Introducing Holiday HQ,the ultimate holiday destination.
Holiday HQ is the ultimate destination for kids looking for an unforgettable break from the school routine. From exciting outdoor escapades to creative workshops, cooking classes and interactive learning sessions – our expert program team provide a dynamic blend of engaging activities and enriching experiences.
What is Holiday HQ?
Our holiday programmes are now called Holiday HQ. Each day focuses on a different theme, with a range of exciting activities happening each day! From arts and crafts, to sports and STEM – we’ve made sure no two days are the same and that there’s something for everyone!
We also ensure that every child’s holiday is not just entertaining but an opportunity for growth. Helping them to build new friendships, explore their interests, and return to school with unforgettable memories. We’re the experts in fun!
What’s coming up?
Check back soon for Winter Holidays!
Watch this space!
Experience Types
At Holiday HQ, every programme is packed with exciting activities to keep the kids entertained and engaged. From take-home creations to exploring new places, we offer a range of special experiences tailored to spark imagination and creativity.
Check out our experience types below! Please not that activities mentioned below are examples and vary by location and holiday programme.
Excursions
Gear up for exciting trips to amazing destinations! Explore the cinema, wildlife centres, historical sites, and more.
Make & Take
Craft your own unique creation and take it home as a Holliday HQ souvenir! Whether it's arts and crafts, DIY science experiments, or even designing your own t-shirt, every creation is a special Holiday HQ keepsake.
Premium Incursions
Experience exciting workshops, cultural activities, and games delivered right to your site by expert facilitators. From high-energy dance parties and sports clinics to hands-on cultural experiences, every day brings a new adventure.
Previous Holiday Themes
Discover the fun and excitement from past programs and see what the kids have to say!
Autumn Holidays 2025 - Game Zone
Holiday HQ: Game Zone levelled up this Autumn with a jam-packed programme full of action, adventure, and fun! This season’s theme was all about games and challenges, designed to keep kids active, social, and inspired during the school holidays.
From exciting excursions to Adventure Alley, Ten Pin Bowling, and a trip to watch The Minecraft Movie, there was something for every tamariki!
Check out some of our favourite photos from Holiday HQ: Game Zone!
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Frequently Asked Questions
You do not have to have a sKids Programme at your school to attend a sKids Holiday Programme! Your child can attend most sKids programmes across the country. We may have schools that don’t allow outside students, please contact your local sKids to confirm.
Even if your child attends a sKids during the school term, you are welcome to go to another sKids for the holidays, to help mix things up and see new environments.
For any days onsite, we have a 1:10 ratio at all times.
On trip days out in our community, we have a ratio of 1:8.
Higher risk activities such as swimming requires more supervision, so we have a 1:4 ratio.
If your child requires medication or has allergies our teams should be aware of, please ensure you add all the necessary details on the safety form when you make a booking. Any medication you give permission for our teams to administer, will be logged and tracked for you.
After a 5 minute grace period, we charge $1 per minute for late pick ups. Short sessions will be automatically charged at the longer session if the time exceeds 15 minutes.
We will never leave a child alone and unattended. If your child is not picked up within 15 minutes of the programme closing, we will call parents/caregivers and emergency contacts. If we cannot reach any contacts within an hour of the programme closing, the Programme Manager/Franchise Owner will call the police and Oranga Tamariki for advice.
Please contact your local sKids team before you enrol, if your child has a disability or a special need. The more information you supply to us, the better informed and prepared we are able to be in providing effective and adequate care for your child.
The ability of any particular programme to accommodate the needs of your child is determined by the requirements of your child, the facilities available, and qualifications and availability of staff associated with that particular programme.
We are proud that in most cases we can accommodate a variety of needs. Please be aware that a trial period may be required for assessment purposes; this will be done jointly by the sKids Centre Manager/Franchise Owner to ensure that your childs’ needs are being met adequately.
Our staff undergo a recruitment process that involves a recruitment interview, reference checks and police checks. Prior to working as well as on an ongoing basis, we require the following training courses in sKids Induction, First aid, Health and Safety, Child Protection, Behaviour Management and Food Safety.
Our fees vary at each sKids site, please visit our locations page, and find the activity you’d like to know more about.
Each programme is qualified to receive an OSCAR Subsidy. Qualifying families can apply through Work and Income New Zealand. To find out more on the OSCAR Subsidy and to check if you might qualify, visit our OSCAR Subsidy page.