ellaslist Guide To Summer In Sydney With Kids 2018/19

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Welcome to ellaslist’s indispensable guide to an epic summer in Sydney.

Letter From The Editor Dear Readers, Can you feel the magic in the air? It’s summer in Sydney! The city comes alive these warmer months and the place is bursting with things to do and places to explore with the kids. With so much to see and do it can be hard to know where to begin, that’s why we’ve created this guide packed with the best handpicked ideas for you and the kids.

We’ve got the best summer day trips, the most thrilling waterslides, a kids’ theatre guide, and some special holiday ideas and rooftop bars just for mum.

So dive right in and have a great summer!

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The ellaslist Guide To Summer 2018/19.

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Summer at Sky Zone Museum of Sydney Great Barrier Reef @ SeaLife Summer Shows for Kids Best Annual Passes Entertainment Quarter Fun Christmas Lights Spectacular Darling Harbour Summer Early Start Discovery Centre Outdoor Cinemas Hottest Summer Products Water Splash Parks Rooftop Bars Best Water Slides Cafes By The Water Resorts With Kids Clubs Summer Day Trips Summer in Parramatta Best Beaches For Kids Holiday Inn Camping with Kids Holiday Workshops For Kids Best Summer Events Run The West Fruit Picking Near Sydney Book a Mumcation Indoor Play Centres Summer of Surfing Jamberoo Action Park Best Waterfalls Best Museums Summer Holiday Workshops Stuck On You Sydney Speaking School Classifieds Thank you!

EAT, SLEEP, JUMP, REPEAT THIS SUMMER. Jump into Sky Zone this summer, where there is something for all active kids (and big kids).

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AirTime Pass Want to play everyday for under $2? Just 50 bucks will score the kids 30 jump sessions over 30 days. This is the best deal we’ve found for a summer of fun.

Jumping Soar across the sky at the stratosphere, slam dunk at Sky Slam, flip into the pit or duck and dive in the Dodgeball Zone, Sky Zone has it all this Summer.

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Explore the city inside, outside and underground at the Museum of Sydney!

From sewers to skyscrapers, this world premiere interactive children’s exhibition (from 15 December) reveals the secret workings of the city.

Enter an immersive cityscape full of magical, tactile experiences. Peek inside buildings, duck underground, and explore the streets to find out what’s going on above and beneath.

This exhibition at the Museum of Sydney has been developed by Sydney Living Museums in collaboration with illustrator James Gulliver Hancock, and adapted from the bestselling book How Cities Work from Lonely Planet Kids.

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School holidays at Sydney Living Museums Summer is the perfect time to visit our historic houses and museums. Book into a school holiday program, take a familyfriendly tour of our fascinating museums or explore our gorgeous gardens.

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Catching a show at one of Sydney’s iconic locations is the perfect way to escape the blazing sun for an hour or two.

Best Kids Theatre Charlie And The Chocolate Factory See the classic tale by the king of children’s literature brought to life at the Capitol Theatre.

Splash Test Dummies This slapstick comedy at Riverside Parramatta will have everyone roaring with laughter.

Wolfgang’s Magical Musical Circus Experience the spirit of Mozart’s work with a circus twist.

Ickypedia A seriously silly show at Darling Quarter that answers all of life’s most unimportant questions.

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Don’t give stuff in 2019, give experiences! These are the best valued annual passes in Sydney.

Merlin Entertainment Keep busy with entry to Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, Wild Life Sydney Zoo, Madame Tussauds, Sydney Tower Eye, and Illawarra Fly.

The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Jamberoo Get unlimited entry to the waterpark for the entire season, plus free dive-in movies, discounts and more.

Calmsley Hill City Farm Feed the animals, crack a whip, milk a cow and ride the tractor all year long.

Early Start Discovery Centre This summer the awesome museum have unlimited family visits for 4 weeks for just $79.

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You can spend a whole day at the Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park, here’s what’s on over summer.

Woohoo at EQ! Waterworld Central The coolest inflatable waterpark ever.

