Ku-ring-gai Council

Vacation Care

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St Ives, West Lindfield Getaway: Monday 15 April – Friday 26 April
West Pymble Kids Club: Monday 15 April – Monday 29 April (Pupil Free Day)

Autumn School
Holiday Program
Bookings

Bookings open online from 8.30am Monday 11 March

and close when fully booked

krg.nsw.gov.au /vacationcare 9424 0903

 Ku-ring-gai
Council’s
Vacation Care Program
offers children aged 5 to 13
years arts, crafts, games, sports
and excursions during the NSW
school holidays. Activities take
place in safe, secure and
caring environments with
qualified staff.
How to book
For existing families, please do NOT
click on the Register button in My
Family Lounge. We have transferred
your FullyBooked account to My Family Payment
Lounge. Please contact 9424 0903 to The payment will be charged within two
obtain your parent sign in. weeks of the close of the Vacation Care
New families must register through program. The amount will depend on
My Family Lounge at whether you are claiming the Child Care
krg.nsw.gov.au/vacationcare Subsidy or not. A failed payment will
impact future bookings.
The My Family Lounge app can be
downloaded from Google Play or your Places are limited, so book early to avoid
App Store. Enter your email address and disappointment.
password and you can book for Vacation For all enquiries email
Care when bookings open. vacationcare@krg.nsw.gov.au
KIDS CLUB
West Pymble Kids Club accepts
children aged 5 – 12 years

GETAWAY
STANDARD HOURS: 7.30am - 6pm
DAILY FEE: $70 per child.
Excursion/workshop costs are extra
STANDARD HOURS: 7.30am - 6pm
West Pymble Kids Club DAILY FEE: $70 per child.
Excursion/workshop costs are extra
West Pymble Community Hall
Lofberg Road, West Pymble
West Lindfield Getaway
Phone: 0419 267 691
West Lindfield Community Hall
(during vacation care only)
2-10 Bradfield Road, Lindfield
Facilities: One large room with air
Phone: 0468 988 230
conditioning, new kitchen, fully fenced
(during vacation care only)
oval, basketball courts, play equipment
and outdoor area. Accepts children aged 5 - 12 years
Facilities: Large hall close to oval and
local shopping village. Indoor facilities
include a kitchen, wii, television and
table tennis.

St Ives Getaway
St Ives Community Hall
St Ives Village Green, Memorial Ave
St Ives
Phone: 0419 625 064
(during vacation care only)
Accepts children aged 5 - 12 years
Facilities: Large hall close to oval and
local shopping village. Indoor facilities
include a kitchen, table tennis, television
and Nintendo Switch.

Parent handbook
The parent handbook is clear, easy to follow
and provides detailed information about our
programs, policies and procedures. Visit our
website krg.nsw.gov.au/vacationcare to
download a copy.
All children are welcome to participate in this
program. However if your child has additional
needs, please contact the Vacation Care
Coordinator before enrolling your child on
9424 0903.
All our centres are
100% nut-free
We have a no-nuts policy at all our
Vacation Care centres. Please do not pack
any nut-based snacks or lunches for your
child. For more information or any queries
ask our staff or refer to the parent handbook
at krg.nsw.gov.au/vacationcare
Allergy advice
Our parent handbook outlines our
procedures in dealing with known allergies.
When enrolling your child please notify us
of any known allergies, medication needs
or asthma management plans.
Notes to
parents
What to bring
• A drink in a screw top refillable container
and sunscreen
• Healthy snacks, meals and drinks to last
the day. Food is NOT provided unless
otherwise stated.
• Sun-safe clothing ie. a brimmed hat and
sleeved clothing, plus enclosed shoes
• A spare change of clothes
Arrivals/departures
• Parents must sign their child in and out
each day. Children will only be allowed to
leave with nominated carers.
• Children must be at the centre before
the scheduled departure time on
excursion days.
• Parents collecting their child after 6pm will
be charged a late fee of $1 per minute per
child. If the child has not been collected by
6.15pm an additional fee of $2 per minute
per child will be charged until the child is
collected.
Refunds/cancellations
• Programs, excursions and workshops may
be changed due to adverse weather or
unforeseen circumstances. Parents will be
advised of any changes.
• Please note there are no cancellations,
refunds, credits or transfers once your
booking has been processed, unless a
medical certificate is supplied for the day/s
missed within one week of the missed
day/s. This refund is the centre cost of
$70, and DOES NOT include excursions,
workshops and bus fees.
WEEK West Pymble In Centre activities

1 KIDS CLUB Excursion activities

Monday 15 April | West Pymble Kids Club

Science Explosion Interactive Workshop

Bring Morning tea, lunch, drinks, snacks, enclosed shoes and hat
Staff to child ratios 1:15 – Maximum places: 55
Total daily cost $103
Join us for the action-packed science activities. Rocket fuel explosions, turn liquid nitrogen
to ice, defy the law of friction, gravity and air pressure, and launch over 1000 ping pong
balls high into the air using liquid nitrogen gas.

