Kids Activities in the Canterbury Region

Paradise Found! Just off the beautiful Inland Scenic Route 72 a mere 45 minutes from Christchurch, Oxford is a favourite destination for Cantabrians looking to enjoy the natural unspoiled surroundings and to sample the rural bliss that the locals get to enjoy every day. Easy drive onto Kaikoura, Hanmer Springs, West Coast, Methven & Geraldine Nestled against Mount Thomas Forest Conservation Area alongside the cool clear Ashley River you will find the Ashley Gorge Holiday Park (a member of the ... Read more Kiwiparks group). A Holiday Park that allows children to run, play, ride their bikes & explore their surroundings. Also a Holiday Park that allows adults to relax, unwind & feel at peace. This 4 star Qualmark Holiday Park is surrounded by native bush and plants. Its beauty is organic & unspoiled. Whether young or young at heart you will find your perfect spot. Large grassy sites surrounded by lush native bush, cabins with bedding supplied which sleep five & group accommodation catering up to 52 ...

Surrounded by forest and mountains yet only 2.5 kms from the centre of our Alpine Village, Smoke-free, the Forest Camp is a wonderful place to get away from it all! We have a range of cabins, self-catering kitchens, self-contained units and a lodge as well as unpowered tent/campervan sites. An ideal place for families, school camps, groups and our fully accessible units offer facilities for all. Winter time is delightful at the camp which sometimes gets snow. All our facilities are beautifully ... Read more heated including our ablutions which have under and above floor heating so no matter what the weather you will be toasty warm. At our doorstep are a myriad of walking, tramping and mountain bike trails where the camp meets the edge of the forest. Hanmer Springs has so much to see and do from relaxing in the thermal pools while the children are splashing in the pools or sliding down the water slides! Up for a bit of adventure try Thrillseekers and test your limits with a bungy jump, jetboat ...

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Rangiora 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 Rangiora, Canterbury, are taught by passionate instructors who are ... Read more 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 ...

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Hornby 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 Hornby, Canterbury, are taught by passionate instructors who are committed ... Read more 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 at Hornby ...

CLOWN Mr. ADAM ALL-SORTS: VERSATILE CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINER Specialising in Clown, Acrobatics and Gymnastics, Juggling, Comedy Magic Performance, Balloon Twisting, Fun Parachute & Interactive Games, Mini Clown Bikes To Ride. Balance board (Hoverboard) rides. Face painting, Hola-Hoops. Performing Chihuahua Circus Activities - Family Fun Entertainment - For Future Generations Mr. Adam All-Sorts entertains at Birthday Parties and at Larger events. Indoor - Outdoor - Roving - or Stage. ... Read more Community - Corporate - Promotional - Educational Over 20 years in entertaining a multitude of Community Groups in and around Christchurch and the Mainland, the Greater South Island & New Zealand.

We provide Pony Parties & Farmyard Party Packages for children's entertainment with a family focus, traveling to you anywhere in Christchurch, we also offer our exciting specially designed heated indoor party venue with ponies and an array farmyard animals to enjoy. Located in Motukarara (10mins from Halswell) your child's private party includes lots of exciting activities such as: pony riding, bottle feeding the lamb, unlimited interaction with the farmyard animals, chicken egg hunt, quad bike ... Read more rides, fully catered party food.... and so much more indoor & outdoor fun to be had on our farm. Follow us via our Facebook page (find the link on our website) with latest photos & weekly updates on happenings out and about and on the farm. Our fun and professional team are 100% reliable, we travel with our own health and safety policies in place and liability insurance is all up to date and compatible to C.C.C regulations. Also specializing in; #Holiday programs #Beach Adventure Rides #Forest ...

Throughout NZ there are 16 YMCAs all of which share a common purpose – which is to meet and relate to the needs of people in their communities, and where they work, in a way that will encourage them to develop as individuals, express their own needs and reach their full potential. YMCAs do this through programmes and relationships, involving YMCA workers with special youth community, recreational and motivational skills, guided by the four core values of honesty, respect, responsibility and ... Read more caring. The YMCAs across the country work together on a number of shared projects and aim to build strong people, strong families and strong communities by being locally responsive and engaged but also nationally co-operative and supportive. The Christchurch YMCA is one of the largest YMCAs and like all Ys we have our own particular set of focuses, our core purpose is to Invest in the Next Generation and this is how we are doing it: Accommodation Not just to generate some revenue for our ...

Oxford Alpine Taekwondo is a Kukkiwon-style Taekwondo martial arts club that provides a local community based programme for families and individuals to learn. Taekwondo is beneficial to its members because it helps develop respect, trust and open communication. It also promotes values such as honesty, courtesy, loyalty, and cooperation. Taekwondo enhances self-esteem by heightening physical and mental abilities. It also builds confidence by encouraging people to succeed by attaining grades ... Read more and participating in competitions during the year. It helps develop discipline by thoroughly training the body and mind in the tenets and techniques of Taekwondo. Our classes also teach self-defence by showing students how to recognise situations in which physical self-defence may be necessary, and teaching how to control such situations to their advantage, as well as strengthening minds and bodies through increased physical coordination and mental discipline. Oxford Alpine Taekwondo holds ...

