School Holiday Activities aches.nsw.gov.au

School Holiday Activities

Winter 2019

What's in this edition?

Vacation Care Bookings Open 17 June, 7am Online Booking Instructions Page 6

Surviving Year 12 Michael Carr-Greg Page 8

Northern Beaches Art Prize 2019 Page 9

Discount Vouchers Page 10

School holiday Workshops Pages 11 & 12

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"Hot Coco" by Sofia, age 10, Forestville Vacation Care

Vacation Care

All day care for school age children

7:30am to 6:00pm WEEK DAYS - Daily Fee = $72.00 Child Care Subsidy (CCS) available (see page 5 for details)

Mon 8 July

In Centre Amazing Super Race

Tue 9 July

In Centre Creator Club

Wed 10 July

Bus Excursion Wannabees Play Town

Thu 11 July

In Centre Puppet Fun

Fri 12 July

Bus Excursion JUMPd

Cromer

It's time to team up and have fun with fitness in the The Amazing Super Race. Your team will need to race through a mini marathon, hoop shooting, blind fold challenge and much more.

Welcome to the Creator Club where you are only limited by your imagination. Reverse Garbage are bringing in a vast array of industrial discards and quirky leftovers for you to design and make whatever you want.

Bus Excursion

In Centre

Inflatable World

Secrets of Science

Explore this unique indoor theme park featuring a child sized city in an 1100 sqm building, where children can dress up, role play & explore different occupations within our community.

Bus Excursion

Seussical the Musical

Today Julie Zommers arrives with her massive array of puppets to teach you how to create a story and make your very own mouth moving puppet and give it life with mighty mouth action. Don't forget to bring in your own socks to transform.

Challenge yourself to greater leaps & bounds at JUMPd trampolining centre. Remember your grip socks and to complete online waiver.

In Centre

In Centre

Kidz Kreate

Magical Mystery Tour

Forestville

Get ready for 2 hours of fun at Inflatable World where you can test your skills on the giant balance balls, slide down the giant slides or race your friends on the mini boot camp obstacle course. Don't forget your socks and comfy clothes!

Discover the secrets behind some of Science's most amazing phenomena - the perfect bubble, an erupting volanco and the hovercraft. Create your own raincloud in a jar and much more...

The Dr Seuss Musical Spectacular is a vibrant and beautiful tale. Join the Cat in the Hat as he tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos.

In Centre

Bus Excursion

In Centre

Imagination and creativity can change the world! Express yourself with natural materials and clay. Collaborate in a group mural. Create your own photo frame or pop stick craft. You can also bring in your own materials.

Bus Excursion

Join grandmaster magician, Jay Scott Berry, on a wondrous journey into pure imagination. Be amazed, amused and inspired by this non-stop celebration of wonder. Bring along your own magic tricks and ideas to show the group.

In Centre

Mexican Fiesta

Keep Calm and

Have a Taco We will be exploring Mexican art with papel picado, testing our strength with pinatas and of course making tacos.

In Centre

Hoyts Entertainment Quarter

Stories in the Stars

See the latest movie on offer @ Sydney Entertainment Quarter. Children are given a choice of movie to watch, so check with the centre staff on the day as movie schedules change weekly!!

Explore Indigenous Australian astronomy in this fascinating mobile Planetarium show. Stories in the Stars shows children a new way--the oldest way--of looking at the night sky.

Sydney Sea Life Aquarium

Dive into Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, and walk through the oceanarium tunnels, hop aboard the Penguin Expedition boat ride or spot sea turtles as you explore the Great Barrier Reef. There's so much to see and do!

Emergency Services Day

Be inspired by the bravery of our Emergency Services heroes and hear those sirens up close. Visiting today will be the Police and Fire Brigade (if not called out to an emergency of course).

Bus Excursion

In Centre

In Centre

Bus Excursion

Stories in the Stars

Tiny Door Hunt

Mini-Beasts

Crazy Constructions

Ninja Kids

Harbord

Manly Vale

Explore Indigenous Australian astronomy in this fascinating mobile Planetarium show. Stories in the Stars shows children a new way--the oldest way--of looking at the night sky.

Knock, knock! The hunt is officially on for the tiny doors hidden across Manly. Follow the clues. How many can you find? You will also be able get creative in Manly Library with your very own tiny door.

Get up close to Australian Invertebrate Animals. Travel Bugs are bringing in a colourful collection of large, live minibeasts, in addition to over 200 preserved specimens.

Go crazy designing and making whatever you want with recycled materials from Reverse Garbage. There will also be cubby building and painting.

