The Winter school holidays are fast approaching, making it the perfect time to plan some fun activities for the kids! Whether you’re after holiday camps, vacation care, or engaging workshops, our School Holiday Guide has plenty of great options. Explore what’s happening across Sydney’s North Shore, from sports and tennis camps to performing arts, public speaking, and coding workshops.
If you need school holiday camps, vacation care, or workshops to keep the kids engaged while you work or tackle your to-do list, there’s plenty happening across the North Shore! Whether it’s a single-day workshop or a full week of fun, they’ll have the chance to make new friends and learn new skills.
Browse the list of school holiday activities below, and use the Quicklinks to jump straight to event details!
School Holiday Camps
- Adventure Camp (Bayview, Balmoral, Northbridge, Greenwich & Balmain)
- Beautiful Minds School Holiday Workshops (Mosman)
- Code Camp (Lane Cove, Mosman, Lindfield, Gordon, Wahroonga, North Curl Curl, Collaroy)
- CRU Holiday Camps (Galston, Macquarie Park, Perisher, Oakhurst & Lake Macquarie)
- Inspire’s School Holiday Fun (North Willoughby)
- Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden (St Ives)
- Speaking Schools (North Sydney & Wahroonga)
Vacation Care
- Gowrie Vacation Care (North Sydney)
Sports Holiday Camps
- Black Belt Martial Arts (Hornsby)
- Humpty Sports Holiday Camp (Castle Cove)
- Motiv8sports (Northbridge, Lane Cove & North Sydney)
- Ninja Kids (Hornsby)
- Onyx Gymnastics (North Sydney & Mosman)
Tennis Camps
- Evolve Tennis Academy (Roseville, Collaroy, Belrose & Avalon)
- Kim Warwick Tennis Academy (Hornsby)
Performing Arts Workshops
- Big Music School & Studios (Crows Nest)
- Bop till you Drop (Mosman & Gladesville)
- Creative Starz Academy (Willoughby, Mosman, Manly Vale, Beacon Hill)
- Jazz Workshop Australia (St Leonards)
- NIDA Open (Chatswood, Mosman and Kensington)
- Sydney Dance Company (Walsh Bay Arts Precinct & Pennant Hills)
Creative Arts Workshops
- DeLovely Cake Design and Academy (Chatswood)
- Sewing with Nikki (Ryde)
- Wave Art (Crows Nest)
BEST THINGS TO DO THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Creative Arts Workshops
DeLovely Cake Design and Academy (Chatswood)
North Shore Mums Offer: Receive $30 kids’ birthday party voucher & $20 art classes voucher when you book. T&Cs apply.
DeLovely Cake Design and Academy—the award-winning creative hub—offers an exciting line-up of kids’ workshops! With 12 incredible workshops across four engaging categories, there’s something for every young creator:
- Cake and Baking Workshops
- Creative Arts Workshops
- Creative Craft Workshops
- Balloon Art Workshops
These hands-on experiences help children build confidence, foster creativity, and develop independence while having fun and making new friends!
Parents can join the fun with a unique parent-child option, or kids can invite a friend to double the excitement!
- When: 7 July – 20 July
- Where: DeLovely Cake Design and Academy, Shop 20, 369 Victoria Ave, Chatswood
- Suited for: Children aged 5 and above. Children under 5 can join with a parent through the Parent-Child option.
- Cost: $80-$139. Full-day workshop discounts are available.
- Website: delovelycakedesign.com.au
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 0481 83 85 87
Sewing with Nikki (Ryde)
Looking for a fun and engaging activity for the school holidays? Sewing With Nikki’s Kids Sewing Workshops are perfect for children aged 8 and up, whether they’re complete beginners or have some sewing experience. Kids will create their very own project. All materials are provided, and every child will leave with new skills, new friends, and something they’ve made by hand to take home with pride!
Mother/Daughter workshops are also available so come and spend some quality time together.
