Playtimes HK Magazine Spring 2019 Issue | Page 66

education ACTIVE Treasure Island This is a day and overnight camp for children who want to experience a variety of exciting outdoor activities as well as develop outdoor leadership skills such as trip preparation, equipment and material checks and group organisation. Adventure Camp has different activities every day, with overnight camping. 8-15 years | 15-26 April www.treasureislandhk.com YWCA Gymnastics and Trampoline Day Camp Enjoy gymnastics fun with professional coaches at YWCA. In this camp, kids will partake in activities using a variety of apparatus such as vaults, beams and trampoline to learn basic moves that train their motor skills, flexibility, agility, concentration and coordination. 3-10 years | 15-27 April http://clle.ywca.org.hk Minisport A great way for children to spend their school holidays is trying new sports and making new friends. The coaching style at Minisport camps ensures that children are engaged in dynamic activities that develop skills and build confidence across basketball, football, tennis, athletics, yoga and team building. In addition to these, children also enjoy a range of party games, free-play time and team- building activities. 1.5+ years | 15-26 April www.sportsclassesforkidshk.com YMCA All Star Sports Day Camp Children will benefit from this sports camp by learning and practising sports skills through games and activities and will also learn about how to live a healthy life style. Sports include football, rock climbing, dodge ball, basketball and more. 7-10 years | 18-24 April www.ymcahk.org.hk 64 www.playtimes.com.hk Kinder Kicks Soccer Kinder Kicks Soccer is one of the most popular programmes at the YWCA. Professional coaches use a variety of exciting games and special equipment, such as beanbags, skittles, mini footballs and goals to teach the basics about soccer. These games help develop a child’s motor skills, while teaching valuable social skills and each session is always fun while including real coaching and real learning. Walking to 5 years | 15-27 April http://clle.ywca.org.hk time outside taking part in a variety of different water based activities including sailing, beach games, sea biscuit, mini- Olympics and kayaking. 6-15 years | 15-26 April http://hhyc.org.hk FloatPlus Children of all ages can learn to swim in small groups with professional and enthusiastic teachers, ensuring the little ones have a perfect experience in the water. The FloatPlus Easter Swim Camp is a fun, safe and educational holiday activity with the lessons take place at the Repulse Bay Club and the Hong Kong Football Club. 3-8 Years | 15-26 April www.floatplus.hk Yoga and Crafting Camp Do you want your child to move their body, balance their breath and calm their minds? During this yoga and crafting camp students learn poses and breathing techniques, play games and create colourful crafts. The class is held at HKIS campus, but is open to non-HKIS students. 5-10 years | 1-3 April www.geckoyoga.com ESF Sports ESF Sports host a number of sports camps including football, gymnastics, tennis and more across Hong Kong during non-term time throughout the year. With access to top quality facilities and the assistance of expert team of coaches, ESF delivers high quality camps that are fun for all. 4+ years | 15-26 April www.esf.org.hk YWCA Fencing Day Camp Fencing at the YWCA International Kids Club helps kids develop speed, agility, balance, strategy and train their motor reactions in a safe learning environment. 4-8 years | 15-27 April http://clle.ywca.org.hk Hebe Haven Yacht Club Adventure Water Sports Weeks are run during the school holidays and during the week, the kids spend all their Sport4Kids Multi-Activity camps are packed with fun and action. Your children will take part in new sports, play fun games, all while being looked after by dedicated coaches who love what they do. 18 months-14 years | 15-26 April https://sport4kids.hk Junk Playground Armed with hammers, nails, saws, drills and screws, children will turn an open field into a DIY playground masterpiece filled with towers, bridges and swings. 5-12 years | 16-18 April www.hongkongforestadventures.com MANDARIN & LANGUAGE Hong Kong Institute of Languages During this year’s holiday Easter break, the school is offering culturally enriching language programmes in French, German and English. Children will learn about the key aspects of each country’s culture through language-based fun and educational learning activities. Holidays are a great time for children to be exposed to a new language and the course content is comprehensive, including country specific festivals, cuisine, famous places, art, literature and family trees. 4-12 years | 16-26 April www.hklanguages.com