Educational School Holiday Activities for Kids

Across the road from the iconic Cornish Pumphouse, the new Gold Discovery Centre first welcomes visitors with its striking facade. This is something new! Inside you’ll find yourself immersed in interactive activities. You’ll be pushing hard against an air-leg drill that will shake your bones, just like a real drill. You’ll lean on a plunger to trigger a simulated explosion down the gold mine, then for a change of pace you might try to beat the shady dealer at a game of Two-up. You’ll marvel ... Read more at the intricate detail in the dynamic models then push the buttons to see what happens next. Open windows into the past and learn what it was like to grow up in a gold town, then crank the handle to discover the power of horses, steam and electricity. The ghost theatre is unlike any other. Set in colonial Waihi, actors are brought to life by 3D holograms in a story inspired by real local characters. You’ll get to know these towns-folk as they share their tales of love, war and social strife ...

Have lots of FUN while being introduced to the diverse and creative world of photography. Lessons are privately taught to 7-15 year old children, and adults in Kerikeri, Northland. The lessons are divided into 10 unique activities which are taught once a week throughout the term. Each term expands the group’s creative knowledge while reinforcing what they have learnt to date. Lessons follow a set format and incorporate kinaesthetic, visual and audio learning techniques. The lessons include ... Read more outdoor and indoor activities. Lesson Cost $120pp per term Camera Hire $5 per lesson Through the lens – Photography Lessons are designed and taught by Carissa Marsh of Carissa Marsh Photography. Carissa has a Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design, as well as post-graduate study in Visual Art and Design and her full time photography business has been running for over 6 years. She specialises in family and wedding photography. If you don’t want to invest in a camera straight away ...

Edventure is a holiday programme, geared to give children the best possible experience. We run a range of programmes, activities and camps for ages 5 - 13 yrs. Our adventurous and educational programmes are enjoyed by all. Whether it’s fishing and tramping in the outdoors or cooking and computers indoors, we have got it all! We also have an at school programme. "Everyday" allows you to enrol your child for one or as many days as you like for just $40 per day. Our staff have got a great range of ... Read more themed days that include games, activities, arts, crafts and cooking to keep them busy and challenge them.have a look at our timetable to see what we have planned. The Edventure Summer Camp is a must do every year. Children have a full on experience with a fun group of instructors and complete activities such as fishing, sailing, kayaking, tramping, camping, snorkelling and much more. Edventure staff are qualified and experienced so your children stay safe, whilst having fun. Where: Edventure ...

Our mission as a community based non-for-profit is to "build strong kids, strong families and strong communities". Our After School Care programmes serve fifteen schools around Tauranga Primary Schools: Welcome Bay Selwyn Ridge Maungatapu Tauranga Primary Gate Pa Greerton Village Greenpark Merivale Oropi Kaimai Bethlehem Bellevue Otumoetai Primary Intermediate Schools: Tauranga Intermediate Otumoetai Intermediate We are a provider of educational and developmental programmes ... Read more that invoke a sense of fun and vibrancy whilst still achieving learning and supporting milestones. The YMCA Tauranga is accredited to deliver programmes under the National Council of YMCA’s registration as a Private Training Establishment by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) under the provisions of the Education Act 1989. YMCA Tauranga is an active participant in the Tauranga City Councils’ Age Friendly City Strategic Plan 2013 – 2023, and we are working collaboratively ...

This is an 18 Hole Glow in the Dark Minigolf. All indoors with Beautiful Bright art work and themes, Glow worm Cave, Alice in Wonderland, Toxic Waste, Circus, Space, Ancient Ruins and Megalyths.. It Takes roughly an hour for a family to play a game, Prices are $40 Family of four (either 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children) Or $15 Adult $10 child $12 senior.....Or if its your birthday you're free. The 18 Hole course winds around through different rooms and spaces, all lit up with ... Read more black lights, the clubs, balls, courses and props glow brightly. Its heaps fo fun for all the family, groups, birthdays, work functions, seniors, children, Very Friendly staff, you can also relax on the leather couches or play pool in the reception, Drinks for sale. Toy box for the kids, its the place to go, we are open every day in the School holidays from 11am to 6 pm. Normal Hours Closed Mon/Tues Open Wednesday/Thursday and friday 1pm to 6 pm Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 6 pm, come down and ...

Waimak River Horse Treks has been operating with the same owners since 2000. Located only 15mins drive from the central city we are handy for both locals and tourists alike. Come and experience our passion for the riding lifestyle in the great outdoors! Safety and enjoyment have always been a major focus of our business and we are ideally located right by the banks of the river so all treks are held within an area where traffic is strictly restricted and the horses are calm, dependable and well ... Read more loved. Picture yourself riding along the river through woodlands and in open spaces delighting in the scenery and allow our staff to give you great photographic memories to cherish. Our fabulous guides and staff are often praised for their friendless, helpfulness and encouragement of all riders whether very nervous first timers or more experienced riders or children. Our aim is for you to have fun, be safe and tell all your friends about the fabulous riding experience you have enjoyed with us. ...