Are you ready to commit to become a Ninja? Ninja Kids will help you develop your skills to conquer the "Ninja Warrior" style Obstacle Course. Remember your sports shoes and to complete the online waiver.

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Mon 15 July

In Centre Stories in the Stars

Tue 16 July

Bus Excursion Putt Putt Golf

Wed 17 July

In Centre Winter Wonderland

Thu 18 July

Bus Excursion Tuff Nutterz

Fri 19 July

In Centre Movie Marathon

Cromer

Forestville

Explore Indigenous Australian astronomy in this fascinating mobile Planetarium show. Stories in the Stars shows children a new way--the oldest way--of looking at the night sky.

It's an adventure from the first hole to the last !! Play a round at Pittwater Putt Putt Golf and challenge your hand to eye coordination skills. Hit the ball just right to get a hole in one!

Join us for Winter craft and Winter cooking. Create your own woven art or design your own snowflake. Warm yourself with a hot chocolate. Prepare Milo bliss balls and snow marshmallows. Yum!!

Ready for a Mega Challenge. Tuff Nutterz is one of the world's largest inflatable obstacle courses spanning 270 metres and designed to test your skills, your strength and your teamwork skills.

Dress up and step onto the red carpet as your favourite movie character. We will make popcorn and a funky drink and chill out in front of a movie.

In Centre

Bus Excursion

In Centre

Bus Excursion

In Centre

Forestville Fitness Fun

Irrawong Waterfall Walk

It's time to team up and enjoy fitness fun when Sparrow Sports visit the centre with games for young and old - scoop ball, sack races, pump rockets, tug of war, capture the flag, trampoline and heaps more to keep you active.

Come on a walk to the beautiful Irrawong Waterfall in Warriewood with professional guides from Koori Kinnections. Learn about Aboriginal communities and the rich history they have in this area.

Bus Excursion

In Centre

Construct and Play

Bring your creativity and engineering skills today. Build forts and robots with our boxes or bring in your own. Put your Lego skills to the ultimate test in our building competiton.

In Centre

Dancing and Drumming Genies

Enjoy the fun, energetic art of Middle Eastern dancing and drumming all whilst being able to dress the part using costumes from a professional costume boutique. Learn simple, thatrical dance moves and fun rythmical patterns on percussion instruments.

In Centre

Party Disco Day

Hear the latest hits and boogie the day away when Funtime throws a disco party. Show off your moves on the dance floor and you may win a prize. Enjoy playing party games and eating party food! Don't forget to bring along some party food to share.

Bus Excursion

Reverse Garbage Creator Club

Welcome to the Creator Club where you are only limited by your imagination. At Reverse Garbage, you will have access to a vast array of industrial discards and quirky leftovers for you to design and make whatever you can come up with.

Bus Excursion

Wheelchair Sports Roadshow

Join us in a game of wheelchair basketball with Wheelchair Sports NSW Roadshow. Experience the challenges and gain an awareness of people with disabilities.

In Centre

Pyjama Disco Party Day

Get down and boogie in your craziest pyjamas. Show off your moves on the dance floor and you may win a prize. Enjoy playing party games and eating party food! Don't forget to bring along some party food to share.

Bus Excursion

Winter Markets

Time to get in a group and design your own market stall or activity, then it's time to open for business. Be a shopkeeper or go shopping for some retail therapy.

In Centre

Tuff Nutterz

Ready for a Mega Challenge. Tuff Nutterz is one of the world's largest inflatable obstacle courses spanning 270 metres and designed to test your skills, your strength and your team working ability.

In Centre

Ice Zoo

Manly Vale Bake Off

Quarantine Station

LEGO Masters

Tim Tams & Jim Jams

Harbord

Manly Vale

Ice Zoo. It's the coolest spot in town! Now's your chance to learn to ice skate. Get a lesson first then try your new skills out. If a bit wobbly, hold onto a `penguin' that will help you to gain more confidence.

We'll be cooking up a storm at Manly Vale Vacation Care!!! Put your chefs hat on, put your culinary skills to the test and create a master piece.

Explore the wonder & rich heritage of this unique site. The historical Quarantine Station on Sydney's North Head offers stunning views, history, stories, & fun!

Put your masterful LEGO skills to the ultimate test ? with design, creativity, ingenuity, engineering and construction techniques when the professionals from Bricks4Kids visit the centre with masses of bricks and ideas!

