SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Holiday learn to swim Week 1: 8-12 July Week 2: 15-19 JulyFast track your child's swimming progress with our intensive swim

program.

9am-12pm Peninsula Leisure Centre and Gosford Olympic Pool.

8.30-11.30am Toukley Aquatic Centre.

$17.50 per lesson or $87.50 for 5 days.

Bookings essential. P 4325 8123 (PLC), 4304 7250 (GOP) or

4304 8060 (TAC)

3+ years

Swish Junior Teams Basketball Clinic 9 and 16 JulyBasketball clinic for U12s, U14s and U16s competition players

delivered by a high level coach.

2.30-4pm Lake Haven Recreation Centre.

$12 per child. Places are limited and bookings are essential.

P 4304 8020 (ext 2).

10-15 years. Pay at time of booking.

Squad Camp10 JulyCome along for a morning of team work, training stroke

development and professional knowledge.

8.30-11.30am Peninsula Leisure Centre.

$55 for members, $80 for non-members.

Places are limited and bookings are essential. P 4325 8123

Must be able to swim 200m Freestyle, 100m Backstroke, 100m

Breaststroke, 50m Butterfly and know starts and turns.

Breaststroke, tumble turns and dive clinic10 JulyBreaststroke, tumble turns and dive clinic for children with strong

breaststroke kick looking for further development. Child new to

program needs to be assessed prior enrolling.

11.30am-12.30pm Peninsula Leisure Centre.

$17.50 per person. Bookings essential. P 43258123 (PLC)

Must be a strong swimmer.

Jumping Castle Fun11 and 18 JulyGet bouncy with two hours of jumping castle fun in the sports hall –

something a little different these holidays for kids to burn off energy.

11am-1pm Peninsula Leisure Centre.

$9 per child. No booking required. For more information 4325 8123.

2-12 years

Introduction to Water Polo Clinic17 JulyEver wanted to try water polo? Join us for a three hour clinic

covering skills and drills, finishing off with a Water Polo match!

8.30-11.30am Peninsula Leisure Centre.

$55 per person. Bookings essential. P 4325 8123

10+ years

What's On across the Coast these School HolidaysWe have a full program of events across our leisure centres

centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/schoolholidays

Weekdays during the July school holidays

Monday 8 July – Friday 19 July

Monday 8

Live Entertainment

11am-3pm

Waterfront Plaza

Tuesday 9

Mask Making Art

10am-1pm

Waterfront Plaza

Wednesday 10

PJ Masks Stage Show

10am, 11am, 12pm

(25mins)

Memorial Park Stage

Thursday 11

PJ Masks Stage Show

10am, 11am, 12pm

(25mins)

Memorial Park Stage

Friday 12

PJ Masks Stage Show

10am, 11am, 12pm

(25mins)

Memorial Park Stage

Monday 15

Slot Cars

10am-1pm

Waterfront Plaza

Tuesday 16

Virtual Reality Experience

10am-1pm

Memorial Park

Wednesday 17

Kennards Machinery and

Bricks4Kidz

10am-1pm

Waterfront Plaza

Thursday 18

Kennards Machinery and

Build a Mini Aquarium

10am-1pm

Waterfront Plaza

Media Partner

Activation Sponsor

Friday 19

Kennards Machinery

and Bricks4Kidz

10am-1pm

Waterfront Plaza

Plus Pelican feeding daily from 3.30pm and amusement rides.

Find out more details online at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/events

PJMasks ©Frog Box / Ent. One UK Ltd/Disney 2014

8 JULYPaints of War: Tabletop Terrain BuildingLet your imagination run wild! Learn methods and techniques used to paint miniature tabletop gaming models and create scenery to display them, or use them in your own games. All materials provided. There will be a break from 12.30-1.30pm to allow models to dry. Lunch will not be provided, so please remember to bring your own.Kincumber Library, 10.30am–3.30pm Bookings essential. Enquiries: 4304 764112-17 years

9 JULYVirtual Reality: Aboriginal AustraliaLet Virtual Reality transport you to far North Queensland to explore Indigenous culture. Learn about the Dreamtime, bush tucker and hunting in a full 360 degree immersive environment that only VR can provide!Kincumber Library, 10.30-11.30amBookings essential. Enquiries: 4304 76419-12 years

Create your own Galaxy ShoesHave you ever wanted to create your own unique shoes? Join us at Tuggerah Library and learn how to transform simple canvas shoes with a galaxy of colours. All materials supplied. Please provide shoe size when booking.Tuggerah Library, 10.30-11.30amBookings essential. Enquiries: 4350 15608-12 years