Jump, bounce, dive, zorb, slide and splash all summer long.

Family Dining There are so many family-friendly options, and if you dine al fresco, let the kids burn off some energy in the wide open spaces.

Mov’in Bed The ultimate in comfy outdoor cinema - enjoy a film in bed under the stars and even get food delivered to bed! Talk about putting your feet up.

Brickman Cities Explore the world’s greatest Cities & build your own with millions of LEGO® bricks! Powered

by LEGO® City, go build the future!

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Treat your kids to a Christmas outing at Hunter Valley Gardens.

Christmas Lights Spectacular

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Over 2 Million Lights!

Visit the giant 5 metre teddy, view the very sparkly princess castle, venture into the new walk-through Christmas Bauble and more!

Enjoy thrilling rides Soar above the gardens on the Swing Chair, see the lights from the Ferris Wheel, zoom down the Super Slide and marvel at the Carousel.

Meet Santa!

Kids will love Santa’s Factory where they can get a special Santa photo, write letters to the North Pole, meet the reindeers and more.

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This much-loved family event brings the spirit of Christmas to all ages and is held at the Hunter Valley Gardens from Nov 2, 2018–Jan 26, 2019.

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There’s so much to do at Darling Harbour, you could easily spend a whole day (or two) here.

Night Owls Film Fest Relax with the family on a warm summer’s night and catch a movie under the stars.

Darling Harbour Summer Fun

Moon Drops Part of Sydney Festival, experience weightlessness as you jump along the giant bouncy moon droplets.

Cockle Bay Wharf Pedal Boats Hire a pedal boat and enjoy a day out with the kids on the sparkling harbour.

Australia Day Enjoy a starstudded day of entertainment, including the Wiggles live in concert. Plus a thong-throwing challenge.

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Make the most of the balmy nights by bringing the best of the indoors, outside!

Best Outdoor Cinemas Strathfield Movies in the Park On selected Saturday nights, catch a free film with the kids including the classics and newbies

Mov’nBed The biggest outdoor bed cinema in the world is on at the Entertainment Quarter. Have a cosy date night here!

Movies by the Boulevard At Sydney Olympic Park watch classics and blockbusters under the stars for free.

Moonlight Cinema In Centennial Park, have a family picnic and watch new films or the old favourites.

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Check out these cool new products designed to make your kids feel good and look good too.

Crazy Arms If sunscreen is a battle, these UPF 50+ breathable sleeves are worn with t-shirts to protect arms during outdoor play.

Coolest Products For Summer

Sunnylife Watermelon Pool If you get any kiddy pool this year, get one that looks like the coolest summer fruit.

Beach & Bandits Swimwear We love this kids range, using UPF 50+ fabric and gnarly beach vibes.

Frog Orange Baby Carrier A waterproof carrier made from wetsuit material so you can take bub in for a swim.

How cool!

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Kids love water play!

Here are our top picks of fountains, splash pools and free water play parks for kids

Darling Quarter A maze of waterways with water switches, water gates, a water wheel, pump stations, water squirts and sandpits.

Splash Around

Curry Reserve Water Play Park A brand new one for Camden opening in summer! With 36 play features and a toddler’s discovery stream.

Cathy Freeman Park We love the gigantic Olympic Cauldron with cascading water, find it at Sydney Olympic Park.

WILD PLAY Garden The Ian Potter Children’s WILD PLAY Garden in Centennial Park is one of the city’s best water play parks.

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Grab the gals and take a day off to drink cocktails on a rooftop with some of the best views in town.

Slims Rooftop At the newly renovated Hyde Park House, enjoy city views and a Japanese style menu.

Drinks From Above

The Sheaf The bar has teamed up with Bacardi to bring you all the rumbased cocktails plus views of Double Bay.

Manly Greenhouse The new beachfront bar offers impressive panoramic ocean views under a canopy of cascading ferns.

Intercontinental Double Bay Open to the public in summer, enjoy classic cocktails and a dip in the hotel pool.

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Waterslides combine the best of the playground with the best of summer fun!

