Our Kids’ Classes Blue Mountains Term 2 Guide is full of fantastic opportunities for all ages and stages! Now that our children are settled into the new school year, it is time to think about enrolling them into creative and active classes for Term 2.
In this second edition of our quarterly Term Guide, you will find a range of wonderful options for dance, circus, football, robotics and more! We hope that you enjoy browsing through what is on offer in our local community next term, and even better, get to use your creative and active kids vouchers!
Term 2
Kids’ Classes Blue Mountains
2021
Use the quick links below to take you straight to your favourite kids’ classes in the Blue Mountains, or take your time browsing these fabulous options for your children.
Build-A-Mind, Winmalee, Faulconbridge & Richmond
Dance On Pointe, Blaxland
LKM Performing Arts, Springwood, Winmalee, Faulconbridge
Fusion Academy, Glenbrook
Dance for Life! Blackheath
Bah-Hah, Blackheath
Glenbrook Ballet Theatre
Blue Mountains Leisure Centres Learn To Swim Programs
Scouts NSW
Kids Can Act, Springwood & South Penrith
Kids’ Library
Build-A-Mind,
Winmalee, Faulconbridge, Richmond
At Build-A-Mind Robotics, we use hands-on projects to inspire your child to be creative and dream big! Your child will learn how to build and program robots using Lego® kits, develop new skills and make new friends
Our project-based sessions are a great way to build confidence, resilience and self-efficacy.
When: Term 1 programs are running for 8 weeks from Monday 26 April to Friday 18 June, 2021.
Ages: 8 years+
Enrol: Online or call Kerry on 0456 089 044
Details: info@buildamind.com.au; 29a Singles Ridge Road, Winmalee; 7B Sir Henrys Parade, Faulconbridge; 114 March Street, Richmond.
Website: https://www.buildamind.com.au/
Social Media: Facebook; Instagram
Dance On Pointe, Blaxland
At Dance On Pointe, we train preschoolers, children and teens in all styles of dance, aerial circus, tumbling, hand balancing and contortion. We focus on skill development in a fun, empowering and safe environment. As an Active and Creative Kids Provider, you can claim up to $300 a year in fees with your vouchers.
Age: 2 to adult
Enrol: Online or call Mae on 0433 840 874 Mon – Fri between 9am – 3pm
Details: danceonpointe@gmail.com; 16/29 Attunga Rd, Blaxland.
Website: https://www.danceonpointestudio.com/
Social Media: Facebook; Instagram
LKM Performing Arts,
Springwood,
Winmalee,
Faulconbridge
LKM Performing Arts offer a wide range of classes for all ages! From Tiny Tumblers, Acrobatics & Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre, Boyz Hip Hop, Classical Ballet, Tap and so much more!
LKM Performing Arts are excited to have Miss Lis, a qualified early childhood teacher develop and explore a brand new Mums & Bubs class with you all for 2021! We love meeting so many little LKMBabes and thought, why let the big ones have all the fun! Jump onto our website today to secure your FREE TRIAL!
Age: 14 months – adult
Enrol: Online or call Lisa on0404 847 789
Details: admin@lkmdance.com.au; 278B Macquarie Rd, Springwood; Winmalee Shopping Village, White Cross Road; 7-9 St George’s Cresent Falconbridge.
Website: https://www.lkmdance.com.au/
Social Media: Facebook; Instagram
Fusion Academy
Fusion Academy is an outstanding 8-week football program that is set to increase the skill, ability and creativity of any player. Local Blue Mountains Dad, Mario, has used his knowledge and practice of 20 years of professional experience to create an innovative football program that will give your child technical skills and passion for the sport.
When: Mondays between 4.30pm & 6.30pm from April 19, 2021 – June 7, 2021.
Age: U5’s/U6’s/7’s will train from 4:30pm-5:30pm. U8’s/9’s/10’s/11s/12s will train from 5:30pm-6:30pm.
Enrol: Book online or contact Mario on 0450 227 508.
Details: info@fusionfootball.com.au; Glenbrook Oval, Great Western Highway, Glenbrook NSW 2773
Website: https://www.fusionfootball.com.au/
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram
Dance For Life, Blackheath
Dance For Life offer classes in a range of styles for ages 6 months to adults! Ballet, Boyzone, Contemporary, Dance Play, Hip Hop, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Parent & Bub and Tap.
