Term 1, 2025 Activity Guide

Your Term 1 After-School Activity Guide

It’s that time again: the school holidays are almost over, the school term just around the corner—and the after-school juggle is about to begin! Don’t panic—we’ve rounded up the best local activities to keep your little ones busy, engaged, and (let’s be real) ready for bed by 7pm (or make that 8pm…). Whether they’re into art, sport, or something a bit more quirky, this guide has the coolest spots and classes to check out across the Inner West. Say goodbye to the “What now?”and hello to after-school fun that’s actually, well, fun. So, let’s make this term a lot less “I’m bored” and a lot more “That was awesome!”.

Click the links below to jump straight to the individual listing or browse through the entire Term 1 2025 Activity Guide for some inspo. Plus, be sure to mention Inner West Mums when making a booking as many of these businesses offer discounts to local mums and don’t forget to use your Creative and Active Kids Vouchers too.

🌟 Bonjour Babies

Bonjour Babies offers a vibrant French learning journey for young minds! Our engaging programs, from 6 months to 5 years, immerse children alongside their parents in the joy of French through songs, games, stories, and more. Backed by research on early language exposure benefits, we create a fun, interactive environment that fosters cognitive growth. Join us in one of our three locations Rozelle, Paddington, Beacon Hill for a bilingual adventure where children thrive.

Cost: $280 for a 10 week term

✨ IWM Offer: Apply the code ‘INNERWESTMUMS25’ at checkout for 10% off only valid until 03/01/2025

Booking: www.bonjourbabies.com.au

Enquiry: info@bonjourbabies.com.au

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

🌟 Gymbaroo

Come join over 400 Innerwest families who trust Gymbaroo Summer Hill classes to help them connect, nurture and participate in their child’s development whether they are babies, toddlers, preschoolers or 5-8 Year olds. Whether your little one is learning to crawl, walk, or getting ready for school, our research-backed programs provide a fun and engaging way for children of all ages to develop key skills. From singing songs to playing games, every activity is designed to help your child thrive through each stage of their early development. Enjoy precious time together each week. Now open Saturdays

Cost: $280

Booking: https://tinyurl.com/SHPAGE

Enquiry: O412187388 summerhill@gymbaroo.com.au

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

🌟 Flying Yogis

Flying Yogis unique mix of Yoga and Acrobatics programs for children are in Inner West Institution. Parents love the subtle lessons in mindfulness, emotion management while getting the kids mentally and physically fit and coordinated. The Kids love being upside down, flipping around and, suprisingly, that added touch of meditation and relaxation at the end of each class.

We offer classes from toddlers through to teenagers .

Cost: 45 min classes; $285 for 10 week term; 60 min classes- $300 for 10 weeks term.

✨ IWM Offer: A free trial is offered to new students, however, if you mentioned you saw this promo in IWM, we will knock a further $20 off your booking after your free trial.

Booking: info@flyingyogis.net.au

Enquiry: www.flyingyogis.net.au

Voucher: Active Kids, Creative Kids

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

🌟 GeckoSport Inner West Sydney

GeckoSports classes are a varied and fun to keep your kids engaged and active outside of school. Designed by experts from the sports, exercise, medicine, fitness, education and healthcare sectors our specialised programs are serious fun for kids! Come and join the fun with our experienced, enthusiastic kids coaches.

Structured for real results with sport specific skills and maximum engagement in a non-competitive environment. Our wide variety of sports means no week is the same with action packed sports fun. Kids learn a different sport each week focused on improving gross motor skills and confidence.

*Mini Olympics *Soccer *Basketball *AFL Football *Netball *Baseball *Rugby League *Cricket *Volleyball *Frisbee

Cost: Free first class then $24 pw

✨ IWM Offer: Our results-based programs are a great way to incorporate fitness as a core activity into your child’s weekly routine with the added excitement of sport! With no lock in contracts, come along to a FREE TRIAL CLASS anytime to see what we’re all about. No single week is the same with GeckoSKILLS (multi-sports), just action-packed fun and a non-competitive environment where kids will improve their gross motor skills, coordination, fitness and give their confidence a boost!

Kids will learn up to 10 different national sports during each term:
*Mini Olympics (athletics) *Soccer *Basketball *AFL Footy *Softball *Netball *Rugby League *Cricket *Volleyball *Ultimate Frisbee *Golf (NEW)

Booking: natascha@geckosports.com.au

Enquiry: 0400 989 229 or https://geckosports.com.au/clubs/inner-west-sydney/

Voucher: Active Kids

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

🌟 Little Kickers Inner West

Little Kickers is an imaginative, learning through play-based program. With four different soccer classes each tailored to a different age group The real goal of Little Kickers is to use soccer as a FUN forum to instill in children a little extra confidence, coordination, control, and camaraderie through our award-winning program.

Cost: $92 per month, rolling membership, one off $55 registration includes uniform

✨ IWM Offer: Mention IWM on booking and get a free name and number on uniform

Booking: www.littlekickers.com.au

Enquiry: jwoolsey@littlekickers.com.au , 0403500441

Voucher: Active Kids

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Magpies Academy – Inner West Magpies Junior AFL Club

Returning in 2025, this exciting AFL skills boot camp will be run over 4 weeks throughout February. The sessions will be run by Inner West Magpies AFL Club players and coaches from the Junior club and designed for players to work on their skills in the lead up to the 2025 season.

Magpies Academy is for boys and girls aged 5-17 and all levels of AFL experience.

For those new to the game, Magpies Academy will provide a great opportunity to come and try AFL in a fun and supportive environment. Experienced players will benefit from skills development and fitness in the lead up to the 2025 season.

Cost: $40

Booking: https://events.humanitix.com/magpies-academy-2025

Enquiry: https://innerwestmagpiesjuniorafl.au

🌟 Speaking Schools Australasia

With a focus on connecting with students, Speaking Schools helps all types of kids become the best version of themselves. Our coaches are energetic and knowledgeable in public speaking and debating skills – they know how to make every student feel welcome and engaged regardless of whether they’re shy or outgoing. Not only this, but our programs help students build their confidence, skills and critical thinking!

Cost: $35 per hour

Booking: https://speakingschools.com.au/

Enquiry: (02) 9037 3554 | contact@speakingschools.com.au

Voucher: Creative Kids