School for kids near me: Champaign-Urbana Kids Classes and Teams

Champaign-Urbana Kids Classes and Teams

The Champaign-Urbana area has a variety of offerings for kids classes and teams during the school year

Activities that keep your kids active and engaged? Check. Activities that stretch your kids’ brain power? Check. Activities that your kids will be asking to go to? Check. We have the info on a variety of extra curricular activities that kids will enjoy all year long.

Registration for fall activities are up and running at many organizations, although some may not have information ready yet. Please note that all listings are paid sponsors of Chambanamoms.

Thanks to Illini Tutoring for presenting this list of kids classes in Champaign-Urbana. At Illini Tutoring, its licensed, certified teachers and tutors help students raise their grades, get higher test scores, and navigate the stress and anxiety of middle and high school. No two students are the same: this is why one-on-one and group tutoring is the best way to help your student succeed in school and in life. Through their combined 30+ years of teaching experience, Illini Tutoring leaders help students become the heroes of their own success story through meaningful mentorships and one-on-one and small group teaching. Students come to Illini Tutoring when their grades and test scores should be better. Parents enroll their children in Illini Tutoring’s programs when stress, anxiety, and frustration due to school are taking a toll on the student and the whole family.

Illini Tutoring

Illini Tutoring has been serving students in Champaign-Urbana since 2010. Students trust Illini Tutoring’s certified teachers and tutors to help them excel in their math and science classes. Illini Tutoring also helps students raise their scores on the ACT, SAT, and PSAT. It offers one-to-one summer tutoring programs in math, science, test prep, and college app essay writing.  Moms who want their kids to succeed in school – and in life – trust its tutoring services year after year, and Illini Tutoring can’t wait to welcome you into its family of creative thinkers and problem solvers. Illini Tutoring is a mom-owned company with a big heart for the community. It donates thousands of dollars each year to support the local public schools and other community projects.

Dates of Programming: Ongoing

Ages Served: All

Location: 2500 Galen Dr., Champaign

For More Information: website, email, or call (217) 714-8395

Class Act

About Class Act: Class Act is Chambana’s only studio offering performing arts training and opportunities for ages 3 to adult. Check out classes in Musical Theatre, Acting, Improv, Creative Drama, and more! Classes are in-person at Academy High, with Zoom options as well. “First Stage” class is offered for Class Act’s youngest students (ages 3-5) and a parent/guardian.

How to Enroll: Sessions vary in length and begin Sept. 10. Register now through classactchampaign.com. A Pay-What-You-Can Plan is offered for those in need. Email [email protected] for more information. Families can also receive a $20 discount for siblings and multiple classes.

Parent Comment: “Class Act IS a class act … from summer camp, to classes, to performances, my family loves this place!” – Erin T.

Location: Academy High, 2001 Fox Dr., Champaign

For more information: Website, Facebook, email, or call (217) 689-1493

Stephens Family YMCA

About Stephens Family YMCA: The Stephens Family YMCA offers programming and memberships centered around youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. It strives to be a ray of hope for the community that inspires us to be better. Programs include swim lessons, youth and adult sports, after-school and child care, personal training and many more. Included in your membership is the opportunity to take part in land and water group exercise classes and utilize up to 90 minutes per day of child watch while you’re at the Y.

How to Enroll: Registration can occur online at www.sf-ymca.net or by stopping by in person to the Y member service desk.

Parent Comment: “I love the Y. It has brought my family joy over the years through the classes and friendships that have come from it.” – Lisa H.

Location: 2501 Fields South Dr., Champaign

For more information: Website, Facebook, or call (217) 359-9622.

YMCA HEAT Swim Team

About YMCA HEAT Swim Team: The HEAT is based out of the Stephens Family YMCA. It offers stroke development levels up to national- and international-level competitive swimming.

How to Enroll: Learn more and register online.

Location: Stephens Family YMCA, 2501 Fields South Dr., Champaign

For more information: Website, Facebook, or call (217) 239-2806.

