Dance workshops, cooking classes, snorkelling and jewellery design are some of the many activities on offer throughout the autumn school holiday program.
Youngsters can also fine-tune their efforts to keep-up with the latest dance craze in free tutting workshops with acclaimed contemporary dance outfit Shaun Parker and Company.
The program from 11–22 April offers events and excursions tailor-made for all ages.
Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the City’s community centres, libraries and children’s services had developed a diverse program to keep the little ones entertained and teenagers engaged during the holidays.
“The City has put together a fun-filled, low-cost program that will keep the kids active and busy these school holidays,” the Lord Mayor said.
“While the vacation care programs for children aged 5–12 are terrific for working parents, our young adults have also been looked after with a variety of free and low cost activities.”
Activities for the 13–18 age group include ice-skating, beach visits, snorkelling, jewellery design classes and trips to the cinema. The younger ones, aged 5–12, can enjoy dance workshops, pottery, drawing and sculpture classes.
Youth in the City Holiday Program Monday 11 April to Friday 22 April
From 11–22 April, the City is hosting a range of activities across the LGA for teenagers to beat any holiday boredom. DJ-ing workshops, futsal and basketball competitions are some of the activities on offer at KGV in The Rocks. At Broadway, teenagers can take part in bubble soccer and Hip Hop Dance workshops.
Some activities have associated fees though waivers can be considered for families experiencing financial hardship.
For bookings phone: 8512 8771 or email: lventura@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au For the full program https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/youth-in-the-city-school-holidays
Tut 101 dance workshops for children aged 8 to 12 and 12 to 18. Monday 11 April to Wednesday 20 April
Kids aged 8–18 can take part in free ‘tutting’ workshops at local City of Sydney libraries including Surry Hills, Newtown, Glebe, Kings Cross and Green Square. Acclaimed contemporary dance outfit Shaun Parker and Company will focus on teaching participants basic moves and techniques. The high-energy classes will be separated into two age groups, 8–12 and 12–18. Classes are free, however, bookings are essential at Tut workshops
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre Monday 11 April to Friday 22 April
From 11 – 22 April, the Pine Street Creative Arts Centre will host a diverse array of creative activities. Kids as young as five will be able to experiment with drawing, painting, sculpture pottery, photography, Photoshop and jewellery design.
Each class runs from 9am–5pm and costs $70 with all materials included.
For more information and suitable ages, visit pinestreet.com.au Bookings are essential at www.moshtix.com.au/v2/venues/pine-street-creative-arts-centre-nsw/5082
Vacation care programs for children in kindergarten to Year 6 Monday 11 April to Tuesday 26 April
Children’s school holiday programs at Pyrmont, Redfern, The Rocks, Ultimo and Woolloomooloo will offer everything from bowling, soccer, baking and dancing to kite-making, arts & crafts and movie excursions. Daily fees apply to some programs.
For more information and booking forms, visit cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/after-school-care
For full details on the school holiday and youth programs go to whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
For media inquiries or images, contact City of Sydney Senior Publicist, Elaine Kelly on 0477 362 550 or email ekelly@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
For interviews with Lord Mayor Clover Moore, contact Paul Mackay 0432 182 647 or email pmackay@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au