Lightning Reef Primary School
Location
74-88 Holmes Road
North Bendigo
VIC 3552
Ages
5 to 12 yearsOpening hours
Monday to Friday7:00am – 6:00pm
Contact us
Phone: 0428 516 192Email: lightningreefoshc@ymca.org.au
Get holiday-ready in three simple steps!
1: Enquire
New families can enquire below.
2: Enrol
Our team will help new families enrol. Already enrolled? Book via the Xplor app.
3: Book activities
Explore our program schedule below to see what's on and book a holiday activity.
Winter holiday program
Bookings are now open for our winter school holiday program! The program runs from Monday 29 June to Friday 10 July (excluding public holidays). Explore the holiday activities on offer below.
Monday 29 June
Arctic Inventors
Bundle up for a day of frosty fun with STEAM activities inspired by the magic of winter. We’ll explore how snowstorms form, conduct hands-on experiments to learn how animals stay warm, and build DIY snowmen that won’t melt away! From painting unique snowflakes to discovering the science behind the cold, this day is packed with chilly challenges and cosy creativity.
In house
$95.50
per person
Tuesday 30 June
DIY Wooden Clock
The perfect project for any budding young artist or engineer! Build your very own fully functional clock from scratch with the ready-to-assemble pieces and customise it using stencils and decorative pieces.
Self-guided Incursion
$107.00
per person
Wednesday 1 July
Y Spy Academy
Report for duty, junior detectives! Train your spy skills with scavenger hunts, code‑breaking challenges, laser‑maze movement games and gadget‑making missions. Unleash your problem‑solving abilities as you crack clues, disguise yourself and complete top‑secret tasks.
In house
$95.50
per person
Thursday 2 July
Y Discovery Camps
The team from Mount Evelyn Discovery Camp are bringing Camp to us for an action packed day! Explore wildlife encounters, cook up and enjoy some tasty bush tucker, compete in group games and challenge yourself with a variety of team initiatives.
Incursion
$117.50
per person
Friday 3 July
Parkys Play
This giant four level indoor playground is designed to make you feel empowered and confident. Complete with five giant slides, a soft ball cannon play zone, two trampolines, a large ball pit, a flying fox and one huge jumping cushion!
Excursion
$134.00
per person
Monday 6 July
Virtual Reality
Dream City are bringing their VR incursion to us! Immersive virtual reality education blends fun and learning by providing an engaging and interactive virtual world where you can experience new ways of seeing the world around you. Juniors explore and colour the world with a changing soundscape tied to actions, and seniors learn all new skills in high-tech VR gaming experiences.
Incursion
$117.50
per person
Tuesday 7 July
Discovery Science & Tech Centre
Enjoy an educational Planetarium visit at the Discovery and Science Tech Centre today. Discover whacky mirrors and echoing chambers that repeat your words a thousand times over, play a tune on the thong-a-phone and wonder through over 100 interactive exhibits!
Excursion
$134.00
per person
Wednesday 8 July
Walking Together
Celebrate NAIDOC Week with creativity, culture and connection. Explore First Nations stories, art styles and symbols while learning about caring for Country. Through nature crafts, collaborative artworks, yarning circles and hands‑on activities, we honour the world’s oldest continuous culture and celebrate the strength, creativity and pride of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
In house
$95.50
per person
Thursday 9 July
Toy Story 5
We're off to the cinemas today to watch Woody, Buzz, and Jessie face their biggest challenge yet: the obsession with technology. The toys, led by Jessie in Bonnie's room, battle for attention against a new "iPad kid" reality, specifically a smart tablet named LilyPad. Come along and enjoy a tasty popcorn treat.
Excursion
$134.00
per person
Friday 10 July
Cosy Critters Cabin
Nestle into a world of winter wonder as you discover how animals hibernate through hands‑on experiments, nature crafts and imaginative play. Build your own cosy cabin, create adorable critter art, explore sensory forest play, and learn how different animals stay warm and safe during the cold months.
In house
$95.50
per person
Pricing and Child Care Subsidy (CCS)
Our holiday programs qualify for CCS, which helps to reduce the cost of holiday care for eligible families.The prices shown in our program schedule are the full fees before CCS is applied. If your family is eligible for CCS, your costs could be much lower.
Visit our Child Care Subsidy page to learn more and calculate your potential savings.
Need help? Please contact us. Our friendly customer service and onsite teams are happy to answer any questions about our pricing or CCS.
Why join our Bendigo holiday program?
Themed in-house days: Our educators spark creativity and fun through a mix of arts and crafts, STEM, sport and seasonal activities.
Action-packed incursions: Led by visitors to our service, incursions could include anything from circus workshops to magic shows. We once had a beekeeper visit us!
Awesome excursions: Venture to exciting off-site locations like cinemas and play centres. In the past, we've visited Little Ninja Warriors and Jirrahlinga wildlife centre.
Friendly, qualified educators: We ensure a safe, supportive environment that builds confidence and independence.
Make amazing memories: Learn from new experiences and make new friendships along the way!
Are you a new family interested in enrolling?
Submit an enquiry and our friendly team will be in touch.