Kids Activities - the Orewa Region

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Silverdale 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-defence skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Silverdale, Auckland, are taught by passionate instructors who ... Read more are committed to teaching and passing on the GKR Karate style and our way of life. When you join our club, you will be joining a community of like minded people who share the same common goal of personal improvement. This will be your journey, and you will be encouraged to train at your own pace. Your instructors and peers will be there to support and provide you with a safe, inspiring and empowering environment to develop your skills, and reach your maximum potential. Training with GKR Karate ...

Orewa Surf Life Saving Club volunteers patrols Orewa Beach from October to April & Wenderholm over the busy Christmas period. Our motto : To protect our community in the water Our Junior Surf programme runs November to April and is designed to promote surf skills, fitness, surf sense, water safety and fun in a safe and friendly environment for future athletes & lifeguards. Sessions are held on Sunday mornings with addition training mid week for those attending sport events. We also have compete ... Read more in Surf Life Saving pool champs from July to October. Once reaching 14 yrs of age members can qualify as a lifeguard. Development includes first aid qualifications, IRB crew & driver & lifeguard personnel development. Seniors (over 14 yrs) also have a strong sport division with numerous events throughout the year including pool events.

We have provided fabulous educational experiences for children in a safe and nurturing home environment Rodney-wide for several years. We are now very pleased to be able to offer this same opportunity to children and families in Auckland. Your child’s day in a home-based environment can be less structured and more spontaneous. It may include trips to the park, beach, playgroup and so on. To ensure safety is not compromised, our service has a documented set of policies and practices for dealing ... Read more with everything from nappy changing to sleeping, to excursions, and parents are encouraged to read these and offer feedback. Children and educarers develop a deep attachment in a homebased setting which enables children to feel secure enough to explore their environment, to develop their social skills and language, and to learn to self manage. Communication between the family, the educarer and the service is essential to the relationship and we are committed to ensuring that communication is ...

Highland and national dancing lessons for ages 3 and up. Both boys, girls and any nationalities welcome. Great for fun, fitness and friendship. Teaches skills such as musicality, coordination and discipline. We offer small class sizes with a warm approach to learning. Loads of fun with opportunities to compete and complete exams.

Northern Arena established in 2010 is a ground breaking and unique learn to swim and fitness centre in Silverdale, Auckland. Northern Arena is a world class private family fitness centre with a combination of swimming pools, gym, group fitness classes, functional training and expert staff located on the North Shore of Auckland, just 20 minutes drive from the Auckland Harbour Bridge. We pride ourselves on delivering a standard of excellence in Swim teaching and fitness guidance unmatched by any ... Read more other swim school and gym in New Zealand. For our swim school we want to provide every child we teach the strength, ability, confidence and technique so that not only can they save themselves but potentially save the person they are swimming with. Beyond the pools we provide the facility along with friendly and knowledgeable staff to enable the health and well-being of the entire family. Most gyms offer the facility and services, but we set ourselves apart from the crowd by going the extra ...

Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre is located on the beautiful Hibiscus Coast and is an all-purpose facility with group fitness and aqua fitness classes, stadiums - recreation leagues, birthday parties and for hire, newly renovated fitness gym, 25m indoor pool for lane swimming and learn to swim lessons, 8m learn to swim (for under 8's) pool, spa and sauna. Free swimming for 16yrs and under. Kauri Kids Early Childhood Education Centre to open early February 2017.

Birthday Parties / School Workshops / Events ZooVentures does the best parties for animal lovers! We are a mobile service based in Whangaparaoa and travel as far as central Auckland. We have bearded and Eastern water dragons, blue tongue lizards, leopard geckos, gorgeous tortoises, frogs, newts, chinchilla squirrels plus an awesome line-up of very cute bunnies, guinea pigs, mice and even performing pups! Take part in fun educational activities with all the pets and exotic creatures from ZooVentures, ... Read more alongside a knowledgeable and enthusiastic host. We offer birthday parties for young animal lovers through to teens and beyond at your home or venue. This is the perfect option for big kids who don't want to feel they're at a little kids party. Recommended age is 8yrs +, though we are negotiable with an assurance of calm and gentle behavior around our precious pets. Zooventures also brings the animals to events, EC Centres, and we run school workshops up to secondary level. More ...

