All Meals are Provided and included in the fees

All food is freshly prepared in our purpose built kitchen by a dedicated chef. The meals are carefully planned to be both nutritious and yummy for little people. You will be pleasantly surprised to find that children will try new foods when sharing the experience with others and this can make meal times at home so much easier!

We cater for all food intolerances, eversions and special diets without any additional charge.

Nature Play is Gems’ unique version of the Scandinavian concept of Forest School. One day a fortnight all of our 4-5 year olds have the opportunity partake in our Nature Play days.

It is a day of exploration and adventure, where our tamariki experience the wonders of our local environment, and are fully immersed in Queenstown’s stunning landscapes. We go everywhere from the lakeside to the forests, from the hills to the meadows.  

Nature Play is an integral part of our transition to school programme, where the focus is on building self-management skills, social competencies and resilience as our tamariki journey towards the next step in their education.

Gems Nature Play programmes are coordinated by our fantastic Nature Play Lead Teacher, who manages the programme across the organisation. It is a day enjoyed by all age groups - we welcome visiting family (grandparents are a familiar sight), and parent helpers as it gives you the chance to adventure alongside your wee one in the great outdoors.