Active & Healthy Winter Holiday Program 2021

WINTER 2021 Sat 26 June – Sun 11 July

Winter festivity Take advantage of our glorious weather and get moving these holidays! Winter on the Gold Coast isn’t so bad. You can enjoy the clear blue skies and warm sunshine without the heat of summer. Just throw on a warm jacket and check out the huge range of activities on offer.

Holidays are the perfect time to have an action-packed week, and the best bit, the whole family can join in on the fun. There’s a large range of activities that will get the body moving and the heart singing. Kids CAN play and try new things these holidays with these great activities:

Feature activities on offer include:

• Teen workshops • Inflatable adventure

• Self love workshop for teens

• Drumming and dancing

• Netball skill development

• Dance TikTok inspired jam

• Tie dye sock and park adventure

• Touch football workshop

• The colour initiative workshop

• Nature and craft

• Retro games

• Bubblelicious extravaganza • Gladiator games and heaps more

There is so much fun to be had right across the City these holidays. Check out the program and make your winter one filled with sunshine, fresh air, and laughter!

Active & Healthy Lifestyle Guide 2021–22 The new program kicks off from the 12 July 2021 and offers over 200 free and

low cost activities in parks and community facilities across the City! Feature activities for kids and families include:

OVER 10 FREE FITNESS AND SPORT FUN CLASSES FOR TODDLERS

AFTER SCHOOL FUN FOR 5 TO 12 YEAR OLDS

FREE SKATEBROADING AND YEH GIRL SKATE AND ROLLER SKATE SESSIONS

HUGE WEEKEND FAMILY ADVENTURE SECTION AND SO MUCH MORE

Winter holiday program Week 1 – Sat 26 June to Sunday 4 July Date Time Activity Location Cost / Booking details

Sat 26 Jun

8am-10am

NATURALLYGC NERANG TREE PLANTING Join the City of Gold Coast Natural Areas team for a community tree planting day along the banks of Nerang River. It's a great way to get hands on and make a real difference to your local environment.

Nerang Hurst Family Park Dugandan Drive

Free City of Gold Coast W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC

Sat 26 Jun

9am-10am

NATURALLYGC WALK ON THE WILDSIDE Bound along and discover what the kangaroos, koalas and other wildlife get up to at Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area. For ages 4 to 12.

Coombabah Coombabah Lakelands


Sat 26 Jun

9am-10am

KIDS’ YOGA AND BEACH CLEAN Bring the kids to find some school holiday zen with a special kids’ yoga session followed by a beach clean-up. The yoga class will be led by Caity. For ages 4-13.

Currumbin Len Wort Park 29a Teemangum Street

Free City of Gold Coast, Our Beaches W: eventbrite.com.au/e/free-kids-yoga-beach-clean-up-tickets-156624270409

Sat 26 Jun

10am-11am

NATURALLYGC CREEPY CRAWLIES Develop an understanding of the important role insects play in the garden, their environmental significance, lifecycles, and how to stay safe whilst being outdoors.

Varsity Lakes Free City of Gold Coast W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC

Sat 26 Jun

10am-11.30am

NATURALLYGC BUSH TUCKER Dura, yaga, jar means grow, cook, eat! Learn to grow, cook and eat a local variety of native Yugambeh country flavours in this inspiring one-hour bush tucker workshop. As we tour the Botanic Gardens, identify a range of local bushfood plants, discover ways to incorporate the flavours into everyday cooking and pick up tips to grow bush foods in your home garden. For ages from 15.

Benowa Free City of Gold Coast W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/naturallygc-seagrass-of-the-broadwater-tickets-112167957380


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Sat 26 Jun

10am-12pm

ORMEAU COMMUNITY OPEN DAY Come and chat with local Councillor, Mark Hammel. Free activities include residential tree giveaways, sausage sizzle, coffee truck, face-painting, pop-up playground and a bubble party.

Ormeau Ormeau Community Centre 3 Cuthbert Drive

Free Mark Hammel, Councillor – Division 1, City of Gold Coast P: 5581 6754 E: [email protected]

Sat 26 Jun

10am-3pm PACIFIC FAIR SHOPPING CENTRE- LET THE LITTLE GAMES BEGIN Watch your little ones go for gold. Fun for all abilities as kids compete in archery, basketball, soccer, weightlifting and athletics. Celebrating the upcoming Olympic Games. Running until Sun 11 July.

Broadbeach Pacific Fair Shopping Centre Hooker Boulevard

Free Pacific Fair Shopping Centre W: pacificfair.com.au/events/pf-games

Sat 26 Jun

11am-3pm

CIRCUS WORKSHOP If you have ever wanted to learn how to juggle, then this is the workshop for you! Come and go as you please and learn new skills like spinning plates, hula hoops and flower sticks!

Southport Broadwater Parklands Marine Parade Beside the bouncy pillow

Free City of Gold Coast W:cityofgoldcoast.com.au/broadwaterparklands

Sat 26 Jun

11.30am-12.30am

NATURALLYGC BUSY BEES Dr Toby Smith will introduce us to the amazing world of Australian native bees. Learn the bee lifecycles and their nests, and their important role in pollination and food security. For ages 5 and over.

Upper Coomera Free City of Gold Coast W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC

Sat 26 Jun

12pm

KIDS AND FAMILY STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING LESSON Families will have fun learning stand up paddle boarding and water safety in a safe environment. By the end everyone will be cruising the water and playing games. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to get involved.

Surfers Paradise Budds Beach Reserve River Drive

$15 Go Vertical SUP, Linda W: govertical.com.au/active-heathy-sup-sessions/

Sat 26 Jun

2pm

SPLASH N’ BOUNCE SESSION Have fun bouncing on inflatable stand up paddle boards! Children will have fun playing games while being fully supervised. For ages from 5.


$7 Go Vertical SUP, Linda W: govertical.com.au/active-healthy-school-holiday-sup-program/

Sat 26 Jun

4pm-5pm

SILENT SCAVENGER DISCO HUNT Have you ever experienced a scavenger game wearing a headset? You will get clues and hints to search the park and complete tasks while grooving to music. Unique experience and fun for the whole family.

Mermaid Waters Albert Waterways Park 61 Sunshine Boulevarde

Free Best Silent Disco W: bestsilentdisco.com.au/silent-events

Sun 27 Jun

8am-10am

AUSTINVILLE VALLEY LANDCARE GROUP Protect, restore and enhance our natural areas with the Beaches to Bushland Program. Join Austinville Landcare Group and help restore Austinville Conservation Area along the upper reaches of Mudgeeraba Creek.

Austinville Austinville Conservation Are 621 Austinville Road


Sun 27 Jun

10am-10.30am

ONLINE NATURALLYGC BUSY BEES Join us for here for a Facebook NaturallyGC live as we discover all about native bees with Dr Toby! Dr Toby will introduce us to the amazing world of Australian native bees and will help explain bee lifecycles and their nests, and their important role in pollination and food security. For ages 4 and above.

Online Free City of Gold Coast W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC

Sun 27 Jun

10am-11am

NATURALLYGC WILDLIFE RESCUE Can you help an injured native animal? This workshop includes key safety points and suggestions for first response to an injured native animal including how to respond and who to call. For ages 5 and over.

Mudgeeraba Free City of Gold Coast W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC

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Sun 27 Jun

2pm-3pm

DRUMMING AND DANCING Families will be taken on a fun, vibrant and engaging African journey providing inspiration to get your body moving and grooving. Enjoy the physical rhythm and emotional benefits of drumming and dancing.