The Waitangi Treaty Grounds is the place where Māori chiefs first signed their accord with the British Crown – the Treaty of Waitangi – Te Tiriti of Waitangi, New Zealand’s founding document. The Treaty Grounds feature the historic Treaty House, the magnificently carved meeting house and the world’s largest ceremonial war canoe. Enjoy strolling through one of New Zealand’s great beauty spots with its panoramic views of the Bay of Islands. Tours & Experiences Grounds Admission Valid ... Read more for 2 consecutive days NZ residents (ID required) $15 Child (up to 18 yrs when accompanied by parent or caregiver) Free Guided Tours Enhance your visit with a guided tour of all the major treasures at Waitangi. Our guides bring the Treaty story to life and introduce you to some of the key personalities and events that have shaped the nation. Many of our guides descend from signatories to the Treaty – they bring a personal connection to Waitangi that will enhance your understanding ...

FUN & RELAXED AFTER SCHOOL CARE - ACTIVE HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES & TEACHER ONLY DAYS Children get to experience a wide range of activities from adventure, sports, art & crafts to excursions in the Wanaka community and an appreciation for our natural playground. We ensure that every child has something available to suit their individual skills and hobbies as well as opportunities to try new and exciting things! AFTER SCHOOL CARE We collect your children from school, provide them with afternoon ... Read more tea and organise activites to give your kids engaging and memorable experiences. We do not believe that one size fits all, so children are not obliged to participate in activities that they are not up to. We pride ourselves on creating a programme that is responsive to each and every childs needs while encouraging them to get outside and try new things. We aim to have something for everyone! We want the best experience for every child and our qualified staff have a range of skills to ensure that ...

Lil champs a family-owned and operated group of licensed early childhood centres, committed to giving your child a fantastic start in life. The early learning programme across all our centres is based on the Government-approved National Early Childhood Education Framework – Te Whariki. We aim to provide the best early childhood care, day care child development, infant and toddler care services. Children are at the heart of everything we do. Our three centres (Blockhouse Bay, Papatoetoe and Mission ... Read more Heights) are lovingly built, and come alive with beautiful children who make wonderful memories that last a lifetime. The Li'l Champs Infant Program is designed to meet the physical and emotional needs of children up to eighteen months. Care routines are paramount for this age group and our staff will work closely with parents to ensure home routines continue in the centre. The learning activities for this age group are geared to stimulate your child's developing physical and social ...

Fame is an exciting and friendly centre where children grow and learn with confidence. Based in Stanmore Bay since 2002, we have a fantastic purpose-built centre with excellent facilities which opened early in 2014. Each day at Fame is a special blend of loving care, fun and education, with a unique focus on performing arts.

El Rancho is located on the stunning Kapiti Coast alongside both the Waikanae River and Waikanae Beach. El Rancho serves some 16,000 guests annually including numerous families and over 250 different groups both regionally and nationally. The main services offered include accommodation, catering, conferencing, ministry programmes and activities. El Rancho’s guests span all ages and demographics; we serve individuals, families, schools, corporate, churches and community groups. Generations of people ... Read more have been touched by El Rancho’s generous hospitality creating life-changing stories.

The Buzz Holiday Programme is fun with games and crafts. Children Years 1 - 9 Summer Buzz is happening 2015/16, 8.30 am - 5.30 pm. December 21 - 23 January 11 - 15

Welcome to Mobile Paintball Games,Christchurch, New Zealand, bringing paintball to your doorstep! You say when and where, and we meet you there with everything you need! At just $49/person, our Standard package includes a paintball gun, protective mask, overalls, and 200 paintball rounds. Upgrade packages are available. Ideal for Work Functions, Birthday Parties, Team Building, Corporate Bookings, Camps, Stag Dos, Youth Outings, and even Children’s Parties (reduced velocity for safety). To book ... Read more your next paintball outing, find our website dubdubdubdotmobilepaintballgamesdotcom, or to find out more, email or phone us.

On the banks of the beautiful Waikato River, just minutes from Taupo Towncentre, you will find the iconic and unique family playground, of Huka Prawn Park. With acres of land dedicated to the production of New Zealand fresh water prawns, and pure family fun, Huka Prawn Park offers a day of fun and excitement for all ages. Our activity pass offers all day access to the park. This includes prawn fishing, guided tours and access to the activity loop which is packed with fun attractions. Feel the ... Read more excitement of landing the feisty prawn. You can fish all day, all equipment provided, and once you’ve landed your catch, you can cook it up and sample the local delicacy right here beside the fishing ponds! Tour through the Prawn Nursery where more than a million baby prawns are raised each year. If you’re brave enough, hand feed the baby prawns. But don’t worry, if you loose an arm, we can replace it with a similar one from the lost property bin! Challenge yourself to the Gauntlet, ...

