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Hong Kong - After School Activities

For children, most sports activities will be available through school.
If you are looking for a sport that it isn’t offered at school, you can call:

  • Community Advice Bureau
    Tel: + 852 2815 5977
    To see if they have any places listed
  • ESF (English School’s Foundation)
    Tel: + 852 2711 1280
    For information about sports, summer activities, English kindergartens, etc. They will fax you information about your selection. They have TONS of different activities to join, and they even have some adult classes as well!
  • Multy-Sport
    Tel: + 852 2540 1257

There are many recreation clubs that people join to be involved in the sports activities or to belong to a nice club with all the amenities. Some clubs have lengthy waiting lists or require sponsorship.  You should consider where the clubs are located and what facilities and programs they have to offer.  I would wait until you have been settled a month or two before joining any club so that you make sure the club meets your needs.  A few clubs are listed below

  • Aberdeen Boat Club
    Tel: + 852 2552 8182
  • American (Country) Club
    Tel: + 852 2813 1784
  • Cricket Club  
    Tel: + 852 2577 8331
  • Hong Kong Cricket Club 
     Tel:+ 852 2574 6266
  • Hong Kong Football Club  
    Tel:+ 852 2882 7470
  • Hong Kong Golf Club 
     Tel: + 852 2812 7070
  • Kowloon Cricket Club 
     Tel: + 852 2367 4141
  • The YWCA 
     Tel:+ 852 2524 0639
    website:www.esmdywca.com/
  • YMCA
    Tel: + 852 2369 2211
    Also offer numerous programs and significantly lower prices.

There is a Leisure Activities department in Hong Kong that offers public programs in sports, yoga, aerobic training, etc.
Tel: + 852 2853 2566 for more information (although they don’t always speak English) or look up www.lcsd.gov.hk/LEISURE/index.html for a list of their activities. 

  • Fit Kit
    Tel:+ 852 2871 0944

For week-end activities, you can take the kids to Ocean Park, go out and see the Pink Dolphins for a half day Junk trip (call + 852 2984-1414 or try this website: home.pacific.net.hk/~dolphins ), take hikes in the countryside, go to the beach (although I advise against swimming in the water!), do a bbq on the beach (there are open pits where you can take skewers to roast hot dogs and such), or find other activities to do.  Many people join clubs and take the kids to the clubs on the week-ends to go swimming, play sports, take classes, etc.  Hong Kong is an accessible place and has plenty to do!

Kids in Hong Kong have plenty of educational and sport centres to to choose from. New centres keep on popping up all the time. However, some places cease to exist as quickly as they appeared. That’s how it is in Hong Kong – constant flux.

You will find that locations often have moved address however, phone numbers usually stay the same, so it should be always possible to track an activity centre down. Also some web sites provide maps with exact location. It is a good idea to visit the place first and ‘see for yourself’ before deciding on signing up. Fees vary and it is useful to select and contact several places for comparison. I often ask for a ‘trial lesson’ for kids or for a permission to sit in and observe. That way it is easier to decide whether it is the activity and place you are looking for.

Ice Skating
A great option for rainy days or when it is just too hot for an outdoor activity. The ice rinks can get very busy and the best time to go is the morning and before lunch. They get very overcrowded in the afternoon and on weekends. Skating schools are next to the rinks and offer courses for both children and adults. The most popular ice rinks are the following:

  • Cityplaza Ice Palace
    City Plaza Taikoo Shing, 1/F - 18, Taikoo Shing Road
    Shau Kei Wan
    Hong Kong
    China SAR
    Tel: + 852 2844 8688
    website: www.icepalace.com.hk
  • Glacier
    Festival Walk UG, 80 - Tat Chee Ave
    Kowloon Tong
    Hong Kong
    China SAR
    Tel: + 852 2844 3588
    website: www.glacier.com.hk

Inline Hockey/In-line Scating
If hockey or in-line skating is your thing, contact the YMCA branch

  • YMCA
    King's Park Centenary Centre, 22 Gascoigne Road
    Yau Ma Tei
    Hong Kong
    China SAR
    Tel: + 852 2782 6682
    Web site: www.ymcahk.org.hk
    You need to bring your own kit! Gear is usually provided for beginner classes only.

Indoor/Outdoor Rock Climbing
YMCA offers climbing training and you can even book the venue  for a party!

