Kids Activities - the Tauranga Region

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

Welcome back to Cobb & Co. Tauranga! Famous for our fabulous world class surf beaches and as a cruise ship destination port, we are proud to be part of the vibrant and beautiful Bay of Plenty! We are located on the famous promenade called The Strand, we have a convenient passenger drop off area right outside our front doors! Unload the kids and Grandparents prior to easy access parking across the street. Our Tauranga location has plenty of different seating areas to choose from: a family area ... Read more near the toys which includes a large fish tank and Playstations; a dining room for large groups; cosy dining booths for 2 to 6 persons; and even tables by the fireplace. Don't forget to stop by the Adults' Gaming Room if you are feeling lucky prior to enjoying your homestyle Cobb & Co. meal. Cobb & Co. Tauranga has something for everyone! We offer free Cobb wifi just ask your friendly waitstaff for the code on arrival. Our Tauranga location serves our full menu ALL day every day and is ...

The Dance House is a unique dance school in Tauranga New Zealand, with a strong foundation in dance technique and performance. We enjoy working with each individual to bring out their best, and provide a supportive and uplifting environment for personal growth. At The Dance House Tauranga, we nurture creativity alongside technique, inspiring a lifelong appreciation for dance and the arts. We want our dancers to experience the artistry and joy of dance while developing correct technical ability, ... Read more stability, flexibility and strength, in the pursuit of excellence. In an industry which is wrought with emotional and physical damage, The Dance House stands apart. We provide a supportive family environment with strong values. We want our dancers to grow as individuals, and find a genuine platform for creativity and expression. We are Tauranga's leading contemporary dance school, with classes available in contemporary, ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, musical theatre and lyrical. Our ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

Bespoke cakes for celebrations for all occasions. Book now to reserve a date for the cake which will have your guests talking for years. I specialise in quality scratch baked cakes and will work with you to make your occasion one to remember.

Helping people who love horses develop greater confidence, understanding and knowledge about horses, to teach new skills in horsemanship, riding and handling and also much of the aspects of the care of the horse. Whether you are an absolute beginner, or have been riding numerous times or if you are more advanced we will endevour to help you.

After school and holiday art classes for kids! Here at Twinkle Studios, we are all about fun, creativity and the freedom to explore! We provide children aged 7+ with the resources and encouragement to experiment with different techniques, so they can create their own awesome artworks! Our emphasis is on building confidence and inclusiveness for all; providing an environment for all children to thrive in, no matter what their skill level. Courses start from only $22.50 per session including ... Read more all resources, so get signed up today and let your creativity shine! Head over to our website for more info and online booking, plus follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the chance to win a $50 voucher towards a course of your choice!

Golf administration and coaching of volunteers and juniors

This is the best cadet school in the region. Come see our activities!

There are 26 classes per week includinge Mums and Babies class at 11am on Wednesdays . This class is suitable for babies just a few weeks old until they are too mobile to allow Mum to do any yoga

Balanced Runs a full time Martial Arts program at Tauirko Tauranga. Head Coach Alan Orr runs a full timetable of Martial Arts. At Balanced we teach people from all walks of life and at all levels. From beginners to World Champions – all are welcome. We have a very nice training atmosphere which makes learning easy and fun. We run Instructor development programs, as anyone that ups the time in can achieve a Black Belt which our program. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a great Martial Art for everyone! ... Read more Wing Chun Kung Fu with one of the best in the world Boxing and Kickboxing plus MMA

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.

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 ...

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

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.

Every day we make and deliver amazing cakes and cupcakes throughout New Zealand, and our cake shop is open five and a half days week at 122 Grange Road, Otumoetai, Tauranga. Every cupcake and cake we make uses the finest available ingredients and is baked fresh to order in small batches by our committed team. Each one is then hand-decorated by that same small gang of cake-obsessed individuals, dedicated to making sure you enjoy the best darn cake experience you've ever had. No short-cuts, just incredibly ... Read more delicious, utterly delectable creative treats delivered to your door or for you to pick up . What's not to love? Everybody loves cake...

Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club is one of the Bay’s premier tennis clubs. Situated off Cameron Rd on the Tauranga Domain, we are fortunate to have one of the most idyllic settings to enjoy playing tennis in. The club boasts ten floodlit, synthetic grass courts, a modern clubroom with bar facilities and a function area. You can play every day of the year in our climate. We offer a warm, friendly atmosphere for both the competitive and social player and we cater for all levels of ability. With more than ... Read more 350 registered members, the club has a strong presence in the interclub competitions and offers many in-house competitions and social events. We have a world class coach who is able to help anyone from those just beginning to those wanting to improve their game. Our committee is enthusiastic and always looking for ways to make the club better than ever. We would love you to join us. Come and play.

We are the only fencing club in the Bay of Plenty. Our members fence predominantly in foil but we do fence Épée and Sabre. We fence using electric scoring boxes and provide all the kit you need. All costs and details can be found on our website.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Public Library. Free borrowing of children's books, DVDs, CDs, magazines. Free school holiday activities and reading incentive programmes. Family friendly space for study and learning activities.

From social dancing to competitions, from school age to seniors, there are opportunities for everyone to enjoy dancing as a sport or recreation. Hugh and Sonia of the Supreme Dance Centre endeavour to provide a relaxed, friendly environment, with an emphasis on making dance easy. Specialist dance teachers in: • Ballroom • Latin American • New Vogue • Rock & Roll:  Beginner to Advanced Social Dance Classes  Medal & Competition dance training  Dance lessons provided ... Read more in class form or private tuition  Childrens’ dance classes coincide with school terms  Regular Socials and Practice Sessions for keen dancers 3 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS: Tauranga Primary School Hall, 31 5th Ave, Tauranga Greerton Hall, 1247 Cameron Rd, Tauranga Welcome Bay School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Road,Tauranga So why not try something new and get involved in our 6 week Social Beginner Classes.

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.

My name is Stephanie Strong and I am a registered and also Suzuki trained Violin and Piano Teacher. I have been teaching for the past 15 years and I will be resuming my home studio Term 1 2017. Please contact me if you or your child would be interested in learning to play either of these instruments. Warm regards, Stephanie Strong L.T.C.L; A.T.C.L; I.R.M.T; R.Suzuki

Aquarius Motor Inn is a modern, medium sized motel, located close to the town centre of Mount Maunganui. Ideal for couples, families, business or sports teams, we offer a range of quality accommodation. All our rooms are tastefully furnished and include kitchenettes and private bath or shower rooms. We have a small outdoor pool and a spa room with large hot tub. You'll be a short 10 minute walk to the wonderful beach and a 15 minute walk to the shops and cafes. Blake Park, where a host of sports ... Read more tournaments take place, is directly opposite the motel and Bayfair shopping mall and the ASB arena are a short drive. At Aquarius you're right in the heart of the action!

I teach fun, imaginative classes for babies to 7-year-olds, that aim to foster a love of music-making. Classes include singing, moving to music, playing instruments, listening and music games. I’m passionate about nurturing young children’s natural musicality and creativity. I have worked in early childhood music education in a variety of settings for the past 12 years. In my teaching, I draw on the latest research, the pedagogies of Kodály and Orff, and ideas from many other inspirational teachers. ... Read more Why music? Research has shown that music education can improve a child’s coordination, language development, school readiness, reading ability and social skills. Experience tells us that making music together is joyful, creative, expressive and connects us strongly with others. Most of all, making music together is fun!

We believe in fostering a passion for the Performing Arts in all students. Our team of dedicated, qualified and passionate educators love to teach and strive to offer dancers of all ages the opportunity to grow their confidence and improve their ability to dance. Mission Statement To educate and inspire our students, developing them as dancers so that they may excel and reach their full potential. * We strive to EDUCATE dancers in great technique, choreography and performance * We INSPIRE ... Read more dancers by providing positive role models and assisting them in developing a strong belief in their own abilities * We encourage students by providing them with the tools to EXCEL, challenging them to always perform to the best of their abilities. Our Values At BoPPA we believe in... * Making a Difference in the lives of every dancer that steps through our studio doors. * Providing Enthusiastic dance educators and growing an Enthusiasm for dance in our dancers. * Developing Confidence ...