holiday Program - Ku-ring-gai Council

SCHOOL
holiday program
MONDAY 15 April - FRIDAY 26 APRIL 2013
Bookings open:
Priority 1 & 2: Monday 18 March
Priority 3: Tuesday 26 March
Pupil Free Day
West Pymble only
MONDAY 29 APRIL
bookings close friday 5 APRIL at 4pm
www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/vacationcare

Kids Klub
We have two Kids Klub services, West Pymble and
St Ives. These facilities provide mainly centre-based
care, recommended for children aged 5 - 9 years
(but open for children aged 5 - 12 years). Children
participate in a wide variety of fun, planned, ageappropriate
activities, supervised by experienced
staff in a safe and caring environment. The program
also offers up to three excursions within the Sydney
metropolitan area each week.
Recommended age: 5 - 9 years
Standard hours: 7.45am - 6pm
Daily fee: $40 + excursion and workshop costs
(compulsory on workshop and excursion days)
Venue Option 1
West Pymble Kids Klub
West Pymble Community Hall
Lofberg Road, West Pymble
Phone: 0419 267 691 or 0403 010 824
(mobile only in use during program)
Facilities: Large hall with air conditioning, new
kitchen, close to netball courts, Bicentennial Park,
play equipment and access to West Pymble Pool in
summer.
CRN: 555 007 232L
Venue Option 2:
St Ives Kids Klub
St Ives Park Primary School, Acron Road, St Ives
Phone: 0417 242 129 (only in use during program)
Facilities: Large hall with covered outdoor learning
area, library, wet weather areas, play equipment,
picnic tables, eco-garden, basketball court and oval.
CRN: 555 007 233J
important
information
Ku-ring-gai Council’s School Holiday Programs offer children aged 5 - 14 years a
wide variety of arts, crafts, games, sports, excursions and educational experiences
during the NSW DET School Holidays. We have age-appropriate programs and
activities in a safe, secure and caring environment with staff supervision at all times.
Kids Getaway
Kids Getaway is recommended for children aged
9 - 14 years. It provides excursions to a variety of
different locations around Sydney and beyond,
supervised by experienced staff. There are also
centre-based activities and workshops including arts
and crafts, sport, table tennis, videos, music, board
games, Play Station, pool table, Wii and more!
Recommended age: 9-14 years
Standard hours: 7.45am - 6pm
Daily fee: $40 + excursion and workshop costs
(compulsory on workshop and excursion days)
Venue
St Ives Kids Getaway
St Ives Community Hall, Memorial Avenue, St Ives
Phone: 0419 625 064 (only in use during program)
Facilities: Large hall, close to sports facilities
including oval, tennis courts, skate ramp and
shopping centre. Indoor facilities include a kitchen,
pool table, Wii, television and table tennis.
Note: Children can bring money for lunch on in-centre
days as they have the option of visiting the St Ives
Shopping Village to buy lunch. Staff will encourage
children to make healthy food choices.
Booking dates
Bookings open
Priority 1 & 2 families
Monday 18 March
Priority 3 families
Tuesday 26 March
(see Priority of Access section on
the Annual Enrolment Form)
Bookings close
Friday 5 April

