Winter School Holiday Guide
- Gizzy Community
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Check out the offerings from these fine local activity providers who will keep the young ones entertained and engaged during the Winter Holidays!
Tōnui Collab
STEMM Workshops:
TŌNUI Collab invites young people
to explore the diversity of STEMM*
through innovative and collaborative
exploration and experimentation.
*Science, Technology, Engineering,
Maths and Mātauranga Māori
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
Virtual Reality - Monday 6th July
Game Development - Tuesday 7th July
3D Modelling - Wednesday 8th July
Digital Art - Thursday 9th July
Free Holiday Fun @ The HB Williams Memorial Library
Nga mahi kei te haere | What’s on @ the HB Williams Memorial Library
Parents and caregivers bring your coffee and kids down to the library for some free fun holiday activities that will keep the kids occupied and off their devices. These sessions are drop-in based and run from 10.00am – 11.30am Monday to Friday.
All children must be accompanied by an adult during the sessions.
Library Hunt - Te Huna o Matariki Scavenger Hunt
Monday, July 6 – Saturday, July 18
Search the library for clues to solve the hidden sentence. Once you have solved the hidden sentence, fill in your details to enter the draw to win a prize
Wiki Tuatahi | Week One - All activities run from 10.00am – 11.30am
Monday 6 July - Star Gazer
Make a star gazer with us. Easy craft for the kids that will get them viewing the star constellations like a pro.
Suitable for all ages
Tuesday 7 July - Keemū Māori with Whitiora Tairāwhiti
Nin from Whitiora Tairāwhiti will be at the library to teach us some fun traditional māori games in celebration of Matariki.
For ages 7+
Also check out our “Matariki Herenga Waka” whānau night from 5 pm-7pm, see here for full details.
Wednesday 8 July - Whatu | Tukutuku
Whatu is a technique used to weave Māori cloaks. We'll be learning the very basic single whatu. Requires patience.
Suitable for 8+ years. We'll have other paper weaving crafts for younger children.
Thursday 9 July - Storytime & Waiata Mai
This year's Matariki theme, "Matariki Herenga Waka", is all about inclusion and encouraging all people to celebrate Matariki together. With that in mind, join us for a fun Matariki story for the kids and waiata for all the whānau.
Suitable for all ages
Friday 10 July - CLOSED FOR MATARIKI
Wiki Tuarua | Week Two - All activities run from 10.00 am – 11.30 am
Monday 13 July - Matariki Remembrance Stars
Matariki is a time to honour, remember, and cherish our loved ones, so we're making remembrance stars to dedicate to Pohutukawa
Suitable for all ages (young children will need a little help from an adult)
Tuesday 14 July- Manu Aute
Manu aute are traditional Māori kites made from natural resources. We'll be making our contemporary versions of these. Fun craft for all the kids.
Suitable for all ages
Wednesday 15 July - Matariki Lanterns
Easy, fun craft for the kids. Create a lantern to take home to hang and light up at night.
Suitable for all ages
Thursday 16 July - Parachute Competition
Up for a challenge? Can you turn a newspaper into a parachute to save a falling object? If you think you can, then join us for a morning of fun!
Suitable for all ages
Friday 17 July - Rattle Drum
Make a rattle drum! Unleash your creativity with this fun and easy craft using recycled materials.
Suitable for all ages
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:
Monday 6th July to Thursday 9 July.
Friday, 10th July, is a public holiday.
Sunday lessons etc
Monday 13 July to Friday 17th July.
Sunday lessons etc
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
Tairāwhiti Museum - Holiday Programme
For more info and to register, head over to our friends at the Tairawhiti Museum reception.
Kiwi Pools - Holiday Programme
Alternating between Inflatables, starting with large -
(Sat–Thu)
Large: 10 am–3 pm
Small: 11 am–3 pm
Plus bombing every hour (15 mins)
Waterworld
Week 1 Fri + Week 2 Sat–Sun: 10 am–6 pm
Aqua Kids
Wed (Week 1 & 2) + Fri (Week 1 & 2): 11am–12pm
Week 3 (Sat & Sun)
Artemis Games: Dungeons & Dragons Holiday Programme
Young adventurers aged 8+ are invited to dive into the world of Dungeons & Dragons during these school holidays. Learn character creation, paint a miniature, develop roleplaying skills, and embark on an epic tabletop adventure.
Suitable for beginners and experienced players alike, with expert Dungeon Masters guiding the journey.
7th & 8th of July from 10 am - 4 pm each day - $60 PP
*The 8th will be the full-day D&D session - this one will be suitable for either more experienced players or those who've gone through the beginner session the previous day.
Message/Call Artemis Games via https://web.facebook.com/ArtemisGamesNZ or https://artemisgames.co.nz/
Commet Swimming Club Holiday Programme
