YMCA for Kids
Let your kids develop their potential while helping the community! The YMCA is a worldwide not for profit association dedicated to helping young and disadvantaged people of all ages to maximise their potential and learn new skills.
Read moreThe Benefits of Playing a Musical Instrument (2021)
Research has proven that the practise of playing a musical instrument places certain demands on the human brain and nervous system. This includes the amalgamation of ‘perception and action mediated by sensory, motor, and multimodal integration regions’ in the brain
Read moreDo I need my own guitar before I can start learning?
I understand that people are afraid to cough up money and purchase a guitar. They are afraid that they might not ‘take’ to it and will end up quitting. With that being said, I’m here to tell you that in order to really give guitar playing a shot, you need your own guitar.
Read moreCommunity centres
Have you ever taken your kids along to your local community centre? If not, check it out today - community organisations often run events and programmes at these venues which are low cost and designed to support the well being and enjoyment of families and their kids. Your kids can participate in lots of good causes as well as making friends and having a great time!
Read moreBeach Volleyball for your Kids
Make a trip to the beach even more fun with a game of volleyball! <br>Popular during the summer, it?s a great form of exercise and loads of fun!
Read moreWater Play Parks for Kids
Are you looking for a way to keep your kids cool during the sweltering South African summer? A water play park could be the answer. A water play park offers a number of attractions, games and rides all based around water. Think fountains, slides, tunnels, and pools!
Read moreCycling for Kids
Get your kids into the cycling world, a very versatile sport! <br><br>In South Africa there are many ways kids can get involved in cycling both competitively and for leisure.
Read moreSwim Schools – Motivated by money or driven by passion?
“I didn’t get into teaching and coaching for the number of wins or the money. It was a passion for trying to help young people”. That’s the motivation all coaches should have, no matter where they are in their careers – Bo Ryan
Read moreSwimming lessons-1 of the greatest gifts you can give your child
Swimming is a wonderful confidence booster. It is a skill set and has a positive impact on your child’s physical and mental health. Goal-setting is another important feature of self-discipline that can be learned in swimming. Achieving goals that they have worked for, will improve their self-confidence and self-esteem.
Read moreShould I watch my Child Train?
“Once you as a parent are assured the team is a safe environment, release your child to the coach and to the game. That way all successes are theirs, all failures are theirs.”
Read moreExciting Toddler Gymnastics in South Africa: Keeping Holidays Active and Safe
Toddler gymnastics is an incredible school holiday activity that combines fun, fitness, and social development. It's a safe and enjoyable way to keep your child active during the break. So, whether your little one is flipping, tumbling, or balancing on beams, remember that they are on their way to becoming healthier, more confident, and better-coordinated individuals.
Read moreNurturing Young Gymnasts: A Nutritional Guide for Future Champions
Minimize the consumption of sugary and processed foods. These can cause energy spikes and crashes, disrupting your child's focus and endurance during their gymnastic training.
Read moreGolf for Kids
Believe it or not, golf can be played by adults and children of all ages! It is a sport suited both to boys and girls, and lessons can start from any age. If your kids are old enough to pick up a club, they can learn to take a swing!
Read moreGymnastics for Kids
Get your children to start gymnastics and choose the routines they like! From trampoline, floor beam, bar, and vault, there are plenty of choices for your kids to have fun.
Read moreKung Fu For Kids
Teach your kids self respect and confidence by taking them to Kung Fu!<br><br> Kung Fu can develop kids’ self confidence and teamwork and may help prevent bullying at school. <br>Your kid could be the next Bruce Lee!
Read moreHow to Get Your Child To Practice Their Musical Instrument
There is only one thing more magical than watching an expert musician who is lost in their own craft; that is, being that musician. Become one with an instrument produces a sense of flow, enjoyment, confidence and pure bliss. A musician can lose themselves to something greater than them alone. Which is why you are doing your child a massive favour if you know how to make practice both fun and rewarding. Here’s how to best get your child to practice, without the tears.
Read moreIt had been a journey of life!
Nigel Jackson sensei, the only South African to complete the notorious instructors course in Japan, was a greatest influence and sparked my interest and adoration for the Japanese culture. I was graded under him to third Dan level. My following grade was awarded by Shirai sensei in Italy after I failed the first attempt!
Read moreActivity and Party Planners for Kids
If you want your next kids' party to be a raging success, consider bringing in some professional help: party planners!
Read morePicking the Right Art Class for Your Child in South Africa: Insights for South African Parents and Carers
Connect with other parents whose children have attended the art classes you are considering. Their experiences and feedback can offer valuable insights and help you make a well-informed decision.
Read moreTable Tennis for your Kids
If your kids want to develop their hand eye co-ordination table tennis may be the answer!<br>Great for confined spaces and indoors, it has become a fiercely competitive sport that goes all the way up to Olympic level!
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