FORREST OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE

2017/ 2018 SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM

Monday 18th December $80 / Tuesday 19th December $100 / Wednesday 20th December $85 / Thursday 21st December $85 / Friday 22nd December $110
TIN CAN LANTERNS / EXCURSION:
MOVIES IN MANUKA / CANDLE MAKING / CULINARY CLASS:
EDIBLE GIFTS / EXCURSION: MANUKA POOL
9am – close
Screen Time: 4-6 / Screen Time: Movie / Screen Time: 4-6 / Screen Time: 4-6 / Screen Time: None
CLOSED 23rd DECEMBER 2017 – 7th JANUARY 2018
Monday 8th January $85 / Tuesday 9th January $105 / Wednesday 10th January $110 / Thursday 11th January $90 / Friday 12th January $90
STREET ART WORKSHOP
10am – 1pm / NERF BLASTER WARS
10am – 12pm / EXCURSION:BLACK MOUNTAIN PENINSULA
9:15am – 2:45pm / FOOSHC FAMILY BBQ
12:30pm – 1:30pm / EXCURSION: MANUKA POOL
HALF DAY
1pm - close
Screen Time: 4-6 / Screen Time: 4 -6 / Screen Time: 4-6 / Screen Time: 4-6 / Screen Time: None
Monday 15th January $110 / Tuesday 16th January $100 / Wednesday 17th January $90 / Thursday 18th January $85 / Friday 19th January $100
EXCURSION:
THE COTTER
9:30am – 3:30pm / PALLET PLAY / EXCURSION: MANUKA POOL
HALF DAY
1pm - close / MINUTE TO WIN IT CHALLENGE
YEARS 5 &6 EXCURSION
GELATISSIMO / INCURSION: MONSTER SKATE PARK
Screen Time: None / Screen Time: 4 -6 / Screen Time: None / Screen Time: 4-6 / Screen Time: 4-6
Monday 22nd January $85 / Tuesday 23rd January $110 / $130 / Wednesday 24th January $80 / Thursday 25th January $110 / Friday 26th January CLOSED
INCURSION:CULTURE ON THE MOVE- BASKET WEAVING / EXCURSION:WESTON PARK $105
9:15am – 4pm
8+EXCURSION PADDLE BOARDING $130 / HOGWARTS DAY
COMMUNITY CONNECT
10am – 3pm / EXCURSION: MANUKA POOL
9am - close / CLOSED:
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Screen Time: 4-6 / Screen Time: None / Screen Time: 4-6 / Screen Time: None
Monday 29th January $90 / Tuesday 30th January $95 / Wednesday 31st January $105 / Thursday 1st February $105 / Friday 2nd February $130
EXCURSION: MANUKA POOL
HALF DAY
1pm - close / INCURSION:GROSS SCIENCE
10:30am – 12:30pm / EXCURSION: ICE SKATING
12:30pm – 3:30pm / EXCURSION: BOTANIC GARDENS
9:15am – 2:45pm / EXCURSION:BIG SPLASH
10am – 4pm
Screen Time: None / Screen Time: 4-6 / Screen Time: 4-6 / Screen Time: 4-6 / Screen Time: None

About the Program

Forrest Out Of School Hours Care (FOOSHC) provides a safe and welcoming environment for the children and their families. We believe children are capable, competent and creative learners that are entitled to participate in a program that facilitates their engagement in risk-taking, experimentation and exploration of indoor and outdoor spaces.

Our program is child led with a play-focused environment which is reflective of the children’s needs and interests. Children will have the opportunity for rest and relaxation and can move between activities, inside and outside environments. In addition to the experiences detailed on the cover page, all the fabulous FOOSHC resources will be available daily.

General Information

Open 8am – 6pm Monday 18th December 2017 – Friday 22nd December 2017

8am – 6pm Monday 8th January 2018 – Friday 2nd February 2018

Enrolment

Step 1 –As we enter the new year, all families must complete a 2018 enrolment form which can be found on our website

Step 2 - Complete the attendance/booking sheet for this holiday period & permission notes attached for the relevant days

Enrolments close Sunday10th December 2017at 12am midnight. Bookings received after this date will incur a $25 surcharge per family.

