MONDAY 29 JUNE TO FRIDAY 10 JULY 2015
HOURS OF OPERATION – 8:00AM – 6:00PM*
The School Holiday Program is a fun, inclusive, supportive and flexible program that caters for children aged
5 to 12 years who are attending primary school. A range of activities and experiences are on offer everyday
that build upon your child’s skills, knowledge and understanding, as well as their curiosity and imagination.
Professional and qualified staff are on hand to help children build their cooperation skills, respect and
independence, all the while ensuring they enjoy their holidays in a safe, fun and welcoming environment.
Children, aged 5 to 12 attending specialist schools, can also access the program; simply call the School
Holiday Program Administration to discuss the suitability of the program for your child’s additional needs.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
Telephone: 5272 4741
Fax: 5272 4685
E-mail: holidayclub@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
ENROL ONLINE AT
www.geelongaustralia.com.au/
shp
Payments due 7 days
from invoice issue date
Cancellations due by
Monday 15 June 2015
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM VENUES
North Shore
Norlane Child & Family Centre
Cnr Gerbera Ave & Tallis St, Norlane
Tel: 0439 323 426
Newtown
Fyan’s Park Primary School
Cook Street, Newtown
Tel: 0419 117 626
Belmont
Barwon Valley Activity Centre
Barwon Heads Road, Belmont
Tel: 0419 133 975
Leopold
Leopold Child & Family Centre
Kensington Rd, Leopold
Tel: 0434 070 190
Ocean Grove
Boorai Children’s Centre
Shell Rd, Ocean Grove
Tel: 0419 134 847
*A late fee of $45.00 per 15 minutes or
part thereof will be charged if children are
collected later than 6.00pm to cover staff
wages.
If you collect your child later than 6.00pm
on more than 3 occasions you may not be
allowed to access the program
.
Ocean Grove SHP & Leopold SHP
operate 7am – 6pm
FEES
BE SUNSMART – SEPT TO APRIL PROGRAMS
$53.50 per non-excursion/centre based day.
Excursion A is charged at $65, Excursion B is charged
at $70, Excursion C at $75 and Big Day Out is
charged at $82 and is an optional excursion for the
first 30 Grade 4/5/6s who book. Once your enrolment
form has been lodged you are obliged to pay for ALL
DAYS ticked regardless of non-attendance or
sickness, unless cancellation is received by our office
in writing by 5pm Monday 15 June 2015.
A wide-brimmed, bucket hat (at least 6 cm brims)
or legionnaire hat and 30+ SPF sunscreen must be
brought each day. No singlets please.
Program staff shall reserve the right to refuse
admission to children attending without a widebrimmed or legionnaire hat. The City of Greater
Geelong Sunsmart policy will be enforced from
September through to April (inclusive) programs.
REFUNDS
Medical conditions must be outlined in the enrolment
information for each child, where applicable. Current
medical action plans must be submitted each year
together with a risk minimisation plan where
necessary. All medication must be signed in and
given to staff each day. All medication must be in the
original package labelled with the Child’s name clearly
identified. All medication must be within its use by
date.
There will be NO REFUNDS, credits or exchange of
days.
HOURS OF OPERATION
We operate from 8:00am - 6:00pm. The Ocean Grove
& Leopold programs operate 7:00am – 6:00pm. Late
fees may apply. For your children’s safety, an adult
must sign them in on arrival and out on departure
each day. DEECD Victorian Heat Policy will come into
affect over January programs.
STAFF TO CHILD RATIO
The School Holiday Program operates within the
following minimum staffing to child ratios:
- 1:15 at centre
- 1:10 on excursions/1:8 high risk excursions
- 1:5 during swimming/water activities
TRANSPORT
All excursion buses are booked through McHarrys
Buslines. Where stated community buses or council
cars may be used. Children may walk or ride for some
excursions. This is stated at the program.
WHAT SHOULD MY CHILD BRING?
FOOD & DRINK: All children need to come to the
program with healthy play lunch, lunch afternoon tea,
fruit and a ‘named’ drink each day (no soft drinks).
Please ensure that children bring food which does not
require refrigerating or heating. Please let the
supervisor know if your child has any allergies or
reactions to certain foods. No nuts please.
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR: Appropriate clothing
should be worn (comfortable clothes) during program.
A raincoat must be packed for unexpected wet
weather. Please ensure children wear appropriate
footwear at the holiday program. No thongs.
