SUMMER VACATION CARE 2015/2016
For primary school children (K – Year 6).
Bookings close on Friday 4 December 2015.
Booking forms attached to this program must be
completed and submitted for your booking to be
processed.
All payments must be made by Friday 11 December
2015. Non-payment by the agreed date will result in the
place being offered to the next family on the waiting list.
Bookings will not be processed for those families with any
outstanding amounts owed from after school care or past
vacation care programs.
The preferred payment method is online:
https://online.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/ChildCare
The alternative is to pay at the Community Centre front
desk (please discuss process with the children’s program
staff) or by cheque. Cheques must be made payable to
“The City of Sydney Council”.
Fees are charged for every day that you book, whether
your child attends or not. Excursion fees can be
reimbursed for an absent day if you provide a doctor’s
certificate and call the service no later than 9am to advise
your child will be absent.
Families not claiming CCB or in the process of being
assessed for CCB will be required to pay the full
amount upfront.
Families can access Child Care Benefit (CCB) to
subsidise these fees as well as the Child Care Rebate
(CCR) which can be allocated towards the payment of
fees.
To receive CCB or CCR you need to register with the
Department of Human Services (DHS) on 13 61 50
between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday or 13 12 02 for
information in languages other than English.
Purpose of Collection of Information on this form: To be considered for a place
at our vacation care program for primary school aged children.
Intended Recipients: Relevant City of Sydney staff concerned with the
provision of children’s services.
Supply of Information: Not legally required. However if you don’t give us the
required information, it will affect our ability to allocate priority to you, or to
contact you should a place become available at the centre.
Access/Correction: To access and correct any information provided please
contact the Children’s Program Team Leader.
Storage of document/information: City of Sydney Children’s Programs (on
site).
Program Dates
Thursday 17 December - Thursday 24 December 2015
Monday 4 January - Tuesday 27 January 2016
Cost
$40 per child per day plus additional excursion costs
Hours
8am – 6pm
The program closes at 6pm. Penalty fees of $1 for every 1
minute after 6pm apply, with a $10 minimum for late pickups.
Bring
 Hat
 Lunch prepared ready to eat, healthy snacks and
drinks
 Wet weather gear
 If your child is allergic to sunscreen please send your
own
What to Wear
Please ensure that your child wears appropriate clothes to
the centre each day, please NO SINGLETS or singlet
dresses. Shoes that completely cover the toes and protect
the foot should be worn - no sandals, ballet shoes, or
thongs. If your child is dressed inappropriately for the day’s
activity/excursion or is not dressed appropriately to meet
our sun smart policy you may be asked to collect your
child from the centre or to provide appropriate clothing.
Signing In & Out
All children must be signed in and out by a parent or
guardian and visual contact must be made with a member
of staff.
Absences & Sick Children
If you have booked but cannot attend please notify us as
soon as possible.
Sick children are not permitted to attend the centre as they
may spread infection. If you need us to administer
medication to your child, you must complete a Medication
Authority Form which you can get from us.
Swimming Excursions
Children should be comfortable in the water, be able to
swim and dress themselves unassisted. Additionally they
should be 6 years of age or older. 5 year olds and nonswimmers will be provided shallow water options.
Valuables
We are unable to take responsibility for or secure
valuables (including toys, electronic games etc.) or money
children bring to the centre. Children are encouraged to
not bring any such items to the centre. Spending money is
optional and is the child’s responsibility and we cannot
guarantee that the program will have time to stop so that
any child can buy their lunch, buying something from a
shop cannot be guaranteed.
Risk Assessments
Risk assessments have been conducted for all excursions
and have been communicated to all educators involved in
the program. Families can access these upon request.
Thursday 17 December
Schools Out
It’s time to chill, relax and do things that we enjoy. Let’s go back to the classics and enjoy some good times with board games,
crafts and park play.
Friday 18 December
‘Deck the Halls’- turning our centre into a Christmas
wonderland!
Putting up the Christmas tree, making decorations, stringing
popcorn, lantern making and decorating paper snowflakes.
