Holiday programmes

The Christchurch City Council runs holiday programmes for children. The programmes features activities ranging from sports, art, baking and cooking, movies, and visits to Christchurch landmarks.

Registrations and enquiries
Supervision and safety
Payments, refunds and cancellations
Other holiday programme providers

We offer a variety of accessible, safe and affordable activities for children during their school holidays. Our programmes run city-wide and are aimed at children between the ages of 5 - 13 years.

Our holiday programmes are committed to, and actively encourage, inclusive holiday programme opportunities for all participants. If your child has a disability and requires accommodation to participate, every attempt will be made to provide assistance.

Registrations and enquiries

Please see the individual programme information for specific details on when to register for your preferred programme.

Christchurch Art Gallery bookings and enquiries please phone (03) 941 7382 .
Christchurch City Libraries' Learning Centres bookings and enquiries please phone (03) 941 7923
Recreation and Sport Centres registrations, changes or cancellations are only taken over the phone via our customer call centre, please phone (03) 941 8888 .

Holiday Programme Calendar [PDF 190KB]

Holiday Programme Recreation and Sport [PDF 2,112KB]

Holiday Programme Library and Art Gallery [PDF 1,255KB]

Supervision and safety

All supervisors have been trained in health and safety, behaviour management and leadership skills. There is always a trained first aid staff member present.

Staff : Child ratio is 1:10 at venue
Staff : Child ratio is 1:7 on outing

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Payments, refunds and cancellations

Your booking is not confirmed until payment has been received.* Once you have made a booking your payment must be received within three (3) working days.

Payment may be made in the following ways:

Visa or Mastercard – by phone only

Cash / eftpos / cheque at a Christchurch City Council recreation and sport centre or service centre

Refunds are available with a minimum of 24 hours notice to booking. Any refunds made will be minus a 15 per cent administration fee.

*The Christchurch City Council reserves the right to cancel any programmes if insufficient enrolments are received and offer a full refund.

Work & Income OSCAR Subsidy

You may be eligible for the Work and Income School Holiday Care Subsidy (not available for the Learning Centre programmes).

Check with your nearest Work & Income branch or phone 0800 773 003 about your eligibility. Work & Income Oscar Subsidy users are not required to pay in advance. Work & Income will direct all payments to the Christchurch City Council.

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