Tuesday 16 April | West Pymble Kids Club

Dodgeball Game Workshop

Bring Morning tea, lunch, drinks, snacks, enclosed shoes
and hat
Staff to child ratios 1:15 – Maximum places: 55
Total daily cost $103
Join us to discover the joy of Dodgeball. Add a touch of
Star Wars themed action in this new adaptation of the
classic rules for an epic out of this world experience!

Wednesday 17 April | West Pymble Kids Club

The Magic Workshop

Bring Morning tea, lunch, drinks, snacks, enclosed shoes and hat
Staff to child ratios 1:15 – Maximum places: 55
Total daily cost $103
Two hours jam-packed with crazy magic tricks! Children will learn tricks and make their
own props to take home in a Magic Show Bag that they can use to practice becoming a
master magician.

Thursday 18 April | West Pymble Kids Club

Skateboarding Workshop
Bring Morning tea, lunch, drinks, snacks,
enclosed shoes and hat
Staff to child ratios 1:15 – Maximum places: 55
Total daily cost $103
Whether your children have lots of experience or none at all
with a board, this is the perfect workshop to introduce children
to the wonderful world of skateboarding. A great chance for
children to interact with their peers, develop skills and push
their boundaries!
WEEK West Pymble

1 KIDS CLUB
Friday 19 April | West Pymble Kids Club

Ultimate Ninja Warrior Battle

Bring: Morning tea, lunch, drinks, snacks, enclosed shoes and hat
Staff to child ratios: 1:15 – Maximum places: 55
Total daily cost $103
Get ready to beat your own time, push the limits and emerge
victorious as a true Ninja Warrior. This specifically designed
Ninja Warrior course will have children of all ages and abilities
testing and challenging themselves as they move through one
challenge after another.

WEEK West Pymble

2 KIDS CLUB
Monday 22 April | West Pymble Kids Club

Rocket and Slime Masterclass

Bring Morning tea, lunch, drinks, snacks, enclosed shoes
and hat
Staff to child ratios 1:15 – Maximum places: 55
Total daily cost $103
Become masters of the sky and the lab as they build their own
rockets and design their own custom slime. Watch in awe as you
witness your rocket roar into the sky using a specially constructed high-pressure industrial
rocket launcher. Craft the perfect slime using our super-secret formula.

Tuesday 23 April | West Pymble Kids Club

Go Kart Racing
Bring Morning tea, lunch, drinks, snacks, enclosed shoes and hat
Staff to child ratios 1:15 – Maximum places: 55
Total daily cost $103
Start your engines! After the coaches debrief the drivers with safety pre-racing
instructions, children will have the time of their lives racing in these unique electric go karts
driven around an inflatable track.
WEEK West Pymble In Centre activities

2 KIDS CLUB Excursion activities

Wednesday 24 April | West Pymble Kids Club

Marine Biologist Workshop

Bring Morning tea, lunch, drinks, snacks, enclosed shoes and hat
Staff to child ratios 1:15 – Maximum places: 55
Total daily cost $103
Join us to discover the incredible marine life with the highly qualified Marine Biologist
Nathan. Hands on encounters with sea stars, star fish, sea urchins, anemones, sea hares,
elephant snails, hermit crabs, rockpool shrimp and snails in different shapes and sizes..

Thursday 25 April | West Pymble Kids Club

Closed – Anzac Day Public Holiday

Friday 26 April | West Pymble Kids Club

Medieval History and Interactive Experience

Bring Morning tea, lunch, drinks, snacks, enclosed shoes and hat
Staff to child ratios 1:15 – Maximum places: 55
Total daily cost $103
Dress up and become part of a Medieval Court. Step into
the history to become kings, queens, knights and squires to
discover what life was like in the Middle Ages. Try-out the
weapons, armour and other pieces up close.

WEEK West Pymble

3 KIDS CLUB
Monday 29 April | West Pymble Kids Club

Coding Workshop: Super Air Detective

Bring Morning tea, lunch, drinks, snacks, enclosed shoes and hat
Staff to child ratios 1:15 – Maximum places: 55
Total daily cost $103
Become a detective! Team up and using an iPad to decode and locate your target then
code your drone and knock down different villains. Practicing logical thinking skills when
coding, decoding and estimate time and distance, and developing problem solving skills
when locating targets and planning flights.
WEEK West Lindfield and St Ives

1 GETAWAYS
Monday 15 April | both centres

Gymnastics & Ninjas & Parkour

Bus departs 10am, returns 3.30pm
Bring Morning tea, lunch, drinks, snacks, enclosed shoes and hat.
Staff to child ratios 1:10 – Maximum places 50
Total daily cost $143
We travel to the Moving Bodies Centre in Mt Ku-ring-gai to test out our gymnastic,
ninja and parkour skills on climbing walls, cargo nets, ladders, floating
doors, springing equipment and much more!