ADMINISTERING MEDICATION
BEHAVIOUR/CONDUCT
The holiday program organisers reserve the right to
cancel a child’s enrolment if his/her behaviour is
deemed to be unacceptable. Booked care will still be
charged for regardless of attendance.
HOW TO BOOK
1. Bookings received prior to Friday 12 June by 5pm will
be processed in DATE ORDER and in accordance
with DEEWR’s “Priority Access Guidelines”.
2. Enrol online at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/shp
3. Hardcopy enrolments will no longer be accepted.
4. Mail hardcopy support information to
School Holiday Program
PO Box 104 Geelong 3220 or drop into any
Customer Service Centre.
5. A confirmation letter and invoice will be issued within 7
days of enrolling. Where possible we email and mail
out this information. An invoice is confirmation your
child/ren are enrolled in the program.
CANCELLATIONS
If you wish to cancel any bookings it is required to be
in writing. If a cancellation is received prior to 5pm
Monday 15 June 2015 fees related to that booking will no
longer be charged and this will be confirmed by the City of
Greater Geelong. If you do not have a response by the 18
June 2015, please contact 5272 4741. Any cancellation
received after Monday 15 June 2015 will be charged at
daily fee. Fees will still apply even if care is not used.
Send
cancellations
via
email
to:
holidayclub@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
PRIVACY STATEMENT
The Holiday Program uses the enrolment form to
collect personal information for the purpose of
program enrolment and statistical recording. The
information may be shared with funding agencies and
administrators for operational purposes only. The
information will not be disclosed to any other party
except as required by law. You will be able to amend
or correct information on request.
CHILDREN WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS
The City of Greater Geelong welcomes children aged
5 – 12 years with additional needs into the School
Holiday Program. The program may not be suitable
for all children. For further information please contact
the Team Leader 5272 4741
CHILD CARE BENEFIT
Families may be eligible for Child Care Benefit
(CCB). To register for CCB please contact the Family
Assistance Office (FAO) on 13 61 50. Note: CCB is
means tested. Families may be able to have the Child
Care Rebate (CCR) paid to service. Please contact
FAO for further information.
HOW TO PAY
You will receive an estimated invoice which will contain
payment information.
Payments are due within 7 days of receiving your
invoice & before attendance. Please note cancellation
policy as non payment does not equate to a
cancellation. If you are unable to make the payment
before your child’s first day, please contact the
administration staff or team leader. You can pay via
credit card over the phone by calling 5272 4741.
You may also pay in person at any Customer Service
Centre.
Final invoices are sent for any outstanding amounts at the
conclusion of the program.
For financial hardship please contact the Team Leader on
5272 4741.
CB -$53.50
Excursion A - $65
Excursion B - $70
Excursion C - $75
BDO - $82
Belmont SHP
Barwon Valley Activity
Centre, Belmont
Tel: 0419 133 975
Newtown SHP
Fyans Park Primary School
Cook St, Newtown
Tel: 0419 117 626
*Please wear appropriate clothing. Jumpers, raincoats & runners.
Monday 29
June
Tuesday 30
June
Wednesday
1 July
Thursday 2
July
Friday 3
July
WELCOME TO WINTER!
Let’s celebrate winter and make
some snow, knit a scarf and
explore the best things this
season has to offer.
Centre based
MOVIES
What are emotions? Have some
fun playing different games and
then we’re off to see Disney
Pixar’s new movie Inside Out!
MOVIES @ VILLAGE
Ryrie St Tel: 1300 555 400
EXCURSION B: 12pm – 5pm
Inside Out (PG)
AFL CLINIC DAY!
Dress up in your favourite teams
colours and get active in our AFL
Clinic. Test your skills with our
coach! Enjoy some down time by
making Footy Cookies and your
own football jersey! Not into footy
we’ll have our DIY Salon on with
face paint and hair chalk!
Centre based/ routine outing.
PLAYGROUND CRAWL
We are heading to Barwon Valley
Fun Park to have a picnic lunch in
the park, play games, kick the
footy & enjoy some playground
fun. If the weather is unkind we’ll
have lots of sports game on offer
inside on all the courts too, as well
as construction and art.
Centre based/ routine outing.
AIRODROME FLYING!
Learn how to fly in this fun,
interactive environment of spring
loaded trampolines! How high can
you jump? Even try dodge ball!
Grip socks provided!
Airodrome Trampoline Park
Cnr Crown St & Barwon Tce,
Sth Geelong Tel: 5222 5220
EXCURSION B: 1pm – 4pm
WELCOME TO WINTER!
