Term 4 Activity Guide 2022

Thinking of enrolling your child in an extra-curricular activity in term four? Our guide features a range of fun and engaging options, catering to a variety of ages, from toddlers to school kids.

There are two different multi-sport programs, one for school aged children, and the other for preschoolers and toddlers. A STEM based craft class that promotes problem solving. Plus coding, soccer, acrobatics, art classes and more.

Some of these businesses are offering 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.

Click on the links below to jump straight to the entry you’re interested in.

Acropals

AcroPals acrobatics offers family-friendly acrobatics training for all levels. We are an all-inclusive school and parents are always welcome to watch and even participate in our classes. Our students learn everything from basic rolls, handstands, cartwheels, through to aerials, back handsprings, back flips and twisting. Our acrobats also learn tricking skills, capoeira skills, flexibility and strength-based skills, sports acrobatics and performance level dance acro in our acro troupe. We use an assortment of Airtracks and mats, and all classes are taught by Ilyan Keay. Our members also receive free bonus school holiday training as well as workshops!

Each week is different at AcroPals so it’s never a bad time to start your acro journey with us. Free trials are available throughout term four.

Cost: $19.99 per week (sibling and multi-class discounts available)
Booking: https://www.AcroPals.com
Enquiry: info@acropals.com or phone: 0430 881 007
Voucher: Active Kids, Creative Kids

Artspark Studio

Spark your creativity and channel your imagination with art and sewing workshops. Discover and enjoy the wonders of our mini-farm and permaculture garden. Artspark Studio offers workshops to support and enrich children through in-depth learning. Projects follow the interests of the children, returning to add new insight and build skills. It may seem like fun and games – and it is – but children are learning through exploring creative activities. At Artspark, your children will gain useful life skills like communication, problem solving, social skills, fine motor skills and an essential understanding of sustainability and innovation. So encourage them to get creative and to have their hands in the soil!

New classes in term 4:

Drawing and illustration classes for children aged 8+, Monday 3.45 – 5.15pm (pick up from Rozelle PS available)
Art and eco garden classes for 3-5 year- olds, Monday & Thursday 1-2.30pm
Art playground for children aged 18 months – 4 years, Monday & Thursday 10-11.30am with casual bookings

Cost: From $25
Booking: https://www.artspark-studio.com.au
Enquiry: chichi@artspark-studio.com.au & 0434154811 ChiChi
Voucher: Creative Kids

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 the natural environment. We provide a trained early childhood teacher along with equipment such as ropes, tools, buckets, paints and magnifying glasses. The children bring their imagination, questions and games. The environment adds sticks, rocks, leaves, bugs, trees and mud.

It all adds up to a wonderful morning of nature play!

Cost: $176 per 8 week term (siblings at lower cost)
IWM Offer: Use the code IWMBBT4 to receive 5 per cent off your term fees
Booking: www.bushbalance.com.au
Enquiry: bushbalanceplaygroup@gmail.com

Flying Yogis

HEALTHY BODIES = HEALTHY MINDS

Imagine starting yoga at the age of three and being able to take it all the way through your youth and adolescence, through to using it to help manage teenage angst and stress. Flying Yogis is recognised as being synonymous with yoga and mindfulness, and for the development of our children today into the positive, happy and healthy adults of tomorrow. Our unique mix of yoga, mindfulness, acrobatics, coordination and agility work makes us popular with kids and parents alike (parents want their children mindful, calm and focused… kids just want to be flipping around and upside down!).

Cost: $260 per term for 45min classes; $285 for 1hr classes.
IWM offer: Deal for first timers: Book a free trial! And mention you found out about us through IWM and get a further $10 off your first booking.
Booking: https://flyingyogis.net.au/annandale-yoga-studio-inner-west-sydney/kids-yoga-classes-annandale/
Enquiry: info@flyingyogis.net.au
Voucher: Active Kids

Gecko Sport Inner West Sydney

Our GeckoSKILLS program offers awesome action-packed sports fun in a non-competitive environment. No week is the same, we run a different sports program each week focused on improving gross motor skills and confidence. Our sports science designed program is not only exciting and fun for kids, but it also promotes a healthy lifestyle, giving children the chance to try their hand at a range of different sports.

