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The Auckland Explorers Club offers members:
Topics such as these are covered at our clubdays. They are organised by the committee and parents, and held approximately every second Saturday afternoon during the school term. Tutors and guest speakers run many of these sessions.
Clubdays usually cost $5 per family, to pay for speakers, room hire, materials and afternoon tea. Ideas for clubdays come from members, sometimes catering for a child's particular interest. Most clubdays are held at Mt. Albert Presbyterian Church Hall, 14 Mt Albert Rd. Activities start at 2.30pm, with speakers on a wide range of subjects. There are hands-on activities associated with these talks when appropriate.
There may be a preschool session at the same time, with related activities. Board games may be played, and it is a good opportunity to socialise.
A responsible adult must remain with the children at all clubdays.
Clubdays and trips are family occasions, and the parents are expected to remain with their children. These activities are normally for member families and their children only. However open sessions are held a few times a year where non-members can join in.
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Twice a year, in the first and third terms, Explorers run residential family weekends. The summer camp is a social
one and a great chance for members to get to know each other. The winter camp has a theme and incorporates workshops,
crafts, debates, entertainment, etc. Themes have included Egyptology, Space, Medieval, Mystery and Detection, and
Technology. Most parents find these weekends an ideal time to swap stories and coping mechanisms. There is no pressure on the
children to join any activity but they can do those things that interest them.
Camps vary in cost, depending on the venue and the age of the children. For a family of two adults and two children, the cost is usually about $260, including all meals for the weekend.
Click this link for reports/photos of recent camps.
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Topics such as these are covered at our clubdays. They are organised by the committee and parents, and held approximately every second Saturday afternoon during the school term. Tutors and guest speakers run many of these sessions.
Clubdays usually cost $5 per family, to pay for speakers, room hire, materials and afternoon tea. Ideas for clubdays come from members, sometimes catering for a child's particular interest. Most clubdays are held at Mt. Albert Presbyterian Church Hall, 14 Mt Albert Rd. Activities start at 2.30pm, with speakers on a wide range of subjects. There are hands-on activities associated with these talks when appropriate.
There may be a preschool session at the same time, with related activities. Board games may be played, and it is a good opportunity to socialise.
A responsible adult must remain with the children at all clubdays.
Clubdays and trips are family occasions, and the parents are expected to remain with their children. These activities are normally for member families and their children only. However open sessions are held a few times a year where non-members can join in.
Click here for details of coming Clubdays.
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Library
A library of games, puzzles, videos, CD ROMs, DVDs, audiotapes and books is available on clubdays. It is a free service. NZAGC National also has an extensive library for parents and educators. See our library page for more information.TOP Weekend Escapes (Camps)
Twice a year, in the first and third terms, Explorers run residential family weekends. The summer camp is a social
one and a great chance for members to get to know each other. The winter camp has a theme and incorporates workshops,
crafts, debates, entertainment, etc. Themes have included Egyptology, Space, Medieval, Mystery and Detection, and
Technology. Most parents find these weekends an ideal time to swap stories and coping mechanisms. There is no pressure on the
children to join any activity but they can do those things that interest them.Camps vary in cost, depending on the venue and the age of the children. For a family of two adults and two children, the cost is usually about $260, including all meals for the weekend.
Click this link for reports/photos of recent camps.
TOPInformation Evenings
These are for parents, teachers and anyone else who is interested. Each evening costs $5 per person. Examples of past evenings are :- Gifted Education in Auckland (Gladstone Primary School, Senior College, Remuera Primary School)
- Education Review Office
- Homeschooling
- How to choose the right early child education and primary school service
- ADD and the gifted child
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Trips are arranged in the school holidays to places of interest such as factories, service organisations, museums, etc - many of which are free. Some examples of past holiday visits are:- Ellerslie Printers (NZ Herald)
- Auckland Mail Centre
- Tip Top Ice Cream Factory
- Glass Blowing
- Police Launch & Helicopter
- Temptations Chocolate Factory
TOP Newsletter
The newsletter "Explore" is published once a term, with details of branch activities and items of interest.TOP Preschool Information Kits
These are available free to members or $5 for non-members, with information of value to parents of very young gifted children. See the Contacts page for who to contact to receive this.TOP Membership of NZAGC
Explorers members have automatic membership to the New Zealand Association for Gifted Children. This includes a subscription to their magazine "Tall Poppies". See the NZAGC website for further details on this national body.TOP
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