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Preschool activities

Focused on intellectual abilities of children

  • MaxClever – this activity utilizes group of techniques and specially arranged exercises focused on an increase of intellectual abilities of children in preschool age. In the Czech Republic, this is a unique program originally based on intensive cooperation with Dětská Mensa ČR and Centrum Nadání, o.s. (leading subjects in the area of preschool education and education in CR associating persons with above-average intelligence).
  • Tuition of Czech language – (for children from mixed families or foreign families) – this activity combines education and entertainment in the form of e.g. fairy tales, coloring books, games and an educational part. Thanks to an individual approach, we facilitate the adaptation of basic communication forms for children.

Art Block

  • Art club - develops children’s creativity and imagination. Children will become acquainted with various art techniques.
  • Music and dance club – in the Music and Dance Club, children acquire their first knowledge of movement and rhythm. The aim of this activity is to develop singing and basic dance elements; children also learn new songs.
  • Ceramics club - in the Ceramics Club, we offer children their first creative experience with molding clay, developing motor skills and art spatial perception. Children visit exhibitions and exhibit their own works.
  • Flute - Children regard this as an amusing hobby, often recommended by doctors to those having breathing difficulties. It moreover influences positively the motor skills of fingers and thumbs. Children will become acquainted with notes in a gradual and playful form.


Sports Block

  • Sports and Movement Block - strengthens children’s motor skills by means of a targeted group and individual games. When selecting sports activities, we consider the age and abilities of children. (This is a year-round outdoor activity that takes place in a heated hall with sand in the case of our Strahov branch.)
  • Hippotherapy (horse riding) - - hippotherapy has a positive effect on a child’s psychical condition. Hippotherapy is a curative method that helps children with learning disabilities and hyperactive children.
  • Swimming – the most significant benefit of this favorite activity is its positive effect on the immune system. The aim of the swimming course is teaching children to strengthen and train their endurance. In this course, children will gradually become acquainted e.g. with various exercises and stretching before swimming, acclimatization to water, positions in water, the ABC of diving, relaxation after swimming, etc.
  • Sauna – an activity highly recommended by physicians; it leads to targeted strengthening of the immunity of children, in particular in combination with regular visits to a salt cave. Children’s strengthening takes place in a specially heated sauna (a temperature 90cm above ground is 60 – 65°C max.), the hygienic and physiological parameters of which correspond with the needs of preschool children.
  • Visits to a Salt Cave - these visits are very good for health precaution, relaxation and recreation. Thanks to a unique microclimate, this stay can substitute for a several-day stay at the seaside. It has beneficial effects on illnesses such as asthma and allergy. It stimulates the immune system positively.
  • Athletic Preparation – preparatory exercises and games aimed at teaching children correct movement habits and providing them with such athletic preparation that is easy to build on.
  • Yoga - yoga is focused on developing a mental and psychical condition. It corrects posture and teaches children correct breathing. It also positively influences the immune system.
  • Gymnastics – the basic skill exercises are aimed at providing children necessary exercise during the whole year. It is ideal for subsequent professional gymnastic preparation.
  • Football - football develops children’s fundamental sporting skills, improves their physical condition and endurance and teaches them to respect game rules and enjoy exercise and contact with friends.
  • Tennis Club - the main aim is the all-round development of movement skills and the acquirement of the basic tennis technique (optional activity above the framework of standard services).
  • Golf Club - it will teach children about golf rules, golf etiquette and players´ equipment. Under the direction of an instructor, they will acquire fundamental playing skills (optional activity above the framework of standard services).

For preschool children

  • MaxSmart - preparation for elementary school - preparation puts emphasis on general knowledge, development of vocabulary and logics, memory training, practicing basic numbers and alphabet letters, etc. This activity only takes place during a certain period at the end of the school year and during the summer holidays


Note to the preschool’s activities:

  • Most activities are managed by professional instructors
  • Safety of children is ensured by professional supervision.
  • Most necessary tools for performing activities are available to children.
  • Parents select activities up to two times a year (July/January) within the so-called questionnaire; activities preferred the most by parents (according to the selected price program) will be active for the given semester.
  • When selecting an activity, a parent is obliged to consult the health condition of a child with their physician and respect their recommendation, especially in the case of swimming and sauna activities.
  • Additional fees apply for the Tennis Club and Golf Club in addition to other activities.
  • Any change in number/structure of activities (according to a branch, depending on the season, etc.) is reserved.

"All I really need to know I learned at kindergarten."

R. Fulghum