The Cool Kids Guide to Summer Holidays in The Hills
The novelty is off the New Year and the Christmas presents combined – with another 3 weeks until school goes back, what’s the best way to keep the kids entertained during Summer holidays in the Hills?
Preschool
NGV KIDS ON TOUR – COLOUR WITH DANIELLE BRUSTMAN
What:
Online Interactive Event. Explore the colours of the rainbow with Melbourne interior designer, Danielle Brustman as she leads a journey to discover her exhibition designs for Spectrum: An Exploration of Colour and installation for NGV Triennial in a live interactive online event for children aged 2–5 years and their parents or carers. Email cch@taskforce.org.au or call 5968 9031 to sign up.
Where:
Cockatoo Community House. 23 Bailey Road, Cockatoo.
When:
Friday, January 15th, 11am – 11:30am
PRESCHOOL DANCE WORKSHOPS
Primary
CRAFT A BAG [CANCELLED]
What:
Discover the art of weaving with sustainable materials and create your own personally crafted lined shoulder bag. Suitable for 7-12 year olds. Cost: $5. Bookings required – phone 9751 1264 or email: contactus@och.org.au
Where:
Olinda Community House. 79-81 Olinda-Monbulk Road, Olinda.
When:
9 am – noon, Wednesday, January 13th.
NGV KIDS ON TOUR – CRITICAL CREATURES WITH TROY EMERY
What:
Online Interactive Event. Artist Troy Emery engages children and families in an interactive art-making program highlighting the importance of animals within our eco-system, inspired by the NGV Triennial theme of Conservation. Children can cut, collage and create their own animal face using a free, printable NGV activity template designed with Troy.
Email cch@taskforce.org.au or call 5968 9031 to sign up.
Where:
Cockatoo Community House. 23 Bailey Road, Cockatoo.
When:
11 am – 11:45 am, Wednesday, January 13th.
CRAZY CARTOONING WITH ADAM WALLACE
What:
Join renowned children’s’ author Adam Wallace as he talks about his books and then do crazy cartooning exercises. Every participant will draw an awesome picture to take home. Even reluctant readers and drawers will find this workshop achievable and fun. Find out more about Adam and his art at https://www.adam-wallace-books.com/
Cost: $5
Bookings required – phone 9751 1264 or email: contactus@och.org.au
Where:
Olinda Community House. 79-81 Olinda-Monbulk Road, Olinda.
When:
10:30am – 11:30am, Thursday January 14th
SPLASHTASTIC WATER GAMES & ACTIVITIES
What:
Action-packed water-based games and activities for Primary-aged children.
Email cch@taskforce.org.au or call 5968 9031 to sign up.
Where:
Cockatoo Community House, 23 Bailey Road, Cockatoo
When:
2pm – 3pm, Tuesday, January 19th.
ORIGAMI & PAPER PLANES
What:
Learn how to make paper models, including aerodynamic paper planes. There will be paper plane flying try outs and a take-home bag with more activities will be provided. Cost: $5. Bookings required – phone 9751 1264 or email: contactus@och.org.au
Where:
Olinda Community House. 79-81 Olinda-Monbulk Road, Olinda.
When:
10am – 11:30am, Tuesday, January 12th.
Want some cool Origami Inspiration? Check out Folded By Me
Teens
NGV TEENS – INTERIOR DESIGN COLOUR THEORY
What:
Inspired by her installation Coloured in for NGV Triennial, Melbourne interior designer Danielle Brustman leads teens in an interactive online event exploring interior design strategies. Teens can engage in a hands-on design activity and create coloured paper models of furniture.
Livestream event with free snacks. Email cch@taskforce.org.au or call 5968 9031 to sign up.
Where:
Cockatoo Community House. 23 Bailey Road, Cockatoo.
When:
1 pm – 2 pm, Tuesday, January 12th.
