90+ ways to spend the winter school holidays
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WINTER (SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN) IS COMING.
Ok, so it’s freezing outside in the mornings but never fear, the winter school holidays are packed with ways for kids to have fun and learn a little (or a lot!) in the process.
From war games to pastry making, painting to public speaking, here are over 90 ways your kids can keep busy this holidays!
JUST FOR FUN
SKY ZONE TRAMPOLINE PARK SCHOOL WINTER CAMP
Get set for five days of fun these school holidays! Learn all the trampoline flips and tricks at Skyzone Belconnen, followed by lunch in their party rooms.
A fun, active way for kids to spend time!
Time: Monday 4 July- Friday 8 July and Monday 11 July – Friday 15 July
Cost: $100 per child
Website: www.skyzone.com.au
Phone: 13 75 99
Email: skyschool@skyzone.com.au
Location: Westfield Belconnen, Lathlain St, Belconnen
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA: Winter at the Museum
The National Museum of Australia is one of the nation’s leading cultural institutions. It is a social history museum exploring the land, nation and people of Australia. Discover where our stories come alive, with fun hands-on activities and events for children and families here at the Museum.
Discovery Space Play School:
Be a Play School scriptwriter and presenter these school holidays behind the Museum’s own amazing windows. After a short tour of the Happy Birthday Play School: Celebrating 50 Years exhibition, create your own Play School episode on scrolling TV to take home, play in our cubby story space, and star in the Play School studio.
Time: two sessions are run daily between 10-11.30 am and 11.30am – 1pm.
Cost: $10 child aged 5+, $5 for children under 5, free for children on friends full membership.
Booking: not required during ACT school holidays, however must be accompanied by an adult
Website: nma.gov.au/kspace
Phone: 1800 026 132
Location: National museum of Australia, Acton Peninsula, Canberra
Bay Window:
Play, read or relax in the colourful Bay Window play space. Curl up with a book or try one of the drawing or self-guided activities.
Time: sessions are run weekdays 4-15 July between 2-3.30pm.
Cost: $10 child aged 5+, $5 for children under 5, free for children on friends full membership.
Booking: not required during ACT school holidays, however must be accompanied by an adult
Website: nma.gov.au/kspace
Phone: 1800 026 132
Location: National museum of Australia, Acton Peninsula, Canberra
Great Big Adventure festival:
Come celebrate Play School’s 50th birthday and enjoy Museums adventures, puppets, craft activities, dress-ups, tea-parties, toys and a special story time with Play School presenters Teo and Emma.
Time: Sunday 17 July, 10am – 2pm (program repeats 10am – 12 noon and 12-2pm)
Cost: $10 child aged 5+, $5 for children under 5, free for children on friend’s full membership.
Booking: not required during ACT school holidays, however must be accompanied by an adult
Website: nma.gov.au/kspace
Phone: 1800 026 132
Location: National Museum of Australia, Acton Peninsula, Canberra
THE BARRACKS
Established in 2002, The Barracks is Canberra’s first and best internet and games café. They have a huge range of games, from classic titles to the latest releases. Visit them for some school holiday or weekend fun, or make a booking for a LAN party birthday.
Website: www.thebarracks.com.au
Phone: 02 6257 2008
Email: info@thebarracks.com.au
Location: 36 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra City
POWER KART RACEWAY
They are Canberra’s ultimate go-karting experience. Featuring world class electric go-karts on an F1 style indoor circuit, Power Kart Raceway is an exhilarating racing experience like no other.
Website: www.powerkarts.com.au
Phone: 02 6239 5599
Email: bookings@powerkarts.com.au
Location: 125 Canberra Ave, Griffith ACT 2603
BRICKS 4 KIDZ
BRICKS 4 KIDZ® Educational Play programs provide a unique, fun atmosphere for children to build, learn and play using LEGO® bricks in carefully planned and structured workshops. The Gungahlin BRICKS 4 KIDZ® program includes Parent and Toddler Classes, Preschool Workshops, theme-based After School Workshops and an innovative School Holiday Program.
Age: 5-13 years
Website: www.bricks4kidzaustralia.com.au/Act-Northside
Phone: 0449 628 011
Email: gungahlin@bricks4kidz.com
Location: Bricks 4 Kidz Gungahlin – Palmerston Community Centre Tiptree Crescent, Palmerston
AMF BOWLING
At AMF their core purpose is to Excite & Entertain their customers. Their centres offer hours of fun for all with Bowling, Laser Skirmish, Arcade Games & more.
Website: www.amfbowling.com.au
Phone: 1300 368 067
Email: amfcustomerservice@amfbowling.com.au
Location: 1 Emu Bank, Belconnen ACT 2617
HOYTS CINEMAS
There’s no better time to bring the family along to HOYTS! With special family deals throughout the Easter holidays, families can ‘Experience More’ and save with our HOYTS passes for families of 3 at $42* or $52* for families of 4. Plus, as a HOYTS REWARDS member you can earn points when you purchase a family pass! So, get the family together and venture into the wonderful world of Finding Dory, follow Scrat’s pursuit of the elusive acorn in Ice Age 5: Collision Course or escape with Sophie into the world of The BFG!
All the best family experiences are at your local HOYTS, plus special food and drink combos will also be available at the candy bar to help the entire family get into the fun and take a little piece of the movie magic home.
With plenty on offer to choose from, grab the family and use the kids as an excuse to see the best family movies coming to HOYTS these holidays. For more information, visit hoyts.com.au
Website: www.hoyts.com.au
Location: Inside Westfield Belconnen and Woden Plaza
ART, CRAFT & PHOTOGRAPHY
BELCONNEN ARTS CENTRE WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Experience the magic of Art & Print making with artists Julie Bradley and Hayley Lander. Young artists aged 8-12 years old can join local artists Julie Bradley and Hayley Lander in a fun and funky workshop exploring the playful explorations of drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media.
Happening Tuesday 5 July from 10.30am – 12.30pm at Belconnen Arts Centre
Cost: $15 per child
Website: www.belconnenartscentre.com.au
Email: info@belconnenartscentre.com.au
Phone: 6173 3300
CANBERRA POTTERS’ SOCIETY
Canberra Potters’ Society is a member based organisation run out of Watson Arts Centre and funded by the ACT Government. They cater for all levels of ceramic art practice from beginner through professional and they offer term classes, school holiday programs, workshops, facility and equipment hire, studios and an Artist-in-Residence program.
School holidays classes:
WEEK 1: Monday 4 to Friday 8 July
WEEK 2: Monday 11 to Friday 15 July
CLASS 1: 9am-noon $250
CLASS 2: 12.30pm-2pm $140
CLASS 2: 2.30pm-5.30pm $140
Cost: 3 hour classes cost $275 per week and 1.5 hour classes cost $154 per week
Enrolment: by email or by phone.
Website: www.canberrapotters.com.au
Phone: (02) 6241 7800
Email: classes@canberrapotters.com.au
Location: Aspinall Street, PO Box 7021 WATSON 2602
PHOTO ACCESS
PhotoAccess is the principle destination in the ACT region for people to see and appreciate, learn about, make and show photo-based art. They are a member-based visual arts organisation, with a contemporary gallery, black-and-white darkroom, and a full education program for kids and adults of all experience levels.
Kids holiday workshops: Kids Winter Digital Photography School
Kids will learn to explore their world and get creative with digital photography in this three-day holiday workshop. Guided by experienced tutors, workshop includes short field-trips to capture images, followed by computer-based workshops to master the fundamentals of Adobe© digital manipulation software. Best of all, each child will create their own unique works of photographic art to take home.
Please bring lunch, a hat, sunscreen and USB stick. Laptop computers and photographic prints provided, students’ own cameras welcome but not essential.