One or two hour guided horse treks with great views from the Waitakaries, the sky Tower to Coromandel and Kauwau Island. Quiet horses suited to beginners and experienced persons, a walk through the bush or a trot here and there if you wish, to a canter for those more experienced persons. Enjoy a ride through the bush with our experienced guides. 10 minute drive from Orewa Beach. Bring your togs and go for a swim after your ride at the Waiwera Thermal pools Pony available for under fives for ... Read more a half hour lead around Riding lessons available weekends

The New Zealand Ocean Swim Series consists of seven events, showcasing some of our most unique and stunning beaches and waterfronts. With the aim of promoting fitness and health through ocean swimming, the events offer a range achievable distances on the day – presenting opportunities for almost all ages and abilities to take part (exception of the Harbour Crossing which consists of the one 2.9km iconic swim across Auckland’s Harbour). Event distances on offer include: ‘I’m Going Long’ ... Read more distance between 2.6km - 3.5km - a great challenge for individuals who have trained or have swimming experience. Age Eligibility - 14yrs or older. 'Step it Up' 1000m distance - ideal for those swimmers who would like a challenge but perhaps aren’t quite ready to enter the ‘I’m Going Long’ swim. Age Eligibility - 12yrs or older. 'Give it a Go' 300m distance - a great introduction to ocean swimming and is suitable for most swimming abilities and ages from young to old! Typically a triangular ...

Aikido classes teach you how to fall safely, boost energy levels and improve posture and core strength. Aikido Martial Art principles redirect an attack instead of meeting force with force and the techniques employed do not rely on physical strength, making it suitable for both men and woman, large or small! It is a traditional martial art and an effective form of self defence. The Aikido Martial Art system consists of throw and pin techniques, and the study of bokken (wooden sword) and Jo (wooden ... Read more staff). In addition to physical fitness and martial techniques; mental training, controlled relaxation and development of “spirit” (ki) are emphasized in the traditional Aikido practised at the Institute of Aikido Auckland dojos. Aikido Auckland Sensei Dunken Francis is a 5th dan Traditional Aikido instructor & qualified Sports Coach with over 25 years experience teaching both adults and children, and is the author of the popular “Aikido – A beginner’s guide” (book) and “Aikido ...

Are you looking for an amazing birthday party experience for your little one? Prepare the kids for Party Kingdom - a magical land of fun and excitement where they can run and explore the huge pirate playground, leap like crazy on the bouncy castle and lots lots more. We have four incredible, themed, private party rooms available to hire 7 days-a-week, including the very special secret garden! We have lots of cool party packages for groups from 10-50 children available, from DIY to sit back ... Read more and let us entertain you. With food, cake and entertainment this good, it’s a shame to celebrate once a year. So if you have a birthday, baby shower, corporate family event or Christmas party coming up, make sure you check us out. Party Kingdom – Where dreams come alive! If you are looking for an amazing birthday party experience, look no further. Party Kingdom is a magical land of fun and excitement. On top of the four incredible, private party rooms available to hire 7 days-a-week, ...

