Winter School Holiday Program will be announced from 5 June 2023
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 Traralgon with our YMCA School Holiday Program based at Kosciuszko Street Primary School.
This program is run by YMCA Children's Programs – part of YMCA Victoria.
Next program
Bookings are now open for our Winter 2023 School Holiday Program based at Kosciuszko Street Primary School.
The program runs between Monday 26 June to Friday 7 July, 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 26 June |
Amazing Race Work in teams to solve clues and complete the race. There will be plenty of tricks and roadblocks on the way so stay alert! Category: In-House Day Cost: $80.00 |
| Tuesday 27 June |
Baking Beads We're creating jewellery! Make your own salt dough, mould, shape then bake it to create your one-of-a-kind piece. Category: In-House Day Cost: $80.00 |
| Wednesday 28 June |
Movies - Village Cinemas Morwell 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: $110.00 |
| Thursday 29 June |
Wyncity Morwell Test your ten-pin bowling skills at our local bowling alley and then try a game of laser tag! Category: Excursion Cost: $110.00 |
| Friday 30 June |
Big Bake Off We're making yummy food to eat today. Plus, making a recipe book to take home with leftovers to share with family and friends. Category: In-House Day Cost: $80.00 |
| Week 2 | |
| Monday 3 July |
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: $100.00 |
| Tuesday 4 July |
Beautify your Bedroom It's decorating time! Freshen up your bedroom with new decorations, including picture frames and wool words. Category: In-House Day Cost: $80.00 |
| Wednesday 5 July |
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: $100.00 |
| Thursday 6 July |
Inflatable World - Gippsland Get ready for an amazing day at Inflatable World. Bounce the day away with your friends! Category: Excursion Cost: $110.00 |
| Friday 7 July |
Winter Warmers We're getting cosy this and dreaming of our favourite holiday destinations over a slow cooked hot chocolate and marshmallows! Category: In-House Day Cost: $80.00 |
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 07:00 and 18:00 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:
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.
Location
Traralgon YMCA School Holiday Program is located at:
Kosciuszko Street Primary School
36 Kosciuszko Street
Traralgon
VIC 3844