If you’re looking for great ways to entertain the family this summer, check out what our advertisers in this special feature have to offer.
Bounce into Belconnen this summer
Belconnen’s newest attraction, BOUNCE, is open and ready to keep your children entertained all holidays! Open to kids both young and old, the centre is 1800sqm of adventure-packed, adrenaline-fuelled fun. Offering ticketed experiences for all abilities, choose your flavour and explore the free-jump trampolines, dodgeball, wall climb, X-Park ninja course and cliff jump.
Don’t stress about your little bouncers; there’s a dedicated miniBOUNCE zone for junior jumpers.
Parents and carers are welcome to hit the tramps and join the fun or keep a watch from nearby.
Looking for that perfect summer party? BOUNCE has you covered with three different options – we’ve taken all the hassle out of party planning.
If you want to up your bouncing game, Freestyle Academy coaching program launches into action next year.
Spring into action with BOUNCE Belconnen. Ticket information and prices available at www.bounceinc.com.au/bounce-belconnen
Bricks 4 Kidz is back!
Local LEGO-mania, Bricks 4 Kidz, has been helping little Canberrans stay busy and creative during the holidays since 2017.
Their LEGO-based holiday programs and birthday parties for kids aged 5-12 provide a fun and nurturing environment for all little builders.
This school holidays, there are tons of themed programs on offer, from Minecraft to galaxies far away, worlds of wizards, and much more.
Instead of sitting at home, your little one can spend the entire day trying the different LEGO stations including motorised LEGO, themed sets, and free play. There are no limits to what they can create!
Did you know that LEGO can teach children basic STEM concepts? The enthusiastic Bricks 4 Kidz instructors will guide them through the use of motors and gears with LEGO Technic.
Cut down on screen time and explore imagination!
New and returning customers can visit bricks4kidz.com.au/act-northside today to book in for the school holidays.
National Gallery Kids and Families Summer Holidays
Visit the National Gallery over the Summer School Holidays for an array of art inspired activities.
Art Together with Lucy Irvine: Join local artist Lucy Irvine to create a work of art inspired by Cressida Campbell’s journey as an artist. Sunday 22 January 2023, 40-minute workshops at 11am, noon, 1.20pm and 2.20pm, Sculpture Garden. Free, bookings essential; nga.gov.au/events/art-together-with-lucy-irvine/
Cressida Campbell Drop-in and Draw: A still life of objects from the National Gallery’s collection and Cressida Campbell’s own home provide inspiration for people of all ages and abilities. Daily until Sunday 19 February 2023, 10am-5pm, Exhibition foyer. Free, drop-in; nga.gov.au/events/cressida-campbell-drop-in-and-draw/
Cressida Campbell Kids & Families Art Trail: This art trail has been inspired by Cressida Campbell’s memories of an enchanted childhood and has been specially written for children and their families to enjoy together. Collect your free family art trail when you visit the exhibition. Daily until Sunday 19 February 2023; nga.gov.au/exhibitions/cressida-campbell/
Spend the day at Power Kart Raceway
With three massive attractions all at one local destination, Power Kart Raceway is your one-stop world-class entertainment centre to visit these school holidays. The kids will have a blast playing glow-in-the-dark Jungle Golf, racing on the go-kart track, and ice-skating at Australia’s first synthetic skating rink. There’s even an arcade that has Virtual Reality games your teen will be stoked to play!
Spend the whole day having endless fun with the abundance of activities, and don’t forget to head to Smiley’s Café for a burger, barista-made coffee, breakfast, milkshakes, or one of their healthier options.
During school holidays, Power Kart Raceway is open from 9am every day, including Saturday and Sunday. There’s just so much to do all under one roof!
125 Canberra Ave, Griffith ACT
Be pool-ready and beach-ready with Stellar Swim’s Holiday Intensive Program
Ensure your family are pool-ready and beach-ready this summer with Stellar Swim’s school holiday intensive program.
Running over two weeks, 9-13 and 16-20 January 2023, the intensive program allows kids to burn off some energy while developing and improving their swimming skills. Catering for all swimmers aged 3 years and older, daily sessions run for half an hour and are held 3-6pm.
Intensive bursts of practice can help to increase children’s learning and skills development, and Stellar’s small class sizes mean they will get more coaching time and opportunities to practice and improve in every session.
Stellar offers regular student assessments to see how their skills are progressing and to ensure they are in an environment that suits them best, with ability-based classes and highly qualified teachers.
Give Stellar Swim a call to book your spot!
Corner of Launceston Street and Yamba Drive, Phillip
- T: 6283 7340
- W: stellarswim.com.au
Hop, skip and jump into school holidays at Canberra City Gymnastics!
As the summer holidays are fast approaching, are you looking for a way to keep your child active without being out in the heat all day? Canberra City Gymnastics is offering an opportunity to do just that. Students will be entertained and challenged by fun activities, games, and gymnastics exercises. The indoor program keeps your child entertained, open each weekday until the start of the festive season on 23 December and reopening on 9 January.
The full-day program runs from 8.30am to 5.30pm with a healthy morning tea provided, BYO lunch.
Contact our friendly office team to book now:
- T: 6251 1131
- E: [email protected]
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