Extra Curricular Activities

We run Messy Play Events for preschoolers around Auckland, currently in Meadowbank and Takapuna. You can book and pay online for as many or as few as you like. Mess it up is developmental messy play, where your child can explore, discover, think, learn and problem solve using all their senses. Messy or sensory play helps connect neural pathways to aid brain development in early childhood. We use many different sensory and messy mediums in each session such as edible finger paint, tempera ... Read more paint, play dough, slime, gloop, ice, water, shredded paper, foam, sensory rainbow rice, colourful popcorn kernels, pasta, tapioca, chick peas. All ingredients are non-toxic and safe for young children to experience and explore. Messy Sensory hands on fun for under 5s. The best part is you don't have to clean up afterwards. If you're wondering why you should go to the effort of engaging in Messy Play with your child, read on. Messy or sensory play can help your child's development on ...

The Good Seeds Children Centre has 80 places 6mths – school. It prides itself on being a family friendly environment for children and their whānau, to develop a strong foundation for their futures. Learning philosophy:  Including Christian principles and teaching in the programme  Children learn through play, children learn best when they are engaged in experiences that they are interested in.  Parents as child’s first teachers, we value the contribution they can make to their child’s ... Read more learning.  Having a homelike atmosphere within a caring and stimulating environment where children can feel safe and secure. We will nurture an atmosphere of respect.  In encouraging children to learn and develop at their own level and pace, which will give them a sense of self-worth and gain confidence of self-importance. We embrace the diversity and cultures of all children  Strive to nurture children who can build relationships with children and adults, are secure in who ...

Qualifications: BA, MusB, DipArts, LTCL, LRSM, AIRMT, APSNZ As a teacher I’m extremely mindful of being a facilitator of my students’ musical growth, encouraging them to develop technically, musically and personally with confidence, pleasure and at their own pace. My piano lessons are not just about learning to play the piano. I believe in developing the whole musician and provide a holistic approach to teaching, enhancing and extending all facets of music-making and appreciation. I ... Read more provide personalised tuition from my home studio in Waverley, Dunedin. • Individual tuition tailored to students’ needs and abilities • Students learn in a relaxed, supportive and friendly environment • Play music that’s enjoyable and fun • Experience a wide range of styles from Classical to Jazz and Contemporary music • Instruction and preparation for practical and theory examinations offered • Students of all ages and abilities are welcome, including adult students If ...

This international life skills programme for children helps build confidence and self esteem through the medium of drama. We operate in most areas of new Zealand and have just celebrated our 20th birthday. Please see our website for all our details and a wonderful video explaining our classes. Confident children excel in all areas of life, feeling good about yourself is the key to being happy and successful. Our after school classes run for one hour each week of the school term. Our teachers are ... Read more highly qualified, love working with children and encourage the use of imagination and description. We offer a safe and fun environment where students can explore ideas and imagination without ridicule or peer pressure. each lesson is a highly structured part of our curriculum developed by our team in the United Kingdom. Classes are well managed and organised to ensure everyone can learn at their own pace. Not that the children realise this, they simply have lots of fun. Each year we have student ...

Welcome to KidSprite! We are a Cooking School, After School Academy and Holiday Programme with a strong focus on health and fitness. Cooking School: Our goal is to equip kids with basic kitchen skills and healthy cooking knowledge in preparation for later years. Sessions will be geared towards filling lunch-boxes, providing snacks and dinner accompaniments. Cooking will vary from day-to-day but will be focused on ‘real food nutrition’. And yes we are food allergy friendly! Check out our online ... Read more schedule for more details. KidSprite Academy: Each afternoon your child will sweat it out in a fitness class of their choice (Dance, Box-Fit or TRX), learn to be the next MasterChef in our unique cooking class (whole-foods, organic, dairy, sugar and gluten free) and grow their strengths with either Spanish or Drama. We offer pick ups from local schools and options of short days (3pm-5:30pm and long days (3pm-6:30pm) Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Check out our website for more details and ...

Packed to the rafters with historic vehicles, tractors and machinery - Feilding's Coach House Museum is home to an outstanding collection of rural New Zealand Heritage that will entertain young and old alike for between 1-3 hours. Over 140 years of Manawatu settlement, vehicle and farming history are presented in informative and highly visual displays. There are a number of vehicles that little visitors can 'have-a-go' on such as cracking a whip on a horse-drawn gig, or climbing aboard an authentic ... Read more stage coach, pumping water with a whim and pressing buttons to make things go. Pack a family ploughman's picnic to enjoy with a tea/coffee in our sunny foyer area before exploring the gallery. Or alternatively take the short walk into town and visit the many local cafe's, bakeries or the award-winning Feilding Farmers market on a Friday. Our all-weather Museum is open 7 days 10 am - 4 pm and is a great opportunity to introduce your children to the way things were back in the 'olden days.' Visiting ...

