December has a way of filling up fast. School is winding down, work is speeding up, and the list of things to sort before Christmas grows by the day. You told us the run into Christmas is a tough stretch to juggle, so we’ve opened our doors for six extra days to help carry your whānau through. Think of it as a bridge from the last school bell to Christmas morning.

While you get things done, your tamariki get days that are all about them. Each day is built around a hands-on festive project, and the ideas, colours and finishing touches are theirs to choose. There’s no right way to dress a gingerbread person or decorate a star that spins. There’s room to experiment, get a little messy, have a laugh along the way and make something they’re proud of.

And it all comes home with them. Over the six days, your child can build up a collection of things they made themselves: a stocking, a tree, decorations and cards for the people they love. They’re small, handmade treasures that make the season feel like theirs too.

Come for one day or all six, whatever helps most. You’ll find each day’s activity, times and fees in the programme on this page.

Meri Kirihimete from all of us at Grey Lynn Kids Club.

Grey Lynn Community Centre | 510 Richmond Road., Grey Lynn, Auckland, 0101

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What to bring

A packed lunch, plus snacks for morning and afternoon tea
A named drink bottle, filled with water
Clothes that can get messy – paint and glue are all part of the fun
A sunhat, with sunscreen applied before drop-off, for time outdoors
A named bag big enough to carry home their festive creations

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Important Information

Important information

A few things that help us keep every day safe, smooth and fun for your tamariki:

Bookings close at 7pm the evening before. We plan each day’s staffing and craft supplies around the children booked in, so please book by 7pm the night before you need a place. For Monday 21 December, that means 7pm on Sunday.

Sign in and sign out, every day. Please make sure your child is signed in when you drop them off and signed out when you collect them. That way we always know exactly who is with us, and every child heads home safely with the right person.

No cancellations on the day. By the morning of each session, staff and supplies are already confirmed for your child’s place, so we’re unable to accept cancellations on the day. Our Parent Contract Information sets out the full fee and cancellation policy.

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Last updated on Friday, 16 January 2026, 10:15am

Grey Lynn Kid’s Club – Holiday Programme Terms & Conditions

Parents/caregivers must sign children in with the supervisor on drop-off and sign them out on collection.
Children are not permitted to leave the Centre during programme hours.

What to Bring

Spare change of clothes, warm jumper/jacket, hat, closed shoes, lunch, snacks, and a named drink bottle.
Shoes are required for trips — children without shoes will not be permitted to attend.

Authorised Access

Please advise if there is anyone legally forbidden access to your child. If so, provide a copy of the legal document.

Health & Wellbeing

If your child has medical, dietary, behavioural, or special needs, please complete a Further Information Form (available on request) and submit it with this enrolment.

Enrolment

Enrolment is confirmed once the form is fully completed and signed.
A new form must be completed for each child for each holiday programme.
Children cannot attend without a current enrolment form.

Food

We provide afternoon tea.
Parents must supply morning tea, lunch, and snacks.
A named drink bottle is required.
No lollies, junk food, soft drinks, or caffeinated drinks.

Absences

Once enrolled, we expect attendance unless notified by a parent.
Fees apply for all booked days, regardless of attendance.

Drop Off & Collection

Only authorised adults listed on your enrolment form may collect your child.
If someone else is collecting, please notify staff in advance.
The programme closes at 5:30pm sharp. A late fee of $1 per minute applies after 5:30pm.
Full day fees will be charged for late collection of children booked on an early pickup (3pm)

Daily Attendance Sheet

Parents must sign the attendance sheet when dropping off and collecting.
Please allow time to complete this each morning.

Fees

Fees must be paid in advance of the programme.
We accept cash, EFTPOS/credit.
WINZ subsidy applications can be supported by the Centre Coordinator.
Fees are non-refundable.

Policies & Procedures

Full policies (health & safety, complaints, employment, etc.) are available from the Centre Coordinator.

Behaviour Management

We promote positive behaviour and self-esteem through encouragement and varied activities.
If a child’s behaviour is persistently unsafe or harmful, parents may be asked to withdraw them from the programme.

Emergencies

In case of serious accident, staff will contact parents and take the child to the nearest medical facility.
In a civil emergency, staff will remain at the Centre until all children are collected.

Excursions

Signing this form gives permission for your child to attend advertised excursions.
Please arrive at least 30 minutes before departure.

Child Safety

The programme follows a detailed Child Protection Policy, including mandatory reporting of suspected abuse.

Complaints

If you have concerns, please speak to the Supervisor or Centre Coordinator.

Sick Children

Please do not send sick children to the programme.
If a child becomes ill, parents will be contacted to collect them.

Sun Safety

Parents must provide a hat, sunscreen, and sun-protective clothing (e.g. t-shirts with sleeves, rash tops).
No singlets.
Children must arrive with sunscreen already applied; staff will supervise reapplication from morning tea onwards.

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