Offers singing and art in one session

Looking for a new and exciting creative activity for your kids?

Koodles for Kids is an exciting new programme available for kids in the Newcastle area that combines both singing and art within the one session. Aimed at boys and girls from 1st grade – 6th grade your child will experience two unique classes that will help to inspire creativeness in art and singing with different styles each week.

Koodles for Kids runs weekly sessions as well as a school holiday programme.

Download further information on both programmes here:

January School Holiday Programme

Koodles Programme Information

Or call Kristy on 0414 304 158 or email at koodlesforkids@hotmail.com.

Art is one of the creative areas explored

From the Arabian nights to the final frontier, Luna Park Sydney presents fun-filled adventures stretching time and smiles these September school holidays. Back by popular demand, Ali Baba and the Wild West Rollercoaster return to the Park from Fri 23rd September to Sun 9th October.

Propelling thrill-seekers sky high on a magic carpet ride before a heart-pounding drop down to earth, the highly anticipated Ali Baba will float into town, while the wicked windings of the Wild West Rollercoaster will have rider’s spines tingling with exhilaration, cowboy style.

Set on the magnificent Sydney Harbour, Luna Park offers the most fun that kids can have these school holidays. But if that’s not enough, there are even more reasons to head to the home of Sydney’s favourite attractions, including:

• A world first in interactive theme park technology, “My Experience”, so you can share all the fun you’re having at Luna Park with your Facebook friends in real time, via an RFID enabled wristband.
• White-knuckle attractions to awaken the daredevil in us all, including the Wild Mouse, Spider, Rotor and Flying Saucer.
• Classic family rides such as the iconic Coney Island, Dodgems, Ferris Wheel and the dazzling Antique Carousel.
• Plus all your carnival favourites including Fairy Floss and Pluto Pups.

Buy online and save! Visit www.lunaparksydney.com

Luna Park Sydney – just for fun for the whole family these school holidays.

Hours/Pricing as at 1 July 2011

Visit www.lunaparksydney.com or call (02) 9922 6644 for further information about the best pass for you!

Opening Hours

Autumn, Winter & Spring School Holidays
Sunday to Thursday 10am-6pm. Friday & Saturday 10am-11pm.

Non School Holidays from end Summer Holidays to beginning Spring Holidays Sunday 10am-6pm. Monday 11am-4pm. Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm. Tuesday to Thursday Park is closed.

Non School Holidays from end Spring Holidays to beginning Summer Holidays Sunday 10am-6pm. Monday 11am-6pm. Friday 11am – 11pm, Saturday 10am-11pm. Tuesday to Thursday Park is closed.

Christmas/Summer School Holidays
Sunday to Thursday 10am-9pm. Friday & Saturday 10am-11pm.

The Taipan

Jump into fun these school holidays at Jamberoo Action Park. Guaranteeing the very best thrills and spills, NSW’s biggest theme park is the place to have the most fun in the water.

Kicking off in time for the sunny Spring break, Jamberoo is ready for endless family fun, reopening on weekends from 3rd September and every day from 17th September from 10-5pm.

Can you control the action? Dive into NSW’s favourite rides including:

• “The Taipan” – a wild ride to get hearts pounding and awaken any inner rapid water daredevils – no matter how old they are!
• “Surf Hill” – feel the need for speed with the definitive eight lane downhill water race.
• “Rapid River” – relax and float around 240m of waves, caves and waterfalls. A great splashing time!
• “Billabong Beach” – a family favourite for water babies and youngsters, “Billabong Beach” features interactive animals and mini slides.
• “Outback Bay” – holding 2.5million litres of water this is NSW’s biggest wave pool, meaning epic proportions of fun.
  

  Billabong Beach

  Springing into another season of non-stop fun

  Everyone can take advantage of terrific family value at Jamberoo Action Park these school holidays, as admission covers all rides, all day long.

  Jamberoo hosts has a wide range of tasty food outlets including healthy vegetarian and seafood delights at Bombora Seafood, refreshing ice-cream from Bombora Scoop and burgers that blow it out of the park at the Burger Barn. Guests can also bring their own lunch and enjoy the picnic grounds and BBQ facilities.

  But if that’s not enough, the new Beach Hut themed souvenir shop, lets guests take the fun home with them.

  Just over an hour’s drive from Sydney, Jamberoo is the place to soak up some sun or enjoy the twists and turns of NSW’s favourite attractions this school holidays.

  For fast priority entry, tickets can be purchased via the new online ticketing system at www.jamberoo.net.

  Entry pricing for 2011-2012 – Adults (13+) $39, Children (4-12 inclusive) $31, Seniors (60+) $31

Circus Avalon

The Hunter Valley Gardens is calling all children and parents to visit during the coming School Holidays and join the Circus! From September 24th until October 9th, Circus Avalon will bring the complete circus experience to the Gardens.

Circus Skill Workshop and Roaming Characters: 10.00am-2.00pm (Daily)
Kids, let your inner clown out as you learn how to juggle and hula hoop with the Circus Avalon workshops. Depending on your strength, there are also opportunities to learn how to use the aerial apparatus.  During the day circus performers will roam around the gardens on jumping stilts and unicycles. Be sure to say hello!

Circus Avalon 2.00pm (Daily)
Each day, Circus Avalon will perform breathtaking and thrilling acts! During the 30 minute performance you will be able to watch acts on the trapeze, aerial ring and aerial ladder. You won’t be able to contain your excitement while jugglers perform their magic and clowns show you how to hula hoop.