Age: Suitable for 10 to 16 year olds of all experience levels.
Time: Three-day workshops, 9-4 July, OR 13-15 July 2016 (9am-4pm each day).
Cost: $275 including prints and equipment hire.
Enrolment: www.photoaccess.org.au/
Website: www.photoaccess.org.au
Phone: (02) 6295 7810
Location: Manuka Arts Centre – 30 Manuka Circle, Griffith ACT 2603
AEONCADEMY
Aeoncademy offers specialised programs with an ethos of creative thinking and skills; and a strong belief in the innate gifts and talents of all children! Their programs introduce modalities spanning the visual and dramatic arts with historical, legendary, natural and multicultural themes, with scope for imagination to play its part.
Winter School Holiday Program: Vala adventures class (drama), Creative Catalyst class (visual arts) and Sparks creative play program.
Class Times: During school holidays 4-17 July, 8.30-5.30pm
Ages: Children over 7 years can choose between a Vala class or Creative Catalyst class. Children from 4 years are automatically enrolled in the Sparks program.
All meals included with a government approved service for 50% rebate for children 4-16.
Enrolment: Booking by phone (02) 6142 3268 or through Hubworks ccvac.hubworks.com.au
Website: www.aeoncademy.com
Phone: (02) 6142 3268
Email: info@aeoncademy.com
Location: Yarralumla Primary School, Loftus St. Yarralumla, ACT 2600
LAVENDER ART STUDIOS
Lavender Art Studios gently nurtures the creative spirit and imagination of every child. Expertly delivered art workshops, tailored to meet aspirational endeavours and skills development are held in a professional art studio. Defined by numerous educative, fun themes; workshop forums allow budding young artists to produce culturally enriched artistic creations.
Children’s school holiday program (9 sessions): Experience fun and exciting Drawing & Painting Workshops; the children will enjoy learning to draw and paint some holiday art; themes such as sun, surf, nature and sport will be explored. These art workshops will give students some sound basic drawing and painting skills; instruction, in terms of materials, demonstrations and ‘one on one’ art tuition will ensure that really good works of art are accomplished at the end of each session.
Drawing, painting, sculpting, printmaking, illumination art, specialised art workshops.
Wilds of Africa: At Lavender Art Studios these coming School Holidays young artists will explore and create works of art relating to wild animals, vast open plains, thick dense jungles including the diversity of African cultures. In all its magnificent glory, The Wilds of Africa, will be the focus of these ten vibrant and customarily inspired drawing, painting, sculpting, printmaking and illuminated art workshops. The cost includes excellent art tuition, all art materials/morning and afternoon teas.
Age: For ages 5-13 years. Students who book in to two session on one day can bring their own lunch and stay in the studio during the break.
Time: Monday 8– Friday 8 July, Morning sessions 9am-12pm and Afternoon Sessions 1pm-4pm on the 4,5,7 and 8 July.
Workshop fees: $60.00 per child per session. Price includes materials.
Enrolment: Contact Greg Devenny-Mackay or Elita Mackay by phone (02) 6292 6339
Other popular art programs/services: Weekly Young People’s Art Class Program 5-19 years a range available, Two Weekly Evening Adult Art Classes.
Website: www.lavenderartstudios.com.au
Phone: (02) 6292 6339
Email: elita.mackay@lavenderartstudios.com.au
Location: Lavender Art Studios First Floor, 42 Townshend St. Phillip. Above Hansel & Gretel Coffee Shop & Opposite Project Lighting
LIGHT UP YOUR WINTER AT CANBERRA GLASSWORKS
ANTARCTIC EXPLORATIONS
Be inspired by the unexpected colours and ice forms of Antarctica whilst working with a professional artist to learn and create your own kiln formed tile. This workshop is 45 minutes and runs from Wednesday to Sunday during the School holidays.
When: 10am to 4, Wed-Sun, during school holidays
Age: Over 8 years’ old
Cost: $50 per person
AURORA KALEIDOSCOPES
Create your own light-inspired and ever-changing kaleidoscope by examining the themes of light and changing landscapes from the Light Translations exhibitions. This workshop is 2 hours and runs on Wednesdays during the School holidays.
Duration: 2 hours
When: Wednesdays during school holidays
Age: Over 8 years old
Cost: $70
MYO WINTER TILE
Create your own winter-inspired tile with a professional artist in 20 minutes. The whole family can get involved! This workshop is 20 minutes and the whole family can get involved. Runs on Wednesdays to Sundays during the School holidays.
Duration: 20 minutes
When: Wednesdays and Sundays during school holidays
Age: Over 8 years old
Cost: $30
Enrolment: search Canberra glassworks on www.eventbrite.com.au
Phone: (02) 6260 7005
Email: education@canberraglassworks.com
LANYON HOMESTEAD SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Kids like adventure. They are drawn to nature. Kids benefit from taking risks. These are the principles underpinning this unique program, Sculpt with bits from the farm Shed! In the recent decade there’s been a world-wide push for kids to put down their digital devices and spend more time in the outdoors, and these school holidays the Lanyon heritage precinct is offering kids aged 6-9 years just the right program to get creative for a few hours in the rural landscape.
Age: 6-9 year olds
Cost: $10 per child, ACT M&G members and eligible concession card holders $5
Time: Sunday 10 July, 10.30-11.30am, 11.30-12.30, 1.30-2.30pm or 2.30-3.30pm
Bookings: by Tuesday 5 July at eventbrite: lanyonholidaytinkering.eventbrite.com.au
Phone: 02 6205 9524
AT HOME ACTIVITIES
HATCHING CHICKS
Hatching Chicks is a two week program delivered to your door.
All ages are fascinated to witness a clutch of eggs hatching and enjoy looking after the brood. Keep the chicks to provide eggs for the family or they can be collected at the end of the hatching process.
Age: For children of all ages
Cost: $230 (no GST is charges)
Booking: Contact Liane by phone or email
Website: www.hatchingchicks.com.au
Phone: 0413 783 734
Email: lianer@ozemail.com.au
CINEMA & LIVE THEATRE
DENDY CINEMAS
Dendy Cinemas exhibits the best in quality cinema and alternative content. As well as its core film programming, Dendy Cinemas is the home of the vibrant Dendy Arts program which features incredible and dramatic productions of Opera, National Theatre Live and Ballet.
Website: www.dendy.com.au
Phone: (02) 6221 8900
Email: managerscanberra@dendy.com.au
Location: Level 2, North Quarter Canberra Centre, 148 Bunda St, Canberra City, ACT 2600.
CHILD PLAYERS A.C.T
Child Players ACT is a children’s theatre training program for children aged 8-16. Their programs provide training in all aspects of theatre with the opportunity to perform on stage in a full-length production. Programs are run by qualified facilitators in a positive and supportive environment and are suitable for both beginners and more experienced kids with a love of theatre.
Website: www.childplayersact.com.au
Phone: 0413 139 790
Email: childplayact@gmail.com
NATIONAL FILM AND SOUND ARCHIVE
Heroines in Charge
This July school holidays the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) is celebrating big screen heroines with a program of empowering, female-driven family films for all ages.
From new characters like Rey in Star Wars: The force Awakens to classic heroines like Alice, enjoy fantastical stories that will inspire and enthral, as female leads take charge of their own adventures.
Arc cinema will play host to films for everyone: from legendary animator Miyazaki’s most celebrated film Spirited Away to the 2002 Disney classic Lilo & Stitich.
