Athens - Post Report Question and Answers

Are local sports classes and/or activities available for kids?

Yes, though most begin late in the evenings. It seems that most activities were tied into the schools and other programs waited until people were home to open (after 5pm). You could have music lessons and others come to your residence. - Oct 2023


Not a good post for baseball. - Jan 2023


Yes, lots of options. - Mar 2022


My daughter took boxing classes locally. Quite a few kids took martial art classes. - Jan 2020


Yes, the schools have programs and neighborhoods have a lot as well if you can figure out how to navigate the Greek environment. - Mar 2018


Mostly soccer. - Feb 2018


Mainly soccer. - Oct 2017


Yes, though they may be harder or easier to find depending on the neighborhood where you live and your willingness to travel to other neighborhoods to access them. - Jan 2017


The international schools have a variety of sports and clubs on offer. - Dec 2016


St Catherine's had an afterschool program that we really enjoyed, but I am not sure about anything local. - Sep 2013


There are, but not sure if non-EU citizens qualify that easy. The American Community Schools and some of the private schools have programs, mainly soccer, basketball, volleyball, and water sports. - Jul 2012


Not really. - Jun 2010


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