Winter in the ParkCome along to Kibble Park to celebrate Winter in the Park. Join us at the Library Marquee at 11am for a special Winter Storytime, or drop by for a fun Winter craft activity. Kibble Park Gosford, 10am-12pmNo bookings required. Enquiries: 4304 70136-9 years

10 JULYRetro CraftJoin us for a retro revival activity and have fun using everyday objects to create vintage toys and crafts from yesteryear.Bateau Bay Library, 2-3pmBookings essential. Enquiries: 4350 15806-10 years

Revolting Rhymes: Tour and ActivityCelebrate the magic of theatre and stories combined! This event is perfect for older children and begins with a tour of the Laycock Street Theatre. After the tour join in some theatre games based on Roald Dahl’s ‘Revolting Rhymes’. Laycock Street Theatre, 12-1.30pmBookings essential. Enquiries: 4304 7013. 8-12

19 JULYSports Foam FingersIf you’ve got a sports team that you love to cheer on then come along create your own giant foam finger decorated in your team colours.The Entrance Library, 2-3pmBookings essential. Enquiries: 4350 1550. 6-12 years

Lego ClubAs well as our regular session on the first Friday of the month, Lego Club will meet both Fridays during the school holidays. Come along and create a Lego masterpiece for display.Gosford Library, 3.30-4.30pmNo bookings required. Enquiries: 4304 7500. 6-12 years

Robotics ChallengeLearn basic coding skills using tablets and Sphero robots. Control a robot as you complete challenges culminating in a maze race for the title of Robotics Champion!Kariong Library, 10-11.30amBookings essential. Enquiries: 4325 8155.12-17 years

Chocolate No-Bake Cooking WorkshopLearn how to make some yummy chocolate treats with volunteers from the CWA. Please bring a small mixing bowl and a container to take home your treats.Kincumber Library, 2-3pmBookings essential. Enquiries: 4304 7641.6-12 years

Book your place or view more events at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/schoolholidays

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

18 JULYDungeons and DragonsBecome the master of your own destiny with Dungeons and Dragons, the world’s greatest role playing game. Create your character, join your party and begin your adventure!Erina Library, 2-4pmBookings essential. Enquiries: 4304 7650. 12-17 years

Tic Tac ToeLearn to make your very own Tic Tac Toe game that is fun for everyone to play. Lake Haven Library, 2-3pmBookings essential. Enquiries: 4350 1570.7-12 years

Lego Mad LibsLove Lego? Join us in this fun Lego challenge as we create a silly and surprising story using your Lego creations. Find out what Mad Libs is all about. All Lego provided. Tuggerah Library, 10.30-11.30amBookings essential. Enquiries: 4350 1560. 8-12 years

Star Wars Tabletop GamingLearn to play this tabletop game which is part of our Gaming in Libraries program.Take control of a Jedi miniature and fight for freedom, or join the dark side and help the Sith maintain their power!Woy Woy Library, 10am-12pmBookings essential. Enquiries: 4304 755512-17 years

Possum Magic: Tour and StorytimeCelebrate the magic of theatre and books! This special event begins with a tour of the Laycock Street Theatre, followed by a special ‘Possum Magic’ Storytime and craft.Laycock Street Theatre, 10-11am, 11am-12pmBookings essential. Enquiries: 4304 7013. 4-8 years

Central Coast Library Service School Holiday Program 8-19 July

12 JULYPapier Mache Bookbox DecoratingIs it a book or is it a secret treasure box?Camouflage a small box to look like a book.Bateau Bay Library, 10.30-11.30amBookings essential. Enquiries: 4350 15806-12 years

Electronics for BeginnersLearn how to build a battery powered car in a safe and fun environment.Erina Library, 2-3.30pmBookings essential. Enquiries: 4304 765010-14 years

Lego ClubAs well as our regular session on the first Friday of the month, Lego Club will meet both Fridays during the school holidays. Come along and create a Lego masterpiece for display. Gosford Library, 3.30-4.30pmNo bookings required. Enquiries: 4304 75006-12 years

CIY. Club – Let’s Try Beginners Coding!Join CIY. Club and learn the foundations underlying some of today’s most exciting areas of technology and gain an understanding of the basics of coding.Umina Beach Library, 9.30-11.30amBookings essential. Enquiries: 4304 73337-13 years

CIY. Club – Let’s Try Advanced Coding!Join CIY. Club to build on your existing knowledge of coding, improve your technique and apply skills to create complex projects. Umina Beach Library, 12.30-2.30pmBookings essential. Enquiries: 4304 73337-13 years

15 JULYEscape Room: Area 51Escape Rooms offer an exciting and interactive way to challenge your mind. Work together and put your skills to the test as you search for clues, solve puzzles and crack codes in a fun and safe environment. Will you make it before the time runs out?Erina Library, 10-10.30am, 10.45-11.15am, 11.30am-12pm and 12.15-12.45pmBooking essential. Enquiries: 4304 765012-17 years

