School Holiday Activities for Kids in Auckland

Based in the newly renovated Titirangi Theatre at Lopdell House in West Auckland, as well as the St Cuthbert's College Performing Arts Centre in Epsom from Term 2 2016; The Green Room introduces students to a broad selection of relevant and practical performance and technical skills to work in stage or screen. The Green Room at a glance *All ages Kids and Adult classes from pre-schoolers to post-retirement. * Multiple Tutors Working Professionally in New Zealand's Performing Arts Industry. ... Read more * A Huge Variety of Subjects, and Workshops to Choose From. *"All you can eat" format where your 8 week enrolment fee allows you to attend all the classes you like *Option to pay a casual rate per hour for classes if there's only one or two that interest you. *Small Class Sizes *Fully Functional NEW Professional Theatre Venue *No Audition Required to Enrol * Titirangi Theatre Membership including a free ticket to each show included in fees. *Invitations to National ...

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.

At Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari we make it easy to experience the astonishingly abundant wildlife of the beautiful Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. Our marine eco-safari offers guaranteed Whale and Dolphin viewing year-round, departing direct from the Viaduct Harbour in down-town Auckland. But we offer so much more than just Whale and Dolphin watching. The privilege of operating daily within this world-class conservation area has led us to establish New Zealand's only research-based marine mammal ... Read more experience. Working closely with the Department of Conservation and local Universities we successfully combine up-close and personal viewing of Whales, Dolphins and Sea-birds with important Marine Biology research conducted on-board. This allows passengers the chance to encounter, understand and above-all help protect this incredible resource of marine life. There's no need to travel far to have a truly world-class wildlife adventure. With over one third of all the world’s marine-mammal species ...

Jump into the fun at BOUNCE & BEYOND’s indoor playground - Auckland’s largest indoor inflatable bounce centre dedicated to every day fun!!! Our 1800 sqm facility features 18 of the coolest inflatables that will have you and your family jumping for joy! Kids love FUN, kids need EXERCISE, so why not combine the two? BOUNCE & BEYOND offers you this opportunity! So come join us. Kids can bounce, play, slide, and bounce some more while getting that needed exercise without even realising it!! The ... Read more whole family will have a blast playing at BOUNCE & BEYOND! We have massive inflatable slides, an obstacle course, bounce houses, interactive games, toddler activities and more. Don’t let the weather keep you in the house, come to BOUNCE & BEYOND and enjoy healthy, active play like you would out-doors, but indoors!

Inspire your budding Picasso with Young at Art’s after school art classes and holiday workshops. Explore different art techniques with exciting and vibrant projects using a variety of mediums. At Young at Art we provide quality skill based tutoring and experience for our students in a wide range of arts and crafts techniques. Our tutors are all experienced artists with a positive and passionate desire to share their knowledge with our students. Our classes are educational, explorative and most ... Read more importantly – FUN! We currently run after school classes and holiday workshops for children aged 5 - 16 years held in the Ponsonby, Beach Haven, Beachlands, Epsom, Manukau and Pukekohe. NEW areas announced soon!. We also offer private tutoring and run home school classes during the week. Arty parties (wet or dry) go down a treat for a birthday party in our studio or yours! Arty parties are available Auckland wide. For more information please check out our website, email or feel free ...

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 ...

We’re passionate about our country, the outdoors, and you! So we blended them all together, and the Glen Eden Extreme Edge climbing gym was born. This is a place where kids are as welcome as adults and every skill level can find routes designed specially for them. More like a community than a gym, we take care of our own and promise top of the line safety equipment so you can play hard, worry-free. We love adventure, community and the kiwi-spirit. We offer 31 automatic climbing walls perfect ... Read more for climbers of all ages, and an additional 65 top-rope walls for anyone seeking a challenge. Please note the automatic walls have a weight limit of 110kgs and the top-rope walls do require an adult to belay (hold the ropes); all necessary training is provided free of charge! Pricing: Standard prices to our gym are as follows: 3-5 year olds = $10ea 6-15 year olds = $17ea 16 + years = $22ea These prices all include the harness required for climbing, and are 'all day' passes. Spectators ...

