School Holiday Action Plan
Don't know what to do these school holidays? Time Out has something for every sort of kid. Follow these suggestions and we guarantee you'll never hear these words: "I'm bored"
By Kate Hamilton
For the sporty kid
Basketball Clinic with Sydney Spirit
It's not every day you can train with the National Basketball League's Sydney's Spirit.
Sydney Olympic Park, Olympic Park Blvd, Sydney Olympic
Park 2127. Tue 30 Sep. 10am. $25.
Flying Trapeze
Face your fears and fly through the sky like a crazy
monkey. Learn how to perform some high flying tricks in a 90min lesson
with qualified professionals. Suitable for all abilities, from first
timers to performing professionals, and all ages over six.
Sydney
Olympic Park, Olympic Park Blvd, Sydney Olympic Park 2127. Tue & Thu 3.30pm & 6pm.
Weekends. 11.30am; 3.30pm & 6pm. $48/workshop (including entry to
Aquatic centre) or $175 for five work
Tennis Camps
Become the next Roger Federer. Children five to 14 years
of age can learn to play tennis in a fun, cool environment. All skill
levels are welcome.
Parklands Tennis Camps, Parklands Sports Centre, cnr Anzac Pde &
Lang Rd, Moore Park. (02 9662 7033). 30 Sep-3 Oct. 9am-3pm.
$145; $45 (daily rate); $25 (half day).
For the creative Kid
Sydney Children's Festival
The inaugural Sydney Children's Festival
will rock into town this week and transform Sydney's newest centre for
contemporary arts and culture into an exciting creative playground for
kids and their families.
The Sydney Children's Festival, CarriageWorks, 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh
2016. Sat 27 Sep-Sat 11 Oct.
Australian Theatre for Young People
It's about acting and so much more!
Workshops give young people the opportunity to develop their
self-confidence, creativity and ability to express themselves.
Australian Theatre for Young People, The Wharf Pier 4/5 Hickson Rd,
Walsh Bay 2000. (02 9251 3900) Five-day workshops.
$200-$320.
What's Cookin' Zoe?
As you help Zoe make a cake you'll learn how all
the ingredients mesh together to make something so light and fluffy and
scrumptious. Lots of quirky facts, cute humour and safe experiments
kids can try at home
Powerhouse, 500 Harris St, Ultimo 2007. (02 9217 0111) 10am-5pm. Mon 29 Sep- Fri 3 Oct. 11am &
1pm. Free with museum entry. Adult $10; child $5 (under 4 yrs free);
concs $6; family $25.
For the adventurous Kid
Torchlight Tours
A real life Night at the Museum. Explore the depths of
the museum when the lights go out. You'll be led by your fearless tour
guide, armed with only a torch and all the courage you can muster.
It'll be like Ben Stiller's Night at the Museum, only slightly more
educational.
Australian Museum, 6 College St, Sydney 2010. (02 9320
6000) Tue 7 Oct. 5.45pm. Child $30 (plus
$8 for every parent/carer who wants pizza).
Luna Park
Nothing screams adventurous as hanging up-side down more than
this fun park.
1 Olympic Drv, Milson's Point 2061. (02 9033 7676) Unlimited passes from $20. Opened various times
& days.
Kids Dig
Be a junior archaeologist for the day. Simulating a real
archeological dig site, kids can dress up as junior archaeologists and
uncover real objects buried within a safe and clean rubber "soil".
The Rocks Discovery Museum, Kendall Ln, The Rocks 2000. (02 9215 8804) 10.30am; 12.15pm & 2.15pm. $11.
For the cool Kid
i.S.K.A.T.E Monster Clinics
Nothing says cool more than skating.
Skaters can not only improve their skills but also learn key essentials
such as safe falling techniques.
Monster Skatepark, Grande Pde, Sydney
Olympic Park 2127. (1300 720 611) Fri, Sat
& Sun 9am. $20 per clinic.
Roar & Snore
Stay up late. Outside. With wild animals. Now that's
cool. Start your adventure by pitching your dome tent under the stars.
Go on a night safari to see what antics the animals get up to when the
sun goes down and when you wake up there'll be a behind the scenes tour
and a continental breakfast.
Taronga Zoo, Bradley's Head Rd, Mosman 2088. (02 9969 2777). Every Fri,
Sat & Sun. 6.30pm-9am. Adult $165; children (5-17yrs) $110 (25 per
cent off on Sun).
Different Rhythms: Afro Moses
Learn traditional African rhythm from one
of the coolest, Afro Moses, a remarkable musician from Ghana in West
Africa. Kids learn some traditional African rhythm techniques, play
African instruments and groove to some African dance moves.
Government House, Macquarie St, Sydney 2000. (02 8239 2211) 11am & 1.30pm.
Dora the Explorer
Kids absolutely love Dora. She and all her friends
will be here live, embarking on a sea-faring, swash-buckling adventure
to track town the Pirate Piggies and reclaim the stolen treasure.
Featuring colourful sets and costumes, jolly musical numbers and the
all characters that pre-schoolers cannot get enough of.
Acer Arena, Olympic Boulevard, Sydney Olympic Park 2127. (02 8765 4321) Tickets from Ticketek. Fri 3 & Sat 4 Oct. 10am; 1pm & 4pm.
$19.90-$42.90.
For the mini film buff
Fly Me to The Moon
The story is of three adolescent flies who dream
about travelling to space. Set in Cape Canaveral in 1969, the time of
one of mankind's most memorable, historical moments - the moon landing.
Stunning visuals in this thrilling 3D animation will connect a new
generation of kids to the wonder, adventure an excitement of space
exploration.
IMAX Theatre, 31 Wheat Rd, Darling Harbour 2000. (02 9281 3833) Adult $25; child $18; concs $21.
Movie Mayhem
After you've had your fill of all things maritime, sit
back and watch one of the best kids flicks around, Toy Story.
Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray St, Darling Harbour 2000.
(02 9238 3777) Daily 9.30am-5pm. Museum only free
admission, admission for ships $10. Daily at 1.30pm.
Media MashUp
Make a short movie or video clip working with practising
artists and build your skills in sound and music production,
photography and video editing. This workshop includes scripting,
storyboarding, shooting, editing and burning to DVD and culminates in a
theatre-style presentation of your work to family and friends.
Powerhouse, 500 Harris St, Ultimo 2007. (02 9217 0111) 10am-5pm. Adult $10; child $5 (under 4 yrs
free); concs $6; family $25. Tue 7 Oct-Fri Oct. 9.30am-4pm. For
12-16yrs.
Documentary Makers @ the SCF
Change the world and your perspective with
these classes. Kids can practice camera craft and learn the
fundamentals of producing their own doco.
The Sydney Children's Festival, CarriageWorks, 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh
2016. Sat 27 Sep-Sat 11 Oct. Week-long course, Mon 29
Sep-Fri 3 Oct. 10am-4pm. $280.