Holiday Activity Opportunities

By: John Murrihy | Posted Friday September 5, 2025

Kelly Club

Kelly Sports

Athletics Holiday Programme

Drama Remedy Holiday Programme

Brought to you by Maneesha, Amesbury's Speech & Drama co-curricular teacher.

Everyone Out Holiday Programme – Paparangi

Everyone Out has recently moved from Wilton to a new home in Paparangi! Our Holiday Programme gives tamariki the chance to play and follow their own interests in a beautiful natural environment. Whether it’s building huts in the bush, testing out the slackline, learning how to start a campfire, or relaxing in a hammock – there’s something for everyone.

Hands-On Eco Fun These Hols

Ngā Manu Nature Reserve:22nd September - 5th October

These school holidays, Ngā Manu is hosting a series of hands-on, family-friendly events that inspire a love for nature and sustainable living. From building cosy bug hotels to cooking with the power of the sun, and enjoying a heartwarming puppet show, there’s something for everyone.

You can also join us for our daily Lil' Explorer traileel feeding plus our experiences throughout the holidays including: the Native Bird Close Encounterand Kiwi Night Encounter.

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Inverlochy Art School

Find out more here.

Holiday Programme at the Nairnville Recreation Centre

For more info and to book

KidzStuff Theatre

These school holidays KidzStuff Theatre for Children are presenting 'Box of Birds' by Birdlife Productions - "Hailed as "the cutest little show in Aotearoa" (Hamilton Arts Festival 2024)"

  • What:  Box Of Birds

  • When: 20th - 26th September 2025

  • Where: Tararua Tramping Club, 4 Moncrieff Street, Mt Victoria, Wellington

  • Times: 10am, no show Sundays

  • Tickets $15.00pp, Children under 2 Free.

  • Bookings:  www.kidzstufftheatre.co.nz

STEM Holiday Programme

Callaghan Equestrian Centre

Wellington Phoenix Girls Only Experience Camp

We are excited to announce we are hosting a Wellington Phoenix Girls Only Experience Camp at Fraser Park on the 24th and 25th of September between 9am – 3pm for girls born between 2011 and 2016.

 For further information including how to register please visit: Wellington Phoenix Girls Only Experience Camp

Capital Basketball Holiday Camps

Walter Nash Centre | Term 3 Holidays (Sep–Oct)

Fun • Friends • Skills • Confidence

Camp Dates

  • All Star Camp (Y6–8) → Sep 22–23

  • Level Up Camp (Y7–9) → Sep 25–26

  • Swish Camp (Y3–6) → Sep 29–30

  • Bounce Camp (Y1–3) → Oct 1

  • Girls Got Game (Years 5-10) 24 Sep 

All registrations go in the draw to WIN prize packs!

Financial Assistance Available
Times are tough — we get it. Apply for support through the JT Trust to help make camp possible. Apply at: www.jttrust.co.nz

Register now: capitalbasketball.org/bnz-kiwi-hoops-sign-up

Junior Girls Rugby Festival - free entry

WRFU is hosting a Junior Girls Rugby Festival on Sunday 29th September at North Park, Petone. This festival is open to team and individual registrations for girls year 5 to 8, however, Amesbury will not be entering a team but girls can enter as individuals.

*There is no registration fee

Individual Registration Form: https://forms.office.com/r/w3bHgepEpd

School Holiday Edutainment

This is a hands-on science event for the whole family during the school holidays in Wellington. 

Squash these Holidays?

School Holidays Baking Challenge

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