Bendigo (Lightning Reef)

Splash into Summer Holiday Program

Bookings are now open for our Summer 2025-2026 School Holiday Program! The program runs on weekdays from the end of term 4 to Tuesday 23 December and Monday 5 January to term 1 2026 (excluding public holidays). Details for our January program will be released soon!

We've planned a bumper program of school holiday activities that will interest your child over the holidays.

Activity days can 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)
  • Self-guided incursion (incursion activities run by our Educator team)

What to bring

  • Lunch and snack (nutritious and nut free)
  • SunSmart hat and sunscreen
  • Water bottle
  • Weather appropriate clothing and shoes
  • Swimwear, towel and change of clothes as required (if an activity involves water)

You can also read our School Holiday Program FAQs.

The prices listed in the table below are the full fee for each day. If you're entitled to Child Care Subsidy, what you actually pay could be significantly reduced. 

Date

Activity Details

Week 1
Monday 22 December Schools Out
Say goodbye to the school year and hello to summer vibes! Dream big as you build your own Summer Bucket List Vision Board, then shake off the term by creating a catchy DIY summer theme song and dance. Design your own pair of stylish sunnies to match your holiday mood and share your ultimate summer plans with friends.
Category: Inhouse
Cost: $92.00
Tuesday 23 December Festive Footprints
Let’s take a trip around the globe to celebrate the holiday season! Craft magical broomsticks inspired by La Befana of Italy, create mini piñatas in the spirit of Las Posadas, Mexico, and art inspired by Russia’s Ded Moroz. Play a game of Yule Goat Tag from Scandinavian folklore, before playing in DIY kinetic sand to honour a sun-soaked Kiwi Christmas across the ditch!
Category: Inhouse
Cost: $92.00

Bendigo (St Monica's - Kangaroo Flat)

Splash into Summer Holiday Program

Bookings are now open for our Summer 2025 School Holiday Program! The program runs on weekdays from Monday 5 January to Wednesday 28 January 2025 (excluding public holidays).

We've planned a bumper program of school holiday activities that will interest your child over the holidays. There are three different types of activity days.

Activity days

  • In-house (activities run by our Educator team)
  • Incursion (activities run by visitors to our service)
  • Excursion (activities run at an off-site location)

What to bring

  • Lunch and snack (nutritious and nut free)
  • SunSmart hat and sunscreen
  • Water bottle
  • Weather appropriate clothing and shoes
  • Swimwear, towel and change of clothes as required (if an activity involves water)

You can also read our School Holiday Program FAQs.

The prices listed in the table below are the full fee for each day. If you're entitled to Child Care Subsidy, what you actually pay could be significantly reduced. 

Date

Holiday activity details

Week 1          5 - 9 January 2025
Monday
5 January
XX
YY
Category: WW
Cost: $00.00
Note: ZZ
Tuesday
6 January
XX
YY
Category: WW
Cost: $00.00
Note: ZZ
Wednesday
7 January
XX
YY
Category: WW
Cost: $00.00
Note: ZZ
Thursday
8 January
XX
YY
Category: WW
Cost: $00.00
Note: ZZ
Friday
9 January
XX
YY
Category: WW
Cost: $00.00
Note: ZZ

Date

Holiday activity details

Week 2          12 - 16 January 2025
Monday
12 January
XX
YY
Category: WW
Cost: $00.00
Note: ZZ
Tuesday
13 January
XX
YY
Category: WW
Cost: $00.00
Note: ZZ
Wednesday
14 January
XX
YY
Category: WW
Cost: $00.00
Note: ZZ
Thursday
15 January
XX
YY
Category: WW
Cost: $00.00
Note: ZZ
Friday
16 January
XX
YY
Category: WW
Cost: $00.00
Note: ZZ

Date

Holiday activity details

Week 3          19 - 23 January 2025
Monday
19 January
XX
YY
Category: WW
Cost: $00.00
Note: ZZ
Tuesday
20 January
XX
YY
Category: WW
Cost: $00.00
Note: ZZ
Wednesday
21 January
XX
YY
Category: WW
Cost: $00.00
Note: ZZ
Thursday
22 January
XX
YY
Category: WW
Cost: $00.00
Note: ZZ
Friday
23 January
XX
YY
Category: WW
Cost: $00.00
Note: ZZ

Date

Holiday activity details

Week 4          26 - 28 January 2025
Monday
26 January
Closed due to public holiday
Tuesday
27 January
XX
YY
Category: WW
Cost: $00.00
Note: ZZ
Wednesday 28
January
XX
YY
Category: WW
Cost: $00.00
Note: ZZ

Bendigo (Kennington / St Therese's)

Splash into Summer Holiday Program

Bookings are now open for our Summer 2025-2026 School Holiday Program! The program runs on weekdays from the end of term 4 to Tuesday 23 December and Monday 5 January to term 1 2026 (excluding public holidays). Details for our January program will be released soon!

We've planned a bumper program of school holiday activities that will interest your child over the holidays.

Activity days can 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)
  • Self-guided incursion (incursion activities run by our Educator team)

What to bring

  • Lunch and snack (nutritious and nut free)
  • SunSmart hat and sunscreen
  • Water bottle
  • Weather appropriate clothing and shoes
  • Swimwear, towel and change of clothes as required (if an activity involves water)

You can also read our School Holiday Program FAQs.

The prices listed in the table below are the full fee for each day. If you're entitled to Child Care Subsidy, what you actually pay could be significantly reduced. 

Date

Activity Details

Week 1
Friday 19 December (Pupil Free Day) Christmas Rewind
Today is all about bringing your favourite Christmas movies to life! Craft your very own Buddy the Elf hat, Compete in our Home Alone group game, and create a grouchy-green Grinch inspired masterpiece! Take on adventure with a magical Polar Express train craft. It’s a cinematic celebration of laughter, friendship, and Christmas magic.
Category: Inhouse
Cost: $106.40
Monday 22 December Sweet Celebrations
Get ready to sprinkle some sweetness into the season with a day inspired by our favourite holiday treats, minus the sugar crash! Decorate your own gingerbread cookies and compete in games inspired by sugar cookies, gingerbread and candy canes. Enjoy a hot chocolate station and craft adorable Christmas pudding ornaments to take home.
Category: Inhouse
Cost: $92.00
Tuesday 23 December Festive Footprints
Let’s take a trip around the globe to celebrate the holiday season! Craft magical broomsticks inspired by La Befana of Italy, create mini piñatas in the spirit of Las Posadas, Mexico, and art inspired by Russia’s Ded Moroz. Play a game of Yule Goat Tag from Scandinavian folklore, before playing in DIY kinetic sand to honour a sun-soaked Kiwi Christmas across the ditch!
Category: Inhouse
Cost: $92.00