The School Holiday Program Is a Fun, Inclusive and Flexible Program for Children Aged

The School Holiday Program is a fun, inclusive and flexible program for children aged 5—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.

WEEK 1

CARTOON WORKSHOP!

Monday 3 April FEE: $55

DIY BUNNINGS WORKSHOP

Tuesday 4 April FEE: $55

Come dressed up as a superhero or cartoon character!! Doesn’t matter if you can draw or not! Steve Mayhew author/ illustrator will be running a workshop to teach us some great techniques and build your skills! Make comic strips and look like you are flying through the city doing your best superhero pose for photos on a backdrop!

Lets walk down to visit the new local Bunning’s store to check it out and partake in one of their exciting DIY workshops

In the afternoon Ruth will be showing us some essential lifesaving skills including resuscitation (CPR) and basic first aid workshop (no certificate) always something handy to know in case of emergencies!

Bunnings 621-639 Bellarine Highway, Leopold

MINDFULNESS BAY WALK

Wednesday 5 April FEE: $65 10:00am—4:30pm

Take a walking journey from Limeburners Bay towards Geelong, search for each pause spot and be still, be in the moment, and practice the

mindfulness techniques while you enjoy the natural surroundings. Walk led by Mandy from Community Development. Enjoy lunch and free time on the beach. Foreshore Rd, Corio.

CHINESE CULTURE DAY

Thursday 6 April FEE: $55

Ni Hao China! Today we will be making paper lanterns and Chinese dragons, learning some of the language and appreciate all this great country has to offer. Lunch at the local Chinese restaurant. Please bring along $8.50 for lunch. Fu Chinese Restaurant 641—659 Bellarine Hwy, Leopold VIC 3224

BIG DAY OUT*

Thursday 6 April FEE: $80

9.00-5.00pm

Public transport expedition! Today we will be using only public transport to make our way from the centres up to Melbourne, there we will check out the ACMI centre and get immersed in the screen worlds exhibition, head over for a picnic lunch in the park enjoy a visit to Birrarung Marr playground.

*Optional excursion for the first 30 children in grades 4—6 who book.

RAIL TRAIL CHALLENGE!

Friday 7 April FEE: $75

10:00am—4:00pm

Back after popular demand! Bring your bikes (only, in good working order) & helmets and we will ride along the Bellarine Rail Trail all the way to Queenscliff, there will be a bus collection at Drysdale for those with tired legs, plus ice-cream for all in Queenscliff. Bus return for everyone. Please bring $6 for ice-cream. Bellarine Rail Trail Leopold—Drysdale—Queenscliff.

WEEK 2

MEGA GAMES & SPORTS

Monday 10 April FEE: $55

Get ready to have some fun today with games galore! Giant connect four, twister, jenga, quoits and loads more! Play some group games in the LINC and get well and truly exhausted! Bring along your bike or scooter and helmet to use on the Leopold Primary School BMX track.

MOVIES & BOTANIC GARDENS WALK

Tuesday 11 April FEE: $75

9:30am—5:00pm

EASTER FESTIVITIES

Wednesday 12 April FEE: $55

YMCA ANGLESEA CAMP

Thursday 13 April FEE: $85

9:00am—5:00pm

Look for bugs, birds, beasties and beautiful things as we walk around the Geelong Botanic Gardens on the trail tour! We will stop and have a play on the playground, enjoying a picnic lunch on the grass and then walking down to village cinemas to see the new movie ‘Boss Baby’.

Today is the day to celebrate Easter, the Leopold Child & Family Centre will be having an exciting Easter egg hunt and bonnet parade, making Easter baskets and cooking up some tasty treats. We will invite the residents from Kensington Grange Aged Care facility down for afternoon tea!

Get ready for an action packed day celebrating Nature Play Week, We will get out amongst nature and try rope courses, bush cooking, archery, hut building, scavenger hunt and indigenous handprinting.

*Activities subject to change due to staffing & weather. As well as the activities listed, other experiences which are responsive to the needs, interests, and choices of the children attending the program are available each day. Risk assessments have been completed for all excursions/incursion/routine outings; these are available at the service or upon request.

CONTACT:

Leopold Child and Family Centre 31—39 Kensington Road, Leopold Monday--Friday

7:00am – 6:00pm

PH: 5272 5555 MOB: 0439 323 426

EMAIL:

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

For your children’s safety, an adult must sign them in on arrival and out on departure each day. ID will be required on sign out. 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.

STAFF TO CHILD RATIO

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

•  1:15 at centre.

• 1:12 on excursions, 1:10/1:8 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?

Children need to bring a 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. If your child has any allergies or reactions to certain foods please let the program supervisor know. The program is a nut free zone. Appropriate clothing should be worn (comfortable clothes) during the program. A raincoat

must be packed for unexpected wet weather. Appropriate footwear is also required (no thongs or singlets).

BE SUNSMART – SEPTEMBER TO APRIL PROGRAMS

The City of Greater Geelong Sun smart policy will be enforced from September through to April (inclusive). Please provide a

wide brimmed hat for your child. Sunscreen provided.

ADMINISTERING MEDICATION

Medical conditions must be outlined in the enrolment information for each child, where applicable. Current medical action plans must be updated & 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 SHP staff work with families to support positive behaviour of all children in the program.

PRIVACY STATEMENT

Personal information collected on the enrolment form is used for the purpose of program enrolment and statistical recording. 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.

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 by Friday 24 March by 5pm will be processed in DATE ORDER and

in accordance with DET “Priority Access Guidelines”.

2.  Enrol online at www. geelongaustralia.com.au/shp

3.  After lodging your enrolment form

you are obliged to pay for All DAYS ticked regardless of non- attendance or sickness unless cancellation is received in writing by 5pm Monday 27 March.

4.  A confirmation letter and invoice will be issued via email within 7 days of enrolling. An invoice is confirmation your child/ren are enrolled in the program. Fees must be paid prior to attending the program or care will not be available.

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations are required in writing to . If a cancellation is received prior to 5pm Monday 27 March 2017 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 25 March 2017, please contact 5272 4741. Cancellations received after Monday 27 March 2017 at 5pm will be charged at the daily fee.

There will be NO REFUNDS or exchange of days. Fees will still apply even if care is not used.

HOW TO PAY

You will receive an estimated invoice which will contain payment information. Payments are required prior to attending the program.

You can make credit card payments online at www.geelongaustralia. com.au/shp You may also pay in person at a City of Greater Geelong Customer Service Centre or Integrated Children’s Centre.

If experiencing financial hardship please contact the SHP Team Leader on 5272 4741.