Creators at Home is the home- based childcare programme under the not-for-profit Creators Educational Trust. We are a nation wide educational support service for children 0-5 who are cared for by private educators, family members or a nanny. We have experienced and highly trained visiting teachers who support new and experienced educators and we also offer weekly playgroups and gymnastics in different areas. For more in-depth information please visit our website Read more

The Upper Hutt Toy Library is a non-profit community organisation, established in May 1991, with the aim of providing a wide range of educational toys, games and puzzles designed to aid the mental, physical and social development of children. The current annual subscription is $60 for General or $40 for Community Service Card Holder membership. We offer a 6 month membership for $40 and a 5 trip membership for $32 (this is valid for 1 year). The Toy Library is managed by a Committee consisting of... Read more

Family friendly Judo Club, offering classes from age 5 upwards. Games based learning for children Teaches self confidence and self defense, Hours Monday 5-8yrs 6.30-7.30pm 8yrs+ 7.30-8.30pm Thursday Juniors 6.30-7.30pm Seniors 7.30-8.30pm Read more

Music lessons for piano and singing. Early Childhood music classes, including babies, pre-school and music experience. Group work available too! Read more

Staglands Wildlife Reserve & Cafe offers visitors the unique and exciting opportunity to connect with nature in a beautiful, natural environment. Feed and freely interact with wildlife in this very special place - the product of one man's passion and vision to experience nature at its best. Located in the scenic Akatarawa Valley near Upper Hutt, Wellington, Staglands is a must-see attraction for local families and tourists visiting the Wellington region. Looking for things to do in Wellington, look... Read more

Where imagination begins'. Drama workshops and classes for little people. Birth to BIG kids. Incorporating the strands and principles of Te Whariki. Communication Exploration Empowerment Belonging Contribution with some magic, some literacy, some imagination and some FUN! Bespoke Drama workshop birthday parties. 45minutes of fun and creativity. Read more

YMCA OSCAR programmes are much more than a child-minding service. They are recreation based, and the aim is to meet the needs of children in their out of school hours in a fun, safe and learning environment. Each child is a different, unique person in their own right. While they have commonalities, their uniqueness should be embraced and fostered. Each programme offers a variety of activities that includes arts and crafts, sports and games and incorporates homework activities. We provide a safe... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Petone and see why GKR Karate is New Zealand'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-defense skills, Karate training builds confidence, a positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Petone, Wellington, are taught by passionate instructors who are... Read more

Sanchin Freestyle Karate is a non for profit organisation that offers traditionally based combat karate training, fitness and also self defense training. It is an opportunity to learn to defend yourself, makes some new contacts, become fit and gain heaps of confidence knowing you can keep yourself safe. Read more

WRK teaches the martial arts style of Shotokan (Kenkojuku) Karate. Our classes are held in the Moera Community Hall on Monday's from 5:30pm - 6:30pm. We welcome all contact from new comers. Read more

PRIME Music Academy is run by NZ music icon ANITA PRIME LAMA Los Angeles Music Award winner and recent USA Billboard top 40 charting artist. In addition to her own career as a recording artist, Anita has participated on many international releases as a studio session vocalist, lyricist and vocal coach, and continues to be in high demand in the USA, Canada, and Europe for her unique vocal abilities among well-known music producers, labels and music business professionals. A wonderful bonus for students... Read more

Everyone loves to party, so we've teamed up your favourite go to party professionals to bring you everything you desire for your event. At the click of the mouse, we can deliver nation wide, or pop in and see us. You can even book time with one of our experienced party consultants to help you achieve the perfect event. Build a Birthday The largest range of themed and licensed party supplies in the Wellington Region, especially great for kids parties. You can click and collect, have it delivered... Read more

Melling Kindergarten is open from 8.00am until 5.00pm Monday to Friday and we have children from 2 - 5 years of age. We offer 5 free 4 hour sessions a week for 3 - 5 year olds. This means your child will have access to quality education and care for up to 4 hours a day, every day of the week, for free. We are open all year round and only close for statutory holidays. We are very fortunate to have an enormous outdoor environment, an ideal back drop for children's learning and development where... Read more

