http://www.capetownkids.co.za/index.php en info@capetownkids.co.za Copyright 2010 2010-02-28T20:31:04+00:00 http://www.capetownkids.co.za/listings/entry/chaeli-campaign/ http://www.capetownkids.co.za/listings/entry/chaeli-campaign/ The Chaeli Campaign is a unique NPO, founded by Chaeli Mycroft then only 9 years old, her sister Erin and friends Justine, Tarryn and Chelsea Terry in August 2004 after they successfully raised R20 000 in only 7 weeks to purchase the motorised wheelchair that Chaeli needed.  Since then these young social entrepreneurs have introduced philanthropy to many schools in the Western Cape by encouraging them to stage events that will benefit children with disabilities. Today, the Chaeli Campaign is a thriving organisation based in the Chaeli Cottage, which hosts a coffee shop and meeting place, therapy rooms and a board room used for workshops and ambassador training. The Ambassador programme encourages young children to raise awareness among their peers and start their own fundraising programme for their own chosen cause. The newly started Chaeli Sport & Recreation Club is dedicated to promoting sports and recreation for the differently abled in an inclusive environment. Membership available to people of ALL abilities. In the 2010 Cape Argus Cycle Tour, sixty nine cyclists will set off on 14 March 2010 with pride in their hearts knowing that they are contributing to the well-being of children with disabilities as they cycle to raise funds for the Chaeli Campaign.  Amongst the Chaeli Argus Riders this year is Mad Mom Zelda, mother of Chaeli Mycroft and CEO of the Chaeli Campaign.  Due to a knee operation, the rotation required on a conventional bicycle is too restricting so Zelda has entered on a hand cycle.  Tracey Cohen cannot ride a bicycle because of her disability and is raising sponsorship as a Ghost Rider.  Kenneth Carden and a group of 12 cyclists, largely comprised of employees of the Woolworths IT Department, will cycle 100kms each day, for the 2 days preceding “the Argus” and then will complete the Cape Argus Pick n Pay race with all other entrants.  Seven children are riding the Junior Tour and 12 children have entered the Tricycle Tour for the Chaeli Campaign.  Matthew and Ryan Spagnoletti have Cockayne Syndrome, which is an extremely rare condition and will be riding the Tricycle Race with a group of their friends to raise funding for the medication and special supplements that they need. While Leah Khan, Juan Celliers and Busi Mabedla have cyclists riding for them this year to raise funding for assistive devices, medical support, rehabilitation facilitation and nutritional supplements, other cyclists support the Therapy Centre at Chaeli Cottage that provides ongoing support and therapies to a number of children throughout the year.  The spirit of the Chaeli Campaign is best summed up in a quotation from Clem Sunter (Author and Motivational Speaker), “The Chaeli Campaign shows what a single young individual can do to change the lives of others for the better.  All you need is a good idea (Like the sunshine pots) and the enthusiasm to cause a chain reaction.  Chaeli has both.” What to Do, Activities for kids, Where to Find, Community Builders, Southern Suburbs 2010-02-28T20:31:04+00:00 http://www.capetownkids.co.za/listings/entry/artee-parteez/ http://www.capetownkids.co.za/listings/entry/artee-parteez/ Artee Parteez is a children’s events company specialising in creative entertainment for kids’ parties. We will plan and run art workshops, puppet shows or recording studio parties to suit any theme or event in your calendar! Craft party options include mosaic, tie-dyeing, fabric painting, beading, scrapbooking, glass painting and sand art (from just R50 per child) and are all supervised by trained children’s entertainers and teachers. We also offer various puppet shows for the little ones, performed by experienced puppeteers. Have a look at our website for more details… What to Do, Birthday Parties, Where to Find, Birthday Party Entertainment, Birthday Party Organisers, Southern Suburbs 2010-02-22T13:32:33+00:00 http://www.capetownkids.co.za/listings/entry/lekker-by-die-see/ http://www.capetownkids.co.za/listings/entry/lekker-by-die-see/ 2 Adjoining self catering units with 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms each. Can open up to become a 4 bedroom unit. Each unit has a TV with DSTV decoder (bring your own DSTV card), DVD and video player. We have 3 bicycles and 2 toddler scooters available upon request. Lovely undercover braai area in the courtyard. Activities in the area: The house is 2 blocks away from the rocks and ocean where kids love to climb and also do some net fishing. 13 Blocks away is a very nice small mountain to climb with walking trails and a wonderful view of the surrounding area and also overlooking the town and the ocean Five blocks away is the beach area which also has a wonderful lagoon and play area for kids. They have just built a brand new restaurant as well as a kiosk right there on the beach. Where to Stay, Self Catering, Weekend Getaways, Other Western Cape 2010-02-18T06:51:35+00:00 http://www.capetownkids.co.za/listings/entry/tots-n-pots/ http://www.capetownkids.co.za/listings/entry/tots-n-pots/ ‘What we feed our children today, will determine their future tomorrow’. Tots n’ Pots is a fun, hands on workshop dedicated to providing Moms, Dads or Granny’s some valuable time with their little ones as well as the opportunity to create memorable moments. The workshops allow your child to be creative whilst having fun… and the best part… you can leave the mess to us! From ages 2-10yrs old.•  Tiny Tots: (2-3 year olds): This class is a great opportunity for Tiny Tots to develop, with mom,  a love for food and different flavours.  It is great for tactile development and a wonderful opportunity for them to explore with food in a creative environment. •Little Tots Programme: (3 - 6 year olds): The little tots will learn about new shapes, the feeling of different textures, colours & tastes through our fun baking workshops. They will feel a big sense of achievement when the see their very own creations! They will even be able to decorate and personalise their own take home boxes. •The ‘I can do it by myself!’  