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Term Time Activities, classes & events in Perth WA

WAkids lists baby, toddler, primary age and teen classes, activities and family events happening during term time in Perth WA, the Western Suburbs, Subiaco, Fremantle and will soon be spreading further over the metro area.

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Animals & Nature

Nearer to Nature - 9295 2244

Sat Feb 13th

2.00pm – 4.00pm

Ages 6 years and older

$17.00

Ever wanted to see what goes on in a ‘real’ animal hospital? Well, here is your chance. Join us ‘behind the scenes’ at Chidlow Marsupial Hospital. Meet the animals and their carers and learn all about the cuddly joeys and the heartache and joy that goes hand-in-hand with rehabilitating our native wildlife.

Art & Creative Workshops

Digital Studio @ Scitech

Animation After School Club

Juniors 7 – 9 year olds 5 week course starting Tues 9th Feb

Seniors 10 – 14 year olds 5 week course starting Mon 8th Feb

4.00pm – 5.30pm

$50 non members, $40 members

The Digital Studio holds a whole host of classes ranging from Game making to Film Soundtrack and animation. Great for older children aged from 7 – 16 year olds.

Art & Culture

McCubbin: Last Impressions 1907 – 17 Exhibition

Sun 14th Feb

10.00am – 1.00pm

FREE! entry for all children until 1.oopm

A day filled with fun and entertainment for the whole family. Children can get hands-on in art-making activities, watch the amazing art of ice-sculpting, and see and participate in bush band performances. You also can have your face painted, play historical games, follow the children’s Art Trail, and listen to storytellers and bush poets

Sports Games & Clinics

Paramatta Eels Junior Development Clinic

Fri 12th Feb

All Fremantle juniors are encouraged to come down to Ken Allen and participate in the clinic. It will be a great opportunity to see the likes of Jarryd Hayne, Fui Fui Moi Moi and Nathan Hindmarsh up close. All the Eels will be signing autographs and having their picture taken just like last season when the Sydney Roosters came over.

On Sunday 14th Feb the Eels play the Dragons in an early season trial at ME stadium.

The Dragons will use the Perth game to kick start their 2010 season against a confident Parramatta Eels who staged a stunning run in the final series this year to get through to the grand final. Buy tickets at Ticketmaster

Auskick Registration

Registration starts on 5th Feb at an AFL club near you.

Rugby Union Junior Registrations

Registrations start in mid February at a RUFC near you.

Kickin Back Pool Party – 9285 4343

Fri 12th Feb

Ages: 8 – 16 year olds

6.00 – 9.00pm

• Live DJ
• Bungy Run
• Dive Boards
• Pool Inflatables
• Mechanic Surf Board
• Bommie Competition

Summer Concerts in the park

FREE!

5.30 – 7.00pm

Sun 14th Feb @ Mason’s Gardens, Dalkeith

• Midnight Sun – Groove/Soul/Pop

Sun 21st Feb @ Mt Claremont Community Centre

• Rough Housers – Rock ‘n’ Roll

Sun 28th Feb @ Dott Bennet Park, Smyth Rd, Nedlands

• Chris Murphy and the Holy Rollers – Rock ‘n’ Roll

What’s on at your local Library?

For Free library events check out our Libraries postings.

Black Dog Books

Melbourne publisher Black Dog Books are looking for some young folk to read some great upcoming new books and give some feedback.

If you’d like to be involved, Email KAREN

Father & Daughter Valentine Ball

Fri 12th Feb

6.45 – 9.15pm

Ideal for daughters aged 5 – 18 years old

Tickets from BOCS

Perth Festival – 6488 5555

5th Feb – 11th Mar 2010

Bookings from 8th Nov at BOCS or outlets (transactions fees DO NOT apply when purchasing through outlets)

Family highlights….

Watch out for……Perth Writers Festival Family Day

Sun 28 Feb

9.30am – 4.00pm

FREE!

Ages 1 – 13 years old and their families

Get creative with hands-on workshops and artistic games in the Kids Courtyard, listen to much-loved stories come to life, take part in competitions and activities, have a book signed and get your favourite author to answer all those burning questions you’ve been dying to ask.

Lotterwest Floating Films

FREE!

Fri 26th Feb @ Hillarys

Sat 27th Feb @ South Perth

Sun 28th Feb @ Bayswater

Asterix & the Vikings

Asterix and Obelix have been given a tough mission: transform the Chief’s lazy nephew Justforkix into a warrior. Meanwhile, a group of fearless Viking warriors travel to Asterix’s village on a quest to discover the meaning of fear, having heard that fear gives you wings. When Justforkix is kidnapped, Asterix and Obelix must mount a desperate rescue mission in order to save their protégé before the Chief discovers their incompetence.