Best Water Slides Splasher’s Water Playground One for all weathers, found inside Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, this epic water playland is big on the splashes and thrills.

Jamberoo Action Park Take on the trilogy of tube slides – with darkness, enhanced thrills and excitement!

And littlies love the Mushroom Pool.

Sutherland Water Fun Park A brand new one for summer!

Perfect for young ones, with slides, fountains and play equipment to suit children of all abilities.

Aquatopia Water Park A huge hit with locals of Fairfield, this water park boasts 10-metre tall giant slides, an adventure aqua tower and more.

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When the sun shines take a seat at one of these cafĂŠsby-the-sea that have the most stunning vistas

Chew With A View

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El Camino Cantina, Manly We love the rooftop views of the water, $2 Taco Tuesdays and cactus garden.

The Beachhouse, Avalon Where surf and sand meet delicious eats, coffee and a seaside breeze.

Pelican Pavilion, Collaroy The menu is summery and healthy plus they do face painting for kids on Sunday.

The MCA On the rooftop of the museum with harbour views, the menu constantly changes to reflect the exhibitions.

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We’ve updated our swim program The City of Sydney and Swimming Australia have partnered to deliver students a new and effective swimming and water safety program focusing on contemporary experiential and activity-based learning, encouraging and supporting students to explore pathways into competitive and recreational lap swimming.

Our new swim program curriculum ensures that every student: - Participates in a varied range of aquatic experiences including open water simulation - Is challenged by new skills, knowledge and understanding - Utilises learnt knowledge and skill to aid understanding for safer personal safety choices - Develops comfort and confidence in swimming, as clear pathways for lifetime aquatic participation emerges.

swimming is a skill for life

Join our swim programs today!

Join Seasonal Swim Program at Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool abcpool.org 02 9358 6686 Prince Alfred Park Pool princealfred.org 02 9319 2727 Victoria Park Pool vppool.com.au 02 9518 4800 Join Year-round Swim Program at Cook+Phillip Park Pool cookandphillip.org.au 02 9326 0444 Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre itac.org.au 02 9518 7220

What’s summer without a spur of the moment road trip? These ones will have you home in time for dinner.

Awesome Summer Day Trips

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Wollongong With the awesome Early Start Discovery Space, beaches, cafes, and hidden gems, the Gong is an underrated Aussie day trip.

Newcastle It’s action-packed, full of familyfriendly fun, beaches, rock pools, wildlife and some of the best playgrounds in the state.

Glenworth Valley Visit Australia’s largest horse riding and outdoor adventure centre, just an hour from Sydney to get completely off the grid!

Palm Beach Only just over an hour out of Sydney, the birthplace of Home and Away is a perfect day trip for summer-lovin’ families.

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From festivals to food to fireworks, Parramatta comes alive during the warmer months…

Summer of Parramatta Carols in the Crescent Hosted by Guy and Jules Sebastian this free community event also features Santa, the Grinch, kids’ rides and food stalls.

Australia Day Fun from dusk until dawn with a hotair balloon display, classic vehicles, live music, food, amusement rides and more.

New Year’s Eve Parramatta’s skyline will sparkle with a host of entertainment, activities and a huge fireworks finale!

Lunar New Year Celebrate the Year of the Pig with free workshops, entertainment, a Lantern Garden, firecracker displays, dragon and lion dances, and fireworks.

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Have a classic summer’s day at one of these childfriendly beaches or wondrous rock pools.

Best Beaches for Kids

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Clovelly Beach This one has it all for families –a playground, sandy shores, a 25-metre saltwater pool, BBQ’s, picnic shelters and a great kiosk.

Bogey Hole, Bronte While it has waves this beach is great for little ones due to its calm, natural rock pool. BYO snorkel!

Shelly Beach Come here to avoid the crowds at nearby Manly Beach and enjoy the shady reserve, calm waters and awesome fenced playground.

Dee Why Rock Pool With natural sandstone walls, this 50-metre pool has a special toddler area so you can splash around and still watch the waves.

