Kids Activities - the Tauranga Region

About Rise Dance Company: We are a Tauranga based dance school teaching over 700 students weekly. Our belief is that everyone should dance regardless of age, ability or gender and that dancing should, first and foremost, be fun. We have classes for 2 year olds right through to adults with special classes for preschoolers, teens, boys & adults. We teach Hip Hop, Acro Dance, Jazz & Contemporary and have venues in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Papamoa and Rotorua as well as teaching in many schools. Exams?? ... Read more No way!!! Children have enough going on at school and are pressured at an increasingly young age to excel and compete. Rise Dance Company offers a positive environment where students can come and experience dance simply for the fun and enjoyment of it. For those wanting more of a challenge or are considering dance as a career we encourage you to audition for our competition and performance groups. We also offer intensive workshops throughout the year and a choreographic ...

Our mission as a community based non-for-profit is to "build strong kids, strong families and strong communities". Our After School Care programmes serve fifteen schools around Tauranga Primary Schools: Welcome Bay Selwyn Ridge Maungatapu Tauranga Primary Gate Pa Greerton Village Greenpark Merivale Oropi Kaimai Bethlehem Bellevue Otumoetai Primary Intermediate Schools: Tauranga Intermediate Otumoetai Intermediate We are a provider of educational and developmental programmes ... Read more that invoke a sense of fun and vibrancy whilst still achieving learning and supporting milestones. The YMCA Tauranga is accredited to deliver programmes under the National Council of YMCA’s registration as a Private Training Establishment by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) under the provisions of the Education Act 1989. YMCA Tauranga is an active participant in the Tauranga City Councils’ Age Friendly City Strategic Plan 2013 – 2023, and we are working collaboratively ...

The House of Science Tauranga Connects and Resources the local (Western Bay of Plenty) Science Community. We offer science resources for primary schools and after school and holiday programmes for children. There is also Professional Development sessions and secondary science tutoring available.

Brand New Tae Kwon Do Academy starting in January 2016, with classes available for all ages & abilities. Led by Sabumnim Debi Terry. 4th Degree Tae Kwon Do Instructor who did the majority of her training under the TAGB & the GTUK in England. A former national junior & senior champion, now brings her skills in the ITF disciplined style to Welcome Bay Classes commence Wednesday 20th January 2016. Classes available will also include our Tae Kwon Do Tigers, which are especially for our 5-7 year olds ... Read more Beginners & Intermediate classes will be held over Wednesdays & Thursdays with Family classes opening after Easter. 2016 Training Schedule Wednesdays 6.45pm - 8.00pm Beginners Seniors / Adults from White Belt (10th Kup - Green Tag (7th Kup) (15yrs plus) Thursdays 5.30pm - 6.30pm Tae Kwon Do Tigers (5-7 years) & Junior Beginners (8 yrs plus) Thursdays 6.45 - 8.00pm Beginners Seniors / Adults from White Belt (10th Kup - Green Tag (7th Kup) (15yrs plus) A further Tae Kwon Tigers ...

Please check out Facebook page facebook dot com/youngatartdownunder/ or website for latest news, classes etc. This studio is a working Artist's studio and Art School - this is the studio I work from and where I teach classes in Mixed Media art to both adults and kids. There are weekly class options (during schoolterms); classes during the school holidays and special techniques and projects-Saturday workshops

At Home Grown Kids, we have been providing home based childcare to New Zealand families since 1997. We love that we have had thousands of NZ families become a part of our family, and vice versa, over the years. Home Grown Kids gives your precious little one warm, caring home-based care and you some much needed peace of mind – with a loving Educator and support from Visiting Teachers. Home Grown Kids get to do everything that tamariki should do: climbing, baking, painting and building; laughing, ... Read more dancing, singing and playing. Your child will get to form a special bond with just one caregiver who really gets to know your child’s needs. It really is the next best thing to your kids being at home with you! What do parents say? " I just want to say I recently joined my kids into homebased childcare with Home Grown Kids - great company, my children's educator is great, taking them out on trips etc. I prefer this to sending my children to big child care centres." Our mission ...

