School holidays come around quickly and, particularly if you’re a busy or working family, sometimes you need a hand with 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!
BOOK A CRU CAMP THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Make these school holidays the best ones yet with a CRU Camp! Packed with exciting adventures and great friends, there’s something for every child in Kindy to Year 12! Plus, Hills District Mums get $30 off their camp fee! Action-packed daytime program Day Camps (K-Y6) and residential Activity Camps (Y3-12) with exciting activities – horse riding, sailing, ziplining, go karting, paddle boarding, rock climbing, archery, raft building, canoeing and more!
There are also Study Camps (Y12, class of ‘25) 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 12 – 27 April 2025
- Location: Various locations including Galston, Rouse Hill, Manly & Lake Macquarie (transport available from North Parramatta)
- Cost: Day Camps start from $73/day, Residential Camps start from $133/day. All accommodation and activities are included. Active Kids Vouchers accepted.
Book today at www.crucamps.com.au. Spots are limited!
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 21 April 2025. Promo code can be redeemed on Activity Camps or Study Camps during the autumn camp season. Excludes Day Camps and WA camps.
JUMP, TUMBLE AND SWING THESE HOLIDAYS AT SYDNEY HILLS GYMNASTICS!
Looking for a fun, active way to keep your school-aged children entertained these school holidays? The Sydney Hills Gymnastics School Holiday Programs are bursting with energy, movement and non-stop fun! Children will enjoy gymnastics circuits featuring trampolines, trapeze swings, rings, bars, floor skills and fitness-based games. Whether you are looking for half-day, full-day or long-day care, they have the perfect option to fit your schedule!
- LOCATIONS: Bella Vista & Castle Hill
- FIRST WEEK: 14th, 15th, 16th & 17th April 2025
- SECOND WEEK: 22nd, 23rd & 24th April 2025
BONUS OFFERS: Become a 2025 club member and enjoy 15% credit back on your total spend! They also provide discounts for bookings of 5 days or more, as well as sibling discounts!
SKILLS CLINICS: Level up their Skills! Join the Sydney Hills Gymnastics 1, 1.5 and 2-hour Skills Clinics at Bella Vista for children aged 5-15! Whether it is cartwheels, tumbling or learning new tricks, children will love these skills-focused clinics! SPECIAL OFFER: Book 5 skills clinics and receive the 6th one FREE!
Book Now! Find out more or book online at their website: School Holiday Fun – Sydney Hills Gymnastics | Phone: 9659 9010 or 0477 704 517.
ELEVATE YOUR GAME WITH VOYAGER TENNIS PENNANT HILLS
Are you looking for the perfect way for your child to stay active and make new friends this autumn? The Voyager junior tennis camps are designed for all levels and abilities, featuring skills development, match play and expert, qualified coaches. Camps run 9am to 3pm, across various tennis centres in Sydney, including 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! Bookings: Click here to book. Use Promo Code: HDMG for your special discount! Contact details: Phone: 02 8999 7026 | Email: [email protected]
SCHOOL’S OUT AND FUN IS IN AT THE LITTLE GYM DURAL
The Little Gym Dural runs 3 hours of fun, themed sessions during the school holidays that children (and parents) love! Camps suit children aged 3 to 8 years and include a mix of supervised free play, structured group activities, arts and crafts and even time to re-energise with snack time. Skill Thrill sessions are for children aged 6 to 12 years. These sessions involve development of gymnastic skills, mixed in with free play and games. All skill levels are welcome. Spaces are limited and their sessions do book out! Bookings are essential.
Full details on the schedule for Dural can be found here. Call the team to book your spot as spaces are limited. Contact: Dural 8443 0160 | Website: dural.thelittlegym.com.au | Facebook: The Little Gym Dural
HAVE FUN AT INSPIRE’S VACATION CARE PROGRAM
Inspire’s April School Holiday Fun program provides fantastic value to families with a program full of amazing excursions, incursions, and activities for primary school children of all ages. The Easter program includes:
- An excursion to BOUNCE Homebush
- Swimming at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
- Bowling & Laser Tag at Zone Bowling
- A day out at Calmsley Hill Farm
- A Muay Thai Workshop with expert instructors
- & much more!
