KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
By Katy Magazine Editors
August 20, 2020
Sign the kids up now for after-school programs in athletics and the arts! Katy businesses are offering in-person instruction, with COVID-19 safety measures in place. Check the list below for virtual options too. Register now, because spots are filling up fast!
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
346-707-8926
29255 FM 1093
Ages: 9-14
Catchers University (CUB Baseball) offers one-on-one instruction for every position on the field and unique tryout experiences during their “CUB Prospect Days.”
281-394-0022
1150 Katy Fort Bend Rd.
Ages: 6-18
This baseball and softball training facility in Katy offers private lessons, pitching machines, batting cages, workshops, and camps for kids.
281-578-9790
20000 Park Row
Ages: Starting at 3 years old
Student athletes can get year-round baseball and softball instruction with private lessons, conditioning and training, batting cages, camps, and more.
Various Locations
Ages: Starting at 3 years old
The i9 Sports baseball curriculum teaches the fundamentals of baseball – running the bases, catching, throwing and hitting – while also promoting sportsmanship and teamwork. They offer clinics and baseball programs for players for different age groups. Games and practices are on Saturdays only, and are played at schools all across Katy.
24927 Morton Rd.
713-480-7456
Ages: 3-16
Katy American Little League, a registered non-profit organization, offers players the training and skills to improve their game.
4702 Katy Hockley Cut-Off Rd
281-371-0887
Ages: 4 -18
Katy PONY Baseball, a registered non-profit organization offers players the skills and training to improve their game.
BASKETBALL
Katy Sportz Academy - Offering In-person and Virtual Instruction
24746 Saddlespur Ln.
281-665-1243
Ages: Depends on the program
Players can choose from virtual classes for ball handling, position skills, defense and footwork, and more. They also offer Small Group Strength & Conditioning for 5th - 8th graders.
832-661-1663
Ages: 4th-12 grade
BIG Basketball Academy is a branch of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). Teams are open to boys and girls, and they also offer individual lessons for ages 6 - 18.
832-391-8474
19308 Morton Rd.
Ages: Depend on the program
Eyecan Athletics provides a complete 360 turnkey solution to help every aspect of student-athletes to improve, focusing on their mind, body, and spirit.
Various Locations
Ages: 3-13
This league offers several clinics and basketball programs for players of all ages. Games and practices are held on Saturdays only, and are played at schools all across Katy.
832-245-7181
23441 Clay Rd.
Ages: Depend on the program
Katy Hustle offers AAU travel and select teams, personal training, team training, basketball camps, basketball tournaments, and more.
24746 Saddlespur Ln.
281-665-1243
Ages: Depend on the program
Katy Select is a youth basketball organization designed to provide the fundamentals of basketball to all players so they have the tools to compete at a highest level. They provide all of their teams with high-quality, experienced coaches and trainers, who inspire each young man in their program to succeed on and off the court.
CHEERLEADING/GYMNASTICS
22570 Franz Rd.
Ages: 18 months and up
KGSP offers programs for recreational and competitive gymnastics. Plus, their Boot Camp classes, for all levels of athletes, are led by their Strength and Conditioning Specialist . Visit their website for more details on classes and COVID-19 accommodations.
1420 Katy Flewellen Rd.
281-347-4725
Ages: 3-18
Adrenaline Tumble and Cheer offers beginner tumbling through competitive cheer and regular camps throughout the year.
25350 Canyon Fields Dr. Richmond
832-222-2228
Ages: 18 months – 17 years
Fun and Fitness Gymnastics, an official Junior Olympic Training Center, offers recreational gymnastics, tumbling and “Ninja Force” classes, as well as different levels of their advanced classes.
25440 Beckendorff Rd.
281-371-3775
Ages: 4 and up
Grand Cheer All-Stars welcomes tumblers from beginner through competition level.
British International School of Houston
2203 N. Westgreen Blvd.
Ages: Kindergarten – 8th grade
Under the Lights welcomes players of all skill levels. They promote a competitive, confidence-building, non-contact football experience.
2570 Franz Rd.
281-734-2707
Poss Cheer is located inside Katy Gymnastics and Sports Performance. They offer a daycare program, Performance Squad Class, tumbling classes, private lessons and much more.
23333 Taswell Dr.
281-347-2000
Ages: Depend on the program
Westwood Gymnastics offers Gymnastics tumbling and dance to kiddos of all ages and ability levels, from Mommy & Me classes, special needs programs, and girls and boys beginning to advanced tumbling.
