RECREATION ACCESS PROGRAM
(RAP)
Activity Schedule and Application Form
October 8 – December 17, 2016
Schedule of Activities
DATE /MEETING
TIME
/RETURN TIME
/COST
/ACTIVITY
/ WHAT TOBRING
Saturday 8 October / 10.00 am / 2.00 pm / $3 bus + $12.90 laser skirmish + money for lunch / Laser Skirmish / · Concession & Companion
· Lunch & drinks (or money to purchase)
· Appropriate footwear for walking
Saturday 15 October / 9.30 am / 3.30 pm / $3 bus + $24.90 entry / Healesville Sanctuary / · Concession & Companion cards
· Lunch & drinks (or money to purchase)
· Appropriate footwear for walking
Saturday 22 October / 10.00 am / 2.00 pm / $3 bus + $14.50 bowling + money for lunch / Ten Pin Bowling / · Concession & Companion
· Lunch & drinks (or money to purchase)
· Appropriate footwear for walking
Saturday 29 October / 10.00 am / 2.00pm / $5 Cooks Cottage + money for lunch / Fitzroy Gardens/Cooks Cottage / · Concession, Companion & Myki cards
· Lunch & drinks (or money to purchase)
· Appropriate footwear for walking
Saturday 5 November / 10.00 am / 2.00 pm / $15.50 entry + money for lunch / Eureka Skydeck / · Concession, Companion & Myki cards
· Lunch & drinks (or money to purchase)
· Appropriate footwear for walking
Saturday 12 November / 10.00 am / 1.00 pm / $3 bus + money for lunch / Fish, Chips and Gelati in Williamstown / · Concession & Companion
· Lunch & drinks (or money to purchase)
· Appropriate footwear for walking
Saturday 19 November / 10.00 am / 3.00 pm / $3 bus + $24.90 entry + money for lunch / Werribee Open Range Zoo / · Concession & Companion
· Lunch & drinks (or money to purchase)
· Appropriate footwear for walking
Saturday 26 November / 10.00 am - 2.00 pm *Times likely to change depending on movie session times / $3 bus + $10 movie + money for lunch / Epping Movies / · Concession & Companion
· Lunch & drinks (or money to purchase)
· Appropriate footwear for walking
Saturday 3 December / 10.00 am / 2.00 pm / $3 bus + money for Starwberries and lunch / The Strawberry Forest / · Concession & Companion
· Lunch & drinks
· Appropriate footwear for walking
Saturday 10 December / 9.30 am / 3.30 pm / $3 bus + entry fee to be confirmed / Sovereign Hill / · Concession & Companion
· Lunch & drinks (or money to purchase)
· Appropriate footwear for walking
Saturday 17 December / 10.00 am / 2.00 pm / Lunch/spending money / Myer Christmas Windows & Christmas Display at Fed Square / · Concession, Companion & Myki cards
· Lunch & drinks (or money to purchase)
· Appropriate footwear for walking
Activity Details
Laser Skirmish: Laser tag will have you caught up in the world of virtual shoot outs, elaborate settings and tense ambushes
Healesville Sanctuary: Think the Platypus is a shy and reclusive creature? Think again!Tales from Platypus Creeklets you see Platypus as they have never been seen before. Discover Australia’s majestic birds of prey and magnificent parrots in this this spectacular daily show. Journey along the boardwalk through the Manna Gums of the new Koala Forest exhibit at Healesville Sanctuary!
Ten Pin Bowling: Nestled behind Epping Leisure Centre on Miller Street in Epping and surrounded by ample parking spaces, Oz Tenpin Epping offers 26 lanes of tenpin bowling. Every lane features automatic bumpers and computerized scoring too!
Fitzroy Gardens/Cooks Cottage The enchanting 1885 tall ship, the Polly Woodside, is a reminder of Australia’s rich maritime history and of the importance of such ships to the settlement and development of our country.
Eureka Sykdeck: Shoot to the dizzying heights of Eureka Skydeck and enjoy the most spectacular floor-to-ceiling, 360-degree views in Australia (the highest in the Southern Hemisphere). See Melbourne’s finest views from almost 300 metres in the sky – Albert Park Lake, Port Phillip Bay, the Dandenong Ranges and beyond.
Fish, Chips and Gelati in Williamstown: Lunch and gelati in the park at Williamstown and a walk along the pier.
Werribee Open Range Zoo: Werribee Open Range Zoo provides a rare opportunity to get up close to these intriguing animals. You can sit and watch the hippos along the Pula Walking trail as well as seeing them while out on Safari.
