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 Spring 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!
UNLEASH YOUR CHILD’S POTENTIAL WITH SKILL SAMURAI
Are you curious about how your child can dive into the world of technology and have fun while learning? The Skill Samurai school holiday camps offer an exciting blend of coding, robotics, and creativity that will ignite your child’s passion for tech. Here’s a glimpse of what awaits:
- New! Artificial Intelligence: Let your child explore the future with hands-on AI projects.
- Minecraft Coding: Where imagination and coding combine to create virtual worlds.
- Roblox Coding: Empower your child to design and code their own immersive games.
- Junior Coding – Minecraft & Pokémon: A fun and interactive start for young coders!
- Robotics & Coding: Watch your child engineer and program a robot to life.
- YouTube Creator Camp: Turn your child’s dreams into reality by creating engaging videos.
- 3D Printing Workshop: From imagination to reality – let them print their creations.
- Platform Game Developer with Unity: Dive deep into game development like a pro.
- 3D Animation with Blender: Create and animate 3D characters with professional tools.
- And More!
Their camps are designed for children aged 6-14 and feature a low educator-to-student ratio, ensuring each child gets the attention they need to thrive. Choose from full-day or half-day sessions tailored to suit your child’s interests. They also support Self-Managed NDIS invoices! Starting from just $79.95! (Creative Kids Vouchers accepted).
Locations: Castle Hill, Rouse Hill, Carlingford, Eastwood, Burwood, and Lane Cove.
Price: Starting from just $79.95! (Creative Kids Vouchers accepted). Visit skillsamurai.com.au or call them at 1300 726 872.
BOOK A CRU CAMP THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Give your child the ultimate spring holiday on a CRU Camp! Action-packed daytime only Day Camps (K-Y6) and residential Activity Camps (Y3-11) with exciting activities – sailing, tubing, laser tag, jumping castle, canoeing, paddle boarding, rock climbing, archery, abseiling, scooter ball and more! There are also Study Camps (Y12) to help students achieve their HSC and IB study goals – they may be able to tick off their Duke of Ed Gold Residential Project!
- Dates: Various dates between 28 September – 11 October 2024
- Location: Marsfield, Galston, Penrith, Gosford & Lake Macquarie (transport available from North Parramatta)
- Cost: Day Camps start from $58/day, Residential Camps start from $128/day.
Spots are limited! Book today at crucamps.com.au
SPECIAL OFFER: Use promo code HDM30 to get $30 off your camp fee. T&Cs: Promo code can only be used for new camp bookings made by 6 October 2024. Promo code can be redeemed on online registrations for activity camps or study camps during the spring camp season. Excludes Day Camps and WA camps.
BOP TILL YOU DROP THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Roll up! Roll up! Bop till you Drop’s newest Performing & Creative Arts adventure is here! Dive into the magical world of circus and magic, where kids will master the art of juggling and unlock the secrets of spellbinding magic tricks that will dazzle everyone. Here’s what’s in store for your kids:
- 2 Days of FUN!: From dancing and singing to drama, science, cooking, and arts & crafts, each day is an exciting exploration of new skills and interests.
- Build Confidence & Creativity: Structured activities are designed to ignite imagination and boost self-assurance in a supportive, engaging environment.
- Cool Gear: Every child gets a super cool Bop T-shirt to wear throughout the program.
- Bonus Perks: Time is 9am – 3.30pm. Enjoy FREE Extended Care until 5pm on the first day and early morning drop-off from 8am on both days.
- Grand Finale: Watch your child shine as they perform in a spectacular concert and receive their well-earned Graduation Certificate!
- WINNER – in March 2024 Bop Till You Drop won the prestigious award for ‘Best School Holiday Provider’ at the ‘What’s on 4 Kids Awards’.
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on this unique holiday adventure! Sign up now and let your kids embark on a journey that’s truly out of this world!
Dates: Tues 1 Oct and Wed 2 Oct – Gladesville & Bondi | Wed 9 and Thurs 10 Oct – CASTLE HILL & Mosman. Cost: $99 per day. Can use Active and Creative Kids Voucher for $50 OFF.
Book Now – click here – BOOKING FOR CASTLE HILL | More info: Bop till you Drop – School Holidays
RUN, JUMP, SHOOT AND SCORE AT THE CENTRE DURAL
Inflatable World is BACK as part of the School Holiday Programs at The Centre Dural! Get your kids active and build their sporting skills with fun, structured Netball, Soccer and Multi-Sport programs in the morning. You can choose to make it a full day with extra fun, including Inflatable World in the afternoon.
- Available Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, in both weeks of the School Holidays (places are limited).
- Multi-Sports for kids aged 5-7 ($75 half day, $105 full day)
- Netball and Soccer for kids aged 7-12 ($65 half day, $95 full day)
- Half day (Sports Only) 9am-12noon
- Full day (Sports + Movie and Inflatable World) 9am – 3pm
Spring is the perfect time for kids to jump into The Centre Dural’s indoor sports programs, burning energy and build skills out of the unpredictable weather. The caring and experienced coaches will build and encourage skills while facilitating a whole lot of FUN!
Sign up online now so you don’t miss out! Go to thecentredural.org.au/holiday-programs/
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.
1, 1.5 and 2-hour School Holiday Skills Clinics are coming to Bella Vista these holidays! Children aged 5 to 15 have an opportunity to learn specific skills in these fun and engaging clinics. There will be a variety of themes dedicated to certain skills. The 1.5 and 2 hour clinics will cover ACRO/Tumbling components with Junior (6 – 8 y.o.) and Senior (9 – 15 y.o.) options.
