School Holiday Activities for Kids in Auckland

Paragon Matter is an independent art services agency based in Devonport, Auckland. The agency is run by Jonathan Organ MFA (Hons) and Jessica Pearless MFA (Hons) who are art professionals and artists with extensive experience in the art sector. Their unique combination of skills in the management of creative projects offers a complete, discreet service to clients. Our services include: - Art Education: course on art appreciation, art history and practical art for teens and adults - Valuations: ... Read more of art, antiques, modern design and artefacts for insurance or sale purposes - Art Project Management: exhibitions, charity auctions, events - Art Consultancy: for art buying groups, private buyers or corporate collections - Artist Mentoring: career guidance and advice for established, emerging or mid-career artists - Art Installation - Art Advisory: for individuals, art organisations or art institutions We welcome national and international enquiries on all things art.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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!

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.

Our academy has been created to teach, support and inspire keen surfers in a fun environment. The academy programmes and sessions provide a range of exciting opportunity to learn and develop alongside others. Both competitive and progressive options enable you to take your ability to the next level, improving your technique and to enjoy riding waves with like minded friends. The exciting range of options we include are to meet the needs of all surfers with in our academy. Our staff are not only internationally ... Read more qualified to meet Surfing New Zealand standards but are trained to coach in an innovative and fun way specific to our surfers. The academy is a place for the people in it. Programmes and initiatives are well designed but are designed to meet the needs of our members. If you wish to discuss the categories or request a service please do our aim is to reflect our amazing group of surfers.

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 ...

If you’d like your child to learn an interesting skill like sewing during the October School Holidays, Sew Much Fun in Blockhouse Bay is having Beginner and Follow-up 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 ... Read more when he or she completes a project. Workshops will be held on the following dates: Date: Choose any weekday or days between Wed 3 and Fri 12 Octonber 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 ...

The Uxbridge Centre for Arts and Culture is situated in the heart of Howick, East Auckland.

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 ...

Flippin' Fun is simply the best place to bounce, flip and jump! Good weather or foul, we are the ultimate destination for you and your kids. Why, because trampolining is great fun for all ages and one of the best exercises you can do. Our tramps are designed and built in New Zealand with an emphasis on rebound height guaranteeing you can do all those flips and tricks and land it! So for free bouncing, parkour, b/ball slamming, dodge ball and even birthday parties, we are the place to go to ... Read more out West. Check out our website to find out about Little Flippers, Flip Fit and Flip classes. Easily accessed from the North Western m/way and the Upper Harbour h/way for our North Shore customers.

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

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.

The Auckland Table Tennis Association exists to facilitate participation in table tennis in the Central and Eastern Auckland geographic region, and to foster the growth of the sport in Auckland and, ultimately, nationally. The Association caters for all levels of play from the social to the competitive.

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 ...

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 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 ...

Redeemer Kids is an afterschool programme that operates from 3pm to 6pm Monday to Friday and has vehicles that pick children up from Chapel Downs School and Redoubt North School. We help the children complete their home work and give additional learning exercises after they have completed their school home work. Children can come from 3 to 4 pm at a cost of $4 and then 3 to 5pm is $9 and 3 to 6pm is $14. We also have a school holiday programme from 9 to 3pm in the second week of each of the mid ... Read more term school holidays.

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

Contributing positively to the life journey of young people, in the spirit of Sir Edmund Hillary, through adventure and rich outdoor learning experiences that develop care and respect for self, others and place.

At Party At Yours we are all about entertaining your children - proudly bringing them innovative party ideas and activities to suit birthday boys and girls of all ages. We are heavily influenced by the 'fun factor' in all we do and love entertaining and being part of their special day. We've been proudly entertaining your children for over 6 years now, constantly creating new party options to inspire, indulge and bring that 'high energy vibe' that we're famous for. We have some awesome party ... Read more options uniquely for boys and girls and great ideas if you're looking for party options that incorporate them both. Bringing your kids the 'fun stuff' and making your day as stress-free as possible is something we take great pleasure in. Come take a closer look by clicking on one of the icons below to find a birthday party perfect for you, and see how we can help you create some fun.

It's been proven that early exposure to visual art, music, or drama promotes activity in the brain. Creating art is a fine way for children to make choices and solve problems. Every step involves making a decision: what colour to use, how to make a line, what size to make something. In 2012 I started The Art Workshop. I have delivered Art Workshops to groups of children to explore some of "The Masters", individual art lessons to develop creativity and drawing classes for children age 7 -13 as ... Read more well as tutor acrylic painting for adults and children. I believe that inherently everyone is creative. I am Roze Magenta and I teach art at The Art Workshop.

Magic Broomstick Tours provide a variety of Segway Experiences in Devonport. We have a short FUN Family ride for Parents and Children from 10 years old. For those of you who are curious about riding the Segway Personal Transporter we have "A Taste of Segway" for you to experience the unique sensation of the ride. For those of you who would like to have a longer more exciting ride we have tours that go to the Summit of our volcanic cones,. We'll explore the historic sites and enjoy the stunning ... Read more views that make Devonport village a place not to be missed while in Auckland. An ideal way to entertain friends from out of town or experience something new for yourself.

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 ...

At Auckland Drum Studio we provide personally tailored professional Drum Lessons for all abilities. Beginner - Advanced. We have a large variety of students ranging in age and ability. Our tutors are both friendly and fully qualified, with a focus on tailoring each lesson to the student's individual needs. Everyone is welcome to come down and meet your teacher at the studio free of charge to see what it's all about and if Auckland Drum Studio is right for you.