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 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!
BOOK A CRU CAMP THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Make these school holidays the best ones yet with a CRU Camp! CRU Camps offers action-packed Day Camps for Kindergarten to Year 6 students and fun-filled overnight Activity Camps (4 to 5 nights, for Years 3–11). Campers can enjoy a wide range of exciting activities including sailing, tubing, NEW electric dirt bikes, ziplining, laser tag, rock climbing, archery, canoeing and more!
For senior students, Study Camps (Year 12) provide the perfect balance of productivity and relaxation, with supervised study blocks, regular breaks, delicious meals, and time with friends. Some campers may even be able to complete their Duke of Edinburgh Gold Residential Project.
Across all camps, engaging sessions give campers the opportunity to explore the Christian faith in a welcoming and supportive environment.
- Dates: Various dates between 27 September – 10 October 2025
- Location: Various locations including Marsfield, Galston, Penrith & Lake Macquarie (transport available from North Parramatta)
- Cost: Day Camps start from $55/day, Activity Camps start from $121/day.
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 online camp bookings made by 8 October 2025. Can be redeemed on Day Camps, Activity Camps or Study Camps during the spring camp season. Excludes 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
- Dates: Week 1: 29th & 30th September + 1st, 2nd & 3rd October 2025 | Week 2: 7th, 8th, 9th & 10th October 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 your child’s 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 | Email: [email protected]
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS – 2 DAY WORKSHOP
This Spring, APAC’s legendary school holiday workshops are stepping into a world of supernatural style and fierce performance power of HUNTR/X. Inspired by the hit Netflix series KPOP Demon Hunters and fuelled by electrifying KPOP beats, this is where demons and pop idols collide. Over two thrilling days, you will:
- Learn epic choreography infused with the drama and energy of KPOP Demon Hunters
- Transform with dramatic face painting and fierce, show-stopping costumes
- Train with APAC’s expert singing, acting, and dance coaches in a fun, supportive environment
- Unleash your new skills in a high-energy finale for friends and family
Who is your favourite? Rumi, Mira or Zoey? Or perhaps you’re a secret demon and fan of the Saja Boys.
WHEN: Workshop 1: Monday 29 September & Tuesday 30 September. Workshop 2: Wednesday 1 October & Thursday 2 October. TIME: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Performance 4pm on Day 2.
COST: Standard Hours $210 (9am – 3.30am) – drop off from 8.30am Extended Hours (8am – 5pm) $240. Creative Kids Voucher accepted (Use code CreativeKids)
Spots are limited — and just like a real Huntr/x concert, you don’t want to miss out. BOOK HERE.
The Australian Performing Arts College. 40 Carrington Road, Unit 5, Castle Hill New South Wales 2154
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.
Also, in celebration for the 10th birthday of The Little Gym, there will be an open day available and all families are welcome to join in on the fun. Saturday, October 11th from 10am to 1pm will be filled with excitement:
- Raffles & prizes to be won
- Coffee truck
- Local business stalls
- EXCLUSIVE open gym for all attendees
- BBQ and so much more!
Contact: Dural 8443 0160 | Website: dural.thelittlegym.com.au | Facebook: The Little Gym Dural
VOYAGER TENNIS HOLIDAY CAMPS
Keep the kids active and entertained these Spring holidays with Voyager Tennis Camps! Each day is packed with exciting games, skill-building activities & plenty of outdoor fun — perfect for all ages and abilities. Expect new friends, fresh air & loads of confidence-boosting play.
Use code HDMG for 10% off your booking! Various locations, including Pennant Hills, Ryde and more.
- Dates: September 29 – October 10
- Times: 9PM – 3PM
How to enrol: Register at https://www.voyagertennis.com/school-holiday-tennis-camps/
BOP TILL YOU DROP – PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM
Spooky, Sparkly & So Much Fun! These school holidays, join in a Halloween-themed Performing Arts Program with Bop till you Drop – recently awarded Best School Holiday Provider at the What’s On 4 Kids Awards 2024!
Over two jam-packed days, your child will enjoy classes in SINGING, DANCING, DRAMA, CRAFT, SCIENCE and COOKING – but with a fun Halloween twist. From learning spooky dance moves and making creepy-cool crafts to experimenting with bubbling, magical science, it’s a holiday program like no other.