Miami Ed Hardy Park The Esplanade End of Kelly Avenue

Free Afro Groove M: 0431 726 300

Sun 27 Jun

3pm-6pm

SALSA IN THE PARK Whether you are looking to start a new hobby, make friends, get fit or just have fun, we have you covered with salsa classes suited to all abilities.

Southport Broadwater Parklands Marine Parade The Northern Pavilion

Free City of Gold Coast W:cityofgoldcoast.com.au/broadwaterparklands

Mon 28 Jun

9am-10.30am

NETBALL BALL SKILLS WORKSHOPS The netball season has started. Come along for some extra training so you can improve your ball skills and techniques. For ages 7 to 11.

Carrara Gold Coast Sport and Leisure Centre Nerang Broadbeach Road

Free NetSpirit W: trybooking.com/BRZTP

Mon 28 Jun

9am-12pm

INFLATABLE ADVENTURE Kids are guaranteed to have a blast over 3 hours sliding, ducking, climbing, jumping, balancing and laughing through the inflatable obstacle course. For ages 4 and over.

Upper Coomera Tallowwood Park Rose Valley Drive

Free Terrain Training W: facebook.com/TerrainTraining

Mon 28 Jun

9.30am-10.30am

DANCE TIKTOK INSPIRED JAM Come along to dance to your favourite TikTok jams. This workshop will turn your child’s obsession into a fun and active class where they can learn from experienced dancers and teachers. Find the inner dancer in you and learn the moves that are taking the world by storm.

Burleigh Justin’s Park The Esplanade

Free Ebony Moon M: 0430 304 083 E: [email protected]

Mon 28 Jun

9.30am-10.30am

BUBBLELICIOUS EXTRAVAGANZA A mind-blowing magic bubble-popping fun activity! Learn different types of bubble tricks with a twist.

Southport Lilli Pilli Park Rear 44 Lilli Pilli Drive

Free Bubblelicious E: [email protected]

Mon 28 Jun

9.30am-12.30pm

GECKO SPORTS MINI OLYMPICS HOLIDAY PROGRAM Come and learn new skills, make new friends and have fun playing games and being challenged. Parents are welcome to drop children off. For ages 5 to 12.

Mudgeeraba Sidd Big Park 2a Tallai Road

$30 Gecko Sports E: [email protected]

Mon 28 Jun

10am-11am

NATURALLYGC OCEAN STARS MARINE WORKSHOP Get up close to our beautiful live marine animals and discover how they move, eat and protect themselves and the important roles they play in the ocean ecosystem. Get hands-on with some of our ocean artefacts such as seashells, coral, shark teeth and shark eggs. For ages 4 and over.

Southport Free City of Gold Coast W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC

Mon 28 Jun

10am-12pm

CREATIVE KIDS ART WORKSHOPS Creative and fun art classes where kids can explore colour, texture and different mediums. They will be guided step by step to create their own unique artworks. All materials will be supplied. For ages 6 to 12.

Miami The Art Room Miami Business Centre 8 Kedron Avenue

$32 Chris Donaldson M: 0418 190 360 E: [email protected]

Mon 28 Jun

11am-12pm

PARKOUR Come and learn the skills of parkour on custom made indoor modular and fixed obstacles! For ages 6 to 14.

Helensvale AAPES Unit 4/46 Siganto Drive

Free AAPES W: clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=732298&stype=-8&sTG=29&sView=day&sLoc=0

Mon 28 Jun

11am-12.30pm

NETBALL DEFENCE AND ATTACK WORKSHOPS Get specialised training these holidays. Work on core attack and defence skills to improve your netball game. For ages 11 to 15.


Free NetSpirit W: trybooking.com/BRZTP

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Mon 28 Jun

12pm

KIDS AND FAMILY STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING LESSON Families will have fun learning stand up paddle boarding and water safely in a safe environment. By the end everyone will be cruising the water and playing games. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to get involved.



Mon 28 Jun

1pm-2pm

NATURALLYGC WILDLIFE RESCUE Can you help an injured native animal? This workshop includes key safety points and suggestions for first response to an injured native animal including how to respond and who to call. How can communities minimise wildlife injury? For ages 5 and over.

Upper Coomera Free City of Gold Coast W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC

Mon 28 Jun

1pm-3pm

THE COLOUR INITIATIVE Inspire your children by showing them a world of vibrant colour! This is a unique 2 hour creative therapy workshop that has been specially designed to educate and inspire children to live a life surrounded by colour. Children will even get to create a tie dye spiral pillowcase. Please bring yoga mat or towel. For ages 8 to 16.

Burleigh Waters Burleigh Waters Community Centre Christine Avenue

$5 Shoshana - Aspiral Design W: aspiraldesign.com/workshops

Mon 28 Jun

3pm-4pm

TEEN YOGA Learn how to practice yoga, breathing and relaxation exercises so you can sleep better, have more energy, improve your skin and go after the things you want in life!

Kirra Kirra Community Centre Garrick Street Arts Activity room

$12 Angie Topham M: 0467 645 858

Tue 29 Jun

6.30am

TEEN GENTLE YOGA Relax and restore yourself in these gentle yoga classes that will help you tap into a deep sense of body awareness and presence as you focus on your breathing and moving mindfully through gentle stretches.

Currumbin Len Wort Park Teemangum Street

$5 Essence of Living P: 5526 6600

Tue 29 Jun

8am-4pm SHOOT AROUND SESSIONS Enjoy hitting the court and shooting some hoops? A number of our major sporting venues offer shoot around sessions. Casual shoot-arounds (walk in) sessions are available for basketball only (one hoop).

Coomera Coomera Indoor Sports Centre 35 Beattie Road

$5 per person Coomera Indoor Sports Centre P: 5581 7082

Tue 29 Jun

8.30am-11.30am

INDIGENOUS SENSORY DAY A half-day of exclusive animal encounters and sensory experiences with animals and Indigenous artifacts. This program involves minimal walking and is suitable for children with mobility restrictions. For ages 6 to 16 years.

Currumbin Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary 28 Tomewin Street

$29 Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary W: currumbinsanctuary.com.au

Tue 29 Jun

9am-10am

TOUCH COME AND TRY Have you ever wanted to play touch? Touch football is a fun, fast and easy sport to play. This session is for kids that have never played. They will learn how to step, catch and grip the ball. The session will end with a fun game. For ages 6 and over.

Palm Beach Mallawa Sports Complex 57 Melaleuca Drive

Free Palm Beach Touch Assocation Mitch Alexander E: [email protected] W: profile.mysideline.com.au/register/clubsearch Bookings essential through the website. Once there in the ‘Find your place to get involved’ box type ‘GCCC Holiday Clinic’

Tue 29 Jun

9am-10.30am

GIRLS EMPOWERING GIRLS Get moving with a cardio abs, butt and thighs strength session followed by a yoga mindfulness relaxation session. Walk away with self love – self care practices that you can implement everyday. For ages 13 to 18 years.

Burleigh Fradgley Hall Park Avenue

Free The Rise Movement, Eden E: [email protected]

Tue 29 Jun

9am-11am

RETRO GAMES Keep the whole family entertained with old fashioned retro games in a party atmosphere. Have fun with the kids doing three legged races, egg and spoon, hula hooping and so much more. For all ages.

Worongary Lawrance Hinde Park Explorers Way (opposite Delta Cove Drive roundabout)

Free AE Events – Follow the Fun F: facebook.com/followthefungc




https://aspiraldesign.com/workshops

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Tue 29 Jun

9.30am-10.30am

DANCE DANCE AND DANCE Calling all boys and girls for this fun high energy dance class. Learn from experienced dancers and teachers. Find the inner dancer in you and learn the moves that are taking the world by storm. For ages 6 to 12.

