School Holiday Program

Stay entertained these school holidays with a range of fun and affordable activities! From sports to arts, environment, history, and family fun, there's something for all ages.   

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Summer Fun Day Program - Creative Kids in Action!

A full day of art, cooking, gardening & sports games! Kids get creative, active & connected with nature in our Summer Fun Day Program.

When: Thursday 15 January, 9.30am - 3.30pm
Where: Strathdon House
Age: 8 to 12 years
Cost: $91
Bookings: Required

My Masterpiece - Portraits

Create your own self-portrait and experiment with drawing techniques. Inspired by Summer-themed artworks in the Box Hill Arts Gallery. 

When: Thursday 15 January, 10:30am to 12pm
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre 
Age: 8 to 12 years
Cost: $46
Bookings: Required

Recycling Truck and Upcycled Art (part of Family Fun Day)

Explore recycling with a real truck visit, meet the driver, then get crafty making trash puppets and superhero masks from reused materials.

When: Friday 16 January 10am - 11.30am
Where: Strathdon House
Age: 5 to 12 years to attend with an adult
Cost: $10 per child or $24 Family Fun Day ticket

Bookings: Required

Nature Scavenger Hunt (part of Family Fun Day)

Join the family scavenger hunt at Strathdon House! Solve clues, uncover local history & creatures. BYO picnic and rug to enjoy the beautiful grounds. 

When: Friday 16 January 11.30am - 1pm
Where: Strathdon House
Age: 5 to 12 years to years to attend with an adult
Cost: $18 per child or $24 Fun Day ticket 
Bookings: Required

Devonshire Tea (following Family Fun Day activities)

After a day of activities, enjoy freshly baked scones with jam and cream in the picturesque setting of Strathdon House Precinct. 

When: Friday 16 January from 1pm
Where: Strathdon House
Age: All ages
Cost: $10 per person
Bookings: Required

Introduction to Procreate - Cosmic Cat

Create a dreamy night sky in Procreate. Learn about layers, masks and brushes while painting a curious black cat. 

When: Friday 16 January, 10:30am to 12:30pm
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre 
Age: 9 to 12 years
Cost: $50
Bookings: Required

Digital Art Procreate - Cloudy Daydream

Learn Procreate basics. Paint soft clouds and sunny skies while exploring brushes and blending in a dreamy summer scene. 

When: Friday 16 January, 1pm to 3pm
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre 
Age: 9 to 12 years
Cost: $50
Bookings: Required

Family Clay - Bird Bath

Work together as a family to create a unique bird bath for the garden, using hand-building techniques. 

When: Saturday 17 January, 10am to 12pm 
Where: Strathdon House
Age: Families with children 6+ years 
Cost: $50 for 1 adult and 1 child. Additional participant $25 each. 
Bookings: Required