Kids Activities - Manly (0930)

We are a small family owned home-based childcare company with an excellent reputation for caring for and educating children aged 0-5 years of age. We provide two well attended weekly Playgroups where children socialise and learn in safe well resourced environments. We take the time to familiarise families with prospective Educarers by using a well planned settling process to make the transition less stressful for the child and her/his parents. At Home from Home we believe in teamwork this philosophy ... Read more is across the board we believe that children learn through play and also from observing how adults relate to one another. When surrounded by good role models children learn how to behave and socialise well in group situations. Children's Health and Safety is a priority. Taking advantage of all the wonderful activities, parks and beaches in our community is encouraged so good safety practices are essential. We believe in play-based learning in the early years there is nothing quite like being ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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.

Short river trips and freedom hire

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.

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.

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 !!!

I studied violin at the Lübeck Academy of Music (Germany) with Professor Klaus-Dieter Dassow (violinist at the Symphony Orchestra of the Northern Germany Radio Station). I have profound orchestral experience as a violinist. I played with various orchestras and I was a member of the Cologne Orchestra Society. I worked with children at the age of 5 with no background in music as well as with experienced musicians. I enjoy making music and working with children and adults that range from beginners ... Read more to advanced students. I teach the practical technique of violin playing and the accompanying music theory. I tailor the choice of music and the way of teaching to the needs and interests of my students. I introduce my students to musical interaction at an early stage and let them play musical pieces together. I think that apart from professional teaching and learning, playing an instrument must be fun and my students definitely enjoy playing the violin. I have been living on Auckland's ...

From First Timers to Freestylers Flying Forwards is located at beautiful Big Manly Beach on the northern side of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula. This location was selected due to its safe environment in all weather conditions. Great for picnicking, swimming, boating and water sports, Big Manly Beach is an attractive destination located 35 minutes from downtown Auckland. The village offers an array of cafes and restaurants along with a variety of shops. Big Manly Beach is excellent for windsurfing ... Read more in all wind directions. The shallow shelving beach and uncrowded conditions makes it easy for beginners and perfect for learning beach and water starts.

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 ...

Sole Movement Dance School encourages confidence, expression, discipline and enjoyment of dance and performance through all of our classes. It provides quality training by professional staff in a fun and safe environment. We have an excellent and varied timetable with plenty of dance styles to choose from, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Dancing for ages, sizes and abilities!

Step Beyond Studios is based in Torbay and Silverdale and is a long established and leading Auckland dance school. We teach Ballet and Contemporary Dance to students of all ages and abilities. Principal Dance Tutor Marian McDermott has been teaching ballet for over 25 years. She is joined by several experienced dance tutors who specialise in a range of dance styles. Many of the tutors trained through the dance school and have now returned to assist others develop a love of dance. Our focus is on ... Read more providing positive programmes, where everyone is acknowledged and encouraged to excel to the best of their abilities. This includes not having examinations, to ensure everyone experiences equal enjoyment from dance. Each year the students have the opportunity to perform on stage in our fabulous annual show. The show is always very creative and entertaining and considered the highlight of the year. The tutors work hard to help the students to achieve a high standard of performance. Our highly ...

Facepainting provided in the Hibiscus Coast Area More information on our website

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 ...

The Shakespear Open Sanctuary Society Incorporated (“SOSSI”) is an incorporated society and registered charity established in 2004 for the purpose of assisting Auckland Council with the establishment and development of the wildlife sanctuary. For children we offer walks and talks (by arrangement) and the Junior Ranger activity booklet (see our website). Adults can join any of our volunteer activities.

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.

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 :-)

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Torbay 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-defense skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Torbay in Browns Bay, Auckland, New Zealand, are taught by passionate ... Read more instructors who 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 ...

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.