Back to school can be tough on everyone! This is why I have built this guide to hopefully help you and your family with an easy transition back to school! This guide includes meal delivery options, dance classes, soccer classes, marital art classes, and more! I have also included open gyms here on the South Shore for those kiddos who just need some more time to get their energy out! There are also options for those little ones as well since we know how important it is for them to get out.
At the end of this there is also some self-care for us mommas or even dads who just need a break! I get it completely!
I hope everyone has a smooth transition into the fall and remember if you don’t add anything additionally to your Fall schedule that is ok! We all have enough happening!
This guide is generously sponsored by Cheer Factor. Cheer Factor is celebrating their 19th season as an All-Start Cheer program and their 20th season as a cheer & tumbling center. Cheer Factory is located in Norton and Hanover, as well as, Taunton and Coventry, RI They offer cheer, tumbling, and ninja classes for athletes between 2 years and 18 years old. They also offer a KidFactor program designed for children of all ages with various activities including but not limited to; Family Open Play, Ninja Training, and Kids Night Out.Their experienced instructors follow a well-balanced curriculum designed to work in unison with the proper progressions in the sport. Make sure to check them out and give them a follow on Instagram!
AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITES:
OPEN GYM:
JamTime:
200 Webster St, Hanover
Jam time caters to little ones 3 months to age six. They are open seven days a week for open play and no membership is required. They are open till 5:30pm and are a great spot if your kiddos need to get some extra energy out!
MyGym:
400 Washington St, Norwell
731 Granite St, Braintree
MyGym offers Mommy and Me, gymnastics camps and other fantastic filled classes for ages six week-10 years of age. What is great is they do offer later in the day Open Gym for those 3 months to 7 years of age. Check out their website for more; including specific scheduling based on the location. You can also save 25% on your first four weeks!
LACROSSE:
Glow Lacrosse-
Norwell- Norwell Middle School, Back Fields,
Cohasset- Fields Deer Hill Elementary, 208 Sohier St (for both clinics)
Hingham- 328 Main St back fieldsWard Lacrosse Fields 189 Ward St (for both clinics)
Milton- Milton Academy, Faulkner Fields, 170 Center St
Canton- 55 Messinger St, Messinger Fields
Offering 5 week seasonal clinics and drop-in classes for ages Pre-K through sixth grade.Glow Lacrosse provide customized, comprehensive instruction that teaches the fundamentals of lacrosse, sharpens skills, and elevates each player’s understanding of the game. Evening classes are offered from 5pm-6pm and they offer classes on Sunday as well. Residency in the specific town is not required to attend these clinics or classes. Registration is open!
SWIM LESSONS:
Aquatots– Opening in October
270 Grove Street, Braintree
30 minute swim lessons that are geared for swimmers four months to twelve years of age. Weekday and weekend swim lessons available with rolling admissions and unlimited makeup lessons. Progress tracking on the Aqua-Tots App, sibling discounts, and evening classes available. Stayed tuned for more information in regards to opening!
Power Aquatics-
20 East Street,Hanover
Parent/child classes, swim team prep, Adaptive swim classes, and adult lessons are all provided. Classes are provided at two months of age and up. Classes are broken into sessions per season. Sign up to be apart of their newsletter to receive more information in regards to signups and specific timing of your sign ups.
CHEER:
CheerFactor-
342 Circuit St, Hanover
They offer cheer, tumbling, and ninja classes for athletes between the ages of 3 and 18. For the younger kiddos, there are mommy and me classes, Preschool Tumble, and Preschool Ninja classes offered earlier in the day. Classes are offered between the hours of 4pm and 8:30pm. Classes will vary based on which level your child is in. On Friday they do offer an open gym from 5pm-6pm or 6pm-7pm. Please note this is the current schedule starting 9/2 through 11/25.
East Celebrity Elite-
73 Abington St, Hingham
Offering classes starting at three years of age through eighteen years of age. They do also offer mommy and me classes for those younger than three. Weekday and Weekend classes available starting on 9/1.
