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Piano will teach your child discipline and precision

Piano for your Kids

Get your kids to start this amazing art form. They will learn one of the greatest instruments, and will at one stage be able to choose between the many variations it offers: jazz, classical, digital...

Combat sports can be tackled by boys and girls!

Wing Chun for kids

Encourage your children to try Wing Chun for kids – they might be the next Bruce Lee! Wing Chun, practised in over 64 countries, is the world’s most popular form of southern kung fu. Your children can learn this great activity for kids from a young age!

Conducting for kids

We've all seen refined gentlemen acting as conductors of grand orchestras. But did you know kids lessons are available in music conducting? Learning to conduct is a great exercise for kids which educates them about a range of things about music. It can also improve their brain function and social skills in ways that will benefits lots of other areas of their lives.

How 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.

Touch rugby is much safer sports than usual rugby for you and your kids

Touch Rugby for your Kids

A low risk way to play rugby for boys and girls! Touch rugby, also known as touch football is a form of rugby that has been around since the 1950s.

Trombone For Kids

Enjoy the distinctive sound of this popular brass instrument! The trombone’s rich, mellow tone makes it popular in jazz and classical music alike!

Aquatic 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.

A young boy is mesmerized by a model car

Car model making for kids

All kids have probably played with a toy car or truck at some stage. Why not take it to the next level and encourage them to build their own? Let your kids take pride in something they’ve made from scratch with car model making!

Early Introduction to Soccer for Kids

Finding age-appropriate classes, preparing your child for their first day, and offering ongoing support and encouragement will ensure a memorable soccer adventure

Introduction to Soccer Classes for Pre-schoolers

Sessions are far from the intense, competitive adult soccer matches, focusing instead on creating a positive and enjoyable experience for your child.

Planning Your Kid's Epic Superhero-Themed Birthday Party

Start by picking a superhero theme that resonates with your child's Kiwi spirit. While the classics like Spider-Man and Wonder Woman are still popular, consider introducing some homegrown heroes like Captain New Zealand or Maori Warriors into the mix. This unique twist adds a local touch to the celebration.

Kickstarting Kids in Sport: Choosing the First Sport Sport!

Those little muscles are working hard, building strength, enhancing cardiovascular health, and helping them grow strong and fit.

Badminton for Kids

Badminton - a growing sport that can be played in the backyard or competitively on the court! Great for fitness and fun and one of the activities for kids that can be enjoyed in the backyard during school holidays and weekends!

Aim for the sky! NZ is famous for producing world-class netballers

Netball for Kids

The perfect safe sport for your kids, especially if you have a daughter! Your kids will have a lot of fun playing this derivative of basketball, which focuses more on technique than physical condition.

Elevate Your Child's Soccer Game with 10 Essential Drills

Set up a "defensive wall" using cones or other players, requiring your child to practice shooting under pressure. This drill simulates real game scenarios.

Jumping Castles for Kids

Do your kids have energy to burn? Let them bounce it away in a jumping castle!

Why Kids Embrace Karate Classes & Lessons

Karate Classes & Lessons are not solely about personal growth; they also nurture social skills. Kids forge friendships with like-minded peers, share their successes and challenges, and learn the art of teamwork in group activities. It's an incredible opportunity for them to build lasting friendships.

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!

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.

Yoga For Kids

Calm your kids down with a session of soothing yoga! It is also a great way to get fit and improve your kids’ posture!