AUTUMN EDITION 2021 School Holiday Activities Directory
YOUR GUIDE TO FUN AMUSEMENTS & FUN Metaphysica 4 Next Gen Parties 4
HELP FOR FAMILIES Orthodontics Canberra 18 School Age Therapy Services 18
ART, CRAFT & PHOTOGRAPHY ACT Embroiderers’ Guild 10 artKids Canberra 10 Creative Catalyst Art Workshops 5 Lavender Art Studios 8 Lets Pour - Acrylic Pour Classes 11 McGrath North Canberra 6&7 PhotoAccess 9 POP Canberra 11 studioMAP 10
LOCAL PLACES OF INTEREST Canberra Deep Space Centre 19 Canberra Glassworks refer to page 41 National Arboretum Canberra 25 National Archive of Australia 25 National Capital Exhibition 24 National Museum of Australia 22 National Portrait Gallery 20 & 21 Royal Australian Mint 23 St John’s Schoolhouse Museum 26
CAMPS Mountain Trails Adventure School 12
MUSIC Mojo Guitar Teachers 26
CINEMA & LIVE THEATRE Canberra Theatre Centre 13 Canberra Theatre Centre 14
PERFORMING ARTS Canberra Youth Theatre 31 Kids Biz Holidays & Sports 30 Legs Performing Arts 32 Perform Australia 28 & 29 Pied Piper Productions 27 Playbase - Hip Hop 31
COOKING Nutrition Australia ACT 14 EDUCATION Literacy for Life 15 Alliance Française de Canberra 15 EVENTS Canberra & Region Heritage Festival 16 Tuff Nutterz 17
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Academy of Interactive Entertainment 39 Active Gamers Australia 47 Aeon Academy 40 Aerial Sports 32
YOUR GUIDE TO FUN SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM BFIRM 50 Bricks 4 Kidz Canberra 43 Brindabella Christian College 38 Canberra Glassworks 41 Canberra IT Education 45 Canberra Yacht Club 34 & 35 Communities@Work 44 Dance Central 49 Kids Biz Holidays & Sports 36 & 37 Looking For Gamers 47 Next Gen Holiday Active 50 OSHClub 46 Playbase 48 Recycling Discovery Hub 48 Sanguineti Media Filmmaking Workshops 49 Vala Immersive Adventures 33 Warehouse Circus 42 SPORTS - AFL Kids Biz Holidays & Sports refer to page 51 SPORTS - BASKETBALL Kids Biz Holidays & Sports refer to page 56 SPORTS - GOLF Kids Biz Holidays & Sports 51 Leigh Hunter Golf 51
SPORTS - GYMNASTICS Canberra City Gymnastics Club 53 Southern Canberra Gymnastics Club 52 SPORTS - HORSE RIDING Gooromon Park 54 SPORTS - MARTIAL ARTS Canberra Aikido 55 SPORTS - MULTI SPORTS Kids Biz Holidays & Sports 56 SPORTS - SKATE & SCOOTERING Playbase 57 SPORTS - SOCCER Coerver Coaching ACT 57 Kids Biz Holidays & Sports refer to page 56 SPORTS - TENNIS Canberra Tennis Academy 61 Get Set Tennis 61 Kids Biz Holidays & Sports 60 Rising Star Tennis Academy 59 Tennis 360 60 Tennis World 58
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AMUSEMENTS & FUN
Virtual Reality Escape Rooms
Amazing fun for the whole family Great idea for parties or special events Available now for bookings of 2 to 8 people aged 10 and up.
02 6108 4516 - metaphysica.com.au
Next Gen Kids Parties
Throw your kids next party at Next Gen
Cost: From $25 per child (min. 12 children) Party Themes: Dinosaur, Circus, Princess, Jungle & Under the Sea All party packages include: Party host, Catering, Invitations & Decorations Party times: Saturday’s Please Email: Brooke.Downie@nextgenclubs.com.au 4
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Creative Catalyst Visual Arts
Your child will spend a day creating their very own masterpiece and learning new skills in these exciting, artist-led workshops across a range of mediums including Painting, Ceramics, Mixed Media, Sculpture & Printmaking. Ages 7 - 16, April 6th - 16th
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It’s the little things that make a house a home. McGrath North Canberra 6123 8000
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How to build a paddlepop house 1.
Gather lots of paddlepop sticks and arrange 4 sticks into a square and glue together. Make 4 of these squares in total.
