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

Living Springs is a charitable trust that is based in Lyttelton Harbour, surrounded by native bush and stunning scenery. Only a 20 minute drive from Christchurch, it is the ideal location for groups to gather and enjoy the catering and accommodation while participating in a range of outdoor adventure activities. Founders Field is our new playing field offering a greater range of activities and sports to be enjoyed while at camp and includes a basketball and netball court. Activities include: Tree... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Bishopdale 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 Bishopdale, Christchurch, are taught by passionate instructors who are committed... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Redwood 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 Redwood, Christchurch, are taught by passionate instructors who are committed to... Read more

We are a mother, daughter swim school running swim lessons, in the Malvern NZ area! From babies right through to adults. Privates are available also. 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

Provision of free, quality Early Childhood Education for three - five year olds with fully registered teacher.s Kidsfirst Kindergartens Linwood Vision Statement Whanaungatanga is a cornerstone of Kidsfirst Kindergartens Linwood. An atmosphere of open communication and respect between kaiako, children, parents/whanau and visitors promotes this. We foster Ukaipotanga through a warm, welcoming, friendly accepting and supportive environment where children and parents/whanau know they have a place. There... 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

Martial Arts fro 7 year olds +, self defense based, good discipline, great for fitness, a great small club that promotes and grows good people!!! Read more

We welcome and accept movers of all ages, races, sexualities, religions, shapes and sizes! Classes available in ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop and yoga for ages 2yrs till adult! Come flow with us & enjoy moving in a safe & fun environment. FREE TRIAL CLASS! Read more

Ben Guilford Golf provides individual and on-course golf lessons in Christchurch with a PGA qualified coaching professional, suitable for all abilities. Options for groups and corporates. Ben Guilford Golf along with Russley Golf Course has a Junior Golf programme that has the formula to produce many of New Zealand's best golfers 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

Everyone needs a superhero in their lives and let’s be honest, the best superheroes are you; the mums, dads and caregivers. Unfortunately though, these superheroes can’t be there all of the time, so let our superheroes take over when you can’t be there. The superheroes at MASH are passionate about making a positive difference in your childrens lives through role modelling, using 'old school' manners, providing new experiences and above all having a whole heap of FUN! With or without a cape &... Read more

Waimak River Riding Centre has been operating with the same owners since 2000. Located only 15mins drive from the central city we are handy for both locals and tourists alike. Come and experience our passion for the riding lifestyle in the great outdoors! Safety and enjoyment have always been a major focus of our business and we are ideally located right by the banks of the river so all treks are held within an area where traffic is strictly restricted and the horses are calm, dependable and well... 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

Social indoor football – Futsal rules – graded by age & ability, played at the Lyttelton Rec Centre mid-week afternoons / evenings. Games for : Under 9s / Under 10s / Under 12s / Youth / Women 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

Learn to sew with an experienced tutor. Small classes and loads of fun. You sew projects of your choice. Quality machines and tools are provided for students to use. We providing students with a positive and fulfilling experience in learning to sew and enabling them to be able to make clothes that are practical, useful, fashionable and fit well. Learn the correct techniques to develop patterns to fit your body and then sew them with a professional finish. Teaching is tailored to how you learn. Pattern... 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

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

The Christchurch Netball Centre is one of the largest netball centres in New Zealand catering for netball players in and around the city and environs. All 36 outdoor courts, some resurfaced and realigned are situated in Hagley Park. The Centre has the luxury of a stylish building nestled amongst the trees in Hagley Park where administration offices, physio clinic and caterers are situated. The Centre is close to bus routes and has coffee and food onsite during Competition days. The Christchurch... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Opawa Cholmondeley 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 Opawa Cholmondeley, Christchurch are taught by passionate instructors... Read more

Popular NZ artist and trained teacher Katrina McGettigan has been running art classes for adult's and children in Christchurch for over 5years. Katrina offers Holiday workshops for adults and children, after-school drawing classes for children. 9 week painting workshops for adults and online painting workshops. Adults and children can learn how to paint a landscape using acrylic paints. Classes for all ages and abilities.Click on her website for more details and to book. Read more

We are a Kindergarten with 3 fully trained teachers. Our sessions are 8:45am - 2:45pm. The session is split into 2 x 3 hr sessions with many children taking the full day -6hr option. Children may be enrolled from birth and are placed on a waiting list. Parents/caregivers are contacted once a place is available. Anyone and everyone are welcome to come and visit and stay for a while. Come and see us and we are only too happy to answer any questions and share our awesome place with you. We are sited... Read more