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Find out why the Holiday Inn Sydney Airport is an attractive hotel for families who love to travel.

Park, Stay & Go This package allows for a stressfree journey to the Airport, including your stay, buffet breakfast, return shuttle and parking.*

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Kids Stay & Eat Free!

Dine at both Sirocco Restaurant for breakfast and Biggles Bar for lunch & dinner – with their very own healthy Kids Menu!* See Sydney’s Icons From the hotel take a short walk to Mascot Station and head to Circular Quay for the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

The Joy of Travel Children love the Kid’s CheckIn station, free creative kid’s packs and play corners in the lobby and restaurants.

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Dust off that tent, shake out those sleeping bags and hit up one of these familyfriendly camping spots.

Calmsley Hill City Farm What a memorable experience. Pitch your tent in a paddock full of grazing kangaroos, wallabies and emus.

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Cockatoo Island Who says you have to go far? Travel to this harbour island where all your camping needs are taken care of.

Glenworth Valley A scenic 200 acre creekside camping ground in a bushland setting with heaps of onsite adventure activities.

Royal National Park Down south find the perfect camping spot for bushwalking, cycling and surfing in a natural wonderland.

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We’ve handpicked some of the best things to do with kids this summer, some of them won’t cost you a cent.

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Get to know the Great Barrier Reef at this new exhibition. Discover the beauty and learn about conservation.

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Trees Adventure Swing from the treetops above the Sydney Blue Gums.

Sydney’s largest tree top park is fun for the whole family!

Barangaroo Begin Australia Day right by celebrating the world’s oldest surviving culture.

Watch a special performance by Indigenous dancers and singers.

Outdoor Cinemas So many good ones! We pick Little Darlings Night Owls Kid’s Film Festival at Darling Quarter for free kids flicks under the stars.

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Sunday, March 31 2019

Early Bird Registrations on sale until December 31, 2018 Book early to receive your entry to

12km Fun Run

4km Family Run/Walk

PLUS For a limited time, registrations include a FREE pass to the new Sydney Zoo*

Register now at www.runthewest.com.au *Early Bird Registrations on sale until December 31, 2018.

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This summer find out how to get your hands on stone fruits like peaches, blueberries, cherries and so much more.

Ripe for the Pickin’

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Canoelands Orchard This summer you can take the kids to pick blood plums, candy plums, white nectarines and yellow nectarines.

Montrose Berry Farm Pick blueberries, red raspberries, loganberries, boysenberries, raspberries, currants and hazelnuts – 90 mins west of Sydney.

National Cherry Picking Festival Travel to Young in early December for a kidfriendly festival, competitions and plenty of cherry picking!

Glenbernie Orchard North of the ‘Gong pick peaches, plums, nectarines, apples and raspberries. Be sure to book the Orchard Experience Tour.

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Grab your gal pals and head off on one of these vacations just for mums — the doctor says so!

Take a Mumcation Yoga and Health Retreats Relax by a mineral salt swimming pool, enjoy a yoga class, or just be with your friends and do nothing.

Farm Stays Find a classic organic farmstay with a luxurious, grown-up twist, perhaps one that ditches dawn egg collecting for sunset wines.

Cruising Put some distance between you and your worries and float your troubles away on board a cruise with friends.

Glamping A glamourous camp site with comfortable tents kitted out with luxurious mattresses, we recommend Glamping at Mayfield Gardens.

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Agh those stinking hot days when you want to escape the sun! Beat melt downs with one of Sydney’s best indoor play centres.

Sky Zone Keep the kids busy with the new AirTime Pass which lets them jump every day of summer for less than $2/day.

Beat the Summer Heat

Archie Brothers Electric Circus A hit with all ages, try ten pin bowling, laser tag, arcade games, dodgem cars and more.

Ultimate Sydney All your family needs in one - with interconnected trampolines, zip lines, foam pit, climbing wall, and a play centre for littlies.

Wannabees Family Play Town Where kids explore the things they want to be when they grow up.

New location in Hornsby!

