Our lives don’t stop just because the school term does! We parents have, more often than not, still got to get on with work, washing, and everything else we do to keep a household running smoothly. How will you keep your kids challenged and entertained this school holidays so that they don’t spend two weeks on screens or stuck to your side expecting you to provide the entertainment?
It may be cold outside, but there are plenty of interesting and engaging activities being hosted for kids indoors. If there’s a budding actor, fun-loving dancer, enthusiastic chef, mini muso or aspiring sports star among your children, there’s a school holiday activity they will love below!
Aevum
Aevum Physiotherapy is proud to offer a range of fun and supportive school holiday classes that aid the development of children with special needs. For children who require regular and ongoing physio support, Aevum provides daily goal-oriented intensive classes, or one-on-one hydrotherapy sessions that will build core, arm and leg strength, and make things like hopping and jumping more achievable for your little one. These classes are offered every weekday morning during the school holidays.
Afternoon class options include:
Social dance: These classes are a great opportunity for your child to meet other kids while exercising. There will be a focus on games involving dance and music, along with some other fun activities.
Soccer/Ball skills: Children will develop ball skills, hand-eye coordination and agility through fun games that involve kicking and throwing. They’ll play a light soccer game and finish the class with a social activity like parachute games and dancing.
Bike riding: Whether your child is just starting out, learning to pedal, learning to ride without training wheels, or up to more advanced steering skills, this class is for everyone learning to ride a bike. The class will begin by breaking down components of riding, and then put it all together for a small group riding game. You can bring your own bike, or use Aevum’s training bikes and equipment.
Please note: These classes are for children with a disability, and they must be assessed by an Aevum Physiotherapist before attending classes.
When: Mon-Fri during winter school holidays at various times.
Where: Aevum Physiotherapy, Kirrawee
Suitable for: Children with a disability 4-16 years old
Cost: $60 per 1hr session
Book: Online here
Bangor Tavern
Bangor Tavern is pleased to present their School Holiday Winter Kids Carnival this July school holidays.
Between 11am & 2pm every Wednesday and Sunday The Tav will be the place for parents to unwind and the kids to have a ball with their array of free entertainment including our adventure tower, face painting, a balloon artist, jumping castle & kids shows playing on our big screen TV.
All kids’ meals are $15 and include a free ice-cream.
Bookings are encouraged via 9543 1866.
When: 11am & 2pm every Wed & Sun during the school holidays
Where: Bangor Tavern – Cnr Menai & Yala Rds, Bangor
Suitable for: All ages
Cost: Free
Book: Call 9543 1866
Acrogym Winter Holiday Club
Acrogym have you sorted with School Holiday FUN to keep the kids busy, not bored.
A full day of activities plus lunch is provided!
Sit back, grab a coffee, get your work done and let Acronym keep your kids entertained.
This holiday club is popular with kids who keep coming back so get in quick and don’t miss out.
When: 5, 7, 13 & 15 July, 9am – 3pm
Where: Acrogym Engadine (113A Anzac Avenue, Engadine – next door to the Engadine Leisure Centre)
Suitable for: 4+ years
Cost: $60
Book: https://www.acrogym.com.au/holiday
K-6 Holiday Camp! DANCE/ ACRO/ DRAMA/ SING
Suitable for both boys & girls, DYNASTY camps aim to boost the confidence of all the kids that attend, as they work alongside experienced and patient instructors. Each day combines elements of dance, acrobatics, drama & singing.
EVERY student is given a chance to shine as they spend the week working towards a performance, which friends/ family are invited to watch on the Friday.
When: 11-15 July, 9am – 3pm
Before care available from 8am/ after care available until 5pm
Where: Grays Point
Suitable for: K-6 Students
Cost: $65 for 1 day OR discounts for attending multiple days (EG $165 for 3 days or $230 for 5 days).
Book: http://www.dynastypa.com.au/camp
Kids Cooking Workshops
Kids love to cook, mix, stir, simmer and bake. They love to measure, pour, fold and whisk.
Join in the fun of an in-person cooking class with Kids Love to Cook classes – now launching in the Shire.
Designed specifically for 8-14 year old’s, classes mix math, simmer science and create some delicious recipes that are hands-on and interactive.
When: 13 & 14 July, 9am & 2pm
Where: Miranda
Suitable for: 8-14 year olds
Cost: $75-$90
Book: https://www.kidslovetocook.com.au/
Use Discount code of 15% off classes – GETINTOMYBELLY
Motiv8sports 2-Day Olympics Camp
Held only once each year, Super Camp is a sports festival designed just for kids. Super Camp is an energetic mix of sport, music, street culture, art and dance mashed up to create the ultimate atmosphere for kids who love having fun and expressing themselves.
