SUMMER VACATION CARE
2015/2016
For primary school children (K – Year 6).
Booking forms attached to this program must be
completed and submitted for your booking to be
processed.
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.
‫ال ترجمة خدمة من اإل س ت فادة وأردت األول ي ل غ تك اإلن ج ل يزي ة ت كن ل م إذا‬
‫ ال ش فه ية‬،‫ ب ال رق م ت ت صل أن ف ال رجاء ال هات ف ية‬131 450 ‫وال ط لب‬
‫ ال رق م ع لي س يدن ي مدي نة ب ب لدي ة اإلت صال م نهم‬9265 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.
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.
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 - Excluding Public Holidays
Thursday 17 December to Thursday 24 December
Monday 4 January to Monday 25 January
Cost
Free. However some excursions and activities will incur
a cost. This is outlined in the program attached.
Hours
10am – 6pm
Bring
 Hat
 Lunch prepared ready to eat, healthy snacks and
drinks
 Wet weather gear
 Safety gear, i.e. bike helmets
 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. If your child is dressed inappropriately for the
day’s activity or is not dressed appropriately to meet our
sun smart policy, you may be requested 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. 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
Memories scrapbook
We will be making personal photo albums of our most
precious moments at the Centre.
We will take a time to think and talk about all the great
things that have happened throughout the year.
Monday 21 December
Giving
We will design a cardboard tree and decorate it with messages of everyday kindness to display in the local park and
share with all passing by.
Tuesday 22 December
In-Centre
Dress up in your favourite costume to sing and dance
with group of friends.
EXCURSION 5 to 12 years $5
11:30am-3:00pm 15 places (1:5 ratio)
Cook & Phillip Pool
1C Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney NSW 2011
Local walking excursion
Developing our swimming techniques.
Wednesday 23 December
Christmas treats
We’ll bake and cook our favourite treats and bring a cookie
Build cubby houses and create space for friends to enjoy
or two for parents to try.
lunch, laugh and games.
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Thursday 24 December
Sharing hopes and dreams
Making Christmas Cards, writing letters to Santa, candle making and Christmas movie afternoon.
Closed for Christmas / New Year from Thursday
Happy Christmas and New Year from all the educators at
December 25th 2015. Reopening on Monday January 4
Woolloomooloo Children’s Program.
2016.
Monday 4 January
Happy New Year!
Let’s share our experiences over the break with our friends. Design a Calendar for 2016 and mark important days in life of
your family and friends.
Tuesday 5 January
Ready, Set, Goal
We will set personalized goals for 2016 and write
affirmations in our journals.
EXCURSION 5 to 12 years Free
11:30am-3:00pm 16 places (1:8 ratio)
Centennial Park Playground
373 Bus from Elizabeth St.to Centennial Parklands and back
Bushwalking and birdwatching
Wednesday 6 January
Paper Mania
Origami time! Let’s see how many different crafts we could
make using paper.
Thursday 7 January
Underwater World
Let’s create underwater creatures together. There’ll be
colouring ins, collage, painting and many more.
Friday 8 January
Mini Beasts
Researching and recreating mini beasts on the computer as
well through our recycle craft and dramatic play.
EXCURSION 5 to 12 years $5
11:30am-3:00pm 15 places (1:5 ratio)
Cook & Phillip Pool
1C Mrs. Macquarie’s Rd, Sydney NSW 2011
Local walking excursion
Developing our swimming technique
EXCURSION 5 to 12 years Free
11.00am – 3.30pm 16 places (1:8 ratio)
Mangrove Boardwalk@Bobbin Head
Council Bus to Mt. Colah, NSW 2079
Explore native wildlife habitats.
EXCURSION 9 to 12 years $15
11:30am – 3:30pm 16 places (1:8 ratio)
Bowling AMF North Strathfield
Council Bus to 3 George St, North Strathfield NSW 2137
Monday 11 January
Park Play
Enjoying the sun with group games and water play at the park with our friends. Let’s make sure we are being sun-smart while
having fun!
Tuesday 12 January
Crazy Hair & Costume day
Henna tattoo, crazy hair, face paint and playing dress ups
with our costumes. Let’s have a crazy fashion day!
EXCURSION 9 to 12 years Free
11:00am – 3.30pm 16 places (1:8 ratio)
Cook Park
Council Bus to The Grand Parade, Ramsgate Beach NSW 2217
Outdoor slides, swings and climbing ropes.
Wednesday 13 January
Mad Scientists
Research and experiments galore. We’ll create goo,
experiment with bouncing eggs and much much more.
Thursday 14 January
Pirates, Ships & Horrible History
Reconstructing ships using our recycle materials, create
pirates accessories and let’s all go on an adventure!
