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20 Hours Free Early Childhood Education Information
 
www.teamup.co.nz
 
  Where: Telephone and Online Information
  Phone: 0800 20 44 33
  Contact: Email: 20Free@teamup.co.nz
  Your first step towards 20 hours free early childhood education starts here.

Phone to find out how ECE could work for your child and get a Free copy of the ECE Information booklet.

To find out more about Early Childhood Education email or visit the website listed above.


A To Z Karaoke
 
 
  Where:
  Phone: 0800 621 663 or 021 331 543
  Contact: Dave
 
* Karaoke 1950's - Today's music
* Weddings
* Functions
* 21st Birthday Parties
Amused Music Studio
 
 
  Where: 68 Cowley Drive, Leamington, Cambridge
  Phone: 823 9365 or email: lisa@amused.co.nz
  Contact: Lisa Lynch
  Amused music studio offers tuition on the Violin and Flute for children 7 years to adult.

Group and individual lessons are available.

Autism New Zealand
 
www.autismnz.org.nz
 
  Where: PO Box 406, Waikato Mail Centre
CCS Building, Claudelands Road, Hamilton


  Phone: 07 854 9531
  Contact: Email: Waikato@autismnz.org.nz
  Office Hours
Monday - Friday, 9-12pm

Contact Autism New Zealand for furthur information on:
-Holiday Programs
-Support Groups

*Little Kids Club Pre School Support Group for children aged 2 - 6. This group is currently running every Monday morning (except public holidays) from 10.30 to 11.30 am.

This program teaches behavior management to your child and offers support and advice to parents. Held at the Fairfield Baptist Church, Heaphy Tce, Hamilton. REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL - Phone Shelley on (07) 854 9531.

T.A.Y.A.G. - Teenage and Young Adult Group runs fortnightly at the "94" Salvation Army Youth Rooms, London Street Hamilton. Aimed at ages 13 - 25. For details of when this is held please phone Felicity on 021 210 6950 or phone Shelley on (07) 854 9531.
Baby on Board Movie Sessions
 
 
  Where: Village Skycity, Hamilton
  Phone:
  Contact:
  Baby on Board Sessions every Wednesday at 10.00am during School term.

$6.50 per ticket with $1 donated to Plunket NZ, kids under 5 years Free, for this session only.

Limit 3 Free children per adult for Baby on Board sessions.
Bridges Church
 
 
  Where: Corner Duke and Anzac Streets, Cambridge
  Phone: 827 3833
  Contact:
  Bridges - A Church committed to bridging the gaps.

Sunday service: 10.00am

Children's programme & Creche facilities.
Bunnies Licensed Childcare & Pre-School
 
www.bunnies.co.nz
 
  Where: 197 Thornton Road, Cambridge
  Phone: 07 827 5081
  Contact:
  Bunnies Childcare and Pre-School is privately owned and operated in Cambridge, New Zealand. Bunnies caters for children from birth to 6 years. We are licensed by the Ministry of Education and we strive for high quality care and education.

Bunnies is open Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 5:30pm. During this time we like to make all our families feel part of the Bunnies extended family.
Cambridge Badminton Club Inc
 
 
  Where: Club Rooms Maclean St, Cambridge

  Phone: 827 7207
  Contact: Marlene for further information
  Juniors:
Monday 4.30pm-5:30pm Ages 7-10 years.
Monday 5:30pm-7:00pm Ages 11 upwards.

Day Sessions:
Tuesday at 9.30am to 12 noon

Night Sessions:
Monday and Friday at 7:30pm

Golden Oldies: (50yrs plus)
Thursday at 9:30am

Club Racquets available - non marking sports shoes to be worn.

Come and have a go!

Cambridge Baptist Church
 
 
  Where: 58 Queen Street, Cambridge
  Phone: 827 6490
  Contact: Pastor Andrew Court
  Church Services:

9.00 am Traditional Service
10.30 am Family Service

During the 10.30 am service there are Crèche, Sunday School, Intermediate and High School programmes available

Everyone Welcome

Cambridge BMX Club
 
www.cambridgebmx.com
 
  Where: Grace Avenue, off Lamb St, Cambridge
  Phone: 07 823 1233
  Contact: Karina and Craig Gosnell
  Club nights are Thursday nights, with 4 motos (rounds) of racing which starts at 6.00pm and finishes anywhere from 7.30pm onwards depending on the number of riders on that night.

The cost is $2 per rider with hire bikes also available for $2.

There is a prize for every rider at the end of the night.

Your first three nights are free. We'd love you to give it a go, we believe you are not too young or to old to ride a bike, once around the track and we hope we will have you hooked!
Cambridge Bouncy Castles
 
 
  Where: Cambridge
  Phone: 0273749700 or 8235188
  Contact: Carrie
  Bouncy castle hirage

Perfect for Birthday parties, school galas, functions, wedddings and Christmas parties.

shawsy1@xtra.co.nz
Cambridge Creative Drama
 
 
  Where: Fencourt Hall, Fencourt Rd, Cambridge
  Phone: 07 827 0970
  Contact: Aimee
 
Cambridge Creative Drama classes offer your child a unique opportunity for professional acting tuition to develop drama interests and acting skills in a relaxed and fun environment.

No previous experience required but an interest in drama and willingness to learn is essential.

Places are limited in each class so book now to avoid disappointment.
Cambridge Cricket Association
 
 
  Where:
  Phone: 07 827 7279
  Contact: John Makgill
 
Cambridge Early Learning Centre, The Castle and The Pagoda
 
www.thecastle.org.nz
 
  Where: 10 Fort St, Cambridge

  Phone: 07 827 4727 Fax: 07 827 4828
  Contact: Email: celc.kids@xtra.co.nz
  Taking the lead in Early Childhood Education. Give your child a head start.

Licensed 7.30am - 5.30pm

*Separate Infant Unit
*Qualified, Registered teachers

*High Quality, stimulating learning programmes based on:
-Exploration
-Sensory Experiences
-Children's emerging interests

*Holiday programmes

Visitors Welcome
Cambridge Football Club
 
www.cambridgesoccer.co.nz
 
  Where: Cambridge Football Club Inc.
PO Box 214
Cambridge 2351

Cambridge Football Clubrooms
Vogel Street, Cambridge
  Phone: 021 261 8417
  Contact: Karen Young
  Cambridge Football Club welcomes all ages from 5 years upwards.
Cambridge Gymnastics Club
 
 
  Where: Leamington School Hall, Lamb Street, Leamington, Cambridge


  Phone: 07 827 8541
  Contact: Enrolments - Sheryn Brownlee
 
Cambridge Gymnastics Club is a recreational gymnastics club for children aged from 5 to 15 years.

Classes are held on Wednesday evenings at the Leamington School Hall during the 2nd and 3rd School Terms only.

Cambridge Judo Club
 
 
  Where: 1 Clair St, Cambridge
  Phone: 827 7719
  Contact:
 
Cambridge Junior Athletics
 
 
  Where: Clubrooms, Vogel Street, Cambridge
  Phone: 07 827 3138
  Contact: Andrea Clarkin
  We offer:

*Friendly, Fun club
*Free Entry to Ribbon Days
*BBQ
*Extra Coaching nights

For more information, contact Andrea at clarkin4@xtra.co.nz
Cambridge Kids Playgroup Inc
 
 
  Where: Scout Hall, Maclean St, Cambridge

  Phone: 07 827 5362
  Contact: Mandy or Paula
  Monday - Friday 9:30am - 11:30am

A place where children from 0-5 years can learn, have fun and spend quality time with Parents/Caregivers whilst developing those important social skills.

