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Activities for young people
Here’s a great list of things to do for your school aged child after school, during the weekend or on school holidays. The list was compiled by Disability Connect, a Disability Information Advisory Services (DIAS) in Auckland.
Auckland Council Leisure and Pools
From school holiday programmes, out of school care (OSCAR) to term time recreation programmes, Auckland Council runs a a series of activities all-year round to keep tamariki and adults active.
Functional Adaptive Movement
This is a strength and conditioning program with specifically designed to increase the overall health and wellness of disabled people. The programmes are designed to elevate balance, coordination, confidence, strength, endurance, concentration, communication, capability, and life skills of people of all abilities.
Interacting Disability Theatre
Weekly drama (the good kind!), filmmaking and hip hop classes throughout school term for a wide variety of people.
Interactive drumming sessions
Rhythm for the Soul provides drumming sessions for young people with disabilities. These are lively 1-hour sessions packed with play, music, singing, dancing, and games, all aimed at teaching life skills in a fun way.
Kidzacool Adventures
A programme for children aged 5-12 years, where they can play, relax in a fun, safe and sociable environment while carers work, take a break or catch up with friends and family.
LifeKidz
LifeKidz offers after school care, holiday fun and day programmes for young people of all abilities.
Recreate NZ
Recreate organise camps, getaways and all kinds of outdoor adventures across Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Christchurch for young people with disabilities. From cycling the Otago Rail Trail to a night out for dinner and a movie, they have something for everyone.
Please note that due to popular demand, you may need to be on the waiting list to join their activities. Please contact them first before making any plans.
Tai Chi and Qigong
Movement for Calm offers inclusive Tai Chi and Qigong programmes for children and young adults with disabilities and mental health challenges. The programme teaches breathing and relaxation methods, self-regulation, balance, coordination and core strength.