Summer Edition 2022/23

SUMMER EDITION 2022/23 School Holiday Activities Directory

YOUR GUIDE TO FUN AMUSEMENTS & FUN BOUNCE Inc 5 Next Gen Kids Parties 4 Powerkart Raceway 4 ART, CRAFT & PHOTOGRAPHY artKids Australia 8 artTots Australia 8 Creative Catalyst Visual Art Workshops 7 Lavender Art Studios 6 Made By You Canberra 9 Maker2MarketBusiness Taster 9 PhotoAccess 10 studioMAP 10 CAMPS Mountain Trails 11 CINEMA & LIVE THEATRE Canberra Theatre Centre 12 Child Players ACT 13 Ickle Pickle Productions 13 COOKING Nutrition Australia ACT 14 EDUCATION Buzz Speech Pathology 14 EVENTS Australian Botanic Gardens 15 Come Ring The Bells - St Andrews Church 15

HELP FOR FAMILIES Orthodontics Canberra 16 Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.) 16 LOCAL PLACES OF INTEREST Careys Cave 23 Geoscience Australia 22 Michelago Farm Stay & Camping 23 National Arboretum Canberra 22 National Archives of Australia 17 National Gallery of Australia 18 National Museum of Australia 20 National Portrait Gallery 19 St John’s Schoolhouse Museum 23 Wildbark at Mulligans Flat 21 PERFORMING ARTS Drama Stars Academy 27 Kids Biz Holidays & Sports 27 Legs Performing Arts 26 Perform Australia 24 & 25 Playbase 26 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Academy of Interactive Entertainment 46 Active Gamers Australia 43 Aeon Academy 40 BFIRM 45 Bricks 4 Kidz ACT 39 Canberra Yacht Club 28 & 29 Coding & Minecraft 42 Coerver Coaching ACT 43 Communities at Work 31

YOUR GUIDE TO FUN SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Ginninderra Swim Club 38 Gooromon Park 33 Kids Biz Holidays & Sports 37 Looking For Gamers 44 Magic Academy 30 Next Gen Holiday Active 44 PCYC Queanbeyan 41 Playbase 41 The Christmas Elf Workshops 34 Vala Adventures 32 Warehouse Circus 36 Young Music Society 42 Yowani Junior Bowls Camp 35 SPORTS - BASEBALL Canberra Cavalry Baseball 47 SPORTS - BASKETBALL Kids Biz Holidays & Sports refer to page 54 SPORTS - CRICKET Kids Biz Holidays & Sports 48 SPORTS - DIVING Canberra Diving Academy 49 SPORTS - GOLF Kids Biz Holidays & Sports refer to page 48 Leigh Hunter Golf 48

SPORTS - HORSE RIDING Gooromon Park refer to page 33 Karelia Riding Instruction 50 SPORTS - GYMNASTICS Canberra City Gymnastics Club 52 Southern Canberra Gymnastics Club 51 SPORTS - INDOOR BOULDERING

Mountain Strong - Bouldering & Fitness 52

SPORTS - MARTIAL ARTS Canberra Aikido 53 SPORTS - MULTI SPORTS Kids Biz Holidays & Sports 54 SPORTS - SKATE & SCOOTERING Playbase 55 SPORTS - SOCCER Coerver Coaching ACT refer to page 43 Kids Biz Holidays & Sports refer to page 54 SPORTS - TENNIS Get Set Tennis 57 Kids Biz Holidays & Sports 57 Rising Star Tennis Academy 55 Tennis 360 58 Tennis World Canberra 56

Disclaimer: This Directory is copyright & reproduction in whole or in part without the express written permission of the publisher is not permitted. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the information in this publication is as accurate as possible, HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS™ takes no responsibility for any errors, omissions or mistakes & we specifically deny any liability whatsoever for any damages resulting to any individual or group or organisation resulting from errors, omissions or mistakes. All information has been supplied by individual groups & services providers & no guarantee can be given to it’s accuracy as all details maybe subject to change. Inclusion of a service does not imply endorsement or recommendation and Holiday Happenings deny any liability for damages resulting in participation or use of any service found in the this publication.