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Swimming Lessons Near Me | Kids & Adult Classes

Better Swimming Lessons

Whether you’re looking to improve your child’s confidence in the water , swim safety awareness or want to help your child learn to swim, we have swimming classes that cater for all levels of ability and ages.

As the largest provider of swimming lessons in the UK, we help  over 200,00 people a week learn to love the water and keep active, by becoming capable and confident swimmers in a leisure centre near them. 

Find flexible swim lessons that put you and your families needs first; from morning classes and private lessons to outdoor swimming, we put our members at the heart of everything we do.

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Holiday short courses

Why not keep the kids active this half term while learning a new life skill with our Swim School Holiday Courses.

Suitable for all levels, your child will build their confidence in the water and have fun at a swimming pool near you. Lessons run daily from Monday to Friday*.

To find and book a Swim School holiday short course:

• Go to https://betterflow.courseprogress.co.uk
• Find and click on your preferred location to be taken to the available courses.
• Select ‘Swim School Holiday courses’ in the left-hand filter

*days and times will be confirmed as you select your booking

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What do Better swimming lessons offer?

• All pupils are taught by experienced, qualified teachers, following our industry-leading programme in a fun and progressive environment
• Flexible, affordable and convenient swim lessons, with prices starting from as little as £3 per class (dependent on location)
• Ability to track your child’s progress with our online tool – Home Portal.

Free access to Swim For All, Swim For Family and Swim fitness  sessions with  swim lesson memberships for your children in your home facility. This does not include access to Swim For All, Swim For Family and Swim fitness  sessions for those on Swim Doctor courses, SWIMBiES courses and in the London Borough of Waltham Forest.

Learn to swim with the right lesson for you or your child

We offer a wide variety of swimming lessons for all ages and abilities. Find the right class to suit you or your child’s needs.

Baby & Parent Swim

Teach your baby to learn to swim with Better swimming lessons. Our SWIMBiES classes are tailored to children ages 3 months to 4 years, providing a fun syllabus to help you and your child build water confidence that lasts a lifetime.

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Children’s Swimming Lessons

Our engaging children’s swim classes take place across the UK for all ages and abilities, at affordable prices in your local leisure centre. Not only that, they help your child gain confidence and independence in the water whilst having fun.

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Adult Swim Lessons

Swim Doctor is Better’s adult swimming programme for all your swimming needs. Whether you want to learn to swim, improve your technique, fitness or train for an event, our Swim Doctors will help make the most of your time in the pool in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Group and 1 to 1 adult swim lessons are also available in certain locations.

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Women’s Only Swim Lessons

Run for women, by women, our sessions are led by female swimming instructors and cater to girls and women of all abilities. With our ladies swimming sessions and classes, you can develop a healthy lifestyle while enjoying the social and mental benefits of swimming. All our women only sessions are led by our qualified, female Swim Doctors. 

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Disability swim lessons

We want to encourage everyone to start to swimming at Better. Where possible, we will look to integrate children with disabilities into our existing group lessons or we can offer 1-to-1 or small group swimming lessons to support children and adults to learn to swim. We also work with our partner charity Level Water to provide lessons for primary school-aged children with a physical or sensory disability.

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1-to-1 swim lessons

We understand that every person is different and has their own goals to achieve in the water. That’s why, at Better, we offer private 1-to-1 swimming lessons with a qualified swimming instructor at a leisure centre near you. Our expert instructors create and tailor bespoke swim plans to help you or your child hit their targets. 1-to-1 lessons are subject to availability. Please contact your local centre for more information.

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Tracking your swim lesson progress

Whatever swim class  your child is attending, once the sessions are underway you can track their  progress using our online tool; Home Portal. Easy to set up, you’ll be able to access information and updates on the go directly from your swimming instructor.

The benefits of tracking your swim lessons with our Home Portal include:

• Records of achievement
• Encouragement to keep the kids active
• Ability to book and pay online
• One account for multiple children

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Master your swim skills with our experts instructors

All our teachers are professional, passionate and pupil-focused and will ensure you and your children are in safe hands in the water.

