Here at the Y Thomas Acres 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 5 JAN |
WORKSHOP | New Year Disco Start the year with music, movement and fun! Children will celebrate the fresh new year through games, dancing and creative self-expression. |
Full fee $92.60 |
| TUE 6 JAN |
DAY CAMP | Summer Spa Day A calm and creative day focused on self-care, sensory play and friendship with DIY scrubs, nail art, mindfulness and cooling summer treats. |
Full fee $64.60 |
| WED 7 JAN |
WORKSHOP | Nothing but Nature Join us as we explore the natural world through team challenges, outdoor games and creative problem-solving. From building shelters and learning about local wildlife to nature art and mini survival missions, it’s a day to move, think and connect with Country. |
Full fee $92.60 |
| THU 8 JAN |
DAY CAMP | Master Artists Step into the world of colour, pattern, and imagination! Children will discover famous artists and experiment with their own techniques from making “stained glass” windows and abstract pieces to collaborative group murals. A day for budding artists to explore expression, light and creativity in new ways. |
Full fee $64.60 |
| FRI 9 JAN |
WORKSHOP | Outback Adventures Pack your hats and sense of adventure! Children will journey through the great Aussie outdoors; discovering native animals, bushcraft skills and the stories of the land. From team challenges to creative nature play, it’s a celebration of our wild backyard and the spirit of exploration. |
Full fee $92.60 |
| WEEK 2 |
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| MON 12 JAN |
DAY CAMP | Summer Pjay Day Come comfy and ready to relax! Children will enjoy a day of calm games, crafts, and creativity - all while dressed in their favourite pyjamas! This is a chance to unwind, connect with friends, and recharge for more holiday fun. |
Full fee $64.60 |
| TUE 13 JAN |
WORKSHOP | STEM Madness Get ready for a day of science, tech, engineering, and creative mayhem! Children will experiment, build, and invent through hands-on challenges that make learning fun. From rockets and robots to mystery materials, every activity celebrates curiosity, teamwork, and the thrill of discovery. |
Full fee $92.60 |
| WED 14 JAN |
WORKSHOP | Cartoon Network It’s time to step into the world of cartoons! Children will draw, design, and bring their own characters to life through creative art, storytelling, and games inspired by their favourite animated worlds. From heroes and villains to wild inventions and wacky adventures, it’s a day of imagination in full colour! |
Full fee $92.60 |
| THU 15 JAN |
WORKSHOP | Inventors’ Workshop Today’s trash is tomorrow’s treasure! Children will explore how everyday materials can be transformed into art, inventions, and imaginative creations. Using recycled and natural items, they’ll experiment, problem-solve, and bring their wildest ideas to life - all while learning how creativity and sustainability go hand in hand. |
Full fee $92.60 |
| FRI 16 JAN |
DAY CAMP | Kidschella Festival A festival made just for kids! Children will step into a world of colour, music, and creativity — with face paint, friendship bracelets, art stalls, and outdoor games. Whether they’re rocking out, crafting, or chilling in the “festival field,” it’s a day all about fun, freedom, and self-expression. |
Full fee $64.60 |
| WEEK 3 |
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| MON 19 JAN |
DAY CAMP | Fairytale Fantasy Step into a world where stories come to life! Children will design castles, crowns, and mythical creatures while exploring their favourite fairytales and inventing new ones of their own. From enchanted games to imaginative art and dress-up fun, it’s a magical day of creativity, storytelling, and wonder. |
Full fee $64.60 |
| TUE 20 JAN |
WORKSHOP | Time Travellers Adventures Buckle up for a journey through time! Children will explore the past, present, and future through creative challenges, experiments, and imaginative play. From ancient civilisations to futuristic inventions, every moment is a chance to discover, build, and dream across the ages. |
Full fee $92.60 |
| WED 21 JAN |
WORKSHOP | Circus Spectacular Roll up, roll up - the circus is in town! Children will step into a world of laughter, colour, and creativity as they juggle, balance, and clown their way through a day of spectacular fun. From carnival-style games to circus crafts and performances, it’s a celebration of imagination, teamwork, and showtime magic! |
Full fee $92.60 |
| THU 22 JAN |
WORKSHOP | Ocean Discovery Dive into a day of underwater wonder! Children will explore the mysteries of the sea through hands-on experiments, creative art, and imaginative play. From learning about marine life and ocean conservation to building their own sea-themed creations, it’s a splash of science, sustainability, and summer fun. |
Full fee $92.60 |
| FRI 23 JAN |
DAY CAMP | Summer Picnic Pack your hats and smiles - it’s picnic time! Children will enjoy classic outdoor games, creative crafts, and shared summer fun with friends. Whether it’s sunshine on the oval or a picnic party indoors, this day is all about connection, laughter, and the simple joy of play. |
Full fee $64.60 |
| WEEK 4 |
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| TUE 27 JAN |
DAY CAMP | Back 2 School Bash Let’s wrap up the holidays with a bang! Children will celebrate the end of summer with fun games, creative crafts, and back-to-school challenges. From decorating stationery and team activities to vision boards and school-themed fun, it’s all about confidence, friendship, and starting the new term on a high note. |
Full fee $64.60 |
| WED 28 JAN |
WORKSHOP | Dye Hard Fun Get ready for a day of colour chaos and creative fun! Children will experiment with tie-dye, watercolour, and vibrant art projects that splash, swirl, and shine. From wearable art to bold masterpieces, this day is all about self-expression, teamwork, and a little bit of beautiful mess. |
Full fee $92.60 |
| THU 29 JAN |
WORKSHOP | Tik Tok Dance Off Get ready to move, groove, and express yourself! Children will learn fun, age-appropriate dance routines, create their own group performances, and celebrate music, confidence, and teamwork. No accounts, no screens — just rhythm, laughter, and the joy of movement! |
Full fee $92.60 |
| FRI 30 JAN |
EXCURSION | Science Crazy Curiosity is calling! Children will dive into a day of mind-blowing experiments, hands-on challenges, and scientific discovery. Whether we’re exploring the wonders of the Wollongong Science Centre or bringing the lab to life at OSHC, it’s all about creativity, curiosity, and the joy of asking “what if?” |
Full fee $102.60 |
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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