Organised activities for 4-year-olds in Oslo

Ti steder på hverdager, seks i helgene, Sentrum

The Norwegian Ski Association's ski school for children aged 3 to 12, where four-year-olds and up learn basic skiing technique through play. Weekday courses run at ten different ski school locations around the city, and at weekends there are courses for families and individuals at six locations. The classic first encounter with skis for Oslo children.

ages 3-12

Ole Deviks vei 17, Alna

Sports play for the youngest at Teisen IF, the club's offering for children too small for the football teams. The club is based at the clubhouse in Ole Deviks vei and runs the Bryn pitch, and has been the neighbourhood club at Teisen since 1971.

ages 3-5

Grünerløkka, Grünerløkka

A dance school in Schous Kulturbryggeri at Grünerløkka, with courses from age four and up in styles such as hip hop, breakdance and dancehall. They emphasise personal development and building each pupil's self-confidence.

ages 4-18

Trasopp, Østensjø

A high-quality ballet school run by Grete Nerdrum, who has danced at the Norwegian National Opera. The programme is children's dance from age 4 for the youngest, an intermediate group from 6 and an advanced group from 8, in premises at Trasop in the east of the city.

ages 4-18

Ensjø, Gamle Oslo

Dance courses for children aged two to twelve in more than twenty dance styles, from children's dance to hip hop, focused on letting children feel seen and experience mastery. The studio is at Ensjø, and they also run courses at several locations in Oslo and Akershus.

ages 2-12

Paulus kirke, Grünerløkka, Grünerløkka

Paulus and Sofienberg parish gathers children in Paulus church every other Tuesday for dinner and children's singing - a combination that makes it easy for families to make it after work and kindergarten. The meal is part of the arrangement, and the singing is pitched so that both four-year-olds and school children can join in.

ages 4-12

Njårdhallen, Vestre Aker

Gymnastics group adapted for children and youth with intellectual disabilities, at Njårdhallen on Makrellbekken. Njård offers para gymnastics both within the children's programme (ages 3 to 13) and for youth from 14, with training adapted to each gymnast. Gymnastics builds strength, flexibility and body control at every level.

ages 3-18

Lambertseter idrettspark, Nordstrand

Peter Pan barneidrett, the multi-sport group at Lambertseter IF for children aged 4 to 9. Over the season the group tries athletics, football, handball, gymnastics, dance, cycling, skiing, skating and sledging, so a child gets to sample many sports before settling on one. Plenty of play, and the threshold is low. Approved for the Oslo leisure card.

ages 4-9

Grefsen kirke, Nordre Aker

A children's choir for the very youngest, from three to eight years old, rehearsing in Grefsen church every other Monday in even-numbered weeks. Short half-hour sessions are adapted to small children who don't sit still for long, and the barrier is low - all you need is a wish to sing. One of few choirs in the city that welcomes three-year-olds.

ages 3-8

Tøyenbadet, Grünerløkka

A swimming club based at Tøyenbadet, with courses for children and teenagers at every level and a clear route onward to training and competition. The club also runs swimming for nurseries and schools, and together with Lambertseter and Oslo Idrettslag takes part in the free summer swimming funded by the City of Oslo.

ages 4-16

Alnaparken, Alna

A riding centre in Alnaparken with courses for almost every level, from toddler courses for the youngest around age three to regular riding-school groups. The centre offers drop-in riding at weekends (book ahead) and runs day camps in every school holiday, including Easter. One of few riding options in the east of the city with such a wide age range.

ages 3-18

Furuset Forum, Alna

All-round sports school for children aged three to six, Wednesdays 17.00 to 17.55 at Furuset Forum. Play comes first, and the children try a different sport most weeks rather than specialising early.

ages 3-6

Rosenholmveien 11, Søndre Nordstrand

The borough's farm at Rosenholm with outdoor activities: a riding school for everyone over nine, pony-led rides for the youngest and therapy riding. A green offering where children care for animals and spend time outdoors.