• Picnickers are welcome from 6pm
• BBQ facilities onsite
• Entertainment from 6.30pm
• Film starts at sunset (approx 7.30pm)
• To ensure everyone has a good view of the screen, please only bring blankets or low chairs

Surf Babies

Enrolments open from 29th Jan – 11th Feb for 20th Feb start

Terminator X @ Adventure World

For a limited time only…..

ToddlerFest @ Scitech

Mon Feb 8th – Sun 21st

Activities start at 10.00am weekdays, 11.00am weekends

Toddlers under 5 year olds

Get ready to hear the pitter patter of little feet as toddlers take over Scitech for an entire fortnight in February! Parents are encouraged to bring children and babies under 5 along to enjoy a range of exciting science activities specifically geared for toddlers.

Children can sing and dance along to the Kangaroo Creek Gang and Puppet Shows, touch a baby animal in the petting zoo, create play-dough creations and blow bubbles – and the Baby Play Zone is especially good for the under 3’s.

Idibidi Kids is running a series of free infant and toddler massage sessions during Toddlerfest at Scitech in West Perth. For session times and info, please visit http://www.idibidikids.com.au learn fun ways to interact with your baby or toddler through massage and positive touch games to rhymes and songs. Natalie will explain the best time to massage your child and why massage and touch is beneficial for your child plus more. Guaranteed to be lots of fun (and educational too!). Natalie is the West Australian State Rep. for the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM) and Massage in Schools Instructor with Massage in Schools Australia Inc.

Creative Youth Workshops – 9432 9515

Ages 12 – 25 year olds

Creative Drawing

Fibre Room, Fremantle Arts Centre, 1 Finnerty St, Fremantle

5 week workshop starting Tues March 2nd – 30th

4.00pm – 6.00pm

FREE!

Explore exciting drawing technique, develop your work through experimentation and learn how to draw form and volume.  The objective of the workshop is to give participants a solid foundation of knowledge and skill, as well as guidance to develop their own style.

Creative Writing

5 week workshop starting Tues Feb 9th – March 9th

4.00pm – 6.00pm

FREE!

Let your pen loose at this five week introduction to creative writing.  It’ll kick start your writing and also gives you confidence in your writing ability so you can enjoy the creative writing process.  This is a creative writing introductory course and is suited to writers who have not had formal training in creative writing.

Devising Theater

Reception Room, City of Fremantle, 8 William St, Fremantle

6 week workshop starting Thurs 4th Mar – April 8th

4.00pm – 6.00pm

FREE!

Participants will work together with a tutor to develop theatre and performance skills.   Participants will creatively explore ideas and devise their own piece of theatre which will then be showcased through-out National Youth Week.

Modelling Fashion

6 weeks starting Weds Mar 3rd – April 7th

4.00pm – 6.00pm

FREE!

Participants will be shown how to be professional, present yourself well and to walk the catwalk with confidence.  The workshop is designed to help people with their poise and self-confidence.  The tutor will work together with the participants to devise a fashion parade to be performed in National Youth Week.

Reinventing Fashion – 9432 9515

5 week workshop

Weds Mar 3 – 31st

4.00pm – 6.00pm

FREE!

REinventing your wardrobe and sewing classe involve turning an old pair of pants into a skirt or an out of date shirt into a vest, for little or no cost.  The possibilities are absolutely endless.  You can be creative with the garments you own or buy them cheaply at your local charity shop.

Summer Concerts in the park

FREE!

5.30 – 7.00pm

Sun 14th Feb @ Mason’s Gardens, Dalkeith

• Midnight Sun –  Groove/Soul/Pop

Sun 21st Feb @ Mt Claremont Community Centre

• Rough Housers – Rock ‘n’ Roll

Sun 28th Feb @ Dott Bennet Park, Smyth Rd, Nedlands

• Chris Murphy and the Holy Rollers – Rock ‘n’ Roll

Lotterwest Floating Films

FREE!

Fri 26th Feb @ Hillarys

Sat 27th Feb @ South Perth

Sun 28th Feb @ Bayswater

Asterix & the Vikings

Asterix and Obelix have been given a tough mission: transform the Chief’s lazy nephew Justforkix into a warrior. Meanwhile, a group of fearless Viking warriors travel to Asterix’s village on a quest to discover the meaning of fear, having heard that fear gives you wings. When Justforkix is kidnapped, Asterix and Obelix must mount a desperate rescue mission in order to save their protégé before the Chief discovers their incompetence.