EXCURSION 5 to 12 years $10.00
11.00am – 3.30pm 30 places (1:8 ratio)
National Maritime Museum, Horrible Histories Program
and tour of submarine & navy vessels
2 Murray St, Darling Harbour- walking excursion
WHAT TO BRING: Packed lunch, hat & water bottle
Monday 21 December
Movie and PJ’s Day
Put on your pajamas and let’s get ready for some movie marathon session. We will also be serving popcorn and choc-top ice
creams- Yum!
Tuesday 22 December
Lego Championship
1:00pm – 2:30pm $10.00
Visitor: Funtime Disco – Lego Wars activity includes lego creation battles, skyscraper master build and race car build
& demolition derby
Wednesday 23 December
EXCURSION 5 to 12 years $5.00
Christmas Party Preparation
11:00am – 2:00pm 30 places (1:8 ratio)
Pirrama Park Water Play and Christmas BBQ with
In the morning assist in making lolly bags and making
Redfern Children’s Program
biscuits for our Christmas party day.
20 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont- walking excursion
Once we return form the park we will be making some
WHAT TO BRING: Change of clothes, towel, hat & water
awesome clay sculptures.
bottle
Thursday 24 December
Christmas Eve Jamboree
10:30am-12pm $16.50
Visitor: Laser Warriors, in centre laser challenge day! Battle your friends to who will be crowned laser warrior
champion.
Closed for Christmas / New Year from Friday December
Happy Christmas and New Year from all the educators at
25, 2015. Reopening on Monday January 4, 2016.
Pyrmont Children’s Program.
Monday 4 January
Happy New Year!
Party time with our own musical instruments and party hats.
Let’s share our experiences over the break with our friends
and make calendars to celebrate the new year plus a
birthday chart display for the centre.
EXCURSION 5 to 12 years Free
11:00am – 3:00pm 30 places (1:8 ratio)
Discovering our local community with a walk along the
Goods Line, entry into Powerhouse Museum and an ice
cream in the afternoon
Ultimo Pedestrian Network, Ultimo down to 500 Harris St,
Ultimo- walking & Sydney Bus excursion
WHAT TO BRING: Packed lunch, hat, water bottle & $5.00
for an ice cream
Tuesday 5 January
Water Play Warfare
Water games, water bombs, slip and slide and water challenges! Cool off from the heat on this water-filled day!
Please pack: change of clothes, towel and children can bring their own super soakers or water guns.
Wednesday 6 January
Paper craft Wednesday
Origami time! Let’s see how many different crafts from
around the world we can make using paper.
Make your own obstacle course afternoon.
EXCURSION 5 to 12 years $6.00
11:30am – 4:00pm 30 places (1:5 ratio)
Swimming and wave pool @ Cook and Phillip Park
Aquatic Centre
4 College Street, Sydney- via City of Sydney Bus
WHAT TO BRING: Packed lunch, water bottle, swimming
costume & towel. (Children can bring money for the café)
Thursday 7 January
Battle of the Rhymes
10:00am-12:00pm $13.50
Visitor: School of Rap, learning fun rhyming games and basic song writing activities and include an interactive rap
performance at the end.
Friday 8 January
Papier Mache’ Madness
Let’s create large creatures in preparation for Chinese New Year to hang from the trees outside.
Monday 11 January
Stop the Breaks! It’s Scooter Day!
Bring your scooters or small wheeled items to PCP to play
with outside while outside with friends,
Today’s craft activity will be beaded jewelry making.
EXCURSION 5 to 7 years Free
10:00am – 2:00pm 15 places (1:8 ratio)
Darling Quarter Park – water play activity and ice cream
afternoon.
1-25 Harbour St, Darling Quarter- local walking excursion
WHAT TO BRING: Change of clothes, towel, hat, water
bottle & $5.00 for an ice cream
Tuesday 12 January
Farm Animal Fun
1:00pm – 2:30pm $20.00
Visitor: Amazing Ponies farm animal visit. A fun and educational experience for all children, learning about farm
animals and their care. Plus a pony ride.
Wednesday 13 January
Lights, Camera, Action!
Making our own hall of fame celebrating our skills and
achievements and charade and drama games in the
afternoon.
EXCURSION 8 to 12 years $30.00
9:30am – 4:00pm 15 places (1:8 ratio)
Gymnastic & Water Play @ Blaxland Riverside Park
Olympic Boulevard, Olympic Park & Jamieson Street,
Newington- via private coach
WHAT TO BRING: Packed lunch, hat, water bottle,
change of clothes and towel.