NGV TEENS – SUSTAINABLE FASHION
What:
Jade Sarita Arnott will introduce teens to the concept of sustainable fashion and how she incorporates it into her clothing brand Arnsdorf in this interactive online event. Teens can engage in a hands-on activity of repurposing old clothes into a functional bag.
Livestream event with free snacks. Email cch@taskforce.org.au or call 5968 9031 to sign up.
Where:
Cockatoo Community House. 23 Bailey Road, Cockatoo.
When:
1 pm – 2 pm, Thursday, January 14th.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY SKATEBOARD WORKSHOP
What:
Professional Skateboarders show you tips, cool tricks and new skills. Open to young people aged 12 to 17 years. Cost $10. Book online at https://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/TSHP#section-3-how-to-book-
Where:
Gembrook Skate Park, 1 Beenak East Rd, Gembrook
When:
2 sessions – 1pm to 2pm, & 2.30pm to 3.30pm, Tuesday, January 19th.
All Ages
BELGRAVE POOL PARTY
What:
Let off steam before school goes back while also learning some fun new water safety skills. 2 hours of inflatables, music, dinner and games for 8-17 year olds. All children 8-10yrs must be supervised by a registered parent or guardian. $5 entry fee per child. Book online at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=693885&
Where:
Belgrave Outdoor Pool, 69 Best Street, Belgrave
When:
5:30pm – 7:30pm, Friday, January 22nd.
DANCING PLACE SENSORY WALK
What:
The sensory walk is a family-friendly, easy to moderate walk (with a few steep bits) that is great for encouraging observation of nature.
Visit https://dancingplacecorhanwarrabul.com/sensory-walk/ on a phone or device to view an interactive map of the Mt Dandenong paths and read a suggested task for 10 pinned locations.
Visitors are encouraged to upload to the same website their response for each site, in the form of a text, photo, short video or sound recording.
Where:
Trig Track car park (opposite Kalorama – Mount Dandenong CFA, Ridge Road, Kalorama) to Mt Corhanwarrabul (Burkes Lookout Reserve)
When:
January 1st – 26th. Allow 1.5 to two hours including return.
AUSTRALIAN OPEN JUNIOR TENNIS CLINIC
What:
Junior Tennis Clinic, suitable for ages 5 – 15.
Half day $35 / Full day $65 including Sausage Sizzle lunch & drink
Bookings and enquiries – contact Stuart: 0412 106 416
Where:
Upwey South Tennis Club, Eloera Street, Upwey
When:
Monday, January 18th
Morning Session – 9am – 12:30pm
Afternoon Session – Noon – 3:30pm
MENZIES CREEK TABLE TENNIS HOLIDAY PROGRAM
What:
Drop-in school holiday session, open to all ages.
Where:
Menzies Creek Hall. 1 Menzies Road, Menzies Creek.
When:
Noon – 5pm, Thursday, January 21st.
OLINDA POOL PARTY, PIZZA AND FILM
What:
Take a dip at Olinda Pool, eat pizza then kick back and watch a classic movie. BYO bathers and towel.
Remember to have appropriate sun protection. Suitable for competent swimmers. Supervised by Olinda Community House staff.
Bookings required – phone 9751 1264 or email: contactus@och.org.au
Cost: $5
Please advise of any dietary issues
Where:
Olinda Community Pool, 79-81 Olinda-Monbulk Road, Olinda.
When:
Noon – 3:30pm, Friday, January 15th.
PRO TOUCH FREE TENNIS CLINIC
What:
Where:
Miller Park Tennis Club, Cnr Mountain Hwy & Liverpool Road, The Basin
When:
9:30am – 11:30am, Tuesday, January 19th.
DANCE EMPIRE SUMMER BASH DANCE WORKSHOPS
What:
A variety of all-ages dance workshops are being held – view the image below for details and book in at www.trybooking.com/BNPTE
Where:
Dance Empire 1553 Burwood Hwy, Tecoma
When:
Monday 18th January – Saturday 23rd January, various times.
Looking for events for the big kids? Check out the January Event Guide
