Holiday programmes

Looking for ways to keep your kids entertained these school holidays? These fantastic holiday programmes offer something for children of all ages, whether they’re into sports, drama or outdoor adventure.

CASPA
Let CASPA take the hassle out of school holidays. The CASPA school holiday programmes run every school holidays from 8am – 6pm Monday to Friday from several locations around Christchurch. For fun-packed programmes phone on 03-349-9260 or visit www.caspa.org.nz. “You expect the best for your child.”

Kendal OSCAR programme
Kendal OSCAR offers both after-school and holiday care. It’s a not-for-profit group that aims to provide quality programmes at a reasonable cost.  Being WINZ approved means qualifying families can access the OSCAR care subsidy. To enrol or for further information, phone 03-358-4140, 03-358-4783 or email oscar@kendal.school.nz.

Living Springs Holiday Camp
These holidays, from 3 – 7 October, kids can join the fun at Living Springs with everything from rock climbing, fun in the forest and abseiling to a movie night and glitzy fun. Download a registration form at www.livingsprings.co.nz, email livingspringsholidaycamps@gmail.com or phone Living Springs on 03-329-9788 ex 1 for more information.

The Patricia Paul School of Dance
The Patricia Paul School of Dance is now taking enrolments for term three. Locations in Fendalton, Thorrington, Queenspark and South City Mall and lessons in ballet RAD, jazz NZAMD, stage musical, contemporary, hip hop, tap and piano. Phone 03-372-9191 or visit www.studioone.co.nz for more information.

The School of the Naked Dog
The School of the Naked Dog has developed a Kids and Dogs Tricks programme to enhance the companion-animal relationship. Kids and canines can have loads of fun learning training tricks and pet responsibility to enhance social skills like empathy and observation. The school provides complete canine services including group classes, in-house dog and client training and more. Visit www.nakeddog.co.nz or phone 021-82-DOGS.

Children’s holiday drama workshop with UC
The University Of Canterbury College Of Education is offering a two day workshop for children aged six to 12, on 6 and 7 October from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Children will be involved in fun drama games, the development of an imaginative role play and devised drama. Cost is $5 per child. Contact Louise Clark on 03-343-7774 or see www.education.canterbury.ac.nz/drama.shtml for further details.

Holiday programmes at the YMCA
The September school holidays are almost here! YMCA has holiday programmes for children aged five to 12 years; youth programmes for children aged 10 to 15 years and camps for children and teens aged nine to 17 years. Meet new people, try new challenges and have loads of fun. Locations include City, Bishopdale, Hei Hei, Riccarton and Shirley.  Check out www.ymcachch.org.nz for more details.

Compiled by Nikki Beecroft