School holidays come around quickly and, particularly if you’re a busy or working family, sometimes you need a hand keeping everyone entertained and stimulated! Check out our Autumn School Holiday Guide to find out what’s available these school holidays in and around the Hills. There’s something for everyone so make sure you book in soon!
GET SPORTY AT THE CENTRE DURAL
This April, The Centre is offering full or half day holiday programs for kids. 7-12 year olds are offered an intensive Netball or Soccer training program to introduce and refine core sporting skills, build fitness and have lots of fun! For 5-7 year olds, a dynamic Multi-Sport Program, with a mix of games, gross motor, sports and play time offers a more nurturing, structured environment suitable for younger children. The fun can continue into the afternoon session with a more relaxed time of games and fun.
School Holiday Bookings are open online now. Pack your own lunch or a pre-order menu is available from the in-house Cafe. Places are limited, so get your registration in and save your spot!
Inflatable World Dural is also open at The Centre throughout the school holidays. Open 9.30am – 4.30pm everyday.
The Centre, 1 Pellitt Lane Dural | For more information call 8989 0000 or email sports@thecentredural.org.au
HAVE FUN AT INSPIRE’S VACATION CARE PROGRAM
Inspire’s April School Holiday program is jam-packed with fun, engaging excursions, and activities that primary school children of all ages will love! Inspire has some fantastic things planned, from outings to Reading Cinemas, Sydney Cricket Ground, Timezone, and the Auburn Botanic Gardens; to awesome activities such as all-day science, a bridge-building challenge, and an Inspire Colour Run!
The full details of Inspire’s vacation care program can be found on their website. Spaces are limited – so make your booking now!
1300 665 275 | info@inspireme.com.au | www.inspireprogram.com.au/school-holiday-fun
BEND, FLIP AND TUMBLE AT SYDNEY HILLS GYMNASTICS
The Sydney Hills Gymnastics Holiday Program is designed for kids aged 4 to 13 to keep them fit, happy and healthy and of course to have fun! Gymnastics sessions include trampolines, trapezes, bars and rolls, flexibility, coordination, strength, cartwheels and more. There are half days, full days and long days to fit in with parents’ busy schedules. And there are sessions at their Castle Hill and Bella Vista locations.
BRAND NEW PROGRAM – School Holiday Skills Clinics! 1,1.5 and 2 hour clinics are designed to help kids learn specific skills. This program is perfect for school aged boys and girls ( 5 – 15 yrs) that want to learn, practice or master particular elements of gymnastics skills. Available during Autumn School Holidays in the Bella Vista venue.
Find out more and book for the upcoming school holidays here.
DISCOVER A PASSION FOR STEM WITH LITTLE INVENTORS
If you would like to learn more about the holiday program or after school activities please email littleinventorsau@gmail.com or call 1300 453 304. You can also find Little Inventors Facebook and on their Youtube channel you can find videos from past school holiday programs.
BE A SUPERSTAR THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS WITH SISTER2SISTER SCHOOL OF SINGING
The emphasis of the Sister2Sister School of Singing program is FUN, with 3 JAM-PACKED days of SINGING, DANCING, MUSICAL THEATRE and DRAMA with a team of inspiring, experienced teachers. The musical content for this workshop will be jungled themed. Workshops are open to kids aged 5-12 years and offer a safe environment for kids to enjoy their school holidays.
When: 17,18 & 19 April | Time: Registration from 8:30am. Workshop 9am-3pm. | Where: Sister2Sister School of Singing – 11/22 Hudson Ave, Castle Hill (located next to HomeCo.)
Price: Only $240 for 3 DAYS! Creative Kids Vouchers accepted.
Registrations can be made via sister2sister.com.au/jungle-theme. Limited spaces available, secure your spot now! Please email info@sister2sister.com.au if you have any questions.
BOP TILL YOU DROP THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Bop Till You Drop is thrilled to unveil its brand-new theme for these school holidays: the enchanting ‘World of Wizardry’ Performing Arts Program. They are also proud to announce in October 2023 Bop till you Drop won an award for Best School Holiday Activity Provider’ at the ‘What’s on 4 Kids Awards’. With over 21 years of experience, they love what they do and they want your children to experience the magic of World of Wizardry. Prepare to be captivated as your children embark on a journey through six x 45-minute classes, spanning the realms of Singing, Dancing, Drama, Science, Cooking, and Craft. Their mission is to cultivate your child’s self-esteem and confidence through engaging activities that ignite their imagination. On the last day the children will perform in a mini concert for you to witness their newfound talents. As a token of their appreciation each child will receive a Bop T-shirt and an official graduation certificate.
Time: 9am – 3.30pm (FREE extended care till 5pm on the first day) Drop off as early as 8am complimentary. | When: Tues 23 & Wed 24 April – CASTLE HILL – 10/5 Gladstone Rd. Other workshops in Bondi & Gladesville (16 & 17 April) & Mosman (23 & 24 April) | Cost: $99 per day ($198 for 2 days). Creative Kids Voucher accepted.
To book fill in this BOOKING FORM.
Phone: 1300 13 03 13 | Email: info@boptillyoudrop.com.au | Website: Bop till you Drop – School Holiday Programs
UNLEASH YOUR INNER POP STAR AT THE AUSTRALIAN PERFORMING ARTS COLLEGE
If you were caught up in the TAY TAY fever, keep the good vibes going this holidays with APAC’s Pop Star Kids vacation care camp. Your child can unleash their inner Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Tones and I or Dua Lipa! Dive into the world of pop music as the kids learn their favourite songs, master jazz, hip hop and freestyle dances, and hone their acting skills like true stars.