Inspire’s Vacation Care program is available between 14 April – 29 April 2025. Locations: Carlingford | Riverstone | Seven Hills
Spaces are limited – 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
BOP TILL YOU DROP THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Join Bop till you Drop for two days of hands-on fun at their POPSTAR & ROCKSTAR School Holiday Program. The children will create awesome crafts, immerse in their science experiments, and whip up some themed treats in a cooking class! Plus, they’ll enjoy DANCING, SINGING AND DRAMA classes that will let their creativity shine. With 6 x 45-minute structured classes per day, there’s something for everyone, and at the end of the workshop, your child will showcase their newfound skills in a fun, confidence-boosting performance! They will also receive a graduation certificate to boost their confidence even more!
WINNER: Best School Holiday Provider (What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2024)
Age: 5-12 years | Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Free extended care until 5:00 PM on Day 1 + complimentary early drop off at 8.00am both days.) | Dates: Tues 15 & Wed 16 April – Mosman and Castle Hill. Tues 22 & Wed 23 April – Gladesville and Bondi Beach.
Cost: $99 per day ($198 for 2-day program). BONUS: Use your Active or Creative Kids Voucher and get $50 OFF!
Book Now – click on BOOKING LINK FOR CASTLE HILL. More info: Bop till you Drop – School Holidays | Email: [email protected] | Phone: 1300 130 313
GET SPORTY AT THE CENTRE DURAL
This April, The Centre is offering full or half day holiday programs for kids. Primary School Kids aged 7-12 years old are offered an intensive Netball or Soccer training program to introduce and refine core sporting skills, build fitness and have lots of fun! For younger kids in Kindy to year 2, a dynamic Multi-Sport Program is on offer, with a mix of games, gross motor, sports and play time offers a more nurturing, structured environment suitable for younger children. Both groups can choose to continue on to a full day program, with some down time eating lunch and watching a movie followed by a time of games including supervised time at Inflatable World.
School Holiday Bookings are open online now. Pack your own lunch or a pre-order from the 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 every day.
The Centre, 1 Pellitt Lane Dural | For more information call 8989 0000 or email [email protected]
SPARK YOUR CHILD’S CURIOSITY THESE HOLIDAYS WITH SKILL SAMURAI
Are you searching for a holiday camp that’s more than just fun? Skill Samurai turns school breaks into powerful learning adventures where creativity and technology come to life. Imagine your child designing their own game, building a robot or creating digital art. It’s hands-on, engaging and most of all – it’s a blast! Here’s a sneak peek at what awaits:
- Artificial Intelligence: Hands-on projects that let kids explore the world of AI.
- Minecraft vs Roblox Coding: Kids can learn to code within the games they love.
- Junior Coding: Minecraft vs Pokémon: The perfect start for budding coders.
- Robotics & Engineering: Watch as they bring their own robot creations to life.
- YouTube Creator Camp: Where dreams of becoming a YouTube star begin!
- 3D Printing Workshop: From idea to creation, they’ll see it printed before their eyes.
- Experimental Science: Dive into wild and fun science experiments.
- App Developer: Create their very own mobile app!
- Science Camps!
Camps are designed for children aged 6-14, with small class sizes that allow every child the chance to shine. Choose from half-day or full-day sessions that fit around your family’s holiday plans. Plus, Self-Managed NDIS invoices are accepted, so every child can experience the joy of learning! Starting from just $79.95 – book now to secure your child’s spot! Locations: Castle Hill, Rouse Hill, Carlingford, Eastwood, Burwood, Lane Cove. Visit skillsamurai.com.au or call them at 1300 726 872.
SUPERSTARS HOLIDAY WORKSHOP WITH SISTER2SISTER SCHOOL OF SINGING
Join the 3 JAM-PACKED days of SINGING, DANCING, DRAMA & DISCO with the team of inspiring, experienced teachers. The emphasis of the Superstars program is FUN and fosters confidence and creativity while having fun and making new friends at the same time. Workshops are open to kids aged 5-12 years and offers a safe environment and embraces each child’s unique talents. Early Bird Discount Registrations are now open! Details:
- When: Monday 14, Tuesday 15 & Wednesday 16 April 2025
- Time: 9am – 3pm (8:30am registration)
- Where: Sister2Sister School of Singing – 11/22 Hudson Ave, Castle Hill (located next to HomeCo.)
- Price: Register now for the Early Bird Price of $240 for 3 DAYS. Creative Kids Vouchers accepted.
Registrations are available via https://www.sister2sister.com.au/superstars-school-holiday-workshop/ Limited spaces available, secure your spot now! Contact them at [email protected] if you have any questions.
