This year, spring break for ACT schools begins on Friday 23 September and continues until Term 4 starts on Monday 10 October. Check out the advertisers in our special school holiday activity guide and discover activities, attractions or hidden gems in and around Canberra that offer fun for all the family.
CGS Sports Camps 26–28 September
Canberra Grammar School Sports Camps offer a three-day sporting experience, welcoming students from all schools between the ages of 8 and 13 years during the school holidays. The Sports Camps will run from Monday 26 to Wednesday 28 September at Canberra Grammar School.
Parents with a busy schedule and work commitments can simply drop their children off and collect them at the end of a fun-filled, active, and educational day.
The camp focuses on general skill acquisition in an all-inclusive environment, followed by a specialised, elite program concentrating on your child’s chosen sport.
CGS Sport Camps recognises the importance of Physical Literacy to the athlete’s long-term development, so we have incorporated these elements into our sports program. Students can learn a variety of sports, like: Basketball, Netball, Football, Water Polo, and AFL.
Visit cgssportscamps.com for more information and to book. Limited spaces remain so book before they fill up!
Magic Academy makes great kids appear!
The internationally award-winning Magic Academy is coming back to Canberra for the September school holidays!
Get ready to take an amazing adventure into the exciting world of magic. Learn incredible NEW magic tricks, play awesome games, and make great friends.
Melbourne Magic Academy exists to create more happiness and empathy in our kids and add a little magic in our world.
ACT September holiday program information:
- When: Monday 26 – Friday 30 September 9am-3pm daily
- Where: Canberra Girls Grammar School – Yhuuramulum, 43 Alexandrina Dr, Yarralumla
- Who: For kids aged four to 13, sibling discount available.
- Price: $600 (includes all magic material)
Bring a friend to Magic Camp and each receive $25 off program fees.
To book or contact the Magic Academy for more information, head to MagicAcademy.com.au/magic-camp
School holiday offerings at the National Gallery
Open daily, the National Gallery of Australia is an inspiring place for people of all ages. Join us to experience art, artists and art making as we embark on a lifelong art journey together.
Our school holiday activities and artists-led programs create fun learning opportunities to encourage creativity and curiosity. Try these:
Cressida Campbell: Drop in and Draw: Gather around the table to observe, compose and draw together. Open daily during the Cressida Campbell exhibition, 24 Sep 2022 – 19 Feb 2023.
Art Steps by Saskia Haalebos: A series of creative making activities created by artists for children to share with family and friends, Sat 24 Sep – Sun 9 Oct, 10am-1pm (bookings recommended).
Enjoy some fresh air with artist Claudia Nicholson’s self-guided Sculpture Garden Trail, or for young people aged 13+, try an onsite Art Lab.
For a quiet environment, families can join Sensory Sunday, a creative program designed for neurodiverse young people.
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
- T: 6239 5599
- E: [email protected]
Fun for the whole family in wonderful Wagga Wagga
Grab the family, pack a picnic and head out for a day trip to Wagga Wagga’s Botanic Gardens for Spring Jam on Saturday 24 September.
The free event runs from 10am to 3pm and is jam-packed with activities suitable for kids aged 2-12 years. This family friendly event includes live music, entertaining performers and delicious snacks.
The creative space encourages kid’s imagination and hands-on engagement, with Scrapboy from dirtgirlworld leading a mudpie making party. While Indirect Object are encouraging sustainability and repurposing objects with their Imaginary Botanical Workshop to create flower masterpieces.
Over on the Main Stage, Bunny Racket brings the feature performance, playing hits like Never Shake a Rattlesnake and getting the crowd excited! Or join in the dance party from Live Long and Sparkle in the Jam Zone. You will be impressed at The Pretty Amazing Jono, who will have roving bubble performances throughout the festival.
Or maybe the Adventure Zone will tire you out, then go to the Chill Out Zone for some Yoga or Story Time to refresh!
Learn more about this fun springtime event and what else Wagga Wagga has to offer at visitwagga.com
Spring into action these school holidays at Canberra City Gymnastics!
Tired of the same old holiday activities? Want to encourage your child away from the TV or computer this school break? Canberra City Gymnastics offers a program jam packed with activities and games to keep your child active and engaged throughout the day. Open to students in kindergarten and above, the full day program helps develop new skills and encourages social interaction. Running 8.30am-5.30pm daily, 26-30 September and 4-7 October. Fees include a healthy morning and afternoon tea; BYO lunch.
Contact our friendly office team to book now:
Spring into the Hotshop these school holidays
The Canberra Glassworks is offering a range of activities to spark creativity and imagination each Wednesday to Sunday during the school holidays.
Students can create an everlasting springtime scene in the Holiday Tile workshop, while the popular sculpture workshop, Casting Light, returns with a spring twist as blooming artists focus on flowers.
The budding art professional can immerse themselves in the Hotshop in Teen Glass Blowing, a two-day deep dive into the art of molten glass. Suitable for those aged 14+ and includes a delicious Brodburger lunch.
Book your workshop at canberraglassworks.com
Little Athletics ACT jumpstarts active kids
Has your little one ever wanted to give athletics a go? Meet new friends, spend quality time with family, and achieve their personal best?
Little Athletics provides opportunities for young people to grow as athletes and on a personal level.
Come and try their range of running, throwing, walking, rolling, and jumping events, have fun and improve fundamental motor skills along the way.
Little Athletics caters for all abilities from Tiny Tots to U17.
Registrations are now open for the Little Athletics ACT 2022/2023 season, with events starting in October.
Visit athleticsintheact.com.au to find your nearest centre.
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