Are you looking for school holiday programs in Brisbane to help look after the kids these Brisbane school holidays? When you don’t have holidays but your kids do, what do you do? There are some Out of School Vacation Care Providers who extend their opening hours to run school holiday programs, or vacation care programs keeping kids entertained and learning through play and giving you peace of mind.
Brisbane school holiday programs are a great option for busy families. These vacation care programs are often half day or full day programs, giving flexibility to busy parents. We are lucky to have such great weather in Brisbane that the options for both indoor and outdoor activities really are endless! Fortunately we have you covered with the best childcare during school holidays.
Brisbane is such a great place to holiday that locals and visitors will be spoilt for choice with the school holiday camps and vacation care ideas we have for you (including winter holiday camps and summer holiday camps). Take a look at our extensive list of school holiday programs in Brisbane that will make both you and the kids extremely happy.
Check out these great options for vacation care programs, including PCYC and YMCA to help you arrange your school holiday care in Brisbane. Please note – you may find that the Childcare Subsidy can be applied to some of these Brisbane school holiday programs which are well worth investigating.
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State schools finish on Friday 13 September and return to class on Monday 30 September 2024.
Spring school holidays in Queensland are Saturday 14 September to Sunday 29 September 2024.
To help you we have broken our school holiday programs Brisbane guide into sections.
- STEM – science, technology, engineering and maths vacation care options
- School holiday camps – sports & exercise
- Vacation care programs with animals
- Performing arts school holiday workshops
- Get art and crafty at these kids holiday programs
- Sesame Lane school holiday programs – holidays 2023
- PCYC vacation care school holiday programs
- YMCA vacation care
- YMCA Active Kids school holiday program
- Moreton Bay College school holiday program
- John Paul College school holiday program
- Avegates school holiday program
- School holiday programs in Brisbane
We’ve contacted as many of these school holiday care Brisbane centres as possible and – to the best of our knowledge – ALL information about their school holidays programs is current and correct. We recommend contacting your preferred supplier early to secure your place and avoid disappointment.
STEM – science, technology, engineering and maths vacation care options
If you have a child that would prefer a screen to sport, then we have some great vacation care program ideas that don’t involve sitting mindlessly in front of a screen. These STEM holiday programs Brisbane will have kids interacting, making friends and learning, all while doing something they love!
Code Camp – for the best school holidays ever!
Let Code Camp inspire your children to get creative with technology these holidays, learn some valuable new skills, have fun and make new friends. With a wide range of in-person camps and online programs available, there really is something for everyone. Choose from beginner to advanced coding camps, robotics, stop-motion animation, DJing, video production and so much more!
Not sure where to start?
Code Camp’s flagship coding programs are the perfect way to begin your child’s Code Camp journey. Choose Little Coders for ages 5-7 to take their first steps into the world of coding and Spark for ages 7-12 to use drag & drop coding to create an awesome arcade-style game.
Plus, their most popular creative camps are back this season including Minecraft Engineers, Roblox Legends, Robotics Camp, and YouTube Creators, offering the coolest few days of STEM learning and fun.
Head to their website to see the full range of fun and engaging holiday camps and check what’s on near you.
Building Block Studio
Building Block Studio knows that everyone has different interests and they provide a great space for kids whose interests include coding, robotics, 3D design and electronics. Located in Clayfield, the studio brings together like-minded kids and encourages them to play and learn to their fullest potential.
Sheldon Linq Academy
Igniting curiosity and innovation is what this academy is all about. Located at Sheldon College, programs include entrepreneurship and business skills, drone technologies and mixed reality development. Built into the 1 and 2 day workshops is ‘unplugged’ time where kids can make friends and enjoy physical activity. Workshop numbers are capped so that facilitators can work closely with kids so get in quick to secure your spot.
Read more about the workshops.
Chess Mates
If your kids know what a knight, bishop and king do on a chess board, then they will love attending a Chess Mates workshops. Kids can learn new skills and strategies and then engage in a real life tournament. If you already have a professional on your hands, sign them up for a 1 day tournament where they can meet new friends and test their skills. Chess Mates also runs Business Kids, a fun program where kids can learn about money skills and running their own business.
