With the lazy days of summer break behind us, it’s time to turn our thoughts to school schedules, extracurriculars and after-school clubs and programs.
In Johns Creek and surrounding communities — Suwanee, Alpharetta, Duluth — there is no lack of options for families looking for academic help, recreational sports, creative arts and more. But with so many opportunities to choose from, knowing where to start your search can be overwhelming.
From tutoring and test prep, STEM, arts and music and dance to martial arts, gymnastics and community sports, we think the following directory could be a good place to start.
After-School Care
Ivy Kids of Johns Creek
9970 Medlock Bridge Rd., Johns Creek
770-746-8980; ivykids.com/johns-creek-ga/ivy-kids-of-johns-creek
Early learning center offering full-day childcare, as well as an after-school program for ages 5–12. After-school care features homework help, a nutritious snack, activities and fun. Pick up from local elementary schools may be provided (check with Ivy Kids for details).
Kiddie Academy Johns Creek
10100 Medlock Bridge Rd., Johns Creek
470-326-0115; kiddieacademy.com/academies/johns-creek
The Creative Explorers after-school program at Kiddie Academy provides organized games and activities, STEM and creative arts enrichment and time to play or get started on homework on weekday afternoons during the school year.
Tutoring and Test Prep
Huntington Learning Center
10305 Medlock Bridge Rd., Johns Creek
678-722-5111; huntingtonhelps.com/locations/johns-creek-ga
Offers in-person and online tutoring for PreK–12, help for students with ADHD and PSAT, SAT, ACT and high school entrance exam test prep. Flexible scheduling is available, built around after-school and sports commitments.
Mathnasium
9945 Jones Bridge Rd., Johns Creek
770-273-9697; mathnasium.com/math-centers/johnscreek
Specially trained tutors provide test prep, homework help and personalized math programs for students in PreK–12. Online group tutoring is also available.
Kumon
10995 State Bridge Rd., Johns Creek
770-280-4500; kumon.com/johns-creek-state-bridge
With multiple locations in Johns Creek and surrounding communities, Kumon works with families to help their children build strong math, reading and critical thinking skills. Programs are available for students in PreK–12.
C2 Education Johns Creek
3630 Peachtree Pkwy., Suwanee
770-495-7756; c2educate.com/locations/johns-creek-suwanee-ga
Provides individualized tutoring, test prep and college counseling services, including personalized SAT and ACT prep. Experienced tutors can help students with everything from grammar and reading comprehension to calculus and chemistry. Certified counselors can assist teens with college applications and admissions.
STEM: Coding and Robotics
theCoderSchool Johns Creek
5025 Jones Bridge Rd., Alpharetta
770-919-5894; thecoderschool.com/locations/johnscreek
Nation-wide system with multiple locations offering coding lessons through camps and a robust afterschool program. Kids learn problem solving and technology fundamentals through custom projects built to suit each student, an individualized curriculum and a 2:1 teacher to student ratio.
CodeMode Johns Creek
12015 Cameron Dr., Johns Creek
678-995-5537; codemode.us
This education center offers online coding courses with live instruction in small, focused groups. They also offer AP courses designed to fit around your teen’s high school schedule, hands-on, practice-based learning and a mentorship program.
iCode Jones Bridge
11875 Jones Bridge Rd., Alpharetta
229-304-2885; icodeschool.com/alpharetta-ga
STEM-focused education center offering after-school robotics and coding classes and camps. The classroom environment features the latest tech and hardware, including gaming computers, 3D printers, robotics and drones. Instruction time is balanced with hands-on activities to reinforce each new concept.
Chesstronics Johns Creek
10450 Medlock Bridge Rd., Johns Creek
770-274-4545; chesstronics.com/johnscreekga
Local academy offering chess instruction and a monthly scholastic chess tournament, as well as a robotics program using VEX GO and VEX IQ platforms and coding programs for multiple age groups.
Art & Music
The Art Center Johns Creek
6290 Abbotts Bridge Rd., Johns Creek
770-623-8448; itstheartcenter.org
Longstanding community art center offering regular classes and workshops for kids, teens and adults, along with a popular afterschool program and school break camps. Youth programs are available for students in grades K–12.
Hawaii Fluid Art Johns Creek
9775 Medlock Bridge Rd., Johns Creek
470-531-0106; hawaiifluidarts.com
Local art center with an Art Explorers after-school program designed for kids ages 4+. In a structured environment, children will explore various art techniques, develop creative skills and build confidence through artistic expression. Weekly classes with 8-week and 16-week session options.
Kidcreate Studio Johns Creek
3000 Old Alabama Rd., Johns Creek
678-620-3917; kidcreate.com/locations/johns-creek
Hands-on, screen-free art studio with weekly after-school art classes and workshops taught by working artists. Kids progress through three levels, exploring acrylics, clay, pastels, mixed media and more.
School of Rock Johns Creek
10900 Medlock Bridge Rd., Johns Creek
678-580-1882; schoolofrock.com/locations/johnscreek
Performance-based, after-school music education program combining one-on-one instruction with group rehearsals. The regular sessions provide young musicians to play together in a rock band and perform on stage in front of audiences.
Musik21 Music Conservatory
10700 State Bridge Rd., Johns Creek
404-245-6133; musik21.com
Local music school offering piano, violin, viola, cello, guitar, voice, music theory and composition lessons for all ages. Instruction is tailored to each child. Students have gone on to perform at Woodruff Arts Center, Carnegie Hall and in international music programs.
W.E. Music Academy
11035 Medlock Bridge Rd., Johns Creek
470-529-3096; wemusicacademy.com
Johns Creek music academy offering after-school group instruction and private lessons from world-class performers and music educators. Students can sign up for piano, woodwinds, strings, guitar, drums and voice lessons. Instrument rentals are also available.