We provide a relaxed environment where Parents/Caregivers can have a good chat, a good laugh and a decent cuppa.

As we operate out of the Cambridge Scout Hall there is space for up to a maximum of 30 children per session to use our extensive range of infant toys, ride-ons, dress ups, play dough toys, puzzles, blocks, cars, dolls, books etc.

We also have a fantastic permanent outdoor play area offering swings, slides, large sandpit, climbing frame, Wendy house and a racetrack.

Each session includes the opportunity for the following:

9.30am onwards - free play, a sit down craft activity, painting at the easel etc

10.15am - sit down on the mat for morning tea, story time and music time

Then more free play or crafts until tidy up time at about 11.15am

Casual visitors welcome, but please phone first to ensure we can take you on that day, $3 donation per family.

We look forward to seeing you soon.
Cambridge Kindergarten
 
www.waikato@kindergarten.org.nz
 
  Where: 104 Victoria St, Cambridge
  Phone: 07 827 6250 or Fax: 07 827 6262
  Contact: Cambridge Kindergarten
  Email: cambridge@kindergarten.org.nz

Children's play is children's work is children's learning.

Cambridge Kindergarten is a community facility located close to the centre of the rural town of Cambridge.

The first kindergarten established in Cambridge, it has a spacious building within an extensive half acre play area surrounded by mature trees and native planting.

This provides space for challenges and adventures, along with room to explore and experiment.

We provide early childhood education for rural and town children from a diverse socio-econmic background.

The staff are all experienced, fully registered and trained teachers. We plan for children to develop their skills, interests and knowledge in a well resoureced, rich, natural environment.

Flexibility and spontaneity are key elements within the programme to work to the child's agenda and enable teachable moments to be captured.

Children can be put on the waiting list at any time and admission to the session is in birth date order as places become available.

Children start kindergarten early in their 3rd year as vacancies occur, attending afternoon sessions on:
* Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1.00pm to 3.30pm

For afternoon session this Kindergarten offers parents the opportunity to access 7.5 hours of Free Early Childhood Education. If you choose not to use the free ECE hours a charge of $18.75 per week will apply.

As children move to school this creates a vacancy for the eldest child in the afternoon session, or on the waiting list, to transfer to five morning sessions per week on:

* Monday to Friday from 8.10am to 12.15pm
For morning session this Kindergarten offers parents the opportunity to access 20 hours of free ECE. If you choose not to us free ECE at the kindergarten a charge of $42.50 per week will apply.

We believe working in partnership with family/whanau achieves the best for the children.

We embrace the five strands of Te Whariki (the national early childhood curriculum) using them in our planning and assessment.

* Mana Atua/wellbeing
* Mana Whenua/belonging
* Mana Tangata/contribution
* Mana Reo/communication and
* Mana Aoturoa/exploration

You are welcome to visit to see our programme in action or make enquiries at any time.
Cambridge Limousines
 
 
  Where: 46a Wordsworth St, Cambridge
  Phone: 07 827 5867
  Contact: Cambridge Limousines
 
For that special occasion
Cambridge Mainly Music
 
 
  Where: St Andrews Church Hall
Corner of Victoria St and Hamilton Rd, Cambridge
  Phone: 823 5535 (Ruth) or 827 6751 (Church Office)
  Contact: Ruth Riddell
  Mainly Music is a fun music and movement programme for pre-schoolers and their caregivers on Thursdays at 10 am at St. Andrews Anglican Church Hall, including a craft for the children and morning tea.

Cost $2 per family.

All welcome.

Cambridge Montessori Pre School
 
www.montessori.org.nz
 
  Where: 18 Raleigh St, Cambridge
  Phone: 07 823 5138
  Contact: Email: cbmontessori@clear.net.nz
 
Cambridge Montessori Preschool
 
www.montessori.org.nz
 
  Where: 22a Taylor Street St, Cambridge
  Phone: 07 823 5949
  Contact: Email: cbmontessori@clear.net.nz
 
Cambridge Museum
 
cambridgemuseum.org.nz
 
  Where: Old Court House, 24 Victoria St, Cambridge
  Phone: 07 827 3319
  Contact: Email: cambridge-museum@xtra.co.nz
  Hours are:
10:00am - 4:00pm Monday to Saturday
10:00am - 2:00pm Sunday
Closed Noon - 1:00 p.m. Sunday and Monday.

Limited access for researchers on Sunday and Monday.

Entry is free but a donation is always appreciated

The focus of the Cambridge Museum is to collect and conserve, preserve and publish, research and record, display and disseminate the heritage and development of Cambridge, its people and surrounding districts. Our policy is to collect Cambridge related archives, artefacts and photographs, donations of which are always welcome.

Our willing and enthusiastic volunteers work with our two paid staff, to build a rich archival resource of particular interest to students, family and social historians.

The Cambridge Museum is run by the Cambridge Historical Society Inc., with funding assistance from Waipa District Council.
Cambridge Playcentre
 
www.playcentre.org.nz
 
  Where: Vogel St, Cambridge (next to the athletics field).
  Phone: 827 4529
  Contact:
  Sessions:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 9.30am to 12 noon

Please bring your own morning tea and share in the fun!!



Cambridge Playground (Te Ko Utu Domain)
 
 
  Where: Located in Te Ko Utu Domain,
Thornton Road, Cambridge.
  Phone:
  Contact:
  Wonderful Lake to walk around, park for children to run and play, with a Childrens' playground located on the edge of the domain on Thornton Road.
Cambridge Public Library
 
www.waipalibraries.org.nz
 
  Where: 23 Wilson St, Cambridge
  Phone: 07 823 3838
  Contact: Alison Gordon (Manager)
  Toddler Time for stories, rhymes and poems - Thursday mornings 10:30-11:00am.

School holiday programmes are run at the end of Terms 2 and 3.

A summer reading programme is held in December and January each year.

As well as using the catalogue in the Cambridge and Te Awamutu libraries patrons can now access the library catalogue via the internet.

Visit www.waipalibraries.org.nz for
information about library events, resources and programmes.
Cambridge Racquets Club
 
 
  Where: Thornton Road, Cambridge
  Phone: 07 827 7563 (afternoons)
  Contact: Robyn or Lisa
  Tennis Programmes for

*Juniors:
Monday 3:30pm - 4:30pm (9 - 12 year age group experienced)
Monday 4:30pm - 5:30pm (high school age)
Thursday 3:30pm onwards (Beginners)These are small groups of half hour slots until 6:00pm with our top male player and coach Scott Calder.

*Ladies, Friday Mornings from 9:30am. Come and have a hit, beginners and non members welcome.

The club also runs a club night on Mondays from 5:30pm with structured games organised for players. A Friday Club night may be added during the season.

The Club welcomes new members of all ages and abilities.

Groups are kept small to ensure a quality of coaching.