We want to give people of all ages quality  swim lessons, which is why we invest not only in our pupils, but our teachers too. Our talented teachers have a wide range of prized skills and qualifications, and we help fund our trainee instructors to achieve the following qualifications and skills:

• STA award qualifications
• Appropriate swimming teaching qualifications
• In-depth knowledge of swim health and safety
• National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches

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Swim lessons in high-class facilities

With over 130 indoor swimming pools, including the world-famous London Aquatics Centre, our local swim facilities make developing your skills and passion easier.  

Selected pools are also equipped with springboards and diving boards to help you discover the benefits of diving. We offer diving lessons for all ages and abilities, including classes from the Tom Daley Diving Academy.

Better swimming facilities include:

• Training pools with swim lanes
• Teaching pools
• 9 lidos, heated and unheated
• Flumes, slides and Aqua Splash inflatable sessions
• Diving pools and boards
• Disability access and Pool Pod lifts at many of our pools

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Better’s tips for staying safe while swimming

You might be wondering ‘why is it important to follow safety rules in swimming classes and lessons’, but they’re there to protect all of us when using the Better pool facilities.

Before taking the plunge, it’s important you have the swimming basics under your belt. Here’s how you can help everyone swim in a safe and welcoming environment.

What to do:

• Wait to swim after you eat. Please avoid swimming within two hours of eating.
• Watch from a distance. Spectators can watch swimming lessons from the designated gallery/viewing area, not from the poolside.
• Please remember to shower before and after your swimming lesson.
• Please remeber to use the toilet facilities before your swimming lesson.
• Be mindful of your own swimming ability and those around you and listen to instructions. Please listen to our qualified lifeguards and follow their guidance to keep everyone safe. If you’re in a swim lesson, make sure you pay attention to your teacher so you don’t miss anything important.
• Swim when you’re feeling healthy. If you’re not sure you’re fit enough to swim, please consult your doctor. It’s very important to talk to your doctor before swimming if you have any health problems, and inform staff of any special requirements you may have. Swimming when you don’t feel healthy, including tummy troubles, can make problems worse.

Frequently asked questions

Swim lessons Information

How many lessons does it take to learn to swim?

Learning to swim happens at a different pace for everyone, so there isn’t a one size fits all. In order to really improve your swim skills, consistent lessons over a long period of time are a great way to see results.

What is the best age to start swim lessons?

The recommended age is around four years old. At this age, children have the muscle movements and coordination to learn and be successful at swimming. Yet, that doesn’t mean you can ever be too late to learn to swim. Our swimming classes cater to all ages and abilities, so whether it’s a Swimbies class with your little one or a adults only swim lesson,  we’re ready when you are.

What measures are in place to ensure the Better swim facilities are safe to use?

We have put in place numerous measures to keep our swimming facilities safe. These include:

• Increased cleaning schedules – we clean our facilities on a more regular basis
• Pre-booked swim lessons – all our swimming classes have to be pre-booked to control class capacity and stagger lesson start times

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Diving

Whether you’re a novice looking for an adrenaline rush or an experienced diver looking to advance your technique, come to one of our diving pools. 

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Swimming at Better

Swimming is a great all-round exercise and is perfect if you want to be more active and stay healthy whatever your age or ability. With Better, you’ll have access to a local indoor and outdoor swimming pools near you. 

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Children’s school for children

Overnight gathering for grades 5 November 9-10, 2019

Information on SDD November 9-10, 2019

Overnight gathering for grades 5 November 3-4, 2018

Overnight gathering for 5 classes “Non-Children’s Time” September 9-10, 2017

Work plan of the innovative platform “School of children for children. New Wave” MBOU “Gymnasium No. 3 in Academgorodok” in the 2017-2018 academic year.pdf

Report on the work on the project “School for Children for Children” for the period from 01.06. 2016 to 05/30/2017.pdf

School of Children for Children work plan for the 2015-2016 academic year.pdf

News of the innovative platform “School for Children for Children”

“). All class teachers and representatives from classes (2-4 creative people each) were invited to the seminar. The Academy was conducted by the guys who returned from the profile instructor shift: Geletin Vladislav (11V), Shmatov Denis (9A) and Shonin Dmitry (10B), as well as A.S. Kananykhin.

