Cowes Primary
Location
177 Settlement Road
Cowes
VIC 3922
Ages
5 to 12 yearsOpening hours
Monday to Friday8:30am – 5:30pm
Contact us
Phone: 0477 377 767Email: cowesoshc@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
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
$88.50
per person
Tuesday 30 June
DIY Stufflers
Make the perfect cuddly friend today! Carefully add the stuffing, flexi bracelet and a little bit of love before sewing up your stuffler. Then, slap the bracelet down on your arm to have your stuffler wrap around, holding you tight and ready to go wherever you go.
Self-guided Incursion
$107.00
per person
Wednesday 1 July
Circuit Express
Seesaw STEAM are visiting us for an interactive STEAM session today. Learn and experience simple electric circuits by creating a front light system while assembling a train. Take your train home to enjoy your creation with friends and family.
Incursion
$117.50
per person
Thursday 2 July
Tenpin Bowling
We're off to Phillip Island Tenpin Bowling for an epic game of Tenpin Bowling. Come along and see if you can get a strike today! Make sure to wear your closed toe shoes.
Excursion
$134.00
per person
Friday 3 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
$88.50
per person
Monday 6 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
$88.50
per person
Tuesday 7 July
Phillip Island Chocolate Factory
Enjoy a delicious and educational tour all about chocolate today. Discover how chocolate is made and the journey it takes all the way from the trees to your plate with live demonstrations.
Excursion
$134.00
per person
Wednesday 8 July
Junior Agent
Get moving and laughing with a series of Junior Agent Missions today. Escape the 007 style laser trap, use teamwork to solve the brain-teasing puzzles and sharpen your secret agent aim skills with the arrow assault.
Incursion
$117.50
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
Little Italy Kitchen
Step into the heart of Italy for a day full of flavour and fun! Roll, shape and cook your own pasta while learning all about Italy’s culture, landmarks, and food traditions. Create chef hats, build famous Italian structures, and explore pasta-themed STEM challenges.
In house
$88.50
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 Cowes 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, past incursions have included music classes, wildlife encounters, cultural experiences and even learning to skateboard!
Awesome excursions: Venture to exciting off-site locations like cinemas and play centres. In the past, we’ve visited the Chocolate Factory Museum and Wonthaggi Arts 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!
Action-packed incursions: Led by visitors to our service, past incursions have included music classes, wildlife encounters, cultural experiences and even learning to skateboard!
Awesome excursions: Venture to exciting off-site locations like cinemas and play centres. In the past, we’ve visited the Chocolate Factory Museum and Wonthaggi Arts 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.