Business Camp
If you have a future CEO in your family, send them along to Business Camp, a 3 day workshop where they can learn all about starting and running a business. Business Camp is inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs through a range of different camps where kids from just 7 years can build a business or explore an idea. Once they have completed the 3 day Ideation camp, kids can participate in the Validation and then Investment camps. Encourage your kids to be their own boss today!
Check out Business Camp online.
School holiday camps – sports & exercise
We know that sport is an important (and fun!) part of childhood and we want to make sure that includes the holidays. Thankfully, Brisbane has some amazing Australian sports camps that kids can be a part of. We have listed out the best holiday camps for kids that will that will get them moving and off the screens.
Camp Australia
The Camp Australia school holiday program is called Rocketeers, an action packed and exciting program full of extraordinary holiday adventures. Days are broken up based on types of activities including incursions and excursions that are based on what the kids and families want to do. Be sure to check out the website to find a program near you.
Check out what’s happening these holidays.
Wildlings Forest School
Let the kids go WILD these school holidays with the Wildlings school holiday programs. Wildlings focuses on children learning naturally is all about getting outside and doing activities such as building forts, campfires and imaginative play in nature. Wildlings encourages kids to embrace what is around us and find joy being in the great outdoors.
Find out more about the program here.
Australian Sports Camps
Sport loving kids will go wild over what’s on offer these holidays in Brisbane. Held across a number of venues Australian sports camps run programs on soccer, netball, basketball, AFL and rugby league. These 3 day intensive camps allow kids to really hone-in on their skills. Programs are interactive and fun based and kids will come away with new friends and new skills.
Read more about what’s on in Brisbane.
Movement Monkeys
Movement Monkeys is a multi-sport camp for active kids. Held in venues across Brisbane, you can choose to do a 1 day camp, right up to a full 5 day week camp. Kids are placed in groups with similar aged kids (a great way to make new friends!) and can do activities like netball, soccer and cricket. They can also try sports that are a little less common such as archery, table tennis, extreme dominoes and bocce.
Take a look at the website for more info.
Flipside Circus
Bouncing, flipping and general gymnastics are unique ways to enjoy some school holiday fun in Brisbane. Budding performers can try their hand at circus skills like trapeze, tumbling and trampolining. Groups are broken up based on age and intermediate sessions are available for more experienced kids.
Balance Brisbane
Balance Brisbane promises gymnastics fun for everyone! Boys and girls are invited to try their hand in these mixed classes. Kids are encouraged to try all apparatus and have a go at things like tumbling, vaulting and handstands. Team building activities are also a part of the day and help promote teamwork and friendship.
Have a look at the website to see what’s on.
Griffith Sport Active Kids
Kids from 5-13 will love the programs on offer at Griffith University these holidays. They even have school holiday swimming programs! Broken into junior and senior programs, kids are exposed to a number of sports and workshops are based on learning a skill then putting it into practice in a game. This is a popular program and sells out quickly, so make sure you get in early.
Read more about the program here.
Little Lifesavers
Water safety skills are important for kids of all ages and Surf Lifesaving Queensland wants to teach these skills in fun and engaging way. A morning session at a number of locations across Brisbane will teach kids aged 5+ basic water skills and rescue techniques as well as engage them in beach activities like beach sprints and an obstacle course. A must for your school holiday list.
Find out more about Little Lifesavers.
Vacation care programs with animals
These holiday care programs will have the kids finding their new best (furry) friend. While bringing home a pet isn’t always an option, kids will have the opportunity to spend time with some incredible creatures at these school holiday clinics.
RSPCA School Holiday Program
A wonderful way for children and teenagers to learn about the welfare of animals is to spend a day caring for them. The RSPCA Qld runs full week school holiday camps as well as 1 day specific programs that allow kids to choose an animal to learn about. Daily activities can include cleaning enclosures, preparing food and a tour of the shelter and veterinary hospital. Make some new furry friends these holidays.
Get involved with the RSPCA program these holidays.
