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 Pakenham with our YMCA School Holiday Program based at John Henry Primary School.
This program is run by YMCA Children's Programs – part of YMCA Victoria.
Next program
Bookings are now open for our Spring School Holiday Program which runs Monday 20 September to Friday 1 October 2021.
The program is not running on Friday 24 September because of Grand Final Public Holiday.
Due to the current COVID-19 situation within Victoria, this program will only offer in house activities facilitated by our educators.
The Victorian Government have introduced restrictions that limit who can currently access School Holiday Programs.
Visit our COVID-19 updates page for the latest detail on who can access the program under current Government Restrictions.
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 20 September |
Circus Spectacular Have fun and try out tricks as we learn circus skills today. Practice balancing, twirling, spinning, and juggling. Feel good as you master new skills. Category: In house Cost: $78.00 Note: Children are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and running shoes. Please advise us of any dietary requirements. |
| Tuesday 21 September |
Olden Days Today we will re-create a historic village and step back in time attending an interactive 1900's school class. Learn about life then and now and explore the activities children participated in. Category: In house Cost: $78.00 Note: Children are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and running shoes. Please advise us of any dietary requirements. |
| Wednesday 22 September |
Sensational Spring It is the start of a new season, join us for lots of crafty activities all about Spring. Category: In house Cost: $78.00 Note: Children are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and running shoes. |
| Thursday 23 September |
A Day with Clay Learn to create a oven baked clay keyring, clay sculptures and sustainable planet friendly keep sakes made from clay. Category: In house Cost: $78.00 Note: Children are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and running shoes. |
| Friday 24 September |
Public Holiday The program is not running on Friday 24 September because of Grand Final Public Holiday. |
| Week 2 | |
| Monday 27 September |
Bubble Ball Step inside an inflated bubble ball for some fitness, fun and laughs! Bounce, bump and play safely in an inflatable ball suit! Category: In house Cost: $78.00 Note: Children are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and running shoes. |
| Tuesday 28 September |
Picnic at the Park Eat yummy food and relax on a picnic! We’ll take it easy and walk to the local park and enjoy fresh air, good company and delicious food. Category: In house Cost: $78.00 Time: Arrive by 9:00am for start of activities. Note: Please advise us of any dietary requirements. Children are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and running shoes. |
| Wednesday 29 September |
Outdoor Games Join us for a day filled with fresh air, friendly competition and giant games! Have you got your A game on? Category: In house Cost: $78.00 Note: Children are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and running shoes. |
| Thursday 30 September |
Dinosaur Day
Join us for a RAWRsome day as we go back in time and explore the dinosaurs. Category: In house Cost: $78.00 Note: Children are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and running shoes. |
| Friday 1 October |
Pyjama Party Simply roll out of bed and come in your PJ's! We're feasting on a brunch of pancakes, toasties, scrambled eggs and more. Then we'll relax with a movie and popcorn. Category: In house Cost: $78.00 Note: Children are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and running shoes. Children are encouraged to wear themed clothing or dress ups. Please advise us of any dietary requirements. |
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:
- John Henry Primary YMCA Before and After School Program
- Pakenham YMCA Early Learning Centre
- Pakenham 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
Pakenham YMCA School Holiday Program runs three types of activities, which each incur a cost:
- In house: $78.00
- Incursion: $98.00
- Excursion: $118.00
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 0540
- Mobile: 0418 422 120
- Email: johnhenry@ymca.org.au
Location
Pakenham YMCA School Holiday Program is located at:
John Henry Primary School
141 Henry Road
Pakenham
VIC 3810