Enrolments
How do I book?
1. View the daily program and select
the days and activities you would
like your child to attend.
2. Complete both forms:
• 2013 Annual Vacation Care
Enrolment Form
and
• April 2013 Vacation Care
Booking Form
Both forms are enclosed in this
brochure. Ensure you provide your
Customer Reference Number (CRN)
and date of birth on booking form
otherwise full fees will be charged.
All details must be completed or the
booking form will not be accepted.
To lodge your booking, do
one of the following:
1. Scan & email booking form to
vacationcare@kmc.nsw.gov.au
2. Post booking form with payment
details and cheque/money order to:
Leisure Coordinator
Ku-ring-gai Council, Locked Bag
1056, Pymble NSW 2073
3. Pay in person with your
booking form at Council Chambers
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4pm
NOTE: No late bookings accepted
How will I know if my
booking is confirmed?
All bookings will be confirmed in
writing via post or email within
seven days. If you have not received
confirmation within this timeframe,
please contact us.
Places are limited, excursions and
workshops fill quickly, so book early to
avoid disappointment.
Ku-ring-gai Council Vacation Care
Terms and Conditions
Arrivals/departures
It is a legal requirement that parents sign their child in and out
each day. Children will only be permitted to leave the centre
when accompanied by an adult nominated on the enrolment form.
Written notification is required to allow another person to collect
your child.
Sun protection
We have a No Hat No Play policy. Please ensure you send your
child to the centre with a hat, closed-in shoes and suitable sunsafe
clothing, i.e. t-shirts that cover the back and shoulders.
Children are required to wear a rash shirt at all times when
swimming. Staff are not permitted to apply sunscreen unless
written permission has been given by parents (permission on
enrolment form).
Refunds and cancellations
No refunds or credits are available unless a medical certificate is
provided. Excursion and workshop costs are non-refundable.
Late collection fees
Parents arriving to collect their child after 6pm will be charged
a late fee of $1 per minute per child. If the child has not been
collected by 6.15pm the parent will be charged an additional fee
of $2 per minute per child until the child is collected.
Meals
Morning/afternoon tea and lunch are not provided unless
specified in the program. Children should bring adequate food
and drinks for the day. Products containing nuts are not permitted.
Excursions and centre workshops
• Places are limited as we have higher staff-to-child ratios on
excursions. All excursions and workshops are compulsory
unless stated otherwise.
• Children must be at the centre by 8.30am on excursion days.
• We have the following staff to child ratios in place:
- Kids Klub: 1:10 for non-water, 1:6 for swimming at West
Pymble Pool, 1:5 for swimming
- Kids Getaway: 1:12 for non-water excursions, 1:8 for
swimming
• Risk Assessments are completed for all excursions and are
available in centres or upon request.
• Programs, excursions and workshops may be changed
to accommodate adverse weather conditions or due to
unforeseen circumstances. Changes will be noted near the
parent sign in/out area, as soon as possible.

important
information
Allergies and medications
Parents are required to inform us of any allergies
or medications their child has when enrolling and
registering at the centre. Parents are requested to
explain known triggers and symptoms to help us
recognise and treat allergies or conditions. Efforts will
be made to avoid exposure to the known cause.
Anaphylaxsis: If any child is known to have a nut
or anaphylactic reaction or episode to any allergy, it is
very important parents provide us with a current colour
action plan (include a recent colour photo).
Asthma: If any child is known to have Asthma, it is
very important parents provide us with a current action
plan and bring medication to the centre each day.
Medication can only be administered by staff with
written permission and medication that has been
prescribed by a doctor. Over the counter medications
such as panadol and cough medicine will only be
administered if accompanied by a doctor’s letter.
Should your child require medication, you will be
required to complete a medication authorisation form
at the centre.
Special needs
All children are welcome to participate in this program.
However, if your child has special needs, we ask they
be available for an assessment at least four weeks
prior to the start of the program to help us ensure
adequate staff, funding and other resources are
available to support their requirements. Please contact
the Leisure Coordinator on 9424 0000 to arrange
an assessment. Spaces for children, including those
with additional needs, may be limited due to factors
including staffing requirements, centre capacity and
availability of government subsidies.
Parent handbook
The parent handbook is clear and easy to follow and
provides detailed information about our programs,
policies and procedures. Visit our website
www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/vacationcare to get your copy.
Full copies of our centre policies and procedures are
also on our website, in-centres or available on request
from the Leisure Coordinator.
centres
open AT
7.45am
Drink in a screw top container suitable
for refilling with water
Children are not permitted outside unless
wearing a hat
Children are requested not to bring
electronic games, valuable items, money
and toys. Ku-ring-gai Council is not
responsible for lost or damaged items.
A spare change of clothes in case of
accidents
Children are encouraged to wear
sun-safe clothing at all times throughout
the year - a hat for outdoor play, a shirt
with sleeves that covers the back and
shoulders, and closed-in shoes (thongs
not acceptable).
No money is to be brought on
excursion days.
NOTE: Activities with indicate travel by bus
- please note the departure and arrival times of
buses in activity description
NOTE: Activities with indicate children need to complete
a waiver form to participate - www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/schoolholidays
On some excursions at Kids Getaway we are accepting children
who are 8 years+, please check the program to see which days this applies.
8+
YEARS
Ensure you provide
enough healthy and
nutritious snacks, meals
and drinks to last the
day as meals and food
are NOT provided,
unless otherwise
stated.

