Preschool Activities

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Crawling babies will enjoy 45 minutes of movement, ball handling, obstacle course with slopes, tunnels, sensory mat with different textures to experience and challenge our little ones.

Ideal for:

• babies beginning to crawl, crawling, or early walkers
• eye, hand, foot coordination
• development of spatial awareness
• stability, fundamental movement skills
• sensory development and learning

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Class times

Bookings & payment

Cost is $21 for a set of three classes.
Bookings are essential. Classes are limited to 12. 

👉 Book and pay at Te Rauparaha Arena Reception or phone (04) 237 1521 to make a credit card payment Preschool booking form (pdf)

Book your place at least 2 days before the class starts
By booking a place, you are committing to attending, and paying $21 for 3 classes

• Bookings are for one set of three classes, and are non-transferable

Absences from class

There are no refunds or transfers for missed classes.

Withdrawal from class

• Give at least two days' notice if you no longer wish to take the class (to get a refund or avoid being charged)
  
• If the amount to be refunded is less than $20 you will be given a credit
• Contact the programme coordinator
  Lynda McAndrew 
  (04) 237 3556
  [email protected]

There are no withdrawals on the day of the class – you will be charged whether you attend or not.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

Fees are non-refundable. When you register you commit to attending the programme. Payment will be required unless you notify your withdrawal to Lynda McAndrew (details below) at least two working days (Monday-Friday) before the programme runs. Withdrawal will not be accepted on the day of the programme (even if your child is sick). You will still be charged if you don't attend.

A parent or caregiver must remain with their preschooler at all times while attending our preschool programmes.

For any queries please contact Lynda McAndrew on 237 3556 or [email protected]

Payment: You can pay at Te Rauparaha Arena reception desk, phone/email us your visa card details or by internet banking: Westpac Porirua 03 0547 0240008 00 ref child’s name+surname/BabyGym

Payment is required before classes begin. 

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This class is for the beginner walker to support their milestone of walking, stability on their feet, learning to listen and take action on instructions, interaction with other children. Importantly, it’s about having loads of fun in a group environment with their caregiver.

It is a drop in class, no need to book

• $5 per child per session (pay on the day)
• or get a 10 trip card for $40 
• child must be 1 or 2 years old
• grownup participation is required

Term 2 dates: Monday 29 April - Friday 5 July

No session dates: No session date: Thursday 27 June

Class times

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The Kindy Gym programme is a jam-packed hour of movement, dance, adventure and play for your preschooler. 

The class will generally consist of 30 minutes of structured activity, including dance, movement and games, followed by 30 minutes of free time on the gymnastic equipment, and will finish with a game, song or dance.  

It is a drop-in class, no need to book 

• $5 per child per session (pay on the day)
• or get a 10-trip card for $40 
• child must be walking and aged 1–4 years old
• parent/caregiver participation is required

Term 1 dates: Last class on Friday 12 April

No session dates: No session date: Monday 13 May, Tuesday 14 May, Monday 3 June, Friday 7 June, Friday 14 June, Thursday 27 June & Friday 28 June.

You'll get half an hour with our instructor doing a variety of activities as a group, including a warm-up, movement, song, dance, locomotion and exercise. 

The second half is where the children get "free time" to spend on the equipment – time to explore, gain confidence, challenge themselves, but most of all, have fun! 

Class times available

We fit the session around our standard timetable. The day and time will be confirmed when booking the session.

Bookings & payment

$135 for up to 33 children.

Additional children are $4.00 per child.

Bookings are essential. 

Book and pay at Te Rauparaha Arena reception or phone (04) 237 1521.

By booking, you are committing to attending a programme and payment will be required.

Withdrawal from class

• Give at least two days' notice if you no longer wish to take the class – to get a refund or avoid being charged
  
• Contact the programme coordinator 
  Lynda McAndrew 
  (04) 237 3556
  [email protected]

There are no withdrawals on the day of the class – you will be charged whether you attend or not.

More information

• Kindy Gym information sheet for preschools (160 KB PDF)