If you want to expand your child’s intellect or improve their sporting ability, have no fear, as Port Elizabeth has a wealth of fantastic Extra-Mural activities.
Kids Connection has taken time to find out more about what is on offer and below is the list of extra-mural activities we have found in Port Elizabeth;
NB Golf Academy
Want your kids to try out a new sport? Not sure which one they will like? Why not start them off by enrolling them in the NB Golf Academy in Port Elizabeth?
If your kids have golfing experience they can build up their skills or if they are just starting out they can get a perfect start with them.
Not only do they offer individual golf lessons for juniors they can also teach group lessons. All lessons are about 30 minutes each, which allows your child to learn and develop their skills while not taking up too much time. Read more…
Junior lessons take place every day from 12pm and on Saturday s at 8am. To find out more about NB Golf Academy, give them a call on 083 534 0308 or email them at nbgolfacademy@gmail.com. Visit their Facebook page to keep up to date with their latest news and events.
Kiryoku Dojo- Traditional Karate Classes for kids
The word KIRYOKU stands for Durability of Spirit, Inner Energy and Willpower.
KIRYOKU DOJO is a traditional Okinawan, Shorin-ryu Shorinkan Karate and Kobudo (weapons) school, owned by Sensei France Harington – 4th Dan Karate, 2nd Dan Kobudo.
Kids Connection had the wonderful opportunity to meet and talk to the owner of Kiryoku Dojo, Sensei France Harington, and ask her a few questions about her Karate School. Read more…
Call France on 083 321 6106
Kaigan Aikido Dojo – Aikido for Kids
Looking for an extracurricular activity that your kids can not only enjoy but learn something deep and meaningful from? Then Aikido might be the perfect thing for them. One of the best places to learn the art of Aikido in Port Elizabeth is the Kaigan Aikido Dojo.
Situated in Walmer, Kaigan is run by Dr Candice Dugmore, a 4th Dan Aikido master. She has been doing Aikido since 2002 and is the highest-ranking female Aikido master in South Africa. She is also the only woman in South Africa, who owns her own Aikido dojo. Read more …
Young Entrepreneurs – shaping an entrepreneurial mind set
Young Entrepreneurs is an extra-curricular programme that equips children with entrepreneurial skills. The company is located on 87 Main Road in Walmer.
Kids Connection had the great opportunity to talk to the owner of Young Entrepreneurs, Ansulene Prinsloo, and find out why it is so important for children to have an entrepreneurial mindset. Read more …
For more information call 083 300 6118
Art on Target Art School
Art on Target Art School is located on Target Kloof Road, just on the edge of the picturesque Baakens Valley.
The art school boasts excellent facilities for artists and art enthusiasts, offering large, well-equipped studio spaces filled with light.
No matter if you are young or old; experienced or in-experienced, there is a wonderful selection of art classes on offer. You can start at any time of the year, be it a short course or an all year round class.
Kids Connection had the opportunity to talk to the director of the Art School, Bretten- Anne Moolman, and ask her why Art on Target is the best extra- curricular art establishment in Port Elizabeth.
For more information contact Bretten-Anne, Tel: 083 728 5295 or visit: www.facebook.com/ArtonTarget/
CodeABot offers coding for kids
CodeAbot is based in Newton Park, Port Elizabeth and offers beginner, intermediate and advanced courses in coding.
Owner, Natasha Saunders, says “We have chosen to teach kids coding through robotics as children feel most comfortable when learning with tangible objects. Many of the robots are made from Lego to which most kids have some form of affinity. The progression from building fun objects to coded robots is an easy step.”
Natasha has a passion for teaching with years of experience in crèches, schools and FET colleges. She has also home schooled her three daughters until grade five and has run her own educational institute for training domestic workers.
“I learnt that a class room is not always the best place to teach and that a teacher can sometime just get in the way of learning,” adds Natasha. Read more …
The school is located above De Witt optometrists at 282 Cape Road, Newton Park. Visit their website here. Call for more information on 083 654 0491.
