The a2z Learning Center offers an early literacy program for children ages two to four through reading classes and a half-day preschool program. The center also offers one-on-one and small-group tutoring in reading, math, and science for children in grades K-12.

Academic Resource Tutoring (ART) provides one-on-one tutoring for students pre-K and up, throughout the greater Houston Metropolitan Area. Subjects include math, reading, writing, science, TAKS prep, ESL/foreign languages, and even general homework help.

ART offers a "pay as you go" service with no long term contract required - payment plans are bi-weekly or monthly. Tutors are available throughout the summer as well.

Ace Academic Enrichment Center offers an afterschool program with academic curricula for children in first through sixth grades, covering math, language arts, science, computers, indoor sports, and games, while also emphasizing character development. Pickup from nearby schools is available.

Ace also offers weekly enrichment classes in math, language arts, Spanish, music, art, theater arts, and chess. Visit the website for current schedules. Tutoring in language arts, Spanish, and math is available for students in kindergarten through eighth grade.

The summer program and camps focus on academic enrichment, but also include recreational activities such as basketball, art, theater arts, field trips, and more.

Ace Academic Enrichment Center offers an afterschool program with academic curricula for children in first through sixth grades, covering math, language arts, science, computers, indoor sports, and games, while also emphasizing character development. Pickup from nearby schools is available.

Ace also offers weekly enrichment classes in math, language arts, Spanish, music, art, theater arts, and chess. Visit the website for current schedules. Tutoring in language arts, Spanish, and math is available for students in kindergarten through eighth grade.

The summer program and camps focus on academic enrichment, but also include recreational activities such as basketball, art, theater arts, field trips, and more.

Ace Academic Enrichment Center offers an afterschool program with academic curricula for children in first through sixth grades, covering math, language arts, science, computers, indoor sports, and games, while also emphasizing character development. Pickup from nearby schools is available.

Ace also offers weekly enrichment classes in math, language arts, Spanish, music, art, theater arts, and chess. Visit the website for current schedules. Tutoring in language arts, Spanish, and math is available for students in kindergarten through eighth grade.

The summer program and camps focus on academic enrichment, but also include recreational activities such as basketball, art, theater arts, field trips, and more.

Ace Academic Enrichment Center offers an afterschool program with academic curricula for children in first through sixth grades, covering math, language arts, science, computers, indoor sports, and games, while also emphasizing character development. Pickup from nearby schools is available.

Ace also offers weekly enrichment classes in math, language arts, Spanish, music, art, theater arts, and chess. Visit the website for current schedules. Tutoring in language arts, Spanish, and math is available for students in kindergarten through eighth grade.

The summer program and camps focus on academic enrichment, but also include recreational activities such as basketball, art, theater arts, field trips, and more.

Ace Academic Enrichment Center offers an afterschool program with academic curricula for children in first through sixth grades, covering math, language arts, science, computers, indoor sports, and games, while also emphasizing character development. Pickup from nearby schools is available.

Ace also offers weekly enrichment classes in math, language arts, Spanish, music, art, theater arts, and chess. Visit the website for current schedules. Tutoring in language arts, Spanish, and math is available for students in kindergarten through eighth grade.

The summer program and camps focus on academic enrichment, but also include recreational activities such as basketball, art, theater arts, field trips, and more.

American Robotics Academy offers summer day camps, after-school enrichment programs, classes, birthday parties, scouting activities, and other special events for young people to learn about robotics technology in today's world.

Programs encourage participants to explore, experience, and express themselves through hands-on, interactive robotics activities. Students gain experience with design and problem solving through the use of gears, motors, wheels and axles, pulleys, and remote control devices in order to build simple working robots - and to be inspired to create more complex robotic inventions.

Classes and camps are held at various schools and church facilities throughout the greater Houston area; visit the website for a complete, up-to-date list.

Over five miles of hiking trails wind through several diverse ecosystems, including bayou, prairie, forest, and marshland, in the area's largest nature park.

The Discovery Loop takes visitors past the Bison Enclosure, the Texas Raptors Exhibit, platforms with scenic views of prairie and marshland, a butterfly garden, a pond teeming with turtles, great picnic spots, birdwatching areas, and more. Along the way, the Educational Center houses live snakes, fish, scorpions, and a tarantula, plus a tableful of animal bones and skulls to handle and examine. In back of the Educational Center are clean, large restrooms.

