If your child needs quality care during school holidays, is between five and 12 years old, and enrolled in primary school – they will love YMCA School Holiday Programs!
About us
We're proud to support families in Bannockburn with our YMCA School Holiday Program based at Bannockburn P-12 College.
This program is run by YMCA Children's Programs – part of YMCA Victoria.
Next program
Bookings are now open for our Spring 2023 School Holiday Program based at Bannockburn P-12 College.
The program runs between Monday 18 September to Thursday 28 September, on weekdays.
We've prepared a range of engaging experiences that will spark your child's interests and connect them with new friends.
Current families can sign into My Family Lounge to make a booking.
New to our programs? Follow the steps outlined on our School Holiday Program Bookings page.
Date |
Activity details |
| Week 1 | |
| Monday 18 September |
Big Birthday Bash Join us for a birthday party like no other as we celebrate everyone's birthday at once! Lots of delicious food and party games! Category: In-House Day Cost: $90.40 |
| Tuesday 19 September |
Arcade Games, Bowling and Laser Tag - Melbourne Children can have fun playing arcade games, laser tag and bowling! Category: Excursion Cost: $130.40 |
| Wednesday 20 September |
Holiday Party We made it to the holidays! Let's celebrate with movies, themed games and a popcorn station. Category: In-House Day Cost: $90.40 |
| Thursday 21 September |
Junkyard Beats We'll be experiencing an interactive music workshop to create a junkband orchestra. Category: Incursion Cost: $105.40 |
| Friday 22 September |
Endangered Species We’ll be meeting native Australian animals who are considered endangered species and learn about the issues affecting them. Category: Incursion Cost: $105.40 |
| Week 2 | |
| Monday 25 September |
Dancefit For Kids Join us for a high energy dancefit class, were we will be combining dance with fitness activities provided by FunFit Junior Fitness. Category: Incursion Cost: $105.40 |
| Tuesday 26 September |
Pizza Party We’re celebrating the holidays by hosting a pizza party and playing a series of party games. Category: In-House Day Cost: $90.40 |
| Wednesday 27 September |
Crocs Play Centre - Hoppers Crossing Join us today for some climbing and indoor playground fun at Crocs Play Centre! Category: Excursion Cost: $115.40 |
| Thursday 28 September |
Bombs Away Blow your minds with experiments of all shapes and sizes. It will be a fun-filled day of activities perfect for curious minds. Category: Incursion Cost: $105.40 |
| Friday 29 September |
Closed - Public Holiday |
Activities and learning outcomes
YMCA School Holiday Programs offer a variety of activities to interest your child, such as:
- arts and crafts
- music and movement area
- outdoor and physical space
- puzzles and board games
- reading and quiet space
- science, nature and sensory activities
- incursion and excursions.
Strict departure hours apply for excursions (please note the times when booking the activity).
Session times
To accommodate our families, we offer YMCA School Holiday Programs between 06:30 and 18:30 during the holidays (see the 'Next program' section above for dates).
Co-located programs
The Y also offers the following services at the same location:
- Bannockburn Primary YMCA Before and After School Program
- Bannockburn YMCA Facility Hire
- care on curriculum days / pupil free days.
What to bring
- Lunch and snack (nutritious & NUT FREE)
- SunSmart hat and sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Weather appropriate clothing and shoes
- Where activity involves water, please bring swimwear, towel and a change of clothes as required
Inclusion
We believe in an inclusive society for all children and families. Children with additional needs are welcome to attend our program. Families must contact the OSHC Coordinator at least four weeks prior to the holiday program to discuss the individual needs of your child and complete any funding applications. Find out more about inclusion at YMCA Children's Programs.
Activity types, prices and subsidies
YMCA School Holiday Program runs three types of activity days, which 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.
Each activity day incurs a separate cost that is confirmed prior to each holidays when bookings are opened.
Program tables are available to view under the ‘Next program’ section, prior to the start of each school holiday. These detail the daily activities types and associated fees.
Fees listed on program tables are not inclusive of any Child Care Subsidy (CCS) entitlements, which may reduce your out-of-pocket expense.
Debit process
Our programs operate on a fortnightly debit cycle, which withdraws payment for the next two weeks of care your family has booked.
If you book an additional day of care during our School Holiday Program, your account will be back charged in the following debit cycle.
Visit our payment information page for more details.
Bookings and enquiries
To enrol your child in a YMCA School Holiday Program or submit a booking request, go to the how to enrol page for step by step instructions on how to to get started. Bookings are managed through an online system called My Family Lounge.
If you're not quite ready to book and have a few more questions, our team will be happy to help – simply fill in our enquiry form and someone will get back to you.
Contact details
- Tel: 0437 231 376
- Email: bannockburnoshc@ymca.org.au
Alternatively, you can contact our Customer Service Team by completing our current families contact form.
Location
Bannockburn YMCA School Holiday Program is located at:
Bannockburn P-12 College
139 Milton Street
Bannockburn
VIC 3331