SPECIAL EVENT
BABY
chickens
LIVING EGGS
Come and experience the cute little fluffy baby
chickens from Living Eggs Chicken Hatching
Program any day at Kids Klub these holidays.
Watch the chickens hatch and learn about their
needs and life cycle. Kids will get the chance to
name, hold, feed and care for the little chickens
everyday of the holidays.
For more information:
www.livingeggs.com.au

Kids Klub week 1
West Pymble and St Ives Klub
Monday 15 April: Fun Day WITH BABY CHICKENS
Join us on the first day of the holidays for some fun-filled in-centre arts, craft, games and
sports including scooby doos, face painting, crazy hair styles and paper plane making.
We also have the eggs from Living Eggs Hatching arriving. Today we set up the incubator and watch
them hatch! How many chickens will there be? How long will they take to hatch? Name the baby chicks
competitions and more. Don’t miss a fun-filled first day.
No additional cost
Tuesday 16 April: WizzyWorld
Kids’ Choice today as we travel to one of Sydney’s biggest and best indoor play centres.
Hang around in the ball pit, swing down the flying fox and slip and slide the 3 level astro slide,
or kick it out in the sports zone. We will also have special access to the Karaoke room.
Bus departs: 9.15am and returns 3.45pm
Bring: Morning tea, drinks, snacks, closed-in shoes, comfortable clothing, socks and a hat.
Staff to child ratios: 1:10 Anticipated staff on the excursion: 4-6 staff per centre
Additional cost: $20
IN
CENTRE
new!
Wednesday 17 APRIL: Messy Art Play with Supreme Incursions
Come prepared to get messy today (bring a paint shirt or clothes that can get dirty). We have the team
from Supreme Incursions coming to keep us busy as we rotate through a variety of fun and messy art
activities. Sponges, paint sprayers, playdough, golf balls as well as hands and fingers are all used to
create a bunch of messy masterpieces. Come prepared to get stuck into some colourful and messy fun!
Bring: a paint shirt or smock.
Additional cost $10
new!
Thursday 18 April: GET UP AND GET ACTIVE
Today we get up and get active as we have FitKids coming for a two-hour get-active workshop. Be like
the Gladiators on TV and go into battle against your mates. Gladiators have one or more addictive battle
type fitness games every session. Get FIT, be XCITED and have fun! We will refuel in the afternoon with
a healthy afternoon tea of carrot, celery sticks, biscuits, fruit and dips. Don’t forget we still have the baby
chickens from Living Eggs to look after - pat and feed them, build them a play pen, and take them outside
for a play! Advise of dietary requirements.
Additional cost $6
Friday 19 April: ‘All washed up’ at the NARRABEEN CEC
Love Adventure? Keen for a challenge? Join us for our junior version of Survivor. Kids navigate their way
around the beach with the aid of compasses and a pirate map, finding buried treasure along the way.
We will also learn some other great games and activities planned to keep us busy all day long at the
Narrabeen Coastal Environment Centre.
Bus departs: 8.45am and returns 4pm
Bring: Morning tea, drinks, snacks, closed-in shoes, comfortable clothing, socks and a hat.
Staff to child ratios: 1:10 Anticipated staff on the excursion: 4-6 staff per centre
Additional cost: $26
excursion workshop workshop
excursion

