Sizzlin’ hot summer fun is on its way

Get in quick to guarantee your child’s spot in our popular programs for the upcoming school holidays.

We have every child in mind with long-day care, fun environmental programs, art exhibitions, swimming lessons and library programs.

If you need your little ones to be cared for and entertained all-day, sign them up for fun outings, games and craft at one of our all day Vacation Care centres. Parents can relax knowing their kids will be well looked after by our experienced and motivated educators.

Thu 19 Dec – Tue 28 Jan (selected dates & locations)

Fun excursions are planned to Manly Surf & Slide, Circus Akimbo, BBQs at The Basin and Manly Dam, Ryde Aquatic Centre, Taronga Zoo, Rockhouse Brookvale, Ice Zoo and more! There is also a heap of action planned in-centre including Zumba Dance group, Laser Warriors, DJ Kitkat, Art Illusions and Tom Foolery Magic.

Cost: $72 (Child Care Subsidy available) Bookings: Open Mon 25 Nov Ages: 5 – 12 Locations: Cromer, Curl Curl, Forestville & Manly Vale More information: Vacation Care

This popular program is full of exciting outdoor adventures in nature. We have Coastal Rangers, a rock platform exploration and a Harry Potter Science Day to name just a few.

Selected dates

Where: Coastal Environment Centre, 1 Lake Park Road, North Narrabeen Cost: $65 per activity Ages: 6 - 12 Bookings: Visit our event calendar.

Make the most of your local library. Your children will love our fun and educational activities.

Activities include a Kids Party Confidential show and workshop with comedian Sean Murphy, Fantasy World Building workshop, writing workshop with Louise Park, summer craft, scavenger hunt and a summer reading challenge. Ages: 5+ Bookings: Open 9 December More information: visit the Library website

6 Dec 2019 – 23 Feb 2020 Learn about how artists and engineers think about ‘water’! How does a climbing galaxia fish scale a dam wall? What does a time-lapse film of a restored wetland look like? How does a printmaker draw native plants and tell stories? Experience the work of eight artists who have created art installations which explore ideas around science and engineering, inspired by the Manly Dam area.

Manly Art Gallery & Museum West Esplanade Reserve, Manly Cost: Free entry More information

Dive into these school holidays with classes to improve your child’s skills and confidence in the water.

Intensive swimming and stroke correction Cost: Five days: $93.75 5-day afternoon program Mon 16 - Fri 20 Dec Bookings: now open, close Fri 13 Dec at 3pm

5-day morning program Week 1: Mon 13 - Fri 17 Jan Week 2: Mon 20 - Fri 24 Jan Bookings: now open, close Fri 10 Jan at 3pm

Squads clinic Cost: Five days: $93.75 Bronze: Mon 6 - Fri 10 Jan (7- 8am) Bookings: now open, close Fri 3 Jan at 3pm Junior & Development: Mon 13 - Fri 17 Jan (8 - 9am) Bookings now open, close Fri 10 Jan at 3pm

Intensive swimming and stroke correction classes Cost: Five days: $93.25 Week 1: Mon 6 – Fri 10 Jan Week 2: Mon 13 - Fri 17 Jan Week 3: Mon 20 - Fri 24 Jan Bookings: now open

Carnival Preparation Clinics These clinics will include stroke technique, drills, starts, turns, finishes and competition rules. Cost: Single day $27.60, 5 days $124.20 Dates: Mon 20 - Fri 24 Jan Bookings: now open

Check out more activities during the school holidays on our event calendar