School holiday programs

School holiday programs
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#CFS​ervices - Council's leisure centres, Arts Centre and libraries are the place to be these school holidays for the City’s children and youth. School Holidays Programs canterbury bankstown Council's leisure centres, Arts Centre and libraries are the place to be these school holidays for the City’s children and youth. School Holiday Programs; Library Services

Autumn School Holiday Activities

We’ve got over 60 different family-friendly activities to entertain the kids these autumn school holidays.

From coding robots to learning some iconic K-Pop dance moves, check out our program below and join us this April. We hope to see you soon!

​BYRC

Registrations for all events open two weeks prior to the event.


Pyjama party with pizza and movies
Get ready for the ultimate “slice” of fun! Join us for a pizza and movie PJ party, where you can indulge in cheesy goodness and binge-watch your favourite flicks. Whether you prefer pepperoni or pineapple, we have got all the toppings to satisfy your cravings.
  • ​When: Tuesday 11 April, 10am-3pm
  • Where: Belmore Youth Resource Centre
  • Age: 15-18 years
  • Cost: $5
  • Call: 0456 894 342
  • Email: BYRC

Register here

Tweens slime making workshop (SOLD OUT)
Make your own ooey gooey slime at our slime workshop! Get creative and tailor your slime with food colouring, glitter, and beads.
  • ​When: Wednesday 12 April, 10am-2pm
  • Where: Belmore Youth Resource Centre
  • Age: 8-12 years 
  • Cost: $5
  • Call: 0456 894 342
  • Email: BYRC
Nerf gun battle royale and picnic in the park
Grab your friends and enjoy a friendly nerf battle royale in the park. Gear and equipment will be provided! There will also be FREE food and fun picnic activities!
  • ​When: Thursday 13 April, 10.30am-2.30pm
  • Where: Amour Park, Revesby
  • Age: 12-16 years 
  • Cost: $10
  • Call: 0456 894 342
  • Email: BYRC

Register here

Street art workshop (SOLD OUT)
Learn about street art and techniques such as can control, lettering, characters and more! There is also the opportunity to have your work featured at the area world tour festival.
  • ​When: Friday 14 April, 10am -2pm
  • Where: Bankstown Arts Centre
  • Age: 12-18 years
  • Cost: $10
  • Call: 0456 894 342
  • Email: BYRC
K-pop dance workshop
Are you a K-pop fan and always wanted to learn the iconic dance moves of your favourite idols? Look no further! Our K-pop dance workshop is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of K-pop and learn from a professional choreographer.
  • ​When: Monday 17 April, 10am-2pm
  • Where: Belmore Youth Resource Centre
  • Age: 12-18 years 
  • Cost: $5
  • Call: 0456 894 342
  • Email: BYRC

Register here

Then and now community restaurant
We're inviting young people and seniors to share a three-course meal. Young people and seniors can learn more about historic and current trends, share experiences, and take part in games. Prizes and giveaways to be won!
  • ​When: Tuesday 18 April, 10.30am-2pm
  • Where: Greenacre Citizens Centre, 202 Waterloo Rd, Greenacre
  • Age: 12-24 years + seniors
  • Cost: FREE

This online registration is for young people only. For interested seniors, please call 9707 9646.

Register here

3on3 basketball competition 
Come and play in our 3on3 basketball competition. Come with your team or we will help you sync up with a team! Prizes and giveaways to be won.
  • ​When: Wednesday 19 April, 10am-3pm
  • Where: PCYC Bankstown
  • Age: 12-18 years
  • Cost: FREE

  Register here

Cycle skills fun day
Bike track riding, competitions and safety checks.
  • ​When: Wednesday 19 April, 10am -1pm
  • Where: Walshaw Park Bike Track (CARES Facility) 6 Trebartha St, Bass Hill
  • Age: 7-12 years
  • Cost: $5 

