offer preschool themed summer camps, and technique camps for older dancers.

Kindermusik with Missy offers baby, toddler, and preschooler music classes, including parent/child classes, at three locations in the Charlotte area.

They offer martial arts classes for children starting at age 4. Additionally, they offer advanced martial arts classes, birthday parties, summer camps, and afterschool programs.

They offer beginner swim and advanced lessons for children aged 6 months to 11 years old. The class sizes are small and the staff is dedicated to helping each child feel comfortable.

Lumi offers musical theatre classes and summer camps.

Summer Camps:
Enjoy summer camps in musical theatre!
Half and full-day camps available
Ages: 3 – 9

The 2026 themes for ages 3-5 are centered around popular themes like Disney Princess, Bluey, Wicked, and more. (9:30 am – 12 pm)

The 2026 themes for ages 6-9 include popular productions, including Disney on Broadway, Trolls, Wicked, and more. (9:30 – 3 pm)

Mecklenburg County Parks and Rec offers adult and youth sports teams.

They also offer kids and teen summer camps! Summer camp registration begins each March, with dozens of options to choose from.

Metrolina Gymnastics offers a fun, active gymnastics summer camp experience in Varies, plus classes and competitive teams for all skill levels. Their student-only birthday parties keep kids moving and celebrating in a safe, high-energy environment.

Location: Pineville, NC
Highlights: Gymnastics Instruction, Student Birthday Parties, 45-Minute Gym Time, Party Room Access

Summer Camps: 
Dates: June 22–25 & July 20–23, 2026 (Monday–Thursday)
Schedule: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM (Drop-Off 8:45 AM)
Cost: $250/Gymnast ($95 Non-Refundable Deposit)

Miller Street Dance Academy offers summer camps for ages 3 and up.
Camp are half day.
Camps involve tumbling, dance, games, song, and more.

Multiple camps are available.

They also offer a wide variety of dance classes for children ages 2-18.

The studio has two locations, one in Charlotte, NC one in Fort Mill, SC

Music Together of Charlotte offers baby, toddler, and preschool music classes.

Offers group and private music lessons in a variety of instruments, including strings, drums, voice, and even rock band for beginners.

They offer dance classes for students aged from toddlers to teenagers at their studio. You can take ballet, jazz, modern, and many other dance classes.

Additionally, they offer summer camps for ages 3 – 9 years old. Camps are half-day or full-day and focus on dance with crafting, games, and engaging activities. For older students ages 9-18 years old they offer summer intensive programs.

They offer dance classes for children starting at age 3. Precision Dance specializes in tap, ballet, hip-hop, musical theatre, lyrical, and contemporary dance instruction.

Offers music camps and workshops for any skill level who want to learn to play guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and vocals.

Offers an indoor trampoline park with dodgeball, basketball, a foam zone, a drop zone, a ninja warrior section, a toddler zone, and more.
Sky zone offers special “little leapers” times for children 7 and younger, including toddlers, to enjoy safely.

SkyZone birthday party packages are available, including Freestyle, Glow, and Little Leapers

Northlake Charlotte Location: 7325 Smith Corners Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28269
Pineville Location: 10200 Centrum Pkwy, Pineville, NC 28134

Art studio in Charlotte that offers art classes for kids!

Also offers full day and half day art camps for children ages 4-14
Kids will learn about mixed media arts and pottery, depending on the camp chosen.

Full day camp is 9 am – 4 pm. June, July, and August camps available.

They offer private swim lessons, swim lessons for all ages, and special needs swimming lessons. Additionally, they can come to your home or neighborhood pool.

The Bunny Hive is a indoor play location for babies to explore through experimental play and social interaction.
The classes are great for parent/child bonding.

Birthday party hosting is available.

The Little Gym of Charlotte offers classes for toddlers and young children along with birthday party packages and summer camps.

Birthday party package for 15 guests for $405 that includes 1 1/2 hours of play, two gym instructors, paper goods, a private facility, and setup/cleanup. You can add-on a birthday theme or other extras they offer. Book your party online.

Summer Camp: The Little Gym offers morning and afternoon summer camp sessions broken down by age group, from age 3 to 10.

They offer swimming lessons for people ages 16 months to 75 years old. The Swim Studio swim coaches are full-time and are passionate about making sure you’re comfortable in the water.

YMCA of Greater Charlotte & Ballantyne Arts Center offer year-round classes and summer day camps in Charlotte, NC for ages 2–17. Programs include dance, theatre, visual arts, aquatics, athletics, and youth sports.

Summer Camp Themes: Basketball, All Sports, Aquanaut, Cheer, Cooking, Baseball/T-Ball, Bowling, Dance, Art Experience, and more.

Ages: 2–17
Hours: 7 am – 6 pm
Locations: 13 YMCA branches near Charlotte

Zenith Gymnastics offers a variety of classes camps, and parties for gymnastics
Summer Camps:
Half-day and full-day summer camps
Ages: 5 and up

Camps involve gym time, gymnastics lessons, and special activities.
Camps run from June 11th, 2026- August 21st, 2026.

Birthday Parties: Zenith also offers birthday party packages