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
April 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.
Aotearoa Surf Holiday Programme
Auckland locations include: Orewa Beach, Mangawhai Beach and Te Arai Beach
Runs in the Apr, Sep/Oct, Dec and Jan 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.
The Village Square School Holiday Programme
Three Auckland Locations: Parnell Community Centre, Balmoral School and Epsom Normal Primary School
villagesquare.org.nz/school-holidays
Mon 15 Apr to Fri 19 Apr 2024
Mon 22 Apr to Fri 26 Apr 2024
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/shp-enrole
Alliance Française Auckland Children's Holiday Programme
Alliance Française Auckland, 131 Remuera Road, Remuera, Central Auckland
www.alliance-francaise.co.nz/learn-french/children-and-teenagers-courses
Autumn Holiday Programme
Cosmos Theme: Mon 15 Apr to Fri 19 Apr 2024
Circus Theme: Mon 22 April to Fri 26 Apr 2024
Alliance Francaise’s Spring holiday programme for kids aged 6 to 10 years is packed with 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
School Holiday Courses for Children & Teens
Selwyn Community Education, 203 Kohimarama, Kohimarama, Auckland
www.selwyncomed.school.nz
April 2024 School Holiday programmes
Sewing for Children (9 to 12 years) 16 April 2024
Delicious Dumplings (8 to 12 years) 17 Apr 2024
Aspiring Young Cooks (8 to 12 years) 15 & 16 Apr 2024
Cooking for Teens (13 to 16 years) 18 & 19 Apr 2024
Learn to Make Your Own Paper (7 to 12 years) 16 Apr 2024
Learn to Make Your Own Pastels (7 to 12 years) 18 April 2024
Self-Defence for Girls (11 to 13 years) 16 April 2024
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