Spirited Away
Age: PG rated
Cost: $8 tickets
Time: Tuesday 5 July, 12pm
Booking: book online
Website: www.nfsa.gov.au
Phone: 02 6248 2248
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
Age: M rated
Cost: $8 tickets
Time: Wednesday 6 July, Thursday 7 July 12pm
Booking: book online
Website: www.nfsa.gov.au
Phone: 02 6248 2248
Lilo & Stitch and Alice in Wonderland
Age: G rated
Cost: $8 tickets
Time: Friday 8 July, 12pm
Booking: book online
Website: www.nfsa.gov.au
Phone: 02 6248 2248
Bambi
Age: PG rated
Cost: $8 tickets
Time: Thursday 14 July, 12pm
Booking: book online
Website: www.nfsa.gov.au
Phone: 02 6248 2248
Howl’s Moving Castle
Age: PG rated
Cost: $8 tickets
Time: Thursday 14 July, 12pm
Booking: book online
Website: www.nfsa.gov.au
Phone: 02 6248 2248
COOKING
3SEEDS AT FYSHWICK MARKETS
3seeds is hands on cooking school at the Fyshwick Markets. The cooking school operates from a purpose built kitchen and offer for both adults and children of all abilities. Private classes are also available for corporate team building, hens, bucks & birthday celebrations.
Cooking Classes during school holidays:
Truffle Pasta: Pasta with truffle sauce & chocolate truffle truffles
Time: Thursday 7 July and Friday 15 July 11-1.30pm
Age: For ages 6-14
Cost: $66 for 6-14 year olds, invite your parents for lunch at the end, $20
Winter Baking: Chicken vegetable pie and chocolate brownie.
Time: Friday 8 July and Thursday 14 July 11-1.30pm
Age: For ages 6-14
Cost: $66 for 6-14 year olds, invite your parents for lunch at the end, $20
Time: Wed 20 July 6-9.30pm
Age: For all ages children and adults
Cost: $150.00 Student – adult
$120.00 Student under 17 yrs
Enrolment: booking online at 3seeds.com.au
Website: www.3seeds.com.au
fyshwickfreshfoodmarkets.com.au
Phone: 02 6295 7722
Email: info@3seeds.com.au
Location: 12 Dalby St, Fyshwick
FOODISH – SCHOOL HOLIDAY COOKING PROGRAM
Foodish is running its kids’ holiday cooking program during the winter holidays. The program has a health and nutrition focus, as well as teaching cooking skills. The core idea is that the kids make a healthy, age-appropriate meal for themselves to eat together, and in the process learn about the ingredients they are using and cooking techniques.
The classes are well supervised by experiences educators and take place in the Foodish Kitchen at the Belconnen Fresh Food Markets.
Classes (7 years+): Friday 8 July and Friday 15 July, 9.30-12.30 and 1.30-4.30
Cost: Each class is $6 per child
Enrolment: bookings at www.befoodish.com.au
KIDS PANTRY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Need a little inspiration to get the kids to try something new? Feeling the cold and need some easy but tasty winter recipes? Kids Pantry’s winter school holiday program will satisfy any curious junior chef…
The program runs between 9am-4pm each day during the Winter School Holidays; with three single sessions to choose from or you can book for our All Day program from Monday 4 July until Friday 15 July.
Classes: 9am – 10:30am, 11am – 1pm, 1:30pm – 4pm or All Day 9am – 4pm
Ages: 13 – 18 years, 9 – 12 years, 5 – 8 years
Cost: $45 for one session, $55 for two sessions, $65 for three sessions or $145 all day
Book: www.kidspantry.com.au
EDUCATION/FIRST AID
CANBERRA READING CLINIC
If you require expert assistance, then the Canberra Reading Clinic can provide a supportive and welcoming environment for your child. They want to change your child’s experience of reading from frustrating to functional to pleasurable.
Ages: Usually offered to students aged 10 years and above. For beginning readers aged 4-6, the Clinic offers a Learn to Read Program.
Cost: Reading assessment and report – $550.
Multilit Reading Tutor 2 day Program – $3500 (incl. GST) for two school terms.
Multilit Extension 2 day Program – $3500 (incl. GST) for two school terms.
CRC Literacy Program – $3800 twice weekly (incl. GST) Individualised tuition for two school terms.
CRC Learn to Read Program – $3800 (incl. GST) Individualised tuition for two school terms.
Booking: Please email or phone Clinic Manager Clare Scroopie on Mobile: 0409 154 771 or leave a message (02) 6251 6815
Website: www.crclinic.com.au
Phone: (02 ) 6251 6815 or 0412 903 112
Email: crclinic@bigpond.com
Locations: 7 Hall Street Lyneham and Unit 3/ 41-43 Colbee Court Phillip
SWISH – Specialist workshops in school holidays
SWISH offer unique and specialised workshops for Kindergarten to Year Six children that actively seek to captivate and involve children, ensuring they learn through enjoyment. SWISH Education workshops are taught by qualified and experienced teaching professionals. SWISH workshops are designed for gifted children and children that need and want more than just child minding.
This holiday period SWISH are offering workshops on topics such as Forensics, Robotics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Anthropology, Geography, Geology and more for students in Kindergarten through to year 6.
Age: for student in Kindergarten through to year 6.
Time: 8.30am-5.30pm
Cost: $98 per workshop
Enrolment: Bookings taken via the website
Website: www.swisheducation.edu.au
Phone: Education Director 0412 402 204
Operations Director 0488 165 122
Email: enquiry@swisheducation.edu.au
Location: Campbell Primary, Chauvel Street, Campbell
ST JOHN AMBULANCE AUSTRALIA – CHILDREN’S FIRST AID
Would your child know what to do in an emergency? If your child was bleeding, would they know what to do? Could your child save a life by ringing 000 in an emergency?
St John Ambulance ACT offers quality first aid courses run by first aid professionals. St John Ambulance believes in empowering our children and youth to be capable in first aid situation. Junior first aid, run each school holidays, aims to give children aged 8 to 13 practical first aid skills and the confidence to use them.
Topics include how to be a good fist aider, recognising danger, dialling 000, CPR, bleeding, burns, fractures, bites and stings.
Age: over 14 years old.
Time: 9am-4pm, Wednesday 6 or 13 of July
Cost: $62
Enrolment: Booking by phone or email
Phone: (02) 6282 2399
Email: coursebookings@stjohnact.com.au
Website: www.stjohnact.com.au
Location: 14 Thesiger court Deakin ACT 2600
EDII AND CLUB KIDPRENEUR HOLIDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM
Edii and Club Kidpreneur collaboration sees our school holiday program introduce kids to business thinking and skills in a fun way that empowers them to build and launch their own micro-enterprise.
Kids learn business skills by building a complete business with products to sell at a market day and then donate proceeds (after costs) to their desired charity, school or community project.
PROGRAM 1
Age: 8-12 year olds.
Time: Monday 4 July- Tuesday 5 July 9.00am-5.00pm
Cost: $200
Enrolment: Bookings taken via the website
Website: www.edii.com.au
Phone: Charuni Weerasooriya 0416094172
Email: admin@edii.com.au
Location: Griffith Hall, 55 Sturt Street, Griffith Shops
PROGRAM 2
Age: 8-12 year olds.
Time: Wednesday 5 July- Thursday 6 July 9.00am-5.00pm
Cost: $200
Enrolment: Bookings taken via the website
Website: www.edii.com.au
Phone: Charuni Weerasooriya 0416094172
Email: admin@edii.com.au
Location: Griffith Hall, 55 Sturt Street, Griffith Shops
PROGRAM 3
Age: 8-12 year olds.
Time: Monday 11 July- Tuesday 12 July 9.00am-5.00pm
Cost: $200
Enrolment: Bookings taken via the website
Website: www.edii.com.au/programs/kidpreneur
Phone: Charuni Weerasooriya 0416094172
Email: admin@edii.com.au
Location: Green Room, Radford College Junior school, 1 College Ave, Bruce
PROGRAM 4
Age: 8-12 year olds.