DayBreak Preschool provides Montessori inspired preschool education. It is a unique preschool where your child’s potential is developed and nurtured with loving guidance. What makes DayBreak Preschool unique is our Montessori inspired programme and our teaching team’s experience and enthusiasm. Their gifted insight into early childhood education along with their personal and professional accomplishments ensures DayBreak Preschool develops a progressive philosophy and culture of continuous improvement. ... Read more Our generous staff-child ratio encourages regular interaction with children and a strong sense of belonging for our families. We are dedicated to nurturing independence by helping children to help themselves. We strive to create an environment that will foster curiosity to optimise learning. Our combined pursuit of professional development enables us to select and use proven educational techniques. Our qualified and experienced team hold degrees or diplomas in early childhood and/or ...

Welcome to the Tauranga Roosters Softball Club. We play in the Western Bay of Plenty [WBOP] Fastpitch competition. We are growing with the league and currently have an U13 Junior Roosters and a Senior Women's Team. The plan is to enter a team in each grade of competition from Junior Girls and Boys, College teams, Senior Woman and Men for the coming seasons. Our super coaching staff of Eru Loach, Mark Watchman and Roger Marshman bring a wealth of knowledge to our team and we aim to become ... Read more strong competitors. Seniors trainings are from 17:30 on Wednesday nights at Carlton Reserve Ballpark, 412 Ngatai Rd, Otumoetai, Tauranga, with two main diamonds with dirt infield and three grass fields for Junior development. For more details on the league please take a look at WBOPSA's

Dance Education Centre offers a full range of classes in Ballet, Urban Jazz, Contemporary Dance, Stretch / Body Conditioning and Competition Work at our Matua Centre and also Ballet Classes in the Senior Citizens Hall, Mount Maunganui. Our students range in ages from 3-4 years in our fun-filled and imaginative Preschool Mini Movers classes right through to Senior Contemporary, Urban Professionals and RAD Ballet Training at Vocational level for those pursuing a career in Performing Arts. In Tauranga, ... Read more the DEC has staged productions almost every year since 1983. Our annual end of year show's incorporate all students from our Matua and Mount Maunganui Studios. These amazing productions (staged at Baycourt Theatre) are of an extremely high standard and are greatly anticipated and enjoyed by the wider community. DEC Shows are a main highlight of the year for our students of all ages who love the opportunity to experience the varied aspects of theatre production as well as performing ...

Urban Dance teaches children and young adults authentic Hip Hop dance We teach over 400 students through our studio and community classes, schools programmes and training workshops We teach for individual enjoyment through to national and international competition We have our own Urban Dance Company of 40 talented and driven individuals Hip Hop dance emphasises individual and group performance Leadership, organisation, teamwork and participation are essential to success Self worth, ... Read more friendships and communication skills are achieved Urban Dance promotes physical health and wellbeing alongside building fitness and strength For Urban Dance, success will always be about the opportunities taken rather than the results achieved Our dancers come from all over the Tauranga Moana region and beyond We embrace all backgrounds and ethnicities We are united by our love of Hip Hop dance We bring families and the community together We provide a positive and creative ...

Looking for something different this summer? A fun sport for the whole family, all done and dusted in 2 hours? Then Lets Play Ball! The Western Bay of Plenty Softball Association has what you are looking for. We have a range of Softball grades for all ages and abilities to compete in. Starting with Junior T-ball, through to Senior Softball on Saturday and Social Slowpitch on Friday Night. What is softball? Softball is a great game played between two teams composed of 9 on-field players ... Read more in Fastpitch and 10 players in slowpitch. The goal of softball is to score more runs than your opposition by batting (i.e. hitting) a ball and running around bases that are placed out in a diamond shape. You must touch each base in succession, from 1st - 2nd - 3rd and back to Home where you started batting from. Compared to baseball, softball is played on a smaller diamond, The pitches are thrown underhand instead of overhand and runners cannot leave the bases until the pitch has been thrown. ...

