Guide to school holiday activities in Camberwell Junction

As the school bell rings for the final time before the much-anticipated break, parents find themselves at the intersection of excitement and anticipation, pondering the perennial question: How can we keep the kids entertained during the school holidays?

Fear not, for our school holiday guide is here to share the possibilities that can transform these breaks into memorable family adventures.

School holidays are not merely a hiatus from the academic grind; they represent a golden opportunity for families to forge stronger bonds through shared experiences and laughter. This guide will help you to navigate the landscape of possibilities, ensuring your child’s school holidays is not just enjoyable but also enriching.

From creative workshops that unleash the artistic prowess within your little ones to cinema screenings that spark a sense of adventure, there are several different activities designed to captivate every child.

Here’s what’s on in Camberwell Junction these school holidays:

When are the upcoming school holidays?

The next school holidays will be from March 29, 2024 to April 12, 2024.

School holiday piano program at Sharon Davis Music

Sharon Davis Music provides classes for children from four years through to adults at her Camberwell Rd premises throughout the year to help students love music. For the school holiday program, you can enjoy daily 30-minute group piano classes at Sharon Davis Music in Camberwell Junction (max 6 per group), in a fully equipped studio.

Participants are grouped by age and piano experience (beginners welcome). Also fun art and craft activities and music education games to keep kids engaged and entertained.

Enjoy a mini performance on the last day.

Dates: April 3 – 5, 2024 from 9.30am to 3.30pm

Bookings: Call 0485 878 151 or book online.

School holiday art classes at Rachel Grove Art Studio

Self-taught artist Rachel Grove set up her Camberwell Rd studio to provide classes for children and adults. She is offering a selection of school holiday classes and fun activities including:

• Acrylic painting: Paint like Picasso: Tuesday, April 9 from 10am to 2pm. Details and bookings here.
• Acrylic painting: Patterns and textiles: Thursday, April 11 from 10am to 2pm. Details and bookings here.

Teen clay workshop at Camberwell Community Centre

A clay workshop designed for teenagers from 12 – 16 years will run at Camberwell Community Centre.

The two-hour class is ideal for beginners and those who have some experience. Students will learn different clay techniques to create a form/vessel and begin with a demonstration of basic wheel throwing techniques.

Students will be guided through wheel throwing and hand-building techniques such as slab, coil and pinch pots, texture and surface decoration.

Dates and times: Wednesday, April 10 at 10am and 2pm.

Bookings: Book your spot here.

Join a family painting class at Frida’s

Frida’s Sip N’ Paint is running a number of classes over the holidays suitable for families to join. Choose from the following options:

• Peter Rabbit – Easter Family Day: Sunday, March 31 from 11am – 1pm. Book here.
• Family Day – Let’s Go on an Adventure: Wednesday, April 3 from 10am – 2pm. Book here.
• Family Day – Harry Potter: Wednesday, April 3 from 2pm – 4pm. Book here.
• Family Day – Prince Stardust: Wednesday, April 10 from 10am – 12pm. Book here.
• Family Day – Jacques the Cat: Wednesday, April 10 from 2pm – 4pm. Book here.

See a movie at the Rivoli

An outing to the cinema is often a favourite pastime for school holidays, so put a visit to the iconic Rivoli on your list.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire will be showing at the cinema and follows the Spengler family as they return to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team up with the original Ghostbusters.

Get full details and session times for the Rivoli on their website.

 

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