Time: Wednesday 13 July- Thursday 14 July 9.00am-5.00pm
Cost: $200
Enrolment: Bookings taken via the website
Website: www.edii.com.au/programs/kidpreneur
Phone: Charuni Weerasooriya 0416094172
Email: admin@edii.com.au
Location: Green Room, Radford College Junior School, 1 College Street, Bruce
EVENTS
AVIATION TEEN START-UP
Encouraging students to invent, explore and experiment, and let their dreams take flight!
Age: 10 to 18 year olds.
Time: 12-14 July
Website: www.teenstartupcamp.com.au
Phone: (02) 6253 8533
Email: info@canberrareptilezoo.com.au
Location: Canberra Airport
THE WIZARD OF OZ SHOW
The Auditorium, Erindale Vikings
Age: for all ages of children and adults.
Time: 16 July 2016, 10am
Cost: $17.75
Website: www.tickettek.com
Email: events@vikings.com.au
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA
Drop in fro exclusive birthday viewings of Australia’s Constitution and Federation documents. Try the Constitution discovery trail, calligraphy, story telling, cupcakes and more.
Age: for all ages of children and adults.
Time: 9 July 2016, 11am-4pm
Cost: free
Website: www.naa.gov.com
GROOMING/MODELLING
THE LIZZIE WAGNER GROUP
Innovative training solutions for corporations, organisations, schools internationally, keynote speaking, styling individuals and groups, one on one coaching, make-over’s, from CEO’s, Company Directors, EA and PA’s and reception staff; in personal and professional image and their ever popular Personal Style and Social skills holiday programs for teens and tweens.
Website: www.lizziewagner.com.au
Phone: 0412 769073
Email: info@lizziewagner.com.au
VICTORIA’S MODELS
Victoria’s Models was established in Canberra in April 1995. It is managed by a friendly, young, dynamic team under the direction of Victoria Schnabl (nee Batterham), who has over 21 years industry experience. Their model management includes representing talent for fashion parades, television commercials, photographic work, promotions and voice work.
Website: www.victoriasmodels.com.au
Phone: (02) 6282 8700
Mobile: 0411 512 701
Email: info@victoriasmodels.com.au
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, HEALTH AND FITNESS
LEE CAMPBELL’S B FIRM BATTLE GAMES
The best holiday “all day” sessions Canberra has to offer. Completely unique and catering for all kids in school aged 7-15 .
Fun, teamwork, obstacles, problem solving, code breaking and so much more. Endorsed by the Chief Minister and the Heart Foundation.
Holiday programs:
Battle Games – Operation FIRST STRIKE: Thursday 7 July, 9am – 4pm
Battle Games – Operation MUD MANIA: Thursday 8 July, 9am – 4pm
Battle Games – Operation HANG TOUGH: Thursday 14 July, 9am – 4pm
Battle Games – Operation SPECIAL OPS: Friday 15 July, 9am – 4pm
Ages: for children 7-15 years old
Cost: $85 Operation (Day)
Enrolment: booking on the website
Website: www.bfirm.com.au/battlegames
Phone: 0418 225 525
Email: Kiz@bfirm.com.au
Location: B Firm Outdoor Activity Centre – Cnr Narrabundah Ln & Jerrabomberra Av, Symonston
SCHOOL HOLIDAY LEADERSHIP & HEALTH PROGRAMS
The most inspiring, challenging, healthy and fun school holiday experience, run by the most qualified, experienced and passionate coordinators. With daily leadership and team building initiatives, real-life problem solving and creativity challenges, health and fitness, relaxation and outdoor adventure components – there is something for everybody. Day based programs and camps for girls and boys 6 – 14 years – choose the program and days you want to attend.
Phone: 0476 618 332
Website: www.wels.com.au/
Age: 6-14 year olds
Time: 4-8 July or 11-15 July, 9am-4.30pm
Location: Red Hill, Canberra Grammar & Namadji National Park
Bookings: Ben Righetti info@wels.com.au
HELP FOR FAMILIES
YWCA CANBERRA – JULY 2016 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
An innovative, flexible program offering children a variety of fun and age appropriate activities, educators and children work together to create activities including arts, crafts, sports, games, music, educational visits and program themes.
Phone: 02 6180 5777
Website: www.ywca-canberra.org.au
Majura Primary School:
Age: Kindy-Year 6
Time: 4-15 July, 8am-6pm
Location: Irvine Street, Watson
Kingsford Smith Primary School:
Age: Pre-School – Year 6
Time: 4-15 July, 8am-6pm
Location: Starke Street, Holt
Turner Primary School:
Age: Pre-School – Year 6
Time: 11-15 July, 8am-6pm
Location: David Street, Turner
Questacon Smart Skills Initiative
Does your child have a bright idea? Unleash the inner inventor, designer or maker in your child with a Questacon Maker Project school holiday workshop.
Age: suitable for 10-15 years olds
Time: half day workshops available 4,5 and 8 July 2016
Booking: by phone
Phone: 1800 889 995
Website: www.questacon.edu.au
WCS HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Experience their exciting excursions, workshops, craft activities, cooking experiences & games.
Time: Monday 4 July – Friday 15 July, 8am-6pm daily (excluding public holidays)
Cost: $73.40 per day includes excursions and workshops. (CCB/CCR available)
Age: Kindergarten to Year 6 students
Enrolment: on the website
Website: www.wcs.org.au
Phone: Krysta 6234 6831, Nila 62346832
Email: sac@wcs.org.au
Garran Combined Program:
Age: K-Yr.6
Location: Garran Primary School, Gilmore Cres, Garran
Red Hill Combined Program:
Age: K- Yr.6
Location: Red Hill Primary School, Astrolabe St. Red Hill
Duffy Combined Program:
Age: P-Yr.6
Location: Duffy Primary School, Burrinjuck Cres, Duffy
Lyons Junior Program:
Age: K-Yr.2
Location: Lyons Early Childhood School, Tarraleah Cres, Lyons
CAMP:
Activities include: bushwalks, talent show, caving, group games, cooking.
SCHOOL’S OUT HOLIDAY AND SPORTS CARE
Daily optional excursions include: lPlay/Dodgem cars. Let’s play Indoor play and Laser tag, movies, Questacon, Reptile Park, and more!
Choice of options daily:
Option 1: General program (arts/crafts, board games, xbox, music, toys and more)
Option 2: Hip Hop dance (daily, both weeks)
Option 3: Soccer (4-8 July) AFL (11-15 July)
Time: 4-8 July, 11-15, 18, full day 6am-6pm
Cost: $45 without afternoon excursion/stay in activities, optional afternoon excursion $25 extra ($70/day)
Website: www.schoolsoutcare.com.au
Phone: 0414607396
Email: schoolsout@netspeed.com.au
PLACES OF INTEREST FOR DAYTIME ACTIVITIES
CANBERRA SPACE CENTRE
The Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex is part of NASA’s Deep Space Network keeping in contact with dozens of spacecraft exploring our Solar System. Find out about the latest discoveries and enjoy films, exhibitions, and views to the largest antenna dishes in the Southern Hemisphere. Relax in the Moonrock Cafe & Giftshop and enjoy a day with family and friends.
Age: for children of all ages.
Time: Open daily 9am-5pm
Cost: Free entry.
Website: www.cdscc.nasa.gov
Phone: (02) 6201 7880
Email: pr@cdscc.nasa.gov
Location: 421 Discovery Drive, Tidbinbilla
NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA
You can find fun hands on activities for families and children at the National Portrait Gallery all year round! Explore portraits, experiment with drawing and get creative. Programs are available for children aged 6 months and up and while many programs are free, some require booking and a small fee.