Fees and Childcare Benefit

  • Cancelation must be in writing,1 week in advance for no charges to apply.
  • To obtain CCB and CCR we must have Date of Birth and Customer Reference Number for the parent registered for CCB/CCR and each child on the enrolment form.

Arrival and Departure

  • Always access the service via Children’s Services Office entrance (FOOSHC Office).
  • Children MUST be signed in and out of the program each day by a parent or guardian.
  • The roll will be located for signing in FOOSHC Office unless otherwise specified.

Food

  • Children are required to provide their own lunch and snacks each day. Children often get hungry in the holidays, please consider this when packing their daily food.
  • Afternoon tea will be provided each day around 3:30pm.
  • We encourage snacks with high nutritional content to meet the growing needs of children.
  • Breakfast is NOT provided during holiday care. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
  • Children should also bring a refillable water bottle. No soft-drinks or juices are permitted. We encourage the children to drink water which will be readily available. .
  • As we are an allergy aware centre please no nuts or nut products or eggs.

Clothing

Please label / name all your child’s clothing

  • Closed in shoes are required on Excursion days
  • No singlets or sleeveless tops please
  • As children engage in all sorts of adventurous play a change of clothes is recommended

Lost property

After the holiday period, all lost property will be donated to charity or recycled as appropriate.

Sunscreen

As the UV index rating is now high we encourage children to be SunSafe. Please encourage your child to apply sunscreen prior to their arrival. Sunscreen will be available throughout the day but please feel free to bring your own. Please ensure children bring a broadbrimmed hat and SunSafe clothing. Caps will not be permitted.

Water Play

Water play will be facilitated in avariety of ways throughout the holiday period as part of the everyday program. It is recommended and encouraged that children pack a change of clothes / swimmers and a towel on all days they are attending.

Screen Time

Children will have access our electronic devices for 2-hour periods during select days of the program. This means there will be NO BYO Device day. This decision was reached after lengthy consultation with families, children, and educators.

We hope that the way screen time has been structured these holidays will assist families in regulating screen time at home.

The FOOSHC laptop may be utilised for active and non-competitive group games, such as the “Just Dance” videos that were extremely popular in previous holidays. In unfavourable weather conditions, such as extreme heat or storms, a movie may be used depending on the needs of the children.

Wheels

  • Children are welcome to bring their bikes, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades etc. to the program.
  • Children MUST have their own fitted helmet to participate.Children are not allowed to share wheels. Each child will use their own wheels.
  • Wheels may be left at FOOSHC overnight, however all wheels must be taken home at the end of the holiday period.

Day Specific Information

Tin Can Lanterns: 18th December 2017

Kylie will be running a DIY Tin Can Lantern experience. To create these beautiful ornaments water needs to be frozen in the tin prior to the day. If possible, please bring a 400g tin can to the FOOSHC office where it can be stored and prepared for the experience before the holidays. Children will be using hammers and nails to complete this project.

Movies in Manuka: 19th December 2017

We will be walking to Greater Union Manuka to see Ferdinand. We will likely be going in the afternoon however; session times are yet to be released. While at the cinema children will enjoy a small popcorn and bottle of water.

There will be no additional screen time this day.

Candle Making: 20th December 2017

All resources are provided and covered in the cost of the day. Participation is optional.

Culinary Class: 21st December 2017

Children will have the opportunity to make beautiful edible treats for family and friends this festive season.

Manuka Pool: 22nd December, 12th January, 17th January, 25th January, 29th January

All children will participate in a short walk to Manuka Pool to enjoy an afternoon of swimming and water play. Children will have access to the paddling and 30m pool, however children would need to successfully pass a swim test to play in the 30m pool. The swim test involves swimming 20metres (any stroke) of the pool without assistance.

