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
Winter Wonderland
Step into a world of frosty fun! Explore snowman sensory sensations, craft sparkling snowflakes, sip hot chocolate, and dance your heart out at our Winter Wonderland Disco. Explore icy science through melting experiments and create snowy artwork that shimmers and shines. A magical, chilly celebration of winter creativity!
In house
$95.50per person
Tuesday 30 June
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
$95.50per person
Wednesday 1 July
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
$107.00per person
Thursday 2 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
$134.00per person
Friday 3 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
$95.50per 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
$95.50per person
Tuesday 7 July
Tenpin Bowling
We're off to Strike 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
$134.00per person
Wednesday 8 July
Science Show
Get ready for an action-packed, interactive science experience that will have you amazed, laughing, and learning all at the same time! Explore chemical reactions, states of matter, air pressure, forces, and more, all through spectacular experiments including giant bubbles, erupting reactions, colour changes, foggy dry ice effects, and surprising science challenges.
Incursion
$117.50per person
Thursday 9 July
Cartooning
Artist, author, and illustrator Brett Cardwell is visiting us today to teach you all about cartooning. Discover how to turn simple shapes and squiggles into pictures before learning step by step how to draw fun facial expressions on people and animals.
Incursion
$117.50per person
Friday 10 July
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
$95.50per 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.
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 Derrimut 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 yoga and magic shows to martial arts. We once had a beekeeper visit us!
Awesome excursions: Venture to exciting off-site locations like zoos, museums and play centres. In the past, we've watched the latest blockbuster at Village Cinemas Sunshine.
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!