NOise VACANCY
During the first week of the school holidays, our CBD and surrounds will be coming to life in all manner of ways with this year’s NOise VACANCY experience. So keep your eyes peeled for out-of-the-ordinary happenings, sights and sounds when you’re in town, and spread the word! To increase your chances of tracking down the mysterious happenings, and to keep up with any planned activations follow @noisevacancy on Instagram.
Week 1: Friday 27 Sept - Friday Oct 3.
Free for your enjoyment!
The Band School Holiday Programme
Join the Band School’s holiday programme for a fun-filled musical adventure! Start by exploring a variety of instruments like drums, guitars, keyboards, and ukuleles with hands-on instruction and practice. Join a band and work with others to create and perfect your music. Dive into playing your favorite tunes and discovering new ones. On the final day, show off your hard work in a performance for parents and whanau to enjoy! The holiday programme runs from 9am-3pm during the second week of the holidays and is held at Gisborne Intermediate’s music department. It’s aimed at beginner and intermediate musicians.
Week 2: Monday 7 Oct - Friday 11 Oct
Caters to ages 6-14.
Cost is $50 per day.
Bookings and more info via their website: http://www.thebandschool.co.nz/holiday-programme
Tōnui Collab
STEMM Workshops: Tōnui Collab offer three, 1-day workshops, 9am to 3pm each day at Tōnui Collab, 466 Childers Road (access from the carpark). Their workshops encourage children to explore the diversity of STEMM - science, technology, engineering, mathematics and mātauranga Māori through the experimentation and creation of animation, engineering, game development, robotics, coding, virtual reality and more!
Tuesday 8 October: Virtual Reality
Tamariki will explore a range of different Virtual Reality experiences and experiment with creating a VR experience of their own. The workshop will cover concepts of UX design, storytelling and 3D content creation. Tamariki will be able to share their VR creations with whānau and friends after the workshop.
Wednesday 9 October: Game Development
Tamariki will play some retro arcade style games and then start designing and building their own retro arcade-style game. The workshop will cover game narrative, block-based coding, character creation and UX design. Tamariki will be able to share their games with friends and whānau after the workshop.
Thursday 10 October: Animation
Tamariki will experiment with creating animations. The workshop will cover storytelling and animation techniques. Tamariki will be able to share their animations with friends and whānau after the workshop.
Caters to ages 7-13
Cost is $50 per day.
Book online here: https://www.tonuicollab.com/holiday-workshops
Questions? Contact Moana at admin@tonuicollab.com or 0800 8 TŌNUI
Gisborne Tennis Club | Tennis Holiday Programme
The Gisborne Tennis Club offer a 2-week tennis coaching camp with rates for single or multi-day bookings. The holiday programme is held at the Gisborne Tennis Club on Childers Road (opposite the YMCA). Racquets can be supplied if required.
Week 1: Monday 30 September - Thursday 3 October (9am-12pm)
Week 2: Monday 7 October - Thursday 10 October (9am-12pm)
Caters to ages 8-12 (but this is flexible and can be discussed with coaches)
Cost for members per week are
$70 per child (3/4 days)
$50 (2 days)
$30 (1 day)
Non-members pay additional $20 per child per week
Enroll by emailing Lee Worthington: leetennispro@gmail.com
Have questions? Contact Lee Worthington at 021 595 686
HB Williams Memorial Library
The Gisborne Library have heaps to do during the school holidays. They’re holding their regular weekly activities like He Kākano and Te Pihinga that run throughout the year and the ever-popular Pūtaia | Reading Challenge. There’s something to enrich and entertain everyone during the kids’ time away from school! Their events are held at the Library, are open to all (note the ages that the activities cater to) and are free. Only the Te Whare Pūtaiao | House of Science require registration.
September 28 – October 13
Pūtaia | Reading Challenge
Caters to ages 0-17
Read for two hours in 15 minute slots, and go into the draw to win one of four mystery prizes up for grabs. It’s that easy. Pick up a challenge form from the children’s area or head to the library's website (www.gpl.govt.nz) to download a digital form from 23 September. All entries must be submitted by 11:59pm 13 October 2024.
