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Searching for fun activities, adventures, parks and wonderful events that are available for your child in Northam, Western Australia?
Located just over an hour from Perth vibrant Northam is a town that offers plenty of opportunities to entertain children of all ages.
Located in the Old House at Northam Primary School Duke Street Northam
Ages 0-5 years
Mondays 9.00am – 11.00am
Membership fees are $5 per term and $35 for Playgroup WA (gives you access to discounts and playgroups around WA), concession available.
St Johns Anglican Church, 11 Wellington Street Northam
Ages 0-5 years
Tuesdays during school term
9.15am – 10.30am
$5.00
9622 8221
298 Fitzgerald Street Northam.
Ages 0-2 years
Wednesdays 9.30am – 10.30am
9621 1600
Activity time is aimed at children 2 -3, who might need more engagement than rhyme time, but not yet ready to sit through a longer story time.
Northam Library
298 Fitzgerald Street Northam.
Ages 2-3 years
Wednesdays 10.30am – 11.30am
9621 1600
Northam Toy Library, 87 Duke Street Northam, (next to Link Theatre)
Toys from 0 – 8 years
Members can loan 5 items at once
Become a member for $60 a year with volunteer duties or $120 for non-volunteers
Tuesdays 1.30pm – 3.00pmÂ
Fridays 9.00am – 10.45am
Saturdays 3.00pm – 4.00pm
Or contact to open by appointment
133 Wellington Street E Northam.
Ages 18 months – 5 years
Tuesdays 10.00am – 11.00am
Thursdays 10.00am – 11.00am
Cost – $110 for 10 sessions or $12 per session + Gym WA membership
9622 2220
Northam Library
298 Fitzgerald Street Northam.
Ages 3-5 years older/younger kids welcome
Mondays 10.30am – 11.30am
Fridays 10.30am – 11.30am
9621 1600
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Classes on Thursdays
The award winning pre-school program that everyone is talking about!
Designed for Boys and Girls aged 2 to 5, this fun program promotes the 3 Cs Coordination, Confidence & Creativity. The songs are catchy and the outfits are adorable!
Classes on Tuesdays at NSHS
Playgroup is run on alternative Friday mornings during school terms the other week Mothers Of PreSchoolers (MOPS) welcomes all mums with babies, toddlers and preschool children.
91 Wellington Street Northam.
Playgroup is a warm, friendly place to bring your children along for some fun with craft, play and food. Share stories and make new friendships with other mums and children that attend.
Ages 0-5 years
Fridays 9.00am – bring a piece of fruit
Fridays 10.30am – bring lunch for your child
Cost: $5.00
9622 3981
AHA Junior Coordinator
Demmielle
0411 349 747
Email Avon Hockey Association
Karate lessons for all ages
Clackline -
Mondays from 4pm and Fridays from 5:30pm
Toodyay -
Wednesdays from 4pm
Visit Website
Email Avon Valley Shotokan
Sessions take place at the Northam Country Club on Wood Drive each Wednesday afternoon for eight weeks starting in February.
Lessons cater for all ability and ages from 4 – 18 years and are conducted in small groups with experienced coaches from Frontier Tennis who travel up from Perth each week.
Please request an enrolment form via email
Email Junior Tennis Coaching
Athletic program for 6-17 years
Saturday 8.00am
Stacy - 0488 776 459
Email Northam Little Athletics
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Northam BMX Club on Thursday Nights at Jubilee Oval
Registration is 5.45pm – 7.45pm
Email Northam BMX Club
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Junior Golf 9+ years
Northam Country Club
Email Northam Country Club
Offers NetSetGo Skills program for 5-7 years
Junior Netball
Senior Netball
Email Northam Netball Association
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Gymnastics, Boxing, Karate, Kindy Gym, Martial Arts
Jane 9622 2220
Email Northam PCYC
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Swimming 7+ years
Monday, Wednesday and Fridays
November – March
Email Northam Swimming Club
Website
Karate 6+ years
Mondays and Wednesdays 6pm
0429 378 820
Email Northam Wado Ryu Karate
Joey Scouts 6-8 years – Thursday 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Cub Scouts 8-10 years – Thursday 4.45pm to 6.15pm
Scouts 11-14 years – Thursday 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Northam Guide Hall, 46 Burnside Avenue Northam
Group Leader Amanda Abbott
0409 206 607
Email Northam Scouts
Let your child find their inner sparkle. Classes from 2 years - seniors suitable for both girls and boys. Jazz, Tap, Classical Ballet, Acrobatics, Lyrical
Kate 0412 083 482
Email The Platinum Zone
Ages 11-18 years
Runs during school term
Contact Brendon Rutter
0404 891 783
Email Youth Emergency Services
Primary Campus
9621 5250
Secondary Campus
9621 6316
Email Avonvale ESC
Website
9621 5200
Email Avonvale PS
9621 5700
Email Northam PS
Website
Primary Campus
9621 3500
Secondary Campus
9621 3550
Email St Joseph's School
Website
Northam
0421 512 312
Email
Northam
0447 710 493
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Hours: 6.30 am – 6.30 pm
8 Duke street
9622 5167
Email
Northam
0427 190 421
Email
Northam
0475 456 257
75 Duke street
Northam
9622 2444
Northam
0459 915 597
APEX Park is located on the corner of Newcastle Road and Broome Terrace.
The playground is for all ages with four slides and lots of climbing areas. APEX Park also has a set of swings and lots of open space to picnic or kick a ball, it is also fenced for safety.
There is a barbeque and picnic table in the park. Toilet facilities are availble.
Bernard Park is located on the Avon River bank along Minson Ave.
The park has two separate playgrounds including a fully fenced toddler area with train, slide and baby swings. The older children have a fully fenced playground with bigger swings, lots of slides, imagination and climbing areas.
Bernard Park is close by to shops and next to the Riversedge Cafe. There are plenty of picnic tables and barbeques within the park. Toilet facilities are near the carpark.
Bernard Park also has a water park area.
The Northam Sound Shell is also located in Bernard Park which hosts Concerts in the Park in the warmer weather.
Bert Hawke Park is located at Bert Hawke Oval on Suburban Road.
The park has a slide, climbing areas and a flying fox for kids to play on.
Drinking fountain located nearby.
Dr Dunlop Park in located on Springfield Road Northam.
The park consists of a castle playground and swings with shade, sandpit and picnic table.
Dr Dunlop Park is fully enclosed with gate.
George Nuich Park is located at 34 Wood Drive Northam.
The park has plenty of parking with disability access.
Large gazebo with seating, rope climbing tower, sandpit, swing and paths for scooters and bikes.
May Street Park is located on the corner of Chidlow street and May street.
A small park suitable for smaller children with swings, slide and rocking animals.
Fully fenced with gate.
Morrell Park is located on Morrell street across from the Dukes Inn.
A nice park for a family picnic with big shady trees and seating. The playground includes swing, slide and climbing areas.
Fully fenced for safety
The Northam Youth Precinct is located on the corner of Chidlow Street and Peel Terrace (opposite McDonalds).
The Precinct boasts areas for all skateboarding abilities and ages. The park is family friendly with grassed areas, undercover seating, BBQ, water fountains, basketball court, ping pong table, parkour and flying fox.
Toilets situated next to oval.
