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 caring. The... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Sockburn Prime and see why GKR Karate is New Zealand's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children, 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 Sockburn, Christchurch, are taught by passionate instructors who are committed... Read more

Phatu Penguins is a family- owned and operated eco- tourism business with 30+ years history of advocating and helping to fund the protection of Koror (Little Penguin) on the family farm in Phatu/Flea Bay. Our guides are all conservationists, friends and family - with years of working in penguin conservation, a passion for sharing their stories and a wealth of local knowledge passed down several generations. When the Helps family first began their conservation work the penguins faced massive challenges... Read more

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

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

At NZ Modern School of Music - Christchurch & North Canterbury, we offer individual music lessons to students age 5+. Our qualified teachers teach a variety of instruments including piano, guitar, drums, voice, and so many more! Get in touch today to learn more about who we are and what we do! Read more

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. Read more

At Crowntastic, we specialise in creating magical memories for children, transforming their dreams into unforgettable memories. Our dedicated team brings magic to life through captivating entertainment, ensuring every event is filled with wonder and joy. Whether it's a birthday party, a special occasion, or just a day of fun, Crowntastic is here to make your child's imagination soar. We offer a variety of exciting packages tailored to suit every child/parents dream. Our character entertainment... Read more

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

Proactive Martial Arts is one of New Zealand's leading professional martial arts organisations with six branches based in Christchurch, New Zealand. We are a family-orientated facility with plenty of friendly, qualified instructors and a great leadership team! You are never too old to start and everyone is encouraged to work at their own pace and enjoy the journey. We run extensive children's Karate and Kickboxing programmes, developed for specific age groups from 4 years of age through to teenage-only... Read more

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. Read more

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

At Pitter Patter Parties, we offer dance based party entertainment in six different themes to excite any child and with three packages to suit any budget, you can sit back, relax and know that your guests are being entertained! Our themes include Fairies, Pirates, Mermaids, Popstars / Disco, Superheroes and Princesses, suitable for 3 - 8yrs (Popstars can be tailored for older children too). All sessions include 50 minutes of jam packed fun, hire of our themed props and a small take home gift for... Read more

Science Alive! is a not-for-profit science and technology centre dedicated to promoting the value of science and technology to the public. Despite the loss of our building in the 2011 Canterbury earthquakes, we continue to provide effective and innovative education programmes in schools and the wider community. Plans are underway for rebuilding an exciting new science centre. Read more

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

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

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

Ferrymead Golf has golf - outdoor and indoor mini golf courses, a 9 hole golf course, a driving range and golf course. Come for a game or some coaching PLUS we now have a fantastic new paint ball arena! We would love to see you soon. Read more

After school drama classes for children aged 5-18 years. We have classes in Merivale, Halswell 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, 13- 18 years. Current times and costs per term are: Merivale Classes are: Monday Thumbelina,... Read more

Paint & Sip Studio, Christchurch offers creative birthday parties for kids aged 5+. View our website paintnsip.co.nz for full details! 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! We provide everything to complete the painting, so just bring the kids! Birthday family can self-cater food, cake and non-alcoholic drinks. We also offer Term-time After School Art classes for... Read more

Through group music making, and playful games that children love, students develop musical skill, understanding and literacy. This sequential approach develops children's musicianship and confidence. These skills will transfer to any instrument. Kodly students become strong readers, excellent singers, with well developed aural, coordination and memory skills and a lifelong passion for music. Fridays: 3.45pm - 4.15pm: Kea (approx 5 - 6 years old) 4.20pm - 4:50pm: Kotare (approx 7 - 9 years... Read more

Bridge club. Offering lessons (3 courses per year). 5 sessions of play per week plus weekend tournaments throughout the year. Venue hire available Read more

I teach all kinds of art which are both western style and eastern style. Sketching,calligraphy,acrylic,oil,water color painting,Japanese style painting and pastel drawing. I have an art project which combines my artworks with artworks of different cultures and generations and represents world peace. Please take a look at my website and Facebook. Read more