New to Armand Bayou is the John P. McGovern Children's Discovery Area, located behind the Educational Center. Fenced-in and well-shaded, with bench swings, flower gardens, a walking path, and a picnic table, this area is ideal for little ones who might not hold up well on a long nature walk. The Discovery Area also includes a crawl-through alligator, colorful information signs, and a sandbox with buckets and shovels.

Other activities include pontoon boat tours and canoe trips, available by advance reservation.

A re-created 1800s farmhouse includes a house full of antiques, a barn, organic garden, windmill, and a sugarcane press. The farmhouse is open Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm to 4pm for tours and interactive demonstrations.

EcoCamp is a summer day camp for children ages four to 13. Activities include fishing and canoeing, while campers also use the Nature Center as a living laboratory to explore the world around them. Winter camp provides an opportunity for outdoor fun and learning during kids' Winter Break. The Center also hosts Creature Corner classes for preschoolers; call for the latest schedule.

Birthday party packages offer a choice of activities, recommended for kids ages five to 12 years old. Reservations are required at least two weeks in advance.

Bay Area Learning Center has joined with FasTracKids to offer an academic enrichment program for children ages three to seven. This 24-month (two hours per week) course is designed to enrich children's knowledge while also developing their speaking, communication, and leadership skills.

Subject-areas include not only math and writing, but also drama, economics, and various sciences - astronomy, technology, and biology, to name a few.

The Learning Center also offers Spanish lessons, as well as tutoring in math, reading, and writing for ages three and up - including TAKS prep!

Academic summer camps are also available in areas such as science, Spanish, math, and reading.

The Brazilian Arts Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides low-cost classes in Capoeira, dance, Portuguese, and music, and also hosts performances at various venues around the greater Houston area.

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian game that combines martial arts, dance, and music. Classes teach the basic movements and structure of the game, as well as how to play the musical instruments and rhythms, and traditional Portuguese songs.

The Foundation also hosts a Capoeira Kids Summer Camp, in which kids learn basic Capoeira movements and strategy, acrobatics, musical instruments, Portuguese language through singing, and the traditions and culture of Brazil.

Children's Technology Workshop offers workshops in computer animation, video game design, and mechanical engineering concepts for children ages seven to 14. Options include icamps summer day camp, afterschool programs, introductory workshops, weekend programs, and more.

Children's Technology Workshop offers workshops in computer animation, video game design, and mechanical engineering concepts for children ages seven to 14. Options include icamps summer day camp, afterschool programs, introductory workshops, weekend programs, and more.

Established in 1979, the Chinese Community Center offers its programs to the community at large. The Center has a child development center for infants and up, as well as afterschool enrichment programs for children in kindergarten through high school. The afterschool program features tutoring, sports and group activities, TAKS prep, and more, while also assisting new immigrant youth in their transition into the community with English enrichment and acculturation workshops.

The Center's Chinese School offers youth language classes, as well as enrichment classes in kung fu, chess, art, and more, for children ages three and up. The Center also hosts the Chinese Youth Society, which is open to children of all nationalities, meeting at the school once a month for a variety of activities, including community outreach and basketball.

The summer program and camp offer academic enrichment with TAKS prep and intensive language sessions, as well as splash days and other activities.

Established in 1979, the Chinese Community Center offers its programs to the community at large. The Center has a child development center for infants and up, as well as afterschool enrichment programs for children in kindergarten through high school. The afterschool program features tutoring, sports and group activities, TAKS prep, and more, while also assisting new immigrant youth in their transition into the community with English enrichment and acculturation workshops.

The Center's Chinese School offers youth language classes, as well as enrichment classes in kung fu, chess, art, and more, for children ages three and up. The Center also hosts the Chinese Youth Society, which is open to children of all nationalities, meeting at the school once a month for a variety of activities, including community outreach and basketball.

The summer program and camp offer academic enrichment with TAKS prep and intensive language sessions, as well as splash days and other activities.

Established in 1979, the Chinese Community Center offers its programs to the community at large. The Center has a child development center for infants and up, as well as afterschool enrichment programs for children in kindergarten through high school. The afterschool program features tutoring, sports and group activities, TAKS prep, and more, while also assisting new immigrant youth in their transition into the community with English enrichment and acculturation workshops.

The Center's Chinese School offers youth language classes, as well as enrichment classes in kung fu, chess, art, and more, for children ages three and up. The Center also hosts the Chinese Youth Society, which is open to children of all nationalities, meeting at the school once a month for a variety of activities, including community outreach and basketball.