Children and family programs:
Winter Festival:
Celebrate Canberra’s winter season at the Portrait Gallery’s annual Winter Festival with activities and performances. All materials provided.
Time: Sunday 7 August, 10.00am- 4pm
Cost: Free
Booking: booking essential by phone or email
Phone: 02 6102 7070
Email: bookings@npg.gov.au
Website: portrait.gov.au/calendar
Location: King Edward Terrace, Canberra
Drawn in:
Draw while listening to music. All materials provided
Age: For all ages and abilities
Time: Sunday 12 June and Sunday 17 June, 1-3pm
Cost: Donations welcome
Booking: booking essential by phone or email
Phone: 02 6102 7070
Email: bookings@npg.gov.au
Website: portrait.gov.au/calendar
Location: King Edward Terrace, Canberra
Storytime:
Listen to the story The Day The Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt and create your own visual response. All materials provided.
Age: For all ages and abilities. All children must be accompanied.
Time: Wednesday 13 July, 10.30-12pm and 2.00-3.30pm
Cost: $5 per child
Website: www.portrait.gov.au
Phone: 02 6102 7181
Email: info@npg.gov.au
Location: King Edward Terrace, Parks ACT
Portrait Play:
Explore portraits through drawing and creative activity in the galleries.
Age: For children from 4-8 to share with family and friends.
Time: 2-17 July, 11am-12pm
Cost: $5 per child
Website: www.portrait.gov.au
Phone: 02 6102 7181
Email: info@npg.gov.au
Location: King Edward Terrace, Parks ACT
Little faces:
Little children and their parent or carer are invited to join a learning facilitator for playful activities in the galleries.
Age: Children from 6 months to 3 years.
Time: Tuesday 7 June, 5 July and 2 August, Wednesday 8 June, 6 July and 3 August 9.30-10am, 10.30 – 11am
Cost: $10 per child which includes tea and coffee
Website: www.portrait.gov.au
Phone: 02 6102 7181
Email: info@npg.gov.au
Location: King Edward Terrace, Parks ACT
Family Space:
Free activites inspired by the Collection for families to enjoy together. Daily in school holidays.
Age: For all ages and abilities. All children must be accompanied.
Time: 2- 17 July, 11 am- 4pm
Cost: Free
Website: www.portrait.gov.au
Phone: 02 6102 7181
Email: info@npg.gov.au
Location: King Edward Terrace, Parks ACT
ZOOCATION – NATIONAL ZOO & AQUARIUM
Australia’s only combined Zoo and Aquarium!
Just five minutes from the centre of Canberra, the Zoo is home to a wide variety of native and exotic animals, as well as the largest inland saltwater tank in Australia. Get up close and personal with some of the world’s most amazing creatures in an Animal Encounter.
Explore the wild side of the zoo! Go behind the scenes, meet the Keepers and their amazing animals! Plus discovery activities, zoo craft fun & game plus more.
Age: Junior (School years K-1) and Senior (School years 2-6) programs available
Booking: on the website or by phone, discounts apply for online booking
Website: www.nationalzoo.com.au
Phone: (02) 6287 8400
Location: National Zoo & Aquarium, 999 Lady Denman Drive, Weston Creek
NATIONAL ARBORETUM CANBERRA JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Winter walks and activities:
Stories in the Forest is back this holidays. Make and decorate your own kites or drop-in for free craft activities in the Village Centre as part of the Warm Trees program.
Website: www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au
Stories in the forest
Join us on a story quest through the old Cork oak forest and discover why our forests need winter to thrive. A basic level of fitness is required and prams are welcome. Please meet in the cork oak car park.
Age: Children aged 4-7
Time: Tuesday 12 July- Friday 15 July, 10.30am – 12pm
Cost: Child $10, accompanying adult free
Phone: 02 6207 8484
Website: www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au
Make and fly your own kite (weather permitting)
There is no better place to fly a kite in Canberra! Stay warm in our newly enclosed Terrace Room to make and decorate your own kite and when you’re done head outdoors to fly it in the amphitheater.
Age: Children aged 4-7
Time: Wednesday 6 July, Friday 8 July, Monday 11 July, 10.00am – 2pm
Cost: Kites cost $10 each
Phone: 02 6207 8484, no bookings needed
Website: www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au
Storytelling from Canada
For one day only, Mrs Fay Maddison, a well known Canadian fairy story teller, will be at the Arboretum to tell stories. Fay develops her stories around a Canadian story called ‘Natasha’s Wood’.
Age: Primary school aged children only
Location: next to the National Bonsai and Penjing Collection
Time: Sunday 10 July, 10.00am – 11pm.
Cost: Free
Phone: 02 6207 8484, no bookings needed
Website: www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au
Knit-in for Warm Trees
Drop in and join the Friends of the Arboretum to knit a colourful scarf ready to decorate groves of trees. The Friends will be in the Village Centre ready to teach or enjoy your company while you knit and contribute to the mountain of colourful scarves to be wrapped around the trees. Last year 300 scarves were created and this year we hope for even more!
Age: All ages, no experience necessary
Location: Village Centre
Time: 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 13 and 17 July, 10.00am – 2pm.
Cost: Free drop in activity, all materials supplied and there is something to suit everyone
Phone: 02 6207 8484, no bookings needed
Website: www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au
Decorate Pod Playground with colour
Help decorate Pod Playground with colourful knitted scarves. Bring your own knitted scarf or use one of ours.
Age: All ages and abilities
Location: Pod Playground
Time: Monday 4 July and Tuesday 5 July, 10.00am – 2pm.
Cost: Free drop in activity, no bookings needed
Phone: 02 6207 8484
Website: www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au
Knit a Colourful Maple Leaf
Try your hand at knitting a colourful maple leaf. Join the Friends of the Arboretum in this workshop and stay for as long or little as you like.
Age: 12 and over with knitting experience
Location: Village Centre
Time: Thursday 7 July, 10.00am – 12pm.
Cost: Free drop in activity, no bookings needed
Phone: 02 6207 8484
Website: www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au
Warm Tree Walk
Rug up and join your guide for a walk to the Sugar maple forest where you will see the largest knitted maple leaf in the world. Yes, the same maple trees are used to make maple syrup!
Age: All ages
Location: Village Centre
Time: Every Sunday in July, 11am.
Cost: Free drop in activity, no bookings needed
Phone: 02 6207 8484
Website: www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au
CAREYS CAVE
The Gem of Wee Jasper: Beautiful limestone cave system with loads of crystal formations. Enjoyable tours with hands-on activities. Earth sciences curriculum content.
Age: Children aged 5-15,
Time: Friday-Monday
Cost: Adult $16.50, Child (5-15): $11, Family (covers 2A+2C): $44
Phone: 6227 9622
Website: www.weejaspercaves.com
THE HISTORY OF BLUNDELL’S COTTAGE
Explore and immerse yourself in the stories of the resident workers and their families at this historic landmark –one of the last remaining residences in the national triangle. Join a free guided volunteer led tour to learn about the first and last families to live here.
Age: For all ages of children and adults
Time: Open every Saturday 11.30am-2.30pm
Cost: Free entry
Booking: on the website
Website: www.nationalcapital.gov.au
Phone: 02 6272 2902
Location: Wendouree Dr. Kings Park
NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA
Enjoy the holidays with activities and workshops.
Phone: (02) 6240 6502
Website: www.nga.gov.au/calendar
Location: Parkes Place, Canberra
Create space:
Creative workshops in gallery spaces – it’s free, fun, changes regularly and you can drop in anytime with no booking required.
Age: all ages, children to be accompanied.
Cost: Free
Time: 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23 10am-4pm
Family tours:
Meet your Gallery guide for a special family-friendly tour.
