Events for Kids in New South Wales

Enrollments for Term1 2018 open Monday 29th January and close first Monday in March (5th). Beginners welcome. Enrollments will reopen for the first 5 weeks of Term2 starting in April. First session free Enrollment form.available from the Dojo.

The Committee of Storm Softball Club hopes that all of our members, and their families have had an absolutely amazing Christmas break! For those of you who are interested in assisting our amazing club raise funds for the end of season presentation, which will be held to acknowledge all of our members dedication & hard work. Storm Softball Club will be running the BBQ at Bunnings Crossroads on the 25th February! Come down and grab a sausage sizzle or two, to assist us raise funds for all of our hard working members! Sausage Sizzle =$ 2.50 Drinks=$ 1.50

Do you have children 7-13 years old? Are you worried about their weight? Go4Fun is an established healthy lifestyle program to improve health, fitness, self-esteem and confidence in children above their ideal weight. Go4Fun runs over a 10 week school term, with 1 x 2 hour sessions per week. Parents attend each session with their children to encourage a whole family approach. All sessions run after school or on weekends. Weekly Games and activities for kids Fun, intereactive discussions to teach easy and effective ways to improve childrens nutrition, physical activity and self esteem. Practical demonstrations, games and tips about healthy foods, label reading and portion size. The chance to try delicious and healthy new foods.

BUSH SCHOOL LEARN TO SWIM CLUB The Club is a voluntary organisation that teaches the all-important life skills of swimming to infants and primary-aged kids in the area. Address: 71 Burns Road, Wahroonga 2076 Have your children taught to swim by our qualified and experienced instructors • Age Group: 4 years to 12 years (School Year 6, 2017) • When: Saturdays from 4th November 2017 to 17th March 2018, 30 min lesson • Water Temperature: constant 27°C • Season Cost: $105 for 1 child, $175 for 2 children, $230 for 3 or more children (plus $21.00 insurance per child 8 yrs and over) • Enrolments: Online from October at our website • Grading: Saturday 28th October 2017 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (or on later Saturdays from November) at the Bush School pools. New enrolments should wear a swimsuit for grading. Or you could volunteer as a swim teacher with us! Why volunteer? • It’s fun • It’s a great way to give back to the community • It’s a small chunk of your day but makes a huge difference Training: BSTLS provides all training necessary. Email if interested: bushschoollts@gmail (dot) com You can enrol online via our website and start coming from that Saturday.

This 9-week Teen Acting Course is aimed at aspiring actors from 10-16 years who desire a professional career in the entertainment industry. Dubbed 'the technique that works'; young actors will be taught an organic, step-by-step approach to acting called 'Meisner Technique'. It is a standalone course in its own right as well as a creative learning space on how to act for stage, film and television. - Engage in a professional, real acting course - Focus and nourish your imagination - Learn how to bring a story to life - Bring confidence, truth and realism to your performance - Deliver a performance that is natural, real and engaging to watch - Get footage of your filmed class work to download, keep and provide to a Talent Agency! Price per term: 1 class/wk for 9 weeks (paid upfront) $295 2 classes/wk for 9 weeks (paid upfront) $530 3 classes/wk for 9 weeks (paid upfront) $700

We offer a variety of fun CreativiTea Parties held at our Creative Learning Centre in Kirrawee, Sydney. Visit our website, and click on the individual Party Packages to find out about the creative projects and cost of each package. Then simply select your preferred styling, date, party time, and optional add-ons. For example our "Signature Styling Package": * Upon arriving at Free Range Living, the youngsters delight in our vintage styled High Tea set up, and enjoy their morning or afternoon tea of sweet treats displayed on tiered plate stands, juice served in tea pots with tea cups and saucers. Sweets Station Styling Package ~ suitable for all ages. Calling all ice cream sundae lovers! At our Sweets Station CreativiTea Parties, tables are set up ready to get the creative project underway. Each child’s place is set up with a mason jar with lid and straw, filled with low-joule cordial, and a melamine bowl for a crunch and sip style service during creative project making. The Sweets Station consists of a variety of lollies and sweet treats displayed in glass jars. The display will be set up from commencement of the party, though not accessed until the dedicated time after the creative projects are complete. Each child is then provided with a parfait glass or melamine bowl (for younger kids), for their yummy ice cream sundaes, created at our Sweets Station. You can book and pay online through PayPay via our website; or email us. Various