  Register here

Iftar at BYRC (SOLD OUT)
Let us celebrate Iftar together! Iftar is the meal shared after sunset to break the fast during the month of Ramadan. We will have yummy eats and fun activities throughout the night.
  • ​When: Thursday 13 April, 5.30-8.30pm
  • Where: Belmore Youth Resource Centre
  • Age: 12-18 years 
  • Cost: FREE
  • Call: 0456 894 342
  • Email: BYRC
Archery 
Quiver with excitement and hit your target with precision on an archery trip like no other! Join us on a bullseye adventure that will test your aim and leave you feeling like a true archery champ.
  • ​When: Friday 21 April, 10am-2pm
  • Where: Sydney Olympic Park Archery Centre (Meet at 69 The Mall Bankstown for return bus to the venue)
  • Age: 12-18 years 
  • Cost: $20
  • Call: 0456 894 342
  • Email: BYRC

Register here

​Kickstart youth employment forum 
Kickstart your career journey with resume writing, cover letter and mock interview workshops. You can also meet local services, employers and job providers.
  • ​When: Thursday 27 April, 10am-3pm
  • Where: Bankstown PCYC
  • Age: 12-24 years
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

The Area: World Tour
A celebration of young creatives and innovators from Canterbury-Bankstown. Showcasing DJs, live performances, art, food and heaps more! Sensory room and prayer space. Drug and alcohol free event
  • ​When: Saturday 29 April, 12-4pm
  • Where: Bankstown Arts Centre
  • Age: All ages
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

​Bankstown Arts Centre

Kids clay club: celebrating connection - (SOLD OUT)
Our popular kids clay club is back for the school holidays!
Students will be taught a step by step demonstration with guidance and basic hand building techniques. Materials provided by Bankstown Arts Centre. 
Week 1: Learn different hand building techniques using clay. 
Week 2: Paint and decorate your clay creation after it’s been fired in the kiln.
  • ​Tutor: Elsa Jara
  • When: Tuesday 11 April and Tuesday 18 April, 10am-noon or 1-3pm
  • Where: Bankstown Arts Centre
  • Age: 6-12 years
  • Cost: $30
Young leaders agamograph workshop
Be inspired by globally renowned young achievers and honour them with an agamograph – an optical illusion that changes when you look at it from different angles.
  • ​Tutor: Karen Elias
  • When: Wednesday 12 April, 10.30am-noon
  • Where: Bankstown Arts Centre
  • Age: 8-14 years
  • Cost: $15

  Register here

​MIISC

School yard games and ball sport activities - (SOLD OUT)
Join our coaches in learning the fundamental skills and rules of a range of ball sports like soccer, basketball, netball and more! Test your skills with all your favourite school yard games including dodgeball, handball and stuck in the mud!
  • ​When: Tuesday 11 and Tuesday 18 April , 9am-noon
  • Where: Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years 
  • Cost: $25 per child, per session 

    Online form will be uploaded to our website 2 weeks before first session

Minute to win it games and an introduction to baton twirling
The morning will start with a range of fast paced, team building minute to win it games! Followed by an introduction to the world of baton twirling with our local baton twirling club, Ultimate Twirlers!
  • ​When: Friday 14 and Friday 21 April, 9am-noon
  • Where: Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years
  • Cost: $25 per child, per session

Register here

Active Canterbury-Bankstown

Totem skateboarding clinic - Riverwood (SOLD OUT)
Free skate workshop for Beginners to Intermediate
  • ​When: Thursday 13 April, 10am-1pm
  • Where: Riverwood Skate Park
  • Age: 6-12 years
  • Cost: FREE
Totem skateboarding clinic – Bass Hill
Free skate workshop for Beginners (SOLD OUT) to Intermediate
  • ​When: Tuesday 18 April, 10am-1pm
  • Where: Bass Hill Skate Park
  • Where: 6-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

​Sefton family fun day
Join us for a joy filled day. There’ll be a range of fun kids’ activities including arts and crafts, putting and chipping competitions, a FREE sausage sizzle, giveaways, a live DJ and an inflatable obstacle course for all to explore.

