September/October Vacation Program Dates
30/9 - 4/10 (Monday to Friday)
8/10 - 11/10 (Tuesday to Friday)
7:30am - 6:00pm
Cost: $83.90 (Maximum)
Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is available for each family (means tested based on family income).
See our Fee Policy
*Our Vacation Program Schedule will be released at the beginning of September.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday Sept 30th - Friday Oct 4th | Inflatable World Maitland Excursion Massive inflatables to jump, hop, slide and swing! Please bring money for students to purchase snacks from canteen if desired. Arrive by - 9am | Return - 1pm Additional Cost - $30 | Hunter Wetlands Excursion Feeding local wildlife, canoeing and dip-netting. Please bring spare shoes and clothes *only 40 spots available. Arrive by - 8:30am | Return - 3:30pm Additional Cost - $30 | Camp Fire Chef School Learn to cook campfire foods using native local ingredients - and s’mores! Additional Cost - $5 | Art and Festival Day Create a beautiful art masterpiece, face painting, bead making and a disco! | Bush Day Incursion Spend time in the forest - learning how to build fires, cooking, learning to whittle and of course - fort building! Please bring a change of clothes. Starts 10am | Finish 2:30pm Additional Cost - $5 |
| Monday Oct 7th - Friday Oct 11th | Closed for Public Holiday | Reptile Park Excursion Engaging animal encounters and learning about different reptiles. Please bring hat, lunchbox and money to purchase snacks from canteen if desired. Arrive by - 8:30 | Return - 3:30pm Additional Cost - $35 | Big Game and Adventure Day Large group game day - capture the flag, code breakers, scavenger hunts. Please pack a change of clothes. | Maitland Cinema Excursion Viewing: Harold and the Purple Crayon. (PG) *includes popcorn and a drink from the cinema. Arrive by 9:00am | Return – 1:00pm Additional Cost - $35 | Wheelie Day and Nerf Wars Bring your scooter or bike and ride around the campus! Ready, aim, fire! Have a blast with your friends playing nerf tag. Please bring a helmet and close toed shoes. |
Vacation Program
Saints Academy vacation program caters for primary school aged children up to 12 years old.
Our vacation program has been designed with activities to engage inquisitive minds, get children physically active and discover interests. Vacation program provides opportunities for building friendships, developing talents and interests, and engaging in exciting adventure opportunities. Our programs are developed by qualified educators and aim to provide a wide variety of experiences for all children to enjoy.
Incursions:
We know that children thrive on excitement and adventure at the vacation programs. That's why we've designed incursion days that are both fun and educational, giving children a chance to explore new ideas and experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
Excursions:
We believe that every day can be an adventure! That's why we're always planning exciting excursions for our children to enjoy. Each excursion day is carefully planned with age-appropriate activities that promote learning, socialisation, and teamwork skills.
Vacation Program FAQ
General Information for Families:
For parents who have children attending who require medication during the day:
As per the normal school day, if your child takes medication before or during school, we require that they continue this medication on days they attend the Vacation Program. Like school, the Vacation Program is a complex relational environment, and we find that students thrive best when they continue their normal medication schedule when attending. If your child attends unmedicated, they may be asked to be picked up early. If you require this, please contact us so we can arrange the correct paperwork for us to administer medication onsite.
For parents who have children attending on one of our incursion or excursion days:
If you have a child attending on an incursion or excursion day you will be required to sign an authorisation form at drop off. The authorisation form gives authority for your child/ren to participate in the incursion or excursion on that day. You must sign this form at drop off to participate and attend that day. The authorisation form will be located next to the sign in Ipad on the morning of care.
Contact:
The service mobile phone will be operational and the main contact number during the vacation program. The service mobile phone number is: 0493 642 820.
Food:
Parents are to provide morning tea and lunch for students. Saints Academy will provide afternoon tea as per the normal After School Program menu. For ideas for healthy lunchboxes click this link.
What to Wear
Please ensure all items of clothing are clearly labelled and provide a jumper during cooler days, as we spend significant time outdoors, weather permitting. Children must wear ENCLOSED SHOED and have a HAT each day. Children are not permitted to wear thongs or sandals.
Signing Children in/out
As per the After School Program, children are to be signed in and out on the Kiosk on the iPad located at the entrance to Saints Academy. If there are any irregular pickup arrangements, please update your authorised pickups in My Family Lounge and/or let your service know over email.
Hours of Operation and Cost:
Please note that our program begins at 7.30am and concludes at 6:00pm. The daily fee for each day is charged at $83.90 a day (minus your CCS entitlement), incursion and excursions are an extra cost and are not CCS eligible.