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!
Bookings are now open for our Summer School Holiday Program which runs from Monday 4 January to Wednesday 27 January 2021.
In addition, we are running Pupil Free Days in the last week of Term 4 2020 (Monday 21 - Wednesday 23 December) to support our school partners with their curriculum planning for the new year.
This program includes a memorable set of in-house activities which are listed below.
This four week program includes a memorable set of in-house activities which are listed below.
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 |
Program details |
| Christmas Week | |
| Mon 21 Dec |
Lets make a Mess! What better way to spend the day than getting creative with messy activities! Think of gooey slime, messy art projects and messy outdoor play. We will have messy games as well. Wear clothes you can get messy in! |
| Tues 22 Dec |
Making Magic We're learning magic tricks and discovering the secrets of performing the perfect illusion. Bring your tricks or learn some new ones. |
| Wed 23 Dec |
Sensational Science
We're bringing the excitement of science to blow your mind with experiments of all shapes and sizes. It will be a fun filled day of STEM activities. Challenge your curious mind a in fun and an interactive way. |
| Week 1 - Please note, during this week the program will take place at Kalkee Road Children’s & Community Hub | |
| Mon 4 Jan |
Ice Breakers Discover the world of ice breakers. Can you solve the riddle, find the clues and discover the ultimate prize. A fun filled day of team building and friendship making. |
| Tues 5 Jan |
Summer Fun We make the most of the Summer weather with a day filled with cool and fun outdoor Summertime activities to celebrate the holidays. |
| Wed 6 Jan |
It's An Emergency Safety always comes first! Today we will learn about First Aid, CPR and how to apply bandages. We will also learn how to stay safe and fit and healthy. |
| Thurs 7 Jan |
Indigenous day Explore Australia's indigenous history and culture and learn how to respect our land using Dreamtime story telling, indigenous music making and unique indigenous craft activities. |
| Fri 8 Jan |
PJ's and Pancakes* Roll out of bed and head over to the holiday program in your PJ's. Cook and decorate some yummy pancakes on our PJ Day! *Please speak to service about any dietary requirements. |
| Week 2 | |
| Mon 11 Jan |
Y Spy's Calling all detectives! There's a mystery in the Y and we need your help. Invisible ink, hints and clues, but how to read them, will make you think. |
| Tues 12 Jan |
Record Breakers Lets break some records! Today we will be trying to beat some Guinness World Records! Do you have what it takes? |
| Wed 13 Jan |
Art Attack We explore many ways to make art using clay, paint and even recycled materials. What masterpiece will you create? |
| Thurs 14 Jan |
Ball Game Bonanza We get the ball pump out for a day of ball games. From football to soccer, netball, basketball and even tennis. Join a team and show off your skills. |
| Fri 15 Jan |
A Trip Into Space Join us as we travel to outer space for some fun, out-of-this- world activities as we explore all things space! |
| Week 3 | |
| Mon 18 Jan |
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. Delicious! *Please speak to service about any dietary requirements. |
| Tues 19 Jan |
Recycle, Reuse, Rebuild Grab your re-cycled boxes and lids and bring them along to holiday program as we build robots, houses and more. BYO recyclable materials welcome, but please no egg, milk or nut packaging. |
| Wed 20 Jan |
Fantastic Fitness Retrieving data. Wait a few seconds and try to cut or copy again. |
| Thurs 21 Jan |
Bike and Scooter Day Everyone's favourite activity is back so bring your bike, scooter, skateboard or rollerblades and have an awesome day of activities on wheels. Don't forget your safety gear! |
| Fri 22 Jan |
Minute 2 Win It A high action day! Keep your eye on the prize, as the clock is ticking! It’s brain vs brawn as you have just 1 minute to master the skill and win yourself a great prize. |
| Week 4 | |
| Mon 25 Jan |
Great Aussie BBQ Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!! We're celebrating Australia's special day with a game of cricket, making Aussie arts and crafts plus no celebration would be complete with a great Aussie BBQ for lunch! *Please speak to service about any dietary requirements. |
| Tues 26 Jan |
Public Holiday Our program is not running on this day. |
| Wed 27 Jan |
Pizza Party There's no better way to finish our holidays than with pizza and party games. Come and join us to celebrate the end of the holidays! *Please speak to service about any dietary requirements. |
*On days where food is included in the activity, please speak to service about any dietary requirements.
Session times
To accommodate our families, we offer YMCA School Holiday Programs during the holidays (see the 'Next program' section above for dates). Session times are to be confirmed.
Our team will collect your child from their school gates and safely transport them to the hall in a bus.
Co-located programs
Horsham YMCA School Holiday Program is run through Horsham Aquatic Centre
The Y also offers the following services nearby:
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
Daily program fee: $77.14*
*Please note, this fee is for in house School Holiday Programs. Different fees are set for each day, depending on whether it is a headquarters, incursion or excursion day. A list of fees for each holiday program will be confirmed prior to the holiday program start date (here on our website, or in hard copy at the centre).
Our programs qualify for the Federal Government's Child Care Subsidy. The Child Care Subsidy helps eligible families access approved and registered child care providers, by partially subsidising the cost of daily fees. Please note, the prices above do not include any child care subsidy you may be entitled to, which could significantly reduce your out-of-pocket expense.
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
- Tel: (03) 5382 2576
- Email: horsham@ymca.org.au
Location
*Please note, during Week 1 (Monday 4 to Friday 8 January) the program will take place at Kalkee Road Children’s & Community Hub.
Otherwise, Horsham YMCA School Holiday Program is located at:
Horsham Community Sports Pavilion
59 Dimboola Road
Horsham
VIC 3400