If you’re looking to mix creative and exciting moments, these school holiday activities will keep young minds engaged, spark new interests, and ensure the winter break is full of laughter and discovery.
Total Ninja Holiday Club
The Total Ninja’s indoor park provides a space where kids can tackle massive inflatables and purpose-built obstacle courses that challenge their balance, strength, and agility. Each course is designed to push their limits in a fun way, giving them a thrilling taste of what it takes to be a ninja. At the Holiday Club, participants will get the opportunity to learn proper techniques for climbing walls, swinging on rings, and navigating balance beams, all while making new friends who share their energy and enthusiasm.
Gold Reef City Theme Park
Gold Reef City Theme Park has been crowned Joburg’s most loved and coolest entertainment destination and for good reason. Set against an immersive gold rush-era backdrop, the park delivers a full spectrum of excitement. Six heart-racing rides for adrenaline junkies, seven family-friendly attractions that balance fun and comfort, and 21 dedicated children’s rides designed just for little ones. Whether you’re looping upside down on a rollercoaster or taking a gentle spin on a vintage carousel, there’s an experience tailored to every age and appetite for adventure.
Lion & Safari Park’s Little Rangers Programme
Swap screen time for safari time with the Lion & Safari Park’s Little Rangers Programme, a hands-on adventure that brings children face-to-face with South Africa’s iconic wildlife. Over the course of the programme, kids will learn animal tracking techniques, get up close feeding giraffes, and attend informative lion talks led by experienced rangers. The programme emphasizes conservation, giving youngsters the chance to complete themed activities that highlight the importance of protecting endangered species and their habitats.
The Mall of Africa Fun Park
The Mall of Africa Fun Park is the perfect winter school holiday destination and offers activities that suit children of every age. Toddlers can delight in safe, colourful rides and swings, while older adventurers can tackle more thrilling attractions like the Crazy Wave, the soaring Giant Wheel, and the brand-new Break Dancer. Open every day of the week, the park offers flexible hours that fit around shopping or dining at the mall, making it easy to combine your outing with other family plans.
JoyJozi
JoyJozi is the ultimate family destination, blending together play, dining, and discovery. As a unique playground and restaurant venue, it offers safe, interactive play areas both indoors and out. From tree houses and an action court to a mini splash park and a toddler zone tucked beside a flourishing vegetable garden. Children can burn off energy on the bicycle track or explore winding mazes and slides in the indoor play centre, which also features a vintage arcade and cosy media room perfect for rain-free fun.
Musical Theatre Holiday Club
The Johannesburg Academy for Theatre Arts is hosting a Musical Theatre Holiday Club at their Greenstone branch, offering young performers a hands-on introduction to the stage. Across a week of workshops, participants will build coordination and musicality through movement and song, hone their voice projection for clear, confident delivery, and explore improvisation to spark creativity. It’s an ideal activity for any youngster eager to grow their performing-arts abilities and enjoy a boost in both confidence and self- expression.