Here at the Y St Marys South 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.
Vacation Care Timetable
| WEEK 1 |
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| MON 5 JAN |
DAY CAMP | All About Summer Gardens Join us as we celebrate everything we love about summer! We’ll enjoy water play, outdoor games, and creative summer crafts while learning about sun safety and staying cool. Get ready for a week full of fun, laughter, and sunshine! |
Full fee $67.60 |
| TUE 6 JAN |
WORKSHOP | Laser Tag Get ready for an action-packed day of fun and teamwork! Children will work together, plan strategies, and test their skills in exciting laser tag games. It’s all about communication, cooperation, and friendly competition — perfect for burning energy and building confidence! |
Full fee $95.60 |
| WED 7 JAN |
DAY CAMP | Mad Scientists Step into our science lab and get ready for a day full of bubbling potions, crazy experiments, and hands-on discovery! Children will explore reactions, mixtures, and messy fun while learning how science can be exciting and magical. Lab coats on — it’s time to experiment! |
Full fee $67.60 |
| THU 8 JAN |
EXCURSION | Water Play at Gipps Street Park Cool down and have a splashing good time at Gipps Street Splash Park! Children will enjoy water play, games, and outdoor fun while staying active and refreshed. Don’t forget to bring along your swimwear, towel, hat, and sunscreen, and a change of clothes for a day full of splashes and smiles! We will be departing from the service at 10am and arriving back to the service at 2pm, please remember to arrive at the service by 9:30am, so we can ensure we cover all rules, expectations and to ensure children are wearing their purple shirts for the day |
Full fee $105.60 |
| FRI 9 JAN |
DAY CAMP | Jersey Day Show your team spirit and wear your favourite jersey! Whether it’s for your favourite sports team or local club, today’s all about celebrating teamwork, friendship, and having fun together. We’ll enjoy sports games, friendly competitions, and group challenges — a perfect way to show your colours and get active! |
Full fee $67.60 |
| WEEK 2 |
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| MON 12 JAN |
DAY CAMP | Outdoor Nature Day Step outside and explore the great outdoors! Children will connect with nature through scavenger hunts, outdoor games, and creative nature crafts. It’s a day to discover, play, and appreciate the beauty around us while learning how to care for our environment. |
Full fee $67.60 |
| TUE 13 JAN |
WORKSHOP | Bubble Slime Science Get ready for a hands-on, squishy, and bubbly science experience! Children will mix, stretch, and experiment to create their own bubble slime while learning about textures, reactions, and how slime works. It’s messy, sensory, and loads of fun — science at its gooiest! |
Full fee $95.60 |
| WED 14 JAN |
DAY CAMP | Multicultural Day Celebrate the richness of cultures from around the world! Children will enjoy music, dance, crafts, and food-inspired activities that explore different traditions and stories. It’s a day to share, learn, and appreciate the diversity that makes our community so special. |
Full fee $67.60 |
| THU 15 JAN |
DAY CAMP | Italiano Day Buongiorno! Celebrate all things Italian with fun activities inspired by Italy’s culture and traditions. Children will enjoy cooking Italian treats, learning simple Italian words, creating themed crafts, and exploring Italian music and games. A day full of flavor, fun, and la dolce vita! |
Full fee $67.60 |
| FRI 16 JAN |
EXCURSION | Scram Escape Penrith Get ready for an unforgettable day out! This Child-Friendly Escape Room Excursion will take children on a fun-filled adventure where they become detectives, explorers, and problem-solvers. Designed especially for vacation care groups, this interactive experience offers age-appropriate puzzles, and exciting challenges that encourage teamwork and creative thinking. We will be departing from the service at 10am and arriving back to the service at 2pm, please remember to arrive at the service by 9:30am, so we can ensure we cover all rules, expectations and to ensure children are wearing their purple shirts for the day |
Full fee $105.60 |
| WEEK 3 |
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| MON 19 JAN |
