The following is a list of holiday activities that we have received notifications for ....

Kelly Club

School holidays are also coming up fast so don’t miss out on the July Holiday Programme - bookings are now open and we have such a fun program ahead of us, including laser force, ten pin bowling, arctic explorers and a mid winter christmas! Follow the link below to book in:

https://kellyclub.co.nz/kelly_events/view/15798.

Drama Remedy Holiday Programme

Matariki school holiday programme at Wellington City Libraries

Whakanuia a Matariki! Celebrate Matariki with Wellington City Libraries these holidays, 1 – 16 July. Join us at the bonfire for hot chocolate and cosy stories, become a celestial navigator with our star maps and introductory D&D sessions, unleash your creativity with nature-inspired art and LEGO® sessions as well as puppetry performances and much more! All events are totally free, but some require registration as space may be limited – visit wcl.govt.nz/kidsholidays for the full schedule.

Wellington City Libraries Big Book Sale, 7-10 July

The Wellington City Libraries Big Book Sale 2023 is taking place at St Patrick’s College Hall (581 Evans Bay Parade, Kilbirnie), from the 7th to the 10th of July, 10am-4pm daily. 

Browse a selection of pre-loved books, CDs, DVDs, songbooks and music scores, comics, magazines, and more – we’d love for them all to find loving new homes. 

With prices as low as 3 items for $1 (for marked collections), it’s the perfect opportunity to bag a bargain or find a hidden gem. We’d love to see you there.

Hockey School Holiday Programme

Looking for something outdoors to keep the kids entertained these school holidays. Wellington Hockey is excited to be offering a school holiday programme for kids aged 5 to 12 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays of the school holidays. This programme is designed to be fun and engaging for both kids new to hockey with no previous experience and those who already play.

The school holiday programme will be held at National Hockey Stadium, Mt Albert, Berhampore rain or shine and led by our Development Officer, Regan Fricker.

Bring lunch and snacks, a drink bottle, a jacket, and a change of clothes in case the weather changes. Sticks and sports equipment will be available. We will make the most of our time on the turf where possible but if it is too wet or cold, we will move indoors for activities, games and movies.

• Who:Children aged 5 - 12 years
• Where: National Hockey Stadium, Mt Albert, Berhampore
• Time: 8:30am to 3pm
• When: Tuesday4th July, Wednesday 5th July, Tuesday 11th July and 12th Wednesday
• Cost:$45 per day with a discount when booking multiple days.

Register now via player management system PlayHQ https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/register/e9b3ee

If you have any questions, please email regan@wellingtonhockey.org.nz.

NZSO Open Doors - Saturday 29 July

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is very excited to announce the NZSO are returning to Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre for Open Doors on Saturday 29 July. Our musicians are going to be running several fantastic events – there will be something for everyone!

• Tamariki Time 10:00 – 10:45 (Renouf Foyer)
• Relaxed Concert 11:30 – 12:15 (Renouf Foyer)
• Instrument Jams 1:30 – 2:30 (Renouf Foyer)
• NZSO Foundation Violin Masterclass 3:00 – 4:45 (Renouf Foyer 1)
• NZSO Foundation Cello Masterclass 3:00 – 4:45 (Renouf Foyer 2)

All the events require attendees to sign up.

For more details please see here.

KidzStuff Theatre

These school holidays KidzStuff Theatre for Children are presenting Shalakazap!, Written by Jenny Wake, Directed by Amalia Calder

• What: Shalakazap!
• When: 1st - 8th July 2023
• Where: Tararua Tramping Club, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mt Victoria, Wellington
• Times: Weekdays 10am & 11:30am, Saturdays 10am, no show Sundays
• Tickets $13.50pp, Family pass (4 tickets) $50.00, Children under 2 Free
• Bookings: www.kidzstufftheatre.co.nz

Karori Community Book Fair

Ngā Manu Nature Reserve

There is lots to do at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve these July school holidays -see https://ngamanu.org.nz/ for more details:

• Scavenger Hunt – Find the Matariki stars hidden around the reserve, answers the questions correctly and go into win a Ngā Manu annual family membership
• Wall-e and The Lorax conservation themed movies
  Enjoy the Ngā Manu movie experience with a big screen, bean bags, chairs, pillows and throw rugs to cuddle up with as you watch. $5 includes movie entry, a hot chocolate and bag of popcorn (admission to the reserve not included)
  • Monday 3rd July 2.30pm: Movie Wall-E
  • Monday 10th July 2.30pm: Movie The Lorax

• “The Penguin and the sea monster”

Puppet show by String Bean Puppets

• • Tuesday 4 July, 11am
  • Koha entry

Matariki Weekend

• Come and see our new kiwi, the Giant Kiwi

Introducing our new life-like and life-sized costume replica of the North Island Brown Kiwi, we have aptly named the ‘Giant Kiwi’.