'Linking fitness with social enjoyment'
Cambridge Roller Sportz
 
 
  Where: Cambridge
  Phone: 827 6012
  Contact: Lyn
 
Cambridge Rowing Club
 
www.rowingnz.com
 
  Where: Postal Address:
P.O. Box 357
Cambridge

Clubrooms - Lake Karapiro
  Phone: 07 823-3570
  Contact: Dave Lazarus - Club Captain
  Cambridge rowing club caters for rowers at all levels, including learning to row sessions for Master's (over 27yrs), and for home-schooled children and have over 120 members.
Cambridge Rugby & Sports Club
 
 
  Where: Memorial Park, Taylor St, Cambridge
  Phone: 827 7420
  Contact:
 
Cambridge School of Dance
 
 
  Where: Cambridge
  Phone: 07 827 8526
  Contact: Kellie Schroer
  * Ballet
* Jazz
* Hip Hop
* Cheerleading
* Kindy classes for Preschool

Cambridge Scout Group
 
www.scouts.org.nz
 
  Where: PO Box 130 Cambridge
  Phone: 0800 Scouts or 07 847 0788
  Contact: Angela (Scouting Waikato)
  Kea Scouts: 6-7 years
Cub Scouts: 7-11 years
Scouts: 10-15 years
Venturers: 14-18 years
Rovers: 18-26 years with Associated Members: 26-34 years

Cambridge Softball Club
 
 
  Where:
  Phone: 07 827 2884
  Contact: Eric Tomlinson
 
Cambridge Swimming Club
 
 
  Where: PO Box 358 Cambridge
  Phone: 07 827 3103
  Contact: Grant Carson
 
Cambridge Swimming Pool
 
 
  Where: Williamson St, Cambridge
  Phone: 827 6478
  Contact:
  Hours:
Weekdays 6.00am - 6.00pm
Weekends 9.00am - 6.00pm
Cambridge Toy Library
 
 
  Where: 22A Taylor St, Cambridge
  Phone: 827 4668
  Contact:
  Play is important to all children and toys are a major element in helping to play and learn. A toy library welcomes children, their families and caregivers to come and to borrow well designed toys, games, puzzles and equipment, which are made available at minimal cost.

Opening hours -

Winter hours
Tuesday 9.30 - 11.00am
Saturday 9.30 - 11.00am

Summer hours
Tuesday 9.30 - 10.30am
Thursday 7.30 - 8.30pm
Saturday 9.30 - 11.00am

Toy hireage fees range for 50c to $5 for larger toys. Membership is $70 per year but can be reduced each time a member does a duty (up to 4 times) or fundraiser (once). A $10 credit will be put onto account, effectively reducing membership to just $20.

Cambridge Twins Club
 
 
  Where: Parent Centre Rooms, 22A Taylor Street, Cambridge
  Phone: 823 7227
  Contact: Collene
  We meet on the 1st Monday of each Month at 10.30am.

$2 Donation

For Support and Friendship from other Cambridge Parents of Twins.

New Parents of Twins welcome.
Cambridge Yacht Club
 
 
  Where: Lake Karapiro
  Phone: 07 827 4244
  Contact: Craig Harris
  Cambridge Yacht Club is very active during the summer months, with most of the events being held during the twilight hours during the week. This includes learn to sail programmes, racing events and family social events.

The club provides members with the opportunity to learn to sail from the ages 8 years old to any adult age.

Coaching and training programmes are also available to proficient sailors of all ages.

Any queries about the club, please contact Craig.
CCS Waikato Toy Library for Children with Disabilities/Delays
 
www.toylibrary.co.nz
 
  Where: Claudelands Road, Hamilton
  Phone: 07 853-9761 Fax: 07 853-9765
  Contact:
  OPEN:
Monday - Thursday 8.30am-5.00 pm
Friday 8.30am-4.30pm

For children with disabilities/delays only.

Celebrations - Everything for you to create the perfect party...
 
 
  Where: Shop 16, Dinsdale Shopping Centre, Dinsdale, Hamilton
  Phone: 07 846 6663
  Contact: Celebrations
  * Licensed party ware
* Cake decorations and tin hire
* Dress up accessories, Masks, Wigs etc
* Helium balloons and much more

Country Creche Childcare Centre
 
 
  Where: Marychurch Road, Matangi
  Phone: 07 829 5635
  Contact: Kellie Brown
  Country Creche is a privately owned centre situated in a rural setting, catering for children from 0-5 years of age.

The centre is licensed for 40 children overall with two separate buildings. The under 2’s building provides spaces for 12 children, and the over 2’s building for 28 children.

The adult to child ratio’s are low, to maintain quality interactions and learning experiences within the environment.

The Centre has qualified and registered teachers, who cater for individual children’s needs by providing a high standard of education and care.

The programme is child initiated, responding to children’s interests and strengths. The programme is a mixture of structure and free play activities.

Our teachers support and guide children, enabling them to become confident and competent learners.

The Centre management and staff believe in the importance of communication and consultation between the centre and families. Each child’s well-being is the centre’s main focus, and any parent/guardian and whanau involvement is welcome at any time.
Directions & Just Jazz School of Dance
 
 
  Where: Cambridge Studio: Williamson Street
  Phone: 07 856 2618
  Contact: Lynne
  Email: directions@clear.net.nz

Teaching jazz and hip hop, preschool to adult.
DJ Hire
 
 
  Where: Cambridge
  Phone: 07 823 4431
  Contact:
 
Dynamix Dance School
 
 
  Where: Cambridge
  Phone: 827 1878 Mobile: 0274 054 600
  Contact: Carmel Howarth
  Email: dynamix.dance@clear.net.nz
Elim Christian Centre Cambridge
 
 
  Where: 8 Wordsworth Street, Cambridge
(across the road from the gym)
  Phone: 823 3216
  Contact: Pastor Jeff Parker
  Sunday Service: 10.00am

Plus:
*School Holiday Programmes
*After School Care
*Counselling service
(In conjunction with MILE Community Trust, Tel: 827 9922 for more information)

Elim Early Learning Centre
 
www.elimearlylearning.com
 
  Where: 8 Wordsworth Street, Cambridge (Behind the Cambridge Fitness Centre).
  Phone: 07 827 9922
  Contact: Elim Early Learning Centre
  For Children from 0-5 years of age.

Open 7.15am - 5.45pm Mondays to Fridays

WINZ Approved
20 Free Hours available for 3-4 year olds.

For more information, please contact Elim Early Learning Centre.
Event Fun Company Ltd
 
www.eventfun.co.nz
 
  Where: Hamilton and surrounding areas
  Phone: 0800 Eventfun or 027 482 6336
  Contact:
  *Bouncy Castles
*Slides
*Jeeps
*Chair-O-Planes
*Bucking Bull
*Racing Loos and much more

Fairy Angel Parties For Children
 
 
  Where: Gyani will come to your home and entertain your children for their parties bringing love, peace, fun and light.
  Phone: 07 8277 454
  Contact: Gyani
 
Gyani - The Peacock Angel
Fairy Angel Parties For Children

* Hear how Chani the magic cat finds Gyani.
* Listen to a beautiful fairy story.
* Learn ‘The Song of Gyani’.
* Learn Gyani’s dance.
* “Fly” on a magic carpet.
* Make a special wish.
* Feel the magic of Gyani’s special fairy angel dust.
* Receive Gyani’s gift.

Suitable for children 4-8 years. Duration of party is approximately 45 minutes. (Registered Teacher).

Cost is negotiable with a minimum charge of $80.00

***Advance bookings are essential***
Fairy Janine – The Birthday Fairy
 
www.fairyjanine.co.nz
 
  Where: Hamilton and the greater Waikato region
  Phone: 027 422 9759
  Contact: Fairy Janine
  Email: fairyjanine@gmail.com

Take the stress out of organising your little fairy’s party and let Fairy Janine entertain your daughter and her friends with bubbles, games, glitter, laughter and lots of fairy fun!
Froude Street Reserve
 
 
  Where: Froude Street, Leamington, Cambridge.
  Phone:
  Contact:
 
Fun Factor - Bouncy Castle Hire
 
 
  Where:
  Phone: 07 870 5000 or 021 206 9111
  Contact:
  Bouncy Castle Hire for:

-Birthday Parties
-School Galas
-Functions
-Fund Raising
Gaslight Theatre School
 
 
  Where: Gaslight Theatre, Cambridge
  Phone: 824 0771
  Contact: Jodie Terry gts@jodieannterry.com
  'Practice and perform in a REAL theatre'.