The Music Studio Atlanta (Johns Creek/Alpharetta)
10945 State Bridge Rd., Alpharetta
678-483-7878; themusicstudioatlanta.com/alpharetta-music-lessons
Family-run music school with multiple locations in metro Atlanta, including one serving Johns Creek and Alpharetta. They offer classes for voice and a variety of instruments for kids, teens and adults, with opportunities for students to participate in recitals and open-mic nights.
Dance
K Dance Studio
5725 State Bridge Rd., Johns Creek
770-686-8733; kdancestudio.com
Local studio providing beginner, intermediate and advanced dance classes for ages 3–18. Families can sign up for one class per week or multiple classes. After-school and weekend sessions in K-pop and hip hop dance are available.
T1 Dance Studio
10475 Medlock Bridge Rd., Johns Creek
404-531-7607; t1dance.com
Dance school offering expert instruction in K-pop, hip hop, contemporary and break-dancing for kids, pre-teens and teens. After-school and weekend classes are available, schedules are flexible and students have the option of auditioning for recitals and competitions.
Royal Dance Academy
5725 State Bridge Rd., Johns Creek
239-371-5511; ballroomroyaldanceacademy.com
This dance studio in Johns Creek offers private ballroom dance lessons and kids classes for ages 4–11 on weekday afternoons and evenings.
Perimeter Ballet
9500 Medlock Bridge Rd., Johns Creek
678-405-2337; perimeterballet.com
Located at Perimeter Church, this Christian-based ballet school offers weekly after-school classes with experienced instructors for ages 3–18.
Gymnastics, Swimming and Table Tennis
Gymnastics World of Georgia
7230 McGinnis Ferry Rd., Suwanee
678-967-0799; gymworldofga.com
Program with multiple locations offering after-school gymnastics instruction for grades PreK–12. Options include preK gymnastics classes, school-aged girls gymnastics, boys gymnastics and advanced gymnastics (invitation only) with experienced instructors.
Tumbles Johns Creek
3005 Old Alabama Rd., Johns Creek
678-691-4072; johnscreek.tumbles.net
Fun, non-competitive program featuring hands-on, personalized gym classes for children up to 10 years old, using milestone-based activities to support physical and emotional growth. They also offer experiential STEAM classes and school-break camps.
The Little Gym Johns Creek
11585 Jones Bridge Rd., Johns Creek
404-458-1059; thelittlegym.com/georgia-alpharetta-johns-creek
Gymnastics center offering programs for multiple ages and skill levels, from baby and toddler classes to after-school classes for ages 3-12. The older kids’ classes are divided by skill rather than age and introduce specific techniques for strength, balance and agility.
Life Time Johns Creek Swimming
11555 Johns Creek Pkwy., Johns Creek
770-495-7800; lifetime.life/locations/ga/johns-creek.html
Luxury health club offering private swim lessons, clinics and group instruction. The youth swim program is ongoing and open to swimmers at all levels, led by certified swim instructors. Life Time also has a year-round competitive swim team with professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities.
Swim Atlanta Johns Creek
4050 Johns Creek Pkwy., Suwanee
770-622-1735; swimatlanta.com/johnscreek
Popular swim program with locations throughout metro Atlanta. The club offers after-school private, semi-private and small-group swim lessons, as well as a competitive, championship swim team.
Atlanta International Table Tennis Academy
7230 McGinnis Ferry Rd., Suwanee
678-469-0650; yangtabletennis.com
This professional-level table tennis training facility offers after-school and weekend programs for recreational players and those who want to compete in tournaments. Personalized instruction from expert coaches, private lessons and group classes are available.
Martial Arts
Premier Martial Arts Johns Creek
11585 Jones Bridge Rd., Johns Creek
678-288-9392; premiermartialarts.com/georgia-johns-creek
After-school karate classes and school-break camps are available for ages 5 and up. Certified instructors use a child-focused curriculum to teach skills and techniques, as well as discipline, confidence and leadership skills.
Dojo American Karate Center – Abbott’s Bridge
5075 Abbott’s Bridge Rd., Johns Creek
678-417-7780; abbottsbridgedojo.com
The Abbott’s Bridge dojo offers a full After School Karate (ASK) program for kids that runs from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The dojo provides school pickup for their enrolled students from Abbotts Hill Elementary and Findley Oaks Elementary. Parents may also drop their kids off for ASK. Sibling discounts are available.
Francis Fong Martial Arts Academy
11035 Medlock Bridge Rd., Johns Creek
770-623-4997; francisfongacademy.com
Open since 1976, this martial arts academy provides expert instruction in multiple martial arts systems, including jiu jitsu, Wing Chun kung fu, Jeet Kune Do and boxing. After-school and weekend classes are available or kids ages 7–12.
Youth Athletics
Johns Creek Sports – Youth Cricket and Youth Soccer
Cauley Creek and Shakerag Parks
johnscreeksports.com
This self-supported, non-profit athletic organization serves students in the City of Johns Creek and North Fulton County. They offer cricket and soccer programs for boys and girls, meeting weekly for practice and on competing in matches on the weekends.
Newtown Athletics – Baseball, Soccer and Flag Football
Newtown Park, Johns Creek
newtownrec.com
Local non-profit athletic organization offering Johns Creek students an opportunity to sign up for baseball, soccer or flag football team play. Most youth teams have one weekday, after-school practice and one weekend game per week during the school year.
Ocee Park Rec League Baseball
Ocee Park, Johns Creek
oceepark.com/home
Baseball program open to Johns Creek students ages 4.5–16. Team play with practices and games include T-ball through 15–16U options. Assessments for Rec League are held in August and are required for all players except T-ball.