Age: for all ages of children and adults
Time: Saturday 2- Friday 15 July 10.30am
Cost: Free
Creative Meditation for Children:
With Dianne Bourke, child meditation facilitator and mindfulness instructor.
Time: Tuesday 12 July, 10.30am-11am and 11.30- 12.15pm
Ages: 5-7, to be accompanied
Cost: $7, $5 child
Booking: Bookings essential at www.gov.au/calendar
Art explorer: my collection
Includes sketching in gallery spaces and the creation of a portfolio for your work.
Cost: $60, $55 child members
Time: Thursday 7 & 14 July 10.30am-4pm
Booking: Bookings essential at www.gov.au/calendar
ASI: Art Scene Investigation – HOT HOT HOT
A mystery to solve with the aid of Fiona Hall: Wrong Way Time.
Age: 7-12 year olds
Cost: $12, $10 child members
Time: Tuesday 5 July 10.30am-12pm
Booking: Bookings essential at www.gov.au/calendar
Art Explorer: Create the change you want
Explore Fiona Hall: Wrong Way Time as inspiration for your own creative art making. Includes embossing with aluminium, weaving and up-cycling found objects.
Age: for children 8-12 years old
Cost: $60, $55 child members
Time: Thursday 7 July and Thursday July 14 10.30am-4pm
Booking: Bookings essential at www.gov.au/calendar
Little look at ART
Join a voluntary guide for an informal tour of the Gallery for parents and carers with babies (ages 0-1), followed by coffee and muffins.
Age: babies aged 0-1 years
Cost: $12 members, $10 concession
Time: Wednesday July 20 and Thursday July 14 10.00am-12pm
Booking: Bookings essential at www.gov.au/calendar
Tales for the Very Young
Join Margie Kevin, Gallery educator, for an interactive story-based experience inside the Diane Arbus: American portraits exhibition.
Age: babies aged 0-1 years
Cost: $12 members, $10 concession
Time: Wednesday July 20 and Thursday July 14 10.00am-12pm
Booking: Bookings essential at www.gov.au/calendar
MUSIC
STORIES IN THE STARS: Winter school holiday program of Young Music Society
An exciting journey of exploring the “stories in the stars” through music for primary school students with Jim Sharrock, Kimberley Steele, and multi ARIA winning pianist, composer and educator Sally Whitwell.
Age: for primary school children
Time: 11-15 July, 2016, 9am-3.30pm
Cost: 5 days $330
Phone: (02) 6251 8017
Website: www.youngmusicsociety.org.au
Location: Belconnen Arts Centre
PERFORMING ARTS
CANBERRA YOUTH THEATRE
Canberra Youth Theatre (CYT) is a nationally recognised not for profit youth arts company which creates and promotes theatre with young people that is inspirational, enriching, collaborative and innovative.
CYT provides young people ages 7-25 with the opportunity to explore, extend and develop their creativity through theatre/drama workshops and productions.
Throughout the week, the young artists will also work with their tutors to create a short 10 minute theatre piece to perform at the end of the week for family and friends, implementing the skills learnt over the 5 days.
Winter Holiday Drama Workshop 2016:
Bringing together a group of up to 16 young people, two tutors will use drama games and exercises across a fun week-long program to build and develop skills in theatre. Catering for ages 7 through to 12, their holiday programs are designed to build confidence and fundamental skills in voice, movement, character and story.
Bring snacks, lunch and a drink bottle, wear clothes you can muck around in and runners.
Date: 11-15 July
Time: Monday to Friday 9am – 3pm
Where: C-Block Theatre, Gorman Arts Centre, Batman St, Braddon
Cost: Non-member $490 (includes compulsory $25 CYT 2016 Membership)
Member $465
Enrolment: www.cytc.net
Phone: (02) 6248 5057
Email: info@cytc.net
Location: H Block Gorman Arts Centre Batman Street Braddon ACT 2612
KIDS BIZ HOLIDAYS – ACT JUNIOR DANCE CLASSES
We have trained and enthusiastic instructors, fantastic facilities and a creative program designed to develop your child’s skills and confidence.
Improve fitness, flexibility and coordination while building confidence! Dance participants create and learn routines while being supported by their expert instructors to develop & improve skills at their own pace. Every day we have morning games & introductions, two interactive dance sessions and exciting excursions or major attractions.
Age: 5-8 years old & 9-13 years old
Time: Monday 4-Friday 15 July
Enrolment: by email
Email: kidsbizholidays@gmail.com
Website: www.kidsbizholidayscomau
Location: Gungahlin College, Hibberson Street, Gungahlin & Melrose High School, Marr Street, Pearce
SEWING
STITCHING CLASSES
Age: for students 7 years and up
Time: Thursday 14 and Friday 15 July, 9am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-5pm. If attending full day, please bring your own lunch.
Cost: $30 per half day includes materials
Booking: by phone or email
Phone: 6251 5957, 0402 411 398
Email: lxw@tpg.com.au or embroideryact@gmail.com
Location: Hackett Community Centre, 100 Maitland St, Hackett
SEW SIMPLE: CHILDREN’S SEWING CLASSES
Projects made: Poncho, makeup bag, mother’s day gifts and stuffed toys, morning tea provided. Children will be using their sewing machines under qualified teacher’s supervision.
Age: 9-15 yrs
Cost: $25 per class, plus a materials fee.
Time: 4,6, 8, 11, 13 July sessions 9.30am-11.30am.
Booking: by phone, payment on booking, small classes.
Phone: 6282 7144
Location: 5-7 Altree Court, Phillip
SPORTING ACTIVITIES
BASKETBALL / NETBALL
NETBALL ACT
Netball ACT is a member organisation of Netball Australia and is the state sporting organisation for the game of netball in the ACT.
Netball is the leading women’s participation sport and top team-based sport in Australia. Netball ACT comprises of 5 Associations, Arawang, Belconnen, Canberra, South Canberra and Tuggeranong Netball Associations.
Website: www.act.netball.com.au
Phone: (02) 6241 4088
Location: 435 Northbourne Ave Lyneham ACT 2602
CRICKET / GOLF
LEIGH HUNTER GOLF
This is an established Junior Golf Development program, catering for boys and girls (we have Canberra’s largest group of girls) of all ages.
Learn to play golf in a progressive school holiday & term based golf program. The JGA golf program has been running for 10 years and is currently being run at Fairbairn Golf Course ACT. Their results include US college recipients, Aust Reps ACT&NSW reps & over 400 ACT, VIC, QLD, NSW & US victories. Their Winter Programs run for two full weeks in the ACT school holidays.
We run a mix of programs including Saturday afternoon group and individual sessions, as well as their popular school holiday programs. So if you want your child to experience golf in a fun and practical environment, call Leigh today.
School holiday program:
What’s involved:
Skills challenge-chipping, bunkers and putting
A nine hole event
Basics clinics everyday
Putting and chipping comps
They can achieve Level 1, 9 hole proficiency
What’s provided:
All golf equipment if needed
BBQ lunch supplied, but if your child has special dietary requirements then they’ll need to bring their own lunch & snacks
What you need to bring:
Kids will need to bring a Hat, sunscreen and a drink bottle
Time: Week 1, 4-8 July, Week 2, 11- 15 July
8.30am-5pm daily
Cost: wk1: $300 / wk2: $300, $70 per day
Website: www.juniorgolfaus.com
Phone: Leigh Hunter, Professional Golf 0404 851 679
Email: lhunter123@bigpond.com
Location: Fairbairn Golf Course, Laverton Ave Fairbairn
GYMNASTICS
SOUTHERN CANBERRA GYMNASTICS
Welcome to the Southern Canberra Gymnastics Club. SCGC caters for children from 18 months of age through to adults in both recreational and competitive gymnastics. Fun and challenging morning sessions offering all children the opportunity to try gymnastics apparatus, group activities, games and trampolining in a safe and friendly environment in their purpose built gym on Garside St., Erindale.