Published by K Price & N M Price

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.

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Aeon Academy Visual Art Workshops

Creative Catalyst Visual Arts

Your child will spend a day creating their 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

Time: 8.30am to 6pm

Join our Teenage Art Club for special discounted fees (Terms and Conditions apply)

www.aeonacademy.com.au www.facebook.com/Aeoncademy

www.instagram.com/aeonacademy

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ART, CRAFT & PHOTOGRAPHY For full workshop details and to book, visit artkidscanberra.com

™ Looking for ways to keep kids off 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 offer after-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!

K BOO NOW School Holiday Half & full day sessions available

Realistic Drawing Our intensive drawing class for 9 yrs+ teaches skills to move kids from 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 afternoon Realistic Drawing class. Book now!

Process Art Classes for 3-5 Year Olds

Our artTots class puts the focus on preschool children making, doing, trying and experimenting with art and drawing materials to create unique art experiences. Our artTots facilitators combine literature, music and art to provide a fun, guided-art experience building children's confidence to think creatively, imaginatively and independently.

Classes run during school term time.

Book a once-off paid trial class now!

Visit www.artkidscanberra.com for more details.

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Canberra's creative teen entrepreneurship program.

Are you a creative teen aged 10-17?

Learn entrepreneurial skills + make your own cash Join us @ UC Faculty of Arts and Design for a 2-day workshop to problem-solve and create your microbusiness and hand-made products before experiencing — selling to customers at a real-world market day @ Old Bus Depot Markets.

January courses have limited places - please book early!

3-DAY BUSINESS TASTER EXPERIENCE FOR CREATIVE TEENS

BOOK NOW : www.edii.com.au

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PICTURE YOUR WORLD PhotoAccess Workshops Calling all budding photographers and makers!

PhotoAccess offers a wide range of exciting experiences each school holiday season. These multi-day workshops include; Digital and Analogue Photography, Darkroom Printing, Cyantotypes and more! Our programs cater for ages 10 to 17.

Enrol online at www.photoaccess.org.au/workshops/classes 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.

Painting - Draw ing - illustration - portrait - Ar t cl asses During s chool terms Holiday w eekl y Ar t cla ss es Workshops After Sch ool & Satur days Jan 16~20 * 3-5pm 6-12yrs / earl y teens / 15+only

Te r m 1 B o o k i n g s N O W o p e n

studioMAP www.studiomap.com.au

Griffith est 1997

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Life Changing Adventures

WEE JASPER

Summer 2023 Holiday Camps

Challenge yourself and your friends these school holidays!

Mountain Trails is running several camps between the 3rd and 25th of January.

For more information visit our website.

Senior Adventure Camps (Grades 7-12)

Activities can Include:

- Horse Riding - Archery - Dirt Bikes - Climbing - Bush Initiatives - Leather Work - Canoeing - & More!

Junior Adventure Camps (Grades 4-6) Dirt Bike Camps (Grades 7-12) Boots and Saddles Horse Camp (Grades 7-12)

BOOKINGS Ph: (02) 6227 9266

*Note we run a bus service from Canberra via Yass

or visit: www.mountaintrails.org.au

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Alice in Wonderland The Muskiectsal All tic$20 only

Shows at 11am and 2pm Wed 11 Jan to Sat 14 Jan 2023 At Theatre 3 - 3 Repertory Ln, Acton For bookings visit Canberrarep.org.au call (02) 6257 1950 or purchase at the door!

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COOKING

For children aged 8-12

kids cooking classes SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Ph: 6162 2583 E: info@act.nutritionaustralia.org

Come cook with us!

