The back to school season is upon us and so are extracurricular activities. We bring you a guide to what Lantau has to offer ranging from sports, language, computing, the arts and more.
CodingKids
CodingKids provides a comprehensive curriculum for children, aged five to 16, who want to learn the fundamentals of coding and more! It’s perfect for kids who want to learn how to make games, apps, websites and anything computer related. The autumn term starts in early September at Parkridge Village, above Discovery Bay International School’s primary school. 6274 1167, [email protected], www.codingkidshk.com
Creative Coding
Creative Coding offers classes for three levels of coding at Discovery College and Sound Waves in Tung Chung. mBot encourages kids, aged six to 14, to develop a maker mindset by learning MIT, Scratch and Robotics programming. At the App Lab with JavaScript, kids, aged 10 and up, are encouraged to take a design-first approach to creating their own app. 2973 0106, [email protected], www.creativecoding.hk
Dr Bear
Located in DB North Plaza, Dr Bear offers Mandarin classes for kids aged 18 months and up on Mondays and Fridays, and a fun Mandarin playgroup for kids aged two to three-and-a-half years on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mandarin Boost for kids aged three-and-a-half to five years runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays; there’s a Chinese course for kids aged five and up on Mondays through Fridays, and bilingual art classes on Fridays. 6762 6264 (WhatsApp only), [email protected], fb.me/drbearschool
Harry Wright International
Harry Wright International, ‘The Premier Swim School’, is offering a year-round programme open to the community in heated pools at Club Siena and Discovery Bay International School, commencing August 16. Its unique infant aquatic programme begins with parent and infant lessons for children aged four months and up. The learn-to-swim and competitive programmes are suitable for kids aged three years and above. 2575 6279, [email protected], www.harrywright.com.hk
iGym
iGym provides comprehensive gymnastics classes (including all-boy classes) for beginner to advanced students at Discovery Bay International School and EpicLand from Monday to Saturday. Highly specialised male and female coaches, from South Africa, the UK, China, Denmark and Canada, train with kids, giving them the opportunity to become confident and passionate gymnasts, while having fun. 6077 2758, [email protected], www.igymhk.com
Overtime Basketball
Overtime Basketball offers basketball training in Tung Chung and Mui Wo for kids aged four and up. Suitable for beginner and elite players of all levels, the training sessions are aimed at developing solid fundamentals and enhancing skills. Season Two runs from September to December with the first class free. 6355 7674, [email protected], fb.me/overtimebasketball.hk
Vikings Football Club
Vikings Football Club offers professional football coaching classes for Mini (two to five year olds), Pro (five to eight year olds), and Elite (eight to 11 year olds) Vikings. Mini and Pro Vikings classes are held on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and Elite Vikings classes on Thursdays and Saturdays at the Discovery College gym and astro pitch. 9533 2600, [email protected], vikings.hk
Acting Antics
Acting Antics is offering a Youth Theatre camp for kids aged five to 11 at Discovery College Black Box Theatre from August 7 to 11. During each camp, students audition, rehearse and perform fully costumed musical plays for family and friends. They get the chance to work with an internationally experienced vocal coach and director to improve their public speaking, acting, singing, presentation and performance skills, while gaining confidence and having fun!
Acting Antics’ after-school classes are ideal for kids who love to act, sing, dance and perform, and who wish to improve their skills, experience and confidence. In the twice yearly performances, each student gets a role with dialogue and great costumes. Performance Junior classes (ages four to five) and Musical Theatre & Dance classes (ages seven to 10) are held on Tuesdays. Performance Acting classes (ages six to eight and nine to 12) run on Wednesdays at the Discovery College Black Box Theatre. 8122 9475, [email protected], ctchk.actingantics.com
Island Dance
Island Dance has been offering RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) Ballet for 10 years at Club Siena Dance Studio. Baby Ballet, Ballet Buds and Ballet Belles are offered to children aged between 18 months and five years. Pre-Primary, graded and intermediate levels are taught to older students, aged six to adult. Annual RAD exams, typically held in May, are available, as are free trials and sibling discounts. 2987 1512, [email protected], www.islanddance.com.hk
The Story Studio
The Story Studio’s term-time writing courses are fun-packed and bursting at the seams with creativity. Workshops in DB and Tung Chung are enjoyed by imaginative children, aged seven to 13, who like reading, and writing stories. Every week, children practice and improve their creative and technical writing skills – and have fun doing it! 6341 3989, [email protected], www.thestorystudiohk.com
Mopsamsterdam
Mopsamsterdam provides face-painting services and, unique in Hong Kong, Glitz & Glam make-up parties, where tweens can get VIP hair and make-up treatments. The MOPS team of professionals travels to your event or party, and uses EU- and FDA-approved paints and make-up. 5910 1107, [email protected], www.mopsamsterdam.com