  • YMCA
    41 Salisbury Road
    Tsimshatsui
    Tel: + 852 2268 7733
    Fax: + 852 2722 4004
    website: www.ymcahk.org.hk
    email: [email protected]
    For outdoor climbing contact the YMCA branch at King's Park Centenary Centre.

Jumpin Gym USA
More than 40 centres cater for kids of all ages. The gyms are activitity centres with different games, climbing equipment and play equipment. It is a great place to go on rainy days or when it is just too hot for outdoor activities. The best way to find a location near you is to check the Yellow Pages.

Kite Flying
Winds can get pretty strong in Hong Kong and if you fancy some kite flying a good place to do it is either the designed kite flying area at Clearwater Bay Country Park or Tai Po Waterfront Park, Dai Fat Street, Tai Po.

Skateboarding
Great fun is waiting for all fans of skateboarding at the newly build YMCA facility. You need to bring your own skateboard and safety gear. For more information contact the YMCA branch at King's Park Centenary Centre, 22 Gascoigne Road, Yau Ma Tei. Tel: 2782 6682, website: www.ymcahk.org.hk 

Swimming in Public Pools
The weather starts to get very hot by the beginning of May and you may want to have a dip in cool water. If you don't trust the local beaches you can visit your local swimming pools to cool down. To find about the pool closes to you, visit: www.lcsd.gov.hk/swimhandbook/en/psp.html . Most of the pools open at 6 am and close at 12noon for lunch and re-open at 1.30  pm, they close again for dinner break at 6pm and open at 7 pm. The closing time is usually around 10.30 pm.