2. Fill in the squares with more paddlepop sticks and leave holes for windows on some and a door on one. 3. Glue all four walls together and let them dry. 4. Take 2 paddlepop sticks and glue together to make a bottomless triangle, then make one more. 5. Glue paddlepop sticks between each triangle to make a long roof shape and place on top of your house. Build a basic one, a fancy one, paint, decorate or add your own personal creative touch. Take a photo and upload it to our Facebook: www.facebook.com/mcgrathnorthcanberra for your chance to win.
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Drawing | Painting | Sculpting | Printmaking
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PICTURE YOUR WORLD PhotoAccess Autumn Workshops Beginners Digital Photography Workshop 7th + 8th April 2021 $230 Guided by an expert tutor, kids will learn the very basics of digital photography, from capturing images to mastering editing with Adobe software. All equipment will be provided. Suitable for 10-16 years.
Sunprints in Style
9th April, $200 Spend the day making photographic prints and a t-shirt using the power of the sun! Cyanotyping, or sun printing, is a fun and beautiful way to make dazzling prussian blue and white images. children will have a blast coating their own prints with the cyanotype, collecting flowers, leaves and objects for their prints, and then exposing and seeing their creations come to life in water. Suitable for 7 - 12 years.
Stop Motion Animation 12th and 13th April $295 Join animator duo Eleanor and Giovanni for a two day workshop learning how to create your own stop motion films! You'll use your own smartphone or tablet to master the basics and explore the principles of animation. Suitable for 9-13 years.
National Zoo Safari Scrapbooks 14th + 15th April $345 Fancy yourself as a wildlife photographer? Come along to the National Zoo & Aquarium for a day of animal photography, followed by a day-long safari scrapbook making workshop using your images to take home. The fee includes Zoo entry ticket. Suitable for 10-15 years. All PhotoAccess workshops are run in line with COVID-19 public health protocols. Enrol online at www.photoaccess.org.au/learn Manuka Arts Centre, Griffith ACT, 02 6295 7810 @photoaccess_inc facebook.com/photoaccess PhotoAccess is supported by ACT Government through artsACT and the Australia Council’s Visual Arts and Crafts Strategy.
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ART, CRAFT & PHOTOGRAPHY Painting ~ Draw ing ~ illustration ~ Ar t Classes Dur i ng sc hool ter ms Af t e r s c h o o l / S a t u r d a ys
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Explore cartooning, drawing, painting and more in a fun, supportive environment where there are no mistakes or flops in art, only flopportunities! AFTER-SCHOOL ART WORKSHOPS
Places Limited Book NOW 0438 003 492
Half & full day sessions available.
Enrol now for School Holidays, term Preschooler classes and adults.
For full workshop details and to book, visit artkidscanberra.com
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STITCHING CLASSES STITCHING CL
For students 7 years andFor up students 7 Thursday 8th and Friday Thursday 9th April 8th and Fr Morning 9-12:30 & Afternoon 1:30-5 Morning 9-12:30 & Afte BYO morning or afternoon teamorning or a BYO If attending full day BYO Iflunch. attending full da $40 per half day or $75 for fullper day includes $40 half day or materials $75 for full day includ At Hackett Community Centre At Hackett Comm 100 Maitland St, Hackett100 Maitlan Bookings essential: embroideryactYS@gmail.com Bookings essential: embroideryactYS
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Workshop POP Get hands on and making this School Holidays! Arts & crafts workshops for kids aged 5+ 1 hour long sessions Starting at $15 Kicking off 7 April, running until 14 April For the full program & bookings jump online www.popcanberra.com.au workshoppop@popcanberra.com.au popcanberra Shop 12/27 Lonsdale St. Braddon
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$35 per class. Extra $10 if you want to do extra painting. 1hr to 1 ½ hr class. Bookings call Gaye on 0421275941. LOCATED IN BONNER ACT
Acrylic Pour Classes
Wk 1: Tues 6th - Fri 9th April
Wk 2: Tues 13th - Fri April
Time: 10:30am
$35 per class and $10 for extra painting. Bookings call Gaye on 0421 275 941 LOCATED IN BONNER ACT
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220 02211 L I L I R R P AP 6A ––226 6 | 6 | E E N I N I G AG MA EIIM R RE LISTEN to Dreamtime stories and the digeridoo at Lanyon CYCLE to checkpoints at the Heritage Polaris SEARCH for fungi, plants and small animals at the Arboretum TRAVEL through time from 1860 to 1960 at Blundells Cottage CREATE collages and sculptures at CMAG CLIMB on board vintage rail cars
ALL THIS AND MUCH MORE AT THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL act.gov.au/heritagefestival
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SCHOOL AGE THERAPY SERVICES ACT Helping children develop the skills they need to take part in everyday activities.
