The school holidays can be an especially challenging time for mums who are still trying to work from home, or need to go into the office. We’ve all experienced what happens during the holidays when kids get bored.
This upcoming school holidays, don’t let devices be the main source of your child’s entertainment- why would you when there are so many great, local options inviting your kids to learn new skills, make new friends, express themselves and move in healthy ways?!
Check out the exciting range of school holiday activities happening this Easter school holidays below.
Super Camp
With a live DJ pumping the beats and multiple prize giveaways, this is an event not to be missed. The 4 teams THE ROCKERS, PUNKS, HOPPERS & ELECTRO’s will do battle to be crowned the Champions of Super Camp 2022.
Motiv8sports Camps are designed for all abilities and focus on the energy and effort rather than a child’s sporting or creative ability. Children learn about sport, culture, creativity, teamwork & sportsmanship in an environment fuelled by great leadership and constant motivation. Creativity and originality is a vital element with multiple creative outlets provided throughout each camp.
When and where:
Caringbah High School: April 13 – 14, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Jannali High School: April 19 – 20, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Suitable for: K-6 students
Cost: $125. Creative Kids Vouchers accepted.
Book: https://motiv8sports.com.au/locations/sutherland-shire/
K-6 Musical Theatre Camp
Dance, Acrobatics, Drama & Singing all in one fun-filled camp brought to you by Dynasty Performing Arts! Boost your child’s confidence as they work towards a Friday performance, which guests are invited to watch.
Suitable for boys & girls of all abilities as each child is given a chance to shine!
When: Tuesday, April 19 – Friday, April 22, 9am – 3pm (Option for before care from 8am and after-care until 5pm.)
Where: Grays Point
Suitable for: K-6 Students
Cost: $65 per day or 4 days for $200. Creative Kids Vouchers accepted.
Book: www.dynastypa.com.au/camp
DIY Woodwork Project
Don’t let the kids be bored these school holidays! Use up your Creative Kids voucher with Built by Kidz Parties and purchase two woodwork projects with your Creative Kids Voucher. This will keep them busy and off their screens!
DIY woodwork packages are also available for kids’ birthday parties and they make great kids’ presents.
Ongoing online offer
Suitable for: 5 to 12-year-olds
Cost: $100. Creative Kids Vouchers accepted. Free shipping.
Website: www.builtbykidzparties.com.au/shop
Phone: 1300 737 448
Creative Conference
Join Make me a Rockstar for our 2-day Kids Creative Conference these holidays!
Does your child love being the star of the show or working behind the scenes? Do they love dancing or singing? Have they always loved to write? They will love the Creative Conference 4 Kids, where they get to choose their own adventure!
– Singing on microphones or being the DJ for the conference and learning about equipment
– Drama and improvisation activities, mastering the art of acting
– Learning the behind-the-scenes of movies, or being part of the show
– Art and craft, fun with beading, creating masterpieces and masks to use for the performance
– Even teaching kids how to entertain their friends with balloon twisting and magic tricks!
Ending the experience of the 2 days with a performance for all the parents & guardians!
When: Wednesday, April 13 & Thursday, April 14
Where: Menai Guides Hall
Suitable for: 5-12-year-olds
Cost: $180. Creative Kids Vouchers accepted. Sibling discounts are available.
Book: Text Lauren on 0414 614 965
Website: https://makemearockstar.com.au
Offer: Mention MOTS for $10 off per child*.
*New parents only *Must book before Sunday, May 1st 2022.
Acrobatics Guest Teacher or Private Lessons
The Acro Co have an interstate Guest Teacher booked for these school holidays. Jacqui Rinaldi – Director of NIPA Melbourne.
– Stretch and Strength
– Acro, Contortion and Tumbling
– Kicks, Turns and Leaps
– Total of 3 hours
– Or you can book a 30 or 60-minute acrobatics and tumbling private lesson.
When: Wednesday, April 13
Where: Taren Point and Mortdale
Suitable for: 6-18-year-olds
Cost: $120
Book: https://www.theacroco.com.au/school-holidays
2-Day Instruments and Music Workshops
Your little muso will have a chance to explore, play and learn about a variety of musical instruments, join in all sorts of fun musical games and activities, learn to play their favourite songs in a band with other kids, sing, write and perform their own songs and have LOTS of fun while making new friends and discovering the world of music.
No musical experience needed, just enthusiasm and readiness to learn and have fun!
If your child plays a musical instrument, they will have the opportunity to bring their instruments and jam with other kids of similar levels too!
When:
5 – 8-year-olds: Monday, April 11 & Tuesday, April 12, 9am – 3pm
9 – 13-year-olds: Wednesday, April 13 & Thursday, April 14, 9am – 3pm
Where: Miranda, opposite Westfield
Suitable for: 5 – 13-year-olds
Cost: $160. Includes FREE before and after-care starting 8.30am with 4pm pick up. Creative Kids Vouchers accepted.
Book: Email Tiffany at [email protected]
Website: https://kennedymusicacademy.com.au
Holistic Outdoor Retreats for Teenagers
Growing Wild Outdoors runs holistic outdoor retreats for teenagers in the school holidays. They are on a mission to connect teenagers back to themselves, each other and the natural world.
With retreats capped at ten teenagers, the small group experience is all about slowing down, chilling out and just having a lot of fun!
Their community is safe, explorative, compassionate, fun and a technology-free experience. They are not a school or sport + rec camp, but a holistic experience. You don’t need to be ‘outdoorsy’ or ‘sporty’ to sign up… in fact most teenagers aren’t!
Sign up with a friend or come alone! We believe the outdoors is a place to facilitate growth and transformation and design retreats so that every teenager can feel part of a community and be successful at Growing Wild Outdoors.
When and where:
Year 8 and 9: Pittwater Paddle, Pittwater. Sunday, April 10 – Wednesday, April 13.
Year 10 and 11: The Reconnection Retreat, Gerroa (South Coast). Wednesday, April 20 – Saturday, April 23.
Suitable for: Year 8-11 students
Cost: $900
Book: https://www.growingwildoutdoors.com.au/april-school-holiday-retreats-2022
Offer: Mums of The Shire will receive a 10% discount on any retreat spot booked (just mention MOTS!)
If your child is not tempted by one of the activities listed above, check out the School Holiday Activities listed on the Mums of the Shire business directory for even more enticing ways to get your kids out and about this holidays!