Someone sound the alarm! They’re here again and the kids are going to be begging to be entertained, there’s no rest for the wicked so have read of what’s on offer for all ages in the Georges River these July school holidays.

No doubt you’ll be looking for all the sunshine you can possibly get so why not bring some fun to the kids and get them moving by hitting the courts with Little Tennis Aces these holidays with their Winter Tennis camp!

Eleni and Lejla from Little Tennis Aces are currently taking registrations for their super charged winter camp!

When: Monday 11 April – 9am-12pm and Tuesday 12 April – 9am-12pm

Cost: $60 per day or $110 for both

Catered to: 4 – 12 year olds

Location: Miranda Tennis Courts

This jam packed 6 hour hour tennis camp (held across 2 mornings) involves group kids tennis lessons, team-based events and games designed to improve self confidence, gross motor skills and learning the rules and strokes of tennis in a fun environment.

Give the kids a head start with a fun holiday activity, where they will have the opportunity to keep active, learn fundamentals of tennis, technique building, game play and most importantly having a blast!

If you’re looking for the perfect balance or plan to meet other parents while the kids are entertained, consider the range of Winter holiday activities on offer at The Peakhurst while taking advantage of the great menu and bar.

From reptile shows to Cupcake decorating. The Peakhurst has something for every child.

Bookings are essential via their website and limited spots are available!

What’s on offer at The Peakhurst:

Monday July 4 – Reptile Show

Tuesday July 5 – Science and Slime Workshop

Tuesday July 5 – Harry Potter Trivia at 7pm

Wednesday July 6 – Terracotta Pot and Seed Planting

Monday July 11 – Cupcake Decorating

Tuesday July 12 – Sand Art

Wednesday July 13 – Princess Tiara and Pirate Hat Making

Location: The Peakhurst – 705 Forest Road Peakhurst

Catered too: All Ages

Time: All activities are from 12pm – 1pm

Cost: $5.00 per child.

For more information: https://thepeakhurst.com.au/whats-on/

Another great option that allows the perfect balance of entertained children and menu and bar for the parents is the range of activities at Club Rivers.

Pinot & Picasso KIDS.

A school holiday art session calling for all mini Picassos.

When: Wednesday 6th July

Time: 10am

Cost: $10.00 and every booking includes a 1/2 price kids meal voucher

However if you have the type of kids that need to burn off some energy the KIDS Soccer Clinic might be more up your alley! Have fun and improve your skills with representatives from the Sydney FC.

When: Friday 15th July

Time: 9-12pm

Cost: FREE

Location: Peakhurst Park

Lastly, a Free kids movie will keep the kids entertained while enjoying some free popcorn and kids drink specials. Bring the kids along to enjoy the Trolls World Tour on the big screen.

When: Wednesday 13th July

Time: 11am

Location: Club Rivers

Bookings are essential via Jenny@clubrivers.com.au

Maybe you have a little acrobat therefore the 3 hour intensive class being held by The Acro Co might just be the perfect activity these holidays.

Who can attend you ask? Anyone! Non-members welcome! From complete Beginners to elite Students.

When: Thursday 7th July 7:30am – 10:30am & Wednesday 13th July 2pm – 5pm

Location: Mortdale 2B Boundary Road Mortdale

Suitable for: School age students – Kinder to year 12.

What to expect:

Stretch and Conditioning, Handstand Bars and Balance, Acro, Tumbling and Contortion

Cost: $80 per student with 15% off for siblings

We accept ACTIVE and CREATIVE kids vouchers for our term classes.

MORTDALE – PRIVATE LESSONS

When: Thursday 7th July 7am – 7:30am

Friday 8th July 12.30pm – 1pm, 1pm – 1.30pm, 1.30pm – 2pm, 2pm – 2.30pm, 2.30pm – 3pm, 3pm – 3.30pm, 3.30pm – 4pm, 4pm-4.30pm

Wednesday 13th July 5pm – 5:30pm

Costs: $60 per 30 minutes

What a great opportunity to let the kids get creative and learn some cooking skills while you get a chance to sample the new winter menu if you wish at Gabriellas at the Grove.

Kids get to put on their aprons (that they get to keep!) and learn the art of pizza making at Gabriellas at the Groves Pizza making party!!

