9 places and programs for kids in and around Maspeth, Queens (2 free): sports, dance, gymnastics. Includes Metropolitan Oval Academy and Virginia Principe Playground.
Historic Maspeth soccer ground (founded 1925) that runs a youth academy with boys' and girls' programs, junior development and summer camps. Its top teams compete in MLS NEXT.
The children's area at Maspeth Library stocks board books, picture books and chapter books for Maspeth kids, with computers and table space for after-school reading and homework. Programs for young children and school-age kids have included Science Baby Playshops, Jazz Baby music class, Toddler Learning Center and visiting magic shows.
A neighborhood branch of the Champions taekwondo network, with separate classes for preschoolers (Little Tigers), school-age kids and teens. Children practice kicks, forms and self-defense while working on focus and discipline, and the branch also runs after-school pickup, summer camp and a competition team.
A Maspeth school with a kids martial arts program for ages 6 and up, plus teen and adult jiu-jitsu and kickboxing. Classes run up to four days a week, and new students can start with a low-cost trial pass.
Maspeth dance academy teaching babies from six months old through teens in ballet, jazz, tap, acro, hip hop and Latin fusion. Dancers can stay recreational or join the competitive track, and private coaching is available.
Virginia Principe Playground gives Maspeth families a free spot to play, with structures sized for young children. The layout includes ramped routes onto the structures and accessible swings, making it a good pick for families using wheelchairs or strollers. Summer brings the spray showers, so pack a towel and a change of clothes.
A long-running gymnastics gym in Maspeth offering recreational classes and competitive training. Competitive gymnasts train through USAG levels 2-10 and the Xcel program.
Long-running Maspeth performing-arts school that teaches kids dance, music, acrobatics and even karate under one roof. Classes are offered across levels so beginners and experienced students can both find a fit.
A volunteer-run youth football organization where Queens kids play tackle or flag football on league teams. Families register online and parents help out as volunteers.
LittleGotham lists 9 places and programs for kids in Maspeth, Queens. The largest groups are 4 sports programs, 2 dance programs, 1 gymnastics program.
Yes. 2 of 9 are free to attend, including Virginia Principe Playground, Maspeth Library.
6 listings are indoors, such as Champions Martial Arts Maspeth, Maspeth Library, Maspeth Martial Arts.