The summer program and camp offer academic enrichment with TAKS prep and intensive language sessions, as well as splash days and other activities.

Crossing Borders offers custom-tailored language instruction to adults and children in both group and private settings. In addition to a standing schedule of recurring classes in Spanish, French, and English, Crossing Borders also offers the opportunity to contract individually for one-on-one training in Chinese, German, Russian, Italian, and Portuguese.

"Mommy and Me" courses for parents with children ages 1-1/2 to three years old include Spanish, French, and English (for limited-English speakers), as well as dance and juegos y cantos (games and songs).

Various dance classes for kids ages four and up include mambo, salsa, ballet folklorico Mexicano, and flamenco.

Crossing Borders offers custom-tailored language instruction to adults and children in both group and private settings. In addition to a standing schedule of recurring classes in Spanish, French, and English, Crossing Borders also offers the opportunity to contract individually for one-on-one training in Chinese, German, Russian, Italian, and Portuguese.

"Mommy and Me" courses for parents with children ages 1-1/2 to three years old include Spanish, French, and English (for limited-English speakers), as well as dance and juegos y cantos (games and songs).

Various dance classes for kids ages four and up include mambo, salsa, ballet folklorico Mexicano, and flamenco.

Crossing Borders offers custom-tailored language instruction to adults and children in both group and private settings. In addition to a standing schedule of recurring classes in Spanish, French, and English, Crossing Borders also offers the opportunity to contract individually for one-on-one training in Chinese, German, Russian, Italian, and Portuguese.

"Mommy and Me" courses for parents with children ages 1-1/2 to three years old include Spanish, French, and English (for limited-English speakers), as well as dance and juegos y cantos (games and songs).

Various dance classes for kids ages four and up include mambo, salsa, ballet folklorico Mexicano, and flamenco.

Crossing Borders offers custom-tailored language instruction to adults and children in both group and private settings. In addition to a standing schedule of recurring classes in Spanish, French, and English, Crossing Borders also offers the opportunity to contract individually for one-on-one training in Chinese, German, Russian, Italian, and Portuguese.

"Mommy and Me" courses for parents with children ages 1-1/2 to three years old include Spanish, French, and English (for limited-English speakers), as well as dance and juegos y cantos (games and songs).

Various dance classes for kids ages four and up include mambo, salsa, ballet folklorico Mexicano, and flamenco.

The Downtown YMCA holds a state-of-the-art fitness center, including the Ladies Zone, a women-only workout area.

After-school programs provide children with a safe place to go after school. Adult role models lead structured activities in a caring environment for children to learn and grow. Interest centers are set up each day to give children the opportunity to make choices about how they spend their leisure time. Homework assistance is also offered daily. Currently, after-school care is offered at Brock Elementary and Gregory Lincoln Education Center, Mon-Fri.

"G.I.R.L.S." is a self-esteem enrichment program for girls between the ages of 10 and 14. Call Chevonne Potter at 713.758.9236 for additional information.

Swimming lessons, lifeguard courses, basketball, soccer, softball, and other sports opportunities are also available.

For an alternative to day care, the Downtown YMCA will be holding Drop-in Camp on days when HISD is closed, for ages five to 12.

Y Day Camp gives children the opportunity to play games, create arts and crafts, explore science and technology, swim, participate in field trips, appreciate nature, and discover many cultures. Sleepover camps are for children ages six to 16.

For membership, registration, and other fees, see the website [ymcahouston.org] or call [713.659.8501].

Friendswood Music and More offers Kindermusik and movement classes for newborns to children age seven, as well as private music lessons, parent/child classes, academic enrichment classes for preschool-aged kids, homeschool enrichment classes for kids up to age 15, and art classes for children 18 months through 14 years old.

The center also offers a wide of themed birthday parties, including Kindermusik parties, scrapbooking parties, ceramics parties, and others. The facility includes a store with children's toys (including Melissa & Doug items), sheet music, and other music related items - plus a play area to keep the little ones occupied while you shop.

Friendswood Music and More offers Kindermusik and movement classes for newborns to children age seven, as well as private music lessons, parent/child classes, academic enrichment classes for preschool-aged kids, homeschool enrichment classes for kids up to age 15, and art classes for children 18 months through 14 years old.

The center also offers a wide of themed birthday parties, including Kindermusik parties, scrapbooking parties, ceramics parties, and others. The facility includes a store with children's toys (including Melissa & Doug items), sheet music, and other music related items - plus a play area to keep the little ones occupied while you shop.

