Pirate Parties and Activities for Kids
Looking for a fun way to celebrate? A pirate party could be for you!
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Baseball 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.
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PRIMARY SCHOOL SELF DEFENCE LESSONS
People do not react in a certain way unless they have had practice. Practice verbal de-escalation and ways to create or close the distance between a would-be attacker. Or better yet enroll your child in a bullyproof or martial arts program to learn all the skills they need as well as grow in confidence and self-esteem.
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Karate for your Kids
Looking for activities for kids that exercise mind, body and spirit? Why not try karate!<br>With its emphasis on self improvement and non aggression, it is a great activity for kids and adults alike!
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National Parks for Kids
Looking for an adventure in the great outdoors? Head to your local national park! A national park is a government protected reserve designed to help preserve New Zealand wildlife or plants. These are usually open to the public and may offer a number of family activities including camping, hiking, boating and swimming.
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Gymnastics a Beginner's Guide for Kids
As your child progresses, they'll start mastering fundamental skills like rolls, handstands, cartwheels, and somersaults. Trained coaches will guide them through each step, ensuring safety and proper technique.
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Taekwondo for Kids
For a martial art that can build kids' confidence and self esteem why not try taekwondo?<br>It has evolved into a form of self defence and even an Olympic level game!
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Navigating the Path to the Perfect Basketball Club for Your Child in New Zealand
Consider your child's long-term goals and the opportunities the club offers for growth. Does the club have pathways for advancing to more competitive teams? Will your child have the chance to participate in tournaments and competitions? Understanding the club's long-term prospects can help you make a well-informed decision.
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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.
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Water Play Parks for Kids
Are you looking for a way to keep your kids cool during the sweltering New Zealand summer? A water play park could be the answer. A water play park offers a number of attractions, games and rides all based around water. Think fountains, slides, tunnels, and pools!
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The Benefits of Horse Riding for Kids: Why It's More Than Just a Hobby Category
Explore the world of equestrian joy for children in New Zealand.
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Animal 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
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Discovering 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.
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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!
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Fun Gymnastics Games and Challenges for Kids: Keep Your Child Active and Happy
Gymnastics often involves forming various shapes and poses. Get a group of kids together and challenge them to create different shapes with their bodies. It could be a star, a circle, or even the alphabet! This not only encourages teamwork but also sparks creativity and imagination.
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A 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.
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Adventure Parks for Kids
Are you looking for a challenge for the whole family? Why not take the kids to an adventure park this weekend? Adventure parks are like outdoor obstacle courses with a number of activities for kids designed to physically test even the fittest and strongest of children. Usually located in bushland or woods, an adventure park differs from a theme park in that rather than having rides or amusements, it has a number of physical challenges laid out in a sequence.
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Trumpet 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!
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Dancing for Kids
Get your kids to start learning dance, and let them find the type they really like. There are many types of dances, from classical, to academic, to contemporary and many more, but they will all help your kids to learn discipline and elegance.
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Martial Arts for Kids
Let your kids learn self defence while getting fit and having fun! <br>Martial arts is a type of training which was originally designed to help fighters preparing for combat.
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