The local community hosts many activities for children outside of school time, some in English and others valuable for helping children learn Dutch better. Here is a selection of activities you may consider joining:
Sports
SportCultuurHopper.NL Sportcultuurhopper.nl - Use the Search function to find a relevant activity.
Sport050.NLsport050.nl/sportlocaties |english info - Use the Search function to find a relevant activity.
Be Quick 1887 bequick1887.nl/755/minibouw/ - Be Quick 1887 is a historic football club from Groningen. For children aged 4 to 7, there is the 'Minibouw', where training sessions are held twice a week by certified coaches. These trainings take place at De Esserberg Stadium (right next to they school) on Wednesdays and Fridays from 16:15 to 17:15. The Friday training is optional. Children can sign up for three no-obligation trial sessions.
MonkeyMoves https://groningen.monkeymoves.com/?lang=en-GB - Multisport programs for children aged 1.5 to 9 years.
Arts, crafts and culture
VRIDAG bijvrijdag.nl/en/courses - A cultural center in Groningen that offers courses, workshops, and lessons in music, theater, and visual arts for all ages and skill levels. They have international friendly classes/workshops. There is one English class for kids - Play with Paint
MaaklabGro skkek.nl/maaklabgro - Makerspace for Kids. Offers an "Open Maakplaats" every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 14:30 to 17:30 for individuals aged 6 to 26. Participants can work on personal projects using a variety of tools and materials, with guidance from experienced facilitators.
Forum Groningen forum.nl/ - Groningen public libraries offer free library cards for kids. Check on google map to see if there is a local branch near you.
Miscellaneous
Check050.nl check050.nl - Find the activities available for children and young people in your neighbourhood. Browse by community location.
KidsProof Groningen www.kidsproof.nl/groningen/uitjes/clubjes/ - A Dutch web platform that helps parents find kid-friendly activities, events, and places across the Netherlands.
Link050 Link050.nl/vrijwilligerswerk/volunteer-job-board/ - Volunteer Postings in Groningen
Usva Students Culture Centre www.usva.nl/en/ - Student Cultural Centre of the RUG, open to everyone—no student status required. Offering a variety of creative courses in fine arts, dance, theatre, music, writing, and media.
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