SKids Manuka

From all of us at sKids Milford & sKids Manuka, we wish you and your whānau a joyful and peaceful Matariki.

Mānawatia a Matariki! May the year ahead be filled with happiness, good health, and many bright moments. 💙✨

💛 Behind the Fun: Our Incredible sKids Leaders 💛

This Summer Camp wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing sKids leaders who showed up every single day with energy, care, patience, and heart 🌟

From early mornings to busy excursions, creative activities, safety briefings, and countless moments of encouragement — our leaders truly made the magic happen. ✨ They kept our tamariki safe, supported, engaged, and smiling, all while juggling routines, challenges, and a whole lot of fun!

This photo captures just a glimpse of them in action — leading, guiding, laughing, problem-solving, and creating memorable experiences that our tamariki will carry with them long after summer ends 💛

To our sKids leaders: thank you for your commitment, teamwork, flexibility, and passion. We appreciate you more than words can say 🙌

🌞 Holiday HQ Summer Camp 2026 – What a Ride! 🎉

What an incredible few weeks it’s been at Holiday HQ Summer Camp 2026! 🌈✨
From exciting excursions 🚍 to hands-on creativity 🎨, premium incursions 🌟, and unforgettable team challenges 💪 — our tamariki truly made the most of every moment 💛

🚍 Excursions & Adventures 🌿
🔬 MOTAT explorations with STEM stations, VR experiences 🕶️ & exhibitions
🐮 A full-day adventure at Kiwi Valley Farm with animal feeding 🐑, pony rides 🐴, tractor rides 🚜, farm tours, maze fun 🌽 & playground time 🛝
⛵ A sailing experience and gallery tour at the Auckland Maritime Museum

🌟 Premium Incursions
🧪 SplashBang Science Club with slime-making fun (and plenty of ooohs and aaahs!)
🚑 St John’s Community Educator teaching kids how to respond in emergencies
🎪 POPS Games bringing giant handmade games and carnival-style fun

🎨 Make & Take Creations
🏠 DIY birdhouses
🪁 Creative kites and treasure chests
🌊 Under-the-sea bag charms

🏃‍♀️ Activities & Challenges
🎭 Face painting & splash days 💦
🏴‍☠️ Team challenges, Capture the Flag, Tug of War & relay races
🧩 Creative games, puzzles, scavenger hunts 🔍 & memory stations

🌿 Bush Craft Basics
🏕️ Shelter building, scavenger hunts & outdoor skills

🎨 Art Galore
🍃 Leaf shadow drawings, murals, blow painting 🎨 & salt art
🏊 Plenty of swimming, free play, and outdoor adventures ☀️

💛 Most of all — the smiles, laughter, teamwork, and confidence we saw each day reminded us why we do what we do 😊

🙏 Thank you to our amazing whānau for your support, and to our incredible team for creating such a safe, joyful, and memorable summer! 🌟

🎉 We can’t wait to do it all again! 🎉

🎄✨ From our team to your whānau, Meri Kirihimete! ✨🎄

We wish you a wonderful celebration filled with good food, laughter, and special moments with family and friends 💛🥂

Ata mārie whānau 🌞

We are excited to invite our tamariki to the sKids Manuka Christmas Party on Dec 15, Monday! 🎄

After school finishes at 12:30 PM, we’ll be celebrating until 6:00 PM with:
🎈 Bouncy Castle
🍦 Ice cream & party kai
🎵 Games, music & joyful holiday vibes
Please pack lunch and a drink bottle 💧

📣 Spaces are limited — please book in advance. https://enrolmy.com/skids-una-familia-limited/book-now/124-sKids-Manuka---Christmas-Party-Dec-15-2025-

Ngā manaakitanga,
The sKids Manuka Team

🌟 Holiday & End of Term Reminder! 🌟
Kia ora whānau, we’re on the countdown to Kirihimete! 🎄
Here’s a quick check-in on what’s coming up for sKids Manuka:
✨ 🎅 sKids Tamariki Christmas Party – Dec 15, 12:30–6 PM
We’d love to celebrate with your tamariki — games, kai, music, and festive joy!
👉 Have you booked yet?
https://enrolmy.com/skids-una-familia-limited/book-now/124-sKids-Manuka---Christmas-Party-Dec-15-2025-

🚪 Annual Closure: Dec 16 – Feb 2
We’ll be taking time to rest and recharge.

🌞 Holiday Care Available at sKids Milford
🎨 Festive Celebrations – Dec 15–19 (Book now)
🌴 Summer Camp – Jan 12–Feb 2 (Bookings opening soon)

Just sharing these dates again so you can plan calmly and smoothly as the year winds down.

Ngā manaakitanga,
sKids Manuka

🎅 Kia hari te Kirihimete! 🎄
Christmas Party: December 15, Monday, 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM

🎈 Bouncy Castle
🍰 Party Food & Ice cream
🎵 Kēmu + Music
Bring: Lunch & Drink Bottle 💧

📣 Book Today!
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