The Air Force Museum of New Zealand holds the national collection of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). The Museum’s role is to preserve and present the history of New Zealand’s military aviation through its collection. The collection is very diverse and includes objects covering the early days of New Zealand military aviation both prior to World War I and during this major conflict; the interwar years which saw the formation of the RNZAF in 1937; New Zealanders who fought in the RAF and ... Read more in other Allied air forces during World War II; the RNZAF’s campaign in the Pacific, and the post-war period to the present day. The collection also includes objects from former enemy forces. The collection is owned by the RNZAF Museum Trust Board.

Chess Power is an exciting company that encourages children to play and enjoy Chess. We recognise learning and playing Chess has a number of benefits for kids. So what do we do? Well run free Chess Open Days at schools and we coach kids at a number of schools in Auckland. We do personalised one-on-one private coaching. And we run the NZ Chess Academy for more intensive training. We run interschool tournaments across New Zealand culminating in the Chess Power Interschool National Finals at the end ... Read more of the year. And we run the popular Sarapu Cup each month in Auckland. We also train coaches and teachers with our Accredited Professional Chess Coach program.

Established by Eve Gordon and Mike Edward in 2009, The Dust Palace is New Zealand's pre-eminent circus theatre company. Our aim is to create tour-able circus theatre, taking stories from Aotearoa around the world; and to foster circus and physical performance and practitioners in Auckland and Aotearoa New Zealand. First gaining attention for provocative and political burlesque shows the Dust Palace has progressed toward creating more integrated narrative based works as our company and audience ... Read more profile has grown, which is at the core of what we do. Having toured extensively both nationally and internationally with our 13 full length theatre works, we have been focussed on growing an audience for circus theatre and on innovating circus as an art form. From our early cabaret-style works we have been introducing our audiences to a more sophisticated, genre-bending blend of circus and physical theatre; challenging and engaging diverse audiences as well as providing mind-blowing entertainment! We ...

ASAP is a before school, after school and holiday programme servicing Feilding and surrounding districts. We offer a fun, stimulating and age appropriate service from 6:30 am in the mornings and finishing 6:00 pm evenings. The service is for ages 5 yrs to 13 yrs. Our wonderful staff love their jobs and are fully dedicated to giving your children a homely environment where they are comfortable, welcome and have fun.

Tram Rides and Tramway Museum. Take a journey into the Past. Ride the genuine ex-Wellington City trams which last ran in the City in 1964. 4 km return ride through Queen Elizabeth Park to the Beach takes about 20 minutes. Then browse the tram museum with photographs, momentoes and video of the historic days of Wellington trams. Suitable for all ages. All day tickets (as many tram rides on the day as you like) Adult $10, Child 5-15 $5, Family (2 Ad, 2Ch) $24. Under 5's no charge. Open ... Read more every Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holiday (except Christmas Day) 11am to 4.30pm Also open daily from 26th December (Boxing Day) to late in January, and on weekdays in selected school holidays - see our website for details. Souvenir kiosk with ice-creams, confectionary etc. Other attractions nearby include picnic areas, swimming beach, walking paths and tracks, US Marines Memorial (commemorating the US Marines presence here in WW2), and horse riding (Stables on the Park). So much more to experience ...

Fun Languages Auckland Eastern Bays operates school holiday and after-school clubs for children wanting to learn Spanish. Children learn through a combination of drama, storytelling, songs, craft and games. They rapidly acquire enough knowledge and confidence to enjoy using the language for communication and expression.

We provide high quality Before School Care, After School Care and Holiday Programmes onsite at Oratia District School for primary/intermediate school children. We are a WINZ approved programme. Please see our website for further information.

The House of Science Tauranga Connects and Resources the local (Western Bay of Plenty) Science Community. We offer science resources for primary schools and after school and holiday programmes for children. There is also Professional Development sessions and secondary science tutoring available.

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Whenua Iti Outdoors is a charitable education trust with the mission of 'encouraging the holistic development of individuals through outdoor and leadership training opportunities. We are open for group, school, club and individual bookings with programmes tailored to meet the needs of the group. Programmes operate both on our 10 acre outdoor education site or in the surrounding National parks. Adventure and learning are the key to each of our programmes. We are fully accredited as a provider of ... Read more Adventure Activities and have OutdoorsMark certification. We are also an NZQA approved provider of education services with many programmes designed to link specifically to the NZ curriculum and with NCEA credits embedded within.

