School Holidays - Fun For All

Published on 05 January 2022

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Making plans for the school holidays? There are heaps of exciting activities at Shoalhaven City Council facilities across region for kids to enjoy.  

Shoalhaven Open Air Cinema Roadshow

Council in partnership with Optus is hosting a free, family friendly, Open Air Cinema Roadshow across the Shoalhaven this summer. We encouraged you to arrive at 6pm, for a movie start time of 6.30pm. Bring your own camp chair or picnic rug!  

Places are limited, so register now at Event Brite.
For more information, visit bit.ly/3GVUcRb.

Movies include:  

Dragon Rider
Where: Ulladulla Civic Centre - 81B Princes Highway
When: Friday, 21 January - 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Cost: Free  

Dumbo  
Where: Boongaree Playing Fields, Berry - 151 North Street  
When: Friday, 28 January - 6:00pm – 8:00pm  
Cost: Free  

Spirit Untamed  
Where: Lyrebird Park, Lyrebird Place, Nowra  
When: Friday, 11 February - 6:00pm – 8:00pm  
Cost: Free  

Red Dog, True Blue  
Where: Thompson St Sporting Complex, 29 Thomson Street, Sussex Inlet  
When: Friday, 11 March - 6:00pm – 8:00pm  
Cost: Free   

Shazam  
Where: Harry Sawkins Park – Auditorium, Graham Street, Nowra  
When: Friday. 1 April 2022 - 6:00pm – 8:00pm  
Cost: Free  

Swim, Sport and Fitness

From school holiday camps and intensive swimming lessons to pool parties and outdoor movies – Swim, Sport and Fitness have your holiday itinerary covered.  

‘Dive – In’ Movie Nights - Nowra Aquatic Park  
What better way to get in the holiday spirit than an outdoor movie from the comfort of your favourite pool float, bean bag or fold-out chair on a warm summer's night.  

Movies include:  

Frozen *** event cancelled due to bad weather ***
When: Saturday, 8 January 2022
Doors open at 6:30pm for swimming, and the movie will commence at 8:00pm.  

Raya & the Last Dragon  
When: Saturday, 15 January 2022  
Doors open at 6:30pm for swimming, and the movie will commence at 8:00pm.  

The Lion King   
When: Saturday, 22 January 2022  
Doors open at 6:30pm for swimming, and the movie will commence at 8:00pm.  

Tickets are available from the on-site Splash Cafe at Nowra Aquatic Park.
Child (U16): $5.00  
Adult: $10.00  
Family (2 Adults/3 Children or 1 Adult/4 Children): $40.00

Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre - Holiday Camps

Holiday Camps, for primary school kids, focus on participation and fun! Our camps are a school holiday highlight with themes from Superheroes to Mini-Olympics and a range of fun activities.  

Where: Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre, Cambewarra Road, Bomaderry NSW  
When: 
Tuesday, 18 January 2022 - Aussie Summer  
Wednesday, 19 January 2022 - Superheroes  
Friday, 21 January 2022 - Mini Olympics  
Tuesday, 25 January 2022 - This Means War  
Thursday, 27 January 2022 - Amazing Race  
Friday, 28 January 2022 - Australia Day Theme  

Pick up a registration form the Courtside Café, or call (02) 4429 5641 for an electronic version.  

Half Day - $45.00  
Time: 8.45am - 1.00pm  
Morning tea, lunch and snacks included  

Full Day - $60.00  
Time: 8.45am - 3.00pm  
Morning tea, lunch, snacks and Entry to Bomaderry Aquatic Centre included  

To find out more, visit the Shoalhaven Swim, Sport and Fitness events web page at https://bit.ly/3p1shZE

Shoalhaven Regional Art Gallery

Coastal Crafting
Have you heard of the octopus's garden? It’s time to get crafty and make your own.
When: Monday 10 January, 10:am – 11:30am
Cost: $10
Ages: 3 - 5 years   

Surf’s Up  
Make heaps of summer patterns using scraping and resist techniques. Paint your beach scene. Cut your surfboards out then add them to your artwork.  
When: Monday 10 January, 12:30pm – 2:30pm   
Cost: $14   
Ages: 6 - 12 years  

Summer Beach Bag   
Draw a fun beach picture on special paper. Then we will transfer it to your own bag to take to the beach.  
When: Tuesday 11 January, 10am to 11:30am   
Cost: $10   
Ages: 3-5 years  

Summer Beach Balls  
Using coloured markers, you will get to illustrate your very own blow up beachball with all things summery.  
When: Tuesday 11 January, 12:30pm to 2:30pm  
Cost: $14   
Ages: 6 - 12 years  

Book your tickets at https://bit.ly/3DZzsG5.  

Paint Perfect Break  
Working from supplied images and using acrylic paint on canvas learn how to paint the perfect wave with beautiful transparent layers.  
When: Wednesday 12 January, 10:30am to 1:30pm   
Cost: $22   
Ages: 12-18years  
Book your tickets at https://bit.ly/3sbjTJb.

Shoalhaven Libraries

Nowra Library - 10 Berry Street

Roar-some 3D Keychains  
When: Tuesday, 11 January – 11am  
Ages: 8 to 12 years   

Lego Challenge - Wild Animal Creations  
When: Friday, 14 January – 11am  
Ages: 5 to 12 years   

Wild Origami - Fold it and Write it Workshop  
When: Wednesday, 19 January - 2pm  
Ages: 5 to 12 years   

Jungle Art and Craft  
When: Thursday, 20 January - 2pm  
Ages: 5 to 12 years   

For more information call (02) 4429 3705.  

Ulladulla Library - 81B Princess Highway  

Lego Challenge - Wild Animal Creations  
When: Friday, 7 January - 10.30am  
Ages: 5 to 12 years  

Jungle Art and Craft  
When: Wednesday, 12 January - 3pm  
Ages: 5 to 12 years     

Wild Origami - Fold it and Write it Workshop  
When: Tuesday, 18 January – 3pm  
Ages: 8 to 12 years  

For more information call (02) 4444 8820.  

Sanctuary Point Library - Paradise Beach Road  

Wild Origami - Fold it and Write it Workshop  
When: Wednesday, 12 January - 10am  
Ages: 8 to 12 years  

Roar-some 3D Keychains  
When: Friday, 14 January - 10am  
Ages: 8 to 12 years   

Jungle Art and Craft  
When: Friday, 21 January - 10am  
Ages: 5 to 12 years   

For more information call (02) 4406 2076.  

The Great Outdoors

The Shoalhaven has some great outdoor adventures which are fun for the whole family these school holidays. Why don’t you head out whale watching at one of our many coastal vantage points, go on a bushwalk, check out an art trail or tackle a historical walk?  

Plan your next adventure and see what’s on at shoalhaven.com.