SUMMER EDITION 2022/23 School Holiday Activities Directory
HELP FOR FAMILIES
LOCAL PLACES OF INTEREST
YOUR GUIDE TO FUN
Canberra 16
Effectiveness Training
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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 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
Orthodontics
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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
- BASEBALL Canberra Cavalry Baseball 47
- 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
- HORSE RIDING Gooromon Park refer to page 33 Karelia Riding Instruction 50
- 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
YOUR GUIDE TO FUN
SPORTS - TENNIS Get Set Tennis 57 Kids Biz Holidays & Sports 57 Rising Star Tennis Academy 55 Tennis 360 58 Tennis World Canberra 56
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4 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. Please Email: Brooke.Downie@nextgenclubs.com.au 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. INDEX
5 AMUSEMENTS & FUN NEXT NEVER STOP PROGRESSING TAKE IT NEVER STOP PROGRESSING TAKE IT NEXT TO BOOK NOW OR FOR MORE INFO VISIT BOUNCEINC.COM.AU VISIT US AT BOUNCE BELCONNEN MM3 WESTFIELD BELCONNEN, 18 BENJAMIN WAY, BELCONNEN ACT 2617 INDEX
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7 ART, CRAFT & PHOTOGRAPHY Aeon Academy Visual Art Workshops www.facebook.com/Aeoncademy www.instagram.com/aeonacademy 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 INDEX
For ll workshop details and to book, visit artkidscanberra.com
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!
BOOK NOW 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!
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 n, guided-art experience building children's confidence to think creatively, imaginatively and independently.
Classes run during school term time. Book a once-o paid trial class now!
Visit www.artkidscanberra.com for more details.
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9 ART, CRAFT & PHOTOGRAPHY 3-DAY BUSINESS TASTER EXPERIENCE FOR CREATIVE TEENS BOOK NOW : www.edii.com.au 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! INDEX L E A R N T O S E W A N D C R A F T L E S S O N S F O R C H I L D R E N A N D A D U L T S M A D E B Y Y O U C A N B E R R A . C O M . A U Sewing for Beginners L E A R N T O S E W A N D C R A F T L E S S O N S F O R C H I L D R E N A N D A D U L T S M A D E B Y Y O U C A N B E R R A . C O M . A U Sewing for Beginners L E A R N T O S E W A N D C R A F T L E S S O N S F O R C H I L D R E N A N D A D U L T S M A D E B Y Y O U C A N B E R R A . C O M . A U Sewing for Beginners
10 ART, CRAFT & PHOTOGRAPHY 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 PhotoAccess is supported by ACT Government through artsACT and the Australia Council’s Visual Arts and Crafts Strategy. facebook.com/photoaccess INDEX Painting - Drawing - illustration - portrait - Art classes studioMAP Griffith est 1997 www . studiomap.com.au Book NOW Holiday Workshops Jan 16~20 * 3-5pm Mon 16 th 15+ only Tues 17 th 6-12yrs Wed 18 th 11-13yrs Thur 19 th / 13-15yrs Fri 20 th illustration Book NOW During school terms weekly Art classes After School & Saturdays 6-12yrs / early teens / 15+only Term 1 Bookings NOW open
11 CAMPS - Hor se Riding - Archer y - Dir t Bikes - Climbing - Bush Initiatives - Leather Work - Canoeing - & More! Activities can Include: BOOKINGS Ph: (02) 6227 9266 or visit: www.mountaintrails.org.au *Note we run a bus ser vice from Canberra via Yass WEE JASPER INDEX
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13 CINEMA & LIVE THEATRE INDEX Alice in Wonderland The Musical Shows at 11am and 2pm Wed 11 Jan to Sat 14 Jan 2023 At Theatre 3 - 3 Repertory Ln, Acton All tickets only $20 For bookings visit Canberrarep.org.au call (02) 6257 1950 or purchase at the door!
14 COOKING kids kids cooking cooking classes classes S U M M E R S C H O O L H O L I D A Y S S U M M E R S C H O O L H O L I D A Y S Monday 9 January - Friday 13 January Held at Chifley Health Hub Half day sessions from 9am - 12noon For children aged 8-12 R e g i s t e r o n l i n e t o d a y P h : 6 1 6 2 2 5 8 3 E : i n f o @ a c t n u t r i t i o n a u s t r a l i a o r g T o s e e t h e m e n u , v i s i t w w w t r y b o o k i n g c o m / C E A F L $70 per session Early bird discount! Book by 15 December and receive 15% off C o m e c o o k w i t h u s ! C o m e c o o k w i t h u s ! EDUCATION
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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.