• • Friday 14 July, 11am (official reveal), and 2.30pm 1/2 hour viewing
  • Saturday 15 July, 2.30pm 1/2 hour viewing
  • Sunday 16 July, 2.30pm 1/2 hour viewing

• Seed Bomb workshops. Be prepared to get your hands dirty!

Learn how Matariki marks a time of year of new life through seed regenerating.

• • Saturday 15 July, 2.30pm and
  • Sunday 16 July, 11am
• Sausie sizzle and hot chocolates for sale
  • Friday 14 July, 10-2pm
  • Saturday 15 July, 10-2pm
  • Sunday 16 July, 10-2pm

Child friendly wildlife experiences
Check out the new Wildlife experiences available. There are lots of opportunities to experience the Nature Reserve behind the scenes and up close.

• Native Bird Close Encounter, $20 per child/$30 per adult
• Ranger Experience, $75 (8.30am – 12.30pm shadow a ranger)
• Kiwi Night Encounter, $30 per Child/$50 per adult. Discover the secret lives of Kiwi at dusk, ages 7+
• Stay overnight in Theo’s Cottage with this special winter rate of $140 per night (valid until 31 August 2023). Stay over after your Kiwi Night Encounter and experience the reserve all to yourself after hours.

Racketlon Holiday Programme

Once again Tawa Tennis, Tawa Squash and Wellington North Badminton are running the Racketlon holiday programme these school holidays.

Players rotate around each sport spending 1.5 hours at each club. Qualified coaches will take each session.

Please note holiday programme is for age 6 years and older.

Monday 10, Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 July 2023, 9am - 3pm

Cost per day: $55 a day or $150 for all 3 days.

Registrations: https://bit.ly/3o9rNmW

For more information contact Babette at babette@wnba.org.nz.

CodeCamp

CodeCamp allows children from the ages of 7-12 to develop 21st century skills in a fun and action packed environment.

Develop confidence & initiative through design, creativity, solving problems, presenting & collaboration. Create games, apps. Thorndon School: 3rd - 6th & 10th - 13th JulyBook Now at https://codecamp.co.nz (EarlyBird Save15% - Siblings Save 6%).

July Holiday Computer Classes

Grand Training runs educational and fun computer classes over the holidays at our Wellington City location for ages 5 to 16.

• Minecraft from Introduction to Mods and Servers
• Learn to Code; Scratch, Python or Java.
• Code and Create 3D Games.
• Web Design, HTML and CSS
• Build a PC
• Film and Video Editing
• Discovery Course in Computing - suitable for younger children
• Online Safety and Privacy

  For information & bookings 499-2211 or grandtraining.co.nz.

The Circus Hub

Painting Sessions

Pinot & Picasso is all about exposing people to art in a safe, relaxed and fun environment. A host/art teacher takes the class step by step through a painting, letting everyone walk away with their own masterpiece to be proud of.

Kids classes are generally two hours long and are aimed for ages 7 and up and $39 per child. Parents can stay, or go off for a quiet coffee while they paint.

The website link is Sessions | Pinot & Picasso Wellington CBD (pinotandpicasso.nz).

K-Pop Academy

We wanted to alert you to the release of NZ’s hottest dance show KPA Battle Squad featuring kids aged 7 to 17 who are keen on street dance styles.

KPA Battle Squad launches on 26 June on TVNZ2 at 3.30pm and then streams on TVNZ+.

Fundraiser: Basketball Clinic

The talented U13 boys of the Onslow College Basketball Team who are preparing to compete in the winter regional tournament in Napier. 

They have put together a basketball clinic this school holidays to help raise funds for the trip.