At Lola & Kids, our enrichment programs are crafted to inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence through interactive, partner-led experiences throughout Brooklyn. From hands-on art projects and movement classes to bilingual storytelling and cultural explorations, each session encourages children to engage actively, express themselves, and develop social and language skills.
Our programs range from music and dance to imaginative play and cultural discovery, many incorporating early exposure to Spanish in a playful, natural way. Available as standalone classes or as part of seasonal camps, our Brooklyn offerings give families flexible opportunities to explore learning and creativity beyond the classroom.
Founded by two Latina sisters and educators, Lola & Kids was created to support schools with enrichment programs that celebrate culture and community.
Brooklyn children benefit from Lola & Kids’ wide range of enrichment experiences, available as semester-based programs. Our local partners lead hands-on, interactive sessions that spark curiosity, creativity, and cultural understanding. Here’s a snapshot of the programs currently available:
Students explore artists from different cultures and time periods, using their work as inspiration for hands-on projects. Through collage, sculpture, and mixed media, they connect art to identity and storytelling while building technical skills and creative confidence.
Students prepare simple, globally inspired recipes while practicing measuring, mixing, and safe food prep. Along the way, they explore nutrition, culture, and collaboration, building confidence through hands-on culinary experiences.
Sensory Lab offers guided, play-based exploration using tactile materials like textured dough, water stations, and sensory bins. Activities support coordination, language development, and early problem-solving in an engaging environment.
Students build confidence through acting games, improvisation, and short scene work. Voice and movement exercises strengthen communication skills, culminating in a final performance that celebrates their growth.
Students learn basic chords, rhythm patterns, and beginner songs in a supportive group setting. The class builds foundational music skills while encouraging creativity and musical exploration.
This energetic class blends singing, percussion, and movement to explore rhythm and musical storytelling. Students build listening skills, coordination, and confidence through interactive, culturally inspired activities.
Students learn foundational breakdance moves while building strength, coordination, and rhythm. Classes highlight the culture of breaking and encourage teamwork, creativity, and confidence.
Capoeira blends martial arts, dance, and music into a dynamic movement practice. Students develop agility, discipline, and cultural awareness through cooperative drills and rhythmic sequences.
This progressive acro program builds flexibility, balance, and strength through foundational tumbling skills. Classes are structured, safe, and designed for young learners.
Students develop dribbling, passing, and shooting skills through drills and small-sided games. The supportive environment encourages teamwork and steady skill development.
Through drills and scrimmages, students strengthen shooting, passing, and defensive skills. Coach Jon emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork, and confidence on the court.
This movement-based class introduces Pre-K students to balance, coordination, and strength through obstacle courses and interactive games. Activities are designed to support early physical development in a fun, supportive setting.
Fun Fitness engages students in relay races, agility drills, and team challenges that promote endurance and body awareness. The structured format encourages teamwork, confidence, and active participation.
Students explore early science and engineering concepts through hands-on experiments and building challenges. Guided activities spark curiosity and foundational problem-solving skills.
Students learn basic coding concepts through dinosaur-themed challenges and age-appropriate tools. Sequencing and logic activities introduce early computational thinking in a playful format.
Students build interactive projects while learning sequencing, logic, and problem-solving skills. Through hands-on coding challenges, they discover how technology can be used to create, innovate, and design real-world solutions.
In addition to after-school enrichment, Lola & Kids supports Brooklyn schools with structured supervision and enrichment during recess, lunch, and daily transitions. Our programs help children stay engaged, regulated, and ready to learn.