Ready for Kindy
blocks of one on one sessions with a Speech Pathologist
boost
child's early literacy skills, giving them a great start to kindergarten. Literacy Blocks: An intensive block of sessions targeting literacy skills
the “Sounds Write” program. Sounds Write is an evidence-based phonics program for school aged children.
Pathology
Secrets of the Australian Bush –a family adventure
Snakes Alive!
9 – 15 Jan | 10.00 am – 12.00 pm | 12.00 pm –2.00 pm | 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm $7 adult, $6 conc, $5 child
Tue 21 Sep, Thu 23 Sep, Mon 27 Sep, Wed 29 Sep
Fri 1 Oct | 10.30 am | 1 hr | $8 adult, $5 child
Join us for live displays, feeding and handling of snakes, lizards, frogs, turtles and more this summer.
Discover the secrets of plants that live in the Australian bush on this family-friendly bus tour of the Gardens. Suitable for children 4-10 years. Accompanying adult required. Bookings essential parksaustralia.gov.au/botanic-gardens/
Choose your 2-hour session and book online www.parksaustralia.gov.au/botanic-gardens
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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.
16 HELP FOR FAMILIES Orthodontics Canberra Specialised Orthodontic care for all ages Tuggeranong 1 Cowlishaw Street Ph: 6293 2050 Woden 1st Floor, Gadal Chambers 48 Corinna Street Ph: 6282 3055 No referral required www.ortho.net.au
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read her parenting blogs
Parent Skills with Parent Effectiveness Training
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on www.parentskills.com.au/blogs/larissa 0413 451 607 www.parentskills.com.au
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Be inspired to push for change
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
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.
Aimed at children 6-12 years. All materials provided.
Cost: $5.00 / Members free / Book online.
Kings Avenue, Parkes ACT 2600 naa.gov.au
Storytime: listen, engage, create
10:30 am to 12:00 pm Friday 16 Dec 2022 | Friday 24 Feb 2023
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. For children under 6 years of age.
Cost: Free / Book online.
This exhibition is supported by Visions of Australia and the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program.
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18 LOCAL PLACES OF INTEREST INDEX VISIT THE GALLERY NEXT SCHOOL HOLIDAYS FOR ART ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES CLICK HERE FOR MORE KIDS & FAMILIES CREATE, PLAY AND CONNECT WITH ART AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY
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20 LOCAL PLACES OF INTEREST Join us for some good fun every school holidays at the National Museum! roaaaring We offer a
new program
fun and
hands-on activities every school holidays. Visit
for the latest
nma.gov.au Open 9am–5pm daily (closed Christmas Day) Acton Peninsula, Canberra | Freecall 1800 026 132 INDEX
brand
of
engaging,
nma.gov.au/families
details.
matthew.balken@wildbark.org
21 LOCAL PLACES OF INTEREST DIVE INTO NATURE these school holidays! Full day of activites, including: • Games • Science-based experiments and activities • Arts and crafts • Snacks and lunches
$88 Per Child For bookings and enquiries, please visit our website or contact us via email.
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wildbark.org/events
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
KITE MAKING
Kids can get creative designing and making their own kite, and then have fun flying them!
6-15 yrs $15
3, 10 & 17 Jan Book 5 yrs+ $15
FAMILY ORIENTEERING 17 Dec - 29 Jan Drop in Families $5
Collect clues and a map and go on a letter search throughout the forests and gardens
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.
22 LOCAL PLACES OF INTEREST Visit Geoscience
Address Cnr Hindmarsh Drive & Jerrabomberra Ave, Symonston ACT | Phone 1800 800 173 Touch a rock from the Moon! 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 GA SRF71143
Australia
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ST JOHN’S SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM
WED:
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Visit us to see photographs, and stories relating to years in the history of St John’s Church, Churchyard, and adjacent Schoolhouse.