24940 Katy Ranch Rd.
281-395-9235
Ages: 4 through high school
This competitive cheer gym offers lessons at all levels - Tiny Tumblers, stunt classes and more.
DANCE
641 S. Mason Rd.
281-579-7874
Ages: 3 and up
Adamson Ballet School instructs pre-school through pre-professional dancers. Classes include ballet, tap, jazz, and drill team prep dance education. They also offer adult yoga and barre pilates classes.
2501 S. Mason Rd.
281-398-9226
Ages: 2 and up
Becky’s offers Mommy & Me and Creative Movement for little ones, and beginner to advanced instruction in ballet, hip hop, tap, jazz, lyrical, modern, and contemporary.
Connolly Dance Arts - Offering In-person and Virtual Instruction
22760 Westheimer Pkwy.
281-693-1232
Ages: 2-18
Connolly Dance Arts introduces dance to youngsters and offers different levels of classes for dancers to learn tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary and more.
829 S. Mason Rd.
281-646-1901
Ages: 2 and up
This professional ballroom and Latin studio offers classes for adults and children including salsa and social Latin, hip hop, country western, ballet, break dancing, belly dancing, and more.
916 S. Mason Rd.
281-398-7600
Ages: 4 - adult
DANMAR Academy of Performing Arts, multicultural dance organization and studio, offers classes in Flamenco, belly dancing, hip hop, contemporary, drill team and more.
29615 Farm to Market 1093 Suite 5, Fulshear
281-770-0074
Ages: 2 and up
District Dance Company’s award-winning instructors lead dance classes from preschoolers to adults. Classes include jazz, ballet, lyrical, tap, hip-hop, acrobatics, contemporary, and aerial classes, plus, District Dance Company has recreational and competitive dance teams.
2525 Porter Rd.
281-391-7779
Ages: 3 - adult
En Avant Ballet Studio welcomes all ages and experience levels. They offer ballet, pre-pointe, pointe, tap, tumbling, and folk dancing classes.
Intempo Dance - Offering In-person and Virtual Instruction
24919 Roesner Rd.
281-394-2773
Ages: 3 and up
Intempo offers classes in ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, tap, musical theatre and more.
They also offer classes for Home School students upon request.
27025 Highway 90
281-391-8900
Juleigh Holley's School of Dance celebrates its 20th year of dance instruction. Classes include ballet, tap, jazz and more.
Pointe of Grace - Offering In-person and Virtual Instruction
3760 S. Mason Rd.
832-623-4365
Ages: 2 - 18
Pointe of Grace offers a variety of classes to accommodate each dancer’s skill level including ballet, tap, acrobatics, jazz, hip, hop hop, and more. Home school classes are available Tuesdays - Fridays.
21925 Franz Road Suite 603
832-833-2970
Ages: 3 and up
TopFlight Dance Center, a premier dance center offers classes six days a week in ballet, tap, contemporary, modern, jazz, acro, pointe, lyrical, drill team, leaps and turns, and hip hop.
FOOTBALL
19308 Morton Rd.
832-391-8474
Ages: Depends on the program
The football training equipment and drills at Eyecan Athletics help athletes to increase their vertical jump and first step quickness while maximizing their ability to dominate on the field.
Various Locations
Ages: 3 - 13
i9 offers youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for boys in girls. They help kids develop athletic ability, a love of sports. Games and practices are on Saturdays only, and are played at schools all across Katy.
British International School of Houston
2203 N. Westgreen Blvd.
Ages: Kindergarten – 8th grade
The Under the Lights flag football program instructs all skill levels and promotes a competitive, confidence building, non-contact football experience.
21000 Franz Rd.
For more than 36 years, Katy Youth Football (KYF) has been “Doin’ it for the Kids.” They are Katy’s largest football organization with leagues from 7-on-7, pee-wee and intermediate flag through 6th grade tackle.
HORSEBACK RIDING
5214 James Lane, Fulshear
281-745-8369
A full-service boarding, training and equestrian lesson center in Brookshire, Bright Star Stables serves Katy and the greater Houston area and specializes in Hunters and Jumpers.
1102 Circle Lake Dr.
281-395-4311
Circle Lake Ranch offers Western, and English horseback riding lessons at their academy. Since 1998, they have safely taught over 8000 students to ride.