How to organize an event in the life of a team and an individual? How to make sure that no one remains indifferent? How to make New Year’s Eve for everyone? How to fill the festive event with meaning, and not make it an event for show?

64 people were looking for answers to these questions: class teachers and their students. It is difficult to create a full-fledged script in 1.5 hours, but the ideas that were voiced by the working groups turned out to be very interesting. Most likely, it will not be possible to realize all the ideas, but even if some of them turn into New Year’s events, it will be great.

Participants of the seminar rated its usefulness at 8.27 points on a 10-point scale. And we know for sure that the aftereffect of this seminar will be positive. After all, such brainstorming, joint reflection, inclusion in the creative process is an event in itself!

Collection-reboot “Lighter”

Methodological documents. pdf

Event within the innovation platform

Educational project

“School of children for children”

for the development of self-organization of school communities (“New Wave”)

Exit fee 5 classes September 5-6, 2015

Oleg Koshevoy

On September 5-6, 2015, the first event in the 2015-2016 academic year was held as part of the innovative platform of the Educational Project “School for Children for Children” (SHDD). Fifth graders, who had just joined the ranks of middle school students, took part in a field meeting organized by a team of instructors, students in grades 7-11. The collection took place on the basis of DOL them. Oleg Koshevoy. During the day, the instructors helped the fifth-graders to create new micro-teams, “mixing” students from different classes. This has become a certain crisis for many children, since they are not used to communicating with their peers in parallel in a collaborative mode. It is difficult to find a common language with the guys from the parallel class, if in previous years the spirit of rivalry and competition between classes prevailed. This situation turned out to be difficult for the parents who were present at the camp. But the teachers, instructors and class teachers managed to create such an atmosphere of creativity, support and mutual respect that after the end of the camp, no one doubted that the children of the 5th grade parallel managed to make friends with each other!

The collection program included a variety of activities and events. The game “Don’t say a word” taught fifth-graders to better understand each other, carefully and sensitively analyze the behavior of another person. Evening lights helped to open up and gain the skill of reflection (after all, it was necessary not only to analyze the past day from the position of “liked or disliked”, but also to try to see the changes that had occurred in oneself and in new friends). Self-organization services have shown how you can create space and hold various events. The evening program helped many children discover their talents and overcome their fear of public speaking.

There is an amazing tradition in the “SHDD” project: all participants of the gathering choose guys worthy to bear the title of Pearls and Dolphins. Pearls are bright personalities who have shown their talents. The following fifth graders became such at this gathering: Tovkan Polina, Osina Zoya, Mokhovikova Vika, Vasilyeva Masha. But Dolphins are called those who, perhaps, did not shine on the stage, but quietly and imperceptibly helped others, whose support was felt by the rest of the guys, who were ready to give away the warmth of their souls for free. This time the highest award of our project was given to Alena Kovalenko, Nikita Sabotovich, Polina Matveeva and Artyom Maksimenko.

The end of the profile collection of the project “School for Children for Children” is always project work by class. The guys again united with the class teachers and all together looked for answers to the questions:

1. What should be the class in which you want to study?
2. What deeds, events could help this?
3. Which of these activities do you organize in class? Name specific dates and responsible guys.

This is how the fifth graders got the skills of self-organization of life in their teams and planned the work for the 1st quarter.

I must say that after this meeting in the 5th grade, a lot really began to change. With the support of wonderful class teachers, the guys can already do a lot on their own, and most importantly, build good relations with classmates and other students of the gymnasium.

Some reviews and reflections

about the Exit fee of 5 classes on September 5-6, 2015 Oleg Koshevoy

Rodina Natalya Andreevna, class teacher of class 5A

For me, this trip was a little exciting: I had to get to know all 5 classes closely. The idea of ​​the trip itself is very good, because the children, once they get into this environment, face new difficulties that they will have to overcome on their own. They learn self-organization – to organize themselves and themselves. True, some things were probably too complicated for their perception.