- When: Workshops offered in both weeks of the July school holidays, 9am-3pm
- Where: Ryde
- Suited for: Children aged 8+
- Cost: $149 per day
- Website: sewingwithnikki.com.au
- Email: [email protected]
- Active & Creative Kids Voucher accepted
Wave Art (Crows Nest)
North Shore Mums Offer: Book 5 sessions and only pay for 4!
Wave Art (Crows Nest)
School holidays are here, and Wave Art has a fantastic lineup of creative fun! From classic favourites to exciting new activities like fabric painting on calico bags and next-level Fluid Art, there’s something for everyone. Plus, they’ve got some special painting surprises up their sleeves! Join them for a holiday filled with colour, creativity, and fun!
Even family members, including Mum, Dad, and Gran… Just add Family Fun for one paying adult at the Checkout.
Sessions are open for Private Schools, and they are open for Pupil Free Days at the end.
- When: Full Program running from 7 July to 18 July
- Additional sessions from Thursday 26 June and open for Pupil Free Day 21 July
- Times: Morning 9:30am – 12:30pm & Afternoon 1:30 – 4:30pm + Additional Supervision Option (lunch, before and after)
- Suited for: Children aged 5+
- Cost: $80 per session. Sibling discounts are available.
- Website: waveart.com.au/kids
- Email: [email protected]
Public Speaking
Speaking Schools Australasia (Wahroonga & North Sydney)
Are you looking for a workshop to help your child find their voice? Speaking Schools runs various fun and educational holiday programs to help students of all backgrounds build their confidence and speaking skills in a supportive environment.
With small classes – no more than nine students per coach – plenty of practice and personal feedback, Speaking Schools Australasia will help every student bring their words to life.
- When: 7 July – 18 July 2025
- Time: 9am to 3:15pm (additional supervision available to 5pm)
- Where: North Sydney, Wahroonga
- Suited for: Kindy – Year 10
- Cost: From $230. Creative Kids Vouchers are accepted
- Website: speakingschools.com.au
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 0485 931 163
Performing Arts Workshops
Jazz Camp (St Leonards)
Give your young musician an unforgettable winter-holiday jazz camp: three inspiring, fun days (ages 9-17) at JWA’s St Leonards studio, minutes from the station and Metro.
If they can already play their instrument, their experienced, child-safe teachers will guide them through big-band and small-combo rehearsals, introduce (or level-up) improvisation, and have them finish the camp with fresh skills and music they’re proud of.
Whether they’re brand-new to jazz or already hooked, every instrument and experience level is welcome in our friendly, inclusive setting. Places are limited, so book early.
- When: Monday 14 – Wednesday 16 Juy, 9.30am-4.30pm (drop off from 8.30am and pickup by 5pm)
- Where: St Leonards
- Suited for: Children aged 9-17
- Cost: $420
- Website: jazzworkshopaustralia.com.au
- Email: [email protected]
- Creative Kids Voucher accepted
Creative Starz Academy: Beauty & the Beast and Matilda Holiday Programs (Willoughby, Mosman, Manly Vale & Beacon Hill)
Creative Starz Academy
Creative Starz Academy’s 5-day program will have your child singing, dancing, and acting their heart out while building confidence and creativity. It’s the perfect way to keep the kids entertained and inspired these holidays!
In Beauty and the Beast, children will explore the magic of this timeless fairy tale through song, dance, and drama as they bring beloved characters to life.
For those who love a little mischief and brainpower, Matilda offers an empowering adventure filled with clever storytelling, energetic choreography, and unforgettable music inspired by the hit musical.
- When: Monday 7 July to Friday 11 July 2025 (5 Days) | Monday 14 July to Friday 18 July 2025 (5 Days) | 9am – 3pm, drop off from 8am and pick up until 5:30pm (4pm on the last day)
- Where: Willoughby, Mosman, Manly Vale & Beacon Hill
- Suited for: 6-13 years
- Cost: $460
- Website: creativestarz.com.au
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 0416 055 350
- Creative Kids voucher accepted
Big Music School & Studios (Crows Nest)
North Shore Mums Offer: 10% discount for North Shore Mums, book online and enter code NSM10 at checkout.
