Events for Kids in New Zealand

Term 1 art classes & after-school care for children who like to make, create and invent. Located in Raumati, Paraparaumu - Kapiti. For ages 5-13 on Tues, Wed and Thurs. The kid's art classes are from 3.30 - 5pm, however children can arrive from 3pm onwards. There is a late-stay option until 6.30pm. Themes: - Tuesdays - Drawing and Painting - Wednesday - Clay & Sculpture - Thursday - Paint, Print & Sew - Qualified primary teacher and artist - 15 years' experience teaching art to primary-aged children - Progressive teaching methods - Lessons based on traditional and modern arts/crafts, developing skills & creativity - Structured, but in a home-studio setting - Daily or weekly themes - A child-friendly, relaxed environment for after-school - Lots of variety / choice - Excellent resources The classes provide an opportunity to play and experiment in a structured but caring, home-studio environment. Activities are designed and supervised by an experienced primary school teacher and artist. To meet the needs of active and curious children after school we explore a variety of crafts such as sewing, crochet, pottery, felting, weaving, jewellery and woodwork; and the art forms: painting, drawing, sculpting and printmaking. The activities utilise a child's growing mathematical skills such as estimating, measuring, scaling up & down, changing 2D to 3D, exploring symmetry, and pattern-making. Natural sciences, such as chemistry, biology, geology and physics are included, as well as history and culture. See the creativekids website. Phone Helen with any questions.

Our term 1 basketball training is on, age range between 5 to 15 is all welcome. You could choose 1 or 2 pieces of training per week from our timetable as below, Timetable: 1. Wednesday 4-5:30 pm (U13) 2. Thursday 4-5:30 pm (U9) 3. Sunday 9-10:30 am (U15) 4. Sunday 10:30-12 pm (U11) 5.Sunday 12-1:30pm (U10) Come here to get a free trial and meet some new friends. We are looking forward to seeing you. Feel free to call us or visit our website to get to know us better.

TERM 1 BIKE SKILLS PROGRAMME – AFTER SCHOOL – MONDAY NIGHTS 5.30pm to 6.30pm includes annual membership REGISTRATION OPEN NOW, please select below to register adding your childs name in the note section. Once payment received this secures your place & we will be in touch to confirm details & process your membership. For new riders on pedal bikes to learn bike skills in a safe environment with qualified coaches. Bike & Helmet hire available $2 per item All riders must be fully covered eg. long pants. long sleeve top, covered shoes (we have gloves) Term 1 – 8 Week Programme for all ages on pedal bikes – Cost $100 which includes the training programme & an annual membership with Hamilton BMX Club. Monday Nights 5.30pm to 6.30pm – start date 15th February 2021 All dates: 15th & 22nd February, 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th March, 12th April Bike Skills: Pedalling, Balancing, Braking, Cornering, confidence REGISTER via our website

Play Time Holiday Programmes operating from several locations throughout Tauranga. 11-29 January 2021. Book through our website.

bookings are now open for before and/or after school care to book please contact us via email or by our website

BOOKINGS ARE OPEN NOW FOR XMAS December 2020, January and February 2021 head to our website to see the fun activities happening!!

Our xmas school holiday programme is open now over December, January and February. These are limited places as the programme is very popular. go to our website to check out what is happening!! We look forward to see you soon

Want to adopt a horse or pony and feel as though it is yours? Want to make a new best friend? Is it time to try something new? We can provide all this and more with our educational and fun holiday programmes. You will learn how to safely prepare The Horse for riding, gain skills in leadership, decision making as well as building confidence within yourself. There is the opportunity to create connection, trust and respect on the ground before riding, in an enclosed arena, as well as explore the local countryside from a different angle. Costs range from $50 to $180 dependent on length of programme. Discounts for parents or siblings under 16 who would like to join in on the same programme. Please note that where a full day is mentioned then there is always the option to do a half day either in the morning or afternoon. Also the programmes are suitable for those aged 5 and upwards. For more details please take a look at our website or don't hesitate to get in touch by e-mail, phone or text. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn life skills not just how to ride The Horse, book now !! We look forward to expanding your knowledge of these four legged animals

Christmas 2020/2021 school holidays are coming. Book to secure your spot now!! lots of fun inhouse activities, trips out and lots of prizes to be won daily!!!

Our club delivers a sprocket training programme to all riders on pedal bikes. This is scheduled to restart on 15th February 2021, 5.30pm - 6.30pm. This is a very beneficial coaching programme to learn new bike skills & enjoy BMX. Cost $2 per person Bike & Helmet hire available $2 per item Other Events: Club Nights BMX Junior School challenge 25th March 2021

The North Shore Marathon, Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, 5km Fun Run & Walk, and Kids Marathon will take place on Auckland’s beautiful North Shore and is widely regarded as one of New Zealand’s most Scenic Marathon and Half Marathon events. The course is based on a 21.1km circuit that will see participants starting at Milford Reserve before taking in the beautiful Takapuna, Narrow Neck, and Cheltenham Beaches before tackling the amazing 1km Tunnels Loop (you don’t actually go through any tunnels) around Maungauika/Historic North Head. This spectacular part of the course has been the showcase of the event since 2011 with Auckland’s best views over the city and out into the Hauraki Gulf to Rangitoto Island. Maungauika/North Head Historic Reserve is Treaty of Waitangi redress land of Nga Mana Whenua o Tamaki Makaurau, being the 13 iwi/hapū of Tāmaki Makaurau. There course features a mixture of road, beach, and grass trails, so there is a bit of something for everyone.

Hamilton BMX Club hold their club nights every Wednesday in our season. (weather permitting) starts back 15th February 2021 From 5.15 pm, racing starts @ 6 pm. Pedal & Balance Bikes MTB class BMX is a family sport which we enjoy & have fun so come & join in! For all ages & skill levels on balance & pedal bikes. New riders the first 3 club nights are FREE to register to get you started... Riders must be fully covered eg long pants, long sleeve top, covered shoes (we have some gloves) & we offer bike & helmet hire $2 per item. Most of our new riders start off on their everyday bikes - bikes must not have bike stands, pegs etc... for safety reasons & rider must have either a bike helmet if on a balance bike or a full face helmet on pedal. FOLLOW OUR FB PAGE for all updates - Book a visit, Monday night coaching to start 15th February 2021 All updates are on our FB page & if you have any queries please contact us via email See you at the track! Hamilton BMX Club