School Holiday Programmes

 

Our school holiday programmes are based at the Bishopdale Rec Centre, Papa Hou in the central city, and Riccarton Primary School.  We also have a Rock Climbing programme that operates from the Adventure Centre in Sydenham.

All of our programmes are designed for those who love to stay busy during the holidays. These action-packed programmes are a perfect stepping stone to our overnight camps.

Over the course of the week we aim for the participants to build connections, trust, resilience and self confidence as they try new activities and practice enriching life skills, which is why we encourage attendance for the full week.

Summer Holiday Programmes

Riccarton, Bishopdale and Papa Hou in the city

JANUARY

Three weeks of programmes are running at Bishopdale, Riccarton and Papa Hou between 5 and 23 January 2026.  For those schools who start back late we also will have programmes at Bishopdale on 26-30 January 2026 and at Papa Hou on 26-28 January.

Please note that our timetables may be subject to change at short notice due to staffing requirements, unforeseen circumstances or weather conditions.  This includes offsite excursion days, which might be changed to an alternative day.

PROGRAMMES FOR 5-11 YEARS

PAPA HOU

  • Drop off + pick up at Papa Hou, 4 Rolleston Avenue
  • 8.15am – 5.15pm
  • Limited spaces
  • Subsidies available
  • Costs vary for short week options
$299
full week

BISHOPDALE

  • Drop off + pick up at Bishopdale Recreation Centre
  • 8.30am – 5pm
  • Limited spaces
  • Subsidies available
  • Costs vary for short week options
$299
full week

RICCARTON

  • Drop off + pick up at Te Kapehu Riccarton School
  • 8.30am – 5pm
  • Limited spaces
  • Subsidies available
  • Costs vary for short week options
$299
full week

Rock Climbing Programme

Our rock climbing holiday programme is a great way to develop new skills and be challenged! 

These 3-day programmes are perfect for children aged 9-14 looking to learn the basics of equipment, knots and skills to become confident  climbers with indoor and outdoor experiences.

Limit of 12 participants per programme

Rock Climbing

April
7 – 9 | 8 – 10 | 13 – 15 | 15 – 17

The Adventure Centre provides all safety equipment (harness, helmet etc) that is required, however if you have your own, feel free to use it.

 

Indoor Days
Ensure you bring a warm jersey and closed toe shoes for climbing and games.

 

Outdoor Days
The climbing crags can be shaded and exposed to the wind. All participants will need to bring suitable clothing to stay warm when not climbing, and appropriate sun protection as well. Expect wind and drizzle.

  • Indoor and outdoor rock climbing
  • Drop off + pick up at the Adventure Centre in Sydenham
  • 9am – 3pm
  • Limited spaces
$265
3 day programme

Magic + Circus Camp

Unleash creativity. Build confidence. Make friends. Create magic!

Build Your Own Show: Abracadabra!

 

Could you be the magician who vanishes into thin air?
Would you dare to juggle secrets whispered by the wind?
What illusions will you conjure from the depths of your imagination?

19 – 21 January 2026, 9am-3pm

This holiday, step behind the curtain and into an adventure of creativity, confidence, and performance, where anything is possible. From sleight of hand to circus flair, from storytelling to stage craft, this is your chance to build your own show and become the performer you’ve always dreamed of being.

 

Over three spellbinding days, young people will explore the worlds of magic, circus and theatre in a fun, supportive environment where imagination takes centre stage.

 

The camp concludes with a live showcase for family and friends, where the stories, skills, and surprises come to life on stage. Will you be the one to say the magic words and bring the show to life?

 

for 8-14 years, at Black Box theatre, 4 Rolleston Avenue

$250 3 day programme
Register here

Facilitated by professional magician and entertainer Steve Wilbury, participants will:

✨  learn jaw-dropping magic tricks (Abracadabra!)
🎪  try exciting circus skills and boost stage confidence
🎭  put together acts for their first live performance

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