Afterschool programmes
REAL Zone afterschool programmes are extracurricular activities that run outside of REAL School Budapest's school hours, so before 8:45 and after 15:30, Monday to Friday. This is a space and a community where we learn the skills and mindsets needed to change our world for the better, mainly through play, arts, crafts, and movement. And have fun.
Please read through our Terms and Conditions. Afterschool programmes offered by REAL School educators and community members are free to REAL School learners, except for minimal materials fees.
REAL School Budapest, Záhony utca 7, 1031 Budapest, Hungary. You can catch the HÉV and buses 34, 106 and 134 to Kaszásdűlő with public transport.
Where?
Children ages 5-14, external students are welcome!
For whom?
Language requirement?
The programmes are conducted in simple English combined with visual aids, so they are also suitable for non-native speakers. Most of our educators also speak Hungarian.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. By signing up, you commit that - unless cancelled during the taster week - your child will attend the enrichment(s) for the whole term. Please fill out a separate form for each child.
A note: There will only be two registration periods for REAL Zone: one for Term 1 and another for the combined Terms 2 & 3.
Please read our terms and conditions and note that if any participant is not able or willing to follow instructions or respect the agreements and rules of the RSBP Behaviour Policy, they may be suspended from the activity.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at life@realzone.hu.
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aikido
with Bence
ages 7-13
min 8 - max 14 children/session
HUF 55,000/term 1 (13 sessions) for REAL School students and external students
Monday 16:00-16:55
Aikido is a wonderful martial art for children and teens. It is a non-violent, non-competitive martial art which focuses on harmonious body movement and balance control rather than destructive striking techniques for self-defence. It is a form of self-defence based on the study of “connection”. Children learn respect for themselves and their classmates, self-discipline, and confidence.
Anthropology and Crafts
with Réka H.
ages 5-14
min 7 children/session
HUF 79,000/term 1 (13 sessions) for REAL School students and external students - all materials already included
Wednesday 16:00 - 16:55
Travel the world without leaving the classroom! Through hands-on projects and cultural exploration, students will dive into global traditions, past and present. From ancient tools to modern art, this creative class blends storytelling, history, and crafts to bring anthropology to life.
Art
with Ancsi & Lili
ages 5-14
min 5 - max 20 children/session
For REAL School students: HUF 79,000/term 1
For external students: HUF 89,000/13 sessions
Friday 16:00-16:55
What if you could explore the world of art while creating your own masterpieces? Children of all ages will discover key moments in art history while experimenting with a variety of artistic techniques and materials. The sessions are designed to develop creativity, fine motor skills, and artistic confidence in a fun and supportive environment. It’s a perfect blend of storytelling, hands-on creation, and self-expression.
Ball games
with Mateja
ages 5-9
min 6 - max 14 children/session
For REAL School students: free
For external students: HUF 39,000/13 sessions
Monday 16:00-16:55
Children join an adventurous journey through different ball games and team challenges, designed for ages 5–9. Each week introduces new skills such as dribbling, passing, throwing, and shooting, practiced through fun and active games. The focus is on teamwork, confidence, and movement, with activities suitable for all levels.
drama & dance
with Freda
ages 8-14
min 6-max 15 children/session
HUF 79,000/term 1 (13 sessions) for REAL School students and external students
Thursday 16:00-16:55
Children will explore human connections through dance and theatrical creative tools. They will connect with themselves, the spaces they inhabit, and the people around them to transform both their environment and the social structures they experience. Let's contemplate, listen, explore, dance, play, and create change!
