Bookings are open from Tuesday 22 November for our Summer School Holiday Program! Scroll down to view activity details.
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.
The program is located within the YMCA Early Learning Centre on the grounds of 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 Summer School Holiday Program which runs between Term 4 2022 and Term 1 2023.
Our Truganina South YMCA School Holiday Program will run between Monday 2 January to Friday 27 January. The program will not operate on public holidays.
We've prepared an exciting range of daily activities including incursions and excursions that take advantage of the warm summer weather.
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 2 - Friday 6 January | |
| Monday 2 January |
Closed The program is not running on Monday 2 January in recognition of the Near Year's Day Public Holiday. |
| Tuesday 3 January |
All About Art Bring out your inner artist as we paint a canvas, sculpt clay models and learn cartoon drawing. Category: In house Cost: $81.30 |
| Wednesday 4 January |
Holiday Party We made it to the holidays! Let's celebrate with movies, themed games and a popcorn station. Category: In house Cost: $81.30 |
| Thursday 5 January |
Funtopia Maribyrnong Join us today for some climbing and indoor playground fun at Funtopia Maribyrnong. Category: Excursion Cost: $111.30 |
| Friday 6 January |
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 |
| Monday 9 - Friday 13 January | |
| Monday 9 January |
Stufflers Today we get to play with all things soft and fluffy. Build your own stuffed creation to take home and treasure forever. Category: Incursion Cost: $101.30 |
| Tuesday 10 January |
Skateboarding Skills Learn how to skateboard with YMCA Action Sports Coaches! No equipment or experience needed. This one-day workshop will help you master the basics and get you ready to enter the skate park with skills for you to have fun and stay safe at the same time. Category: Incursion Cost: $101.30 |
| Wednesday 11 January |
OZ TenPin Bowling Get ready to test your Tenpin bowling skills at our local bowling alley. Category: Excursion Cost: $111.30 |
| Thursday 12 January |
Back to the Eighties (80s) We’re hosting a totally rad dance party inspired by the 1980s. Wear retro clothes, make your own scrunchie and play arcade games. Category: In house Cost: $81.30 |
| Friday 13 January |
Mini Rocket Cars In teams, build, test, modify and race your very own speedy Rocket Cars with your friends! Category: Incursion Cost: $101.30 |
| Monday 16 - Friday 20 January | |
| Monday 16 January |
Magic Mayhem Dazzling Dan is visiting to provide an interactive magic workshop. Participate in the show and learn your own magic trick! Category: Incursion Cost: $101.30 |
| Tuesday 17 January |
Old School Games Enjoy some old school games from the past. You'll get to try egg and spoon, sack races or three legged relay just to name a few. Category: In house Cost: $81.30 |
| Wednesday 18 January |
Oh so French Learn about France by eating delicious French food, creating French inspired art and participating in popular French sports. Category: In house Cost: $81.30 |
| Thursday 19 January |
Marine Life Come see an amazing display of marine animals! We'll be visited by some experts today and learn all about sea creatures! Category: Incursion Cost: $101.30 |
| Friday 20 January |
Narana Aboriginal Centre We’re learning the heritage and culture of First Nations People, plus boomerang throwing and we’ll feed the centre’s native animals. Category: Excursion Cost: $111.30 |
| Monday 23 - Friday 27 January | |
| Monday 23 January |
Big Birthday Bash Join us for a birthday party like no other as we celebrate everyone's birthday at once! Lots of delicious food and party games! Category: In house Cost: $81.30 |
| Tuesday 24 January |
Village Cinemas Sunshine 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: $111.30 |
| Wednesday 25 January |
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: $101.30 |
| Thursday 26 January |
Closed The program is not running on Thursday 26 January in recognition of the Australia Day Public Holiday. |
| Friday 27 January |
Mad Science Blow your minds with experiments of all shapes and sizes. It will be a fun filled day of activities perfecting for curious minds. Category: Incursion Cost: $101.30 |
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 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.
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
- Telephone: 0438 938 327
- Email: truganinaoshc@ymca.org.au
Location
Truganina South YMCA School Holiday Program is located at:
Truganina South YMCA Early Learning Centre
51-71 Federation Boulevard
Truganina
VIC 3029