Holiday Action Program - September 2023 | Wyndham City

Wyndham City Youth Services is excited to be hosting an awesome Holiday Action program during September 2023 school holidays.

This is a great opportunity for young people to try an activity that they might not have done before. Emphasis is placed on fun and having a go. Young people can participate in leisure and recreational activities in an environment which is safe, supportive and lots of fun. This program is addressed to 12-17 age group.

ENROLMENTS OPEN Wednesday 6th September 5 pm

Please do not email requesting forms prior to enrolments opening (Wednesday 6 September 5pm)
For any other information please email to:holidayactionenquiries@wyndham.vic.gov.au

View Holiday Action Flyer

Activity Information

WEEK 1

Day and date	Activity	Time	Info
Monday 18th September	Bowling and Laser Tag	11am – 2pm	Head on over to the freshly renovated Strike Bowling in Point Cook for some bowling and laser tag action! Where to meet: Drop off and pick up at Strike Bowling, 36 Wallace Avenue Point Cook 3030 Catering: BYO Money or Snacks/food What to wear: Casual comfortable clothing. Cost: $15 / $11 Concession
Tuesday 19th September	Melbourne Zoo	10am – 3pm	Check out your favourite animals and roam around to see hundreds of species from across the globe up close. Where to meet: Drop off and pick up at the Youth Resource Centre, 86 Derrimut Road Hoppers Crossing 3029 Catering: BYO Money or Snacks/food What to wear: Casual comfortable clothing. Bring a waterproof jacket if weather forecast indicates rain. Cost: $15 / $11 Concession
Wednesday 20th September	Arts and Crafts day @ the YRC	11am – 3pm	Grab some lunch and learn to make some cool creations with Bunnings using various leftover materials and household items. Where to meet: Drop off and pick up at the Youth Resource Centre, 86 Derrimut Road Hoppers Crossing 3029 Catering: Snacks and lunch provided. Please ensure any dietary requirements are listed on forms when enrolling. What to wear: Casual comfortable clothing. Clothes may get markers/paint/glue on them. Cost: $9
Thursday 21st September	STEM Workshop	12:30pm – 4pm	Participants will learn algorithmic fundamentals, coding concepts, software/hardware components, robotics, and real-life skills while having fun. Where to meet: Drop off and pick up at Tarneit Community Learning Centre, 150 Sunset Views Boulevard, Tarneit 3029 Catering: Snacks and lunch provided. Please ensure any dietary requirements are listed on forms when enrolling. What to wear: Casual comfortable clothing. Clothes may get markers/paint/glue on them. Cost: $9
Friday 22nd September	STEM Workshop	12:30pm – 4pm	Participants will learn algorithmic fundamentals, coding concepts, software/hardware components, robotics, and real-life skills while having fun. Where to meet: Drop off and pick up at Tarneit Community Learning Centre, 150 Sunset Views Boulevard, Tarneit 3029 Catering: Snacks and lunch provided. Please ensure any dietary requirements are listed on forms when enrolling. What to wear: Casual comfortable clothing. Clothes may get markers/paint/glue on them. Cost: $9

WEEK 2

Day and date	Activity	Time	Info
Monday 25th September	Melbourne Show	10am – 4pm	Come join Victoria’s celebration like no other, packed with rides, attractions and activities guaranteed to bring big smiles and leave lasting memories. Where to meet: Drop off and pick up at the Youth Resource Centre, 86 Derrimut Road Hoppers Crossing 3029 Catering: BYO Money or Snacks/food What to wear: Casual comfortable clothing. Bring a waterproof jacket if weather forecast indicates rain. Please note, program fee covers entry and bus ride. Additional money will be required for rides/showbags. Cost: $15 / $11 Concession
Tuesday 26th September	Youth Empowerment Program @ The YRC	10am – 4pm	Come down and attend a wide range of free workshops centred around self-defence, street smarts, safe relationships, emotional regulation, men and women in sports, leadership and more. Where to meet: Drop off and pick up at the Youth Resource Centre, 86 Derrimut Road Hoppers Crossing 3029 Catering: Snacks and lunch provided. Please ensure any dietary requirements are listed on forms when enrolling. What to wear: Casual comfortable clothing. Cost: FREE
Wednesday 27th September	Geelong Gaol Tour	5:30pm – 10:00pm	Take a step back to a time where convicts called the bluestone walls of the Geelong Gaol home. Enter the gates after dark and hear the haunting stories of the former residents in this guided night tour. Where to meet: Drop off and pick up at the Youth Resource Centre, 86 Derrimut Road Hoppers Crossing 3029 Please note there is no shuttle service available for this activity. Catering: BYO Snacks/food What to wear: Casual comfortable clothing. Bring a warm jacket Cost: $15 / $11 Concession
Thursday 28th September	Grand Final Sports day @ Eagle Stadium	9:30am – 2:30pm	Don your team colours and join us for a range of activities from footy skills and drills with The Huddle to wheelchair basketball and a whole bunch more. Where to meet: Drop off and pick up at Eagle Stadium, 35 Ballan Road, Werribee 3030 Catering: BYO Money or Snacks/Food What to wear: Casual comfortable clothing. Clothes may get markers/paint/glue on them. Cost: $9
Friday 29th September	Grand Final Public Holiday		NO HOLIDAY ACTION PROGRAM

You can email any Holiday Action queries to holidayactionenquiries@wyndham.vic.gov.au

Important information

Ensure you complete the enrolment forms email to:holidayactionenquiries@wyndham.vic.gov.au
Please allow 48hrs for us to process and respond to your enrolments
There are limited places, and young people will be put on a waiting list if the activities are full
Enrolments are taken on a “first come, first served” basis.
Enrolments will not be finalised unless payment is received
Reception staff will call you for payment when your enrolment is received and confirmed please allow up to 48hrs.
If you would like to cancel a day, please cancel within 48 hours to receive a credit note, this will allow us to fill the space with the young people on the wait lists
Excursions may be altered at late notice due to external factors. Wyndham City Youth Services reserves the right to make these changes without notice.
There is no tolerance to bullying
There is a Shuttle Service available for young people, if this is of interest, please contact the Program Coordinator.

Download the Holiday Action Enrolment Form- Sep 2023

Download the Supplementary Form

Download the Youth Services Medical Health Information

Download the Shuttle Booking form

Date and time

daily

Upcoming events:

Thu, 21 Sep 2023
Fri, 22 Sep 2023
Mon, 25 Sep 2023
Tue, 26 Sep 2023
Wed, 27 Sep 2023

: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Online: No

Location: Youth Resource Centre

86 Derrimut Road,
Hoppers Crossing
VIC 3029

Organiser: Wyndham City Youth Services

Contact: 8734 1355
holidayactionenquiries@wyndham.vic.gov.au

Cost: Costs may occur

Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

Wyndham City Council recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first Peoples of Australia. We acknowledge the Bunurong and Wadawurrung Peoples as Traditional Owners of the lands on which Wyndham City operates. The Wadawurrung and Bunurong Peoples have and always will belong to the Werribee Yalook (river), creeks, stars, hills and red clay of this Country. We pay respect to their Ancestors and Elders who always have, and always will, care for Country and community today and for future generations.