

Washington Parent Picks · 2026
Extracurricular Activities
Extracurricular Activities is the top level group for best after school activities in the DC area, covering Dance, Music, Martial Arts, Soccer, Swimming, Visual and Performing Arts Classes, Climbing, Fencing, Cooking and the major youth sports. DMV parents nominated through May and voted daily through July. Nothing here is an editorial pick. Every name was put forward by families across DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia. Start here, then pick the activity your child actually wants to try.


Basketball

Cheer & Gymnastics

Climbing

Cooking Classes for Kids & Families

Dance

Fencing

Football

Hockey & Skating

Martial Arts

Music

Performing Arts Classes

Soccer

Swimming

Visual Arts Classes
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