Constitution Ave., REID Adjacent to Anzac Pde
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OPENING TIMES
10am to 12 noon
& SUN : 2pm to 4pm
By gold coin donation. There is a small charge per head for tours. The Closest Tour Cave to Canberra Enjoyable tours with hands on activities Beautiful limestone cave system with loads of crystal formations Bookings recommended Information: www.weejaspercaves.com
SAT, SUN, MON ALSO WED DURING ACT HOLS GROUPS AT OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT
$22 Conc: $18.50 Child: $15 No Under 5s Tel: 0438 313 889 (text most reliable) INDEX
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24 16-18 January, Griffith ACT 9-11 January, Griffith ACT
you'll
adventures
your
story and characters to act!
ghost-themed acting workshop!
and
$270 Three-Day Acting Workshop DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA HOLIDAY HOLIDAY HOLIDAY PROGRAMS PROGRAMS PROGRAMS www.perform.edu.au/holiday-programs ENROL ONLINE GHOUL SCHOOL GHOUL SCHOOL GHOUL SCHOOL (AGES 7-12) (AGES 7-12) (AGES 7-12) THE HERO'S JOURNEY THE HERO'S JOURNEY THE HERO'S JOURNEY (AGES 7-12) (AGES 7-12) (AGES 7-12) Three-Day Acting Workshop $270 INDEX
In this three-day workshop,
create a whole play about a hero's exciting
- coming up with
own
A three-day,
Through acting exercises, drama games
scripts, you'll explore ghosts, ghost-catchers and different fantasy characters. Plus you'll perform in a ghostly play on the last day!
25 PERFORMING ARTS 23-25 January, Griffith ACT 12-13
ACT Screen
skills for movies and TV. Plus,
you
do
www.perform.edu.au/childrens-programs-canberra-brisbane ENROL ONLINE MUSICAL THEATRE MADNESS MUSICAL THEATRE MADNESS MUSICAL THEATRE MADNESS (AGES 10-16) (AGES 10-16) (AGES 10-16) WEEKLY WEEKLY ACTING & MUSICAL ACTING & MUSICAL THEATRE CLASSES THEATRE CLASSES Three-Day Musical Theatre Workshop Term-time after-school acting classes right around Canberra - book online Broadway musical theatre productionsnew shows every term - enrol online Join us for three days of acting, singing and dancing, as we rehearse and perform a mini-musical for your family and friends! HOW TO GO TO HOLLYWOOD HOW TO GO TO HOLLYWOOD HOW TO GO TO HOLLYWOOD (AGES 11-17) (AGES 11-17) (AGES 11-17) $270 $180
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January, Griffith
acting workshop! Acting
hear from Caroline O'Brien who's worked in Hollywood as an actor. Find out what
need to
to become an actor in the US.
Caroline Simone O'Brien
26 PERFORMING ARTS O’Halloran Cct, KAMBAH Namadgi School 0449 255 651 • www.play-base.com.au • info@play-base.com.au PB PB Play SPORTS PROGRAMS Base 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 • 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! INDEX
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27 PERFORMING ARTS
to
Year Monday 19th – Friday 23rd Dec 2022 Tuesday
–
Wed
Biz Holidays Visit us online for more information or get in touch! www.kidsbizholidays.com.au admin@kidsbizoshc.com.au 0439 927 053 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
children from Kindergarten to
3rd
Friday 27th Jan 2023 Closed Australian Day Thursday 26 Jan 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! Po sitions can fill quickly so book early! Drama Stars Academy - Holiday Drama Program Dates: Mon 9/1,
11/1, Fri 13/1, Mon 16/1, Wed 18/1, Fri 20/1 Time: 9am - 5pm
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“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. Cost: $88 per day Where: Our fantastic new Studio/Theatre at Unit 2, 6 Dacre St. Mitchell. Bookings through our website: www.dramastarsacademy.com
Canberra Yacht Club
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Holiday
Tackers and
Sailing
accredited programs
Each program includes: tuition
Instructors
Loads of fun on and off the water! 7-11 yrs old INDEX
Sailing Program
Out There
are Australian Sailing
aimed at getting kids aged 7-17 sailing.
from qualified AS
and Assistant Instructors.