Information provided by: Monika O'Reilly 

  • Cecilia Ho's Art Club
    Wanchai 6C, 6/F Hopewell Centre
    Hongkong
    China SAR
    Tel: +     852 2520 2526
    email:     www.artamaze.com
    The club has lessons in arts and crafts, calligraphy, clay work etc. for all ages
  • Do Re Mi Studio
    Central 17-19, Caine Road
    Hongkong
    China SAR
    Tel: +     852 2522 7081/+ 852 2522 7082
    A great variety of music courses for children aged 3 years up.
  • Faust Educational Services Ltd.
    17/F, Fortune House-Central 61
    Connaught Rd.
    Hongkong
    China SAR
    Tel: +     852 2547-6765/+ 852 2547 9799
    email:     www.faustworld.com
    The centre offers courses in theatre and drama, creative writing, choir singing and language lessons in Spanish, French and English.
  • Fightin' Fit
    2/F World Trust Tower
    Central     50, Stanley Street
    Hongkong
    China SAR
    Tel: +     852 2526 6648/+ 852 2522 2248
    email:     www.fightinfit.com.hk
    Lessons in karate for children of all ages
  • Global Sports
    Hongkong
    China SAR
    Tel: +     852 2703 4718/+ 852 2701 0601
    email:     www.globalsports.com.hk
    Judo courses for children aged 5-14 years at various locations. My son has been with them for two years now. The coaches are very friendly and understanding. They do not push kids into things but give students a chance to develop on their own pace. Great for pysical and mental confidence for boys and girls!
  • Hawaiian and Belly Dance
    4/F, Anton Building-Wanchai 1
    Anton Street
    Hongkong
    China SAR
    Tel: +     852 2522 6698/+ 852 2522 6698
    email:     www.oasis-dance-centre.com
    Dance lesson that promise to be fun for kids and teens.
  • HK Kidz
    Central 3/F, 56-58
    Wellington Street
    Hongkong
    China SAR
    Tel: +     852 2877 6160
    email:     www.HKkidz.com.hk
    Courses for children 3 to 12 years old. English, French and Mandarin lessons are currently available.
  • Inavizion Yoga Tot2Teens
    6/F, Portwealth Centre
    Wanchai     83, Queens Road East
    Hongkong
    China SAR
    Tel: +     852 2861 0787
    email:     www.inavizion.com
  • Jean M. Wong School of Ballet
    1/F, 18, Tanner Road North Point
    Hongkong
    China SAR
    email:     www.jmwballet.org
  • Kiddikraft
    Kowloon Tong 107
    Waterloo Road
    Hongkong
    China SAR
    Tel: + 852 2338 5890/+ 852 2338 4059
    email:
    website: www.kiddikraft.com
    Courses in arts and crafts, ballet, fun time and play for kids aged 6 months to 9 years old. I can personally recommend this little place. It is a well hidden secret of the Kowloon Tong area. My both kids used to attend arts and movement classes. The staff and teachers are bi-lingual and very friendly.
  • Kids' Gallery (Kowloon Tong branch)
    28, Cumberland Road
    Kowloon Tong
    Hong Kong
    China SAR
    Tel: + 852 2337 100
    Fax: + 852 2337 1033
    AND
    Kids' Gallery
    Central 21/F Coda Plaza
    51, Garden Road
    Hongkong
    China SAR
    Tel: + 852 2501 4842/+ 852 2501 4095
    email:
    website: www.kidsgallery.com
    My children have always enjoyed classes at Kids' Gallery (Kowloon Tong branch) especially when they were little. Even now I sign them up for Summer or Holiday camps which are always fun. The coursesare a bit pricey but it is worth it. The staff is well experienced and very friendly.
  • Lynne Ballet School at YWCA
    Midlevels 1, Macdonnell Road
    Hongkong
    China SAR
    Tel: + 852 2808 1665
    website: www.lynneballetschool.com
  • Lo Wu Saddle Club
    New Territories Ho Sheung Heung
    Sheung Shui
    Hongkong
    China SAR
    Tel: + 852 2673 0066/+ 852 2668 6752
    email:
    ebsite: www.come.to/lowu
    The club offers riding lessons for kids from 4 years up. They also have riding camps and pony parties.
  • Playsport Coaching Ltd.
    Hongkong
    China
    SAR
    Tel: + 852 9860 9355 (contact mobile Joe)/ + 852 6180-8007 (contact mobile Sally)
    website:      www.playsport.com.hk
    4 locations
  • Pocos Fun Club
    Wanchai 402 Beverly House
    93-107, Lockhart Road
    Hongkong
    China SAR
    Tel: + 852 2899-2912/+ 852 2871 0619
    email:
    website: www.pocosfunclub.com
    Pocos Club is specialized in play to learn activities (arts and crafts, singing and dancing). Suitable for children aged between 2 and 7.
  • Recreation Management Services Ltd.
    Wanchai 15/F Golden Star Building
    20-24 Lockhart Road
    Hongkong
    China SAR
    Tel: + 852 2982 2156/+ 852 2866 7940
    Courses in tennis, soccer, basketball and taekwondo are offered.
  • Science Workshop
    Central 804 Universal Trade Center
    3, Arbuthnot Road
    Hongkong
    China SAR
    Tel: + 852 2523-5533/+ 852 2523 3066
    email:
    website: www.scienceworkshophk.com
    The centre offers science and mathematics education 'the fun way' for children from 3 to 15 years of age.
  • Sportscene
    Causeway Bay 27/F Parkview Centre
    7, Lau Li Street
    Hongkong
    China SAR
    Tel: + 852 2757- 324/+ 852 2549 6041
    Main focus is on gymnastics. Their courses are available at various international schools.
  • Southern School of Dance
    Sai Kung 105, Country Villa
    Tso Wo Hang Village
    Hongkong
    China SAR
    Tel: + 852 2872 6917/+ 852 2872 6917
    website: www.southernschoolofdance.com. hk
    Dance courses are available for children from age 3 years up. The school provides lessons in 7 different locations. Contact : Mrs. Marion Knight
  • Swim the Wright Way
    Pokfulam West Island School
    250, Victoria Road
    Hongkong
    China SAR
    Tel: + 852 2892 0224/+ 852 2551 1101
    website: www.hwiswim.com
    Swimming lessons for all ages available at West Island School and Causeway Bay.
  • Treasure Island on Lantau
    Lantau Island Pui O Beach
    Hongkong
    China SAR
    Tel: + 852 2546 3543/+ 852 2984 2588
    email:
    website: www.treasureislandhk.com
    The company offers Weekend Camps and Holiday Camps with outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, fishing etc. Suitable for children ages 5-13.
  • Tuen Mun Public Riding School
    Tuen Mum Lot 45
    Lung Mun Road
    Hongkong
    China SAR
    Tel: + 852 2461 3338/+ 852 2461 8381
    Riding lessons for children of different ages.
  • Wise Creative Centre
    Causeway Bay Unit 401
    4/F Ming An Plaza, Phase 1, 8, Sunning Road
    Hongkong
    China
    SAR
    Tel: + 852 2591 4116/+ 852 2591 4110
    email:
    website: www.wisecreative.com
    The centre's main focus are lessons in English, writing skills, phonics drama, etc.
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