Kids Klub week 2
Monday 22 April: P is for ??? and Living Eggs Chickens
Today we are doing all things P! Come dressed in an outfit the starts with the letter
P…pop star, pirate, princess, purple, pink, police, pyjamas. Enjoy the fun of all things P today: playdough,
pasta creations, make piklets, and more! Don’t forget we still have the baby chickens from Living Eggs
to look after - pat and feed them, build them a play pen, and take them outside for a play!
No additional cost
Tuesday 23 April: Gymnastics and Trampolining at Sydney Olympic Park
Get ready to bounce, spin, roll, twist and turn as we travel to the State Sports Centre for a trampolining
and gymnastics workshop. See where the Olympians train and pick up some hot tips from the qualified
and professional coaches. We will then enjoy some free time at Blaxland Riverside Park. These unique
new play spaces provides challenges and adventures for children of all ages. Lose yourself in the
wormhole net, test your skills on the climbing wall , try out the double slide, or race your friends on the
double flying fox.
Bus departs: 9am and returns 4.20pm
Bring: Morning tea, drinks, snacks, closed-in shoes, comfortable clothing, socks and a hat.
Staff to child ratios: 1:10 Anticipated staff on the excursion: 4-6 staff per centre
Additional cost: $16
Wednesday 24: Team Building Fun with Supreme Incursions
Come prepared for some fun team challenges and activities today. We have the team from Supreme
Incursions coming to keep us busy as we rotate through a variety of challenges, get through the web of
confusion, dodge obstacles while being blindfolded, creating a protective shell for your pet egg and more.
Come prepared for some fun team games. Don’t forget we still have the baby chickens from Living Eggs
to look after - pat and feed them, build them a play pen, and take them outside for a play!
Bring: Come dressed in your favourite sports team colours or uniforms.
Additional cost $10
Thursday 25 April: CENTRE CLOSED
West Pymble and St Ives Klub
new!
ANZAC DAY - PUBLIC HOLIDAY - ALL CENTRES CLOSED
IN
Friday 26 APRIL: Jumping Castle Disco Fun
CENTRE
It’s the last day of the holidays and we are going to jump and disco. Enjoy the jumping castle,
which will be at the centre all day long and then have fun at the disco party in the afternoon.
Don’t miss this fun-filled last day to jump and P-A-R-T-Y and the last day to say goodbye to the baby chickens.
Additional cost: $3.50
Monday 29 April - Pupil Free Day Care - West Pymble Only
IN
CENTRE
West Pymble Community Hall will be open (limited numbers) for all ages. We will be having our very own
MOVIE DAY in centre. Bring your favourite G or PG movies. We will also have a wide variety of other arts
and craft activities on offer including clay creations, mask making and a range of art, craft, cooking, movies
and games.
No additional cost
Note: Minimum number of bookings are required to ensure this day goes ahead.
excursion
workshop

Kids Getaway week 1
Monday 15 April: Masterchef Monday
Chef’s hats on as we go all things foodie today. We have some chopstick
challenges, the chocolate game and the weet bix challenge. We will also make
cake pops, healthy hamburgers and rocky road. We will also have some Getaway favourites including
Nukem ball, big screen movies, badge making, Wii and slack lining challenges
No additional cost
Tuesday 16 April: Sydney Exploration
new!
Today we are challenging our way throughout some of Sydney’s top sports as we split
into teams for another Getaway hunt challenge. At our first stop we rise above the Sydney
Skyline at Sydney Tower, can you spot Sydney’s top spots or can you tell me how far away Cronulla is?
Back down the tower and enjoy one of the last rides around the Sydney Loop on the Sydney Monorail
before it closes down. We will then refuel with our favourite all-you-can-eat Pizza Hut.
* Children are supervised at all times
Bring: Morning tea, snacks, drinks, a hat, closed-in shoes and comfortable clothing.
Bus departs: 9am and returns 4pm
Staff to child ratios: 1:10 Anticipated staff on the excursion: 4 to 7 staff
Additional cost: $30 (includes tower entry, monorail day pass, all you can eat Pizza Hut)
Wednesday 17 April: ExtReme Playzone
IN
CENTRE
new!
Get ready for the Extreme Playzone action-packed entertainment with 1 game
of Laser Tag, 1 game of Spin Zone Bumper Cars, a game of Cosmic Golf and 2 laser frenzy
games. Bring your own money if you wish to purchase additional game tokens and snacks.
Bring: Morning tea, snacks, drinks, a hat, closed-in shoes and money if you wish to purchase extra
game tokens or snacks.
Bus departs: 10am and returns 2pm
Staff to child ratios: 1:12 Anticipated staff on the excursion: 4-6 staff
Additional cost: $27.50
new!
8+
YEARS
8+
YEARS
Thursday 18 April: Billy Carts Fun with Supreme Incursions
Come prepared for some fun as we are involved in a rotation of activities providing the skills and
knowledge needed to safely build and drive a Billy Cart. We will be designing and constructing a Billy
Cart from start to finish using different materials and we will learn to drive a Billy Cart safely. During the
Incursion we learn by following step-by-step instructions using tools, driving techniques, knot tying, force
and motion. A fantastic hands-on session! Kids will have time to purchase lunch at St Ives shops.
Additional cost: $10
Friday 19 April: Indoor Rock Climbing AND Trivia challenges
Get ready to climb as high as you can, as we visit Northern Beaches Rock house for some
indoor climbing, bouldering and traversing fun, can you make it to the top? We then return to the
centre for a busy afternoon with the Autumn Getaway Trivia Challenges. Will your team win the Golden
Boot award? We will also have big screen movies and table tennis challenges in the afternoon.
Ensure you complete a waiver if attending on this day.
Bring: Morning tea, lunch, drinks, socks, closed-in shoes, and a hat
Bus departs: 9am and returns 1pm
Staff to child ratios: 1:12 Anticipated staff on the excursion: 4-6 staff
Additional cost: $18
excursion
excursion workshop excursion

