JULY 2022 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Have a blast with the kids these school holidays in and around Waihi Beach! There’s a range of indoor and outdoor activities for everyone! See daily activities below and operator/booking contact details at the bottom of the page.

Mon 11 Jul

Hairy Maclary Craft, 10.30am – Waihi Beach Library

Tues 12 Jul

Kids Bath Salts workshop 11am – Sagrada Welling, Athenree
Stamped Art Workshop, 10am – Edit on Seddon, Waihi
Holiday Skating, (skates & scooters) 1-4pm – Waihi Event Centre

Wed 13 Jul

Nature Library & The Nest Holiday Program, 9am-3pm – The Nest, Waihi Beach
Ceramic Magnet workshop, 10am – Edit on Seddon, Waihi

Thu 14 Jul

Nature Library & The Nest Holiday Program, 9am-3pm – The Nest, Waihi Beach
Wall Hanging Workshop, 10am – Edit on Seddon, Waihi
Teen Candle workshops 10am & 2pm – Sagrada Welling, Athenree
Holiday Skating, (skates & scooters) 1-4pm – Waihi Event Centre

Fri 15 Jul

Ceramic Keepsake Box Workshop, 10am – Edit on Seddon, Waihi
Lego Challenge, 2pm – Waihi Beach Library

Sat 16 Jul

Saturday Night Skating, 6-8pm. Waihi Event Centre, supporting the Waihi Inliner Hockey Club. Everybody welcome. Skates, scooters, hot food available. @sportsnactionwaihi

Sun 17 Jul

Open mic session from 4pm – opportunity for your child to perfom music, a song or poem, from 4pm – Secret Garden

Tue 19 Jul

Jewellery Workshop, 10am – Edit on Seddon, Waihi
Teen candle workshop 11am & 2.30pm – Sagrada Welling, Athenree
Popsicle Stick Catapult, 2pm – Waihi Beach Library
Holiday Skating, (skates & scooters) 1-4pm – Waihi Event Centre

Wed 20 Jul

Nature Library & The Nest Holiday Program, 9am-3pm – The Nest, Waihi Beach
Ceramic Wall Letters workshop, 10am – Edit on Seddon, Waihi

Thu 21 Jul

Nature Library & The Nest Holiday Program, 9am-3pm – The Nest, Waihi Beach
Clay -Your Choice workshop, 10am – Edit on Seddon, Waihi
Kids Bath Salts workshop, 10am – Sagrada Welling, Athenree

Sun 24 Jul

Open mic session from 4pm – opportunity for your child to perfom music, a song or poem, from 4pm – Secret Garden

Other activities:

Scavenger Hunt – Western Bay of Plenty District Council activity at Waihi Beach. Download your accessible scavenger hunt activity here, and claim your prize at the library when you’re done.
Diamond Sands Pony Experiences – lessons and horse riding experiences. Book in advance. Call Jane on Call Jane 021 275 9115 or go to the Facebook page here
Hot Pools – head to Athenree Hotsprings or Tasman Park hot pools open to the public
Dress Up Fun for Children – Athenree Event Costumes, provider of vintage clothing for community use, also offers fun sessions for children where they can choose anything they want to dress up in, indulge in imaginative play and take their own photos. Parents are welcome to join in and dress up too. Cash by donation. All funds raised, go towards the local fire brigade. 15 Athenree Heights Rd. Athenree. Bookings essential. 07 8634363 or 021 0399 076

Operator details:

Edit on Seddon workshops – Bookings required, book on editonseddon.co.nz
Nature Library and The Nest Holiday Programme – book here naturelibrary.co.nz or call Kathy 027 842 5645
Sagrada Welling – bookings essential for their workshops, head to there FB page here
Secret Garden – 17 Wilson Rd. Register for Open Mic on FB page here
Waihi Beach library – bookings essential for their programs. Book on eventbrite.co.nz or call 07 571 8008
Holiday Skating – $5 entry fee. FB@waihiminersinlinehockey