AMUSEMENTS & FUN
Next Gen Kids Parties
Celebrate your child’s birthday at Next Gen Canberra with a range of options available for party themes and activities.
All Party Packages Include: Party host, Catering, Invitations & Decorations
Party Day’s: Saturday’s
Adults can relax in the club environment and catering can be prearranged or ordered directly in the Next Gen Café.
Please Email: kiera.chapman@nextgenclubs.com.au
ART, CRAFT & PHOTOGRAPHY
Holiday art workshops
Drawing | Painting | Sculpting | Printmaking
For ages 5-13 years
Morning and afternoon workshops
15 to 19 and 22 to 24 April 2024
Book online or find out more:
lavenderartstudios.com.au/school-holiday-program
/lavenderartstudios
ART, CRAFT & PHOTOGRAPHY
ART, CRAFT & PHOTOGRAPHY
CINEMA & LIVE THEATRE
EVENTS
AUTUMN HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
Film screening: Hugo
Sunday 14 April
1.00–2.30pm
free – bookings essential
Join us for a screening of Hugo, the story of a boy who lives alone in a Paris train station and embarks on a quest to solve a mystery.
Portrait Play
Monday 15 to Friday 26 April
(except weekends and public holidays)
10.30–11.30am
$7 per child –
bookings essential
Explore portraits from our collection as we look, chat, craft and create on our adventure through the galleries. For children aged 4 to 8. Just remember to bring your grown up with you! All materials provided.
Story Time
Wednesday 17 April 10.30am – 12.00pm* and 1.30–3.00pm
(* this session is Auslan-interpreted) $7 per child –bookings essential
Join us for a lively book reading followed by creative making activities. For children aged 4 to 10 and their grown up. All materials provided. Can’t join us in person? Jump online for a free Auslaninterpreted Story Time on Wednesday 24 April at 11.00am.
Drawn In: David Pereira
Sunday 21 April 1.00–3.00pm free
Drop in and draw while listening to live music by classical cellist, David Pereira. All materials provided, for all ages and abilities.
Art Cart
Daily 10.00am – 5.00pm
Get creative with us this Autumn! Drop in any time with family and friends for free craft activities. All materials provided, for all ages and abilities.
Portrait Play, Story Time and Art Cart are all made possible with funds donated by Tim Fairfax AC.
LOCAL PLACES OF INTEREST
Autumn School Holiday Program
Bookings and information nationalarboretum.act.gov.au
KID’S BONSAI WORKSHOPS 15 or 16 April Book 8-16 yrs
Be inspired by the National Bonsai Collection and pot up, wire, style your own bonsai to take home
$40
CONNECTIONS TO NATURE 17 or 18 April Book
This full day program will get the kids outdoors for an adventurous day of play, activities and craft
5-10 yrs
$80
FAMILY ORIENTEERING 13 - 29 April Drop in Families $5
Collect clues and a map and go on a letter search throughout the forests and gardens
POD PLAYGROUND Open daily Drop in Families Free
The playground features giant acorn cubbies, nest swings, banksia pods, music-making instruments and more, all surrounded by spectacular views
PERFORMING ARTS
MILL THEATRE AT DAIRY ROAD
AGES: 8 to 14 years
COST: $85 per day
DATES: Select individual days in the April School Holidays
TIMES: 9am-3.30pm each day
www.milltheatreatdairyroad.com
The new Holidays at the Mill program is a flexible way for kids and parents to enjoy high level acting games and performances during the 2024 school holidays. You can come for one day, three days or each week!
PERFORMING ARTS
DRAMA PROGRAMS
Mythical Beasts & Magical Creatures
Three-day drama workshop for ages 7-12
Join us for our three-day acting workshop on Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures Imagine what it might be like to be a powerful goddess or transform into a talking beast! We’ll delve into some Greek myths and legends, and bring some extraordinary characters to life on stage. Drama games, script work and a performance!
Acting Classes (ages 4-17)
After-school drama right around Canberra ENROL ONLINE FOR TERM 2
Our famous acting classes are on offer in a suburb near you!