Monday 9 January - Friday 13 January Half day sessions from 9am - 12noon

Held at Chifley Health Hub

$70 per session Early bird discount!

Book by 15 December and receive 15% off.

Register online today

To see the menu, visit www.trybooking.com/CEAFL

EDUCATION

Online Holiday Programs With Buzz Speech Pathology Speech Sound Intensive: A block of fun and interactive one on one sessions with a Speech Pathologist targeting correction of one or two speech errors.

Get Ready for Kindy: We offer blocks of one on one sessions with a Speech Pathologist to boost your child's early literacy skills, giving them a great start to kindergarten.

Literacy Blocks: An intensive block of sessions targeting literacy skills using the “Sounds Write” program. Sounds Write is an evidence-based phonics program for school aged children.

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Snakes Alive!

Secrets of the Australian Bush –

9 15 Jan | 10.00 am – 12.00 pm | 12.00 pm – a–family adventure 2.00 pm | 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Tueadult, 21 Sep, 23$5 Sep, Mon 27 Sep, Wed 29 Sep $7 $6 Thu conc, child Fri 1 Oct | 10.30 am | 1 hr | $8 adult, $5 child

Join us for live displays, feeding and handling Discover secrets of plants in the of snakes,the lizards, frogs, turtlesthat andlive more thisAustralian bush on this family-friendly bus tour of the Gardens. summer.

Suitable for children 4-10 years. Accompanying adult required.

Choose your 2-hour session and book online Bookings essential parksaustralia.gov.au/botanic-gardens/ www.parksaustralia.gov.au/botanic-gardens

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HELP FOR FAMILIES

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

www.ortho.net.au

Parent Skills with Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.) Communication skills for peaceful parenting and resilient children, without the use of punishment or reward.

Powerful proven and practical. Yell less, laugh more.

Building relationships for life.

Enjoy P.E.T. with Larissa, read her parenting blogs on www.parentskills.com.au/blogs/larissa

0413 451 607

www.parentskills.com.au

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Be inspired to push for change Storytime: listen, engage, create

Artwork workshop 10:30 am to 12:00 pm Thursday 19 Jan 2023 | Friday 20 Jan 2023 Monday 23 Jan 2023 | Wednesday 25 Jan 2023

10:30 am to 12:00 pm Friday 16 Dec 2022 | Friday 24 Feb 2023

Discover Australian stories of change in National Archives’ latest exhibition Disrupt, persist, invent. These fun workshops include a tour of the exhibition and provide young people with an opportunity to explore issues that matter to them, while also exploring their creative and artistic skills.

Tour Disrupt, persist, invent and enjoy music, stories and craft activities. The activities will cover a range of topics including the environment, inspirational women, Indigenous stories and creativity.

Aimed at children 6-12 years.

All materials provided.

Cost: Free / Book online.

For children under 6 years of age.

Cost: $5.00 / Members free / Book online.

Kings Avenue, Parkes ACT 2600

naa.gov.au

This exhibition is supported by Visions of Australia and the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program.

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KIDS & FAMILIES CREATE, PLAY AND CONNECT WITH ART AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY

VISIT THE GALLERY NEXT SCHOOL HOLIDAYS FOR ART ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES CLICK HERE FOR MORE

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We offer a brand new program of fun and engaging, hands-on activities every school holidays.

Visit nma.gov.au/families for the latest details.

nma.gov.au Open 9am–5pm daily (closed Christmas Day) Acton Peninsula, Canberra | Freecall 1800 026 132

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DIVE INTO NATURE

these school holidays!

$88 Per Child

For bookings and enquiries, please visit our website or contact us via email.

Full day of activites, including: • Games • Science-based experiments and activities • Arts and crafts • Snacks and lunches

wildbark.org/events matthew.balken@wildbark.org

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LOCAL PLACES OF INTEREST Summer School Holiday Program Bookings and information nationalarboretum.act.gov.au GIBANYBIRRA

5, 12 & 19 Jan

Book

Collect natural resources from the forests and gardens, trade with one another and create art Gibanybirra is the Wiradjuri word for trade

6-15 yrs

KITE MAKING

Book

$15

3, 10 & 17 Jan

Kids can get creative designing and making their own kite, and then have fun flying them!