ages 4-18

Østensjøvannet bålplass, Østensjø

Nature groups by Østensjøvannet where children investigate whatever they find, together with adults who have both a natural science and a teaching background. Sessions follow the children's own urge to explore rather than a fixed programme, and the leaders put words to the species and phenomena the children meet along the way. Small groups with a high adult to child ratio, and no equipment is needed. Sessions run on Mondays through the term, with ages 4 to 5 at 17:00 and ages 6 to 10 at 18:00. The price is 1600 kroner per term, which is six sessions. Undring say they are flexible about age and can mix the groups. Meet at the campfire site; sign up by email or phone.

ages 4-10

Oluf Onsums vei 9B, Nordstrand

A dance studio at Ryen with a clear progression through childhood. Children's dance is for four- and five-year-olds, preparatory ballet and jazz for six- and seven-year-olds, and from age eight you start ballet and jazz level 1 and work up through the levels. Hip-hop and break start at six and follow the same ladder, with modern, commercial and musical theatre further up.

ages 4-16

Idrettens Hus Nordbyen, Stovner

The Rommen branch of Norsk Ballettinstitutt, with classical ballet, hip hop and jazz dance for children and youth. The same progression as at the main branch, without families in Groruddalen having to travel into the centre.

ages 4-18

Mortensrud, Søndre Nordstrand

All-round sports for children at Mortensrud, Mondays from 17:00 to 18:00, year round. Children try many sports in different settings, in the gym, the forest, on the field, on snow and ice, focusing on solid basic motor skills through play adapted to each child's level.

ages 3-8

Majorstuen, Frogner

A dance school in Professor Dahls gate at Majorstuen with a broad programme for children and youth, from a parent-and-child group for ages 2-4 and dance play for 3- and 4-year-olds to classical ballet, jazz and hip hop. The institute has groups divided by age and level, with performances for the children to look forward to, and also runs classes at Løren and in Lillestrøm. Dance builds rhythm, posture and confidence.

ages 2-18

Oppsal, Østensjø

A dance studio at Oppsal with courses split by age and school year: children's dance for ages 4 and 5, jazz for Years 1 to 4, and street and mixed dance from Year 5. The studio also runs adult classes, but the children's groups are separate. Approved for the Oslo leisure card.

ages 4-18

Olaf Helsets vei 5, Østensjø

One of Norway's largest judo clubs, in new premises at Skullerud. Children's groups are split by birth year, with a dedicated group for the youngest from around age four, and beginners are admitted year round. The club emphasises all-round training, respect for your training partner and a good atmosphere, and there is seating by the mat for parents who want to watch.

ages 4-16

Sentrum, Sentrum

One of the city's best-known dance institutes, centrally in Oslo, with safe and inspiring dance classes for children and youth from age three. Over 50 weekly courses cover ballet, jazz, hip hop, show and much more, with performances for the children to look forward to. Dance builds rhythm, joy and confidence.

ages 4-18

Stavangergata, Sagene

A dance and musical theatre school with courses in musicals, drama, singing, jazz, ballet, modern dance and children's dance. Note that this is an ambitious school rather than a drop-in option: all courses require registration, places are limited, and the school states that it makes demands of participants so it can work towards results. Approved for the Oslo leisure card.

ages 4-18

Karen Platous vei 31, Stovner

A martial arts club with groups from age two: 2 to 6, 7 to 10 and 11 to 15 train taekwondo, kickboxing and hapkido. Founded in 2005, it draws children from Bjerke, Stovner, Alna and Grorud, training at several venues in Groruddalen.

ages 2-18

Konows gate 1-3, Gamle Oslo

A dedicated parkour hall in Gamlebyen with organised sessions for children and youth from three to sixteen, split into four levels from beginner to advanced. Alongside the courses there is free training for children and a youth jam, where you train in the hall with an instructor present. The facility has a sprung floor, bars and permanent parkour elements, so jumps and landings can be practised all year whatever the weather. Membership can be taken by term or by month.

ages 3-16

Lambertseter bad, Nordstrand

One of Norway's largest swimming schools, with around 2,000 participants a week. Courses are split into toddlers from age two, children from five, and teenagers up to seventeen, following the national federation's levels. Lessons run at Lambertseter, Holmlia and Bøler pools and at Oppsal and Hauketo schools, and those who want more can move on to the club's recruit and competition squads.

