Our active kids

Extra-curricular activities were all put on hold or moved into an online format in 2020, but look out 2021. Our kids are ready and rearing to get back into their favourite activities. Here are some of Mama’s top picks.

Ready Steady Go Kids

www.readysteadygokids.com.au

Ready Steady Go Kids is Australia’s leading multi-sport program for children aged 1.5-6 years. They currently run classes at over 210 locations across Australia. Their physio-designed program teaches children the fundamentals of 10 different sports and develops essential motor skills in a fun, non-competitive environment.

Mini Maestros

www.minimaestros.com.au

Fun and educational music classes, combining music and joyful discovery, for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Music making is superfood for a child’s developing brain and for nearly 40 years Mini Maestros have built expertise, content and experience that are second to none.

Stage School

stageschool.com.au

The performing arts have well documented mental and physical health benefits for young people beyond the stage. Stage School’s wide range of classes for 4-18-year-olds include drama, musical theatre or boys dance classes. 2021 auditions are in December, so get in quick! 18 convenient locations throughout metro Melbourne.

Suncorp NetSetGo

play.netball.com.au

Australia’s official netball starter program for girls and boys aged 5 to 10. It’s a chance to learn the netball basics, get outside and make some friends. For a lot of kids, this is the first time they’ll pick up a netball or chuck on a bib. It’s a learning experience. And a lot of fun.

Babyballet

babyballetdance.com.au

Babyballet has four stages for babyballet stars from 6 months to 6 years to progress through. There is also a tap dancing class for children over 3 years. Teachers all undergo babyballet training, and with professional dance and teaching experience, they strive to create a fun, friendly and inclusive experience – no matter what your child’s age or ability.

www.gymbaroo.com.au

Baby, toddler and school readiness classes. Join other local families and experience the wonderful socialisation, learning and movement opportunities. Every song sung, every game played and every activity is specifically designed to increase a child’s capability to learn.

Paul Sadler Swimland

paulsadlerswimland.com.au

Enrolling in swimming lessons that focus on teaching deep water survival skills is one of the best decisions you can make. Paul Sadler teach survival skills at every level with a minimum of 10 minutes per lesson. Their unique approach facilitates accelerated progression, with the aim of having every child learning to be safer as soon as possible. From first contact, the journey will be stress free and enjoyable for you and your family.

Soccertime Kids

sportstaracademy.com/soccer-time-kids

Soccer Time Kids is loved by thousands of toddlers and their families every week. Our soccer for kids programs are soccer based sport activities that concentrate on cognitive learning, gross motor skills as well as developing social skills.

ANZ Tennis Hot Shots

hotshots.tennis.com.au

ANZ Tennis Hot Shots is designed to help every child, no matter their age or ability, jump in and start playing tennis. Played on smaller courts with modified equipment, including lighter racquets, lower nets and low compression balls that don’t bounce too high, there are four fun stages (Blue 3-5, Red 5-8, Orange 8-10 and Green 9-12). Qualified Tennis Australia coaches will help guide your kids every step of the way.

Australian Girl Choir

ausgirlschoir.com.au

For more than 30 years, the Australian Girls Choir has been proud to play a role in the musical growth and development of girls across the country, but involvement extends much further than the excellent music and performing arts education. They focus on growing girls through the hidden elements of the curriculum – including developing confidence, self esteem, public speaking and team work.

NAB AFL Auskick

play.afl/auskick

NAB AFL Auskick is simply the best introduction for kids into the world of Australian Football. Auskickers run, jump, kick, laugh, express themselves and create their own special moments that just happens to be footy. No matter if you know the game or not, Auskick is inclusive for everyone aged 5-12 at any ability to play.

www.littlekickers.com.au

Little Kickers give your children a positive introduction to sport by teaching high quality football (soccer) skills in a friendly, pressurefree environment. They believe in “Play not Push”. It means teaching football in a fun, pressure-free environment, giving children a positive introduction to sport as a whole, not just football, so they’re more likely to stay healthy and active throughout their lives. 18 months and seven years of age.

Kelly Mini Sports

www.kellyminisports.com.au

Get your kids, toddlers and preschoolers active with exciting sports classes aimed at developing their basic sports skills in basketball, cricket, footy, rugby league, soccer and tennis in over 80 locations throughout VIC, NSW and QLD.

Nida Acting Courses

nida.edu.au

The National Institute of Dramatic Art run a whole host of online and in person classes for kids aged 3 – 18, both during the school term and in holidays. NIDA offers a range of courses and experiences across a variety of disciplines from Creative Play for pre-school children to the Next Stage theatre program for primary school grade 3-6 students and more.

Football Star Academy

sportstaracademy.com/football

FSA is Australia’s leading provider of skill based kids football (soccer) programs! The Football Star Academy program is all about kids learning the skills of football while having fun in a professional environment. Boys and girls welcome from five years old at any level of ability.

GeckoSports

geckosports.com.au

GeckoSports offer school aged programs for kids from 5-18 years old providing them a fun and interactive start to sport and fitness for life. They give children the inspiration and confidence to be physically active and try their hand at playing different sports through a scientifically designed primary school aged program.

Kangatraing

kangatraining.info

Technically this is an activity for mum, but you get to do it with your baby! Kangatraining is a complete workout during which both cardiovascular endurance/flexibility and muscular capacity/strength are enhanced. Unlike traditional exercise classes, new mums need not worry about finding a babysitter or minding an unsettled baby during class because the babies are worn on them and get to be part of the action!

Acting courses online

For ages 3–18

Delivered via moderated Zoom classrooms and supported by digital learning resources

nida.edu.au/online