Intensive school holiday sessions available!
EACH has been delivering services for over 45 years and our team have a range of experience and training that covers all childhood disability. We offer: • Speech & occupational therapy • Functional assessments & goal development • Goal based treatment programs • Collaboration with other services • NDIS & Medicare registered with sessions in clinic, home, school, or via telehealth. Talk to us about your child’s needs today! (02) 6278 8000
5/121 Hawker Place, Hawker, ACT 2614
ECIS.act@each.com.au
each.com.au
Orthodontics Canberra Specialised Orthodontic care for all ages
Woden 1st Floor, Gadal Chambers 48 Corinna Street Ph: 6282 3055 No referral required
Tuggeranong 1 Cowlishaw Street Ph: 6293 2050
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Discover a New Universe
Use the App
Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex and the Deep Space Café & gif tshop Open every day • 10am-4pm • Free Entry 421 Discovery Drive, cnr Paddys River and Tidbinbilla Rds, Tidbinbilla Web: www.cdscc.nasa.gov Ph: 02 6201 7880 @CanberraDSN Managed by CSIRO on behalf of NASA’s Deep Space Network
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AUTUMN at the National Museum
Join us these school holidays for some hands-on activities inspired by the exhibition, Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion. Weekdays 6–16 April | All ages, children must be accompanied by an adult | Gandel Atrium | Costs apply, Mkids free | Bookings essential, visit nma.gov.au/families Piinpi is on show in the First Australians Focus Gallery until 8 August. Free entry. Image: Seedpods dress, 2019, Grace Rosendale, Hopevale Arts and Cultural Centre and Queensland University of Technology. Model: Magnolia Maymuru. Photo: Bronwyn Kidd
Family Trails
Follow one of our self-guided family trails to discover some of the amazing objects on display in our galleries and the fascinating stories behind them. Daily | Trails are available for ages 2–5 and 5–8 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult Cost $2, Mkids free | Bookings not required
Free general entry. Open 9am–5pm daily (closed Christmas Day). Acton Peninsula, Canberra. Freecall 1800 026 132.
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Backwards and Forwards
TIME TRAVEL GETS TOPSY TURVY: IDENTIFY THE PAST AND IMAGINE THE FUTURE
Download our exciting new Backwards and Forwards activity, then head to Blundells Cottage (open Saturdays 10am - 2pm, Wendouree Drive, Kings Park) or take a virtual tour online (blundellscottage.nca.gov.au) and get creative, be a detective of the past and a designer of the future! nca.gov.au/discover-and-learn/ family-activities
Discover the story of Canberra – why it’s here, how it was designed (open weekdays 9am 5pm, weekends 10am - 4pm, Barrine Drive, Regatta Point). nca.gov.au/attractions-andmemorials/national-capitalexhibition
Marion markers GET OUT AND ABOUT THESE HOLIDAYS
Enjoy a walk around Central Basin as you discover what Canberra might have looked like. Look for the ‘Marion Markers’ along the path. nca.gov.au/marion
Contact us on 6272 2902 or nce@nca.gov.au Check our website for more details.
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LOCAL PLACES OF INTEREST Autumn School Holiday Program Kids Bonsai Workshops
Nature Play Days
8, 9 April 2021 10am-11:30am or 1pm-2.30pm | $40 per child
15, 16 April 2021 9am-4pm | $80 per child This full day program will be getting kids outdoors at the Arboretum for an adventurous day of play, activities and craft. Ages 6 - 10 years.
Learn how to pot and care for your own take home bonsai. All materials included in cost. Recommended ages 8 yrs +
Family Orienteering
Mushrooms & Mini-Beasts Family Walk 13, 14 March 2021 10am-11:30am | $15 per child
2 - 18 April 2021 9am-4pm | $5 per family Drop in - no bookings required
Search for insects, small animals and a range of plants and fungi in the 100 year old cork oak forest, followed by a craft activity. Ages 5 - 7 years.
