Kidea lists 102 school holiday programs, camps and workshops in Melbourne from 52 local providers. The next VIC school holidays run 19 Dec to 27 Jan. 3 are free. Every listing shows dates, ages, suburb and a direct link to book with the provider.
Updated 25 Oct 2026.
34 programs run six hours or more a day, and 2 offer before or after care. See full-day programs
49 programs take kids aged 13 or older, from sport to film and coding. See programs for teens
11 programs are designed for kids with disability or additional needs, and some can be paid for with NDIS funding. See inclusive programs
You book directly with the provider. Each Kidea listing links to the provider's own booking page, and Kidea doesn't charge a fee.
Suburb: Richmond · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Ongoing · Ages: 5–12 yrs · Price: $35 / day
House of Handmade's school holiday craft workshops for children take place in Richmond, where kids create wind chimes, beaded bouquets, and charming keepsakes each day. Each 1.5-hour session is han...
Suburb: suburbs across Melbourne · Category: Special Needs Programs · Dates: Ongoing · Ages: 5–12 yrs · Price: NDIS-funded
NDIS-funded school holiday group programs for participants aged 13 and up across Melbourne's south-east suburbs. Weekday programs from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Activities include excursions, creative se...
Suburb: suburbs · Category: Special Needs Programs · Dates: Ongoing · Ages: 7–17 yrs · Price: NDIS-funded
YMCA's inclusive holiday programs empower children and teens with disabilities through fun, supportive and tailored recreational experiences. Includes 2-night respite camps across 7 YMCA campsites ...
Suburb: Albert Park · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Ongoing · Ages: 5–12 yrs · Price: $99 / day
Kids can try a variety of sports and swimming at Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre during school holidays. Experienced children's program staff supervise activities in a non-competitive, all-inclus...
Suburb: Healesville · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Ongoing · Ages: 5–12 yrs · Price: $16 / day
Children under 16 visit Healesville Sanctuary free during school holidays through the Victorian Government's Kids Go Free initiative. Immersive wildlife sanctuary featuring native Australian animal...
Suburb: Melbourne · Category: Educational · Dates: Jun 27 – Jan 31 · Ages: 5–17 yrs · Price: Free
Free permanent exhibition tracing the past, present and future of the moving image — from early optical toys to film, TV, video games and digital art. Interactive displays, rare artefacts and hands...
Suburb: Maribyrnong · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Ongoing · Ages: 0–17 yrs · Price: $30
SuperPark Highpoint is Melbourne's ultimate indoor adventure playground - 15+ activities across three zones (Adventure Area, Games Arena and Freestyle Hall) for toddlers to teens. Climb SuperClimb'...
Suburb: Maribyrnong · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Ongoing · Ages: 0–17 yrs · Price: $35
SuperPark Highpoint is Melbourne's ultimate indoor adventure playground - 15+ activities across three zones (Adventure Area, Games Arena and Freestyle Hall) for toddlers to teens. Climb SuperClimb'...
Suburb: Maribyrnong · Category: Entertainment & Leisure · Dates: Ongoing · Ages: 0–17 yrs · Price: $240 / program
SuperPark is perfect for Melbourne birthday parties, with flexible packages that include private party rooms, dedicated SuperHosts, and catering options to make your celebration stress-free. The pa...
Suburb: Hawthorn · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Sep 3 – Dec 12 · Ages: All ages
Become immersed in a magical world of colourful mask spirits and auspicious symbols. Known for exploring portraits and storytelling through painting, textiles and animation, Kate Beynon invites ga...
Suburb: Narre Warren · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Sep 24 – Nov 15 · Ages: All ages · Price: Free
Drop-in gallery activities (mask making, matching games, drawing) alongside the Beautiful Tensions exhibition; 11am-2pm Tue-Sun, closed Mondays.