Thursday 14 January
Hama bead challenge
Children will learn how to make complex hama bead designs. The most creative will win!
Friday 15 January
Beat the Buzzer board games
Having fun with the different board games we have at the
centre or create your own. What would you do?
EXCURSION 5 to 12 years Free
9:30am – 3:30pm 30 places (1:8 ratio)
Berry Island Reserve- park play, discover walking tracks
and paddle in harbour
Shirley Rd, Wollstonecraft- via City of Sydney Bus
WHAT TO BRING: Packed lunch, hat, water bottle & towel
Monday 18 January
Cooking with Winnie!
Making pastries, cookies and yummy sweets to eat at afternoon tea and take home.
Tuesday 19 January
So You Think You Can Dance
Music and movement games and Just Dance Xbox
competition (children are more than welcome to bring in their
own Just Dance Xbox games)
EXCURSION 5 to 7 years $14.00
10:30am – 2:00pm 15 places (1:8 ratio)
Little Dynamos Indoor Play Centre includes lunch
14/33 Maddox St, Alexandria- via City of Sydney Bus
WHAT TO BRING: Water bottle
Wednesday 20 January
Sweet Treats!
We’ll cool off by making cool, sweet treats- shaved ice cones, ice cream sundaes and frozen fruit salad.
Thursday 21 January
Natural Craft Activities
Focusing on our natural environment through art with natural
materials, beautiful collage & mosaics.
Friday 22 January
Casual Friday
Decorating ceramic tea light candles to take home and face
painting madness in the afternoon.
EXCURSION 5 to 12 years $30.00
10:00am – 4.30pm 30 places (1:8 ratio)
FDO, Water Fun Gala Day Rosebery- Water sports with
zorb balls. Other activities include cricket skills, life size
bubbles and juke box dancing with slushies
827 Botany Rd, Rosebery- via private coach.
WHAT TO BRING: Lunch, change of clothes, towel, hat &
water bottle
EXCURSION 8 to 12 years $10.00
9:30am – 3:00pm 15 places (1:5 ratio)
All day swimming and water slide fun @ Sydney Olympic
Park Aquatic Centre
Olympic Blvd, Olympic Park- via City of Sydney bus.
WHAT TO BRING: Packed lunch, water bottle, swimming
costume & towel. (Children can bring money for the café)
Monday 25 January
Drama School
10:00am-11:30pm $13.00
Visitor: Curious Legends- Whoosh Workshop- this is a collection of popular children’s favorite theatre games
Tuesday 26 January
Closed for Australia Day Public Holiday
Wednesday 27 January
10:00am-11:30am $7.00 (Includes both visitors)
Visitor: Yoga Program- learning relaxation techniques
1:00pm- 3:00pm
Visitor: Chinese New Year Celebration- dancing & craft
Booking Forms
Child’s Name:
Tick all dates and activities you would like to book into:
Date of Birth:
Thursday 17 December 15
Age:
Friday 18 December 15
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In-Centre
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Excursion
(5-12yrs. $10.00)
Parent/Carer’s Name:
Monday 21 December 15
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In-Centre
Home phone:
Tuesday 22 December 15
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In-Centre
(Visitor $10.00)
Mobile phone:
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Wednesday 23 December 15
Excursion
(5-12yrs. $5.00)
Work phone:
Thursday 24 December 15
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In-Centre
(Visitor $16.50)
Email:
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Monday 4 January 16
Excursion
(5-12yrs. Free)
Release and Indemnity from the Parent/Carer
to allow participation for children under 18
years of age.
I have read the “Excursion Information for
Parents/Carers” and acknowledge that I/my child will be
exposed to all normal risks associated with participation
in this programme. If my participation or my child’s
participation is accepted I hereby indemnify Council, it’s
Officers and Agents and keep them indemnified against
all claims, demands, actions and liabilities of any kind,
(other than as a direct result of negligence of Council, it’s
Officer’s or Employees). In the course of participation or
attendance I authorise Council, its Officers and Agents in
the event of an accident or illness to obtain such medical
and hospital assistance as required and agree to meet
any and all expenses thereby incurred. I understand that
my signatures below are providing permission to
participate in the activity as detailed above, and below for
the person(s) under my care. Additionally I give
permission for my child/ren to attend excursions to the
local park during this holiday period and understand that
the decision to attend a local park is made on the day
and that I will not be further notified.
