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Spring has sprung and that means one thing in Sydney; time to pullout the beach towels, the bathers, the hats and the sunscreen because weekendsby the water will soon be upon us.
One of the most fabulous parts of Sydney-living is the beaches areanother playground for children. From sand to water, the activities areendless, so make sure you’re organised for long days in the sun with our ‘Kidsin the Sun’ guide.
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From sandcastle making to frisbee throwing,the activities are endless on the beach. There’s an abundance of Nippersprograms through Surf Life Saving Sydney, which caters for more than 7,500children across the state.
If you want to enrol your child in a Nippers program, they need tobe five years old by October 1st. The programs run from October to Marchstarting at about 8:45am on Sunday mornings for a couple of hours. You can findyour local club here and more information about Nippers in New South Wales here. Your child and future “surf life saver in training” will learnbasic surf and rescue skills, how to spot rips and catch waves. And they’rebound to make a few buddies along the way.
If youare planning an all-day affair, beaches that have adjoining playgrounds willkeep children entertained well into the evening. The Eastern Suburbs andNorthern Beaches coastline has an incredible line-up of parks and beaches toexplore. Discover some of Sydney’s finest in our Beach to Playground guide. Ifyou prefer to steer clear of the sand, Sydney also has its fair share of splashparks, from Pyrmont’s Pirrama Park to Marrickville’s Steel Park.
For families in the city, there’s a fantastic bush school runningin the Centennial Parklands which encourages kids outdoors to reconnect withnature. It’s perfect for anyone without a backyard. The program is a five week course, costing about $150, where childrenbetween two and a half and five can build cubbies, climb trees, make mud piesand discover different bugs amongst other adventurous activities.
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If the idea of all that swimming and exploring just has you thinking about your child’s wardrobe now, there’s a wide range of bathers and beach accessories already in Sydney stores. Country Road has a good range of bathers and boardshorts, while the accessorized goggles from Seed are a whole lot of fun, along with the jelly sandals and wide brimmed hats. Down That Little Lane is an excellent online store which aggregates kids fashion for you to purchase directly from the retailer online. For a quirky beach bag, beach booties, swimming caps or even a kaftan for your child you can find it there. Ponchos are definitely going to be a hit this summer which is a godsend for parents worrying about keeping their kids sun safe. There’s an adorable Country Road one available here.
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