Children are required to wear a rash vest / sun smart shirt while at the pool and while playing in the water.

Children will need to be collected from Manuka Pool by 6pm as we will not be returning to the centre.

Please note in the event of heavy rain, thunder and / or lightening when we are at Manuka Pool parents will be contacted to collect children early because of safety concerns. If the storm approaches prior to departure we will cancel the excursion and provide alternate activities at the centre.

Street Art Workshop: 8th January 2018

During the 3-hour workshop we will be exploring different visual mediums such as stenciling and screen printing. Children will also have the opportunity to explore street art in its modern context.

Nerf Blaster Wars: 9thJanuary 2018

We will be joined by the team from Bubble Soccer for a Nerf Blaster War! This experience will be on the school oval where there will be a hay bale battle field and softie obstacle courses. Each child will be equipped with a blaster, safety goggles and plenty of ammunition. As all equipment and resources will be provided please DON’T bring any Nerf blasters or ammunition from home.

Black Mountain Peninsula: 10th January 2018

Black Mountain Peninsula, on the North-Western side of Lake Burley Griffin was designed for enjoying the lake. The foreshore parkland offers endless play opportunities for children of all ages and abilities. Possibilities include; playing on the all-ability-access playgrounds, exploring the lakeside environment, climbingtrees or splashing around and swimming at the sandy water's edge. In the interest of safety for all children, those wishing to swim will only have access to the children's swimming enclosure (max 80cm deep)

FOOSHC Family BBQ: 11th January

We would like to welcome all families, new and old, to 2018 with a fun-filled, family Barbeque where the children will help prepare the lunch and set up FOOSHC café and act as waiters for their family.

Lunch will be served at 12:30pm, please RSVP for catering purposes, including any dietary information.

Manuka Pool: 12th January 2018

See above (22nd December 2017) for more information

The Cotter: 15th January 2018

Our Cotter excursions have been a favourite among children and educators alike since they started in April 2015. During our time at The Cotter children will have the opportunity to explore and engage with the natural surroundings, climb trees, venturing up to “Wizard Land” a rock face behind picnic area (discovered July 2015) or participate in a range of water based experiences at the surrounding river. One of our favourite spots is the fallen tree which creates a long log bridge to the other side of the river. During the summertime we also use the river area for swimming if conditions are favorable.

We will be venturing out to the Cotter regardless of weather, taking DIY shelters and providing lunch and afternoon tea. The excursion will only be cancelled in the event of severe weather warnings, thunderstorms, and lightning.

Please ensure your child/ren comes prepared for a day of adventure and play with the following items:

  • Closed in shoes
  • Spare socks
  • Sunsmart Swimming attire
  • Spare clothes
  • Sunsmart Hat
  • Water bottle

Pallet Play: 16th January 2018

From Tee Pees to planter boxes children will have the opportunity to plan, design and build their own creations using the humble pallet.

There will be dedicated educators on hand to supervise and assist children’s construction.

Manuka Pool: 17th January 2018

See above (22nd December 2017) for more information

Minute to Win It Challenge & Year 5&6 Gelato Excursion: 18th January 2017

Children will have the opportunity to compete in Kylie’s Minute to Win It Challenge! Contestants have exactly 60 seconds to complete simple challenges which increase in difficulty as the game progresses. For example,having a biscuit placed on your forehead and attempting to get the biscuit into your mouth without using your hands!

Children entering years 5 and 6 (or above!) in 2018 will be walking to Gelatissimo Manuka for a special ice cream treatfollowed by a play in the nearby Griffith Park where they can explore their surrounds, climb tree’s etc on Captain Cook Crescent. This opportunity has been organised for our older children following the success of previous excursions for this age group.

