Northern Beaches Mums Group
Northern Beaches Mums Group

Spring School Holiday Guide 2023

It’s time to organise activities over the spring school holidays.

We have partnered with local Northern Beaches businesses to deliver you this list of activities available over the Winter School Holidays. These activities are always VERY popular, so make sure you book quickly!



Queenwood Tennis Centre

Queenwood Tennis Centre, located in scenic Oxford Falls, is pleased to offer tennis camps for children ages 5-16 of all abilities. Led by a team of enthusiastic and experienced coaches, the camps are designed to not only improve tennis skills with drills and games but to ensure children stay active and have fun during the school holidays.

They offer full-day & half-day holiday camps and advanced match play sessions for competitive players.

Full-day: 9.00am – 3.00pm at $90
Half-day: 9.00am – 12.00pm at $65
Match Play (Advanced): 9.00am – 12.30pm at $85

Discounts are available for bookings of five days or more.

Dates: 
Week 1: Monday 25th September – Friday 29th September 
Week 2: Tuesday 3rd October – Friday 6th October

REGISTER HERE

Phone: 9452 2298
Website: https://www.queenwood.nsw.edu.au
Location: 1110 Oxford Falls Road, Oxford Falls


Project Performing Arts

Enjoy 4 superb school holiday workshops.

Tuesday 3rd October – Friday 6th October, 9am – 3pm daily Ages 5yrs – 12yrs 

LIMITED SPACES, $75.00 PER DAY OR $270.00 FOR 4 DAYS. 

The faculty includes highly qualified teachers, industry professionals and International choreographers. 

Tuesday 3rd October: Dance, Acrobatics, Silks and Lyra 

A fantastic Dance workshop for students who want to extend their training in technique, flexibility, kicks, turns and tricking. 

Wednesday 4th October: Drama

A wonderful workshop for students to expand their confidence, collaboration, creativity and co-operation through Acting

Thursday 5th October: Performing Arts and Musical theatre (Sing, Dance, Act)

A fabulous triple threat workshop  for students to enjoy learning songs, choreography and characters from film and theatre.

Friday 6th October: Cirque

A marvellous workshop for students to enjoy all aspects of clowning, juggling, unicycle, clown bikes, Silks and Lyra, tightrope etc. 

Phone: 0402 726 676 
Email: admin@projectperformingarts.com.au
Website: https://www.projectperformingarts.com.au
Facebook: Project Performing Arts
Instagram: project.performingarts


St Ives Village

Plant a Succulent

Kids can decorate their own pot and plant a succulent to take home.
Monday 25th September – Wednesday 27th September at 10am, 11.15am & 12.30pm.
Bookings essential via website.
$10 + Booking Fee (includes a free juice).

Roll’d Rice Paper Roll Workshops 

Tuesday 3rd October – Thursday 5th October, 10am and 10.30am.
Bookings essential via Concierge (limited numbers).
FREE activity. 

Plaster Fun House 

Monday 25th September – Sunday 8th October.
Prices starting from $12.50.

Phone: 8422 4000
Website: https://stivesvillage.com.au
Facebook: St Ives Shopping Village
Instagram: stivesvillage


Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club

Learn to sail on the pristine waters of Pittwater!

Let RPAYC’s team of Australian Sailing accredited instructors entertain your little, and not-so-little, budding sailors this October school holidays. Everyone of all abilities can join in – no previous sailing experience required!

Participants in the school holiday programs will learn the basics of sailing in a fun, safe and engaging environment.

Registrations now open – visit the website to find out more.

Phone: 9998 3700 – Sail Training Office
Email: sailtraining@rpayc.com.au
Website: http://rpayc.com.au/courses/kids-learn-to-sail/
Facebook: Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club – RPAYC
Instagram: rpayc


Northern Beaches Acting & Drama

Have FUN and make NEW friends at the Northern Beaches Acting and Drama School Holiday Workshop @RMYC in Newport with Australian Actor, Cassandra Magrath! 

