Activities in The Southern Highlands NSW

Below are some ideas for activities to keep your kids busy...

Dance: Neither of my kids has taken dance classes so I am going to cheat with a link here for the time being until I investigate further: http://www.thesouthernhighlands.com.au/community/schools/dance-theatre

Gymnastics: All of the clubs below offer programs for children of preschool age and onwards.

• Club gymnastics Mittagong: Mittagong Recreation Centre, Hawkins Drive, Mittagong NSW 2575 P: 02 4872 1268 E: info@clubgym.com.au  www.clubgym.com.au/
• Moss Vale Gymnastics: Moss Vale Showground Pavilion, Illawarra Highway, Moss Vale NSW  2577 www.mossvale.gymnastics.org.au
• Wollondilly Leisure Centre: 434 Argyle St, Picton NSW 2571 p: (02) 4677 1251 f: (02) 4677 0955  www.wclc.com.au 

Little Athletics Bowral: Club Nights - Training is on Friday nights  U6 -U7 4.45pm for a 5pm start U8-U17 5.15pm for a 5.30pm start at Eridge Park, Cnr Eridge Park and Moss Vale Rds, Bowral. www.bowrallittleathletics.com.au/

Music: 

• Kindermusik is no longer available but has been replaced by a program called Fundamusic www.fundamusic.net/fundamusic/Home.html
• Tuition: This is something I am currently looking into. So far, most people I have spoken through have recommended tuition through Powerpoint Music: 409 Bong Bong Street, Bowral, NSW 2576 www.powerpointmusic.com.au/schoolofmusic.html

Playgroup: Many playgroups are available in the area. To find one near you, go to the Playgroup website: https://www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/nsw/ 

• Cubby Club is run by the Anglican Church in Mittagong and they offer a playgroup in the hall St Stephens church in Mittagong as well as a group in Colo Vale. For more information visit their website: http://www.mittang.com.au/childrenyouth/playgroup
• Busy Bee Uniting Playgroup meets in the hall at the rear of the Uniting Church, Albert St, Mittagong, opposite the medical centre each Friday at 10am to noon during the school term. I could not find any contact details but will try and find some.
• Play and chat: SUPPORTED Playgroup Thursdays 10am-noon. Providing an opportunity to socialise and be supported in parenting. Early Childhood staff are available for support and advice about your child's development and any parenting, or other concerns you may have. Phone Wingecarribee Family Support Service on 4862 1777.

Soccer (Indoor): The following programs offer indoor soccer from preschool upwards. The coaches are wonderful with small children and teach them soccer skills in a non-competitive environment. 

• Soccajoeys: Mittagong Recreation Centre, Hawkins Drive, Mittagong NSW 2575. Classes also run at the Wollondilly Leisure Centre in Picton e: info@soccajoeys.com p: 1300 781 735 www.soccajoeys.com.au
• Grasshopper Soccer (Picton): Bridge Street Sports Centre 54 Bridge Street, Picton, NSW, 2751 P: 0439 843 503 E:  southwestsydney@grasshoppersoccer.com.au

Swimming: There are many places that offer swimming lessons and a full listing can be found in the Yellow Pages. The ones I am familiar with: 

• Wollondilly Leisure Centre: 434 Argyle St, Picton NSW 2571 p: (02) 4677 1251 f: (02) 4677 0955  www.wclc.com.au 
• Moss Vale War Memorial Aquatic Centre: 8 Kirkham Street, Moss Vale, NSW 2577 p: (02) 4868 1967www.mvaquatic.com.au/

Southern Highlands Sport Clubs: http://www.highlandsnsw.com.au/sports/

Watch this space... more is to come!