The Spring School Holiday program activity details and bookings will be available on this page from Monday 22 August - Mark the date in your calendars and secure your spot!
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 Clyde North with our YMCA School Holiday Program based at Wilandra Rise Primary School.
This program is run by YMCA Children's Programs – part of YMCA Victoria.
Next program
Bookings are now open for our Winter 2022 School Holiday Program based at Wilandra Rise Primary School.
The program runs between Monday 27 June to Friday 8 July, 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 27 June |
Back to Nature Calling all green thumbs! We're decorating pots and then getting our hands dirty when we put a plant in them for you to take home. Category: In house Cost: $80.00 |
| Tuesday 28 June |
Soccer Workshop The team from Proactivity are running a soccer workshop. Practice your kicking, passing and agility skills. Category: Incursion Cost: $100.00 |
| Wednesday 29 June |
Winter Wonderland Join us for a variety of winter themed craft activities, inspired by the falling snow. We’ll also bake cookies and drink hot chocolate. Category: In house Cost: $80.00 |
| Thursday 30 June |
Circus Challnege Roll up, roll up! The Circus Challenge crew will be teaching us to juggle, plate spin and balancing. Category: Incursion Cost: $100.00 |
| Friday 1 July |
IMAX & Melbourne Museum Spend the day on a discovery trail of dinosaurs and other ancient animals at the Melbourne Museum before relaxing with an IMAX movie. Category: Excursion Cost: $110.00 |
| Week 2 | |
| Monday 4 July |
Monster Madness Unleash your inner monster and run wild all day. Participate in a series monster inspired activities that will be roarsome fun. Category: In house Cost: $80.00 |
| Tuesday 5 July |
Reptile Encounters Get up close and personal with some of Australia’s most famous reptiles and discover all of their unique characteristics. Category: Incursion Cost: $100.00 |
| Wednesday 6 July |
Inflatable World Get ready for a day of non-stop running, jumping, bouncing and fun at Inflatable World Bundoora. Category: Excursion Cost: $110.00 |
| Thursday 7 July |
Journey Through Asia Come with us on a journey through the Asian regions. We will explore the different food, art and nature from different countries. Category: In house Cost: $80.00 |
| Friday 8 July |
Puffing Billy Railway Take a trip on Australia’s favourite steam train! We’ll prepare a picnic lunch for our journey through the magnificent Dandenong Ranges. Category: Excursion Cost: $110.00 |
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 or nearby:
- Wilandra Rise Primary YMCA Before and After School Program
- Clyde North YMCA Early Learning Centre
- Clyde North Moroak Crescent YMCA Early Learning Centre
- Clyde North 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.
Prices and subsidies
Clyde North YMCA School Holiday Program runs three types of activities, which each incur a cost:
- In house: $80.00
- Incursion: $100.00
- Excursion: $110.00
These costs came into effect on December 1 2021.
Program tables are available to view under the ‘Next program’ section, prior to the start of each school holiday. These detail the daily activities planned and associated fees.
Please note: The fees above 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 debit process page for a list of forthcoming debit dates.
Bookings and enquiries
To enrol your child in a YMCA School Holiday Program or submit a booking request, go to the bookings 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
- Telephone: (03) 8371 0530
- Email: wilandrarise@ymca.org.au
Location
Clyde North YMCA School Holiday Program is located at:
Wilandra Rise Primary School
25 Aayana Street
Clyde North
VIC 3978