I thought that it would be difficult to surprise a person who has been actively engaged in counseling for 5 years and worked as a counselor at different ages, who is a methodologist and program manager… But on this trip, even I discovered something new … First. what came to mind were the songs, those that were performed in the evening … not everyone knew them. And then what can we say about the fifth-graders, they also wrapped a lot of new and interesting things on their mustaches, but so far they have no idea about it.

Also great fellows senior guys – instructors. This was also a stage of development for them, the children threw surprises at them and they tried to cope with them. It’s nice to look at them, they do everything to ensure that the younger generation aspires to heights. Maybe they lacked strength in some moments, but it’s not scary. Thank you teachers for taking on this responsibility. I like it. There is something to work on)

Ira Nechaeva, 2015 graduate, 1st year student of NSU. Instructor.

This is not the first year our gymnasium has been participating in the regional project “School for Children for Children”. The project is based on the introduction of self-organization technology into the children’s community, with the inclusion of teacher and parent communities. Initiator and author of the project: Chesheva Marina Nikolaevna, methodologist of the MIMC of the Cherepanovsky district.

It all started in 2011 with three schools in the Cherepanovsky district and our gymnasium. Now the project includes 10 Cherepanov schools, 6 districts of the region, schools in the city of Berdsk, gymnasium No. 3. 7 profile shifts were held, including 2 regional ones. The project is supported by the Minister of Education of the NSO V. A. Nikonov.

During this time, we managed to do a lot at our gymnasium: game technicians, Friendship Day, participation in the Immortal Regiment project, waste paper collection and the work of the press center as part of Immersion in the era, our traditional STARTIN. Services worked in the classrooms, on the summer playground the guys introduced elements of self-organization technology. New Year’s Eve has become a wonderful new tradition. Together with the children, we held several seminars for teachers of the city and the region, including a seminar within the framework of the internship platform of the RUSNANO School League

Profile Change “New Wave”

Self-organization in gymnasium No. 3

Dvorik for the soul

City of masters

Vitaminization

Star Academy

Collection-reloading “lighter”

Application for recognition of educational activities, carrying out educational activities, and other organizations operating in the field of education, as well as their associations implementing innovative projects and programs, regional innovation platforms of the Novosibirsk Region.doc

Schedule (“Roadmap”) for the implementation of work on the basis of the innovation site.pdf

6 schools for athletes – Ucheba.ru

In this review:

• Trinta
• School at the school of the Olympic reserve. AND I. Gomel
• Sambo-70
• Lokomotiv Sports and Education Center
• Education Center “Chertanovo”
• Sparta

1. Trinta

Requirements: compliance with age and height indicators. Boys are accepted from 9 to 12 years old, girls from 9 to 13 years old. The minimum height for the youngest incoming boys is 146-153 cm, for girls – 150-156 cm. The oldest boys must be at least 171-178 cm, girls – 176-183 cm. All indicators are given on the school website.

In the early stages of its existence, the school did not have a pronounced basketball focus – there were departments of football, volleyball, athletics, field hockey, rhythmic gymnastics, wrestling, cross-country skiing and biathlon. Later, some of these departments ceased to exist, and some formed separate sports schools. Sports commentator Roman Skvortsov, President of the Russian Facesketball Federation Sergey Chernov, as well as many Russian sports stars graduated from Trinta. In 2012, 36 pupils and 3 coaches of the school were included in the list of candidates for various national teams of Russia.

Alina Semenova

school student

How to apply: I found myself unexpectedly in Trinta. In the 4th grade, I was the tallest among my classmates. Once, during recess, two women came up to me and asked if I liked basketball and would like to play it. I was not at all interested in it, but at that moment I became very curious and wanted to try myself in this sport. The women were coaches from Trinta who travel to schools in search of future students. That same evening I got a call from the school, and the next day I was already on my way to my first training session.