We are a community-owned, not-for-profit early learning centre located in the idyllic Barnett Park in Redcliffs, Christchurch. We welcome children from Redcliffs, Sumner, Mt Pleasant, Heathcote and beyond to our modern purpose-built centre. We are lucky enough to have large indoor and outdoor playing areas, all oriented toward an open park-view. Our centre is divided into two main areas: the Nursery, for children aged 0-2 and the Preschool, for children aged 2-5. Across both groups, our children ... Read more are supported by fully qualified and experienced teachers. We know that the best relationships grow from respectful, responsive and reciprocal interactions between children and caregivers; so this is at the heart of what we do. At Moa Kids, we believe in the importance of self-choice and free-play. Children are unique individuals and through the support of their teachers, and in partnership with their families, we encourage their natural curiousity about our world and their place in it. ...

Leading the way in the education and care of New Zealand's pre-schoolers We are part of BestStart, New Zealand's largest privately owned Early Childhood Education organisation, providing care to over 16,000 children across New Zealand. BestStart's vision is to work in partnership with teachers and parents to enable children to achieve their learning potential and we are constantly looking at ways we can achieve this. ABC Riccarton has large natural outdoor spaces and a centre specific routine that ... Read more incorporates all areas of the curriculum. We have 2 classrooms one for children 3months - 2 years and one for 2 - 5 years. Our hours of operation are from 7am – 6pm. We provide healthy nutritious morning and afternoon tea for the children and ask that parents provide a lunch box for children attending morning or full day sessions. The Nursery room has 2 teachers who specialise in infant care and development and there is a separate area for the infants within the main classroom. We ...

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Beckeneham 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 Beckeneham, Christchurch, are taught by passionate instructors ... Read more 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 with GKR Karate ...

Let Design Me Colourful create a little magic and a lot of colour at your next party or event! Whether it be a full character face, cheek art, arm designs or glitter tattoos, face painting can provide something for everyone no matter the occasion. Wonderful Entertainment for all Ages! Children and Adults can both be transformed into their favourite characters or have a bit of fun with designs! With over 10 years Professional Makeup Artistry experience in Film, Television and Theatre, Kristin Holloway ... Read more is passionate about creating amazing designs and putting smiles on faces. "My favourite part of face painting is the first moment someone looks in the mirror and sees their painted face for the first time, the way their eyes light up and the beaming smiles - its why I love my Job!" Design Me Colourful uses only professional, high quality paints and glitters that are safe for faces. There is something for everyone….. Birthday Parties, Hens Parties, Baby Showers, Fancy Dress Parties, Corporate ...

Master Song specializes in coaching the following skills: -Traditional/Practical Shaolin Kung-Fu (i.e. Variety of open hand forms, 18 traditional weapons and advanced animal-imitation forms) - Contemporary Wushu (Jet Li Style) - Sanda (Chinese Kick Boxing) -Tai Chi & Qigong with Mind Body Balance Relaxation -Self Defense & Fitness Contact us today for your FIRST FREE TRIAL LESSON to experience the fun, professional and uniqueness of Master Song Shaolin Kung Fu Wushu! A great holistic way to ... Read more encourage everybody to be active. Master Song has won numerous competitions/championships and has trained many students locally and around the world with all ages (children/youth/adults), some have also won international championships including 3 Gold Medalists & 3 Bronze Medalists of 2014 Oceania Kung-Fu/Wushu Championships! ;) He is also the double gold medalist of New Zealand Kung-Fu Wushu Championships in 2012, double gold medalist of Oceania Kung-Fu Wushu Championships in 2014. :) Current ...

At The Ballet Academy we provide enjoyable and informative classes, resulting in a balanced education in dance. PreSchool classes for three and four year olds, Ballet classes from five years and Jazz classes from five years are offered. The Ballet Academy is responsible for training students from beginners to pre-professional level in technique, discipline, artistry and ethics. The lessons include dance and also dance related subjects that reflect the needs of the present dance market. Another ... Read more factor of this training is the opportunity to perform. The Ballet Academy offers all students the chance to experience the thrill of live performance. Students perform, from the age of three, in at least one show per year. We offer External Accredited Exams for Ballet and Jazz students, which ensures students are receiving quality tuition. The Ballet Academy has always specialised in providing an environment of learning that ensures every student (wether they are shy, energetic or somewhere in ...

We are a mobile gelato and coffee vendor, we can come to your event anywhere in Canterbury, we can run on supplied power or be self contained using our generator. Our gelato has the most amazing flavour and we have won 12 awards for some of our flavours, all products are made using natural NZ ingredients with no artificial flavours, colours or preservitives. We offer over 10 vegan friendly flavours including chocolate, we are very family orientated and we respect the values of our customers that's ... Read more why we are proud to offer a product that is of the highest quality than is made with less sugar and less fat than standard ice cream. We also offer great coffee roasted fresh here in Christchurch. We are very flexible and reliable and we are create a package suited to your needs and your budget.