Litter LitterBring your little Waste Warrior along to a kNOw Waste Education Session with Cleanaway. They will learn all about recycling, reducing waste, why we shouldn’t litter and meet a real live litter bug!Toukley Library, 11am-12pmBookings essential. Enquiries: 4350 1540. 4-10 years

Escape Room: Area 51Escape Rooms offer an exciting and interactive way to challenge your mind. Work together and put your skills to the test as you search for clues, solve puzzles and crack codes in a fun and safe environment. Can you unravel the secrets of Area 51 before the time runs out?Tuggerah Library, 10-10.30am, 10.45-11.15am,11.30am-12pm and 12.15-12.45pmBookings essential. Enquiries: 4350 1560. 12-17 years

Winter in the ParkCome along to Kibble Park to celebrate Winter in the Park. Join us at the Library Marquee at 11am for a special Winter Storytime, or drop by for a fun Winter Craft Activity. Kibble Park, Gosford, 10am-12pmNo bookings required. Enquiries: 4304 7013.6-9 years

17 JULYWoolly Craft FunWarm up your fingers with some fun wool crafts.The Entrance Library, 1-2.30pmBookings essential. Enquiries: 4350 1550. 8-12 years

Board Games for KidsDon’t be bored these school holidays! Come join us for board games at Toukley Library. Toukley Library, 10.30am-12pmBookings essential. Enquiries: 4350 15408 -12 years

Papier Mache Bookbox DecoratingIs it a book or is it a secret treasure box? Camouflage a small box to look like a book.Umina Library, 10-11amBookings essential. Enquiries: 4304 7333.6-12 years

School Holiday Program July School Holiday Program July

Games in the ArvoUp for a board game or a jigsaw challenge? Come along for an afternoon of fun, games and puzzles. Challenge mum, dad, grandparents, siblings and friends! All games provided. Erina Library, 2-3pmNo bookings required. Enquiries: 4304 7650.6+ years

Virtual Reality: Aboriginal AustraliaLet Virtual Reality transport you to far North Queensland to explore Indigenous culture. Learn about the Dreamtime, bush tucker and hunting in a full 360 degree immersive environment that only VR can provide!Toukley Library, 1.30-2.30pmBookings essential. Enquiries: 4350 15409-12 years

Tales from the Tea HouseJoin us during NAIDOC Week for stories and a craft to celebrate Indigenous culture.Gosford Regional Gallery, 10.30-11.30amBookings essential. Enquiries: 4304 70134-8 years

11 JULYRobotics ChallengeLearn basic coding skills using tablets and Sphero robots. Control a robot as you complete challenges culminating in a maze race for the title of Robotics Champion!Lake Haven Library, 10-11.30amBookings essential. Enquiries: 4350 157012-17 years

Excellent Clay EchidnasLearn some fun facts about echidnas through stories and games, then create your own clay echidna to take home. Bring along a container to transport your special creation home. Tuggerah Library, 10.30-11.30amBookings essential. Enquiries: 4350 15603-8 years

Meditation and Craft for KidsJoin Amy from the Khedrubje Buddhist centre for an afternoon of meditation and craft.Toukley Library, 1-2pmBookings essential. Enquiries: 4350 15405-10 years

Green Living Kids – Upcycle TerrariumsLearn about the wonders of mini ecosystems as you create your own terrariums to take home, using succulents and coloured pebbles. Please bring a 1.25-2 litre plastic bottle.Kincumber Library, 10-11.30amBookings essential. Enquiries: 4304 76415-17 years

Excellent Clay EchidnasLearn some fun facts about echidnas through stories and games, then create your own clay echidna to take home. Bring along a container to transport your special creation home. Lake Haven Library, 10.30-11.30amBookings essential. Enquiries: 4350 15703-8 years

Green Living Kids – Make a Bee or Insect HotelLearn about the importance of native bees and make an upcycled bee or insect home.Kincumber Library, 12-1.30pmBookings essential. Enquiries: 4304 76415-15 years

Green Living Kids – Paint Your Own Terracotta PotsPaint your very own terracotta pot with our Green Living Team.Kincumber Library, 2-3.30pmBookings essential. Enquiries: 4304 76415+ years

16 JULYBath Bomb GiftsMake your own fragrant bath bombs to keep or give away as a gift.The Entrance Library, 10-11am, 2-3pmBookings essential. Enquiries: 4350 15508-12 years

Woolly Craft FunWarm up your fingers with some fun wool crafts.Gosford Library, 2-3.30pmBookings are essential as places are limited. Enquiries: 4304 75008-12 years