Palm Beach 11th Avenue Community Centre


Tue 29 Jun

9.30am-10.30am

NATURALLYGC WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS Your curiosity about the natural world will come alive as you meet face to face with some of our country’s stunning wildlife. The many types of wildlife you may encounter include snakes, possums, turtles, lizards, crocodiles, owls and flying foxes.Suitable for all ages. Children must be supervised at all times.

Burleigh Free City of Gold Coast W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC

Tue 29 Jun

9.30am-11am

KIDS IN CONSERVATION HOLLOWS ARE HOMES Many Australian native animals live in hollows Look up to find the hollows and the animals and take home a booklet about hollows as homes. Wear closed in shoes, a shady hat and bring a water bottle. For ages 6 to 12.

Benowa Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens Rotary Education Pavilion 230 Ashmore Rd

$5 Friends of the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens W:.trybooking.com/BRUDF

Tue 29 Jun

9.30am-12pm

GLADIATOR GAMES Bring the whole family to this action packed session of fun challenges, games and activities! Test your skills with a throwing obstacle course relay racing, run the gauntlet games, pool noodle jousting and a new capture the flag challenge using inflatable obstacles to make and use as decoys!

Southport James Overall Park Brighton Parade

Free Gecko Sports W: eventbrite.com.au/o/geckosports-31843723569

Tue 29 Jun

10am-11am


Arundel Colgate Palmolive Park Allied Drive


Tue 29 Jun

10am-11am

OUR BEACHES COASTAL CRITTERS Join our friends from Geckoes Wildlife and meet some of the unique and interesting animals that live along our coastline. You might even get up close and personal with some of our native coastal critters. For children 6 to 17 years.

Elanora Elanora Community Centre 26 Galleon Way

Free City of Gold Coast, Our Beaches W: eventbrite.com.au/e/coastal-critters-elanora-community-centre-registration-158041029975

Tue 29 Jun

10am-11.30am

TOUCH SKILLS DEVELOPMENT This workshop is designed for kids that are currently playing touch and want specialised training to improve their game. For ages 8 and over.

Palm Beach Mallawa Sports Complex 57 Melaleuca Drive

Free Palm Beach Touch Assocation Mitch Alexander E: [email protected] W: profile.mysideline.com.au/register/clubsearch Bookings essential through the website. Once there in the ‘Find your place to get involved’ box type ‘GCCC Holiday Clinic’

Tue 29 Jun

10am-12pm




Tue 29 Jun

10am-2pm

HALF DAY ART CAMP From canvas and fabric painting, printing, weaving, craft to pottery. The Chroma Kid’s 4 hours school holiday program features various art and craft classes. Designed for ages 5 to 14.

Coolangatta Kirra Hill Community Centre Garrick St

$69 The Chroma Kids E: [email protected]



https://www.trybooking.com/BRUDF

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/geckosports-31843723569


https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/coastal-critters-elanora-community-centre-registration-158041029975








Tue 29 Jun

12pm-1pm

NATURALLYGC WILD WORLD OF WATER BUGS Come meet and greet some of the amazing bugs that live in our waterways. Learn all about their habitats and lifecycles, as well as how to identify them and the important role they play in our waterway health. For ages 5 and over.


Tue 29 Jun

1.20pm-2.30pm

NATURALLYGC MYSTERIOUS LIFE OF A PLATYPUS Learn about the mysterious Australian animal that lives in our local waterways. Learn all about their habitat, what they feed on and how to look after them. Fun crafting activities are included in the session.For ages 5 and over.


Tue 29 Jun

4pm-5pm

SPORT AEROBICS INTORDUCTON A fun sport for children combining traditional aerobics with fitness and dance. Perform skills and movement patterns to music. For ages 5 to 10.

Burleigh Gold Coast Sport Aerobics Unit 4, 68-70 Township Drive

Free Gold Coast Sport Aerobics Nicole Courtie W: goldcoastsportaerobics.com/active-healthy

Wed 30 Jun

8am-4pm

SHOOT AROUND SESSIONS Enjoy hitting the court and shooting some hoops? A number of our major sporting venues offer shoot around sessions. Casual shoot around (walk in) sessions are available for basketball only (one hoop).


$5 per person Gold Coast Sport and Leisure Centre P: 5581 7082

Wed 30 Jun

9am-11am

OUR BEACHES MICROPLASTICS DOWN UNDER This marine biology education and nature play workshop encourages kids to discover the threat of plastic debris and how to combat the problem. For ages 6 to 17.

Broadbeach Pratten Park Old Burleigh Raod

Free City of Gold Coast, Our Beaches W: eventbrite.com.au/e/microplastics-down-under-broadbeach-registration-158855313519

Wed 30 Jun

9am-12pm

TIE DYE SOCK AND PARK ADVENTURE Keep your toes warm this winter in tie dye! Learn how to scrunch, stripe, or spiral your socks. Add a pop of colour and the warmth of tie dye to your wardrobe. Then burn off energy in fun interactive park games that include stilts, stick juggling, duck fishing and more. For all ages and abilities.

Benowa Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens 230 Ashmore Road Meet near the playground

Free, except tie-dye $3/$4 (1 item only) Nigel Coates – Sparky Do Dah W: SparkyDoDah.com.au Shoshana - Aspiral Design W: aspiraldesign.com/workshops

Wed 30 Jun

9.30am-10.30am


Pacific Pines Pacific Pines Central Park 149 Pacific Pines Boulevard


Wed 30 Jun

9.30am-12pm

GLADIATOR GAMES Bring the whole family to this action packed session of fun challenges, games and activities! Test your skills with a throwing obstacle course, relay racing, run the gauntlet games, pool noodle jousting and a new capture the flag challenge with inflatable obstacles to make and use as decoys!

Miami Pizzey Park Pacific Parade Grass area next to netball courts


Wed 30 Jun

10am-11am

NATURALLYGC HOTEL FOR FROGS Native frogs need our help as they are struggling to find suitable habitat to live and breed. This workshop includes an introductory presentation that will help you to identify your hopping friends and learn all about their specific needs followed by a 'How to build your own frog hotel' activity. For ages 6 to 15.

Currumbin Free City of Gold Coast W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC

Wed 30 Jun

10am-12pm






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Wed 30 Jun

10am-3pm PACIFIC FAIR SHOPPING CENTRE- LET THE LITTLE GAMES BEGIN Watch your little ones go for gold. Fun for all abilities as kids compete in archery, basketball, soccer, weightlifting and athletics. Let’s celebrate the upcoming Olympic Games. Running until Sun 11 July.



Wed 30 Jun

2pm




Thu 1 Jul

6.30am




Thu 1 Jul

8.30am-11.30am

INDIGENOUS SENSORY DAY A half-day of exclusive animal experiences and creative activities taught by our Indigenous Officer. Activities include exploring Indigenous culture through craft, storytime and animal meetings. The program involves some walking. For ages 6 to 16 years.



Thu 1 Jul

9am-11am

RETRO GAMES Keep the whole family entertained with old fashioned retro games in a party atmosphere. Have fun with the kids doing three legged races, egg and spoon, hula hooping and so much more. For all ages.

Broadbeach Pattern Park Old Burleigh Road (meet in front of the fenced playground)


Thu 1 Jul

9am-10am

MAKE YOUR OWN HEDGEHOG PLANT POT - POTERY CLAY WORKSHOP Create your very own cute hedgehog plant pot out of air dry clay. You will learn hand building techniques to create your own design. Parents/carers are required to stay with children under 8 years. For ages 6 and over.

