After-school program · Carson Park, Carson

City of Carson Community ServicesCarson Park

21411 S Orrick Ave, Carson

Kids Club

Ages 5–12 · $50/week

The program is state-licensed. Ages 5 to 12. 2026-2027 registration started July 27, 2026 and spaces are limited; new families fill in an application packet and take it to the park.

  • Every school day, 2–6pm
  • Per child, from the city Kids Club page, which also says availability varies by park; call (310) 847-3570.
  • Activities: Homework help, Sports and Art

Registration open · Sign up

Ballet

Ages 7–14 · $39/term

Ballet A (ages 7-8) meets 3:30-4:30 and Ballet B (ages 9-14) 5:30-6:30. Ballet shoes and tights are required; dance wear is not included.

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30–4:30pm
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30–6:30pm
  • Fall 2026: Sep 15 – Dec 3, 2026
  • Resident price, fees included; non-resident $49.50.

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Jazz Dance

Ages 7–14 · $39/term

Basic jazz technique and dance etiquette for ages 7-14, with a performance at Winter Fest on December 4.

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30–5:30pm
  • Fall 2026: Sep 15 – Dec 3, 2026
  • Resident price, fees included; non-resident $49.50.

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Ready, Set, Read!

Ages 5–10 · $31/term

Kindergarten to 2nd grade meets 4-5 pm; 3rd to 5th grade meets 5-6 pm.

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4–5pm
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5–6pm
  • Fall 2026: Sep 1 – Nov 19, 2026
  • Resident price, fees included; non-resident $41.25.
  • Activities: Reading & writing and Homework help

Registration open · Sign up

Carson Park Cheer

Ages 6–13 · Free

Uniforms and pom poms are not included.

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6–8pm
  • Saturdays, 9–10:45am
  • 2026-27 season: Jul 28, 2026 – May 1, 2027

    Registration open · Sign up

    About City of Carson Community Services

    The City of Carson runs Kids Club after-school care and fall classes in dance, music, art, reading and sports at its neighborhood parks, many of them free.

    Where and how to reach them

    Carson Park
    21411 S Orrick Ave
    Carson, CA 90745

    Details from anc.apm.activecommunities.com, checked October 7, 2026. Prices, dates and spaces change: check with City of Carson Community Services before you sign up. Something wrong or missing? Write to hello@summerground.com.

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