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 Macleod with our YMCA School Holiday Program based at Macleod Recreation and Fitness Centre.
This program is run by YMCA Children's Programs – part of YMCA Victoria.
Next program
Bookings are now open for our Autumn School Holiday Program based at Macleod Recreation and Fitness Centre.
The program runs between Monday 10 April to Friday 21 April, but will be closed on the Easter public holidays.
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 |
| Monday 10 - Friday 14 April | |
| Monday 10 April |
Closed The program is not running on Monday 10 April due to the Easter Monday Public Holiday. |
| Tuesday 11 April |
Arty Party Using recycled and natural materials, clay, paint, paper, photos and more, we're creating masterpieces for our art gallery. Category: In house Cost: $63.00 |
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Wednesday |
Fantastic Gymnastics Join us for a gymnastic workshop in our very own facility. Get ready for some jumping, twisting and balancing. Category: In house Cost: $63.00 |
| Thursday 13 April |
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: $63.00 |
| Friday 14 April |
Flipping Fun - Bounce Glen Iris Get your comfy clothes on, we’re going trampolining! Heaps of tramps, foam pits and challenges to keep everyone active and entertained. Category: Excursion Cost: $73.00 |
| Monday 17 - Friday 21 April | |
| Monday 17 April |
Footy Fever Dress in your favourite team colours and enjoy a day of games. Options available for all skill levels. Category: In house Cost: $63.00 |
| Tuesday 18 April |
Endangered Species We’ll be meeting native Australian animals who are considered endangered species and learn about the issues affecting them. Category: Incursion Cost: $73.00 |
| Wednesday 19 April |
Fantastic Gymnastics Join us for a gymnastic workshop in our very own facility. Get ready for some jumping, twisting and balancing. Category: In house Cost: $63.00 |
| Thursday 20 April |
Movies - Village Cinemas Rivoli 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: $73.00 |
| Friday 21 April |
Wheel Talks' Wheel Talks’ is an inclusion training program that promotes disability and inclusion awareness. The program involves an education workshop, delivered by wheelchair sport athletes! Category: Incursion Cost: $73.00 |
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 07:30 and 18:00 during the holidays, Monday to Friday, during the holidays (see the 'Next program' section above for dates).
Co-located programs
Macleod YMCA School Holiday Program is run through Macleod Recreation and Fitness Centre, which is run by YMCA Victoria and owned by Banyule City 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 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
- Tel: (03) 9459 9022
- Email: macleodoshc@ymca.org.au
Location
Macleod YMCA School Holiday Program is located at:
Macleod Recreation and Fitness Centre
157 Wungan Street
Macleod
VIC 3085
Drop off instructions: Please park in the main car park and head to reception.