Are you ready for the hilarious challenges of Minute to Win It? You will need to be a quick thinker. We will also make pancakes and build a cozy cubby to watch a movie. BYO Pyjamas.

Mon 22 July

Families please remember to:

Bus Excursion

? Make sure there are no nuts or nut products in your child's lunchbox

Hoyts Entertainment Quarter

? Pack an ice brick in your child's lunchbox to keep their food fresh and cool ? Send a refillable drink bottle with your child every day

See the latest movie on offer @ Sydney Entertainment Quarter. Children are given a choice of movie to watch, so check with the centre staff on the day as movie schedules change weekly!!

? Pack a hat for your child every day ? Make sure your child wears closed-in shoes (no thongs) ? Apply sunscreen to your child before you arrive at the centre ? Make sure your child has their shoulders covered

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Cromer

Information

Standard Of Care

Northern Beaches Council Vacation Care operates in accordance with the requirements set forth by the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) including the National Quality Framework (NQF) and the framework for school age care in Australia, My Time Our Place (MTOP).

Philosophy

Northern Beaches Council Vacation Care aims to provide the highest quality education and care service for children in a fun and safe environment.

At Northern Beaches Council Vacation Care we:

? Provide an inclusive and anti-biased approach to our education and care service which welcomes and includes all children and families regardless of ability, language, race, culture, gender, religion, socio-economic status, family structure or lifestyle, within the capabilities of the service

? Promote a positive environment where children have the opportunity to learn, explore, develop and be creative while fostering respect, self esteem and the unique contribution of each individual child

? Acknowledge play as a vital part of a child's development and we encourage and support the principles of play through our programming by looking at the needs, interests and abilities of all children

? Promote teamwork and value staff whom we support through communication, training and development

? Build respectful partnerships with families and the community

? Value the natural environment in which we live and encourage children to love and respect nature, the land, animals and people, fostering an eco-friendly centre by recycling and discouraging waste

? Encourage children to explore social learning by developing new friendships, negotiate rules of play and be encouraged to develop independent cognitive skills.

General Information

Vacation Care is for children up to 12 years old attending primary school.

Children must have completed their first term of school to attend Vacation Care.

There are no cancellations, refunds, credits or transfers once your booking has been processed unless a medical certificate is supplied for the day/s missed within one week of the missed day/s.

Staff are employed from 7:30am to 6:00pm and children are to be signed in and out by a parent/guardian between these times. Children will only be allowed to leave the Centre accompanied by an adult nominated in your Hubworks registration. Notice in writing is required if the child is to be collected by anyone not nominated in your Hubworks registration. Centre staff will make an alternative arrangement if a person collecting the child appears to be under the influence of alcohol/drugs or if the child could be at risk - this is up to staff discretion.

Prescription medication can only be administered by staff with written permission from parents/guardians and be in the original packaging. Non-prescription medication is not permitted at Vacation Care. See centre staff for further details.

PG rated movies may be shown at the centre, please see staff if you have any concerns about this.

Every effort is made to provide the activities exactly as advertised in this brochure, however sometimes, due to circumstances out of our control, this is not possible. If an activity is cancelled we will try to provide another activity and inform families as early as possible, usually on the morning of the scheduled activity via signage at the centre.

Centre and Program rules are established for the safety and well-being of all children. Consistent disregard of rules may result in exclusion from the program following consultation with Council staff and Parents/ Guardians.

What to Bring

Children should not bring any toys (including mobile phones and MP3 players) or expensive jewellery to Vacation Care as they may be lost. Vacation Care will not be responsible for lost valuable items.

What to Wear

Please clearly label all items!

Sunhat and sunscreen ? no hat means children may only be allowed to play in the shade. Children without hats may miss out on outdoor activities!

Parents ? please apply sunscreen to your child every day before dropping them to Vacation Care. Sunscreen will be available at the centre for children to reapply throughout the day.

Clothing should be practical and sun smart. Singlet tops are not appropriate as exposed shoulders are prone to sunburn.

Please note that centres often do messy activities so be prepared for dirty clothes at the end of the day!! The Centre does not provide protective shirts for arts and crafts.

Covered shoes only ? thongs, slides and most sandals are NOT appropriate or safe footwear at Vacation Care. `Wheelie' shoes and Crocs are also inappropriate footwear for Vacation Care. Children who do not have appropriate footwear may not be able to participate in all activities.

Food

Help us be allergy friendly! Many children have allergies to various foods. Nut allergies are especially common.

Please help us by not providing any nuts or nut products (including peanut butter and hazelnut spread) in your children's lunches and snacks.