Drama lessons at the Gaslight Theatre in Cambridge.

Drama builds confidence, teaches leadership and teamwork skills, as well as improve presentation and performance skills.

At the Gaslight theatre School students are encouraged not only to perform but to take an active role in the production of their performance from improvising and creating storylines to choosing costumes, scenery and props all in the atmosphere of a working theatre - stage and curtains are used regularly!
Girl Guides
 
www.girlguides.org.nz
 
  Where: Guide Hall, Thornton Road, Cambridge
(Behind the Tennis Courts)
  Phone: 827 5311 or 0800 555 170
  Contact: Jeanette
  Pippins: (5 to 6 year olds)
Wednesday 3.30pm - 4.30 pm
Pippin Leader: Cheryl Wantenaar

Brownies: (7 to 9 1/2 year olds)
Group 1: Monday 4.30pm - 5.45pm
Brownie Leader: Margot King

Brownies:
Group 2: Thursday 3.30pm - 5.00pm
Brownie Leader: Lyn Wilson

Guides: (9 1/2 to 14 year olds)
Thursday 6.30pm - 8.00pm
Guide Leader: Nichola McMahon

Our Values are:
*Friendship and fun
*Service to others
*Adventure and challenge
*Commitment to a code of personal values
*Development of confidence and skills
*Respect for others and the environment
*Leadership and girl consultation
*Active in the outdoors
*Belonging to a worldwide organisation


Our statement of Purpose:
“We enable girls and young women to reach their full potential and make a difference in the world”
Goodwood Playgroup
 
 
  Where: Fencourt Hall, Fencourt Road (next to Goodwood School)





  Phone: 07 823 9098
  Contact: Amanda Barnes
  Open Mondays 9.30am-11.30am

Visitors Welcome, Causal Members.

We have a relaxed atmosphere, providing social interaction for yourself and your children

We have a permanent outdoor play area with a large range of indoor & outdoor toys for all ages and arts and crafts, great for bonding time for you and your little ones.

So come along for a chat, coffee and a play
Gwyneth Common
 
 
  Where: Location bounded by Thompson Street, Scott Street, Browning Street and Tennyson Street, Leamington, Cambridge.

  Phone:
  Contact:
 
Helen O'Grady Childrens Drama Academy
 
www.helenogrady.co.nz
 
  Where: Weekly Classes: Cambridge, Chartwell, Dinsdale, Hillcrest, Rototuna, Te Awamutu.
  Phone: 827 0526 Fax: 827 0546
  Contact: Andrea Goodman (Principal)
  Kids Love Drama, Parents Love the Results!

Helen O'Grady Drama Classes envourage students aged 5-17 to develop confidence and communication skills. They provide excellent preparation for growing up in today's competitive world.

They'll just love it!
Hora Hora Playcentre
 
 
  Where: Maungatautari Rd (next to the school)
Hora Hora, Cambridge
  Phone: 07 827 2783
  Contact: Michelle Cook
  Session times:

Monday and Friday 9.15am - 11.45am

All welcome
Incogneato Costume Hire
 
 
  Where: 63 Milton Street, Cambridge
  Phone: 07 827 5542
  Contact: Robyn
 
*Large variety of adults/childrens costumes
*Friendly, personal service
*Wigs, masks, hats and accessories
*Flexible hours/no obligation

Phone Robyn for an appointment.
James Gray Kindergarten
 
 
  Where: 18 Kingsley Street, Leamington, Cambridge


  Phone: 827 4714
  Contact: E-mail: jamesgray@kindergarten.org.nz
  James Gray Kindergarten operates under the constitution of the Waikato Kindergarten Association.

The Kindergarten provides a welcoming, caring, safe and stimulating educational learning environment where children and their families/whanau feel included and respected. The Kindergarten has a child-centred, resource-based programme philosophy, and has a variety of equipment and resources to cater for children's interests and needs.

The outdoor area has recently been redeveloped to Health and Safety standards. The sand area, grass playing area and bark safe-fall area have all been enlarged.

A beautiful native garden enhances the children’s outdoor play area and provides wonderful opportunities for nature explorations.

The area in which the Kindergarten is based is stable with many children and subsequent siblings and their families attending and supporting the Kindergarten. When children leave they go on to attend the many town and country schools in the area.


Come into the Kindergarten if you live locally or ring, fax, or e-mail us and we will send you an enrolment form.

There are 45 children on our afternoon session roll and 45 children on our morning session roll.

Children can be placed on the Waiting List from 2 years old. They are admitted into the afternoon session between the ages of 3.3 years and 3.6 years, depending on vacancies.

Children move into the morning session on an oldest first basis, again as vacancies arise.



Judith School of Dancing
 
 
  Where: Melville Indoor Bowls Hall, 356 Ohaupo Road, Melville

  Phone: 843 4463
  Contact: Principal: Judith Ward
  Ballet lessons from Pre Primary onwards
Jumping Beans Cambridge
 
www.jumpingbeans.net
 
  Where: Union Parish Church Hall
43 Queen St
Cambridge
  Phone: 829 8199
  Contact: Paula Poihipi
  Email: paula@jumpingbeans.net.co.nz

Jumping Beans offers a fun physical skills programme for children up to 6 years of age, with their caregiver in a positive, non-threatening and safe environment.

Jumping Beans nurtures healthy excercise patterns, a love of learning, and success in children through physical activity.

Colourful gym equipment to enhance early childhood development.

Runner/Gym Beans (2-6 years)
Mondays 9.00 - 10.00am

Crawler/Toddler Beans
(crawling-23months)
Mondays 10.00 - 11.00am

Baby Beans (6wks - moving)
11.15am - 12noon
Karaoke Hire
 
 
  Where: In your own home
  Phone: 07 823 0085 or 0275 522 739
  Contact:
  Add some Karaoke fun to your next party with this professional rig.

4000 Karaoke songs plus plenty of disco music!

Everything provided, just add your own singers.

Pickup or optional delivery/setup.
Karapiro Cruiser
 
www.karapirocruiser.co.nz
 
  Where: Karapiro
  Phone: 07 827 2055
  Contact: Karapiro Cruiser
 
* Special Occasions
* Dinner and Lunch Cruises
* Team Building
* Corporate Meetings
* Work Functions
Karapiro Kayak Racing Club
 
www.karapirokayakracing.org.nz
 
  Where: Based at The Boatshed Café and Kayaks at Lake Karapiro, Waikato.
  Phone:
  Contact: Email: karapirokayakracing@gmail.com
  The Karapiro Kayak Racing Club welcomes and encourages keen kayakers of all levels.

Benefits of joining:
Meet other friendly kayakers to paddle with, learn from, train with and race...
Join regular group paddles all year round.
Improve your technique and go faster – with coaching opportunities via the club.
Meet and paddle with other kayakers of similar ability.
Kayaks and gear available if you don’t have your own.
Discounted entry to KKRC events
Take part in interclub races.
Join other club members in a variety of kayak and multisport events around the region.

