Auckland Central West STEAM Holiday Programme
Ponsonby Community Centre
20 Ponsonby Terrace Ponsonby, Auckland
Experience LEGO® like never before and join us as we dive into the wonderful world of STEAM
Bricks 4 Kidz LEGO® STEAM Holiday Programmes are a FUN and EDUCATIONAL way for children aged 5 to 12 to spend their school holidays! Your children gain key developmental benefits to help them cultivate their dreams and become the innovators of tomorrow!
Every day offers a different theme to keep the holidays engaging, fresh and exciting. Come and build with us as we complete fun, themed hands-on LEGO® challenges, robotics, coding, experiments and creative activities to explore real-world Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Maths!
DISCOVER more these April school holidays!
Budding scientists explore science through hands-on STEAM projects. Every day they get to conduct fun and exciting themed science experiments using LEGO and other tools to explore the world in just the palm of their hands!
Young engineers and technology enthusiasts enrich their LEGO® experience with our LEGO robotics and coding stations. Kids complete themed motorised builds and learn basic coding and programming principles to make their models come to life!
Young innovators and artists spark their imagination by completing epic creative themed model building and problem solving challenges. Children are inspired to unleash their creativity through the versatility of LEGO® bricks!
Key Details
Ponsonby Community Centre (Freda Stark hall)
20 Ponsonby Terrace Ponsonby, Auckland
April 15, 16, 22, 23 I From 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Please provide a drink bottle and enough food for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
Pricing
Single-Day Registration: $85 / Day
You and your buddy can save 10% when your enrol together with our buddy-up special!
April 2024 Holiday Programme
Ponsonby Community Centre (Freda Stark hall)
With hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Maths we will discover robotics, and coding, conduct science experiments and complete exciting master builder challenges! Come with us as we discover the wonderful world of STEAM!
APRIL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME WEEK 1
15 – 16 APRIL 2024
Minion Madness
Monday, 15 April
Join Gru and the Minions as they embark on an unforgettable LEGO® adventure. Experience a whirlwind of mischief, creativity, and bananas, inspired by the whimsical world of Despicable Me & Minions.
Kung Fu Chronicles
Tuesday, 16 April
Dive into the thrilling world of Kung Fu Panda at Bricks4Kidz! Join Po in mastering the arts of Kung Fu and LEGO® building. Immerse yourself in the fun of coding challenges and movement activities inspired by Tai Chi. Get ready to build, play, and unleash your inner dragon warrior in a day that combines the excitement of Kung Fu and LEGO®.
BUDDY UP SPECIAL
Want to save 10% off?
Enrol your child with their buddy and you will both receive 10% off your booking!
APRIL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME WEEK 2
22 – 23 April 2024
Everything is Awesome
Monday, 22 April
Inspired by The LEGO Movies! Join Emmet, Wyldstyle, for a day of imaginative LEGO® creations and building activities that celebrate the spirit of creativity and teamwork. From constructing awesome scenes to participating in collaborative brick challenges, it’s a day where everything truly is awesome at Bricks4Kidz!
Mischief & Magic
Tuesday, 23 April
Join us with a day of enchantment and excitement at Bricks4Kidz. Where the magical world of Harry Potter comes to life through the theme of “Mischief and Magic”! Embark on a journey that will transport you into the wizarding realm, where creativity, imagination, and learning merge in a spellbinding experience.
BUDDY UP SPECIAL
Want to save 10% off?
Enrol your child with their buddy and you will both receive 10% off your booking!
Our STEAM Activities
With our engaging Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics stations your child gets to discover through learning, building and hands-on play! We empower today’s young learners, to become the innovators & problem solvers of tomorrow!
Check our holiday programme rundown!
Morning
9:00am Sign in | Imagination Activities
9:30am Roll call & Expectations
9:45am First Station : Science | Technology | Engineering | Art |Mathematics
10:35am Second Station: Science | Technology | Engineering | Art |Mathematics
11:35am Morning Tea |Chill out Time | Team Building
*Timings may vary*
Afternoon
12:25pm Lunch Time | Chill Time
12:50pm Creative Challenges | Team Building
1:10pm Third Station: Science | Technology | Engineering | Art |Mathematics
2:00pm Fourth Station: Science | Technology | Engineering | Art |Mathematics
2:50pm Afternoon Tea | Chill Time
3:10pm Final Station: Science | Technology | Engineering | Art |Mathematics
Frequently Asked Questions
What does my child need to bring?
Please pack morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a drink bottle.
What is the staff to kids ratio?
We have a 1:8 ratio for our Ponsonby holiday programme.
Are your staff trained?
Our staff undergo a thorough recruitment process which includes reference checks and police checks. Our staff are experienced and highly trained to look after children of all ages and complete regular training assessments.
Will my child be put in a group for the day? Can they be with their friends?
At 9:30am during our roll call and Bricks 4 Kidz expectations, your child will be placed into age-appropriate groups. If your child has enrolled with a friend, we are more than happy to put both kids in the same group. When you enrol add it to the special instructions or notify one of our friendly staff members during sign-in on the day.
Are the activities suitable for child's ability?
Your child will be put into age-appropriate groups, each activity is altered to the age of the group and to the skills of the child to keep your little one engaged. We have different difficulty levels for all activities which are guided by our friendly staff to ensure every child can complete a project within the given timeframe.
Do I have to enrol for the whole holiday programme?
Each day offers a different theme with new builds and projects, to keep your child feeling excited and engaged when they walk into our Creativity Centre. This means you do not have to enrol for the whole time, you can book on a day-by-day basis.
Can my child take their build home?
Due to the copyrighted contents and expense of LEGO Supplies, students do not take home projects or pieces. However every day your child will create a take-home gift.
Do you take photos?
Throughout the day we take photos of the station’s activities so you can see what your child got up to. However, unless requested we may not take photos of every child.
Photos will only be taken of children whose parents and caregivers have agreed to the photo release consent upon enrollment.
Benefits of Bricks 4 Kidz® Holiday Programmes
Children learn best when having fun! Play is our foremost objective
Inspires growth mindset through design and critical thinking
Reinforces science, technology, engineering, art and maths concepts
Shapes innovative and creative thinkers for the future
Builds self-confidence, presentation and communication skills
Develops information processing and problem-solving skills
Fosters teamwork and collaboration
Sparks imagination and creativity
Provides a safe, enriching environment to create and play
Holiday programme Refund / Credit Policy: