How to get ready

Make sure to pack:

• A hat
• Sunscreen
• Water bottle
• A healthy lunch and snack
• Some spare clothing (just in case)

If your child needs to bring anything specific for certain activities, we'll let you know in advance.

Please do not bring nuts / allergens or personal items like toys, electronic devices, cameras and other valuables (including, but not limited to, smart watches, iPads, phones and laptops).

To ensure your child feels comfortable and can engage in all the fun activities we have planned, we recommend they wear:

• Comfortable clothing
• Closed shoes and socks
• Hat for sun protection all year round
• Warm clothing for cooler months

Some activities (like art and crafts) can get a bit messy, so we recommend leaving the good clothes at home!

We'll provide breakfast and an afternoon snack, but you'll need to bring your own morning tea, lunch and drink.

We ask that you pack:

• A healthy, nut-free morning tea and lunch
• Labelled water bottle to stay hydrated

Some activities may involve making and / or eating delicious food. If so, this will be stated in the holiday program schedule.

If your child has specific health care or medical needs (such as anaphylaxis, allergies, asthma, diabetes and epilepsy), please let the holiday program team know in advance.

The team will be able to advise you on what you need to bring. This could include:

• An in-date medical management plan signed by a doctor
• Medication in the original packaging, labelled with your child's full name and in date
• A completed YMCA Medical Authorisation (if medication is required at the program)
• A risk assessment to support your child at the program

Arrival times will depend on whether your child is attending an in-house activity, incursion or excursion. Typically, this would be:

• 9:00am for in-house days
• 9:00am for incursions
• 8:30am for excursions

These arrival times can vary, especially for excursions which may have an earlier start time. Please check with your holiday program team if you're not sure.