Suburb: Bendigo · Category: Special Needs Programs · Dates: Dec 20 – 23 · Ages: 8–17 yrs
A four-day NDIS-supported holiday camp for kids aged 8 to 17 with disabilities including autism and intellectual disability. The group visits the Central Deborah Gold Mine, Long Gully Splash Park a...
Suburb: St Kilda · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Dec 21 – 23 · Ages: 7–12 yrs
Full-day sailing and water activities for ages 7 to 12 at St Kilda, with separate Tackers level 1, 2 and 3 groups from beginner to confident sailors. Qualified instructors run on-water sessions and...
Suburb: Bayswater · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Dec 21 – 24 · Ages: 6–14 yrs
Drop-off holiday camp where kids aged 6 to 14 tackle ninja warrior courses and parkour, with a dedicated coach, games and competition. Choose a half day or full day; grip socks are required and lun...
Suburb: Springvale · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Dec 21 – Jan 27 · Ages: All ages · Price: $95 / day
Full-day school holiday care for school-age children at Springvale Indoor Sports, 8am to 4:30pm, across the summer break from 21 December to 27 January (closed 25 and 26 December). Book individual ...
Suburb: Sandringham · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Dec 21 – Jan 22 · Ages: 7–12 yrs · Price: $300 / program
Weekly Tackers learn-to-sail courses for ages 7 to 12 at Sandringham Yacht Club, offered across Levels 1 to 3 in morning (9 to 12) or afternoon (1 to 4) sessions from 21 December to 22 January. Mem...
Suburb: Brighton · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Dec 21 – 24 · Ages: 7–12 yrs
Morning learn-to-sail course for first-time sailors. Kids sail small Ozi Opti boats in pairs, learning boat handling, safety drills and capsize recovery through games, on the bay at Royal Brighton ...
Suburb: North Geelong · Category: Special Needs Programs · Dates: Dec 21 – 23 · Ages: All ages
Inclusive three-day December holiday program in Geelong with an Adventure Park day, Christmas baking, craft and a movie day. Supported community outings and Hub activities, open to NDIS and non-NDI...
Suburb: Anglesea · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Dec 27 – Jan 7 · Ages: 6–13 yrs
Two-week summer Nippers program on Anglesea beach for kids aged 6 to 13. Children build surf awareness, ocean safety, board and swim skills, plus basic first aid, finishing with a friendly club cha...
Suburb: Portsea · Category: Special Needs Programs · Dates: Dec 27 – Jan 6 · Ages: 6–17 yrs · Price: $95 / program
Starfish Nippers is an all-abilities beach program for young people aged 6 to under 18 with a disability. Each child is paired with a volunteer mentor for modified Nippers activities such as beach ...
Suburb: Sorrento · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Dec 28 – Jan 21 · Ages: 7–11 yrs · Price: $450 / program
Four-day, four-hours-a-day learn-to-sail courses for ages 7 to 11 in Ozi Optis, with Levels 1 to 3 offered through several blocks between 28 December and 21 January. Level 1 runs mornings; Levels 2...
Suburb: St Kilda · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Dec 29 – 31 · Ages: 7–12 yrs
Full-day sailing and water activities for ages 7 to 12 at St Kilda, with separate Tackers level 1, 2 and 3 groups from beginner to confident sailors. Qualified instructors run on-water sessions and...
Suburb: Neerim East · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 2 – 6 · Ages: 12–18 yrs · Price: $410 / program
Residential five-day camp for teens going into Years 7 to 12 with adventure activities, team games, relaxed downtime and small group discussions, plus age-appropriate Christian input. A chance to b...
Suburb: Cowes · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 2 – 6 · Ages: 8–12 yrs · Price: $410 / program
Residential five-day camp on Phillip Island for kids going into Years 3 to 6. Camp-wide games, beach trips, giant swing, flying fox and rock wall, plus small group discussions and age-appropriate C...