Please provide healthy snacks and lunches. Lollies, sugary drinks and sweets are discouraged.

Please ensure your child has plenty to eat and a drink bottle to fill with water.

Children need to bring a hat, lunch, snacks and a refillable drink bottle. We suggest you pack a frozen ice brick with your child's lunch to help prevent the growth of bacteria and keep it cool until lunch time. Cooking activities may be part of the day's program but they are not meal substitutes.

Hours of Operation

The program runs from 7.30am to 6.00pm

each day.

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In Centre Days

Activities vary throughout the day and allow for sessions of high and low activities. Incusions scheduled for certain days will usually run for a one to two hour period. The remainder of the day will include activities organisied by the Centre staff. Each day will have a themse that will be incorporated into some of the activities during the program for the day.

Excursion Days

On excursion days, all children booked in must attend the excursion. Children and staff will travel by charter bus to each excursion venue. The bus will usually leave the centre at 9.30am and return to the centre at 4.00pm. Please ensure children are dropped off by 9.00am on excursion days.

There will be up to 80 children attending each excursion, with one educator for every eight children, ie ten educators, except when they are going on a swimming excursion when there will be one educator for every five chidren attending, ie sixteen educators.

A risk assessment with more details about each excursion can be viewed on the Vacation Care website prior to booking.

Information on time of departure for excursions, special requirements for the day, or late changes to the program, are displayed at the centre or are available by phoning the centre during opening hours. Parents/ guardians are responsible for ensuring they have all information required.

Children will not be permitted to purchase food on excursions, please do not send money with your child to Vacation Care.

Fees & Payments

The daily fee is $72 per child.

Children who are collected after 6.00pm will incur a Late Pick Up Fee of $10.50 per five minutes late or part thereof.

A Late Payment Fee of $10.50 will be charged to accounts when they reach 28 days in arrears.

A Failed Transaction Fee of $2.75 will be charged to accounts for every failed transaction attempt in HubHello iPay.

A 10% deposit is required at the time of booking. This payment is processed via iPay when checking out after you have made your booking in HubHello BookMe. The balance owing will be debited to the account you have nominated in HubHello iPay. These balance payments are usually processed on the Thursday of week two each term.

There are no cancellations, refunds, credits or transfers once your booking has been processed, unless a medical certificate is supplied for the day/s missed within one week of the missed day/s.

Child Care Subsidy (CCS)

If you wish to claim Child Care Subsidy (CCS)you will need to complete an online Child Care Subsidy assessment using your Centrelink online account through . au. You will also need to provide us with the date of birth of the parent /guardian claiming the CCS, the date of birth of the child being enrolled and the Family Assistance Office Customer Reference Number for both the parent/guardian and the child.

Once your booking has been entered into our system you will receive an email from MyGov asking you to confirm your enrolment. You will then need to login to your MyGov account and confirm your

enrolment/s for our Vacation Care service/s. CCS will then be applied to the fee charged for your booking.

We will charge you the gap between our daily fee and your CCS entitlement.

Centrelink will withold 5% of all subsidy payments which is reconciled with families at the end of the financial year.

No CCS will be payable where children are absent from the first or last day of care they are booked in for each holiday period.

If you have any questions with regard to your eligibility for Child Care Subsidy please call the Family Assistance Office on 13 61 50.

Children With Additional Needs

Northern Beaches Council Vacation Care Programs are additional needs and disability friendly. However, before enrolment we do require detailed information about your child's individual needs. If your child has high support needs, additional support may need to be accessed via the Federal Government's Inclusion Support Subsidy (ISS). The application process can take some time as we consult with schools and complete an assessment to determine how to best meet your child's needs at Vacation Care. Contact the Vacation Care Services Coordinator on 9942 2576 as early as possible to ensure that your child can access all aspects of the program.

Immunisation

Children who are not immunised are to be excluded for the duration of an outbreak of an immunisation preventable disease. Vacation Care is exempt from collecting and keeping

Immunisation Records.

Vacation Care Centre Locations

Cromer

Forestville

Harbord

Manly Vale

Cromer Community Centre Fisher Road North Cromer 9981 1960

Forestville Youth Centre (Behind RSL Club) Melwood Avenue Forestville 9451 6327

Curl Curl Youth & Community Centre Abbott Road North Curl Curl 9905 4693

Manly Vale Community Centre 272 Condamine Street Manly Vale 9907 7375

7:30am to 6pm

7:30am to 6pm

7:30am to 6pm

7:30am to 6pm

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