We will host your child's birthday party for up to 16 children. We supply everything-all food and drinks,a supervisor to run the games,a lolly bags...even invitations.all you need to do is bring a cake! Party are for 16 children-extra children $15 each Cost is $290 Deposit of $50 required upon booking to receive invitations

Advanced Youth Drama (10-17yrs) The advanced Acting course for teens, is specifically designed for those that have a passion, drive & an enthusiasm for Acting. The course is only open to those with previous experience, and all students must pass through the audition process to gain a place in this course. Auditions are held twice a year. All students must attend 80% of all classes and be prepared to make a two-term commitment. Please take time to consider your own circumstances carefully before auditioning for the course. This class is recognition of talent and dedication by the participants, but cannot be taken as a stand-alone class. All participants must make a commitment to Point Break Drama, and agree to continue in at least one other Youth acting class, at Point Break Drama to qualify. Please note the course fee includes a second course ( to be selected). Students must audition or be recommended for this class. $390 per term ( Includes two courses - 4 hours per week) Please see Refund policy at Point Break Drama website

A fun and exciting exploration into the world of drama & acting for children (7-9yrs). Children will be introduced to the fundamentals of performance & acting technique through creative play, improvisation, movement & teamwork. Watch your child extend and expand their creative capabilities & become confident performers. Each term your child will participate in an end of term presentation of their acting work, utilizing the skills they have been learning in class. From term 1 Children will be encouraged to express their unique personalities through the use of Improvisation training, before moving into script work, basic script analysis & short plays in terms 2 & 3. All children are taught acting by professional actors with teaching expertise at Point Break Drama. No experience required to participate. All bookings must be completed via the website prior to commencement of course. See website for all detail. See website for refund policy.

This high energy ten-week Acting course is designed specifically for Teenagers, & offers participants the opportunity to explore the different aspects of Acting & improvisation in a fun & spontaneous environment. Teens will learn basic Stanislavski acting technique, giving participants a myriad of acting & presentation skills. The course will cover: Improvisation Games Voice & Movement Stage Craft- How to use the stage more effectively. Definition of Acting - What is Acting? Acting Technique- How to affect and bring about a change in the other actor. Basic Script Analysis/Breakdown Introduction to Acting Terminology Use of acting principles- making acting choices specific to the requirements of the text. Understanding Performance Style- the specific of performing comedy & drama Performance experience- 4 x performance a year Self devised group work- Once yearly $245 per ten week term ( 2 hour classes) Please see refund policy on the Point Break drama Website

Have fun growing food with your children. Live a healthy lifestyle and gain tips on improving your family’s wellbeing. Program includes growing Organic fruits and vegetables with fun and creative activities Meet rabbits, ducks, chickens and guinea pigs and more Help your children develop their emotional intelligence and sensory awareness to give them the best start for preschool and school. Free!

This course will develop acting, improvisation and audition techniques for the camera, whilst giving youth (11-17yrs) a grounding in basic acting techniques. Teens will be taught a step by step audition process, and how to conduct themselves professionally at castings. With the continual development and practice of these skills, youth will approach the casting process with greater confidence and flexibility. $248 Please read Refund policy on the Point Break Drama Website

Work with one of Australia's top casting directors, Leigh Pickford. The course is specifically designed to improve actors understanding of the industry and audition process, whilst having the opportunity to confront the emotional demands of auditioning by performing a scene and reading against each other. It offers actors a longer format class, with more immediate opportunities to hone their audition technique whilst creating an intimate relationship with the casting director at Maura Fay. All actors will be given the opportunity to present a scene chosen from a selection of scenes on offer. Teens(10-16) - 22nd February 2014 Adults(17+) - March 1st 2014 Please read Refund Policy on the website