Community Activities for Kids in the Canterbury Region

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5 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.

PUNISHMENT VS DISCIPLINE – WHICH IS BEST TO DEVELOP GOOD BEHAVIOUR?

When your child makes the same poor behaviour choices again and again it can be very frustrating for you as a parent. However, the better we respond the better the results we can expect. The better we respond and reinforce good behaviour skills, the better the results we will see in our youth’s decision.

PRIMARY SCHOOL SELF DEFENCE LESSONS

People do not react in a certain way unless they have had practice. Practice verbal de-escalation and ways to create or close the distance between a would-be attacker. Or better yet enroll your child in a bullyproof or martial arts program to learn all the skills they need as well as grow in confidence and self-esteem.

9 STRATEGIES TO BE PREPARED FOR BULLIES

Bullies like isolation. They look to isolate the weak from the pack so if your child stays with their friends and knows the best places to go in groups they lower the chances of being bullied. What if they don’t have a group of friends to hang out with? Work with them to develop friendships. Even one friend can go a long way to preventing bullying.

Scouts develops friendship and achievements

Scouts 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.

MARTIAL ARTS IMPROVE YOUR ATTENTION SPAN

A new study shows that Martial Arts has positive benefits for improving your attention span and alertness. Something in today’s ‘no patience’ society is sorely needed. A large part of Martial Arts training is developing your mental acuity as well as your physical strength.

Youth centres provide a child-friendly space

Youth Centres for Kids

Looking for somewhere your kids can spend time and learn new skills?

Community 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!

Plenty of activities are provided at YMCAs!

Ymca for Kids

Let your kids develop their potential while helping the community! <br />The YMCA is a worldwide not for profit association dedicated to helping young and disadvantaged people of all ages to maximise their potential and learn new skills.