KID’s SPRING RETREAT
sept 23rd & 24th
2025
The 2025 KID’S SPRING RETREAT is the yearly event to connect and appreciate the magic and wonder of this new season of growth - so GET READY FOR FUN!!
We have carefully picked a special blend of experiences in the realms of music, movement and making (including our signature wellbeing programme), that we trust your young humans will thoroughly enjoy!
Book in, before we are booked out!
DAY ONE - Tuesday 23rd SEPTEmBeR, 10am-3pm
Songwriting Workshop/Jam
What is important to you? What would you love to write a song about? Do you play an instrument, or like to write or sing? Or would you like to help organise the set up?
Together we will learn about the art of a great song, and you will come away with an original sheet of music to play with. Let’s have an awesome day of creating, choosing words, and expressing how we feel about stuff. Get ready to JAM!!
Dance Fitness with Gillian!
We are so lucky to have the absolute legend Gillian Halkett from Dance Fitness Christchurch join us for her very first ever Kid’s Dance Fitness session! Dance Fitness is a life-changing group fitness format that combines positive, family-friendly music, with powerful moves, keeping you healthy, in our supportive, enthusiastic community. DANCE FITNESS CHRISTCHURCH believes small choices lead to positive changes and those positive changes then lead to greater impact on family, community, work and the world.
This exercise experience will give your kids a taste of how to stay fit is scientifically proven to enhance mental health. And being a high energy activity it’s definitely a great way to embrace Spring! All you have to do is follow Gillian’s moves! Bring your sweats :)
DAY TWO - Wednesday 24th SEPTEMBER, 10am-3pm
Hula Workshop with Skye
Skye Broberg is a Lyttelton local and a professional entertainer trained in a variety of circus arts including hula hoops, aerial tissu/silk, contortion and side-show acts and have travelled the world performing and entertaining both on stage, and on the street. Skye is also a Guinness Book of Records Holder for her amazing flexibility and contortion feats!
We are super grateful for Skye joining the crew for a special Hula Hoop workshop, where you can create your own spinning sequence that delights you. Let’s have fun exploring options and getting all squiggly, jiggly, hoopy and loopy! Maybe, even the circus is calling….
Creative Clay Characters
There is nothing quite like the satisfying smooth and squishy feeling of clay to get the creative juices flowing. So, lets’ play with CLAY!
Have you got an idea for an awesome little character? Does it have a special super power? Is it human, animal, robotic or just completely magical? What is your character’s story?
First, let;s break down the elements of a cool character, how it came to be - then do some imagining, doodling and sketching - and then time to get busy with your hands in clay!
This is the Imagination - Action process! NB: These adorable pocket-size creations will be your little buddies in times of need and will always understand you!
BOOKING FORM BELOW!
VENUE: Lyttel Union Chapel, 40 Winchester Street, Lyttelton, NEW ZEALAND.
NOTES:
BYO nutritious packed lunch, water bottle, comfy-stretchy-art-friendly clothing and your big imagination! ONLY $65 per child. 2-day pass $120. Sibling discount/ 2 for $120, 3 for $170.
All elements of this 2-day special event will delight the senses, nurture your Child’s unique creativity and deliver that screen-free fun time. With the added magic of our superstar special guests, let us help you give lift off to the school holidays and experiences to remember.
If we can help you in any way please ask!
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Let us help you get sorted for the school holidays and bring new levels of cool, calm creativity. We are here for you.