Varsity Lakes Varsity Lakes Community Recourse Centre 20 Mattocks Road

$5 The Chroma Kids W: eventbrite.com/e/copy-of-make-your-own-hedgehog-plant-pot-pottery-clay-workshop-tickets-157736789985

Thu 1 Jul

9am-12pm

INFLATABLE ADVENTURE Kids are guaranteed to have a blast over 3 hours sliding, ducking, climbing, jumping, balancing and laughing through the inflatable obstacle course. For ages 4 and over.

Reedy Creek Woodland Park Woodland Drive


Thu 1 Jul

9.30am-10.30am


Paradise Point Paradise Point Parklands The Esplanade


Thu 1 Jul

9.30am-10.30am

DANCE TIKTOK INSPIRED JAM Come along to dance to your favourite TikTok jams. This workshop will turn your child’s obsession into a fun and active class where they can learn from experienced dancers and teachers. Find the inner dancer in you and learn the moves that are taking the world by storm.

Coolangatta Queen Elizabeth Park Marine Parade (in front of The Strand)


Thu 1 Jul

9.30am-12.30pm

GECKO SPORTS MINI OLYMPICS HOLIDAY PROGRAM Come and learn new skills, make new friends, and have fun playing games and being challenged. Parents are welcome to drop children off. For ages 5 to 12.

Nerang Bischof Pioneer Park 38 Nerang Street









https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copy-of-make-your-own-hedgehog-plant-pot-pottery-clay-workshop-tickets-157736789985







Thu 1 Jul

10am-11am

TRAINING WHEELS TO TWO WHEELS Children learn how to advance from training wheels to two wheels. Children must bring their own two wheeled bike (with or without training wheels) and helmet, and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For ages 4 and over.

Runaway Bay Free City of Gold Coast P: 5582 8677 W: eventbrite.com.au/o/city-of-gold-coast-active-travel-program-17791334627

Thu 1 Jul

10.30am-12pm

ACTIVE BODIES FOR ACTIVE MINDS MiniFit have crafted a fun interactive session that uses simple, proven methods designed to help kids build foundations for a healthy future. Kids will enjoy running, laughing, learning about the importance of sleep and end with mindfulness. For ages 5 to 12.

Benowa Benowa Park Lambros Drive

Free MiniFit, Mark Minichiello W: https://www.minifit.com.au/qld

Thu 1 Jul

11.15am-12.30pm

CHILDREN’S BIKE SKILLS Following on from training wheels to two wheels, this course will teach children bike handling skills plus road awareness, to enable them to ride safely in low traffic environments such as footpaths, bike paths and quiet streets. Children must bring their own bike and be accompanied by a parent or a guardian. For ages 6 and over.


Thu 1 Jul

1.30pm-2.30pm

NATURALLYGC REPTILE SCALES AND TAILS Your curiosity about all things scaly and cold-blooded will come alive as you come face-to-face with some of our native reptiles. All ages welcome.

Varsity Lakes Free City of Gold Coast W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC

Fri 2 Jul

9am-10am & 10.15am-11.15am

NATURALLYGC BOTANICA QUEST Get out and explore the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens and have fun along the way. Use your senses to solve the 'quests', collect your green tokens and select a prize! A fun way to discover our natural environment and the plants and animals living there. Wear closed-in shoes, a hat and bring a water bottle. For ages 5 to 12.

Benowa Friends Centre Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens 230 Ashmore Road


Fri 2 Jul

9am-12pm

INFLATABLE ADVENTURE Kids are guaranteed to have a blast over 3 hours sliding, ducking, climbing, jumping, balance and laughing through the inflatable obstacle course. For ages 4 and over.

Pacific Pines Pacific Pines Central Park 149 Pacific Pines Boulevard


Fri 2 Jul

9.30am-10.30am


Pimpama Bim’bimba Park Gainsborough Drive


Fri 2 Jul

9.30am-12pm


Parkwood Abbott Park Parkwood Boulevard


Fri 2 Jul

10am-11am

TRAINING WHEELS TO TWO WHEELS Children learn how to advance from training wheels to two wheels. Children must bring their own two wheeled bike (with or without training wheels) and helmet, and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For ages 4 and over.

Ashmore Southport Netball Courts 166 Benowa Road

Free City of Gold Coast P: 5582 8677 W: eventbrite.com.au/o/city-of-gold-coast-active-travel-program-17791334627

Fri 2 Jul

11.15am-12.30pm


Ashmore Southport Netball Courts 166 Benowa Road


https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/city-of-gold-coast-active-travel-program-17791334627



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Fri 2 Jul

1pm-3pm

THE COLOUR INITIATIVE Inspire your children by showing them a world of vibrant colour! This is a unique 2 hour creative therapy workshop that has been specially designed to educate and inspire children to live a life surrounded by colour. Children will even get to create a tie dye spiral pillowcase. Please bring yoga mat or towel. For ages 8 to 16.

Helensvale Helensvale Cultural Centre, Sir John Overall Drive and Lindfield Road

$5 Shoshana - Aspiral Design W: aspiraldesign.com/workshops

Fri 2 Jul

3pm-4.30pm




Fri 2 Jul

6pm-7.30pm

NATURALLYGC CREATURES OF THE DARK Turn on your night vision and join us for a night time adventure on a light one hour walk spotting some of Australia’s most iconic animals. Moderate fitness required. For ages 5 and over.

Arundel Free City of Gold Coast W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC

Sat 3 Jul

7am

PARKRUN Join in a weekly free 5km timed run or walk which is family-friendly and suitable for runners, walkers, prams and dogs. Register prior then come along each Saturday to any of the nine Gold Coast locations. See website for details.

Surfers Paradise Paradise Point Broadbeach Waters Main Beach Kirra Mudgeeraba Varsity Lakes Upper Coomera Pimpama

Free parkrun W: parkrun.com.au/register Don’t forget your barcode

Sat 3 Jul

8am-4pm SHOOT AROUND SESSIONS Enjoy hitting the court and shooting some hoops? A number of our major sporting venues offer shoot around sessions. Casual shoot-around (walk in) sessions are available for basketball only (one hoop).



Sat 3 Jul

9am-10am

KIDS YOGA AND BEACH CLEAN Bring the kids to find some school holiday zen with a special kids yoga session followed by a beach clean-up. The yoga class will be led by Caity. For ages 4-13.

Currumbin Len Wort Park 29a Teemangum Street

Free City of Gold Coast, Our Beaches W: eventbrite.com.au/e/free-kids-yoga-beach-clean-up-tickets-156624597387?fbclid=IwAR3ZIgGDxH7ZpHXdff7rPoGWXxKuOaH9pPWTFW1kAE5IRjKaISFSdev7uhc

Sat 3 Jul

12pm

KIDS AND FAMILY STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING LESSON Families will have fun learning stand up paddling and water safely in a safe environment. By the end everyone will be cruising the water and playing games. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to get involved.



Sat 3 Jul

2pm







https://www.parkrun.com.au/register

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Week 2 – Monday 5 July to Sunday 11 July

Date Time Activity Location Cost / Booking details

Mon 5 Jul

10am-11am

OUR BEACHES COASTAL CRITTERS Join our friends from Geckoes Wildlife to meet some of the unique and interesting animals that live along our coastline. You might even get up close and personal with some of our native coastal critters. For children 6 to 17.

