{"id":8377,"date":"2024-09-25T23:02:05","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T13:02:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/?p=8377"},"modified":"2024-09-25T23:02:08","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T13:02:08","slug":"central-coast-spring-school-holiday-program-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/central-coast-spring-school-holiday-program-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Coast Spring School Holiday Program: Fun Activities for Kids and Teens"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Excitement is building on the Central Coast for the Spring School Holiday Program<\/strong>, with a range of student workshops and classes designed to cater for all ages, levels of experience and interests! Bookings are now open for the program on Central Coast Council\u2019s What\u2019s On pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Director Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith said this Spring Program features previous popular activities for younger kids, while offering new workshops to cater to older tweens and teens and their divergent interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cChildren living on the Coast have a huge selection of activities to choose from, delivered by our regional gallery, libraries, leisure centres, environmental and youth services teams, with the majority being free or affordably priced,\u201d Ms Smith said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe have amazing art tutors in our libraries, where kids can discover their inner artist through drawing Harajuku Fashion, Aussie icons like Bubble O\u2019Bill or painting their own Squishmallow portrait. We also have paper mache mask making, Mandala painting on silk, and Halloween jewellery and tote bag workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTween tech-obsessed kids will love Mario Kart switch gaming or our Ozobots robotics experience. Teens will love Dungeons and Dragons, Skateboard Deck Art, Warhammer \u2013 Mordheim! fantasy miniatures, and using the library\u2019s iPads and Cricut machine to personalise their own t-shirt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor our animal lovers we have two amazing projects they can get involved with,  Pet Pals and the Platy-project Kayak Tour. Platy-project is a community platypus survey event, where kids can explore Ourimbah Creek by kayak to learn more about where this elusive creature lives,\u201d Ms Smith said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other activities include the \u2018Pet Pal\u2019 workshops at Council\u2019s Charmhaven animal care facility on 2 and 10 October, where kids can learn how to be responsible pet owners and ensure safety around animals. Activities will also include \u2018Parker gets a Pet\u2019 storytime, dog toy making, and puppy and kitten meet and greets.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laycock St Theatre will captivate kids with performances of Apricity: a re-imagining of the Tales of Hans Christian Anderson, which could be a little scary for younger kids, and The Ultimate Magic Show with Jonas Jost, where kids will be speechless with wonder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council\u2019s Leisure Centres are always hubs of activity with the Swim and Sport Programs, Holiday Intensive Learn to Swim classes, Stroke clinics to improve swimming technique, plus pool inflatables, a water slide and a water park for the kids who love water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Administrator Rik Hart said Council is thrilled to provide a variety of fun and rewarding experiences that promote creativity, learning and community engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur School Holiday Program is vital for our community as it provides children with enriching experiences.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBy engaging our youth in fun and educational activities, we nurture their development, strengthen community bonds, and ensure every child can explore, learn, and thrive during the school holidays,\u201d Mr Hart said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To find out what\u2019s happening in your part of town, visit Love Central Coast\u2019s School Holiday Guide: School Holidays on the Central Coast | Love Central Coast<\/a> Check out centralcoast.nsw.gov.au\/events<\/a> and select the ‘School Holidays’ category to show the full program on offer. You can also sort by dates, location, or other criteria such as the new \u2018tween\/teen friendly\u2019 category.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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