29 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 #3 5 Day Monday 5 – Friday 9 December Kids #4 5 Day Monday 12 – Friday 16 December Kids #5 5 Day Monday 19 – Friday 23 December Kids #6 4 Day Tuesday 3 – Friday 6 January Kids #7 5 Day Monday 9 – Friday 13 January Kids #8 5 Day Monday 16 – Friday 20 January Kids #9 3 Day 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 INDEX
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32 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM INDEX Aeon Academy VALA Dramatic Adventures www.facebook.com/Aeoncademy www.instagram.com/aeonacademy 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
33 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM GOOROMON PARK HORSE RIDING CENTRE NO EXPERIENCE Never ridden before or Beginner Riders. EXPERIENCED GP Beginners, Intermediate ABOVE Programs COST 1day program - $175 4 day program - $525 BYO Lunch, Morning & Afternoon AGE: 6 - 16 Years TIME: 8:45am - 4:00pm (*enquire about late pick-up.) We provide BOOTS & HELMETS info@gooromonpark.com.au - www.gooromonpark.com.au SAFE, FUN, QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS WEEKLY PROGRAMS DECEMBER 2022: 12-15th December JANUARY 2023: Week 1: 3-6th January Week 2: 9-12th January Week 3: 16-19th January Week 4: 23-25th January BOOK NOW: 6230 2230 INDEX
34 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM INDEX 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 19-23 DEC www.facebook.com/Aeoncademy www.instagram.com/aeonacademy
35 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM INDEX Painting - Drawing - illustration - portrait - Art classes studioMAP Griffith est 1997 www . studiomap.com.au Book NOW Holiday Workshops Jan 16~20 * 3-5pm Mon 16 th 15+ only Tues 17 th 6-12yrs Wed 18 th 11-13yrs Thur 19 th / 13-15yrs Fri 20 th illustration Book NOW During school terms weekly Art classes After School & Saturdays 6-12yrs / early teens / 15+only Term 1 Bookings NOW open
t h i s s c h o o l h o l i d a y s
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Learn to flip, fly, juggle, and more with Canberra's one and only youth circus!
37 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Canberra’s Premier Holiday Programs DEAKIN ~ GUNGAHLIN ~ PEARCE Kids Biz Holidays Ages: Kindergarten to Year 6 Dates: Monday 19th – Friday 23rd Dec 2022 Tuesday 3rd – Friday 27th Jan 2023 Closed Monday 2 Jan & Thursday 26 Jan · E xperienced S taff · C oaching S ession s · E xtensive F acilities · D aily E xcursion s & M ajor A ctivities · C hild C are S ubsidy F ee R eduction s · 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! Visit us online for more information or get in touch! www.kidsbizholidays.com.au admin@kidsbizoshc.com.au 0439 927 053 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! INDEX
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39 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM INDEX • • • • • Locations at: Belconnen Hughes An Experience for Kids! @ LEGO SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS!
40 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Art Wing Yarralumla Primary School Email: hello@aeonacademy.com.au Call us today! (02) 6142 3268 Children get to enjoy every minut e of thei r da y i n our holiday programs. They meet new friends, interact with our e xpe r t educ a tor s an d ge t en g a g e d i n t o al l so r t s o f creative play. • 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. AEON ACADEMY HOLIDAY PROGRAMS https://www.facebook.com/Aeoncademy https://www.instagram.com/aeonacademy INDEX
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Dinosaur
and more!
