Community centres
Have you ever taken your kids along to your local community centre? If not, check it out today - community organisations often run events and programmes at these venues which are low cost and designed to support the well being and enjoyment of families and their kids. Your kids can participate in lots of good causes as well as making friends and having a great time!
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Beach Volleyball for your Kids
Make a trip to the beach even more fun with a game of volleyball! <br>Popular during the summer, it?s a great form of exercise and loads of fun!
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Exciting Drills and Games to Enhance Basketball Skills at Home
Incorporate a touch of Kiwi flair into your backyard or living room with a Kiwi Dribble Relay. Set up a course with cones or household objects that your child needs to navigate while dribbling. Challenge them to complete the course as quickly as possible while maintaining control of the basketball. You can even make it a friendly competition with a Kiwi twist.
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Harmonica For Kids
Your child can express their musical talent anywhere with an instrument that fits in their pocket!<br><br>Most often heard in blues and folk music, the harmonica is fun to play and very versatile!
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Why Enroll Your Child in a Youth Basketball Club? Discover the Benefits!
Being part of a club fosters an understanding of goal-setting and hard work. It's a lesson that's readily transferable to academic endeavors, personal aspirations, and future career paths.
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The quest to find that perfect first sport for your young champs.
As they navigate the water, their self-assurance skyrockets, and they conquer any fears head-on. Plus, knowing how to swim is a safety skill that's priceless and can make a world of difference.
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Indoor Play Park for Kids
Are your young kids exploding with energy? Do you need a place to help them burn it off? An indoor play park is a quick, affordable way for your children to play around without destroying the house or garden!
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Karate for teenagers
The benefits of karate for people of all ages are well documented. Beyond just good fitness it gives you valuable self-defence skills, challenges the mind and gives a great sense of life balance. This article includes five clear reasons why Karate may be a great activity to get involved in.
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Conducting for kids
We've all seen refined gentlemen acting as conductors of grand orchestras. But did you know kids lessons are available in music conducting? Learning to conduct is a great exercise for kids which educates them about a range of things about music. It can also improve their brain function and social skills in ways that will benefits lots of other areas of their lives.
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Drums For Kids
Is your child a budding rock star? Perhaps they can drum up some fame and fortune!<br><br>For kids, drumming can be a satisfying and fun way to develop their musical skills and release some tension!
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Bass Guitar For Kids
Let your kids channel their inner rock star with the bass guitar! Bass guitarists are a feature of most bands and although they are often in the background, their contribution to the performance as a whole is vitally important!
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Kickstarting Kids in Sport: Choosing the First Sport Sport!
Those little muscles are working hard, building strength, enhancing cardiovascular health, and helping them grow strong and fit.
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Violins for Kids
Do your kids have an interest in music? They might enjoy learning the violin. A violin, sometimes referred to as a fiddle, is a wooden instrument which is played by moving a bow across four strings. The violin is believed to originate in Europe in the 19th century and has since become popular worldwide. It is the smallest of the string instruments and has a higher pitched sound than other instruments in its family, including the cello and the viola.
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Fueling Future Gymnastic Stars: Nutrition and Diet Tips for Your Young Athlete
After a demanding gymnastics session, offer a snack that combines protein and carbs to aid muscle recovery and replenish energy stores.
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Aquatic Centres for Kids
For fun and fitness why not get your kids to your local aquatic centre this summer? Aquatic centres, sometimes known as leisure centres, are common throughout New Zealand and they provide an opportunity for parents and kids to enjoy a vast array of water based activities for kids from swimming lessons to pool parties. Aquatic centres usually feature a swimming pool as their main attraction and are often a venue for sporting activities such as swimming carnivals and water polo.
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Camping for Kids
If you want a cheap family holiday which combines fun, adventure, and plenty of activities for kids look no further! Camping, in a moveable tent or caravan, is a relaxing and affordable outdoor activity that can be enjoyed in a number of locations from national parks to beaches.
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National Parks for Kids
Looking for an adventure in the great outdoors? Head to your local national park! A national park is a government protected reserve designed to help preserve New Zealand wildlife or plants. These are usually open to the public and may offer a number of family activities including camping, hiking, boating and swimming.
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