Last Updated on 22 May 2026 by Dave King
Brighton has a range of after school clubs covering outdoor activities, sports, music, creative writing, digital creativity and wraparound childcare. Some run at individual schools, others operate across multiple sites, and a few accept children from wider local areas rather than just one host school. This guide lists the main after school clubs in Brighton by type, names the providers and explains how to find what is available at your child’s school.
Availability varies by school, term and provider. Check each provider’s website for current clubs, dates and booking.
Providers Featured in This Guide
| Provider | Type | Ages | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Outdoors Project | Outdoor activity clubs at schools | Year 1 to Year 6 | theoutdoorsproject.co.uk |
| Activ8 for Kids | Sports clubs at schools | 4 to 14 | activ8forkids.co.uk |
| Brighton School of Music | Music clubs at schools | Primary age | brightonschoolofmusic.com |
| Little Green Pig | Free creative writing clubs | Year 3 to Year 6 | littlegreenpig.org.uk |
| Silverbox Kids | Filmmaking, animation and digital illustration clubs | 8 to 11 | silverboxmm.co.uk |
| Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation | Sports clubs at schools | School age | bhafcfoundation.org.uk |
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Outdoor and Sports Clubs
The Outdoors Project runs outdoor after school clubs on school premises across Brighton and Hove. Activities change weekly and include games, crafts, teamwork challenges and outdoor play. Clubs are Ofsted registered and accept Childcare Vouchers and Tax Free Childcare. Booking is online for a full term, with mid-term joining available if there are spaces. Summer term 2026 prices vary by school, with many Brighton and Hove clubs listed at £8 per week and term prices shown on the booking page. Year 1 to Year 6 only.
Activ8 for Kids runs sports-focused after school clubs at schools from Brighton to Chichester, including Bevendean Primary School and Nursery in Brighton and Hove, for children aged 4 to 14. Activities include gymnastics, dance, cricket, basketball, football and athletics. Clubs take place straight after school.
Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation runs sports after school clubs at schools across Sussex. Schools can contact the foundation directly to arrange a club.
Music and Creative Arts
Brighton School of Music runs after school music clubs at Brighton and Hove schools. Current clubs include songwriting and a junior pop orchestra. Sessions cater for up to 20 children and are led by experienced music educators.
Little Green Pig runs free creative writing after-school clubs for children in Year 3 to Year 6. Current listed clubs include Whitehawk Library, Moulsecoomb Primary School and Brackenbury Primary School in Portslade. Apply through the Little Green Pig website.
Silverbox Kids runs after-school clubs in Brighton for children aged 8 to 11, covering filmmaking, animation and digital illustration. Trial sessions are available.
Wraparound Childcare
For wraparound childcare, check your child’s school website or the Brighton and Hove City Council childcare search tool for current breakfast clubs, after school clubs and holiday provision.
Inclusive and Accessible Clubs
For inclusive or accessible provision, check Brighton and Hove City Council’s childcare search tool and SEND Short Breaks information for current options.
How to Find After School Clubs at Your School
The quickest route is to check your school’s newsletter or noticeboard. Many after school clubs in Brighton are arranged directly between the provider and the school, so availability depends on which providers your school works with.
If your school does not advertise clubs, the Brighton and Hove City Council childcare search tool lets you search for out-of-school childcare by school name, area or childcare type. This includes after school clubs, breakfast clubs and holiday schemes.
For children with additional needs, check Brighton and Hove City Council’s SEND Short Breaks information and current childcare listings for available support. Some Brighton charities also run youth activities alongside their other services.
FAQs
How much do after school clubs in Brighton cost?
It varies by provider. The Outdoors Project lists many Brighton and Hove clubs at £8 per week, with the total term price varying by school and number of sessions. Little Green Pig clubs are free. Activ8 for Kids, Brighton School of Music and Silverbox Kids set their own pricing. Check each provider’s website for current fees.
Are after school clubs in Brighton Ofsted registered?
The Outdoors Project is Ofsted registered. Wraparound childcare providers may also be Ofsted registered, but parents should check the current provider details before booking.
Can my child join a club mid-term?
Some providers allow mid-term joining if spaces are available. The Outdoors Project adjusts prices for missed sessions. Other providers may have fixed-term bookings. Ask before signing up.
What after school clubs are free in Brighton?
Little Green Pig runs free creative writing clubs at schools and libraries across Brighton. Some council-supported and charity-run programmes are also free or subsidised. Check the council’s FISO childcare search tool for options.
Final Thoughts
After school clubs in Brighton are mostly arranged at school level, which means the options depend on where your child goes to school. The providers listed here operate across multiple schools, so there is a good chance at least one of them runs something at or near your school. The council’s FISO search tool and your school newsletter are the two places to start.
