Spring School Holiday Program is now open! Scroll down to view the list of activities.

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 Wonthaggi and surrounding areas with our YMCA School Holiday Program based at Bass Coast Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

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  Bass Coast Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

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 outline on our School Holiday Program Bookings page.

Date

Activity details

Week 1
Monday
18 September
Wax Hands
Today we're dipping our hands into coloured wax (that's cool enough to touch) to create a colourful keepsake.
Category: Incursion
Cost: $92.00
Tuesday
19 September
Colourful Fun
Prepare to get colourful! it's a day filled with colourful fun including our very own colour run. Wear clothes you can get dirty.
Category: In house
Cost: $76.00
Wednesday
20 September
Movies - Wonthaggi Arts Centre
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: $108.00
Thursday
21 September
Video Games Bus
We’ll be visited by a mobile video gaming lounge. Try out the latest consoles and games with your holiday friends.
Category: Incursion
Cost: $92.00
Friday
22 September
Drumming Workshop
DTM Education will teach us about rhythm and melody using drums and percussion instruments.
Category: Incursion
Cost: $92.00
Week 2
Monday
25 September
Petting Zoo
We are getting a visit from a Petting Zoo. You'll get to learn all about, pat and feed different farm animals.
Category: Incursion
Cost: $92.00
Tuesday
26 September
Duck Cameron Magic Show
Magician Duck Cameron is visiting to provide an interactive magic workshop. Participate in the show and learn your own magic trick!
Category: Incursion
Cost: $92.00
Wednesday
27 September
Maru Koala Park
We’re heading to Maru Koala and Animal Park to meet and learn about Australia's most famous native animals.
Category: Excursion
Cost: $108.00
Thursday
28 September
Footy Fever
Dress in your favourite team colours and enjoy a day of games. Options available for all skill levels.
Category: In house
Cost: $76.00
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 08:30 and 17:30, Monday to Friday, during the holidays (there is no program on public holidays, see the 'Next program' section above for dates).

 

Co-located programs

Bass Coast YMCA School Holiday Program is run through Bass Coast Aquatic and Leisure Centre, which is run by YMCA Victoria and owned by Bass Coast Shire Council.

The following services are also available at this location:

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: 0499 799 346
  • Email: basscoastshp@ymca.org.au
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    Location

    Bass Coast YMCA School Holiday Program is located at:

    Bass Coast Aquatic and Leisure Centre

    41 Wentworth Road
    Wonthaggi
    VIC, 3995

    Other programs available at this location