Daytime classes and afternoon classes are available and are conducted Monday to Saturday each week of the school term. Holiday programs are run during the term breaks.
Age: for children 3 years+, Trampoline for children 7-13yrs.
Time: session Mon-Thurs Only, 11-14 and 18-21 July
3-6 yrs: 10am-11.30am
7-13yrs: 10am-12pm
Trampoline only Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 12pm-1.30pm.
Cost: 3-6 yrs: $17 each
7-13yrs: $20 each
Trampoline: $20 each
Booking: bookings essential by phone or email.
Website: www.southerncanberra.gymnastics.org.au
Phone: (02) 6296 3331
Email: gymcllub@southerncanberra.net
Location: Gartside Street, Wanniassa. ACT 2903
WODEN VALLEY GYMNASTICS CLUB
Meet new friends, have fun, stay fit in the July School Holidays.
Experience the fun and challenges of all gymnastics apparatus.
Caters for both boys and girls at all skill level fully qualified and enthusiastic Coaches and great safe venue.
Age: Kinder and over
Time: 4-8 July, 11-15 July
Kinder and over: 9am-11am
2yrs-5yrs: 9.30am-11am
All day Kinder+: 8.30am-4pm
Cost: Kinder and over: $22.50 per session, bring own drink bottle
2yrs-5yrs: $18 per session, carers required on the floor.
All day Kinder+: $90 per day, book and pay for full week and receive 10% off the total cost. Bring own food and drinks
Booking: bookings are essential. Full payment is required at time of booking.
Phone: 6287 4121
Email: office@wodenvalley.net
Website: www.wodenvalley.gymnastics.org.au
MARTIAL ARTS
ASD
Find Fun, Focus & Fitness combined with Practical Self Defence in their friendly ASD training centre. We offer age appropriate martial arts & self defence holiday programs, short courses, and regular programs.
Bunyips 3-5yrs, Wallaroos 5-8yrs, Falcons 9-12yrs, Teens 13-17yrs. Action Kids, Urban Survival, Hapkido, Karate and BJJ. Try a Free Intro Lesson.
Website: www.australianselfdefence.com.au
Phone: 0403 130 975
Email: info@australianselfdefence.com.au
Location: Unit 4. 47-49 Vicars St, Mitchell
IMPACT MARTIAL ARTS
IMPACT Martial Arts classes in Canberra. IMPACT practices many styles of Martial Arts including Taekwondo, Kenpo Karate, Kyusho Jitsu and Hapkido. Internationally qualified Instructors.
4 Big Centres in Woden, Belconnen, Gungahlin, and Tuggeranong. Separate classes for Kids, Teens and Adults.
Age: all ages, separate classes for age and skill level.
Cost: $35 for 30 days, free uniform
Website: www.tryimpact.com.au
Phone: (02) 6258 2333
Email: contact@tryimpact.com.au
AIKIDO FOR KIDS
Effective, practical martial art; co-operative non-confrontational; fun and friendly; designed for children.
Conflict resolution & anti-bullying skills. Focus and self-confidence, agility, dynamic and flowing movement.
Term times:
O’Connor:
Tues 3.30pm-4.30pm (5-9 yrs)
Tues 4.30pm-5.30pm (9-Teen)
Thurs 9.30am-10.15am (3-5 yrs)
Thurs 3.30pm-4.30pm (5-9 yrs)
Thurs 4.30pm-5.30pm (9-Teen)
Deakin:
Mon 3.30pm-4.30pm (5-9 yrs)
Mon 4.45pm-5.45pm (9-Teen)
Wed 3.30pm-4.30pm (5-9 yrs)
Wed 4.45pm-5.45pm (Autism/Asp)
Tuggeranong:
Fri 4pm-5pm (5-Teen)
Phone: Louise 0400157732
Email: louisewills@grapevine.com.au
Website: www.canberraaikido.com.au
CANBERRA KYOKUSHIN KARATE
Education: awareness & violence prevention
Protection: practical self-defence & mental prowess
Fun: handstands, rolls & flips, how to fall, balancing, karate games
Strength: sit-ups, squats, push-ups, pull-ups
Fitness: funning, sprints, partner drills, sparring
Agility: ladder work, jumping drills, trampoline
Extra: competition, weekend warrior training, school fete & festival demonstrations
After school program: we pick up, you collect by 6pm. A constructive alternative to after school care 3pm-6pm
Age: ideal for primary school age
Time: primary school holiday Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 4pm-5.45pm
Cost: $45 for the holiday program, this includes a free uniform
Phone: Northside 0420 404 512, Southside 0407 928 186
Email: info@canberrakyokushin.com.au
Website: www.canberrakyokushin.com.au
Location: Corroboree Pk Hall, Ainslie and Hughes Community Centre, Hughes
Multi sports programs
AIS
The AIS Aquatic and Fitness Centre offers a variety of school holiday programs utilising the world-class facilities of the AIS campus. Incorporating a wide range of activities, and focus on participation and engagement, we offer a sports vacation program, Soccer Camp, pre-school program, as well as a Swim Intensive Program.
Website: www.ausport.gov.au/visit/holiday
Phone: (02) 6214 1281
Email: fitnesscentre@ausport.gov.au
Location: AIS Aquatic and Fitness Centre – Leverrier St, Bruce
SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN AT THE AIS
Sports vacation programme
Introduce your children to a variety of different sports in a fun, safe and structured environment. Their programme is based around children having fun, learning new skills, working as a team and keeping active. Activities can include swimming, football volleyball, basketball, netball, hockey, athletics, teeball, cricket, oztag and much more, there will also be activities in Sportex, their interactive sports experience.
Age: 5-13 yrs
Time: Week 1 runs from the 4-8 July, Week 2 runs from the 11-15 July, 8am-5.30pm, full day or weekly programmes available
Phone: (02) 6214 1281
Email: fitnesscentre@ausport.gov.au (sports programs and camps)
swimschool@ausport.gov.au (swim intensive program)
Website: experienceais.com
Holiday intensive swim programme
The learn-to-swim programme at the AIS is considered one of the best in the country. Programmes have been developed for infants, pre-schoolers, school-aged children, teenagers and adults.
Swim school is not something just for the holidays. If you would like to enrol your child into Term 2, 2016.Swim School, just ask a member of their team.
Age: 3-12 year olds
Time: Week 1 runs from the 4-8 July, Week 2 runs from the 11-15 July, 8am-5.30pm, full day or weekly programmes available
Phone: (02) 6214 1281
Email: fitnesscentre@ausport.gov.au (sports programs and camps)
swimschool@ausport.gov.au (swim intensive program)
Website: experienceais.com
Soccer camp
Soccer camp at the AIS is a great way for your child to spend part of their school holiday. They will have the opportunity to participate in a programme designed for beginner and intermediate-level players, conducted in world-class indoor and outdoor facilities.
Age: 5-13 year olds
Time: Week 1 runs from the 4-8 July, Week 2 runs from the 11-15 July, 8am-5.30pm, full day or weekly programmes available
Phone: (02) 6214 1281
Email: fitnesscentre@ausport.gov.au (sports programs and camps)
swimschool@ausport.gov.au (swim intensive program)
Website: experienceais.com
Pre-school holiday programme
Our pre-school runs parallel to the Sports Vacation Programme, with modified content to suit the capabilities of the children participating.
Using creative instruction and positive encouragement, their sessions will also focus on developing ball skills, locomotion, balance and coordination, along with music and action songs, parachute games, obstacle course and team building games; we also focus on fundamental life skills such as listening, following instructions, sharing and teamwork.