French - Beginner
with Réka H.
ages 6-14, for REAL School students only
min 3 - max 8 children/session
Ages 6-8: HUF 91,000/term 1 (13 sessions)
Ages 9-14: HUF 104,000/term 1 (13 sessions)
Thursday 8:00-8:45 (ages 6-8)
Friday 8:00-8:45 (ages 9+)
In this beginner French class, we aim to immerse students in the language through engaging activities where French is primarily spoken. Through singing and playful exercises, students will experience their first introduction to the French language. Our goal is to create a fun and interactive environment that fosters a natural connection to the language and builds a foundation for future learning.
martial arts
with Daniel (aka Mr. B)
ages 7-14
min 6 - max 15 children/session
HUF 5,000/session for REAL School students and external students
Monday & Wednesday 16:00-16:55 (students must attend both sessions)
Learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing, the foundations for modern Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) with Mr. B. Through learning realistic self-defense, your child will develop their focus, self-confidence, and respect from a martial arts professional with decades of experience teaching, running, and developing multiple martial arts academies.
MysterY Challenge
with Derya, Jackie & Eric
ages 6-14, for REAL School students only
max 12 children/session
free
Tuesday 16:00 - 16:55
Led by our dynamic team of educators, students will embark on a series of exciting mystery challenges. Jackie brings an imaginative and holistic approach, weaving together drama activities, therapeutic crafts, riddles, tangrams, music, and movement-based games to spark creativity and self-expression. Eric infuses the experience with rhythm and energy through music-based challenges that encourage listening skills, collaboration, and musical exploration, sometimes even turning the mystery into a full-on jam session. Derya guides students through curiosity-driven puzzles and hands-on problem-solving adventures, encouraging critical thinking and innovative approaches to cracking each challenge. Each day brings a new twist—can the students rise to the occasion and outsmart their clever educators?
Pottery barn
with Panni
ages 5-14
min 4 - max 7 children/session
HUF 5,500/session for REAL School students and external students
Tuesday & Thursday 16:00-17:15 (ages 5-9)
Monday 16:00-17:15 (ages 9+)
Students ages 5-8 must attend the taster session with their parents. At the end of the taster session, Panni will decide whether parent support is required for students in the long term.
How amazing is it to be able to create any ceramic object that you wish? Tégla Studio will help the children throughout the process: create, clean, paint, fire, and glaze. Just wait until they bring their ceramic masterpiece home! The children will work exclusively with white clay. They also don’t need to bring anything as the studio has all the necessary tools.
Rhythmic Gymnastics
with Yuliya
ages 6-10
min 5 - max 10 children/session
For REAL School students: HUF 55,000/term 1
For external students: HUF 65,000/13 sessions
Thursday 16:00-16:55
This programme offers an enchanting blend of movement and discovery aimed at enhancing creativity and coordination skills in a vibrant atmosphere. Through dynamic pedagogical activities, children will immerse themselves in the artistry of rhythmic gymnastics, cultivating self-awareness, physical dexterity, and cognitive abilities. By actively engaging in rhythmic routines and exercises, youngsters will refine their focus, spatial perception, sense of rhythm, and interpersonal connections. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to nurture their potential and explore the enchanting realm of rhythmic gymnastics.
Running and biking
with Evgeny, Carmelo & Karri
children & adults, for REAL School community only
free
Tuesday & Friday 8:00-8:45
Suitable for children who are capable of running and cycling continuously for 40 minutes and can safely ride a bike without stabilisers. What better way to start the day than to run or bike around Óbudai Island, right next to our school? The huge green area along the Danube will definitely give you energy for the whole day. You can choose between the short and the long trail - 6 or 10 km. We will make sure to be back before school starts.
spanish
with Freda
ages 8-14
min 5 - max 15 children/session
HUF 79,000/term 1 (13 sessions) for REAL School students and external students
Wednesday 16:00-16:55
Children will be immersed in the captivating world of the Spanish language and Spanish-speaking cultures. With millions of speakers across three continents, Spanish is not just a language; it is the official tongue of 21 countries, each with its unique story to tell. Our goal is to establish a solid foundation in Spanish through playful and theatrical exploration of its rich cultural heritage.