ages 2-17

Romsås, Grorud

Romsås sports club runs free all-round sports, handball and dance school for children in the district - a deliberate choice so that nobody is left out for financial reasons. The club was founded in 1972 and has over 650 members, with sections for football, handball, floorball, orienteering, gymnastics and dance. A rare free offering in organised sport.

ages 4-12

Vestre Aker, Vestre Aker

All-round sports in an inclusive club covering football, volleyball, cross-country skiing, badminton, floorball and orienteering - and which uses that whole breadth for the youngest. The children try several of the club's sports through the year, with the forest and local facilities close by. A good way to find out what your child actually enjoys.

ages 4-12

Kantarellen, Søndre Nordstrand

Baby swimming and swimming courses in a warm therapy pool at Mortensrud, for children from newborn to around ten years old. Barn i vann emphasises water safety, play and mastery, with a parent in the water for the youngest. The pool is in the basement of the Kantarellen care and rehabilitation centre, with room for babies and toddlers alike.

ages 0-10

Slemdal skole, Vestre Aker

One of Norway's largest string orchestras for children and young people, parent-run and working with Oslo kulturskole. Pupils get individual tuition on violin, viola, cello or double bass at several of the primary schools in Vestre Aker, plus a weekly orchestra rehearsal in a group matched to level and age. The orchestra is split into Vestre Aker Gresshopper, Lillestryk, Storestryk, Kammerkameratene and Kammerorkester, and the joint rehearsals are at Slemdal school on Thursdays. The oldest players carry on until they are nineteen.

ages 4-18

Vinderen, Vestre Aker

A cosy dance studio at Vinderen with courses in most genres for children and youth, from preschool age and up. Whether the child wants to start with classical ballet or try more modern styles, there are groups for both beginners and the experienced. A close, safe dance community on the west side.

ages 3-18

Bygdø Kongsgård, Frogner

A riding school at the King's own farm on Bygdøy, run by the Norwegian Folk Museum. The programme is an introduction to horses and riding as a hobby, for beginners to slightly experienced riders, with all riding on three outdoor arenas and in the area around the farm. The youngest course, Knøttekurs, takes children from 3 to 6/7, and an accompanying adult has to lead the horse. Terms follow the school year, and the farm also runs riding camps in the summer holidays.

ages 3-18

Rustad idrettsplass, Østensjø

All-round sports for kindergarten-age children, three to six, split by birth year into groups of about twenty. Each group trains one day a week, indoors and outdoors, with play and mastery as the aim.

ages 3-6

Stovnerhallen, Stovner

All-round sport for the youngest at Stovner Sportsklubb: children get to try many sports through play, with the emphasis on motor skills and the joy of moving rather than competition. The most common way into organised sport for five-year-olds.

ages 4-18

Odalsgata 7, Gamle Oslo

Children's and family group in Framfylkingen, the Norwegian trade union confederation's family organisation, for Gamle Oslo. The group meets about once a month for activities like theatre, outdoor life and community engagement, for children of all ages together with their families. Annual membership costs 50 kroner.

ages 0-16

Hasleveien 28b, Grünerløkka

A dance school by Carl Berner with one of the largest course selections in Oslo, grouped by age. The youngest start in parent-and-child classes, and from there come ballet, hip-hop and breakdance for children and teenagers. New courses start each term, and the school also hosts dance birthday parties.

ages 2-12

Ljan, Nordstrand

One of Norway's largest private culture schools, offering dance, music, theatre and visual art for children and youth. MAYA teaches at a number of locations across Oslo and Bærum; the address here is the head office at Ljan. A good fit for children who want to combine dance with other art forms.

ages 3-18

Nedre Akerselva, Grønland, Gamle Oslo

Free try-out river kayaking on the Akerselva, every Saturday from 13:00 to 15:30 in season (autumn 2026 until 26 September). Certified activity leaders instruct, and kayak, life vest and paddle are lent out for free. No registration, just drop in; small children paddle together with an adult.