Circus Activities 10.00am-2.00pm (Daily)

Circus Avalon

Children will have the opportunity to actually look the part of a circus performer, with circus themed face painting.  They will also be able to take part in special circus themed craft activities.

Hunter Valley Gardens are also preparing to celebrate their 8th birthday, and would love for you to come and celebrate with them on the 8th and 9th of October.

In addition to all the fun circus antics of the weekend, there will be a number of fun birthday activities including free;

• Pony Rides from 10.30am-2.30pm
• Amusement Rides from 10.00am-4.00pm
• Face painting and a jumping castle from 10.00am-4.00pm
• Finally, don’t forget to come join the team to sing Happy Birthday and enjoy some cake.

Circus Avalon

Entry to the Gardens is $24.00 per adult, $20 for seniors, children aged 4 – 15 are $12, with children 3 years and under admitted free.  For further information please call 02 4998 4000 or visit www.hvg.com.au.

African Rhythms - July School Holidays Workshops

Give the kids a taste of Africa these School Holidays from July 2 to July 17 at Hunter Valley Gardens. This flavour of African culture won’t cost you thousands of dollars on flights and you don’t even need a passport. With African drumming lessons, dance shows and African themed crafts, the school holidays are shaping up to be a fun cultural experience for all the family.

African Drumming and Traditional Dance Workshop: 11am-1pm Daily
The African drum is a sign of life and symbolises the heartbeat of the African community. Experience the energy and joy of African drumming and dance with Fodè Manè, a professional dancer and percussionist, originally from West Africa. The whole family will enjoy being introduced to the techniques of playing African rhythms. This workshop is both educational and inspirational, leaving those who participate feeling energised and culturally enriched.

African Cultural Drum and Dance Show: 2pm-2.30pm Daily
Jamo Jamo Arts will be performing a thrilling, lively show. Featuring African drums, dance and incorporating the exciting and infectious rhythms of live African drumming. What better way to get the whole family dancing! See video of Jamo Jamo Arts.

African Craft and Face Painting: 10am-2pm Daily
Give the kids a chance to bring the African spirit to life with African themed crafts, and the chance to transform into their favourite wild African animal with the help of top face painters. 

Hunter Valley Gardens Train ($5 Child, $7 Adults) & Storybook Jumping Castle ($3 per Child) 10am to 2pm Daily
Travel in style on the Hunter Valley Gardens Express! Parents and children can enjoy a train tour around the Gardens. If the kiddies are wanting more, let them jump around on the Storybook Garden Jumping Castle.
 
July School Holidays at Hunter Valley Gardens will give kids the experience of a lifetime. Don’t miss the African themed fun in the heart of the Hunter.

The School Holidays 2011 family pass (2 adults and 2 children) rate is $60.00. Entry to the Gardens is $24.00 per adult, $20 for Seniors, $12 for children aged 4 – 15 and children 3 years and under are admitted free of charge.  For further information please call 02 4998 4000 or visit www.hvg.com.au

Go Play

Go Play is an online school holiday calendar featuring art, culture, sport and recreational activities for kids of all ages. It brings together in one convenient location a wide range of affordable and free school holiday activities and ideas coordinated by the NSW Government.

Go Play lists activities all over the state, with most events in Sydney and surrounds. This autumn, kids can try drumming at the Powerhouse Discovery Centre, cartooning at the State Library or bike riding at Sydney Olympic Park.

The site lets you search by age, type of activity or cost. You’ll find family-friendly information about cafes, baby change tables, disabled and pram access. The Go Play map also shows you what’s on nearby.

Visit www.goplay.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Discover the wonderful world of bees

Bees Needs at Sydney Wildlife World

These school holidays we’re going bee-zerk about bees and want all of our visitors to bee-lieve in the global importance of bees and bee-aware of the possible bee crisis the world is currently facing.

Sydney Wildlife World is the home to a wild colony of European Honey Bees. The bees travel freely in and out of the attraction via a tunnel in the wall and go about their daily work in the city before returning to their hive which is one of the many displays within Sydney Wildlife World.

Over the April school holidays running from April 9 to April 24, 2011 we’ll be highlighting the Native Australian Bee and the European Honey Bee and the differences between species – the two different hives will be displayed side by side. Native bees have no sting and are vital pollinators for our native plants but most people wouldn 217;t even know one when they saw one!

View the hives up close and see the bees going about their daily work. Can you find the Queen? Learn about the complex behaviour of bees and their important role in our world. Our bee exhibit will have to bee seen, to be bee-lieved.

Kids will love all the fun bee activities they’ll find on site at Sydney Wildlife World and children will also receive a showbag (while stocks last). The Sydney Wildlife World bee exhibit can be experienced by all Sydney Wildlife World visitors.

WHAT? Bee Exhibit – immersive and educational, discover the very important world of bees up close, and learn about the difference between our Native Australian Bees and the European Honey Bees + bee activities and showbags.

WHERE? Sydney Wildlife World

WHEN? April 9 to April 24, 2011

HOW MUCH? Included with entry to Sydney Wildlife World. Single entry $35 for adults and $18 for kids  230;OR combine with our other great Sydney attractions and save up to $45.

www.sydneywildlifeworld.com.au