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

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Tawa 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 Tawa, Wellington are taught by passionate instructors who are committed... Read more

The Story Behind Our Name.We wanted a name that made the children feel like it was their place their sanctuary their 2nd home - KIDS DOMAIN KIDS DOMAIN has been operating as an OSCAR Approved Level 3 accredited out of school care and recreation provider since 2002. We have 2 locations Stokes Valley and Lower Hutt. Both centres provide before school care, after school care and school holiday programmes Our staff are police vetted, have experience with managing children with special needs;... Read more

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Hutt Old Boys Marist RFC is committed to offering all Junior & Senior players of all ages a positive rugby experience. The club offers junior rugby to: Nursery grade (aka Little Ruggaz), U6 & U7 Rippa and U8 thru to U13 rugby. At senior level the club has: Premier, Premier Reserve, 1st Grade,Womens, Colts, 85kg restriected, Presidents and Golden Oldies rugby teams. The club prides itself on being family friendly and community focused. Read more

SPACE NZ Trust works in collaboration with community organisations across New Zealand to offer the Supporting Parents Alongside Childrens Education (SPACE) programme. SPACE is a programme mainly for first time parents and their babies. Sessions run weekly for 3 – 4 terms extending through the first year of your child’s life. SPACE offers parents the opportunity to meet and get to know other new parents; discussions on relevant child development and parenting topics; play sessions with equipment... Read more

Embark on a journey of personal growth at Lower Hutt Kyokushin Karate Club. Led by Sensei Paul (4th Dan) who lived and trained in Japan for 18 years, classes blend traditional Kyokushin techniques with modern teaching methods to ensure a realistic and effective approach to self-defense and physical fitness. Join a community that fosters discipline, respect, and self development. From ages 6+, Hutt Valley Dojo will forge you into a healthier, stronger and more resilient version of you. Training... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Whitby 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 Whitby, Wellington, are taught by passionate instructors who are... Read more

We are OSCAR/MSD approved, we provide a programme that is developed around the holistic needs of each individual child. We provide before/afterschool care and holiday programmes. Our programme provides many activities, including, cooking, sewing, art and crafts, physical activities, we also bring in outside tutors ie, self defence, ukulele. We have trained staff from an education background. Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Titahi Bay and see why GKR Karate is Australia'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-defense skills, Karate training builds confidence, a positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Titahi Bay, Wellington, are taught by passionate instructors... Read more

Hapkido is the "way of co-ordinated power". It is a Korean martial art that is often referred to as the complete art of self defence. Hapkido is not a sport but rather a pure self-defence martial art that covers joint locks, sweeps & throws, striking techniques with all parts of the body, ground fighting, pressure point applications, defence against weapons and the improvised use of everyday items in self-defence situations. Hapkido training is not restricted by age, size or gender. It is... Read more

Laughalots Playland is giant indoor playground providing all year round protection from the elements of our Wellington Climate. We have heaters in the Winter and Air Con in the summer (the only playland in the region to provide this) There is a café on site so that you can sit back and relax while the young ones wear themselves out playing. The best place in Wellington to have your childs Birthday Party CHILDREN'S BIRTHDAY PARTIES ARE OUR SPECIALTY FREE amusement rides Giant indoor... Read more

Callaghan Equestrian Centre is a fully equipped indoor riding school in the heart of Ohariu Valley offering riding lessons to beginners, experienced riders and competitive equestrian athletes no matter what your discipline. We also run School Holiday Programmes, Birthday Parties, Pony Club and more. Read more

affordable school holiday programme, child care and activities during the holidays. work and income subsidies are available to qualifying families. your fees may even be fully paid for - no charge to you! check Kids Domain out now! Servicing Maungaraki School, Waterloo School, Our Lady of the Rosary School Waiwhetu, Gracefield School, Hutt Central School, Petone Central School, Wilford School, Randwick School, SS Peter and Paul School, Arakura School, Wainuiomata Primary School, Avalon Intermediate,... Read more

Quality Early Childhood Education and Care for children 3 to 5 years. Offering 20 Hours Free* for children 3 to 5 years. Read more

