2026-2027
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
ACT PREP
Shelton State Community College (SSCC) Workforce Development will offer seven-week ACT preparation courses on the Martin Campus. Two course options are available as listed below. All sessions will be held from 4:15 p.m. until 6:15 p.m. in room 1913, and attendance is required for all dates listed in a selected course.
Course 1 Course 2
August 3 October 19
August 10 October 26
August 17 November 2
August 24 November 9
August 31 November 16
September 8* November 30
September 14 December 7
*Tuesday following Labor Day
In the course, students will learn how each section of the ACT is designed so they can approach that section with an effective strategy. They will then individually use these concepts on a practice test and participate in discussion about the questions. This practice and refining process will sharpen the student’s thinking skills for the test.
The cost of the course is $350. Because space is limited to twelve students, early registration is encouraged.
To register or learn more contact Emily Wyatt at ewyatt@sheltonstate.edu.
SPORTS, DANCE & CHEER
Baseball
PARA Tuscaloosa Baseball League
USSSA and Braves Country Affiliated
September-November w/post season TBA
Tee Ball Ages 3-4 https://www.tcpara.org/athletics/baseball/tee-ball
TBL Ages 5-12 https://www.tcpara.org/athletics/baseball/tbl
Basketball
PARA Tuscaloosa Basketball Association (TBA)
Registration opens August, season starts November
Grades K-3 Futures League
Grades 4-6 Capstone League
Grades 7-8 TBA Recreational League
https://www.tcpara.org/athletics/basketball/youth
Cheer
ACE of Tuscaloosa
ACE of Tuscaloosa offers training for tumbling, cheerleading, and stunting. You can take classes as an individual or you can train on one of our amazing competition teams! Classes for ALL AGES and ALL SKILL Levels. Train like a champion at ACE!
Location: 2517 29th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Website: acetribe.com/ace-tuscaloosa
Phone: 205.633.1616
PARA Cheerleading
Ages 5-12 — September-November
Includes uniform, poms & additional items if applicable
Squads cheer on Sundays for Girls Flag Football
https://www.tcpara.org/athletics/cheer
Dance
The Dance Centre
For over six decades, The Dance Centre has inspired generations of dancers through exceptional training, meaningful mentorship, and a love for the performing arts. Recognized as one of the Southeast’s premier dance education programs, TDC offers classes for ages 18 months through adult in ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, hip hop, acro, contemporary, and musical theatre.
Whether your child is taking their very first dance steps or pursuing advanced performance and competitive opportunities, our goal is to help every student build confidence, discipline, and lifelong friendships in a positive, encouraging environment. Guided by our core values of Teamwork, Dedication, and Character, we’re committed to developing not only exceptional dancers, but exceptional young people.
Location: 5100 Union Station, Northport, AL 35473
Website: www.thedancecentre.net
Email: welcome@thedancecentre.net
Phone: (205) 752-5354
Football
PARA NFL Flag Football Co-ed
Co-ed Ages 5-12 — August-October
Includes jersey, flags & officials costs
https://www.tcpara.org/athletics/football/flag
PARA NFL Flag Football All-Girl
All-Girl Grades K-8 — August-October
https://www.tcpara.org/athletics/football/girlsflag
Martial Arts
Falcon 1 Karate
Falcon 1 Karate teaches 7 core concepts of self-defense for students of all ages. Your child will build confidence, discipline and athletic skills while learning to "Choose to make every day special". Karate lessons are held at our main facility in Northport or 7 Tuscaloosa area elementary schools.
Location: 230 McFarland Blvd Suite A, Northport AL 35476.
Website: falcon1karate.com
Email: falcon1karate@gmail.com
Phone: 205-758-2242
Tiger Rock Martial Arts
Tiger Rock offers classes for ages 4 and up. With afternoon and evening classes and a very convenient schedule, students are able to gain the wonderful benefits of martial arts training, such as self-control, self-discipline, self-confidence, strength, and fitness while still being able to maintain participation in other activities and while maintaining high academic performance.
3 Locations: Tuscaloosa/Hillcrest/Northport
Website: www.baIleystkd.com
Hillcrest: 205-343-6449
Northport: 205-339-7071
Tuscaloosa: 205-759-4711
Softball
PARA Youth Softball
Ages 7-13
Sokol Park South
https://www.tcpara.org/athletics/softball/youth-softball
Soccer
PARA Tuscaloosa United Soccer Club Recreation League
Co-ed Ages 3-18 — September-November
Sokol North Complex & Bobby Miller Center
https://www.tcpara.org/athletics/tuscaloosaunited/recreational-soccer
PARA TUSC Academy Soccer League
Invitation Only
Ages 8-10 — September-October
https://www.tcpara.org/athletics/tuscaloosaunited/academy-soccer
PARA TUSC Competitive Soccer League
Invitation Only
Ages 11-18 — Fall & Spring
https://www.tcpara.org/athletics/tuscaloosaunited/competitive-soccer
CREATIVE ARTS
Alabama Choir School
The Alabama Choir School is an after-school community youth choir program for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. This school year, select choirs will sing with the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra (including a performance of the movie Home Alone at the Mercedes Benz Amphitheater!), at Dollywood theme park, and give two concerts at the University of Alabama’s Moody Concert Hall. For details and registration information, please visit alachoirschool.org or email alabamachoirschool@gmail.com.
Brushstrokes
Brushstrokes with Ann Foster is located in a spacious, bright and exciting studio in downtown Northport. Ann’s over 30 years of professional art education experience in the Tuscaloosa City and County schools blend her career knowledge and academic training into an innovative approach to art instruction. Along with after school classes for children, Ann also offers summer camps, teen classes and adult classes.
Location: 412 22nd Avenue Northport, AL 35476
Email: annsbrushstrokes@gmail.com
Phone: 205-657-0199
Tuscaloosa Children's Theatre
After school classes in acting, singing, and dancing for ages 6-18
Classes begin September 10th
www.tuscaloosachildrenstheatre.com
OTHER
PARA Extended Day (After School Care Program)
Phelps Activity Center — Year Round
Pre-K-5th (Transportation provided for Rock Quarry Elementary Students)
M-F 2:30PM-6PM