Programmes available over the holidays
| Date | Activity | Time | Cost | Venue | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Monday 29 September to Friday 3 October | EBOP Gymnastics Club School Holiday Programme: Suitable for ages 5 to 12 years. A day of fun where friendships are made. Variety of activities including team games, gymnastics skills and crafts. No gymnastics experience is required. Bring with you morning tea, lunch and water bottle. Wear clothing suitable for active play and preferably with no zips or buckles on the shorts. | 9 pm to 3 pm | $25 per day or $115 for all 5 days
| Lovelock Street, Whakatane | To register, phone 07 308 0122 or email ebopgc@xtra.co.nz if you require further information.
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Tuesday 30 September | Iceman Fishing Competition: Kids get your fishing gear ready and head along for a fun morning of fishing. Lots of spot prizes to be won. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult | 9:30 am to 11:30 am | Free | The Wharf behind the Iceman | Contact Jenny: 07 307 0218 |
Ōhope Programme: Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 September Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 October Whakatāne Programme: Wednesday 1 and 8 October Thursday 2 and 9 October | Superhero Olympics Action-packed sports and activity holiday camps. Training the next generation of superheroes! Loads of fun options. Soccer, touch, dodgeball, jailball, basketball, netball, gym, cricket, softball, art attack, cheerleading, parkhour, team challenges, invasion games, athletics, volleyball, gladiators and assault courses, ultimate frisbee, blob football, foogby, and beach fun! You can also bring your bikes/scooters/skates. Silly games and lots more. Suitable for ages 5 to 12 years to join the fun. | 8:30 am to 2:30 pm | $20 for a SuperHero Olympic Day. We donate 25% profits to charity. | Ōhope Programme: Held at Maraetotara Reserve. Whakatāne Programme: Held at Apanui School.
| To register contact Becca, 021 082 13413 or |
Tuesday 30 September and Friday 3 October | Bowls & Fun Games! Come along and learn to bowl along with fun games for ages 8 years and older. | 10 am to 12 pm | $3 per day | Ōhope Bowling Club, 32 Harbour Road, Ōhope. | Contact: Gary Spraggon, 07 312 5203, 027 315 0513 or garyspraggon@hotmail.com |
Monday 29 September to Friday 10 October
| Whakatāne Swim School – Learn to Swim Holiday Programme: Be in quick, as numbers are limited. Five lessons available at selected levels. For more information, phone Whakatāne Aquatic Centre. | Phone for session times | $50 for 5 lessons or $70 for 10 lessons (both weeks) | Whakatāne Aquatic Centre, Short Street, Whakatāne | Contact: 07 308 4192 |
Wednesday 1 October | Rhubarb! Join Mary Kippenberger & Peter Charlton-Jones awesome storytellers for a fun show with full audience participation. Suitable for all ages. Also grab your school holiday Challenge Booklet available from all Whakatāne District libraries. Contains all sorts of exciting activities to do and a small reward is on offer if at least 9 of the 10 challenges are completed. | 1 pm to 2 pm
| Free | Te Kōputu - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre
| Contact Anneke Philps: 07 3060 509 |
Tuesday 7 October | Bike Skills for Town and Country Learn to jump kerbs and bunny-hop. Join in the fun of getting your wheels off the ground. For ages 12 years and under. Limited numbers; booking essential. Bring your bike, helmet and water bottle. | 10 am to 12 pm | $10 | Onepu MTB Park, opposite Braemar Road | Kim at Earthcycles: 07 219 0667 or 021 053 1501 |
Tuesday 7 October | Junior Athletics Tiny tots aged 2-4, Junior age 5-14. Run, jump and throw events. Don’t forget to bring your water bottle and sweatshirt. All welcome. | 5:30 pm | $40 sub for ages 5 to 14 years, $15 sub for Tiny Tots ages 2 to 4 years | Whakatāne Athletics Field, Short Street | Sue Ross 07 308 7483 |
Wednesday 8 October | Active Families Geo-Tech Challenge Bring your family and your smartphone. Find the clues and answer the questions. You will need to download a free QR code reader to your phone. | 1 pm | Free | Whakatāne Rose Gardens McGarvey Road Whakatāne | Karen Stanton Sport BOP: 07 308 8304 or 027 554 1428 karens@sportbop.co.nz |
Wed 8, Thurs 9 and Fri 10 October | ASB Football Holiday Programme: For ages 6 to 11 years. Learn new tricks and play a mini world cup with your friends. Bring your shin pads, trainers/boots, water, lunch and a jacket. | 9 am to 3 pm | TBC | Rex Morpeth Park
| To register contact Juan Propato juan.p@waibop.co.nz or 021 807 634 |
