How to make the first day of swimming lessons more enjoyable
Whether your child has participated in infant and toddler swimming classes or family fun swims at the local pool, the first day of swimming lessons can often prove to be a little intimidating. This article details how parents and carers can help.
Read moreBassoon for kids
Get your kids to groove with the low buzzing tune of the bassoon! The bassoon is one of the woodwind instruments belonging to the double reed family. In Australia, the longest running classical music label, Move, offers bassoon music, like songs from the Melbourne Bassoon Quartet. For kids who'd love to play the bass voice, the bassoon is the perfect instrument!
Read moreNational parks in the Perth region
Enjoy the weekends and school holidays immersed in nature! Get back in touch with nature and discover the stunning sceneries that the Perth has to offer. The region is known for its outdoor lifestyle, that’s why visiting the national parks here should be at the top of your “activities for kids in Perth” list.
Read moreLittle Athletics For Kids
Introduce your kids to sports by encouraging them to join Little Athletics!<br><br>Little Athletics is one of the activities for kids that originated in Australia. It introduces kids aged 5 to 15 to sports through fun athletics events that cater to all kids who are too young for senior athletics. The motto of Little Athletics is « Family, Fun, and Fitness ». There is a Little Athletics club for every localised region where a weekly competition takes place. The athletes and teams then progress to state competition for championships as determined by the state association. The first Little Athletics event was held in October 1964 at Landy Field. Yearly, over 95,000 kids participate in Little Athletics.
Read moreCircus for Kids
Be dazzled and thrilled by a breathtaking circus performance!<br><br>There is sure to be plenty of fun for the whole family!
Read moreAustralian Kids Need Active Parents
Australian kids need active parents according to this study which reveals what encourages children to be more sporty. This article includes some tips for parents and carers who want to encourage their kids to be more sporty.
Read morePlanning the perfect birthday party for your child?
It’s that time of the year again... your child’s birthday. It's just around the corner and you haven’t planned the celebration yet. Every year your child’s birthday party seems to become an event that has bigger and better expectations. The same predicament flies through your head: “Should I have it at home and risk children flying everywhere and making a huge mess? Or should I host it out of the house, which will probably cost me more?”
Read moreCubs For Kids
Make a great leader out of your kids!<br><br>Scouts Australia is a youth organisation for kids and young adults aged 6 to 26. It is part of the worldwide Scouting movement. Scouting was founded in Australia in 1908 by Lord Baden-Powell. Before it used to be just for boys, but starting 1971, they have also been accepting girls.<br><br>Cub Scouts, or Cubs, is part of Scouts Australia. It includes boys and girls cubs aged 7 ® to 11. A group of cubs is called a pack, made up of 20 cub scouts or less. The uniforms of the cubs in Australia are navy blue short sleeved shirts with yellow collar, sleeves, and shoulders.
Read moreTriathlons for kids in Sydney
Learn the essentials of swimming, cycling and running in Sydney! Sydney is a great place to learn triathlon, especially since many triathlon competitions and clinics for kids are held in the city. Worldwide and nationwide triathlon events also take place in Sydney to help your kids be more engaged in the sport.
Read moreSelf defence: A lesson in safer living
Self Defence is much less about one's ability to fight and more about knowledge of one's self and environment. We are born with a natural instinct for survival and self preservation but in our modern 'civilised' society much of this instinct has been conditioned out of us, particularly in women. This article
Read moreChess for kids in Sydney
Chess is a fantastic brain training game. Your kids can benefit and have hours of fun with this intellectually stimulationg pastime. Teach them the simple set of rules to play this worldwide-loved game, and they'll be set up for a lifetime of friendly competition that could even turn into an international pursuit!
Read moreAquariums in Melbourne
Let your kids open their senses to a fantastic world under the sea! Melbourne Aquarium is the most popular aquarium open to the public in Melbourne. Step into a public aquarium and amaze your kids today!
Read moreFinding the Right Time: When to Start Your Child in Karate Classes & Lessons
Karate can be an excellent way to channel their energy, teach them self-control, and boost their self-esteem. Plus, the social aspect of Karate schools helps them make friends while learning.
Read moreWhy Do Kids Want to Learn Karate? A Parent's Guide to Karate Classes & Lessons
Enrolling your child in karate classes can become a fantastic bonding experience. You can even consider joining in on the fun yourself – who knows, you might discover a new passion!
Read moreSaxophone for Kids
Introduce your kids to music with this well-known wind instrument!<br><br>. If your kid is bored by classical music, the saxophone could be the instrument for them!
Read moreWhere to Use Your Active Kids Vouchers in 2024
The Active Kids Vouchers ensures that children have continuous opportunities throughout the year to explore a variety of activities, from sports to creative arts, previously supported by the Active Kids program.
Read moreEarly Learning For Kids
Know the importance of early learning to your kids!<br><br>Early learning begins even before a child is born. Science has proven kids hear and recognize their mother's voice while they are still inside her womb. Kids are active learners and are naturally curious – they tend to learn better on their own and don't need to be taught in order to learn. Everything that they encounter is a kids learning experience, even those outside of school.
Read moreRugby clubs for Kids in Brisbane
Get your kids to be fit and active with this famous team sport!<p><p>Rugby is a full contact sport and is one of the most popular junior sports among kids today.
Read moreKiteboarding for Kids
Glide across the waves with this adrenaline filled sport!<br><br>Also known as kite surfing, this fast growing sport is popular with adults and kids alike!
Read moreRugby league school holiday Activities
Score some goals for Rugby League school holiday activities! Rugby League school holiday activities are continuing to spruce as kids get more exposed to all kinds of sports – including team sports. Rugby League or rugby league football is a full contact sport which originated from England in 1895. Since then, rugby league has been predominantly played in countries like Australia, France, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Tonga.
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