Monster Skate Park Workshop: 19th January 2018

The Monster Academy Actions Sports curriculum is dedicated to delivering high quality, certified instruction programs and ensures fun and activity! Participants in this program are introduced to action sports with accredited coaches and top of the line equipment. Coaches ensure that all participants, no matter what level of experience, are welcome

Culture on the Move- Basket Weaving: 22nd January 2018

Culture on the Move deliver Aboriginal Cultural Knowledge Workshops to the community. Ronnie, from Culture on the Move, will be joining us to teach the children how to weave their own basket.

Paddle Boarding and Weston Park: 23rd January 2018

Paddling on Lake Burley Griffin - For Children 8 years and up

Weston Park- All ages

We are going boating on Lake Burley Griffin!! We will be doing two and a half hours of canoeing, kayaking and stand up paddle boards in Yarralumla Bay. During this time, we will paddle around the lake under the watchful supervision of YMCA and FOOSHC staff. Afterwards we will do a short walk to Weston Park to meet the rest of the children at the program for a BBQ lunch. This excursion is for children 8 years and up although we hope that in the future we can facilitate a similar experience involving younger children. There are limited spaces available so if you are interested please book in ASAP. This excursion would be cancelled if we don’t get a minimum of 15 children interested, or in the case of storms, heavy rain or high winds. If the excursion is cancelled, we would offer all children to go to Weston Park for a round of mini golf.

Requirements for the Paddle Boating Excursion:

  • Membership Agreement & Waiver completed and submitted with enrolment form (found at the end of enrolment form)
  • Change of Clothes & Towel
  • Morning Tea including water bottle
  • Sun-smart Hat
  • Shoes that can get wet

Weston Park

When visiting Weston Park children will have a range of experiences on offer, from a round of mini-golf on the Canberra themed golf course, tree climbing to exploring the newly refurbished playground. We will be having a BBQ lunch and some fun ball games. The excursion offers the chance for children to move at their own pace in finding what they most enjoy about this traditional Canberra fun spot.

Children will need:

  • Morning tea including water bottle.
  • A change of pants
  • A sun-smart hat

Hogwarts Day & Community Connect: 24th January 2018

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Term begins on 24 January. We await your owl no later than 10 December.

We will also be offering children the opportunity to participate in our excursion, Community Connect. The destination will be determined based on the participating children’s interest, working with the educator team on the day. We hope that this excursion will provide children the opportunity to experience presence in the community, open ended exploration and fun. We will be traveling either on foot or by public transport. As such, we ask families to provide each child with $5 or a MyWay Card to cover the cost of bus fares if required. This money will NOT be used on food, lollies or other treats. We have planned this experience based on feedback from similar excursions such as Canberra Safari and our walking excursions.

Last holidays we ventured through the city and to the Australian War Memorial. Destinations could include The National Museum, The National Gallery of Australia or a local park… the possibilities are endless! We will be leaving FOOSHC at 10am and returning by 3pm after an adventurous day!

What to bring:

  • $5 to cover the cost of bus fares or a MyWay Card
  • Sensible walking shoes
  • Water bottle and Broad Brimmed Hat

Manuka Pool: 25th January 2018

See above (22nd December 2017) for more information

Closed January 26th 2018 for the Australia Day Public Holiday

Manuka Pool: 29th January 2018

See above (22nd December 2017) for more information

Fizzics Education – Gross Science Workshop: 30th January 2018

We will be joined by Fizzics Education for a Gross Science Workshop! These workshops have been designed by experienced science teachers to make sure that the balance is right; cool experiments that they don’t normally see at school and all the fun stuff that you would see at a science toy store! Not for the faint-hearted, all sorts of gooey, yucky science is covered… some of which will end up on your kids! Some highlights include, making vomit bombs and fake snot.

Ice Skating: 31st January 2018

We will be traveling to Phillip Swimming and Ice Skating Centre for a morning of icy fun on Phillip’s Olympic size skating rink (1500 square metres of ice)! This has been an incredibly popular excursion for children of all ages, ability and experience during previous programs. Educators will be spread out through the centre, both on and off the ice to ensure a high standard of supervision and safety is met.