Spring School Holiday Program is now open! Scroll down to view the list of activities.
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 on Phillip Island with our YMCA School Holiday Programs based at Phillip Island Leisure Centre.
This program is run by YMCA Children's Programs – part of YMCA Victoria.
Next program
Bookings are now open for our Spring 2023 School Holiday Program based at Phillip Island Leisure Centre..
The program runs between Monday 18 September to Thursday 28 September, 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 18 September |
Wax Hands Today we're dipping our hands into coloured wax (that's cool enough to touch) to create a colourful keepsake. Category: Incursion Cost: $92.00 |
| Tuesday 19 September |
Colourful Fun Prepare to get colourful! it's a day filled with colourful fun including our very own colour run. Wear clothes you can get dirty. Category: In house Cost: $76.00 |
| Wednesday 20 September |
Movies - Wonthaggi Arts Centre 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: $108.00 |
| Thursday 21 September |
Video Games Bus We’ll be visited by a mobile video gaming lounge. Try out the latest consoles and games with your holiday friends. Category: Incursion Cost: $92.00 |
| Friday 22 September |
African Drumming - Melbourne Learn about African drumming techniques, then we'll get creative and make our own drums from materials around us. Category: Incursion Cost: $92.00 |
| Week 2 | |
| Monday 25 September |
Petting Zoo We are getting a visit from a Petting Zoo. You'll get to learn all about, pat and feed different farm animals. Category: Incursion Cost: $92.00 |
| Tuesday 26 September |
Duck Cameron Magic Show Magician Duck Cameron is visiting to provide an interactive magic workshop. Participate in the show and learn your own magic trick! Category: Incursion Cost: $92.00 |
| Wednesday 27 September |
Maru Koala Park We’re heading to Maru Koala and Animal Park to meet and learn about Australia's most famous native animals. Category: Excursion Cost: $108.00 |
| Thursday 28 September |
Footy Fever Dress in your favourite team colours and enjoy a day of games. Options available for all skill levels. Category: In house Cost: $76.00 |
| Friday 29 September |
Closed - Public Holiday |
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 08:30 and 17:30 during the holidays, Monday to Friday, during the holidays (not on public holidays, see the 'Next program' section above for dates).
Co-located programs
Phillip Island YMCA School Holiday Program is run through Phillip Island Leisure Centre which is run by YMCA Victoria and owned by Bass Coast Shire 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 how to enrol 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) 5952 2811
- Email: phillipislandshp@ymca.org.au
Location
Phillip Island YMCA School Holiday Program is located at:
Phillip Island Leisure Centre
10-14 Church Street
Cowes
VIC 3922