Kids Activities - Aro Valley (6011)

We love to celebrate the natural inquisitiveness, curiosity and imagination of children. By working alongside children, encouraging independent learning through the following of their own curiosity, helping them to gather knowledge and information along the way, we empower them to become independent lifelong learners, full of potential and unlimited possibilities. We continuously strive to celebrate and be the best childcare centre in Wellington by providing: -Superb child to teacher ratio for ... Read more all age groups -One on One settling process so that children feel comfortable with new faces and the new environment -Culturally diverse Staff that have stayed on for more then 10 years and are fully ingrained with our child-focused philosophies and values -Daily and Monthly informative updates for parents through teacher updates and a personalised profile book -Better preparation for preschool through curriculum headstarts All in all, less time to worry, more time to live, learn and love. ...

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

Based in Wellington, New Zealand, Wellington United AFC boasts one of the finest natural playing surfaces in Wellington known as Newtown Park. The Wellington United Club Rooms has a bar, Sky TV, and kitchen facilities. Of course, we also have all the essentials such as 4 changing rooms, showers, referees room and a medical room. The mighty Grandstand provides a great vantage point for spectators, while when the chilly Welly weather shows up - the heaters in the clubrooms provide some welcomed ... Read more warmth :) Newtown Park is an impressive pitch with a sand carpet surface and excellent drainage - the pitch is well able to withstand the rigours of a Wellington winter. The No 1 field is surrounded by the only all-weather running track in the region and was upgraded in 2012. Newtown No 2 (top field) is the training base of the Wellington Phoenix. We support and provide Junior, Youth, Senior Men and Women's football (soccer) at all levels. We have over 600 members with 14 Senior Teams ...

Welcome to the home of Wellington Cycling! If you’re new to cycling, or have been riding for years, PNP has something to offer you… either on the road, track or mountain biking. The club holds Road Cycling for all grades from July to March, Track Racing takes place from November to March on Sunday evenings with training on weekday evenings with various sessions for the youngest to oldest, and in spring we run a Mountain Bike Series on some of the best trails in the country. PNP is one of ... Read more New Zealand's oldest cycling clubs (we’ve been around since 1926!), and is affiliated to Cycling NZ and Mountain Bike NZ. Newsletters PNP Weekly News: click here to subscribe to a weekly round up of road, MTB and track news from the PNP Club plus information on other local social rides, races and working bees. Trackie News: click here to subscribe for regular track cycling updates, reports and photos from the Burkes Cycles Speed League and Wellington Velodrome. Social Media MTB: facebook ...

Beauty and the Beast, Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Into the Woods, Aristocats, Aladdin, Joseph and his amazing technicolor dreamcoat, The north Star and this year Annie are some of the fantastic musicals Musical Stars has performed on stage. Musical Stars has been fostering confident and creative children through singing, dancing and acting education for more than 14 years. It helped develop dance and singing skills and an understanding and appreciation of theatrecraft to many children no matter their ... Read more previous experience. It also young people with opportunities to be part of a professional performance environment, enhanced opportunities to show leadership and to work as a team across different community groups. Come and join us after school in one of our venues like Island Bay, Karori or Lower Hutt for a 2018 on stage. It will change your life! Besides learning very valuable performing skills you'll meet fantastic friends who share your passion and love for the stage. In a safe and relaxed ...

Tricky the Clown Rick begins his show as "Rick" putting on his clown makeup and costume, and changes into "Tricky" in front of the children. This is a gentle way to start the show that engages the children and is not scary for even the most sensitive child. The 40 minute show includes music, magic, juggling and twisted balloon animals, involving the children along the way. You will also receive up to 18 balloon animals for children to take home after the party. Your birthday child will receive ... Read more a CD disc of "Tricky the Clown" music, which will be a great reminder of the birthday party show for years to come... Rick can travel throughout the greater Wellington region, bringing his "Tricky the Clown" show to your home, preschool, kindergarten, community hall - suitable for children's birthday and Christmas parties, early childhood centre visits, from 2 years of age and older. Rick Sahar was awarded the 2011 Best NZ Variety Artist Award for his array of shows available - Murder ...

