Learn a language in the native country and add some extracurricular fun with these holiday courses that offer a skill or some culture, too.

Mandarin and various activities, China

Four hours of lessons a day plus the benefit of one-to-one level assessment and study plan is the deal at the Hutong School’s Mandarin courses in Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou. A two-week course also includes up to four activities a week — tai chi, cooking, even skiing — and there are outings at the weekends to explore more of China.

Greek and culture, Lefkada

Omilo runs Greek courses in Athens and Nafplion, and on the islands of Syros and Lefkada. The latter is perhaps the most appealing: classes take place 200 metres from the beach in the village of Agios Nikitas on the west coast. A week’s course includes 24 hours of lessons over six days and at least four activities. Strangely, students must be 26 or over.

Japanese and pop culture, Fukuoka

Cactus has courses in 120 destinations in Fukuoka. Lessons are from 9:30 am — 2: 30 pm, Monday to Friday, and cover movies, music, TV and books as well as the Japanese language. Optional extras include studying tea ceremonies, calligraphy, Japanese food and other customs.

French and horse-riding, Provence

CESA has great courses based at a mansion in Aix-en-Provence. Two weeks of French lessons can be combined with horse-riding (20 group lessons per week), painting, hiking, cooking or oenology. Accommodation options include staying with a host family. The school arranges activities such as town tours.

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If you are looking to keep your kids busy—without spending any money—then you should consider signing them up for an in-store class near you. The classes are free and held at locations all across the country. Smaller local businesses likely offer some too, so be free to check local listings.

Home Depot

Home Depot’s Kids Workshops happen every Saturday. Past projects have included model race cars, mail organizers, picture frames, and planters. Classes are free and also include an orange apron and an achievement pin.

These sometimes fill up quickly, so be sure to sign up as soon as you can.

Lego Stores

Each month, Lego Stores have free events for kids between the ages of 6 to 14 where they can come in and build a mini model, which they get to take home for free.

There is a limit of four children per household per event.

Lakeshore Learning Center

The Lakeshore Learning Center offers free arts and crafts classes for children ages 3 and older. These classes happen on the first Saturday of every month, and a parent or guardian must be present to look after the children and help as needed. No reservations are required.

Williams-Sonoma

William-Sonoma offers a range of cooking classes that take place a few times a month, and while a lot of them are aimed at adults, they also have classes for kids between the ages of 8 to 13. Most of the classes are free, though some do have a fee. And those fees are donated to a nonprofit.