Active Movement Under 5 Directory PDF Print E-mail
The following is a directory of information and contacts for a range of activities for children under 5 and their parents and caregivers.  Please note it is a work in progress and we are aware it is not a definitive list of all that there is on offer in our region.


If you are aware of other activities and groups that can be added to the list, it would be very much appreciated if you could send the information to our Active Movement coordinator.


Gymnastics – PlayGym

Dunedin Gymnastics Academy

PlayGym classes for children under 5 years held at 41 Willis Street gym.  Parent / Caregiver participation required.


Wednesday

Any age under five.  1.30-2.30pm.

Thursday

Hi5's class for 4-5 year olds.  1.30-2.30pm

Friday

Any age under five.  9.15-10.15am (includes babies) and 10.30-11.30am.

Saturday

Family time.  10.00-11.00am.

For further details phone Nola 456 4399 or Anita 487 9167, who are both qualified Playgym leaders.

All classes (except Monday non-walkers), $5.00 per child, ($4 each for two or more of same family in same session), or $40.00 for ten sessions.

Classes run during Primary School terms.

 

College Street Gymnastics Club

King Edward Court, Stuart Street.

Recreational classes Saturday morning 10-11am and 11-12pm. $50 per term.

Contact Leanne Houston 03 487 6406 or Gretchen Olliver-Preston 03 489 8828 

 

Parents Centre


Taieri Parents Centre

Baby Jigglers (0 – 1 years) and Little Jigglers (1 – 2 years) are held on Mondays.  Two music gym sessions for 2 – 4 year olds are held on Fridays.  Jan Fright 03 489 3247.

Music and movement classes.  Mali Chetheburgh 03 488 0585.

The Early Years Hub

A cosy, friendly South Dunedin house where families/whanau can meet familiy agencies and other parents.

Open Monday 1.00-5.00pm, Tuesday 8.30am-5.00pm, Wednesday 8.30am-5.00pm, Thursday 8.30am-12.30pm, Friday 1.00-5.00pm.

13 Wesley Street, South Dunedin.

Phone 03 466 3407 or 021 514 264

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Web www.dmm.org.nz

 

 

Wriggle and Rhyme
Dunedin City Library  - Moray Place 

Every Tuesday 10.30am from 3 May to 12 July (excluding 31 May), then 2 August to 4 October.
 
Learn Active Movement skills for your 0-2 year old that you can use at home. Held on the 4th floor of the Moray Place library.

Swimming

Moana Pool
03 471 9659Toddler Time 8.30am – 11.30am daily for children under 5.  Children must be within arms reach of an adult in the pool at all times.  Swimsation lessons are also available.  

Music and Movement Community Groups

Mainly Music Groups
24 music and movement groups across the Otago region.  www.mainlymusic.org.nz

St John’s Church – Roslyn 
Noelene Evans 03 474 9334(Friday group)
Edith 03 474 5447(Thursday group)
Two music and movement sessions are held on Thursdays and Fridays.

Macandrew Bay Music Group
Macandrew Bay School, 488 Portobello Road.
Justine 03 476 1069 Music group meets on Mondays at 9.00am.  Gold coin donation.

Maori Hill Music Group
Maori Hill Presbyterian Church, 580 Highgate.
Celia 03 464 0158
Music group on Tuesdays 9.30am – 10.30am during term time. $1 per session, morning tea provided.

Musical Munchkins
St Mary’s Anglican Church, off Whitby Street, Mornington.
Rebecca 03 488 4372
Wednesdays and Thursdays 10.00am – 11.30am.  50c per adult and 50c per child, morning tea provided.

Andersons Bay Community Kindergarten
76 Silverton Street.
03 454 2242
Wednesday s 9.30am – 11.00am.

Southern Hills Christian Centre
334 King Edward Street.
03 455 1888
Thursday 10.00am – 12.00pm.  Gold coin donation, morning tea provided for adults.

Opoho Music Group
Opoho School.
Justine 03 476 1069.
Fridays 9.00am.

Kaikorai Church Hall
127 Taieri Road.
Amanda 03 476 2967
Mainly Music, Wednesdays 9.30am – 10.45am.  $2 per family.
Playgroup, Friday 10.00am – 11.30am. $1 plus help with morning tea.
Taieri Parents Centre
Contact Mali Chetheburgh 03 488 0585
  

 

Fitness Classes

Multipeak Fitness Pilates Studio
Cindy Bradburn 03 479 2828
Postnatal mums and tums.  Bring your baby, up to 12 months old.  $150 for 10 sessions.  ACC registered and all clients will be screened before exercise.

Configure Express
15 Filleul Street
03 477 4750
Child minding service is available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9.00am to 12.00pm.  The service is free for members.  There are a range of classes and facilities available.

Les Mills World Of Fitness
10 – 12 Dowling Street
03 477 2295
Kids World Early Childhood Education Centre is open at various times from Monday to Friday.  The Centre will take babies from the age of three weeks plus and this service is free for members or at a cost of $10 per session for non-members.  There are a range of classes and facilities that are suitable for mums getting back into exercise.

World Gym
266 Hanover Street
03 479 2385
Child minding service is available from 10.00am – 12.00pm.  This service is free for members and booking is essential.  There are a range of classes and facilities available.

Tailored exercise for mums-to-be and new mums with baby.  Shannon Booth 03 476 7701 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


Early Learning Businesses

Parent/child classes based around fundamental movement, cognition and language skills.  Classes for walkers to 2 year olds, 2 to 3 years, and 3 years and older.  45 minutes sessions costing $65 per ten week term. (Prices quoted as at Oct 2010.) 

350 South Road
Dunedin
03 487 9698 or 021 470 393
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www.ratasouth.co.nz


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