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Autumn School Holiday Guide

Updated: Mar 27


Check out the offerings from these fine local activity providers who will keep the young ones entertained and engaged during the Autumn Holidays!


Tōnui Collab

STEMM Workshops:


7 - 13 years old

Tōnui Collab, 466 Childers Road, Te Hapara


9 am - 3 pm each day, need to bring morning tea, lunch and a drink


Online bookings and workshop details, www.tonuicollab.com

0800 8 TONUI


Digital Art - Tuesday 14th April

Game Development - Wednesday 15th April

Virtual Reality - Thursday 16th April







Free Holiday Fun @ The HB Williams Memorial Library


Nga mahi kei te haere | What’s on @ the HB Williams Memorial Library

Free kids' activities 9.30 am - 11.30 am daily. Children must be accompanied by an adult.


Wiki Tuatahi | Week One - Tuesday 07 April – Saturday 18 April


Library hunt

Library hunt Search the library for clues to solve the hidden sentence. Once you have solved the hidden sentence, fill in your details to go in the draw to win a prize.


Face painting - Tuesday 07 April

We’ve got the paint, you bring the faces. Self-managed face painting.


Diorama - Wednesday 08 April

Turn a shoe box into your very own miniature creation, let your imagination run wild.


Whacky hat day - Thursday 09 April

We’ve got a bunch of hats that need decorating. Get whacky with your creations and have fun.


Lego | Boardgames | Beamafilm - Friday 10 April

We’re setting up LEGO, board games, and a movie corner for those who just want to chill while the rest of the whanau play games.


Wiki Tuarua | Week Two


Secret garden - Monday 13th

Create your own little secret garden just like the book.



Bird feeder - Tuesday 14 April

Build your very own bird feeder to hang in the backyard. Watch the birds flit around the garden



Key chains - Wednesday 15 April

We’re turning our bits and bobs into key chains. Come and see what you can create.



Bottle cap mania - Thursday 16 April

Turn the humble bottle cap into something fun. We’ve got a ton of bottle caps ready to be upcycled.



DIY games | Board games - Friday 17 April

This was a hit last year, so we’re bringing it back. Create your own board game, you make the rules.


Pine Hollow Riding School / Riverview Treks


Pine Hollow’s holiday programme runs during the holidays, giving kids plenty of fun-filled days with treks, pony rides, and lessons.


The programme runs:

Tuesday 7 – Friday 10 April

Monday 13 – Friday 17 April


Sundays (12 & 19 April) also have lessons, treks, and pony rides, while Saturdays (11 & 18 April) are closed.


Holiday program $65 per day


If you require the minivan, please book at the time of booking - Pick up by the Tav 8.50 am and drop off ia at 4 pm. If you're bringing out to Pine Hollow, drop off is at 9.15 and pick up is at 3.30


When booking, please ensure you choose your days correctly, as there is a cancellation policy.


Bank details are Pine Hollow 06-0637-0264724-00. Please use the child's name as a reference.


Please contact Jacquie on 0277491629 or pm/text or email pinehollowridingschool@gmail.com



Gisborne Gymnastics / Club Holiday Program


$25 9 am - 12 pm

$25 12 pm - 3 pm


Week 1= Tuesday 7th / Wednesday 8th / Thursday 9th

Week 2= Monday-Thursday


Friday morning 9.30 am Preschool ONLY under 5 - $10


537 Aberdeen Road, Gisborne




Commet Swimming Club - Holiday Programme



Week 1 = 7th - 10th April

Week 2 = 13th - 17th April


Elgin

Week 1: 4x30 min sessions - $48

Week 2: 5x30 min sessions - $60


Kiwa

4 - 4:30 pm


Use the portal to book or email Libby @ learntoswim@commetswimmingclub.co.nz











Tairāwhiti Museum - Holiday Programme


For more info and to register, head over to our friends at the Tairawhiti Museum reception.


East Coast Museum Of Technology


Open Saturday 4th April - 10 am-4 pm.


  • Adults: $10

  • Student/Gold Card: $5

  • Children - Primary/Secondary: $2

  • Under 5: Free




Kiwi Pools - Holiday Programme


There is a school holiday programme at Kiwa Pools from Saturday 4 to Friday 17 April


The schedule (below) remains the same for both weeks.





 
 
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