We have three serivces: Kindergarten, age from 2 to 6 open 8.30 to 3.00. Homebased service and an OSCAR before school, after school and holiday program.

Swim with New Zealand Fur Seals in the shallow waters of the beautiful Kaikoura Peninsula, this is an experience that you do not want to miss! Recently listed by lonely planet as one of the world's top 10 'Best Marine Encounters'!

We offer a great range of circus classes for all ages and all levels!

Our vision is to foster, develop and promote netball by providing enjoyment and recreation for all participants.

Sewing lessons for kids and adults. Teaching fundamental sewing skills in a friendly environment with an experienced seamstress with all sewing machines provided. Class times are during school hours and evenings and Saturday for adults and after school and Saturday mornings for kids. There is a sewing group that runs once a week for people who can sew with confidence. Creative workshops at the Creative Edge Studio gives you the opportunity to learn something different. One-off workshops are ... Read more held with a guest tutor, ready to share their knowledge of expertise with you.

The Hornby Rugby Football Club is committed to offering junior & senior members of all ages a positive rugby experience. Our skilled coaches are dedicated and motivated to support and develop the skills of our junior & senior players. We are a family oriented club offering many social opportunities throughout the season. We encourage players and supporters to attend our clubrooms located at Denton Park on Saturdays from 4:30pm. All Members will be given a handbook once registered - In this hand ... Read more book you will find the clubs Code of Conduct. This outlines the standard of behaviour for everyone – including administrators, coaches, officials, players and supporters. Please read this carefully. Seeking players of all age group and expressions of interest for Coaches and Managers for 2015 season. Follow us on Facebook (Hornby RFC or Jnr Hornby RFC) Events and registration dates will be updated on this page and the website.......

After school drama classes for children aged 5-13 years. We have classes in Merivale and in South Brighton. Our classes combine a structured fun-filled social environment with extensive use of improvisation and role-play to develop positive feelings of self worth and the ability to confidently express thoughts and feelings. We have age ranked classes for 5-7 years. 7-9 years and 9-13 years. Current times and costs are: Merivale Classes are: Monday Thumbelina, 4 - 5 pm (5-7 yrs) $145 Monday ... Read more Starfleet, 5 - 6 pm (7-9 yrs) $145 Tuesday Quangle Wangle, 4 - 5:15 pm (9-13 yrs) $160 Wednesday Quangle Wangle, 4 - 5:15 pm (9 -13 yrs) $160 Thursday Thumbelina, 4 - 5 pm (5 -7 yrs) $145 Thursday Starfleet, 5 - 6 pm (7 - 9 yrs) $145 Seaside Classes South Brighton Campus Classes are: Thursday Thumbelina, 3.30 – 4.30 pm (5 -7 yrs) $145 Thursday Starfleet, 4.30 – 5.30 pm (8 – 12 yrs) $145 Please note ages are flexible. We also have provision for mixed ...

We are a boutique Early Childhood Service catering for 0-6 years. Our programme is inspired by the Montessori and Reggio Emilia Inspired Philosophy. Our small preschool allows quality interactions extending children's learning and development.

Pipe organ lessons for children (and adults) of all ages. Have an entire orchestra at your fingertips! Lessons available on a 3-manual Rodgers digital pipe organ, or at your own instrument.

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Addington 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 Addington, Canterbury, 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 ...

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Mairehau 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 Mairehau, Christchurch, 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 ...

Hanmer Springs Golf Course is more than just a popular country course in New Zealand. It is a course that boasts some of North Canterbury's finest scenery which takes you on a journey through stunning views of the alpines and challenging golf holes. The perfectly manicured brown top grass presents the golfer with a standard playing condition all year round and the course layout is suitable for all ages and abilities. Open 365 days a year, the course is open to visitors, green fee players and corporate ... Read more groups. At Hanmer Springs you can hire clubs, trundlers, motorised carts, have a golf lesson as well as book the clubhouse for private functions.

Chans Martial Arts is one of the largest and most reputable martial arts school in New Zealand. Established since 1975, we have a strong network of centres throughout the country, internationally and has links with many top martial arts masters world-wide. We specialise in Tai Chi Chuan & Shao Chi Chuan Kung Fu. Shao Chi Chuan deploys biomechanically sound self defence techniques and psychologically positive teaching methods. This results in the elimination of excessive physical and mental stress ... Read more which is omnipresent in many conventional martial arts. It is quick to learn and is very effective for self defence. We have a special children class for the younger ones and it is great for developing concentration and confidence as well as self defence awareness. The Tai Chi Chuan we teach is the classical Yang Style under the direction of Prof. Yek who is one of the top students of the legendary Prof. Huang Shing Shyan. Tai Chi Chuan has great benefits for physical and mental health besides ...