KidzaCool Adventures

Why KidzaCool Adventures?

Quality support and respite for kin/whanau/foster carers.
Our KidzaCool Adventures programme gives children the opportunity to play and relax in a fun, safe and sociable environment while kin/whanau/foster carers work, relax or catch up with friends and family. We like to think we offer kin/whanau/foster carers peace of mind while offering children, aged 5-12, a piece of the action!! The programme is a free service for caregivers.

Our Programme

Adventure and Fun!
The programmes are held over five days for 3 weeks a year - one each in January, April and July during the school term holidays. The Programme offers a balance of sports, art and craft activities and outdoor adventures, tailoring each session to suit the age and ability of the children. We take full advantage of our regional sites great facilities, running our programme with safety as a top priority to ensure care-giver peace of mind. 
The children are assigned to groups of six or seven with staff members who support them throughout the stay. Our staff have been carefully selected and trained to help them bring out the best in children!

How to Apply

To apply, you must have had a child in your care for 12 months or more and you must not be the biological or adoptive parents of the child.

Applications generally close four weeks prior to the holiday programme start date. Those whom we can not place at the time will be held on our waitlist for later programmes during the year or following year.

Children who have previously attended a KidzaCool Adventures programme may apply for another stay however, we endeavour to prioritse first time applicants and those who have high needs for a break. Any remaining places may then be offered to return stay applicants.

Applications can also be supported by any of the agencies below:

  • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust NZ (email: office@grg.org.nz or phone 0800.472.637 )

  • Caring Families Aotearoa (caringfamilies.org.nz free phone: 0800.693.323)

  • Social Workers in Schools (SWiS)

  • Strengthening Families

  • Oranga Tamariki (Ministry for Vulnerable Children)

  • Community based social service providers

If you have an agency/person supporting your application this can be noted on the application form. All applications are welcome, if you do not have any current involvement with any of the agencies or services listed above, we will still accept your application and may assist in linking you up with a local service support contact if needed.