If you’re looking for ideas on how to keep the kids entertained over the long break, we’ve partnered with some great local businesses to bring you our Summer Holidays Activity Guide. With music, art & craft, dance, yoga, sport and more, there’s something for everyone!
Active Gym
Active Gymnastics is a leading Perth gymnastics club that is affiliated with Gymnastics Australia. Keep your little ones fit and entertained this summer in one of our holiday programs. We offer kindy sessions, morning sessions, afternoon and all day sessions. Fruit for morning tea is provided in our morning and all day sessions. Our morning and all day sessions include gymnastics, games and arts and crafts, whilst our afternoon classes are a two gymnastics or ninja session.
When: We have classes Monday – Thursday throughout January. Our first session begins on Monday 6th January.
Where: Active Gymnastics is located at unit 5 & 6, 30 Hines Road O’Connor.
Cost: Kindy session $15, Gym Fun $40, All Day $60, Ninja & Gym Dev $30
Book any 4 of the same sessions in the same week for the same child and pay for 3. (Price automatically updated in checkout).
Bookings can be made via the website http://www.activegym.com.au/
Alison Glew Guitar School
Rock Lab is an incredible 2 day school holiday experience for kids aged 7 to 12 where they have the opportunity to discover what it’s like to play in a real rock band!
No experience necessary! Everyone is welcome.
We’re passionate about breaking the bedroom musician free, connecting kids through music and forming community and belonging for young people.
Rock lab introduces kids to professional band equipment such as electric guitars and bass guitars, ukuleles, drums, key boards, amps and pedals. The “mini rock stars” get write their own songs, play music in a group, set up equipment like microphones, amps and pedals and they’re introduced to recording and production techniques … all while making new friends, playing games and having a bunch of fun while developing their musical knowledge.
When: Tuesday 14th January & Wednesday 15th January 2020
Time: 9 am – 3 pm (6 hours each day)
Where: Mount Pleasant College, 497 Marmion Street, Booragoon
Cost: $147
Early registration is recommended as this program will sell out. You can secure a spot with just a $50 deposit.
Find out more and register online at >>
https://www.alisonglewguitarschool.com/rock-lab
Bananas in Asanas
💛KIDS YOGA SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLASSES💛
Register your child for Kids Yoga with ‘Bananas in Asanas’. It will definitely be something fun, active and calming for your child to do these school holidays!
Contact Alana via bananasinasanas@gmail.com or 0410356413 to secure your child’s spot in the school holiday program.
Check out the flyer for more information on venue options, pricing and dates.
Let’s share the magic of Yoga and help build strong little minds, healthy little bodies and happy little hearts 💛
Code Camp
Where parents find fun school holiday camps and activities, that empower your kids to design, code and create, and spark a passion so they can go and change the world with a smile on their face. More than 90,000 kids have loved Code Camp so far!
With 5 courses to choose from, your 5 to 12-year-old will have the most fun and epic journey learning the skills of the future! Each course is designed to empower your kids to design, code, and problem-solve, as they create their very own apps, games and websites.
Code Camp is being held at various locations around Perth including Wesley College and All Saints’ College.
Head to the Code Camp website for all the course details and to enrol.
Creative Kids Art Club
Junior Artists (4 to 6yrs) 1 hour class $29
Owl Lantern: Create a fun owl lantern! Look at colours and shapes and have fun cutting and pasting to create a gorgeous 3D owl lantern to take home.
East Vic Park: Tues 14 Jan 9.30 – 10.30am
Kingsley: Wed 15 Jan 1 – 2pm
Nedlands: Tues 21 Jan 1 – 2pm
Sunshine Mask: Kids will paint a wonderful sunshine, full face mask with lots of colour. Join us for a fun guided painting class and use the mask for dress up fun at home!
Nedlands: Thurs 16 Jan 9.30 – 10.30am
East Vic Park: Wed 22 Jan 1 – 2pm
Kingsley: Thurs 23 Jan 9.30 – 10.30am
Creative Kids (7 to 13 yrs) 2 hour workshop $59
Fashion Portrait
We will look at fashion drawings and create a portrait in fashion design style, male or female. Learn how to draw and paint a portrait in this illustration workshop. Face pictures provided or bring one of yourself.
Nedlands: Thurs 16 Jan 10.30 to 12.30pm
East Vic Park: Wed 22 Jan 2 to 4pm
Kingsley: Thurs 23 Jan 10.30 to 12.30pm
Botanical Collage on Canvas
This is a fun and colourful workshop using beautiful printed fabrics to create a handmade botanical or fruit collage work on canvas. Canvases will be painted to create a colourful background in this creative workshop.
East Vic Park: Tues 14 Jan 10.30am – 12.30pm
Kingsley: Wed 15 Jan 2 – 4pm
Nedlands: Tues 21 Jan 2 – 4pm
More Information
Please sign up to our newsletter to receive advance notification for future programs of our award winning classes at www.creativekidsartclub.com.au. See the base of the webpage for the sign up form.