Monday Funday! Get sweaty with
outdoor sports day and then relax
at our DIY Salon – facepaint, hair
chalk. BYO T-Shirt today!
Centre based/Routine Outing
MOVIES
What are emotions? Have some
fun playing different games and
then we’re off to see Disney
Pixar’s new movie Inside Out!
MOVIES @ VILLAGE
Ryrie St Tel: 1300 555 400
EXCURSION B: 12pm – 5pm
Inside Out (PG)
HOW IS IT MADE?
Today we will explore how a
variety of different things are
made. We will take some
household items apart to see how
they work. Watch some you tube
videos and have a go at making
some simple things ourselves that
we can take home to use
Centre based/routine outing
RIDE AND DINE!
We’re off to explore Fyansford
and surrounds. Bring your bike (in
good working order, helmet &
backpack!) plus warm clothes for
this outdoor play day! Bring along
$10 for lunch and we’ll grab a bite
to eat and explore the parkland.
Dress appropriately please!
Centre based/routine outing
INFLATABLE WORLD!
We’re off to explore the new
jumping castle world in North
Geelong! Bounce, jump, fly and
climb in this new space! Don’t
forget your socks!
Inflatable World
Furner Ave, North Geelong
Tel: 5272 2064
EXCURSION B: 10am – 2pm
Norlane SHP
Norlane Child & Family
Centre, Tallis St, Norlane
Tel: 0439 323 426
Leopold SHP
Leopold Child & Family
Centre, Kensington Rd
Tel: 0434 070 190
Ocean Grove SHP
Boorai Children’s Centre
Shell Rd, Ocean Grove
Tel: 0419 134 847
Week 1
WELCOME TO WINTER!
Monday Funday! Get sweaty with
outdoor sports day and then relax
at our DIY Salon – facepaint, hair
chalk. BYO T-Shirt today!
Centre based/Routing Outing
SWIMMING & LIBRARY DAY!
Have fun at the pool and burn off
some energy, then relax at the
library & stop at the playground on
the way home.
SWIMMING @ WATERWORLD
Cox Rd, Corio
Centre based cost: 10am – 3pm
Centre based/routine outing
MOVIES
What are emotions? Have some
fun playing different games and
activities. Then we’re off to see
Disney Pixar’s new movie Inside
Out!
MOVIES @ VILLAGE
Ryrie St Tel: 1300 555 400
EXCURSION B: 12pm – 5pm
Inside Out (PG)
LOCAL SCAVENGER HUNT!
Use Google Maps to find local
landmarks, draw our own maps
and highlight our favourite places
around our community. Then
we’ll use a compass and our map
to go find them! Dress in warm
clothes, raincoats and sneakers
today! Where will we head??
Centre based/routine outing
AIRODROME FLYING!
Learn how to fly in this fun,
interactive environment of spring
loaded trampolines! How high can
you jump? Even try dodgeball!
Grip socks provided!
Airodrome Trampoline Park
Cnr Crown St & Barwon Tce,
Sth Geelong Tel: 5222 5220
EXCURSION B: 1pm – 4pm
WELCOME TO WINTER!
Let’s celebrate winter and make
some snow, knit a scarf and
explore the best things this
season has to offer.
Centre based/Routine Outing
WHEELS DAY & PICNIC
We’re off to the park for a picnic
lunch! Bring you wheel’s and we’ll
ride; scoot and rip stick our way
there! Play, run & explore the
park & get an ice-cream on the
way home! Don’t forget your
helmets! Weather dependent
Centre based/routine outing.
MOVIES
What are emotions? Have some
fun playing different games and
activities. Then we’re off to see
Disney Pixar’s new movie Inside
Out!
MOVIES @ VILLAGE
Ryrie St Tel: 1300 555 400
EXCURSION B: 11am – 5pm
Inside Out (PG)
SPORTS DAY!
BYO game and equipment and
teach your friends how to play!
We’ll head to the oval to kick the
footy, shoot some hoops, play
with the parachute and even
practise the splits for gymnastics
and dance off in the room! What
other sports could we try?
Centre based/routine outing
MASTERCHEF & PJS!
Come dressed in your PJs and
play lots of slumber party games
as well as cook up a storm today
with mini challenges. Test taste
new flavours and cook lots of
yummy food! Make a recipe book
to take home. Finish the day with
a movie and popcorn!
Centre based
WELCOME TO WINTER!
Monday Funday! Get sweaty with
outdoor sports day and then relax
at our DIY Salon – facepaint, hair
chalk. BYO T-Shirt today!