Taking music lessons is one of the most rewarding experiences you can undertake. Not only does learning an instrument provide an enjoyable hobby, it has been shown to accelerate brain development and enrich nearly all aspects of life! Choosing the right music teacher for you or your child can be an intimidating process. You want quality teaching, but also the assurance of fun and creative lessons that keep the student excited about music! Here at Sounds Good Music Studio we thrive on offering ... Read more a learning experience that is hugely positive and works for each individual student. Our past and present students have given great feedback, and love their lessons! Our teachers are experienced in teaching all ages, and are passionate about sharing their love for music with their students. Sounds Good Music Studio is located on the North Shore of Auckland, and offers piano, trumpet and music theory lessons to kids and adults. For further information on our music lessons, check out our ...

Hit the dance floor with your kids! Monster Moves brings you dance classes for 2-7 year olds, with parent (or caregiver) participation. Come along and play, fall, laugh, jump, DANCE and connect with your tamariki. These classes are open and inclusive to EVERYbody. Monster Moves will run a block of afternoon classes in Term 1 of 2018, at Kelson Community Centre, Lower Hutt. Bookings essential. Class groups, times and prices: 2-3 year olds: 2pm-2.30pm $35 for the 5 week block. 3-5 year olds: ... Read more 2.45pm-3.15pm $35 for the 5 week block. 5-7 year olds 3.30 pm-4.15pm $45 for the 5 week block.

Winton Library is the main branch of Southland District Libraries. We have branches in Lumsden, Te Anau, Otautau, Riverton, Wyndham, and Stewart Island. In addition we operate a Mobile Library service throughout Southland. We offer school holiday programs at most of our branches and a Summer Reading Challenge from December through to January. Through term time there are Craft Clubs, Wriggle and Rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers, and Book Discussion groups. All of our Libraries supply free ... Read more wifi 24/7 as well as free access to computers. Visit us on Facebook for current news

Take a journey through the memories, perils, loss, triumph and humour of the men and women who served - and continue to serve - this country on the ocean waves. As an island nation, the sea has been crucial to New Zealand for travel, commerce, and defence. And the navy has taken a key role in this country's security and development. Take time to enjoy this unique organisation, its fascinating stories, its courage, comradeship, and commitment as it serves New Zealand now and in the future. ADMISSION ... Read more - FREE GETTING HERE - Torpedo Bay is located at the base of North Head overlooking the Waitemata Harbour, Devonport, Auckland. It is an easy 15 minute walk from Devonport Warf, and is easily accessible by public transport (Devonport ferry). Torpedo Bay is accessible for visitors with restricted mobility. VENUE HIRE - Torpedo Bay offers a range and choice of three function venues. Catering menus and cafe hire rates available also. EDUCATION PROGRAMMES AND GROUP BOOKINGS - Torpedo Bay ...

We are an All Star Cheerleading club offering opportunities for both competitive and recreational athletes of all ages. All Star Cheerleading is a mixture of dance, gymnastics and acrobatics allowing kids and teens to keep active, achieve national success and form lasting friendships with team mates. Learning to be a part of a committed team sport and how to progress safely and satisfyingly is an important part of growing up. We cater for all abilities and skill levels and always looking for new ... Read more and enthusiastic youth to join one of our 7 incredible teams, contact us now for your free trial session!

Learn to swim at a Quality Swim School in central Tauranga. Lessons for all people, children aged from toddlers to teens, adults learn to swim or hydrotherapy classes, sessions for people living with a disability. Operating for over 25 years, our thermal heated outdoor pool runs all year around in school terms with some holiday programs also available. All instructors are aligned to Swimming NZ qualifications and a family friendly personal approach, contact us for more information for bookings.

Welcome to ballerinaschool Thank you for choosing ballerinaschool for your beautiful ballerina. ballerinaschool offers a place where young ballerinas can learn to dance in an inspiring, supportive atmosphere and parents are encouraged to be an integral part of the experience. These unique, recreational pre-school and school age ballet, jazz and hip hop programs are designed to provide gentle guidance through the proper techniques of dance, delivered in a nurturing environment. Our wish is to provide ... Read more quality dance education in an environment which enables students to experience the joy of dance and realise their true potential. Creative Director The concept and choreography of the ballerinaschool preschool program has been devised by Rhonda Mickelborough. Rhonda trained in Royal Academy of Dance classical ballet and NZAMD jazz from age 5 years. At 17 she was awarded a scholarship to study dance full time at the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne, Australia. She graduated in ...

Founded in 1982, the Papakura Museum has displayed many artefacts, documents, and photographs of local historic interest (Papakura, Drury, and surrounding districts) to visitors for many years, and will continue to do so in years to come. The Papakura Museum has one permanent exhibit called the Story of Papakura, showcasing what life was like in Papakura before humans arrived, right through to WWII. There is a military gallery, currently dedicated to WWI, and 4 featured exhibits throughout the ... Read more year. The Papakura Museum has education programmes alongside the exhibitions, as well as school holiday activities and other events. Free undercover parking is available on East St, with lift access to the museum on level 3. There is also a café in the foyer outside the museum entrance. Entry to Papakura Museum is FREE for everyone, but donations are always appreciated. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Need to work through these School Holidays or simply can't think of anything exciting that will keep the kids constantly entertained? Simply ENROL ONLINE, email or call our friendly team. LOCATIONS - Waitohu School Hall (Otaki), Kapanui School Hall (Waikanae) Kenakena School Hall (Paraparaumu) Let the FUN begin. Exciting Junior Program (5-9yrs) and Cool Senior Kids Program (10-13yrs). Fun for girls and boys. Awesome EXPERIENCED team of leaders. Action packed in venue days and amazing day trips. ... Read more O.S.C.A.R Approved for Childcare Subsidies. Discounts for three or more kids per immediate family and early bird enrollments discount. If you are a community organization helping local families in need; than ask us about our free spots referral system. Come see why for the last 10 years our parents and kids rate us the best on the Kapiti Coast.

