School Holiday Program Administration

MONDAY 29 june TO FRIDAY 10 july 2015

Hours of operation – 8:00am – 6:00pm*

The School Holiday Program is a fun, inclusive, supportive and flexible program that caters for children aged 5 to 12 years who are attending primary school. A range of activities and experiences are on offer everyday that build upon your child’s skills, knowledge and understanding, as well as their curiosity and imagination. Professional and qualified staff are on hand to help children build their cooperation skills, respect and independence, all the while ensuring they enjoy their holidays in a safe, fun and welcoming environment. Children, aged 5 to 12 attending specialist schools, can also access the program; simply call the School Holiday Program Administration to discuss the suitability of the program for your child’s additional needs.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

Telephone: 5272 4741 Fax: 5272 4685 E-mail:

North Shore
Norlane Child & Family Centre
Cnr Gerbera Ave & Tallis St, Norlane
Tel: 0439 323 426 / Belmont
Barwon Valley Activity Centre
Barwon Heads Road, Belmont
Tel: 0419 133 975 / Leopold
Leopold Child & Family Centre
Kensington Rd, Leopold
Tel: 0434 070 190
Newtown
Fyan’s Park Primary School
Cook Street, Newtown
Tel: 0419 117 626 / Ocean Grove
Boorai Children’s Centre
Shell Rd, Ocean Grove
Tel: 0419 134 847

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM VENUES

*A late fee of $45.00 per 15 minutes or part thereof will be charged if children are collected later than 6.00pm to cover staff wages.

If you collect your child later than 6.00pm on more than 3 occasions you may not be allowed to access the program

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Ocean Grove SHP & Leopold SHP operate 7am – 6pm

FEES

$53.50 per non-excursion/centre based day. Excursion A is charged at $65, Excursion B is charged at $70, Excursion C at $75 and Big Day Out is charged at $82 and is an optional excursion for the first 30 Grade 4/5/6s who book. Once your enrolment form has been lodged you are obliged to pay for ALL DAYS ticked regardless of non-attendance or sickness, unless cancellation is received by our office in writing by 5pm Monday 15 June 2015.

REFUNDS

There will be NO REFUNDS, credits or exchange of days.

HOURS OF OPERATION

We operate from 8:00am - 6:00pm. The Ocean Grove & Leopold programs operate 7:00am – 6:00pm. Late fees may apply. For your children’s safety, an adult must sign them in on arrival and out on departure each day. DEECD Victorian Heat Policy will come into affect over January programs.

STAFF TO CHILD RATIO

The School Holiday Program operates within the following minimum staffing to child ratios:

- 1:15 at centre

- 1:10 on excursions/1:8 high risk excursions

- 1:5 during swimming/water activities

TRANSPORT

All excursion buses are booked through McHarrys Buslines. Where stated community buses or council cars may be used. Children may walk or ride for some excursions. This is stated at the program.

WHAT SHOULD MY CHILD BRING?

FOOD & DRINK: All children need to come to the program with healthy play lunch, lunch afternoon tea, fruit and a ‘named’ drink each day (no soft drinks). Please ensure that children bring food which does not require refrigerating or heating. Please let the supervisor know if your child has any allergies or reactions to certain foods. No nuts please.

CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR: Appropriate clothing should be worn (comfortable clothes) during program. A raincoat must be packed for unexpected wet weather. Please ensure children wear appropriate footwear at the holiday program. No thongs.

BE SUNSMART – SEPT TO APRIL PROGRAMS

A wide-brimmed, bucket hat (at least 6 cm brims) or legionnaire hat and 30+ SPF sunscreen must be brought each day. No singlets please.

Program staff shall reserve the right to refuse admission to children attending without a wide-brimmed or legionnaire hat. The City of Greater Geelong Sunsmart policy will be enforced from September through to April (inclusive) programs.

ADMINISTERING MEDICATION

Medical conditions must be outlined in the enrolment information for each child, where applicable. Current medical action plans must be submitted each year together with a risk minimisation plan where necessary. All medication must be signed in and given to staff each day. All medication must be in the original package labelled with the Child’s name clearly identified. All medication must be within its use by date.

BEHAVIOUR/CONDUCT

The holiday program organisers reserve the right to cancel a child’s enrolment if his/her behaviour is deemed to be unacceptable. Booked care will still be charged for regardless of attendance.

