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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