ages 4-16

Lambertseter, Nordstrand

A wrestling club with groups from as young as four and up, in a modern wrestling hall in operation since January 2018 and considered among the best in Northern Europe. The youngest train basic motor skills and falling technique through play, while the older ones wrestle properly. One of few martial arts options in the city that welcomes children this young.

ages 4-18

Røahallen, Vestre Aker

Røa Allianseidrettslag welcomes the very youngest to Barnegym in Røahallen, for boys and girls aged three to five. Once the children start school they move on to all-round sports, where they try the disciplines the club covers - from bandy and football to athletics, cross-country skiing and cycling. One of the city's broadest neighbourhood offerings for the youngest.

ages 3-12

Bygdøy, Frogner

A tennis club on Bygdøy with offerings for children from as young as four, including tennis for kindergarten children and at the after-school programme in the afternoon. The tennis school has a long tradition in the local area and takes everyone from first-graders to upper secondary pupils, in groups or private lessons. One of the city's most child-friendly tennis options.

ages 4-18

Bygdøy, Frogner

All-round sports at Bygdø Monolitten IL, the neighbourhood club on the Bygdøy peninsula, which also covers football, handball and floorball. The all-round programme gives the youngest a broad introduction to sport through play and varied activities, close to home for families on the peninsula. A small club with close follow-up.

ages 4-12

Torshov kirke, Sagene

Singing session for the youngest, ages 2 to 6, every other Wednesday at 17:00 in Torshov church, run by the YWCA-YMCA. From 16:00 the family can buy a simple dinner for whatever you can pay before the singing. All children and parents are welcome, just show up; voluntary membership costs 50 kroner.

ages 2-6

Furuset Forum, Alna

The tennis section of Furuset IF, with a tennis school split into classes for ages 3-6, 6-12 and 13-19. The youngest attend «blue tennis», a 45-minute preparatory class where an adult over sixteen takes part actively alongside the child, and where the exercises are as much about coordination, balance and ball control as about tennis. The club says the class suits five and six year olds best, but that three and four year olds are welcome to try too. From age six the tennis school follows the TennisKids model with colour levels: red tennis on a mini court with balls travelling at 25 per cent of normal speed, then orange tennis on a mid-size court with balls at 50 per cent. Court hire is included in the junior membership.

ages 3-18

Rodeløkka, Grünerløkka

Courses in creative dance for children, based at Rodeløkka with three age groups: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 and 9 to 12. Each course runs for ten weeks, during which the children make their own performance. Teaching starts from the children's own ways of moving rather than a set repertoire, so no previous dance experience is needed. There are usually three teachers on the course, and the offering is open regardless of ability. Approved for the Oslo leisure card.

ages 3-12

Stig skole, Stovner

Baby swimming and swimming courses in a warm pool at 32 to 35 degrees, from the smallest babies up to children around ten years old. Barn i vann builds water confidence through play and regular courses, with a parent in the water for the youngest. The pool is at Stig skole in the Groruddalen valley.

ages 0-10

Mørtelverksbakken 5, Bjerke

A choir for children and young people from four to sixteen, founded in Oslo in 2023 by conductor and music teacher Larysa Smaga. The choir is open to everyone - both children with Ukrainian backgrounds and children of other nationalities who want to sing together - and the repertoire is Ukrainian and international. The children develop in a warm and trusting atmosphere, and for the Ukrainian families the choir is a place where the connection to their own culture is kept alive. One of few choirs in the city that welcomes four-year-olds.

ages 4-16

Østensjø skole, Østensjø

All-round sports at Østensjø school every Monday afternoon for girls and boys aged four to eight. The group changes sport through the year, so children try many before choosing one.

ages 4-8

Høybråten skole, Stovner

A swimming school running courses for children from age three in the pool at Høybråten school, Monday to Thursday. Small groups and progression from water familiarisation upwards. Swimming tuition has been in short supply in Groruddalen, and this is one of few regular course options in the district.

