Let’s get physical: Kids sport activities

Things to do

19 Apr

Sydney = sunshine + sporty kids = winning combo ☀️💪

If your little one has energy to burn (read: is bouncing off the walls by 9am), it’s time to get moving. Think gym, swim, dance, cycling, yoga and martial arts—aka the good stuff for building skills, burning energy, and giving you a chance to meet other parents while you're at it.

There’s a TONNE of classes and activities, so we’ve handpicked a mix to get you started—some are even free, and a few will even run special sessions for your parent group.

Gymbaroo
📍Multiple locations
🧒Birth to 8 years old
Think baby sensory, but with singing, dancing, massage and parachute play thrown in. This class is a full-body bonding session that’s just as fun for you as it is for your mini.
Minis Sports Classes
📍South Eveleigh
🧒18 months to 6 years old
Run, jump, kick, throw—this one’s for your sporty spice. Designed by paediatric and occupational therapists, these fun-fuelled classes build skills across ten sports while helping your mini master those all-important motor milestones.
Gymkidz Baby Sense Classes
📍Newtown
🧒0-16 months
Expect bubbles, beats, textures and tiny triumphs. This is a sensory-rich class packed with movement, music and creative play to support early development and spark connection between you and your little one.
My First Gym Junior Program
📍Frenchs Forest & North Ryde
🧒7 months to 4 years
MyFirstGym’s classes are designed to get your mini moving, from when they’re a Baby Explorer (7-12 months) through to Dingo Pup (4 years old). From ninja skills to dance, gymnastics and strength, each class helps kids build confidence, coordination and a love of movement from the get-go.
Flourish Kids Yoga
📍Zetland
🧒5 - 12 years old
⭐Free!
This playful 8-week yoga program blends movement, mindfulness and feel-good fun to help kids connect with their bodies and big feelings. Led by experienced kids’ yoga teacher Amanda Nicholas, it’s designed to build confidence, calm and lifelong healthy habits.
Kids Yoga at Darling Quarter
📍Sydney
🧒2 -5 years old
⭐Free!
Stretch, breathe, giggle, repeat. These weekly yoga sessions are made for preschoolers to move their bodies, calm their minds and let loose with some bendy fun. Grown-ups can join too—especially if you’re feeling a little tight in the hamstrings.
Dance with Me
📍Ultimo
🧒18 months to 3 years old
Let loose and dance it out with your little one in this joyful class designed to spark creativity, confidence and connection. Each session is themed (and changes every fortnight), with music, props and plenty of playful movement to keep things fresh and fun.
Little Ballet
📍Forest Lodge
🧒3-5 years old
Your little one will tiptoe through jungles, soar to the moon and learn the magic of ballet along the way. With each fortnightly theme, they’ll explore movement, music and imagination—picking up classic ballet terms like plié and jeté in the most playful way possible.
Splash Time
📍Locations across Sydney
🧒Up to 4 months
Tiny splashes, big benefits. BlueFit’s free classes are a sensory-friendly intro to the pool for babies. It’s a gentle way to boost coordination, balance and muscle development—plus a sweet bonding moment for you both. Spots are limited and sessions run on the first Wednesday of every month, so be quick!
Baby Sharks Program
📍Edgecliff
🧒3-5 months
Dip a toe into the world of water with this gentle 5-week intro class at Kick Swim. Through fun, interactive activities, your little one will start building water confidence while you pick up key safety skills. Bring the whole gang too-they’ll set up a special class for your parents group.
Balance Bike Clinics
📍Alexandria
🧒3-8 years old
⭐Free!
Ready to ditch the training wheels? This interactive balance bike clinic helps kids build the skills and confidence to transition to a pedal bike—with a little help from their grown-ups. Bikes and helmets are provided (or BYO), and no booking is needed—just roll up to Sydney Park Cycling Centre between 9–10:45am on Saturdays (weather permitting).
Learn to Ride
📍Concord
🧒5+ years olds
Got a nervous non-rider on your hands? The Neo Learn-To-Ride Program is designed to give kids a confidence boost on two wheels. With three one-hour sessions and expert coaching, most little riders are pedalling solo in no time—building independence, confidence, and bike smarts along the way.
Mini Rangers
📍Marrickville
🧒3-6 years old
Mini Rangers is martial arts made mini—but mighty. This program at Pinnacle Martial Arts builds confidence, coordination, and all the good stuff (like focus, balance and problem-solving) in a fun, supportive setting.
Spider Monkeys
📍Bondi Junction
🧒Various ages
At Igor MMA Academy, kids get a taste of Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling and Self Defence—all rolled into one high-energy class. It’s not just about learning to throw a punch (safely, of course); it’s about building confidence, respect, and real-life skills like discipline and anti-bullying smarts.