Activities Guide: Term 2, 2021
Thinking of enrolling your child in an extra-curricular activity in term two? Our guide features a range of fun and engaging options, catering to all ages and interests.
There are art classes taught in a studio with an eco-friendly garden that’s home to chickens and guinea pigs. A chance for primary kids (and younger) to engage in nature play. Yoga and acrobatic classes for children – and adults too! And so much more.
Many of these providers are offering exclusive discounts for the Inner West Mums community, so be quick as spots fill up fast! And don’t forget to check if they accept Creative Kids or Active Kids vouchers too.
Little Kickers Canada Bay/ Canterbury
Artspark
Art & sewing classes for toddlers to pre-teen
Artspark is a sun-filled art and sewing studio, located in the middle of Rozelle. Our eco-friendly garden has many edible
plants, and is home to three chickens and two guinea pigs. It’s a perfect place to relax, play, and source materials for projects. The garden also gives students the opportunity to tend to plants, and learn how to associate with animals in kind ways. We offer art and eco-garden classes, as well as sewing and illustration classes, during the school terms.
Cost: from $20, creative vouchers accepted
Booking: https://www.artspark-studio.com.au/school-term-classes/
Enquiry: https://www.artspark-studio.com.au/contact/
Where: 43 Merton Street, Rozelle
Booking: https://www.artspark-studio.com.au
Enquiries: email chichi@artspark-studio.com.au or call ChiChi on 0434 154 811
Bush Balance
Bush Balance is an outdoor play session for young children and their carers. We offer unstructured play opportunities to help children connect to their natural environment. Bush Balance provides equipment such as buckets, measuring tapes, real tools, ropes and paints to aid children in their exploration.
Cost: $128-$176 per term (2nd sibling half price)
IWM’s offer: use code IWMBB2 for 5% off term fees.
Website: www.bushbalance.com.au
Email: bushbalanceplaygroup@gmail.com
Location: Sydney Park, Alexandria
Ages: 0-8 year olds
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Flying Yogis
Flying Yogis run yoga, mindfulness and acrobatics classes for kids (and now adults!).
Our unique programs incorporate the mindfulness of yoga with the agility and coordination of gymnastics and acrobatics. This gives children fun ways to gain the tools needed to cope with our hectic lives: focus; trust; confidence; cooperation; self-esteem, awareness; resilience and fearlessness in a completely non-competitive environment.
Our team of inspiring teachers come from various backgrounds: gym, dance, child psychology and education. Our training is rigorous. We aim to develop the kind of teachers that bring out your child’s personal best.
Most of all, whether you come weekly, attend our holiday workshops., come to a birthday party, have flying yogis teach at your school, or as an adult become part of our team and do our teacher training, you will have a fun and joyful experience.
Cost: $240- $280 per term
IWM Offer: Mention you found out about us from Inner West Mums and receive $20 off your first term booking. (New students to Flying Yogis only). Are your children coming to Yogis already? Mention this advert and get a free yoga/ acro class for yourself.
Where: 103C Parramatta Rd, Annandale
When: Mondays- Saturdays
Booking: www.flyingyogis.net.au
Enquiry: info@flyingyogis.net.au
Voucher: Active Kids, Creative Kids
Gymbaroo Glebe and Redfern
Fun classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers and their parents!
Gymbaroo has been established in the inner west for 22 years, providing families with a comprehensive early childhood development program, created in Australia nearly 40 years ago.
* Weekly in-centre classes also include an online video class to continue the program at home.
* Free music to download
* Further parent education by Zoom sessions and digital handouts
* Bespoke gym equipment to help your child, whatever their age, to build confidence and development motor skills
* For babies from 6 week to school readiness classes for preschoolers. Classes include exercises, massage, games, sensory play,
music, parachute, gym andpre-literacy skills.
* We are a Covid-safe business
* Plenty of easy, free parking
Cost: $260 for a 10 week term
Where: Glebe & Redfern PCYCs
When: Monday to Saturday
Booking: phone 0412 187 388, email glebe@gymbaroo.com.au, or visit www.gymbaroo.com.au
Enquiry: phone 0412 187 388, email glebe@gymbaroo.com.au, or visit www.gymbaroo.com.au
Julie Peadon Art
Fun, fine art workshops from Kindy to Year 12
This term we are taking our inspiration from the Oriental Art Movements. Students will take a look at Chinese vases, Hokusai’s Great Wave, watercolour painting on Chinese fans, the Terracotta Army and even anime drawing!
We will explore a variety of artists and fine art techniques including, observation, design, composition, drawing, painting (with various mediums), printing, collage and sculpture.
Students receive a visual art diary and all art materials, tuition and morning or afternoon tea is included. We also offer a walk from school service from St Mark’s and Drummoyne Public.
Cost: $360 including GST for 8 weeks. Creative vouchers accepted.
Where:69-71 Lyons Rd, Drummoyne NSW 2047
When: Monday to Saturday
Booking: www.juliepeadonart.com
Enquiry: 0416 135 146 or julie@juliepeadonart.com
Little Kickers Canada Bay/Canterbury
Activity classes for 18 months to 7 years
Professional run classes teaching soccer in a fun pressure-free environment. There are four different classes tailored specifically to the needs of children between 18 months and 7 years of age. Little Kickers gives children a positive introduction to sport and ignites an enthusiasm for sport that will stay with them for life.
Cost: $87 per month, rolling membership, One off $50 registration includes uniform.|
IWM Offer: Mention IWMs for a free trial and discount on registration fee. Active Kids vouchers accepted.
Days: Monday to Saturday
Location: Five Dock, Concord, Summer Hill, Chiswick, Drummoyne, Canterbury
Booking: visit www.littlekickers.com.au or call 0403 500 441
Enquiry: call 0403 500 441 or email canterbury@littlekickers.com.au
Email: canterbury@littlekickers.com.au
OneART
OneArt Studio offer kids and adults an opportunity to enhance their creativity in an open, fun and relax environment. Students will learn about the five main principles of all creative endeavors – perspective, proportion, lighting, composition and colours. These principles apply not only to visual art but also to graphic design, art direction, digital media, film and animation. Lessons are tailored to ensure each students progresses to the next level.
Cost: From $250. Creative Kids voucher accepted.
IWM SPECIAL OFFER: Get 5% off when you enrol in a term class (including the clay workshop)
Where: Petersham
When: Wednesday to Saturday
Bookings: Email studio@oneart.com.au or visit www.oneart.com.au
Enquiries: studio@oneart.com.au
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