The
Program,
skills, thrills and fun! Activities: Arts & Craft, board games, Xbox, Wii, group games, music, play equipment, and more! 9-27 January 2023 (exc. weekends and public holidays) 8am-6pm (Morning session 8am-12.30pm) $88/day (includes excursion) OR $55/half day (morning or afternoon). Childcare Subsidy Available. O’Halloran Cct, KAMBAH Namadgi School These holidays: Times: Pricing: 0449 255 651 • www.play-base.com.au • info@play-base.com.au Canberra’s BEST Excursions Ages 5-16 PB PB Play HOLIDAY PROGRAM Base INDEX Every School Holidays
FUN Excursions: Movies,
Museum, Let’s Play, Inflatable World, Indoor Playground, Laser Tag, KIDZplore,
Sports Programs:
Multi-Sports
Skate ‘n Scoot, and Hip Hop Dance -
42 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM is back in 2023 bookings and information youngmusicsociety.org.au SUMMER MUSIC SCHOOL Canberra's non-profit, self -funded January 9 - 13, Macquarie Primary School, 9am - 3:30pm 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 (drop-off from 8:30am, After School Program until 5:30pm for an additional fee - a weekly or daily rate applies) INDEX
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM WHEN: MONDAY 16 JANUARY - WEDNESDAY 18 JANUARY 2023 TIMES: 9:00AM - 12:00PM EACH DAY LOCATION: UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA (NORTHSIDE) & TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (SOUTHSIDE) coerveract.com.au/holiday-camps admin@coerveract.com.au REGISTER NOW: ice daily sports sessions am building via video gaming Fully catered, full day program Child care subsidy applies Award winning program ACTIVE GAMERS HOLIDAY PROGRAMS FEATURES: WWW.ACTIVEGAMERS.COM.AU REGISTER NOW AT ANU & WODEN AGES 9-14 AWARD WINNER ECA 2022 EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD FINALIST INNOVATION ECA 2022 CCS SUBSIDY APPLIES INDEX
44 COVIDSafe Plan SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM INDEX 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. Holiday Active is available for both members and non-members. Activities: Wk 3: 16th - 20th January Wk 4: 23rd - 27th January
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM www reallygreatsite com TENNIS CAMP GET SET FOR ALL INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS VISIT: WWW.GETSETTENNIS.COM.AU Kaleen - 9th-11th Jan, 2023 Canberra Grammar - 11th-13th, 2013 INDEX DAY PROGRAMS & SCHOOL HOLIDAY OVER NIGHT CAMPS WILL BE RUNNING EACH SCHOOL HOLIDAY PERIOD FOR 2023 Birthday parties and corporate events available BFIRM BATTLE NINJA & BATTLE GAMES WWW.BFIRM.COM.AU OR CALL 0418225525 MISSION ALL INFORMATION & ENQUIRES CAN BE FOUND AT:
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HOLIDAY PROGRAM LEARN HOW TO ANIMATE DESIGN AND CODE GAMES Find out more at aie.edu.au/holidays MAKE YOUR OWN CHARACTERS
students
tools and
Create
your
with our
the
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When:
What’s
SPECIALIST EDUCATORS IN GAMES, ANIMATION, FILM & VFX INDEX
SCHOOL
AIE’s school holiday courses are a fantastic way to introduce
to video game development and 3D animation skills,
technology in a seriously fun studio environment.
captivating characters, write code for games and create
own playable video game
entry-level courses;
choice is yours! Who:
aged 12 to 16
January school holidays
on: Head to the AIE website to find out what’s running these school holidays!
47 SPORTS - BASEBALL PER CHILD $125 PER CAMP DATES: REGISTER VIA CANBERRACAVALRY. COM AU FOR FURTHER DETAILS! 20TH DEC (UNDER 10'S) 21ST DEC (OVER 11'S) 10TH JAN (UNDER 10'S) 11TH JAN (OVER 11'S) LOOKING TO TAKE YOUR BASEBALL GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL? JOIN THE CAVALRY SUPERSTARS AS WE HONE YOUR SKILLS AND HAVE SOME FUN! TIMES: 9:30AM TO 12:00PM COST: $125 PER CHILD PER CAMP VENUE: MIT BALLPARK, NARRABUNDAH INDEX
48 SPORTS - CRICKET Visit us online for more information or get in touch! www.kidsbizholidays.com.au admin@kidsbizoshc.com.au 0439 927 053 Locations DEAKIN GUNGAHLIN PEARCE GOLF GOLF CRICKET CRICKET CRICKET GOLF JUNIOR CRICKET & GOLF CLINICS Experienced 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 try Canberra’s most comprehensive and rewarding vacation care for the all-inclusive holiday experience. Kids Biz Holidays C hild C are S ubsidy F ee R eductions A vailable SPORTS - GOLF Be part of Australia’s most comprehensive school holiday and term based golf program. 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 Contact Leigh for bookings: hunterleigh30@gmail.com 0404 851 679 www.juniorgolf.com.au When: 19th - 23rd Dec / 9th - 13th Jan 16th - 20th Jan / 23rd - 25th Jan Where: Canberra Public Golf Course, Narrabundah Movies and Lego building in down time INDEX
