Kids Activities - the Tauranga Region

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.

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. ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

The Martial Arts Academy is Tauranga's hub of all things martial arts, we teach Aikido, Boxing, Brazilian jiu jitsu, Karate, Kung Fu, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Tai Chi, Taekwon-Do and Fitness. TMAA teach people of all skill levels from absolute beginners to world champions, and our team of instructors are highly skilled with over 300 years of experience between them, and have competed at the highest levels in their arts. We operate a safe, family friendly training environment where your goals come first, ... Read more so whether you just want an alternative way to get and stay fit, are looking to grow in confidence, want to be able to defend yourself and your family, want to compete, or just want to channel your inner ninja we have a class for you. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Our world class training facilities include a gym, boxing ring, matted floors, showers, 24 hour accesss, unlimited class accesss and a store for all of your martial arts training gear. Your first weeks training is free, ...

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.

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 ...

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

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

I am a drama and acting tutor based in Cherrywood, Tauranga. I teach all acting courses offered by Trinity College London, including Speech and Drama, and Individual Acting Skills. Solo classes, duos and groups are all welcome. I studied Theatre at Victoria University, gaining a BA with Honours in Theatre an am now a local actor and playwright. I love to work with enthusiastic drama and speech students and offer a young, fresh and exciting learning environment.

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.

Golf administration and coaching of volunteers and juniors

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Blue Rovers JFC was formed in 1971, when an enterprising group of parents and children saw the need for a junior football club in the central area of Tauranga. From its first ever team of 11th Grade players, the Club has grown and now proudly enters teams in all Divisions from 4-13 year old players and seniors. Blue Rovers recognises that while success on the field is important, we encourage all, children and seniors alike, to enjoy and develop their football and seek to achieve this with ... Read more supported coaching at all levels.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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.

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 ...

Roller skating. Parties. Public roller discos. Skating classes.

Teaching of singing and performance skills. Preparing singers for auditions. Preparing students for competitions and exams.

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 ...

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.

Offering Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Modern dance lessons to children from the age of 3 upwards. Free trial lessons. Please refer to our website for more information.

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.

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.

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.

Bay Coast Rowing Club has groups from Bethlehem College, Otumoetai College and Katikati College plus an awesome Masters group. Our wonderful volunteer coaches are enthusiastic and give a lot of time to on water and gym sessions. Summer and winter programs