Thursday 9 October | Don’t be Daft, Make a Craft! Come and be creative with us at our ‘Make a Craft’ Workshop. Suitable for ages 5 to 10 years; limited numbers, so bookings are essential. | 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm | Free | Paper Plus, The Strand, Whakatāne | Contact Marylou to register: 07 308 6799 |
Thursday 9 October | Have a Go Archery Day Come along and have a go at archery. Sessions include archery safety, the basics of archery and some fun and challenging games. Suitable for ages 11 yrs and over. Limited numbers of 6-8 per session; booking essential. All archery equipment is provided. Must wear enclosed shoes. | Session times: 10 am to 11:30 am or 1:30 pm to 3 pm | $10.00 per person | Whakatāne Archery Club on Golflinks Road, Whakatāne. | Contact: Moira Lavender-Ashburn 07 308 0038 or 027 244 5688 |
Friday 10 October | Paddle in Paradise! Kayaking Capers at Ohiwa. Explore Ohakana Island and enjoy a few kayak games along the way. Suitable for ages 9 years and older. Bring with you a wetsuit or thermal top and swim shorts. | Time: 8:30 am - 10:30 am
| Cost: $25
| Meet by Waterways (off Harbour Road) Ōhope. | Contact: Kenny McCracken, 027 272 4073, kgkayaks@xtra.co.nz For more information: www.kgkayaks.co.nz |
Friday 10 October | Story time! Join us at Edgecumbe Library for a morning of fun story time, suitable for pre-schoolers. Also grab your school holiday Challenge Booklet available from all Whakatāne District libraries. Contains all sorts of exciting activities to do and a small reward is on offer if at least 9 of the 10 challenges are completed. | 10:30 am to 11 am | Free | Edgecumbe Library and Ōhope Library | 07 3060 509 |
Tuesdays and Thursdays during the holidays | School Holiday Swim and Slide Daze A water adventure on the inflatable and the hydro-slide. Inflatable fun suitable for ages 8 years and older. Hydro-slide fun for all under 5 year olds must ride with a caregiver/ adult 16 years and older and under 8 years must be actively supervised by a caregiver/adult 16 years and older. | Inflatable fun from 11 am to 2 pm and Hydro-slide fun from 10:30 am to 5 pm | $5.00 swim and hydro (inflatable free) Child $7.00 Swim and hydro (inflatable free) Adult | Whakatāne Aquatic Centre, Short Street, Whakatāne | Contact: 07 308 4192 |
Other programmes available during the holidays
| Date | Activity | Time | Cost | Venue | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Monday to Friday (During the Holidays) | Anglican Childcare School’s Out Holiday Programme: (WINZ subsides welcome) For more details, contact Anglican Childcare. | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm (Monday to Friday) | Contact for details | 30 Domain Road, Whakatāne | 07 308 5839, 0800 566 523 or anglicanchildcare@xtra.co.nz |
Monday to Friday (During the Holidays) | Bizzy Buddyz School Holiday Programme: (WINZ subsides welcome) For more details, contact Bizzy Buddyz to find out about their workshops. | 7:30 am to 5:30 pm (Monday to Friday) | Contact for details | 175 Commerce Street, Whakatāne | 0800 084 314 or www.bizzybuddyz.co.nz |
Friday 10 October | Motu Trails Ltd Hire a bike from Motu Trails and ride the dunes trail. Pack a picnic and bring the family for a great day out. | 9 am to 5 pm | $20 for all-day bike hire and helmet per person | 138 St John Street, Ōpōtiki | Contact Ngaio Knebel: 07 315 5864 |
Edgecumbe Blue Light Holiday Programme
Week One
- Monday 29: Edgecumbe Blue light building. (games/activities/art)
- Tuesday 30: Nature walk (Latham's Track)
- Wednesday 1: Edgecumbe Blue light building/Skate Park. (wheels/activities)
- Thursday 2: Hot pools Kawerau with bbq lunch
- Friday 3: Super Hero Amazing Race kicks off at 10 am at Edgecumbe Domain
Week Two
- Monday 6 Edgecumbe Blue light building (games/activities/art)
- Tuesday 7 Nature Walk (venue tba)
- Wednesday 8 Movie Night/Camp Out beside Blue light building
- Thursday 9 Nature Trip (Thornton Beach)
- Friday 10 Quiz Night (7 to 9 pm)
Conditions and what you need
These activities are subject to change (in the event of inclement weather or any unforeseen circumstances) and in each case you will need lace up shoes and appropriate clothing. You will need to book for some days in advance, and there is an age restriction for some events as well. Watch Facebook for details and updates. Unless indicated otherwise, all days will start at 9 am, and a minimal charge will apply depending on the activity. More information about what is happening on each day will be on the Edgecumbe Blue Light Facebook page, or you can contact:
Constable Mike Lawton
021 191 3915 or 07 304 9004
Robyn Emms
022 658 4183
Kris Byrne
027 634 8911