Holiday Programmes

Have fun be active!

The Active Kids Holiday Programmes are designed to help improve a child's skill development and coordination ability by providing safe environments and activities, with fully trained, enthusiastic staff that encourage enjoyment.

What can we offer?

• Nine locations offering age appropriate programmes: Junior, Intermediate, Senior and Adventure
• Having fun while developing skills
• Enhancing self confidence and social interaction
• Encouraging a healthy active lifestyle through participating in sport and physical activity.
• A variety of sports and activities, such as:
  Run Jump Throw (Athletics), Basketball, Badminton, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Indoor Bowls, Netball, Orienteering, Rippa Rugby, Softball/Teeball, Ten Pin Bowling, Tennis, Unihoc, Volleyball, Earthball and Parachute (Juniors)
  

Please note that Sport Canterbury offices are now located at Unit B, 1 Brynley Street, Hornby, Christchurch 8042 (behind the Clock Tower Building)

Click Here for Active Kids Holiday Programme Dates and Venues for 2012.

Hours of Operation:

Morning sessions
9.00 am – 12.30 pm (Except Rolleston and Amberley 8.30 am start)
Full day
9.00 am – 5.00 pm (Except Rolleston and Amberley 5.30 pm finish)

Registration distribution
• sent to all Primary and Intermediate Schools to go out with their school newsletters
• emailed to past participants
• available and Council venues and libraries
• available on the Sport Canterbury website

OSCAR Subsidies

All Active Kids Holiday Programmes are approved for an OSCAR subsidy which means that eligible families may apply for assistance towards the cost of the programme. However, you must pay for the programme at the time of registration, then we are able to complete your paperwork. Once Sport Canterbury has received the subsidy you will be refunded this amount.
An enrolment form is to be completed for each child before the child is able to attend the relevant programme.

Click here for OSCAR Subsidy information.

The collection and use of information about children, families, staff and management is governed by the Privacy Act 1993 and any amendments. Information may be used by CFYs.

Junior Programme (5 - 7 years)
Fun, sports related games and activities giving children the opportunity to explore and discover a wide range of skills with equipment appropriate to the age of each child. The programme is delivered by enthusiastic staff that encourage enjoyment and achievement.

Intermediate Programme (8 - 9 years)
This programme will provide a wide range of sports designed to encourage children to apply and further develop the skills they have. The sports / games are modified to ensure maximum participation, fun and enchance the development of each child's skills.

Senior Programme (10 - 13 years)
The Senior Programme gives the opportunity for children to consolidate their skills and apply them in a real game situation. Through game play children are encouraged to develop tactical awareness, strategy and
the 'game sense' that complement the fundamental skills of children.

Refund Policy - Active Kids Holiday Programmes

Prior to registration closing date:
A refund will be given, less an administration fee of $10.00 per registration when a withdrawal occurs before the registration closing date.

After registration closing date and during the programme:
No refund will be given if you withdraw from the Active Kids Holiday Programme once registrations have closed.
The refund policy will be applied in every case without regard to the reason for any withdrawal.
No refund will be issued if the Active Kids Holiday Programme has to be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

Active Kids January 2012 Amberley Holiday Programme Registration Form - Click here
Active Kids January 2012 Amberley Holiday Programme Information - Click here
Active Kids January 2012 Christchurch Holiday Programme Registration Form - Click here
Active Kids January 2012 Christchurch Holiday Programme Information - Click here
Active Kids January 2012 Seaview & Redcliffs Holiday Programme Registration Form - Click here
Active Kids January 2012 Seaview & Redcliffs Holiday Programme Information - Click here