The grand finale is the Halloween Concert, where children get to perform on stage for family and friends. Every child also takes home a certificate to celebrate their spooktacular achievements.
- 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: Wed 1 & Thurs 2 October – Mosman and CASTLE HILL. Wed 8 & Thurs 9 October – Gladesville and Bondi Beach.
- Cost: $104 per day ($208 for 2-day program) OR $187.20 if booking by 4 September
- BONUS: Use your Active or Creative Kids Voucher and get $50 OFF!
- Book Now: CASTLE HILL BOOKING FORM
More info: Bop till you Drop – School Holidays | Email: [email protected] | Phone: 1300 130 313
GECKOSPORTS SPRING HOLIDAY CAMP
The GeckoSports Spring Holiday Camp is back and better than ever – packed with outdoor fun, water activities, team games, and loads of action! And they’re great value too – just $60 per child, $50 if you book before 15th September!
Camp details: 29th September– Baulkham Hills High School. 9am–3pm each day. For kids aged 5–12 from any school.
Sibling Discounts and returning Gecko member discounts available– limited spots! Book online now at https://geckosports.com.au/clubs/hills-district/ | [email protected] | 0437 328 401
GET SPORTY AT THE CENTRE DURAL
The Centre offers full day programs to keep your primary school kids active and having fun these holiday. Engaging sports programs run in the morning, focussing on Netball, Soccer or their unique Multi-Sport program for the younger kids. All these programs introduce and refine core sporting skills, build fitness and are lots of fun! Early afternoon, they slow down, eat lunch and watch a movie before the energy picks back up in the afternoon with more games and fun, including supervised time at Inflatable World. The program runs from 9am – 4pm. Multi-day discounts can be used to come more than once or to share between siblings.
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 for drop in visits 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]
INCLUSIVE PLAY AT SHINE SHED NORTHWEST
Shine Shed Northwest create indoor play spaces where children and young adults of all abilities are welcome. Whether a child or young adult has a disability or not, their indoor sensory play centre offers a safe, fun, and supportive environment for everyone to enjoy. Shine Shed Northwest is purpose-built with accessibility in mind, offering a range of sensory-rich equipment and activities that encourage movement, exploration, and social connection. It’s a place where families and carers can relax, knowing their children are engaged in meaningful play in an inclusive setting. With a small café on site and plenty of parking, the Shine Shed at Vineyard is the place to be! They have a couple of special activities on these school holidays including:
Pyjama Party Storytime – Get cozy in your comfiest PJs, bring your favourite cushion or soft toy, and join us for a magical morning of stories, laughter, and warm hot chocolate! Date: Thursday 2nd October | Time 10:00am – 11:30am | Ages: 3 – 10 years | Cost: $10 per child (includes access to the playcentre). A snuggly, story-filled adventure your little ones won’t want to miss!
Sensory Play Fun – Get ready for a fun Sensory Play Afternoon where kids can explore textures, colours, and creativity through hands-on play. From slime and water beads to kinetic sand, this session is all about discovery, imagination, and messy fun! Date: Wednesday 8th October | Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Ages: 3 – 17 years | Cost: $15 per child (includes access to the playcentre) | Dress Code: Clothes that can get dirty (the messier, the better!). Perfect for supporting creativity, exploration, and sensory regulation in a fun, safe environment.
For more information see here – www.shineshednorthwest.com.au
BOOST YOUR CHILD’S SWIMMING SKILLS WITH AQUABLISS SEVEN HILLS
Boost your kid’s swimming skills, improve their confidence & keep them active these holidays at Aquabliss Swim School Seven Hills.
Aquabliss Seven Hills is once again running their popular School Holiday Intensive Program these Spring school holiday’s, which sees your child swim daily for one week. Anyone is welcome to enrol! Their friendly teachers are fully qualified and deliver an exceptional ability-based holiday intensive program to ensure children feel safe and confident in the water. Especially important with Summer coming up!
- Facilities: Female, male and disabled bathrooms onsite with changerooms and hot showers right by the pool
- Dates: 5 day program 29 September to 3 October. 4 day program 7 to 10 October.