DAY CAMP | Crazy Creations Let your imagination run wild! Today is all about thinking big, building bold, and creating the craziest masterpieces you can dream up. From wacky inventions to colourful crafts, kids will design, decorate, and construct their own unique creations — the crazier, the better! |
Full fee $67.60 |
| TUE 20 JAN |
DAY CAMP | Sports Day Get ready to run, jump, laugh, and play — it’s time for Sports Day! From wacky relays to zany team challenges, we’ll twist the rules of classic games for a day full of fun and friendly competition. No need to be a pro — just bring your energy and your best silly sports spirit! |
Full fee $67.60 |
| WED 21 JAN |
DAY CAMP | Canvas & Crunch It’s time to unleash your inner artist and your appetite! Today we’ll dive into painting fun on canvas and refuel with some crunchy, creative treats. Kids can let their imagination flow as they design colourful masterpieces, experiment with paint techniques, and express their unique style. Between brushstrokes, we’ll enjoy tasty snacks and maybe even a few food-inspired art challenges! A perfect day of colour, creativity, and crunch-tastic fun — where every masterpiece is made with a smile! |
Full fee $67.60 |
| THU 22 JAN |
WORKSHOP | Colour Run Get ready for a splash of colour and a whole lot of fun! Today’s all about movement, laughter, and bright bursts of colour as kids take part in an epic colour run — using water guns filled with vibrant, washable colours! Expect games, teamwork, and plenty of giggles as everyone runs, dodges, and sprays their way through a rainbow of excitement. Don’t forget to bring along your swimwear, towel, hat, and sunscreen, and a change of clothes |
Full fee $95.60 |
| FRI 23 JAN |
EXCURSION | Fun @ Chipmunks Playland Get ready to bounce, climb, and slide into a day of non-stop fun! We’re heading to Chipmunks Playland, where kids can explore giant play frames, zoom down twisting slides, tackle obstacle courses, crawl through tunnels, and test their balance on wobbly bridges. There’s something for everyone — from daring climbers to little adventurers! Along the way, kids will make new friends, challenge themselves in fun team games, and laugh their way through exciting play zones. With energy, giggles, and plenty of surprises around every corner, this excursion promises an unforgettable day of action-packed adventure! We will be departing from the service at 10am and arriving back to the service at 2pm, please remember to arrive at the service by 9:30am, so we can ensure we cover all rules, expectations and to ensure children are wearing their purple shirts for the day |
Full fee $105.60 |
| WEEK 4 |
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| TUE 27 JAN |
DAY CAMP | Back to School 2026 Before the bell rings, let’s make learning fun again! Join us for a day full of creative school-themed games, DIY stationery crafts, and friendship-building fun. We’ll remind everyone that school isn’t just about books — it’s about imagination, laughter, and new adventures! |
Full fee $67.60 |
| WED 28 JAN |
WORKSHOP | Junkyard Beats Who needs fancy instruments when you’ve got imagination? Today, kids will transform ordinary junk into extraordinary sounds! Guided by the Junkyard Beats crew, everyone will build their own instruments and join a rhythm-filled performance that proves one person’s trash is another’s toe-tapping treasure. |
Full fee $95.60 |
| THU 29 JAN |
DAY CAMP | Whisk, Mix & Magic Step into a world of wonder where science meets spells and creativity bubbles over! Today, children will mix, whisk, and create their own magical potions and enchanting concoctions. From fizzing brews to colourful creations, it’s a day full of imagination, experiments, and hands-on fun! |
Full fee $67.60 |
| FRI 30 JAN |
EXCURSION | Visit to the Cinemas Grab your popcorn and settle in — we’re off to the movies! Join us for a fun-filled cinema excursion where children can sit back, relax, and enjoy the big screen experience with their friends. It’s the perfect day for laughter, snacks, and movie magic! We will be departing from the service at 10am and arriving back to the service at 2pm, please remember to arrive at the service by 9:30am, so we can ensure we cover all rules, expectations and to ensure children are wearing their purple shirts for the day |
Full fee $105.60 |
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.
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