PRIVACY STATEMENT

The Holiday Program uses the enrolment form to collect personal information for the purpose of program enrolment and statistical recording. The information may be shared with funding agencies and administrators for operational purposes only. The information will not be disclosed to any other party except as required by law. You will be able to amend or correct information on request.

CHILDREN WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS

The City of Greater Geelong welcomes children aged 5 – 12 years with additional needs into the School Holiday Program. The program may not be suitable for all children. For further information please contact the Team Leader 5272 4741

CHILD CARE BENEFIT

Families may be eligible for Child Care Benefit (CCB). To register for CCB please contact the Family Assistance Office (FAO) on 13 61 50. Note: CCB is means tested. Families may be able to have the Child Care Rebate (CCR) paid to service. Please contact FAO for further information.

HOW TO BOOK

1.  Bookings received prior to Friday 12 June by 5pm will be processed in DATE ORDER and in accordance with DEEWR’s “Priority Access Guidelines”.
2.  Enrol online at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/shp
3.  Hardcopy enrolments will no longer be accepted.
4.  Mail hardcopy support information to
School Holiday Program
PO Box 104 Geelong 3220 or drop into any Customer Service Centre.
5.  A confirmation letter and invoice will be issued within 7 days of enrolling. Where possible we email and mail out this information. An invoice is confirmation your child/ren are enrolled in the program.
CANCELLATIONS
If you wish to cancel any bookings it is required to be in writing. If a cancellation is received prior to 5pm Monday 15 June 2015 fees related to that booking will no longer be charged and this will be confirmed by the City of Greater Geelong. If you do not have a response by the 18 June 2015, please contact 5272 4741. Any cancellation received after Monday 15 June 2015 will be charged at daily fee. Fees will still apply even if care is not used. Send cancellations via email to:
HOW TO PAY
You will receive an estimated invoice which will contain payment information.
Payments are due within 7 days of receiving your invoice & before attendance. Please note cancellation policy as non payment does not equate to a cancellation. If you are unable to make the payment before your child’s first day, please contact the administration staff or team leader. You can pay via credit card over the phone by calling 5272 4741.
You may also pay in person at any Customer Service Centre.
Final invoices are sent for any outstanding amounts at the conclusion of the program.
For financial hardship please contact the Team Leader on 5272 4741.
CB -$53.50
Excursion A - $65
Excursion B - $70
Excursion C - $75
BDO - $82 / Belmont SHP
Barwon Valley Activity Centre, Belmont
Tel: 0419 133 975 / Newtown SHP
Fyans Park Primary School
Cook St, Newtown
Tel: 0419 117 626 / Norlane SHP
Norlane Child & Family Centre, Tallis St, Norlane
Tel: 0439 323 426 / Leopold SHP
Leopold Child & Family Centre, Kensington Rd
Tel: 0434 070 190 / Ocean Grove SHP
Boorai Children’s Centre
Shell Rd, Ocean Grove
Tel: 0419 134 847
*Please wear appropriate clothing. Jumpers, raincoats & runners. Week 1
Monday 29 June / WELCOME TO WINTER!
Let’s celebrate winter and make some snow, knit a scarf and explore the best things this season has to offer.
Centre based / WELCOME TO WINTER!
Monday Funday! Get sweaty with outdoor sports day and then relax at our DIY Salon – facepaint, hair chalk. BYO T-Shirt today!
Centre based/Routine Outing / WELCOME TO WINTER!
Monday Funday! Get sweaty with outdoor sports day and then relax at our DIY Salon – facepaint, hair chalk. BYO T-Shirt today!
Centre based/Routing Outing / WELCOME TO WINTER!
Let’s celebrate winter and make some snow, knit a scarf and explore the best things this season has to offer.
Centre based/Routine Outing / WELCOME TO WINTER!
Monday Funday! Get sweaty with outdoor sports day and then relax at our DIY Salon – facepaint, hair chalk. BYO T-Shirt today!
Centre based/Routine Outing
Tuesday 30 June / MOVIES
What are emotions? Have some fun playing different games and then we’re off to see Disney Pixar’s new movie Inside Out!