Active kids? Pick up clues and a map from the Village Centre, head out into the forests and gardens to solve a puzzle.
Bookings and information: nationalarboretum.act.gov.au
Produced by The Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate
Check our website for details on our holiday programs
King Avenue Parkes ACT
A travelling exhibition developed by the South Australian Museum Rosie Armstrong A Requiem for Insects (details), laser-cut and etched plywood, watercolour paint
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St John’s Schoolhouse Museum is open again!
St45 Constitution Avenue, Reid John’s Schoolhouse Museum
We warmly welcome people of all ages to visit Canberra’s first Schoolhouse, which th warmly welcome people of all ages to anniversary of its opening in 1845. last year celebrated the 175We
visit Canberra’s first Schoolhouse, which
In 1969 the Schoolhouse became a Museum of early European settlement and education. last year celebrated the 175th anniversary We welcome many schoolchildren each year, but older folk also like to reminisce about of its opening in 1845. earlier times and the memories our exhibits evoke.
45 Constitution Avenue, Reid In 1969 the Schoolhouse became a Museum of early European settlement and education. We welcome many schoolchildren each year, but older folk also like to Opening hours : Wednesdays 10am-12pm; Saturday and Sunday: 2-4pm armly welcome people of all ages to visit Canberra’s first Schoolhouse, which th reminisce about earlier times and the memories our exhibits evoke. anniversary of its opening in 1845. ar celebrated the 175
ACT Heritage Festival: Saturday 17th April, 2021 Open Day 10am- 4pm. Museum will be
9 the Schoolhouse became a Museum of early European settlement and education. Opening hours: Wednesdays 10am-12pm; Saturday and Sunday: 2-4pm open, and tours available for the historic Church and Churchyard. lcome many schoolchildren each year, but older folk also like to reminisce about ACT Heritage Festival: Saturday 17th April, 2021 Open Day 10am- 4pm. times and the memories our exhibits evoke.
Entry: Gold coin donation to Museum upkeep The Museum will be open, and tours available for the historic Church and Churchyard. : Schools and other groups very Entry:Tours Gold coin donation to Museum upkeep th
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eritage Festival: Saturday 17 April, 2021 Open Day 10am- 4pm. Museum will be welcome, by arrangement, Monday to Friday and tours available for the historic Church and Churchyard. Tours: Schools and other groups very
For bookings & more details: Gold coin donation to Museum upkeep welcome, by arrangement, Monday
Please phone Diana on 0427 430 158. Schools and other groups very For bookings & more details: me, by arrangement, Monday to Friday
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okings & more details: phone Diana on 0427 430 158.
MUSIC
Guitar & Drum lessons Mobile or Studio
Let’s Get Playing!
lessons@mojoguitarteachers.com or 0431550005
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ACT JUNIOR DANCE CLASSES
Street Funk, Hip Hop & Contemporary Dance One of Canberra's Most Popular & Respected Holiday Programs.
We have trained and enthusiastic instructors, fantastic facilities and a creative program designed to develop your child’s skills and confidence.
Half Day, Full Day & Weekly Attendance Options
Venues: Alfred Deakin High School, DEAKIN Gungahlin College, GUNGAHLIN Melrose High School, PEARCE Ages: Kindergarten to Year 6 Dates: Tuesday 6th – Friday 16th April 2021 Sessions improve fitness, flexibility and coordination, building skills & confidence! Children create & learn routines supported by our expert instructors to develop & improve at their own pace. Full day attendance includes daily excursion or major activity at no extra cost!
Positions can fill quickly so book early!
www.kidsbizholidays.com.au
Visit our website for everything you need to know about: excursions, program details, enrolment forms, CCS fee reductions admin@kidsbizoshc.com.au
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HOLIDAY DRAMA WORKSHOP
FIND YOUR VOICE EXPLORE YOUR CRAFT SHARE YOUR STORY
YEARS 1 - 6 GORMAN ARTS CENTRE 12 - 15 April 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
CANBERRAYOUTHTHEATRE.COM.AU/HOLIDAY ENROL NOW
Play Base
SPORTS PROGRAMS
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O’Halloran Cct, KAMBAH Namadgi School
• Hip Hop Dance • Skate ‘n Scoot • Multi-Sport Program Come along for plenty of skills, thrills and fun! Learn from some of Canberra’s best sports coaches and hip hop dancers at Playbase!
