Ascham Holiday Academy – Winter 2023 Program

General Information

Location—Fiona Campus

Enrolment in the 2023 Winter AHA program opens for Ascham families on Wednesday 7 June and external students on Monday 12 June 2023

Week 1

Monday 26 June Friday 30 June 2023

(Bookings close 23 June)

Week 2

Monday 3 July Friday 7 July 2023

(Bookings close 28 June)

Week 3

Monday 10 July Friday 14 July 2023

(Bookings close 5 July)

Enrolment for all programs is via TryBooking

https://www trybooking com/eventlist/aha

General Information

Age guidelines

A student’s age/year group is taken as of the current calendar year. Activities will be split into age-appropriate groups (numbers permitting) Prep programs are for students aged 4 and older who start Kindergarten in 2024

Covid19

Procedures are in place to support both students and staff during this time

Students may be subject to temperature checks on arrival, program numbers are limited and any students who present with cold or flu symptoms will not be permitted to attend the AHA

Location

All holiday programs take place at the Fiona Campus of Ascham School Entry is off 188 New South Head Road, Edgecliff.

Drop off and pick up

All students attending the programs should enter the School via the New South Head Road gates and proceed around the carpark A car line will operate from 8.30am (for drop off) and 3.30–4pm (for pick up)

Timing

AHA programs run from 9am–3 30pm daily Please ensure participants arrive, check-in and are collected on time

Medical conditions

Medical conditions should be disclosed at the point of booking and action plans, or relevant documentation, forwarded to the AHA Manager.

What to bring

All participants are to wear appropriate clothing, including a hat for when outside, and closed-in shoes All children must bring their own morning tea, lunch and drinks Additional required items will be advised the week prior to your child’s activities.

Photo permission

Photographs may be taken by AHA staff and may be used for Ascham publications, on the website and social media If you do not wish your child’s photograph to be used, please notify at the time of booking

Winter 2023

StarTime Robotics Olympics

Years K–6

Mon 26 June

9am–3.30pm

$115

Learn the basics of robotics, form your team and show off your newfound mastery in StarTime’s Sphero Olympics – a series of high octane events demanding quick wits, speed and skill!

Week 1 Activities

Monday 26 Friday 30 June

(Bookings close 23 June)

Triple Play

Years K–6

Tue 27 June

9am–3.30pm

$90

Triple Play consists of three fun and different activities which may include sport, art, cooking, dance, STEM or drama No two Triple Play days are the same with each activity designed to engage and excite participants Groups will be split into ageappropriate activities (numbers permitting)

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Dance Day

Years K–6

Wed 28 June

9am–3.30pm $90

Calling all dancers! This is a fantastic opportunity to work with dance industry experts as you workshop different styles which could include Hip Hop, Contemporary, Jazz and Musical Theatre Groups will be split into smaller age groups and students will participate in 3 different workshop styles If you love to dance, this day is not to be missed!

Tennis Camp

Years K-6

Wed 28 June

9am–3.30pm

$90

A full day of Tennis An opportunity to work with the Ascham Tennis coaches focusing on fitness, skill development and game play plus fun games and movement activities. Groups will be split into age-appropriate small groups

Winter 2023

StarTime Forensic Detective

Years K–4

Thur 29 June

9am–3.30pm

$115

Collaborating with fellow detectives, and together with StarTime Coaches, children will race against the clock as detectives, to solve this baffling mystery! Learn how to crack codes, solve puzzles, follow clues, and create simple gadgets to retrieve an important piece of evidence Children work together creatively to solve problems, developing their skills in collaboration and communication

Week 1 Activities

Monday 26 Friday 30 June

(Bookings close 28 June)

Luna Park Excursion

Years 5 & 6

Thur 29 June

9am–3.30pm

$135

Luna Park is Sydney's most iconic amusement park. Students will be bused from Ascham to Luna Park where they will discover the latest rides, attractions, fun under the Sydney sun! Bring your friends and enjoy a day full of thrills and belly laughs

Triple Play

Years K–6

Fri 30 June

9am–3.30pm

$90

Triple Play consists of three fun and different activities which may include sport, art, cooking, dance, STEM or drama No two Triple Play days are the same with each activity designed to engage and excite participants Groups will be split into ageappropriate activities (numbers permitting)

Pajama Party

Years K–6 Mon 3 July

9am–3.30pm $90

Its a day-time sleepover! Wear your PJs, bring comfy blankets and be ready to play games, do craft, create yummy snacks and get cozy to watch a movie All of the sleepover fun, in the daylight!