• Picnickers are welcome from 6pm
• BBQ facilities onsite
• Entertainment from 6.30pm
• Film starts at sunset (approx 7.30pm)
• To ensure everyone has a good view of the screen, please only bring blankets or low chairs

Parents without Partners - 9389 8350

Parents Without Partners offers a range of activities for single parents and their children.  Camping, dances, dinners, movies, barbecues, picnics, bike rides, paint ball, lawn and tenpin bowling just to name a few.  Give them a call for more details.

Young Parent Support Group - 9381 1996

Held at Number 86 Youth Centre, this group is for parents under the age of 26 who have children or are expecting a child and aims to  help them adjust to parenthood through a peer support approach.  Parents experiencing custody issues can also join.

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Learning a new language or keeping one going can be made easier by contacting one of the many language schools and private teachers who have lessons for children throughout Perth.

French

Alliance Francaise

Children’s French classes are held:

• 5 – 6 year olds – Sat 11.00 – 12.30 $231 per term
• 7 – 10 year olds L1 – Tues 4.15 – 5.15 $152 per term
• 7 – 10 year olds L2 – Weds 4.15 – 5.15
• 7 – 10 year olds L3 – Fri 4.15 – 5.15
• PG 5/6 year olds – Sat 9.30 – 11.30
• Y9/Y10/Y11 – Thurs 4.15-5.15
• Y12 – Mon 4.15 – 5.15

Spanish

HOLA Spanish for Children - 0420 243 297

Email Marita Gardener

Lots of fun, learning a language whilst playing. Songs – Games & Videos. 15 years experience.

The holidays are slowly coming to an end so now’s the time to think about what your kids are going to do during the new school term 1 2010.  Here are just some of the activities and classes taking enrolments now.

Term 1 classes now enrolling

Art Classes

• Art of Fun
• Kidogo Art
• Fremantle Arts Centre
• Tresillian Community Centre
• Central TAFE Art Gallery

Animation

• Digital Studio @ Scitech

Soccer

• Football West Futsal Development Program
• Nick Corrigan’s School of Soccer

Tennis

• Jamie Venerys Tennis Star Program
• Tennis Factory
• Total Tennis

Martial Arts

• Kanga Karate @ Challenge Stadium

Swimming Class

• Challenge Stadium
• Kirby Swim

Drama Classes

• Majkidz
• Filmbites

Music & Singing

• Dance & Music Central
• Grab the Mic
• Music Kids

Circus Skills

• WA Circus School
• Disco Cantito @ LeisureLife Centre

Dance

• Kids Dance @ Challenge Stadium
• Dance & Musical Central

Cooking Classes

• Kids Cooking Class

Kids Cooking Class - 0432 545 802

Tues 2nd Feb – 30th Mar

3:45 – 4:45pm

Ages 6 – 12 year olds

$140 includes all ingredients

Join our experienced chef for a Kid’s Cooking Class at Loftus Community Centre in Leederville where children will learn how to make healthy and fun meals.

Mini Mixers - 0400 919 704

Ages 2 – 4 year olds

Tues 9.30am – 10.30am and 11.00am – 12.00pm

$130 per child per term

An innovative class that  introduces children to fresh ingredients through cooking. The aim of
this is to encourage healthy eating in a fun and friendly environment.  The class allows parents and children to work together to prepare a dish demonstrated by the teacher. The dish is taken home to enjoy. A recipe is given after each class outlining the dish cooked and how it
could be adapted for the whole family.

Here are a list of Lacrosse clubs in the Western Suburbs, for information about a club near you please look at the Western Australian Lacrosse Association website.

East Fremantle Lacrosse Club - 9339 7611

Ages: U12’s, 13 – 18 year olds

Subiaco Lacrosse Club - 9383 3238

Wembley Lacrosse - 0408 553 287

Wembley welcomes all young players, whether or not you have played modcrosse in school, or part of a school-based team.

Download a Junior Registration Form

For basketball fans in WA, The Perth Wildcats are our state team.  Check out their website for all the latest information about their games and basketball clinics they hold in the school holidays.  Buy your tickets from Ticketmaster

Term Time

Basketball Sportslink - 9284 0555

This Sportslink program focuses on Basketball skills and is offered to children and young people who have a disability. This is a project of the Basketball WA and Recreation & Sports Network.

WABL Tryouts

Belmont Oasis,

Sun 7th Feb

Perth Redbacks will be conducting a WABL Tryout day for all those interested in playing WABL in 2010.