49 SPORTS - DIVING INDEX
50 SPORTS - HORSE RIDING
Karelia RIDING INSTRUCTION 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 • Private lessons one on one • 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. INDEX
Proudly sponsored & endorsed by Horseland Canberra
51 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 gymclub@southerncanberra.net www.southerncanberra.gymnastics.org.au SCHOOL HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS MON-FRI: 9AM - 3PM PHONE: 62963331 25 Gartside St Wanniassa BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL INDEX
Canberra City Gymnastics Club’s Summer Holiday Program
Wk 1 : 19th - 23rd Dec Wk 2 : 9th - 13th Jan Wk 3 : 16th - 20th Jan Wk 4 : 23rd - 25th Jan - Climbing, Fitness & Fun! - Youth program for 6-13yrs - 9am to 3pm each day - Contact us for pricing and a full list of available dates INDEX
8.30am - 5.30pm $90 (1 day), $176 (2 days), $255 (3 days) $332 (4 days), $80 (per day for 5+ days)
52 SPORTS - GYMNASTICS
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
53 SPORTS - MARTIAL ARTS Aikido for Kids KIDS 5-8s 9-TEENS Autism/Aspergers Class MURRAY 0412413366 Canberra Aikido murray.loader@gmail.com 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] INDEX
54 SPORTS - MULTI SPORTS Canberra’s Premier Holiday Programs DEAKIN ~ GUNGAHLIN ~ PEARCE Kids Biz Holidays 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 Visit us online for more information or get in touch! www.kidsbizholidays.com.au admin@kidsbizoshc.com.au 0439 927 053 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 Six great clincs to choose from every day Basketball Cricket Dance Golf Soccer Tennis Choose a favourite or try something new every day! INDEX
55 SPORTS - SKATE & SCOOTERING SPORTS - TENNIS O’Halloran Cct, KAMBAH 0449 255 651 info@play-base.com.au Playbase’s skateboard, rollerblade and scooter Sports Program! PB PB Play Base SKATE 'N SCOOT School Holiday Tennis Camps Call Frank 0438 258 624 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 www.risingstartennis.com.au North Woden Tennis Club (NWTC) INDEX
56 INDEX TENNIS WORLD CANBERRA 1300 836 647 • tennisworld.net.au + Full Day Sessions, 9am – 3pm + 5+ year olds + Red, Orange and Green Ball + Yellow Ball Classes + Beginners – Intermediate + $65 per day 0 HOLHAP REGISTER TODAY tennisworld.net.au TENNIS WORLD CANBERRA 1300 836 647 • tennisworld.net.au + Full Day Sessions, 9am – 3pm + 5+ year olds + Red, Orange and Green Ball + Yellow Ball Classes + Beginners – Intermediate + $65 per day 0 HOLHAP REGISTER TODAY tennisworld.net.au Wk 2: 16 - 20 January 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 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 USE CODE, SAVE 20% HOLHAP REGISTER TODAY bit.ly/TWcampsCAN Wk 3: 23 - 27 January * *closed Australia Day
57 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 Closed Australia Day Thursday 26 Jan Don’t settle for any old program try Canberra’s most comprehensive and rewarding vacation care for the all-inclusive holiday experience. C hild C are S ubsidy F ee R eductions A vailable Kids Biz Holidays Visit us online for more information or get in touch! www.kidsbizholidays.com.au admin@kidsbizoshc.com.au 0439 927 053 JUNIOR TENNIS CLINICS DEAKIN ~ GUNGAHLIN ~ PEARCE www reallygreatsite com TENNIS CAMP GET SET FOR ALL INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS VISIT: WWW.GETSETTENNIS.COM.AU Kaleen - 9th-11th Jan, 2023 Canberra Grammar - 11th-13th, 2013 INDEX
58 SPORTS - TENNIS 16 20 January 2023 & 23 – 27 January 2023 (Excludes Australia Day, Thursday 26 January) 9am 12pm, Ages 5 15 Tennis 360 Holiday Camps! 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 BOOK NOW Take 25% off when you sign up for the whole week! INDEX
59 Supabarn Casey Casey Market Town - 15 Kingsland Parade, Casey Monday - Sunday 7am - 10pm* Public Holidays Weekly Supabarn Specials *Crace Central 7am - 9pm 7am - 9pm Supabarn Crace Crace Central - Hillcrest St, Crace Supabarn Kingston Eyre Street Market - 34 Eyre St, Kingston www.supabarn.com.au INDEX
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