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: Northcote · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 11 · Ages: 8–11 yrs · Price: $50 / program
Hands-on school holiday weaving workshop for kids aged 8 to 11 held outdoors in Northcote. Children start weaving straight away on pre-warped looms and leave with a finished bracelet or bookmark. A...
Suburb: Mount Martha · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · Ages: 6–18 yrs · Price: $395 / program
Five days of singing, dance, acting, art and games as kids rehearse and perform the full junior musical Trolls Jr. on stage on the final day. Age-grouped sessions, experienced teachers and free ext...
Suburb: Portsea · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · 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: Flinders · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · Ages: 12–16 yrs · Price: $649 / program
Full-week residential adventure camp on the Mornington Peninsula for Grade 7 to 10 campers. Teens tackle the giant swing, flying fox, archery, rock climbing and team challenges with qualified instr...
Suburb: Northcote · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 11 · Ages: 8–11 yrs · Price: $50 / program
Hands-on school holiday weaving workshop for kids aged 8 to 11 held outdoors in Northcote. Children start weaving straight away on pre-warped looms and leave with a finished bracelet or bookmark. A...
Suburb: Buangor · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · 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: St Kilda · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · 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: North Geelong · Category: Special Needs Programs · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · Ages: All ages
Inclusive supported holiday program for Geelong families, open to NDIS and non-NDIS participants. This week includes a beach day, Adventure Park, Inflatable World, an Amazing Race and DIY pizza mak...
Suburb: Buangor · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · 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: Northcote · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · 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: Point Cook · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · Ages: 7–16 yrs · Price: $290 / program
🏸 Keep the kids active, learning and having fun these January school holidays! Join The Badminton Hub for five afternoons of structured badminton coaching, fun drills, games and match play at ACM ...
Suburb: Parkville · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Jan 11 – 22 · Ages: 5–12 yrs
Two weeks of multi-sport and sport-specific days at the University of Melbourne Parkville sports precinct, with group games and coaching that build teamwork, movement and coordination. Open to chil...
Suburb: Brighton · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · Ages: 7–12 yrs · Price: $290 / program
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: Macclesfield · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Jan 11 – 20 · Ages: 7–16 yrs · Price: $822 / program
A three day, two night horse camp for more experienced riders without their own horse, with daily rides, skills lessons and obstacle courses including the Avoca Trails course. Campers stay in the b...
Suburb: Keysborough · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 12 – 16 · Ages: 6–18 yrs · Price: $395 / program
Five days of singing, dance, acting, art and games as kids rehearse and perform the full junior musical Trolls Jr. on stage on the final day. Age-grouped sessions, experienced teachers and free ext...
Suburb: Indented Head · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Jan 12 – 14 · Ages: 12–17 yrs · Price: $95 / program
Three-day afternoon sailing course for young people aged 12 to 17 at Indented Head Yacht Club, run with Smooth Sailing School and funded by the City of Greater Geelong. A sausage barbecue is includ...
Suburb: Cranbourne West · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 12 – 14 · Ages: 7–17 yrs · Price: $440 / program
Three-day rock band program for ages 7 to 17, from 9am to 3.30pm, with band practice, workshops and a concert at a local venue. Snacks and lunches are included in the price, and a deposit secures t...
Suburb: Yarra Junction · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 12 – 16 · 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: Mornington · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 12 – 14 · 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: Indented Head · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Jan 12 – 14 · Ages: 7–12 yrs · Price: $95 / program
Three-day morning learn-to-sail course for children aged 7 to 12 at Indented Head Yacht Club, delivered with Smooth Sailing School and funded by the City of Greater Geelong. A sausage barbecue is i...
Suburb: Merricks · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 13 – 15 · Ages: 8–14 yrs
Two-night holiday surf camp at Merricks for kids aged 8 to 14. Campers get daily lessons from Surfing Australia accredited coaches, adventure activities, hearty meals, heated bunk cabins and campfi...
Suburb: Mornington Peninsula · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Jan 13 – 15 · Ages: 8–14 yrs · Price: $900 / program
Three-day residential surf camp on the Mornington Peninsula for ages 8 to 14, with two nights away. Participants spend the days learning and practising surfing, run in partnership with Peninsula Ou...