Profesional lady tutor children 5 -12 starting classes on Tuesday 10th January 2017 at Te whare o te ata community house from 3pm to 5pm . costs only $8.00 an hour . pleas.provide work books . Paula Bisphan CEO

The Space Centre is an inspiring educational experience for all ages, whether or not you have any interest in space (most of our visitors don't). There are plenty of hands-on activities for kids young and old. We've got New Zealand's only public collection of genuine space artefacts. Look us up on any review website and see why people are calling Te Awamutu Space Centre a "hidden gem" and "must-see attraction".

We are an Onehunga based puppet theatre that also happens to run unique and dynamic drama classes for children 5-9 and 10-14. Our approach to the performing arts is based in community and in exploring theatre with all of our senses. We endeavor to impart to children basic “acting” skills as well as encourage them to develop as artists who are open to inspiration and have the tools to tell their own stories. We want the children to learn to express themselves through drama by creating a safe and ... Read more nurturing environment for them to explore who they are in this fast changing world. The classes are fun, imaginative and the students help to develop performances. Both tutors have over 20 years of theatre and teaching practice between us, we are performers and creators and want to encourage the next generation in being confident, creative and strong contributors to the arts and society. We have studied to masters level and continue to practice in the field we have chosen to teach in.

YMCA OSCAR programmes are much more than a child-minding service. They are recreation based, and the aim is to meet the needs of children in their out of school hours in a fun, safe and learning environment. Each child is a different, unique person in their own right. While they have commonalities, their uniqueness should be embraced and fostered. Each programme offers a variety of activities that includes arts and crafts, sports and games and incorporates homework activities. We provide a safe ... Read more environment for your child to relax in after their day at school while ensuring there are stimulating options for those still with energy. Every child is unique; our programmes allow for the diversity in age, sex, and background of each child while encompassing the individual needs and interests. Should you have any concerns about your child, or if your child has special requirements whether dietary or other, please take the time to discuss this with us. It is important that you notify us of any ...

Popular NZ artist and trained teacher Katrina McGettigan has been running art classes for adult's and children in Christchurch for over 5years. Katrina offers Holiday workshops for adults and children, after-school drawing classes for children. 9 week painting workshops for adults and online painting workshops. Adults and children can learn how to paint a landscape using acrylic paints. Classes for all ages and abilities.Click on her website for more details and to book.

NEW! Don't miss our new extension Window into Workshop! Address: Corner of Camperdown Rd and Weka St, Miramar, Wellington Directions (By bus, car or foot)! Hours: Seven Days a Week, 9am - 5:30pm Driving? 20 minutes from central Wellington. Free street parking. For buses, we have a dedicated drop off and pick up point outside the Weta Cave on Camperdown Road. If this space happens to be full, buses can alternatively drop off visitors on Darlington Road. Visitors can then use the pedestrian crossing. For ... Read more private vehicles, parking is available in the surrounding streets, within 5 minutes walk. Bus route 2: Get off at Camperdown Rd Groups of 10 or more: Please call in advance to make bookings. Entry: Free (except Window into Workshop) Experience The Weta Cave Come and visit the Weta Cave in Miramar, Wellington. The Weta Cave screens a first-ever behind-the-scenes look at Weta and interviews with Weta co-founders Peter Jackson, Richard Taylor, Tania Rodger and Jamie Selkirk. We give you exclusive ...

Kip McGrath Education Centres is New Zealand's only nation-wide, fully professional provider of maths and English tutoring services. All Kip McGrath tutors are qualified teachers, most of whom work in schools during the day. Kip McGrath Centres offer free education assessments for students from Year 1 to Year 13 so that parents can gain peace of mind, knowing where their child is achieving within the school framework.At senior levels, additional subjects such as physics, chemistry and biology may ... Read more also be catered for. To contact your nearest centre, call 0800 TUTORING or check out our website for further information on how we can tutor your child for success!

The Katherine Mansfield House and Garden is a fully restored period house where the famous author Katherine Mansfield was born in 1888. Katherine Mansfield is New Zealand’s most internationally famous author. She was a writer of short stories, poetry, letters, journals and reviews and changed the way the short story was written in the English language. She was a rebel and a modernist who lived her short life of 34 years to the full. The house was returned to its original layout and design in the ... Read more 1980s when the Katherine Mansfield Birthplace Society was established by Oroya Day. We have a large exhibition space which houses changing exhibitions throughout the year. We also host creative writing workshops and other educational programs for children. The heritage garden is full of flowers and plants that were popular during the lifetime of Katherine Mansfield. She was tremendously fond of flowers and mentioned them often in her writings.