5 yrs+

FAMILY ORIENTEERING

Drop in

17 Dec - 29 Jan

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

$15

Families $5

POD PLAYGROUND TEMPORARY CLOSURE - FEBRUARY POD Playground will be closed for the month of February 2023.

During this time, little feet and busy minds can explore the Gallery of Gardens, enjoy a picnic or discover a new forest.

Visit Geoscience Australia Explore our minerals and fossils on a self-guided treasure hunt.

Open Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (excluding public holidays)

Free parking and café onsite ga.gov.au/visit Address Cnr Hindmarsh Drive & Jerrabomberra Ave, Symonston ACT | Phone 1800 800 173

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Touch a rock from the Moon!

LOCAL PLACES OF INTEREST The Closest Tour Cave to Canberra Beautiful limestone cave system OPEN: SAT, SUN, MON with loads of crystal formations ALSO WED DURING ACT HOLS Enjoyable tours with hands on GROUPS AT OTHER TIMES

BY APPOINTMENT activities Bookings recommended Tel: 0438 313 889 (text most reliable) Information: www.weejaspercaves.com

Adult: $22 Conc: $18.50 Child: $15 No Under 5s

ST JOHN’S SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM

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OPENING TIMES

There is a small charge per head for tours.

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DRAMA HOLIDAY PROGRAMS GHOUL SCHOOL (AGES 7-12)

Three-Day Acting Workshop A three-day, ghost-themed acting workshop! Through acting exercises, drama games and scripts, you'll explore ghosts, ghost-catchers and different fantasy characters. Plus you'll perform in a ghostly play on the last day!

9-11 January, Griffith ACT

$270

THE HERO'S JOURNEY (AGES 7-12)

Three-Day Acting Workshop

In this three-day workshop, you'll create a whole play about a hero's exciting adventures - coming up with your own story and characters to act!

16-18 January, Griffith ACT

ENROL ONLINE

$270

www.perform.edu.au/holiday-programs

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MUSICAL THEATRE MADNESS (AGES 10-16)

Three-Day Musical Theatre Workshop

Join us for three days of acting, singing and dancing, as we rehearse and perform a mini-musical for your family and friends!

23-25 January, Griffith ACT

$270

HOW TO GO TO HOLLYWOOD (AGES 11-17) Screen acting workshop! Acting skills for movies and TV. Plus, hear from Caroline O'Brien who's worked in Hollywood as an actor. Find out what you need to do to become an actor in the US.

12-13 January, Griffith ACT

WEEKLY ACTING & MUSICAL THEATRE CLASSES

Caroline Simone O'Brien

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$18

Term-time after-school acting classes right around Canberra - book online Broadway musical theatre productions new shows every term - enrol online

ENROL ONLINE

www.perform.edu.au/childrens-programs-canberra-brisbane

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Play Base

SPORTS PROGRAMS

PB

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!

9-27 January 2023 (exc. weekends and public holidays) • 8am-12:30pm • Ages 5-16 $55 for the morning sports session OR $88 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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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

Open to children to Year 6 th from Kindergarten rd

Monday 19 – Friday 23 Dec 2022 Tuesday 3rd – Friday 27th Jan 2023 Closed Australian Day Thursday 26 Jan

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!

Visit us online for more information or get in touch!

www.kidsbizholidays.com.au admin@kidsbizoshc.com.au

0439 927 053

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 9/1, Wed 11/1, Fri 13/1, Mon 16/1, Wed 18/1, Fri 20/1 Time: 9am - 5pm Cost: $88 per day Bookings through our website: www.dramastarsacademy.com

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Canberra Yacht Club Holiday Sailing Program Tackers and Out There 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!