Lone Pine
If your kids love koalas then send them along to the Lone Pine keeper for a day program. As well as patting a koala and having their photo taken (the highlight of the day!), kids will learn how to care for koalas and other animals, prepare their food, clean their environment as well as much more. The program is broken into junior and senior groups and runs for 5 hours.
Find out more about the keeper for a day program.
Australia Zoo
Crikey! This world famous zoo is a great option for school holiday care as it gives kids the opportunity to go behind the scenes and be a zookeeper for a day! Because life at a zoo changes with the seasons so does the program, meaning that activities vary throughout the year. Programs up broken up based on age group and a delicious lunch is provided. So what are you waiting for – grab your tickets now!
Visit the website for more info.
Heritage Riding
Spend some time these holidays on the back of a majestic horse. Heritage Riding offers day camps consisting of 2 rides as well as other activities like feeding, grooming and tacking up horses. These day camps help build confidence in a fun and engaging way and are open to riders of all abilities.
Find out how to jump on the back of a horse!
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Located just an hour from Brisbane on the beautiful Gold Coast, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has been conserving wildlife for more than 70 years. The sanctuary offers 5 different holiday camp options, including a Junior Wellness with Animals program. Programs are broken up based on age and are a wonderful way to introduce children to caring for animals. They also run the Inclusive adventurers program, a program specially designed for children with different support needs.
Check out what’s on these holidays.
Performing arts school holiday workshops
If you have the next budding superstar in your family, send them along to one of these kids holiday programs which we know they will love. School holiday childcare is fun and engaging at any one of the workshops listed below because we know that having fun is FUNdamental to a good holiday!
NIDA
Kids of all ages will love the school holiday day camps on offer at NIDA. Creativity is encouraged as kids sing, dance, write, direct and act their way through all the workshops on offer. Children as young as 2 years old are welcome, with special creative play sessions on offer. Holiday programs for kids are held across two locations in Brisbane so find your closest one.
Check out the NIDA school holiday program here.
Queensland Ballet Academy
Queensland Ballet Academy’s School Holiday Programs are designed for dancers aged 10 – 17+ years and will be held in the Academy’s state-of-the-art home in Kelvin Grove.
They offer a number of opportunities throughout the year for young dancers to progress their training over each school holiday break. You will work with their esteemed Faculty, meet other young dancers, and work in a culture of collaboration and excellence. These programs are open to all dancers!.
Click here to find out more about Queensland Ballet Academy’s upcoming School Holiday Programs.
Get dancing at the Queensland Ballet.
Speak Up Studio
Give your kids the opportunity to express themselves at the Speak Up Studio vacation care workshops. These holiday programs are held in a supportive environment and are broken up based on age and ability so your kids will feel encouraged and supported. Mix and match workshops that your kids will love, or go along for the whole week. Speak Up Studio prides themselves on being Brisbane’s kindest drama school, so send them along and watch their confidence and creativity shine through!
Opera Queensland
Opera Queensland is where music comes to life! Singers of all abilities are welcome and they will sing alongside highly qualified vocal coaches. These day programs are broken into classical, contemporary and choral workshops and kids from 7-12 are invited to attend. Located in the heart of Brisbane at beautiful South Bank, kids are sure to be inspired.
Visit the website to find out more.
Brisbane Youth Theatre
Conveniently located in Paddington, Brisbane Youth Theatre offers holiday workshops to excite and engage kids. Programs aims to foster not only performance skills, but also social, literacy and communication skills, essential life skills for all young people. Workshops are run over 4 days and comprise of Junior Actor (6-11 years) and Senior Actor (12-17 years) groups and at the end of the week these actors put on a show! What a great way to end the program.
Get art and crafty at these kids holiday programs
Let’s get creative at one of these school holiday programs Brisbane. Kids can paint, draw, sculpt, create or engage is storytelling at any of these great holiday camps. You will be amazed what they will come home with.
Helping Hands
The Helping Hands vacation care program is so varied it’s hard to narrow it down! Sporting activities, excursions, arts and craft and museum exploration days are just some of the things your kids can enjoy. Parents can relax knowing experienced educators are spending the day making sure kids have the best day possible.
Check out what’s on at a venue near you.