Origami WorkshopLearn the art of Japanese papercraft and create origami art! Paper and instructions provided. Kincumber Library, 10.30-11.30amBookings essential. Enquiries: 4304 7641. 6-12 years

15 JulyPokemon MonstersMatthew Lin7-10 yearsCreate your own coloured “Pokemon Monster“ trading card using a step by step approach. Michael breaks down monsters into easy recognisable shapes to learn the fundamentals of drawing.10.30am-12.30pm. Cost $25Bookings essential. Phone 4304 7550

Comic CoversMatthew Lin11-16 yearsLearn how to draw Manga & Anime Characters. Compose a Comic cover of your own, along with a collection of facial expressions & full length figure drawings of Chibi Style characters.1.30-3.30pm. Cost $25Bookings essential. Phone 4304 7550

16 JulyUp Cycle Pom PomsVanja Zetovic7-14 yearsExplore the techniques to recycle fabrics and save them from landfill. Design a unique creation for your space. Top it off with some fancy recycled pom poms.10.30am-12.30pm. Cost $25Bookings essential. Phone 4304 7550

Babushka DollsVanja Zetovic7-14 yearsDiscover Russian Culture through painting a series of 5 stackable wooden dolls inspired by traditional Folk Art Design.1.30-3.30pm. Cost $25Bookings essential. Phone 4304 7550

17 JulyMy Little Book of Prints Sandy James6-14 yearsWalk away with a collection of relief prints exploring Positive, Negative & Repetitive Printing all inspired by Japanese Woodblocks Margaret Preston, Julie Paterson & Andy Warhol.10.30am-12.30pm. Cost $25Bookings essential. Phone 4304 7550

Calder’s Balance ChallengeSandy James6-14 yearsCalder was the master of balancing weights in his moving sculpture concepts. Take the challenge to create your own balancing mobile creation.1.30-3.30pm. Cost $25Bookings essential. Phone 4304 7550

Book your place or view more events at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/schoolholidays

19 JulyBoomerang DecorationGarry Purchase6-10 yearsImmerse yourself in a Cultural experience. Decorate your own Boomerang under the guidance of a Professional Aboriginal Artist.10.30am-12.30pm. Cost $25Bookings essential. Phone 4304 7550

Aboriginal Pebble ArtGarry Purchase11-16 yearsDuring NAIDOC week take a journey into Aboriginal Culture and its rich symbolism to create a pebbled canvas using the traditional colours of the Aboriginal Flag.1.30-3.30pm. Cost $25Bookings essential. Phone 4304 7550

Gosford Regional GallerySchool Holiday Program

15 July – 19 July

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

9 July - 18 JulyCentral Coast Council Youth Services

Central Coast Youth

Services create and

promote opportunities for

young people to develop

their aspirations, skills and

talents via a range of

innovative engagement

programs.

Whether you're artistic,

sporty, musical, theatrical,

looking to learn new skills or

just enjoy hanging out with

friends, there's something

you'll enjoy.

Wherever we are – out and

about on the Coast or at our

Erina-based youth centre -

we offer young people a

safe and exciting way to

interact and participate in a

range of free or low-cost

programs while providing

support, advocacy and

referral.

Visit us at:

THE HUB ERINA North South Road

Erina Fair

(near the Yellow carpark)

T 4304 7071

E jennifer.dias

@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

W thehuberina.com

All Holidays

Drop the Beat - DJ

workshops @ The Hub Erina

3 day program for budding Djs

Choose from -

Masterclass 1: 9, 10 and 11 July

Masterclass 2: 16, 17 and 18

July

1-3pm The Hub Erina.

Bookings essential.

Cost $30.

12-24 years.

10 July

Skill Me – White Card Course

A White Card is required for

anyone who wants to work in

the construction industry –

register for this course and

take the first step to an

exciting construction career.

Free Lunch included.

9am-3.45pm The Hub Erina.

Bookings essential.

Free event.

14-24 years.

12 July

Discovered heat one

Come and watch performances

by aspiring young local singers

and songwriters.

7-8.30pm The Hub Erina.

Bookings essential.

Free event.

All ages.

16 July

Employ Me

A day of workshops to get you

ready for the workforce. Learn

how to dress for success, be

confident for your interview.

Make the best impression with

fashion, resume and

interviewing techniques.

9.30am-2pm The Hub Erina.

Bookings essential.

Free event.

Ages 15-24 years.

Book your place or view more events at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/schoolholidays

Enquiries: youthservices@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

17 July

Bowl Groms

Skate skills development

workshop facilitated by female

coaches.

11am-12pm (Females only)

12-1pm Beginner and

intermediate (Male and Female)

Lake Haven Skate Park,

Charmhaven

Bookings essential.

Free event.

Ages 10-24 years.

The Hub Erina Series

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