School Holiday Activities across the Shoalhaven
Published on 27 September 2019
There’s so much to do in the Shoalhaven during the school holidays. Council is hosting a range of fun school holiday activities for kids across our Council owned facilities.
Read on for some great ways to keep the kids entertained during the Spring school holidays.
SHOALHAVEN SWIM SPORT AND FITNESS
Nowra Aquatic Park
The Vortex and Rampage waterslides are set to open for the Spring school holidays from Saturday, 28 September to Friday, 11 October.
Nowra Aquatic Park also offers family fun-in-the-sun with the ‘Splash Play Park’. A favourite amongst locals and visitors, the kids will be kept busy for hours on the slide, water jets and underneath tipping bucket!
Check opening times here.
Bay and Basin Leisure Centre
Indoor Waterslide - Fun in Any Weather!
Looking for something indoors? Head to Bay & Basin Leisure Centre and check out their Indoor Slide and leisure pool with beach entry.
Open year-round – check opening times.
Sussex Inlet Aquatic Centre
Are your little ones aspiring Australian Ninja Warriors? Make sure you check out our ‘Holiday Inflatable Fun’ ticket to Sussex Inlet Aquatic Centre this School Holidays for an action-packed day of fun on our inflatable obstacle course in our heated swimming pool. Your kids (and your furniture!) will certainly be glad you did.
See Centre open hours.
SHOALHAVEN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
On Saturday 5th October Albatross Musical Theatre Company will present Disney’s Aladdin Jr. Held over two sessions at 1.30pm & 6pm, Disney’s Aladdin Jr is based on the 1992 Academy-Award®-winning film and the 2014 hit Broadway show about the “diamond in the rough” street rat who learns that his true worth lies deep within. Aladdin and his three friends, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim, are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and the Genie who has the power to grant three wishes.
All tickets $35 available from Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre
ART GALLERY SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
Ridiculous Machines Doing Miraculous Things
Thursday 3 Oct 10am – 12.30pm (9-12yrs) $40pp
Thursday 3 Oct 1.30-4.30pm (12-18yrs) $40pp
Are you an inventor? Do you enjoy making things work? Use collage techniques to make a team DSLR animation with animator Angie Cass.
Book Now.
Weaving Wonderland (3-5yrs)
$10pp Tuesday 8 Oct 10-11.30am
Draw a beautiful landscape then weave a tree with gorgeous greens.
Book Now
Weaving Wall Art (6-12yrs)
$14pp Tues 8 Oct 12.30-2.30pm
Learn how to create your own woven art. Using lots of colour and objects it will be unique.
Book Now
Shape and Colour on Canvas (3-5yrs)
$10pp Wed 9 Oct 10-11.30pm
Make a very arty abstract painting using shapes and colours on canvas.
Book Now
Paint it Like Pollock (6-12yrs)
$14pp Wed 9 Oct 12.30-2.30pm
Drip and swirl your paint just like Jackson Pollock. Be sure to bring a paint shirt.
Book Now
Artist Book Workshop (12-18yrs)
$25pp Thurs 10 Oct 10.30am-130pm
Explore the ways you can use paper, patterns, drawing, painting and printmaking to create a unique artist book.
Book Now
All materials provided, please bring a snack and drink and wear closed in shoes.
Book Now or call 44295444
SHOALHAVEN LIBRARIES – SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Insect House - Ulladulla Library
Thursday 3rd October 10.30 am-11.30am.
Decorate a papier mache insect house to take home and put in your garden. 5+ years
Book Now
Library Lego Challenge!
Nowra - Friday 11th October 10am
It’s back! Use your imagination and skill to take on the challenge. 5-12 years.
Book Now
Dragonfly Suncatchers - Ulladulla
Thursday 10th October 10.30am
Let's make colourful dragonflies to hang in front of a window to catch the Spring sun!
Book Now
Résumé skills for teens
Friday 11th October. 3.00pm – 4.00pm.
Learn all the tips and tricks to create a winning resume. Perfect for students and school leavers.15-18 years.
Book Now.
Mindful Mandala Morning.
Friday 27th September 10:30am-11:30am.
Join us at this relaxing session for adults. Relieve stress and learn how to draw beautiful, calming mandalas. Light refreshments provided.
FAMILY FUN
There are also tonnes of free outdoor activities for the family these school holidays.