Thanks to our generous supporters, we are able to offer free drop in group art therapy for kids aged between 5-12. This is an opportunity for kids to make new connections while meeting other people in a fun environment – and provides the therapeutic benefits of art making and wellbeing support. Find out more about the benefits and locations now.
How does Arts 4 Us help?
Arts 4 Us is a drop in group arts therapy programme held during term time for school aged children. Art is used as a medium to aid self esteem and confidence, strengthen self identity and develop art skills. Take a look at this video to learn more about Arts 4 Us from some of our therapists.
Arts 4 Us therapy locations
Our Arts 4 Us programmes currently take place in Auckland.
Auckland
- Oranga – Kelly Elrick Room: Oranga Community Centre, 52 Waitangi Rd, Onehunga
Day & time: Tuesdays 4pm – 5pm
Term 2 2024: 30 April – 25 June | Term 3 2024: 23 July – 17 September | Term 4 2024: 15 October -10 December
- South – Kereru room: Manu Tukutuku 32 Riverton Drive, Randwick Park
Day & time: Thursdays 3.30-5.15pm
Term 2 2024: 2 May – 4 July 2024 | Term 3 2024: 25 July – 19 September | Term 4 2024: 17 October – 12 December
- Te Atatu Peninsula – Matata (Fernbird) Room: Te Atatu Peninsula Community Centre
Day & time: Fridays 3.30-4.30pm
Term 2 2024: 3 May – 5 July (no session 28 June) | Term 3 2024: 26 July to 20 September | Term 4 2024: 18 October – 13 December
Arts 4 Us costs
Arts 4 Us is a free drop-in programme. You don’t need to register beforehand, you can just turn up with your child if it suits you!
What other group art therapy sessions do you offer?
We also offer two other group art therapy sessions. They are:
- Arts 4 Us Specialty for school age children, tweens and teens on the Autism Spectrum and with related disorders
- Arts 4 All a drop in arts therapy programme for adults in Christchurch
Further information
To find out more please contact us at 09 636 3029 or email info@dancetherapy.co.nz.