Holiday Care
About the Holiday Care Program
Excursions and centre based programs are developed to meet the wide developmental and interest ranges of children who attend. Not all activities will suit all children. Please consider the appropriateness of each excursion for your child. It is not expected that all children would participate in all excursions.
Children attending for their first sessions during vacation care should not be booked on excursions without communication with our Service Coordinator.
Breakfast/morning tea and afternoon tea are included in our daily fee.
SUMMER Holiday care is available:
Monday 8th December to Friday 12th December (Private Schools Week)
Monday 14th December to Friday 19th December
Monday 5th January to Friday 23rd January.
Holiday care hours are from 6:00am to 6pm.
Please book in holiday care via your Xplor App. Excursions do not need to be booked and can be decided on the day of care, except where noted below.
Holiday care fee, booking conditions and cancellation policy can be found at the bottom of this page or the Enrolments & Bookings page
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE BOOKINGS BY THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR DECEMBER AND BY THE 19TH DECEMBER FOR JANUARY TO AID IN EFFECTIVE ROSTERING
BOOKINGS MADE OVERNIGHT DURING THE VACATION PERIOD RISK NOT BEING ACCEPTED IF WE CANNOT ENSURE SUFFICIENT EDUCATORS ARE AVAILABLE TO ABSORB ADDITIONAL BOOKINGS.
Upcoming Holiday Care Schedule
CHRISTMAS FUN & CRAFTING
Christmas carols,
hang more decorations up around the house.
Christmas crafting
Lots of centre-based activities to be enjoyed.
CHRISTMAS MOVIE
RUMLESS RUMBALLS
GIANT JENGA
WATER PLAY
BRING SPARE CLOTHES
today or just wear quick dry clothes.
Sun Safe Please
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Look at the Christmas daily popup performances in the Queen Street mall & King George Square, then have lunch and play games in the Botanical gardens. BCC buses 9.15 – 2.30 $10.00 BYO LUNCH Bring drink bottle, wear hat, walking shoes and sun safe travel clothes please. WATER PLAY BRING SPARE CLOTHES today or just wear quick dry clothes. Sun Safe Please CHRISTMAS MOVIE |
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CHRISTMAS PHOTO BOOTH
CHRISTMAS COOKIES
KARAOKE CAROLS
WATER PLAY SLIP ON SLIDE ON THE OVAL BRING SPARE CLOTHES today or just wear quick dry clothes. Sun Safe Please |
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Lunch in Southbank parklands Movies to be advised upon release. Departure & return times will vary depending on the movie session times. Children may bring snacks and drinks from home. NO SPENDING MONEY PLEASE Parent helper’s welcome Brisbane city trains Tickets are purchased at 8.30am sharp. THOSE ARRIVING LATER WILL MISS OUT 8.20– 2.30 $14.00 BYO LUNCH (NO TUCKSHOP) BRING DRINK BOTTLE, WEAR HAT, WALKING SHOES AND SUN SAFE TRAVEL CLOTHES PLEASE.
CENTRE MOVIE
WATER PLAY BRING SPARE CLOTHES today or just wear quick dry clothes. Sun Safe Please |
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CHRITSMAS PUDDING
WATER PLAY BRING SPARE CLOTHES today or just wear quick dry clothes. Sun Safe Please BUBBLE BLOWING CENTRE MOVIE
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KPOP DEMON HUNTERS INSPIRED DISCO PARTY This high-energy celebration is filled with dazzling dance moves, electrifying music and themed games designed to make every child feel like a true KPOP warrior. From confidence-boosting dance-offs to glow-up accessories and thrilling challenges, this is where K-style magic meets action-packed fun and every child enjoys their chance to shine!
CHRISTMAS SCAVENGER HUNT
CHRISTMAS MOVIE
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS KAREOKE
POKEMON GAMES Get help creating your deck and challenging each other in a battle.
ART & CRAFT Christmas Jars GAME OF THE DAY 44 Home and Everybody’s it |
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SPLASH LEISURE COMPETANT DEEP WATER SWIMMERS ONLY, PLEASE TALK TO KATHRYN IF YOUR CHILD HAS NOT ATTENDED THIS EXCURSION BEFORE, CHILDREN MUST ALSO WEAR A SWIM SHIRT Parent helpers welcome BCC Buses 10.00 – 4.30 $17.00 BYO OR BUY FROM SPLASH (NO TUCKSHOP) BRING DRINK BOTTLE, WEAR HAT, WALKING SHOES AND SUN SAFE TRAVEL CLOTHES PLEASE. COOKING SHORTBREAD COOKIES FESTIVE FRAMES ART & CRAFT Create Christmas cards, tags & gift bags from recycle materials. GAME OF THE DAY Kids choice |
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CHRISTMAS FACE PAINTING CHRISTMAS GIFT BAGS WATER PLAY BRING SPARE CLOTHES today or just wear quick dry clothes. Sun Safe Please ART & CRAFT Make your own Christmas decorations and banners & paint pinecones GAME OF THE DAY SOCCER GAME |
Teralba Park Honey
DRONE BEE
Children will learn about bees’ environmental role, life cycle, and hive dynamics. Hands on activities include pouring honey or rolling beeswax candles, dressing as beekeepers, and a honey extraction demonstration. With games like ‘Spot-the-Queen’ and fresh honey sampling, this experience promises to be a buzzing adventure!
