General School Holiday Programmes
Have a look at these school holiday programmes that offer a different variety of activities for kids and teens each day in Auckland, New Zealand.
Featured General School Holiday Programmes
Conscious Kids Holiday Programmes
Auckland locations include: Churchill Park, Little Shoal Bay Reserve, and Western Springs Park
Summer 2025/2026 school holidays
www.consciouskids.co.nz/holiday-programmes
An antidote for technology, kids get the opportunity to have unstructured play in the bush and a lot of fun. A break from instruction that allows children to play as they like, for as long as they like, within a framework of respect for those around them and the environment.
They can get muddy, climb a tree, splash in puddles, build huts, relax in hammocks and just have fun playing outdoors! Daily sessions run from 9am to 3pm for children aged 5 to 12 years old. Find out more and book online.
The Village Square School Holiday Programme
Three Auckland Locations: Parnell Community Centre, Balmoral School and Epsom Normal Primary School
Summer 2025 & 2026 school holidays
villagesquare.org.nz/school-holidays
Your kids will have a blast with at The Village Square holiday programme! Two exciting activities each day. Adventure Seekers activities are trips based around the Auckland Area. Club House activities are held on-site at Balmoral and Epsom. Drop off your children as early as 7:30am and pick ups as late as 6pm for no extra charge.
Book online at: villagesquare.org.nz
School Holiday Courses for Children & Teens
Selwyn Community Education, 203 Kohimarama, Kohimarama, Auckland
www.selwyncomed.school.nz
December 2025 School Holiday Programmes
Christmas Cooking with Nichole (8 to 12 yrs) 17 December 2025
Sewing for Children (9 to 12 years) 18 December 2025
Book online or by phone 521 9623 or email info@selwyncomed.school.nz
Places are limited as most sessions have a limit of only 15 kids so book early!
Alliance Française Auckland Children's Holiday Programme
Alliance Française Auckland, 131 Remuera Road, Remuera, Central Auckland
www.alliance-francaise.co.nz
Alliance Francaise’s school holiday programme for kids aged 6 to 10 years is packed with art, games, cooking, and craft projects. This is a great opportunity to either introduce your kids to the French language or to practice and consolidate their bilingualism while having fun! Choose from single days or packages. The programme is held from 9am to 3pm. Childcare is also available from 3pm to 5pm.
Book online or by phone 09 356 0009 or email information@alliance-francaise.co.nz
Bruce Pulman Park holiday programmes
Bruce Pulman Park, Pulman Arema, 90 Walters Road, Takanini, South Auckland, New Zealand
Runs during the Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn school holidays.
brucepulmanpark.com
Each school holiday break Bruce Pulman Park delivers comprehensive, full day school holiday programmes for 5 to 12 year olds. They have an experienced team of instructors to lead the programmes and ensure a fun and safe learning environment. The school holiday programmes offer a variety of exciting activities in a fun, safe environment that mixes physical activity and mental challenges.
Aotearoa Surf Holiday Programme
Auckland locations include: Orewa Beach, Mangawhai Beach and Te Arai Beach
Runs in the Oct, Dec, Jan and Apr, school holidays
aotearoasurf.co.nz/kids/
Get the kids out of the house and back into nature! These 2 and 3 day school holiday surfing programmes have 2 surf lessons each day with lunch in between! Suitable for all levels of surfers, including those who have never surfed before! Kids and teens aged 6-15 are grouped based on age and ability. All beginners get introduction lessons to get them riding waves. Aotearoa Surf provides all of the equipment. It’s a fantastic opportunity for your kids and teens to learn new skills and make new friends!
Spaces are limited, find out more info and book here.
General School Holiday Programmes
Central Auckland
Richmond Road holiday programme
Richmond Road School, 113 Richmond Road, Ponsonby
www.richmondroad.school.nz
Home from home programme with a multicultural passion. Variety of activities including: cooking class, fabulous art, music & dance, cinema visits, bowling & or other outings. There is also an outdoor area for ‘bring your own wheels’ every day and to play sport in Richmond Road School grounds. Outside tutors for Capoeira, hip hop and DJ’ing are brought in too. Suitable for kids aged 5 to 13 years.
South Auckland
Mangere East Community Centre Holiday Programme
372 Massey Road, Mangere East, South Auckland
Run during each school holiday for children aged 5 to 13 years
mangereeast.org
Mangere East Community Centre holiday programmes not only utilise the many handy facilities offered locally in Mangere East, but have excursions going to places such as Bounce’n’Beyond, Otara Fresh Gallery, Outdoor Pools, Skateland, Rock Climbing, Mumuland, Beaches, Mangere Arts Centre and many more places for your children to enjoy.
West Auckland
Glen Eden Community House School Holiday Programme
Glen Eden Community House, 13 Pisces Road, Glen Eden, West Auckland, New Zealand
Runs during each school holiday for kids aged 5 to 13.
glenedencommunityhouse.co.nz
School holiday programme with Arts and Crafts, Sports, Indoor Games, free play and more activities for children aged 5 to 12 years.
Titirangi Community House School Holiday Programme
Titirangi Community House, Titirangi, West Auckland
Runs in the January, April, July and October school holidays
www.titirangihouse.co.nz/school-holiday-programme.html
School holiday programme for children aged 5 to 13 years with a range of activities, outings to places like Auckland Zoo, minigolf, rock climbing, on site arts and crafts, games and sports that is age appropriate, healthy and fun. The programme aims to be affordable and accessible for families in the community. Spaces fill quickly as spaces are limited to 35 children per day.