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 #3 Kids #4 Kids #5 Kids #6 Kids #7 Kids #8 Kids #9

5 Day 5 Day 5 Day 4 Day 5 Day 5 Day 3 Day

Monday 5 – Friday 9 December Monday 12 – Friday 16 December Monday 19 – Friday 23 December Tuesday 3 – Friday 6 January Monday 9 – Friday 13 January Monday 16 – Friday 20 January Monday 23 – Wednesday 25 January

Book early to avoid disappointment

5 Day courses: $510 or $490 for Southern Cross Club members 4 Day courses: $470 or $450 for Southern Cross Club members 3 Day courses: $440 or $420 for Southern Cross Club members For bookings and payments go to canberrayc.com or call 6273 4777 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CANBERRA SOUTHERN CROSS CLUB

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Aeon Academy

VALA Dramatic Adventures Choose your Adventure…

Fantasy, Legend, History, Martial Arts, Literature Full-day Vala Adventures your child will never forget! Play a character in a collaborative tale; they’ll experience a unique blend of story-telling, tabletop role playing and live-action physical games.

Ages: 7 -16

Time: 8.30am to 6pm

www.aeonacademy.com.au www.facebook.com/Aeoncademy

www.instagram.com/aeonacademy

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GOOROMON PARK HORSE RIDING CENTRE

NO EXPERIENCE Never ridden before or Beginner Riders.

EXPERIENCED GP Beginners, Intermediate ABOVE Programs

WEEKLY PROGRAMS DECEMBER 2022: 12-15th December

JANUARY 2023: Week 1: 3-6th January

AGE: 6 - 16 Years TIME: 8:45am - 4:00pm (*enquire about late pick-up.)

We provide BOOTS & HELMETS

Week 2: 9-12th January

COST

Week 3: 16-19th January

1day program - $175

Week 4: 23-25th January

4 day program - $525

BOOK NOW: 6230 2230

BYO Lunch, Morning & Afternoon

SAFE, FUN, QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS

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

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THE CHRISTMAS ELF WORKSHOPS Let us take care of the kids and give them some screen free time in the last CRAZY week before Xmas. Running the week before Christmas, these Elf Workshops will combine a whole lot of Active & Creative play with a wonderful Christmassy theme.

Festively themed gift making & crafting

Play Pods

Nature Play in the Garden

A healthy morning & afternoon tea will be provided with juicy poles to cool down as things heat up.

Cost: $150 per day

Time: 8.30am to 6pm

WWW.AEONACADEMY.COM.AU www.facebook.com/Aeoncademy

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Painting - Draw ing - illustration - portrait - Ar t cl asses During s chool terms Holiday w eekl y Ar t cla sses Workshops After Sch ool & Satur days Jan 16~20 * 3-5pm 6-12yrs / earl y teens / 15+only

Te r m 1 B o o k i n g s N O W o p e n

studioMAP www.studiomap.com.au

Griffith est 1997

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

Scan here to enrol

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Kids Biz Holidays Canberra’s Premier Holiday Programs

DEAKIN ~ GUNGAHLIN ~ PEARCE If you’re looking for an action-packed program with: · Experienced Staff · Coaching Sessions · Extensive Facilities

· Daily Excursions & Major Activities · Child Care Subsidy Fee Reductions · Great Value & Unique Holiday Fun

Now is the time to try Kids Biz!

Ages: Dates:

Kindergarten to Year 6 Monday 19th – Friday 23rd Dec 2022 Tuesday 3rd – Friday 27th Jan 2023 Closed Monday 2 Jan & Thursday 26 Jan

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, Bubble Soccer, Flip Out, Ninja Obstacle Course, iPlay Games Arcade, National Zoo & Aquarium, Carnival Fun Day, Ten-pin Bowling, and more!