Monday 30 September 10am-11.30am
Picture Frame Craft: Get creative and make an owl picture frame.
Caters to ages 5+
Tuesday 1 October 10am-11.30am
Creative Colouring: Get colouring and add a splash of colour to the children’s space as we display the final works.
Caters to all ages.
Wednesday 2 October 10am-11am
Te Whare Pūtaiao | House of Science: "Flexi Physics" learn about different forms of energy.
Junior Science caters to ages 5-7
Limited space, registration required. Taking registrations from September 23
Phone 867 6709 to register your child.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Thursday 3 October 10am-11.30am
Build the Eiffel Tower: Race against the clock to build the tallest Eiffel tower using only newspaper and cellotape.
Caters to ages 5+
Friday 4 October 10am-11am
Te Whare Pūtaiao | House of Science: "Flexi Physics" learn about different forms of energy.
Limited spaces, registration required. Taking registrations from September 23.
Phone 867 6709 to register your child.
Monday 7 October 10am-11.30am
Halloween Craft: Create your own trick or treat bag.
Caters to all ages
Tuesday 8 October 10am-11.30am
Paper Mosaic: Get arty with paper and create a paper mosaic masterpiece.
Caters to ages 4+
Wednesday 9 October 10am-11.30am
Olympic Home Games
Let the games begin: Make some Olympic rings out of cardboard and challenge the whole family to compete in your very own Olympic Home Games.
Caters to ages 4+
Thursday 10 October 10am-11.30am
DIY Book Marks: making book marks! Make one to gift and one for yourself! Join in for some creative fun.
Caters to ages 5+
Eastwoodhill Arboretum
The folks at Eastwoodhill Arboretum have a few options for you this school holidays to entertain and inspire the kiddies.
Creative Kid Days | These drop-in style workshops are free to partake in but please book in advance, as spaces are limited. All art supplies are provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Drop in anytime between 10am and 3pm to take part. The Cafe is open 10am - 3pm so grab yourself a coffee and a scone.
Thursday 3 October: join in some nature crafting
Thursday 10 October: paint wooden mushrooms
Caters for ages 5-12.
Cost of the normal arboretum entry fees apply: Adults $18, Seniors $15, Under 16 $5, Under 5’s free. Please Book IN ADVANCE as some supplies are limited. Book by emailing enquiries@eastwoodhill.org.nz
Kids Natural Pigment Making Workshop with Jo Cringle | Join Artist Jo Cringle for a fun day learning how to make natural pigments and paint from scratch! Create a painting with your own colours and also take home your own pigment palette! All materials provided.
Friday 11 October, 10am – 1pm
Caters to ages 5+.
Cost is $50 per child (includes child’s arboretum entry). Parent supervision required (normal arboretum entry applies).
Must be booked in advance, so secure your space by emailing jocringle@gmail.com
Comet Swimming Club Holiday Programme
30-min swimming lessons with an instructor held at Elgin School Pool. Cost is for all the daily lessons for the week. During the school holidays is the perfect time to boost your little one’s confidence in the water.
Week 1: Monday 30 Sept - Friday 4 Oct
Week 2: Monday 7 Oct - Friday 11 Oct
Caters to 3+ years.
Cost is $60 per week.
To book or find more information, email Libby at comet.libbyd@gmail.com
Mana Music Holiday Programme
Major Trap Studios offer a Music Holiday Programme for rangatahi that will take your talent to the next level! Learn how beats are made, explore songwriting and vocals, experience recording sessions, collaborate with other young musicians and get hands-on experience shooting a music video. Held at Major Trap Studio in Gisborne, work alongside Strobe, East Coast legend of hip hop.
The programme runs from 10:30 - 2:30, 30 Sept - 6 Oct (meals included), with an option for pick-up and drop-off.
Caters to ages 12-18.
