What’s On These School Holidays
There’s so much going on around the area to keep kids entertained! Here’s what we’ve heard about on the grape vine.
Location: 1 Main Road, Monbulk
Contact: 0438 568 149
Escape the ordinary and experience the extraordinary. Your open and inclusive Rocketeers Crew at Belgrave Heights Christian School truly understand that the school holidays are for your children and they are dedicated to designing tailored and thoughtful programs, ensuring they have the best holiday break.
Location: 20 Wattle Valley Road, BELGRAVE HEIGHTS VIC
Contact: info@campaustralia.com.au
Ph: 1300 105 343
Dates: April 2nd - 4th
Location: Ranges Learning Centre - Unit 5/1526 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda
The team at Life Rocks are looking to hold some session on the 2nd-4th of April at The Ranges Learning Centre. Life Rocks connects children, families and teachers with the magic of nature.
Ella will be offering 1 hour session in Soil Safi and/or Dirt detectives.
John will be offering 1 hour session in Tribes of our Reef, Surviving Reef Life and/or Reefy Resources.
Many more fantastic sessions on offer.
Contact Life Rocks for details: https://www.liferocks.school/
Date: Tuesday April 2nd
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Where: Belgrave Library
Let's Build Lego is an inclusive program that is designed for children who require smaller groups, a quieter environment and/or support with play.
Find an assortment of treasures hidden in the Lego to use in your build - duplo is also provided.
Suitable for all children aged 3 -12 years (older siblings welcome).
Yarra Ranges Council school holiday program is inclusive for all children to attend.
Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/CPWMJ
Date: Wednesday, April 3rd
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Location: Mooroolbark Soccer Club, Esther Cres, Mooroolbark
Get physical and outdoors these school holiday and learn some new skills.
Just For Kicks is a focused soccer session supporting children to:
develop soccer skills,
understand important sporting values such as sportsmanship and teamwork
participate in an interactive soccer game which will build athletic abilities and
build on character development and a positive attitude towards sports.
Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1192762
Dates: April 5th
Location: Shop 15 66-74 Brice Avenue Mooroolbark Terrace
Ph: 0415 940 660
Book tickets here: https://mixedmakersstudio.weteachme.com
Date: Monday, April 8th
Time: 10:00am to 11:30am
Location: Lilydale Library, 1 Jarlo Drive, LilydaleCreate your own sea creature pets from recycled and upcycled materials.
No booking required.
Suitable for children aged 4-12 years.
In partnership with Yarra Ranges Council and Your Library
Date: Tuesday, April 9th
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction
A red poppy is a symbol of remembrance and perfect for the upcoming Anzac Day on April 25th.
Make your own Poppy to put into your garden and design a mosiac Poppy to display on your wall.
Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1192920
Date: Wednesday April 10th
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: 400A Belgrave-Gembrook Rd, Emerald
Email: marissa.cashmore.c@gmail.com
Date: Wednesday, April 10th
Time: 10:00am to 11:30am
Location: Healesville Seniors Hall, 18 Green Street, Healesville
Connect with Nature and celebrate Nature Play Week!
Work together to collect fallen nature to create your own take home nature wreath.
Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1192766
Date: Wednesday, April 10th
Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, 35 -37 Castella Street, Lilydale
This printmaking workshop for kids draws on nature, using leaves and flowers to learn simple but magical printmaking methods. Inspired by the exhibition Transformations: Art of the Scott Sisters, participants will learn how to make monoprints and create beautiful artworks and cards to take home.
Book here: https://yarraranges.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/130305
Date: Wednesday, 10 April 10th
Time: 11:00am
Location: The Memo, 235 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville
Join in this interactive performance presented by the only Wurundjeri female dance group and Traditional Custodians of Narrm (Melbourne).
Djirri Djirri means Willy Wagtail in Woiwurrung, the language of Wurundjeri people, the Traditional Custodians of Narrm (Melbourne) and surrounds. The Willy Wagtail the Spirit Bird, gave us dance!
Book here: https://yarraranges.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/131301
Image by Suzanne Phoenix
Date: Thursday, April 11th
Time: 11:30am to 1:00pm
Location: Lilydale Athenaeum theatre, 39-41 Castella Street, Lilydale
Come along to a celebration of storytelling and diverse community voices at ‘Storytime at the Athenaeum’.
A program of fun and colourful stories will have the whole family entertained, including a Didgeridoo Storytelling Performance with Ash Dargan and Drag Storytime with Brenda Blessed.
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/storytime-at-the-athenaeum-tickets-839873994727
Date: April 11th
Time: 11am
Location: Ferntree Gully Community Arts Centre, 1010 Burwood Highway
Ferntree Gully
Unleash your child's creativity with our fun Kite Making Workshop! Let their imaginations take flight as they decorate & build their very own kites. This hands-on experience promises endless fun & learning, making it a perfect school holiday activity. Limited spots available - book now to secure your spot!
Book here: https://knoxcc.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/131414
Date: April 11th
Time: 3:30pm
Location: Knox Community Arts Centre
Corner Mountain Highway and Scoresby Road, Bayswater
Come and learn first-hand how to do the circus tricks from the Trash Test Dummies! Following their performances, the Dummies invite you to join them for an afternoon of fun and skill development. This workshop is for children with little or no experience in circus arts and is suitable for ages 7+.
The fun begins with a group game, followed by a mobility warm up before beginning the circus skills circuit. Children will be taught the basics of hula hooping, poi and plate spinning, ball juggling and acro-balance!
Book here: https://knoxcc.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/131440