Tuesday 16 April | both centres

Fishing Adventure at Clifton Gardens Reserve

Bus departs 8.20am, returns 3.30pm
Bring Morning tea, lunch, drinks, snacks, enclosed shoes and hat.
Staff to child ratios 1:10 – Maximum places 50
Total daily cost $145
We are going to the beautiful Clifton Gardens Reserve in Mosman to
learn Hand-reel Wharf Fishing. You will work together with your fellow
friends to create an animal home for possums, wombats, wallabies and penguins on the
beach. Having your face camouflaged in child friendly face paint and catching bugs.

Wednesday 17 April | both centres

Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq

Bus departs 8.30am, returns 3.30pm
Bring Morning tea, lunch, drinks, snacks, enclosed shoes and hat.
Staff to child ratios 1:10 – Maximum places 50
Total daily cost $145
We’re off to Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq in Alexandria to enjoy ten pin bowling, bumper
cars, target practice, 3D cinema, laser tag and arcade games galore!

Special offer!
Refer one new family which successfully enrols and books into the vacation care program
and receive a one-off 5% discount on your booking from 15 April to 29 April.
To receive your discount, please email your family’s details to us after
the successful referral and we will then apply the discount to your booking.
Email: vacationcare@krg.nsw.gov.au
 In Centre activities
Excursion activities

Thursday 18 April | both centres

Ninja 101
Bus departs 8.30am, returns 3.30pm
Bring Morning tea, lunch, drinks, snacks, enclosed shoes and hat.
Staff to child ratios 1:10 – Maximum places 50
Total daily cost $145
Let’s go to Ninja 101 in Prospect, Sydney’s largest ninja obstacle course. There are nearly
40 obstacles designed to unleash your inner ninja skills as you jump, climb and balance
your way to the end of the course.

Friday 19 April | both centres

The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Activities

Bus departs 8.30am, returns 3.30pm
Bring Morning tea, lunch, drinks, snacks, enclosed shoes and hat.
Staff to child ratios 1:10 – Maximum places 50
Total daily cost $145
Let’s discover the twists and turns of the SCG – where all the
sporting actions happens, including cricket, ruby league,
ruby union, AFL and soccer/football. Visit the players’ change
rooms, participate in various fun games and activities, and
see the inner working of the SCG.

WEEK West Lindfield and St Ives

2 GETAWAYS
Monday 22 April | both centres

Ultimate Family Entertainment

Bus departs 8.30am, returns 3.30pm
Bring Morning tea, lunch, drinks, snacks, enclosed shoes and hat.
Staff to child ratios 1:10 – Maximum places 50
Total daily cost $ 140
Loads of fun today at the Ultimate Family Fun Centre in Northmead where you’ll be
bouncing your way round trampolines, scampering up the climbing wall and conquering
the jungle gym!
WEEK West Lindfield and St Ives

2 GETAWAYS
Tuesday 23 April | both centres

Tru Ninja
Bus departs 8.30am, returns 3.30pm
Bring Morning tea, lunch, drinks, snacks, enclosed
shoes and hat.
Staff to child ratios 1:10 – Maximum places 50
Total daily cost $155
Race your friends on the obstacle race tracks at Tru Ninja
in Penrith. Test your balance and ninja skills on the obstacles
across big foam pits, climbing and warped
walls and jump into a huge stunt man air bag.

Wednesday 24 April | both centres

Underworld Laser Menai

Bus departs 8.30am, returns 3.30pm
Bring Morning tea, lunch, drinks, snacks,
enclosed shoes and hat.
Staff to child ratios 1:10 – Maximum places 50
Total daily cost $155
Underworld Laser’s awe-inspiring playing arena takes
the game of laser tag to a new and exciting level.
Lighting, swirling fog and amazing audio are used to
create a convincing battle environment for players suitable
for all ages.

Thursday 25 April | both centres

Closed – Anzac Day Public Holiday

Friday 26 April | both centres

Ice skating & BBQ

Bus departs 9.30am, returns 3.30pm
Bring Morning tea, lunch, drinks, snacks, enclosed
shoes and hat.
Staff to child ratios 1:10 – Maximum places 50
Total daily cost $140
Lace up your skates and show off your funky moves
as we travel to the Macquarie Ice Rink for a fun time.
When we get back we’ll enjoy a yummy BBQ.
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Personalised education
and care for your child in
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krg.nsw.gov.au /familydaycare
More school
holiday fun in
Ku-ring-gai!

School holidays at Ku-ring-gai libraries,

Ku-ring-gai Art Centre, Ku-ring-gai
Wildflower Garden and youth centres.

Coding, puzzles, games

Gordon, St Ives, Turramurra and
Lindfield Libraries
T 9424 0120 krg.nsw.gov.au/library

Art, music and drama at

Ku-ring-gai Art Centre
Bancroft Park, 3 Recreation Avenue,
Roseville
T 9424 0310 krg.nsw.gov.au/artcentre

Crafts bushwalks
and ranger fun
at Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden
420 Mona Vale Road, St Ives
T 9424 0353
krg.nsw.gov.au/wildflowergarden

BBQs, table tennis,

games, music
at Gordon, Turramurra and St Ives
T 9424 0837 krg.nsw.gov.au/youth

For full details and bookings

krg.nsw.gov.au/schoolholidays