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 April holiday programmes
Auckland locations include: Blockhouse Bay, Churchill Park, Little Shoal Bay, Western Springs and Meola Reef Reserve
April school holidays Week 1: Mon 19 Apr to Fri 23 Apr
April school holidays Week 2: Tue 27 Apr to Fri 30 Apr
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.
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 13 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.
BNK AI Education School holiday programmes
2 Upland Road, Remuera, Auckland
Runs in the Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer school holidays: Half and full day options
www.bnkeducation.com
School holiday programmes at BNK AI are structured to deliver a mix of engaging activities that stimulate both the left and right side of your child’s brain. On the Flexi Day holiday programme kids choose two Academic Options (English, Literacy, Maths, Chinese or Science); one Expressive Option (Art, Chinese, Chess, Scratch, Robotics or Python) and kids enjoy a Physical Activity. The 5 day Genius Week programme focuses on the subject of you and your child’s choice, rounded out with a physical activity option at the end of each day.
Auckland Council school holiday programmes
Auckland venues: Birkenhead, Clendon, East Coast Bays, Henderson, Howick Mangere, Manurewa, Otara, Papatoetoe, Pakuranga and Stanmore Bay
Runs in the Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer school holidays
aucklandleisure.co.nz/school-holiday-programmes-for-kids-and-teens/
Jump into the school holidays! Give the kids a fun, safe and exciting break by enrolling them in Auckland Council’s inexpensive and safe holiday programmes.
The programme runs from 8am to 5pm each day. At some centres there is complimentary before and/or after programme care is offered. Perfect for kids 5 to 13-year-olds there’s something for everyone, from super sports days to creating a sea monster!
The Re-Creators holiday workshops
Various Auckland locations
Runs in the Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer school holidays
therecreators.co.nz
The ReCreators is a social enterprise that runs a variety of fun craft and woodwork classes for children over the school holidays. The classes are lead by a diverse and talented collective of upcycling artists who offer a variety of workshops that promote creativity, mindful making and sustainability. Kids will reuse a variety of materials including: wood, cardboard, plastics, tin as well as natural fibers and materials.
Parnell Trust school holiday programmes
Parnell District School, Gladstone Road, Parnell OR
Epsom Normal Primary School, 41 The Drive, Epsom
Runs in the Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer school holidays.
www.parnell.org.nz/school-children/school-holidays
Parnell Trust has a variety of holiday programmes. Kids can choose from on-site fun; adventures out and about in Auckland; offsite high energy activities and special projects. The school holiday programmes are suitable for kids aged 5 to 14 years old.
General School Holiday Programmes
Central Auckland
St Margaret's Church Holiday Programme
St Margaret’s Church Hillsborough, 102 Hillsborough Road, Hillsborough, Auckland
Runs in the second week of the winter and spring school holidays for children aged 5 to 11 years
stmags.org.nz
A safe and fun environment where children are cared for by a team of committed and trained leaders. Bible stories, games, crafts and other fun activities.
Visit stmags.org.nz for more info and to register.
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.
ASB Stadium holiday programme
ASB Stadium, Cnr Kepa and Kohimarama Road, Kohimarama, Auckland, New Zealand
www.asbstadium.co.nz
Shool holiday programme of fun activities and trips around Auckland. Minimum of 2 members of staff on site and ratios of 1:10 at the Stadium and 1:6 on excursions. Suitable for kids aged 5 to 13 years old.
Mt Albert Presbyterian Church school holiday programme
Mt Albert Presbyterian Church Halls, 14 Mt Albert Road, Mount Albert, Auckland
www.mapc.org.nz
School holiday programme for primary school children aged 5 to 11 years old. Morning and afternoon teas are provided by children are required to bring their own lunch.
Selwyn Community Education Holiday Courses
Selwyn College, 203 Kohimarama Road, Kohimarama, Auckland
Runs in the Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer school holidays
www.selwyncomed.school.nz
Choose from 1 day, 2 day, 3 day or week long school holiday courses and workshops for your children and teenagers. There is a wide range of courses offered each school holiday to suit a variety of interests. Places are limited on most courses so enrolment is essential.
East Auckland
Glendowie Oscars Holiday Programme
Glendowie School Hall, 217 Riddell Road, Glendowie, Auckland
Runs in all school holidays
www.oscars.co.nz/holiday-programme
Awesome holiday programme every school holidays for children aged 5 years to 13 years. Good selection of activities to keep children amused and entertained over the holidays.
North Auckland
Polysports Northcote Free Holiday Programme
Auckland venues include: Northcote and Birkdale on Auckland’s North Shore
Harbour Sport Sportspasifik
Polysports is a FREE sport and recreation holiday programme for Pacific Island children ages 6-12 years. Polysports includes fun games and activities with ‘healthy eating’ nutritional messages as well as offsite trips to places like Jump and ice skating.
Cost: FREE for Pacific children aged 6 to 12 years old.
South Auckland
Mangere East Community Centre OSCAR holiday programme
372 Massey Road, Mangere East, South Auckland
Runs in the January and December school holidays
www.mangereeast.org
Holiday programmes utilise lots of handy facilities offered locally in Mangere East as well as excursions, heading to new & exciting activity centres such as Bounce’n’Beyond, Otara Fresh Gallery, Outdoor Pools, Skateland, Rock Climbing, Beaches, Mangere Arts Centre & many more places for the 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
www.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
www.titirangihouse.co.nz/schoolholidays
School holiday programme for children aged 5 to 13 years with a range of activities, outings, 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.
Multiple Auckland locations
Conscious Kids
Blockhouse Bay, Churchill Park, Little Shoal Bay, Long Bay Park and Western Springs
Runs in the Spring, Summer, Winter and Autumn school holidays
Conscious Kids NZ
Conscious Kids is a free play program that is immersed in nature whether it is rainy or sunny. Our children’s lives are so filled with structure, this program aims to give them a break from instruction and allow them to play as they like, for as long as they like, within a framework of respect for those around them and the environment.
