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 Point Cook with our YMCA School Holiday Program.
The program is located within the YMCA Early Learning Centre on the grounds of Point Cook College.
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 Point Cook College.
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 |
Goanna Golf Play mini golf amongst the gum trees. Experience this Australiana-themed course, with tricks and tracks to challenge every golfer. Category: Excursion Cost: $111.30 |
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Wednesday |
Bollywood dance Bindaas Dance Company is here to teach a Bollywood themed dance class. We will learn traditional Indian dance moves and dress up! Category: Incursion Cost: $101.30 |
| Thursday 13 April |
Stained Glass Wonders We're making beautiful and colourful stained glass style creations to hang in the sunshine to see the rainbow of colours shine! Category: In house Cost: $81.30 |
| Friday 14 April |
Cool Kids First Aid Cool Kids' Leo and Lexi need help with an emergency situation! Learn how to call emergency services and some basic first aid. Category: Incursion Cost: $101.30 |
| Monday 17 - Friday 21 April | |
| Monday 17 April |
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: $101.30 |
| Tuesday 18 April |
Puffing Billy Choo Choo! We’re heading to Puffing Billy. Cruise the rolling hills on this old steam train, stopping for a picnic lunch and a play. Category: Excursion Cost: $111.30 Note: Please arrive by 8:00am |
| Wednesday 19 April |
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: $81.30 |
| Thursday 20 April |
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: $101.30 |
| Friday 21 April |
Team Trivia Today we're working your brain muscles as we try different trivia games. Discover things you didn't even know you knew! Category: In house Cost: $81.30 |
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).
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
If you have any questions at all, contact us:
- Mobile: 0459 999 138
- Email: pointcookoshc@ymca.org.au
Location
Point Cook YMCA School Holiday Program is located at:
Point Cook YMCA Early Learning Centre
63-65 Tom Roberts Parade
Point Cook
VIC 3030