The School Holiday Program is a fun, inclusive and flexible program designed for children 5-12 years of age who are attending Primary School. A range of activities and experiences are on offer every day 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
Welcome to Spring!
Monday 25 September
Fee: $58 / Who am I? Group games to get to know each other, catch up with old and new friends. Participate in group games and contribute to setting program guidelines and activities to be held throughout the program.
Where Does Our Water Come From Activity and Recycled Creations
Tuesday 26 September
Fee: $58 / Bring in recycled loose parts, boxes etc. and get your creative on! Fernando from Barwon Water will visit in the morning to talk about the water cycle and run a jigsaw activity.
Where The Wild Things Are Workshop at GPAC and Visit to Geelong Library
Wednesday 27 September
Fee: $85
9.00am-4.00pm / Imagine, create, transform and delve into the book Where The Wild Things Are. Bring the characters to life using a range of expressive skills and stagecraft elements. Lunch in Johnstone Park and then visit Geelong Library and Heritage Centre, Little Malop Street, Geelong.
Footy Fanatics
Thursday 28 September
Fee: $58 / Wear your footy gear and celebrate the lead-up to the AFL grand final with footy craft, footy jokes, footy facts, footy skills and refuel with some footy food. Have a kick of the footy and do lots of energetic activities today!
Big Day Out*
Thursday 28 September
Fee: $92
9.30am-4.00pm / Make your own individual work of art MegaShake at Mule Café. How outrageous will yours be?We will then get out and explore our local Geelong CBD and surrounds with an ‘Around Town Adventure’ with fun challenges, great photo opportunities and interesting tasks. Mule Café, 64 Separation Street, North Geelong.
*Optional for first 5children in years 4-6 who book.
Public Holiday
Friday 29 September / Public holiday.
Gymnastics @ BASC
Monday 2 October
Fee:$68 / Catering for all abilities, this session will combine strength, coordination and fun fitness activities that develop even the most basic gymnastic skills. Bellarine Aquatic & Sports Centre, Shell Road, Ocean Grove.
Boorai Gourmet Kids & Yoga Session @ BASC
Tuesday 3 October
Fee $68 / Sift, whisk, bake – what will you create? Make and decorate your own cupcake, whip up lots of other yummy creations to eat! Afterwards relax and learn how to move, breath and meditate in a yoga session at Bellarine Aquatic & Sports Centre, Shell Road, Ocean Grove.
Waterfront Ramble and National Wool Museum Visit
Wednesday 4 October
Fee:$85 / Start at the Transvaal Square Grassy Knoll art installation, stroll along to Steampacket Gardens and checkout the Baywalk Bollards along the way. Have fun on the equipment at Poppykettle playground and search for the Poppykettle water feature and sculptures. In the afternoon, enjoy a tour of the National Wool Museum and participate in craft activities. National Wool Museum, 26 Moorabool Street, Geelong.
School of Rock & Dance Workshop
Thursday 5 October
Fee: $68 / A fun music session in the morning with Steve Mayhew. Write your own song, join a band, perform and dance. Learn to play the ukulele. Feel free to bring your own guitar or ukulele. Dance workshop in the afternoon with Karen Feldman Dance Studio.
Serendip Sanctuary
Friday 6 October
Fee:$92
9.00am-4.00pm / Participate in a ranger-lead wildlife walk. Observe grassland/wetland habitats.Get up close to the native wildlife of Victoria’s Western Plains. Enjoy a ponding experience.Catch bugs using nets and buckets and take a closer look at them through a magnifying glass. Serendip Sanctuary, 100 Windemere Road, Lara
*Activities subject to change due to staffing and weather. As well as the activities listed, other experiences which are responsive to the needs, interest 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:
Boorai Child and Family Centre
Shell Road, Ocean Grove
Monday to Friday
7.00am – 6.00pm
Tel: 5272 4999
Mobile: 0419134847
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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 the 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 Bus lines. 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 and afternoon tea, fruit and a ‘named’ drink eachday (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 Sun Smart – 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 much be outlined in the enrolment information for each child where applicable. Current medical action plans must be updated and 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 136150. Note: CCB is means tested. Families may be able to have the Child Care Rebate (CCR) paid directly to the service. Please contact the FAO for further information. / How To Book
- Bookings received by 5.00pm Friday 15 September will be processed in DATE ORDER and in accordance with DET “Priority Access Guidelines”.
- Enrol online at
- 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 5.00pm Wednesday 20 September 2017.
- A confirmation letter and invoice will be issued via email within 7 days of enrolling. An invoice is confirmation you child/ren are enrolled in the program. Fees must be paid prior to attending the program or care will not be available.
Cancellations are required in writing to if a cancellation is received prior to 5.00pm Wednesday 20 September 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 22 September 2017, please contact 5272 4741. Cancellations received after 5.00pm Wednesday 20 September 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. Payment is required prior to attending he program.
You can make credit card payments online at:
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 5272 4741.