Big Music runs fun music programs for kids, catering to all musical experiences and ability levels. These programs are perfect for younger kids to start or continue their musical journey. Depending on your child’s age and musical experience, they offer three different holiday camp programs.
Option 1: THE ULTIMATE ROCK EXPERIENCE (Ages 5-12) – The perfect way for younger kids to start their musical journey, the URE program offers a fun and supportive environment where they can explore a range of contemporary instruments, including guitar, bass, drums, vocals, and piano/keyboard.
Option 2: JUNIOR ROCKERS (Ages 8+) – Junior Rockers is for aspiring rock stars who have been playing for at least a year, introducing them to playing in a rock band and rehearsing with new friends and expert coaches for an incredible live performance at the end of the week.
Option 3: HOLIDAY ROCK SHOW (Ages 12+) – Rock Shows is a unique experience for musicians ready to rock! Working with inspiring professional musicians, they’ll join a fully-fledged rock band and prepare a setlist of songs for an epic live performance on the final day.
- When: Week 1: June 30 – July 4 | Week 2: July 7 – 11 | Week 3: July 14 – 18
- Time: 9am – 3pm | Extended hours $25/hour (8.30am – 5pm)
- Where: Big Music, Level 1, 85 Alexander Street, Crows Nest
- Suited for: 5-17 years
- Cost: 5-day program: $650
- Website: bigmusic.com.au
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (02) 8622 6550
Bop till you Drop School Holidays (Mosman, Gladesville)
Looking for a holiday program packed with creativity, energy, and excitement? Our Performing Arts School Holiday Program is the perfect activity to keep your child active and entertained! With fun-filled classes in singing, dancing, drama, craft, science and cooking, your child will be learning, laughing, and making new friends every day.
The grand finale? A special concert performance for family and friends, plus every child receives a certificate to celebrate their amazing achievements. Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on this unforgettable holiday experience!
- When & Where:
- Wed 9 & Thurs 10 July @ Mosman & Castle Hill
- Tues 15 & Wed 16 July @ Gladesville & Bondi
- Time: 9am-3.30pm (FREE extended care: 8am-5pm)
- Suited for: 5-12 years (Primary School)
- Cost: $104/day OR 10% off $93.60 if booked by 12 June. Active Kids & Creative Kids vouchers accepted.
- Booking: Book Mosman here – Book Gladesville here
- Website: School Holiday Program Info
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 1300 130 313
NIDA Open Winter School Holiday Program (Chatswood, Mosman & Kensington)
North Shore Mums offer: Enrol 30 days before class commencement to receive a 10% early bird discount.
Looking for something cool to keep your child active over the winter break? NIDA Open School Holiday Programs are the perfect way to fire up young creatives with inspiring classes to help build confidence, communication skills and friendships.
From drama and storytelling to musical theatre and design, our winter holiday classes are packed with creative learning opportunities, led by expert teaching artists from Australia’s leading performing arts training organisation.
- When: Monday 30 June – Sunday 20 July, 10am to 4pm
- Where: Chatswood, Mosman & Kensington
- Suited for: 5 – 18 years
- Cost: From $144 per day
- Website: open.nida.edu.au
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 1300 450 417
- Creative Kids vouchers accepted
Sydney Dance Company Winter School Holiday Workshop (Walsh Bay Arts Precinct & Pennant Hills)
North Shore Mums offer: Use code WINTER2025 at checkout to enjoy 10% off workshops! This offer is valid until Friday, June 9.
Looking for a fun and active way to keep the kids entertained these school holidays?
Sydney Dance Company’s Winter School Holiday Workshops, running 7–18 July 2025, offer something for every young mover — from first timers to advanced dancers.
