School Holiday Programmes

Providing a safe and inclusive environment for all swimmers is paramount, and is built into each programme on offer this September/October.
| Monday 28th | Tuesday 29th | Wednesday 30th | Thursday 1st | Friday 2nd |
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| Big Inflatables/Aquarun: Every day, 1pm - 3pm | ||||
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11:30am - 1pm Water & Boat Safety Ages 8+, $15pp, Bookings essential |
11am - 12pm Swim Clinic: Breaststroke $20pp, Bookings essential | 12pm - 12:45pm Under 10's Snorkelling $15pp, Bookings essential |
11:30am - 1pm Mini Boat Building | 12pm - 3pm Inflatable Takeover $6 per person |
| 12pm - 1pm Swim Clinic: Dive & Freestyle $20pp, Bookings essential | ||||
| Monday 5th | Tuesday 6th | Wednesday 7th | Thursday 8th | Friday 9th |
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| Private Swim Lessons: Monday - Friday | ||||
| Big Inflatables/Aquarun: Monday - Friday, 1pm - 3pm | ||||
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11:30am - 1pm Rural Day Poolside Crafts | 10am - 12pm Kids Sensory Session $4.50pp (standard entry & caregiver is free) | 12pm - 1pm Swim Clinic: Breaststroke $20pp, Bookings essential | 11am - 1pm Junior Lifegaurd Experience Ages 8+, $15pp, Bookings essential | 3:30pm - 6:30pm Rural Day Disco $8 per person |
| 12pm - 12:30pm Kids Aqua Class | 12pm - 1pm Swim Clinic: Dive & Freestyle $20pp, Bookings essential | |||
Inflatables
Inflatable obstacle courses take over the indoor 25m pool. It’s big fun for kids, youth, and anyone who loves a challenge.
Get ready to race your friends, test your balance, and see if you can make it to the finish without a splash.
Water & Boat Safety
Dive into a fun and interactive session where kids can build essential water safety skills both in and around the water.
Through hands-on activities, they'll learn how to stay safe around boats, wear and fit lifejackets correctly, recognise common water hazards, and make smart decisions in different aquatic environments.
$15 per person, Ages 8+
Bookings essential - https://www.makino.co.nz/ticketing
Junior Lifeguard Experience
Step into the role of a lifeguard these holidays with our Junior Lifeguard Experience! This 2-hour action-packed session lets kids try out real lifeguard skills through fun challenges and hands-on activities.
$15 per person, Ages 8+
Bookings essential - https://www.makino.co.nz/ticketing
Poolside Crafts
Get creative poolside with fun, hands-on crafts to make and take home.
Jump in and out of the pool as you go, creating something unique along the way. Bring your friends and enjoy a relaxes, creative space together.
No bookings needed, just normal pool entry and a bit of creativity.
Rural Day Disco
After an exciting Rural Day in town, keep the country fun going and come on down to Makino for a party like no other!
Pull on your gumboots, dust off your cowboy hat, and join us for a country-themed splash at Makino!
Our giant inflatables will be taking over the pool for sliding, bouncing, and non-stop fun, with country tunes and a great rural atmosphere.
Perfect for kids and families of all ages. Grab your togs, bring the whānau, and join the Rural Day fun.
Tickets: $8 per person