Kids Activities in Highton

Highton

Highton community branch offering collections, free WiFi, public PCs and free children's programs including Preschool Story Time, plus school holiday activities.

Highton

Love To Sing Studios in Highton, run by vocal coach Melanie de Sousa, offers private 30 and 60-minute singing lessons (from $39.50) weekly at its Barwon Boulevard studio, with online Zoom lessons also available. All coaches are qualified through the Institute of Vocal Advancement, and the studio is well suited to older teenagers and adults developing their voice rather than very young children. It's a strong Geelong option for a teen serious about singing technique, with afternoon and evening times Monday to Thursday to fit around school.

Highton

DanceWorks Geelong is an all-inclusive dance studio with venues in Highton and Belmont, teaching ballet, tap, hip hop, jazz, contemporary, Broadway and acro for everyone from toddlers to adults. Its pre-school program welcomes children aged 2-5 into music, dance and creative expression with nurturing teachers, while ballet classes for ages 5 and up follow the ATOD syllabus. Owned and run by experienced dance educator Dimi Sunderland, it's a welcoming Geelong studio that caters to all abilities, whether your child wants to dance for fun or work toward exams.

Highton

Learning Works Hub (formerly Tutoring Works) in Highton specialises in maths and English tutoring delivered only by qualified primary and secondary teachers, not casual tutors. They run individually tailored programs starting with an assessment to place each child at the right level, and have particular expertise in supporting learning difficulties including dyslexia, working memory and auditory processing using evidence-based, synthetic-phonics methods like Sounds Write. Programs span primary and high school students across Geelong, with a focus on closing skill gaps and rebuilding confidence. It's a good choice for parents whose child is falling behind or has a diagnosed learning difference and needs specialist, structured support.

Highton

Geelong Swimming Club Learn to Swim runs lessons for school-aged children from age 4 and up at the Christian College Geelong Sports & Aquatic Centre in Highton (18 Burdekin Road), using a 25m indoor pool plus a dedicated 9m childrens pool. Lessons follow Royal Life Saving Australias Swim and Survive curriculum, so kids work on stroke technique alongside vital water safety, survival and basic rescue skills. Classes are taught by the regions accredited swim teachers, many of them former competitive swimmers, and the club has expanded to a second site at the Handbury Centre in Corio. A strong choice for Highton families wanting safety-focused lessons with a clear progression for older beginners.

Highton

Geelong Amateur Football & Netball Club - the 'Ammos' - has called Queens Park in Highton home since 1957 and fields male, female and junior football and netball teams competing in the Bellarine Football League. Pathways start with AusKick footy and Net-Set-Go netball for the youngest players and progress through full junior age groups, so kids can grow within one club from beginner to senior level. With a proud history dating to 1926, it's a welcoming, family-oriented community club for Highton and Geelong kids keen on footy or netball.

Highton

Kelly Sports Geelong runs active, multisport coaching for children, from Kelly Mini Sports for ages 1 to 5 (split into Minis, Bigs and Giants age bands with parents joining the youngest) through to skill-building programs for Prep to Grade 6. Across the year kids try a huge range of sports, including cricket, soccer, basketball, footy, hockey, gymnastics and circus, plus school-holiday programs for 4 to 12 year olds. With a focus on fun, fundamental movement skills and building a lifelong love of sport, it's a great non-competitive introduction for Geelong kids before they pick a specific sport.