Bookings are now open for our 2023-2024 summer holiday program!

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Macleod Recreation Centre

Location

157 Wungan Street
Macleod VIC 3085

Program offered

School Holiday Program 

School Holiday Program opening hours

Monday to Friday
7:30am – 6:00pm

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Macleod Recreation Centre

School Holiday Program

Our Macleod 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 gymnastics or soccer skills to laughing yourself silly at a comedy show. We do regular excursions too (such as to the local cinema and roller skating rink).

Keep an eye out for our upcoming program – we'll share the schedule on this page about four weeks before the school holidays start.

How to enrol  Prices

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Summer Holiday Program

Bookings are now open for our Summer 2023-2024 School Holiday Program! The program runs on weekdays from Wednesday 3 January to Thursday 25 January 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          18 - 22 December 2023 - Closed

Date

Holiday activity details

Week 2          25 - 29 December 2023 - Closed

Date

Holiday activity details

Week 3          1 - 5 January 2024
Monday
1 January
Closed due to public holiday
Tuesday
2 January
Closed - not operating
Wednesday
3 January
Fantastic Gymnastics
Join us for a gymnastic workshop in our very own facility. Get ready for some jumping, twisting and balancing.
Category: In-House Day
Cost: $63.50
Thursday
4 January
Reptile Adventure
It’s an invasion of jaws, claws, scales and tails. This is your chance to meet some of the most amazing reptiles!
Category: Incursion
Cost: $78.50
Friday
5 January
Y Talent Show
We're putting on a talent show! Show us your talents or crazy skills and learn some new ones from your friends.
Category: In-House Day
Cost: $63.50

Date

Holiday activity details

Week 4          8 - 12 January 2024
Monday
8 January
Messy Day
Today we will be getting messy! We will make our own Goop, Cloud Dough, Playdoh and so much more! Bring a change of clothes!
Category: In-House Day
Cost: $63.50
Tuesday
9 January
Splashtastic Water Party
An action-packed water-based party of games and activities! There will be waterfall fun, water tag team and much more.
Category: Incursion
Cost: $78.50
Wednesday
10 January
Fantastic Gymnastics
Join us for a gymnastic workshop in our very own facility. Get ready for some jumping, twisting and balancing.
Category: In-House Day
Cost: $63.50
Thursday
11 January
Movies - Village Cinemas Rivoli
Lights, camera, action! Sit back and relax, because we’re heading to our local cinema to watch the latest new release movie.
Category: Excursion
Cost: $103.50
Friday
12 January
Team Trivia
Today we're working your brain muscles as we try different trivia games. Discover things you didn't even know you knew!
Category: In-House Day
Cost: $63.50

Date

Holiday activity details

Week 5          15 - 19 January 2024
Monday
15 January
Indoor Sport Day
We're bringing the sports inside and learning new skills about futsal, netball, basketball and more!
Category: In-House Day
Cost: $63.50
Tuesday
16 January
Code Busters
Can you crack the code? Work in teams to complete STEM challenges and earn clues to unlock the case.
Category: Incursion
Cost: $78.50
Wednesday
17 January
Fantastic Gymnastics
Join us for a gymnastic workshop in our very own facility. Get ready for some jumping, twisting and balancing.
Category: In-House Day
Cost: $63.50
Thursday
18 January
Let’s Celebrate!
Come dressed in your favourite outfit and let's have a day filled of food, active games and more! 
Category: In-House Day
Cost: $63.50
Friday
19 January
Movies - Village Cinemas Rivoli
Lights, camera, action! Sit back and relax, because we’re heading to our local cinema to watch the latest new release movie.
Category: Excursion
Cost: $103.50

Date

Holiday activity details

Week 6          22 - 26 January 2024
Monday
22 January
Picnic Time
We're baking some special picnic treats to eat at our picnic. Plus, we'll have heaps of fun games and activities to enjoy.
Category: In-House Day
Cost: $63.50
Tuesday
23 January
Smoothie Creations
Imagine, make and taste! Master your entrepreneurial skills by making creative, delicious and nutritious blend smoothies.
Category: Incursion
Cost: $78.50
Wednesday
24 January
Fantastic Gymnastics
Join us for a gymnastic workshop in our very own facility. Get ready for some jumping, twisting and balancing.
Category: In-House Day
Cost: $63.50
Thursday
25 January
Mexican Fiesta
Travel to the land of the golden eagle by experiencing Mexican art, games music and culture. We’ll also try famous Mexican food.
Category: In-House Day
Cost: $63.50
Friday
26 January
Closed due to public holiday

Date

Holiday activity details

Week 7          29 January - 1 February 2024 - Closed

Child Care Subsidy (CCS)

Our holiday 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 on this page 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 how little you could pay if you qualify for the maximum CCS percentage (90%) as provided by the Federal Government. We've calculated this price 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.

Learn more about Child Care Subsidy or visit the Service Australia website for more information. We also recommend using this CCS calculator to estimate your new subsidy payments. 

Book your place

You can book into our School Holiday Program through My Family Lounge (our online booking system).

Read our 'How to enrol' guide and FAQs to make sure you've got everything you need to book. 

Returning families:   Sign in

New families:            Register 

Got a question?        Enquire              

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