Spring Edition 2023

YOUR GUIDE TO FUN

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Supabarn Casey

Casey Market Town - 15 Kingsland Parade, Casey

Supabarn Kingston

Eyre Street Market - 34 Eyre St, Kingston

Supabarn Crace

Crace Central - Hillcrest St, Crace

www.supabarn.com.au

Monday - Sunday 7am - 10pm*

7am - 9pm

*Crace Central 7am - 9pm

Public Holidays Weekly Supabarn Specials

AMUSEMENTS & FUN

BOOK AS A GROUP OF 4 AND SAVE!

Bookings preferred

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: Brooke.Downie@nextgenclubs.com.au

ART, CRAFT & PHOTOGRAPHY

ART, CRAFT & PHOTOGRAPHY

Holiday art workshops

Drawing | Painting | Sculpting | Printmaking

For ages 5-13 years

Morning and afternoon workshops

Monday 25 to Friday 29 September and Tuesday 3 to Friday 6 October

Book online or find out more:

lavenderartsudios.com.au/school-holiday-program

/lavenderartstudios

ART, CRAFT & PHOTOGRAPHY

For ll workshop details and to book, visit artkidscanberra.com

BOOK NOW

Looking for ways to keep kids o screen and engaged while they learn drawing and design skills at the same time? artKids structured art classes explore drawing (realistic, cartoon and Anime style), painting, collage, sculpture, fibre art and more. We o er a er-school, Saturday and school holiday programs for primary school kids. We run artTeens and Anime on Saturdays too! Our prices are all inclusive - no extra materials costs!

School Holiday Half & full day sessions available

Realistic Drawing

Our intensive drawing class for 9 yrs+ teaches skills to move kids om cartoon-style drawing to more realistic drawing. Classes run 9.00-12.00, Mon-Wed every school holiday program. Kids can continue to develop skills by joining our Saturday a ernoon Realistic Drawing class. Book now!

SPRING HOLIDAY PROGRAMS 2023

Portrait Play: Arty Animals

Monday 25 – Friday 29

September, Tuesday 3 –Friday 6 October

10.30–11.30am

$7 per child, bookings essential Join us these school holidays as we meet some arty animals, furry friends, cool critters and pet portraits in the NPG collection. We’ll be looking, chatting, crafting and creating 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: The Chalk Rainbow

Wednesday

27 September

10.30am – 12.00pm

$7 per child, bookings essential Explore difference and diversity while listening to a reading of The Chalk Rainbow by Deborah Kelly and Gwynneth Jones, a story centred around a family living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Afterwards, engage in colourful, creative making activities. For children aged 4 to 8 and their grown up. All materials provided.

Can’t join us in person? Jump online for a free Auslan-interpreted Story Time on Wednesday 4 October at 11.00am.

Art Cart: Drop in workshop

Daily

10.00am – 5.00pm Free Get creative with us this Spring! Drop in any time with family and friends for free craft activities. All materials provided; for all ages and abilities.

Drawn In Sunday 1 October 1.00–3.00pm Free

Drop in and draw while listening to the live music of Salar Ayoubi. All materials provided; for all ages and abilities.

These programs are made possible with funds donated by Tim Fairfax ac

Bookings: 02 6102 7070 bookings@npg.gov.au Further information: portrait.gov.au/calendar

King Edward Terrace Canberra Open daily 10.00am – 5.00pm portrait.gov.au

Spring School Holiday Program

Bookings and information nationalarboretum.act.gov.au

BONSAI WORKSHOPS 25 September Book

Be inspired by the National Bonsai Collection and pot up, wire, style your own bonsai to take home

8-16 yrs $40

FAMILY ORIENTEERING 23 Sep - 8 Oct Drop in Families

Collect clues and a map and go on a letter search throughout the forests and gardens

1 October, 10am - 3pm

Take in the sun and sky with a day at the Arboretum dedicated to our favourite activity – Flying Kites!

Enjoy a selection of pop-up food options, kite making workshops, kite demonstrations, live entertainment and much more. Visit

$5

Drop in Families Free and paid activitites

DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA PROGRAMS PROGRAMS PROGRAMS

SPY SCHOOL - AGES 7-12

SPY SCHOOL - AGES 7-12

SPY SCHOOL - AGES 7-12

Three-Day Acting Workshop

Join us for our three-day acting workshop called 'Spy School'! Explore the theme of spies, villains and detectives through a range of drama games and acting exercises. PLUS you'll perform a play for family and friends on the last day!