With workshops in contemporary, jazz, commercial and all styles, kids aged 5–18 can build skills, boost confidence and explore their creativity with our expert instructors. Whether they’re keen to join an afternoon beginner class or dive into a one, two or three-day workshop, there’s a program to suit every schedule and experience level.
- When: 7 – 18 July 2025
- Location: Sydney Dance Company, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct | Mount Saint Benedict College, Pennant Hills
- Suited for: 5 – 18 years old
- Cost: Prices range from $38 for an afternoon workshop to $215 for a 2-day workshop.
- Website:sydneydancecompany.com
- Email:[email protected]
- Phone: (02) 9258 4818
Tennis Camps
Kim Warwick Tennis Academy (Hornsby)
At Kim Warwick Tennis Academy, they’re thrilled to bring back their popular Multi-Sports Tennis & Pickleball Holiday Camp this Winter! Packed with fun activities, this camp will give kids an action-packed experience exploring various sports, with tennis taking centre stage.
Running across both weeks of the Winter holidays, their camp is designed to keep all kids entertained, engaged and active while having a blast. Don’t miss out on an exciting holiday filled with fun, energy, and big smiles!
- When: Week 1: Mon 7 – Fri 11 July | Week 2: Mon 14 – 18 July
- Where: Kim Warwick Tennis Academy, 12A Edgeworth David Avenue, Hornsby
- Suited for: 5-15 years
- Cost: Full Day $67 / Half Day $49. Active Kids Vouchers are accepted.
- Website: kwta.com.au
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (02) 9477 6377
Evolve Tennis (Roseville, Collaroy, Belrose & Avalon)
North Shore Mums offer: Book a sibling/friend in for a 50% discount!
Evolve Tennis Academy is bringing you an interactive training clinic offering a soccer and tennis program focused on an enjoyable learning and training experience.
Kids will be trained and educated on their skills, including ball mastery, agility, relays, overload situations, hidden learning games, match play, and mini-tournaments.
- When: Monday 7 – Friday 11 July | Monday 14 – Friday 18 July
- Time: Full Day: 9am – 3pm | Half Day: 9am – 12pm | Free Before & After Care from 7.30am-5pm
- Where: Belrose, Collaroy, Roseville, Kooroora, Careel Bay (Avalon)
- Suited for: 4-16 years
- Cost: $80 full day | $60 half day | $290 full day/whole week | $220 half day/whole week
- Website: evolvetennisacademy.com.au
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 1300 391 552
Sports Holiday Workshops
Motiv8Sports – The Motiv8Games & Soccer Fanatics (Northbridge, Lane Cove & North Sydney)
North Shore Mums Offer: Use code NSM20 to receive 20% off (valid for the first 50 tickets).
Motiv8 Games is a futuristic version of the Olympics with a rock concert atmosphere. They include team sports, individual events, showdowns, and team-building challenges that will provide bucket loads of fun and friendly competition and a chance for campers to win GOLD!
Soccer Fanatics: This is NOT a Coaching Clinic involving monotonous skills and drills. This one-day event is designed for kids who love soccer. They leave the sideline noise and technical coaching to the football experts and provide an environment for challenges and fun for kids to be kids.
- When & Where:
- 7 & 8 July – Northbridge
- 10 & 11 July – Lane Cove
- 14 & 15 July – North Sydney
- 18 July – Soccer Fanatics, Lane Cove
- Suited for: Kindy – Year 6
- Cost: $20-$130. Active & Creative Kids vouchers accepted
- Website: motiv8sports.com.au
- Email: [email protected]
Onyx Gymnastics Holiday Club (Mosman & North Sydney)
North Shore Mums Offer: 30% off the 3rd day booked at one time in Middle Head, Mosman!
Onyx Gymnastics
Onyx Gymnastics offers engaging holiday programs for children aged 4–10, blending gymnastics, crafts, and outdoor play in a safe, air-conditioned environment at their Middle Head, Mosman studio. The Holiday Club runs daily from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with optional extended care and is open to all skill levels. Activities include gymnastics sessions, themed games, creative crafts, and more.
