The following courses are available for school-aged children:
Active fun play
A safe and friendly environment filled with soft play equipment for your school child to use.
There's no need to book, just turn up on the day during term time. Children must be supervised at all times. Suitable for 1½ to 10 year olds.
| Where |
When |
Cost |
| ASB Sports Centre |
Sunday 9.30am−11.30am |
$5.50 / $4.40 with Leisure Card |
For more information, contact: ASB Sports Centre on (04) 830 0500 or email: sportscentre@wcc.govt.nz
Basketball clinic
Designed for 9-12 year olds to develop specific skills necessary for basketball, such as defence, dribbling, passing, shooting and footwork.
| Where |
When |
Cost |
| Karori Recreation Centre |
Wednesday 3.30pm−5pm |
$90 for a 10−week term |
| Thursday 3.30pm−5pm |
For more information or to book, check out Recreation Programmes:
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Or contact: Karori Recreation Centre
GymnastiX
A fun-filled, creative and engaging class which focuses on exploring the foundations of artistic gymnastics, while introducing gymnastics skills and movements on all four apparatus (vault, bar, beam and floor). This class is a great way to build coordination, flexibility, and strength - all skills which are transferable to any sport.
This is an 9-week programme, running from 19 October - 14 December. Suitable for 4 to 6 year olds
| Where |
When |
Cost |
| Nairnville Recreation Centre |
Thursday 3.20pm−4.10pm |
$80 for 8-week term, $90 for 9−week term, $100 for 10-week term / $59 with Leisure Card |
For more information, contact: Nairnville Recreation Centre
Hip hop
Learn some cool dance moves, how to break, lock and pop in this energetic, expressive dance style. Suitable for 7 to 18 year olds.
| Where |
When |
Cost |
| Nairnville Recreation Centre |
Wednesday 3.30pm−4.20pm |
$80 for 8–week term / $90 for 9−week term / $100 for 10–week term |
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Karate
Build strength and flexibility, self discipline and leadership skills. Suitable for 7 to 18 year olds.
| Where |
When |
Level |
Cost |
| Karori Recreation Centre |
Monday and Wednesday 4.30pm−5.30pm |
Juniors Karate - 7 to 13 year olds |
$200 for a 10−week term |
| Tuesday and Thursday 5pm−6pm |
Seniors Karate - 10 to 18 year olds |
To book, contact Karori Recreation Centre on (04) 476 8090 or email karori.rec@wcc.govt.nz.
Kiwi gym
Children will learn and develop basic gymnastic skills of balance, locomotion, rotation, springs and landings. This programme is for 5-12 year olds (for Kiwigym Levels 1-6), along with an advanced class called KiwiGym Advanced.
| Where |
When |
Level |
Cost |
| Karori Recreation Centre |
Monday 3.25pm−4.25pm |
Level 1−3 |
$90 for a 10−week term |
| Monday 4.30pm−5.30pm |
Level 4−6 |
| Monday 5.40pm−6.40pm |
Advanced |
For more information or to book, check out Karori Recreation Centre programmes
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Kiwi gym advanced
For more information or to book, contact Karori Recreation Centre.
Parkour
Using natural surroundings, parkour gets you from A-to-B in the most efficient way possible by running, jumping, vaulting and climbing. Classes are fun and challenging, and help kids develop and improve balance, strength and confidence with a strong focus on safety. Led by qualified parkour instructors.
Parkour at Karori Recreation Centre
| Where |
When |
Age |
Cost |
| Karori Recreation Centre |
Thursday 5.15pm−6.30pm |
7−12 years |
$125 for 10−week term / $100 with Leisure Card |
| Thursday 6.30pm−7.45pm |
13−adult |
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Parkour Kids - Beginner
| Where |
When |
Age |
Cost |
| Kilbirnie Recreation Centre |
Wednesday 3.30pm−4.15pm |
5−7 years |
$105 for 10−week term / $84 with Leisure Card
|
| Wednesday 4.30pm−5.15pm |
8−12 years |
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Parkour Kids − Beyond Basics
This class is specifically for kids who completed the beginner Parkour class. It is a challenging outdoor programme with a focus on quality of movement and the refinement of existing patterns.
| Where |
When |
Age |
Cost |
| Kilbirnie Recreation Centre |
Tuesday 3.30pm−4.15pm
|
8−12 years |
$105 for 10−week term / $84 with Leisure Card |
Tuesday 4.30pm−5.30pm
|
8−12 years
|
$128.50 for 10−week term / $102.80 with Leisure Card
|
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Youth Parkour
Led by a Parkour instructor with over 6 years’ experience, this class takes you over, under, around and through your environment! It focuses on how to move safely and confidently, and participants will leave the class with a bunch of awesome skills. If you're 12 years or older, or have been in some of the other Parkour classes at KIRC, then this is the class for you.
| Where |
When |
Age |
Cost |
| Kilbirnie Recreation Centre |
Wednesday 5.30pm−6.30pm |
12−18 years |
$128.50 for 10−week term / $102.80 with Leisure Card
|
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More information: Karori Recreation Centre and Kilbirnie Recreation Centre
Rollerblade or rollerskate
The programme offers students an introduction to the basics of rollerblading or rollerskating through fun and innovative skating games and drills. Students will learn a range of important skills including stopping, turning, gliding, backwards skating, going down ramps, and falling safely. Aimed at kids aged 5–13 years.