Colour My Pot
Colour My Pot is where pottery becomes art. Children can paint pottery any way they like, letting their creativity come to life. There are a range of items to choose from and kids will love all the options available. This bright and colourful studio is an easy and fun way to entertain the kids and encourage them to put down the screens and pick up a brush!
Kids Art Fun
Conveniently located in Chapel Hill this studio offers workshops in a number of mediums, including watercolour, plasticine and acrylic paint. Kids from 5 years onwards can try their hand at something new or hone their skills at something they love. Workshops range in length and all materials are provided, so some along for some arty fun!
Visit the website to find out more.
Linguakidz
Imagine a holiday camp where kids have fun AND learn! Linguakidz helps kids discover a love of the Spanish language. Through activities like song, dance, music and cooking kids will develop an appreciation of other cultures. Hands on and interactive learning are key to these 3 day age based programs. Sign up today to and help your kids to become global citizens
Find out about learning Spanish here.
Art Class
Dress to make a mess is what Art Class says is the dress code for their school holidays workshops! To us, it just sounds like kids are going to have fun! Art Class is a place where kids are welcome to express themselves through art. School holiday workshops run for a couple of hours, however as they say, you can’t rush art! Kids from 7 years are welcome to attend and all materials are included.
Sesame Lane school holiday programs – holidays 2023
Sesame Lane offers school holiday programs and vacation care in Clontarf, Dakabin, Kippa-Ring, Morayfield, Narangba, North Lakes, and Redcliffe.
Unlike some school-based programs, Sesame Lane keeps groups small so they can go make the most of the time off school. Their in-house days are filled with activities like sports days, baking, arts & crafts, workshops, and free relaxation time, so everyone is refreshed for the upcoming school term.
Their caring and fun educators make a priority of getting to know every child so everyone feels a sense of belonging and friendship. The best news for parents; no lunches to pack! They provide all meals and snacks. Some kids say it is like going on school holiday camps in Brisbane!
Call 1800 SESAME to book now, or click here. Places are limited.
PCYC vacation care school holiday programs
It can be hard to find cheap and affordable vacation care programs, but don’t worry PCYC has you covered with a PCYC holiday program that will keep the kids entertained all holidays. PCYC has a long history of community involvement and run some great school holiday workshops including both sporting and creative activities. Make sure you take a look at the PCYC vacation care programs near you.
PCYC has a huge range of vacation care centres running school holiday programs scattered all over Brisbane, Ipswich, and beyond. For more information or to book a place for your child, contact any of the centres below. Please note – all prices listed below are the DAILY RATE.
Check out these school holiday programs for kids across Brisbane from PCYC.
Acacia Ridge – PCYC Acacia Ridge school age care
Address – Nyngam Street, Acacia Ridge, QLD 4100 (L Block)
Time – 7:00 am to 6:00pm
Cost – $51
Phone: 3277 9623 or 0409 780 392
Email: acaciaridgesac@pcyc.org.au
Aspley – PCYC Aspley East school age care
Address – 31 Helena Street, Aspley, QLD 4034
Time – 6:30am to 6:00pm