School holiday programmes lower hutt for 5-14year old children Kids Domain has been operating since 2002 when the Lower Hutt centre opened. The Stokes Valley centre has been operating since 2006. Check out our holiday programmes on our website and secure your spots now EARLYBIRD SPECIALS PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS WORK AND INCOME SUBSIDIES Kids Domain have 6 programmes operating: Stokes Valley Before School Care Stokes Valley After School Care Stokes Valley Holiday Programme Lower Hutt... Read more

Vibe is a Youth One Stop Shop providing free confidential health and support for Hutt Valley people aged 10-24. Read more

Efil Doog Garden of Art & eco Park is NZunique Garden setting with Ponds, streams, glow worms and sculptures and forest/bush covering 268 acre (108 Ha) Featuring a large Rhododendron collection in the 11.5 arce (4.4 Ha) of Gardens and is one of the founding “Garden of Regional Significance” awarded by the New Zealand Garden Trust. The Efil Doog Gardens are at Cloustonville in the Akatarawa Valley (near Upper Hutt, Wellington – 12 km from State Highway 2 and 22 km from State Highway 1 from Waikane... Read more

Come down and see us on a Tuesday or Thursday Night!!! these are our formal club nights. We have been inspiring Upper Hutt's youth since 1992. With one NZ most experienced instructors and huge depths in Senior Black belts, your children are off to the best start in their Martial Arts journey. We are family Orientated!!! Consistent training at United Taekwon-Do (United ITFNZ) will help with your confidence, self control, and physical fitness. It will improve muscle tone and appearance, whilst... Read more

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We offer a fun, safe and stimulating school holiday program. We are fully Oscar approved so if you are entitled to a subsidy through Work and Income we can fill out the forms for you. Our staff are experienced, trained and enthusiastic. Safety is a priority, we have ratios of 1:10 and always have a minimum of 2 staff rostered on. Our daily activities are child orientated, with fun in mind. We are open 5 days a week from 8am until 6pm. There are different options such as casual, part time, full time,... Read more

Jumping Beans offers fun, child-centred, physical activity and movement to music classes for babies and pre-schoolers ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Jumping Beans goal is to nurture happy, healthy, confident children by supporting Parents/Caregivers and Early Childhood Teachers with fun, interactive physical activity programmes. Jumping Beans is evidence based and designed to develop key movement and safety skills, brain pathways, language, self-esteem and self-regulation. Custom designed, colourful... Read more

Shine Montessori Educare offers a unique educational opportunity for toddlers and preschoolers aged 6months -5 years. Our curriculum blends Montessori ideology, fundamental Christian values, and child interest activities. We are committed to providing high-quality learning experiences that enable children to develop independence, confidence and high levels of competency. Our qualified and experienced ECE and Montessori teachers act as the dynamic link between the child and the prepared environment.... Read more

Wellington Samuraijutsu and Ninjutsu Training 7-9pm Tuesdays & Thursdays Welcome Welcome to Sukisha Ko Ryu. The following information is presented to acquaint you with the structure of our schools' training program. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions that are not answered in this website. Sukisha Ko Ryu incorporates Samuraijutsu and Ninjutsu Martial Arts as taught by Takamatsu-Sensei. Beginning As the first few weeks of a student's training can often be a time of feeling... Read more

your local after school care provider - before school care, after school care, holiday programmes. Your child can meet new friends from all over the hutt valley region. If you are a working or studying parent and need before/after school care or just want to do something different with your child over the school holidays then come and try our term programmes or school holiday programmes. Work and income subsidies are available We cater for children with disabilities Transportation to and... Read more

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Gateway Kids was establised in 2013 and is owned by James & Jane Time. They both have a wide range of experience, are very passionate about impacting young lives and are of Samoan decent. Gateway Kids is dedicated and enthusiastic about making a diffference in the community and have a focus on children between the age of 5 - 13 years. They also provide an affordable service for families who want to enable stability and comfortable living by encouraging and providing employment opportunities.... Read more