No need to book, simply show up!
  • ​When: Friday 21 April, 10am-2pm
  • Where: Sefton Golf Course
  • Ages: Everyone
  • Cost: FREE
  • No booking required

 

Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centres

Registrations for all events open one business day prior to event.

Tween dungeons and dragons
Help create your own hero’s story. Combine your ideas with others to help solve riddles, develop allies and defeat evil!
  • ​When: Tuesday 11 April, 10am-2pm and Tuesday 18 April, 10am-2pm
  • Where: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 8-11 years
  • Cost: FREE

Register here for 11 April

Register here for 18 April

Creative CDs - (SOLD OUT)
Get creative with our fun CD craft!


  • ​When: Wednesday 12 April, 2.30-4pm
  • Where: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years
  • Cost: FREE
Youth dungeons and dragons - registrations now open
Help create your own hero’s story. Combine your ideas with others to help solve riddles, develop allies and defeat evil!


  • ​When: Thursday 13 April, 10am-2pm (SOLD OUT) and Thursday 20 April, 10am-2pm
  • Where: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 12-18 years
  • Cost: FREE

Register here for 20 April

Flying fish - (SOLD OUT)
Have lots of fun making some fabulous flying fish!

  • ​Where: Thursday 13 April, 2.30-4pm
  • When: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years
  • Cost: FREE
Glass lantern and snakes craft
Design a lovely glass lantern and make a cool snake in this bumper 2-in-1 craft session!

  • ​When: Friday 14 April, 2.30-4pm
  • Where: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

The big magic show
Be spellbound by Benny T. MagicMan as he takes you through how he became a magician and teaches you some cool tricks along the way!

  • ​When: Wednesday 19 April, 2.30-4pm
  • Where: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

  Register here

Button art
Get crafty with buttons of all shapes and sizes!

  • ​When: Thursday 20 April, 2.30-4pm
  • Where: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Fire breathing dragons
Design your own ferocious fire breathing dragon!

  • ​When: Friday 21 April, 2.30-4pm
  • Where: Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre

Registrations for all events open one business day prior to event.

Family bingo
Bring your family for a fun game of bingo! Prizes to be won.
  • ​When: Tuesday 11 April, 10.30-11.30am 
  • Where: Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Family movie fun 
Bring your family for a special movie in the library. Popcorn provided!
  • ​When: Wednesday 12 April, 10.30am-12.30pm and Wednesday 19 April, 10.30am-12.30pm
  • Where: Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: All ages
  • Cost: FREE

Register here for 12 April

Register here for 19 April

Living stories: writing workshop - registrations now open
Learn and develop your writing skills in this workshop run by a professional author.
  • ​When: Wednesday 12 April, 2-3.30pm
  • Where: Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 16-18 years
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Foam wallet craft
Make your very own wallet out of foam!
  • ​When: Thursday 13 April, 10.30-11.30am
  • Where: Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

The big magic show
Be spellbound by Benny T. MagicMan as he takes you through how he became a magician and teaches you some cool tricks along the way!
  • ​When: Tuesday 18 April, 10.30am-noon
  • Where: Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Paper lantern fish
Get creative and shape some paper lanterns into fish! 
  • ​When: Thursday 20 April, 10.30-11.30am
  • Where: Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

  Register here

​Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre

Registrations for all events open one business day prior to event.

Kubo robots
Learn coding and robotics with Kubo!
  • ​When: Tuesday 11 April, 2.30-4pm
  • Where: Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 7-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

  Register here

The big magic show - (SOLD OUT)
Be spellbound by Benny T. MagicMan as he takes you through how he became a magician and teaches you some cool tricks along the way!
  • ​When: Thursday 13 April 2023, 2.30-4pm
  • Where: Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years
  • Cost: FREE
Mini umbrellas
Learn to make your very own miniature umbrella!
  • ​When: Tuesday 18 April, 2.30-3.30pm
  • Where: Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 8-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Family bingo
Bring your family for a fun game of bingo! Prizes to be won.
  • ​When: Wednesday 19 April, 2.30-3.30pm
  • Where: Chester Hill Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Earlwood Library and Knowledge Centre

Registrations for all events open one business day prior to event.

