Holiday Activities
There are lots of things to do with children in the holidays. If you know of any other activities please let us know.
Bush Kids
Run by the Hobart City Council, Bush Kids programs are designed for specific age groups from 2-10 years and include a variety of exciting nature based activities for kids attending with a parent or guardian. All programs cost $5 per child.
Double Helix Club
Join in the science fun and games with a range of great holiday activities at CSIRO's Double Helix Science Club. Check out what is happening this holiday at their website.
36 Church St
North Hobart. 6233 7889
Gymnastics & Sports
Various places run a variety of sporting or gymnastic programmes for all ages. These include:
Bridgewater PCYC Green Point Road, Bridgewater. 6263 5277
Hobart Gymnastics Academy 27-29 Hurst St Bridgewater. 6263 3460
Hobart PCYC 300 Liverpool Street, Hobart. 6230 2246 Vacation Program
Hobart YMCA 8a Constance Ave, Glenorchy 6272 8077
Kingborough Sports Centre Kingston View Drive, Kingston 6211 8262 Vacation Program
Police Academy Youth Club Rokeby Police Academy, Mill Point Road, Rokeby. 6230 2832
Hobart Aquatic Centre
Davies Street, Domain, Hobart. Phone 6222 6999
The Aquatic Centre runs holiday activities. Email or phone for details.
Holiday Craft Workshops
A range of craft activities during school holidays for 6-12 year olds, Workshops run for 90 minutes and the children will make craft projects on a particular theme. Themes include: scrapbooking, felting, pirates, jungles, fairies, medieval, Aussie animals and more!
Sessions for September 2011 holidays include:
Monday 5th September "Mythical and Magical" - choose between making a Queen or Kings crown and cape or decorating a Pirate sword, eyepatch and hat
Wednesday 7th September "Fabulous Felt" - learn how to make a fabulous felt scene out of wool using an ancient wet felting techinique
Friday 9th September "Jump into Jewellery" - make several pieces of jewellery to take home
Held at the Sandy Bay Scout Hall during holiday time.
Sessions are held from 10.30am-12.00noon. Cost is $15 per session. Bookings Essential.
Held at the Sandy Bay Scout Hall during holiday time.
Sessions are held from 10.30am-12.00noon. Bookings Essential.
Click here for more information or here to reserve your place.
Royal Botanical Gardens
Domain, Hobart
Usually has Holiday Activities. Contact the Learning and Community Engagement unit on 6236 3086 or by email at: marcus.ragus@rtbg.tas.gov.au for more details. You might also find details on their website.
