Bookings are open for our winter holiday program!

St Therese's Primary School

Location

27 Albion Street
Kennington
VIC 3550

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Ages

5 to 12 years

Opening hours

Monday to Friday
7:00am – 6:00pm

Contact us

Phone: 0429 899 024

Email: stthereses@ymca.org.au
Map showing entrance and directions to St Therese's Primary 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
$95.50 per person
Tuesday 30 June
Bendigo Basketball
Bendigo Basketball
Bendigo Stadium are hosting us today for an exciting Basketball workshop. Experienced coaches will guide you through new skills and engagement games for a workshop designed for maximum fun no matter your skill level.
Excursion
$134.00 per person
Wednesday 1 July
Y Discovery Camps
Y Discovery Camps
The team from Mount Evelyn Discovery Camp are bringing Camp to us for an action packed day! Explore wildlife encounters, cook up and enjoy some tasty bush tucker, compete in group games and challenge yourself with a variety of team initiatives.
Incursion
$117.50 per person
Thursday 2 July
DIY Music Box
DIY Music Box
Bring the magic of music to life with DIY Music Boxes! Assemble your very own music box and discover how gears and mechanics work together to create a timeless melody before decorating it with your own designs, turning it into a keepsake to treasure.
Self-guided Incursion
$107.00 per person
Friday 3 July
Little Italy Kitchen
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
Monday 6 July
Planetarium Dome
Planetarium Dome
The Discovery Planetarium Dome is coming to us so we can explore the night sky, planets, and space science. Guided by an experienced presenter, sessions combine live astronomy using Stellarium with engaging short films projected inside the dome.
Incursion
$117.50 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
$95.50 per person
Wednesday 8 July
Tenpin Bowling
Tenpin Bowling
We're off to Bendigo 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
Thursday 9 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
$134.00 per person
Friday 10 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
$95.50 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 Kennington 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 wildlife encounters to circus workshops. We once had a puppet show visit us!

Awesome excursions: Venture to exciting off-site locations like zoos, museums and play centres. In the past, we've had fun adventures at the local cinema and bowling alley.

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.