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Sports school holiday programmes

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

April School Holidays
Mon 15 Apr to Fri 19 Apr 2024
Mon 22 Apr to Fri 26 Apr 2024
Session Times: 9am to 11am and 2pm to 4pm.

Snowplanet’s School Holiday Programs offers a great environment for children aged 5 to 16 years to learn and progress in the world of snow sports. Throughout the program children are separated into groups depending on their age,  skill level and choice of skiing or snowboarding, and are instructed by Snowplanet’s friendly Ski & Board School instructors to advance their snowsports skills.

Call 09 427 0044 | 0800 SNOWPLANET or email bookings@snowplanet.co.nz

Aotearoa Surf Holiday Programmes

Surfing

Surfing Holiday Programme

Two locations: Orewa Beach and Mangawhai Beach
Runs in the January, 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

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
Half Day holiday programme: 8:30am to 12:30pm
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 a half day of coached climbing, climbing games, challenges and free climbing time, with breaks to eat and hydrate! 

Book online or email info@northernrocks.co.nz.

Health & Sports Swim School Holiday Lessons

Swimming

Swimming School Holiday Lessons

Health & Sports Fitness Club, 2a Morningside Drive, Kingsland, Auckland
www.healthandsports.co.nz/holiday-programme
Individual sessions during each of the school term breaks

The best way to improve your child’s ability in the water and boost their confidence and skills is to join a swimming school holiday programme. These one-on-one training sessions are INTENSIVE and great for every child to learn.
If your child is participating in Health & Sports Fitness Club school holiday programme, one of the friendly staff will ensure your child is ready for their swimming lessons.

Book online.

Health & Sports Fitness Club School Holiday Programme

Health & Sports

Health & Sports’ Activity Holiday Programme

Health & Sports Fitness Club, 2a Morningside Drive, Kingsland, Auckland
www.healthandsports.co.nz/holiday-programme
Runs daily during each of the school term breaks

Health & Sports Fitness Club is one of the only fitness studios offering holiday programmes in Auckland!  Kids ages 5 to 12 can enjoy a holiday full day of water fun, games, sports, arts & crafts, and new friendships. You don’t even need to pack a lunchbox as all food is provided by Papagaio Health Kitchen. Every day is different – jam packed with a huge variety of activities to keep everyone entertained!

Book online.

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 January, April, July and October 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.

 

JUMP holiday programme

Trampolining

JUMP. holiday programme

JUMP Auckland locations: Avondale, North Shore and Takanini
Holiday programmes run during every school holiday period
jump.co.nz/events/holiday-programme

JUMP. holiday programme is a popular and fun option to entertain the kids during the school holidays while you have to work.  The holiday programme is safe and filled with fun and exciting activities for children aged 7 to 13 years. The kids will have lots of fun whilst keeping active over the holidays.

JUMP’s holiday classes do sell out so its best to book early.

Splash Water Safety holiday programme

Drowning Prevention

One Day Splash Water Safety Programme

Summer School holiday programme dates are yet to be release
Mt Albert, Aquatic Centre  (11-15 year olds)
West Wave, Aquatic Centre (8-10 year olds)
West Wave, Aquatic Centre (11-15 year olds)
Papatoetoe, Centennial Pool (8-10 year olds)
 Panmure, Lagoon Pool and Leisure Centre (8-10 year olds)
 Panmure, Lagoon Pool and Leisure Centre (11-15 year olds)
www.dpanz.org.nz/community/holiday-programmes

Kids aged 8 to 15 can learn water competencies to protect them from drowning. The fun day includes a variety of activities including lifejacket safety, snorkelling, bystander rescue and beach safety. Plus the tweens and young teens (11 to 15 years old) also learn manu safety (bombing) and how to be safer boating. Numbers are limited so register online now.

Auckland Sports School Holiday Programmes and Activities

Aerobix holiday workshop

Aerobics

Aspire Studio, Unit 9, 88 Elizabeth Knox Place, St Johns, Auckland
www.aspireaerobix.co.nz

Do you want to try a new sport? Aerobics is a fun paced sport where fundamental movement patterns, dance and strength are combined to fast paced music.

Ages: 5 years plus

Athlete Development Movement Squad

Athletics

Athlete Development office, ground floor main concourse, AUT Millennium, 17 Antares Place, Rosedale, North Shore, Auckland
www.autmillennium.org.nz/holidays

The programme is designed to improve the movement skills (e.g., running, jumping, landing, turning, twisting) and athletic competencies (e.g., strength, speed, agility) which are fundamental to successful participation and performance in sport.

Ages: 10 to 15 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

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.

The Next Breed Rugby school holiday programme

Rugby

Ponsonby Rugby Club, 1 Stadium Road, Western Springs
April and July school holidays
thenextbreed

Learn skills, have fun, enjoy rugby. Great for those that want a taste of rugby for the first time or for those that want to hone their skills with friends. For all boys and girls aged 5-13, Rippa and tackle.

Physique Elite Kidz

Multisports

Orewa, Auckland
PhysiqueEliteKidz

Sports games including beach and pool days, laser tag, ten pin, movies, volleyball, basketball, soccer, cricket, tennis, t-ball, and touch. Plus pool and beach fun and laser tag.

Icon Trampoline

Trampolining

137 Buckland Rd, Mangere East, South Auckland
IconTrampolineClub

Come and learn Trampolining from the experts on Olympic Trampolines.

Suitable for kids aged 7 to 12 years old.

Remuera Rackets Club school holiday programme

Tennis

Remuera Rackets Club, 17 Dilworth Ave, Remuera, Auckland
Facebook: Remuera Rackets

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 including Victoria Skatepark, Waterview Skatepark, Greville Reserve Reservoir and Barry Curtis Skatepark
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
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.