Bookings are open from Tuesday 22 November for our Summer School Holiday Program! Scroll down to view activity details.
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 Cobram with our YMCA School Holiday Program based at Cobram Primary School.
This program is run by YMCA Children's Programs – part of YMCA Victoria.
Next program
Bookings are now open for our Summer School Holiday Program which runs between Term 4 2022 and Term 1 2023.
Our Cobram YMCA School Holiday Program will run between Monday 19 December 2022 to Friday 27 January 2023. The program will not operate on public holidays.
We've prepared an exciting range of daily activities including incursions and excursions that take advantage of the warm summer weather.
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 |
| Monday 19 - Friday 23 December 2022 | |
| Monday 19 December |
Closed The program is not running on Monday 19 December. |
| Tuesday 20 December |
Aussie Christmas G'Day and Merry Christmas! Today we'll be making yummy food, doing craft and singing aussie Christmas carols! Category: In house Cost: $80.00 |
| Wednesday 21 December |
Christmas baking We're creating gingerbread from scratch and then decorating it! Plus we'll bake other Christmas treats to take home. Category: In house Cost: $80.00 |
| Thursday 22 December |
Mini Golf Play mini golf amongst the gum trees. Experience this Australiana-themed course, with tricks and tracks to challenge every golfer. Category: Excursion Cost: $110.00 |
| Friday 23 December |
Christmas Party Come and join in some fun Christmas-themed activities and create magical decorations to hang on your tree. Wear a festive outfit! Category: In house Cost: $80.00 |
| Monday 2 - Friday 6 January 2023 | |
| The program is not running. |
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| Monday 9 - Friday 13 January | |
| Monday 9 January |
Mad Science 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: $100.00 |
| Tuesday 10 January |
Pottery Creations Tin and Mud Pottery will teach us some cool pottery tricks. Then we’ll use our imagination to make unique clay creations. Category: Incursion Cost: $100.00 |
| Wednesday 11 January |
Art Studio and Water Play Get creative then cool off! We'll be creating masterpieces for our art gallery, then cooling off with an afternoon of water play. Category: In house Cost: $80.00 |
| Thursday 12 January |
Inflatable World Get ready for an amazing day at Inflatable World Shepperton. Bounce the day away with your friends! Category: Excursion Cost: $110.00 |
| Friday 13 January |
Pizza Party We’re celebrating the holidays by hosting a pizza party and playing a series of party games. Category: In house Cost: $80.00 |
| Monday 16 - Friday 20 January | |
| Monday 16 January |
Cobram Cinemas 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: $110.00 |
| Tuesday 17 January |
Kids in the Kitchen Start the day with decorating aprons and weaving placemats, then put them to use as we make some yummy food in the kitchen. Category: In house Cost: $80.00 |
| Wednesday 18 January |
Hawaiian Luau Aloha! Come dressed up for the beach as we discover art, costumes and food from this beautiful island. Category: In house Cost: $80.00 |
| Thursday 19 January |
Felt Frenzy Make finger puppets, decorations, and funny monsters using felt. Take your creations home to share with your family and friends. Category: In house Cost: $80.00 |
| Friday 20 January |
Little Heroes Grab your mask and cape, and get here in a flash because it's superhero day. Join us for a day filled with superhero-themed activities. Category: In house Cost: $80.00 |
| Monday 23 - Friday 27 January | |
| Monday 23 January |
Woodwork Creations Get ready for a day on the tools. Our hammers and nails are waiting for you to build something awesome to take home. Category: In house Cost: $80.00 |
| Tuesday 24 January |
Indigenous Incursion Discover indigenous history and culture and learn to respect our land with Dreamtime storytelling, indigenous music making and more. Category: Incursion Cost: $100.00 |
| Wednesday 25 January |
Aussie Day Celebration We will be enjoying Australia Day Eve playing cricket and having a BBQ. Category: In house Cost: $80.00 |
| Thursday 26 January |
Closed The program is not running on Thursday 26 January in recognition of the Australia Day Public Holiday. |
| Friday 27 January |
Children's Farm We’re visiting Bundalong Children’s Farm to learn about life on the farm, plus meet and interact with some animal friends. Category: Excursion Cost: $110.00 |
Next program
- Dates for the Summer School Holiday Program will be coming soon!
- Bookings will open towards the end of November and a list of activities for each location will be released.
- Returning families will receive an email notification when the program details are available.
- New to Y OSHC? Complete the enrolment process to prepare for the next school holiday program.
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 18:00 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:
- The Y also offers a Cobram Before and After School Program at the same location as well as care on pupil free curriculum days.
- We also manage the Cobram Outdoor Pool for Moira Shire Council.
- The nearest Y OSHC is Sacred Heart Yarrawonga Before and After School Program and Yarrawonga School Holiday Program.
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 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: 0499 799 251
- Email: cobramoshc@ymca.org.au
Location
Cobram YMCA School Holiday Program is located at:
Cobram Primary School
78-98 William Street
Cobram
VIC 3644