Please check with your school holiday provider to find out if/how they are proceeding in light of the Covid-19 lockdown of Greater Sydney announced on June 26.
Our July 2021 school holiday guide is packed with fun and educational holiday programs in and around Sydney’s Inner West! Be sure to book in advance to take advantage of early-bird discounts and to avoid disappointment, and don’t forget to use those Active and Creative Kids vouchers! (Many of the businesses listed here are registered Active or Creative Kids providers.)
Bookings: https://www.aerialize.com.au/school-holidays
Locations: 7-9 Close St Canterbury NSW 2193
WEEK 1: 28 JUNE – 2 JULY
WEEK 2: 5 – 9 JULY
COST: HALF DAY $45, FULL DAY from $80
Artspark is a sun-filled art and sewing studio, located in the middle of Rozelle. Our eco-friendly garden has many edible plants, and we have resident chickens and guinea pigs, a perfect place to relax, play, and source materials for projects. The garden also gives students the opportunity to tend to plants, and learn how to associate with animals in kind ways.
Our school holiday workshops offer half and all day art, all day sewing workshops. Many of our programs are nature and environment themes. We’d love to help you to connect to nature through art.
We are very much looking forward to seeing you!!
Cost: Half day Art $77, All day Sewing $143. Discount for sibling and multiple workshops bookings within the same school holiday period.
IWM Offer: Mention IWM, receive $5 discount! *Single discount per child per holiday *Before GST
Booking: https://www.artspark-studio.com.au/winter-school-holiday-workshops/
Email: chichi@artspark-studio.com.au or call ChiChi 0434 154 811
Voucher: Creative Kids
Location: 43 Merton Street Rozelle NSW 2039
Days: Monday – Friday
Our workshops are for 3 years old to low teens!
Balmain Care for Kids
Balmain Care for Kids is running a fun-filled Vacation Care program during the upcoming School Holidays. Each day is different and packed with exciting and engaging activities for children between 5-12 years of age.
Activities include: an excursion to the Museum, cartoon drawing class, bowling in Darling Harbour, a talent quest and much more!
Cost: From $65 per day
Time: 9am to 5pm
Days: Monday 28th June to Friday 9th July 2021 – excluding weekends
Enquiry: Oshc@balmaincareforkids.com.au
Location: 5 Thames Street, Balmain 2041
Binky & Co
Join us this School Holidays for our princess & prince children’s High Tea ? we will be running 2 during the School Holidays
Wed 30th June 12-1.30pm
Wed 7th July 12-1.30pm
What’s included:
?children’s high tea stand
?petit fours
?cupcake
?fruit
?chicken nuggets
?finger sandwiches
?fries
?hash brown
?scone with jam & cream
?choice of drink (juice, soft drink or milkshake
?gift on arrival
$52 per child
(We are taking bookings now either via our website
www.binkyandco.com or hit our booking button via Instagram ?)
374 Darling St, Balmain
☎️0410 577836
Camperdown Tennis
Choose from a wide variety of exciting activities to entertain your kids during the holidays!
Program options include Junior pastry chefs, urban farm adventures, ninja warrior obstacle course, tennis, yoga & dance – check program link for details!
Cost: Between $50 and $88 depending on the program and day
Booking: https://www.camperdowntennis.com.au/courses/vacation+care
Enquiry: play@camperdowntennis.com.au
Email: mir@camperdowntennis.com.au
Location: Camperdown Commons and Camperdown Tennis
Days: Monday 28th June to Friday 9th July 2021
Activity: 5 to 12 year olds.
Julie Peadon Art
Jump into a world of fabulously fun fine art winter school holiday workshops! Swap the game controller and iPad for a brush and a canvas!
These holidays, come and try our Oriental Art Fans and Anime workshops, Oodles of Noodles Mixed Media workshops or what about some Clay Creations and Aboriginal Animals? Or some classics from Van Gogh, Monet and Matisse? So many to choose from! Full day and half days available and yes, we are a Creative Kids providers.
We can’t wait to have you in the studios!
Warmest regards,
Julie
Cost: $50 for Half Day and $100 for Full Day
Booking: www.juliepeadonart.com
Enquiry: 0416 135 146 or julie@juliepeadonart.com
Voucher: Creative Kids
OneART studio
OneArt studio has created a fun and exciting workshops these school holidays. Please visit our website for further information regarding our holiday workshop program.
Cost: From $90
IWM Offer: IWM Special Offer : 10% OFF for IWM members
Booking: Please book through our Contact Us form on our website or email us at studio@oneart.com.au
Enquiry: For further enquiries please email us at studio@oneart.com.au
Voucher: Creative Kids
Location: Petersham
Days: Wednesday to Saturday
Activity: School-aged kids, teens and adults
Speaking Schools Australiasia
If you’re seeking a fun and engaging approach to the art of Debating and Public Speaking that will help boost your child’s confidence and find their voice, then Speaking Schools Australasia is for you!
