As we in S.A. are very aware, with the Soccer World Cup in progress, school holidays have been extended to an unusually long period. The Jozikids team have, as always, provided plenty of exciting information about activities in the Gauteng area! Here is their newsletter. For more info - lots more - visit the Jozids website.
What a week awaits working parents. Not only do you have to juggle watching the soccer and organising holiday programs for your kids but there's also a public holiday (June 16th) and Father's Day (June 20th) to think of. Here's a list with links that will help you find what you need:
Holiday programs on offer this week
June 16th theatre, holiday programs, day trips & more.
Father's Day buffet, picnics, concert, crafts & more
Watch the Word Cup at child friendly places with your family.
New family shows opening this week include
Beautiful Creatures live at Montecasino, Jun 18-Jul 4
The Magic Drum and other tales, Sandton, Jun 21-Jul 3.
The Wizard of Africa Irene Village Theatre, Pretoria, Jun 21-5
We bring you the first in a 4 part series entitled Making fun out of nothing with ideas of kids activities you can do at home by creative parenting expert, Nikki Bush.
Amongst the new advertisers to join us this week are party venues, holiday clubs, companies selling african dolls, wendy houses and a DVD with activity ideas for parents.
Child drownings are preventable with layers of safety around the pool. Get a Solid Safety Cover from PowerPlastics Pool Covers and avoid a tragedy.
Articles:
Making fun out of nothing , week 1 of a 4 part series by Nikki Bush, also a game designer & toy judge.
20 recommended toys & games to play with your kids, targeting different age groups, by Nikki Bush.
what's on this week?
ACTION A-maze-ing Mazes holiday opening, quiz designs, Honeydew, Jun 17.
Magalies Holiday Winter Warmer, fly-fishing, picnics, bike trail, Magaliesburg, Jun 1-Jul 21.
Wild Cave Adventures, guided tour, Krugersdorp, Jun 10-Jul 12.
ANIMALS: Ranger Days at Lory Park Zoo, Jun 15,17,22,24,29, Jul 1,6,8.
BABY: Creativity Workshops stimulation program for toddlers, Paulshof, Jun 17,24, Jul 1,8.
COOKING: Karma Kooking Indian Cooking Lessons, Pineslopes Centre, Fourways Jun 15,17,19,26.
FATHERS DAY: Eagle's Fare father's day lunch buffet , Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens, Jun 20.
Choc Delite Father's day Workshop, make your own choclate gift, Florida, Jun 19.
Dare Dad for a day of fun, Gold reef City Theme Park, Ormonde, Jun 20.
Eclips at the Sappi Picnic Concert, Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens, Jun 20.
Fireball Spellbound Puppet Show about the 2010 soccer, Oakdene, Jun 20.
Friends of the Rail Father's day Diamond Express, Pretoria, Jun 20.
Orienteering adventure in the bush, Mohales South, Magaliesburg, Jun 20.
River Cabin Father's Day picnic, Chartwell, Jun 20.
Secret Garden Father's Fun, play soccer, breakfast & lunch buffet, Fourways, Jun 20.
Serendipity Father's Day activities, t-shirt painting, picture frames, buffet, Jun 20.
FUN: Fairy Dust with Illusionist Vicus Cruywagen, fun magic show, Emperor's Palace, Jun 10-Jul 11.
Jozi's Winter Circus acrobats, jugglers, clowns, Gold Reef City, Ormonde, Jun 10-Jul 11.
HOLIDAYS:
Find holiday activities starting this week which focus on the following themes:
Animals at Pta zoo and Montecasino Bird Gardens.
Arts & Craft incl drawing, painting, beading, mosaicing, pottery, decoupage & more.
Camps find sleepover adventure, pony, soccer camps & more.
Childcare for supervised play dates, outings, fun activities & more.
Cooking,healthy cooking, baking, making sweet treats & more.
Dance styles incl hip hop, break dance, tap, ballet, latin, acrobatics & more.
Drama singing, acting and dancing.
Family Holidays with dolphins in Mozambique.
French learn through theatre, games, films & songs.
Holiday Care offering full or half day care with varied programs
Mixed Programs offer a range of activities.
Music incl traditional african music, songwriting and singing wkps.
Shopping Mall kids activities ie. skating, foosball, making soccer hats & rides.
Sport programs incl diving, tennis, golf, pilates, soccer, yoga & horse riding.
LIFE SKILLS: Resilient Kids and Teen workshops by Make a Change, Randburg, Jun 14-18, Jul 5,6.
Parenting Teens Workshop, Jhb Country Club, Woodmead, Jun 19.
MARKETS: Ongoing events has a list of regular markets in Gauteng.
MUSIC: African Music Workshops at Promusica Theatre,Roodepoort, Jun 14-Jun 18.
