Welcome to the Guide to Knoxville Enrichment and Activities!
Knoxville Academy of Martial Arts
Did you know that Martial Arts offers many benefits for kids ages 3 and up? At Knoxville Academy of Martial Arts, our dedicated staff of professionals combines our acclaimed curriculum and character development lessons to help our students become the best versions of themselves. Parents report seeing improved flexibility, coordination, and balance while their students are also becoming more focused, self-confident and well-mannered. And while our classes offer all of these benefits and more, they’re also exciting, challenging and high-energy to ensure kids have a blast! Call today or visit our website at www.rbkama.com to find out more about our Classes or our awesome After School and Summer Camps program!
SafeSplash Swim School
Looking for convenient, high-quality, and most importantly FUN swim lessons?! Come give us a try! SafeSplash Swim School is the fastest growing swim school brand in America and is the official swim school partner of USA Swimming.
Owned locally by 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist, Davis Tarwater, SafeSplash offers swim lessons for all ages. Starting with our Parent/Tot class at six months, our goal is make sure every person in Knoxville learns how to not just be “water safe,” but can swim confidently and enjoy.
Our permanent location in the Cedar Bluff Shopping Center opens this fall, but don’t wait to join in on the fun! In conjunction with our partners at the Hilton Garden Inn – Cedar Bluff, we are up and running! For more information, check us out on Facebook, give us a call at (865) 263-1800 or visit our website at www.safesplash.com. The first lesson is free! We hope to see you swimming soon!
Calculating Minds
Did you know that each summer a majority of students lose up to 50% of what they learned in math during the previous school year? We can help fill the gaps and enrich their math knowledge so they are ready for the upcoming school year. Our local teachers have over 50+ years of experience. We offer math tutoring and enrichment for students ages 4 and older who need math tutoring or mathematical challenge. Our ACT Prep program is personalized and intensive with test simulations. We focus on helping students conquer the Math and Science portions of the ACT test.
Individualized tutoring sessions are scheduled by appointment on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 10:00-7:30, and Saturday from 9:00-2:00.
We are now offering Escape Rooms! Think of us when planning your child’s next birthday party, or just a fun night out!
Shhhh…. It’s where we sneak in the math!
Calculating Minds Math Achievement Center is the resource Knoxville students need! Check out all of our programs at www.calculatingminds.com
Contact us via email at [email protected] or by phone 865-386-9295
Athleticademy
Athleticademy is a different kind of youth sports experience and childcare option! Located conveniently in West Town Mall next to Belk Men’s, our mission is to serve busy modern families. We provide value with a simple solution for drop-in childcare, a healthy curriculum and an alternative to competitive youth sports leagues that can help parents make smarter time and money investments based on the child’s interest and skills. Athleticademy’s multi-sport coaching and play will be loved by your children while you will love that you can drop them off anytime to shop, dine or just get some you-time!
At Athleticademy, we value the well-being of your children AND you! From our multiple levels of security, qualified attentive coaching staff, safe adaptable equipment and expansive schedule of athletic activities, you can be confident that your children are protected, burning energy and building a sports foundation with long-lasting benefits. And did we mention that no appointments are necessary and our check-in/out processes are quick and painless? So kick-back, relax and let the revolutionary Athleticademy program show your children a FUNdamental good time while you take time for, well, YOU!
Kumon
The Kumon Program
Kumon is an after-school math and reading enrichment program that unlocks the potential of children, so they can achieve more on their own. As a comprehensive program, Kumon serves children in preschool through high school. The learning method uses an individualized approach that helps children develop a solid command of math and reading skills. Through daily practice and mastery of materials, students increase confidence, improve concentration, and develop better study skills. Kumon has over four million students enrolled in nearly 25,000 learning centers in 50 countries and regions.
Huntington Learning Center
Call the Center directly during teaching hours hours (see below) 865.691.1697
Experts are available after hours at 865.691.6688
Hours:
Monday – Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 to 1:00 p.m.
Serving Knoxville for 21 years
*Tutoring basic academic skills to improve grades generally
*Tutoring in all specific courses offered in middle school, high school and early college
*Test prep for ACT SAT ASVAB GRE PRAXYS and other exams
*Proctoring exams for distance learning students
Matthew Mc Grath – Owner/Director / Krista Mc Grath – Owner/Associate Director
Eagle Karate
Do you know that “Families Train Together” as a Family, NO CONTRACTS, Certified Instructors, 1 Hour Unlimited Classes at Eagle Karate – Multiple Arts. 50 years plus Combat Tested Martial Arts experience – “The Real Deal”. 25 years Home School experience “with” Graded approved curriculum 8 week PE Program. Worldwide “Proactive Defense Course(TM)” Programs for Children, Teens, College, Families, Law Enforcement/Military (All levels) and Professionals. Students are taught courtesy, integrity, discipline, perseverance, confidence, power and attention to detail, This is accomplished while getting physically fit and a little fun while learning. As always come for your (6PM Mon-Thurs) FREE CLASS! Take advantage of our New Years Special. Come join today!
