School’s back this week, and though we’ve done much to prepare our children for heading into the classroom, how we help our kids foster their skills outside of the classroom can be just as important!

Enrolling children in extra-curricular activities has been proven to increase vital life-long skills such as working as part of a team, goal setting, building determination, resilience and so much more. It’s also just a great way to inject some fun in your kids lives during the school term.

If your child is considering taking on a new activity, there’s a diverse selection to choose from within the Sutherland Shire.

Dancing, sewing, gymnastics, craft, wellbeing, sewing… what activity will your child take part in outside of school this term to help them learn and grow?

 

Babyballet®

Enrol into the world’s leading preschool dance program, babyballet®, at KRS Dance! babyballet® involves the whole family as mum, dad and carers can have lots of fun joining in with our Tots and Tinies. It is a lovely opportunity to meet others and make new friends.

With a researched and proven focus on learning through play, the unique babyballet® syllabus offers four key stages of ballet and tap classes where every child can build their confidence and social skills that will give them the tools they need to transition smoothly into new environments.

The classes are so much more than dancing and will establish positive habits such as learning manners, discipline and respect while developing the foundations of technique, coordination, musicality, balance, posture and rhythm. babyballet® Kirrawee offers free trial classes, which your little stars will love. Come along and share in the babyballet® Magic.

For more information visit http://ballet.krsdance.com.au, email [email protected] or call 9545 4004.

AcroGym

Ready to get back to your Happy place in 2022? Registrations for all Acrogym classes are now open!
Your kids will have non-stop fun at Acrogym, where the classes are fresh and different every week.

Choose from their wide range of classes:

A – MINI GYM
Classes tailored to preschool-aged children. Explore the fun of gymnastics and learn new skills while being guided by our nurturing staff
B – ACROBATICS
For primary aged children 5+. Learn a big range of skills where the lessons change every week. A fun skill-based class to learn the basics of Acrobatics.
C – ACROSQUAD
A competition class for the more serious acrobat. Train from 4+ hours a week as part of the squad team. Acrogym has had success at State, National and International competitions
D – Tumblegym
For acrobats aged 9+. Start as a beginner or an advanced tumbler looking for a challenge. Learn tumbling skills like backflips, walkovers and somersaults!
Contact Acrogym to organise a trial in any of these classes or register here to secure your spot.

Kids Inspired

Kids Inspired offers a fun term sewing program for primary and secondary age students. In these classes, kids will learn a range of skills, create a variety of projects, and get to socialise with other kids with similar interests. The Term One program will run for nine weeks, commencing the 7th of February. Visit the Kids Inspired website for more information

Classes include:
Monday Kids Sewing 4:15-5:45pm
Monday Teen Sewing 6-7:30pm
Tuesday Kids Sewing 4:14-5:45pm
Wednesday Kids Sewing 5-6:30pm

If you are interested in booking your child in or need extra information for any of these classes, email Kids Inspired at [email protected]

Low Tox Lab – Kids Wellness Program

Low Tox Lab Kids Wellness Program is about empowering your kids to become ‘positively minded’. The program endows them with the knowledge, understanding and skills to make better choices regarding their bodies, minds and hearts.

This 5-week program will be held on Monday afternoons from 4:30pm to 5:30pm.

Each week the program will cover different subjects that will have your kids exploring, movements and mindset activities that will provide them with the appropriate skills to manage big feelings, self-awareness, acceptance and empowerment.

Among other things, your kids will learn about:

• yoga, stretching, breathing exercise and the importance and benefits of combining these with rest.
• effective goal setting and how to be self-aware and self-compassionate.
• tips for maintaining a positive mindset and staying motivated.
• the value of an ‘open circle’ where the kids will be presented with a safe space to journal, speak their thoughts or just enjoy BEING in the space.

The Low Tox Lab Kids Wellness Program is suitable for children aged 8-14 years old.
Your investment of $120 (per child) includes:

– Journal & Pen
– Tumbles crystal selection each week depending on what crystal they feel they need for each week
– 5 DIY low toxic, eco, natural products that the kids can use as a tool when implementing movement and mindset skills.

For more info and bookings visit the Low Tox Lab website.

KRS Dance

KRS Dance is celebrating 15 years in 2022! Offering both Performance and Recreation Stream classes, they cater equally for the serious dancer preparing for a career in the industry and also those dancing for fun and recreation. With qualified and passionate staff, they offer fully-structured classes in Jazz, Ballet (RAD), Contemporary, Modern (lyrical), Hip Hop, Acro, Musical Theatre and Tap. KRS also have performance classes, stretch and technique classes and Flexi Stretch classes, boys-only Hip Hop classes, pre-school and babyballet® classes. KRS Dance prides itself on being supportive and welcoming and promotes a positive self-image and encourages students to build a love and appreciation of dance as an art form.

For more information visit http://www.krsdance.com.au, email [email protected] or call 9545 4004.

Reach out to one of these local businesses today to support your child in their pursuit of fun and growth today!