Cost is $200. Ring 0210 909 9509 to reserve your spot or pm them for more info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552731565693
Pinehollow
Jacquie and the team offer the chance to get up close and personal with her gentle animals. Their holiday programme is open Monday - Friday, 30 Sept-11 Oct from 9 am - 3:30. They are located at 2424 Matawai Road but they have limited spaces in a van for pick-up and drop-off at the Tav Restaurant. (Pick-up is at 8:50am and drop-off is at 4pm.)
Participants need to wear appropriate footwear (gumboots or closed-toed shoes), warm clothes and a jacket, and bring a spare change of clothes, lunch, and water.
Caters to ages 5+. Cost is $65 for the day.
Email pinehollowridingschool@gmail.com to register. Payments are via bank transfer (acct: Pine Hollow 06-0637-0264724-00). For more info, including booking and cancellation policy, ring Jacquie on 0277491629, email (above) or message her on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riverviewtreks
October School Holiday Origami Workshops for Children
School Holiday Origami Workshops are happening again during the 1st week of the school holidays! Each class will attempt 2 - 3 different origami creations. (Creations on the photos are examples.) See the class schedule below to find the right class for your child. All materials are supplied but you’re welcome to bring supplies if you wish. Sessions are held at Te Hapara School (31 Mill Road). Caregivers are welcome to stay or can drop/pick-up.
Enroll by emailing noboundaryhandmadecrafts@gmail.com or message their facebook page with your name, your child's name and school year, and date(s) you would like to book in. Mutsuko will reply to you with details. Maximum capacity of 5 people per class.
Year 1-3 | Wed 2 Oct & Thurs 3 Oct 9:30-11:00
Year 4-6 | Wed 2 Oct & Thurs 3 Oct 11:30-13:00
Year 7 + | Fri 4 Oct 9:30-11:00
Caters to ages 5+. Cost is $15 each for a class.
Gisborne Gymnastics Club
Holiday Open Gym
During the school holidays, the Gymnastics Club offer unstructured play and activity sessions, and Preschool Open Gym (Fridays only). The location is the Stihl Shop Sports Centre (537 Aberdeen Road).
Caters to ages 5-14 (except Friday morning Preschool Open Gym which is preschool ages only).
Cost is $20 for Open Gym sessions and $10 for Preschool sessions
Book in or find more information about the timetable or what to bring here: https://gisbornegymnastics.com/holiday-program
The Y Oscar Summer Holiday Programme
The Y Oscar Holiday Programme offer a variety of fun activities every day, from Sept 30 to October 11, with bookings available from 6:45am to 5:45pm. They are located at YMCA Oscar House - 153 Disraeli Street (look for the green fence). From trips to the Kiwa Pools and the cinema to baking and arts and crafts, there’s sure to be something for everyone!
Caters to ages 5-13.
Cost ranges from $10 - $65. To enrol, fill out the form at the below link and email it to oscar@ymcagisborne.nz. For questions and to learn about their whanau discount, email (address above) or ring 867 9259 EXT 3. https://ymcagisborne.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/OSCAR-HP-SEPT-30-TO-OCT-11TH-1.pdf
Tairāwhiti Museum
During the first week of the holidays, Tairāwhiti Museum offer daily activities for your young ones, inspired by the Museum’s current exhibitions. Spaces are limited, so pre-booking and payment at the museum is essential. All children must be accompanied by an adult during the duration of the workshop.
Caters to ages 5-12.
Cost is $5 per child or $10 per child for the clay workshops.
Monday 30 September: Stingray
10am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm
Create artwork inspired by Kate Flyger’s ceramic stingrays exhibiting in the ‘Photographers, Potters & Artists’ Society exhibition.
Tuesday 1 October: Clay Workshop
10am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm ($10 per child)
Make your own clay artwork with ceramic artist Fiona Bryant.
Wednesday 2 October: Mixed Media
10am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm
Create a fun mixed media artwork inspired by the ‘Photographers, Potters & Artists’ Society exhibition.
Thursday, 3 October: Clay Workshop
10am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm ($10 per child)
Make your own clay artwork with ceramic artist Fiona Bryant.
Friday 4 October: Say Cheese
10am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm
Create artworks inspired by the ‘Hand Coloured: Photography’s parallel universe’ exhibition.
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