​Goofy robots
Get inventive and make your own goofy robot!
  • ​When: Wednesday 12 April, 10.30-11.30am
  • Where: Earlwood Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Building blocks
Family Building Blocks: Bring the family to make your own creations using thousands of building blocks!
  • ​When: Thursday 13 April, 10.30-11.30am
  • Where: Earlwood Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: All Ages.
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

The big magic show
Be spellbound by Benny T. MagicMan as he takes you through how he became a magician and teaches you some cool tricks along the way!
  • ​When: Friday 14 April, 2.30-4pm
  • Where: Earlwood Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Family bingo
Bring your family for a fun game of bingo! Prizes to be won.
  • ​When: Wednesday 19 April, 10.30-11.30am
  • Where: Earlwood Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

  Register here

Kubo robots
Learn coding and robotics with Kubo!
  • ​When: Thursday 20 April, 10.30-11.30am
  • Where: Earlwood Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 8-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

 

Greenacre Library and Knowledge Centre

Registrations for all events open one business day prior to event.

The big magic show - (SOLD OUT)
Be spellbound by Benny T. MagicMan as he takes you through how he became a magician and teaches you some cool tricks along the way!
  • ​When: Wednesday 12 April, 2-3.30pm
  • Where: Greenacre Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years
  • Cost: FREE
Spooky scene
Tap into your inner spook and if you dare, make a scene to scare!
  • ​When: Thursday 13 April, 2-3pm
  • Where: Greenacre Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Woven turtle
Make your own turtle-y awesome friend!
  • ​When: Wednesday 19 April, 2-3pm
  • Where: Greenacre Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

 

Lakemba Library and Knowledge Centre

Registrations for all events open one business day prior to event.

The big magic show
Be spellbound by Benny T. MagicMan as he takes you through how he became a magician and teaches you some cool tricks along the way!
  • ​When: Tuesday 11 April, 2.30-4pm
  • Where: Lakemba Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

  Register here

Make a crane - (SOLD OUT)
Learn how cranes work and how you can make your own!
  • ​When: Wednesday 12 April, 2.30-3.30pm
  • Where: Lakemba Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 8-12 years
  • Cost: FREE
Living stories: writing workshop - registrations now open
Learn and develop your writing skills in this workshop run by a professional author.
  • ​When: Thursday 13 April, 2-3.30pm
  • Where: Lakemba Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 13-15 years
  • Cost: FREE

Registrations open a month prior

Register here

Recycled craft
Get crafty and help clean the planet in this session using only recycled materials!
  • ​Where: Tuesday 18 April, 2.30-3.30pm
  • When: Lakemba Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Clay art
Work with clay to create your own masterpiece!
  • ​Where: Wednesday 19 April, 2.30-3.30pm
  • When: Lakemba Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 8-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

  Register here

Padstow Library and Knowledge Centre

Registrations for all events open one business day prior to event.

Family games day
Bring your family for some board game fun!
  • ​When: Tuesday 11 April, 2.30-4pm
  • Where: Padstow Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: All Ages.
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

CD spinners
Make your very own CD spinner to keep your fingers busy!
  • ​Where: Thursday 13 April, 2.30-4pm
  • When: Padstow Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Fan-tastic craft
Get into this fan-tastic craft session
  • ​Where: Tuesday 18 April, 2.30-4pm
  • When: Padstow Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

After dark sand art
Get creative and take the sand out of the pit  with some sand art during this special after dark craft session.
  • ​When: Wednesday 19 April, 5.15-7.30pm
  • Where: Padstow Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

The big magic show
Be spellbound by Benny T. MagicMan as he takes you through how he became a magician and teaches you some cool tricks along the way!
  • ​When: Thursday 20 April, 2.30-4pm
  • Where: Padstow Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

Register here


​Panania Library and Knowledge Centre

Registrations for all events open one business day prior to event.

