Activities for families and children

Activities for the kids

There is plenty for kids to do in the City of Rockingham. From school holiday activities at the libraries to swimming lessons at the Aqua Jetty, we have a range of programs and events to keep the kids amused. Please note, some of our facilities, programs and events have been affected by COVID-19 restrictions.

• See what events are coming up on our What's On calendar
• Attend Story Time, Lego Club, Coder Dojo or Rhyme Time at the libraries
• Register for swimming lessons, fitness classes or the creche at the Aqua Jetty
• Join swimming lessons or go to a Funday Sunday at the Aquatic Centre
• Shoot some hoops at the Mike Barnett Sports Complex
• Tear it up at a nearby skate, scooter or BMX park 
• See what workshops are available at the Rockingham Arts Centre
• Search our parks and playgrounds for the perfect play date venue
• Find a local club or activity in our Activity Guide

#LearnThroughPlayRockingham 

Stay connected with your local community through #LearnThroughPlayRockingham on Facebook and Instagram. This platform encourages local households with young children to create fun and thrifty home-based playtime ideas, share them and inspire others to make their own. Ideas can include games, toys and activities. Why purchase more toys when you can make them yourself?

Using recycled materials, everyday household items and nature play, families are encouraged to create their own playtime activities for children aged 0–10 years of age. 

To share your creations, simply take a picture or video and post it to Facebook or Instagram using #LearnThroughPlayRockingham. If you post between Monday 25 May and Friday 19 June 2020, you can also be in the running to win a $50 Ultimate Kids Gift Card that can be redeemed at Toyworld, Dymocks and more.

Play is essential in supporting healthy development and learning in children. Enjoying quality playtime with your children positions them to build confidence, exercise problem solving, feel loved and safe; along with many social and development skills.

Examples of recycled materials that can be used include: cereal boxes; milk cartons, plastic bottles, magazines, toilet paper rolls.

Parent workshop - Understanding and Managing Children’s Anxiety

• Date: Tuesday 16 June 2020
• Time: 7pm-8.30pm

Join this free information session for parents and carers with children aged up to 12 years of age. Delivered by Kwinana Early Years Service, parents and guardians will be equipped to best support their children through anxious times.

Parents and guardians will learn:

• what anxiety is
• how to recognise anxiety in your children
• when and where to seek help
• basic strategies for intervention when supporting children through anxious times.

The session will be facilitated on Zoom, therefore, participants will be required to set up a free account via the Zoom website or the Zoom application. Access to a computer, smartphone or tablet is required.

Place are limited and bookings are essential.

For further information, please contact the City on 9528 0333 or email customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au

Register for workshop

About Paint Rockingham REaD

The Paint Rockingham REaD campaign takes a whole community approach in early literacy awareness. The campaign encourages the community to read, talk, rhyme and sing with children from birth to build early literacy skills and prepare them for life-long learning.

Children whose parents read with them in their early years of life show better performance in school. Reading with children not only helps them learn reading and writing, but also boosts their social skills, brain development, and understanding of the world around them.

PRR runs in partnership with the Rockingham Early Years Group as part of the national Paint the Town REaD Ltd campaign.