Here at the Y Carlingford West OSHC, we make sure holidays are about fun! We provide a range of Vacation Care activities that children look forward to, including arts, crafts, cooking activities, sports, dance and drama. No matter what your child is interested in, we will plan school holiday activities to suit.
Our Vacation Care program offers a variety of activities, including workshops and excursions. Our activities keep children entertained, engaged and explore their adventurous side.
To be eligible to use our Vacation Care services, children must be enrolled at school or school aged.
If your required date is fully booked in Xap, please join the waitlist.
| WEEK 1 |
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| MON 7 JUL |
EXCURSION | Museum Of Fire An incredible journey through the history of firefighting — from vintage fire trucks to interactive safety exhibits. A great reminder of the bravery and dedication of our firefighters. Please be at the centre by 9:30am. |
Full fee $103.75 |
| MON 7 JUL |
WORKSHOP | Tina Green Circus Show The Tina Green Circus Show is a fun-filled comedy circus featuring Emma’s amazing juggling, balance tricks, and hula hoops. Children of all ages will laugh, be amazed, and even learn basic circus skills after the show! Session starts at 10:30am. |
Full fee $93.75 |
| TUE 8 JUL |
WORKSHOP | Colour My Canvas Children create cozy winter-themed canvas art, using cool colours and snowy scenes to express the magic of the season through painting and creativity. Session starts at 10:30am. |
Full fee $93.75 |
| TUE 8 JUL |
EXCURSION | Museum Of Fire An incredible journey through the history of firefighting — from vintage fire trucks to interactive safety exhibits. A great reminder of the bravery and dedication of our firefighters. Please be at the centre by 9:30am. |
Full fee $103.75 |
| WED 9 JUL |
WORKSHOP | Raptor Reptiles Children will be captivated by Dreamtime Stories about our land and native wildlife, brought to life with the help of some fascinating reptile visitors. Session start at 1:30pm. |
Full fee $93.75 |
| THU 10 JUL |
WORKSHOP | Electricity, Energy & Light This exciting on-site workshope introduces students to electricity and energy through a fun, hands-on experience. Kicking off with a dramatic liquid nitrogen explosion, the session includes engaging STEM activities where students build circuits, solar ovens, and wind turbines. They explore energy transformations, conduct investigations, and work in teams to design and test their own creations—all in just two hours, without leaving school. Session start at 10.30am. |
Full fee $93.75 |
| FRI 11 JUL |
WORKSHOP | Muddy Hands, Happy Hearts Let your children explore traditional pottery wheel skills as they shape and mould their own clay creations. With guided instruction and all materials provided, this fun, hands-on activity encourages creativity, focus, and artistic expression—mess included! Session starts at 1:30pm. |
Full fee $93.75 |
| WEEK 2 |
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| MON 14 JUL |
WORKSHOP | Make & Fly: Japanese Kites Celebrate Japanese culture through music, crafts, and traditional games, with a special highlight—decorating your own take-home Japanese kite (Tako)! Session starts at 10:00am. |
Full fee $93.75 |
| MON 14 JUL |
EXCURSION | Ultimate Family Entertaiment Children can bounce their way around, scamper up the climbing wall, and fall safely into the massive foam pit—and that's just the start. Please be at the centre by 11:30am. |
Full fee $103.75 |
| TUE 15 JUL |
DAY CAMP | Winter Wonders in July A fun-filled day of winter crafts, DIY scarves, and festive face painting—celebrating the magic of winter through creativity and play! Session starts at 11:00am. |
Full fee $67.75 |
| WED 16 JUL |
WORKSHOP | FutureTech: AI & Robots Children explore the world of A.I. through hands-on experiences, including live demos of computer vision for object detection, human pose estimation, self-driving cars on a large track, and cutting-edge A.I.-powered robotics. They also engage in workshops to brainstorm future applications of this technology and its potential impact on the world. Session starts at 1:30pm. |
Full fee $93.75 |
| THU 17 JUL |
WORKSHOP | Kotahi: A Cultural Journey Immerse your children in Māori culture with interactive sessions led by a Māori educator. They’ll enjoy stick games, poi, explore cultural objects, and hear captivating Māori stories and legends. Session starts at 10:00am |
Full fee $93.75 |
| THU 17 JUL |
EXCURSION | Ultimate Family Entertaiment Children can bounce their way around, scamper up the climbing wall, and fall safely into the massive foam pit—and that's just the start. Please be at the centre by 11:30am. |
Full fee $103.75 |
| FRI 18 JUL |
WORKSHOP | Get Smart Boxing This boxing training workshop teaches children key boxing skills like jabs, crosses, and footwork, while boosting fitness, coordination, and confidence through fun, interactive challenges. Session starts at 10:30am. |
Full fee $93.75 |
| WEEK 3 |
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| MON 21 JUL |
DAY CAMP | Wellbeing PJ Day: Relax, Create, Recharge! Slip into your comfiest PJs and get ready for a feel-good day of fun and relaxation! We’ll kick things off with DIY emoji pillows to spark creativity and explore emotions, followed by calming games and chill-out time to recharge our minds and bodies. It’s the ultimate cozy wellbeing experience! Session starts at 10:30am. |
Full fee $67.75 |
As a not-for-profit provider, the Y NSW works hard to keep the cost of care as low as possible to support all children to access high quality early learning. The Y NSW is an approved provider of the Child Care Subsidy for Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) and may be available to eligible families. Click here to read more
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