Unsure of how to keep your kiddo busy over the winter break? Check out our pick of July school holiday programmes in Christchurch.
Whether you can’t get the time off work, or you’re dreading hearing “I’m boooooored” every day, there are plenty of July school holiday programmes in Christchurch to choose from that are sure to keep your kids entertained, active and learning new skills. Keep checking back as we’ll be updating our list as we see cool programmes pop up.
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July School Holiday Programmes in Christchurch:
Pinot & Picasso
Crafty kids will love Pinot & Picasso‘s casual July school holiday programmes tailored for those aged 7 and over. Unleash your creativity and choose between two bright, bold sessions, “Ladybug Love” and “King Of The Jungle.” Prices include everything needed to make your masterpiece and are guided by one of their in-house artists.
When: Ladybug Love – Sunday, 7 July, 2-4pm; King Of The Jungle – Saturday, 13 July, 1-2.30pm
Where: 399 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch
How much: Ladybug Love – $49; King Of the Jungle – $3
Book a Ladybug Love session here, and King Of The Jungle sessions here.
Flips & Tumbles
A great way to have fun and keep active over the July school holidays, Flips & Tumbles offer several attendance options to suit your family’s needs. Whether you prefer to book a day pass, for the whole two weeks, or to sign up for individual workshops, the programme has been structured to keep kids engaged and entertained with a variety of activities and taught sessions. Expect plenty of games, free-play, Nerf battles and more.
When: Monday, 8 – Friday 12 July & Monday, 15 – Friday, 19 July
Where: 12 Musgrove Close, Wigram, Christchurch
How much: one-week pass: $299.99; two-week pass: $500. More pricing options here.
Book here.
Scratchpad
Running individual sessions over two weeks, Scratchpad in Papanui has designed its school holiday programme to appeal to a variety of interests. From coding and programming to robotics, electronics, 3D design and printing, book in for your child’s age group (from 5 and up) and choose either a 9-3pm or 9-5pm slot. Unsure if Scratchpad is the right fit for your little one? Book a free trial here.
When: Week one – 8 – 12 July; week two – 15-19 July.
Where: 3 Restell Street, Papanui, Christchurch
How much: Sessions start from $105. Early bird discounts are applied at checkout until Sunday, 23 June.
Book here.
Elements: Nature Based Play
Let kids be kids and “reconnect with nature through sensory and therapeutic play outdoors”; Elements is all about nature-based learning and offers several unique programmes that encourage children to get messy, muddy and enjoy free play. Think digging in the dirt, ‘fishing’, marshmallow roasting, team challenges, huts and sticks and more. Standard programmes run between 9-3pm for ages 5-13 years and half-day junior programmes run from 9.30-12pm for 2-7 years; this popular July school holiday programme in Christchurch books up fast, so be quick to act when registration opens.
When: Monday, 8 – Friday, 19 July
Where: Cashmere Farm
How much: Junior programme -$30; standard programme – $75 per day, includes afternoon tea.
Book here.
Crafty Steps
A full-day school holiday programme running daily between Monday, 8 July and Friday, 19 July, Crafty Steps invites you to join the entire lineup of crafty events or pick and choose the sessions which suit you. Whether it’s learning how to decorate clear glass Cabochons, turning them into beautiful pendants or using wet felting techniques to whip up an animal hand puppet of your choice, there is plenty to experience.
When: Monday, 8 July and Friday, 19 July, 9-3pm
Where: 18 Collingwood Street, New Brighton
How much: $75 per day
Book here.
Periwinkle Fairy School
Spend a magical day at Periwinkle’s “Fairy School,” learning all things “Fairy”. Students will be inducted into Fairy School and invited to join fun crafts and activities to complete their training – ending with a graduation ceremony at the end of the day.
When: Tuesday, 9 July, 9-3pm
Where: 98 High Street, Leeston
How much: $75
Book here.
Affinity Gymnastics
Open to everyone; non-members without gymnastics experience are more than welcome, Affinity Gymnastics‘ July school holiday programmes in Christchurch utilise the skills of their fully qualified coaches to teach kids the basics of gymnastics, organise fun games, arts, crafts and free time throughout the day.
When: Monday 8 – Friday, 19 July
Where: 80 Detroit Drive, Rolleston
How much: Full Day (9 – 5pm) $65; School Day (9 – 3pm) $50; Half Day (9 – 12.30pm or 1 – 5pm) $35
Book here.
Christchurch Adventure Park
Suitable for kids aged between 7-12 years of age, Christchurch Adventure Park offers both a beginner and an intermediate class where riders are divided by skill level with each group riding to the speed of the slowest rider. Beginner classes “master the fundamentals of mountain biking, break bad habits and learn how to tackle common obstacles on green trails” while the intermediate class “is for riders who are becoming familiar with the fundamentals of mountain biking and are keen to transfer those skills to more technical terrain.”
When: Wednesday, 10 – Friday, 12 July & Wednesday, 17 – Friday, 19 July, 9-3.30pm
Where: 225 Worsleys Road, Cracroft, Christchurch
How much: $90 per day, $12 optional lunch and $25 bike hire
Book here.
Featured image courtesy of Pexels, image #1 credited to Pinot & Picasso, image #2 credited to Flips & Tumbles via Facebook, image #3 credited to Unsplash, image #4 credited to via Unsplash, image #5 credited to Crafty Steps, image #6 credited to Periwinkle via Facebook, image #7 credited to Affinity Gymnastics via Facebook, image #7 credited to Christchurch Adventure Park via Facebook.
