Family, Youth & Children
Vacation Care
We operate Vacation Care programs for children each school holidays. Our programs are available to all children who attend primary school, including children with additional needs.
Our Vacation Care program operates from:
St Kilda Primary School - Brighton Road, St Kilda
Port Melbourne Primary School - Clark St entrance, Port Melbourne
Ace Hi Horse Riding Camp - 810 Boneo Rd, Cape Schank
Please note these venues may change due to unexpected school works. Families will be notified of any changes.
Our program
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Our programs offer an extensive range of fun and educational activities, including various indoor and outdoor games, creative art and craft, and selected excursions. In addition we run a 4 day Camp experience for 20 children over 4 days each school holiday period.
Our programs are all licensed services and regulated by the Victorian Children's Services Act 1996 and Children's Services Regulations 2009. See the website for more information: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/earlychildhood/careandkinder/types.htm
In accordance with regulations all staff hold current Working with Children checks, and the required First Aid training.
Our policy and guideline document provides you with more information about our service.
The Vacation Care activities and enrolment brochure is distributed to local schools approximately one month prior to each term break. The enrolment brochure is also available at the Town Halls during these times.
What you need to bring
Children will need to bring their school bags with packed lunch and drink each day unless notified otherwise. Please leave valuables at home as council will not take responsibility for lost or broken items.
It is compulsory for all children and staff to wear hats, sunscreen and appropriate clothing whilst participating in outdoor activities from September to April inclusive. This is in line with our sun smart policy.
How much does it cost?
- $67 per day - full fee (includes excursions/visiting artist fee)
- Camp: $444 - full fee only
Families who have registered for the Child Care Benefit with the family assistance office can pay a reduced fee. The Family Assistance Office can be contacted on 13 61 50. The line for non-English speakers is 13 12 02.
Please refer to the Vacation Care activities and enrolment brochure program for all information about fees and enrolment process.
Places for Council’s Vacation Care Program are allocated according to the Regulations Priority of Access Guidelines.
Other programs during the school holidays
Port Phillip Library Service School Holiday Program
See the Library News page for details and booking form.
Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre School Holiday Program
See the Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre website for full details and booking form.
Gasworks School Holiday Program
See the Gasworks School Holiday Program for more information.
More information
Contact Us or use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback online. Ask for Vacation Care department.