ages 3-18

Nordberg kirke, Kringsjågrenda 1, Nordre Aker

A children's gospel choir in Nordberg parish at Kringsjå, with two groups. Lille-Bago is for children from four up to and including year 2 and rehearses on Wednesdays 5-5.45pm, and Store-Bago is for years 3 and 4 and rehearses on Wednesdays 6-7.15pm. Both meet in the parish room next to the church. Children's gospel is a simpler and more rhythmic way into choral singing than the classical repertoire, and the threshold is low - you sign up by contacting the choir's contact person.

ages 4-10

Helgesens gate, Grünerløkka

A non-profit association in Grünerløkka bringing children and adults together around orchestral playing, concerts and art activities. They offer courses and private lessons for children from age 3 and up, for complete beginners as well as those who have played a little before. It is one of the few music groups in the city where children and adults play together rather than in separate groups. Approved for the Oslo leisure card.

ages 3-17

Kjelsås, Nordre Aker

All-round sports for children between the age of four and starting school, in one of Oslo's large grassroots clubs. In the sessions the children practise basic motor skills - jumping, hopping, running and throwing - through varied games and exercises, with no competitive pressure. A safe, social first encounter with organised sport, right in the neighbourhood.

ages 4-6

Grefsen, Hasle, Smestad og Vålerenga skoler, Sentrum

A private school of arts teaching right after school hours at Grefsen, Hasle, Smestad and Vålerenga schools, plus in its own premises. The programme spans music play for the very youngest (from age 1) via singing, drawing and instruments to musical theatre with real performances, for children up to around 12. Practical for families: children go straight from the classroom to arts class.

ages 4-12

Bjølsenhallen og skolene på Sagene, Sagene

All-round sports for the youngest children at one of the city's large grassroots clubs: they get to try many different sports through play, with the emphasis on motor skills and the joy of moving rather than competition. Groups are split by birth year, with separate sessions for four- and five-year-olds, and a new cohort joins in the new year. The club's own page lists which birth years apply right now. Sessions run one afternoon a week at Nordpolen, Bentsebrua or Fernanda Nissen schools, or in Bjølsenhallen, so most families in Sagene have a short walk. The club runs on volunteers and expects parents to pitch in.

ages 4-5

Folkets Hus Abildsø, Smedbergveien 5, Østensjø

A dance studio established in 2017, with courses for children and young people at Folkets Hus Abildsø. The studio has expanded its programme and now has, among other things, a dedicated course for 4- and 5-year-olds and hip hop for years 3-5. Teaching runs over two semesters a year. One of few dedicated dance offerings in the east of the city - most dance schools sit in the west and centre.

ages 4-15

Økern bad, Bjerke

Swimming courses for children aged four to eight at Økern bad, run by Sportsklubben Speed. The club follows the Norwegian Swimming School system, so the levels are the same as in its other pools and you can move between them.

ages 4-8

Sagene bad, Sagene

Swimming courses in small groups with adult instructors, split into separate tracks for ages four to seven and eight to thirteen. The youngest start with water familiarisation and work through three levels, while the older ones begin on a beginner course and move on to technique. Courses run at Sagene bad and Montebello bad.

ages 4-13

Uranienborg skole, Frogner

A gymnastics club with a broad children's programme in the gyms at Uranienborg school, from playful gymnastics for the youngest to groups for older children. Registration is per group ahead of each term, and those who want to go further can be selected for the club's competition squad.

ages 3-16

Seterveien 15, Nordstrand

A long-established tennis club with courts in Seterveien: six outdoor clay courts and dedicated mini-tennis courts outside, plus an indoor hall (NTK-hallen) with four courts so children can play year-round. Courses for beginners from age four and on up to competitive play.

ages 4-18

Idrettens Hus Nordbyen, Stovner

The gymnastics group at Høybråten og Stovner IL, with the motto 'gymnastics for everyone' and offerings from age two. Play, acrobatics and competition at all levels, in a dedicated hall at Idrettens Hus Nordbyen.

ages 2-18

Furuset bad, Alna

Swimming courses for children aged four to eight at Furuset bad, run by Sportsklubben Speed. Håbrann Svømmeklubb also runs courses in the same pool, so there are two clubs to choose between here.

ages 4-8