Cost – $52
Phone: (07) 3867 2734
Email: aspleyeastsac@pcyc.org.au
Bardon – PCYC Inala – Bardon school age care
Address – 330 Simpson Road, Bardon, QLD 4065
Time – 6:30am to 6:00pm
Cost – $52
Phone: (07) 3367 0423
Email: bardonsac@pcyc.org.au
Brassall – PCYC Brassall school age care
Address – Cnr Pine Mountain Road and Hunter Street, Brassall, QLD 4305
Time – 6:30 am to 6:00pm
Cost – $52
Phone: (07) 3815 4361
Email: brassallsac@pcyc.org.au
Brookfield – PCYC school age care – Brookfield
Address – 18 Boscombe Road, Brookfield, QLD 4069
Time – 7:00 am to 6:00pm
Cost – $50
Phone: 0439 995 929 or (07) 3915 1658
Email: brookfieldsac@pcyc.org.au
Browns Plains – PCYC Crestmead – Browns Plains school age care
Address – 1-29 Mayfair Drive, Browns Plains QLD 4418
Time – 6:00am to 6:00pm
Cost – $55
Phone: n/a
Email: brownsplainssac@pcyc.org.au
Caboolture – PCYC Caboolture school age care
Address – 2 Toovey Street, Caboolture 4510
Time – 6:30am to 6:00pm
Cost – $52
Phone: (07) 5495 7143
Email: caboolturesac@pcyc.org.au
Carindale – PCYC Carindale school age care
Address – 27 Narracott Street, Carindale QLD 4152
Time – 7:00am to 6:00pm
Cost – $52
Phone: (07) 3324 9652
Email: carindalesac@pcyc.org.au
Corinda – PCYC Inala – Corinda SS school age care
Address – 330 Cliveden Avenue, Corinda, QLD 4075
Time – 6:30am to 6:00pm
Cost – $52
Phone: (07) 3379 3379
Email: corindasac@pcyc.org.au
Crestmead – PCYC Crestmead- St Francis College school age care
Address – 64 Julie Street, Crestmead, QLD 4118
Time – 6:00am to 6:00pm
Cost – $52
Phone: n/a
Email: stfrancissac@pcyc.org.au
Durack – PCYC Inala – Inala SS school age care
Address – Rosemary Street, Durack, QLD 4077
Time – 6:30 am to 6:00pm
Cost – $52 plus additional activity costs
Phone: (07) 3879 2093
Email: inalasac@pcyc.org.au
East Brisbane – PCYC East Brisbane – East Brisbane school age care
Address – 56 Wellington Road, East Brisbane QLD 4169
Time – 7:00am to 6:00pm
Cost – $49
Phone: 0428 257 735
Email: eastbrisbanesac@pcyc.org.au
Eastern Heights – PCYC Ipswich school age care
Address – 1c Griffith Rd, Eastern Heights, QLD 4305
Time – 6:30am to 6:00pm
Cost – $52
Phone: (07) 3281 2547
Email: ipswichsac@pcyc.org.au
Eversleigh – PCYC Redcliffe – Scarborough school age care
Address – Eversleigh Road, Eversleigh
Time – 6:00am to 6:00pm
Cost – $73
Phone: (07) 3203 4800
Email: scarboroughsac@pcyc.org.au
Everton Park – PCYC Hills District – Everton Park school age care
Address – Everton Park State School, Deakin Street, Everton Park QLD 4053
Time – 6:30 am to 6:00pm
Cost – $50
Phone: (07) 3355 5050
Email: evertonparksac@pcyc.org.au
Hamilton – PCYC Hamilton – school age care
Address – 71 Oxford Street, Hamilton, QLD 4007
Time – 6:30 am to 6:00pm
Cost – $51
Phone: (07) 3256 0683
Email: hamiltonsac@pcyc.org.au
Holland Park – PCYC Holland Park school age care
Address – 59 Abbotsleigh Street, Holland Park, QLD 4121
Time – 6:30am to 6:00pm
Cost – $48
Phone: (07) 3915 1647 or 0431 233 009
Email: hollandparksac@pcyc.org.au
Jimboomba – PCYC Logan – Hills school age care
Address – Lot 1, Johanna Street, Jimboomba, QLD 4127
Time – 6:30 am to 6:00pm
Cost – $50
Phone: (07) 5547 9629 or 0403 338 295
Email: hillscollegesac@pcyc.org.au
Logan Village – PCYC Logan Village – school age care
Address – 25-39 North Street, Logan Village, QLD 4207
Time – 6:30 am to 6:00pm
Cost – $52
Phone: n/a
Email: loganvillagesac@pcyc.org.au
Lota – PCYC Bayside school age care
Address – Cnr Alexander & McDonald Streets, Lota QLD
Time – 6:30am to 6:00pm
Cost – $57
Phone: (07) 3348 6666
