After School Activities



Wednesday Club

For children in Reception - Year 4 (6pm - 7.15pm) and Year 4 - Year 8 (7.30pm - 8.30pm).

Weekly, Wednesdays.

Royston Evangelical Church, York Way, Royston SG8 5HJ

07999 538961
Thrive Art

Weekly children’s art classes held in Buntingford Library as well as Online GCSE mentoring
Little Artists (3-6 years) 9 am Saturday, Buntingford Library
Kids Art Club (8-12 years) 4pm Tuesday, Buntingford Library

Theatre Train

Theatretrain - Professional theatre training company for children and teens aged 3-18 years.

We accept childcare vouchers and tax-free childcare payments as we are Ofsted registered. Plus, we offer sibling discounts and free trials.

To find out more about our regular and holiday workshops plus additional services feel free to contact us via the form, website or our socials, below.

01763 220927, 07747 608180
The Treble Makers

Does your child love to sing?
All are welcome, aged 6-13. No experience or audition necessary.
Refreshments included for both children and grown-ups.
Led by our Minister of Music, Alexander Trigg.

Every Sunday, 11.45am - 12.30pm
St John the Baptist Church, Melbourn Street, Royston

The Stephanie Prior School of Dancing

Classes for all ages.  Mini Movers (18 months - 3 years), Freestyle Disco, Street Dance & Hip Hop, Ballroom & Latin American, Rock & Roll, Lyrical, Ballet, Vocal Coaching, Musical Theatre.

Various days and times, visit website for timetable.

Studios 2 and 3, Lumen Road Industrial Estate, Royston, Herts SG8 7AG

To find out more: www.stephaniepriordance.co.uk

 

01763 878587
Tannery Drift First School Nursery

Our Early Years learning environment encourages children to become confident and happy learners, who develop independence through collaborative play.

A wide range of activities in a richly resourced and spacious environment allows each child to develop to their full potential.

All Nursery sessions are taught by experienced teachers supported by highly qualified Early Years practitioners.

The Nursery school day runs from 8.30am until 3.30pm, with the option of morning, afternoon or all day sessions.

The school also runs a high-quality Breakfast Club and After School Club, offering term time care from 7.40am – 6.00pm.

 

Tannery Drift First School
Tannery Drift
Royston
Hertfordshire
SG8 5DE

01763 246549
Stagecoach Royston

Stagecoach Performing Arts Royston and Baldock offers drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 2-18 years. We provide quality part-time training in the performing arts and welcome all students in our local area.
Our aim is to nurture and develop young people through acting, singing and dancing in Royston and Baldock, stretching young imaginations and building confidence. We provide the right combination of learning and performing, with opportunities for all ages.

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Melbourn Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7DB
Mini Stages (2-4 years)
Saturday 8.30 - 9.15,  9 – 9.45

Early Stages (4-6 years)
Saturday 9.30 – 11am, 11.15 – 12.45pm, 2.15 – 3.45pm

Main Stages (6-18 years)
Saturday 10-1pm, 2.30 – 5.30pm

07743 356 219
Stage Right Studios

Fully equipped dance studios. Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Streetdance, Lyrical, Drama, Musical Theatre, Singing. Boys only classes. BTDA and ISTD grades & vocational exams. All ages and abilities Monday - Thursday, Saturdays Stage Right Studios, Lumen Road, Royston SG8 7AF

01763 244866
Squire Archery

The perfect place for a private family archery activity starting at £9 per person for a family or small group session.
Open 7 days a week.
Book yourself in through the Squire Archery website.
Suitable for 7 year olds and up. Do something different and make some great memories.

Spark! Art for Teens

Second Thursday of the month, 4pm to 5pm at Royston Museum

Spark your creativity at our teen art club! Whether you are just discovering your talent or building your creative future, join in with like-minded young people. Each month explore a different technique, from shadow painting to cyanotypes, collage to typography and plenty more to fuel your interest. Each session is suitable for 11 – 14-year-olds, all materials are provided and guided by Rhian, our in-house creative and professional illustrator.

Cost: £5 per child

Booking essential via our website

Smarties Pre-School & Out Of School Club

Monday - Friday @ 9am - 3pm for ages 2 - 4 year olds

A fun, safe environment for children with a fully qualified team.

We also offer wrap around care at our Out of School Club

Breakfast Club: 7.45am - 8.45am

After School: 3.15pm-6pm term time only.