Age: 6 months to adults
Enrol: Online or call Angela on 0402 694 541
Details: enrol@danceforlife.net.au; Blackheath Public School Hall, Leichhardt St & Blackheath Baptist Church, Kubya St, Blackheath NSW 2785
Website: www.danceforlife.net.au
Social Media: Facebook; Instagram; Twitter
Bah-Hah, Blackheath
Bah-Hah Circus School offers a variety of circus classes for younger and older, featuring aerial, tumbling, hand balancing, juggling and human pyramids.
Age: From age 3 to adult
Enrol: Call Stuart on 0450 906 463
Details: info@bah-hah.com; Blackheath Presbyterian Church Hall, 123-125 Wentworth St, Blackheath NSW 2785
Website: https://www.bah-hah.com/
Social Media: Facebook
Glenbrook Ballet Theatre
Glenbrook Ballet Theatre provides quality dance education in Classical Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary & Musical Theatre from 2 years – Adults. We believe that all students, regardless of their dance goals, deserve to receive the highest quality dance experience. Our aim is to instil a pride of workmanship in our students which shows through in all aspects of their lives.
Ages: 2 to adult
Enrol: Online or contact Jessie on 0407 402 190
Details: enquiries@glenbrookballet.com.au; 72D Murphy St, Blaxland
Website: https://www.glenbrookballet.com.au/
Social Media: Facebook; Instagram
Blue Mountains Leisure Centres Learn To Swim
Blue Mountains Leisure Centres at Katoomba, Springwood, Glenbrook and Lawson run comprehensive learn to swim programs – a perfect way to help build the skills needed to stay safe in the water. Classes range from infant aquatics through to stroke development and even adult lessons.
Ages: Infants – adult
Enrol: For class times and to book your spot, call 4723 5111 (Springwood), 4780 5156 (Katoomba), 4739 5880 (Glenbrook) or (Lawson) 4759 1458.
Details: leisurecentres@bmcc.nsw.gov.au; 4780 5000
Website: https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/learn-to-swim-classes; https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/LeisureCentres
Social Media: Facebook
Scouts NSW
Scouts NSW gives youth aged 5 to 17 the opportunity to take part in an extraordinary variety of outdoor activities, from ‘traditional Scouting skills’ such as camping and bushcraft, through to more extreme challenges such as abseiling, overnight hiking, rafting, canoeing, canyoning, snow activities, rock climbing, sailing and even flying. There are Scout Groups all over the Blue Mountains, in Springwood, Blaxland, Hazelbrook, and Blackheath. Each group meet weekly during the school term, taking part in fun and games, planning for big events, and developing new skills.
Ages: 5 – 17 years
Enrol: Online or call Bill Barnes, Development Officer, on 0491 702 407 to discuss joining today!
Details: info@nsw.scouts.com.au; 1800 SCOUTS (1800 726 887)
Website: https://www.nsw.scouts.com.au/
Social Media: Facebook; Instagram
Kids Can Act,
Springwood & South Penrith
Allow your child to SHINE with Kids Can Act Drama classes in Springwood and South Penrith. Through Drama, every child can have fabulous creative FUN, whether they are a shiny star born for the stage or one who just needs some confidence, courage, and self-esteem to find their own voice and help them to navigate life.
When: Wednesdays (South Penrith), Thursdays (Springwood) and Saturdays (Springwood)
Ages: 4 – 17 years
Enrol: Online or contact Cathie on 0414 475 158
Details: e:kidscanactstudio@gmail.com; Uniting Church Lower Hall, 4 Lewin St, Springwood; St Mary McKillop School Hall, South Penrith.
Website: www.kidscanact.com.au
Social Media: Facebook
Kids’ Library
Blue Mountains Library offers a huge range of resources and services for children. They are pleased to offer Storytime and Babytime LIVE programs again! You are welcome to register online for these wonderful experiences in Term 2.
Ages: Storytime is aimed at pre-schoolers from age 2 upwards;
Babytime is aimed at babies from birth to age 2
Times: Storytime – 10am to 11am;
Babytime – 9am to 9.30am
Location: Storytime and Babytime location details are the same –
Upper Mountains: Tuesdays during school term, Katoomba, Leura Community Centre.
Mid Mountains: Wednesdays during school term, Lawson Mechanics Institute.
Lower Mountains: Fridays during school term, Blaxland Community Centre.
Babytime:
Enrol: Online
Details: bmlibrary@bmcc.nsw.gov.au
Website: https://library.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Tumblr,
As the cooler weather kicks in this term, we hope that you and your family thoroughly enjoy all that our Blue Mountains active and creative class providers have to offer. Your children will develop skills for life and have fun at the same time!