28340 Sharp Rd.
281-371-2111
Freeman Ranch & Stables, a full-service equestrian facility, offers boarding, training and lessons based on the needs of the horse and level of the rider.
10655 Katy Hockley Rd. Cut Off
713-715-9363
Ages: 18 months and up
Paloma Trails offers a wide variety of horse and pony activities, including private and group lessons in Western and English styles. They also offer a “Therapeutic Riding” program to assist special needs riders.
MARTIAL ARTS
21734 Provincial Blvd.
281-647-6621
Ages: Depends on the program
This premium, full-service fitness and mixed martial arts academy provides classes for kids and adults for self-defense, mixed martial arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, and kickboxing.
537 S. Mason Rd.
281-395-5935
Ages: 5 - adult
Jade Mountain Martial Arts offers adult Kung Fu and Tai Chi, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, martial arts, and functional fitness classes, for children.
2004 S. Mason Rd.
281-347-8624
Ages: 6 - adult
Texas Kickboxing Academy offers quality instruction in martial arts for all skill levels and ages, plus, self-defense, kickboxing, MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and more.
870 S. Mason Rd.
832-589-0389
Ages: 5 – adult
Kids and adults can train in the ancient Israeli martial art and combat discipline, kickboxing, and self-defense.
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Katy - Offering In-person and Virtual Instruction
625 S. Mason Rd.
281-829-9300
5757 Katy-Gaston Rd.
281-202-3713
Ages: 4 - adult
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Katy provides students with critical life skills and physical benefits. They offer world-class instruction from kids through adults in martial arts.
Vortexic Martial Arts - Offering In-person and Virtual Instruction
3760 S. Mason Rd.
832-819-4862
Ages: 3 - adult
Vortexic Martial Arts promotes fun and fitness rolled into one with Tae Kwon Do and hapkido classes and more for kids ages 3 and up.
MUSIC
23922 Cinco Village Ctr. Blvd.
832-437-4511
Sign up for lessons in piano, guitar, violin, vocals, drums, brass wind, woodwind and more. The Conservatory of Music at Cinco Ranch also offers instruction in recital etiquette, and home school programs.
KD Music & Arts - Offering In-person and Virtual Instruction
20225 Katy Fwy.
281-647-6996
Ages: 6 and up
All classes are taught by experienced and professionally-trained instructors. They offer classes in piano, guitar, bass, voice, drums, violin and more.
1417 FM 1463
281-503-5966
Ages: 3 and up
Rhythm Music School offers lessons in piano, guitar, drums, ukulele, voice and more. Through music lessons, they help their students achieve better vocabularies and reading skills, and improved self-esteem.
School of Rock Katy - Offering In-person and Virtual Instruction
3750 S. Mason Rd.
281-769-7010
Ages: 6 through adults
School of Rock Katy offers one-on-one lessons, for piano/keyboards, drums, guitar and bass, vocals and more, in all levels. They also host group band practices, and live gigs for kids who want to be in a rock band.
SOCCER
832-391-8474
19308 Morton Rd.
Ages: Depends on the program
Eyecan Athletics provides a complete 360 turnkey solution to help every aspect of student athletes improve. They focus on the mind, body, and spirit of an athlete.
20150 Westheimer Pkwy., Houston
Ages: 4* - 18
*4-year-olds must turn 5 by 12/31/2020
This youth soccer program emphasizes fairness, positive reinforcement, and teamwork. No scores are kept and players all receive equal playing time.
1450 W. Grand Pkwy S.
281-392-5972
Ages: 4 and up
The Katy Youth Soccer Club offers recreational soccer with an emphasis on fun and learning hot to play the game. All matches are played at Katy Park.
1005 Airline Dr. Suite B
832-899-5336
Ages: 2 and up
At Pro’s Indoor Soccer, participants have fun while exercising and developing quick reflexes and attention awareness. They offer programs in different age levels, and the first session is free.
25730 Westheimer Pkwy. 346-387-6788
Ages: 18 months and up
Pure Soccer features an indoor and outdoor field. Their Grassroots child development program is designed to develop children’s cognitive skills via soccer and developing their fundamental soccer skills. Classes also teach children team work, sportsmanship, co-ordination and listening skills.
Various locations
Ages: 18 months - 5 years-old
SoccerTots programs help younger kids develop motor skills and self-confidence, and teach older classes to focus more on developing core soccer skills and personal focus, and introduce an element of light competition.