The Wellington Cable Car was established in 1902 and is New Zealand's only historic funicular railway system still in operation today. There is simply no better way to experience the hidden charm that wellington offers than to take this short historic journey from the heart of Lambton Quay, up through the hillsides terraced houses of Kelburn to the Lookout perched high above the city. Explore Wellington's top attractions during your visit at the Cable Car. Easy access to the Cable Car Museum, ... Read more Botanic Garden, Space Place and Zealandia (via free shuttle). Wellington Cable Car is kid friendly. Children under the age of 5 are free to travel. Family passes are also available for purchase. Start your journey with a Cable Car stamp on your hand!

The Rock and Water programme teaches social safety skills. Using physical games and exercises participants learn about their emotions and positive ways to maintain self control, develop self awareness and to always have a choice in any situation...sometimes a Rock reaction is needed (going your own way, not listening to others) but most times the Water attitude (listening, being flexible, calm and relaxed) will bring more positive outcomes. Themes include dealing with bullying, body language, intuition, ... Read more communication skills etc. Rock and Water is for everyone, including those living with ASD, visual impairment and other special needs. Individual, group and whole class programmes available, as well as nationwide workshops for educators.

Karori Arts and Crafts offers excellent art tuition for children by qualified artists and teachers. We run an art class for 5-7yr olds on Tues: 3.30-4.30pm, that introduces them to the basic principles of colour, shape and line using examples from the Masters as well as contemporary artists to demonstrate how to create unique art. We run a class for 7-12 yrs from 4-5.30pm on Monday and 4-5.30pm on Thursday, that extends the principles taught in the younger age group class and stimulates their creativity ... Read more in a fun environment. Our drawing classes focus on developing strong observational skills combined with the fertile source material of each child's imagination. Tues 3.30-4.30pm is for 10-16yr olds and 4.35-5.35pm caters for 6-10yr olds. Each year we host a Children's Art Exhibition where parents and families can come and admire the hard work of their children throughout the year.

Sport New Zealand was established as a Crown entity on 1 January 2003 under the Sport and Recreation New Zealand Act 2002. Sport NZ's purpose is to 'promote, encourage and support physical recreation and sport in New Zealand'. Sport NZ's objectives include 'creating a world-leading sports system at all levels - from grass roots to high performance - which will encourage more Kiwis to participate, and reap the benefits of a life-long involvement in sport'. Find out more about Sport NZ at our website. ... Read more Sport New Zealand was established as a Crown entity on 1 January 2003 under the Sport and Recreation New Zealand Act 2002. Sport NZ's purpose is to 'promote, encourage and support physical recreation and sport in New Zealand'. Sport NZ's objectives include 'creating a world-leading sports system at all levels - from grass roots to high performance - which will encourage more Kiwis to participate, and reap the benefits of a life-long involvement in sport'. Find out more about Sport NZ at our website.

Sweet Cakes and Cupcakes are perfect for your wee one's birthday party - whether it's Dora or Peppa, Cars or Planes. Sweet Cakes and Cupcakes are modern and stylish, with buttercream icing, and are all hand-baked and decorated fresh to order, in small batches. We take pride in using top-notch, natural ingredients, sourced locally in New Zealand wherever possible. Check out our website for more inspiration, or contact Grace by email.

Offering beginner Karate classes for both kids and adults. 4-6 Years of age (Pee Wees) 7-15 Years of age (Kids programme) 16 Years of age and above (Adults programme)

Offering dance classes in ballet, jazz and contemporary for ages 3 years to 18 years. Qualified and registered teachers with over 20 years experience. Exams available but not compulsory in ballet and jazz. Annual concert at the end of each year. Competition work available. Free trial classes available to see if dance is suitable for you and your child. Teacher training available.Ballet for ages 3-18 years. Jazz for ages 5-18 years. Contemporary for ages 11-18 years. Ballet for Beginners from ages ... Read more 10yrs+. Whether you want to dance for fun or want to take your dancing seriously, we are the school for you.

