Kids News

Cape Youth Adventures (W Cape) - Cape Youth Adventures runs multi-activity Holiday Day Camps for kids in the winter holidays and the summer holidays. A wide range of activities are on offer that suits kids from Grade 1 to Grade 7. Kids camp activities vary from sports, to arts and kids crafts. Half days and full day packages are available that offers value for money. Contact person: Herman Kielblock Tel: 021 - 8554701 Fax: 086 5151 050 Website Email

Imhoff Farm – Kids holiday activities -  In case you were wondering what to do with your kids for the June holidays, look no further than the Kids Holiday Club offered at Blue Water Cafe, Imhoff Farm. Loads of activities including candle making, baking, making jam, art, paper craft. Puppets, picnics, making pizzas, visits to the farm yard and so much more. Booking advisable due to limited space, Contact Dawn 082 338 4977 or or 021 780 1156

WINTER HOLIDAY PROGRAMME 10 June - 12 July -  The biggest event in the world has arrived in South Africa, and with that an extra loooong school holiday.  Keep your child's brain active with a visit to the MTN Sciencentre.  The Winter Holiday Programme is packed with hands-on activities showing the fun side of science.  Kids can make a soccer electrolight game or makarapa fan hat, take part in the NG Kids Young Artist workshops or learn more about the patterns in Ndebele huts.  Lucky’s Lab will be a buzz of activity with demonstrations, experiments, dissections and, more importantly, FUN!

Noordhoek Farm Village – a charming leisure destination set under the oaks, for families, friends and visitors.

Planet Kids (Cape Town) is a large indoor play and activity centre for all children, including children with disabilities. New with outside play area as well!  Custom made jumping castles complete with climbing walls and aliens; Area for the Astronautees (under 3s); Intergalactic ball wall; Fun ramps with a space slide; Spacecabs and spaceboards Freshsly ground coffee, teas and other treats served in our Flying Saucer Cafe We host great birthday parties, with a variety of offers including themed parties and catering & additional entertainment.  We’re all dedicated to providing you and your kids with a memorable, convenient and fun experience! Email or  Tel: (021) 788 3070

Squash Clinics (Rondebosch, Cape Town) - Why not let your child try out the sport of squash this holiday and have lots of fun at the same time!

THE ULTIMATE WINTER KIDS PARTIES AND HOLIDAY CLUB! - Days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, each week during the school holidays beginning the 15th June 2010 at our Tokai, Fort Phoenix venue.   Please call Sgt Initiator on 082 455 6723 to arrange a day. BOOKING ESSENTIAL!
Time: 10h00 – 13h00

Advantage Tennis Academy (Johannesburg) - Private Lessons, Junior and Adult Group Lessons, Daily Court Rentals, Junior and Adult Match Play, Interclub Leagues, Tours, Corporate Fun Days, Holiday Activities. At The Randburg Tennis Club, Susman Avenue, Blairgowrie Visit our website

If you are wondering how you are going to keep your kids entertained during the holiday, send them to an Adventure and Beyond Holiday Camp where they are bound to have fun, meet new friends, learn more about God, themselves and others. CONTACT DETAILS: Paul Grobler Cel: 0834499819 Fax: 0866782310 Email or visit our website based in Gauteng. Next Camp dates June to July 2010

BRYANSTON ORGANIC & NATURAL MARKET - Open Thursday and Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm. Fun craft activities for kids – candle dipping, scratch patch, sand art, monthly puppet shows and puppet-making workshops.  Delicious, healthy meals in our garden cafes and foods for people with special needs diets.  Live music and ample secure parking makes the market fun for everyone.

Bushtrail (Magaliesburg) is an educational & holiday camp catering for children from aged 7 to 14. Some of our activities include hiking, art, swimming, obstacle course, baseball, cross volleyball, clay work, cook out, campfire, games, trail setting.  Bushtrail is unique in that it has a wide range of geographical features with a very varied fauna and flora, all in a relatively small area.  Tel: (014) 577 1566 Fax: (014) 577 1566   or  (086) 659 7833 Email Bushtrail.  We also offer self catering accommodation, visit our site Next Camp: CAMP DATES:  Camp 1 Sat 12th June – Sat 19th June,
Camp 2 Sat 19th June – Sat 26th June, Camp 3 Sat 26th June – Sat 03rd July , Camp 4 Sat 03rd July  - Sat 10th July 2010

CREATIVE HOTHOUSE! A unique creative 5-day holiday journey. Including: Creative art, drama, dance, music, recording a CD of songs and more...
6 - 12 year olds. 9am - 4pm, 21st - 25th June, 28th June - 2nd July, 5th - 9th July Venue: Craighall Park. It is a fun-filled creative week where the children are encouraged to express themselves through creative activities, build confidence and make new friends. Cost: R1600.00 (excl VAT) including lunches, snacks, materials, CD's, Contact Sue on 011 8805205 or 083 2300319 CALL SUE ON: 083 2300 319 or 011 8805205 Email

Domestic Bliss‘ KIDS COOKING’ -fun-filled, practical ‘Kids Cooking’ Programme is here...Have your children develop a love of Cooking from a young age! They will learn about kitchen safety, cooking terms, measurement, hygiene and nutrition, as we cook up a storm. Call - 011 447 5517  or 083 525 4992   Email  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   or visit our website 235 Jan Smuts Ave Parktown North

Equal Zeal Holiday Workshops - Venue: The Fourways Life Coaching Studio for Kids, Maritime Bushveld Estate 71 Romney Avenue, Chartwell North(just off Cedar Ave) Cost: R695-00 p/p includes healthy snacks, lunch and drinks and all kits and materials. Contact: Amanda on 082 326 5959 email

International Tennis Academy -  Tennis Holiday Clinics (Jhb) Dates : 27 Sep to 1 Oct 2010 - Mini tennis Ages 3-6 Venue: Lonehill Crawford pre-preparatory or Craighall tennis club. Bookings essential. Call Michele Joyce 0834433391 or Email or View ITA Tennis Website

Johannesburg Zoo Holiday programmes - Fun but educational programmes presented every school holiday, Includes day and night activities. Ages 3 –6 years and 7-13 years catered for.