Email: lotasac@pcyc.org.au
Margate – PCYC Redcliffe – Humpybong school age care
Address – Ernest Street, Margate, QLD 4019
Time – 6:30am to 6:00pm
Cost – $73
Phone: (07) 3283 6421
Email: humpybongsac@pcyc.org.au
Morayfield – PCYC Morayfield school age care
Address – 196-230 Morayfield Road, Morayfield, QLD 4506
Time – 6:30am to 6:00pm
Cost – $50
Phone: 0417 241 694
Email: morayfieldsac@pcyc.org.au
Mt Warren Park – PCYC Windaroo school age care
Address – 125 Mt Warren Blvd, Mt Warren Park, QLD 4207
Time – 6:30am to 6:00pm
Cost – $52
Phone: (07) 3287 1285
Email: mtwarrenparksac@pcyc.org.au
Mt Warren Park – PCYC Windaroo school age care
Address – 300 Mt Warren Blvd, Mt Warren Park, QLD 4207
Time – 6:30am to 6:00pm
Cost – $52
Phone: 0427 783 558
Email: windaroosac@pcyc.org.au
Ormiston – PCYC Redlands – Ormiston school age care
Address – 82-110 Gordon Street, Ormiston, QLD 4160
Time – 6:30am to 6:00pm
Cost – $51
Phone: n/a
Email: ormistonsac@pcyc.org.au
Oxley – PCYC Inala – Oxley school age care
Address – Bannerman Street, Oxley, QLD 4075
Time – 6:30 am to 6:00pm
Cost – $52 (prices vary on ‘special’ days)
Phone: (07) 3278 1488
Email: oxleysac@pcyc.org.au
Pallara – PCYC school age care – Pallara
Address – 39 Ritchie Road, Pallara, QLD 4110
Time – 6:30am to 6:00pm
Cost – $50
Phone: 0437 084 792
Email: pallarasac@pcyc.org.au
Petrie – PCYC Pine Rivers – Petrie school age care
Address – 42 Dayboro Rd, Petrie QLD 4502
Time – 6:00am to 6:00pm (TBC)
Cost – $61.00
Phone: (07) 3205 3367
Email: petriesac@pcyc.org.au
Regents Park – PCYC Crestmead – Yugumbir school age care
Address – 163 – 189 Vansittart Road, Regents Park, QLD 4118
Time – 6:00am to 6:00pm
Cost – $52
Phone: n/a
Email: yugumbirsac@pcyc.org.au
Salisbury – PCYC Salisbury – school age care
Address – 19 Cripps Street, Salisbury QLD 4107
Time – 6:30am to 6:00pm
Cost – $50
Phone: (07) 3276 7232
Email: salisburysac@pcyc.org.au
Shailer Park – PCYC Logan – Shailer Park school age care
Address – Bulwarna Street, Shailer Park, QLD 4218
Time – 6:30am to 6:00pm
Cost -$50
Phone: (07) 3801 4844 or 0412 922 548
Email: shailerparksac@pcyc.org.au
Springwood – PCYC Logan – Springwood school age care
Address – Dennis Road, Springwood, QLD 4127
Time – 6:30am to 6:00pm
Cost – $50
Phone: (07) 3290 9318 or 0422 458 426
Email: springwoodSAC@pcyc.org.au
Sunnybank – PCYC Mt Gravatt – Runcorn school age care
Address – 646 Beenleigh Road, Sunnybank, QLD 4109
Time – 6:30 am to 6:00pm
Cost – $48
Phone: 0423 551 335
Email: runcornsac@pcyc.org.au
Thornlands – PCYC Redlands – Bayview school age care
Address – 77 Ziegenfusz Road, Thornlands, QLD 4164
Time – 6:30am to 6:00pm
Cost – $50
Phone: (07) 3206 5296
Email: bayviewsac@pcyc.org.au
Waterford West – PCYC Crestmead – Waterford West school age care
Address – 3-15 John Street Waterford West, QLD 4113
Time – 6:00am to 6:00pm
Cost – $55
Phone: n/a
Email: waterfordwestsac@pcyc.org.au
Wellington Point – PCYC Redlands – Wellington Point school age care
Address – 476 Main Road, Wellington Point, QLD 4160
Time – 6:30am to 6:30pm
Cost – $51
Phone: n/a
Email: wellingtonpointsac@pcyc.org.au
Woodridge – PCYC Logan City – school age care
Address – 7 Jacaranda Avenue, Woodridge, QLD 4114
Time – 6:30 am to 6:00pm
Cost – $51
Phone: (07) 3442 1705
Email: logansac@pcyc.org.au
Wynnum – PCYC Bayside – Wynnum school age care
Address – 69 Boxgrove Avenue, Wynnum, QLD 4178
Time – 6:30am to 6:00pm
Cost – $57
Phone: (07) 3915 1726 or 0429 879 913
Email: wynnumsac@pcyc.org.au
To find out more about the PCYC holiday programs on offer, visit them online.
