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 WINTER!
Monday 3 July Fee: $58
PYJAMA & MOVIE MARATHON DAY
Tuesday 4 July
Fee: $58
Who am I? Let’s get to know each other, catch up with friends and work on program guidelines and activities together. Group games and lots of activities to participate in.
Come in your PJ’s or Onesie today! Get comfy for a whole day of board games, activities and movies. Make popcorn to enjoy while watching the movies. BYO bean Bag and favourite toy.
OP SHOP CHALLENGE
Wednesday 5 July Fee: $58
Bring along $5.00 today and we will walk to our Op Shop. The challenge is on to find the best outfit or treasure. Show off your special item and maybe have a fashion parade when back at the Centre! Feel free to bring along any donations you would like to give to the op shop.
LOCAL COMMUNITY
WALK
Thursday 6 July
Fee: $58
Today we will walk to Gateway Leopold Plaza and enjoy lunch at one of the restaurants. Please bring along $10.00 for lunch and drink. On the way back we will call into Gateway Sanctuary and have a wander around the paths, check out the wildlife and have a play in the playground.
BIG DAY OUT*
Thursday 6 July
Fee: $90
9.00am-5.00pm
Games, games, games at Time Zone followed by lunch at Westfield Food Court. Off to the movies in the afternoon to see Despicable Me 3.
Bring $10.00 for lunch.
*Optional excursion for the first 30 children in grades 4-6 who book.
GET WET!
Friday 7 July
Fee: $80
10:00am - 4:00pm
Get wet and have heaps of fun with slides, water cannons and the large overhead tipping bucket in the Splash Park.
Bring your Bathers, Towel and change of clothes.
Leisurelink Sports and Aquatic and Recreation Centre
240 Pioneer Rd, Grovedale VIC 3216
WEEK 2
BECOME A JUNIOR CHOCOLATIER
Monday 10 July Fee: $92
9.00am-4.00pm
Learn to make your very own chocolate creations at the Great
Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery, Bellbrae. Take home
what you make and enjoy a surprise ice cream.
Lunch and play at Djilla Tjarri Play and Skate Zone, Torquay.
SCIENCE CHALLENGE
Tuesday 11 July Fee: $65
THEATRE 3TRIPLE2
SHOW
Wednesday 12 July Fee: $83
1.00pm – 5.00pm
ROLL WITH IT &
GET CREATIVE DAY
Thursday 13 July Fee: $68
Take on the challenge of making foaming potions, super-sized ball runs or maybe a bubble machine. In this fun session with Fiona from Science4kids, we will be using chemistry and physics to explore, make and test creations with lots of tape, rubber bands, colour and mess.
Justin Case Show @ The Potato Shed, Drysdale
Justin is a young boy who just happens to be a spy. Help him on his
missions and see his special case full of spy gadgets and gizmos. A show
full of thrills, chills and fun! After show activities with the actors.
Bring your wheels and helmet, test out your skills and have fun at the Leopold Skate Park. Back at the centre, Urban Upcycle will visit with a variety of recycled and craft materials, let your imagination run wild as you create your own works of art.
GEELONG LIBRARY Relaxing morning at Geelong Library and Heritage Centre. Take a
& MOVIES leisurely walk to the Village Cinema to watch Diary of a Wimpy Kid:
Friday 14 July The long haul.
Fee: $80
9.30am - 5.00pm
*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
Tel: 5272 5555 Mobile: 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 and 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 5pm Friday 23 June 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 Wednesday 28 June 2017.
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 Wednesday 28 June 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 30 June 2017, please contact 5272 4741. Cancellations received after 5pm on Wednesday 28 June 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.