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.
Read moreCafes with kids play areas
Keep your kids entertained at a café with kids play areas! These areas are specially designed to be 100% safe and fun for all sorts of children. Staying in play areas ensure that your kids enjoy playing and meeting new friends!
Read moreKarate for teenagers
The benefits of karate for people of all ages are well documented. Beyond just good fitness it gives you valuable self-defence skills, challenges the mind and gives a great sense of life balance. This article includes five clear reasons why Karate may be a great activity to get involved in.
Read moreSailing for Kids
Take your kids sailing for an open water adventure!<br>Get your kids outdoors and on to the water for an unforgettable and fun experience!
Read moreModern Dance for Kids
Do your kids like to dance? If they enjoy movement but find traditional ballet too restrictive, they might enjoy modern dance instead. Sometimes known as contemporary dance, it originated in the early 20th century and has increased in popularity ever since. Modern dance has been performed on stages in New Zealand since 1977 and encompasses a wide range of styles and techniques.
Read moreHarmonica For Kids
Your child can express their musical talent anywhere with an instrument that fits in their pocket!<br><br>Most often heard in blues and folk music, the harmonica is fun to play and very versatile!
Read moreBeading for kids
Let your kids design and create their own jewellry through beading! Beading offers colorful projects that your kids can enjoy that will also make way for their creative sides to shine.
Read moreConducting 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.
Read moreBike centres for kids
Come and take a leisurely bike ride with your kids! Let your kids take time to exercise their navigation skills at bike centres!
Read moreAikido for Kids
For a positive, life enhancing experience, why not take your kids to Aikido?<br>If your kids need to learn to relax, Aikido might be for them!
Read moreA Parent's Guide to Choosing the Perfect Karate Dojo for Your Child in New Zealand
Communication is the secret sauce. How does the dojo keep you posted about your child's feats? Are they all about teamwork? A dojo that ropes in parents and keeps them in the loop is a dojo that's got its heart in the right place.
Read more9 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.
Read moreTrombone For Kids
Enjoy the distinctive sound of this popular brass instrument!<br><br>The trombone’s rich, mellow tone makes it popular in jazz and classical music alike!
Read moreActivity and Party Planners for Kids
If you want your next kids' party to be a raging success, consider bringing in some professional help: party planners!
Read moreSports Spectacular: Planning Sports-Themed Kids' Birthday Parties
No birthday party is truly complete without an amazing cake! Collaborate with a local baker to create a sports-themed cake that will awe your child and guests alike. As for party favors, consider giving out small sports equipment like mini rugby balls or golf tees, along with personalized thank-you notes.
Read moreDiscovering Gymnastics in New Zealand: What Age is Just Right?
During these early classes, the focus is on play, exploration, and nurturing basic motor skills. As your child turns 4 and beyond, they'll be more equipped for structured lessons while still having oodles of fun.
Read moreAquariums for Kids
If your kids need a bit of soothing without running the risk of boredom setting in, why not take them to the local aquarium? An aquarium is a transparent container filled with water which contains fish or other marine life for people to observe. Most public aquariums have a number of different tanks which house a wide range of species of fish and aquatic plants.
Read moreCalisthenics For Kids
If your kids love gymnastics and dancing, try calisthenics!<br><br>A great kids activity designed to improve kids fitness and agility!
Read moreClarinet For Kids
If your child is keen to learn a musical instrument, try the clarinet!<br><br>A standard fixture in school bands across the country, the clarinet is easy and fun to play and a great way to start your kids on a musical instrument!
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