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Bassoon for kids
Get your kids to groove with the low buzzing tune of the bassoon! The bassoon is one of the woodwind instruments belonging to the double reed family. In New Zealand, the New Zealand Double Reed Society offers a platform for amateur and/or professional bassoon players to learn more and share their talents. For kids who’d love to play the bass voice, the bassoon is the perfect instrument!
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What is best for a kids party venue? Indoor or Outdoor Party Venue?
No matter if you choose the great outdoors or an indoor haven, what truly matters is the fun and enjoyment of all.
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5 Essential Martial Arts Tips for Beginners: Nurturing Your Child's Potential through Karate & Self Defence Lessons in New Zealand
Martial arts represent a journey that demands perseverance and patience. Remind your child that progress requires time and dedication. Encourage them to set achievable goals, whether it's mastering a new technique or advancing to the next belt level.
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Puppeteers For Kids
If your kids enjoy play acting, they may love being a puppeteer!<br><br>Encourage their imagination by letting them play puppeteer in their own puppet theatre!
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Soccer for Kids
A great team and tactical sport! Soccer, or European football, is a great way for your kids to have fun with friends or family in a park, or professionally in a club. Whether playing competitively or just for fun, your kids will love this game.
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5 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR KID(S) TRY MARTIAL ARTS
One of our many jobs as a parent is to push and challenge our children to experience new and sometimes scary situations so they can grow and develop essential life skills.
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Secondary Art School for Kids
Are your kids creatively inclined and looking for an outlet?
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Seven 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.
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Modern 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.
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Mini Golf Etiquette for Kids: Teaching Good Sportsmanship
Celebrate their effort and remind them that every player has good and bad days. This attitude of resilience will serve them well beyond the mini golf course!
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Bouzouki for kids
Get your kids started on playing the bouzouki! Even though it is one of the more underrated activities for kids, the bouzouki offers a unique sound-along with a wide-range of songs to learn and play. Bouzouki lessons let children develop a profound sense of virtuosity due to the thorough and focused approach of playing traditional songs.
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Angling for Kids
Angling - fishing with a hook and line - is a popular pastime, particularly on a sunny afternoon. Since primitive times people have caught fish to eat and this habit has evolved over the years into both a relaxing leisure pursuit and a fiercely competitive sport that appeals to adults and kids alike.
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Themed Birthday Party Venues for Kids
Outdoor Kids' Sports Parties.For the sports enthusiasts among us, New Zealand offers a fantastic array of outdoor sports party options. Imagine a day filled with friendly competition, thrilling games, and team spirit against the backdrop of New Zealand's natural wonders. From cricket on the beach to soccer in the park, the possibilities for combining sports with outdoor fun are endless.
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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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Ballet Dancing for Kids
A graceful and academic art that your child will love to perform. They can start learning from any age and will learn discipline and elegance among the many other benefits this classical art provides.
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Athletics for Kids
Get your kids to try athletics sports, they'll surely find one they want to specialise in! From jumping, runnning (long distances or speed), hammer, and many other disciplines, athletics provides a wide set of sports that your kid will love taking part in individually or as a member of a team.
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Trombone 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!
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