Affordable Birthday Party Ideas
Plan some fun party games and activities yourself. Classic games like musical chairs, sack races, or a piñata can keep kids entertained for hours. If you're tech-savvy, create a playlist of your child's favourite songs for a DIY dance party.
Read moreJujitsu For Kids
Try jujitsu for a martial art that develops mind, body and spirit!<br><br>A great way for kids to keep fit and learn valuable personal skills at the same time!
Read moreToddler Gymnastics: Fun and Safe Holiday Activities
Toddler gymnastics is not only about physical development; it's also about creating wonderful memories and having loads of fun. As you embark on this journey with your child in New Zealand, remember to savor every moment.
Read moreFencing for kids
En Garde and let your kids try out a fun and skill-stimulating game of fencing! Both classical and modern fencing is known to be a good sport that can develop your reflex and speed and will definitely be a fun, yet challenging kid's activity that your young ones will enjoy!
Read moreChess For Kids
Let your child test their tactical thinking with chess - the ultimate game of strategy!<br><br>Many studies have discovered that playing chess at an early age does increase a child’s mental fortitude, and overall health.
Read moreScouts for Kids
Are you in search of a kids' activity that will promote your child's mental, social, and physical development? How about the Scouts? The first Boy Scouts organisation was founded in England as a way to teach boys survival skills, hard work, and comradeship. The first New Zealand Boy Scout camp was started in 1908, and Scouts New Zealand is now a national movement and community institution, which provides a wide range of camps and activities for children of all ages.
Read moreConservation Parks for Kids
Nothing beats spending time together with the family in the splendour of New Zealand's beautiful wilderness! Discover many species that cannot be found elsewhere in the world!
Read moreHip Hop Dance for Kids
Are your kids born performers? If they love to dance and perform death defying stunts they might like to channel their energy into hip hop dance routines. Hip hop is a modern style of dance involving a series of moves set to hip hop songs. It's often called urban or street dance and originated on the streets of America in the 1970s. Our kids quickly took a like to the style!
Read moreBassoon for kids
Get your kids to groove with the low buzzing tune of the bassoon! The bassoon is one of the woodwind instruments belonging to the double reed family. In New Zealand, the New Zealand Double Reed Society offers a platform for amateur and/or professional bassoon players to learn more and share their talents. For kids who’d love to play the bass voice, the bassoon is the perfect instrument!
Read moreNational Parks for Kids
Looking for an adventure in the great outdoors? Head to your local national park! A national park is a government protected reserve designed to help preserve New Zealand wildlife or plants. These are usually open to the public and may offer a number of family activities including camping, hiking, boating and swimming.
Read moreBasketball for Kids
Whether its competitive or just for fun, basketball is a great sport to enjoy with friends and family.
Read moreCello For Kids
Are your kids looking for a musical experience that will really challenge them?<br><br>A member of the violin family, the cello’s distinctive sound makes it a very rewarding instrument to play!
Read moreTouch Rugby for your Kids
A low risk way to play rugby for boys and girls!<br>Touch rugby, also known as touch football is a form of rugby that has been around since the 1950s.
Read moreNurturing Minds and Spirits: How Karate Benefits Your Child Emotionally and Mentally
Modern life can be stressful for children, and finding healthy outlets for stress is essential. Karate provides an avenue for kids to release stress through controlled movements and physical exertion. Moreover, the mental resilience developed through karate helps them manage emotions and stress in a balanced way, promoting better mental health.
Read moreHow to Encourage Your Child To Practice Their Musical Instrument
There is only one thing more magical than watching an expert musician who is lost in their own craft; that is, being that musician. Become one with an instrument produces a sense of flow, enjoyment, confidence and pure bliss. A musician can lose themselves to something greater than them alone. Which is why you are doing your child a massive favour if you know how to make practice both fun and rewarding. Here’s how to best get your child to practice, without the tears.
Read moreThemed Birthday Party Venues for Kids
Some wildlife parks and zoos offer themed birthday parties where kids can get up close and personal with exotic animals. These venues provide a unique and educational experience that your child and their friends will treasure.
Read moreCommunity centres
Have you ever taken your kids along to your local community centre? If not, check it out today - community organisations often run events and programmes at these venues which are low cost and designed to support the well being and enjoyment of families and their kids. Your kids can participate in lots of good causes as well as making friends and having a great time!
Read moreAquatic Centres for Kids
For fun and fitness why not get your kids to your local aquatic centre this summer? Aquatic centres, sometimes known as leisure centres, are common throughout New Zealand and they provide an opportunity for parents and kids to enjoy a vast array of water based activities for kids from swimming lessons to pool parties. Aquatic centres usually feature a swimming pool as their main attraction and are often a venue for sporting activities such as swimming carnivals and water polo.
Read more5 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR KID(S) TRY MARTIAL ARTS
One of our many jobs as a parent is to push and challenge our children to experience new and sometimes scary situations so they can grow and develop essential life skills.
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