We specialise in introducing children to the joy and benefits of dance with a wide range of daytime, afterschool and Saturday preschool and beginner classes. Preschoolers can join class from 2 ½ years and stay with us right through to advanced levels, if they wish! We have studios in Thorndon (Thorndon Quay) & Te Aro (Fifeshire Ave), and local classes at Seatoun Village Hall & Khandallah Town Hall. We offer ballet, preschool dance, jazz, contemporary, dance acrobatics and singing classes, so ... Read more your child can do all forms of dance at the one studio. Plus: A team of experienced and friendly teachers, with internationally recognised master teacher Paula Hunt MNZM directing the senior school. Our studio office co-ordinator, Wendy, provide parents with customer service during enrolment and throughout the year. ENROL NOW FOR 2016 with our easy online enrolment form at our website or email or call us to discuss the best class for your child (Mon-Thurs 12.00-.600pm).

KidzStuff Theatre is a non-profit theatre company that has been producing holiday shows for children in Wellington for the last 15 years. We use plays written or adapted by NZ playwrights and professional cast and crew. Our shows are suitable for children aged 2 - 10 and always contain plenty of song, dance, audience participation and lots of comedy for children and adults alike. KidzStuff runs three shows per year, during each of the mid year school holidays. The shows' running times are approx. ... Read more 45- 50 minutes. Fun for the whole family!

Kids Yoga with Bibi for children 5 to 12 years old. Sunday's at 11.30am to 12.15pm during school term dates. Bibi a trained Primary School teacher, has been teaching yoga to children internationally since 2001. She’s a White Lotus trained yoga instructor and has studied with teachers such as Danny Paradise, Gurmukh, Ganga White and Tracey Ritch. Bibi is also a published children’s book author/artist – Teaching yoga to the youngest generation gives children an opportunity to grow deeper body ... Read more awareness. It strengthens concentration, increases mobility, balances weight and adds a deeper sense of joy, self-responsibility and achievement into their lives. Namaste Bibi

Modern Tenpin Bowling Centre with Bar and Cafe. We welcome all sorts of bookings casual corporate and social leagues also.

We are the District Sporting Oganisation for Squash

Get on Up and Get on Down at CubaDupa 2016! CubaDupa is Wellington’s vibrant street festival revering the epic creative spirit of Cuba Street and the Wellington community. Over the weekend of 19th and 20th March 2016, Wellington’s most iconic street is transformed to a magical interactive playground of delight, sound and taste. CubaDupa brings all walks of life together in an immersive experience to ‘get on up’ during the day or ‘get on down’ in the evening – restaurants will ... Read more spill into the streets to create a culinary cacophony; people will flow through the streets and laneways, exploring the myriad of spaces filled with activity, music, dance, circus, theatre, and installation. CUBA STREET “a place that embraces diversity and steadfastly refuses to be boring.” - Grant Smithies, Sunday Star Times

Rugby Union club with teams for all grades; senior, junior & social teams. If you are looking to play Rugby this season contact our Rugby Development Officer below: Kas Lealamanua

Wadestown Crèche is a high quality, family-focussed Early Childhood Education centre offering part-time sessions for pre-school children aged 12 months - 4 years. Our team of experienced fully qualified teachers supports each child’s development and learning through play, rich and varied experiences and stable routines. We're in the heart of Wadestown, on CBD fringe and serving families from Karori to Khandallah and beyond. Your choice of sessions: Short (for all children): 8.20am ... Read more – 12.30pm Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri Long (designed for older children from 2½ years): 8.20am – 2pm Mon & Thurs We pride ourselves on supporting the transition from home and stable routines. We also offer ECE funding.

Parent Help are helping parents build resilient and positive families/whanau through our free Helpline (0800 568 856), affordable parenting courses, counselling and mediation services. For more information visit our website.

Capital GymSports is Wellington's only integrated gymsports facility providing a wide range of specialised classes for all ages and abilities. Our club has operated for 40 years and gymnasts from Capital Gymsports compete successfully at national and international levels. Capital GymSports is a non-profit charitable organisation and is affiliated to GymSports NZ.We offer: Preschool, school age and adult classes Training in all gymnastics disciplines – general, artistic, display, tumbling ... Read more and trampoline Small class sizes Central venue with ample parking School holiday programme Birthday parties Group bookings and venue hire. enefits of Gymnastics: Develop flexibility, coordination, strength and power Develop skills to enhance other sports Learn fundamentals of movement Gain self-esteem and confidence Learn to listen, follow rules and set goals Interact with your peers Have fun!