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.

Childtime Learning Centers offer childcare and afterschool programs for infants and kids up to age 12.

Childtime Learning Centers offer childcare and afterschool programs for infants and kids up to age 12.

Childtime Learning Centers offer childcare and afterschool programs for infants and kids up to age 12.

Childtime Learning Centers offer childcare and afterschool programs for infants and kids up to age 12.

Childtime Learning Centers offer childcare and afterschool programs for infants and kids up to age 12.

Childtime Learning Centers offer childcare and afterschool programs for infants and kids up to age 12.

Childtime Learning Centers offer childcare and afterschool programs for infants and kids up to age 12.

Childtime Learning Centers offer childcare and afterschool programs for infants and kids up to age 12.

Childtime Learning Centers offer childcare and afterschool programs for infants and kids up to age 12.

Childtime Learning Centers offer childcare and afterschool programs for infants and kids up to age 12.

Childtime Learning Centers offer childcare and afterschool programs for infants and kids up to age 12.

Childtime Learning Centers offer childcare and afterschool programs for infants and kids up to age 12.

Childtime Learning Centers offer childcare and afterschool programs for infants and kids up to age 12.

Childtime Learning Centers offer childcare and afterschool programs for infants and kids up to age 12.

Childtime Learning Centers offer childcare and afterschool programs for infants and kids up to age 12.

Childtime Learning Centers offer childcare and afterschool programs for infants and kids up to age 12.

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.

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].

The EA Smith Family YMCA serves the residents of Clear Lake, Webster, Friendswood, Seabrook, and the surrounding communities.

Before and after-school care is offered for 11 area schools in the Clear Creek Independent School District. Before-school care is provided onsite at the YMCA Mon-Fri beginning at 6:30am. After-school care is provided at various locations Mon-Fri from the time students are released from school until 6:30pm. Transportation is provided to and from school by certified drivers for your convenience.

Swimming lessons, lifeguard courses, and several youth sports programs are available for all ages.

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

Esperanza School offers childcare for infants ages six weeks old up through pre-kindergarten, plus after-school care for elementary school kids. A parents' night out is also available on most Saturday nights.

The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the best tutoring class for big kids in Houston, Head of the Class is run by two certified teachers, providing afterschool care with homework help, tutoring, and enrichment to children in the Pearland area.

The afterschool/homework help package includes daily homework help and supervised playtime with educational games and plenty of books. The enrichment package includes the same features, plus enrichment projects in various subjects. The tutoring package also includes daily homework help and playtime, as well as tutoring in reading, writing, math, science, and more.

Tutoring is also available by the hour.

Imagination Campus offers childcare and preschool for kids ages six weeks to five years old, as well as an after school program for first- through fifth-graders.

Summer camp is also available. From figuring out the mechanics of spaceship engineering using recycled materials to creating food for a spy academy graduation ceremony, participants in the Summer Mission Series are given the necessary tools to question, learn, and invent through arts, sciences, creativity, and natural play. Each session is based on a theme.

The JCC has a wide variety of programs for infants, young adults, and families. Daycare and preschool is offered year-round for ages six weeks through five years, and afterschool activities include playtime in the gymnasium, tutoring, and a game room.

Programs just for teens are available, and gymnastics classes begin with infants ages six months and up. The JCC has a fitness center, indoor tennis, and a pool, while also hosting cultural events, dances, and a Children's Performing Arts Series.

When you have your event at Jump Extreme Fun Zone, party coordinators lead you through a private party experience featuring inflatable castles, obstacle courses, huge slides, rock climbing, interactive jousting, hoops shootout, and more. After playing in the Jump Zones, enjoy time in a personal party room. Pizza, ice cream, and drinks are optional extras. The hosts even clean up after you leave.

Jump Extreme Fun Zone also offers before- and after-school care for children ages five to 12, opening before school at 6:30am and staying open after school until 6:30pm.

Open play times are also available; days and times may vary, so visit the website for the current schedule.

Kids R Kids has over two dozen locations in the greater Houston area, offering child care starting with infants at 12 weeks old, as well as before and after-school care for students through age 12.

Check the website for nearest location.

Kids R Kids offers day care for infants and toddlers; preschool; before- and after-school care for kids ages six to 12; and summer camp for kids ages four to 12.

High quality, affordable childcare for children ages six weeks to 12 years old. Focus on education in a loving Christian environment. Summer camp is available for children ages three to 12.

Primrose Schools are educational child-care facilities that follow an accredited curriculum to guide children along a learning path. The franchised centers offer care and instruction for infants through kindergarten.

After-school care is available during the school year and camps fill the agenda during the summer months.

Primrose has several locations throughout the greater Houston area. Visit the website to locate a school near you.

Primrose Schools are educational child-care facilities that follow an accredited curriculum to guide children along a learning path. The franchised centers offer care and instruction for infants through kindergarten.

After-school care is available during the school year and camps fill the agenda during the summer months.

Primrose has several locations throughout the greater Houston area. Visit the website to locate a school near you.

Family-owned and operated since 1976, Robindell Private School offers 24-hour childcare starting with infants age six weeks and up, a pre-k program, private elementary school for kindergarten through third grade, and an afterschool program for kids up to age 12. The summer program includes field trips to several attractions throughout the greater Houston area.

The campus includes separate buildings for the nursery, preschool, and elementary school, as well as a gym, playgrounds, and even a water park splash pad.

Transportation is provided to and from schools in AISD and HISD.

Rates vary within each program depending on kids' ages.

The mission of The New School in the Heights is to provide an alternative educational experience for children in kindergarten through ninth grade with good or superior intelligence whose social-emotional delays interfere with success in school and life.

The school also hosts an "Arts in the Afternoon" afterschool program, which is open to children from other schools as well. The program is for children in grades four through nine.

The school's Super Cyber Summer Adventure focuses on web design, digital photography, computer
graphics, and other computer skills, while also developing kids' social skills.

The website for the YMCA of Greater Houston has information on all of the area's locations and programs, including child care, day camp, classes, swim lessons, and various afterschool activities.

Yorkshire Academy offers academic programs for children 18 months old through fifth grade, including before- and after-school care. Summer programs are filled with enrichment, athletic, and educational activities.

Yorkshire also offers a variety of afterschool extracurricular programs, including music lessons. All classes are open to the community as well as to the Academy's students and their families.