Centre based/Routine Outing
BUSH TUCKER DAY
We’re off to explore Kingston
Park and surrounds. Bring your
bike (in good working order,
helmet & backpack!) plus warm
clothes for this outdoor play day!
For those who dress head to toe
in one colour will win a prize!
Centre based/routine outing
MOVIES
What are emotions? Have some
fun playing different games and
activities. Then we’re off to see
Disney Pixar’s new movie Inside
Out!
MOVIES @ VILLAGE
Ryrie St Tel: 1300 555 400
EXCURSION B: 11am – 5pm
Inside Out (PG)
SUPERHERO DAY!
Come dressed up as your
favourite Superhero. We will vote
for our favourite! Have a go at
making puppets, bunting and
pillow casse to take home to
decorate your bedroom! Plus
make a script and perform your
puppet show for everyone!
Centre based/routine outing
SPORTS DAY!
BYO game and equipment and
teach your friends how to play!
We’ll head to the oval to kick the
footy, shoot some hoops, play
with the parachute and even
practise the splits for gymnastics
and dance in the hall! What other
sports could we try?
Centre based/routine outing
Week 2
Monday 6
July
Tuesday 7
July
Wednesday
8 July
Thursday 9
July
SPORTS DAY!
BYO game and equipment and
teach your friends how to play!
We’ll head to the oval to kick the
footy, shoot some hoops, tackle
dodge ball, play with the
parachute and practise the splits
for gymnastics and dance! What
other sports could we try?
Centre based/routine outing
SUPERHERO DAY!
Come dressed up as your
favourite Superhero. We will vote
for our favourite! Have a go at
making puppets, bunting and
pillow casse to take home to
decorate your bedroom! Plus
make a script and perform your
puppet show for everyone!
Centre based/routine outing
CREATIVE ART MASTERS!
Today you create your own fun!
Bring a pillow case or t-shirt to
design or make some puppets
and bunting to take home Group
games and craft on offer too. Plus
we’ll have dance party too! The
Junior Leaders will be coming
around to get your ideas too!
Centre based/routine outing.
MASTERCHEF & PJS!
Come dressed in your PJs and
play lots of slumber party games
as well as cook up a storm today
with mini challenges. Test taste
new flavours and cook lots of
yummy food! Finish the day with a
movie and popcorn!
Centre based
CRAZY ART CONSTRUCTION
What can you find? What can you
build? It’s up to you to set the
challenge for your friends – tallest
tower out of straws or maybe a
robot built only out of bits and
bobs. Bring a recycled item from
home and design, create and
build to your hearts content!
Centre based/routine outing
LOCAL SCAVENGER HUNT!
Use Google Maps to find local
landmarks, draw our own maps
and highlight our favourite places
around our community. Then
we’ll use a compass and our map
to go find them! Dress in warm
clothes, raincoats and sneakers
today! Where will we head??
Centre based/routine outing
BE ACTIVE FEEL GREAT!
Footy’s back! Adam is back to run
a footy clinic on the oval. Lots of
fun drills to help build your skills
on and off the field. Plus we’ll
have a dance off in the room and
maybe some karaoke! There’ll be
parachute games, races, poison
ball and more.
Centre based/routine outing
MASTERCHEF & PJS!
Come dressed in your PJs and
play lots of slumber party games
as well as cook up a storm today
with mini challenges. Test taste
new flavours and cook lots of
yummy food! Finish the day with a
movie and popcorn!
Centre based
CRAZY ART CONSTRUCTION
What can you find? What can you
build? It’s up to you to set the
challenge for your friends – tallest
tower out of straws or maybe a
robot built only out of bits and
bobs. Bring a recycled item from
home and design, create and
build to your hearts content!
Centre based/routine outing
GREAT NORLANE BAKE OFF!
Bring along your favourite recipe
and we’ll shop for the ingredients,
bake and cook up a storm for our
friends and then set the table or
make it picnic and EAT!
We will put together all our
recipes and make a recipe book
to take home to our families!
Centre based/routine outing
WHEELS DAY FUN!
Come along with your favourite
wheels and safety gear (Helmets
a must!). We’ll head around the
school, oval and skate park.
Cook up a yummy lunch and
enjoy a picnic out. Plus lots of
wheelie good art, craft,
construction and lots of fun too!
Centre based/routine outing
NORLANE CAMP OUT!
We’re going to have our very own
camp out here at the centre!