6 - 16 April 2021 (excluding weekends) • 8am-12:30pm • Ages 5-16 $55 for the morning sports session OR $85 full day (until 6pm) including afternoon excursion/activity
0449 255 651 • www.play-base.com.au • info@play-base.com.au
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Join in the Circus fun this School Holiday’s Aerial Silks, Lyra, Static Trapeze, Acro, Juggling & More!
*Term classes available* Ages 6 - 17, Beginners Welcome
April 12 - 15, 9.30a - 3.30p
$80
18 Winchcombe Ct, Mitchell 02 6262 0215 info@aerialsports.com.au www.aerialsports.com.au
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Vala Immersive Adventures
Fantasy, Legend, History, Literature. Full-day Adventures your child will never forget! Playing a character in a collaborative tale, they’ll experience a unique blend of storytelling, tabletop roleplaying & live-action physical games. A one-of-a-kind program. Ages 7 - 16, April 6th - 16th
WWW.AEONACADEMY.COM.AU
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Canberra Yacht Club Tackers Holiday Sailing Program Tackers is an Australian Sailing accredited program aimed at getting kids aged 7-11 sailing. Each program includes: tuition from qualified AS Instructors and Assistant Instructors. Fun on and off the water, games and certificate.
7-11 yrs old
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Canberra Yacht Club School Holiday Sailing Program
12-17 yrs old
Have fun and learn to sail at Canberra’s premier sailing school Times/dates for both age groups: 8.45am-4pm Kids #11
4 day
Tuesday 6 April – Friday 9 April
Kids #12
5 day
Monday 12 April – Friday 16 April
Book early to avoid disappointment 4 Day courses: $400 or $380 for Southern Cross Members 5 Day courses: $440 or $420 for Southern Cross Members For bookings and payments go to canberrayc.com or call 6273 4777 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CANBERRA SOUTHERN CROSS CLUB
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Canberra’s Premier Holiday Program NEW SERVICE LOCATION OPENING APRIL 2021 Kids Biz are delighted to open our newest vacation care service at Alfred Deakin High School Morning Programs: Art’n’Craft, AFL, Basketball, Dance, Golf,
Soccer, Tennis - Choose a favourite or try something different every day! Monday 5 April Tuesday 6 April Wednesday 7 April Thursday 8 April Friday 9 April
EXCURSION SCHEDULE
Easter Monday Limelight Cinemas Tuff Nutterz - Tuffy's Nest iPlay Games Arcade Bubble Soccer & VR Games
Monday 12 April Tuesday 13 April Wednesday 14 April Thursday 15 April Friday 16 April
National Zoo & Aquarium Ten-Pin Bowling 4 Giant Jumping Castles Limelight Cinemas iPlay Games Arcade
Ages: Kindergarten to Year 6 If you’re looking for an action-packed program with: Experienced Staff, Daily Excursions & Major Activities, Coaching Sessions & Extensive Facilities Now is the time to try Kids Biz! Half Day, Full Day or Weekly attendance options available!
www.kidsbizholidays.com.au Don’t settle for any old program – Come and try the best!
admin@kidsbizoshc.com.au 0439 927 053
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Canberra’s Premier Holiday Programs GUNGAHLIN ~ PEARCE and now at DEAKIN
Visit us online for: program information, bookings, excursions, sports and activity sessions, CCS fee reductions and much more. Morning Programs: Art’n’Craft, AFL, Basketball, Dance, Golf, Soccer, Tennis - Choose a favourite or try something different every day!
Venues: Ages: Dates:
Alfred Deakin High School, DEAKIN Gungahlin College, GUNGAHLIN Melrose High School, PEARCE Kindergarten to Year 6 Tuesday 6th – Friday 16th April 2021
Afternoon Excursions & Major Activities – at no extra cost! Tuff Nutterz Inflatable Obstacle Course, Limelight Cinemas, Giant Jumping Castles, iPlay Games Arcade, Bricks 4 Kids, National Zoo & Aquarium, and more! If you’re looking for an action-packed program with: Experienced Staff, Daily Excursions & Major Activities, Coaching Sessions & Extensive Facilities
Now is the time to try Kids Biz!
