The Y NSW operations Vacation Care during the NSW School Holidays at over 30 locations throughout NSW. We welcome both existing Y NSW OSHC families and new families to our Vacation Care services during the school holidays.

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Kindergarten children can attend Vacation Care Workshops or Day Camps once enrolled in formal schooling in the Vacation Care period prior to commencing school (e.g., January holidays of the year they begin school). As per the National Regulations, risk assessments are conducted for each excursion, and the Centre Coordinator will determine if planned excursions are suitable for kindergarten children to attend in the Vacation Care period prior to commencing school. Kindergarten children can attend all other planned excursions in following Vacation Care periods for the year.

For more information, please refer to the Y NSW Excursion Policy and Procedure, available at your service.

During week 6 of each school term, Vacation Care bookings will open for the next School Holiday period. Keep an eye on our website for further details.

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Please note that children starting Kindy cannot attend EXCURSIONS for Summer Vacation Care before school begins.

Customers who are new to the Y OSHC must first submit a casual enquiry on our website:

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Existing families who are already enrolled at a Y OSHC service can book via their Guardian Portal or Xap Smile App.

Need assistance making a Vacation Care booking in Xap? See our visual help guide below.

To book Vacation Care via the Xap Guardian Portal:

Login to your Account via the Xap Guardian Portal; https://www.xap.rocks/

Select the Families tab from the left-hand menu and go to "Bookings" in the top menu.

Select the green "+" symbol button and the "Add Booking Screen" will appear.

Complete all details and "Save". The booking will now appear under your Bookings tab.
Note: For CCSS Arrangement type, select CWA if you are claiming the Child Care Subsidy. If unsure, please contact us.

Please note Vacation Care bookings cannot be amended or cancelled once booked in.

Also note that children starting Kindy in 2024 cannot attend excursions for Summer Vacation Care 2024.

Existing families who are already enrolled at a Y OSHC service can book via the Xap Smile App.

1. Download the App and Login
2. Select the menu in the bottom right corner and go to "Bookings".
3. Select the green "+" symbol to add a new booking.
4. Complete all details and "Save". The booking will now appear under your Bookings tab.

Please be aware, families must have setup their payment method for direct debits, to secure the vacation care bookings. Failure to do so, may result in a cancelled booking.

Please note Vacation Care bookings cannot be amended or cancelled once booked in.

Need assistance making a Vacation Care booking in Xap? See our visual help guide below.

Please note that children starting Kindy in 2024 cannot attend excursions for Summer Vacation Care 2024.

For day camps and workshops, children must wear appropriate clothing for the season, a broad brimmed hat and enclosed shoes. For excursions, children must wear a Y NSW Vacation Care T-Shirt which can be collected from the service and charged to your account. School uniforms are not required.

Please note, the Y NSW is a sun safe service and children are encouraged to have shoulders covered.