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 Truganina with our YMCA School Holiday Program based at Truganina South 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 |
Animal Mania Learn about the creatures around us! Share your knowledge, learn cool facts and enjoy animal inspired creative activities. Bring along a picture and tell us what makes them special. Get inspired to create a unique treat to take home for your furry friend. Category: In house. Cost: $77.00 |
| Tuesday 21 September |
Gardening Day Today we will explore what lives in our soil when we plant our new garden beds. We will make some bird feeders and some garden scapes with craft and plant materials Category: In house. Cost: $77.00 |
| Wednesday 22 September |
Minute 2 Win it Keep your eye on the prize as the clock is ticking! As brain vs brawn you have just ONE minute to master the skill and win yourself a great prize. Category: In house. Cost: $77.00 |
| Thursday 23 September |
Scavenger Hunt Join your friends as we take you on a scavenger hunt adventure. Grab your list and see how many items you can find. Category: In house. Cost: $77.00 |
| 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 |
Carnival Day Step right up! It's the much loved Carnival Day. Kids will get to do fun carnival activities that include face painting, egg and spoons race, balloon pop and much more! Category: In house. Cost: $77.00 |
| Tuesday 28 September |
Colourful Fun We're going on a colour run! Be prepared to get covered in colour while running a race. Don't forget to bring your whitest t-shirt to turn it into a beautiful rainbow. Category: In house Cost: $77.00 Note: Children are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and running shoes. |
| Wednesday 29 September |
Team Trivia Today we're working your brain muscles as you join your team and try our different trivia games. Discover things you didn't even know you knew! Category: In house. Cost: $77.00 |
| Thursday 30 September |
Kids in the Kitchen We're decorating aprons and weaving placemats, then putting them to use as we make some yummy food in the kitchen. Category: In house Cost: $77.00 Note: Please advise us on any dietary requirements. |
| Friday 1 October |
Sensational Science We're bringing the excitement of science to blow your mind with experiments of all shapes and sizes. It will be a fun filled day of STEM activities. Challenge your curious mind in a fun and interactive environment. Category: In house. Cost: $77.00 |
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 6:30am and 6:30pm 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:
- Truganina South Primary YMCA Before and After School Program
- Truganina South YMCA Early Learning Centre
- 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
Truganina South YMCA School Holiday Program runs three types of activities, which each incur a cost:
- In house: $77.00
- Incursion: $97.00
- Excursion: $117.00
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) 9296 1900
- Email: truganinaoshc@ymca.org.au
Location
Truganina South YMCA School Holiday Program is located at:
Truganina South Primary School
51-71 Federation Boulevard
Truganina
VIC 3029