Week 2 Activities

Monday 3 Friday 7 July

(Bookings close 28 June)

Artist for a Day

Years K–2 Wed 5 July

Years 3 – 6 Tue 4 July 9am–3.30pm $90

Let your wildest creative ideas free! In Artist for a Day students will work with 3 mediums to create original artworks as unique as their own fingerprints There are no limits to what you can create Go wild!

Bake Club Baking Professor

Years K–2 Tue 4 July

Years 3 – 6 Wed 5 July

9am–3.30pm

$135

Have you ever wondered how yeast makes bread rise, or why puff pastry ‘puffs’? Join Anneka Manning from BakeClub for a fun-filled day of uncovering the fascinating science of baking where all of these questions and more will be answered Lunch will be provided

Bake Club Bake Around the World

Years K–2 Thur 6 July

Years 3 – 6 Fri 7 July 9am–3.30pm

$135

Join the BakeClub team to travel the world From France to China, from Denmark to America throughout the day we will look at a diverse range of baking methods, ingredients and equipment to make a selection of classic bakes

Winter 2023

Story Squad

Powerful Wizards & Magical Worlds

Years 3–6

Thur 6 July

9am–3.30pm

$90

Move over Harry and Hermione A new squad of wizards is here, and they’re more powerful than ever! Can you be trusted with the responsibility of unlimited magic? Find out when you create your own book of spells, invent crazy magical creatures, and mastermind your own epic fantasy story of dangerous quests in enchanted worlds A combination of drama, creative writing, and powerful magic this is a day where anything is possible so buckle up for an unexpected ride!

Week 2 Activities

Monday 3 Friday 7 July

(Bookings close 28 June)

Story Squad

Magic & Mayhem

Years K–2

Fri 7 July

9am–3.30pm

$90

Whisker of dragon, legs of a lizard, a spider’s bite, the tooth of a wizard Move over Harry! A new squad of wizards is here, and they’re more powerful than ever! You’ll find out just how magical you are when you concoct powerful potions, create your own book of spells, and cause general magic mayhem!

Caution: children may return home as a frog!

Australiana

Years K–6

Mon 10 July

9am–3.30pm $90

Spend the day exploring all things Australia with this immersive and engaging workshop We begin the day with an Outback experience lead by Koomurri Aboriginal Excursions We will then make damper and explore Aussie animals A day not to be missed

Week 3 Activities

Monday 10 Friday 14 July

(Bookings close 5 July)

MultiSports

Years K–6

Wed 12 July

9am–3.30pm $90

Run, jump, dodge, duck, this day will burn off any leftover energy! Students will compete as a team and solo in a series of evasion games, improve their ball skills and be challenged as they play new games and meet new friends

Built it! Make it! Sustainability

Years K–6

Tue 11 July

9am–3.30pm $90

Focusing on sustainability, this edition of Build It Make It will utilise recycled materials to learn all about Trash to Treasure, solar energy and growing our own food

Tennis Camp

Years K-6

Thur 13 & Fri 14 July

9am–3.30pm $90

A full day of Tennis An opportunity to work with the Ascham Tennis coaches focusing on fitness, skill development and game play plus fun games and movement activities Groups will be split into age-appropriate small groups

Winter 2023

StarTime Soundscape Music Production

Years K–6

Thur 13 July 9am–3.30pm

$115

Record and sample sounds from your environment then combine them with a ready-made musical composition to create your own soundscape music track on Garageband Create and record your own works of art

Week 3 Activities

Monday 10 Friday 14 July

(Bookings close 5 July)

StarTime Building Battles with Minecraft

Years K–6

Fri 14 July 9am–3.30pm

$115

When it comes to building in Minecraft the possibilities are endless! Learn about unique constructions and the basics of building before putting your imagination and Minecraft expertise to the test designing your own dream dwelling! For all skill levels from Masters of Minecraft to the newest of novice builders! Each student will be given the opportunity to explore Minecraft as a creative building tool

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