Five Up for children 5 years and over

When
These school holidays: Monday to Friday, 5 to 30 January 2009
(drop off from 8am; pick up by 6pm)

Where
The fun starts each day at Parnell District School where there's plenty to do before and after each day's big activity including indoor games, dough tables, drawing table, board games, music, jigsaws and stories. If the weather's fine, we sometimes take the children for a walk or visit to a nearby park outdoors. Offsite day trips depart from the school.

What
Children are going to have loads of fun these holidays. They'll start with a trip to Auckland Zoo, ride a train through the rainforest in the Waitakere Ranges, Puppet show and making, Movie Mania (always popular), and get an introduction to a T-Rex named Sue!

Wow
These holidays we've planned 20 days of exciting and engaging day-long activities to keep younger children entertained:

Wild About the Zoo

Monday 5 January

Experience eye to eye encounters with some of Auckland Zoo's newest inhabitants. Meet NZ's only Asian elephants Kashin and Burma, then enter the cave to view sealions through a spectacular underwater window.

Shipwrecked

Tuesday 6 January

Alas, your ship has been wrecked on Traitor's Island. The lucky survivors will follow the clues and piece together the map that will lead to the rescue ship. A day of hunting, scavenging and swashbuckling.

Parnell's Got Talent

Wednesday 7 January

Do you like to show-off? Work in teams to uncover your hidden talents and impress the judges or let our experts show you how to drum, sing, juggle, dance or even do a magic trick.

Go West

Thursday 8 January

Jump on our rainforest train and journey through tunnels and over bridges in the natural wonderland of the Waitakere Ranges. Spot some of the local residents: glow worms, cave wetas and tuis. Wear closed shoes for the short walk.

Quiz on the Run

Friday 9 January

Beat the clock as your team races to find the answers at each pit-stop in our mystery venue. Complete this fun and challenging quiz game to win some wonderful prizes.

Wet Pet Workshop

Monday 12 January

Meet a variety of aquatic pets including topical fish, axolotl's, frogs, turtles and even fire-bellied newts. Create your own aquatic environments and learn how to look after wet pets.

Spy Day

Tuesday 13 January

Spend the day at MOTAT's latest exhibition where your mission is to uncover the clues and discover all about secret codes, night vision, satellite surveillance, laser technology and make your own disguises.

Kayaking at Ferg's

Wednesday 14 January

Have a blast this summer and try kayaking. Build your water skills while learning kayak handling and stroke techniques. We have a high instructor/child ratio that encourages water safety and confidence. All equipment is provided including life jackets. Picnic and chill-out under the trees.

Rocks, Ropes and Swim

Thursday 15 January

Reach new heights on an amazing rock wall or build self-confidence and swing like Tarzan on the ropes course, then swim the afternoon away. You will have exclusive instruction and use of the pool. Please bring togs and towel.

Gladiators

Friday 16 January

Joust with the inflatable poles or try the horizontal bungee run. Test yourself with a range of fun games using your brains and cunning to outwit your opposition and also our gladiatorial instructors.

Puppet Showcase

Monday 19 January

Be entertained by the wonderful duo Bill and Kath with their Puppet and Magic Showcase to delight your eyes and imagination. Our experts will help you make your own puppet and create your own show.

Kiwi Valley Farm

Tuesday 20 January

Escape from the maze and find the hidden cave then meet the small animals in the nursery shed. Follow the farmyard trail, enjoy the scenery and feed the friendly animals or enjoy a pony ride.

Sense-sational

Wednesday 21January

Explore the amazing science behind your favourite foods with our Mad Science team. Also discover the magic of flight where you will build an aircraft and give it a test flight. What you find out could make your head spin.

Hook, Line and Sinker

Thursday 22 January

Hear remarkable fisherman's tales and tour the Maritime Museum, ferry to Devonport and try your hand at fishing for your dinner from the wharf. All equipment provided. Wear closed shoes.

Just Add Water

Friday 23 January

Splash-down at Parnell Pools, zip down the slide and fire the water cannon. Then head to the Parnell Rose Gardens of a picnic and treasure hunt. Please bring togs and towel.

Public Holiday - No Programme

Monday 26 January

Auckland Anniversary Day

Movie Mania

Tuesday 27 January

Catch the latest summer movie in Newmarket. Also, try your hand at cartooning and draw your favourite TV or movie character, family member or even yourself with our professional cartoon expert. Bring a photograph if possible.

Pocket Pets

Wednesday 28 January

Get up close with rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, rats and chinchillas, Build animal enclosures and learn how to groom, handle, feed and maintain small pets.

Extreme Thrills

Thursday 29 January
Back by popular demand, a trip to Rainbow's End. NZ's premier theme park. A complete day's adventure. There are new and old favourite's, exciting rides and a host of amusements for younger brave hearts. Bring closed shoes.

T-Rex

Friday 30 January

See the biggest and fiercest predator that ever stalked the land. Uncover the bone-hard truth about dinosaurs at the Auckland Museum. Construct and paint your own creature. Can you guess the mystery bone in the box? Picnic lunch in the Domain.

Five Up activities in our January 2009 programme (221KB)
Enrolment, Terms & Conditions for January 2009 (40KB)

 

All of Parnell Trust's programmes meet safety standards and agreed codes of behaviour as awarded by the Department of Child, Youth and Family Services and OSCAR (Out of School Care and Recreation).

Parnell Trust School Holiday Programmes acknowledge support from:

 OSCAR Assistance  Funding from the Ministry of Social Development