Make this winter school holiday one to look forward to with St Nicholas OOSH Winter Vacation Care – where every day is packed with fun, creativity, and adventure.
Our carefully curated holiday program is designed to keep children entertained, engaged, and inspired, with a mix of exciting themed activities, hands-on experiences, and opportunities to connect with friends old and new. From creative play and special events to active outdoor fun, there’s something to spark every child’s interest.
Led by our experienced and caring educators, St Nicholas OOSH provides a safe, welcoming environment where children can learn, laugh, and thrive during the holiday break – giving parents peace of mind and children a holiday they’ll be talking about long after it’s over.
Here’s some of the program highlights:
- Gumnut Valley Alpaca Farm: Enjoy a delightful visit to Gumnut Valley Farm, where children will have the chance to meet and interact with a range of friendly farm animals. From gentle pats to helping with feeding time, this hands-on experience offers plenty of fun while learning about life on the farm.
- Gardening Goodness: Get ready to get your hands dirty and your creativity growing as we create beautiful kokedama moss ball plants to take home! This fun and hands-on activity lets children explore nature while designing their own unique greenery to enjoy long after the day ends.
- Martial Arts Fitness: Get ready to kick, move and build confidence in an action-packed martial arts session with Cube Sports! Packed with fitness, focus and fun challenges, this energetic experience will have kids feeling strong, motivated and ready to take on new skills.
- VR Experience: Discover a unique VR experience that brings the rich culture of Australia’s Traditional Owners to life. Journey through far north Queensland’s lush rainforests as you engage with authentic dances, songs and storytelling – an immersive and respectful exploration of Indigenous heritage that’s both unforgettable and deeply meaningful.
- NAIDOC Reptiles: Discover and appreciate the rich culture of Australia’s First Nations Peoples, spanning over 60,000 years. This engaging experience offers children the chance to deepen their understanding through hands-on participation, including the unique opportunity to safely interact with and learn about native animals, creating a meaningful and memorable cultural connection.
- Grill’d Burgers: Children will head to Grill’d for a hands-on burger making experience, where they can create their own delicious burgers using fresh ingredients. A fun and tasty excursion for our mini chefs!
- Planet Skate: Take an exciting trip to Port Macquarie for a visit to Planet Skate! Whether children are seasoned skaters or trying it for the first time, they’ll be encouraged to challenge themselves in a fun and safe environment. Planet Skate is where the skating possibilities are endless and the fun is guaranteed.
- Eco Nest Adventure: Get ready for a buzzing adventure with Eco Nest! Children will explore a native stingless bee hive, build bee habitats and mini bee hotels, taste native honey, and discover the important role pollinators play in our ecosystem.
- My Pet Dinosaur: Step back in time for an unforgettable dinosaur adventure! These lifelike dinosaurs will amaze children with an engaging show featuring an informative talk, real fossils to see and touch, and exciting hands-on time with the dinosaurs. Packed with interactive activities, this roaring experience is both fun and educational.
- Traditional Indigenous Games: Children will take part in a No Limit Sports incursion exploring traditional Aboriginal games using modern equipment. They will learn how each game is played, where it originated and the cultural background behind it.
Spots fill quickly, so now’s the perfect time to secure your child’s place for a winter full of fun.