Kids Getaway week 2
Monday 22 April: Silly Science AND Big Screen Movies
Come prepared for some fun as we are divided into smaller groups and sent on a rotation of
silly science fun and learning. Everyone gets hands-on as we are involved in a range of
exciting experiments that include getting their hands amongst our Supreme Slime, making rockets take off,
teasing their mind with optical illusions, spearing a leak-proof bag and transforming magnets. It’s truly a great
silly science experience for all students. We will then enjoy an afternoon with Wii challenges, big screen
movies and badge making.
Additional cost: $8
Tuesday 23 April: Liverpool Ice Skate AND Mini Golf
Today we travel to Liverpool Catholic Sports Centre for a busy day out. First stop is the
mini golf course. How many holes-in-one can you get? After the round of mini golf we then
cool down and escape the summer sun at the Liverpool Ice Rink. How many laps or tricks can you do?
We will also be treated to a snack and a drink to re-fuel our bodies after a busy day. Please advise of dietary
requirements
Bring: Morning tea, lunch, drinks, snacks, hat, socks, warm clothes for the ice rink.
Bus Departs: 9am and returns 4pm
Staff to child ratios: 1:12 Anticipated staff on the excursion: 4-6 staff
Additional cost: $28
Wednesday 24 April: Excursion: Luna Park
We head back to the Biggest Mouth in Sydney, ‘Luna Park’. Step back in time and enjoy
the old school attractions in Coney Island, test your driving skills on the dodgem cars or relax and enjoy
spectacular Sydney from the Ferris wheel as we enjoy our all day lift pass.
* Note height restrictions apply on some rides for children under 130cm
Bring: Morning tea, lunch, closed-in shoes, drinks, snacks and hat.
Bus Departs: 9.30am and returns 4pm
Staff to child ratios: 1:12 Anticipated staff on the excursion: 4-6 staff
Additional cost: $42
Thursday 25 April: CENTRE CLOSED
ANZAC DAY
Friday 26 April- BBQ and wheels in Blaxland Adventure Park
Today we travel to Sydney’s newest and biggest outdoor adventure playground, Blaxland
Riverside Park. This unique new play space provides challenges and adventures for children of all ages,
lose yourself in our wormhole net, test your skills on the climbing wall , try out the double slide, or race your
friends on the double flying fox. This is going to be an active and exciting day out as we have some team
games as well as a tasty sausage sizzle. Once we are all played out we will return to the centre for some fly,
nukem ball, giant twister and pick-up-sticks challenges. Please advise of dietary requirements.
Bring your scooters and helmets if you want to cruise around on some of the pathways throughout the
park No Helmet = No Riding
Bring: Morning tea, lunch, closed-in shoes, drinks, snacks and hat.
Bus Departs: 9.30am and returns 3pm
Staff to child ratios: 1:12 Anticipated staff on the excursion: 4-6 staff
Additional cost: $9 (includes transport and sausage sizzle)
new!
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8+
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SUNDAY 5 May
10AM - 4PM
St Ives Village Green
Memorial Ave, St Ives
Brophy Aerial Theatre Company’s
Alice in Wonderland Show
Roaming performers
Circus workshop
Rides
Food & wine
Animal farm
Activities & workshops
Stalls galore
and more!
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Further activities
You can also enjoy school holiday activities at Council’s libraries,
Art Centre, Wildflower Garden and youth centres.
Gordon Library School Holiday Fun
Phone: 9424 0909
799 Pacific Highway, Gordon
Art, music and drama classes for children and
teens at Ku-ring-gai Art Centre
Phone: 9424 0310
Bancroft Park, 3 Recreation Avenue, Roseville
Bush crafts, bushwalks and nature activities at
Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden and Bushland Education Centre
Phone: 9424 0353
420 Mona Vale Road, St Ives
Fun, safe activities for teenagers at our youth centres
Phone: 9424 0837
Gordon SRC: 799 Pacific Highway, Gordon
Many of these activities require advanced booking. See our website for
dates and details: www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/schoolholidays

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