Rollerblade
| Where |
Class |
When |
Cost |
Kilbirnie Recreation Centre
|
Learn to Rollerblade - Beginners |
Monday 4.30pm–5.15pm |
$105 for 10–week course/ $84 with Leisure Card or own blades
|
| Thursday 3.30pm–4.15pm |
| Learn to Rollerblade - Intermediate |
Tuesday 3.30pm–4.15pm |
For more information or to book, contact Kilbirnie Recreation Centre or check out the Recreation Programmes.
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Rollerskate
| Where |
Class |
When |
Cost |
Kilbirnie Recreation Centre
|
Learn to Rollerskate |
Tuesday 4.30pm–5.15pm |
$105 for 10–week course / $84 with Leisure Card or own skates |
For more information or to book, contact Kilbirnie Recreation Centre or check out the Recreation Programmes.
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Junior Roller Derby
This is for those who have basic roller skating skills and want to take it to the next level. You will learn a variety of new skills to use in the sport of Junior Roller Derby. This is a low contact sport where teams compete for points earned through speed, agility and strategy. You will be coached by Julia Bromley (from team NZ) and other guest coaches. We provide safe, fun and exciting classes in which students will have the opportunity to hold a public bout (game) on completion of the course. Aimed at ages 8 to 16.
| Where |
Class |
When |
Cost |
| Kilbirnie Recreation Centre |
Junior Roller Derby |
Wednesday 4.30pm–5.30pm |
$128.50 for 10–week course / $102.80 with Leisure Card or own skates |
For more information or to book, contact Kilbirnie Recreation Centre
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Skateboard
Beginners learn and develop basic skateboarding skills, including skateboard maintenance and basic tricks. Intermediate beginners build on skills learnt in beginners class, including more technical tricks and how to use ramps and obstacles. All protective equipment provided free of charge. Skateboards are not provided. Bookings required.
| Where |
Class |
When |
Cost |
| Kilbirnie Recreation Centre |
Learn to Skateboard - Beginners |
Thursday 4.30pm–5.15pm |
$94.50 for 8–week course / $75.60 with Leisure Card
|
| Learn to Skateboard - Beginners |
Friday 3.30pm–4.15pm |
| Learn to Skateboard - Youth |
Friday 4.30pm–5.15pm |
For more information or to book, contact Kilbirnie Recreation Centre
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School sports leagues
Includes basketball, floorball, futsal, miniball and netball.
| Where |
When |
| ASB Sports Centre |
Throughout the week |
| Karori Recreation Centre |
Tuesdays and Fridays |
Nairnville Recreation Centre
Nairnville co-ordinates a Year 3 & 4/Year 5 & 6 Mini ball league and a Year 7 & 8 Basketball league |
Year 3 & 4 Miniball
Monday 3.20pm–6pm (Terms 2, 3 & 4)
Year 5 & 6 Miniball
Tuesday 3.20pm–5.50pm (Terms 2, 3 & 4)
Year 7 & 8 Basketball
Friday 3.30pm–9pm (Terms 2, 3 & 4) |
For more information: ASB Sports Centre - Junior Leagues or Karori Recreation Centre - Miniball and Basketball Leagues or Nairnville Recreation Centre
Sports programmes
Programmes that focus on specific skills and techniques. Includes basketball, floorball, futsal, netball and fencing.
| Where |
When |
| ASB Sports Centre |
Throughout the week |
For more information: ASB Sports Centre - School Age Programmes
Springboard diving
Teaches the necessary safety skills and goes on to progressively develop diving ability.
Beginners diving builds body control and awareness before developing basic skills using the 1m springboard. Intermediate diving progresses to advanced movements using the 1m and 3m springboards. Advanced diving prepares for club diving and competition.
| Where |
Prerequisite |
| Keith Spry Pool |
Competent in deep water |
| Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre |
Competent in deep water |
For session times, costs or to book, check out the Aquatic Courses:
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Or contact the Council's Contact Centre on (04) 499 4444.
Squash skillz
Join us in the squash court for a fun programme to learn the basics of squash. Improve your racquet skills, hand-eye coordination and fitness. Please wear comfortable clothing and suitable footwear − racquets and equipment provided.
| Where |
When |
Age |
Cost |
| Karori Recreation Centre |
Monday 3.30−4.30pm |
7–12 years |
$81 for 9−week term |
| Wednesday 3.30−4.30pm |
7−12 years |
$90 for 10−week term |
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Swimming lessons - private
A personalised coaching service that can cater to your needs - whether you want to learn to swim or improve your swimming technique. Bookings essential.
| Where |
Sessions |
Cost |
| Karori Pool |
30 minutes |
$61.50 |
| Keith Spry Pool |
| Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre |
For more information or to book, contact your local pool:
Swimming lessons - SwimWell
The Council has a range of classes for children aged 5 months to 14 years.
For more information or to book, phone 04 801 4403 or visit: SwimWell