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Summer of Surfing Let’s Go Surfing Learn to surf at the world’s most famous spot, Bondi Beach. The friendly instructors will have you frothing in no time. Lessons available for all ages.

Surf Camps A great way to get into surfing is to go on an intensive surf camp where everything is taken care of. Just pack your bags, clear your weekend and go!

Manly Surf School One of the longest running surf schools in Sydney, these guys will have you hanging ten.

Or you can learn to stand-up paddle board if that’s more your thing.

Cronulla Surf School This Shire surf school hosts the national program for kids, SurfGroms, that’s sure to inspire the next gen of surfers!

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Pile the kids into the car, leave the screens at home, and enjoy some of Sydney’s natural beauty.

Go Chasing Waterfalls Collins Beach Waterfall Hidden between North Head and Little Manly Cove, you can only get to this secluded gem by foot (or boat!).

Upper Gledhill Falls At Ku-ringgai Chase this waterfall is surrounded by lush greenery feeding into an enchantedlooking pool for swimming.

Empress Falls The water passes down 30m of rock into a deep swimming lagoon below. Find it in the Blue Mountains.

Winifred Falls In the Royal National Park this beauty is better for older kids as it comes with a 4km walk!

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A museum is a great way to keep cool and learn a thing or two as well.

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The Museum of Contemporary Art Best views in town and lots of handson art play for kids of all ages.

Australian National Maritime Museum Find out what lurks beneath and hit the deck on Captain Cook’s ship.

Sydney Living Museums Explore heritage properties, convict barracks or the new exhibit by Lonely Planet Kids.

Sydney Observatory At night go stargazing and by day observe the active sun with special lenses.

Something for all ages here!

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Keep minds occupied, bodies moving and imaginations stimulated with these awesome school holiday workshops.

Summer School Holiday Fun

STAR WARS TM Workshops Spend time in a galaxy far far away!

Kids can craft their own droids, create motion films and feel the force.

NIDA Open Help your kids put their imagination into action with NIDA, Australia’s leading centre for performing arts education and training.

Join the Circus Try flying trapeze, learn aerial skills or join the Circus Ninja Warrior Course. Part of the awesome Sydney Festival!

Goal Soccer Academy Kick some goals with this award winning soccer school offering camps for boys and girls.

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Help your child shine!

Build Confidence Develop Skills Have Fun Public speaking and debating holiday workshops Locations North Sydney, Inner West & Parramatta

Times 9:00 - 3:00 Extended Hours Available

Dates 14 - 25 Jan 2019

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Classifieds Carlile Swimming

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• From $18/lesson • Age All Ages • Suburb Multiple Locations

Trifudojo

GLOBE trifudojo.com.au PHONE 0418 452 262 ENVELOPE info@trifudojo.com.au Preschoolers right through to late teens. Parents & children classes. Everything to keep the kids busy and happy during the summer. Start something different & get ready for 2019.

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• From FREE trials • Age All Ages • Suburb Paddington, Bondi, The Domain, Roseville

Ladybug Music

GLOBE ladybugmusicsydney.com.au PHONE 0432 922 727 ENVELOPE LadybugMusicSydney@gmail.com Ladybug Music 2-week Mini-Session is a great way to try out Ladybug Music before committing to a full term, and a wonderful educational holiday activity with great music the whole family will enjoy!

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• From $42 • Age 0 - 4yrs • Suburb Mosman, Lindfield, Fairlight

AquaBuddies Swim School

GLOBE aquabuddies.com.au PHONE 0411 278 724 ENVELOPE info@aquabuddies.com.au The AquaBuddies Holiday Intensive Swim Program is a fantastic way to improve water confidence, develop better stroke or get over any swimming hurdles. It’s also social and fun!

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• From $125 • Age 3-10 years • Suburb North Bondi

AFTRS School Holiday Courses for Kids & Teens

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• From $265.50 • Suburb Moore Park

Jump! Swim Schools

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GLOBE jumpswimschools.com.au PHONE 02 8033 5616 ENVELOPE crowsnest@jumpswimschools.com.au JUMP focus on having a great boutique learning facility with a maximum of only two classes at once, as well as a real community feel where they can discuss your child’s progress every class, know every child’s name and even notice when they get a haircut or a new pair of swimmers. Our water is UV treated. Free trials available.