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.

Welcome to Go Vertical Events, Auckland’s leading specialist event company in interactive experiences. We pride ourselves in providing the latest in challenging, memorable and adrenaline filled experiences that will leave you coming back time and time again.

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.

We offer bollywood classes for all ages and ranges! Classes for preschoolers, children, teenagers and adults Join today - classes in Glenfield, Roskill, TAPAC and now Botany! We also have hindi musical theatre classes and classical indian classes (Bharata Natyam) Private lessons, performances and costume hire also available A fun way to get fit, make new friends and learn to dance - everything you need at Aaja Nachle school of Bollywood dance! Visit our website or give us a ring to learn more ... Read more We offer bollywood classes for all ages and ranges! Classes for preschoolers, children, teenagers and adults Join today - classes in Glenfield, Roskill, TAPAC and now Botany! We also have hindi musical theatre classes and classical indian classes (Bharata Natyam) Private lessons, performances and costume hire also available A fun way to get fit, make new friends and learn to dance - everything you need at Aaja Nachle school of Bollywood dance! Visit our website or give us a ring to learn more

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 ...

We are a netball club that encourages, supports and teaches netball. We exist on a volunteer basis so all our coaches, umpires and admin are all volunteers from within our community. The club provides a major home for Netball, Rugby League and other sports for the community of Mangere, supporting and encouraging excellence in all aspects of participation and achievement. The fostering and promoting sport by offering opportunities, healthy lifestyles and social skills to all participants through ... Read more organized social competition, particularly Netball and Rugby League and promoting participation through Playing, Coaching, Administration or Supporting. We also encourage community involvement with schools and families. We cater for age group starting as young as Yr 1 through to Yr 13. As we are a community based club we also take on any senior players (out of school) who wish to play at either competition or social level represented through our womens or mixed team(s). Our Club currently ...

Auckland Netball contributes to sport and recreation by providing netball services and pathways, enabling healthy active lifestyles. Auckland Netball operates at their main facility in Stonefields as well as their other site on Windmill Road in Mount Eden. Auckland Netball offers outdoor and indoor netball leagues for all ages, stages and genders from preschool right through to premier level. Pre-eminent provider for netball participation and high performance, social development and opportunities ... Read more for community involvement. Encourages social well-being and healthy, active lifestyles. Netball Coaching Clinics - Afterschool, Weekends and Holidays. Holiday Programmes - Netball, All Sorts of Sports, Multi-activity. All Sorts of Sports Preschool. Pre-Season Skills Camps, Talent Camps, Coaching workshops, Umpiring clinics, Winter competitions, Summer Netball, Indoor Netball, Social Netball, Fastfive, Birthday parties, Venue hire.

The largest museum of its kind in New Zealand, MOTAT offers a fun, interactive, and educational experience. Explore our fascinating exhibitions telling stories of the history and development of New Zealand transport, technology and Kiwi ingenuity. MOTAT offers exciting School Holiday Experiences with a new theme and additional activities every school holidays. With lots of fun activities for kids to enjoy as well as the regular museum experience, MOTAT is a great choice for a fun day out over the ... Read more school holidays to keep the whole family entertained. Visit the original Pumphouse, wander through our historic village or ride the heritage tram to our Aviation Display Hall which houses one of the largest aviation collections in the Southern Hemisphere. Kids are well-catered for with interactive examples, hands-on technology zone plus our Tinkering Tots gallery which is designed especially for under 5’s. MOTAT has something for everyone and is known as one of Auckland’s best value attractions. ...

GravityNZ is a 1,000 square meter trampoline park in East Auckland. The indoor park includes trampoline dodge-ball, foam bits, basketball and a ninja course! With heaps of events on during the day, after school, on weekend and school holidays, there's something for everyone. We even host kids parties! Visit our website to make a booking today.