Contact us for current Senior and Junior (13-18years) membership rates:
Family memberships available
Kemureti Te Kohanga Reo
 
 
  Where: 3 Bracken St, Cambridge
  Phone: 827 3306
  Contact:
 
Kenpo Karate
 
 
  Where: Cambridge Fitness Centre, Pope Terrace, Cambridge.
  Phone: 07 827 8688
  Contact: Mark
 
Jeff Speakman's Kenpo Karate:

Incorporating the best of Karate, Jiujitsu and Kickboxing.

*Self defence - Fitness
from age 13 years upwards.

Classes: 7.30pm - 9.00pm Mondays and Wednesdays.

For more information call Mark.
Kids at Home Childcare/Nanny Service
 
 
  Where: Home based care for Pre schoolers
  Phone: 0800 543 728
  Contact: Denise
 
Kids on Keys
 
www.kidsonkeys.co.nz
 
  Where: Cambridge Primary School
  Phone: 0800 kids on keys (0800 543 766)
  Contact: Email: kidsonkeys@xtra.co.nz
  Hey Kids - Come and Join our Fun Keyboard Classes!

Free First Trial Lesson!

When?: After School Hours
Where?: Cambridge Primary
Who For?: Children aged 5 - 13 years
How many in a class?: Max. 5
How long is a session?: 30 Mins
Cost?: $100 per term (includes Student Starter Pack)

(Student Starter Pack contains:
Book 1, Flashcards, Practice Book,
T-Shirt, Sticker and a Journal Bag).
Kidz ITF Taekwon-Do
 
 
  Where: Cambridge Senior Citizens Hall, Commerce St, Cambridge
  Phone: 07 871 3627
  Contact: Master Evan Davidson
  Classes held Thursday evenings from 5:00pm to 6:00pm (during school terms).

* Classes for 5-8 year olds.

Kindermusik
 
 
  Where: 68 Cowley Drive, Leamington, Cambridge.
  Phone: 823 9365 or email: lisa@amused.co.nz
  Contact: Lisa Lynch
  A music and movement programme that develops your child’s potential.

Kindermusik is the world’s largest early childhood music programme. All classes are 45 minutes and come with exclusive home materials.

Village – newborn – 18mths: Fridays- 10.15am

Our Time – 18mths – 3 years: Fridays- 9.15am

Imagine That – 3 – 5 years: Thursdays- 3.45pm



Kool Kidz - Before and After School Care for 5-13 year olds
 
 
  Where: Elim Church, Cambridge
  Phone: 827 9922
  Contact: Margaret
  Out of School Programmes:

*Before School Care:
Open at 7.15am each school day. Children dropped off at school.

Numbers are limited by staff numbers, so talk to us if you are thinking of using this service.

*After school Care:
Children are picked up from school. Programme closes at 5.30pm.

*School Holiday Programmes also available.
Kre8ivity Classes
 
 
  Where: The Empire Gallery
Cnr Empire & Alpha Streets, Cambridge
  Phone: Email: kre8@actrix.co.nz
  Contact: Kate
  Let your child have fun with Art:

During our classes they will learn how to develop their ideas, discover their talent, work with different materials, as well as some exciting projects to participate in.

Spaces are limited so come and join now.

Email or pick up a registration form from The Empire Gallery.
Leamington Domain
 
 
  Where: Located on the corner of Scott Street and Wordsworth Street, Leamington, Cambridge.
  Phone:
  Contact:
 
Leamington Kindergarten
 
www.cambridgeschools.co.nz
 
  Where: 49 Thompson Street, Leamington, Cambridge




  Phone: 07 827 6680 Fax: 07 827 6615
  Contact: E.Mail: leamington@kindergarten.org.nz
  Sessional Times:
Younger Group -
Mon, Tue, Thu 1.00pm - 3.30pm

Older Group -
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9.00am - 12Noon


Leamington Kindergarten operates under the constitution of the Waikato Kindergarten Association.

We provide a welcoming, caring, safe and educational learning environment where children and their families/whanau feel included and respected. The Kindergarten has a child-centred, resource-based programme philosophy and has a variety of equipment and resources to cater for children’s interests and needs.

The outdoor area is spacious with a large sand area, grass playing area and bark safe-fall area complying with Health and Safety Standards.

The area in which the Kindergarten is located is stable, with many children and subsequent siblings and their families attending and supporting the Kindergarten. When children leave they go on to attend the many town and country schools in the area.

We have 3 trained teachers, an office administrator and have 45 children on our afternoon session roll and 45 children on our morning session roll.

Children are admitted into the afternoon session between the ages of 3.0 and 3.6 years depending on vacancies. They move into the morning session on an oldest first basis, again as vacancies arise.

You are welcome to visit us at the kindergarten during a session and observe, or contact us if you would like an enrolment form sent to you.
Leamington Playcentre
 
 
  Where: Cnr Thompson & Burns St, Cambridge
  Phone: 827 9575
  Contact:
 
Leamington Pony Club
 
www.nzpca.org
 
  Where: Carlyle St, Cambridge
  Phone: 07 827 9455
  Contact:
  Leamington Pony Club is a recreational club for children aged 3 - 21 years old. It is a good place to come along and have fun with friends while learning about your pony/horse.

Our season runs from August to April.
For more information on Pony Club go to the NZ Pony Club website, nzpca.org
Leamington Rugby Sports Club
 
 
  Where: Carlyle St, Leamington, Cambridge
  Phone: 07 827 5089
  Contact: James Cole - Chairman
  Email: dfr.cambridge@paradise.net.nz
Leamington Squash Club
 
 
  Where:
  Phone: 07 827 1824
  Contact: Gaylene Hitchcock
 
Lets Get Moving - Preschool Class
 
 
  Where: Trinity Union Parish Church Hall, 43 Queen St, Cambridge.
  Phone:
  Contact: Sport Waikato
  Fridays 11.00am - 11.45am

A fun class with music enabling children to experience balance, flexibility, coordination and social skills.

$3.00 per session for one child
$5.00 per session for two children
Li'l Pumpkins Early Learning Ltd
 
 
  Where: 48A Devine Road, Tamahere
  Phone: 07 859 0090 Fax: 07 859 0014
  Contact:
  We offer care for children 3 months - 5 years
*Part time or Full time care
*7.30am to 5.00pm
*Huge outdoor play spaces
*Passionate qualified teachers

'You must visit to fully appreciate us"

Call now..
Lindsay Park
 
 
  Where: Corner of Coleridge Street and Pope Terrace, Leamington, Cambridge.
  Phone:
  Contact:
 
Little Einsteins Educare Ltd
 
www.little-einsteins.co.nz
 
  Where: 102 Swayne Road
Cambridge


  Phone: 07 823 3300
  Contact: Email info@little-einsteins.co.nz
  New Early Learning centre due to open in November 2008.

Welcome to Little Einsteins, an Early Childhood Education Centre where children from birth to school age will be cared for in a warm, stimulating and learning environment, with a primary focus on positive social development and education.

We will provide quality, qualified early childhood teachers and resources to enhance the children's learning and ensure their development and wellbeing. Staff will all be trained in First Aid and CPR alongside their Early Childhood Teaching qualifications. We will have a team of enthusiastic, caring, and experienced educators.

There will be three areas of operation, so that children are appropriately divided into similar learning and social groups. The infant area will be from birth to 2 years, the intermediate area will be from 2 years to 3.5 years, and the preschool area will be from 3.5 years to 5 years. The preschool area will focus on becoming ready for school, with an emphasis on basic reading/writing skills, ABC's and comprehension, providing links to learning in school settings.

