The Napier Aquatic Centre provides the best Holiday Programme in the region. Action packed with adventures, this programme is much more than water based activities. Our Programmes Team pride themselves on designing quality activities both on and off site that educates life skills for inquisitive young minds and bodies in a fun and safe environment.
Build your favourite animal (using plasticine) or create your own hybrid to be displayed in the Napier Aquatic Centre Zoo.
Set your own personal goals then strive to accomplish them while at Bay Skate.
Learn how other cultures celebrate remembrance through kai .
Solve riddles, clues and puzzles in an Anzac themed scavenger hunt based in Napier's CBD.
Learn this fast paced and strategic team sport, then put what you've learnt to the test in a round robin event.
Dive into the past in this hidden gem of Hawke's Bay history. There's so much history from historic farming and logging equipment to a fleet of restored cars.
Create your own striking image using watercolour paints and black paper, to tell your own Anzac story.
Come and join us as we bake Anzac cookies and create some Anzac inspired arts and crafts.
Po is back and is now the Master, training a new Spiritual Leader for the Valley of Peace.
Enrol your child into our swimming intensive classes as part of their school holiday programme! We have two classes available each week, and lessons run daily for 30 minutes. Note: Your child does not have to attend the Holiday Programme everyday, however they MUST attend the swim intensive class daily.
Class One: Water Confidence
This is a free class for children aged 5-7 years who are learning to be more confident in the water.
Time: 7.30am - 8.00am.
Class Two: Learner Breather
This class is for children aged 8 and over who are confident in the water. They will learn the basics of freestyle and backstroke.
Time: 8.30am - 9.00am.
Cost: $75 for week one, $60 for week two (Four days only due to Anzac day).
The structured programme runs from 9:00am - 3:00pm each day.
Children can be dropped off from 7:30am and collected by 3:30pm. After care is available at an additional cost until 5:30pm.
Daily Rate:
Days based at Napier Aquatic Centre per child: $40
Day trips outside of Napier Aquatic Centre per child: $50
After Care:
Per Child: Additional $15
*from 3:30pm - 5:30pm
All children must bring the following:
The Napier Aquatic Centre accepts WINZ subsidies. If you wish to be eligible for a subsidy please contact the programme coordinator for more advice. If you want to register your child with an OSCAR subsidy you must do so with the programme coordinator at the centre. You can do this at the time of booking.
Please bring all the relevant forms that are required to be filled out for your application. We have full application forms and declarations at the centre if needed.
All OSCRAR Subsidies must be processed at least two weeks before the holidays start. (Late forms are accepted on a case-by-case basis).
If your child is sick or unable to attend the programme the direct line to the Holiday Programme is 027 413 7697. Please text, call or leave a message on this number during programme hours only.
A credit will be given only if notice is given before 8:00am on the morning of your booking and upon sighting a medical certificate. You are still liable for costs if you decide your child will not be attending. No refunds will be given and once you have booked the days they are final.
Download our printable Holiday Programme registration form here.
Approved by OSCAR and the Ministry of Social Development (Oranga Tamariki), the Napier Aquatic Centre ensures that the enjoyment and safety of your child is paramount. View our Terms & Conditions.
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