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Fathers For Families – Children Holiday Programme

“Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak, Slow to Get Angry”

The Fathers For Families (FFF) Children`s Holiday Programme is a structured, school-holiday initiative designed to provide tamariki with a safe, engaging, and confidence-building environment during the holiday period. Delivered across community venues including Totara Park and ShedX in South Auckland, the programme combines:

Forging Pathways

LESSSSSGO……..!

Creative and hands-on workshops

Physical activity and outdoor challenges

Team-based games and skill-building exercises

Social connection and friendship-building opportunities
Purpose

The programme aims to:

Provide a safe and supportive space for tamariki during school holidays

Promote emotional regulation and positive peer interaction

Build confidence, resilience, and teamwork skills

Encourage healthy, active lifestyles
Values-Based Approach

Aligned with FFF’s broader kaupapa, the programme encourages children to embody courage, kindness, and a positive attitude.

The guiding principle — “Quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry” — reinforces emotional awareness, respectful communication, and self-regulation.

Structure

The programme runs across both weeks of the school holidays, operating from 9:30am to 1:00pm on scheduled days.

Activities are designed to be accessible, engaging, and developmentally appropriate.

2026 TERM 1

DATES: Tuesday 7th April 2026 - Thursday 9th April 2026 (Week 1)

Tues 14th April 2026 - Thursday 16th April 2026 (Week 2)

TIMES: Daily - 10.00am - 1.30pm

What to bring:

  • Water Bottle (We will have refill stations)

  • Appropriate footwear, clothing for outdoor activities

  • Hats

  • A BIG smile and GREAT Attitude

  • Bring your parent/s or nani or papa

Please note:

At the end of the last day - FFF along with our business partners will put on a BBQ for lunch that will follow the children graduation of completion of the two weeks.

FFF vision - restoring mana, building legacy

Ready to see our tamariki thriving instead of just scrolling?
Contact us now and let’s get them moving, growing, and building confidence through positive activity.

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