Lake House Arts Centre is located on Fred Thomas Drive in Takapuna and is housed in a beautiful 19th Century Edwardian/Victorian heritage building that once stood on Takapuna Beach as well as barrack buildings from WWII previously situated on Fort Takapuna. The Lake House has a constantly changing exhibition programme, a café with delicious homemade fare, artists studio’s and a vibrant and varied arts education programme with something for every member of the family, including weekend workshops, ... Read more after school classes, holiday programmes and adult daytime classes. Lake House is open 9:30am – 4pm Monday to Friday and 10am – 3pm Saturday and Sunday. Closed on public holidays. For more information on any of our classes, exhibitions or activities please check our website, email or phone.

Manaia Baptist Camp is a non-profit community facility administered by Regent Community Trust. The camp is situated near Whangarei in the Whangarei heads, 2½ hours from Auckland. There is bunk beds, camping and lodge accommodation from $8.50 to $15.50 per person per night. The camp has its own safe harbour beach and it lies within walking distance from the Mt Manaia and Mt Aubrey hiking tracks. Ocean Beach is 10 mins away by car. This camp has a NO alcohol policy

Chans Martial Arts is one of the largest and most reputable martial arts school in New Zealand. Established since 1975, we have a strong network of centres throughout the country, internationally and has links with many top martial arts masters world-wide. We specialise in Tai Chi Chuan & Shao Chi Chuan Kung Fu. Shao Chi Chuan deploys biomechanically sound self defence techniques and psychologically positive teaching methods. This results in the elimination of excessive physical and mental stress ... Read more which is omnipresent in many conventional martial arts. It is quick to learn and is very effective for self defence. We have a special children class for the younger ones and it is great for developing concentration and confidence as well as self defence awareness. The Tai Chi Chuan we teach is the classical Yang Style under the direction of Prof. Yek who is one of the top students of the legendary Prof. Huang Shing Shyan. Tai Chi Chuan has great benefits for physical and mental health besides ...

Wellington Botanic Garden offers free access to unsurpassed views, unique landscape, exotic forests, native bush, colourful floral displays and gorgeous specialist gardens. Start your visit at the Treehouse Visitor Centre. Grab a bag of duck food and check out the children’s corner for kid friendly activities you can do in the garden. Explore new areas or visit old favourites. The Children’s Play Area has a flying fox and grassy hills for rolling competitions. Come play under our trees ... Read more and let your curiosity lead you. Gardens open daily sunrise to sunset. Free entry.

Diane Radford of Voice and Performance offers Speech New Zealand and Trinity College London Certificate and Diploma training in Speech and Drama, as well as professional training in Voice, Clear Speech, Presentation Skills, Performing, Effective Speaking and Storytelling. Contact Diane Radford for a free consultation.

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.

Havelock North Library is a wonderful community library in Hastings. It offers a wide range of library services including lending, computer access and community programmes.

LCF Fun Languages operates pre-school, after-school clubs, and language learning centres across New Zealand. Operating throughout Europe, Australasia, South America and Asia, LCF Fun Languages started teaching languages in 1985 with a method based on the natural way that children acquire a language. While we focus on language tuition to children, programs are available for language students of all ages. Children learn through a combination of drama, storytelling, songs, craft and games. They ... Read more rapidly acquire enough knowledge and confidence to enjoy using the language for communication and expression. LCF Fun Languages programs are designed to give children the confidence to speak in either French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, German or English. LCF Fun Languages teaching resources are also available for schools, specialist and non-specialist language teachers.

Clearwater Riding School is safe, fun and friendly environment for students to immerse themselves in everything equine from learning how to catch and tack up a pony, to becoming better equipped in all disciplines, Show jumping, dressage, cross country and more catering for all levels on Clearwater Riding School's pony/horse or your own. Whatever your ability Clearwater can cater to your needs with holiday courses, term lessons, schooling, private lessons, group lessons, pony/horse experiences and ... Read more pony parties. Clearwater Riding School has been in operation for over forty years within Taranaki, producing many skilled riders who have gone on to represent their pony clubs and the region in all riding disciplines including an Olympic rider.

Learning a musical instrument can help with: Coordination, listening skills, discipline, responsibility, self expression, perseverance, creativity, stress, increase memory, time management, and social skills just to name a few... So what are you waiting for?? Book your first drum lesson and contact Ben. Lessons are held at Mt Eden (Balmoral Shops), Central Auckland and also West Auckland in Glen Eden $25 for half an hour.

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 ...