Beautiful Creatures live concert at Teatro Montecasino, Jun 18-Jul 4.
Jesse Clegg's live concert at The Fringe at Joburg Theatre, Braamfontein, Jun 17-20.
Music Festival at the market Theatre, Newtown, Jun 15-Jul 11.
NATURE: The Planetarium space travel for kids, Wits University, Jun 20.
Stargazing Events at Maropeng, The Milky Way, Tumulus Restaurant, Jun 12.
PLAYGROUNDS: Ongoing events has a list of party venues with playgrounds that are open to the public.
SCIENCE/TECH: Sci-Bono Exhibits Science of Soccer, lego stadiums, soccer film fest. Jun 12-Jul 11, Newtown.
THEATRE: African Footprint, Emperor's Palace, Kempton Park, May 27-Jun 20.
Cinderella People's Theatre, Braamfontein, Jun 1-Aug 8.
Drumstruck, interactive drumming and dancing, Old Mutual Theatre, Sandton, Jun 8-Jul 10.
The Big 5 a tribute to Tina, Rod, Elton, Michael & Madonna, Barnyard Broadacres, Jun 2-Jul 11.
The Boys in the Photograph musical, Mandela Theatre, Braamfontein, May 23-Aug 8.
The Magic Drum and other tales, Old Mutual Theatre on the Square, Sandton, Jun 21- Jul 3.
The Wizard of Africa Irene Village Theatre, Pretoria, Jun 21.
Seussical Jr at The National Children's Theatre, Parktown, May 24-Jul 17.
TV SHOW ETV Great Expectations Shows for June, every Mon-Wed 11.30am.
TUITION: Winter School Gr 12 revision, Beatus College, Strubens Valley, Roodepoort, Jun 21.
Matric Revision Master Maths, Midrand, Jun 14-Jul 9.
WALKS/HIKES: Adventure Walk for kids, teddy bear picnic fundraiser, Kloofendal Nature Res. Jun 15.
Bird Walk at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve, Kibler Park, Jun 19.
Ongoing events has a list of regular walks in Gauteng.
WATCH WORLD CUP: Barnyard Theatres in Jhb, E Rand, Pta match screenings & a show Jul 2,3,6,7,11 .
Da Vinci Alfresco Restaurant match screenings, Inanda, Jun 11-Jul 11.
Emperors Palace at Family Fun Park, match screenings, E Rand, Jun 11-Jul 11.
Garden Cafe match screenings w/ meal and kids fun, Bryanston, Jun 11-Jul 11.
Goethe-Institute World Cup screenings & cultural program, Parkwood, Jun 11-Jul 11.
Fan Parks in Joburg, Soweto & Sandton, Jun 11-Jul 11.
Township TV match screenings, Joburg, Soweto, Ivory Park etc, Jun 11-Jul 11.
Upcoming events:
ANIMALS: Bird Identification at Pta Zoo - Jun 23-24, scavenger hunt - Jun 28-29.
Cheetah Outreach program at Pretoria Zoo, Jun 21,22.
BABY: BabyGym Foundation Course, Children's Therapy Centre, Bryanston, Jun 23, 30, Jul 7.
DANCE: Winter School SA Ballet Theatre, Braamfontein, Jun 21-25.
Swan Lake at the Dance Factory, Newtown, Jun 24-27.
HOLIDAYS: Holiday activities for the upcoming week Jun 22-28, which focus on:
Arts & Crafts drawing, painting, beading, mosaicing, pottery, decoupage & more.
Camps sleepover bush, adventure, soccer, pony camps & more.
Cooking healthy cooking, baking, making sweet treats & more.
Holiday Care full or part time with varied activities
Free Library Programs with crafts, movies, storytelling & games.
Life Skills for kids and teens using games, movement & mindfulness exercises.
Mixed Programs offering a range of activities.
Sport such as golf, horse riding, pilates, soccer and tennis.
MARKETS: Body Mind Soul Holistic Fayre - alternative healing etc, Menlo Park, Jun 26.
Ongoing events has a list of regular markets in Gauteng.
MUSIC: Johnny Clegg Spirit is the Journey 30th Aniversary Concert, Braamfontein, Jun 26-27
PARENTING: Left-Hand Learning workshops, Fourways, for parents Jun 24, with children Jun 26, 30.
THEATRE: Jack and the Giants Aerial at the UJ Art Centre, puppetry, music and magic, June 28-29.
Shaka the Musical South African celebration, SA State Theatre, Jun 26-Jul 18.
We welcome your feedback. If there's something we have missed, please email us with your suggestions. Meanwhile, please share this with your friends and encourage them to sign up for this FREE newsletter.
Regards
The Jozikids Team
011 482 4310
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