Profession­al face painting and balloon twisting services in Auckland. Great fun for the kids. No annoying surprise. Guaranteed­.

Rainbow Rascals Entertainment -specialise in Face & Body Art- Balloon Twisting , entertainers and events. Birthday parties, Corporate events, Functions & promotions. High quality face painting by experienced artists using top quality equipment, Fabulous entertainers , performers , circus skilled performers and much more for parties and corporate events. We also arrange craft and school holiday entertainment for shopping centres. Body art for events and promotional activities plus Belly Art for expectant ... Read more mums . Creative theming and attention to detail with all of our services - over 14 years experience - call us to discuss your next event.

Carey Park is a 170 bed camp suitable for school, church, sports and family reunion camps for larger groups. It is fully catered. Piha Mill camp is a 78 bed camp suitable for school, church, sports, family reunion camps for smaller groups as well as a great location for weddings. Can be fully catered by us or self-catered by you. Salisbury event center in Henderson Valley is a fully catered venue for weddings or corporate functions and other special days you want to celebrate.

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.

Welcome to the Original Adventure Golf of New Zealand where Miniature Golf is at its finest. Our courses are based on a pirate theme, beautifully landscaped and give players the opportunity to putt over pirate ships, past cascading waterfalls, through haunted treasure caves and past shark infested waters. So get your family and friends together and come down for a golfing adventure, it's fun for the young and young at heart!

Bay Roskill Rugby League & Sports Club is an Auckland Rugby League club based in the suburb of Blockhouse Bay in Auckland. Bay Roskill is a family orientated club administered by dedicated volunteers and enjoyed by its community and wider. Bay Roskill is a club that is rich in history and was formed in October 1979 when the Mt Roskill Red Devils and the Blockhouse Bay Cougars amalgamated. Mount Roskill itself was a 1947 amalgamation of the Eden Roskill, Wesley, Mt Roskill clubs. OUR MISSION - To ... Read more foster, promote and develop all sports within the club structure. - To encourage educational and life skills to all members which will create a positive and progressive approach to life. - To promote and develop all junior sport in conjunction with Primary and Secondary schools to implant firmly the ideas of good sportsmanship, teamwork, honesty, courage and respect for authority and others. - Building partnerships to encourage more community groups to participate in our community club activities ...

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The Mind Lab by Unitec is a unique education collaboration between a public education provider and a specialist education lab dedicated to enhancing digital literacy capability and the implementation of contemporary practice in the teaching profession. The Mind Lab is a pioneer in digital and collaborative learning reflecting the new theoretical and practical frameworks of contemporary education. Unitec is a leader in applied vocational education with a long history in education from preschool ... Read more teacher training through to postgraduate education leadership. Together The Mind Lab and Unitec is redefining professional development for teachers through the offering of an applied, progressive and blended postgraduate qualification specialising in digital and collaborative learning. This programme of study introduces new teaching methodologies for active class engagement, practical knowledge of digital tools and exposure to emerging pedagogical practices that enhance the learning experience ...

CRC Speedshow – New Zealand’s ultimate automotive playground! Fuel your passion for cars, motorsport, automotive products, specialists services and so much more..... The 11th edition of CRC Speedshow takes place over the weekend 22nd and 23rd of July 2017. It will be a spectacular celebration showcasing the finest, fastest and coolest new cars, race cars, race bikes, classics, motor sport celebrities, wild hot rods, muscle cars and custom creations from around New Zealand and the world. Add ... Read more in the excitement of the live action arena, fun activities for the kids, competitions of all kinds and a mega range of automotive-related products and services, and CRC Speedshow is a ‘must do’ weekend of automotive brilliance at Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds. Each show features a trademark line-up of exhibitors from New Zealand’s automotive sector with performance parts and accessories, expert services, motorsport displays and merchandise sure to delight petrol heads of all persuasions. Hot ...

