Folsom Parks and Recreation runs a long list of first classes for kids under 6, most of them 30 to 60 minutes once a week. All of these register through the city's catalog. Prices are the Folsom resident fee, with the nonresident fee in parentheses.
With a parent: ages 1 to 3
- Fun Foundations: Parent and Me Toddler Program: ages 1 to 3 with a parent or caregiver, Fridays 9:15 to 10:15 am at the Folsom Community Center. Circle time, music, art and play in monthly sessions, $55 ($65) for November.
A city preschool: ages 3 and 4
- Fun Factory Preschool: a nine-month program at the Andy Morin Sports Complex, 9:00 am to noon, either Tuesdays and Thursdays ($385) or Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays ($465). Registration for the next school year opens in March.
First sports: ages 2 to 6
- Skyhawks Soccer Tots: ages 2 to 5, Saturday mornings at John Kemp Community Park, $89 ($99).
- Pee Wee Soccer: ages 3 to 6, Mondays at 4:00 or 5:00 pm at Econome Family Park, then Tuesdays at John Kemp Community Park from January, $84 ($94).
- Skyhawks Baseball Tots: ages 3 to 6, Thursdays 4:10 to 4:55 pm at Econome Family Park, $89 ($99).
- NAofA Little Shots Basketball: ages 3 and 4, Sundays 9:00 to 9:50 am at the Andy Morin Sports Complex, $98 ($108).
- NAofA Jr. Academy Flag Football Club: ages 4 to 6, Tuesdays 5:15 to 6:30 pm at Econome Family Park, $98 ($108).
- Little Dragons Taekwondo: ages 3 to 5, Tuesdays 4:30 to 5:00 pm at Bowman Martial Arts on East Bidwell Street, $60 ($70).
Frequently Asked Questions
What can a 2-year-old do in Folsom?
Fun Foundations takes kids from about 18 months with a parent, and Skyhawks Soccer Tots starts at age 2.
Is Fun Factory a licensed preschool?
Fun Factory is a recreation preschool run by Folsom Parks and Recreation. For licensed child care centers, see the Folsom daycare directory.
How long are these classes?
Most sports classes run 45 to 75 minutes once a week for four to six weeks, then start a new session.