1. Wellington City Council Recreation Centers - AcroTumble

Description: Perfect for both beginners and experienced gymnasts to master the art of tumbling. The dynamic program helps athletes build strength, flexibility, and coordination while learning a variety of skills. Ideal for children aged 5 to 12 years, with different levels available from beginner to advanced.
Website: https://wellington.govt.nz/recreation/classes/school-aged-children
Location: Karori Recreation Centre
Cost: $95 for 10-week term

2. Wellington City Council Recreation Centers - Basketball Clinic

Description: This basketball clinic focuses on basic skills such as shooting, dribbling, passing, and defense. Ideal for children aged 7 to 12 years, with sessions available at multiple recreation centers across Wellington.
Website: https://wellington.govt.nz/recreation/classes/school-aged-children
Locations: Karori, Nairnville, and Tawa Recreation Centres
Cost: $76-$105 for 8-10 week terms

3. Wellington City Council Recreation Centers - Junior Roller Derby

Description: For children who have basic roller skating skills and want to take it to the next level. Learn a variety of new skills for the sport of Junior Roller Derby, a low-contact sport where teams compete for points earned through speed, agility, and strategy. Coached by Julia Bromley (from team NZ ) and other guest coaches. Aimed at ages 7 to 16.
Website: https://wellington.govt.nz/recreation/classes/school-aged-children
Location: Kilbirnie Recreation Centre
Cost: $135 for 10-week course / $108 with Leisure Card or own skates

4. Wellington City Council Recreation Centers - Racquet Sport Skills

Description: A program designed to introduce and develop hand-eye coordination skills for different racquet sports. Children learn the basics of playing a variety of racquet sports, including pickleball, badminton, and squash. Ideal for children aged 8 to 12.
Website: https://wellington.govt.nz/recreation/classes/school-aged-children
Location: Karori Recreation Centre
Cost: $100 for a 10-week term

5. Wellington City Council Recreation Centers - Rollerblade and Rollerskate

Description: An introduction to the basics of rollerblading or rollerskating through fun and innovative skating games and drills. Students learn important skills including stopping, turning, gliding, backwards skating, going down ramps, and falling safely. Aimed at kids aged 5-13 years.
Website: https://wellington.govt.nz/recreation/classes/school-aged-children
Location: Kilbirnie Recreation Centre
Cost: $120 for 10-week course / $96 with Leisure Card or own skates/blades

6. Kelly Sports Wellington

Description: Popular multi-sport programs held after school once a week, teaching kids foundational skills and building their confidence to participate in local sports teams. Also offers before- and after-school academy programs for kids who show strong sporting potential to fine-tune their skills, including goal-setting, nutrition, and teamwork.
Website: https://kellysports.co.nz/our-programmes
Location: Multiple schools across Wellington
Cost: Varies by program

7. SportZone - Little Dribblers Football Club

Description: A community after-school football program for kids aged 5 to 10, offering accessible, approachable, inclusive, affordable, and fun football. The program combines fundamental ball skills and team building in a fun environment, with sessions held at various venues around Wellington. Each session lasts an hour and includes plenty of games and activities.
Website: https://www.sportzone.org.nz/community-after-school-program
Locations: Multiple schools across Wellington including Maungaraki, Normandale, Waterloo, Eastern Hutt, Hutt Central, and Gracefield
Cost: $70 per term

8. Wellington Basketball - After School Training

Description: After-school basketball training programs for different age groups, including Year 0-2 Boys & Girls and Year 3-4 Boys & Girls. Sessions focus on developing fundamental basketball skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Website: https://www.wellingtonbasketball.co.nz/programs
Location: Wellington
Age Groups: Year 0-2 and Year 3-4 Boys & Girls

9. Wellington Basketball - Girls Training

Description: Specialized basketball training sessions specifically for girls aged 3-8 years. The program focuses on developing basketball skills and confidence in a supportive, girls-only environment.
Website: https://www.wellingtonbasketball.co.nz/programs
Location: Wellington
Age Group: Year 3-8 Girls

10. Y Central - Y Kids Out of School Programme

Description: A recreation-based after-school program offering a variety of activities including arts and crafts, sports, and games. The program aims to meet the needs of children in their out-of-school hours in a fun, safe, and learning environment, with a focus on the YMCA values of Caring, Respect, Honesty, and Responsibility.
Website: https://ycentral.nz/ykids/
Location: Multiple locations across Wellington
Cost: WINZ subsidies available

11. Kelly Club

Description: Before and after-school care programs that include a variety of sports activities. Kelly Club provides a place children love to be, with awesome fun activities including arts, crafts, sports, and more in a safe and supportive environment.
Website: https://kellyclub.co.nz/
Location: Multiple schools across Wellington
Age Group: Primary school children

12. Capital Football - Skills Centre

Description: After-school football skills development program for children aged 7-12 years. Sessions focus on technical skills, game understanding, and fun football activities led by qualified coaches.
Website: https://www.capitalfootball.org.nz/
Location: Various locations across Wellington
Cost: Varies by term

13. Wellington Gymnastics

Description: After-school gymnastics classes for children of all ages and abilities. Programs focus on developing strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence through progressive gymnastics skills in a fun and safe environment.
Website: https://www.wellingtongym.co.nz/
Location: ASB Sports Centre, Kilbirnie
Age Groups: Various age groups from 5-12 years

14. Wellington Tennis Club - Junior Coaching

Description: After-school tennis coaching programs for children aged 5-17 years. Sessions focus on developing tennis skills, coordination, and game understanding in a fun and supportive environment.
Website: https://www.wellingtontennis.org.nz/
Location: Wellington Tennis Club
Cost: Varies by program