Kids Activities - Saint Albans

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 ...

Welcome to the Sei Tou Ken Yu Kai Canterbury Kendo Club. The Canterbury Kendo Club was founded by Alex Bennett and Karl Hitchcock in 1988, following Alex’s Rotary Exchange to Chiba, Japan. Today the club trains in a dedicated dojo four days a week, and offers both Kendo (Japanese fencing) and Iaido (sword drawing) classes for all ages and levels. The Sei Tou Ken Yu Kai Canterbury Kendo Club is an affiliated member of the New Zealand Kendo Federation, and therefore the International Kendo Federation. The ... Read more club’s motto is “nana korobi ya oki (Fall down seven times and rise up eight times)". Every time we struggle or do not succeed, we must get up again and keep on trying with more strength than before. At the Canterbury Kendo Club we train hard and help each other to rise from that seventh fall. There is more information about the club on the website Our kids class caters for ages 5 and up. We can be found at 477E Blenheim Rd. Enter through the carpark behind the Gluten Free ...

Taekwon-Do is the Korean art of self defence and the world’s most popular martial art. It was first developed by a Korean Army General, Gen. Choi Hong Hi, in the 1950s and 1960s. “Tae” means to jump or kick with the foot; “Kwon” means to punch with the hand or fist; and “Do” means art or way. Taekwon-Do is also an exciting sport with many spectacular events such as sparring, patterns, power breaking and the high flying special techniques competition. But it is also a martial ... Read more art suitable for all ages and abilities. Classes are run for everyone from beginning to advanced levels, including special classes for children. Taekwon-Do was designed for self defence, and there is a strong emphasis on the moral aspects of the art, such as discipline, humility and self control. These non-physical aspects are known as the “Do”. Members of International Taekwon-Do are taught aspects of “Do” as a part of the grading syllabus and are encouraged to live by the tenets of ...

Christchurch United is pleased to advise all its members that following a special meeting on Monday 22 August 2016 the club has approved a plan to partner with the Christchurch Football Centre and the Christchurch Football Academy. Christchurch United was established in 1970 and over 30 years the club became one of the most successful football clubs in New Zealand, winning 6 National League Titles and 6 Chatham Cup Finals. The club won the League & Cup double in 1975 and 1991. In recent years ... Read more the club has been struggling to maintain its membership base. This partnership is intended to enable the club to once again become a leading club in New Zealand. Established in 2014 the Christchurch Football Centre has developed a world class facility on Yaldhurst Road. This facility has been the home of the Christchurch Football Academy whose goal is to grow football players with a life-long passion for the game. To do this they aim to offer boys and girls the best football experience in New ...

Baseball! A game played and loved by millions of Americans! It is a little known fact that an estimated 60 million people play baseball worldwide, with Japan being currently ranked No.1 in World Baseball. Dozens of countries around the world play the "All American Pastime" and are excelling at the sport.Here in New Zealand, one of the world's last major sporting countries to realise its passion for baseball, interest is rapidly swelling. Player numbers have grown from 600, five years ago, ... Read more to be in excess of 6,000 throughout New Zealand in 2015. Christchurch is no exception! The Canterbury Baseball club was founded in 2004, with a baseball diamond constructed at Avonhead Park. It was the formation of the Eastside Cardinals in 2011, soon to be followed by the Southern Astros, in 2012, that prompted the Canterbury Baseball Association to be established in 2013. Since then, we have seen steady growth with the establishment of the Christchurch Redbirds (2016) and Selwyn Baseball (2017) ...

Provision of free, quality Early Childhood Education for three - five year olds with fully registered teacher.s Kidsfirst Kindergartens Linwood Vision Statement Whanaungatanga is a cornerstone of Kidsfirst Kindergartens Linwood. An atmosphere of open communication and respect between kaiako, children, parents/whanau and visitors promotes this. We foster Ukaipotanga through a warm, welcoming, friendly accepting and supportive environment where children and parents/whanau know they have a place. There ... Read more is an emphasis on social competence with language being a key strategy. We place great importance on physically active play as a foundation for learning. Tamariki and kaiako are actively involved in rich learning experiences both in the kindergarten environment and wider community. Te Ao Maori inspires Kaiako and tamariki to weave Te Reo me Tikanga throughout the curriculum. The strong Tangata Whenua programme proudly appreciates and celebrates the diverse nature of the Linwood community ...

Archery truly is the sport for all, from the young to old of all abilities, for the single individual to groups - come have a go and be welcomed

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 ...

GirlGuiding is a friendly, inclusive community open to girls and women of all ages and backgrounds. It’s never too late to join! Girls and young women involved in our activities thrive in an environment that encourages positive self-expression, friendship and a sense of adventure. We provide our girls and young women with the skills and self- confidence they need to embrace life’s challenges, make informed choices, and make a positive difference to their own lives and the wider community. We ... Read more look forward to you joining us!

Here at Let's Go Party we are all about bringing the fun to your door step. We know how stressful it can be gathering up all the children, working out a venue and then entertaining them. We are here to make your birthday boy or girl's party as easy as possible for you - so you can sit back and enjoy it with your children. We are all about fun filled entertainment here at Let's Go Party, and your children's enjoyment is our number one priority. We haven't been around here very long but we believe ... Read more this is our strong point as we are new and innovative, filled with fun ideas and totally focussed on making this day memorable and happy for both you and the children.We will involve every single child and make them feel special but especially the birthday boy or girl! We are super modern and constantly taking advice from the best people in the business (your children!) We are forever changing because we realise that nothing in this world stays still! For more information, have a look at our popstar ...