10.00AM- 11.30AM
PLEASE BOOK
ONLY 30 SPACES
AVAILABLE
POKEMON GAMES
Get help creating your deck and challenging each other in a battle.
MUSICAL GAMES
ART & CRAFT
Create a Christmas wreath.
GAME OF THE DAY
Force Em Backs
Presented by Small Crown Productions
HELP SANTA’S ELVES SAVE CHRISTMAS!
An interactive and immersive show for kids
CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT WSACC
Christmas is the season, so come dressed up as Santa’s helpers using Christmas colors.
MUSICAL CHRISTMAS GAMES
CHRISTMAS MOVIE
CENTRE CLOSES
4PM SHARP
CENTRE BASED DAY
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TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE Guessing game
BLIND DUPLO CHALLENGES
SCONES COOKING ACTIVITY
WATER PLAY BRING SPARE CLOTHES today or just wear quick dry clothes. Sun Safe Please
ART & CRAFT Vision Boards
GAME OF THE DAY Red rover & Capture the flag |
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MAD HATTER TEA PARTY Tea and scones in the backyard
ALICE IN WONDERLAND MOVIE
FABULOUS FACE PAINTING FUN
ROBOTS RECYCLED Build robots from recycled material
FLIP CUP RELAY
ART & CRAFT Hama Beads
GAME OF THE DAY Kids choice |
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Travel to New farm park to a playground filled with trees and play equipment. Parent helpers welcome BCC buses & City cat 10.00AM-4.00PM $10.00 Our Lunch $5.00 or BYO Bring drink bottle, wear hat, walking shoes and sun safe travel clothes please. SUN SAFE PLEASE WATER PLAY BRING SPARE CLOTHES today or just wear quick dry clothes. Sun Safe Please
GRASS HEADS
ROB THE NEST
ART & CRAFT Pony bead keyrings GAME OF THE DAY Group games |
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Play on the playground equipment & water play area. Engage in some great imaginative games, playground play, and Fish and chips lunch by the sea. Parent helpers welcome Brisbane city trains 10.00-4.30 $13.00 fish and chips for lunch or BYO BRING DRINK BOTTLE, WEAR HAT, WALKING SHOES AND SUN SAFE TRAVEL CLOTHES PLEASE.
PAPER LANTERNS
WATER PLAY Bring your water guns to use. BRING SPARE CLOTHES today or just wear quick dry clothes. Sun Safe Please
ART & CRAFT Mini Fairy gardens
GAME OF THE DAY Kids choice |
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RELAY NAUGHTS AND CROSSES
POKEMON GAMES Get help creating your deck and challenging each other in a battle.
WATER PLAY BRING SPARE CLOTHES today or just wear quick dry clothes. Sun Safe Please
CAMOFLAUGE (GAME IN CENTRAL BEFORE LUNCH)
ART & CRAFT DIY carton clay using dishwashing liquid to decorate bottles.
GAME OF THE DAY Tiggy games
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PIRATE DAY MAKE TREASURE MAPS
TREASURE HUNT
PIRATE FACE PAINTING
ARCADE GAMES
ART & CRAFT Robot reboot
GAME OF THE DAY Tennis ball game 3.00-4.30 |
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We will travel to and from Bowling. OPTION 1-1 GAME & HOTDOG, CHIPS AND DRINK OPTION 2- 1 GAME NUGGETS, CHIPS AND DRINK BCC Buses 10.00-4.30 $20.00 Bring a drink bottle, wear a hat, walking shoes and sun safe travel clothes please.
ARCADE GAMES
POKEMON GAMES Get help creating your deck and challenging each other in a battle. ART & CRAFT Loom Bands
GAME OF THE DAY Sardines (hide & seek game) 3.00-4.30 |
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This superb playground at Hamilton has a climbing wall, high slides, and lots more. Parent helpers welcome BCC buses 10.00-4.00 $10.00 Our lunch $5.00 or BYO Bring drink bottle, wear hat, walking shoes and sun safe travel clothes please. SUN SAFE PLEASE
ANIMATION STOP MOTION PROJECT
ARCADE GAMES
ART & CRAFT Paper hand fan
GAME OF THE DAY Dodgeball 3.00-4.30 |
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SCIENCE INCURSION Embark on an exciting journey of fun and education with our Science incursion! Our interactive activities are designed to captivate young minds, offering a blend of enjoyment and learning. Ideal for diverse age groups and both boys and girls, these incursions provide an enriching experience where exploration and curiosity thrive.
