Music and Sport
Children interested in extra-curricular activities such as sport, music, etc can find information on activities on offer in the region at the local town hall. Local newspapers also often print various activities in the local area. Many towns and cities have music schools for children and young people called "Jugendmusikschulen". Information about sports clubs is available at the "Sportbund" (sports association). Adult education centres ("Volkshochschulen") also offer a range of courses for children such as painting or handicrafts.