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

CALLING ALL PARENTS WITH CHILDREN AGES 3.5 to 7 YEAR OLDS. LET'S BUILD ACTIVE, CONFIDENT AND MINDFUL KIDS! Join us for Physical Stories for Kids, an after-school activity for children in Wellington! During every class, Joanne presents an energetic, interactive programme that uses a range of drama exercises, kids yoga, songs, and reflection time, to build on children's concentration, confidence and collaboration skills. Kids love stories and they are one of the best ways of teaching and conveying... Read more

Over the Rainbow run small and personal dance & yoga classes with big heart! We run recreational classes in Jazz, Creative Ballet,Preschool dance & Yoga for kids in a fun and kind environment. We offer some of the most affordable classes for preschool and school age children in Wellington’s central city. Read more

KidzStuff Theatre is a non-profit theatre company that has been producing holiday shows for children in Wellington for the last 15 years. We use plays written or adapted by NZ playwrights and professional cast and crew. Our shows are suitable for children aged 2 - 10 and always contain plenty of song, dance, audience participation and lots of comedy for children and adults alike. KidzStuff runs three shows per year, during each of the mid year school holidays. The shows' running times are approx.... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Johnsonville Prime and see why GKR Karate is New Zealand's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children, men, women and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defence skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Johnsonville, Wellington, are taught by passionate instructors who are... Read more

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

Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate as taught in it's country of origin. Experienced Japan trained Head Instructor with over 40 years experience training and teaching. Small boutique dojo in the suburbs of Kilbirnie and Newlands, ensures more personal tuition close to home. Quality above quantity. Children's Class Kilbirnie: Wednesdays 5.30-6.30pm, Newlands 5.30-6.30pm N.B.This is a Karate Self defence Class, not a Karate Child minding class. Normal dojo training and discipline applies. Adults are... Read more

Get on Up and Get on Down at CubaDupa 2016! CubaDupa is Wellington’s vibrant street festival revering the epic creative spirit of Cuba Street and the Wellington community. Over the weekend of 19th and 20th March 2016, Wellington’s most iconic street is transformed to a magical interactive playground of delight, sound and taste. CubaDupa brings all walks of life together in an immersive experience to ‘get on up’ during the day or ‘get on down’ in the evening – restaurants will spill into... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Karori and see why GKR Karate is New Zealand's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children from 5 yrs old through to men, women and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defence skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Karori, Wellington, are taught by passionate instructors who are... Read more

We run a range of classes from Monday to Saturday for participants ranging from Preschool to school age to adults. Providing training in many gymnastics disciplines, including general, artistic, tumbling and trampoline. If your child has never participated in gymnastics before our recreation classes are a fun and interactive way for your child to learn the basics in a safe environment. Do they want to take their gym classes a step further? Our Recreation Competitive classes allow your child to... Read more

Wellington City Libraries provides a wide range of services for children of all ages, including baby music sessions, preschool storytimes, online bookclubs and holiday activities. We support children's development and learning by providing print and digital collections, and expert librarians to help children find reading materials and expertly navigate the information environment. Head into your local library to hang out, use the wifi, play with Lego, read a book, do your homework, or attend a programme... Read more

Based in Wellington, Crafty Parties NZ runs birthday parties designed to inspire creative minds. Our aim is to make parties FUN for both parents and kids parents can relax and enjoy the celebration while our trained tutors ensure the children have FUN as they complete a craft project they will be proud to bring home. It's as easy as 1,2,3,4. 1. Our place or yours? 2. Choose your preferred date and time - we'll check the bookings. 3. Pick your project from a large range of crafty options. 4. Pay... Read more

we offer courses and private lessons as well as wedding dance tuition in Argentine Tango, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Zouk and other styles of latin dance. Alex was trained mainly in Argentina, and has been teaching dance around New Zealand since 1997. He teaches various Latin-American dance styles including folklore, Cuban Salsa, Rueda, and his speciality the Argentine Tango, as well as more recently Bachata and Zouk and linear Salsa and since 2008 has been helping with the operations of Wellington's... Read more