Practice putting up a tent, making
cubbies and forts, learn how to
make damper and tell camping
stories. We’ll go explore the
playgrounds and kick the footy too
Centre based/routine outing
SUPERHERO DAY!
Come dressed up as your
favourite Superhero. We will vote
for our favourite! Have a go at
making puppets, bunting and
pillow casse to take home to
decorate your bedroom! Plus
make a script and perform your
puppet show for everyone!
Centre based/routine outing
WILD N’ WINDY BEACH DAY!
Who says you can’t enjoy the
beach in winter! Wear winter
woollies, gumboots and beanie
and we’ll build sandcastles, fly
kites and explore what the beach
has to offer!
Ocean Grove Main Beach
Ocean Grove
EXCURSION A: 10am – 3pm
GREAT LEOPOLD BAKE OFF!
Bring along your favourite recipe
and we’ll shop for the ingredients,
bake and cook up a storm for our
friends and then set the table or
make it picnic and EAT!
We will put together all our
recipes and make a recipe book
to take home to our families!
Centre based/routine outing
CRAZY ART CONSTRUCTION
What can you find? What can you
build? It’s up to you to set the
challenge for your friends – tallest
tower out of straws or maybe a
robot built only out of bits and
bobs. Plus Minecraft activities,
hairy harrys, loom bands & more!
Centre based/routine outing
GREAT BOORAI BAKE OFF!
Bring along your favourite recipe
and we’ll shop for the ingredients,
bake and cook up a storm for our
friends and then set the table or
make it picnic and EAT!
We will put together all our
recipes and make a recipe book
to take home to our families!
Centre based/routine outing
WILD N’ WINDY BEACH DAY!
Who says you can’t enjoy the
beach in winter! Wear winter
woollies, gumboots and beanie
and we’ll build sandcastles, fly
kites and explore what the beach
has to offer!
Ocean Grove Main Beach
Ocean Grove
EXCURSION A: 10am – 3pm
CRAZY ART CONSTRUCTION
What can you find? What can you
build? It’s up to you to set the
challenge for your friends – tallest
tower out of straws or maybe a
robot built only out of bits and
bobs. Create, design and build
plus Minecraft activities, hairy
Harry’s, loom bands & more!
Centre based/routine outing
WHEELS DAY FUN!
Come along with your favourite
wheels and safety gear (Helmets
a must!). We’ll head around the
school, do an obstacle course and
skate park. Plus lots of wheelie
good art, craft, construction and
lots of fun too!
Centre based/routine outing
9/7/15 - BDO – GRADE 4/5/6 Optional excursion. It’s back! Timezone followed by lunch in the Westfield food court, then watch Jurassic at Village. Bring $10 for lunch 30 children only. 8am – 5pm
FETE CARNIVAL DAY!
FETE CARNIVAL DAY!
FETE CARNIVAL DAY!
FETE CARNIVAL DAY!
FETE CARNIVAL DAY!
Friday 10
Roll Up Roll Up! Come have fun
Roll Up Roll Up! Come have fun
Roll Up Roll Up! Come have fun
Roll Up Roll Up! Come have fun
Roll Up Roll Up! Come have fun
July
at our very own carnival! There’ll
at our very own carnival! There’ll
at our very own carnival! There’ll
at our very own carnival! There’ll
at our very own carnival! There’ll
be animals, face painting, music,
be animals, face painting, music,
be animals, face painting, music,
be animals, face painting, music,
be animals, face painting, music,
dancing, carnival games, jumping
dancing, carnival games, jumping
dancing, carnival games, jumping
dancing, carnival games, jumping
dancing, carnival games, jumping
castles, food, craft and more!
castles, food, craft and more!
castles, food, craft and more!
castles, food, craft and more!
castles, food, craft and more!
Come have fun fun fun!
Come have fun fun fun!
Come have fun fun fun!
Come have fun fun fun!
Come have fun fun fun!
IN CENTRE – BVAC
Barwon Valley Activity Centre
Barwon Valley Activity Centre
Barwon Valley Activity Centre
Barwon Valley Activity Centre
EXCURSION C: 10am – 5pm
EXCURSION C: 10am – 5pm
EXCURSION C: 10am – 5pm
EXCURSION C: 9am – 5pm
EXCURSION C: 9am – 5pm
*Activities subject to change due to staffing & weather. As well as the activities listed, other activity choices are available each day. Risk assessments have been completed for all excursions/incursion/routine outings; these are
available at the service or upon request. Please refer to the excursion information in the program guide for child/adult ratios and more information. BDO is first in, best dressed and based on previous behaviour in the program.