Epping Movies: Movies will be confirmed closer to date
The Strawberry Forest: Roam the fields and pick your own strawberries!
Sovereign Hill: Australia’s foremost outdoor museum, Sovereign Hill re-creates Ballarat’s first ten years after the discovery of gold in 1851 when thousands of international adventurers rushed to the Australian goldfields in searchoffortune.
Myer Christmas Windows & Christmas Display at Fed Square: A Melbourne tradition for over 60 years!
Important Information/Terms and Conditions
Program Leaders: Program Leaders are First Aid, CPR and Anaphylaxis trained. All leaders hold a Working with Children Check Card.
Meeting point: All programs will depart from Coburg Leisure Centre, Bridges Reserve, Bell Street, Coburg. Active Moreland RAP staff will sign in participants as they arrive and sign them out as they depart.
Cancellations: If a participant is unable to attend a scheduled outing - cancellation must be made two days prior to the activity to allow for people on the waiting list to be notified. Please call Chris on 9354 3504 (BH) or email . In the event of a late cancellation the participant will be charged the full cost of the activity unless a medical certificate for the day can be produced, whereby no charge will be incurred.
Cancellation due to weather: In the event of weather that affects the activity scheduled, Active Moreland may take the option to change the program at the last minute to ensure a program still occurs. In this case participants will be notified as soon as possible. This change may happen while on the program and may result in a program finishing earlier. Should this need to occur parents and guardians will be notified of the changes immediately.
Arriving on time: Participants must arrive on time for activities. RAP staff will not wait longer than 15 minutes after the time specified on your schedule. Being late is unfair to participants and can also cause anxiety to those who are on the bus and ready to go. Charges will apply to participants in line with the above cancellation fees.
Waiting List: If you miss out on a place for an activity but wish to be placed on the waiting list please call Chris on 9354 3504 (BH) or email . A position cannot be guaranteed and you may be informed at short notice of an opportunity to attend
What to bring: Please note that activities do not include drinks and snacks – unless otherwise stated. Each participant must come with their concession and companion card, appropriate clothing for the activity and either money (where appropriate) or drinks and snacks. During the months of October - March a hat and sun cream is a must for all participants and support workers. Specific information is listed beside the activity.
What not to bring: Participants will be fully responsible for any valuables they bring to the program. We recommend that participants do not bring any valuables such as electronic devices, jewellery etc that are not necessary for the program. No alcohol, cigarettes or any illegal substances are to be brought on the program nor can participants be under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances.
Participant Liability: Participants will be liable for any damage caused to Active Moreland, Moreland Council, Public or Activity Provider property while on the program. Reckless or intentional actions that lead to damage may also result in participants being banned from future programs.
Feedback: We hope you find the range of activities organised enjoyable and have a great experience on the program. We encourage you to provide feedback at any time regarding the program, suggestions for activities, staff feedback or anything else you wish. You can send feedback at any time to or call (03) 9354 3504.
October 8 – December17, 2016 - ACTIVITY APPLICATION FORM
Participant Name:
Address: Post Code:
Phone: Email:
Support Person / Parent Name:
I agree to abide by the terms and conditions of enrolment and participation in the Recreation Access Program
Signature of participant or parent/guardian: ______
DATE /ACTIVITY
/ Y/NSaturday 8 October / Laser Skirmish
Saturday 15 October / Healesville Sanctuary
Saturday 22 October / Ten Pin Bowling
Saturday 29 October / Fitzroy Gardens/Cooks Cottage
Saturday 5 November / Eureka Skydeck
Saturday 12 November / Fish, Chips and Gelati in Williamstown
Saturday 19 November / Werribee Open Range Zoo
Saturday 26 November / Epping Movies
Saturday 3 December / The Strawberry Forest
Saturday 10 December / Sovereign Hill
Saturday 17 December / Myer Christmas Windows & Christmas Display at Fed Square
PLEASE NOTE: Limited of 10 places per program; if you are interested, please fill out the reply form, and number (1 – 14) your choices in order of preference. Return on the below details as soon as possible. We will attempt to place you in as many programs as possible based on your preferences.
Email:
Post: Coburg Leisure Centre – Bridges Reserve, Bell St, Coburg, 3058
Fax: Attn Chris Arena (03) 9354 8062
You will receive a confirmation outlining the activities you have been booked in to. If you have not received confirmation please call to confirm, do not assume you have been booked in and show up. If you do receive confirmation of receipt within 3 business days please call Chris on (03) 9354 3504 to confirm.