The Hills Shire Council’s FREE School Holiday Program is returning this spring, with some boredom-busting activities and opportunities to learn the game of netball.
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Peter Gangemi said Council’s School Holiday Program aims to cater to a range of ages, abilities, hobbies and interests.
“The School Holiday Program provides an opportunity for children and young people to try a new sport, enjoy a relaxing art therapy session, or appreciate our local environment on the Nature Art Discovery Walk, which the whole family can participate in,” Mayor Gangemi said.
“As the weather warms up, the activities are a great way to get the kids out of the house to try something new and make new friends.”
The Hills School Holiday Sport Program with Netball NSW has been made possible thanks to the Australian Sports Commission’s Play Well Participation Grant.
The Hills School Holiday Program includes:
Nature Art Discovery Walk | 10am – 12pm Tuesday 8 October | Ironbark Ridge Reserve, Rouse Hill
Details: One-hour guided educational walk on native birds and greenery, aquatic plants and other water life. The walk will be followed with nature arts and craft, meditation and bush tucker education.
For school aged children and young people, and their families.
This activity will be run in collaboration with The Hills Shire Council’s Environment Team.
Hills School Holiday Sport Program – Netball NSW | 11am – 3pm Tuesday 8 October | Coolong Reserve Netball Courts, Castle Hill
Details: Netball skills for children and young people.
In partnership with Netball NSW and supported by the Play Well Participation Grant from the Australian Sports Commission.
There will be four sessions on the day for:
- Junior All Abilities (ages 6-10): 11am – 11:45am
- Youth All Abilities (ages 11-15): 12pm – 12:45pm
- Junior Beginners (ages 6-10): 1pm – 1:45pm
- Youth Beginners (ages 11-15): 2pm – 2:45pm
Please note the All Abilities sessions are specifically designed to accommodate children and young people living with disability.
Multi-Sport Fun Day | 10am – 3pm Wednesday 9 October | Balmoral Road Reserve Sports Complex, Kellyville
Details: Participants will learn the basics of soccer and basketball under the guidance of Australian International Sports Organisation facilitators.
- Session 1 (ages 5-11): 10am – 12pm
- Session 2 (ages 12-16): 1pm – 3pm
Art Therapy | 10am – 3pm Thursday 10 October | Thompson Hall, Balcombe Heights Estate, Baulkham Hills
Details: This workshop will provide a safe space for young people to check in with themselves and work through their emotions using art.
- Session 1 (ages 11-14): 10am – 12pm
- Session 2 (ages 15-18): 1pm – 3pm
Registrations are required. For more information and to register for each of the activities, visit www.thehills.nsw.gov.au and search for ‘School Holiday Activities.’
