Through group music making, and playful games that children love, students develop musical skill, understanding and literacy. This sequential approach develops children's musicianship and confidence. These skills will transfer to any instrument. Kodly students become strong readers, excellent singers, with well developed aural, coordination and memory skills and a lifelong passion for music. Fridays: 3.45pm - 4.15pm: Kea (approx 5 - 6 years old) 4.20pm - 4:50pm: Kotare (approx 7 - 9 years... Read more

Paint & Sip Studio, Christchurch offers creative birthday parties for kids aged 5+. View our website paintnsip.co.nz for full details! A local artist will guide the children step-by-step to complete a painting while they socialise with friends! Fun, easy and no artistic ability or experience necessary! We provide everything to complete the painting, so just bring the kids! Birthday family can self-cater food, cake and non-alcoholic drinks. We also offer Term-time After School Art classes for... Read more

After school drama classes for children aged 5-18 years. We have classes in Merivale, Halswell and in South Brighton. Our classes combine a structured fun-filled social environment with extensive use of improvisation and role-play to develop positive feelings of self worth and the ability to confidently express thoughts and feelings. We have age ranked classes for 5-7 years. 7-9 years and 9-13 years, 13- 18 years. Current times and costs per term are: Merivale Classes are: Monday Thumbelina,... Read more

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

Everyone needs a superhero in their lives and let’s be honest, the best superheroes are you; the mums, dads and caregivers. Unfortunately though, these superheroes can’t be there all of the time, so let our superheroes take over when you can’t be there. The superheroes at MASH are passionate about making a positive difference in your childrens lives through role modelling, using 'old school' manners, providing new experiences and above all having a whole heap of FUN! With or without a cape &... Read more

Table tennis is a fast sport which is becoming popular in NZ. Whether you play for fun, or more competitively, table tennis is an indoor game for the whole family. Table tennis is an ideal development sport for people wanting to learn eye-hand coordination. We provide and facilitate social programs for all community demographics: - Junior and beginner programs. - Daytime and elderly social play. - Women’s only social play. - Primary, Intermediate and Secondary School Sports competition. - Polybat... Read more

Here at Let's Go Party we are all about bringing the fun to your door step. We know how stressful it can be gathering up all the children, working out a venue and then entertaining them. We are here to make your birthday boy or girl's party as easy as possible for you - so you can sit back and enjoy it with your children. We are all about fun filled entertainment here at Let's Go Party, and your children's enjoyment is our number one priority. We haven't been around here very long but we believe... Read more

We are a mobile gelato and coffee vendor, we can come to your event anywhere in Canterbury, we can run on supplied power or be self contained using our generator. Our gelato has the most amazing flavour and we have won 12 awards for some of our flavours, all products are made using natural NZ ingredients with no artificial flavours, colours or preservitives. We offer over 10 vegan friendly flavours including chocolate, we are very family orientated and we respect the values of our customers that's... Read more

Welcome to the Sei Tou Ken Yu Kai Canterbury Kendo Club. The Canterbury Kendo Club was founded by Alex Bennett and Karl Hitchcock in 1988, following Alex’s Rotary Exchange to Chiba, Japan. Today the club trains in a dedicated dojo four days a week, and offers both Kendo (Japanese fencing) and Iaido (sword drawing) classes for all ages and levels. The Sei Tou Ken Yu Kai Canterbury Kendo Club is an affiliated member of the New Zealand Kendo Federation, and therefore the International Kendo Federation. The... Read more

Enter into an unknown realm of dark mystery, anticipation and adrenalin. Does victory or peril await you? Operating since 1987, Laser Strike has been a mainstay of the Christchurch entertainment scene for decades. We have one simple mission and that's to provide the best group entertainment activity in Christchurch. Read more

LISTEN| SING| PLAY | READ FUN! We are specialists in preschool music & group piano lessons for school aged students. Preschoolers may commence at ages 2, 3 or 4 years. For children ages 4yrs through to 15 years, we run group music classes with the piano being the learned instrument. Our classes involve: singing, percussion, rhythm, note-reading, music appreciation, musical / aural games, and much more! Our philosophy is based on a 'listen, then sing, then play, then read & write' approach to learning... Read more