Our booking days will now be full days only, with a discounted rate for a full week. For those already booked in for half days, these will be $20.00, hours between 7am and 12.15pm (not including lunch), or between 12.15pm and 5.30pm (including lunch). As the majority of people are wanting full days and full weeks, it is becoming increasingly difficult to fit these children in, so the only half days booked now will be 'leftovers' of what has already been half-booked. Full day bookings will be $40.00, and a full week will be $180.00.

All confirmed enrolments will be required to pay a $25 non-refundable application fee. We will be confirming enrolments closer to opening, and bringing families in to see the centre.

In the under-two's area, there will be a teacher to child ratio of 1:4. The intermediates (2 years to 3.5 years) ratio will be 1:8, and the preschool unit will have a ratio of 1:10.

The centre will be open plan, with large indoor and outdoor areas, as we believe that children need space to grow and learn! The centre will be on 5540sqm (1 ¼ acres) of land, incorporating a 600sqm purpose built haven complete with fun and educational indoor toys and activities. The building will be fully air conditioned.

It will be rurally focused, working around not only animals and their feeding and care, but gardening and horticulture, growing plants and flowers, an environmental hub.

Meals will be fully catered for, including breakfast if required, and children encouraged to eat the vegetables and fruit that they grow as part of a healthy eating plan. We know that many parents face the dilemma of children not wanting to eat a balanced diet, and believe that if a child is responsible for the nurturing, growing and preparation of that vegetable, it might become a lot more palatable!

Outdoors, children can look forward to driving/pushing their cars/bikes/trikes around the purpose built concrete track bordering the 800sqm play area. They can dig and build and create in the shaded sandpits, or bliss out playing with taps, fountains and buckets in the constantly draining wet area, designed with their safety in mind. There will be ample play and climbing equipment to keep little minds and bodies occupied.

We have by far exceeded the Ministry of Education's minimum requirements for space both inside and out, even when filled to capacity of 100 children. As parents of six children, we appreciate the value of space for everybody's peace of mind!

Children would be encouraged to participate in caring for their environment, develop loving, nurturing and tactile relationships with the various animals; miniature ponies, rabbits, birds, guinea pigs, alpacas, calves and lambs.

Children's relationships at home will be nurtured, we encourage parents and families to participate in their child's development and learning, and welcome you into the centre with our open door policy. We will provide you with your child's portfolio to reflect on at regular intervals, a place where we will preserve any special artwork, write development plans and assess progress of your child. We will include photographs of your child, and this is not only a fantastic way to keep in touch with your child's busy days, but a lovely keepsake for them when they are older!

With encouragement, children will explore and absorb a phenomenal amount during their first five years. We are privileged to be offered a place in this vital stage of their development, and will optimise their opportunities for learning.

Queries from prospective families are welcomed.
markstoys
 
www.markstoys.co.nz
 
  Where: 129 Great South Road (Main Road) Ohaupo
  Phone: 027-213-0676
  Contact: Mark
 
Kids wooden Toys and Furniture at Great Prices.

Some of the great toys and furniture available:

* Kids Table and chair sets
* Wooden Dolls Clothesline
* Wooden Playhouse kitchen units
* Wooden Bookcases
* Kids Wooden workbench/Toolboxes
* Wooden Garage
* Kids picnic table
* Train/Play table
* Wooden Toy Boxes

There is too much to list. If you have any ideas or things you want done, feel free to contact us and we will see what we can do for you.

Matangi Playgroup
 
 
  Where: Recreational Hall at the front of Matangi School.
Matangi Road, Matangi.
  Phone: 829 5735 (Matangi School)
  Contact:
  Fun playgroup for pre-schoolers & Parents/Caregivers.

$1.00 per session and a plate for a shared morning tea.

Excellent variety of toys and equipment for the children to play with.

Craft materials provided for the children to get creative.

All Welcome.
Maungatautari Playgroup
 
 
  Where: Maungatautari Hall, Maungatautari
  Phone:
  Contact:
  Where you can get a good coffee, other parents to talk to and your pre-schoolers can have fun while playing, learning and socialising.

Drop by Maungatautari Playgroup
Mondays and Thursdays 9:30am - 11:30am at the Maungatautari Hall.

$1.00 donation/family

All Welcome
Mica the Clown
 
 
  Where:
  Phone: 07 847 3185
  Contact: Mica The Clown
  Mica has been performing at birthday parties for 19 years and has shows to suit all ages from 3-12 years.

Mica arrives in costume, with a battery powered sound system so can perform in any setting; indoors or outside.

The show consists of magic, juggling, slapstick, balloon gags and his famous performing poodle Mischief.

Mica has two formats for parties:

1. A half hour show during which the birthday child gets to help Mica with a trick and gets given a balloon animal as a gift. Cost: $80 for show and travel at 50c km for Cambridge, this makes it $100.

2.An hour performance which is a forty minute show and balloon animals for all the children. Cost $130 for show and travel at 50c km.

Booking; Ring Mica on 07 847 3185 - If you get the answer machine, please leave a message and you will be contacted within 24 hours.

Normally book at least 2-3 weeks prior, though if you wake up on the morning of the party and find it is wet and you are stuck with what to do with 15 kids, you can try for a same day booking ..... No promises, but Mica will try to fit you in and some days are lightly booked.

Mission Statement:
To lift the cares of the world off the shoulders of the young with a good old fashioned laugh.
Motolife Motorcycle Riding School
 
 
  Where: 6 Campbell Street, Cambridge
  Phone: 07 823 1225
  Contact:
 
Netball Umpire Training (Year 9 upwards)
 
 
  Where: Leamington Netball Centre, Cambridge
  Phone: 827 6777
  Contact: Diana
  We have fortnightly rules evenings on a Thursday night at the Leamington Netball Centre and cater for Year 9 upwards.

We also cater for anyone who would like to go for their Netball Umpires exams.
New Zealand Storytellers
 
www.nzstorytellers.co.nz
 
  Where: N.Z. Storytellers
P O Box 4223
Hamilton East
Hamilton 3247
  Phone: 07 856 3303
  Contact: Karen Chisholm - Director
  Email: nzstorytellers@xtra.co.nz

Promoting our Storytelling Artists in Auckland, Waikato and Wellington

FREE Birthday Storyteller! Monthly Draw

Enter the 'online' draw.
Drawn 1st of each month

New Zealand Storytellers is mainly aimed at preschool and primary level. We have storytellers around New Zealand who have been police screened and have a passion for telling and reading stories or poems to children.

Some storytellers can tell stories vocally others may be happier reading from books or combining the two. Some may be prepared to dress up.

Storytelling can include truths, myths and legends, poems, folk/fairy tales, classic, animal, nature stories, stories and greetings from the storyteller’s culture, whatever you would like us to do.

We encourage stories that show a virtue and welcome supporters of The Virtues Project, Rudolf Steiner and Montessori philosophies. Ideal for children who wish to practise English (E.S.O.L.).

Please visit our website, email us or ring after hours.
NZ Modern School of Music
 
 
  Where: Cambridge
  Phone: 823 9094 (Tina) or 827 9939 (Lynette)
  Contact:
  Music Lessons - We cater for adults and children.

*Modern Piano
(Latin American, boogie Woogie, Jazz styles etc)
*Traditional Piano and contemporary style
*Keyboard
*Theory of music

Tuition available for beginners to advanced players.

