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

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

Gymnastics classes, preschool classes, trampolining classes, birthday parties, school groups, high performance. 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

We are a community-owned, not-for-profit early learning centre located in the idyllic Barnett Park in Redcliffs, Christchurch. We welcome children from Redcliffs, Sumner, Mt Pleasant, Heathcote and beyond to our modern purpose-built centre. We are lucky enough to have large indoor and outdoor playing areas, all oriented toward an open park-view. Our centre is divided into two main areas: the Nursery, for children aged 0-2 and the Preschool, for children aged 2-5. Across both groups, our children... Read more

Paint & Sip Studio, Christchurch offers creative birthday parties for kids aged 5+. View our website paintnsip.co.nz for full details! A local artist will guide the children step-by-step to complete a painting while they socialise with friends! Fun, easy and no artistic ability or experience necessary! We provide everything to complete the painting, so just bring the kids! Birthday family can self-cater food, cake and non-alcoholic drinks. We also offer Term-time After School Art classes for... Read more

I teach all kinds of art which are both western style and eastern style. Sketching,calligraphy,acrylic,oil,water color painting,Japanese style painting and pastel drawing. I have an art project which combines my artworks with artworks of different cultures and generations and represents world peace. Please take a look at my website and Facebook. Read more

We Hire Bouncy Castles in Christchurch making Kids Birthday Parties Fun!! Read more

Haere mai! Welcome to Redwood Playcentre! We are a parent co-operative, providing a rich learning environment for children, with an emphasis on the belief that children ultimately learn by doing, and exploring through play. We also believe that children reach their full potential, most successfully, when they are comfortable within their environment, and when their parents understand their development and take part in their learning process. We love to have new families join us at Redwood Playcentre.... Read more

Centre Philosophy Our philosophy embodies the principles, strands and goals of Te Whāriki, the Early Childhood Curriculum. We recognise the important role parents / whànau play in a child’s education and we seek to complement and build on this. We value parent / whànau input in the daily programme. We also value the input parents have in the decision making process surrounding their child’s care and education. We believe that strong relationships between parents / whànau encourage partnerships... Read more

Archery truly is the sport for all, from the young to old of all abilities, for the single individual to groups - come have a go and be welcomed Read more

Table tennis is a fast sport which is becoming popular in NZ. Whether you play for fun, or more competitively, table tennis is an indoor game for the whole family. Table tennis is an ideal development sport for people wanting to learn eye-hand coordination. We provide and facilitate social programs for all community demographics: - Junior and beginner programs. - Daytime and elderly social play. - Women’s only social play. - Primary, Intermediate and Secondary School Sports competition. - Polybat... Read more

Leading the way in the education and care of New Zealand's pre-schoolers We are part of BestStart, New Zealand's largest privately owned Early Childhood Education organisation, providing care to over 16,000 children across New Zealand. BestStart's vision is to work in partnership with teachers and parents to enable children to achieve their learning potential and we are constantly looking at ways we can achieve this. ABC Riccarton has large natural outdoor spaces and a centre specific routine that... Read more

Bienvenue à l’Alliance Française, the only place dedicated to the French culture and language in Christchurch. Established in 1959, the Alliance Française de Christchurch is one of the nine AF in New Zealand. As a local not-for-profit organisation, it reflects the desire to share with others the love of the language, culture and other various aspects of the French way of life. We offer courses for adults and children of all levels and all ages. All of our teachers are native French speakers... Read more

Through group music making, and playful games that children love, students develop musical skill, understanding and literacy. This sequential approach develops children's musicianship and confidence. These skills will transfer to any instrument. Kodly students become strong readers, excellent singers, with well developed aural, coordination and memory skills and a lifelong passion for music. Fridays: 3.45pm - 4.15pm: Kea (approx 5 - 6 years old) 4.20pm - 4:50pm: Kotare (approx 7 - 9 years... Read more

We offer hip hop classes from ages 3 through to adult, with both beginner classes and advanced competition and performance crews available. We run classes from Monday through to Thursday with fees starting at $65 for our pre-schoolers, $100 for beginner classes and advanced POA. We also offer a conditioning and in 2016 will offer breakdancing classes as well as contemporary workshops. We don't just teach dance, but offer a safe and supportive environment for kids to learn in and belong to. We... Read more

Chans Martial Arts is one of the largest and most reputable martial arts school in New Zealand. Established since 1975, we have a strong network of centres throughout the country, internationally and has links with many top martial arts masters world-wide. We specialise in Tai Chi Chuan & Shao Chi Chuan Kung Fu. Shao Chi Chuan deploys biomechanically sound self defence techniques and psychologically positive teaching methods. This results in the elimination of excessive physical and mental stress... Read more

We are a place for young people to be themselves. We have a free ride gym with Olympic trampolines, foam pit, skate ramps and a theatre. We cater to all sports such as parkour, trampolining, scooters, skating, surfing, snowboarding, skiing and more. We run coached classes, casual classes and can be booked for birthdays. Read more

Fun studio and outdoor photo session for teens, children and preschoolers. Has your child (7 and up) or teen wanted to do modelling. Come have a session with Belinda who will pose your child and take amazing photos. Dance photography is also a speciality. Come see Belinda to capture your child's dance passion in an heirloom image! Preschool sessions are chaotic and lots of fun. No matter what your child's age, Belinda will create artworks for your walls! Ring for an appointment. You are welcome... 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

Here at Let's Go Party we are all about bringing the fun to your door step. We know how stressful it can be gathering up all the children, working out a venue and then entertaining them. We are here to make your birthday boy or girl's party as easy as possible for you - so you can sit back and enjoy it with your children. We are all about fun filled entertainment here at Let's Go Party, and your children's enjoyment is our number one priority. We haven't been around here very long but we believe... Read more

Play is the Way! Toy Libraries operate throughout NZ for families to borrow toys, games, puzzles and other learning activities. Run by volunteers for the benefit of children in the community. 5 good reasons to join - 1. access to quality toys for minimal charge 2. age appropriate toys always available 3. Opportunity to meet other families in the community and network 4. Hiring is a good environmental option; reducing landfill waste from unwanted/broken toys 5. Volunteers on hand to help;... Read more

At Pedalmania we bring our strange, clever, crazy and bizarre pedal powered bikes to wherever you are, for you, to ride and enjoy, it's riotous fun. Our bikes are designed to be ridden, (well most of them) by 1,2,3, or more people. We also individually hire out bikes for special events; this can be with or without a rider if needed. Read more