Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre
Location
8 Warner Avenue
Ashburton
VIC 3147
Program offered
School Holiday Program opening hours
Monday to Friday
7:30am – 6:00pm
Contact us in centre
Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre
School Holiday Program
Our Ashburton 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 drumming workshops to silent discos. We do regular excursions too (such as to Boroondara Sports Complex to learn gymnastics). We've even had a comedy show visit us!
Your child can also get lunch at our café when you submit an order through School Lunch Online. Simply create an account, select 'YMCA Ashburton' as the school you're ordering from, and follow the steps to place your order.
Keep an eye out for our upcoming program – we'll share the schedule on this page about four weeks before the school holidays start.
If you're looking for care for a short amount of time, we also run a Creche program from 9:00am-10:30am and 10:30am-12:00pm. The program is suitable for children from six weeks old and provides a space to socialise and play.
Winter Wonders Holiday Program
Bookings are now open for our Winter Wonders 2025 School Holiday Program! The program runs on weekdays from Monday 7 July to Friday 18 July 2025 (excluding public holidays).
We've planned a bumper program of school holiday activities that will interest your child over the holidays.
Activity days can include:
- In-house (activities run by our Educator team)
- Incursion (activities run by visitors to our service)
- Excursion (activities run at an off-site location)
- Self-guided incursion (premium activities run by our educator team, available at select centres)
- Supreme incursion (supreme activities run by visitors to our service)
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 |
Activity Details |
| Week 1 | |
| Monday 07 July |
Build & Battle Join us for our Build & Battle regional hub day! Mixing the ultimate elements of physical and mental strength we will battle it out in Laser Tag, learn the ways of the force in a Jedi Academy and build with Nano Blocks which you can even take home! Category: Excursion Cost: $105.50 |
| Tuesday 08 July |
Gaming Bus Ultimate Games is bringing their Gaming Bus to us! Work together or compete in their custom built video gaming theatre. You'll have endless fun racing, crashing and dancing to your favourite games such as Minecraft, Skylanders, LEGO. Category: Supreme incursion Cost: $96.15 |
| Wednesday 09 July |
Gymnastics Enhance your flexibility and coordination while learning essential movement skills in a fun, active session. Discover how to jump, land, and fall safely, improve your balance and build confidence through engaging physical challenges. It’s a great way to move, play and grow stronger! Category: Excursion Cost: $105.50 |
| Thursday 10 July |
Winter STEM Bundle up for a day of frosty fun with STEM activities inspired by the magic of winter. We’ll explore how snowstorms form, conduct hands-on experiments to learn how animals stay warm and build DIY snowmen that won’t melt away! From painting unique snowflakes to discovering the science behind the cold, this day is packed with chilly challenges and cosy creativity. Category: In-house Cost: $86.00 |
| Friday 11 July |
Emergency Services The experts from Ambulance Victoria and VICSES are visiting us today to run interactive and educational lessons. Learn when to call 000, what an emergency is and how to stay prepared. We'll dress up like the heroes and make emergency service inpsired arts and crafts. Category: Incursion Cost: $91.15 |
| Week 2 | |
| Monday 14 July |
Gymnastics Enhance your flexibility and coordination while learning essential movement skills in a fun, active session. Discover how to jump, land and fall safely, improve your balance and build confidence through engaging physical challenges. It’s a great way to move, play and grow stronger! Category: Excursion Cost: $105.50 |
| Tuesday 15 July |
Express yourself Get ready for a day full of creativity, expression and laughter as we dive into the world of emojis. Design your own emoji characters, explore how to turn simple letters and numbers into expressive cartoon faces and enjoy games and activities that celebrate communication and feelings in fun ways. From silly faces to big smiles, this day encourages self-expression, imagination and lots of shared joy. Category: In-house Cost: $86.00 |
| Wednesday 16 July |
Tim Credible Magician Introducing Tim Credible and his trusty sidekick, Douzie the Dragon! Tim Credible is not your ordinary magician - he combines comedy, ventriloquism and a range of variety acts that will have you in stitches. Douzie the Dragon is the perfect partner in crime, bringing a unique twist to the traditional magic show with his hilarious antics and charming personality. Category: Incursion Cost: $91.15 |
| Thursday 17 July |
Elio We're off to the cinemas today to watch Elio. Watch as Elio navigates a crisis of intergalactic proportions, forms new bonds with alien lifeforms, and discovers his true place in the universe. Come along and enjoy a tasty popcorn treat. Category: Excursion Cost: $105.50 |
| Friday 18 July |
Gymnastics Enhance your flexibility and coordination while learning essential movement skills in a fun active session. Discover how to jump, land and fall safely, improve your balance and build confidence through engaging physical challenges. It’s a great way to move, play and grow stronger! Category: Excursion Cost: $105.50 |
Child Care Subsidy (CCS)
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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 the out of pocket fees 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 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 |
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!