-We cater for all age groups.
-Individual tuition.
-Moderate fees
-Theory, practical exams and competitions also available


Paulownia Park Farm Visits, Timor Pony Rides
 
www.paulowniapark.co.nz
 
  Where: 105c Newell Road, Tamahere, RD3, Hamilton
  Phone: 07 856 1491 Fax: 07 856 1491
  Contact: John and Lynette Mellsop
  E-Mail info@paulowniapark.co.nz

Bring your school children, kindergarten infants, walking group, out of town visitors, overseas guests and students to a special adventure on our tree studded acreage surrounded by a gully system with streams, creeks, native bush and gardens.

Join in our daily farm activities or book a morning/afternoon tea visit.

Groom and ride Timor ponies, round up sheep, feed pigs, chickens and other animals. Watch the ponies have fun as they frolic around the show arena. Enjoy day and/or night time gully and bush walks. View and feed the eels, see glow worms up close, hear the morepork or see the pukeko and look for wetas or fresh water crayfish.

You may also encounter many native and exotic birds, rabbits and possums.

School, overseas student and holiday adventures arranged to suit your needs.

1- 4 hours from $6.00 per person. Small groups or large. Booking is essential !

Birthday Parties can also be arranged.
Phillips Equine
 
www.phillipsequine.co.nz
 
  Where: 123 Woodside Road, Matangi
  Phone: 07 8295 605
  Contact: Lorraine
  Email: info@phillipsequine.co.nz

Come Horse & Pony riding.

All ages wanting to learn and develop their skills in a safe, supportive environment.

Quality instruction, friendly and relaxed manner.

Ride our horses/ponies or bring your own.

*Private or small group lessons.
*Farm rides & treks
*School holiday programs
*Track & arena hire

Located in the peaceful country atmosphere of Matangi, just 10 mins from Cambridge or 5 minutes south of Hamilton city.

Phillips equine is a purpose built facility set on 50 acres, with no road frontage. The stables are situated 1km from the road entrance, creating a quiet, private, and secure environment for horses and people.

*Bookings essential
Plunket Coffee/Playgroups
 
 
  Where: Cambridge
  Phone: 07 827 9295
  Contact: Janine Peters
  Are you at home with a baby and/or preschooler and would like to meet other Cambridge parents and make new friends?

What about joining a Plunket coffee/playgroup? We have coffee groups up and running, with more starting as numbers permit.

Each coffee group caters for a different baby age group, from 2 months up to preschoolers.

If you would like more information about joining an existing coffee group or a new group yet to start, please phone Janine on Tel:827 9295.
Plunket Shop
 
www.plunketshop.co.nz
 
  Where:
  Phone: 04-474-1569
  Contact: Katherine Hoby
  One of the new ways Kiwis can love and support Plunket is by visiting our new shop, PlunketShop.

The new online store will allow people to buy quality products and gifts for children from nappies to toys, and to make a contribution to Plunket with every purchase.

A share of all sales generated on the site stays with Plunket, with funds filtered to local communities to help increase services and ensure more children get the best start in life.

Families and parents can feel increasingly isolated and this exciting new initiative will also allow parents and caregivers to get connected through the site’s online community, where they can share experiences on parenting in a safe, online forum.

Visit www.plunketshop.co.nz today and find out how you can help Plunket give love.


For more information contact:
Katherine Hoby
External Communications Executive
Plunket National Office
Katherine.Hoby@plunket.org.nz


PLW - Paul. L. Williams - Goldsmith
 
www.plwgoldsmith.com
 
  Where: Roto-o-rangi Road, Cambridge

  Phone: 07 8271037
  Contact: Paul or Amber
  Email: admin@plwgoldsmith.com
Mobile: 021 0232 4564
Fax: 07 8271037

We have a wide range of handmade baby rattles, spoons, christening cups and mugs, baby bangles, chains and name brooches available in all precious
metals.

We can personalise your piece with your child's name engraved or
hand pierced letters and we can set your piece with your child's
birthstone.

If you have a specific design in mind we can make it for you.
Pocotots - Cool Stuff for Little People
 
www.pocotots.co.nz
 
  Where: On-line Business
  Phone: 021 224 5865
  Contact: Jane Burton - Designer/Director
 
Pocotots can make your next child's birthday party easy!

We have created an easy system for ordering online all your party needs.

We have designed in-house a range of cool funky themes which we personalise with all your own information.

We wanted to be able to offer something a bit different than the regular licensed themes that are available.

The birthday child's name as well as the invitees name is written into the text of the invite - as well as all your party information. So no more writing out invites!

The benefit of purchasing your party needs through Pocotots is that you can order just the invites or go the whole hog and get a "pack" -

A pack can include:
* The invites and matching coloured envelopes
* Loot containers (where you can choose your container)
* Matching coloured tableware (cups, bowls, plates, napkins and table cover)
* Balloons and streamers.

Both the invites and loot containers are personalised for each invitee in your chosen theme.

Our loot containers are packed full of goodies that the kids can play with - we don't just fill them with lollies!

And all this is delivered to your door - so we really do make parties easy!!

To view our complete range of themes, loot containers and party pack options visit www.pocotots.co.nz
Ponies for Parties
 
 
  Where: Your place
  Phone: 07 843 1763
  Contact: Joy
  * Pony Rides for children's Parties

* Gala's

* Learn to Ride

* Lessons

Your place or mine - Rukuhia

Pony Tales Riding
 
 
  Where: Now located on SH1, Cambridge (opposite St Peters School)
  Phone: 07 827 6030
  Contact: Juliet for bookings and enquiries
 
Learn to ride on safe ponies.

*Beginners Courses
*Pony Care
*Jumping
*Holiday Programmes available
*Qualified Instructors
*Safe Fun

PORSE - Affordable In-Home Childcare
 
www.porse.co.nz
 
  Where: In your Family Home or in a PORSE Educator’s Home.
  Phone: 0800 276 773
  Contact: PORSE for more information
  Affordable In-Home Childcare

The PORSE Programme has been developed to ensure babies and young children can be nurtured one-on-one with a special person responding consistently to their comforts and needs.

In-Home Childcare provides all the right ingredients for positive early brain development. Parents personally choose their own educator.

…in your Family Home
Where your chosen educator manages the daily routines of your children and home – no daily rush, offering nurturing care, education and home management.

You may also wish to consider a ‘family share’ situation, where the services of an educator (and cost) are shared with another family who have children under five.

…or an Educator’s Home
Where your chosen educator welcomes your children into their home – offering a play and learning programme in a small group setting that supports early brain development and growth.

Your chosen educator could actually be a friend or family member already caring for your child in your home or theirs.

The PORSE Programme offers educators free workplace training and professional development.

With 20 Free ECE Hours for 3 & 4 year olds and WINZ Subsidies available, call us today to discuss the best educator for your child on 0800 276 773 or visit our website at www.porse.co.nz
Raleigh Street Christian Centre
 
www.cambridgechurch.co.nz
 
  Where: Raleigh Street, Cambridge
  Phone: 827 5794
  Contact: Pastor Norm Silcock and Youth Pastor Richard Goodwin
 
Helping people make a positive life changing commitment to Jesus Christ.

