Clarinet 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!
Read moreSkateboarding for Kids
Hit the skate park and have fun ! Skateboarding is one of the coolest kids' activities!<br>As well as a social experience, skateboarding can be a great way to keep fit!
Read moreEmpower Your Kids: The Advantages of Children's Self Defence Classes
Yes, children's self defence classes teach kids how to throw punches, but they also teach discipline and focus – skills that spill into all areas of life. The ability to concentrate, set goals, and work diligently to achieve them are invaluable life lessons.
Read moreToddler Gymnastics: Fun and Safe Holiday Activities
Toddler gymnastics is not only about physical development; it's also about creating wonderful memories and having loads of fun. As you embark on this journey with your child in New Zealand, remember to savor every moment.
Read moreAnimal Zoos for Kids
For fun, adventure and a chance to learn on the natural world, why not take your kids to an animal zoo? An animal zoo is a collection of animals from all over the world, often including rare or endangered species, gathered in one place for people to observe. Zoos have been around since biblical times and the first zoological garden to open in New Zealand was the Wellington Zoo which opened in 1906
Read moreBaseball for Kids
If your kids are team sports players who are looking for something new, they might like to try baseball. Baseball can be a fabulous activity for kids with energy to burn. It's a relatively simple game, played with a bat and a ball between two opposing teams. Teams take turns to hit the ball and try to run around a diamond shaped course before the ball is caught and returned by the opposing team. The team with the most 'runs' at the end wins the game.
Read moreTrack cycling for kids
Introduce your children to track cycling! Looking for healthy and affordable activities for kids? Track cycling could be the perfect option!
Read moreHow 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.
Read moreKung Fu For Kids
Teach your kids self respect and confidence by taking them to Kung Fu!<br><br> Kung Fu can develop kids’ self confidence and teamwork and may help prevent bullying at school. <br>Your kid could be the next Bruce Lee!
Read moreAquatic 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.
Read moreFace Painting for Kids
Thinking about a face painting party for your kids? Try hiring a face painter, or, better yet, try doing it yourself! Check out our tips and information on how to make this great party activity as fun and entertaining as possible.
Read moreThe quest to find that perfect first sport for your young champs.
As they navigate the water, their self-assurance skyrockets, and they conquer any fears head-on. Plus, knowing how to swim is a safety skill that's priceless and can make a world of difference.
Read moreBackyard Cricket and Beach Cricket
Looking for something to do on a sunny afternoon? <br>Backyard or beach cricket is a great way to spend an afternoon with family and friends!
Read moreStrengthened and Resilient: Karate for Girls
Empowering girls through Karate is a transformative journey that enriches their lives physically, mentally, and emotionally. The discipline, confidence, and resilience fostered through Karate classes and lessons can be empowering.
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 moreGuitar for Kids
Your kids will love playing their favourite songs on the guitar! The guitar is quite simple to learn and easy to carry to school or on holidays. Your kids will be able to play anywhere, anytime.
Read moreSeven Reasons to Learn Taekwondo
Taekwondo is more than just a sport, it’s a discipline for success in life. The relationship between student and a master at Wylie Taekwondo is a sacred one, with benefits reach-ing far beyond the four walls of the dojo. Most students will report it can infiltrate every area of your life. Here we have listed 7 key life benefits of choosing practice taekwondo.
Read moreTrumpet For Kids
Looking for a loud, gutsy instrument that allows your child to make their mark in the school band?<br><br>By blowing through the mouthpiece and pressing different valves, your child can enjoy making music in a number of different styles!
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.
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