Holiday Activity Ideas

By: John Murrihy | Posted Friday June 28, 2024

Kelly Club Holiday Programme

Come join our July Holiday Programme!

We have so much fun planned for you - treasure seeking, exploring the arctic, night at the museum, and even a PJ party! 

Don't forget to sign up for our special trip days. These holidays, we are going to the movies, Awesome Bounce, Laser Tag and even bowling!

We can't wait to see you all there.

Kelly Sports Holiday Programme

Football Holiday Programme

Green Room, Wests Rugby Clubrooms, Ian Galloway Park, Wilton

Week 1 & Week 2 – Tue, Wed, Thur, 9.30am-12.30pm

For children aged 5-12 years

Perfect for "Beginner's" and those just wanting to have fun. Come along and improve technique, knowledge and skills. We will focus on the core skills of control, dribbling, passing, tackling and shooting but MOST importantly having as much FUN as possible!

Book online at: www.kellysports.co.nz

Netball Holiday Programme

Raroa Intermediate School, Johnsonville - Week 1 Only!

Tues 9th, Weds 10th, Thurs 11th July - 9am-12pm.

Years 1-4 - For Beginners, these sessions will work on improving basic netball skills and help start to develop technical and tactical knowledge in accordance with the Future Ferns Programme. Children will work towards the following skills Passing, Shooting, Spatial Awareness and Defensive Skills.

Years 5-8 - These sessions will work on sharpening the basic skills - Passing and Shooting and we will start to develop a better understanding of the 7-aside game and the different positional roles. We will use fun drills and games to develop and challenge young players focusing on the key skill areas for their level of development while also have fun!!.

To enrol go to www.kellysports.co.nz

Holiday Drama Programmes

Maneesha, who teaches our Speech & Drama and Communications Skills co-curricular lessons, is offering the following holiday programmes - one in each week of the holidays:

Wellington City Libraries Holiday Programme

Mānawatia a Matariki me Puanga! Celebrate Matariki and Puanga with Wellington City Libraries these holidays, 6 – 21 July. Plant a seed for Puanga, join us at the Matariki bonfire for hot chocolate and cosy pakiwaitara, unleash your creativity with whetū-inspired art, or explore the stars through VR and robotics. All events are totally free, but some do require registration as space may be limited at some libraries – visit wcl.govt.nz/kidsholidays for the full schedule.

Around the World in 8 Days Film Tour

Square Eyes Screen Foundation is hosting Around the World in 8 Days these July school holidays - an all ages film tour at the iconic Embassy Theatre - and you’re all invited!

Around the World is a week-long celebration of on-screen storytelling ideal for tamariki and rangatahi aged 3-15 (and their grown-up film-going companions), showcasing big screen premieres, beloved classics, short films, features, documentaries, and more.  

Highlights include a YELLOW SUBMARINE SING-ALONG, MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO, THE MUPPET MOVIE, the NZ premiere of KENSUKE'S KINGDOM, and LIVE CINEMA: PINK PANTHER.
And there is plenty more to discover...

Tickets are just $9-$12. Check out the full line-up and get your tickets here:
https://ticketing.humanitix.com/tours/square-eyes-around-the-world-in-8-days

This
is a terrific opportunity to experience the magic of collective viewing on the big screen with friends and whānau—and to explore the wider world, right here at home.

Let's get kiwi kids in the kitchen this school holidays!

I'm Anna, a primary school teacher turned foodie creator since winning The Great Kiwi Bake Off. I'm on a mission to get kiwi kids and their whānau in the kitchen this school holidays!

I'll be posting a brand new recipe video at 9am EVERY single day of the school holidays over on my YouTube @KiwiKidsintheKitchen. See Anna's trailer. 

All the recipes are easy to follow, budget friendly and SUPER delicious!

KAT Theatre's Alice

TOYMAKER Kids Holiday Workshops

TOYMAKER kids' workshops are back these school holidays! Experience hands-on work with real tools, craft amazing wooden toys, learn important skills, and collaborate with others. All classes are limited to 8 children, so book early: https://www.toymaker.co.nz/book-online.

STEM Holiday Programme

Creative School Holiday Workshops at Inverlochy Art School

To see all the activities being provided by the Inverlochy Art School Holiday Programme please go to their website.

AKOTECH CodeCamps: Holiday Programme

Our holiday camp allows children from the ages of 7-12 to develop 21st century skills in a fun and action packed environment. Learn AI, make games, code robots & go to work for a simulated Tech Gaming Studio to build games and apps for a big client.  

Develop confidence & initiative through design, creativity, solving problems, presenting & collaboration. Create your own games, worlds and apps to make our world a better place.

We also have Literati Lab just for girls, which includes AI Art & Animation. 

Queen Margaret College, Thorndon: 8th-11th & 15th-18th July

Programs: 2 & 4 Day Programs

Book Now at www.akotech.nz

Newlands Junior Rugby Club Holiday Programme

All skill levels catered for and ages 5-13! All clubs and new players are welcome. 

The holiday programme will be held at Johnsonville Rugby Football Club, Helston Rd, Paparangi. Just $30 per day!

Register here: https://www.sporty.co.nz/newlands/2024holiday-programme

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