Space to Grow Learning Centre prides itself on supporting your child's social and emotional well-being through their school readiness programs, yoga and art classes. Space to Grow Learning Centre school readiness classes help your child prepare for the important transition to school and foster a love of learning by building confidence, independence, fine motor skills and social skills. They are a licensed provider of the Begin Bright Early Learning Programs which provide a balanced introduction... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Kotara and see why GKR Karate is Australia's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children from 5 yrs old through to men, women and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defence skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Kotara, New South Wales, are taught by passionate instructors who are... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Merewether and see why GKR Karate is Australia's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children from 5 yrs old through to men, women and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defence skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Merewether, New South Wales, are taught by passionate instructors... Read more

Hive Creative Studios is all about providing high quality creative learning in art, music, drama, singing, performing & sensory play for children from babies to teens. Our team of talented artists, actors and musicians are passionate about helping each child develop talent, skill and confidence in the creative and performing arts, and about developing an enjoyment of learning. We believe that children develop talent and skills by being immersed in hands-on active and positive learning experiences... Read more

Ruedisima Dance Company specializes in Salsa, Cuban Salsa, Bachata and Argentine Tango classes and shows. We are among the 'pioneers' of Rueda in Sydney. If you're from Sydney you may have seen us performing over the past few years at places like the Bacardi Festival de Cuba at Darling Harbour, Sydney Salsa Congress, Sydney Latin Fiesta. We also performed in the West Salsa Congress in L.A. As well as being excellent dancers, our instructors collectively have many years of dance teaching experience. Mauricio... Read more

10 reasons why SJA is simply the best choice for you/your child: 1. Judo is the only martial art that specializes in full contact, freestyle, close-range grappling & self-defence skills in standing & on the ground, where you need it most! 2. Samurai Judo Academy is the only martial arts school that teaches self-defense using the principal of 'Minimal Necessary Force' - to defeat an opponent with minimal risk of permanent injury! Do you really want you child taught to defend themselves by kicking... Read more

Contact us for Special Introductory offers. Classes are held in our full time Martial Arts training facility (Dojo) with a sprung wooden, fully matted training floor, training equipment and a comfortable seating area for parents to socialise. Would you like to build self-confidence in your child? Is there a fun and effective way to get your child more active? Our fun, high-energy specially tailored kids program will get them moving. Do you worry about how to focus your childs energy and... Read more

We are a locally owned Family business, and our programs are aimed at ensuring sport is accessible to everyone. We focus not only on developing skills, but also increasing confidence, independence, team work & enjoyment. Sporty Kids can learn to develop their motor skills and channel their exuberance with catching, passing, shooting, kicking and more, in a non-competitive exciting environment. Sporty Kids can learn to develop their motor skills and channel their exuberance with catching, passing,... Read more

Come challenge yourself at Newcastle's only dedicated climbing facility. We have climbs for everyone from 5 year-olds to elite athletes! We also have Newcastle's best range of climbing gear in our pro-store. Read more

Dance school for fun & fitness. Ages pre-school up to ladies 70+ Read more

Art Mania Studio is a creative community hub that offers you a place to relax, unwind, meet friends & find yourself through art. This supportive & inclusive space offers a wide variety of classes, workshops & block courses that cater for busy lifestyles, different income levels, all age ranges & diverse backgrounds & abilities. Kids and Teens have After School Development Programs available to them, plus a Saturday Krafty Kids block course. All aimed to expose them to a wide variety of art mediums,... Read more

Everyone is special and has their own beautiful and unique story to share. We want to invite you to come along and learn how to share your story through flowers and create your own beautiful Grateful bouquet. This workshop is all about YOU and the person YOU LOVE most. You'll get to make a beautiful posy that uniquely represents YOU to gift to your child or parent. Plus, together you'll also create a Grateful Bouquet which represents the two of you to pay forward to the John Hunter Hospital or... Read more

Wado Ryu is a family karate and the Newcastle dojo is a family dojo. Learn traditional Japanese karate in a friendly environment from a Japanese graded instructor. Read more