Every child can enter Trinta. Coaches come to schools, watch children and offer to play basketball. In addition, screenings are also held in Trint itself. The main thing here is compliance with physical requirements – in terms of growth, speed, agility and endurance.

The ability to work in a team, the desire to learn how to play beautifully and great patience are also very important.

In our team, there were cases when players received serious injuries, it even came to operations, after which they had to recover, not train for a long time, and then start everything almost from scratch.

Study VS training: You can study according to the general education program both at Trint and at your own school. The guys who study in ordinary schools have classes in the first half of the day, and training in the second. There are more trainings in sports classes – they take place before and after classes in general education subjects. Teams often leave for training camps or games in other cities and miss school. However, after that they have to make up for everything, because the coaches strictly monitor their school performance. I know that the guys who studied at Trint later became students of Moscow State University, RANEPA, National Research University Higher School of Economics, Russian University of Economics. Plekhanov and, of course, RSUPC.

Requirements: it is necessary to pass the standards for admission targets

The school, named after the great basketball coach Alexander Gomelsky, was created relatively recently – in 2006. It was one of the few in Moscow and the only school in the North-Eastern District of the capital with a basketball department for girls. At the first stages, in addition to basketball, there were swimming and gymnastics departments. Two years later, on the initiative of the then mayor of Moscow, Yuri Luzhkov, and the president of the Moscow Figure Skating Federation, Irina Raber, figure skating began to gain momentum here. Last year, a department of modern pentathlon was opened. Today, the educational and sports complex includes one general education school and five specialized sports schools, as well as departments of sports improvement and higher sportsmanship – in figure skating and basketball. In addition, there is a sports and recreation complex with a swimming pool and an ice palace.

Natalia Mukhina

school student

How to apply: I go in for figure skating at MSSUOR, where I study. I came to watch, they took me first to the skating rink, and then to school. The requirements for all athletes are strict here, I think it’s the same everywhere. After graduating from MSSUOR, I plan to enter a university and continue my sports career.

Study VS training: There is no reason to complain about teaching general education subjects, the teachers are good, they also teach very well. Just like in other sports schools with a unified educational and sports program, trainings are set at such a time that we have time to study and train. Education in ordinary schools, combined with training at MSSUOR, is also practiced here, in the morning schoolchildren go to their schools, and in the evening to train with us.

Requirements: Desire to engage in and absence of medical contraindications for playing sports, there are no standards or requirements for physical parameters

The martial arts school was opened by the first world sambo champion David Rudman in 1970. Trainings are held here in seven sports, including not only martial arts, but also gymnastics. Sambo-70 has one sports school, two general education schools, as well as a suburban sports complex, which began operating in March of this year in the south-west of the capital.

The famous judo fan Vladimir Putin attended the opening, accompanied by actor Steven Seagal, seventh dan in aikido.

Among the coaches of “Sambo-70” sports stars are the champions of Russia and the world in karate, sambo, judo, kyokushinkai, kumite and sumo. In the event that school graduates eventually decide to end their sports career, Sambo-70 provides them with the opportunity to go to work in the special units of the Federal Security Service and the Ministry of Internal Affairs – for many years the school has been cooperating with sports units of the country’s key law enforcement agencies.

Vladislav Dubovik

school student

How to enter: My first attempt to get into Sambo-70 in early childhood failed because of the large number of people who wanted to study there. I entered there only when I was a fifth grader, and before that I went to a regular school and at the same time to training. My coach was sambo and judo champion Elena Guseva, she taught and still teaches at Sambo-70.

Study VS training: Students of ordinary schools who attend Sambo 70 for training sometimes skip classes and go to the gym, where they diligently prepare for competitions. Those guys who study here have their own schedule, where it is distributed, when are the lessons, and when are the trainings. According to the general education program, Sambo trains no worse than other schools, there are good teachers here, I had no difficulties mastering the program.

team

Requirements: must pass a special screening held at the school every three months for children aged 9 to 12. Certificates from a doctor about admission to football, as well as a sports uniform are required. For young athletes from 13 to 19years, viewings are organized by invitation – to do this, you need to download a questionnaire on the official website of the school, fill it out and send it to the selection service.