The program is designed to inspire creativity and confidence in every child. In addition to musical and theatrical activities, they’ll enjoy fun extras like hair braiding, face painting, costuming, friendship bracelets and other pop star craft, dress up like a pop star, fun games and much more. Get ready for a vacation care experience that’s all about bringing out the pop star within! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED – Just loads of fun!
Monday 15 April – Friday 19 April. Standard care 9am – 3.30pm. Extended care 8am – 5pm
Cost: $85 per day ($110 for extended care). Discounts apply when you book 3 or more days. Creative Kids and Active Kids Vouchers accepted.
SPECIAL OFFER: Book by 31 March and Save 10%. USE Code LOVER at Checkout. Book here now.
EXPERIENCE A MULTI-SPORTS CAMP WITH MOTIV8SPORTS
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. At the Motiv8sports 2024 Super Camp, attendees will be treated to an incredible array of team sports in an environment full of energy, motiv8tion and unbelievable guidance from a qualified team of coaches! Each event runs for 2 days, from 8.30am to 3.30pm, in both the Hills District and Blacktown area. It’s $125 for two days and suitable for children in Kindy through to Year 6.
SPECIAL OFFER FOR HDMs! SAVE 20%
For the following HILLS camps use discount code HDM20OFFHILLS at checkout. SUPER CAMP #1 – BOOK HERE – Hills Grammar School – Mon 15 & Tues 16 April | SUPER CAMP #2 – BOOK HERE Hills Grammar School – Wed 17 & Thurs 18 April | SUPER CAMP #3 – BOOK HERE – Rouse Hill High – Mon 22 & Tues 23 April.
For the following BLACKTOWN camps use discount code HDM20OFFBTOWN at checkout. SUPER CAMP #1 BOOK HERE – Ponds High School – Mon 15 & Tues 16 April | SUPER CAMP #2 BOOK HERE – Ponds High School – Wed 17 & Thurs 18 April
If you have any questions or would like further information contact Coach Brad on 0402 200 479 or email hills@motiv8sports.com.au or
blacktown@motiv8sports.com.au.
THINK LIKE AN ENGINEER WITH YOUNG ENGINEERS
At Young Engineers, Children learn to ‘think like engineers’ by building motorised machines using LEGO®, motors and batteries. Children that enjoy challenges will use LEGO® Wedo 2.0 app to code & program, and use motion and tilt sensors, giving kids an end-to end robotics experience.
Young Engineers @ the Hills & Surrounding Areas will be running its Engineering & Robotics Camp during Autumn School Holidays with three different model builds each day. Suitable for students aged 5 to 12 from any school. Workshops are from 9am – 3pm daily and you can register either for 1 or 2 days (both days are not the same at each school – the program will be different each day.)
For dates and locations please see the image above. For further information and to enrol, please visit the registration page at hills.young-engineers.com.au/registration.
If you would like to learn more about the Young Engineers holiday program email infohills@young-engineers.com.au or call 0426 848 066.
GET TECHNICAL WITH SKILL SAMURAI
Your child’s adventure into the world of technology begins at Skill Samurai! Dive into the thrilling and educational universe of coding and STEM with their immersive school holiday camps. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s waiting for your tech-savvy child:
- NEW Artificial Intelligence: Embrace the future with a hands-on introduction to AI.
- Minecraft Coding: Build and explore virtual worlds where creativity meets code.
- Roblox Coding: Design and code your games for an ultimate immersive experience.
- Junior Coding – Minecraft & Pokémon: A playful start for our young coders!
- Robotics & Coding: Engineer a real robot and bring it to life with code.
- YouTube Creator Camp: Shape your child’s dreams into a video-creating superstar.
- 3D Printing Workshop: Print your imagination into reality.
- Platform Game Developer with Unity: Unlock the secrets of game development.
- 3D Animation with Blender: Craft and animate 3D characters like a pro.
Skill Samurai’s school holiday camps welcome children aged 6 – 14, offering an exciting blend of learning, creativity, and fun. They take pride in their 1:10 Educator to Student ratios or better, ensuring personalised attention. Choose between full-day or half-day activities to suit your child’s interests. Plus, they offer Self-Management NDIS Invoices!
Locations: Castle Hill, Rouse Hill, Carlingford, Eastwood, Burwood and Lane Cove.
Price: From just $79.95! (Creative Kids Vouchers are also accepted). For more details go to skillsamurai.com.au | Phone: 1300 726 872.
LEARN TO SPEAK WITH CONFIDENCE AT TALENT CLUB AUSTRALIA
Ramp up your child’s excitement about creative communication. Join one of Talent Club Australia’s two day school holiday workshops. Your child will enjoy fun thematic themed workshops, they will explore a variety of ways to express themselves – debates, monologues and more, they will learn how to freshen up their speaking style and they will receive first hadn’t feedback from their coach.
To find out more and enrol click here.
BOOK A CRU CAMP THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Give your child the ultimate holiday experience on a CRU Camp these school holidays! Your child will grow in confidence, make new friends, participate in loads of exciting activities in a safe, fun and caring environment, and have the opportunity to explore the Christian faith.
Choose from day camps, activity camps and study camps. Locations include Rouse Hill, Galston & Lake Macquarie (transport available from North Parramatta). Ages: Kindy – year 12.
SPECIAL OFFER: Use promo code HDM30 to receive $30 off your camp fee! T&Cs: Promo code can only be used for new camp bookings made by 27 April 2024. Promo code can be redeemed on activity camps or study camps during the autumn camp season. Excludes Day Camps. Promo code must be applied at the time of a website registration in order to be valid – it cannot be applied after payment. $30 discount cannot be redeemed for cash.
Book online at crucamps.com.au | Phone: 02 9874 8933 (option 1) | Email crucamps@cru.edu.au
