Here is a comprehensive list of action-oriented activities we have compiled for easy reference by aupairs and parents.
Action Activities for Children and Au Pairs
Action Paintball: Tokai Forest
Boys will particularly like this outing – its deep in the forest and filled with motion and action and requires expertise. Its great fun, can be messy and the sporty au pairs will love it!
Contact details: Bookings are essential, contact 021 790 7603 or look at the website: www.actionpaintball.co.za
Who can play? Any child 11 years and up.
When do the games start? 9.15 – 12.45 and 13.15 – 16.45 (Monday – Sunday)
How much? R95 per person per game (includes ‘gun’ and 100 paintballs)
R35 extra per 100 paintballs
Action Cricket, Netball and Soccer: Stadium on Main – Claremont
Put together a group of friends to spend time doing fast action-sport.
Contact details: 021 671 3665
Who can play? Anyone, but better if in a group
How much? R312 per game (recommended 8 players per team)
Bizzy Bodies – Westlake Business Park
They have the largest in-door jungle gyms, slides and ball pools
Contact details: 021 702 0505 or visit the website: www.bizzybodies.co.za or email: bizzybodies@telkomsa.net.
Who can play? 0 – 18years
What time? 10.00 – 17.00 (Monday – Saturday)
How much? 0 – 2years: R25 (first hour) R15 (per hour thereafter)
2 – 18 years: R30 (first hour) R25 (per hour thereafter)
A map is provided on the website.
Ten-pin Bowling
The kids always love this! Doesn’t matter how good you are or aren’t! Good for unwinding and competitive fun.
Contact details: 021 671 1893 (Claremont)
021 595 2100 (N1 City)
021 914 8217 (Tyger Valley Centre)
021 850 0254 (Somerset West)
Website: www.letsgobowling.co.za
Where? Stadium on Main – Claremont, N1 City – Goodwood, Tyger Valley – Bellville, Somerset Mall – Somerset West
Who can play? Anyone
What time? 9.00 – 23.00
How much? R2.50 shoe hire
R27.50 per game before 16.00
R37.50 thereafter
Cavegolf – V & A Waterfront (Next to scratch patch)
Putt Putt is an old time favorite with every-one from granny and gramps to toddlers. Good for a rainy day as its indoors. Its fun, its challenging, its competitive so keep score!
Contact details: 021 419 9429
Who can play? Anyone
What time? 9.00 – 17.00 (Monday – Friday) (Game lasts about 30 min)
How much? R8 per person
City Rock – Observatory
The Sport of Rock Climbing – introduce them to it and you might be surprised as to who becomes the enthusiast of those in your charge. It helps them get to know their personal strength.
1 Anson St, Corner of Collingwood Road and Anson St
Contact details: 021 447 1326 or www.cityrock.co.za
Who can climb? 5 years and up
What time? 11.00 – 21.00 (Monday – Thursday)
11.00 – 18.00 (Friday)
10.00 – 18.00 (Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays)
How much? 5 years – 18 years R37
Students (with South African Student card and ID) R43
Adults R65
Horse And Pony Safaris – Ottery
This is a perfect starting point for beginners who ‘just love ponies and horses’ as well as for more advanced riders. Half an hour rides and longer.
Contact details: 021 703 4396 or www.horsetrailsafaris.com
Who can ride? Anyone
What time? 7.00 – 18.00 (Monday – Sunday)
How much? R200 per hour, ride from farm to beach and back
Jimmy Jungles: Stadium on Main, Tyger Valley Centre, Eclipse Park – Parklands
Certain ages will just love it and beg to go again – jungle gyms, slides, nets, ball pools, tubes and more… It’s a time to sit back and watch them at it
Contact details: 021 683 0005 (Claremont)
021 914 1705 (Bellville)
021 556 9563 (Parklands)
Website: www.jimmyjungles.co.za
Who can play? 6months – maximum height of 1.4m
What time? From 9.00 onwards
Kenilworth Karting – Corner of Warrington and Myhof Road - Kenilworth
Its exciting and challenging, its fast , its action filled, The adrenalin rush is a great way to use excess energy, particularly with older children..
Contact details: 021 683 2670 or www.karting.co.za
Who can drive? 6 years and up
What time? 13.00 – 21.00 (Monday – Thursday)
11.00 – 21.00 (Friday)
10.00 – 21.00 (Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays and School Holidays)
How much? 6 years – 18 years R30 (10 laps), R40 (15 laps), R50 (20 laps)
Adults R40 (10 laps), R50 (15 laps), R65 (20 laps)
Mooiberg Farm – Off route 44 towards Stellenbosch
Strawberry picking – something that children and adults can really enjoy together. Collect your baskets and be directed to where you can pick. It’s a summer activity so go prepared it can be really hot. If you pick lots you can make some strawberry jam – it’s delicious
Contact details: 021 881 3222
What? Strawberry picking
Who can pick? Anyone
What time? 8.00 – 18.00 – season starts in November
How much? Cost per kilogram, depends on how much you want to pick.
MTN Sciencecentre – Canal Walk
Its fascinating, fun and educational. Its South Africa’s first world-class interactive science centre. There are over 280 displays as well as an auditorium, camera obscura, computer rooms, laboratories, and exhibition hall. Canal Walk
Contact details: 021 529 8100 / 021 529 8179 or www.mtnsciencecentre.org.za
Who can play? Anyone
What time? 9.30 – 18.00 (Monday – Thursday)
9.30 – 20.00 (Friday – Saturday)
10.00 – 18 (Sunday)
How much? Under 3 - free
3 years – 18 years R25.00
Adults R20.00
Ratanga Junction - Canal Walk
Contact details: 0861 200 300 or www.ratanga.co.za
Who can play? Anyone
What date and times: Friday 18 November – Sunday 18 January 10.00 – 17.00
How much? R55 under 1.3m
R110 over 1.3m
R30 non riders
R40 per ride tickets sold too
Scratch Patch – V & A Waterfront and Simons Town
Masses of gems! Its been around for a long time and is still as favorite with little ones –all the colours. Children can spend ages searching through the piles of stones and squealing with delight when they find yet another beauty.
Contact details: 021 419 9429 (Waterfront)
021 786 2020 (Simons Town)
Website: www.scratchpatch.co.za
Who can scratch? Anyone
What time? 9.00 – 18.00 (Monday – Sunday) Waterfront
8.30 – 16.45 (Monday – Friday) Simons Town
9.00 – 17.30 (Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays) Simons Town
How much? Bags range in size from small to large R11 – R65.
Cool Runnings – Bellville (Tabogganing)
Contact details: 021 949 4439 or email: info@cool-runnings.co.za or website: www.taboggan.co.za
Who can ride? Anyone (kids under 8 need to be accompanied by an adult)
What time? 10.00 – 19.00 (Monday – Sunday)
Clay Café – Hout Bay
Contact details: 021 790 3318
Who can play? Anyone
What time? Open 7 days a week
How much? R40 per child (1 item) or R70 holiday special (2 items + juice and muffin)
Place of Play – POP Canal Walk Shop 43 Lower Level near food court
The most amazing play park South Africa has ever seen, offering fun and adventure indoors and outdoors.
Contact details: 021 555 0303 or email: marisa@placeofplay.co.za or website: www.placeofplay.co.za
Who can play? Anyone
Ice Skating – Grand West
Its an olympic-size skating rink, the Ice Station is home to action-packed adventure and affordable family fun – all year round. The facility offers energetic entertainment for kids, teenagers and adults alike.
Contact details: 021 5352260 or website: www.grandwest.co.za
Who can skate? Anyone
What time? Open 7 days a week – check the times