Holiday Programmes Junior (Age 5 - 8)

Being physically active is one of the most important things Kiwi Kids should do for good health and well being. The KiwiSport Holiday Programme is designed to encourage regular physical activity through participation and skill development in a variety of modified sports.

It is the intention of Sport Canterbury to provide a stimulating and varied programme of activities that meet the needs and abilities of the children. Children rotate around a number of KiwiSports and physical activities such as during the morning sessions and participate in a variety of activities including external visits to a number of local attractions suited to the age range.

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
• direct mailout to past participants
• available on the Sport Canterbury website

OSCAR Subsidies

All Sport Canterbury KiwiSport 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.

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

General Information:

- Staff Ratios are as follows:
There is 1 Coach to 10 students (1:10 ratio)
Offsite visits 1: 8 ratio
Water based activities 1:6 ratio

- Children are placed in groups of similar ages i.e. 6 year olds with other 6 year olds etc.
- If parents want someone to be separated or someone to go in the same group, please advise us and we will endeavour to do so.
- If you wish your 5 year old or 5.5 year old child to attend please consider whether they are physically and mentally able to cope with playing with older children – the onus is on the child and parents.

Registrations for the April Holiday Programmes are open now!

Click here to download the April Holiday Programme Information and Registration form

Click here to download the Amberley April Holiday Programme Information and Registration form