For children aged 7+ with prior gymnastics experience, Onyx also offers a structured 3-day Gymnastics Camp at Shore School, North Sydney, focusing on skill development across various apparatus.
- When & Where:
- Onyx Holiday Club (Mosman) Monday – Friday: 7 – 18 July 9-3.30pm (Extended hours available from 8am-5pm)
- Gymnastics Camp (North Sydney) Week 1 – 8/9/10 July 9-4pm & Week 2 – 15/16/17 of July 9-4pm
- Suited for: 4-14 years
- Cost: $110 -$395. Active Kids and Creative Kids Vouchers are accepted.
- Website: onyxgymnastics.com.au
- Email: [email protected]u
Black Belt Martial Arts Hornsby
North Shore Mums Offer: FREE Karate Uniform and Karate White Belt worth $85! *For attendees who are not current students of BBMA Hornsby only.
Looking for something fun, active AND meaningful these holidays? Black Belts Martial Arts has you covered!
- Rock & Water session (for grounded, resilient kids)
- Life Skills session (calm, mindful minds)
- Self Defence (non-violent anti-bullying strategies)
- Karate classes — absolute beginners welcome!
- Games, movies, crafts and fun activities
- FREE karate uniform & white belt for non-students
- Morning & Afternoon tea
Not your average camp — have fun while learning new skills:
- When: Thursday 17 July, 8:30am – 4.30pm (Free late pick up till 6pm)
- Where: Suite 8 (Level 1) 6-18 Bridge Road, Hornsby
- Suited for: 7-14 years
- Cost: $89 per person – Includes morning & afternoon tea, a FREE Karate Uniform and a Karate belt! Active Kids vouchers accepted
- Website: bbmahornsby.com.au
- Email: [email protected]
Humpty Sports Holiday Camp (Castle Cove)
Humpty Sports
Looking for some holiday fun for your kids? Have them join at Humpty Camp.
Their multi-sport holiday program is designed specifically for children 2½–7 and is run by energetic and professional staff. It offers a wonderful opportunity for children to develop their sporting and social skills and to increase their self confidence in a safe, caring and fun filled environment!
Theme days, craft activities and lots more make for a good time. On rain or shine. Come for a full week or just a day!
- When: CAMP 1: 7-11 July (Willis Park) | CAMP 2: 14-18 July (Willis Park)
- Time: Half day: 9am-1pm | Full Day: 9am-3pm | Extended Day: 9am-5pm (drop off from 8:30am)
- Where: Willis Park, 325a Eastern Valley Way, Castle Cove
- Suited for: 2.5 – 7 years (must be toilet trained)
- Costs:
- Half Day (9am-1pm): $70/day, $310/5-day camp
- Full Day (9am-3pm): $90/day, $385/5-day camp
- Extended Day (9am-5pm): $110/day, $475/5-day camp
- The weekly rate ONLY applies when the booking is made and retained for ALL days offered in that camp week
- Website: lovendeuce.com.au
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (02) 9901 3144
Ninja Kids Hornsby
Are you looking for a school holiday program to keep your kids active these holidays? Ninja Kids is a perfect place for children to improve their strength and learn new skills through Ninja Warrior-style obstacles! Days are filled with fun team-based games, ninja-themed arts and crafts, and obstacle training. Ninja Kids is where kids become warriors!
- When: Winter School Holidays, Weekdays
- Where: Ninja Kids, 1/4 Leighton Place, Hornsby
- Suited for: 5-12 years
- Cost: Full Day Session (8.30am-3.30pm): $70/day | Morning Session (8.30am-12pm): $40/morning | Afternoon Session (12pm-3.30pm): $40/afternoon. Active Kids vouchers accepted
- Website: ninjakids.com.au
- Email: [email protected]
School Holiday Camps
Adventure Camp (Bayview, Balmoral, Northbridge, Greenwich & Balmain)
Adventure Camp (Balmoral, Northbridge, Greenwich & Balmain)
Adventure Camp was born with a simple goal: leaving no kids inside. They provide fun, active and healthy school holiday activities to kids aged 6-11 years.
