School Holiday Programs
in Sydney

What is a School Holiday Program?

As any parent will tell you, the school holidays can be a challenging time. Bored kids are not fun, and with too much energy on their hands things can get out of hand…fast! We all want to keep our children happy as well as keep our own sanity, this is where school holiday programs are a great way to keep the kids happy during the school holidays.

Much more than just vacation care, a school holiday program is an organised activity for young people in whatever endeavour you can think of.

Most kid centred providers will offer a school holiday program in their area of expertise with activities designed to engage and entertain your kids.

Who is Uplifekids Sydney?

UplifeKids Sydney is a directory of school holiday programs with access to a huge range of programs to entertain your kids every school holiday. So if you are looking for fun and creative school holiday programs for your kids these holidays you have come to the right place

Discover Our Recent Programs

ModBod Cromer – Gymnastics Fun

The Modbod Gymnastics fun class offers a 3-hour beginners gymnastics workshop, ideal for introducing recreational gymnastics to young children. We begin with a warm welcome and warm-up, then divide the kids into small groups based on age and friendships. Each group rotates through various zones in the gym, each focusing on different activities, circuit equipment, …

Modbod-Acro and Tumbling Workshop

Modbod Cromer – 3 hour holiday Acro Tumbling Worshop Our 3 hour holiday program is all about having fun while learning new skills! Similar to our term based classes, our aim with this workshop is to add more skill development structure,  so kids can master the basic skills of back bends, hand stands, cartwheels and …

Manly Warringah Basketball Association Holiday Camp

Are you looking for a fun way to keep your kids engaged and active this school holiday? The Manly Warringah Basketball Association (MWBA) holiday camp is a fun-filled 3-day Skills Development Camp suitable for kids between 5-14 years of age. The program is perfect for anyone who would like to improve their gameplay in a …

Featured Programs

Art Class Holiday Program at Make Your Mark Art

The art class holiday programs at Make Your Mark Art are available every school holiday and are a fun and creative way to spend time at their studio in Brookvale. Perfect for kids between 6 to 13, the full-day workshops are offered from 9.30am to 3.00pm. During the creative workshops, every child is guided by …

Manly Warringah Basketball Association Holiday Camp

Are you looking for a fun way to keep your kids engaged and active this school holiday? The Manly Warringah Basketball Association (MWBA) holiday camp is a fun-filled 3-day Skills Development Camp suitable for kids between 5-14 years of age. The program is perfect for anyone who would like to improve their gameplay in a …

Northern beaches Council – Kids on the Coast Fossil Hunting Sydney

Kids on the Coast – Fossil Hunting in Sydney is an enjoyable school holiday program through the Northern Beaches Council. Young paleontologists aged 6-12 are taken back in time to uncover the hidden treasures of our prehistoric world, hidden right in the rocky headland of the beautiful northern beaches coastline. Perfect for the young geologist …

Types of school holiday programs on this site

We aim to list school holiday programs across a diverse range of activities. Some of our most popular activities offered are:

sports like, netball, bike riding, rock climbing, skateboarding, basketball, soccer and gymnastics. Adventure camps are also popular as are our art holiday workshops . Whether you’re child likes the outdoors, exploring their creativity, horse riding or baking we have a listing for an activity they will love.

As a working parent myself, I understand how time consuming it can be to try and find new and entertaining ways to keep the kids occupied every school holiday. This is why I keep this site updated with new programs as they become available so that you can have a valuable resource to keep coming back to time and time again to find a school holiday program to suit all interests.

You can rest assured that each listing on this website has been thoroughly vetted by me and is a quality offering for your child.

FAQ

Who can enrol in the school holiday program listings?

Any child between the ages of 5 and 14 years old can enrol in any of these programs. So long as they have a desire to partake in fun activities, to make new friends are looking to improve their skills and have loads of fun they are eligible to enrol. Some particular activities might be more suitable for certain age groups but you can check each listing for the age recommendation before enrolment.

How much do school holiday programs cost?

Most of the programs we list are very affordable for a child to attend ranging from $40 to $350. The cost depends on how long the activity goes, the number of days included or the level of supervision that is required.

Do you run all of the school holiday programs on this site?

We are directory that lists  a range of fun school holiday activities on behalf of the organisation that runs them. We do not run any of the programs ourselves.

How do I make a booking for my child in the school holiday activities I like?

To enrol your child in any of the listed school holiday programs you can make a booking by clicking the enrol now button on any listing, or you can click the blue visit the website link in any of the listings to find out more about the program.

What age are the school holiday programs on this site for?

On every listing we have highlighted the age that the camp is suitable for. Most of the camps on this site are suitable for kids between the ages of 5-14 years of age.

Are the activities the same for all ages?

Most of the activities are specifically designed to work for different age groups and can be catered to different age ranges that are doing the activity. If the age group is large, say between 6-12 years, the coach will divide the group of kids into age groups so they can partake in more age appropriate activities.

How long are these school holiday programs?

Each school holiday activity differs in its length, from 3 hours to a full day to a 3 day commitment. Check the top of each listing in the How Long? Section to see how long each program runs for.

What does my child need for these activities?

Most of the school holiday programs across the board supply everything your child will need. For specific activities like swimming and some of the outdoor programs swimming costume, towel sunscreen will be required. Activity appropriate clothing and shoes are advised, but each provider will specify what is needed when your child is enrolled.

Usually a morning tea and snacks is need, and if it’s a full day camp then lunch and afternoon tea as well. And of course a bottle of water.

 

Where are these school holiday activities located?

Most of these activities are held in-house at the providers venue. You can find the school holiday program locations at the top of each listing.

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