Auckland's leading Aerobic Gymnastics studio, located in the heart of Howick. Triple A is the largest Aerobic Gymnastics Studio in NZ, offering Recreation, Performance and Elite programmes to girls and boy of all ages. Amanda Bush - 8 times New Zealand National Champion and World ranked International athlete is the Director of Triple A Aerobics. Amanda has produced many NZ National Champions as well as world ranked athletes, including Laura Furse who is standing 5th in the world to date. Aerobic ... Read more Gymnastics is a high energy, fast paced, exciting sport. The routines combine continuous aerobic dance patterns, with dynamic skills, gymnastic and acrobatic elements all performed to fun, energetic and upbeat music. If you want to be involved in a fantastic sport, and become a part of the Triple A Aerobics community whether it be at a recreation or elite level, Contact us now or visit.... our website. Have fun, get fit and achieve your goals

We have branded ourselves as Rapu which in Maori means ‘to seek’ and, we feel, captures the quest to find that perfect New Zealand adventure. During summer, we offer both day and multi-day Surf Tours. During winter, whether you are a skier, snowboarder or an outdoor adventurer we have snow tour options for you.

Cooking classes for team building, end of year and private events. Venue can be hired also for product launches, staff gatherings, media events. Cooking classes for the public offered with many different class types for both adults and children. Birthday and group options available from age 5 to 99. Bright and funky space with seven cook stations and the latest Bosch kitchen appliances. The brick interior results in fantastic light perfect for photographs. Central location convenient ... Read more to motorways from north, south and west Auckland. There is a parking building two doors down and parking is also available on the street directly outside the building.

karekare beach lodge is a boutique accommodation provider just seconds from the sands at karekare beach west Auckland. The lodge affords immediate access to the Hillary Trail,either Whatipu to karekare or karekare to piha sections.The beach is patrolled OVER THE SUMMER only,however the lagoon and waterfal lpool are safe for paddling year around .Picnic spots are many and varied ,ranging from secluded bush settings to dramatic cliff top positions.THE WHATIPU SCIENTIFIC RESERVE,is a bird sanctuary ... Read more featuring native and exotic species in a wild environment.

Tim Bray Productions is recognised as Auckland’s leading theatre for children. Overseen by a charitable trust, The Operating Theatre Trust, we create world-class theatre most often based on New Zealand literature. We see live theatre as a way to engage children with literature, and to encourage reading. We know that theatre is more than “just” entertainment; we also see it as an integral part of their education, their growing up experiences, socialisation skills, and encouraging and exploring ... Read more their imaginations. Our shows are supported by an ever-growing fan base, with shows being enjoyed by over 20,000 people a year. Typically the productions are based on New Zealand literature with plays based on stories by local authors. We believe that all children should have the opportunity to have access to live theatre. For years we have been offering free tickets to low decile schools, which has been possible through funders. Find out more about the Charity Seats Programme on our ...

We are a small local ballet school for children from aged 3yrs and above. No previous experience is necessary. We teach the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus and dancers are expected to work towards sitting an examinations from primary ballet and above. Classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays. We have a special class for Baby Ballerina's aged 3 & 4 yrs on Wednesdays at 2.30pm. All students from Grade 1 upwards (aged 7yrs and over) are expected to attend 2 classes per week.

If you’d like your child to learn an interesting skill like sewing during the April School Holidays, Sew Much Fun in Blockhouse Bay is having Beginner Sewing Workshops. Your child will learn the basics of sewing in a simple, creative and fun way, and also complete a project to take home. While enjoying learning to sew, children develop important life and career skills such as problem-solving, patience and perseverance. Every student gets an immense sense of pride and accomplishment when he or ... Read more she completes a project. Workshops will be held on the following dates: Date: Choose any day or days between Mon 23 and Fri 27 April 2018 Time: 10 am to 12.30 pm Cost: $60 per workshop (Includes fabric, tools and all items required) Topics covered: Safety in the sewing room The parts of a sewing machine Winding a bobbin and threading a sewing machine Using the presser foot Sewing straight lines and pivoting Different stitches and how to use them Useful ...

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 ...