This branch library hosts several activities each week, including playgroups, bilingual storytimes, afterschool family and teen movie times, and free math tutoring on Saturdays from noon to 3pm.

High Touch-High Tech offers totally hands-on, totally participatory, in-school science "field-trips". Scientists come directly to the classroom for 90 minutes and present real, relevant science in a fun manner. Programs are geared for preschool and elementary school up to 5th grade.

Afterschool programs are conducted monthly at your child's school. They last for 30 minutes and can run from September to May. Like the other programs in High Touch-High Tech's lineup, the students conduct hands-on exercises and receive take home items where applicable.

These programs are designed for whole classes, so would need to be arranged with the teachers.

Summer camps are being held at various sites around the area. Visit the website [www.hightouch-hightech.com] or call [281.448.9919] for this summer's programming schedule and camp structure.

High Touch-High Tech offers totally hands-on, totally participatory, in-school science "field-trips". Scientists come directly to the classroom for 90 minutes and present real, relevant science in a fun manner. Programs are geared for preschool and elementary school up to 5th grade.

Afterschool programs are conducted monthly at your child's school. They last for 30 minutes and can run from September to May. Like the other programs in High Touch-High Tech's lineup, the students conduct hands-on exercises and receive take home items where applicable.

These programs are designed for whole classes, so would need to be arranged with the teachers.

Summer camps are being held at various sites around the area. Visit the website [www.hightouch-hightech.com] or call [281.448.9919] for this summer's programming schedule and camp structure.

The 155-acre Houston Arboretum offers visitors a place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and explore local flora and fauna on five miles of hiking trails through forest, meadow, and wetlands. Its indoor Discovery Room features hands-on exhibits, including a 15-foot learning tree, aquariums with turtles and other aquatic wildlife, games, puzzles, and microscopes. The Discovery Room is open Tue-Sun, from 10am to 4pm.

Birdwatching enthusiasts are sure to enjoy the trails, too, as over 160 species of birds have been observed at the Arboretum in the past twenty years.

The restrooms inside the Nature Center are large and clean, and include changing tables. More restrooms - without changing tables - are available outside, in back of the building.

Children's Classes: "Tadpole Troopers," a pre-school program for ages three to five, is offered monthly during the school year. Participating children enjoy over an hour of stories, games, and crafts, as well as a walking tour to observe wildlife in the forest.
"Naturalist Explorer" classes are designed for children ages five to eight. One Saturday each month during the school year, children learn about natural history and basic ecology through hands-on, engaging activities.
"EcoTrackers" is for ages nine to 12; these Saturday sessions inspire young naturalists to explore their surroundings and deepen their knowledge of the natural world.

Nature Discovery Camps: These week-long sessions provide children ages five to 12 with a close look at natural science and ecology topics. Classes are designed and taught by staff naturalists and include hands-on activities both indoors and out. Camps are offered during spring break, summer, and winter break.

Birthday parties are available to for kids ages four to 10. Members receive priority registration and discounts on classes and parties.

Huntington Learning Center offers testing and tutoring for students in kindergarten through adults, with supplemental instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills, phonics, SAT/ACT test preparation, and related areas. Individualized instruction is based on the Center's own diagnostic testing.

Huntington Learning Center offers testing and tutoring for students in kindergarten through adults, with supplemental instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills, phonics, SAT/ACT test preparation, and related areas. Individualized instruction is based on the Center's own diagnostic testing.

Huntington Learning Center offers testing and tutoring for students in kindergarten through adults, with supplemental instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills, phonics, SAT/ACT test preparation, and related areas. Individualized instruction is based on the Center's own diagnostic testing.

Huntington Learning Center offers testing and tutoring for students in kindergarten through adults, with supplemental instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills, phonics, SAT/ACT test preparation, and related areas. Individualized instruction is based on the Center's own diagnostic testing.

Huntington Learning Center offers testing and tutoring for students in kindergarten through adults, with supplemental instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills, phonics, SAT/ACT test preparation, and related areas. Individualized instruction is based on the Center's own diagnostic testing.

Huntington Learning Center offers testing and tutoring for students in kindergarten through adults, with supplemental instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills, phonics, SAT/ACT test preparation, and related areas. Individualized instruction is based on the Center's own diagnostic testing.

Huntington Learning Center offers testing and tutoring for students in kindergarten through adults, with supplemental instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills, phonics, SAT/ACT test preparation, and related areas. Individualized instruction is based on the Center's own diagnostic testing.