Hollywood and Australian actor, writer and theatre teacher, Cassandra Magrath delivers a well designed and thought out drama program designed to build up kids confidence, whilst stretching their creative side. For age groups 6-9, 10-13 and 14+. 

Plus you’re invited to a IN CONVERSATION session with a Q&A as part of the program to learn all about the industry (parents welcome).

Availability is limited with only 15 person per class/group. Book now!

Phone: 0466 110 998
Email: team@nbaad.com.au
Website: https://www.nbaad.com.au


Modbod Kids

Modbod Kids is a recreational based gymnastics club, with the primary objective of helping kids get stronger, move better and learn new gymnastics skills (with sound technique). Their programs are a combination of gymnastics, strength and tumbling, based in a fun non-competitive learning environment.

Their main program offerings include:

  1. Kindy Gym (20mths-3yrs)
  2. Mini Active Bods (3yrs-4yrs)
  3. Junior Gym (4yrs-5yrs)
  4. Gymnastics Fun (5yrs-7yrs)
  5. Girls Acro & Tumbling (5yrs-15yrs)
  6. Boys Strength & Movement (5yrs-12yrs)
  7. Boys Gymnastics (5yrs-12yrs)

Get in touch today for a trial class.

Phone: 0425 317 981
Email: info@modbod.com.au
Website: https://modbod.com.au/programs/modbod-kids/
Facebook: Modbod Kids
Instagram: modbodkids
Location: Unit 3-4, 21 Orlando Road, Cromer


Bricks 4 Kidz

The Spring School Holiday Workshops with LEGO® and Robotics will be held in fabulous locations across the Northern Beaches and are sure to spark IMAGINATION and INSPIRATION in the Vacation. Join for the best School Holiday Programs in Sydney!

It’s a BRICKTASTIC Experience for Kids!

  • Australia’s Favourite Holiday Programs with LEGO®
  • Exciting, Engaging, Hands-on and Screen-free
  • Fun and Friendly Experienced LEGO® Instructors
  • Use Your Creative Kids Rebate and Save $50!

The School Holiday Workshops start on Monday 25th September! Spots are limited so book quick!

Phone: 0476 884 100
Website: https://www.bricks4kidz.com.au/sydney-northern-beaches/program-events/sydney-northern-beaches-school-holiday-workshops-activities-lego-brick/
Facebook: Bricks 4 Kidz (Northern Beaches, Sydney)


Voyager Tennis Academy

Tennis & Sports Holiday Camps 

Join for a full day of active fun over the school holidays!

Dates: Monday 25th September – Friday 29th September and Tuesday 3rd October – Friday 6th October

Tennis & Sports camp: Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Cricket, Dodge-ball, Hockey, Volleyball, T-Ball and European Handball. 

  • All equipment is provided
  • 9am – 3pm with early and late supervision available

Junior Tennis camp: Join for a full fun day of tennis for all abilities with professional coaches, including skills development and match play.

  • All levels and abilities welcome
  • 9am – 3pm

UTR Tennis camp: The UTR performance holiday camps are a great opportunity to gain matchplay coaching and improve your UTR alongside academy coaches and players. 

  • Groups split by UTR level
  • 9am – 3pm

Full week & daily bookings available and makeup lessons or credit offered for wet weather cancellations.

Phone: 9907 9180
Email: wakehurst@voyagertennis.com
Website: https://www.voyagertennis.com/tennis-holiday-camps/
Facebook: Voyager Tennis Academy
Instagram: voyagertennis
Locations:

  • Narraweena Tennis Club, 65A Mcintosh Road, Narraweena (Tennis & Sports camp)
  • Wakehurst Tennis, Upper Clontarf Street, Seaforth (Junior Tennis & UTR Tennis camp)


Manly Sailing

Manly Sailing is ready to get back out on the water!

For the kids this spring school holidays there will be dinghy sailing, adventure and for the older children, keelboat sailing.

The holiday programs are the perfect opportunity to have fun, make new friends and try a new sport or improve your existing skills. Suitable for 7-17 years old.