SOCCER:
Select Soccer Club-
55 Recreation Park Drive, Hingham
Offering programs starting at two years of age and up, in the evenings and on the weekends as well. They have the TOTS program for ages 2 through 5, Futures which is for ages 4 through 8 as well as, camps and clinics. Please see their site for tryout information and clinic information.
Ultimate Soccer Academy:
104 Longwater Drive Suite 101,Norwell
Offers training sessions, one on one or in small group sessions in the evenings or on the weekends. They also hold toddler programs as well for those four and under on Saturdays.
MARTIAL ARTS:
South Shore Tae Kwon Do:
342 Union Street, Rockland
They offer classes to those four years of age and up in the evenings and on the weekends with a plethora of different classes for ages and specific levels. They do also offer a parent class as well.
Gracie Barra South Shore:
122 Front St, Situate
Provides Jiu-Jitsu instruction for all ages and skill level, from kids to adults, beginners to advanced practitioners. They have evening classes and weekend classes. Make sure to check their schedule for updated class times.
Kaizen:
130 Washington St, Norwell
Kazien offers Brazilian Ji Jitsu, yoga, and fitness classes for all ages. Classes for children are offered in the afternoon, in the AM if you are home with your child then, and they offer a family class on Saturday.
DANCE:
South Shore Dance Ensemble:
386 Columbia Road, Hanover
They offer classes in Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, and more for children who are ages five and older. They do offer evening classes starting at 4pm dependent on the age of your child and their specific schedule. They do have a Creative Movement class for those ages three and four that are featured in the morning and a Mommy and Me, Mini Movers class for those eighteen months to two years of age. Fall registration is open, email the studio to select your classes.
Dance Unlimited of Hanover:
1415 Hanover St, Hanover
Offering classes for those who are eighteen months and older. They offer a Toddler Boogie class as well for the younger dancers. They have a plethora of classes to choose from including Tap/Jazz/Ballet for those ages three through five and Ballet for ages nine through eleven. Classes are offered in the evenings but for those who are younger they do have class offerings earlier in the day. Their schedule is live and you can sign up today.
South Shore Ballet Theatre:
45 Industrial Park Rd.Hingham
Classes start at age five and up. They offer classes in the evenings starting at 4:30pm and on the weekends. Depending on the specific program your class time will vary.
MEAL SERVICES
Mom on the Go
123 Centre St, Abington
Mom on the Go isn’t just a Food Truck, they offer Grab and Go meals right in Abington and also offer meal delivery on Wednesdays starting in October through April. You can stop by their location for Grab and Go Meals including but not limited to; yummy salads, house made chicken salad, feta dip, large Italian salads, and all the delicious dinner meals for the family. They really have it all! Additionally, they offer catering and be sure to catch them on the go with their food truck. Real delious comfort food!
Feast & Fettle
Home-cooked meal delivery service with customizable plans for all household sizes. Choose from curated menus to accommodate all dietary preferences and allergies.
Clandestine Kitchen:
Scratchmade, fully prepared meals delivered straight to your door. no commitment, order week to week, new menus every week. All food is locally-sourced, locally made, and locally delivered. They deliver to specific South Shore towns including but not limited to; Abington, Cohassett, Hanover, Hingham, Holbrook, parts of Hull, Marshfield, Norwell, Pembroke, Plymouth, Rockland, Scituate, Weymouth
SELF CARE:
GlowBar- Derby Street
Thirty minute expert facials by licensed estheticians who get your skin. No additional fees added, one flat price, real results, and targeted treatments. Amazing results are guaranteed!
Deluxe Bar-
Deluxe Bar Medical Aesthetics is an award winning med spa here on the South Shore. They specialize in anti-aging, facial balancing, and rejuvenation. They provide treatments such as, Botox, Dysport, dermal fillers, and more. They really do it all!