School Holidays - Fun For All
Published on 05 January 2022
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.