These clinics are perfect for kids that want to learn or improve certain skills or just want to keep up their gymnastics practice during school holidays. You can book one, two or all of them, it is entirely up to you. And for all the hard workers, Sydney Hills Gymnastics are offering the 6th session FREE! To find out more or to book these skills clinics click here.
Special offer: Become a 2024 club member and get 15% credit back on your total spend. Find out more and book for the upcoming school holidays here.
HAVE FUN AT INSPIRE’S VACATION CARE PROGRAM
Inspire’s Spring School Holiday Fun is full of exciting excursions, incursions, and activities that primary school children of all ages will love! This school holiday’s program includes excursions to Luna Park, Cockatoo Island, Reading Cinemas & Treetops Adventure, Bubble Soccer tournaments, cricket workshops, and more!
Spaces are limited – so visit Inspire’s website to see the full program and book your spot today!
1300 665 275 | [email protected] | www.inspireprogram.com.au/school-holiday-fun
KIDS YOGA WORKSHOP WITH OFF THE MAT LIVING
- Purposeful yoga postures (asanas) = Build strength, flexibility and balance
- Yoga therapy exercises = Support healthy immune system, digestion and sleep
- Breathing and relaxation techniques = Improve self- regulation and sense of calm
- Yoga games, partner and team work = Boost social skills and confidence
- Blissful relaxation = Help quieten busy mind and rest the body
- Mindful craft & reflection session = Encourage positive thinking
DIVE INTO SUMMER WITH CASTLE HILL SWIMMING
Learning to swim is a vital life skill, and there’s no better way to build confidence and technique than with consistent practice. Castle Hill Swimming’s intensive Holiday Programs are perfect for boosting you child’s swimming skills and fitness with daily lessons across a week.
They offer classes for all ages and abilities – from toddlers through to adults, including Learn to Swim, Junior Squads and Private Lessons. Prices start at just $88 for our 4-day program and $110 for 5-day programs.
Bookings are now open. Call or email to make your booking.
Castle Hill RSL Club | 77 Castle Street, Castle Hill | email: [email protected] | www.chfac.com.au
BE A SUPERSTAR THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS WITH SISTER2SISTER SCHOOL OF SINGING
Sister2Sister School of Singing would love to see you at their next “SUPERSTARS” holiday workshop! 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. Workshops are open to kids aged 5-12 years and offer a safe environment for kids to enjoy their school holidays.
When: Monday 30 September, Tuesday 1 October & Wednesday 2 October.
Time: 9am-3pm (8:30am registration)
Where: Sister2Sister School of Singing – 11/22 Hudson Ave, Castle Hill (located next to HomeCo.)
Price: Only $240 for 3 DAYS (price includes pizza lunch on day 3). Creative Kids Vouchers accepted.
Registrations are available via their website – sister2sister.com.au/superstars-school-holiday-workshop. Limited spaces available, secure your spot now! Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.
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 Spring 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 www.hills.young-engineers.com.au/registration.
If you would like to learn more about the Young Engineers holiday program email [email protected] or call 0426 848 066.
GET READY TO SLAY AT THE AUSTRALIAN PERFORMING ARTS COLLEGE
Get Ready to SLAY at the Descendants Musical Theatre Workshop! This October, join the legendary APAC school holiday 2-day Musical Theatre adventure inspired by ‘Descendants: Rise of Red’! Step into the royal life, embrace your destiny and explore the epic legacies of the DESCENDANTS at APAC for this exciting holiday workshop.
If you love singing, dancing and acting or just LOVE the Descendants, join APAC where you will channel your inner Mal, Evie, Carlos, and Jay and rock out to electrifying tunes from ‘Descendants: Rise of Red’. Of course there will be singing, dancing and acting classes, craft, costumes and face painting as well as the opportunity to perform for friends and family.
Cost: $210
Venue: The Australian Performing Arts College, 5/40 Carrington Road Castle Hill.
ELEVATE YOUR GAME WITH VOYAGER TENNIS PENNANT HILLS
Join in for a fun-filled day of junior tennis during the Spring school holidays! The Voyager junior tennis camps are designed for all levels and abilities, featuring skills development, match play and expert, qualified coaches. The UTR Performance Camps are ideal for players looking to boost their UTR through matchplay with coaching from experienced and qualified academy coaches. For these camps groups are split by UTR level. Camps run 9am to 3pm, at Pennant Hills Park Tennis Centre.
Daily bookings or full weeks available. Makeup lessons or credits offered for wet weather cancellations.
Don’t miss out on the chance to enhance your game this holiday season!
SPECIAL OFFER – Special 10% Discount for Hills District Mums!
Dates: Week 1: 30 Sept – 4 Oct | Week 2: 8 Oct – 11 Oct
Bookings: Click here to book. Use Promo Code: HDMSPRING10 for your special discount!
Contact details: Phone: 02 8999 7026 | Email: [email protected]
STAR IN A MUSIC VIDEO WORKSHOP
Let your child live out their dance dreams these school holidays with Hype-O Performing Arts Academy’s ‘Star in a Music Video’ school holiday workshop! 3 – 5 October.
Inclusions:
- 2 x 3 hour rehearsals
- 1 x filming day
- Council filming permit
- Choreographers
- Supervision on filming day (parents welcome to stay for filming if they choose)
- Professional Videographer
- Digital copy of the Music video.
Limited spaces available. For more information and to register, go to trybooking.com/CUKWT
