Sports School Holiday Programmes
School holiday sports activities and programmes for children and teenagers in Auckland, New Zealand
Want to keep your kids active and entertained during the school holidays in New Zealand? We’ve got you covered with a list of awesome sports school holiday programmes to keep your kids active and happy while they’re away from school. Whether your kids are into soccer, skiing, swimming, rugby, tennis or any other sport, there’s something for everyon. So, what are you waiting for? Check out our list and find the perfect sports programme for your little athletes!
Featured Sports School Holiday Programmes and Activities
Snowplanet school holiday programme
Skiing and Snowboarding
Snow Sports School Holiday Programs
Snowplanet, 91 Small Road, Silverdale, North Shore, Auckland
snowplanet.co.nz/holiday-and-after-school-programs
December School Holiday 5-Day Programs:
Mon 15 Dec to Fri 19 Dec 2025
Mon 22 Dec to Wed 24 Dec 2025
Session Times: 9am to 11am or 2pm to 4pm.
Snowplanet’s School Holiday Programs are the perfect chance for your child to learn the basics of skiing or snowboarding! They’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends, and create lasting memories while improving their abilities on the snow. Throughout the program, children will be grouped by age, skill level, and choice of skiing or snowboarding, with expert guidance from Snowplanet’s friendly Ski & Board School instructors to help them progress their Snowsports skills.
Snowplanet school holiday programs include a two-hour lesson each day, rental equipment (skis & poles or snowboard; boots and helmet) and a small snack at break time each day.
Call 09 427 0044 | 0800 SNOWPLANET or Book Online Now
Northern Rocks school holidays
Bouldering, climbing and fitness
Bouldering & fitness youth school holiday programmes
Northern Rocks, 111 Diana Drive, Glenfield, North Shore
www.northernrocks.co.nz/youth/#holidays
Holiday programme: 9am to 3pm
Casual Climbing available: 10am to 10pm weekdays; 8am to 8pm weekends.
Keep your kids active, engaged, having fun and learning new skills at Northern Rock’s holiday programme for kids and youth aged 5 to 18 years.
Programs are lead by experienced coaches and offer fun climbing games, body movement and literacy, the essential skills of bouldering, learning how to boulder using different holds and techniques, youth yoga, team building activities and games.
There will be coached climbing, climbing games, challenges and free climbing time, with breaks to eat and hydrate!
Book online or email info@northernrocks.co.nz.
Coops school holiday football sessions
Football | Soccer professional coaching sessions
Coops Football Coaching holiday program
Oteha Valley School, 2 Medallion Drive, Oteha, North Shore, Auckland
Runs school holiday sessions in the April, July, October and January school holidays. Plus 1 on 1 sessions and afterschool sessions year round.
www.coopsfootballcoaching.co.nz
Coops Football Coaching provides a safe and fun football environment for your child to enjoy their football experience. The four day school holiday program sessions are very affordable at just $99 for all four days, or $45 per day.
Each day has a specific football topic. Boys and girls and all abilities are welcome too. Suitable for children aged 6 to 12 years. Please book your child up early as there is a limit on numbers. Book online today.
Aotearoa Surf Holiday Programmes
Surfing
Surfing Holiday Programme
Two locations: Orewa Beach and Mangawhai Beach
Runs in the April and October school holidays
aotearoasurf.co.nz/school-holiday-program/
Get the kids out of the house and back into nature! This 2 day program operates from 9am to 1pm each day with 2 surf lessons and lunch in between! Kids and teens aged 6-15 are grouped into ages and abilities. All newbies and beginners get proper introduction lessons to get them riding waves. It’s a fantastic opportunity for your kids to learn new skills and make new friends!
Summer Surf Holiday Programme
Two locations: Orewa Beach and Te Arai Beach
Runs in Summer from Boxing Day to end of January.
aotearoasurf.co.nz/kids-summer-surf-program
3 Lesson / 3 Day Progressive Surf Program in the School Holidays Auckland NZ. All equipment is provided by Aotearoa Surf. Ages 7+. Suitable for all levels of surfers or those who have never surfed before! Operating from 9.30am to 11am every week right through the summer school holidays at Te Arai beach and Orewa Beach.
Spaces are limited, find out more info and book here.
Auckland Sports School Holiday Programmes and Activities
Athlete Development Holiday Academy
Athletics
Athlete Development office, ground floor main concourse, AUT Millennium, 17 Antares Place, Rosedale, North Shore, Auckland
autmillennium.org.nz
The Holiday Academy sessions cover everything from individual goal-setting and mental skills to strength, power, speed and agility training. Some fun on- and off-site activities are also planned, including swimming, rock climbing, Game Over and a session at ‘BOUNCE’ indoor trampoline park.
Ages: 10 to 14 years old.
Harbour Badminton school holiday programme
Badminton
Active Badminton Centre, 46 Apollo Drive, North Shore, Auckland
www.bnh.org.nz
Children are put into groups taken by Badminton North Harbour coaches. Fun games, skills & techniques are taught at this programme.
Ages: 7 years to 17 years
The Next Breed Rugby school holiday programme
Rugby
Mahurangi Rugy Club, North Auckland
April and July 2025 school holidays
thenextbreed
Looking for an action-packed way to keep your child active these school holidays? The Next Breed is bringing an exciting rugby holiday programme to Mahurangi Rugby Club for boys and girls aged 5 to 13 years.
Expect fun-filled rugby activities, skill development and a chance to make new friends in a supportive and engaging environment.
Ponsonby Rugby Club holiday programme
Rugby
Ponsonby Rugby Club, 1 Stadium Road, Western Springs
April and July school holidays
Phone: 09-846-9954
Groups: U6-U7 Ripper rugby; U7-U8 Contact confidence; U9-U10 and U11-U. Ponsonby Rugby offer 4 day programmes each week. The rugby programmes focus on developing the basics of the game, building confidence and ensuring young players have plenty of fun.
Remuera Rackets Club school holiday programme
Tennis
Two Auckland locations: Remuera Rackets Club & Glendowie Tennis Club
Runs in the Summer and April School holidays
www.theracket.co.nz
Tennis school holiday programme for all levels and abilities. Led by experienced coaches, children will enjoy learning new tennis skills while developing techniques and strategies in fun lessons combined with games and friendly match play.
Howick Gymnastic Club school holiday programme
Gymnastics and fun activities
15 Ben Lomond Crescent, Pakuranga, Auckland
Howick Gym
Holiday programme for children over the age of 5 with no gymnastics experience necessary. As well as gymnastics there are lots of fun activities planned from ninja warrior courses to scavenger hunts to baking!. There is something for all kids to enjoy!
Skateboarding Holiday classes
Skateboarding
Various Auckland venues: Victoria Park Skatepark, Waterview Skatepark, Greville Reserve Reservoir, Barry Curtis Skatepark plus Skatepark Tours
www.younggunsskateschool.co.nz
Learn to skateboard with the pros! Kids learn skateboarding, safety, responsibility, respect and perservance taught in a fun filled environment.
Age suitability: 5 to 14 years.
Piha Surf Academy holiday programme
Surfing
Piha Beach, Waitakere, Auckland
Runs in the Spring and Summer School Holidays
Pihasurfacademy
Piha Surf Academy provide a comprehensive and fun school holiday programme developed for children wanting to learn to surf, meet new friends and to develop a relationship with water. Children will learn about beach and water safety, develop confidence in the water and learn to surf. Kids will be supervised by qualified and specially trained instructors that approach coaching in a fun and engaging way.
Age suitability: 7 to 17 years.