- Cost: Dependant on child’s swimming level. EVERY School Holiday Intensive program booking includes 1 free lesson. Active Kids Vouchers accepted.
- Location: 20 Distribution Ave, Seven Hills.
For more information: aquabliss.com.au
HAVE FUN AT INSPIRE’S VACATION CARE PROGRAM
Inspire’s Spring School Holiday Fun program is full of amazing excursions, incursions, and activities for primary school children of all ages and provides fantastic value to families. The October program includes:
- An excursion to Ultimate Family Entertainment Centre in Northmead
- Learning ranger skills at the Royal National Park
- Bowling & Laser Tag at Zone Bowling
- A Science Workshop with Billy Cart building, rocket launching & more
- A trip to the cinema to watch “The Bad Guys 2”
- & much more!
Inspire’s Vacation Care program is available between 29 September – 13 October 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
SUPERSTARS HOLIDAY WORKSHOP WITH SISTER2SISTER SCHOOL OF SINGING
Step into the world of music, dance, and performance — inspired by the confidence, style, and energy of today’s K-POP stars.
This school holidays, the SuperStars Workshop invites young performers to explore their creativity, build confidence, and shine in a fun and supportive environment. Over three exciting days, children will sing, rehearse, and record a group anthem inspired by their favourite hits, learn choreography to boost their stage presence, and finish with a special mini showcase for family and friends.
The program features confidence-building workshops, professional vocal coaching from S2S instructors, and small-group tuition with two dedicated instructors. Each child will take home a professionally recorded track, receive a certificate of achievement, and celebrate with a pizza party on the final day.
Perfect for beginners and budding stars alike, this workshop is all about confidence, creativity, and fun. Places are limited, so book early to secure a spot.
- When: Monday 29 September, Tuesday 30 September & Wednesday 1 October 2025
- Time: 9am – 3pm (8:30am registration)
- Where: Sister2Sister School of Singing – 11/22 Hudson Ave, Castle Hill (located next to HomeCo.)
Registrations are available via https://www.sister2sister.com.au/workshop/. Limited spaces available, secure your spot now! Contact them at [email protected] if you have any questions.
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT RTM’s HOLIDAY WORKSHOP
These school holidays, children can play sports, make slime, sing, act, dance, or even try K-Pop karaoke in a program designed to spark confidence, creativity, and connection. With sports, games, performing arts, and hands-on activities like Stitch’s Slime-Making Workshop, there’s something for every child (ages 5–15) – and the best part is they can choose the day that suits them best. Perfect for families with a variety of ages, the program is tailored to suit different interests, so siblings can each find something they love.
Led by professional and nurturing teachers and coaches, children will be guided by:
- James Gammidge – former professional athlete, running the Sports Department
- Laura Reid – passionate Performing Arts Director, running the Performing Arts program
Workshop details:
- Dates: 7 & 8 October 2025
- Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm (Free extended care from 8:30am–5:00pm)
- Cost: $220 per child (2 days) or $120 (1 day)
- Ages: 5–15 years
- Location: Crestwood Community Hall
- Activities: Sports, games, singing, acting, dancing, slime-making, K-Pop karaoke
Discount Code for HDMs: RTMHDM10 for 10% off
SPOTS ARE LIMITED: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1459039
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 Spring 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
- 29 and 30 September: Eastwood Heights Public School
- 2 and 3 October: Samuel Gilbert Public School
- 7 and 8 October: Thornleigh West Public School
- 9 and 10 October: Baulkham Hills North Public School
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to spark your child’s love for STEM! Secure your spot now for an unforgettable holiday adventure! Book here.
For more details, email [email protected] or call 0426 848 066.
YOHKA KIDS SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Looking for an active, fun and meaningful school holiday experience for your kids? The YOHKA Kids Program is designed for children aged 6–14 to move, play and challenge themselves in a safe and supportive environment. Kids will learn proper techniques for overcoming obstacles, develop balance and coordination and take part in fun movement games and challenges. It’s a safe, inclusive, and supervised holiday program where kids can meet new friends or bring their crew.
Location: 18–20 Mile End Road, Rouse Hill | Dates: Monday 29 September – Friday 10 October | Time: 8:30am – 5pm.