Kids Activities - Sydenham

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 ...

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

Learn to sew with an experienced tutor. Small classes and loads of fun. You sew projects of your choice. Quality machines and tools are provided for students to use. We providing students with a positive and fulfilling experience in learning to sew and enabling them to be able to make clothes that are practical, useful, fashionable and fit well. Learn the correct techniques to develop patterns to fit your body and then sew them with a professional finish. Teaching is tailored to how you learn. Pattern ... Read more Development classes available for teens and adults are run each term. Private lessons available if classes don't suit.

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 ...

We are the largest senior cricket club in the South Island with 13 Senior Mens and Womens teams, 35 Junior teams, and over 500 members. We are a "Premier" club operating in the Christchurch Metro Cricket Association competition and based at Sydenham Park in beautiful Christchurch in the South Island of New Zealand.

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. ...

Local Friendly tennis club in Christchurch.

We are a place for young people to be themselves. We have a free ride gym with Olympic trampolines, foam pit, skate ramps and a theatre. We cater to all sports such as parkour, trampolining, scooters, skating, surfing, snowboarding, skiing and more. We run coached classes, casual classes and can be booked for birthdays.

Centre Philosophy Our philosophy embodies the principles, strands and goals of Te Whāriki, the Early Childhood Curriculum. We recognise the important role parents / whànau play in a child’s education and we seek to complement and build on this. We value parent / whànau input in the daily programme. We also value the input parents have in the decision making process surrounding their child’s care and education. We believe that strong relationships between parents / whànau encourage partnerships ... Read more in which everyone participates together to promote children’s learning and development. We are supported by and are part of the wider Rangi Ruru Community, and we value the opportunity this gives us to be part of the Rangi Ruru Girls’ School environment and the access to many physical and cultural learning opportunities offered in the environment. We recognise the Te Tiriti o Waitangi as the founding document of New Zealand therefore we are committed to bi-cultural practices ...

The Canterbury Yachting Association represents all the yacht clubs in the Canterbury Region. Check out our website to find out what our yacht clubs can offer, and which yacht classes are represented in the region. Come and learn to sail, become a crew member or a volunteer. Have fun on the water.

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

We are an OSCAR programme that provides out of school care for 5 - 13 years.

Ice Skating in Christchurch, New Zealand. Ice Hockey, Public Skating, Learn to Skate Classes, Private Lessons, Birthday Parties

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!

Balance Physiotherapy has provided sports injury clinics in secondary and tertiary institutions in Christchurch for 9 years. This is our specialty and all our physiotherapists are very experienced in treating and managing injuries and conditions in adolescents. We have clinics onsite at Christchurch Boys' High School, St Andrew's College, Villa Maria College, St Thomas of Canterbury College, St Margaret's College, Marian College and Shirley Boys' High School. We are an ACC certified physiotherapy ... Read more practice.

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.

LISTEN| SING| PLAY | READ FUN! We are specialists in preschool music & group piano lessons for school aged students. Preschoolers may commence at ages 2, 3 or 4 years. For children ages 4yrs through to 15 years, we run group music classes with the piano being the learned instrument. Our classes involve: singing, percussion, rhythm, note-reading, music appreciation, musical / aural games, and much more! Our philosophy is based on a 'listen, then sing, then play, then read & write' approach to learning ... Read more music. Whilst our teaching style is really fun, our students develop impressive aural skills along with a range of fundamental musical skills such as singing in tune, note reading & rhythm reading, composition, holding a part & harmony writing to name a few. We also offer vocal, guitar, piano, drum & violin lessons on an individual basis. To find out more about us please see our website chchmusicacademy.co.nz or our Facebook page: @chchmusicacademy

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

Paint ’n’ Sip Studio is a different kind of kid's birthday party or event in Christchurch. A local artist will guide the children step by step to complete a painting while they socialise with friends! Fun, easy and no artistic ability or experience necessary! Start with a blank canvas and sip their way to a one of a kind masterpiece. We provide everything to complete the painting, so just bring the kids! Birthday family can self-cater food & cake. Join us also for: Open paint sessions, birthday ... Read more party, date night, hen’s night out, team building, networking group, reunions, fund raisers, girl’s night out, anniversaries, company function, private party, family day and the list goes on... Private events can be booked anytime there is not a scheduled class listed on the calendar. Refer to our KIDS link on our website for more information.

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 ...

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.

Wharenui Swim club has been here for over 70 years and we teach water confidence and swimming lessons to all ages. We are one of the top Coaching Clubs in New Zealand and have an excellent record of achievement within our club members Our Learn to Swim programme runs after school each day and mornings in the weekends Squads train up to 10 times per week under our Coach Martin Harris Swimming in New Zealand is so important as most of our holidays are around water, so lets make the most of it ... Read more and Learn to Swim and be safe

Table tennis is a fast sport which is becoming popular in NZ. Whether you play for fun, or more competitively, table tennis is an indoor game for the whole family. Table tennis is an ideal development sport for people wanting to learn eye-hand coordination. We provide and facilitate social programs for all community demographics: - Junior and beginner programs. - Daytime and elderly social play. - Women’s only social play. - Primary, Intermediate and Secondary School Sports competition. - Polybat ... Read more (modified Table Tennis for physically and mentally challenged daycare residents). - Homecare programmes. - Holiday programmes. We also host local and national tournaments for competitive players and arrange away trips for Junior, Veterans and Open grade players for training camps, regional and national tournaments. Our stadium has 15 international competition standard table tennis tables housed on a special low-impact floor.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Julie Wylie Musical Play conducts musical play classes for parents and children from 3-4 months up to 5 years. Our classes are held at various venues around the city. In our musical play classes parent and child interact together through a range of music and movement activities designed to develop healthy attachment, relationship, music community and synchronous movement and communication. The classes help parents to understand how and why music works in relation to the brain and are designed ... Read more to nurture parent and child. Parents learn playful music strategies that they can include in their own daily routines with their child. Please see our website and/or our Facebook page for more details and photos.

Hey there! We're Spiderhands Productions Limited, a locally-owned and operated NZ company that specializes in music instrument lessons. We're happy to teach students of any age, musical background, or skill level. Our Music Tutor, Logan, operates from his Lesson Studio in Coleridge Street, Sydenham. We offer Lessons for the following instruments: - Guitar - Bass - Drums - Piano - Ukulele. We teach Monday-Friday after school and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. If you'd like a free first ... Read more trial lesson and/or more information about our services, please get in touch with us. Thanks - we hope to hear from you soon.

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.

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 ...

Muay Thai Kickboxing classes and Boxing skills and drills classes . Time table Mon 530pm Muay Thai Kickboxing Mon 530pm Boxing Skills and Drills Tues 530pm Muay Thai Kickboxing Fighters Class only Wed 530pm Muay Thai Kickboxing Wed 530pm Boxing Skills and drills Thur 530pm Sparring (technical) and Competition (Fighters)