Times are as follows:
Under 12’s & Under 13’s – 8am till 10am
Under 14’s & Under 15’s – 10.30am till 1.30pm Under 16’s & Under 18’s – 2pm till 5pm

The sessions will be run by Junior Development Coach Conner Henry and Strength & Conditioning Coach Joel Wagner.

For any enquiries, please contact WABL Director Anne-Marie Arnold at wabldirector@perthredbacks.asn.au.

Rugby League

Check out the Western Australian Rugby League (WARL) website for a club nearest to you.

The WA Reds are WA’s Rugby League team, check out their website for news and fixtures.

Fremantle Roosters

Juniors Sign on Day

Sat 20th Feb

Email Fremantle Roosters for more details.

Parramatta Eels Junior Development Clinic

Fri 12th Feb

All Fremantle juniors are encouraged to come down to Ken Allen and participate in the clinic. It will be a great opportunity to see the likes of Jarryd Hayne, Fui Fui Moi Moi and Nathan Hindmarsh up close.   All the Eels will be signing autographs and having their picture taken just like last season when the Sydney Roosters came over.

On Sunday 14th Feb the Eels play the Dragons in an early season trial at ME stadium.

The Dragons will use the Perth game to kick start their 2010 season against a confident Parramatta Eels who staged a stunning run in the final series this year to get through to the grand final.  Buy tickets at Ticketmaster

Rugby Union

Rugby Union is a well supported and loved sport throughout Perth with an honest and friendly rivalry between many of the clubs throughout the Perth metro areas.

The Western Force are WA’s rugby team, check out their website to find out about games and fixtures.

Check out Rugby WA’s website to find a club near you. Rugby Union Club registration starts in February 2010.

Associates RUFC - 0422 935 740

Allen Park, Clements St, Swanbourne

Junior Registration @ The Associates Club House, Odern Crescent, Swanbourne

U13 – U16’s – Every Thurs from 4th Feb

5.00pm

$170

U7’s – U 16’s – Sat Feb 20th

10.00am – 1.30pm

$150

Training commences: Thurs 25th Feb 4.45 – 5.45

New players only will require:
• A copy of your birth certificate/passport
• a digital photo which will be taken at the Club
• Registration is NOT POSSIBLE without proof of age.

DOWNLOAD Registration Form

Cottesloe RUFC - 0411 747 114

Junior Registration @ Cottesloe Rugby Union Football Club (RUFC)

Come down and register for this season at Cottesloe RUFC and get to meet some of the players from The Western Force.

Sat 20th Feb

12.00 noon – 2.00pm

New players only will require:
• A copy of your birth certificate/passport
• a digital photo which will be taken at the Club
• Registration is NOT POSSIBLE without proof of age.

Nedlands RUFC - 0418 926 493

Palmyra Juniors RUFC - 9317 3112

We field Junior Rugby teams from under 6 to under 16. The Club is located in Alfred Cove on the banks of the Swan river in a picturesque setting with great facilities for players and parents.

Registration Day @ Palmyra Junior Rugby Union Club (RUC)

Sat 20th Feb for U6’s – U 16’s.

University Junior Rugby Club - 0400 224 354

Club Registration @ University Junior Rugby Club

Sat 21st Feb

10.00am – 1.00pm

West Subiaco Junior Rugby Union Club - 0439 944 987

Junior Registration Day @ West Subiaco Junior RUC - 0439 944 987

Sat 20th Feb

10.00am – 2.00pm

$130 per player, family discount for 2 or more players

Email Tom Pinder

Kidz ‘n Sports

Ages: Kindy – Year 3’s

Multisports Program

Focus on skill development in Teeball, Cricket, Basketball, Soccer, Catching, Throwing, running and agility.

Min 3 day bookings in same week.

Kindy: 3 days $85, 4 days $105, 5 days $125

PP – Yr 3: 3 days $115, 4 days $135 and 5 days $150

Jungle Sports

All sports, fun & activities are covered for 2 hours without parent supervision. Registration for Term 1 2010 are now open.  Click here and here for Jungle Cubs

Ages 4 – 8 year olds

Sportslink for Children with Disabilities - 9201 8900

Ages 7 – 12 year olds

Sportslink is a program targeted at children with disabilities, or children who are experiencing difficulty with sport. The program was developed by the Recreation and Sport Network and seeks to provide an encouraging environment for children to participate in physical activity, improve their motor skills, acquire confidence and make new friends. The ultimate aim is to enable inclusion into mainstream sports activities.