After School Activities for kids
Growing up in Bundaberg I danced, I played Softball and basketball and rode my bike. Naturally, when it was time for me to look for after school programs for my children, I was drawn to the same things I liked to do as a kid.
Perhaps your child is the next Monet, or maybe they are heading to the next Commonwealth Games? I realised after trying a few different classes I was a completely different child to my child! My child enjoys art, music, and individual sports. I had to reevaluate my ambitions for my child and focus on what it was they were interested in, as opposed to what I thought they should focus on. In the end I want them to enjoy and experience different things, to give them the opportunity to grow and develop skills outside of home and school life. I found putting some structure around choosing an extracurricular activity helped;
Where suitable, get your child involved in choosing their activity. Discuss with your child and work out what you are looking for? Is it a Sport, Art, Music, Outdoors, Cooking.
Make sure the activity suits you too in terms of cost, convenience and other factors – no child wants a resentful, cranky and overtired parent.
Check that the activity has kids of similar ages and skill levels to yours, so they don’t get bored or lose confidence.
Ask if the activity offers free trial lessons – even if they don’t offer it off the bat, it doesn’t hurt to ask.
Check out what is on offer at your child’s school, local community centre, church or library. You’d be surprised what cheap and easy options are right at your doorstep.
Here are some suggestions on after school activities. classes and programs in Bundaberg. Most of these we have tried out. Add to the list, let us know what you have tried or what after school activity your Wide Bay Kids love to do.
Gymnastics
Martial Arts
Chess Club
Dance
Nature Play
Gamers Group
Book Club
Ten Pin Bowling
Code Club
Art Classes
Cooking
Gymnastics
Gymnastics provides a great foundation for ALL sports. Gymnastics develops strength, flexibility, balance, agility and coordination, all the skills needed for sports like hockey, basketball, volleyball and football.
Whether you become a competitive gymnast or participate in other competitive sports, gymnastics gives you a great foundation to succeed!
Gymfinity in East Bundaberg opened in January 2012 with a full Jansen Fritsen gym they have provided a world class facility right here in Bundaberg. They offer classes from 2 years to adults with options in recreational and competitive to help you achieve all that is possible in the sport.
Where: Gymfinity Gymnastics - Contact local owners Tracy and Tony today
Martial Arts
Rhee Tae Kwon Do Bundaberg is owned and operated by Instructors Nathan and Nicole Van der Klugt. They operate out of 3 locations in the Bundaberg region, Central, North and West Bundaberg. The headquarters in Electra Street Bundaberg central offer kids classes for primary school aged kids, Family Classes for 6+ and Pee Rhees Classes for 3-5 years olds. Family classes are available at the North Bundaberg State High School Hall and Kids classes at West Bundaberg’s St Patrick’s Church Hall.
Rhee Tae Kwon Do Bundaberg has multiple options available for students to attend more than on location with their monthly membership.
Where: Rhee TaeKwonDo Bundaberg
Chess Club
Chess clubs are a place where people with an interest in the game can go to socialise and compete.
It's always great when you meet another chess fan, especially if they're nice enough share their knowledge of different openings or give strategy advice!
Chess is often thought of as a highly intellectual game, but that doesn't mean it can’t also be fun. Come join us for an afternoon playing some chess!
When: every second Thursday afternoon from 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Where: Bundaberg Library,49 Woondooma Street, Bundaberg Central, QLD 4670
Cost: Free