​Collage-a-saurus
Join us to make some roar-some craft!
  • ​When: Wednesday 12 April, 2.30-4pm
  • Where: Panania Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Three bears pencil holder
Learn to make this pencil holder that is not too big, not too small, but just the right size!
  • ​When: Thursday 13 April, 2.30-4pm
  • Where: Panania Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 7-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Kubo robots
Learn coding and robotics with Kubo!
  • ​When: Wednesday 19 April, 10.30am-12pm and Wednesday 19 April, 2.30-4pm
  • Where: Panania Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 7-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

Register here for morning session

Register here for afternoon session

The big magic show
Be spellbound by Benny T. MagicMan as he takes you through how he became a magician and teaches you some cool tricks along the way!
  • ​When: Friday 21 April, 2.30-4pm
  • Where: Panania Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

Register here


Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre

Registrations for all events open one business day prior to event.

The big magic show - (SOLD OUT)
Be spellbound by Benny T. MagicMan as he takes you through how he became a magician and teaches you some cool tricks along the way!
  • ​When: Wednesday 12 April, 11am-12.30pm
  • Where: Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years
  • Cost: FREE
Family movie fun 
Bring your family for a special movie in the library. Popcorn provided!
  • ​When: Friday 14 April, 11am – 12pm
  • Where: Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: All ages
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Family bingo
Bring your family for a fun game of bingo! Prizes to be won.
  • ​When: Tuesday 18 April, 11am – 12pm
  • Where: Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

  Register here

Living stories: writing workshop (SOLD OUT)
Learn and develop your writing skills in this workshop run by a professional author.
  • ​When: Wednesday 19 April, 2.30-4pm
  • Where: Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 10-12 years
  • Cost: FREE
Tin can car
Race into this craft session to make your own car!
  • ​When: Thursday 20 April, 11am-12pm
  • Where: Riverwood Library and Knowledge Centre
  • Age: 5-12 years
  • Cost: FREE

Register here

Library and ​​​​Knowledge Centres

Keep your children entertained at your local library and knowledge centres​ during school holidays!

Bankstown Arts Centre

Bankstown Arts Centre has a fantastic range of programs for children.

Bankstown Arts Centre
5 Olympic Parade
Bankstown NSW 2200

Belmore Youth Resource Centre

Belmore Youth Resource Centre runs a great range of activities and supervised excursions for young people aged 12 to 18 years.

Belmore Youth Resource Centre (BYRC)
Building 3, 38-40 Redman Parade
Belmore  NSW  2192
Email: byrc@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Children's Centres

Our Vacation Care program offers plenty of choice for parents and is an inexpensive way to keep children active during the break. We host an action-packed program of activities at our Children's Centres, for children aged between five and 12 years. Some of the activities which take place include:

  • Planetarium
  • SkyPeak
  • Foosball
  • Mini Olympics
  • Bollywood
  • Sports
  • Art workshops

Parents are advised to pack the following for their children to bring with them:

  • Nutritious lunch and drink
  • Hat, sunscreen
  • Comfortable clothes and shoes

This program is for children, so getting dirty is part of having fun!

Vacation Care Centre

Clemton Park Public School

185 Bexley Road, Earlwood NSW 2206

Contact 9718 6766 or 0414 191 275

Other activities

Canterbury-Bankstown is always hosting fun events for young people! These include dance parties, camps and mini Olympics activities. Other activities are recreational in nature with fantastic health benefits, like Zumba.

We also often host educational sessions over the summer holidays; ranging from safer driving classes, swimming lessons, classes for parents, and trips to museums or gardening. You can learn a life skill or simply meet new people.