Research the sea’s history and help the little ones recreate
history.
EXCURSION 9 to 12 years $20
11:30am – 5.30pm 16 places (1:8 ratio)
Australian Reptile Park
Council Bus to Pacific Hwy, Somersby NSW 2250
Wildlife shows and Australian animal interaction.
EXCURSION 5 to 12 years Free
11.00am – 3.00pm 16 places (1:8 ratio)
Bondi Junction
Public Bus to Bondi Junction NSW 2022
Walk & Ice cream.
Friday 15 January
Movie Marathon and PJ Day!
Put on your pyjamas and let’s get ready for some movie marathon session.
Monday 18 January
Board Games Kind a Day
Having fun with the different board games we have at the centre or create your own. What would you do?
Tuesday 19 January
Music Day
It’s a music kind of day. We’ll make our own instruments,
listen to songs and have a dance off!
EXCURSION 9 to 12 years Free
11:00am – 4:00pm 16 places (1:8 ratio)
James Ruse Reserve
45 Hassall Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
Train from Town Hall and back
Please provide a change of clothes for your child as water play is
involved.
Wednesday 20 January
Icy Day
We’ll make icy treats today to help with the heat of summer.
Creating a winter wonderland in the centre, we’ll make paper
snowflakes, penguins and snowmen to fill the space.
EXCURSION 8 to 12 years $13
11:30am-3:30pm 16 places (1:8 ratio)
Naremburn Park @ Naremburn NSW 2065
Climb Fit Indoor Rock climbing
Council Bus to 12 Frederick St, St Leonards NSW 2065
Challenge yourself in a variety of climbing routes.
Thursday 21 January
Beautiful Scenery
Focusing on natural beauty through art with painting
sceneries, beautiful collage & mosaics.
EXCURSION 5 to 12 years Free
10.30am – 3.30pm 16 places (1:8 ratio)
Watsons Bay
Council Bus to Circular Quay and Ferry to Watsons Bay NSW
2030
Playground, walk & ice cream.
Friday 22 January
Australia Day!
Fun Australian day craft, celebrating all the different charms
that make Australia unique. Let’s do an Australian themed
sand craft and make scones for our afternoon tea.
EXCURSION 9 to 12 years $14
11:15am – 3:30pm 16 places (1:8 ratio)
Little Dynamos
Council Bus to 33 Maddox Street, Alexandria NSW 2015
Climbing through tunnels, sliding down slides and exploring
Monday 25 January
Totems
Learn about Totems of the first Australian people. Draw
an animal & plant which represents you in our Totems
family.
EXCURSION 9 to 12 years Free
11:00am – 3:30pm 16 places (1:8 ratio)
Botany Bay National Park
Council Bus to La Perouse
Henry Heads Bushwalk
Wednesday 27 January
Back to School
Getting ready for another school term. Let’s end our vacation care with a disco and fun dance party.
Booking Forms
Child’s Name:
Tick all dates and activities you would like to book into:
Date of Birth:
Thursday 17 December 15
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In-Centre
Age:
Friday 18 December 15
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In-Centre
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
Mobile phone:
Wednesday 23 December 15 □
In-Centre
Work phone:
Thursday 24 December 15
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In-Centre
Email:
Monday 4 January 16
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In-Centre
Release and Indemnity from the Parent/Carer
to allow participation for children under 18
years of age.
Tuesday 5 January 16
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Wednesday 6 January 16
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: ____________________________
Date:
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Excursion
($5.00)
In-Centre
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Excursion
(Free)
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In-Centre
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Excursion
($5.00)
Thursday 7 January 16
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In-Centre
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Excursion
(Free)
Friday 8 January 16
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In-Centre
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Excursion
($15.00)
Monday 11 January 16
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In-Centre
Tuesday 12 January 16
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In-Centre
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Excursion
(Free)
Wednesday 13 January 16
□ In-Centre
Thursday 14 January 16
□ In-Centre
Friday 15 January 16
□ In-Centre
Monday 18 January 16
□ In-Centre
Tuesday 19 January 16
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Excursion
(Free)
□ In-Centre
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Excursion
(Free)
Wednesday 20 January 16
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In-Centre
□ Excursion
($13.00)
Thursday 21 January 16
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In-Centre
Friday 22 January 16
□ In-Centre
Monday 25 January 15
□ In-Centre
Wednesday 27 January 15
□ In-Centre
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OFFICE USE ONLY
Received date:
Received by:
Excursion
($20.00)
Entered QikKids date:
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Excursion
(Free)
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Excursion
($14.00)
Excursion
(Free)