MOVIES @ VILLAGE
Ryrie St Tel: 1300 555 400
EXCURSION B: 12pm – 5pm Inside Out (PG) / MOVIES
What are emotions? Have some fun playing different games and then we’re off to see Disney Pixar’s new movie Inside Out!
MOVIES @ VILLAGE
Ryrie St Tel: 1300 555 400
EXCURSION B: 12pm – 5pm Inside Out (PG) / SWIMMING & LIBRARY DAY!
Have fun at the pool and burn off some energy, then relax at the library & stop at the playground on the way home.
SWIMMING @ WATERWORLD
Cox Rd, Corio
Centre based cost: 10am – 3pm
Centre based/routine outing / WHEELS DAY & PICNIC
We’re off to the park for a picnic lunch! Bring you wheel’s and we’ll ride; scoot and rip stick our way there! Play, run & explore the park & get an ice-cream on the way home! Don’t forget your helmets! Weather dependent
Centre based/routine outing. / BUSH TUCKER DAY
We’re off to explore Kingston Park and surrounds. Bring your bike (in good working order, helmet & backpack!) plus warm clothes for this outdoor play day! For those who dress head to toe in one colour will win a prize!
Centre based/routine outing
Wednesday 1 July / AFL CLINIC DAY!
Dress up in your favourite teams colours and get active in our AFL Clinic. Test your skills with our coach! Enjoy some down time by making Footy Cookies and your own football jersey! Not into footy we’ll have our DIY Salon on with face paint and hair chalk!
Centre based/ routine outing. / HOW IS IT MADE?
Today we will explore how a variety of different things are made. We will take some household items apart to see how they work. Watch some you tube videos and have a go at making some simple things ourselves that we can take home to use
Centre based/routine outing / MOVIES
What are emotions? Have some fun playing different games and activities. Then we’re off to see Disney Pixar’s new movie Inside Out!
MOVIES @ VILLAGE
Ryrie St Tel: 1300 555 400
EXCURSION B: 12pm – 5pm Inside Out (PG) / MOVIES
What are emotions? Have some fun playing different games and activities. Then we’re off to see Disney Pixar’s new movie Inside Out!
MOVIES @ VILLAGE
Ryrie St Tel: 1300 555 400
EXCURSION B: 11am – 5pm Inside Out (PG) / MOVIES
What are emotions? Have some fun playing different games and activities. Then we’re off to see Disney Pixar’s new movie Inside Out!
MOVIES @ VILLAGE
Ryrie St Tel: 1300 555 400
EXCURSION B: 11am – 5pm Inside Out (PG)
Thursday 2 July / PLAYGROUND CRAWL
We are heading to Barwon Valley Fun Park to have a picnic lunch in the park, play games, kick the footy & enjoy some playground fun. If the weather is unkind we’ll have lots of sports game on offer inside on all the courts too, as well as construction and art.
Centre based/ routine outing. / RIDE AND DINE!
We’re off to explore Fyansford and surrounds. Bring your bike (in good working order, helmet & backpack!) plus warm clothes for this outdoor play day! Bring along $10 for lunch and we’ll grab a bite to eat and explore the parkland. Dress appropriately please!
Centre based/routine outing / LOCAL SCAVENGER HUNT!
Use Google Maps to find local landmarks, draw our own maps and highlight our favourite places around our community. Then we’ll use a compass and our map to go find them! Dress in warm clothes, raincoats and sneakers today! Where will we head??
Centre based/routine outing / SPORTS DAY!
BYO game and equipment and teach your friends how to play! We’ll head to the oval to kick the footy, shoot some hoops, play with the parachute and even practise the splits for gymnastics and dance off in the room! What other sports could we try?
Centre based/routine outing / SUPERHERO DAY!
Come dressed up as your favourite Superhero. We will vote for our favourite! Have a go at making puppets, bunting and pillow casse to take home to decorate your bedroom! Plus make a script and perform your puppet show for everyone!
Centre based/routine outing
Friday 3 July / AIRODROME FLYING!
Learn how to fly in this fun, interactive environment of spring loaded trampolines! How high can you jump? Even try dodge ball! Grip socks provided!
Airodrome Trampoline Park
Cnr Crown St & Barwon Tce, Sth Geelong Tel: 5222 5220
EXCURSION B: 1pm – 4pm / INFLATABLE WORLD!
We’re off to explore the new jumping castle world in North Geelong! Bounce, jump, fly and climb in this new space! Don’t forget your socks!