Our programme has been designed to develop the child’s physical, psychological and social attributes, as well as gently encouraging rugby specific skills such as running with the ball, finding space, kicking, catching, scoring a try and much more. Rugbytots is New Zealand’s first rugby specific play programme for 2 to 7 year olds. (yes we start them young, very young) Offering weekly play sessions for boys and girls. All Rugbytots lead coaches are first aiders, Police checked and trained to ... Read more a very high standard to ensure the children enjoy their time at Rugbytots in a safe and organised environment.

Natural Harmonics is based in Tauranga, currently operating as a mobile service offering natural and nature inspired craft parties and creative workshops for children aged 5 and above. Passionate about creativity with an educational approach, Montessori trained and currently working with children ages 3 - 11. We aim to bring a unique experience to your child/children's birthday party. Please get in touch to discuss craft options or even let us create a bespoke party just for you.

Club Vision • Success in all competitions at the highest level available • To play in overseas competitions • To win games…preferably with style • To recruit and develop young players to play for Tauranga City Football Club • To provide an academy that helps and develops young players both on and off the field of play • To provide the best opportunity for young players to play in New Zealand and overseas professionally Club Values • Endeavour – Determination • Highest ... Read more Standards – Pursuit of Excellence – Attention to Detail • Innovative – Creative – Inclusive • Integrity – Trust – Respect • Team Work – Discipline – Competitive • Winning Games Mission Statement • Tauranga City FC is a football club dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and entertainment; we strive to be champions at the highest level and to play overseas. • To recruit and develop young players to play for Tauranga City and to allow their ability to take ...

Mt Maunganui Junior Football Club Inc. is a non profit organisation whose purpose is to provide for the requirements of football players in the general Mount area aged 5 to 19 years. For the 2015 season we have over 360 members registered. Our club offers one of the largest junior participant sports and provides significant involvement in our local community by keeping kids active and off the street, keeping families involved with coaches, parents and creating local spirit. Mission Statement Mt ... Read more Maunganui Junior Football Club Inc. is seeking to promote, deliver and educate a unique football experience, consistent with leading New Zealand and International standards, through a commitment to provide a dynamic sports destination.

At Playtime Bouncy Castles we hire well presented unique Bouncy castles that comply to the WorkSafe NZ Regulations. We have been a Trusted Industry players for 5 years and are Tauranga Council Approved. As July 20th the ONLY OPERATOR in NZ with the Safe Operator Accreditation from SIOT.uk. So in short, very experienced with a Zero Harm and Zero incident Record. We are Event Specialists and open 7 days. No shortcuts, No dodgy gear and we offer simple great customer service. We have Bouncers only, ... Read more Combo Castles, Themed Castles, Generators, Wipeout Game and more. Dont risk your kids Safety by hiring a 'cheap Nylon Bouncy Castle', that doesn't comply with the WORKSAFE NZ regulations at all. The low hire price of one says it all. We have had the trust of many Corporate Clients. We have gear to set up castles on grass, concrete or tarseal drives, carparks, or even inside halls etc - but subject to ceiling clearances. More castles are on the drawing board and as we have a big say in the ...

TYPBC has a vibrant membership that embraces all varieties of yachting and water born activities imaginable. Supported by our state of the art facilities, sailors young and old, from beginner to expert, in all types of boats are offered a friendly, fun yacht club that promotes excitement about sailing and yacht racing. Our venue has extensive 180 degree views over Tauranga Harbour looking towards Matakana Island, Mauao and the harbour entrance that create a fantastic backdrop to your special occasion. ... Read more Relax on our large deck and enjoy a drink while taking in the unobstructed view. Our function rooms cater for 20 to 300 guests with large meet and mingle spaces and plenty of complimentary parking. Our competitively priced and fully air-conditioned venue provides a spellbinding situation for any event.