Suburb: Cowes · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 2 – 6 · Ages: 8–12 yrs · Price: $410 / program
Four-night primary camp for kids going into Years 3-6 on Phillip Island: team points games, giant swing, flying fox, climbing wall, pedal carts, beach trips and small group time with Christian input.
Suburb: North Geelong · Category: Special Needs Programs · Dates: Jan 4 – 8 · Ages: All ages
Inclusive supported holiday program for Geelong families, open to NDIS and non-NDIS participants. This week includes Bounce Geelong, Adventure Park, SEA LIFE Melbourne, bowling and arcade, and scie...
Suburb: Portsea · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 4 – 8 · Ages: 8–12 yrs · Price: $750 / program
Five days of summer adventure on the Portsea clifftops for ages 8-12. Kids tackle the giant swing, high ropes, kayaking, snorkelling and rockpooling, then enjoy campfires, games nights and a disco....
Suburb: Macclesfield · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Jan 4 – 22 · Ages: All ages · Price: $122
A two and a half hour session at the stables packed with riding, learning and hands-on fun with the horses, suited to beginners. Parents can drop off or stay and enjoy the location. Sessions run on...
Suburb: St Kilda · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 4 – 8 · Ages: 7–12 yrs · Price: $519 / program
Full-day sailing and water activities for ages 7 to 12 at St Kilda, with separate Tackers level 1, 2 and 3 groups from beginner to confident sailors. Qualified instructors run on-water sessions and...
Suburb: Flinders · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 4 – 8 · Ages: 8–12 yrs · Price: $649 / program
Residential adventure camp on the Mornington Peninsula for Grade 3 to 6 campers. Giant swing, flying fox, archery, rock climbing and team challenges with qualified instructors, shared cabins, cater...
Suburb: Albert Park · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 4 – 22 · Ages: 7–12 yrs · Price: $435 / program
Week-long learn-to-sail courses for ages 7 to 12 on Albert Park Lake, Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 12.30pm. Weekly courses run 4 to 8, 11 to 15 and 18 to 22 January, booked online through the ac...
Suburb: Mount Martha · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Jan 4 – 21 · Ages: 7–12 yrs · Price: $370 / program
Non-competitive learn-to-sail courses for children aged 7 to 12 at Mount Martha Yacht Club across January, with Tackers 1, 2 and 3 levels on separate weekday blocks. MMYC membership or a SailPass i...
Suburb: Chewton · Category: Educational · Dates: Jan 4 – 27 · Ages: 8–15 yrs · Price: $125 / day
Behind-the-scenes day for kids aged 8 to 15 at a wildlife sanctuary near Castlemaine. Junior Rangers prepare animal meals, meet dingoes, wombats and koalas under supervision, and learn about habita...
Suburb: Olinda · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 4 – 18 · Ages: 8–13 yrs · Price: $90
Guided three-hour photography workshop for children aged 8 to 13, with a photo walk, scavenger hunt and partner photo story. Kids can use a phone or camera, and beginners are welcome. Sessions run ...
Suburb: Buangor · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 4 – 8 · Ages: 14–15 yrs
Adventure camp for mid teens: hiking, camping and cooking outdoors, abseiling, mountain bike trails and the Beeripmo Walk, plus learning Indigenous history and stories. Builds independence and lead...
Suburb: Richmond · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 4 – 16 · Ages: 12–19 yrs · Price: $645 / program
Two weeks of band rehearsal for ages 12 to 19 at Bakehouse Studios in Richmond, 4 to 9 January and 11 to 16 January. Each week finishes with a live show on the Saturday at The Espy.
Suburb: Northcote · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 4 – 8 · Ages: 5–13 yrs
Five-day performing arts camp where kids sing, act and dance with specialist teachers each morning, then rehearse together in the afternoon for a musical show for family and friends at 3pm on the f...
