Rock On for 9 to 14 year olds
When
These school holidays:
Monday to Friday, 19 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, drawing table, board games, music and jigsaws. 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
Older children are going to have thrills and adventures these holidays! They'll explore tunnels and barracks at Fort Takapuna, build and race their teams Go-Kart, sail the harbour on a scow, try a hand at cartooning with an expert tutor, spend a day 'Gone Fishing', thrills at Rainbow's End and visit a fierce T-Rex Named Sue.
Wow
These holidays we've planned 10 days of exciting and engaging day-long activities to keep older children entertained:
Fort Takapuna |
Monday 19 January |
Explore the tunnels, gun emplacements and barracks at Fort Takapuna to find hidden secrets of NZ's military past. Be guided by a Department of Conservation expert to see the sights as never before. Picnic lunch with the best views of Auckland.
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Piha Watch |
Tuesday 20 January |
See the famous Piha Surf Lifesaving team in action as they demonstrate their skills. Take part in beach relays and a sand castle construction challenge. Do your bit and plant costal grasses to protect the sand dunes. |
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Go-Kart-Go |
Wednesday 21 January |
Test your steering skills with the go-kart that your team build and paint. We have kit-set go-karts that need your help to get them ready for the afternoon race-off. The lucky winners will get to take the karts home. |
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Sail Away |
Thursday 22 January |
Haul in the sails as you cruise around the Waitemata Harbour on the famous 'Ted Ashby' scow, then explore the mysteries of Devonport's North Head. Enjoy a picnic lunch with scenic views. Bring closed shoes. |
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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 for a picnic and games. Please bring togs and towel. |
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Public Holiday - No Programme |
Monday 26 January |
Auckland Anniversary Day |
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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. |
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Gone Fishing |
Wednesday 28 January |
Explore the vibrant Auckland Fish Market on a guided tour, roll your own sushi for lunch and see a fish filleting demonstration. Try your hand at fishing off the wharf with our staff. Bring closed shoes. |
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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 bravehearts. Bring closed shoes. |
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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. |
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Rock On activities in our January 2009 programme (225KB)
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:
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OSCAR Assistance Funding from the Ministry of Social Development |