Signature: ____________________________
Tuesday 5 January 16
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In-Centre
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Wednesday 6 January 16
Excursion
(5-12yrs $6.00)
Thursday 7 January 16
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In-Centre
(Visitor $13.50)
Friday 8 January 16
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In-Centre
Monday 11 January 16
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In-Centre
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Excursion
(5-7yrs. Free)
Tuesday 12 January 16
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In-Centre
(Visitor $20.00)
Wednesday 13 January 16
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In-Centre
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Excursion
(8-12yrs. $30.00)
Thursday 14 January 16
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In-Centre
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Friday 15 January 16
Excursion
(5-12yrs. Free)
Monday 18 January 16
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In-Centre
Tuesday 19 January 16
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In-Centre
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Excursion
(5-7yrs. $14.00)
Date:
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Wednesday 20 January 16
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In-Centre
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Thursday 21 January 16
Excursion
(5-12yrs. $30.00)
Friday 22 January 16
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In-Centre
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Excursion
(8-12 yrs. $10.00)
Monday 25 January 16
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In-Centre
(Visitor $13.00)
Wednesday 27 January 16
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In-Centre
(Visitor $7.00)
Parents, please fill in the following to allow us to
determine which priority criteria apply:
Are you a single parent who satisfies, or parents
who both satisfy the work/training/study test under
Section 14 of the ‘A New Tax System (Family
Assistance) Act 1999?
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YES
NO
Please tick all that apply:
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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander family
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Family includes a person with a disability
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Family includes a person whose adjusted
taxable income does not exceed the lower
income threshold for the current financial year,
or whose partner is on income support
Family from a non-English speaking
background
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Socially isolated family
If English is not your first language and you would like to
use a telephone interpreter service, please contact 131
450 and ask them to call the City of Sydney on 9265
9333.
Se l’inglese non è la tua prima lingua e desideri avvalerti
di un servizio telefonico di interpretariato, contatta il 131
450 e chiedi di chiamare la città di Sydney al numero
9265 9333.
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‫ ال ش فه ية ال ترجمة‬،‫ ب ال رق م ت ت صل أن ف ال رجاء ال هات ف ية‬131
450 ‫ال رق م ع لي س يدن ي مدي نة ب ب لدي ة اإلت صال م نهم وال ط لب‬
9265 9333.
Если английский не является вашим родным
языком и вы хотели бы воспользоваться услугами
устного перевода по телефону, то, пожалуйста,
позвоните по номеру 131 450 и попросите их
позвонить в муниципалитет города Сидней по номеру
9265 9333.
Si el inglés no es su primer idioma y desea utilizar un
servicio de interpretación telefónica, póngase en
contacto con el 131 y solicite que llamen a la Ciudad de
Sydney al 9265 9333.
Jika bahasa Inggris bukan bahasa pertama Anda dan
Anda ingin menggunakan jasa seorang juru bahasa,
silakan menghubungi 131 450 dan minta agar
diteleponkan ke City of Sydney di 9265 9333.
Αν τα Αγγλικά δεν είναι η πρώτη σας γλώσσα και θα
θέλατε να χρησιμοποιήσετε διερμηνέα στο τηλέφωνο,
παρακαλούμε τηλεφωνήστε 131 450 και ζητήστε τους να
σας καλέσουν την Πόλη του Σύδνεϊ στο 9265 9333.
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Single parent family
Nếu tiếng mẹ đẻ không phải là tiếng Anh và muốn sử
dụng dịch vụ thông dịch qua điện thoại, xin quý vị gọi số
131 450 và yêu cầu họ gọi cho Thành Phố Sydney điện
thoại số 9265 9333.
TTY - Callers who are hearing impaired or have a speech
or communication impairment may call through the NRS
using modem or textTel (TTY) by dialling 133 677.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Received date:
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PROCESSED AT THIS STAGE
Priority
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3
Entered QikKids date:
Second Priority □ Yes □ No