Dive Zone is Tauranga's premier dive facility, so we understand the importance of providing a wide range of services backed by exceptional service. We are a 5-Star PADI training facility, with an onsite heated pool for your convenience while training. If you need gear, we've got you covered with our full range of quality hire gear which is available all year round for your dive, kayaking or snorkelling excursions. Our servicing department is always in hot demand for annual testing of regulators ... Read more and BCDs, as is and our onsite Test Station for re-certification of dive tanks and LPG cylinders. Charter trips are run on a regular basis which provides the opportunity for you to explore many of the stunning dive sites around the Bay of Plenty, whether your passion is hunting, photography or sight seeing. We also offer dive live-aboard &/or long weekend trips to locations further afield such as White Island, Mayor Island, Alderman Islands, Northland and the Poor Knights.

Watch & Swim with wild dolphins in The crystal clear waters of the Bay of Plenty. Get closer to dolphins, Orca, whales and Seals on board our luxury 50ft power Cat ' Guardian'. Trips depart daily from Tauranga & Mt Maunganui. Our expert crew of Marine Biologists and Dive masters will ensure your trip with us is a great experience for your visit to our region.We supply all gear, wetsuits, snorkels, masks & fins etc, give a briefing to our swimmers, and also include all drinks, Continental breakfast ... Read more snacks in our prices which are the best around by far. See huge pods of Common Dolphins closer than you will see anywhere playing and just doing what comes natural, as you meet them eye to eye in the clear Pacific Ocean. We regularly see Orca, Whales (seasonal), Seals, seabirds, Fishes and Offshore nature reserve islands, it's an awesome day out with Dolphin Seafaris NZ.

Lillybeth now brings her love of colour and fun to face painting! Book her or one of her team for face painting to add fun to any event! Face painting can be tailored to any occasion or theme. Perfect for injecting colour and creativity into birthday parties, business celebration or corporate staff & family parties, face painting excites both children and adults. Entertain your guests and watch their imaginations spark as they grow into their characters as princesses or pirates, animals or ... Read more superheroes, fairies or clowns. Or make your halloween or dress-up party truly memorable with your adult guests painted (with a combination of face paint and/or traditional makeup) on location before or as part of your event. The face paints we use are professional-grade face paints, safe for children and won’t crack or peel off. Paint is easily removed with water and soap/cleanser.

We are a learn-to-swim Swim School covering ages from 3 months to older school-aged children. We have a reputation as the best swim school in Tauranga and we work hard to keep it that way.

Waimarino is a tranquil paradise situated on the banks of the Wairoa River just 10 minutes from Tauranga city. Our adventure park is focused around the sport of kayaking. Waimarino has been Tauranga’s premier kayaking & recreational destination since 1975. We offer a number of unique & enjoyable glow worm kayak tours, a range of corporate team-building options, new conference & function facilities, and after school and holiday care for children. We can provide an exclusive riverside venue for ... Read more wedding receptions or a fantastic fun day in our park for your group. Waimarino Adventure Park is the perfect day out for the whole family. Bring your family, swimsuits, barbeque supplies or picnic and make a day of it. The Supreme Pass allows you access to all the activities in the park including… Water Trampoline Climbing Wall Italian Pedalos The BLOB NZ's only Kayak Slide Tarzan Swing Gladiator Pole Diving Boards Swimming Recreational ...

Come and enjoy our easy walking, hassle free, roll up and play, 9 hole golf course. No booking required. Also for your enjoyment is our 18 hole mini putt, set over 3 levels. Kids and adults mini putt course records to beat plus prizes for aces.

SKEW-WHIFF are magicians, jugglers, puppeteers, ventriloquists and comedy performers. They entertain all ages with their Roving Riot Of Entertainment.

Tauranga Archers. (AKA Tauranga Archery Club) ​​​​ Our club is situated at Graham Park between Takitimu Drive & Edgecombe Rd (this is not a postal address). The official club day is on Sundays from 1:00pm to 3:30pm. Non members with current archery experience may join in on this day but only if there is room on the targets and/or equipment is available. Fees apply. $20 with no equipment or $10 with your own equipment. If you have your own equipment your bow must be no more than 60 pounds. ... Read more Cross bows are not accepted unless they are custom made for target archery and approved by our committee members. If you would like to join the club or you just want to have a go then book into our beginners class. The class costs $20pp and runs for 2 hours. We cover the basics of target archery. The form can be found on our website. Please contact us directly through our website or through facebook.

