Vacation Care Marrickville

Where all the adventure and fun begin

Here at the Y Marickville 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 incursions 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.

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Autumn Vacation Care

Autumn Vacation Care Timetable 2024

* Reduced fee listed is an estimate only, if eligible for maximum 85% Childcare Subsidy (CCS). Individual eligibility will vary. For your individual fee reduction, check your childcare subsidy by logging into MyGov and complete your CCS Assessment, or speak to our OSHC Call Centre.

MON 15 APR	WORKSHOP \| YMCA Ninja Warrior's Run, leap, jump, climb, vault & traverse your way to your destination, through this gymnastics style ninja warrior course. This specifically designed program is full of challenges that inspire you to develop a love for movement in a safe and supportive environment.	Full fee $88.00	*Reduced Fee $16.94**
TUE 16 APR	WORKSHOP \| Cosmic Colour Run Experience the ultimate obstacle course while being splashed with a rainbow of Cosmic Colour. You can skip, dance, walk or run through fun obstacles. Make sure you wear white - who will be the most colourful at the end?	Full fee $88.00	*Reduced Fee $16.94**
WED 17 APR	EXCURSION \| Obstacle Challenge Going Bush in Callan Park and negotiating the obstacles that you will meet! Obstacle Challenge is an exciting outdoor activity for young Australians to discover the importance of teamwork and mateship.	Full fee $98.00	*Reduced Fee $18.87**
THU 18 APR	DAY CAMP \| Fall for Autumn Join us for a day where we celebrate the magical time of Autumn, cool crisp mornings and warm sunny days - the perfect relief from the hot summer days.	Full fee $63.00	*Reduced Fee $12.13**
FRI 19 APR	WORKSHOP \| An Enounter with Dinosaurs Take an educational adventure back in time and learn all sorts of Dinosaur facts and why they became extinct. Meet a baby Raptor, with blinking eyes, sound, and jaw and head movements.	Full fee $88.00	*Reduced Fee $16.94**

MON 22 APR

WORKSHOP | Catch a Ghost

A transporting experience to the world of friendly ghosts. Your Ghost Host is coming to the Y to teach you how to catch a ghost and see beyond the veil of this world. Wooo-oooo! An experiential show, the kids will assist our presenter onstage and join in the fun of communicating with the beyond in a whimsical whirlwind experience.

Full fee $88.00

Reduced Fee* $16.94

TUE 23 APR

EXCURSION | The Brightspace

Located in the heart of Botany, The Brightspace is a bright, fun, welcoming space which has been designed with creativity and activity in mind. Children will have the opportunity to explore their creative side with this fun, hands on and engaging workshop, facilitated by experienced artists.

Full fee $98.00

Reduced Fee* $18.87

WED 24 APR

WORKSHOP | Year of the Dragon

Celebrate the year of the dragon using colour, imagination, and play. Make your own beaded, bearded, fire-breathing dragon. Learn about the dragon and its symbolism. Learn to draw scary eyes, and scaly skin.