We are the Orewa Beach paddle board specialists, stocking a huge range of paddle boards from all major brands. We offer rentals and demos so you can try before buying and as much FREE advice as you need to get you going. We are family run and have grown our business on repeat customers and recommendations made to others. We pride our work, and love our community. We also have a great range of surfboards / Longboards / Softboards and Kayaks available, and of course stock roof racks so you can get ... Read more your new toys home. When not in the shop, you can often find us teaching on the local beaches, sharing our knowledge with other and getting out there having fun. So if your coming our way, for sure pop in and come and have some fun at the Supshed, our customer service is second to none and so is our in house coffee :-)

Whangaparaoa Tenpin is a 12 LANE BOWLING ALLEY with more to do than just bowl! We offer many forms of fun and invite you to participate in one of the most family fun sports there is. The building is divided up into 4 main areas: Gaming Room (R18) Bowling Lanes Arcade Gaming Internet Gaming We have games and activities to ensure everyone has a great time! For young children, we have ramps, bumpers and lightweight balls. Free shoe hire is also available.

Opening in 2005, head instructorDave Sawyer has not only strived to bring quality martial arts training to the area, but has also put into place his dream of a true martial arts centre where members can train in different arts at the venue, all for one price.

-Youthful & patient teacher -6 years teaching experience -$18/half-hour, $24/three-quarter hour & $30/hour (travel fee not included) -Entry-intermediate level pupils of any age -Theory tuition available -ABRSM exam preparation available -Lessons at your own home (exceptions may be made) -Diploma of Contemporary Music

Ruby Jude mix media Artist runs her own studio and art gallery creating art and offering lessons to both children and adults. Children's class's $90per term Wednesday's 4 till 5pm. Encouraged to create from their heart given freedom and encouragement to express themselves through a variety of media each term students take a framed piece of their art home. Some of the children have been attending art class for over a year they love it so much !!!

Dancing for ages, sizes and abilities!

All Star Infinity Cheer is the Hibiscus Coast and Rodney Districts premier Cheerleading club. We offer top facilities in Silverdale and school teams around the Hibiscus Coast and further north. Our teams are split by age and ability and we have a team suitable for everyone! We offer free trial classes in our recreation teams, anyone can join at any time of the year. Competitions are the best part of cheerleading, all of our teams are give the opportunity to compete in Auckland. Our elite team try ... Read more outs are held in November, these teams are given the opportunity to compete Nationally within New Zealand and Internationally. In 2017 we competed in Hawaii at the Global Dance and Cheer games winning 1st and 2nd in our divisions. We plan to attend again in 2019 with our new teams.

If you can dream it, we can make it! Located in sunny Whangaparaoa on the Hibiscus Coast just north of Auckland, Coast Cakes have all your cake needs covered. With talents in every aspect of the custom cake business, our hard-working team can create a cake for any and every event, just tell us your requirements and we will deliver you a fantastic cake that looks and tastes great. From birthdays, to anniversaries, weddings, events and special occasions. When it comes to flavours and fillings ... Read more you are sure to get your favourite. Choose from our delicious range of cakes from chocolate to carrot cake or lemon. If you want the centre of your cake to make a statement that matches the outside, our red velvet or rainbow cake keeps the cake wow factor going right to the last mouthful. You can also host your birthday party with us. Check out our range of party options, or contact us if you are wanting something not shown. Keep an eye on the Coast Cakes Facebook page to keep up to date ...

Fame is an exciting and friendly centre where children grow and learn with confidence. Based in Stanmore Bay since 2002, we have a fantastic purpose-built centre with excellent facilities which opened early in 2014. Each day at Fame is a special blend of loving care, fun and education, with a unique focus on performing arts.

Whangaparaoa Golf Club offers players a course layout with some testing fairways and challenging greens, providing a balance and ease for golfers of all levels including beginners. Several practice areas including nets, putting green and practice hole and fairway.

At Hannah’s House Early Childhood Education Centre we are proud to offer high quality care and education for children aged 0 to 5 years old. We offer an environment where children learn and grow through their own interests and the environment around them. We have adopted many of the principles of Reggio Emilia where their philosophies about children are innovative and challenging. We encourage exploration, participation, individuality, independence, self confidence and a child’s freedom ... Read more of choice. We provide a positive nurturing environment where children are supported to develop at their own pace and within their own interests

Short river trips and freedom hire