Half Day, Full Da y or Weekly attendance options available!
www.kidsbizholidays.com.au Don’t settle for any old program – Come and try the best!
admin@kidsbizoshc.com.au 0439 927 053
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Brindabella’s April Vacation Care Public Bookings Now Open Kindergarten to Year 6 6 -16 April weekdays 7:30am – 6:00pm Cost Early Bird: $ 78.00 meals included. Child Care Subsidy Available. For more information Email elcfinance@bcc.act.edu.au or
Call 02 6190 7430 Locations
Northwest Campus – 46 Lhotsky Street Charnwood Central Campus – 136 Brigalow Street Lyneham
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AUTUMN AT THE GLASSWORKS Make an Easter Platter
Easter Holiday Tiles
Age 8+ Four sessions available from Thursday 8 April $100pp*
Age 8+ (5-8 yrs with parent/guardian supervision) Two sessions available from Friday 9 April $30pp*
Don’t smash your eggs!
Smashed Eggs & Cracking up Bunnies
Glass fusing & slumping 1.5 hour workshop Bunnies, bilbies, chickens and eggs! Design your very own Easter themed plate in glass.
Glass casting 2.5 hour workshop This workshop will teach you how to turn your own clay relief design into a small cast glass Easter Egg. Age 10+ Two sessions available from Thursday 8 April $100pp*
Glass fusing 30 minute workshop Arrange small pieces of glass to create your own Easter themed tile.
Glass mosaic 1 hour workshop Create a mosaic egg or bunny decoration using coloured glass jewels. Age 8+ (6-8 yrs with parent/guardian supervision) Two sessions available on Wednesday 14 April $90pp*
BOOK ONLINE canberraglassworks.com * Please see our website for workshop details and dates, age limits, and additional postage costs.
11 Wentworth Avenue Kingston, ACT 2604 T 02 6260 7005 E contactus@canberraglassworks.com Canberra Glassworks is supported by artsACT & the Australia Council through its Visual Arts and Crafts Strategy
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Active Gamers
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Canberra’s BEST Excursions
O’Halloran Cct, KAMBAH Namadgi School
Activities:
FUN Excursions:
Sports Programs:
Arts & Craft, board games, Xbox, Wii, group games, music, play equipment, and more!
Movies, Inflatable World, Let’s Play, Indoor Playground, Laser Tag, KIDZplore, and much more!
The Multi-Sports Program, Skate ‘n Scoot, and Hip Hop Dance - skills, thrills and fun!
These holidays: 6 — 16 April 2021 (exc. weekends) Times: 8am-6pm (Morning session 8am-12.30pm) Pricing: $85/day (includes excursion) OR $55/half day (morning or afternoon). Childcare Subsidy Available. Ages 5-16 0449 255 651 • www.play-base.com.au • info@play-base.com.au
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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS BFIRM FOR KIDS 4 years - 15 years old Week 1 April 2021
Week 2 April 2021
April 6th - Battle Games
Operation Raising Flag - Build your camp and then Raise the flag when you have beaten the other team
April 12th - Battle Games
Section 7 - you are a secret team trying to infiltrate the other teams and get there secret codes to open the trunk of prizes
April 7th - Battle Games
April 13th - Delta Force - Stage 1 April 14th - Delta force - Stage 2 April 15th Battle Ninja Challenge another Ninja April 16th Battle Ninja Individual Championship
Operation Fallen Angel - you will have to complete 7 activities that will see you protect your Team from the other teams
April 8th Battle Ninja Teams April 9th Battle Ninja Pairs Cost $90 per day Battle Pack - Week 1 - $330
www.bfirm.com.au
Cost $90 per day Battle Pack - Week 2 - $400
www.kidsfirm.com.au
Holiday Active Wk 1: 6th - 9th April 2021
Wk 2: 12th - 16th April 2021 Full Day
Half Day
8.30am - 5.30pm
8.30am - 1.30pm
Per member Child
$60
$40
Non member Child
$70
$50
Optional Cafe Lunch
$10
$10
Holiday Active is a great way to keep your kid active and entertained during the holidays with activities such as tennis, swimming, sports, arts and craft To book or for further information call 6214 3000 or email brooke.downie@nextgenclubs.com.au
NEXTGEN HOLIDAY ACTIVE Keep your Kid’s active & entertained during the school holiday at NextGen!
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Our Holiday Active Program is suitable for Kids aged 6 - 12 years old. Holiday Active is available for both members and non-members.