Helensvale Helensvale Community Centre South Hall 31-37 Discovery Drive

Free City of Gold Coast, Our Beaches W: eventbrite.com.au/e/coastal-critters-helensvale-community-centre-registration-158043563553

Mon 5 Jul

9am-11am

RETRO GAMES Keep the whole family entertained with old fashioned retro games in a party atmosphere. Have fun with the kids doing three legged races, egg and spoon, hula hooping and so much more. For all ages

Burleigh Waters John Handley Community Complex Christine Ave (next to Burleigh Waters Community Centre)


Mon 5 Jul

9am-12pm

BUBBLELICIOUS AND PARK ADVENTURE From 9.30am to 10.30am the kids will have a mind-blowing magic bubble-popping fun activity! Learn different types of bubble tricks with a twist. For 3 hours kids will be entertained with Sparky Do Dah’s park adventure. It’s a pop-up playground with a collection of activities and games suited for toddlers to adults. Try stilts, stick juggling, skee ball, duck fishing and so much more. For all ages and abilities.

Surfers Paradise Lionel Perry Park Peninsular Drive

Free Nigel Coates – Sparky Do Dah W: SparkyDoDah.com.au Bubblelicious E: [email protected]

Mon 5 Jul

9am-4pm


Tallebudgera Tigers Soccer Club Coplicks Sports Fields Tallebudgera Creek Road


Mon 5 Jul

9.30am-10.30am


Southport Lilli Pilli Park Rear 44 Lilli Pilli Drive


Mon 5 Jul

9.30am-12pm


Oxenford Damian Leeding Memorial Park Watersports Lane


Mon 5 Jul

10am-3pm PACIFIC FAIR SHOPPING CENTRE- LET THE LITTLE GAMES BEGIN Watch your little ones go for gold. Fun for all abilities as kids compete in archery, basketball, soccer, weightlifting and athletics. Let’s celebrate the upcoming Olympic Games. Running until Sun 11 July.



Mon 5 Jul

12pm

KIDS AND FAMILY STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING LESSON Families will have fun learning stand up paddling and water safely in a safe environment. By the end everyone will be cruising the water and playing games. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to get involved.


$15 Go Vertical SUP, Linda

W: govertical.com.au/active-heathy-sup-sessions/

Mon 5 Jul

3pm-4pm

TEEN YOGA Learn how to practice yoga, breathing and relaxation exercises so you can sleep better, have more energy, improve your skin and go after the things you want in life!

Kirra Kirra Community Centre Garrick Street Arts Activity room

$12 Angie Topham M: 0467 645 858

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/coastal-critters-helensvale-community-centre-registration-158043563553













Tue 6 Jul

6.30am



$5 Essence of Living

P: 5526 6600

Tue 6 Jul

9am-10am

GET YOUR GROOVE ON FOR KIDS & SENIORS Get your Groove On is a dance class for young kids (two to five years), but also those young at heart. The session is designed to produce a playful, creative and fun dance experience for younger children and older adults combined. Run in conjunction with the 60 and Better Program, seniors are welcome to join in the class or kids and parents are welcome to stay after for Storytime held in the centre.

Palm Beach 11th Avenue Community Centre


Tue 6 Jul

9am-10am

TOUCH COME AND TRY Have you ever wanted to play touch? Touch football is a fun, fast and easy sport to play. This session is for kids that have never played. They will learn how to step, catch and grip the ball, and we’ll wrap up with a fun game. For ages 6 and over.

Labrador Cos Zantiotis Park Complex Jacob Drive

Free Palm Beach Touch Assocation Mitch Alexander E: [email protected] W: profile.mysideline.com.au/register/clubsearch Bookings essential through the website. The place to get involved type ‘GCCC Holiday Clinic’

Tue 6 Jul

9.30am-10.30am

DANCE TIKTOK INSPIRED JAM Come along and dance to your favourite TikTok jams. This workshop will turn your child’s obsession into a fun and active class where they can learn from experienced dancers and teachers. Find the inner dancer in you and learn the moves that are taking the world by storm.

Arundel Colgate Palmolive Park 1 Fadden Close


Tue 6 Jul

9.30am-10.30am




Tue 6 Jul

9.30am-11am

KIDS IN CONSERVATION: SURVIVING ON NATURE Indigenous people have lived on this continent for more than 40 000 years surviving on nature and respecting the natural environment. Find out which plants growing in the Botanic Gardens were used for food, shelter, medicine and tools. Taste some bush tucker and try weaving using palm leaves. Wear closed in shoes, a shady hat and bring a water bottle. For ages 6 to 12.

Benowa Rotary Education Pavilion Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens 230 Ashmore Rd

$5 Friends of the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens W: trybooking.com/BJUUI

Tue 6 Jul

9.30am-12pm

GLADIATOR GAMES Bring the whole family to this action packed session of fun challenges, games and activities! Test your skills with throwing obstacle course where designated targets are set. There will be relay racing, run the gauntlet games, pool noodle jousting and a new capture the flag challenge with inflatable obstacles to make use as decoys!

Varsity Lakes Frascott Park Entrance off Mattocks Road


Tue 6 Jul

9.30am-12.30pm

GECKO SPORTS MINI OLYMPICS HOLIDAY PROGRAM Come and learn new skills, make new friendships and have fun playing games and being challenged. Parents are welcome to drop children off. For ages 5 to 12.

Pimpama Bim’bimba Park Gainsborough Drive








https://www.trybooking.com/BJUUI




Tue 6 Jul

10am-11am

TRAINING WHEELS TO TWO WHEELS Children learn how to advance from training wheels to two wheels. Children must bring their own two wheeled bike (with or without training wheels), helmet and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For ages 4 and over.

Coomera Viney Park Netball Courts Yaun Street


Tue 6 Jul

10am-11.30am

TOUCH SKILLS DEVELOPMENT This workshops is designed for kids that are currently playing touch and want to specialised training to improve game. For ages from 8.

Labrador Cos Zantiotis Park Complex Jacob Drive

Free Palm Beach Touch Assocation Mitch Alexander E: [email protected] W: profile.mysideline.com.au/register/clubsearch Bookings essential through the website. The place to get involved type ‘GCCC Holiday Clinic’

Tue 6 Jul

10.30am-12pm


Reedy Creek Southern Skies Park, Southern Skies Ave Wonga Park 31 Cowell Drive


Tue 6 Jul

11.15am-12.30pm




Wed 7 Jul

8am-4pm

SHOOT AROUND SESSION Enjoy hitting the court and shooting some hoops? A number of our major sporting venues offer shoot around sessions. Casual shoot-arounds (walk in) sessions are available for basketball only (one hoop).



Wed 7 Jul

9am-10am

TRAINING WHEELS TO TWO WHEELS Children learn how to advance from training wheels to two wheels. Children must bring their own two wheeled bike (with or without training wheels), helmet and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For ages 4 and over.

Mudgeeraba Firth Park Netball Courts Somerset Drive


Wed 7 Jul

9am-10.30am

GIRLS EMPOWERING GIRLS Get moving with a cardio abs, butt and thighs strength session followed by a yoga mindfulness relaxation session. Walk away with self love – self care practices that you can implement everyday. For ages 13 to 18 years.

Ormeau Ormeau Community Centre 3 Cuthbert Drive

Free The Rise Movement, Eden E: [email protected]

Wed 7 Jul

9am-11am

OUR BEACHES MICROPLASTICS DOWN UNDER This marine biology education and nature play workshop encourages kids to discover the threat of plastic debris and how to combat the problem! For ages 6 to 17.

Burleigh Heads Justins Park The Esplanade

Free City of Gold Coast, Our Beaches W: eventbrite.com.au/e/microplastics-down-under-burleigh-registration-158855688641

Wed 7 Jul

9am-12pm

TIE DYE SOCK AND PARK ADVENTURE Keep your toes warm this winter in Tie Dye! Learn how to scrunch, stripe, or spiral your socks. Add a pop of colour and the warmth of Tie Dye to your wardrobe. Then burn off energy in fun interactive park games that include stilts, stick juggling, skee ball, duck fishing and more. For all ages and abilities.