All materials are provided for our 2hr Creative Kids workshops and 1hr Junior Artists classes.
We have 3 locations in Perth with holiday classes for children from 4 to 13 years of age. Art aprons are provided. Each class is taken by a fully qualified and experienced early childhood, primary or high school art teacher with a maximum of twelve students. Parents are not required to stay with their child for the Creative Kids or Junior Artist class.
Age Range
The age ranges for classes varies depending on the complexity of the subject matter and the degree of difficulty. Please only enrol your child if they are within the specified age range. Fine motor skills, manual dexterity and concept development have all been considered when determining the age range for each workshop. We want your child to have fun and to be able to succeed with their art endeavours! Where there is an overlap of ages between different programs please feel free to choose the classes that best suit your child’s interests.
East Fremantle Yacht Club
Are you looking for something fun and interactive for your kids to do this school holidays? Tackers is an introductory, fun, games-based sailing program. All the equipment, including the boats, is provided. Kids play loads of games and go on adventures together to learn how to sail! The course runs over 4 days from 8.30am – 12.30pm. To find out more please contact our On-Water Coordinator on 9339-8111.
Fremantle Leisure Centre
Our January 2020 holiday swimming program is fast approaching and there are very limited spaces remaining in classes. If your children are aged 3-12 years you can enrol them into one or two weeks of intensive lessons in January. Whether they need work on specific skills to pass their current level, you want to fast-track their progress, or simply are looking for a fun and active school holiday activity for your kids, this program is the perfect solution. For any current or new swimmers!
See you in January!
Week 1: 6th-10th January
Week 2: 13th-17th January
Where: Fremantle Leisure Centre, 10 Shuffrey St, Fremantle
Lesson times: between 8:30am and 12:45pm Monday-Friday
Cost: $80.25 per child per week
If your child is new to our swim school and you are unsure of which level to enrol your child, please contact the centre on 08 9432 9999 to book a FREE ASSESSMENT. If your child has been with us before please enrol them into their current level.
Gowrie Early Learning
Gowrie Early Learning, Leeming offer vacation care program for children aged 4-12 years old. Each day will be a different fun theme for the children to enjoy!
$75 for in centre days and $90 for incursion and excursion days – CCS rebate approved!
Enrolment and Booking Forms available by emailing Asher at admin@gowrie-wa.com.au
When: December 18th – 24th 2019 and January 2nd – 31st 2020
8.15-4.45pm Monday-Friday
Website: http://www.gowrie-wa.com.au/
K2Dance
In 2020 we are running our inaugural K2Dance Summer Schools! These are open for ALL Dancers (not just K2Dance students).
DANCE SUMMER SCHOOL
Tuesday 7th to Friday 10th January
JUNIORS (7-11 yrs)
10am – 12pm
Lyrical, Hip Hop and Jazz
SENIORS (12 yrs)
1.00pm – 3.00pm
Lyrical, Commercial and Jazz
Showing of Work for Parents and Friends
Friday 10th January
Juniors 12 – 12.30pm
Seniors 3 – 3.30pm
Cost: $200 per student
ACROBATICS SUMMER SCHOOL
Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th January
Beginner / Intermediate (Level 1 and 2)
10am – 12pm
Intermediate / Advanced (Level 3 )
12.30 – 2.30pm
Showing of Work for Parents and Friends
Tuesday January 14th
Beginner / Intermediate – 12.00 – 12.15pm
Intermediate / Advanced – 2.30 – 2.45pm
Cost: $85 per student
BOOK BOTH DANCE AND ACROBATICS FOR AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF
Email info@k2dance.com.au or visit K2Dance reception to book!
Kids Get Crafty
Join your little one at Kids Get Crafty for 1 or 2 summer holiday workshops inspired by David McKee’s colourful creation, Elmer, and/or Julia Donaldson’s classic The Singing Mermaid.
These 2-hour workshops, based on the original storybooks and illustrations encourage your child to unleash their creativity as they create a herd of patterned elephants, a moving parts picture and a gorgeous tote bag and/or give a mermaid a beautiful beaded hairstyle, create a moving parts circus scene and decorate a wooden jewellery/treasure box.
Participants can expect to learn skills in art + crafts, including:
– Fine motor control and scissor skills
– Basic colour theory
– Sponge painting
– Stencilling
– Fabric painting
When: Monday 13th & Monday 20th January
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Children’s School of Contemporary Art, Heathcote Cultural Precinct, Duncraig Road, Applecross
Suited to: 2-5yr olds
Cost: $65
Bookings are essential, please visit
https://www.csoca.net/bookings
Website: https://www.kidsgetcrafty.com.au/
Kidz ‘n Sport
Kidz ‘n Sport is the best fundamental skill development and coordination program for children Perth. In small groups, children are taken through a variety of activities aimed to develop catching, throwing, running, agility and the basic skills of cricket, tee-ball, soccer and basketball.