Bonython
Curtin
Griffith
Gungahlin
Melba
Pearce
Queanbeyan
Weston
PERFORMING ARTS
Hot on the heels of our 2023 show, “High School Musical Jr”, we ’ re pleased to present the sequel - HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 Jr! Start rehearsing in Term 2 and perform live on stage in September. Enrol online now!
Drama Stars Academy - Holiday Drama Program
“A PLAY IN A DAY”
This is the holiday program you’ve been looking for, as you can choose what to do in our awesome
Studio/Theatre. We have something for everyone.
Choose from:
1. DRAMA - Create your own play or use one of our scripts – we have hundreds.
2. IMPROVISATION – Learn new Improvisation games.
3. PUBLIC SPEAKING – Dozens of poems and monologues to choose from or write your own, with or without help.
At the end of the day you will perform for family and friends on our stage with professional lighting. Hundreds of props and costumes are available for you to choose from and use. Better book today, as we have limited places available each day.
Where: Our fantastic new Studio/Theatre at Unit 2, 6 Dacre St. Mitchell.
Dates: 15/4. 17/4, 19/4, 22/4, 24/4 & 26/4 Time: 9am - 5pm
Cost: $99 per day
Bookings through the Holiday Drama page on our website: www.dramastarsacademy.com
Writers and Public Speaking workshops available. Phone Donna: 0417 535 200
PERFORMING ARTS
One of Canberra's Most Popular & Respected Holiday Programs ACT JUNIOR DANCE CLASSES
Street Funk, Hip Hop & Contemporary Dance
Children create & learn routines supported by our expert instructors to develop & improve at their own pace. DEAKIN ~ GUNGAHLIN ~
Open to children from Kindergarten to Year 6
Monday 15th – Friday 26th April 2024
Closed ANZAC Day - Thursday 25 April
Sessions improve fitness, flexibility and coordinationbuilding 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!
Canberra Yacht Club
School Holiday Sailing Program
Tackers and OutThere Sailing are Australian Sailing accredited programs aimed at getting kids aged 7-17 sailing. Each program includes: tuition from qualified AS Instructors and Assistant Instructors. Loads of fun, on and off the water!
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Fun with photos
Art and craft holiday workshops
15, 17, 19, 22, 24 and 26 April
Children will explore our temporary exhibition Focus: Australian government photographers create their own art from our photographic collection.
10.30 am to 12 pm
$5 / Members Free / Book online
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
ADVENTURES
Autumn Vacation Vala Adventures
Choose your Adventure…
Fantasy, History, Legend, Martial Arts, Literature
Children & Teens aged 7 – 16 play a character in a collaborative tale; they’ll experience a unique blend of storytelling, D&D style diceplay, and Live Action Role Playing (LARP) physical games. This exciting, one-of-a-kind program will engage & inspire. 8:30am - 6pm
CCS Approved!
Enquiries & Bookings: Hello@aeonacademy.com.au
See the full Vala Autumn Program FollowusonFBandnever
15th of April to 26th of April
Ages 7 +
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Kids Biz Holidays
Canberra’s Premier Holiday Programs
DEAKIN ~ GUNGAHLIN ~ PEARCE
If you’re looking for an action - packed program with:
· E xperienced S taff
· C oaching S essions
· E xtensive F acilities
· D aily E xcursions & Major A ctivities
· C hild C are S ubsidy F ee R eductions
· Great Value & U nique H oliday F un
Now is the time to try Kids Biz!
Ages: Kindergarten to Year 6
Dates: Monday 15 – Friday 26 April 2024
Closed ANZAC Day - Thursday 25 April
Morning Programs: AFL, Art & Craft, Basketball, Dance, Lego, Soccer, Tennis
Choose a favourite or try something new every day!
Daily Excursions & Major Activities – at no extra cost!
Limelight Cinemas, Flip Out, Ten-Pin Bowing, iPlay Games Arcade, Ninja Obstacle Course, National Zoo, Tuff Nutters and more!