For the adults there are lots of options: 

  • Luxury cruises on a unique classic sailing yacht
  • Learn to sail courses
  • International yacht training
  • Charter boat hire
  • as well as corporate team building and kayaking experiences

Phone: 9977 4000
Email: info@manlysailing.com.au
Website: https://www.manlysailing.com/
Facebook: Manly Sailing
Instagram: manlysailing
Location: Ground floor, Manly Yacht Club, East Esplanade, Manly


Ultimate Frisbee

Want to try something new? Join Manly Ultimate Club this summer to play Ultimate Frisbee.

The youth summer league and 1-day holiday camps are great ways for kids to experience Ultimate Frisbee – a mixed non-contact sport with lots of running, jumping and throwing. A real emphasis on fun! No experience necessary. Parents are not required to do any organising or volunteering – either drop and go or choose to stay and watch. No additional equipment needs to be bought – it is all provided! The Summer League is mixed genders with age groups of 7-12 and 13-18. The experienced coaches teach through a variety of fun games and drills in a supportive environment, welcoming to all. New players can even try the league out for free for 2 weeks before committing.

Holiday Camp (one-day): Thursday 28th September, 9am – 4pm (drop off from 8.30am), $50 (including frisbee).

Summer League dates: Every Wednesday from 11th October at 5.30pm ALL Term 4 and Term 1. $80 (including frisbee and shirt).

Phone: 0447 348 501
Email: manlyultimate@gmail.com
Website: https://manlyfrisbee.com/youth
Location: Millers Reserve, Manly Vale


Q Station

Enjoy a staycation this Spring school holidays at Q!

Why not spend a night at Q, with so much to do and see, right on our doorstep, it’s the perfect getaway. Located in the stunning Sydney Harbour National Park, feel a million miles away, while still being so close to Sydney CBD. Q promises panoramic views of Sydney’s skyline, stretching from Sydney Harbour to Manly Cove. Experience a slice of Sydney’s history and explore this unique site. 

Enjoy a discounted room rate on our Heritage Queen rooms, Heritage Suites and Officers Cottages including free breakfast and a free history tour for up to 2 kids! USE PROMO CODE: STAYCATION.
T & C’s apply 

Kids art classes at Q Station!

Let your child paint, sing, and feel more positive at Kylie Johnson’s fun casual paint and sing-along classes at Q Station. On the 26th and 27th of September, at 10.30am or 1.30pm. Kids will paint and sing along in the Manly Cove ballroom! Kylie will guide them step by step, song by song whilst allowing their own artistic ideas to flow. Adults are welcome to book into this class together with their child, however, adult accompaniment is not required. Ages 7 and above.

Kids Adventure Day with Q Station & Manly sailing!

Running on both the 4th and 5th of October! Starting at Quarantine Beach at 9.30am, kids will explore Q Station with a Quarantine unwrapped tour. Running from 10am till 12pm. The guides will take the kids through an immersive learning experience about the history of Q, visiting some of the former key operational buildings. Kids will discover the fascinating story of Q Station. 
From 12pm till 12.30pm, kids will have a lunch break. 
(Kids must bring their own lunch or purchase from the Wharf Cafe).
From 12.30pm kids will enjoy 3 hours of various water sports and beach games such as windsurfing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and beach volleyball. Pick the kids up at 3.45pm from Q Station reception! Ages 7 and above. Adult accompaniment is not required. 

Sunset sessions opening party!

By popular demand, Sunset Sessions are returning to Q Station each fortnight, starting on the 30th of September. Bring the whole family along and enjoy some tunes while overlooking the best view of Sydney Harbour.

Phone: 9466 1500
Email: manly@qstation.com.au
Website: https://www.qstation.com.au
Facebook: Q Station Manly
Instagram: qstation
Location: 1 North Head Scenic Drive, Manly


You still have the chance to be a part of the Spring School Holiday Guide!

The Spring School Holiday Guide is the perfect guide to showcase your business and activities!

We are still accepting submissions for the guide. You can still be part of the other platforms including the website, Facebook, and Instagram. 

Click HERE to find out how.