Helderberg youngsters can kick boredom to the curb for the next few weeks as libraries and recreation centres in the basin will be abuzz with activities as part of a fun-filled programme to ensure the school holidays are anything but cold and wet.
The various facilities, including those in Strand, Macassar, Sir Lowry’s Pass and Nomzamo, will host a range of indoor and outdoor programmes for children during the winter-holiday break.
The extensive list of activities includes games days, arts and crafts, sports events, a spelling bee, a movie carnival and a chess competition.
“Each holiday we pull out all the stops to ensure our young people are not only having fun, but they remain active,” said Mayco Member for Community Services and Health Patricia van der Ross. “The winter school holiday can seem even longer when it’s rainy and cold, but the aim of our exciting holiday programme is to create a safe space for children to play and learn.
“Children need space to breathe, relax and engage in activities that make them happy. Play is essential to children’s growth and development and I want to encourage parents and guardians to let their children participate in these events.”
A list of holiday programmes at libraries
- Strand Library (corner Mills and Piet Retief Street; activities from 10:00)
Tuesday 18 June: Colouring competition (for ages 3-6 and 7-10 years); Music mates in the library hall; and two-hour reading programme, part 1: Around the World (for ages 9-12 years), in the Children’s Section.
Wednesday 19 June: Coding unplugged (for ages 9-13 years); and reading programme, part 2: Coding Game Rangers in the library hall.
Thursday 20 June:Reading programme part 3 in the Children’s Section; and stories and crafts for World Giraffe Day (3-10 years) in the library hall.
Monday 24 June:Games (5-9 years) in the library hall.
Wednesday 26 June:Movies and popcorn (all ages) in the library hall.
Thursday 27 June: Stories and crafts on transport (3-10 years) in the library hall.
Tuesday 2 July: Fun with pottery clay (6-12 years).
Thursday 4 July: Stories and crafts on UFO’s for World UFO/Space Day (3-10 years).
For more information, contact Linda Bruwer on 021 444 3106 or linda.bruwer@capetown.gov.za.
- Macassar Library (10 Bind Avenue, activities from 12:00)
Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 June: Indoor games.
Thursday 20 June: Craft and colouring.
Friday 21 June: Talent show and colouring.
Monday 24 June: Puzzles and colouring.
Tuesday 25 June: Indoor board games.
Wednesday 26 June: Craft and colouring.
Thursday 27 June: Talent show.
Friday 28 June: Drawing and colouring.
Monday 1 July: Colouring and indoor board games.
Tuesday 2 July: Outdoor games.
Wednesday 3 July: Dough games.
Thursday 4 July: Puzzles and colouring.
Friday 5 July: Colouring and indoor board games.
For more information contact Nontembeko Dyantyi on 021 444 6785 or nontembeko.dyantyi@capetown.gov.za.
Activities on at recreational centres
- Macassar New Hall (in Burg Street, from 09:00-16:00): Ice-breaker and circle games on Thursday 20 June; and board and ball games on Monday 24 and Thursday 27 June and Saturday 27 July.
- Macassar Old Hall (19 Hospital Street, from 09:00-16:00): Ice-breaker and circle games on Wednesday 19 June; and board and ball games on Wednesday 26 June and Saturday 27 July.
- Sir Lowry’s Pass Hall (in Sir Lowry’s Pass Road; from 09:00-16:00): Welcoming, ice-breaker and circle games on Tuesday 18 June; and board and ball games on Monday 24 June and Tuesday 2 July.
- Nomzamo Community Hall (Nomzamo Road; from 09:00-16:00): Welcoming, ice-breaker and circle games on Tuesday 18 June; life skills, soccer and netball on Wednesday 19, Thursday 20, Tuesday 25, Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 June; welcoming, ice-breaker and circle games Tuesday 2 July; and board and ball games on Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 July.
For more information, contact Siphokazi Matholengwe on 072 969 6127 or siphokazi.matholengwe@capetown.gov.za.
To access an extended list of holiday programmes, visit www.capetown.gov.za/holidayprogrammes
