School Holiday Program

Our Spring School Holidays 2023 Program is here!

There are heaps of fun and affordable activities to do throughout Whitehorse during the Term 3 break that the whole family can enjoy.

Get arty with workshops at Strathdon House, Youth ConneXions and Box Hill Community Arts Centre, catch one of the first shows at Council's new performing arts centre The Round, or get sporty with our activities at Aqualink and Sportlink. You can also go on some exciting adventures with our environment team!

Browse the events below and make a booking (where applicable). Subscribe to our news to stay updated about school holiday activities every term break.

I'm a driver!

For: 6–12 years
Date: Weekends on school holidays
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Where: Schwerkolt Cottage 
Cost: Free
No bookings required

Celebrate our Heritage Week theme of transport. Read the history clues and choose your transport to complete the activity sheet!

Aqualink Chill Zone - Nunawading

For: All ages
Date: Weekdays during the school holidays
Time: Check website for latest times
Where: Aqualink Nunawading
Cost: Included with entry into the pool - $6.30 for kids aged 5 –15 years
No bookings required

Make memories at Aqualink Nunawading. Enjoy hours of fun with small and large inflatables in the pool.

Kelly Sports - Sportlink

For: 4–12 years
Date: Weekdays during school holidays
Time: Subject to court availability
Where: Sportlink, Vermont South
Cost: Full day $65; Half day $45 
Bookings required

Learn basic skills such as kicking, throwing and catching in a fun, engaging and exciting environment. Sports include Basketball, Cricket, Soccer, AFL, Hockey, crazy games, gymnastics and more. Look out for our special days including our new "Survivor" day, dance parties and scavenger hunts.

Strathdon House School Holiday Program

These school holidays, we're offering a range of workshops and events with a focus on crafts, nature, health and wellbeing. We’ve also got some activities for the whole family.

Your kids will have a great time with nature-based activities in the grounds of Strathdon House. 

Explore our programs. 

Indoor court hire - Aqualink Box Hill

For: All ages
Date: Check availability with the centre
Time: Subject to court availability
Where: Aqualink Box Hill
Cost: See website for details
Bookings required

Basketball, Netball, Volleyball, Soccer or Badminton? You pick. Hire the whole court these school holidays. 

Kokodama workshop

For: 12–25 years
Date: Tuesday 26 September
Time: 2.30pm –  4.30pm
Where: Youth ConneXions, Box Hill
Cost: Free
Bookings required

Unleash your inner gardener, meet new friends and craft your own stunning Kokodama plant.

Email Youth.worker@whitehorse.vic.gov.au to secure your place!

All Day Art Day - Spring has Sprung!

For: 6–12 years
Date: Wednesday 27 September
Time: 9.30am – 3.15pm
Where: Strathdon House & Orchard Precinct
Cost: $89
Bookings required

Explore the beauty of spring with a scavenger hunt, solar printing and other fun arty activities.

Youth Pottery - Clay portraits of Famous Artists

For: 12–18 years
Date: Wednesday 27 September
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Cost: $55
Bookings required

Learn basic hand-building techniques to express your creativity sculpting with clay.