Our popular Holiday Club opens 7.45am - 6pm, look out for our posters.

We accept childcare vouchers

HAF vouchers accepted during selected Holiday Clubs

For more information contact Georgina Dowley on 01763 852888
Saturday Stories

Stories for under 8s, come and have a listen for free (donations welcome).
Last Saturday of the month.  2.00pm  Royston Library, Market Hill, Royston SG8 9JN
0300 123 4049

0300 123 4049
Royston Town Youth FC Inclusive 

Fun football coaching sessions for children aged 6-16 with Learning, Sensory and Physical Disabilities

Fridays, Junior 6-7pm Senior 7-8pm

King James Academy - Junior Site, Garden Walk, Royston, SG8 7JF

Guy 0790 419 3530 or Frankie 0790 415 7940
Royston Town Youth FC

FA Charter Standard Community Club with FA Qualified Coaches running Mini Crows (3-6 years), Inclusive (Disability), Wildcats (Girls only 5-11) and our Youth section covering U7-U18 Football Teams, training and matches at varying times/days/locations.

Holiday Club

RTFC, Garden Walk, Royston SG8 7HP

Various times

Terry McKinnell, 07772 086 709 or Steve Jackson, 07850 383 483
Royston Town Band

Brass Band weekly rehearsals.

Activities including competitions, concerts, summer fetes, parks.

Any age and ability welcome. Development band rehearsals for beginners/learners of any age on Tuesdays.

Tuesdays 7-8pm for Development Band.

Thursdays, 7.30-9.30pm.

Tannery Drift, Royston, SG8 5DE

Charmian Flowerday, 07787 504752
Royston Touch Rugby

Fun non-contact sport

Training sessions every Wednesday 7.30-8.45pm

Anyone aged 14+ is welcome. Mixed sex, age, experience /ability

Give it a try!

Join us for a free session

Held at Royston Heath

Text Ian: 07922 080796
Royston Tennis Club

We are a friendly Club committed to making tennis available to all ages and abilities in the town and the surrounding area. We are lucky to have six floodlit courts, a strong coaching program and a thriving membership of keen players. We maintain competitive, team and tournament level play in singles and doubles, and place great emphasis on junior and mini tennis. We very much welcome new members, so get in touch and try a social session for free!

Venue: The Heath, Royston SG8 5BG

Visit our website for more information

 

Royston Swimming Club

Qualified training and coaching for competitive swimmers of all ages. The club competes from local to National level. We have swimmers from 8 years to 80 years of age.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Various times - see website.

Royston Leisure Centre, Woodcock Road, Royston SG8 7XT

Royston Shotokan Karate Association (R.S.K.A.)

Instructors – Sensei W Varsally  -  4th Dan.

Sensei  N Varsally  -  4th Dan.

Classes for adults and children (6yrs+) of all skill levels.

Try with a free first lesson with no obligation to continue.

Fridays    –   6-7pm  -  Lower Belts.

7-8pm  -  Higher Belts.

Royston Leisure Centre, Woodcock Road, Royston, SG8 7XT.

 

 

Royston Rugby Club

Rugby Union Football Club in Herts

Middx. 1 1st XV, 2nd XV, Veterans, Youth and Minis. Mini/Youth.

Men's, Women's and Mixed Touch Rugby for Adults and Mixed, Boys and Girls only teams for Children.

Ages 4+
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, various sessions.

The Heath, Royston, SG8 5BG

Georgie Standon (Club Administrator) 07857 867 075
Royston Rockets BMX Racing Club

BMX Racing and coaching for ages 5 years to adult on the only BMX race track in North Hertfordshire!

If you are interested in taking up this sport, please see the “Coaching and Induction” page on the club website.

BMX Track, Rear of Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston, SG8 5PT

Various sessions

Royston Music School

String, woodwind, Brass, jazz and recorder ensembles. Choir. Open to children from Year 4 – Year 13 Saturdays, 8.45am - 12noon. Icknield Walk First School, Poplar Drive, Royston SG8 7EZ

01438 844518
Royston Museum

Home of ancient burial mounds, a Roman crossroad, a medieval priory, James I palace and the enigmatic Royston Cave, discover over 2000 years of Royston's story at Royston Museum.

Opening hours: Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm

Free entry, Charges apply for some activities and events

Royston Museum, 5 Lower King Street, Royston, SG8 5AL

01763 242587

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