Three young people dancing

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

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:
Online
No
Location
86 Derrimut Road,
Hoppers Crossing
VIC 3029
Organiser
Wyndham City Youth Services
Contact

8734 1355
holidayactionenquiries@wyndham.vic.gov.au

Cost

Costs may occur

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