After School Activities ParisThere are a huge number of after school activites offered though the local mairies (town halls) and through private clubs in Paris. Below are a few activites have been recommended by other parents living in Paris. This information was accurate when posted but please check directly with the clubs listed for the most up to date information. We recommend you also talk to the instructors and trainers and make sure that the activity and teaching style will be a good fit for your child. If you know of other clubs and activites which you would like to recommend please contact us and we'll be happy to add them to the list. Art classesCentre Pompidou museum and art center has workshops on Wednesday and Saturdays for children between the ages of 4 and 12. The classes are in French but some of the young artists who conduct the workshops speak a little English.Website: www.centrepompidou.fr Tel: 01.44.78.12.33 Music LessonsEcole Koenig Music & Theatre school - friendly bilingual music and theatre schoolAddress: 33 rue Fondary 75015 Paris Website: www.ecolekoenig.com Tel:01 45 78 01 75 L'academie musical (offering a wide rage of instruments, solfege and even other arts courses) Address: 85 rue l'Abbe Groult call: 0145650102 SoccerWednesday afternoon soccer is available through your local "Centre d'Animation" and through private clubs. The centre d'animation is more casual while the private clubs have teams grouped by ability level and most practice once or twice a week with games on Saturday afternoons.Here are a few clubs which have been recommended by other parents or click here for a list of all childrens soccer clubs by arrondissement.. Most coaches will make an effort to speak English but this is really a great opportunity for your child to work on their French and to make some French friends. Boys SoccerStade de la Plaine - 13 rue du général Guillaumat, F-75015Ages: 5 - 18 Languages: French Dates & Times: Wednesday 18:00 - 20:00, games on Saturdays depending on the age Website: http://esc15.fr Tel: 01.45.33.56.99 PUC - Paris University Club - Stade Charlety (14th Arrondissement) Ages: 7 - 18 Languages: French Dates & Times - vary by age group, check website Website: www.pucfoot.com Paris Alesia Football Club - Stade Elizabeth, Porte d'Orleans, 15 ave Paul Appell, Not much English spoken but a very friendly club with a terrific group of parents. Ages 7 - 18 Website: www.parisalesia-footballclub.fr Girls SoccerGirls soccer is relatively new in France but there are a couple of clubs in Paris with girls teams.Issy les Moulineaux (very close to Paris), Stade Gabriel Voisin Ages: All ages Languages: French Dates & Times: Wednesday afternoons and games on Saturday mornings for ages 12-18 Website: www.ffissy.net Tel: 06.63.51.51.92 PUC - Paris University Club - Stade Charlety (14th Arrondissement) Ages: 11 - 16 Languages: French but Marie France the coach for the 13 and under does speak a little English and is extremely friendly Dates & Times: Wednesday 5:45pm - 7:30pm - Games Saturday afternoons for ages 12-18 Website: www.pucfoot.com/feminines.html ES16 - This is a new club so contact Patrice Bardin for information (Patrice speaks excellent English check club website for his contact information) Ages: U13, U17 and a very strong adult ladies team Languages: French but coach does speak English Website: http://es16.fr/football/ Boys RugbyThere are not many rugby clubs for children in Paris so places tend to fill up quickly. Inscription starts in May/June for the season starting in September of that year. Contact the individual clubs for details.Rugby Club de Paris (RCP 15) – 15 Arrondissement Location: In the park (behind) next to Aqua Boulevard. - see web site (not expensive, it costs 200 euros for whole year) Ages 5 - 18 Dates & Times: Every Wednesday afternoon, from 13h30 for 90 minutes. Language: French Website: www.rcp15.com PUC - Paris University Club - Stade Charlety Ages 6 and up Languages: French Dates & Times: check their website Website: www.puc.asso.fr SwimmingAquaboulevard - largest indoor waterpark in Europe also offers swimming lessonsTel: 01.40.60.10.00 Website: www.aquaboulevard.com Admission to a municipal swimming pool will cost you around €2.50. Click here for a list of all 38 public swimming pools in Paris Horse RidingClub Hippique du Jardin - Jardin d'acclimatation, route de Neuilly àla MuetteBois de Boulogne, 75116 PARIS Time: Riding Lessons throughout the year and holiday camps: Website: lesecuriesdujardin.com e-mai : adarnis@lesecuriesdujardin.com Tel: Manager : A.DARNIS - 01.45.01.97.97 Track & FieldLocation: Paris University Club, Stade Charlety (14th Arrondissement)Ages: 6-14 - co-ed Languages: French Dates & Times: practice Wednesday and Sunday morning. Occasional competitions Website: http://puc.athle.org email: Arthemon Hatungimana pucathle@hotmail.fr JudoJudo is very popular in France and easy to find. Below are a few suggestions from other parents:Dojo de Grenelle, 21,23 rue de l'Amiral Roussin - 75015 PARIS Ages: All Ages Languages: French Dates & Times: check web site for different classes offered. The gym is closed in July & August Website: www.dojodegrenelle.com Tel: 01.43.06.38.87 Stade de la Plaine - 13 rue du général Guillaumat, F-75015 Paris (Very close to school) Ages: 5 - 18 Languages: French Dates & Times: check web site Website: www.esc15.fr Tel: 01.45.33.56.99 AikidoCentre Sportif del Plaine, 13 rue du général Guillaumat, F-75015Ages: for children and adults Languages: French Dates & Times: Kodokan classes for children on Saturdays Website: www.kodokanparis15.com Circus SchoolFlip Flap Circus - 5 Rue Broussais, 75014 ParisClasses through out the year and vacation camps. Ages: All Ages Language: French Website: www.flipflapcircus.org email: flipflapcircus@yahoo.fr |