Campers will be treated to an incredible array of our trademark team sports in an environment full of energy, motiv8tion and unbelievable guidance from their professional team of coaches.
Campers experience Motiv8s usual trademark sports, plus have the opportunity to express themselves creatively in dance, choreography, visual arts and songwriting activities via war cry and mega sessions.
With a live DJ pumping the beats and multiple prize giveaways, this is an event not to be missed. 4 teams- THE ROCKERS, PUNKS, HOPPERS & ELECTROS- will battle to be crowned the Champions of Super Camp 2022.
Motiv8sports Camps are designed for all abilities and focus on energy and effort rather than a child’s sporting or creative ability. Children who attend Motiv8sports Camps learn about sport, culture, creativity, teamwork & sportsmanship in an environment fuelled by great leadership and constant motivation. Creativity and originality are vital elements of everything Motiv8 does, with multiple creative outlets provided throughout each camp.
When:
Camp 1: 4 & 5 July 8.30am – 3.30pm
Camp 2: 7 & 8 July 8.30am – 3.30pm
Camp 3: 14 & 15 July 8.30am – 3.30pm
Where: Jannali High, Caringbah High
Suitable for: 5 to 12-year-olds
Cost: $125 (Creative kids vouchers accepted)
Book: https://motiv8sports.com.au/locations/sutherland-shire/
10% off – Use the code mots10
Screen Actors Showreel Bootcamp
The Screen Actors Bootcamp 3-day program gives 14 young actors the opportunity to work with industry leaders and learn about the craft of acting in a rewarding and professional training environment.
Each day your child will explore a deeper connection to the script, themself and the other actors and work together in front of and behind the camera. On day 2 & 3 your crew will arrive armed with quality cinematic cameras, professional lenses, and sound equipment to shoot your two showreel scenes on location. Designed for 14-18-year-old actors who are curious about the screen industry and/or who want to sharpen their skillset.
When: 13, 14 and 15 July
Where: 259 Riley St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Suitable for: 14-18yrs
Cost: $484
Book: https://youngactorsassembly.com.au/product/showreel-bootcamp-14yrs/
ACTstravaganza
YAA On Location is landing for the first time these July School Holidays!
Over three jam-packed days of acting fun, your child will work with castmates, act for the camera, write scripts, shoot a mini-movie, learn audition secrets, twist their tongue around the world, improvise stories, make a tv commercial, record a radio show, clown around with circus skills, build a set and get absolutely slimed on their own tv show!!!
When: 6, 7 & 8 July
Where: Alexandria
Suitable for: 8-13yrs
Cost: $418
Book: Online here
Little Tennis Aces Winter Holiday Camp
Bring some fun to the kids and get them moving these school holidays with the Little Tennis Aces Winter Tennis Camp!
This jam-packed 6-hour tennis camp (held across 2 mornings) involves group kids tennis lessons, team-based events and games designed to improve self-confidence, gross motor skills and learning the rules and strokes of tennis in a fun environment.
Give the kids a head start with a fun holiday activity, where they will have the opportunity to keep active, learn fundamentals of tennis, technique building, gameplay and most importantly have a blast!
When: 11 & 12 April, 9am-12pm
Where: Miranda Tennis Court, Seymour Shaw Park
Suitable for: 4-12yrs
Cost: $110 for both mornings, $60 for one
Book: http://www.littletennisaces.com.au or at [email protected]
Jurassic World at Kareela Village
During the winter school holidays, Kareela Village is transforming into a Jurassic World! Visit them to check out the giant robotic dinosaurs, dinosaur ride, exploration dig, kids’ activities and a few more Jurassic surprises.
When: 7 July & 13th July
Where: Kareela Village
Cost: FREE
Makeup Workshops at The Bridal Bar
If you have a young child who seems to be forever at your side when you are “putting on your face” or a tween who is already “borrowing” your bronzer, they will love the upcoming makeup workshops offered by the Bridal Bar.
Little Glams (ages 5-9) will be set up with cosmetics and brushes to play with and explore applying a minimal makeup look to their faces, while Tweens (ages 10-13) will receive an introduction to makeup use and hygiene (including colour matching, brush cleaning, proper makeup removal and more).
Ps: Mums are also entitled to 20% off treatments if booked during your child’s class!
When: Wednesdays and Fridays during the school holidays, at various times.
Where: The Bridal Bar, Mezzanine Level, 191 Taren Point Rd, Caringbah
Suitable for: 5-13-year-olds.
Cost: $35 (Little Glams), $45 (Tweens)
Book: Bookings are essential, head to The Bridal Bar website to book.
If you haven’t quite found what you were looking for, try viewing our school holiday listings or maybe see what’s on at the movies!
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!
