Extracurricular Activity Guide
From dance shoes and soccer cleats to paintbrushes, coding clubs, theatre rehearsals, music lessons, martial arts and everything in between, local families are constantly searching for the place where their child will feel excited, challenged and right at home.
The Macaroni KID Extracurricular Activity Guide helps parents discover those opportunities while giving participating businesses sustained visibility throughout the year.
Major annual refresh: September 2027Meet Families While They Are Actively Making Decisions
Parents do not search for activities only once. They search before the school year, when a new sports season begins, after the holidays, when a child discovers a new interest and whenever the family schedule suddenly has room for one more adventure.
That is why this guide is designed as an ongoing discovery resource rather than a one-time advertisement. Your listing remains available to families throughout the year and returns to the newsletter rotation during key planning periods.
Activities, Lessons, Teams and Programs for Local Kids
If your organization helps children learn, move, create, explore, connect or build confidence, this guide was made with you in mind.
Dance & Movement
Dance studios, gymnastics, cheer, yoga, movement programs and related classes.
Sports & Recreation
Youth leagues, training programs, swimming, tennis, skating and specialty sports.
Music & Performing Arts
Music lessons, theatre programs, choirs, performance groups and acting classes.
Art & Creativity
Art studios, craft programs, makerspaces, writing groups and creative workshops.
STEM & Academic Enrichment
Robotics, coding, science programs, tutoring, language learning and enrichment clubs.
Clubs & Community Programs
Scouting, leadership programs, social groups, clubs and mission-based youth programs.
Martial Arts & Confidence
Martial arts schools, self-defense programs and confidence-building instruction.
Esports & Gaming
Esports training, gaming clubs, tabletop groups and technology-centered programs.
Inclusive & Adaptive Activities
Programs created for children with disabilities, sensory needs or different learning styles.
What Is Included
Searchable Guide Listing
Your program is included in the Macaroni KID Extracurricular Activity Guide, where families can return whenever they need a new activity.
Year-Round Visibility
The guide remains available on our website throughout the year instead of disappearing when a single promotion ends.
Newsletter Rotation
The guide receives a minimum of 12 planned newsletter placements annually across the participating edition or editions.
Editorial Cross-Linking
When appropriate, the guide may be linked within relevant activity, seasonal and family-resource content.
September Refresh
The guide receives a major refresh during the busy fall enrollment season, when families are actively rebuilding their routines.
Local, Trusted Placement
Your program appears within a family-focused resource published by a local parent who understands the communities you serve.
Visibility That Follows the Family Planning Cycle
New Year Planning
Families look for fresh routines, new interests and programs that begin after the holidays.
Ongoing Discovery
The guide remains searchable while families explore summer sessions, leagues and new activities.
Major Guide Refresh
Our strongest extracurricular planning season aligns with back-to-school routines and fall registration.
Three Editions. One Connected Village.
Choose the edition serving your primary audience, expand into a neighboring market or reach families across the full Macaroni KID Capital Region network.
Harrisburg & West Shore
Reach families throughout the Harrisburg and West Shore communities.
Carlisle Region
Reach families throughout Carlisle, Boiling Springs, Shippensburg and surrounding communities.
Hershey Region
Reach families throughout Hershey, Hummelstown, Middletown, Elizabethtown, Manheim, Lititz and surrounding communities.
Select the Reach That Fits Your Program
One Edition
$199Choose the Macaroni KID edition serving your primary location or audience.
Two Editions
$299Expand your listing across two connected regional audiences.
All Three Editions
$349Reach families throughout the full Macaroni KID Capital Region network.
Guide participation is subject to availability and content approval. Other promotional deliverables are generally placed within your organization’s home region unless otherwise specified.
Give Your Program an Extra Boost
Want to promote registration, introduce a new program or put more attention behind an important enrollment period? Add targeted visibility to your guide participation.
Dedicated e-blasts and custom promotional campaigns are also available. Contact Rachael for regional pricing, availability and recommendations.
Help Local Families Find Their Next Favorite Thing
Tell me where your program is located, the ages you serve and which edition or editions interest you. I will help you choose the visibility that makes the most sense for your goals.