Programme:  (6-10 year olds): This programme is designed for 6-10yr olds who will learn how to cook simple but nutritious meals all by themselves! Our classes are small and hand-on, so book early to avoid disappointment. What to Do, Cooking for Kids, Southern Suburbs 2010-02-15T06:57:36+00:00 http://www.capetownkids.co.za/listings/entry/zippity-zoo-mobile-farmyard-petting-zoo/ http://www.capetownkids.co.za/listings/entry/zippity-zoo-mobile-farmyard-petting-zoo/ We offer a unique children’s entertainment service for birthday parties, corporate functions and special events in the Cape Town and surrounding areas (Cape Town, Winelands, & Overberg, from Cape Town to Hermanus & beyond). We bring our mobile farmyard and petting zoo to your venue, and offer a fully interactive, hands-on, educational experience, with children feeding, touching and holding all the animals . Our animals are a great hit with children and adults alike, and are great for farm or barnyard themed birthday parties, and the perfect solution to kiddies entertainment at corporate events, year-end Christmas parties, company picnics etc., where we will keep the little guys (and a few of the bigger guys too) happily engaged whilst the adults enjoy their function or year-end do.  Our Bunny Party is an Easter favourite! We also offer a photography service & provide a bubble machine for added entertainment value. We bring our zoo to yoo! What to Do, Birthday Parties, Nationwide 2010-02-02T15:23:55+00:00 http://www.capetownkids.co.za/listings/entry/signal-hill/ http://www.capetownkids.co.za/listings/entry/signal-hill/ This is a popular place to take visitors on their first evening in Cape Town - pack a picnic basket and go for a little stroll along the paths before you settle down to watch the sunset, enjoying the views over Robben Island and Sea Point, and the majestic backdrop of Table Mountain. Thank you to Chantal for sharing the photo with us! What to See, Hikes & Walks, Nature, Where to Eat, Picnic Places, Cape Town City Bowl 2010-01-22T08:12:58+00:00 http://www.capetownkids.co.za/listings/entry/chris-wildmans-music-play/ http://www.capetownkids.co.za/listings/entry/chris-wildmans-music-play/ Music Therapist and teacher Chris Wildman has been running Music Play classes for the past twenty years in Cape Town. In a Music Play class, children use their musical intelligence to develop physical, emotional and social skills in a context of co-creative play. Unlike other more cognitive-based programmes, Music Play explores creative improvisation through semi-structured activities: here children learn to jam! In Music Play children have a chance to discover and display musical self-reliance as a foundation for further learning even if they do not become active musicians later in life. The term fee includes CDs of the music used in the sessions. What to Do, Music & Dance, Southern Suburbs 2010-01-16T08:49:56+00:00 http://www.capetownkids.co.za/listings/entry/hire-education/ http://www.capetownkids.co.za/listings/entry/hire-education/ Do you need a tutor to assist your child with test/exam preparation or just someone to help with general homework?  Our tutors can do all that and travels to you!  We cover most areas of the Western Cape so for more information go to our website or contact us on info@hireeducation.co.za Where to Find, Tutoring, Other Western Cape 2010-01-12T08:55:26+00:00 http://www.capetownkids.co.za/listings/entry/little-cooks-club-northern-suburbs/ http://www.capetownkids.co.za/listings/entry/little-cooks-club-northern-suburbs/ Little Cooks Club is an educational programme for mothers and toddlers introducing children to cooking as well as healthy nutrition. This is a hands-on approach of introducing them to new foods with a view to appreciation of good food and a healthy diet. Children love to cook and, by introducing them to the basics of cooking, they are being given skills that will be useful throughout their life. They need to understand nutrition in order to establish healthy habits. Little Cooks Club is a programme to introduce children between the ages of 18 months and 6 years to the basic principles of cooking and nutrition. The main aim of this is to encourage an awareness of healthy eating by having fun. Most parents, with busy schedules, don’t have the time to cook with their children at home and are even more discouraged when facing the mess that follows. Little Cooks Club allows parents the opportunity to get back-to-basics with their child, spending an hour a week having fun without the responsibility of tidying up. It is a weekly workshop for parents and toddlers to attend in a child-friendly environment. Ages: 18 months - 6 years. What to Do, Classes for Parents & Kids, Cooking for Kids, Northern Suburbs 2009-12-18T08:15:08+00:00 http://www.capetownkids.co.za/listings/entry/sugar-and-spice-nanny-training/ http://www.capetownkids.co.za/listings/entry/sugar-and-spice-nanny-training/ Sugar & Spice Nanny Training offers a range of courses for Domestic Workers.  Our primary focus is on empowering Domestic Workers working in family homes as nannies and house keepers with all the essential knowledge, practical skills and confidence they need to take care of children from birth upwards. Our nanny training course has been running since January 2003 and in this time we have empowered nearly 900 nannies to take care of and stimulate young children they love and are responsible for - both at work and in their communities. We believe that domestic workers play a valuable role in the lives of our children. We teach them to understand how significant this role is - not only are they accountable for the well being of the child but they are also responsible for its growth and development. The course content includes: • Routines and time management • First Aid, including CPR and Mouth to Mouth • Childproofing your home and safety indoors and outdoors • Hygiene best practices • Avoiding the transmission of HIV and TB • Nutrition and Menu Planning • Developmental Milestones and age appropriate games and activities • Introduction to Baby Massage In addition to our nanny training course, we offer four supporting short courses. Cooking, Housekeeping, Positive “Parenting”, Kidplay Courses are offered in Claremont, Greenpoint, Noordhoek and Panorama Where to Find, Nanny Training , Nationwide 2009-12-03T14:02:03+00:00