Visit us online for more information or get in touch!
www.kidsbizholidays.com.au
admin@kidsbizoshc.com.au 0439 927 053
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
PBake and Create
Our April Holiday Program that combines Pâtisserie and Art
Morning Program: French Pâtisserie
Your little Chef will create delicious tarts (session 1) or Bread and Brioche (Session 2) with our expert Chef, Faustyne L’Hostis
Afternoon Program: Art Program
With the guidance of our talented Visual Arts Teacher, Liesl Brenzel, your little one will be creating a 2D artwork related to the delicious desserts they create in the morning and will incorporate a range of different techniques
Visit our website:
info@mapetitepatisserie com au
@mapetitepatisseriecanberra
Manuka Village, Shop 9/ 18 Furneaux Street, Griffith
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Play HOLIDAY PROGRAM Base
O’Halloran Cct, KAMBAH Namadgi School
Activities:
Arts & Craft, board games, Xbox, Wii, group games, music, play equipment, and more!
These holidays:
Times:
FUN Excursions:
Movies, Let’s Play, Inflatable World, Swimming, Laser Tag, KIDZplore, Bowling, and more!
Sports Programs: The Multi-Sports Program, Skate ‘n Scoot, and Hip Hop Dance - skills, thrills and fun!
15 - 26 April 2024 (excluding weekends & public holidays) 8am-6pm (Morning session 8am-12.30pm)
$94/day (includes excursion) OR $60/half day (morning or afternoon). Childcare Subsidy Available.
Pricing: 0449 255 651 • www.play-base.com.au • info@play-base.com.au
Ages 5-16
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
WHEN: MONDAY 15 APRIL - THURSDAY 18 APRIL 2024
TIMES: 9:00AM- 12:00PM EACH DAY
LOCATIONS: NORTHSIDE: UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA, BRUCE
SOUTHSIDE: TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, WANNIASSA
REGISTER NOW:
coerveract.com.au/holiday
admin@coerveract.com.au
0422 420 383
MILL THEATRE AT DAIRY ROAD
AGES: 8 to 14 years
COST: $85 per day
DATES: Select individual days
in the April School Holidays
TIMES: 9am-3.30pm each day
www.milltheatreatdairyroad.com
The new Holidays at the Mill program is a flexible way for kids and parents to enjoy high level acting games and performances during the 2024 school holidays. You can come for one day, three days or each week!
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM BFIRM AUTUMN HOLIDAYS
Kids this is the ultimate Holiday program GET OUTSIDE AND take on the Battle Games
WEEK 1
Obstacle Course AND Challenge the other teams at SPECIAL OPERATIONS & BATTLE NINJA Special Challenges and the Unstoppable DELTA FORCE days. Come on, get outside, and get Battle Games ready, Mums & Dads registrations open WEEK 2
Monday 15 April - Battle Games
Obstacle challenges – building your Battle Camp and then challenging the other teams to racechallenges and all out-mud races – bring it on
Tuesday 16 April - Battle Ninja
This is a Ninja Warrior for Kids – flying from ring to ring through the air –balancing over the giant water pits and the 40 meter monkey bars will beat everyone –
Come On Ninjas
Monday 22 April - Delta Force
This is the BEST way to learn and become a super star on all obstacles – you get to do over 100 different styles of obstacles – BUT only if you’re quick enough
Tuesday 23 April - Battle Ninja (teams)
You will have individual Ninja races and they will go towards your teams total points and then an all-out Battle against the other Battle Ninja teams for CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE NINJA – strap in kids this is crazy fun
Cost $110 Full day. $65 Half Day 9am -1215 (morning session) 1230-330 (afternoon session)
BOOKINGS AT WWW.KIDSFIRM.COM.AU
Pack a big lunch, water bottle & snacks to fuel your Ninja
250 Narrabundah Lane SymonstonAll inquiries please call Battle Games HQ - 0418225525
SPORTS - GYMNASTICS
Gymnastics Programs for Girls and Boys aged 4 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
April 2024
Tues 16th, Wed 17th, Thurs 18th
Tues 23rd & Wed 24th April
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
Closed Public Holidays
From 10am - 11.30am
$30 per session
SCHOOL HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS
MON-FRI: 9AM - 3PM
PHONE: 62963331
25 Gartside St Wanniassa BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
gymclub@southerncanberra.net
www.southerncanberra.gymnastics.org.au
SPORTS - GYMNASTICS
Tues 16th - Fri 19th April
4 day/3 night MTB Adventure Camp Bungarra, Jindabyne
All transport, food, accommodation, professional world class MTB skills development in a fun, chilled environment and option for Thredbo Gravity day on day 3.