Each child will have the opportunity to roll their own pizza shape, decorate with their favourite toppings and best of all eat and enjoy their creation!

While the cooking process take place, children are entertained with a pizza colouring activity and are able to sample the chefs very own Nutella pizza for dessert with a juice box.

When: Monday 4th July and Wednesday 6th July.

Times: 10:45am and 12:15pm

Location: Gabriellas at the Grove, 31 Seymour Street Hurstville Grove

Suitable for: All Ages

Cost: $35.00

For more information and to register contact Jason at Gabriellas at the Grove for a booking form to confirm your place.

Get the creative juices flowing while learning to sew. Oatley Cottage have some great introductory classes for kids at their store in Oatley.

Perfect for school aged children in Year 3 to Year 12, there is a class for all levels. The price includes tuition, pattern and sewing machine hire. You can also use your Creative Kids voucher from Service NSW for these classes.
Click to download your voucher https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-creative-kids-voucher 

What’s on offer:

In the first week you can make an Applique Owl Cushion.

No previous sewing machine skills are needed so this class is perfect for beginners.

When: Monday 4th July and Tuesday 5^th July,

Time: 12.30pm – 4pm

Cost: $100 + supplies for both days

The second week will be a Notebook Cover and Pencil Case.

This project is a little more involved so it’s only suitable for students in Year 5 and above. No previous sewing machine skills are needed.

When: Monday 11th July and Tuesday 12th July

Time: 12.30pm – 4pm

Cost:  $100 + supplies for both days

These small size classes go for 2 days and are always popular so bookings are essential!

For more information or to make a booking contact Helen or Diana on 9580 8780 or www.oatleycottage.com.au     https://www.facebook.com/oatleycottage    https://www.instagram.com/oatley.cottage/

Games, Craft, Stories, FUN!

Glow Kids club is a holiday program crated for primary aged kids. It is n excellent opportunity for kids to make new friends and have lots of fun over the school holidays. At kids club, enjoy making epic crafts, playing games, meeting new people and hearing stories.

When: 13-15th July

Time: 9am – 3pm

Where: 663 King Georges Road Penshurst (Enter via Penshurst Avenue)

Suitable for: Primary age (kindy to year 6)

Price: $20 per day or $55 for all 3 days

For more information or to register head to www.revivalchurch.org.au/revival-kids

If your aim is to make these holidays a positive one how about taking part in some online emotional wellness workshops for kids at the Academy of positive thinking.

These workshops are jam packed with strategies to help kids reveal their potential and become that better version of themselves.

Facilitated by Amanda Dounis Early Childhood Teacher, Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Mindfulness Facilitator, NLP Master Practitioner and Author of My Coping Skills Handbook for Kids.

What’s on offer:

Suitable for: Some great favourites for kids aged between 6 and 14 years of age.
And some useful sessions for senior school /HSC kids. Amanda is hoping to see all my regulars and some new faces too. Kids who prefer private sessions instead of group can arrange a time privately at $100 for 40 min during the school holiday special.

Positive Thinking Clinics famous Skill Building topics are:
4 July @2pm – CHIT CHAT ABOUT FEELINGS AND THOUGHTS.
5 July @2pm – MINDFULNESS SKILLS TO STAY PRESENT
6 July @2pm – TIPS FOR LETTING GO OF ANGER.
7 July @2pm – CREATING A CALM PLACE FOR THE MIND
8 July @2pm – TIPS FOR MELTING WORRIES AWAY.
4 July @2:40pm – ORGANISATION SKILLS FOR KIDS TO STAY UP TO DATE AND
KEEP STRESS AWAY.

5 July @2:40pm – FRIENDSHIPS: MAKING FRIENDS, KEEPING FRIENDS AND
UNDERSTANDING OTHERS.
6 July @2:40pm – USING COURAGE TO BEAT ANXIETY.

Positive Thinking Clinics famous coping skills topics are:
4 July @3:20pm – SLOWING YOUR BUSY MIND.
5 July @3:20pm – IT’S OKAY TO WIN AND NOT WIN.
6 July @3:20pm – DEALING WITH UNKIND UNKINDNESS.
7 July @2:40pm – MANAGING PRESSURE AND STRESS.
8 July @2:40pm – DEALING WITH WORRY.
11 July @2:00pm – LETTING GO OF ANGER.
12 July @2:00pm – MOVING AWAY FROM SADNESS.
13 July @2:00pm – MAKING THE MOST OF RELATIONSHIPS. 14 July @2:00pm – COPING WITH ANYTHING ANYTIME.