YMCA vacation care
Kids school holiday camps are something that YMCA pride themselves on. YMCA is all about inspiring young people and as such, we are sure you will find a YMCA school holiday program that is fun and inspires your kids. Physical activity and inquisitive minds are key ingredients for any YMCA vacation care program so take a look at what’s on offer.
YMCA offers a range of school holiday program locations in Brisbane and beyond. For more information or to book a place for your child, contact any of the vacation care centres listed below.
Please check with your local centre for details of program start and finish times. The majority open at 6:30am and close at 6:00pm. Your childcare subsidy will apply (if you are eligible). You will be expected to pay additional costs for incursions and excursions. You must ensure your child brings lunch, a hat, a water bottle, and that they wear appropriate clothing for the activities on offer.
North Brisbane vacation care
The below vacation care in North Brisbane may suit your needs:
YMCA Albany Creek OSHC
Address – 696 Albany Ck Road, Albany Creek QLD 4035
Phone: 07 3264 4907
Email: aac@ymcabrisbane.org
YMCA Ashgrove OSHC
Address – 31 Glory Street, Ashgrove QLD 4060
Phone: 07 3366 1523
Email: ash@ymcabrisbane.org
YMCA Specialist OSHC
Address: 751 Zillmere Road, Aspley QLD 4034
Phone: 0427 157 018
Email: sas@ymcabrisbane.org
YMCA Bray Park OSHC
Address: Sparks Road, Bray Park QLD 4500
Phone: 07 3205 4639
Mobile: 0409 845 294
Email: abp@ymcabrisbane.org
YMCA Dakabin OSHC
Address: Sheaves Rd, Kallangur QLD 4305
Phone: 3491 5222
Email: ada@ymcabrisbane.org
YMCA Enoggera OSHC
Phone: 3355 3870 or 0418 747 960
YMCA Grovely OSHC
Phone: 3855 9997 or 0438 155 230
YMCA Kedron OSHC
Address: Leckie Street, Kedron QLD 4031
Phone: 3621 3444
Mobile: 0438 788 504
Email: akd@ymcabrisbane.org
YMCA Mitchelton OSHC
Address: 47 Glen Retreat Road, Mitchelton QLD 4053
Phone: 3355 6016
Mobile: 0415 525 851
Email: ami@ymcabrisbane.org
YMCA Mitchelton Specialist OSHC
Phone: 0437 916 546
YMCA Rainworth OSHC
Address: 185 Boundary Road, Rainworth QLD 4065
Phone: 3368 1596
Mobile: 0438 751 835
Email: arw@ymcabrisbane.org
YMCA Strathpine OSHC
Address: Don Court, Strathpine QLD 4500
Phone: 3881 3466
Mobile: 0438 646 133
Email: ast@ymcabrisbane.org
YMCA St Paul’s OSHC
Address: 34 Strathpine Road, Bald Hills QLD 4036
Phone: 3261 1124
Mobile: 0407 742 826
Email: asp@ymcabrisbane.org
YMCA The Gap OSHC
Address: Cnr Waterworks Rd & Settlement Rd, The Gap QLD 4061
Phone: 3300 4792
Mobile: 0419 171 742
Email: agp@ymcabrisbane.org
YMCA Virginia OSHC
Address: 1678 Sandgate Road, Virginia QLD 4014
Phone: 3266 3159
Mobile: 0400 099 656
Email: avi@ymcabrisbane.org
South Brisbane vacation care
Check out these vacation care optins on the south of Brisbane
YMCA Berrinba East OSHC
Phone: 3208 7597 or 0419 334 818
YMCA Edens Landing OSHC
Phone: 3805 1233 or 0439 899 887
YMCA Warrigal Road OSHC
Address: 314 Warrigal Road, Eight Mile Plains QLD 4113
Mobile: 0477 767 984
Email: awr@ymcabrisbane.org
YMCA Rochedale South OSHC
Address: Wendon Street, Rochedale South QLD 4123
Phone: 3841 6613
Mobile: 0437 332 970
Email: ars@ymcabrisbane.org
YMCA Seven Hills OSHC
Address: 152 D’Arcy Street, Seven Hills QLD 4170
Mobile: 0400 281 663 or 3909 8333
Email: asv@ymcabrisbane.org
YMCA Upper Mt Gravatt OSHC
Address: 1899 Logan Road, Upper Mt Gravatt QLD 4122
Phone: 3343 8244