Adventure Camp programs are built around challenging outdoor and problem-solving activities. These will teach your kids to appreciate diversification in one another’s personalities and skill sets. They will learn leadership skills and discover how to understand risk, make safe decisions, and (most of all) have fun outdoors.
- When & Where:
- Greenwich: 14-16 July
- Balmoral: 30 June – 2 July | 7-9 July
- Northbridge: 7-9 July
- Balmain: 7-9 July | 14-16 July
- Time: All camps run from 8am – 5pm, for all three days (not overnight)
- Suited for: 6-11 years
- Cost: $325 per 3-day camp
- Website: adventurecamp.com.au
- Email: [email protected]
Beautiful Minds School Holiday Camps & Workshops
Looking to strengthen your bond with your child while building emotional intelligence, confidence, and harmony at home?
Welcome to Beautiful Minds®, Australia’s leading provider of parent-child experiences for 23 years. With over 938 schools impacted and global partnerships with Harvard and Stanford University, their experiences are joyful, powerful, and backed by science.
These events are designed for parents and children aged 8–14 to help you reconnect, reset, and equip your family with tools for emotional well-being and better communication.
- When:
- Game of Life – Mum & Son Weekend Adventure Camp: 7-9 July
- Unearthed – Mum & Daughter Weekend Adventure Camp: 9-11 July
- Fantastika – Preteen Girls Workshop (Ages 8-12): 15 July
- Game of Life Elite – Boys’ One-Day Workshop (Ages 8 – 12): 16 July
- BFF Bootcamp – Mum & Daughter Workshop (navigating friendships): 21 July
- Big Emotions and Self Regulation: Mum & Son Workshop: 23 July
- Big Emotions and Self Regulation: Mum & Daughter Workshop: 23 July
- Where: Mosman
- Suited for: 8 – 14 years
- Cost: $45+
- Website: beautifulminds.com.au
- Phone: 1800 264 637
- Email: [email protected]
Code Camp (Lane Cove, Mosman, Lindfield, Gordon, Wahroonga, North Curl Curl, Collaroy)
Let Code Camp inspire your children to get creative with technology these holidays, learn valuable new skills, have fun and make new friends. With a wide range of in-person camps and online programs available, there is something for everyone. Choose from beginner to advanced coding camps, robotics, stop-motion animation, DJing, video production, and more!
Not sure where to start? Code Camp’s flagship coding programs are the perfect way to begin your child’s Code Camp journey. Choose Little Coders for ages 5-7 to take their first steps into coding, and Spark for ages 7-12 to use drag & drop coding to create an awesome arcade-style game.
Plus, their most popular creative camps, including Minecraft Engineers, Roblox Legends, Robotics Camp, and YouTube Creators, are back this season, offering the most incredible few days of STEM learning and fun.
For kids who loved Robotics Camp, they now offer the NEW Robotics Masters. At Robotics Masters, kids will learn to code their robots with more complex moves while boosting their confidence, creativity, and real-world problem-solving skills.
They also offer a range of tech-free crafting camps called Get Crafty! These camps provide a break from screens, where kids focus on tactile, real-world activities that promote mindfulness and provide a collaborative, social outlet. This is more than just an arts and crafts class—an adventure in creativity, imagination, and skill-building.
- When: Winter School Holidays
- Where: Wahroonga, Gordon, Lane Cove, North Curl Curl, Mosman, Collaroy, Lindfield
- Suited for: 5-13 years
- Cost: Starting from $129 for online camps | $275 for 2-day tech and creative camps
- Website: codecamp.com.au
CRU Holiday Camps (Galston, Macquarie Park, Perisher, Oakhurst & Lake Macquarie)
North Shore Mums offer: Use promo code NSM30 to get $30 off your camp fee. T&Cs apply.