Suburb: Blairgowrie · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 4 – 15 · Ages: 7–12 yrs · Price: $415 / program
Two weeks of junior sailing for ages 7 to 12, running 4 to 8 January and 11 to 15 January. Tackers 1 sails in the morning, with Tackers 2 and 3 in the afternoon; a waiting list is available.
Suburb: Buangor · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 5 – 8 · Ages: 8–14 yrs
Residential bush camp at the foot of Mount Buangor National Park. Kids canoe, abseil, shoot archery, ride bikes, climb the giant ladder, join campfires and a night walk, and make friends in a scree...
Suburb: Mornington · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 5 – 7 · Ages: 8–13 yrs · Price: $375 / program
Three action-packed days of sailing for ages 8 to 13 at Mornington Yacht Club, catered to every skill level. Kids also enjoy kayaking, rib adventure rides and a sailing treasure hunt in a safe, fun...
Suburb: Macclesfield · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Jan 5 – 27 · Ages: All ages · Price: $198
A full day at the stables for beginners through to confident riders, with riding, learning and hands-on horse care. Morning tea and lunch are provided. Run on selected dates through the summer holi...
Suburb: Macclesfield · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Jan 6 – 26 · Ages: 7–16 yrs · Price: $548 / program
An overnight horse camp for riders without their own horse, with two rides each day, skills lessons, obstacle courses and hands-on horse activities. Kids sleep in the bunkhouse with all meals provi...
Suburb: Torquay · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Jan 6 – 20 · Ages: 6–17 yrs · Price: $230 / program
Learn to surf over three two-hour sessions in a small holiday camp on Surf Coast beaches, with camps starting 6, 13 and 20 January. Locations include Torquay, Anglesea, Lorne and Ocean Grove, and b...
Suburb: Cowes · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 7 – 11 · Ages: 8–12 yrs · Price: $410 / program
Residential five-day camp on Phillip Island for kids going into Years 3 to 6. Camp-wide games, beach trips, giant swing, flying fox and rock wall, plus small group discussions and age-appropriate C...
Suburb: Cowes · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 7 – 11 · Ages: 8–12 yrs · Price: $410 / program
Primary camp for kids going into Years 3-6 (Year 2s welcome for a first camp): team games for the Impact Trophy, pedal cars, giant swing and Cowes exploring, with Christian input and small groups.
Suburb: Port Welshpool · Category: Special Needs Programs · Dates: Jan 7 – 10 · Ages: 8–17 yrs
A four-day NDIS-supported adventure camp for kids aged 8 to 17 with disabilities including autism and intellectual disability. Participants explore the forests and coastline of Wilsons Promontory a...
Suburb: Cowes · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 7 – 11 · Ages: 14–18 yrs · Price: $410 / program
Residential five-day Phillip Island camp for teens going into Years 9 to 13. Adventure activities, team games, an optional surf lesson and small group discussions, plus age-appropriate Christian in...
Suburb: Yarra Junction · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 7 – 11 · Ages: 12–18 yrs · Price: $410 / program
Residential five-day camp for teens going into Years 7 to 12 with adventure activities, team games, relaxed downtime and small group discussions, plus age-appropriate Christian input. A chance to b...
Suburb: Neerim East · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 7 – 11 · Ages: 8–12 yrs · Price: $410 / program
Residential five-day camp for kids going into Years 3 to 6 with camp-wide games, site activities and small group discussions, plus age-appropriate Christian input. Team challenges, great food and n...
Suburb: Cowes · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 7 – 11 · Ages: 12–14 yrs · Price: $410 / program
Residential five-day Phillip Island camp for teens going into Years 7 and 8. Adventure activities, team games, beach time and small group discussions, plus age-appropriate Christian input. Transpor...
Melbourne spreads a long way, and a program that suits a family in Frankston can be an hour and a half from Werribee. Kidea lists what is actually running each break, where it is, what it costs and which ages it suits.
New programs are added in the weeks before each holiday window, so it is worth checking back as the dates get closer. Prices, ages and availability come straight from the provider.