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SPORTS - GOLF Be part of Australia’s most comprehensive school holiday and term based golf program. When: Tues 6th - Fri 9th April 2021 Mon 12th - Fri 16th April 2021 Where: RMC Golf Course Half Day Program Age: 6 - 12yrs Time: 8.30 - 1pm Cost: $45/day Full Day Program Age: 6 - 12yrs Time: 8.30 - 5pm Cost: $80/day or $320 5 days www.juniorgolfaus.com
Contact Leigh Hunter (PGA Professional) for bookings:
lhunter123@bigpond.com or 0404 851 679
JUNIOR AFL & GOLF CLINICS
Ages: Kindergarten – Year 6
AT THREE GREAT LOCATIONS!
GUNGAHLIN & DEAKIN Golf: 6 - 9 April AFL: 12 - 16 April
PEARCE AFL: 6 - 9 April Golf: 12 - 16 April
Professional and enthusiastic coaches are on hand to develop your child’s skills and confidence, regardless of their age or experience. Don’t settle for any old program, come and try Canberra’s most comprehensive and rewarding vacation care for the all-inclusive holiday experience.
admin@kidsbizoshc.com.au
For everything you need to know please visit our website:
www.kidsbizholidays.com.au
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SPORTS - GYMNASTICS
Gymnastics Programs for Girls and Boys aged 3 and over, regardless of skill and ability. The children will be challenged by learning new and exciting Gymnastics skills, as well as games and group activities in our fully equipped, purpose designed training centre. Just bring your own drink bottle and have FUN! BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL
SCHOOL HOLIDAY TIMETABLE WK WK $SULO WK WK $SULO
- years Tuesdays,Wednesdays and Thursdays &ORVHG 3XEOLF +ROLGD\V )Uom 10.00am – 11:30am $20 per session
SCHOOL HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS: MON-FRI: 9:00AM-3:00PM PHONE:62963331 EMAIL:
gymclub@southerncanberra.net
25 Gartside Street, Wanniassa
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MAKE SURE YOU LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE @HolHappenings
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SPORTS - GYMNASTICS
Canberra City Gymnastics Club April School Holiday Program Week 1 : Tues 6th - Fri 9th April Week 2 : Mon 12th - Fri 16th April
8.30am - 5.30pm
$85 (1 day), $166 (2 days), $240 (3 days) $312 (4 days), $75 (per day for 5+ days) Plus $100 Gymnastics ACT Registration & Insurance and CCGC Building & Equipment Fund fees for 2021 if not already paid
Morning/Afternoon Tea Provided BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Taken from Tues 9th March Forms and conditions at
www.canberracity.gymnastics.org.au
Ph: 6251 1131
Email: office@canberracity.org.au
196 Mouat Street, Lyneham
85 Chandler St, Belconnen
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SPORTS - HORSE RIDING
GOOROMON PARK HORSE RIDING CENTRE
NO EXPERIENCE Never ridden before or Beginner Riders.
EXPERIENCED GP Beginners, Intermediate ABOVE Programs COVID-19
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Safety
AGE: 6 - 16 Years
Week 1 - 6-9 APRIL
policies in place.
TIME: 8:45am - 4:00pm *enquire about late pick-up.
Week 2 13-16 APRIL
We provide BOOTS & HELMETS
COST 1 day program - $175 4 day program - $485 BYO Lunch, Morning & Afternoon TEA
SAFE, FUN, QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS
info@gooromonpark.com.au - www.gooromonpark.com.au
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SPORTS - MARTIAL ARTS
Aikido for Kids
KIDS 5-8s
9-TEENS
Autism/Aspergers Class
O’CONNOR TUGGERANONG DEAKIN Effective, practical martial art Co-operative, Fun, Non-confrontational Designed for children; age-specific training Character development Focus, Self-Confidence Conflict resolution & Anti-bullying skills
MURRAY 0412413366 murray.loader@gmail.com www.canberraaikido.com.au
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SPORTS - MULTI SPORTS
Venues: Ages: Dates:
Alfred Deakin High School, DEAKIN Gungahlin College, GUNGAHLIN Melrose High School, PEARCE Kindergarten to Year 6 Tuesday 6th – Friday 16th April 2021
www.kidsbizholidays.com.au For everything you need to know about: bookings, excursions, program details, enrolment forms, CCS fee reductions.
admin@kidsbizoshc.com.au 0439 927 053
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SPORTS - SKATE & SCOOTERING
Play Base
PB
SKATE 'N SCOOT Playbase’s skateboard, rollerblade and scooter Sports Program!