One of the best football schools in the country is engaged in targeted physical and sports training of players for the main team of the Moscow football club Lokomotiv, as well as for the Russian national teams, both youth and adults.

The school’s star graduates include Spartak midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov, Dynamo forward Alexander Kokorin, and Lokomotiv Moscow defender Taras Burlak.

The educational institution is located on the territory of the Lokomotiv stadium and has indoor arenas, playing fields with natural and artificial turf, as well as a multifunctional sports complex. There is also a secondary school on the territory of the stadium. For non-resident students, and there are about 40 of them in the school, there is a special boarding school.

Ivan Krinochkin

school student

How to enter: The desire to get into the Lokomotiv football school appeared when I was in the 4th grade. But they took me there only from the 5th grade, so I had to wait another year and then go there. Only Lokomotiv football players study at our school, if you are accepted into the team, then they will be accepted to the school without any problems. I would not say that there are any special requirements for the guys in terms of physical indicators – prove on the field that you are able to play, and everything will be fine. While I’m training here. In the future, of course, I would like to get into the youth squad, and from there to the main team. I will try very hard to achieve this.

Study vs. training: In Lokomotiv, school education is combined with training. The schedule is designed so that we can do everything. Honestly, it is no different from general educational institutions. Yes, there are concessions for us, but small ones. We take exams just like everyone else. There are guys who study in ordinary schools and periodically ask for time off to get to training with us.

Requirements: for children 6-12 years old – no medical contraindications for playing sports, for children 14 years old – the need to pass a screening at school. Coaches pay attention to the technique of working with the ball and the speed of decision-making.

Along with Lokomotiv, Chertanovo has been preparing young blood for Russian professional football for more than 30 years. The center includes a children’s and youth sports school of the Olympic reserve for boys and girls, a general education school with a boarding school and a health center. There is also an amateur club and a women’s football team, which plays in the first division of the national championship among women’s clubs. Chertanovo tries to prepare students who want to play football seriously for the career ups and downs that await them – communication with agents, concluding contracts, and also recommends football team breeders.

Olga Zlatkovskaya

school student

How to apply: I got into the Chertanovo football school quite by accident. My future coach at that time, Tatyana Bikeikina, recruited girls to join her team, and reached our school, where we met. Since then, I can’t live a day without football, for which I am very grateful to her. Previously, to get into the school, you just had to play for the team.

Over time, our school has managed to establish itself and getting there is not so easy now.

In Chertanovo, boys and girls from other cities come to watch, they are provided with housing at a sports base, they are provided with a place in a general education class. They try to transfer Muscovites to our comprehensive school, but there are exceptions.

Study VS training: After classes, training sessions are held almost every day, games are usually done in their free time, so combining sports and education is quite simple and convenient. For “Chertanovo” I played 9years old, and graduated from school with a good student, teachers and coaching staff provided me with all the necessary knowledge. I also still play football, only for a different team, I’m a 3rd year student at RSUPEKSMiT, I plan to get a sports higher education and also raise little champions.

Requirements: some kind of sports category and the ability to swim

The Sparta Education Center was opened in the late 1980s. Today, it includes the Greco-Roman wrestling Olympic reserve children’s and youth sports school, a general education school with a sports bias, and a college of physical education. There are three sports halls and a shooting range, the sites and facilities of several Moscow schools and the Olympic Village-80 sports complex are also used. Various athletes study and train at Sparta, despite the fact that the main profile is Greco-Roman wrestling. “Sparta” cooperates with many metropolitan universities of sports and pedagogical orientation: Moscow State Pedagogical University, Moscow State Educational Institution. Krupskaya, MIFKIS, MFPA, RGUFKSIT and MGPI.

Natalia Verbinskaya

school student

How to apply: My teammates and I decided to enter Sparta on the recommendation of girls who had already studied there. They praised the school very much. The five of us went to try our luck. In the end, everyone did. Sparta is an ideal school for those who are ready to train hard and hard.