We will be running a number of in-person and ONLINE Debating & Public Speaking programs across Sydney these Winter holidays!
All of our programs are suitable for K – Year 9 students of all experience levels!
Exciting news: For the first time ever we will be launching our brand new Kindy program- Presentation Skills Bumblebees! Come and join us at our Burwood campus and be help us kick off this fun-filled workshop!
Cost: See our website for pricing relevant to your specific course
Booking: https://speakingschools.com.au/
Enquiry: contact@speakingschool.com.au ; 0404 107 372
Voucher: Creative Kids
Location: Burwood and Online
Days Burwood: Monday, 5 July 2021- Friday, 9 July 2021. Staggered start and finish times- see website for more details . Online: Tuesday, 29 June 2021- Friday, 2 July 2021. 9:30 am – 1 pm.
Activity: K- 9 students
Sydney Football Club
Calling all football mad kids in the Inner West….we’ve opened bookings for our Winter Holiday Clinics!
Sign up for three days of non-stop football fun with A-League Champions Sydney FC in the school break.
With over ten year’s experience of running football camps, we know what it takes to give kids an holiday experience to remember.
Our qualified coaches are experts in helping youngsters improve their football skills in a fun, safe environment.
Children develop their skills through game-based activities designed by the Sydney FC coaching staff.
Tailored to suit boys and girls aged 5-13, our well-structured day runs from 9am to 3pm with skills training and fun games. Players receive a Sydney FC Training kit and hat, plus a three game Junior Membership from Sydney FC.
It’s a great way to boost your child’s football skills and confidence. Sign up today.
Cost: $295 (including new Kit)
Booking: www.sydneyfc.com/clinics
Enquiry: www.sydneyfc.com/clinics
Email: community@sydneyfc.com
Location: King George Park, Manning Street, Rozelle, 2039
Days: Tuesday 29 June – Thursday 1 July.
Activity: Children aged between 5 and 13 years old
Sydney Olympic Park-Archery
Aim for Gold at Sydney Olympic Park Archery Centre with the help of professional staff who guide you through the necessary safety tips and skills to help you hit the bullseye. Our Archery programs run from 28 June to 11 July.
If a bow and arrow is not your thing, book a session of Laser Tag for you and a group of friends.
The Young Archers program caters for kids 7+ years
The session covers archery basics with safety and equipment supervised by our skilled instructors.
Sharp Shooters course for kids 10+ years
Our 1 hour Sharp Shooters session is the ideal way to get the whole family outside. The session includes archery basics with safety and equipment supervised by our skilled instructors
Laser Tag
Tuesday and Thursday, during the school holidays
An outdoor battlefield with laser tag weapons, props and sound effects. Kids will hide behind blockade bunkers and walls, plotting with their team mates in a bid to defeat the opposing team in thrilling battles.
Cost: $19.25 or $31 combo sessions
Booking: http://www.sydneyolypicpark.com.au/schoolholidays
Enquiry: P 02 9714 7502 / archerycentre@sopa.nsw.gov.au
Location: Sydney Olympic Park
Days: 28 June – 11 July
Activity: Kids 7+
Sydney Olympic Park- Aquatic Centre
Have a go at Olympic water sports like the champions! Dive into the Olympic Pool at Sydney Olympic Park’s Aquatic Centre and join fun holiday programs like Synchronised Swimming, Diving, Water Polo, Squad Swimming Intensive and an All Day Recreational Program with a variety of fun aquatic activities and sports.
Diving
28 June-2 July & 5-8 July
Water Polo
30 June & 7 July
Sychronised Swimming
29 June & 6 July
Squad Swimming clinics
28 June- 2 July & 5- 8 July
All Day Recreational Program for a variety of fun activities
28 June- 2 July & 5- 8 July
Cost: $30 – $59
Booking: http://www.sydneyolypicpark.com.au/schoolholidays
Enquiry: P 02 9714 7500 / aquaticcentre@sopa.nsw.gov.au
Location: Sydney Olympic Park
Days: Varied dates 28 June – 8 July
Activity: All Ages
Sydney Olympic Park- Olympic Sports
Have a go at Olympic sports these school holidays! The Quaycentre at Sydney Olympic Park will have your kids learning skills like an Olympian with fun sports programs across Netball, Volleyball, Soccer, Gymnastics and Basketball. Learn from Sydney’s best coaches, professional athletes and more.
Gymnastics – Gym Sports
28, 29, 30 June & 6, 7 July
Netball – Captain’s Class
7 July
Volleyball – Junior Spikers
2 July
Soccer – Wanderer’s in the Park
5 & 6 July
Basketball – West Sydney Wolves Rookies Development Program
28 & 29 June
Cost: $60 – $155
Booking: http://www.sydneyolypicpark.com.au/schoolholidays
Enquiry: P 02 9714 7600 / E quaycentre@sopa.nsw.gov.au
Location: Sydney Olympic Park
Days: Varied dates 28 June – 7 July
Activity: School kids of all Ages