>Mini Olympics >Soccer >Basketball >AFL Footy >Volleyball >Rugby League >Netball >Baseball >Cricket >Ultimate Frisbee

Cost: Free Trial Class, then $20 per week. Siblings 25 per cent discount.
IWM offer: Two FREE classes instead of just one for all IWM readers but you must quote this offer at time of booking.
Booking: https://geckosports.com.au/inner-west-sydney/
Enquiry: natascha@geckosports.com.au or 0400 989 229 (Natascha)
Voucher: Active Kids

Gymbaroo Glebe & Redfern

The amazing Gymbaroo program for comprehensive brain and body development is now 40 years strong, developed in Australia and now running classes worldwide. Our classes are more than just a weekly session, offering free music downloads, home activities, parent education and an additional online video class so you can continue the program at home, never missing out on the opportunity to help your baby, toddler or preschooler get the correct stimulation they need to move, learn and shine.

Gymbaroo is also a great way to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to be in social environment where they can develop better social skills, confidence and self-esteem, so important after Covid lockdowns. Our classes target all areas of development – gross and fine motor skills, self regulation, vision, speech, rhythm, social. All this in a fun, caring environment where carers and their child can enjoy precious time together. We empower parents to help their child’s development through every magical stage. Well informed parents will be confident, nurturing and encouraging parents. There is so much more to child development, so come to the Australian experts, Gymbaroo.

Cost: $260
IWM offer: Free weekly online video class
Booking: www.gymbaroo.com.au
Enquiry: 0412187388

Little Kickers

We have four different soccer classes each tailored to a different age group. However, Little Kickers is not a guaranteed passport to soccer fame! 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 sense of camaraderie, through our award-winning program.

Cost: $87 per month, rolling membership, one-off $50 registration includes uniform
IWM offer: Mention Inner West Mums on registration and get a free personalised uniform
Booking: www.littlekickers.com.au
Enquiry: jwoolsey@littlekickers.com.au
Voucher: Active Kids

Little Lorikeets

STEM based art and craft classes for toddlers, pre-schoolers and primary aged kids, term based. Our studio is located in Abbotsford.

FREE trial class!

Cost: From $25
IWM Offer: Mention IWM and get a 5 per cent discount on term fees, offer ends September 30
Booking: 0423 351 107
Enquiry: www.littlelorikeetsartstudio.com.au or phone 0423 351 107 or email michelle@littlelorikeetsartstudio.com.au
Voucher: Creative Kids

Qwerty Kids

At QwertyKids coding sessions children discover completely different ways to code and get hands-on with some of the most innovative technology from around the world. After an engaging introduction to the fundamentals of coding, children are encouraged to explore different programming terrain, follow their own coding dreams, and pursue their individual coding interests. We offer project-based learning and are regularly adding new tools and technology as we watch our students’ skills grow.Our kid’s coding sessions foster an atmosphere of curiosity, creativity, and collaboration whereby children develop lifelong competencies along with a passion for learning.

Qwerty Kids make learning fun and coding play!

Cost: Term Fees: 9 x 1-hour sessions – $235
Booking: https://qwertykids.com/kids-coding-classes/
Enquiry: 0405 950 850
Voucher: Creative Kids

Ready Steady Go Kids

Ready Steady Go Kids is an indoor multi-sport program for children aged 1.5 – 6 years of age, so come along for a FREE trial! Your child will get to try 10 different sports to help them begin their sporting journey. They don’t need to be Freeman, Bradman, Federer, Jordan or Woods because it’s all about having fun and laughing. Enrolments are open now for term four, which starts on October 10.

Ready Steady Go Kids is a physio designed program which aims to teach sportsmanship, teamwork and create lots of smiles. All classes are held in pram-friendly locations, so pop in for a free trial at either Rozelle, Annandale, Millers Point or at our brand new location in Alexandria. Being indoors, we’re on rain, hail or shine!

Cost: $18.40- $22.80 per class
Booking: www.readysteadygokids.com.au
Enquiry: joe@readysteadygokids.com.au or phone 0455 494 409