School holiday programmes and activities

Photo of children at a school holiday programme at the Whangārei Central Library.

Overview

We have compiled a list of activities from around the District to help you discover a variety of fun things suitable for your children and to help keep the little ones busy!

For information on prices and times, please contact the programme provider.

You can find the dates for school term break on the Ministry of Education website.

School terms and holiday dates (education.govt.nz)

Disclaimer

The information on privately available school holiday programmes has been compiled by us based on information provided by private providers.

We take no responsibility for the provision of private school holiday programmes listed on our website as we do not manage or vet private providers.

We accept no liability in relation to the accuracy of content, the manner in which private school holiday programmes are delivered or the private providers themselves.

Find the details of activity providers by clicking next.

Whangārei After School Care

We provide a fun-filled day of crafts and outdoor fun with a great team.

We do not do trips away at this programme as our children love what we provide.

Location: Whangārei Primary School, 153a Bank Street, Regent

Email: rapana7@xtra.co.nz

Active Attitude

Our holiday programmes are exciting, educational and entertaining.

We offer various activities, including gymnastics, arts and crafts, games and physical play related to that day’s theme.

Location: Active Attitude, 9 Commerce Street, Whangārei

Email: admin@activeattitude.co.nz

Website: Active Attitude website (activeattitude.co.nz)

Social media: Active Attitude Facebook page (facebook.com)

Quarry Arts School Holiday Art Programme

A range of classes for kids and youth aged 5 to 15, including clay, painting, mixed media, pottery wheel and more!

Short classes and all-day sessions available.

Location: Quarry Arts Centre (not the Gardens), 21 Selwyn Avenue

Email: workshops@quarryarts.org

Website: Quarry Arts School Holiday Art Programme website (quarryarts.org)

Social media: Quarry Arts School Holiday Art Programme Facebook page (facebook.com)

Northland Hip Hop Dance

A fun and funky opportunity to learn a wide range of dance.

Location: Whangārei Intermediate School Hall, 32 Rust Avenue

Email: info@hardcoredance.co.nz

Social media: Northland Hip Hop Dance Facebook page (facebook.com)

Kiwi North School Holiday Activities

Join us during the holidays for a range of fun activities.

Engage your imagination, create new things and be inspired.

Location: Kiwi North Gate 1, 500 State Highway, Maunu

Email: marketing@kiwinorth.co.nz

Website: Kiwi North website (kiwinorth.co.nz)

Social media: Kiwi North Facebook page (facebook.com)

Nature'sCool

A full day of outdoor, play-based adventures facilitated by qualified experts in education, science and outdoor learning.

A strong emphasis on developing self reliance / confidence and social competency.

Location: Various outdoor locations around Whangārei

Email: safeoutdoorsnz@gmail.com

Website: Nature'sCool website (safeoutdoors.co.nz)

Social media: Nature'sCool Facebook page (facebook.com)

Table Tennis Northland School Holiday Programme

During our school holiday programme, we will be working on basic fitness, hand-eye coordination, basics of table tennis and footwork.

A space for your kid to have fun and enjoy the holidays.

Location: 97 Western Hills Drive, Kensington (adjacent to Sport Northland building)

Email: naina@tabletennisnorthland.co.nz

Website: Table Tennis Northland website (tabletennisnorthland.co.nz)

Social media: Table Tennis Northland Facebook page (facebook.com)

Playball Northland

At our instructor-led holiday programme, children are kept busy in an interactive learning environment.

Activities and games are designed to teach fundamental skills of many different sports and more.

Location: Northland Badminton Centre, 41 Porowini Avenue, Morningside

Email: dean@playball.co.nz

Website: Playball Northland website (playballkids.com)

Social media: Playball Northland Facebook page (facebook.com)

Whāngarei Academy Of Gymnastics (WAGS) Holiday Programme

Our holiday programme runs indoors at Whangārei Academy of Gymnastics.

It offers a mixture of gymnastics, games, arts, crafts and activities.

Location: Whangārei Academy of Gymnastics, Trigg Arena, 25 Park Ave, Kensington

Email: office@wags.org.nz

Website: WAGS Holiday Programme website (wags.org.nz)

Tūtūkākā Surf School Holiday Programme

Learn to surf on the beautiful Tūtūkākā Coast!

Location: Sandy Bay, Tūtūkākā Coast

Email: surf@tutukakasurf.co.nz

Website: Tūtūkākā Surf website (tutukakasurf.co.nz)

Social media: Tūtūkākā Surf Facebook page (facebook.com)

Hundertwasser Art Centre school holiday activities

Come and join us for some fun and creative activities at Hundertwasser Art Centre these school holidays. 

Location: Activity Centre @ The Hundertwasser Art Centre

Email: learning@hundertwasserartcentre.co.nz

Website: Hundertwasser Art Centre website (hundertwasserartcentre.co.nz)

Whangārei Steiner Holiday Programme

Experience the joy of being immersed in Steiner-based arts, crafts, baking, music and more.

Food for every child's soul!

Location: Tikipunga, Whangārei

Email: info@whangareisteiner.co.nz

Website: Whangārei Steiner website (whangareisteiner.co.nz)

Social media: Whangārei Steiner Facebook page (facebook.com)

Futsal Holiday Programme

Our holiday programme offers an action-packed, fast-moving busy day of futsal and so much more!

Location: Excellere College Gym and conference room, 39 Great North Road, Te Kamo

Email: christian@northlandfutsalacademy.co.nz

Social media: Northland Futsal Academy Facebook page (facebook.com)

Kidzones

Being school-based gives us a huge benefit that children will be safe as they are on the school premises.

We also have access to the school’s wonderful indoor and outdoor facilities.

Location: Kamo Primary School and Tikipunga Primary School

Email: sandra@kidzones.co.nz

Website: Kidzones website (kidzones.co.nz)

Bream Bay Gymnastics

Active recreation, gymnastics, fun, awesome coaches, physical exercise, foundation skills, challenging circuits, group games, colourful chill-out area and competitions.

Location: Upstairs at Ruakākā Recreation Centre, 9 Takutai Place, Ruakākā

Email: breambaygym@gmail.com

Website: Bream Bay Gymnastics website (breambaygymnastics.weebly.com)

Social media: Bream Bay Gymnastics Facebook page (facebook.com)

Whangarei District Libraries

Check out events going on at the library these school holidays.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location5 Rust Avenue, Whāngarei

Email: whglibrary@wdc.govt.nz

Website: Library events page

Chill out (Whangarei Aquatic Centre)

We offer a fantastic school holiday programme for children and whānau in our community.

With the use of our aquatic centre, children can have active fun swimming each day. 

Location: Whangarei Aquatic Centre, Ewing Road, Riverside, Whangārei 0112

Email: whangarei.chillout@clmnz.co.nz

Website: Chill out (chillout.clmnz.co.nz)

Hockey Northland

Hockey Northland is hosting a school holiday programme for kids from Year 3 to 8 who want to learn some new skills or have a go at hockey.

Northland Hockey can provide spare hockey gear where needed.

Location: Kensington Sports Park, 45 Park Avenue, Kensington, Whangārei 0112

Email: participation@northlandhockey.org.nz

Website: Hockey Northland registration form

Social media: Hockey Northland Facebook page

Escape on Bank Street

The escape rooms provide lots of entertainment and fun for school-aged kids. Solve puzzles and clues and try to 'escape the room' within 60 minutes!

Location: Escape on Bank Street, 156 Bank Street, Regent, Whangārei 0112

Email: bookings@escapeonbankstreet.co.nz

Website: Escape on Bank Street