Sao Paulo - Post Report Question and Answers

Are local sports classes and/or activities available for kids?

Yes. Widely, when not in lockdown. - May 2021


They are widely available for adults so I would think so. - Apr 2021


There are a lot of traditional sports available to boys (soccer, tennis, martial arts, swimming). Girls will find some as well, but they are much more limited than boys given the culture. Dance, music, and equestrian are all big for both boys and girls in Sao Paulo. The American Society offers weekly American sports for kids (football, baseball, girl's soccer) but they are not competitive. - Nov 2017


Most of the international schools have comprehensive activity/sports programs. - Jan 2017


Yes, lots of soccer and baskertball programs. Probably less for American football. - Aug 2015


None that I know of, but my kids are not there yet. - Aug 2013


Yes, primarily through the schools. - Dec 2012


The American Society organizes sports for kids. - Jan 2012


Yes--Brazilians love kids and there are lots of opportunities for them - Jan 2012


Yes, obviously soccer. Many apartment complexes have a soccer court and a swimming pool. - Jan 2012


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