We are an OSCAR programme that provides out of school care for 5 - 13 years. Read more

Bienvenue à l’Alliance Française, the only place dedicated to the French culture and language in Christchurch. Established in 1959, the Alliance Française de Christchurch is one of the nine AF in New Zealand. As a local not-for-profit organisation, it reflects the desire to share with others the love of the language, culture and other various aspects of the French way of life. We offer courses for adults and children of all levels and all ages. All of our teachers are native French speakers... Read more

CLOWN Mr. ADAM ALL-SORTS: VERSATILE CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINER Specialising in Clown, Acrobatics and Gymnastics, Juggling, Comedy Magic Performance, Balloon Twisting, Fun Parachute & Interactive Games, Mini Clown Bikes To Ride. Balance board (Hoverboard) rides. Face painting, Hola-Hoops. Performing Chihuahua Circus Activities - Family Fun Entertainment - For Future Generations Mr. Adam All-Sorts entertains at Birthday Parties and at Larger events. Indoor - Outdoor - Roving - or Stage.... Read more

Julie Wylie Musical Play conducts musical play classes for parents and children from 3-4 months up to 5 years. Our classes are held at various venues around the city. In our musical play classes parent and child interact together through a range of music and movement activities designed to develop healthy attachment, relationship, music community and synchronous movement and communication. The classes help parents to understand how and why music works in relation to the brain and are designed... Read more

Ferrymead is a branch of Christchurch Pony Club with a unique venue situated in the Mary Duncan Park on Port Hills Road. Our facilities are superb and boast a; All-weather flood lit arena, capable of accommodating three 20m x 40m arenas. An additional 20m x 40m all weather arena situated at the back of the grounds. 4 bay stables. 4 uncovered yards. A cross country course encompassing the surrounding hill and our open grounds. We offer annual memberships which gives you access to all facilities... Read more

Badminton facility. Badminton Canterbury is responsible for the promotion and development of Badminton throughout the Canterbury Region. We operate Badminton Hall, a purpose built stadium in Christchurch and facilitate National and Inter-provincial Tournaments and Competitions at Juniors, Seniors, Veterans and Masters levels. We are an association of Badminton New Zealand Badminton Canterbury is supported by many local clubs within the region and run annually; Tournaments, Championships, Interclub... Read more

Living Springs is a charitable trust that is based in Lyttelton Harbour, surrounded by native bush and stunning scenery. Only a 20 minute drive from Christchurch, it is the ideal location for groups to gather and enjoy the catering and accommodation while participating in a range of outdoor adventure activities. Founders Field is our new playing field offering a greater range of activities and sports to be enjoyed while at camp and includes a basketball and netball court. Activities include: Tree... Read more

The Canterbury Yachting Association represents all the yacht clubs in the Canterbury Region. Check out our website to find out what our yacht clubs can offer, and which yacht classes are represented in the region. Come and learn to sail, become a crew member or a volunteer. Have fun on the water. Read more

The Christchurch Netball Centre is one of the largest netball centres in New Zealand catering for netball players in and around the city and environs. All 36 outdoor courts, some resurfaced and realigned are situated in Hagley Park. The Centre has the luxury of a stylish building nestled amongst the trees in Hagley Park where administration offices, physio clinic and caterers are situated. The Centre is close to bus routes and has coffee and food onsite during Competition days. The Christchurch... Read more

BB is an ACTION PACKED programme geared for young kiwi guys. BB is an adventure based programme for 5 to 18 year olds and a lifestyle training ground for growing up young boys into mature Kiwi men. BB 14th is supported by the Beckenham Methodist Church and is part of a NZ and world wide network. BB offers a well-balanced fun filled programme for young guys. BB is a Christian based organisation that hopes to advance Christs Kingdom among boys. Why not join the thousands of men who have grown... Read more

Leading the way in the education and care of New Zealand's pre-schoolers We are part of BestStart, New Zealand's largest privately owned Early Childhood Education organisation, providing care to over 16,000 children across New Zealand. BestStart's vision is to work in partnership with teachers and parents to enable children to achieve their learning potential and we are constantly looking at ways we can achieve this. ABC Riccarton has large natural outdoor spaces and a centre specific routine that... Read more