Tantrum Youth Arts offers fun, creative, drama workshops that place young people at the forefront, providing skills and structures that allow them to explore and express their own ideas in a comfortable and safe environment. With an emphasis on creating new work, participants explore a range of performance modes throughout the year; improvisation, live & recorded performance, theatremaking, scriptwriting, movement, devising, voice & sound, filmmaking, installation and more! Participants gain skills... Read more

The Go4Fun Program is an established healthy lifestyle program to improve health, fitness, self esteem and confidence in children who are above a healthy weight . What happens in the Go4Fun Program? The program runs over one school term (10 weeks). There are 10 sessions (1 session/week, 2hrs/session). All sessions run after school. Sessions include: • Games, activities and swimming for kids • Easy, effective ways to improve your child’s self-esteem and confidence • Demonstrations, games and... Read more

Cooking school for all ages and abilities. Read more

Yoga will help you to find your center, feel more balanced and make you stronger one practice at the time. Our yoga school is located centrally in Newcastle next to Gregson Park in Hamilton at the old GUOOF building. We teach classes at all levels where you can progress at your own pace. We are a dedicated Iyengar yoga school with high standards in teacher training. Iyengar yoga is suitable for all ages and abilities. David Morley, school owner, established the yoga school in 1996 (formerly... Read more

Professional Tuition in Voice, Drama, Musical Theatre, Violin, Piano. Private lessons from $25. Performance opportunities throughout the year as well as eisteddfods, exams and an end of year concert! Read more

Welcome to Newcastle's and Lake Macquarie's award-winning and most family-friendly studio, Maxi-Jazz Dance Studio! Our mission is to empower students to become more than they ever imagined possible. We achieve this by providing a professional and family-friendly service with quality lessons that ensure our students and families are receiving the best dance experience and education. Our passionate staff builds positive relationships through knowing and valuing each and every student and... Read more

High quality piano tuition from early beginners to advanced diploma level students. Andrew Chubb, a respected pianist, teacher and examiner/adjudicator offers students of various levels to develop their skills, technique and musical passion for the piano. He has been a highly active teacher for over 20 years including being a staff member of the Newcastle Conservatorium since 1999. Many of his students have been highly successful in eisteddfods throughout NSW, AMEB and Trinity examinations (early... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Windale and see why GKR Karate is Australia's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children from 5 yrs old through to men, women and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defence skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Windale, New South Wales, are taught by passionate instructors who... Read more

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Inspiring families, children and communities to create positive lasting change. Child and Family Services: The Canopy provides parenting programs at various locations across Lake Macquarie and Newcastle as well as advice, information, supported playgroups and referral for families with children. Families are supported both in their homes and at various locations including Cardiff and Maryland. Community Programs: The Canopy initiates and supports community programs and projects in response... Read more

Silly Billy sports is an engaging kids multi-sports program, specifically designed for children aged from 2 to 5 years old. They help your child develop their motor skills and channel their energy while having fun learning different sports in a safe and supported environment. Sports include: Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, T-Ball, Football, AFL, Gymnastics, and Athletics. Come and join the fun today Read more

The NJCA manages local junior cricket in the Newcastle Region including Rep Teams, Midweek T20, Twilight Girls Cricket and the regular Saturday competition. Read more

Sam Kerr Football's mission is to help kids fall in love with football, and nurture the next generation of players. The Sam Kerr Football program develops players holistically, fostering physical and mental wellbeing and developing skills in young players that help them succeed on the pitch and thrive in life. The program focuses on individual ball mastery and technical skill development with kids spending more time with a ball at their feet developing their individual skills. Sessions, design... Read more

Newcastle International Hockey Centre provides 3 international class water based artificial hockey fields. We cater for ages from 4 to 75, hosting various age appropriate competitions. Competitions are conducted seven days a week in winter and six in summer. The centre has been in existence since 1989 and has hosted , International, National and State championships for various ages from under 15 to Masters (Over 35's). The centre was setup from an initial grant of $500,000 and has been maintained... Read more