Precision Dance offers classes in Twinkle Star Dance (Specialised preschool program), Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acrodance and Contemporary. We offer competition work and private lessons. Classes are held in our purpose built studio in Chadwick Road, Greerton, Tauranga, the St John's Anglican Church Hall in Waihi and the Waihi Scout Hall. Precision Dance has qualified and experienced teachers who inspire and encourage the children to excel. Our passions are dance and children, we love to work alongside ... Read more families to create and grow awesome kids. We do not have huge classes as we like to get to know every child individually. Come along and try a class - the first class is free to try! Check out our website or facebook page (Precision Dance) to find out more! Our facebook is updated regularly with photos and news.

Looking for a fun way to entertain the family, social group, business or sport group? Then come on one of our Quests - a hybrid of the treasure hunt, scavenger hunt and the amazing race. We have Quests ready to go, or let us do the thinking and tailor one for you.

Set in peaceful tree-lined surroundings, only minutes from one of the country's most popular surf beaches, Mount Golf is the perfect setting for golfers of all levels. Our club includes an 18 hole premier golf course, an outstanding Pro Shop and coaching facilities, a modern venue for a range of functions, on-site catering, a fully licensed bar - all only 5 minutes from the heart of Tauranga's business district. We welcome you to the Club and to our wonderful golfing facility.

Irish and Highland Dance Traditional and Contemporary Competitive and Non competitive Performance dance available on request

Golf administration and coaching of volunteers and juniors

* Pony Parties - Birthdays, Child Care Centres, Events * Petting Pen * Beach Rides * Horse & Carriage * Donkey Rides * Riding Lessons * School Holiday Programmes Ponies Plus is fun for the whole family! Pony & donkey rides or buggy rides and a fabulous petting pen. They come to you so they're perfect for birthday parties, day cares/kindergartens, school holiday programmes or any event. Helen is great to deal with and takes great pride in the condition and behaviour of her animals and ... Read more safety of children is paramount.

At Peekaboo Party Bags we understand how busy parents are and it is our aim to take some pressure off putting on birthday parties. We supply readymade party bags, with quality treats for children. It is as easy as making the order and awaiting their arrival. The ‘to do’ list is long when you are planning a birthday party: Invitations, birthday cake, entertainment, party food and the list goes on. Parents have enough to do in a day! We hope our little business can ease the load, assisting you ... Read more to put on an amazing party without stress.

Professional & Affordable Gymnastic programs at Schools around Tauranga. We cover the following areas: Tauranga Otumoetai Papamoa Bethlehem Matua Pyes Pa Greerton Call Marie for more information

Lollipops is a great place to bring children where they can play indoors in a safe environment having loads of exercise climbing the frames or using the various other rides and activities. Or maybe to take all the stress out of having that all important birthday party we can do it all for you.

Paintball extreme can cater for any group from 6 to 40 players For any occasion from stag/hens party, kids birthday parties, end of year functions, social club outings, sports team wind ups, team building exercises or just a friendly get together. we have an excellent viewing area for on lookers and supporters on both our indoor field and our outdoor. We also have a great lasertag system for all ages.

Childcare available in Auckland, Waikato region, Tauranga region, Whakatane, Rotorua, Taupo and Gisborne. At Nurtured at Home children are our first priority. We offer children and families high quality learning environments in a safe and nurturing home. Our in-home Educators provide full and part day education and childcare in their own homes for up to 4 children at any one time, and of these children only 2 under two’s. Small ratios mean your child receives individualised care in a nurturing, ... Read more educational and fun home environment. Regular outings and playgroups offered by Nurtured at Home provide your child the opportunity to experience larger group interactions while having the security of their familiar Educator. Our Educators are guided and supported by experienced Visiting Teachers who are qualified and registered Early Childhood teachers. Our service is licensed by the Ministry of Education and is reviewed by the Education Review Office. We believe it is important that you ...