O’Halloran Cct, KAMBAH 0449 255 651 info@play-base.com.au
SPORTS - SOCCER
COERVER® COACHING ACT APRIL HOLIDAY CAMPS 2021 WHEN: MONDAY, 12 APRIL - THURSDAY, 15 APRIL TIMES: 9:00AM - 12:00PM EACH DAY LOCATION: UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA (NORTHSIDE) & TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (SOUTHSIDE) REGISTER NOW:
coerveract.com.au/holiday-camps admin@coerveract.com.au 0422 420 383
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SPORTS - TENNIS
HOLIDAY TENNIS CAMPS $SULO $SULO Junior Holiday Camps + Full Day Sessions, 9am – 3pm + 5+ year olds + Red, Orange and Green Ball + Yellow Ball Classes + Beginners – Intermediate + $65 per day
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REGISTER TODAY
tennisworld.net.au
TENNIS WORLD CANBERRA 1300 836 647 • tennisworld.net.au
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SPORTS - TENNIS
School Holiday Tennis Camps Week 1 : 6 - 9 April (4 days) NWTC & BTC Week 2 : 12 - 16 April NWTC & BPTC Pre-Tennis Launch Pad (4–7 yrs) 8.30am–11.30am Technique and Tactics (6 yrs+) 8.30am–1.00pm
Technique and Tactics Plus (8 yrs+) 8.30am–5.00pm ANZ Hot Shots Tournament Tennis 1.00pm–5.00pm
Call Frank 0438 258 624 North Woden Tennis Club (NWTC) David 0424 295 634 Bungendore Park Tennis Club (BPTC) Braidwood Tennis Club (BTC)
www.risingstartennnis.com
Start learning to play tennis today. Enrol anytime for RSTA’s Junior and Adult tennis programs Call Frank 0438 258 624 North Woden Tennis Club David 0424 295 634 Bungendore Park Tennis Club Braidwood Tennis Club
www.risingstartennis.com
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SPORTS - TENNIS
Tennis 360 Holiday Camps! Monday 12th - Friday 16th April 2021 9am-12pm, Ages 6-13
BOOK NOW
Book online at www.tennis360.com.au/holiday-camps Contact us on 0490 606 984 or info@tennis360.com.au Campbell Tennis Courts, Campbell, ACT
JUNIOR TENNIS CLINICS
Where: A l f r e d D e a k i n H i g h S c h o o l , D E A K I N
Gungahlin College, GUNGAHLIN & Melrose High School, PEARCE
multiple tennis courts ● state of the art equipment ● quality coaches!
Dates:
Tuesday 6th April – Friday 16th April 2021
Professional and enthusiastic tennis coaches are on hand to develop your child’s skills and confidence, regardless of their age or experience. Half day: 8:00am – 12:00pm (Two Tennis sessions) Full day: 8:00am – 6:00pm (Two Tennis sessions & Afternoon Major Activities
Don’t settle for any old program, try Canberra’s most comprehensive and rewarding vacation care for the all-inclusive holiday experience. admin@kidsbizoshc.com.au
For everything you need to know please visit our website:
www.kidsbizholidays.com.au
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SPORTS - TENNIS Canberra Tennis Academy School Holiday Clinics Little Smash 9-10am (4-7yrs)
Full Day 9-4pm (7yrs+)
$70/wk
$220/wk
Week
Little Smash 9-10am (4-7yrs)
Full Day 9-4pm (7yrs+)
12 - 16 Apr
$85/wk
$275/wk
Venue
Week
O’Connor
6 - 9 Apr
Venue
Tennis Club
Forrest
Tennis Club
(Tue-Fri)
To book - please text or email:
Andrew Bulley
Tennis Australia High Performance Coach B.App. Science (Sports Science and Coaching)
0418 295 255 or andrew@canberratennisacademy.com.au
more info at www.canberratennisacademy.com.au
Get Set Tennis Holiday Camp Week 1 - Kaleen - April 7-9 Week 2 - Canberra Grammar - April 12-16 Limited spots
Bookings
Sign up!
For pricing and time table please visit www.getsettennis.com.au
Contact: Nelson Parker: 0422 809 160 Email: nelson@getsettennis.com.au
( 10% di scou nt if you d o the full w e ek )
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