Visit us online for more information or get in touch!

www.kidsbizholidays.com.au admin@kidsbizoshc.com.au

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LEGO SUMMER SCHOOL

HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS!

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AEON ACADEMY HOLIDAY PROGRAMS Art Wing Yarralumla Primary School

Children get to enjoy every minute of their day in our

• • • • • •

Email: hello@aeonacademy.com.au holiday programs. They meet Call us today! (02) 6142 3268

new friends, interact with our ex p e rt e d u c at o r s a n d g e t eng aged into all sorts of creative play.

https://www.facebook.com/Aeoncademy

Glow in the dark tunnels Music Jams Go Kart Tracks Scavenger Hunts Arts & Crafts activities Guided Nature Play

Age Group: 4-13 year olds Time: 8.30am to 6pm

Morning and afternoon tea provided.

BYO lunch and water bottle.

https://www.instagram.com/aeonacademy

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Play Base

PB

HOLIDAY PROGRAM

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, Dinosaur Museum, Let’s Play, Inflatable World, Indoor Playground, Laser Tag, KIDZplore, and more!

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

These holidays: 9-27 January 2023 (exc. weekends and public holidays) Times: 8am-6pm (Morning session 8am-12.30pm) Pricing: $88/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

Every School Holidays

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM a's berr t, Can fi -pro non funded self

SUMMER MUSIC SCHOOL is back in 2023

A Holiday Program of Song, Dance, instrument making, Learn an instrument, and other music learning activities for PRIMARY school-aged children

no previous skills necessary

January 9 - 13, Macquarie Primary School, 9am - 3:30pm (drop-off from 8:30am, After School Program until 5:30pm for an additional fee - a weekly or daily rate applies)

bookings and information youngmusicsociety.org.au

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WHEN: MONDAY 16 JANUARY - WEDNESDAY 18 JANUARY 2023 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

ACTIVE

ECA 2022

AWARD WINNER EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

GAMERS

ECA 2022

AWARD FINALIST INNOVATION

CCS SUBSIDY APPLIES

AMS HOLIDAY PROGR ANU & WODEN AGES 9-14

FEATURES:

Twice daily sports sessions Team building via video gaming Fully catered, full day program Child care subsidy applies

REGISTER NOW AT

WWW.ACTIVEGAMERS.COM.AU

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Holiday Active Wk 1: 19th - 23rd December Wk 2: 9th - 13th January

afe Plan IDS

Wk 3: 16th - 20th January Wk 4: 23rd - 27th January 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! Our Holiday Active Program is suitable for Kids aged 6 - 12 years old.

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MISSION

BFIRM BATTLE NINJA & BATTLE GAMES DAY PROGRAMS & SCHOOL HOLIDAY OVER NIGHT CAMPS WILL BE RUNNING EACH SCHOOL HOLIDAY PERIOD FOR 2023 Birthday parties and corporate events available

ALL INFORMATION & ENQUIRES CAN BE FOUND AT:

WWW.BFIRM.COM.AU OR CALL 0418225525

GET SET GET SET

TENNIS TENNIS CAMP CAMP

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FOR ALL INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS VISIT:

FOR ALL INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS VISIT: WWW.GETSETTENNIS.COM.AU WWW.GETSETTENNIS.COM.AU www.reallygreatsite.com

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AIE’s school holiday courses are a fantastic way to introduce students to video game development and 3D animation skills, tools and technology in a seriously fun studio environment.

Create captivating characters, write code for games and create your own playable video game with our entry-level courses; the choice is yours!

Who: Students aged 12 to 16 When: January school holidays

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What’s on: Head to the AIE website to find out what’s running these school holidays!