Inicios Learning Center
Our Spanish Programs are fun, engaging and effective. They are for all ages, from toddlers to high schoolers and adults!
Inicios 1.2.3’s unique programs are taught by our higher professional educators who hold Certificates, Degrees in Education and are native Spanish speakers with years of experience!
Start learning SPANISH with us today!
25% OFF on registration and material fee if enrolled on or before August the 12th!
The Muse Knoxville
Muse Knoxville is a children’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) museum conveniently located in Chilhowee Park and West Town Mall. Our programs in the museum, in schools across 24 East Tennessee counties, and throughout Knoxville bring STEM, the arts, health and wellness, and emergent literacy to life in the minds of young children. We inspire and empower ALL children through transformative learning experiences, through a variety of hands-on and inquiry-based, exhibits and Outreach programs for children aged 6 months to 10 years old. You can experience Muse Knoxville through museum play, field trips, parties and events, and our public-access planetarium!
We value inclusivity and passionately advocate for every child to have an opportunity to play, learn, and discover, regardless of social, economic, and physical barriers
Mr. Bond’s Science Guys
Mr. Bond’s Science Guys’ mission is to make science fun, cool and easy for kids! With over 20 years of experience in Tennessee, we make science interesting and exciting with our interactive presentations and hands-on workshops. We help teachers and students master the Tennessee Science Standards with our in-school field trips. Our multiple science-themed birthday parties receive rave reviews and librarians everywhere love our summer reading themed science shows! After school clubs, science camps, home school programs and more! If you have kids ages Pre K to Middle School that need education and entertainment then contact us today!
Redline Athletics
Redline Athletics is a sports performance center for athletes ages 8-18. We specialize in sports specific training and injury prevention for youth athletes. During the ninety minute workout, every athlete goes through a dynamic warm-up, injury prevention exercises, agility training, sports specific training, and ends with a strength program. At RedLIne Athletics, we can help your athlete in any sport they may participate in including football, soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, tennis, hockey, and many more. No matter the athletes goal we can help them get to where they want to be. Give us a call today to schedule your FREE evaluation! 865-999-3156
The Little Gym of West Knoxville-Farragut
The Little Gym is the world’s premier enrichment and physical development center for children ages 4 months through 12 years. We specialize in unique educational classes that revolve around active play to prepare kids for all of life’s adventures. From gymnastics to dance and even parent-child classes, our age-appropriate curriculum is designed to facilitate ongoing skill development and maximum fun–it’s Serious Fun! We’ve been helping to build the confidence and skills needed at each stage of childhood for over 40 years. Come grow with us!
FC Alliance Soccer Club
FC Alliance Soccer Club offers fun and instructional leagues for the youngest soccer players (born in the years 2012-2015). We recently became one of 96 soccer clubs in the United States to be awarded the prestigious Players First License for excellence in youth soccer. We offer indoor and outdoor soccer for all ability levels, from the youngest to the oldest, and have seen over 360 of our players move on to college soccer since 2010.
Prime Aquatics
Prime Aquatics offers high-quality, professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities. We want to ensure an opportunity for every swimmer, of all abilities, to achieve their highest potential in individual swimming skills. Our swimmers excel and achieve success in a fun, family-friendly environment.
- Year-round competitive team as part of USA Swimming, for all ages, with a dedicated and talented coaching staff
- Pre-Season & Post-Season swim program for middle and high school students with USA Olympian Jenna Johnson
- Group lessons for preschool – age 12
- Homeschool lessons and swim fitness for K-12th
- Private and Semi-Private lessons for adults and children
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram (@prime.aquatics), or visit our website for more information. We’d love to hear from you!
Music Makers
Interested in a creative outlet for your child? Music Makers is for you! Music classes are a great way for young learners to develop their fine motor, gross motor, communication, and social/emotional skills. At Music Makers, each class will include a variety of sung and played repertoire, instrument exploration, and small and large movement activities, all while giving children a solid foundation for a lifetime of music making. With their peers and parents/caregivers, students will:
- Sing fun and age appropriate songs and rhymes
- Develop listening skills
- Learn basic music concepts
- Play percussion instruments
- Combine movement and dance with music
Classes are available for 4-month-olds through 5-year-olds. Visit Music Makers’ website for more class, calendar, and registration information.
Email: [email protected]
Academics
Creative Minds Academics & Arts Tutoring and Lesson Center Knoxville
Huntington Learning Center of Knoxville
Sylvan Learning of West Knoxville
Art and Culture
Creative Art with Miss Shelley
Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center
Dance/Cheer/Gymnastics
Martial Arts
Knoxville Academy of Martial Arts
Knoxville Martial Arts Academy
Premier Martial Arts Knoxville and Maryville
Music
Science/Technology/Gaming
American Museum of Science and Energy
ORAU: K-12 Student STEM Education Programs
Ridley Science Kids – University of Tennessee Extension
Sports
Boys & Girls Clubs | Youth Sports Program
Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center
Youth Sports – Parks & Recreation
Youth Sports Programs – Lakeshore Park
Swim
Allan Jones Aquatic Center | The University of Tennessee