Pil Sung Taekwon-Do was established by instructors Graham and Suzanne Patterson in Petone, Lower Hutt, on the 6th of February 2012. Class times and venue: Mondays and Wednesdays, 7-12 years 6:00pm - 6:50pm Over 12's & Adults 7:00pm - 8:30pm Petone Central School Hall 16 Britannia Street Petone, Lower Hutt "Pil Sung" literally translates as "certain victory". In a martial arts sense, its meaning does not necessarily refer to confrontation or violence, rather it is a philosophy of rising to challenges,... Read more

Established in 2004, Evolve Tennis Coaching (formerly Trans Tasman Tennis) is Wellington's premier Club based tennis coaching business. Throughout its years of operation, Evolve Tennis Coaching has developed successful Junior and Adult Development Programmes designed to help clients achieve playing goals and support Club development plans. Evolve Tennis Coaching has a team of up to 14 coaches in peak season, servicing 7 tennis clubs and various primary and secondary schools in the Wellington... 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

Staglands Wildlife Reserve & Cafe offers visitors the unique and exciting opportunity to connect with nature in a beautiful, natural environment. Feed and freely interact with wildlife in this very special place - the product of one man's passion and vision to experience nature at its best. Located in the scenic Akatarawa Valley near Upper Hutt, Wellington, Staglands is a must-see attraction for local families and tourists visiting the Wellington region. Looking for things to do in Wellington, look... Read more

Hutt Valley GymSports (HVGS) is a gymnastics club. We teach and deliver children’s and young adults’ gymnastics programmes. We also offer holiday programmes, preschool classes, group bookings and birthday parties. Our programmes suit gymnasts of all ages and abilities – from pre-schoolers and recreational gymnasts to national and international competitors. Gymnastics is a great way to build fitness, agility and co-ordination, strength, flexibility and self-discipline. It’s also social and a... Read more

SPACE Wellington Playcentre Association SPACE (Supporting Parents Alongside Children’s Education) aims to promote the value of parenthood and offers ongoing support for new families. Read more

Melling Kindergarten is open from 8.00am until 5.00pm Monday to Friday and we have children from 2 - 5 years of age. We offer 5 free 4 hour sessions a week for 3 - 5 year olds. This means your child will have access to quality education and care for up to 4 hours a day, every day of the week, for free. We are open all year round and only close for statutory holidays. We are very fortunate to have an enormous outdoor environment, an ideal back drop for children's learning and development where... Read more

Performing arts for students aged 4-16 years old run by a London West End performer. Fun sessions in dance, drama and singing, all with trained, experienced and professional teachers. 4-6 year olds 9am-10:30am 7-16 year olds 11am-2pm Throughout the year students learn a variety of performing arts skills in all three disciplines. At Spotlight our aim is for students build their confidence whilst learning the performing arts and ultimately have lots of fun. We reward effort and commitment, so... Read more

Kids at Home provides home-based childcare in the child's home or in the home of the Educator. Childcare is available throughout the greater Wellington area, Hutt Valley and Kapiti Coast. Joining Kids at Home may mean extended family members can gain financial recognition for the childcare they are providing. Our passion is to support children to become competent, confident learners. Read more

We offer a variety of dance styles, including Ballet, Jazz Tap & Contemporary in 2 handy locations, including a purpose built Studio in Mount Cook and junior classes in Hataitai. For our youngest dancers, we have a fabulous program called READY SET DANCE. These are one hour combo class that includes jazz, tap, hip hop, singing, music and are a whole lot of FUN for girls and boys. Targeting ages 2-5 year olds, the specially designed Jazz, Hip Hop and Tap exercises are perfect for both boys and... Read more

Offering partner dance instruction since 2002 and NZ's first (and currently only) professionally qualified Swing and R'n'R dance teachers. Public and private dance classes, event management, adjudicating, wedding dance services and medal exams available for all. Read more

Hutt Art has groups of rangeing from Painting, Pottery, Printmaking, Weaving, Bookmaking etc. We are have tutored classes - see our website for full details Read more