Group sizes are kept small so bookings are essential and are required to be made early. You can book by calling 0458 850 850 or emailing Amanda at amanda@positivethinkingclinic.com.au or visit https://www.positivethinkingclinic.com.au

• SATURDAY 2ND JULY – ART/PLAY/MAKE – PUPPETS (COUNCIL LED EVENT)

Exploring the world through creativity. Play, experiment and explore your creativity through art and craft. Design and create your own character and turn them into a puppet.

Suitable for: Children aged 6-8 years. No prior skills are required.

Time: 10.30am – 12.00pm

Cost: $6.50 Per child, per session

Bookings essential : Book Online

• SATURDAY 9TH JULY – DRAWING WORKSHOP WITH ARTIST CINDY YUEN-ZHE CHEN (COUNCIL LED EVENT)

Join Our Journeys | Our Stories artist Cindy Yuen-Zhe Chen for a drawing workshop for

Sydney based artist Cindy Yuen-Zhe Chen will share her practice of close observation, listening and looking within the beautiful natural environment of Carss Park. Learn how to draw in response to the wind through experimental drawing processes and immerse yourself in the possibilities offered by nature. All creative responses are welcome, and no prior experience is necessary. 

Experiment with drawing techniques that use the unpredictable nature of the wind and chance in this listening and drawing workshop. Take part in a meditative walk designed to heighten your sensory awareness.  

Suitable for: Youth aged 12-17 years old.

Time: 1.30pm – 3.00pm

Where: Carss Park Life Saving Hall – 103 Carwar Ave Carss Park

Cost: $6.50 Per Person – Book Online

For more information contact Hurstville Museum & Gallery on (02) 9330 6444 or museumgallery@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au

• WEDNESDAY 13TH JULY – ST GEORGE HOLIDAY CLINIC (COMMUNITY LED EVENT)

St George Holiday Clinic, full of fun and Rugby League activities.

A day for children to run around outside while being educated and enjoying time with new friends and coaches. 

Holiday clinics include specially designed games and activities channelling the true nature of kids, in all their messy, high energy, love of fun and play.

Dragons Active holiday clinics are a great way to keep the kids busy and active over the break.

Participants will need to wear enclosed shoes and bring their own drink bottle.

Giveaways included.​

Suitable for: Targeted for children ages 5-12 years old.

Time: Clinic sign – 9.00am
Clinic starting – 9.30am – 11.30am

Where: Riverwood Park – 79 Coleridge Street, Riverwood

Event Cost: $49.00 
For more information and to Register for the Dragons Active Holiday Clinic, visit league stars and enter Riverwood’s postcode 2210.

Create your own sensory toy!

Come along and learn how to create your very own sensory toy using slow stitching and simple craft techniques. 

As humans we experience and learn about the world we live in through our sensations; sight, smell, touch, taste and sound. This workshop focuses on mindfully slowing down, reflecting on and discovering sensations that engage, excite and create calm in our bodies. You will leave with your very own, uniquely designed sensory toy. 

What to expect: 

• Learn slow stitching technique 
• Explore using your senses for self-regulation 
• Create your very own unique and creative sensory toy designed around your sensory preferences that can be a resource for stimulating the senses and calming the nervous system. 
• Experience mindful craft making 

About the Facilitator

This session is facilitated by Mary-Helen Daly, a qualified Transpersonal Art Therapist and local artist who explores process-based art making for wellbeing, self-expression and developing self-awareness. 

Suitable for: Recommended for children 5+. (scissors and embroidery needles will be used therefore supervision is required if under 16). No previous experience required and all materials are supplied 

When: Thursday 14th July, 11:30am – Oatley Library – 26 Letitia St Oatley – REGISTER

Thu, 7 July, 11:30 pm – South Hurstville Library – 1 Allen Street South Hurstville – REGISTER

Mon, 11 July, 11:30 pm – Penshurst Branch Library – 630 Forest Road Penshurst – REGISTER

Cost: FREE