Our program is also great for building confidence, resilience, developing social skills, and helping with school readiness.
Designed for action, fun and energy, the program is engaging for all skill levels.
Location: Marmion Reserve, Myaree
Dates: Wednesday 22nd January – Friday 24th January
Tuesday 28th January – Friday 31st January
Times: 8:30am – 10:00am (3 – 4 year olds)
8:30am – 11:30am (5 – 9 year olds)
Cost: 1 day – $30, 2 days – $60, 3 days – $80, 4 days – $100, 5 days – $125 (3 – 4 year olds)
1 day – $40, 2 days – $80, 3 days – $100, 4 days – $125, 5 days – $150 (5 – 9 year olds)
Suited to: 3 – 9 year olds
Please book through the website or call Mike on 0417 923 084
Website: http://www.kidznsport.com.au/
Little Learners @ Hawaiian’s Melville
Little Learners is BACK ✨
Come on down to the Little Library on Wednesdays and Fridays from 4th December – 31st January for our free summer sessions!
WEDNESDAYS – Kids Yoga with YOGAZOO
FRIDAYS – Musical Fun with the The Musical Mum
Time: 10am
Where: Little Library @ Hawaiian’s Melville, 380 Canning Hwy, Bicton
No bookings required – simply show up for some fun. Join the Melville Mums Facebook group to stay up-to-date!
One Tree c-Verse OSHC
One Tree c-Verse Brentwood and Palmyra offer a fun and entertaining school holiday program full of exciting encounters, guaranteed to ensure that your child has an awesome experience. Our summer program offers a variety of experiences such as cartooning, science fun, sports days and visits to Outback Splash and XLR8, so parents can continue to work knowing their children are safe and entertained. All sessions are eligible for Child Care Subsidy, and are run by qualified and experienced educators.
Location: 33 Moolyeen Rd, Brentwood & 60 McKimmie Rd, Palmyra
Suited to: Kindy – Yr 6
Website: https://www.onetree.org.au/childrens-services
SupaNova Synchronised Swimming Club
Holiday Day Camp from 9am to 3pm for 3 consecutive days for girls and boys aged 6-12. Synchronised swimming experience is not required. Participants will enjoy a variety of activities including pool time learning basic synchronised swimming skills, craft (design and bling a costume to take home!) and games.
Prefer a short trial? Join in a free 1.5 hour Come & Try session.
Summer Camps @ LeisureFit Booragoon
6-8 January – 9am to 3pm
13-15 January – 9am to 3pm
Come & Try Sessions @ LeisureFit Booragoon
4 January – 11:30am to 1pm
12 January – 3pm to 4:30pm
17 January – 12pm to 1:30pm
Suited to: 6 – 12 years
Cost: Summer Camp $180.00 – Earlybird and sibling discounts available or Come & Try Session FREE!
Head straight to https://www.supanovasynchro.com.au/holiday-programs or contact us on 0468 796 263 or holidaycamps@supanovasynchro.com.au for more information.
Warehouse Fitness
Fill the school holidays ‘black spot’ time in the afternoon by enrolling the kids in Summer Squad! Plus, why not fit a training session in for yourself, while the kids get their movement hit for the day? You don’t need to be a member to enrol your kids in Summer Squad….in fact, if you aren’t a member, you’re still welcome to use the gym while your child is in class.
- Monday 6th January to Thursday 30 January
- 4 weeks – unlimited classes for the summer $55.00 per child
- Casual class $11.00
- 4 classes a week 3:45pm to 4:45pm
- Suitable for ages – 5 to 12
Location: 5 Stockdale Rd, O’Connor
Monday – Sports Skills
This class is designed for children with an emphasis on fun, enjoyment and maximum participation. All participants are encouraged, educated and entertained using sports and activities to develop essential social and motor-skills, all in a fun and safe environment.
Tuesday – Twirl Light Zone
Fun for all during this innovative class, your child will learn new skills and experience joy of movement with music using fun light-up props such as; lightsabers, wands and light sticks. An easy and fun form of exercise that not only improves coordination and creativity, it also helps with focus, concentration and body awareness.
Wednesday – Yoga and Stretch
Our super fun Yoga class helps establish healthy habits at an early age. Yoga can enhance your child’s strength, coordination and flexibility, while encouraging body awareness and self-esteem. It can reduce your child’s anxiety and stress and promote a sense of calmness.
Thursday – Bootcamp
This class is designed to bridge the gap between competitive and non-competitive children introducing fitness in a fun, motivating and more flexible manner than many team sports. Allowing children to improve their coordination, cardiovascular fitness, strength and endurance. While promoting teamwork, communication skills, lateral thinking and self-confidence.
Sign up to the Summer Squad via this link or check out the Warehouse Fitness website for more info.
For more ideas on how to keep the kids entertained over summer, check out our What’s On calendar where you can browse lots of local family-friendly events. Don’t forget to join us in the Melville Mums Facebook group and get to know other mums living in the local area.
