John Henry Primary School Pakenham
Location
141 Henry Road
Pakenham
VIC 3810
Ages
5 to 12 yearsOpening hours
Monday to Friday6:30am – 6:30pm
Contact us
Phone: 0418 422 120Email: johnhenry@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
ACMI - Australian Centre for the Moving Image
Journey through the past, present and future of the moving image with interactive experiences and captivating stories today at ACMI. Featuring playable videogames, movie sets, iconic costumes and props, this interactive exhibition travels across time and cultures to explore the screen-based art, film, TV and videogames that changed the world.
Excursion
$134.00
per person
Wednesday 1 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
$117.50
per person
Thursday 2 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
$95.50
per person
Friday 3 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
$134.00
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
$95.50
per person
Tuesday 7 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
Wednesday 8 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
$107.00
per person
Thursday 9 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
Friday 10 July
Gaming Bus
Ultimate Games is bringing their Gaming Bus to us! Work together or compete in their custom built video gaming theatre. You'll have endless fun racing, crashing and dancing to your favourite games such as Minecraft, Skylanders, LEGO.
Incursion
$117.50
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 Pakenham 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 action sports to cultural experiences. We once had a circus visit us!
Awesome excursions: Venture to exciting off-site locations. In the past, we've had adventures at A Maze N Things and watched movies at Village Cinemas Fountain Gate.
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 action sports to cultural experiences. We once had a circus visit us!
Awesome excursions: Venture to exciting off-site locations. In the past, we've had adventures at A Maze N Things and watched movies at Village Cinemas Fountain Gate.
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.