TIE DYE Twist, swirl, and splash to design a one-of-a-kind shirt or bag.
CENTRE MOVIE
SANDPIT CHALLENGE Throughout the day take your turn at building the most creative, tallest, or detailed sandcastles.
PAPER PLANE THROWING COMPETITION Come and create a plane and see how far you can fly it.
ARCADE GAMES
ART & CRAFT BOHO BRACLETS
GAME OF THE DAY BASKETBALL |
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Come wearing Aussie colours, dressed as your favourite sports person or favourite Aussie sports team.
THONG TOSS
ANIMATION STOP MOTION PROJECT
POKEMON GAMES Get help creating your deck and challenging each other in a battle.
ARCADE GAMES
ART & CRAFT Plastic bottle characters
GAME OF THE DAY Soccer game 3.00-4.30 |
| CIRCUS AND MAGIC TRICKS INCURSION
Why settle for basic when your children can immerse themselves in an action-packed incursion? Learning circus skills and mastering magical tricks in a fun and supportive environment has never been more fun!
SLACKLINE Try out the wobbly worlds of slacklining and see how long you can stay up for. Balance, Focus and Fun all in one.
MUSICAL GAMES
KITE MAKING
ARCADE GAMES
GIANT DOMINO Attempt to build the longest track before they fall
ART & CRAFT Paper plate craft
GAME OF THE DAY Tiggy games 3.00-4.30 |
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Play on the playground equipment. engage in imaginative games, Tiggy and play on the beach. Parent helpers welcome Brisbane City Trains 10.00-4.00 $10.00 Our lunch $5.00 or BYO Bring a drink bottle, wear a hat, closed in shoes and sun safe travel clothes please.
ARCADE GAMES
ANIMATION STOP MOTION PROJECTS
ART & CRAFT Decorate clam shells.
ARCADE GAMES
GAME OF THE DAY Cricket game 3.00-4.30
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| Lunch in Southbank parklands
Movie to be advised when released. Departure & return times will vary depending on the movie session times. Children may bring snacks and drinks from home. NO SPENDING MONEY PLEASE Parent helper’s welcome BCC Buses Tickets are purchased at 8.30am sharp. THOSE ARRIVING LATER MAY MISS OUT 8.20– 4.30 $14.00 BYO LUNCH (NO TUCKSHOP) Bring drink bottle, wear hat, walking shoes and sun safe travel clothes please.
ANIMATION STOP MOTION PROJECTS
ARCADE GAMES
ART & CRAFT Wooden peg people
GAME OF THE DAY Kids choice 3.00-4.30 |
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COLOUR RUN Get ready for an action-packed adventure with our Colour Run Incursion! As children participate in team activities and friendly competitions, our entertainer adds bursts of vibrant colour, turning the event into a joyful, colourful celebration. It’s not just about winning—this experience fosters teamwork, boosts confidence, and enhances team-building skills in a fun and engaging way.
WSACC BBQ LUNCH
WATER PLAY Bring your water guns to use. BRING SPARE CLOTHES today or just wear quick dry clothes. SUN SAFE PLEASE
CENTRE MOVIE
ARCADE GAMES
POISON BALL (before lunch)
ART & CRAFT
GAME OF THE DAY Backyard cricket 3.00-4.30 |
Food
Centre Activities
- COOKING: Join Veronique to prepare a tasty treat each day.
- MINI GAMES CHALLENGE: Build Skills of balance, focus, perserverance with out daily challenges
- DAILY SCREEN TIME (AFTER LUNCH SESSION): Games Machine or personal devices - limited time for each child
- LIBRARY TIME: Come along and relax in the library and listen to a story. Build with GRAVITRAX & card games
Prep Children
Holiday Care Booking Conditions
Bookings may be received at WSACC by email or via the Xplor App.
Any booking which is received is deemed to be confirmed upon receipt of the booking enquiry. There will be no further correspondence unless the booking cannot be confirmed. In the unlikely event of a booking being unable to be confirmed, WSACC staff will contact you.
Bookings from one holiday period to the next are not automatically transferred. Each holiday period requires a new booking for each child wishing to attend.
Holiday Care Cancellation Policy
A booking cancelled up to 48 hours prior to the care date will incur a half day care fee ($27.50).
A booking cancelled within 48 hours prior to the care date will incur the full day care fee of $55.00
Booking Fees (current as Term 2, 2024)
Bookings for holiday care received prior to the last Thursday of each school term will be charged our fee of $55 per day per child.
Bookings received after the last Thursday of each school term will be charged our standard daily fee of $65 per child per day.
Bookings are essential for all care. Care for a child without an accepted booking will be charged our casual day fee of $75 per day per child. Please call WSACC prior to attending to avoid this fee.