Mudgeeraba Firth Park Somerset Drive


Wed 7 Jul

9.30am-10.30am


Palm Beach Palm Beach Parklands 945 Gold Coast Highway
















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Wed 7 Jul

9.30am-10.30am

NATURALLYGC CREEPY CRAWLIES Develop an understanding about the important role insects play in the garden, their environmental significance, lifecycles, and how to stay safe whilst being outdoors. All ages welcome.

Burleigh Waters Free City of Gold Coast W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC

Wed 7 Jul

9.30am-12pm


Currumbin Galleon Park 59 Galleon Park


Wed 7 Jul

10am-2pm

HALF DAY ART CAMP From canvas and fabric painting, printing, weaving and craft to pottery. The Chroma Kid’s 4 hour school holiday program features various art and craft classes. Designed for ages 5 to 14.



Wed 7 Jul

10.15am-11.15am


Mudgeeraba Firth Park Netball Courts Somerset Drive


Wed 7 Jul

2pm




Thu 8 Jul

6.30am




Thu 8 Jul




Thu 8 Jul

9am-11am

RETRO GAMES Keep the whole family entertained with old fashioned retro games in a party atmosphere. Music will be playing and games will be interactive. Have fun with the kids doing three legged races, egg and spoon, hula hooping and so much more. For all ages.

Ashmore Sweetgum Park 5 Parasol Street


Thu 8 Jul

9.30am-10.30am

NATURALLYGC REPTILE SCALES AND TAILS Your curiosity about all things scaly and cold-blooded will come alive as you come face-to-face with some of our native reptiles. All ages welcome.

Varsity lakes Free City of Gold Coast W: Eventbrite/NaturallyGC

Thu 8 Jul

9.30am-10.30am

COLOUR EXPLOSION OBSTACLE COURSE Fill your day with colour! Challenge yourself on an obstacle course while being sprayed with colour powder and water. Book in, grab a white shirt, friends and family and head to the park.

Upper Coomera Tallowwood Park Rose Valley Drive

Free Gecko Sports E: [email protected]

Thu 8 Jul

9.30am-10.30am

NATURALLYGC MANDALA NATURE CRAFT Join us for some nature art and craft where we will focus on close observation of texture and colour, using interesting objects borrowed from nature e.g. seeds, feathers, pebbles, plant matter, bark and grasses. For ages 5 to 12.














Thu 8 Jul

9.30am-12pm


Palm Beach Laguna Park 130 Laguna Avenue


Thu 8 Jul

11am-12pm

NATURALLYGC WHO LIVES IN A HOLLOW In this workshop we will focus on the importance of tree hollows for many native wildlife species. Kids will get to use plasticine to make their own hollow-dwelling creatures. This activity will spark curiosity and conversation around hollows as wildlife habitats. For ages 5 to 12.


Thu 8 Jul

1pm-2.30pm

RUGBY LEAGUE JUNIOR CLINIC Want to improve your overall game? Learn from Mark Minichiello, one of the best! Mark Minichiello. This clinic is designed for current players focusing on developing skills like passing, catching, kicking and evasion in a fun environment. For ages 7 to 9.

Miami Burleigh Bears Junior Rugby League Football Club Pacific Avenue


Thu 8 Jul

3.30pm-4.30pm

SELF LOVE WORKSHOP FOR TEENS Love the skin you are in. Join this one hour interactive session in a relaxed fun environment. Hear about self discovery, self love, body confidence and self worth. Please bring a yoga mat, towel or cushions plus a jumper.

Miami Trader Trove 22 Christine Ave

Free She Flourishes, Emma E: [email protected] W: eventbrite.com.au/e/active-and-healthy-self-love-workshop-for-teens-tickets-159083217185

Thu 8 Jul

2.45pm-4.15pm

RUGBY LEAGUE CLINIC Want to improve your overall game? Learn from one of the best - Mark Minichiello, on how to improve your strength, power, agility, cardiovascular fitness and mental toughness. Designed for existing players to advance skills in a fun environment. For ages 10 to 14.

Miami Burleigh Bears Junior Rugby League Football Club Pizzey Park Pacific Avenue


Fri 9 Jul

9am-10am

NATURALLYGC NATURE'S ART AND CRAFT Come along to the Botanic Gardens to find natural materials to create your own works of art. Combine seed pods, leaves, twigs, fronds and other wonders of nature to make something special. All materials supplied from the gifts of nature. For ages 5 to 12.

Benowa Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens 230 Ashmore Road


Fri 9 Jul

9am-12pm

TIE DYE SOCK AND PARK ADVENTURE Keep your toes warm this winter in tie dye! Learn how to scrunch, stripe, or spiral your socks. Add a pop of colour and the warmth of tie dye to your wardrobe. Then burn off energy in fun interactive park games that include stilts, stick juggling, skee ball, duck fishing and more. For all ages and abilities.



Fri 9 Jul

9.30am-10.30am


Nerang Nerang Country Paradise Parklands 231 Beaudesert Nerang Road


Fri 9 Jul

9.30am-12pm


Ormeau Hills Peachey Park Tillyroen Road


Fri 9 Jul

9.30am-12.30pm


Currumbin Galleon Park 59 Galleon Park







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Fri 9 Jul

10.15am-11.15am

NATURALLYGC NATURE'S ART AND CRAFT Come along to the Botanic Gardens to find natural materials to create your own works of art. Combine seed pods, leaves, twigs, fronds and other wonders of nature to make something special. All materials supplied from the gifts of nature. For ages 5 to 12.

Benowa Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens 230 Ashmore Road


Fri 9 Jul

12.30pm-1.30pm

MAKE YOUR OWN HEDGEHOG PLANT POT - POTERY CLAY WORKSHOP Create your very own cute hedgehog plant pot out of air dry clay. You will learn hand building techniques to create your own design. Parents/carers are required to stay with children under 8 years. For ages 6 and over.

Carrara Carrara Community Centre Nielsens Road

$5 The Chroma Kids W: eventbrite.com/e/make-your-own-hedgehog-plant-pot-pottery-clay-workshop-tickets-157733724817

Fri 9 Jul

4pm-5pm

SILENT SCAVENGER DISCO HUNT Have you ever experienced a scavenger game wearing a headset? You will get clues and hints to search the park and complete tasks while grooving to music. Unique experience and fun for the whole family.

Paradise Point Paradise Point Parklands The Esplanade

Free Best Silent Disco W: bestsilentdisco.com.au/silent-events

Sat 10 Jul

7am

PARKRUN Join in a weekly free 5km timed run or walk which is family-friendly and suitable for runners, walkers, prams and dogs. Register prior then come along each Saturday to any of the nine Gold Coast locations. See website for details.

Surfers Paradise Paradise Point Broadbeach Waters Main Beach Kirra Mudgeeraba Varsity Lakes Upper Coomera Pimpama

Free parkrun W: parkrun.com.au/register Don’t forget your barcode

Sat 10 Jul

8am-10am

TARRABORA BUSHCARE GROUP TREE PLANTING Protect, restore and enhance our natural areas with the Beaches to Bushland Program. Help restore Toolona Park in Tugun, all materials provided.

Tugun Toolona Park


Sat 10 Jul




Sat 10 Jul

9am-10.30am

BETTER BIKE MAINTENANCE Learn valuable tips and how to clean your bike, repair punctures, adjust your brakes and maintain the chain. Designed for all ages, including family groups. Children are welcome if accompanied by a parent or guardian.