$270

25-27 September, Griffith ACT

IMPROV OLYMPICS - AGES 11-17

IMPROV OLYMPICS - AGES 11-17

IMPROV OLYMPICS - AGES 11-17

Two-Day Acting Workshop

What happens when you're an actor and you don't have a script to work with? You make it up, of course! In this 2-day acting workshop you'll learn how to improvise through fabulous theatre games, with a performance on the last day.

28-29

$180

www.perform.edu.au/holiday-programs

WEEKLY ACTING CLASSES WEEKLY ACTING CLASSES WEEKLY ACTING CLASSES

Term 4 is a great time to start weekly acting classes! Make new friends and join in the fun Build self-confidence, learn to perform!

September, Griffith ACT

Drama Stars Academy - Holiday Drama Program

“A PLAY IN A DAY”

Create your own play or use one of our many scripts. Perform on our stage with professional lighting. Hundreds of props and costumes available. Limited places.

Where: Our fantastic new Studio/Theatre at Unit 2, 6 Dacre St. Mitchell.

Dates: Mon 25/9, Wed 27/9, Fri 29/9, Mon 2/10, Wed 4/10, Fri 6/10 Time: 9am - 5pm

Cost: $99 per day

Bookings through our website: www.dramastarsacademy.com

Kids Biz Holidays

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 ~ PEARCE

Monday 25th – Friday 29th September 202

Tuesday 3rd – Friday 6th October 2023

Closed Labour Day (Monday 2 October)

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!

Visit

www.kidsbizholidays.com.au

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Canberra School Sailing

Canberra Yacht Club

School

Canberra Yacht Club

Holiday Sailing Program

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!

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!

Have Canberra’s Times/dates Book 5 Day 4 Day or

7-11 yrs

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

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 #1 5 Day Monday 25 - Friday 29 September

Kids #2 4 Day Tuesday 3 - Friday 6 October

Book early to avoid disappointment

5 Day courses: $590 or $570 for Southern Cross Club members

4 Day courses: $550 or $530 for Southern Cross Club members

For bookings and payments go to canberrayc.com or call 6273 4777

PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CANBERRA SOUTHERN CROSS CLUB

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

GOOROMON PARK HORSE RIDING CENTRE

NO EXPERIENCE

Never ridden before or Beginner Riders.

EXPERIENCED

GP Beginners, Intermediate ABOVE Programs

WEEKLY PROGRAMS

SPRING 2023:

Week 1: 25 — 28 September

Week 2: 3 — 6 October

AGE: 6 - 16 Years

TIME: 8:45am - 4:00pm

(*enquire about late pick-up.)

We provide BOOTS & HELMETS

BOOK NOW: 6230 2230

COST

1day program - $175

4 day program - $545

BYO Lunch, Morning & Afternoon tea

SAFE, FUN, QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS

info@gooromonpark.com.au - www.gooromonpark.com.au

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

School holidays at the Archives

Drop in these school holidays and enjoy a series of activities to engage budding history buffs.

Mon 25 Sep to Fri 6 Oct

10.00 am to 4.00 pm

Free / Bookings not required

Creating records

Bring the kids along to explore Australia’s history and the original documents that shaped our nation.

Mon 26 and Tue 28 Sep / Tue 3 and Thu 5 Oct

10.30 am to 12.00 pm

$5 / Members free / Book online

Find out more:

National Archives of Australia

Kings Avenue Parkes ACT

naa.gov.au

Image: Art workshop, 1959. NAA: A1501, A2061/2

Delve into our mysterious andWATERSCAPESENDANGERED through art, music, and hands-on activities these school holidays.

We offer a new program of fun and engaging, hands-on activities every school holidays. Visit nma.gov.au/families for the latest details.

Kids Biz Holidays

Canberra’s Premier Holiday Programs

DEAKIN ~ GUNGAHLIN ~ PEARCE

· E xperienced S taff

· C oaching S essions

· E xtensive F acilities

· D aily E xcursions & M ajor A ctivities

· C hild C are S ubsidy F ee R eductions

· Great Value & U nique H oliday F un

If you’re looking for an action - packed program with: Now is the time to try Kids Biz!

