Note: All class times are based on standard schedules. Please check the Wellington Recreation Centres and Ākau Tangi Sports Centre Facebook pages for updates.
Baby Jam
Baby Jam is a casual play session, suitable for babies to new walkers. Small trampoline, ball pit, swing and colourful soft equipment.
| Where |
When (during term time) |
Ability |
Cost |
| Nairnville Recreation Centre |
Tuesday 9.30am–12pm |
Crawlers to new walker babies |
$5 casual class /
$45 for 10-trip pass |
Giggles and Wiggles
A fun session for parent and child to explore the world of music and movement together.
| Where |
When (during term time) |
Age |
Cost |
| Karori Recreation Centre |
Monday 11.45am–12.15pm |
0−12 months |
$8.50 casual class /
$76.50 for 10-trip pass |
Gym Jam
Gym Jam is a safe, friendly and fun indoor playland filled with soft play equipment and a bouncy castle for your preschooler to use. No need to book, just turn up on the day. Children must be supervised at all times.
| Where |
When (during term time) |
Age |
Cost |
Ākau Tangi Sports Centre
|
Monday 9.30am–11.30am |
1–5 years
|
$5 casual class / $45 for 10-trip pass |
| Wednesday 9.30am–11.30am |
| Thursday 9.30am–11.30am |
| Friday 9.30am–12.30pm |
| Sunday 9.30am–11.30am |
Karori Recreation Centre
|
Friday 9.30am–11.30am |
0–4 years |
Free for under 1 year / $5 for 1–4 years / $45 for 10-trip pass |
| Saturday 9am–11am |
Nairnville Recreation Centre
|
Monday 9.30am–11am |
0–4 years |
Free for under 1 year / $5 for 1–4 years / $45 for 10-trip pass
|
| Wednesday 9.30am–11am |
| Saturday 9am–11am |
| Tawa Recreation Centre |
Sunday 9am–11am |
0–4 years |
Free for under 1 year / $5 for 1–4 years / $45 for10-trip pass |
Musical Tots
Giving children experiences in singing, listening and playing to develop confidence and self-esteem.
| Where |
When (during term time) |
Age |
Cost |
| Karori Recreation Centre |
Monday 10am−10.40am
|
1.5−3 years |
$8.50 casual class /
$76.50 for 10-trip pass |
Tinytown Early Birds
Tinytown Early Birds is a circuit-based early motor skills preschool class. Help to develop your child’s confidence, body awareness and social skills with fun and engaging activities led by our friendly recreation coordinators.
| Where |
When (during term time) |
Age |
Cost |
| Kilbirnie Recreation Centre |
Monday 10.00am−10.45am
|
1−4 years |
$7 casual class /
$63 for 10-trip pass |
Wednesday (fortnightly) 10.00am−10.45am
|
Toddlers and Waddlers
An even balance of music and physical play with our preschool equipment. Suitable for crawling babies through to new walkers. It gives children the opportunity to gain confidence and explore through music and movement.
| Where |
When (during term time) |
Cost |
| Karori Recreation Centre |
Wednesday 9.30am–10.10am crawlers/new walkers and 10.20am–11am new walkers/confident walkers |
$10.50 casual class / $94.50 for 10-trip pass |
Tumbling Tots
A fun class to develop the foundations of physical activities such as running, jumping, climbing and balancing.
| Where |
When (during term time) |
Age |
Cost |
| Karori Recreation Centre |
Tuesday 9.15am−10am
Thursday 9.15am−10am |
2−4 years |
$10.50 casual class /
$94.50 for 10-trip pass |
LeisureCard member discount
The LeisureCard gives you 20% off preschool classes at recreation centres and Ākau Tangi Sports Centre.
Concession passes
Concession passes are a convenient and cheap option if you attend classes regularly – buy a concession pass. For current LeisureCard members, your discount is automatically applied if it's available on the pass you're buying.
Concession passes are non-refundable, non-transferable, and are valid for two years.
Bookings
For classes at Ākau Tangi Sports Centre, email sportscentre@wcc.govt.nz or phone 04 830 0500.
For all other classes, email recreation@wcc.govt.nz or phone your local recreation centre.
Swimming lessons
SwimWell offers swimming lessons for children aged 5 months to 18 years. For more information or to book, phone 04 801 4403 or visit the SwimWell website.