Free City of Gold Coast P: 5582 8677 W: cityofgoldcoast.com.au/events

Sat 10 Jul

1pm-4pm

INFLATABLE ADVENTURE Kids are guaranteed to have a blast over 3 hours sliding, ducking, climbing, jumping, balance and laughing through the inflatable obstacle course. For ages 4 and over.



Sat 10 Jul

9.30am-10.30am & 10.15am-11.15am

NATURALLYGC WILDLIFE ENCOUNTER Your curiosity about the natural world will come alive as you meet face to face with some of our country’s stunning wildlife. The many types of wildlife you may encounter include snakes, possums, turtles, lizards, crocodiles, owls and flying foxes.

Paradise Point


Sat 10 Jul

12pm

KIDS AND FAMILY STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING LESSON Families will have fun learning stand up paddle boarding and water safely in a safe environment. By the end everyone will be cruising the water and playing games. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to get involved.


$15 Go Vertical SUP, Linda

W: govertical.com.au/active-heathy-sup-sessions/


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http://www.cityofgoldcoast.com.au/events





Sat 10 Jul

1pm-3pm PACIFIC PINES OPENING DAY Come and check out the new Pacific Pines Community Centre. There is so much happening including inflatable obstacles, pony rides, entertainment, rock climbing, food trucks, retro games and so much more.

Pacific Pines Pacific Pines Community Centre Wajin park Pacific Pines Boulevard

Free City of Gold Coast P: 5667 5986

Sat 10 Jul

2pm




Sat 10 Jul

3pm-4pm

BEACH GAMES Nothing makes a beach visit more enjoyable than playing some good old fashioned games. Keep the whole family entertained, laughing, and enjoying the fresh air. For all ages.

Broadbeach Pratten Park Old Burleigh Road (meet near the Karrawa Surf Club)

Free MiniFit, Mark Minichiello W: minifit.com.au/qld

Sun 11 Jul

9.30am-11.30am

PARKOUR ADVENTURE Be challenged with custom made obstacles to tackle in an outdoor parkour course. Learn the best techniques so you can make your way around the course quickly and efficiently. Run, jump, climb, roll, vault and leap obstacles in your way! For ages 6 and over.

Burleigh Waters Deodar Park 2 Omao Avenue

Free AAPES W: aapes.com.au/goldcoast

Sun 11 Jul

10am-11am

TRAINING WHEELS TO TWO WHEELS Children learn how to advance from training wheels to two wheels. Children must bring their own two wheeled bike (with or without training wheels) and helmet and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For ages 4 and over.


Sun 11 Jul

11.15am-12.30pm

CHILDREN’S BIKE SKILLS Following on from training wheels to two wheels, this course will teach children bike handling skills plus road awareness, to enable them to ride safely in low traffic environments Children must bring their own bike and be accompanied by a parent or a guardian. For ages 6 and over.


Half and full day programs Date Time Activity Location Cost / Booking details

Various 9am -3pm

CIRCUS WORKSHOP Run off and join the circus at Aerial Angels. Come hang off a trapeze and clown around for a day full of fun, fitness and new friends! For ages 6 to 12.

Varsity Lakes Aerial Angels Cirque Central 1/11 Crown Court

$45 Aerial Angels Cirque Central E: [email protected]

Sat & Wed

2pm

SPLASH N’ BOUNCE SESSION Have fun bouncing on inflatable stand up paddle boards! Children will have fun playing games while being fully supervised. For ages 5 and over.



Mon- Fri 8am-4pm

SHOOT AROUND SESSIONS Enjoy hitting the court and shooting some hoops? A number of our major sporting venues offer shoot around sessions. Casual shoot-around (walk in) sessions are available for basketball only (one hoop).



Mon-Sat 8am-4pm

SHOOT AROUND SESSIONS Enjoy hitting the court and shooting some hoops? A number of our major sporting venues offer shoot around sessions. Casual shoot-around (walk in) sessions are available for basketball only (one hoop).






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Mon 28 Jun

9am-3pm

AFL SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLINICS WITH MATTHEW LAPPIN A fun day of footy for boys and girls covering fundamentals, individual skill development, fitness, games and modified match practice. Taken by AFL star and coach, Matthew Lappin. For boys and girls aged 8 to 11.

Southport Southport Sharks AFL Club Olsen Avenue and Musgrave Avenue

$40 per child sibling discount available Matthew Lappin E: [email protected]

Mon 28 Jun

8.30am-3.30pm

VET FOR A DAY Participants will learn about rehabilitation and rescue, release techniques, veterinary equipment and their uses and conduct health checks on animals. For ages 6 to 13.



Tue 29 Jun

9am-3pm

AFL SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLINICS WITH MATTHEW LAPPIN A fun day of footy for boys and girls covering fundamentals, individual skill development, fitness, games and modified match practice. Run by AFL star and coach, Matthew Lappin For ages 11 to 14.

Southport Southport Sharks AFL Club Olsen Avenue and Musgrave Avenue


Tue 29 Jun & Wed 7 Jul

10am-2pm

HALF DAY ART CAMP From canvas and fabric painting, printing, weaving and craft to pottery. The Chroma Kid’s 4 hour school holiday program features various art and craft classes. Designed for ages 5 to 14.



Tue 29 Jun-Thu 1 Jul

9am-3pm

2021 ROLLERS HOLIDAY CAMP The camp will provide fun and enjoyable activities with expert coaching from our NBL1 Rollers players. Including skill development, competitions, prizes, lots of fun and excellent opportunity to mix and make new friends. For all abilities. For ages 5 to 18.

Carrara Gold Coast Sport and Leisure Centre 296 Nerang Broadbeach Road

$55 day/$100 two days/$135 full camp Gold Coast Basketball W: goldcoastbasketball.com.au/get-involved/basketball-camps/

Mon 28 Jun – Fri 2 Jul & Mon 5 Jul- Fri 9 Jul

8.30am-3.30pm

MULTI-SPORT CAMP So much on offer daily which includes mini golf, tennis, jumping castle, climbing wall, swimming and driving range. Before and after care from multi-sport camp is available from $12.

Carrara KVD Sport 221 Nerang Broadbeach Road

$50 per day KDV Sport P: 5596 0404 W: kdvsport.com/school-holiday-camps

Mon 28 Jun – Fri 2 Jul, Mon 5 Jul – Fri 9 Jul

9am-12pm Half day 9am-3.30pm Full day

COAST CLUB HOLIDAY ADVENTURE Get the kids up and active at the Gold Coast Recreation Centre! Running daily activity sessions packed with exciting, challenging and safe activities. Sessions are delivered by experienced and friendly staff members. Parents and families are welcome to join in the fun! For ages 8 and over.

Palm Beach Tallebudgera Leisure Centre 1525 Gold Coast Highway

$29.05 half day/$67.05 full day Queensland Recreation Centres W: qld.gov.au/recreation/activities/areas-facilities/centres/camps-and-activities/indoor-rock-climbing-and-caving

Mon – Fri & Sat

8.30am-4.30pm

ROCK CLIMBING Put yourself to the test and challenge the 10m high rock face at the Gold Coast Recreation Centre! Running Monday to Friday these holidays. Children aged 5 to 12 will need adult supervision and everyone needs enclosed shoes.

Palm Beach Tallebudgera Leisure Centre 1525 Gold Coast Highway

$12.50 Queensland Recreation Centres W: qld.gov.au/recreation/activities/areas-facilities/centres/camps-and-activities/indoor-rock-climbing-and-caving

Mon 28 Jun – Fri 2 Jul & Mon 5 Jul- Fri 9 Jul

8.30am-3.30pm

TENNIS CAMP Great weather to learn tennis these holidays. For beginner to intermediate level.

