Phillip Island Leisure Centre
Location
10-14 Church Street
Cowes
VIC 3922
Program offered
School Holiday Program opening hours
Monday to Friday
8:30am – 5:30pm
Contact us in centre
Phillip Island Leisure Centre
School Holiday Program
Our Phillip Island holiday program provides an opportunity for your child to learn from new experiences through a fun mix of activities, while making friends along the way.
We offer a wide variety of interest-based in-house activities, themed incursions and exciting excursions. Our holiday programs are run by experienced Educators who help your child become more confident and independent.
Activities could include anything from learning to skateboard to meeting amazing animals or having a boogie at our disco. We do regular excursions too. In the past, we've headed to the Chocolate Factory Museum and Wonthaggi Arts Centre.
Keep an eye out for our upcoming program – we'll share the schedule on this page about four weeks before the school holidays start.
Spring Holiday Program
Bookings are now open for our Spring 2024 School Holiday Program! The program runs on weekdays from Monday 23 September to Friday 4 October 2024.
We've planned a bumper program of school holiday activities that will interest your child over the holidays. There are three different types of activity days.
Activity days
- In-house (activities run by our Educator team)
- Incursion (activities run by visitors to our service)
- Excursion (activities run at an off-site location)
What to bring
- Lunch and snack (nutritious and nut free)
- SunSmart hat and sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Weather appropriate clothing and shoes
- Swimwear, towel and change of clothes as required (if an activity involves water)
You can also read our School Holiday Program FAQs.
The prices listed in the table below are the full fee for each day. If you're entitled to Child Care Subsidy, what you actually pay could be significantly reduced.
Date |
Holiday activity details |
| Week 1 23 - 27 September 2024 | |
| Monday 23 September |
Ten Pin Bowling Strike up some fun and friendly competition at our Tenpin Bowling excursion, where every roll is a chance to shine! Category: Excursion Cost: $108.00 |
| Tuesday 24 September |
Science Madness Join us for Science Day, where curiosity meets discovery through hands-on experiments and exciting demonstrations! Category: In-house Cost: $73.00 |
| Wednesday 25 September |
Little Chefs We're making yummy food to eat today. Plus, making a recipe book to take home with leftovers to share with family and friends. Category: In-house Cost: $73.00 |
| Thursday 26 September |
AFL Workshop Dress in your favourite team colours and enjoy a day of games. Options available for all skill levels. Category: Incursion Cost: $98.00 |
| Friday 27 September |
Closed Public Holiday |
Date |
Holiday activity details |
| Week 2 30 September - 4 October 2024 | |
| Monday 30 September |
Graffiti Hats Unleash your creativity these holidays – design, spray and wear your masterpieces! Category: Incursion Cost: $98.00 |
| Tuesday 1 October |
Messy Day Slime Workshop Dive into a world of gooey fun and scientific discovery at our Slime Workshop, where creativity gets delightfully messy! Category: In-house Cost: $73.00 |
| Wednesday 2 October |
Clip 'N Climb - Phillip Island It’s Clip ‘n Climb time. Take the Leap of Faith, the Vertical Drop Slide or test yourself with the Speed Wall. Something for everyone. Category: Excursion Cost: $108.00 |
| Thursday 3 October |
Movies Join us for a fun-filled movie excursion to see "The Wild Robot," an animated adventure about a robot learning to survive and make friends on a wild island. Category: Excursion Cost: $108.00 |
| Friday 4 October |
Reptile Encounter Discover the wild and fascinating world of reptiles up close at our Reptile Encounter, where learning meets adventure! Category: Incursion Cost: $98.00 |
Child Care Subsidy (CCS)
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Our programs qualify for the Federal Government's Child Care Subsidy (CCS). CCS helps eligible families access approved and registered child care providers by partially subsidising the cost of daily fees. The 'Fee' price listed in the table above is the full permanent or casual daily fee for each program without any CCS entitlements. *The 'You pay as little as' price is an example of the out of pocket fee paid by families who qualify for the maximum CCS percentage (90%). The fees above are calculated at 85% subsidy to allow for the 5% withheld by Services Australia to reduce the chances of an overpayment. When our holiday programs are open for bookings, you'll be able to see the prices for each activity on this page. These prices are the daily price and do not include any CCS you may be entitled to, which could significantly reduce your out of pocket expense. Refer to the Government website for more information about CCS funding and your eligibility. We also recommend using this CCS calculator to estimate your new subsidy payments. Our customer service and onsite teams are happy to assist you with any queries you have regarding this funding and to help you navigate the system. |
Book your place
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You can book into our Outside School Hours Care programs through My Family Lounge (our online booking system). Read our 'How to enrol' guide to make sure you've got everything you need to book. You can also read our FAQs about Before and After School Care and School Holiday Programs. Returning families: Sign in New families: Register Got a question? Feel free to submit an enquiry and we'll be in touch. Holiday Program: Enquire Before and After School Care: Enquire |
Curious about chemistry? Bonkers about biology? We often run science-themed activities where your child can take part in fun research and crazy experiments.
Get active outdoors! Our Educators make outdoor play fun with opportunities to sing, dance and get moving.
Go on exciting excursions to local places such as trampoline parks and indoor playgrounds.
Enjoy a range of awesome in-house activities! Your child will get the chance to use their imagination, discover new things and have fun with friends.
Escape into the world of movies during an excursion to the local cinema. We’ll watch the latest release and experience the magic of the big screen.
Learn new art and craft skills with the support of our friendly Educators. Practise drawing, colouring, sticking and more.
Express your creativity during art-themed activities. Your child could get involved in anything from painting to pottery!
Make amazing memories with our expert team of Educators – we’ll help your child feel safe, supported and happy.
Attend thrilling excursions such as skateboarding workshops. Learn to roll, turn and perform tricks under the guidance of the Y’s specialist coaches.
Celebrate the holidays, make new friends and be your best self at the Y. Together, we’ll make the school holiday one to remember!