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Vacation Program Newcastle

July Vacation Program Dates

7th - 25th July

7:30am - 6:00pm

New Vacation Program Tiered Rates (Before CCS) June 2025
Base Rate (Usual Vacation Program Day)$92.30No Change
Rate 1 (Incursion)$102.30Staying onsite, may include an external provider or additional resources, no travel costs.
Rate 2 (Incursion/Excursion)$117.30A more expensive incursion from an external provider or an offsite excursion.
Rate 3 (Excursion)$127.30An offsite excursion with travel costs.

Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is available for eligible families. Fees are structured in tiers based on the activity for the day. For eligible families, CCS can be applied to the full cost of the day (including any travel, excursion, or incursion cost).
See our Fee Policy.

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Monday  July 7 - Friday July 11

Big Game and Dance Day

Big group games and a dance off!


Base Rate

Whale Watching Excursion

Travelling to Boat Harbour for a bush walk and spotting whales! Please bring close toed shoes and a healthy lunch.


Arrive 9am - Return 2pm
Rate 2

Saints Got Talent

Whats your secret skill? Kicking a footy, singing, dancing, Beyblade master? Compete to wow the judges!


Base Rate

Mystery and Disco Incursion

Solve an exciting mystery and finish with an all-in disco and dance party, run by Bop till you Drop.


Starts 10am
Rate 1

Stockton Active Hub Excursion

We’ll take the train, tram & ferry to Griffith Park. Bring a packed lunch & closed-toed shoes. Optional - money for cafe lunch.


Arrive 9am - Return 3pm
Rate 1

Monday July 14 - Friday July 18

Christmas in July

Christmas themed games and activities and a visit from Santa!


Movie: Polar Express (G)

Base Rate

Chef School

Become a master chef, make your own lunch and treats.

Yes chef!


Lunch Provided
Rate 1

Krazy Kars Incursion

Race and battle remote control cars in different obstacle courses and battle arenas!


Starts 10am
Rate 1

Springloaded Excursion

Trampoline, Ninja park and inflatables!


Money for canteen optional

Arrive 9am - Return 1pm
Rate 3

Wheelie Day

Bring your bike or scooter and zoom around campus!


Helmet and close-toed shoes required.

Base Rate

Monday July 21 - Friday July 25

Slime & Rocket Science Incursion

Become masters of the sky and the lab: build your own rocket and design your own slime with Ranger Jamie.


Starts 10am
Rate 1

Fire Brigade Incursion

A visit from our local

Fire Station! Come experience what it’s like to be a real fire fighter & learn how to stay safe in emergencies!


Starts 10am
Base Rate

Treasure Hunt Coding Incursion

Learn to code robots as you engage in an exciting treasure hunt!


Starts 9:30am
Rate 1

Nerf Blasters

Nerf group games, challenges and more!


Base Rate

PJ Party!

Dress in PJs and play your favourite party games and movie.


Watching: Rio (G)
Base Rate

 

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: 0457503329.

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.