Dancepointe Academy is an established Classical Ballet school in Johnsonville and Khandallah covering the areas of Churton Park, Newlands, Johnsonville, Khandallah, Ngaio and Crofton Downs teaching children from Pre-schoolers through to Adults the love of dance and movement through Ballet and Tap. We have a family enviroment which is inclusive and children learn ballet and Tap for fun and recreation, exams and competitions if they wish. There is a yearly concert which also gives children the... Read more

Wellington Basketball is the primary provider of basketball leagues (adult, youth and child), basketball training, coach and referee training and holiday programmes in Wellington. With our affiliation with Basketball New Zealand (BBNZ), we have representative teams in regional and national tournaments - Under 13 to Under 23, girls and boys. We are based at the ASB Sports Centre in Kilbirnie which is regarded by many as one of the best facilities for basketball in New Zealand. If you or your child... Read more

Capital E is a not-for-profit organisation based in Wellington. We're here to ignite the creative spark in young people through digital workshops, live performance and events. As well as our work in Wellington the Capital E National Theatre for Children tours the country every year. Let's get inspired together! Read more

Offering dance classes in ballet, jazz and contemporary for ages 3 years to 18 years. Qualified and registered teachers with over 20 years experience. Exams available but not compulsory in ballet and jazz. Annual concert at the end of each year. Competition work available. Free trial classes available to see if dance is suitable for you and your child. Teacher training available.Ballet for ages 3-18 years. Jazz for ages 5-18 years. Contemporary for ages 11-18 years. Ballet for Beginners from ages... Read more

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Join the bumbling dad-duo of Jeff and Tom as they open the storybook of endless adventure journeying through time and space, from the moon to the jungle and everything in-between. Together, well find out what skin fits us best! Featuring a completely original repertoire of future hit music sung live to transport us around the world. This very Kiwi kid comedy will have the young ones singing along and roaring the roof off, while beckoning equal investment from the young at heart who brought them... Read more

Thai fighters teaching Thailand's national sport for both fitness and fighting. We are a modern, fully equipped Muay Thai Boxing training centre in the heart of Wellington. We also also opened a branch in Auckland in 2015. The art of Thai Boxing or Muay Thai is a fun way to keep fit, burning up to 800 calories per hour while also learning some serious self-defence skills. The first trial session is free if you book in advance and we have cardio, technique and personal training available. We also... Read more

Wellington Ballet Studio (WBS), is a private ballet school run by former Royal New Zealand Ballet dancer Hannah Scott-McNeill ARAD RTS. Based in Miramar we offer classes for children from the age of 2 upwards. The globally recognised Royal Academy of Dance syllabus (RAD) is followed from age 5. We also offer Junior Contemporary and an evening adult class. WBS provides a holistic learning environment to nurture students and we would love you to dance with us! ‘I’m delighted to be Patron of... Read more

Seido Karate is a martial art school for people of all ages and abilities. It's a good way of keeping fit while learning to be your own bodyguard. It also teaches discipline and respect and it's a good way to teach kids on how to behave and be motivated to get ahead in life. Our programmes teach people coordination, discipline, self-esteem, confidence and patience in a supportive environment where you can learn about yourself, build a strong body, learn to use your mind fully, train a strong spirit... Read more

Waterside Karori is one of the largest clubs in the Wellington region. With nearly 700 players and 90 teams, Waterside Karori Juniors offers winter football to kids aged 5 to 17. Our Summer Skills Programme and Holiday Programmes provide the opportunity to remain involved in football throughout the year. Our Swifts Talent Centre aims to ensure Karori players set the benchmark in talent, skill and ability. Waterside Karori has an ever growing number of girls choosing to play football with us, and... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Miramar and see why GKR Karate is New Zealand's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children from 5 yrs old through to men, women and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defence skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Miramar, Wellington, are taught by passionate instructors who are... Read more

BrickResales Pty Ltd is so much more than a pre-loved LEGO brick business. It is a community of people connected through the amazing LEGO world! Building fun things using only LEGO pieces and your imagination is something millions of people of all ages, cultures and experiences do every hour of every day. BrickResales loves that no other "toy" has provided access to a world of this scale. And now, we ship to New Zealand from Australia! Read more

After School Care for children aged 5 to 11. Read more