From birthday parties to large corporate events we have something for almost everyone in Christchurch and beyond. Bouncy Castles, Slides, Bumpers, Zorbs, Mechanical Bull, Gladiator, Horizontal Bungee, Climbing Wall, Candy Floss and MUCH, MUCH MORE

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 ...

Fun, safe and interactive Before School, Afterschool and School Holiday Porgrammes for 5 -13 year old kids

Play is the Way! Toy Libraries operate throughout NZ for families to borrow toys, games, puzzles and other learning activities. Run by volunteers for the benefit of children in the community. 5 good reasons to join - 1. access to quality toys for minimal charge 2. age appropriate toys always available 3. Opportunity to meet other families in the community and network 4. Hiring is a good environmental option; reducing landfill waste from unwanted/broken toys 5. Volunteers on hand to help; ... Read more along with opportunity to volunteer yourself. TLFNZ offers support, training and assistance to not-for-profit toy libraries in communities throughout NZ.

Bienvenue à l’Alliance Française, the only place dedicated to the French culture and language in Christchurch. Established in 1959, the Alliance Française de Christchurch is one of the nine AF in New Zealand. As a local not-for-profit organisation, it reflects the desire to share with others the love of the language, culture and other various aspects of the French way of life. We offer courses for adults and children of all levels and all ages. All of our teachers are native French ... Read more speakers and have a degree in French as a foreign language. Teaching activities are complemented by a wide range of cultural and social events such as the Alliance Française French Film Festival, Pétanque Tournament, exhibitions etc. Our library also offers a wide selection of items in French (DVDs, books, magazines) and is open to all for a small annual fee. Like us Facebook: AF Christchurch or Alliance Française de Christchurch – Nouvelle Zélande Follow Us on Twitter

Enter into an unknown realm of dark mystery, anticipation and adrenalin. Does victory or peril await you? Operating since 1987, Laser Strike has been a mainstay of the Christchurch entertainment scene for decades. We have one simple mission and that's to provide the best group entertainment activity in Christchurch.

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 ...

We offer hip hop classes from ages 3 through to adult, with both beginner classes and advanced competition and performance crews available. We run classes from Monday through to Thursday with fees starting at $65 for our pre-schoolers, $100 for beginner classes and advanced POA. We also offer a conditioning and in 2016 will offer breakdancing classes as well as contemporary workshops. We don't just teach dance, but offer a safe and supportive environment for kids to learn in and belong to. We ... Read more have a passion for our community, in both dance and in Christchurch. We believe in supporting and encouraging our young dancers to achieve their dreams and goals. We also offer teachers at holiday programmes, parties, schools, as well as providing advanced crews for performances.

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 ...

We are the biggest tennis club on the eastern side of Christchurch set in lovely park like surroundings, providing programs for HotShots, junior tennis (social and interclub), senior tennis (social and interclub), midweek ladies and have expert coaching available from our club coach Andrew Falck. We also have a comprehensive range of tennis racquets, shoes and bags for sale. Join us for juniors on a Saturday morning or seniors on Saturday afternoons from 1pm onwards.

The Air Force Museum of New Zealand holds the national collection of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). The Museum’s role is to preserve and present the history of New Zealand’s military aviation through its collection. The collection is very diverse and includes objects covering the early days of New Zealand military aviation both prior to World War I and during this major conflict; the interwar years which saw the formation of the RNZAF in 1937; New Zealanders who fought in the RAF and ... Read more in other Allied air forces during World War II; the RNZAF’s campaign in the Pacific, and the post-war period to the present day. The collection also includes objects from former enemy forces. The collection is owned by the RNZAF Museum Trust Board.

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

O'Callahan Dance Studio offers classes in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Stretch & Extension with Acro Find us on Facebook Classes in St Albans, Spreydon & Beckenham

Teaching many styles of dance including salsa, bachata, merengue, cha cha , street dance and hip hop to all ages and levels of dancer in a FUN, friendly environment. National and world champion title holders, we love to dance & we love to share our passion & love of dance with everyone. We also offer wedding dance choreography, dance fitness and stretch classes.

Fantastic facilities Social & competition play for both junior and senior. 10 courts - 6 hard courts and 6 Astro-turf, 7 courts with flood lighting. Organized Business House Tennis on Monday evenings Organized senior play on Tuesday & Thursday mornings Organized senior play on Tuesday evenings Organized senior play on Saturday afternoons Coaching available on request

Dance Education from Pre School to Ballet for Adults

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

Haere mai! Welcome to Redwood Playcentre! We are a parent co-operative, providing a rich learning environment for children, with an emphasis on the belief that children ultimately learn by doing, and exploring through play. We also believe that children reach their full potential, most successfully, when they are comfortable within their environment, and when their parents understand their development and take part in their learning process. We love to have new families join us at Redwood Playcentre. ... Read more Please call in during session times Monday to Friday from 9.00am-12.00 noon. You will be warmly welcomed. All families can visit free for three sessions before being invited to enrol. You will find something very special goes on within the gates of Redwood Playcentre. Parents and children playing, learning, growing and working alongside each other. We have a dedicated group of parents who work together to provide a fabulous learning environment for our children. We seek to create an environment ...