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SPORTS - BASEBALL

PER CHILD

$125 PER CAMP

BASEBALL CAMPS DATES:

20TH DEC (UNDER 10'S) 21ST DEC (OVER 11'S) 10TH JAN (UNDER 10'S) 11TH JAN (OVER 11'S)

TIMES: COST: VENUE:

9:30AM TO 12:00PM $125 PER CHILD PER CAMP MIT BALLPARK, NARRABUNDAH

LOOKING TO TAKE YOUR BASEBALL GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL? JOIN THE CAVALRY SUPERSTARS AS WE HONE YOUR SKILLS AND HAVE SOME FUN! REGISTER VIA CANBERRACAVALRY. COM.AU FOR FURTHER DETAILS!

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SPORTS - CRICKET

Kids Biz Holidays

JUNIOR CRICKET & GOLF CLINICS

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skills and confidence, regardless of their age or experience.

Don’t settle for any old program try Canberra’s most comprehensive and rewarding vacation care for the all-inclusive holiday experience.

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GOLF CRICKET

GUNGAHLIN GOLF CRICKET

PEARCE

CRICKET GOLF

Visit us online for more information or get in touch!

Child Care Subsidy

www.kidsbizholidays.com.au admin@kidsbizoshc.com.au

0439 927 053

Fee Reductions Available

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

When: 19th - 23rd Dec / 9th - 13th Jan 16th - 20th Jan / 23rd - 25th Jan Where: Canberra Public Golf Course, Narrabundah

Half Day Program

Age: 6 - 12yrs Time: 8.30 - 1pm Cost: $50/day

Full Day Program

Age: 6 - 12yrs Time: 8.30 - 5pm Cost: $90/day or $360 5 days

Movies and Lego building in down time

Contact Leigh for bookings: www.juniorgolf.com.au

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SPORTS - HORSE RIDING

Karelia

RIDING INSTRUCTION

Proudly sponsored & endorsed

by Horseland Canberra

Where the horses aren’t just lesson horses, they’re part of the family

• Quiet well educated Dressage Horses safe for Beginners to Advanced riders

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• Private lessons one on one

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• School holiday programs and Competition squads

Open 7 days • 8am - 8pm by appointment Only Evening Lessons Under Lights • 2 Dressage Arenas Qualified EA Level 1 Dressage Coach • Fully Insured

www.kareliariding.com.au

2 Clare Lane Bywong NSW 2621 (close to Canberra, Goulburn & Queanbeyan)

CONTACT ANGELA HAYES 0416 335 217 TO BOOK

Proudly Sponsored by: Horseland Canberra, Mainprize Veterinary Services Lucy O’Shaughnessy Equine Dentistry, The Equine Touch, Alan McRae Animal Chiropractor, Arlo Stephens UK Master Farrier, Rushe Photography.

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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 January 2023 10th & 11th 17th, 18th & 19th 24th & 25th

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays

Closed Public Holidays From 10am - 11.30am $25 per session

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

SCHOOL HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS MON-FRI: 9AM - 3PM PHONE: 62963331 25 Gartside St Wanniassa

gymclub@southerncanberra.net www.southerncanberra.gymnastics.org.au

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Canberra City Gymnastics Club’s Summer Holiday Program Wk 1 : 19th - 23rd Dec Wk 3 : 16th - 20th Jan Wk 2 : 9th - 13th Jan Wk 4 : 23rd - 25th Jan

8.30am - 5.30pm

$90 (1 day), $176 (2 days), $255 (3 days) $332 (4 days), $80 (per day for 5+ days) Gymnastics ACT/Australia Registration & Insurance and, CCGC Building & Equipment Fund fees will need to be paid for all first time bookings for 2023

Morning/Afternoon Tea Provided BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Taken from Mon 21st November 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

SPORTS - INDOOR BOULDERING

Summer Holiday Program www.mountainstrongcbr.com

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- Climbing, Fitness & Fun! - Youth program for 6-13yrs - 9am to 3pm each day - Contact us for pricing and a full list of available dates

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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, Confidence Conflict resolution & Anti-bullying skills

HOLIDAY PROGRAM!!!

