Kids Activities in Athlone
Browse 8 kids activities and classes in Athlone. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.
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Shannon Dance Academy - Roscommon/Athlone
Shannon Dance Academy teaches ballet, contemporary, lyrical, acro and hip hop to children from age 3, based in Monksland, Athlone, and serving the wider Roscommon area. Offering five distinct styles gives dancers plenty of scope to specialise or sample a range of techniques as they grow. Students can work towards RAD and Irish Board of Dance exams, giving families the option of formal, externally graded qualifications alongside the regular weekly classes.
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Athlone Gymnastics Club
Athlone Gymnastics Club offers recreational gymnastics for beginners aged 6 and up, run on a drop-in basis rather than requiring a fixed weekly commitment. Easter and summer camps run during school holidays and are open to both existing members and non-members, giving new families a chance to try the club without first signing up for term-time classes. The drop-in structure suits children and parents who want flexibility around attendance rather than a rigid weekly schedule.
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Aikyam.Yoga - Athlone Kids Yoga
Aikyam.Yoga runs kids' yoga for ages 4 to 10 out of Garden Vale, Athlone, with a regular Saturday class at 10:15am in St Mary's Hall, plus Monday evening drop-in sessions during July and August. The summer drop-in format gives families a flexible, no-commitment option to try a session or two over the holidays, at €5 per class, alongside the more structured Saturday class during the rest of the year. Kids' yoga at this age blends playful movement with simple breathing exercises, giving children tools to self-regulate as well as basic flexibility and body awareness.
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Bloom Baby Classes - Midlands
Bloom Baby Classes' Athlone base, on the Ballymahon Road in Cloghanboy, Co. Westmeath, runs the full Midlands programme spanning newborn to four years old. Babies begin in Caterpillar Club (0-6 months), where a different theme each week and a set of bright, bespoke props keep sessions fresh, closing with a soothing baby massage. Busy Bees follows for babies from around 6 months until they're confidently walking (roughly 15 months), introducing treasure baskets and social play with other Bloom babies. Toddlers then move into Bloom's own toddler classes, set to original music including a phonics song and a calming zen track, aimed at early learning milestones. Check the website for current Athlone class days, times and availability; sessions cost from €15.
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Lasting Touch Baby Massage
In Athlone, County Westmeath, Lasting Touch Baby Massage runs its class every Friday from 10 to 11.30am, taught by a registered midwife and certified infant massage instructor for babies aged 0 to 12 months and their parent. The course costs 150 euro in total, with up to 100 euro often reclaimable through health insurance. Sessions are kept to one parent and baby per booking, with private in-home classes available for families who'd like other relatives present. Tea, coffee and a sweet treat are provided, and sister classes run on different days in Ballinasloe and Craughwell. Contact Emily by email or Instagram (@lastingtouch_babymassge) to book a place.
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Sheraton Hotel Kids Group Swimming Lessons
Sheraton Hotel Kids Group Swimming Lessons, based in Athlone, Co. Westmeath, run six-week courses teaching children correct swimming technique, whether they're learning from scratch or building on existing skills. The programme suits children roughly aged 5 to 15 and is led by instructors focused on safe, effective teaching. A term costs €65 for hotel members and €85 for non-members. Private one-to-one lessons are also available for €30, and can be booked at a time that suits the family.
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Athlone Mum and Baby Group
Also known as Baby Café, this Athlone group gives new mums a relaxed setting to meet others at the same stage, swap stories about early parenthood, and let babies get plenty of tummy time on the mat. It's suitable for babies up to one year old. Sessions run every second Monday during term time, 11am to 12.15pm, at St Kiernan's Community Centre on Tormey Villas, Athlone. It's free to attend, though it's worth checking the group's social media for any date changes. The group also runs occasional affordable Baby Massage classes - keep an eye on their page to catch the next one.
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Cuidiu Athlone Support Group
Cuidiu Athlone runs two separate supports for local families. The Breastfeeding Support Group offers advice and peer support for breastfeeding mothers, and is open to mums-to-be along with babies and toddlers too - it's free to attend, though the location varies, so check the group's Facebook page before heading along. The Baby and Toddler Playgroup gives babies and kids a social space to play while parents chat, priced free for members or €3 for non-members. As with the breastfeeding group, dates and times can change, so it's best to confirm current details on Facebook beforehand.
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Common questions
How many kids activities and classes are there in Athlone?
Kids Patch lists 8 kids activities and classes in Athlone. Each listing links straight through to the provider — Kids Patch is free for parents to use and takes no booking fee or commission.
What kinds of kids activities are available in Athlone?
The categories with the most listings are Developmental (3), Parent-and-toddler (2), Dance (1), Gymnastics (1), Swimming (1).
What age range do kids activities and classes in Athlone cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 15 years. 8 of the 8 state an age range. Every listing states one, so it is worth asking the provider directly.
How much do kids activities and classes in Athlone cost?
None of the 8 listings on this page publish a standard price. Fees for children’s classes in Ireland usually vary by term length, age group and session count, so providers quote on enquiry — you can message any of them from their listing.
Are there any free kids activities and classes in Athlone?
Yes — 2 of the 8 listings are free to attend. Use the "Free classes only" filter above to see just those.