Macleod Recreation Centre
Location
157 Wungan Street
Macleod
VIC 3085
Ages
5 to 12 yearsOpening hours
Monday to Friday7:30am – 6:00pm
Contact us
Phone: 0477 021 124Email: macleodoshc@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 My Family Lounge 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
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
$83.00
per person
Tuesday 30 June
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
$99.00
per person
Wednesday 1 July
Gymnastics
Enhance your flexibility and coordination while learning essential movement skills in a fun and active 90 minute gymnastics session. Discover how to jump, land, and fall safely, improve your balance, and build confidence through engaging physical challenges. Enjoy group games and colourful crafts throughout the day for unlimited fun!
Incursion
$99.00
per person
Thursday 2 July
Rock Climbing
Get ready to climb and explore today! Tackle towering rock climbing walls, test your courage and build confidence in this day made for thrill-seekers.
Excursion
$130.00
per person
Friday 3 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
$83.00
per person
Monday 6 July
Wind-Up Clay Walkers
Build, sculpt, and explore the magic of motion! Use air dry clay and the wind-up walker bases, to design your own fun figurine; from wobbly monsters to dancing robots, waddling ducks, or marching superheroes. Once the clay has dried, simply wind them up and watch them walk!
Self-guided Incursion
$109.00
per person
Tuesday 7 July
Tenpin Bowling
We're off to Oz Tenpin 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
$130.00
per person
Wednesday 8 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
$83.00
per person
Thursday 9 July
Gymnastics
Enhance your flexibility and coordination while learning essential movement skills in a fun and active 90 minute gymnastics session. Discover how to jump, land, and fall safely, improve your balance, and build confidence through engaging physical challenges. Enjoy group games and colourful crafts throughout the day for unlimited fun!
Incursion
$99.00
per person
Friday 10 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
$83.00
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 Macleod 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 gymnastics to wildlife encounters. We once had a magician visit us!
Awesome excursions: Venture to exciting off-site locations. In the past, we've visited Melbourne Zoo, watched movies at the local cinema, and been roller skating.
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, incursions could include anything from gymnastics to wildlife encounters. We once had a magician visit us!
Awesome excursions: Venture to exciting off-site locations. In the past, we've visited Melbourne Zoo, watched movies at the local cinema, and been roller skating.
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.