Carrara KVD Sport 221 Nerang Broadbeach Road

$65 per day KDV Sport P: 5596 0404 W: kdvsport.com/school-holiday-camps

Tue 29 Jun, Thu 1 Jul & Tue 6 Jul

9am-12pm SOUTHPORT YACHT CLUB SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Multiple on water activities as well as off water activities including volleyball, beach games and more. You are able to supply your own boat or use one of the Club boats. For ages 7 to 17.

Oxenford Oxenford Watersports Centre Southport Yacht Club 33 Watersport Ln

$40 per day Southport Yacht Club W: southportyachtclub.com.au/school-holiday-sailing-camp







http://www.goldcoastbasketball.com.au/get-involved/basketball-camps/

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https://southportyachtclub.com.au/school-holiday-sailing-camp

https://southportyachtclub.com.au/school-holiday-sailing-camp

Tue 29 Jun

8.30am-11.30am

INDIGENOUS SENSORY DAY A half-day of exclusive animal encounters and sensory experiences with animal and Indigenous artifacts. This program involves minimal walking, and is suitable for children with mobility restrictions. For ages 6 to 16.



Tue 29 Jun

8.30am-3.30pm

ANIMAL TRAINER FOR A DAY Learn about training techniques we use both for animal health checks and behaviours for our shows. For ages 6 to 13.



Wed 30 Jun

8.30am-3.30pm

JUNIOR KEEPER FOR A DAY Saving Habitats is saving wildlife! Join the amazing Conservation Race and learn how you can save wildlife in your own backyard and community. From recycling and upcycling craft activities to creating wildlife-friendly gardens. Meet some of the animals that need your help! For ages 6 to 13.



Wed 30 Jun

9am-3pm

AFL SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLINIC AT BURLEIGH BOMBERS Come and have a run with the Burleigh Bombers and enjoy a fun filled day out developing your skills and learning about the game. Run by a team of experienced coaches, the program is open to boys and girls and all abilities are welcome. A fun way to give the great game of AFL a go these holidays. For ages 8 to 10.

Burleigh Waters Burleigh Junior AFL Club John Handley Sporting Complex 36 Galeen Drive

$65 Burleigh Bombers Junior AFL Club W: trybooking.com/BSEVM

Wed 30 Jun

9am-3pm

AFL SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLINICS WITH MATTHEW LAPPIN A fun day of footy for boys and girls covering fundamentals, individual skill development, fitness, games and modified match practice. Taken by AFL star and coach, Matthew Lappin. For boys and girls aged 8 to 11 years.

Carrara Carrara Saints AFL Club Allan Nielsen Oval Neilsens Road


Wed 30 Jun

8.30am-3.30pm

TEEN KEEPER FOR A DAY Want to know what it’s like to be a zookeeper? We throw you in the deep end with our fast-paced Teen Keeper for a Day program whereby participants will not only try their hand at general keeping duties but also learn about exhibit design, proper restraint and handling techniques and captive breeding programs. For ages 13 to 16.



Thu 1 Jul

8.30am-11.30am

INDIGENOUS SENSORY DAY A half-day of exclusive animal experiences and creative activities taught by our Indigenous Officer. The day includes exploring Indigenous culture through craft, storytime and exclusive animal meetings. This program involves some walking. For ages 6 to 16 years.



Thu 1 Jul

8.30am-3.30pm

SAVING WILDLIFE Join the amazing Conservation Race and learn how you can save wildlife in your own backyard and community. From recycling and upcycling craft activities to creating wildlife-friendly gardens. Meet some of the animals that need your help! For ages 6 to 13.



Thu 1 Jul

9am-3pm

AFL SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLINICS WITH MATTHEW LAPPIN A fun day of footy for boys and girls covering fundamentals, individual skill development, fitness, games and modified match practice. Taken by AFL star and coach, Matthew Lappin For kids aged 11 to 14 years.

Carrara Carrara Saints AFL Club Allan Nielsen Oval Neilsens Road





http://www.trybooking.com/BSEVM








Thu 1 Jun

9am-3pm

AFL SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLINIC AT BURLEIGH BOMBERS Develop your fundamental skills, learn more about the game and challenge yourself in this all-day AFL workshop. Run by a team of experienced coaches, the program is open to boys and girls and all abilities are welcome. For ages 11 to 14.

Burleigh Waters Burleigh Junior AFL Club John Handley Sporting Complex 36 Galeen Drive

$65 Burleigh Bombers Junior AFL Club W: trybooking.com/BSEVM

Fri 2 Jul

8.30am-3.30pm

JUNIOR WELLNESS WITH ANIMALS Connect with your inner yogi as you embark on a wellness journey deep in the heart of the sanctuary, that will reconnect you with nature and its animals. Participants will explore animal yoga and get up close with some truly zen animals. For ages 6 to 13.



Fri 2 Jul

8.30am-3.30pm

TEEN WELLNESS WITH ANIMALS Connect with your inner yogi as you embark on a wellness journey deep in the heart of the sanctuary, that will reconnect you with nature and its animals. Participants will explore animal yoga, participate in outdoor meditation and relaxation, express their mindfulness through art and craft and get up close to some truly zen animals. For ages 13 to 16.



Tue 6 Jul – Thu 8 Jul

9am-12pm

SOCCER X HOLIDAY PROGRAM Qualified coaches will provide a wide range of technical and fun based sessions as well as allowing plenty of small sided games. Our aim is to help improve the players as individuals by providing good quality, professional coaching. For U6 to U14 boys and girls.

Miami Pizzey Park Burleigh Heads Soccer Club

$50 1 day/$100 2 day/ $140 3 days Soccer X W: soccer-x.com/holiday-clinics/

Tue 6 Jul & Wed 7 Jul

9am-12pm

PROGRESS THROUGH SPORT HOLIDAY These action packed clinics provide a safe and educational environment to come and enjoy playing a variety of sports during the school holidays. For ages 5 to 14 of all abilities.

Broadbeach Broadbeach State School 1/19 Alexandra Avenue

$50 1 day/ $100 2 days Progess Through Sport W: progressthroughsports.com/holiday-programmes

Sat 26 Jun – Sun 11 Jul

10am-3pm

PACIFIC FAIR SHOPPING CENTRE- LET THE LITTLE GAMES BEGIN Watch your little ones go for gold. Fun for all abilities as kids compete in archery, basketball, soccer, weightlifting and athletics. Let;s celebrate the upcoming Olympic Games.



Everyday

9am -4pm

TUFF NUTTERZ A giant inflatable obstacle course measuring 270 metres long with 30 fun and exhausting obstacles. Families will be climbing walls, balancing balls and so much more.

Coomera Westfield Coomera 103 Foxwell Road

$20 TUFF NUTTERZ W: tuffnutterz.com/

Sat & Sun

9am-3pm

GOLD COAST BUTTERFLIES Walk among the beautiful butterflies, gently fluttering around in a tropical garden setting. Learn about the butterfly lifecycle and see butterfly eggs, caterpillars and chrysalis that may hatch before your eyes. The species and number of butterflies may vary due to seasonal changes and weather conditions.

Carrara Carrara Markets 2 Market Street

$7 child / $25 Family pass Gold Coast Butterflies M: 0424 647 102

http://www.trybooking.com/BSEVM



http://www.soccer-x.com/holiday-clinics/

https://www.progressthroughsports.com/holiday-programmes

https://www.progressthroughsports.com/holiday-programmes



https://www.tuffnutterz.com/

cityofgoldcoast.com.au/activehealthy

Active & Healthy Winter Holiday Program 2021

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