[See website for Term locations, schedules]

MURRAY 0412413366 Canberra Aikido murray.loader@gmail.com

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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 19th – Fri 23rd Dec 2022 Tue 3rd – Fri 27th Jan 2023 Closed Australia Day Thursday 26 Jan

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Six great clincs to choose from every day

Basketball

Cricket

Dance

Golf

Soccer

Tennis

Choose a favourite or try something new every day!

΁΀ŝŝϬ Our experienced & enthusiastic coaches are on hand to develop your ͰŬƵ 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

Visit us online for more information or get in touch!

www.kidsbizholidays.com.au admin@kidsbizoshc.com.au

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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 - TENNIS

School Holiday Tennis Camps 12 - 16 December 2022 NWTC 19 - 21 December 2022 NWTC Morning:

Pre-Tennis Launch Pad (4–7 yrs) 8.30am–11.30am Half Day:

Technique and Tactics (6 yrs+) 8.30am–1.00pm

Call Frank 0438 258 624 North Woden Tennis Club (NWTC)

www.risingstartennis.com.au

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Holiday Tennis Camps

Wk 1: 9 - 13 January Wk 2: 16 - 20 January HOLIDAY CAMPS Wk 3: 23TENNIS - 27 January *

JANUARY 20 to 31, 2020 *closed Australia Day

Full Day Day Sessions, Sessions, 9am 9am –– 3pm 3pm ++ Full + 5+ year olds + 5+ year olds Junior Holiday Camps Red, Orange Orange and and Green Green Ball Ball ++ Red, + Full Day Sessions, 9am – 3pm Yellow Ball Ball Classes Classes ++ Yellow Beginners Intermediate ++ Beginners + 5+ year olds –– Intermediate + $65 per day + $65 per day + Red, Orange and Green Ball

+ Beginners – Intermediate TENNIS WORLD WORLD CANBERRA + 20 toTENNIS 24 836 and toCANBERRA 31 Jan 1300 836 64728 tennisworld.net.au 1300 647 •• tennisworld.net.au + $60 per day + 4 days $220, 5 days $275 USE CODE, SAVE 20%

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Junior Red Ball Camps HOLHAP + Morning Sessions, 9 – 10:45am REGISTER TODAY TODAY REGISTER +4 to 6 year olds tennisworld.net.au tennisworld.net.au + Red Ball only + Beginners – Intermediate + 21 to 24 and 28 to 31 Jan + 4 days $100

REGISTER TODAY

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SPORTS - TENNIS

GET SET GET SET

TENNIS TENNIS CAMP CAMP

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FOR ALL INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS VISIT:

FOR ALL INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS VISIT: WWW.GETSETTENNIS.COM.AU WWW.GETSETTENNIS.COM.AU www.reallygreatsite.com

Kids Biz Holidays

JUNIOR TENNIS CLINICS

DEAKIN ~ GUNGAHLIN ~ PEARCE

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

Mon 19th – Fri 23rd Dec 2022 Tue 3rd – Fri 27th Jan 2023

DEAKIN PEARCE Locations Closed Australia DayGUNGAHLIN Thursday 26 Jan GOLF try Canberra’s GOLF most comprehensive CRICKET Don’t settle for any old program and ϯͲϭϯ :ĂŶ rewarding vacationCRICKET care for the all-inclusive CRICKET holiday experience.

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Visit us online for more information or get in touch!

Child Care Subsidy

www.kidsbizholidays.com.au admin@kidsbizoshc.com.au

0439 927 053

Fee Reductions Available

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SPORTS - TENNIS Tennis 360 Holiday Camps!

16 – 20 January 2023 & 23 – 27 January 2023

Take 25% off when you sign up for the whole week!

(Excludes Australia Day, Thursday 26 January)

9am-12pm, Ages 5-15

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

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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* Public Holidays

7am - 9pm

*Crace Central 7am - 9pm

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