Sunday Service Time:
10am - Worship and Teaching Service

*Supervised creche available.
*Sunday school

*Mothers of Young Children Group
Raleigh St Christian Centre
Supervised playgroup and bible study
Wednesdays 10.00am-11.30am

* Boys Rally Tuesdays 6.45-8.30pm
* Girls Rally Thursday 6.45-8.30pm
Rialto Cinemas
 
www.rialto.co.nz
 
  Where: Centreplace, Hamilton
  Phone: 839 2981
  Contact:
  Contact Rialto Cinemas for session times or visit their website.
Riding for the Disabled
 
 
  Where: Rodeo arena at the Kihikihi Domain.
  Phone: 07 871 6035
  Contact: Carol Penman
  We promote Confidence, Independence and Well being for all riders who have a disability or other identified needs.

We ride every Tuesday except School holidays in the Rodeo arena at the Kihikihi Domain.
Riding for the Disabled
 
www.rda-cambridge.com
 
  Where: Alpha St (behind the Gaslight Theatre), Cambridge

P O Box 368, CAMBRIDGE 3450
  Phone: 07 827 8788
  Contact: Chairperson - Sue Duncan
  Volunteer Coordinator - Hilary McPherson Tel:07 827 6804

We ride every Thursday morning during termtime and every other Saturday morning at our grounds behind the GasLight Theatre on Alpha Street and welcome new contacts from parents of children who might qualify to benefit from our therapeutic riding sessions and from adults (14 years +) who would be interested in joining our band of volunteers.
Roto-O-Rangi Playcentre
 
 
  Where: 5 Kairangi Rd, Roto-O-Rangi
(Across from Roto-O–Rangi Primary School).
  Phone: 07 827 1772
  Contact: Donna Mulvey
  Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.00am – 11.30am

A lovely rural, relaxing atmosphere, with a very friendly, warm, caring environment for parents and children.
Roto-o-rangi Tennis Club
 
 
  Where:
  Phone: 07 827 1824
  Contact: Gaylene Hitchcock
 
Scripture Union Youth Camps
 
www.youradventurebegins.com
 
  Where: Youth Camps throughout New Zealand, including the Waikato.
  Phone: 07 872 4671 or 0274 922 917
  Contact: Warwick Prewer
  Email: warwick.prewer@scriptureunion.org.nz

Scripture Union is a non-profit Christian organisation that helps young people see and reach their potential.

For 75 years, Scripture Union’s innovative camps have offered the opportunity to experience adventure in some of New Zealand ’s most amazing locations.

There are 7 camps running in the Waikato region and lots more all over New Zealand.

For more registration and more information visit our website www.youradventurebegins.com.

Your kids will enjoy them immensely. Or ring 0800 SU CAMPS (782 2677)
Sherwood Recreation Ltd
 
www.sherwoodrecreation.co.nz
 
  Where: PO Box 310 Cambridge
  Phone: 07 827 9476
  Contact:
  Sherwood Recreation is a family owned and operated company, proud to offer comprehensive and competitively priced play and park equipment.


Our Mission Statement:

Sherwood Recreation is committed to creating exceptional quality, safe and innovative play environments for the children of today. We are proud to offer personalised customer service, accommodating specific individual needs.
Simone O’Connor Beaded Jewellery
 
 
  Where: Leamington , home based business
  Phone: 07 823 4665 or 021 235 5537
  Contact: Simone O’Connor for further information
 
Beaded Jewellery is run and owned by Simone O’Connor and emerged in October 2006.

In a relaxed home based environment Simone has set up a workshop and can take up to 8 students per class.

During the classes all students learn a variety of beading techniques and can make the latest fashion jewellery items. The classes are reasonably priced to make it affordable for all age groups.

Each Term Simone offers 3 classes per week for a total of 6 weeks.
Tuesday 10am -12.30pm,
Tuesday & Thursday 7.30pm-9.30pm


Simone O’Connor Beaded Jewellery also offers:

- Beads & Beading Supplies for all your needs

- Jewellery made to order for Weddings, School Balls & any other occasion

- Kids Birthday Parties

- Adults Birthday Parties or just a fun get-together with friends

- Partyplan

A selection of Simone’s jewellery is on display at the Empire Gallery in Cambridge and The Arts Post Gallery in Hamilton .

Beading Classes, Beads, Tools, and Accessories for all your Beading Needs and Requirements at Affordable Prices!
Simone O’Connor Beaded Jewellery Birthday Parties
 
 
  Where: Leamington , home based business
  Phone: 07 823 4665 or 021 235 5537
  Contact: Simone O’Connor
  For a children's or adult's Birthday party with a difference, why not let your guests create a beautiful Beaded Jewellery creation to take home?

Beaded Jewellery is run and owned by Simone O’Connor and emerged in October 2006.

For firther information on Beaded Jewellery Birthday parties, contact Simone.
Sinead Hill flute Tuition
 
www.flutetutor.practicespot.com
 
  Where: 4B Hamilton Road, Cambridge.
  Phone: 07 823 5767
  Contact: Sinead Hill
  Email: flutetutor@xtra.co.nz

Quality Flute and Music Theory tuition for all ages and abilities.
SkyCity Cinemas
 
www.skycitycinemas.co.nz
 
  Where: Victoria Street, Hamilton
  Phone: 834 1222
  Contact:
  Book/Pay for tickets online on the SkyCity Cinemas website.


Baby on Board Sessions every Wednesday at 10.00am during School term.
$6.50 per ticket with $1 donated to Plunket NZ, kids under 5 years Free, for this session only.

Limit 3 Free children per adult for Baby on Board sessions.

Smile Inflatables
 
www.smileinflatables.co.nz
 
  Where: Cambridge Business
  Phone: 0800 876 453
  Contact: Stacey and Leanne Cooney
 
We Specialize in Fun, Fun, Fun!
At Smile Inflatables we are all about fun! Whether you are hosting a birthday party or planning a large event, nothing gets the kids excited like a bounce house from Smile Inflatables!

We offer half day (4 hour) and full day (8 Hour) rentals to meet all of your party needs. Our courteous staff will deliver and set-up the bouncy castle or Amusement for you and supervise if required. After your party or event is over we will come to pick-up the unit. Our bounces are cleaned and sanitized before every use.

So, when planning your next party or event, THINK Smile Inflatables! At Smile Inflatables we take pride in our reputation for safety, quality and reliable service with a smile!

Smile Inflatables…the party begins with us!
Birthdays . Corporate Events . Galas . Companies Fun days . Church Fairs . Festivals . Fundraisers . Picnics

Smile Inflatables is New Zealand's premier inflatable amusement company in our 10th year of operation. We have a huge selection of the latest greatest inflatables available in NZ. We are proudly locally owned and operated.
St Andrew's Anglican Church Cambridge
 
 
  Where: Corner Hamilton Road and Victoria Street, Cambridge.
  Phone: 827 6751
  Contact:
  Family Service: Sunday 9.30am

Sunday School:
Every Family Service during the school term, except on the 2nd Sunday of the month.

Youth Group activities run throughout the year.
Contact Ruth - Tel:823 5535 for information on the next Youth Group activity/outing.
St Peter's Netball Club
 
 
  Where: Cambridge Netball Centre. Leamington, Cambridge
  Phone: 827 6777
  Contact: Diana
  Our club has been going for over 60 years and caters for players from Year 9 to Premier grade.

We have practices once a week and play at the Cambridge Netball Centre every Saturday from April to the middle of August.

Starfish Swim School
 
 
  Where: 976 Maungatautari Rd, Cambridge
  Phone: 827 2286
  Contact:
 
Tamahere Playcentre
 
www.playcentre.org.nz
 
  Where: 57 Devine Road, Tamahere
(Behind Tamahere School)
  Phone: 856 6603
  Contact:
  Early Childhood Learning

Lots of fun for parents and kids.

All welcome, a