Catching up at Playcentre
On Monday 18th May, Ōmokoroa Playcentre reopened as the country moved to alert level 2. In the days prior, our team of mums and dads volunteered their time to get the Centre ship-shape for reopening. Thanks to everyone who helped with cleaning, gardening, DIY, painting and sprucing.
Our families got up to some really fun activities over the lockdown, and we will be extending on that play back at Playcentre. Here are some of the things our families enjoyed at home: William was busy doing lots of cool science experiments and craft with big brother Lachie. Oscar and Mickey did lots of gardening and experimented with shaving foam, making marble art and clouds in jars. Sophie and big sister Emily enjoyed lots of baking, yoga and playing outside. Spencer loved painting in the garden, and sister Maddie practised her standing and waving. Phoenix had fun camping in the backyard, going on long bike rides and spending time with his mums. Caleb also enjoyed bike rides and time with his dad in the garden whilst little brother Ethan grew lots of new teeth and enjoyed gloop, sand and the keyboard. Playcentre families were certainly well placed to make the lockdown as fun as possible for their bubbles.
It’s been quite quiet for our first few sessions, back which has been great for our tamariki as they adjust to life outside their bubbles. Already the sandpit is getting lots of use as are the swings and fort – it was a long time for little ones to be without playgrounds after all!
We ask during level 2 that new members enquire with us before coming along. You can get in touch via email omokoroa@playcentre.org.nz, message us through Facebook or call us on 548 1343 during sessions: Mon, Thu, Fri 9-12pm.