For pricing and full details scan the QR code code below. Cost $795 ex Canberra. Payment plan available.
22nd - Wed 24th, Fri 26th April
Book one or many days
Single day programs at UC Stromlo Forest Park, ACT. Small skills based groups with professional world class MTB instructors in a fun, chilled environment .
Cost $98 per day. For full details scan the QR code below.
Private lessons available outside program dates
SPORTS - HORSE RIDING
GOOROMON PARK HORSE RIDING CENTRE
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
APRIL 2024:
Week 1: 15-18th April
Week 2: 22-24th + 26th April
AGE: 6 - 16 Years
TIME: 8:45am - 4:00pm (*enquire about late pick-up.)
We provide BOOTS & HELMETS
NO EXPERIENCE
Never ridden before or Beginner Riders. EXPERIENCED
GP Beginners, Intermediate ABOVE Programs
BOOK NOW: 6230 2230
COST
1day program - $175
4 day program - $580
BYO Lunch, Morning & Afternoon tea
SAFE, FUN, QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS
info@gooromonpark.com.au - www.gooromonpark.com.au
SPORTS - MULTI SPORTS
Kids Biz Holidays
Canberra’s Premier Holiday Programs
DEAKIN ~ GUNGAHLIN ~ PEARCE
Sports coaching, free play session , prizes , daily excursions & games make each day an action - packed adventure!
Mon 15 – Fri 26 April 2024
Closed ANZAC Day - Thursday 25 April
Multiple great clinics to choose from:
AFL Basketball Dance Soccer Tennis
Choose a favourite or try something new every day!
Our experienced & enthusiastic coaches are on hand to develop your child’s skills and confidence, regardless of their age or experience.
We provide:
• a supportive, fun environment
• extensive facilities & options
• encouragement for activ e play
• excellent value for money
Visit us online for more information or get in touch!
www.kidsbizholidays.com.au
admin@kidsbizoshc.com.au
0439 927 053
O’Halloran Cct, KAMBAH
0449 255 651
info@play-base.com.au
Playbase’s skateboard, rollerblade and scooter Sports Program!
WHEN: MONDAY 15 APRIL - THURSDAY 18 APRIL 2024
TIMES: 9:00AM- 12:00PM EACH DAY
LOCATIONS: NORTHSIDE: UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA, BRUCE
SOUTHSIDE: TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, WANNIASSA
REGISTER NOW:
coerveract.com.au/holiday
admin@coerveract.com.au
0422 420 383
HOLIDAY TENNIS CAMPS
JANUARY 20 to 31, 2020
Junior Holiday Camps
+ Full Day Sessions, 9am – 3pm
+5+ year olds
+Red, Orange and Green Ball
+Beginners – Intermediate
+20 to 24 and 28 to 31 Jan
+$60 per day
+4 days $220, 5 days $275
TWHOL10
Junior Red Ball Camps
+Morning Sessions, 9 – 10:45am
+4 to 6 year olds
+Red Ball only
+Beginners – Intermediate
+21 to 24 and 28 to 31 Jan
+4 days $100
Supabarn Casey
Casey Market Town - 15 Kingsland Parade, Casey
Supabarn Kingston
Eyre Street Market - 34 Eyre St, Kingston
Supabarn Crace
Crace
www.supabarn.com.au