Special Interest Challenges

These holidays Parnell Trust offers three multi-day programmes plus 4 specialist days, for children 6 to 14 years. These are stimulating learning opportunities in which children tackle problems, develop ideas, put them into practice and emerge with a real sense of achievement.

In September/October 2010, the challenges are:

  • LEGO Robotics
  • Soccer Clinic
  • Random Acts of Art

Download the September/October 2010 Special Interest Challenges programme

LEGO Robotics and Random Acts of Art run from 9am to 4pm each day. Soccer Clinic has a half day option (9am-12pm) and a full day option (9am-4pm).

Children can join Parnell Trust's recreational programmes (also at Parnell District School, Gladstone Road) from 8am - 9am; and from 4pm to 6pm if you require an early drop off or late pick up.


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