Groups
Kickstart Kids runs group programs at the centre during most school holidays that are both playful and practical.
We're running these very popular groups in the upcoming school holidays:
Dungeons and Dragons Social Group
A KKT favourite, our DND group provides social education in a fun environment, utilising role-playing games. The children (ages 8 and up) involved will take ownership of a character in a fantasy world, work in a team to overcome adversity and navigate their way to a successful outcome. Role-playing and narrative creation are great ways to strengthen social communication and language skills in a safe, fun and enjoyable environment.
Dates: TBC January 2026
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Arts and Crafts
Back by popular demand, Kickstart Kids will be running an Arts and Crafts group for children aged 5-8 yrs old. Arts and craft is a fun way for children to express their creativity, get messy and build foundational skills.
Dates: TBC January 2026
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Social Skills and LEGO® Therapy
Groups for children as well as small group therapy sessions for children 4yrs+, are designed to develop language and social communication skills using LEGO® building projects, and assigned roles within the project, as the foundation for developing these skills.
Dates: TBC January 2026
Ready, Steady, Run!
The school holidays can be a good time to work on running and movement skills. Studies show us that gains are made at a much quicker pace when skills and motor patterns are practiced multiple times a week.
School holidays running skills workshop will be on again in the January school holidays. The program is aimed at children 7-12yrs who have not previously participated in weekly running groups. It is a fantastic way to introduce your child to activities which will improve their running ability and the agility skills needed to participate in field sports and playground games to their full potential. This workshop also serves as a great introduction to weekly running groups which occur during term and which your child may also wish to participate in.
With numbers strictly limits, spots will book up fast, however a second group may be added if demand is high, so please enquire now.
Dates: TBC January 2026
"Ready, Steady, School"
Is for children starting school in 2025. This group equips your child with the necessary skills to get ready for school, both in the classroom and out in the play ground, in a fun and friendly setting.
Dates: January 2026
Community Access Group for Tweens and Teens
Is your child a pre-teen that is needing to build skills to independently access their community? Do they know what to do if they are lost? Can they manage money?
Accessing the community without supervision can often be overwhelming and challenging to teach tweens. These school holidays we are running a new group for primary school aged children ages 11-14yrs who are keen on accessing their community with more confidence
Dates: 30th September & 1st October 2025
Time: 11-2pm & 11-3pm
Ages: 11-14
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**New Groups**
Little Scientists - Social Skills Group
This supportive small-group program is designed to strengthen expressive language skills and help children become confident communicators in both structured and social settings.
Focuses on:
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Expressive language
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Descriptive vocabulary
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Sentence structure
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Sequencing & retelling events
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Answering WH-questions
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Understanding & following procedures
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Collecting materials
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Discussing safety
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Working cooperatively in a team
Fun experiments such as: -
🎈 Balloon Blast
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🐘 Elephant Toothpaste
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🌋 Mini Volcano
Dates: 8-10th October 2025
Times: 9.00am-10.30am
Ages: 5-9
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Kickstart Kitchen (Lunchbox Edition)
Join us for a deliciously fun and interactive group - a great way for kids to learn and have fun at the same time. It’s designed for children who could use a little extra support with fine motor skills, problem solving, critical thinking, and social skills.
Over the two sessions, kids will:
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Prepare healthy wraps, colourful fruit skewers, and some treats through hands-on food activities
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Take part in games and challenges that build confidence and teamwork
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Enjoy a relaxed, supportive environment where they can:
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Try new things
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Make new connections
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Build skills that carry into school and everyday life
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Dates: 7th & 8th October 2025
Times: 11.00am-1.00pm
Ages: 8+
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Rocket Readers
This fun, small-group program is designed to build essential early reading skills in a supportive and engaging way. It’s perfect for children who may find it tricky to hear and play with sounds in words, are still learning their letters and sounds, or could use a confidence boost to get more involved in stories and early literacy activities.
The program focuses on:
Rhyming, blending, and segmenting
Letter-sound knowledge
Early spelling and writing foundations
Vocabulary and story comprehension
Print awareness
Confidence in group learning
Dates: 30th September - 2nd October 2025
Time: 9.00-10:30am
Ages: 5-7
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Kindy Catch Up (Year K & Year 1)
Is your child in Kindergarten or Year 1? Our Kindy Catch-Up Group is the perfect way to refresh and strengthen essential skills! This engaging group focuses on reinforcing key concepts like phonics, letter formation, and social skills in a fun, supportive environment. Through interactive activities and group play, kids will build confidence and mastery of foundational skills, helping them feel ready and excited for the year ahead.
Whether it's practicing letter sounds or learning how to work together, Kindy Catch-Up is designed to give children the boost they need to thrive in their early school years.
Dates: TBC January 2026
Groups are very popular, and places are limited.
To book, please contact the centre via phone, email, or the "Book an Appointment" button above.