• From $24 • Suburb Crows Nest

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Tutu Studios Ballet

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GLOBE tutustudios.com.au PHONE 0408 701 081 ENVELOPE info@tutustudios.com.au Tutu Studios’ ballet magical holiday Tiny Camps and Mini Camps for tiny two to three year old ballerinas and three to six years old dancers. Let your child dance to uplifting music, use wonderful props to ignite their imaginations, make craft, face painting, stickers and more. Nutcracker and Frozen themes!

• From $20 • Age 3–5 years • Suburb Maroubra

Mandarin Mandarin Bilingual Centre

GLOBE mandarinmandarin.com PHONE 0400 285 082 ENVELOPE info@mandarinmandarin.com Mandarin mandarin offers 2 hour and 3 hour fun structured Mandarin play classes for children 2-12.

Learning with us, your children will have fun and be immersed in a rich language game world.

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• From $49 • Age 2-12 years • Suburb Waterloo and North Willoughby • Offer 2 hours and 3 hours class

Little Ginger Studio

GLOBE littlegingerstudio.com PHONE 0407 773 743 ENVELOPE danielle@littlegingerstudio.com Little Ginger Studio offers fun & messy creative art workshops for 4 - 12 year olds. Choose from pottery, sculpture, costumes, painting & more. 3hr workshops or full day care available.

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• From $60 • Age Multiple Ages • Suburb Randwick

Adventure Camp

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• From $194.95 • Age 7-12yrs • Suburb Mosman / Chowder Bay, Northbridge, Greenwich

Goal Soccer Academy

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• From FREE trial • Age 2-12yrs • Suburb Eastern Suburbs

Code4Fun

GLOBE code4fun.com.au PHONE 0452 525 453 ENVELOPE info@code4fun.com.au CODE4FUN offer one-day Summer Holiday Coding Camps in Mosman to suit kids of all experience levels (Year 2 to Year 11). Have fun, be creative and build games, drones and more!

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• From $110 • Age 7-18yrs • Suburb Mosman

Museum Of Contemporary Art Australia

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GLOBE mca.com.au PHONE 02 9245 2400 ENVELOPE reception@mca.com.au It’s all about the girls as we look at the art of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous women artists in Compass: MCA Collection. Join in to experience the diverse selection of works on display and create a work of your own in our Creative Studios to celebrate the women we are and the women we know.

• From $17 • Age 4yrs • Suburb Sydney City

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Classifieds Hi IQ Tutoring

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• From $150/unlimited weekly sessions • Age All Ages • Suburb Bondi Junction

Einsteinz Music

GLOBE einsteinzmusic.com.au PHONE 0431 338 143 ENVELOPE info@einsteinzmusic.com.au Einsteinz Music run dynamic, hands-on, age-appropriate music appreciation classes for children aged 6 months - 4 years, taught by professional musicians. Children grouped according to age groups.

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• From $22 • Age All Ages • Suburb Multiple Locations

En Pointe Dance Academy

GLOBE enpointedance.com.au PHONE 0416 294 153 En Pointe Dance Academy prides itself on a positive and confidence building environment. We proudly teach ballet and dance to everyone! Ages 3 and up are welcome to join our family orientated studio.

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• From $170/term • Age 3yrs+ • Suburb Caringbah

UNSW Judo Club JUDO CLUB

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We now have 43 classes a week at 3 locations in six age groups. Kids love coming to our judo classes where they have fun developing their skills and get a good dose of exaustive exercise at the same time.

• From $20 • Age 3-5yrs • Suburb Eastern Suburbs & Sth Sydney

Helen O’Grady Drama Academy

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• From $199/term • Age All ages • Suburb Multiple Locations

Kelly Mini Sports

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• From $35 for 2 trials • Age 1-5yrs • Suburb Multiple Locations

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