Ages: Kindergarten to Year 6

Dates: Monday 25th – Friday 29th Sep 2023

Tuesday 3rd – Friday 6th Oct 2023

Closed Labour Day (Monday 2 October)

Morning Programs: Art & Craft, Basketball, Cricket Dance, Golf, Lego, Soccer, Tennis

Choose a favourite or try something new every day!

Daily Excursions & Major Activities – at no extra cost!

Limelight Cinemas, Flip Out, Inflatable World, iPlay Games Arcade, Tuff Nutters, Ninja Obstacle Course 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

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Learn to flip, fly, juggle, and more with Canberra's one and only youth circus!

Scan here to enrol

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

BFIRM SPRING HOLIDAYS

Kids this is the ultimate Holiday program GET OUTSIDE AND take on the Battle Games 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

HOLIDAY PROGRAM WEEK 1

Monday 25th Sept

DELTA FORCE

Tuesday 26th Sept

Special Ops

Wednesday 27th Sept

Special Ops

Thursday 28th Sept

Battle Ninja

HOLIDAY PROGRAM WEEK 2

Tuesday 3rd Oct

Delta Force / Special Ops

Wednesday 4th Oct

Special Ops

Thursday 5th Oct

Special Ops

Friday 6th Oct Special Ops

Cost: $90 per day / $320 Battle Pack (full week) 8.30am - 9.00am Drop off / 3.00pm - 3.30pm Pick Up

BOOKINGS AT WWW.KIDSFIRM.COM.AU

Pack a big lunch, water bottle & snacks to fuel your Ninja 250 Narrabundah Lane Symonston - Any questions please call Lee 0418 225 525

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

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Activities: Arts & Craft, board games, Xbox, Wii, group games, music, play equipment, and more!

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FUN Excursions: Movies, Let’s Play, Inflatable World, the Arboretum, Laser Tag, KIDZplore, Bowling, and more!

Sports Programs: The Multi-Sports Program, Skate ‘n Scoot, and Hip Hop Dance - skills, thrills and fun!

25 Sept - 6 Oct 2023 (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.

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O’Halloran Cct, KAMBAH Namadgi School

ACTIVEGAMERS HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

AGES 8-13

FEATURES:

ice daily sports sessions am building via video gaming

Fully catered, full day program

Child care subsidy applies

WWW.ACTIVEGAMERS.COM.AU REGISTER NOW AT

Award winning program

Our experienced & enthusiastic Sabum are available to develop your child's skills as they learn more about themselves and build confidence in the art of self -defence

For kindy to year 10 students - $30 per session @ Mount Stromlo High School, Waramanga

Students will be catered to through age appropriate activities and separate training spaces to ensure a fun and safe training environment

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

stuartpbullock@gmail com rheeact com au/

0416 929 497

Rhee Taekwondo – Stromlo Dojang

Stromlo Dojang runs regular classes for all ages on Wednesday and Sunday from 5:30-6:30 at Mount Stromlo High School , 220 Badimara Crescent, Waramanga

1 month FREE training on enrolment in the holiday program!

Experienced and enthusiastic coaches are on hand to develop your child’s skills and confidence, regardless of their age or experience.

SPORTS - GOLF

Be part of Australia’s most comprehensive school holiday and term based golf program.

When: 25th - 29th September & 3rd - 6th October

Where:

International Golf Centre Narrabundah

Half Day Program

Age: 6 - 12yrs Time: 10am - 2pm

Cost: $60/day

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

September/October 2023

26th, 27th & 28th

3rd, 4th & 5th

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays

Closed Public Holidays

From 10am - 11.30am

$25 per session gymclub@southerncanberra.net

MON-FRI: 9AM - 3PM

PHONE: 62963331

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

25 Gartside St Wanniassa

www.southerncanberra.gymnastics.org.au

SCHOOL HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS

Aikido for Kids

DEAKIN

Sports coaching, free play session , prizes , daily excursions & games make each day an action - packed adventure!

Mon 25th – Fri 29th Sep & Tue 3rd – Fri 6th Oct 2023

Closed Labour Day (Monday 2 October)

Multiple great clinics to choose from:

Basketball Cricket Dance Golf 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 active play

• excellent value for money

Wk 1: 25 - 29 September

HOLIDAY TENNIS CAMPS

Wk 2: 3 - 6 October

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

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