Age: 4-5 year olds, starting kindergarden in 2017. All children must be fully toilet trained
Time: Week 1 runs from the 4-8 July, Week 2 runs from the 11-15 July, 8am-5.30pm, full day or weekly programmes available
Phone: (02) 6214 1281
Email: fitnesscentre@ausport.gov.au (sports programs and camps)
swimschool@ausport.gov.au (swim intensive program)
Website: experienceais.com
Fun Fit Sports
Providing all children with a safe, creative, innovative and challenging environment that promotes individual development in sport, fitness and a healthy lifestyle.
Activities include: basketball, T-ball, soccer, cricket, AFL, volleyball, craft, dance, flag footy, running games, carnival day, mini Olympics & much more.
Excursion: swimming, lPlay
Concessions: CCB% rebate & family reductions
Age: 5-13 year olds
Time: Monday 4 July – Friday 15 July, 8am-6pm
Cost: $48 p/day
Booking: on the website
Phone: Kim McMahon 0404 895 970
Email: bookings@funfitsports.com
Website: www.funfitsports.com
Location: St Edmund’s College, Griffith
PLAYBASE – SPORTS PROGRAMS
Come along for plenty of skills thrills and, most importantly, fun! Take up the unique opportunity to learn from some of Canberra’s best sports coaches and hip hop dancers, who we have onboard at Playbase! Multi-sport program with Hip Hop dance and Skate’n Scoot.
Age: children 5-16
Time: 4-8 July and 11-15 July. Morning session 8am-12.30pm, Full day 8am-6pm.
Cost: $45 for the morning sports session or $70 full day (until 6pm) including afternoon excursion/activity.
Phone: 0449 255 651
Website: www.play-base.com.au
Email: info@play-base.com.au
Horse riding
Gooromon Park Horse Riding Centre
School holiday program:
Heaps & heaps of horsey fun
Beginner one day programs – no experience required
Beginner four day programs – some experience required
One day programs – for the more experienced riders
Four day programs – for the more experienced riders
Time: 4 and 11 July
Booking: limited places available, contact by phone
Phone: 6230 2230
Email: info@gooromonpark.com.au
Website: www.gooromonpark.com.au
Rugby/AFL
AUSTRALIAN SPORTS CAMPS – ACT WINTER 2016 PROGRAMS
ASC have provided the best sports coaching for Australian children aged 6 to 16 years for over 33 years. They provide interactive and fun skills programs to ensure that participants improve their game and love for their chosen sport.
Basketball
Time: 13, 14 & 15 July
Location: Flinders Park, Griffith
Cost: ASC three day sports camp $295
AFL Football, Rugby Union & Soccer
Time: 13, 14 & 15 July
Location: Canberra Grammar, Red Hill
Cost: ASC three day sports camp $295
Netball
Time: 12, 13 & 14 July
Location: Merici College, Braddon, ACT
Age: 6-16 years
Cost: ASC three day sports $295
Booking: contact by phone or visit website
Phone: 1300 914 368
Email: admin@australiansportscamps.com.au
Website: www.australiansportscamps.com.au
Soccer
COERVER COACHING ACT
“The worlds No1 soccer skills teaching method”
Coerver Coaching is recommended by Gerard Houllier – Former French Football Federation Technical Director, Sir Geoff Hurst – World Cup Champion, Osvaldo Ardiles – World Champion, Jurgen Klinsmann – World Cup Champion, Franz Beckenbauer, Sir Stanley Matthews and Roberto Rivellino, Kristine Lilly – two time FIFA World Cup Champion and two time Olympic Gold Medallist (Soccer).
Coerver coaching stands as the premier youth SOCCER skills teaching method in the world. Designed and developed to improve individual players on the field and at home through soccer homework. The emphasis is on technique, fast feet, ball mastery, passing & receiving, ball striking, fast break attacks and small group play up to 5v5. Their goals for these ages are to develop confidence in players and create good habits and stimulate players to work on their ball skill, on their own nd in small groups.
Benefits: Improves co-ordination, balance and flexibility; Improves all aspects of ball control (technique); Helps confidence; Develops more effective players; Improves speed; Encourages good sportsmanship, work ethic and behaviour; Adapted to suit players of all levels and ability.
Age: for all levels of youth players (boys and girls) aged 4-16+ years.
Time: Monday 11 July – Thursday 14 July 2016.
Cost: see the website or contact by phone or email
Booking: see the website or contact by phone or email
Phone: 0422 420 383
Email: admin@coerveract.com
Website: www.coerver.com.au
Location: University of Canberra Ovals & Trinity Christian School Oval.
BRILLIANT FOOTBALL – July Holiday Program
Two days full of fun activities focusing on player technical development.
Age: for boys and girls age 7 to 13
Time: 12 & 13 July, 9.30am-12.30pm
Cost: $105, 2 days/total of 6 hours
Booking: on the website
Website: brilliantfootball.com.au
Tennis
TENNIS CANBERRA – Winter 2016 Holiday Camps
Quarter Day Program:
Age: 3-6
Cost: Session cost $100, Day cost $40
Time: 4-6 July, 9-11am
Half-Day Program:
Age: 6-10
Cost: Session cost $150, Day cost $60
Time: 4-6 July, 9-1pm
Full-Day Program:
Age: 8+
Cost: Session cost $180, Day cost $70
Time: 4-6 July, 9am-5pm
Booking: on the website
Website: www.tenniscanberra.com.au
Phone: 0423 366 014
Email: play@tenniscanberra.com.au
Location: Old Parliament House Rose Garden, King George Terrace, Parkes
GET SET TENNIS – Holiday Programs at Kaleen
With Drills, Games, Match play and Oval Games, the Get Set holiday program is a great way for kids to enjoy the game of tennis.
Age: 7-17 years old
Time: Monday 4 July -Friday 8 July
Phone: contact Nelson on 0422 809 160
Email: nelson@getsettennis.com.au
RISING STAR TENNIS ACADEMY – TENNIS CAMP
Tennis Whizz:
Age: 3-6 year olds
Time: Week 1: 4-8 July. Week 2: 11- 15 July, 8.30am-11.30am
Location: Week 1 North Woden Tennis Club, De Large Place, Hughes
Week 2 Forrest Tennis Club, Dominion Circuit, Forrest
Cost: $135 per week (5-day programme) or $40 daily rate
Technique and Tactics:
Age: 6 yrs +
Time: Week 1 Multi Sport Program: 4-8 July. Week 2 11-15 July, 8.30am-1pm
Location: Week 1 North Woden Tennis Club, De Large Place, Hughes
Week 2 Forrest Tennis Club, Dominion Circuit, Forrest
Cost: $170 per week (5-day programme) or $60 daily rate
Technique and Tactics Plus Tournament:
Age: 6+ year olds
Time: Week 1 4-8 July. Week 2 11-15 July, 8.30am-5pm
Location: Week 1 North Woden Tennis Club, De Large Place, Hughes
Week 2 Forrest Tennis Club, Dominion Circuit, Forrest
Cost: $195 per week (5-day programme) or $65 daily rate
Hot Shots Tournament Tennis:
Age: 6+ year olds
Time: Week 1 4-8 July. Week 2 11-15 July, 1pm-5pm
Location: Week 1 North Woden Tennis Club, De Large Place, Hughes
Week 2 Forrest Tennis Club, Dominion Circuit, Forrest
Cost: $165 per week (5-day programme) or $60 daily rate
Booking: register online, limited places available
Website: www.risingstartennis.com
Phone: call Brett on 0402469892
Email: info@risingstartennis.com
Location: Forrest Tennis Club, Dominion Circuit, Forrest
North Woden Tennis Club, De Large Place, Hughes
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