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 the Yarrawonga area with our YMCA School Holiday Program based at Sacred Heart Primary School, Yarrawonga.
This program is run by YMCA Children's Programs – part of YMCA Victoria.
Next program
Bookings are now open for our Spring 2022 School Holiday Program based at Sacred Heart Primary School,
The program runs between Monday 19 September to Friday 30 September, 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 19 September |
Welcome to America Dress up in Red, Blue and White colours and join us for a day of learning through music, dance and art! Category: In house Cost: $88.20 |
| Tuesday 20 September |
Spring Has Sprung Join us for a variety of spring themed craft activities, inspired by beautiful flowers We’ll also go outside to explore nature. Category: In house Cost: $88.20 |
| Wednesday 21 September |
The Big Strawberry We are travelling to the Big Strawberry for a delicious day out picking strawberries! Category: Excursion Cost: $88.20 |
| Thursday 22 September |
Public Holiday |
| Friday 23 September |
Public Holiday |
| Week 2 | |
| Monday 26 September |
Life is Like a Dream Have a feel good day of making dream catchers, friendship bracelets and lots of other activities that are sure to make you smile. Category: In house Cost: $88.20 |
| Tuesday 27 September |
Fantastic Fitness Join us for activities for all levels and chances to try new activities. Lots of energy and laughter in a fun day of fitness. Category: Incursion Cost: $88.20 |
| Wednesday 28 September |
Movies 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: $88.20 |
| Thursday 29 September |
Dinosaur World Have a go at being a palaeontologist for the day and discover the amazing world of dinosaurs, the ice age, fossils and more. Category: In house Cost: $88.20 |
| Friday 30 September |
Welcome to New Zealand Join us in learning all about the New Zealand culture and traditions, through music, dance and art! Category: In house Cost: $88.20 |
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 08:00 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:
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 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
- Tel: 0447 460 618
- Email: SacredHeartYarrawongaOSHC@ymca.org.au
Location
Yarrawonga YMCA School Holiday Program is located at:
Sacred Heart Primary School Yarrawonga
62 Orr Street
Yarrawonga
VIC 3730