KIM FIELD HOLIDAY DANCE ACADEMY IN FOURWAYS, Jhb, offers Dance Workshops during School holidays. Our dance academy are the Dance World Champions Italy 2002, Barcelona 2004, Prague 2006 and  Montenegro 2008.  We teach Hip Hop, Break dance,  Tap, Spanish Dancing and Latin and Ballroom  for all ages male and female. Our Teachers are all World Champions and  we also have the well know Hip Hop Dancer from Atlanta USA. Breakfast, lunch & afternoon snack provided. Contact 011 465 1801 or visit the Kim Field Website

Kinglets Holiday Care - (Johannesburg) Itinerary for June / July Holidays 2010 Yolandi de Jongh Visit our website Call 079 736 7113 or 082 322 5202

Luv 4 Kids - Life Skills 4 Kids / Emotional Development Courses (Johannesburg/Craighall Park) - Individual & Unique tailor-made courses and Workshops Age: 6 -12 years old. Courses and Workshops are available all year round including Saturdays. Each session is approximately 2 hours long. Investment: R550.00 per session. Workshop Investement: R2 500.00 (inclusive of 5 sessions) Support children reach their dreams, Life skills and values. Let’s get involved with the children of our planet, to assist and provide them with the essential Life skills and values required to become fully functional adults. Assist your child reach his/her full potential. Call Valia Bruni Cell: 084- 651- 9055 E-mail

** Angel Card readings for adults also available **

Metal clay (silver & copper) and chain maille classes (Kempton Park, Johannesburg) - I am offering for home schoolers again, during the spring holidays! Attached are the pictures of the projects and below is the program. Please book early to avoid disappointment as classes are small (only 4 per class). A class takes 3-4 hours. Sannette Swanepoel  8 Cornelis Street, Glen Marais, Kempton Park , 082 852 6619 Website

Montecasino Bird Gardens (Johannesburg) Learn while having fun! Young animal-lovers are invited to come and see some wonderful feathered friends during the holidays at the Montecasino Bird Gardens. Holiday Programme - Daily Themes - Arts & Crafts, make treats for the Parrots and more! Your children can enjoy a full morning of activities including the bird show, interactive tours, fun and games and crafts. Entrance fee includes lunch and refreshments, a box of goodies and take home craft activities.

NAMIREMBE RIDING SCHOOL Specialises in Children and Beginners. Also Holiday Pony camps, Small Shows and Fun Days. Muldersdrift N. Johannesburg Call Heather on 082 638 3781 or Email

HOLIDAY COURSES AT THE NATIONAL ZOO – JUNE/ JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - The National Zoological Gardens of South Africa will be offering the following children’s courses during June/ July 2009 school holidays:

Serendipity (Rosebank, Johannesburg) - a wonderful family venue situated in a lovely, leafy garden – facilities include climbing frames, slides, swings and ball ponds. Entertainment includes arts and crafts, cupcake decorating and more. Treat the family and enjoy a delectable light meal in a relaxing garden environment. We have a well stocked gift shop with children’s toys, mobiles and goods for mums too! Serendipity is also a superb venue for tailor-made children’s parties! Situated in leafy Rosebank, Johannesburg 011 447 7386 (phone and fax) Email Serendipity

SONRISE HOLIDAY CAMPS (Johannesburg) SPACE STILL AVAILABLE 2010 camps!! - Come and join the fun! Amazing opportunity!  Next Camp Dates: June 2010

The Taste Bud Cooking Studio (Johannesburg) -  " KIDS PARTY & HOLIDAY COOKING CLASSES, as well as afternoons. Special Mommy & Me High Tea's in our beautiful and Exclusive Kids Kitchen. Small classes, individual cooking, value for money and lots of FUN, FUN, FUN.  Run by qualified, passionate Teacher & trained Chef.Contact Nicola 0823319987 / Email Fourways near St Peters College.

Boot Camp SA (Durban)  is an outdoor adventure park with obstacle courses, a paintball field and team work stations, located in Giba Valley, Westead, Durban. For adults we offer corporate team building and for children we offer school life orientation programs, birthday parties and holiday activities. HQ 082 782 6432/031 701 7282. E-mail or  Visit our website

Flower arranging courses (Durban)  for children from ages 8 - 12 ( and certainly older if necessary!) in the holidays. Keep children occupied in the long hols with a view to having happy children and therefore happy parents!!!!!  Being a parent and grandparent, I really do know what it's like to keep little people busy.

Horseback Beach Adventures (Durban, KZN)  – adjacent to Durban International Airport.

Outlaw Farm Pony Camps and Out-Rides – Hillcrest (KZN)  Every weekend and school holidays.  We take up to 10 Children for Pony Camps during all school holidays. From total novice, to experienced rides, for a week at a time. Pony Camps run from a Sunday afternoon, until a Saturday morning to accommodate working parents.

Sugar Bay is the coolest place to go on holiday…sun, sea, surf…and no parents! An exclusive holiday resort just for teens, with free-choice of over 105 different activities. From surfing and boogie-boarding, to paintball  the choice is yours! Nothing is compulsory – take time to chill out with girls and boys your own age. The fun doesn’t set with the sun – party nights, camp-outs or relaxing round the boma. Situated in Zinkwazi, KZN, a 16-acre teenagers paradise Look at our website or Send us an email or call 032 4853778