Mobile: 0419 522 663
Email: aug@ymcabrisbane.org
West Brisbane vacation care
YMCA Camira OSHC
Address: Old Logan Road, Camira QLD 4300
Phone: 3288 2488
Mobile: 0437 447 939
Email: acr@ymcabrisbane.org
YMCA Springfield Lakes OSHC
Address: 63 Springfield Lakes Boulevard, Springfield Lakes QLD 4300
Phone: 3818 3741
Mobile: 0437 823 073
Email: asf@ymcabrisbane.org
YMCA Active Kids school holiday program
YMCA also offers the Active Kids Holiday school program. These action-packed programs include sports, gymnastics, crafts, and special events which change daily. They run from 7am to 6pm on school holidays and some pupil free days. These programs are for children from Prep to 15 years of age. You can make enquiries here.
Bowen Hills
Address: 95 Abbotsford Road, Bowen Hills, QLD 4110
Phone: 3851 8800
Fax: 3851 8811
Email: bowenhills@ymca.org.au
Victoria Point
Address: 128 Link Road Victoria Point, QLD 4165
Phone: 3820 5300
Fax: 3207 6737
Email: frc.programs@ymcabrisbane.org.au
Visit their website to find your local YMCA holiday program.
Moreton Bay College school holiday program
Times: 6:30am – 6pm
Cost: $52
Meals/Snacks: Not provided
Address: 450 Wondall Road Manly West QLD 4179 Australia
Email: mail@mbc.qld.edu.au
Phone: 0475 958 302
The Moreton Bay College school holiday programs are carefully tailored to the children based on their ages and interests. They will enjoy cooking, art, outdoor play, learning computers, sewing, and games and come away stimulated and having had heaps of fun. If they like, the children are also able to either complete their homework or simply wind down in the safe environment with their friends. Sometimes extra-curricular activities are planned and children are escorted to and from at all times.
John Paul College school holiday program
Times: 7am – 6pm – Bookings Essential
Cost: $44
Email: jmarxsen@jpc.qld.edu.au – Co-ordinator Jan Marxsen
Phone: 07 3826 3361.
Following the National Quality Framework, programs are fun-filled and educational creating real-life experiences that are meaningful and mimic life. Children’s physical, cognitive, and spiritual being is enhanced through a holistic approach, positive reinforcement, and educators who are great role models promoting good behavior and manners. Their vacation care programs are targeted towards prep – Year 7 children and activities are available 3 weeks prior to the end of school term.
Avegates school holiday program
Multicap’s school holiday programs offer lots of fun activities to keep children engaged and entertained during school holidays. Based in Brisbane and Toowoomba, the program provides fun and engaging experiences for kids and teens throughout the school holidays. Avegates School Holiday Program activities include relaxed sensory and skill-building activities such as games, sports and arts and crafts.
“John really enjoyed the day he spent in the Avegates holiday program. It’s the first time he’s done anything like it! So thank you so much. We look forward to the next one”
For those feeling adventurous, the school holiday program offers theme park trips, laser tag and mini-golf (when practicable and available). Find out more here.
School holiday programs in Brisbane
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Hi team,
Looking for holiday program/vacation care for my 5 year old daughter in and around Indooroopilly.
Please let me know details regarding the same
Regards,
Nivetha