PLAY BALL WITH THE HORNETS THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
There’s something for everyone in the HIVE this holiday season! There are a variety of camp options from beginner to advanced. The Hills Hornets passionate and professional basketball coaches can help your child become a better player and a more inspired athlete. Camps provide the perfect environment to improve skills, meet new friends and have fun during the school holidays! Spots are booking fast so get in quick to be a part of the action.
- Hornets Academy Camps | 2 day and 1 day options | 5-16 year olds | 14 & 15 April, 22 April
- 3X3 Tournament | Wed 23 April (U8 – U12) & Thurs 24 April (U14 – U18)
- Hornets Development Program (HDP) Camp | Wed 16 April | U9 – U18 age groups | Advanced Camp coached by NBL1 Athletes
- Court bookings are also available at Castle Hill and Kellyville.
- NBL1 Home Games | Watch our Hornets in the HIVE for the first home game of the season on Sat 5 April.
For more info visit: https://hillshornets.com.au/train/holiday-programs
HAVE THE ULTIMATE POPSTAR EXPERIENCE WITH APAC THESE HOLIDAYS
Sing, dance, and perform in a high-energy, two-day experience designed for young stars who love music and the spotlight. The Ultimate Pop Star experience includes:
- Singing, dancing, and acting classes
- Learn and perform songs from Grammy Award-winning artists, including Kid Laroi, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Chappell Roan, Ariana Grande, Benson Boone, and more
- Karaoke and media interviews to build confidence and stage presence
- Costumes and festival braids for the full pop star makeover
- Walk the red carpet and pose for the paparazzi
- Performance coaching for those looking to take their skills further
- Parent performance to showcase all the fun and talent
No experience is needed—come as your favourite artist and bring your energy and love for music! All lyrics, choreography, and costuming will be kid-friendly. Where: The Australian Performing Arts College, 5/40 Carrington Road, Castle Hill | When: Tuesday 15th April – Wednesday 16th April | Time: Standard Day: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm $210 | Extended Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm $240. Finale Performance: 4:00 pm Wednesday. Limited spots available—enrol now for the Ultimate School Holiday Fun. Book Here.
UNLOCK YOUR CHILD’S CREATIVITY WITH YOUNG ENGINEERS
Give your child the ultimate hands-on STEM experience these school holidays! At Young Engineers, kids don’t just play with LEGO®—they think like engineers by designing and building motorised machines using LEGO®, motors, and batteries. For those who love a challenge, the LEGO® WeDo 2.0 app adds an extra layer of excitement with coding, programming, and motion sensors—bringing robotics to life! This Autumn, Young Engineers @ the Hills & Surrounding Areas is hosting an action-packed Engineering & Robotics Camp that will keep young minds engaged and inspired.
What’s in Store?
- Three exciting model builds each day!
- Hands-on, creative learning for kids aged 5 to 12 (open to all schools)
- Full-day workshops: 9 AM – 3 PM
- Flexible registration—choose 1 or 2 days
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to spark your child’s love for STEM! Secure your spot now for an unforgettable holiday adventure! For dates and locations, see the image above.
Register now: www.hills.young-engineers.com.au/registration | For more details, email [email protected] or call 0426 848 066.
GECKO SPORTS IS BRINGING FUN TO THE HILLS DISTRICT THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Looking for an exciting way to keep your kids active these holidays? Gecko Sports offers fun, non-competitive programs designed to get ALL kids moving – no matter their skill level. Their action-packed sessions help build confidence, coordination, and a love for movement in a supportive and high-energy environment. These school holidays, Gecko Sports bringing the fun with:
- Colour Blast – An explosion of colour, games, and fitness fun.
- Survivor Challenge – Inspired by the hit TV show. Kids will compete in epic team challenges, test their endurance, and outwit, outplay, and outlast in an action-packed adventure.
- Easter Eggstravaganza – Easter-themed activities packed with adventure and excitement and prizes.
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Multi Sport – A mix of high-energy team games like soccer and basketball, plus skill-based challenges in cricket, athletics, and more. Whether you’re a future superstar or just love to play, there’s something for everyone!
With expert coaching, epic challenges, and plenty of laughs along the way, this is THE camp you don’t want to miss!
- When and where: Holiday programs start April 14th in North Kellyville, Baulkham Hills, Glenhaven & Cherrybrook.
- Cost: $50 per child for a full day of fun. 20% early bird discount if booked before 1 April. Additional 10% sibling discount
- Ages: 4-12 years
Limited spots available—book now! Register here – https://geckosports.com.au/clubs/hills-district/ or contact Jodie Llamas 0437328401 or [email protected].