Vegan Cooking
with Bara
ages 5-9
max 8 children/session
For REAL School students: HUF 69,000/term 1
For external students: HUF 79,000/term 1
Tuesday 16:00-17:30
Do you like cooking and baking? No, we should start like this: do you love snacks and sweets? This enrichment is a playground to experiment with food, ingredients and flavours. Bara will get together exciting and colourful themes for each week, with time and space for you to see through the cooking process and choose your part in it. Then play. Then eat. And just enjoy. :)
other enrichments
Private Guitar lesson
with Attila
ages 5-14
Monday: 15:45-16:30 or 16:30-17:15
Tuesday: 15:45-16:15 or 16:15-17:00
30-min session: HUF 5,500, 45-min session: HUF 7,500
Learning and mastering the art of playing the guitar can be beneficial for your child in plenty of ways: it can teach self-discipline, enhance confidence and creativity, and boost overall brain development. Apart from the element of fun, children can learn different styles of playing the guitar, along with different music genres and song combinations.
Private piano lesson
with Réka T.
ages 5-14
Ages 5-8: Thursday 15:45-16:15, 16:15-16:45 or 16:45-17:15, HUF 5,500/30-min session
Ages 9-14: Friday 15:45-16:30 or 16:30-17:15, HUF 7,500/45-min session
Does your child enjoy music? Does your child enjoy learning in a fun way? Does your child love singing? If the answer is yes to all or one of the questions, piano lessons are for them. During these sessions, your child will learn about music, how to read and write music, how to play the piano, different styles, and singing together with the piano. Learning music improves fine motor skills, social skills, and self-confidence, as well as critical thinking.
arkki
with Gábor & Zsuzsanna
ages 7-12
min 10 - max 14 children/workshop
For REAL School students: 20,000 HUF/workshop
For external students: 30,000 HUF/workshop
Join a series of special workshops with Arkki School of Architecture! Children will design, build, and reimagine spaces while developing their problem-solving and collaboration skills. These workshops combine STEAM fields (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) with the humanities and social sciences, offering students the opportunity to create as designers, architects, and urban planners—through play and experimentation.
27 September 2025, 14:30-17:00 - Marble track with Gábor
In the Marble Track project, the pupils construct a functioning marble track game inspired by rollercoasters and slides. This project introduces physics in action in a fun way. Pupils explore kinetic energy and the gravitational potential energy in action by experimenting and learning.
11 October 2025, 14:30-17:00 - Lively street with Zsuzsanna
In this project, the pupils collaborate as a team to design a walkable and enjoyable downtown shopping street with a unique expression. The pupils are introduced to the basic elements of street design and lively sidewalk zones. The pupils design and create a facade composition with a commercial first floor, and a street space to accommodate different functions and create a pleasant atmosphere for pedestrians.
29 November 2025, 14:30-17:00 - Recycled city with Zsuzsanna
The Recycled City project introduces the basic concepts of urban planning. The pupils design and build a fictional city considering different functions of buildings, transportation, public buildings and housing, and public spaces. While planning the city together, the pupils practice how to argue, defend their opinions, understand and value others' ideas, evaluate, review and compare alternative theories and opinions.
13 December 2025, 14:30-17:00 - Room of my dreams with Zsuzsanna
In this project, the pupils imagine, design, and build their own dream rooms. This design challenge encapsulates the challenges in architectural design - intertwining wishes and technical and material preconditions. Even the smallest spatial design combines "strength", "utility" and "beauty" as Vitruvius put it. A shoebox makes a good start for this challenge, even if "You can't fit all your dreams into a shoebox." (quote from an Arkki pupil)
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Past enrichments
Below are the enrichments we have had in the past. If the minimum sign-up number is met, these can be reinstated.
Play of painting
Yoga
Chess
Contemporary dance
Coding
location
REAL Zone is located at REAL School Budapest, at Graphisoft Park in Óbuda, in the 3rd district of Budapest. You can catch the HÉV, and buses 34, 106 and 134 to Kaszásdűlő with public transport.