Bookings are open for our winter holiday program!

St Patrick's Primary Wangaratta

Location

40-52 Ovens Street
Wangaratta
VIC 3677

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Ages

5 to 12 years

Opening hours

Monday to Friday
7:00am – 6:00pm

Contact us

Phone: 0477 449 997

Email: stpatrickswangaratta@ymca.org.au

Map showing entrance and directions to St Patricks Primary School Outside School Hours Care for parents to drop off and pick up kids

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
Winter Wonderland
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
$89.50 per person
Tuesday 30 June
Cartooning
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
$111.50 per person
Wednesday 1 July
Wind-Up Clay Walkers
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
$101.00 per person
Thursday 2 July
Y Spy Academy
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
$89.50 per person
Friday 3 July
Arctic Inventors
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
$89.50 per person
Monday 6 July
Cosy Critters Cabin
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
$89.50 per person
Tuesday 7 July
Walking Together
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
$89.50 per person
Wednesday 8 July
Toy Story 5
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
$128.00 per person
Thursday 9 July
Basketball
Basketball
Experienced coaches are visiting us to run a Basketball incursion focusing on fundamental skill development, game understanding, and creating an engaging and inclusive experience for all.
Incursion
$111.50 per person
Friday 10 July
Koala Crew
Koala Crew
Join us for a day dedicated to Australia’s cuddliest conservation stars, koalas! Make your own playdough koala, build a miniature habitat, and join our “Did You Know?” group quiz to uncover amazing koala facts (like their unique fingerprints!). With creative crafts, games that support teamwork and care for nature, and a focus on protecting wildlife, we’ll learn how little actions can help make a big difference for our furry friends.
In house
$89.50 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 Wangaratta 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 sport workshops to cultural experiences. We once had a visit from Bunnings!

Awesome excursions: Venture to exciting off-site locations. In the past, we've been trampolining at Bounce Wodonga and watched movies at Village Cinemas Shepparton.

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.