School Holiday Programmes

Get ready to explore beneath the surface! This Snorkelling Session introduces children to the basic skills and safety essentials of snorkelling in a safe, supervised pool environment. Kids will learn how to use a mask, snorkel, practice breathing techniques, and gain confidence moving through the water. It’s the perfect first step for young explorers ready to discover the underwater world safely and with fun!

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This intermediate snorkelling session is designed for children who are comfortable in the water and ready to build on the basics. Participants will refine their mask clearing, snorkel breathing, while learning how to control buoyancy and navigate more confidently underwater. With a focus on safety, technique, and underwater awareness, this session helps young snorkellers become more skilled, independent, and ready for open water adventures.

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Dive into safety with our fun and interactive Lifeguard Water Safety Session for Kids! Designed especially for children, this poolside session teaches the basics of water safety, how to recognize dangers, and what lifeguards do to keep everyone safe. Through engaging activities and age-appropriate lessons, kids will learn how to stay safe in and around water while building confidence and awareness. It’s a great way to develop lifelong safety habits - all while having fun!

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Ahoy, young adventurers! This Water Safety Session focuses on the essentials of staying safe on and around boats. Children will learn why wearing a lifejacket is so important, how to fit and wear one properly, and key safety rules for being on or near the water. With clear, age-appropriate instruction and hands-on practice, this session helps kids build confidence and develop smart, safe habits for boating and water activities.

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Get ready to splash, move, and groove! Aqua Dance is a high-energy, music-filled session that combines simple dance moves with water-based fun. Designed especially for kids, this session encourages fitness, coordination, and confidence - all in a safe pool environment. With upbeat tunes and easy-to-follow routines, it's the perfect way for kids to get active, stay cool, and have a blast in the water! If you love Jump Jam you will love this.

Gain confidence in a canoe and learn how to paddle a canoe with different strokes and positions.

Ages 8+

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Make a splash these school holidays by crafting your own quirky diver at Manawatū Community Hub Libraries on Monday 30 June, then swim it over to the Makino for our fun-filled Diver Art Competition!

Your diver will join a colourful underwater gallery on display at the Makino all holidays long!

Awesome prizes up for grabs in three age groups:

• Preschool
• 5-8 years
• 9+ years

Important dates:

• Create your diver at Manawatū Community Hub Libraries: Mon 30 June
• Drop entries to the Makino: by Wed 2 July
• Winners announced: Friday 11 July

Get crafty with popsicle sticks, googly eyes, straws - anything to make your diver shine!

Get ready for the ultimate inflatable adventure! Our brand new Aquarun will arrive these school holidays - bigger, bouncier, and more fun than ever.

Join us daily from 1–3pm for slippery slides, wild jumps, and non-stop laughs. Don’t miss the splash!

To use the Aquarun Children may be required to take a swim test at the lifeguard’s discretion.

Storytime with a splash! Dive into imagination as we read children’s books out loud by the Learn to Swim pool.

For the little splashers, we’re screening Elemental, for the brave and buoyant, take the plunge with Jaws 2... if you dare!

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