Make these school holidays the best ones yet with a CRU Camp! Your child will experience exciting adventures with great friends – there’s something for every child in Kindy to Year 12!
- Activity Camps (Y3-12): Action-packed overnight camps (4 to 5 nights long) including skiing, snowboarding, NEW electric dirt bikes, ziplining, laser tag, tech and games, rock climbing, archery, bush camping in tents, pony rides, canoeing and more!
- Study Camps (Y11 & 12): Less distractions and more productivity! Supervised study blocks with built-in breaks, delicious meals and time with friends. (Students may be able to tick off their Duke of Ed Gold Residential Project!)
- CRU Day Camps (K-Y6): At Macquarie Park and Oakhurst. Campers enjoy fun, activity-filled days at camp, followed by returning home each night to sleep in the comfort of their own beds.
Engaging sessions give campers the opportunity to explore the Christian faith at all camps.
- When: Various dates between 28 June – 25 July
- Where: Various locations including Galston, Macquarie Park, Perisher, Oakhurst & Lake Macquarie (transport available from North Parramatta)
- Suited for: Kindy – Year 12
- Cost: Day Camps start at $52/day, and Activity Camps start at $100/day. Both include all activities and accommodation.
- Offer: Use promo code NSM30 to get $30 off your camp fee. T&Cs apply.
- Website: crucamps.com.au
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (02) 9874 8933
T&Cs: Promo code can only be used for new online camp bookings made by 21 July 2025. Can be redeemed on Day Camps, Activity Camps or Study Camps during the winter camp season. Excludes Snow Camps, CrossTrain and WA camps.
Inspire’s School Holiday Fun (North Willoughby)
North Shore Mums Offer: $10 discount on the total booking amount when you book 3 days or more. Just mention North Shore Mums.
Inspire’s School Holiday Fun (North Willoughby)
Inspire’s Winter School Holiday Fun program provides great value and fantastic excursions, incursions, and fun activities for primary school children of all ages. The program includes excursions to Sydney Zoo, Ice Skating, Allianz Stadium, Timezone, 360 Action Park, and much more!
Don’t miss out! Spaces are limited. Visit Inspire’s website to see the full program and book your spot today!
- When: 7 July – 21 July 2025 | 7:30am – 6:00pm
- Where: Bales Park, North Willoughby
- Suited for: Kindy – Year 6
- Cost: $119 (CCS rebates apply)
- Website: inspireprogram.com.au
Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden (St Ives)
Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden (St Ives)
Full-day programs for primary-aged children will include their regular favourites, including Animal Encounters, Survival Skills, and Junior Keepers. There will also be Nature Play for the young ones, weekend programs for the entire family, and special workshops to celebrate the Ku-ring-gai Arts and Cultural Festival and NAIDOC week.
- When: 9am – 4pm weekdays
- Where: Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, 420 Mona Vale Road, St Ives
- Suited for: 6 – 12 years
- Cost: $80
- Website: krg.nsw.gov.au
- Phone: (02) 9424 0353, or
- Email: [email protected]
Vacation Care
Gowrie NSW Vacation Care (North Sydney)
The Winter School Holiday Program at Gowrie NSW North Sydney is packed with fun, energy, and hands-on experiences for children aged 5–12. The program offers a mix of creative incursions and exciting excursions, from Afro drumming and slime labs to laser tag battles and orienteering challenges.
Whether they’re whipping up berry crumble in our Junior Mastercooks session or racing through Flip Out’s obstacle course, every child will find something to spark their curiosity and imagination. Families can book online and use the Child Care Subsidy to reduce fees.
- When: 7 – 18 July, 8am-6pm
- Where: North Sydney Community, 220 Miller Street, North Sydney
- Suited for: 5-12 years
- Website: gowriensw.com.au
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 0418 999 129
Keeping the kids entertained over the school holidays is never easy. Good luck searching for fabulous school holiday activities on Sydney’s North Shore—we hope this guide has helped!
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