Suburb: Tuerong · Category: Educational · Dates: Jan 14 – 17 · Ages: All ages · Price: $45
Hands-on 90 minute cooking workshop where kids and a parent prepare gluten-free, refined-sugar-free recipes together on the farm. Sessions run at 10am and 1pm daily. A parent or guardian must stay ...
Suburb: South Geelong · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 14 · Ages: 10–16 yrs · Price: $50 / program
A hands-on craft workshop where kids make their own bath products, running about ninety minutes on Thursday 14 January from 2:30pm to 4pm. Suited to ages 10 to 16, with younger children joining alo...
Suburb: Yarra Junction · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 17 – 21 · Ages: 12–18 yrs · Price: $410 / program
Residential five-day camp for teens in Years 7 to 12 who want to go deeper in their Christian faith. Mixes outdoor activities and team games with teaching, worship, small group discussions and time...
Suburb: Northcote · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 18 – 22 · 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: Boneo · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 18 – 22 · Ages: 8–14 yrs · Price: $1060 / program
An action-packed week at The Ranch for ages 8-14, with mountainboarding, horse riding, adventure activities, swimming and stand up paddle boarding, plus exciting night-time activities. A great chan...
Suburb: Buangor · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 18 – 22 · 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: Boneo · Category: Educational · Dates: Jan 18 – 22 · Ages: All ages · Price: $40
Hands-on 90 minute cooking workshop where kids and a parent prepare gluten-free, refined-sugar-free recipes together on the farm. Sessions run at 10am and 1pm daily. A parent or guardian must stay ...
Suburb: St Kilda · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 18 – 22 · 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: North Geelong · Category: Special Needs Programs · Dates: Jan 18 – 22 · Ages: All ages
Inclusive supported holiday program for Geelong families, open to NDIS and non-NDIS participants. This week includes Adventure Park, a Ninja Warrior day, a Funfields outing and a sushi making works...
Suburb: Brighton · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 18 – 22 · Ages: 7–12 yrs · Price: $290 / program
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: Buangor · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 18 – 22 · 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: Kew · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 18 – 21 · Ages: 8–13 yrs · Price: $525 / program
Four days of singing, dancing and acting as children create a magical production of Disney's Aladdin JR with performing arts specialists. For Grade 3 to Year 7 students in 2027, with a final perfor...
Suburb: Dodges Ferry · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 18 – 22 · Ages: 12–17 yrs · Price: $330 / program
Summer teen camp for Years 7-12 near Hobart: camp-wide games, elective activities, optional surf lesson, and small group discussions with Christian input, focused on friendship and confidence.
Suburb: Flinders · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 18 – 21 · 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: Melbourne · Category: Entertainment & Leisure · Dates: Jan 18 – 24 · Ages: 4+ yrs · Price: Free
Free outdoor adventure for curious kids on the Arts Centre Melbourne forecourt. Meet three human-sized Bees who build a buzzing hive with children, mapping pathways and moving together in a joyful,...
Suburb: Paynesville · Category: Special Needs Programs · Dates: Jan 18 – 21 · Ages: 8–17 yrs
A four-day NDIS-supported camp for kids aged 8 to 17 with disabilities including autism and intellectual disability, exploring Gippsland's riverside parks and lakes with koala spotting, water activ...
Suburb: Williamstown · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 19 – 22 · Ages: 7–12 yrs · Price: $435 / program
Australian Sailing Tackers is a games-based introduction to sailing for ages 7 to 12. Over four mornings at Williamstown Sailing Club, kids sharpen solo boat handling, sail trim and boat speed, and...
Suburb: Kew · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 19 – 21 · Ages: 5–8 yrs · Price: $330 / program
Three days of singing, dance and drama for Foundation to Grade 2 children in 2027, building confidence in a nurturing, creative setting and finishing with a special showcase concert for family and ...
Suburb: Williamstown · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 19 – 22 · Ages: 7–12 yrs · Price: $435 / program
Australian Sailing Tackers is a games-based introduction to sailing for ages 7 to 12. Over four mornings at Williamstown Sailing Club, kids learn to sail with a partner, steer simply, control the s...
Suburb: Williamstown · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 19 – 22 · Ages: 7–12 yrs · Price: $435 / program
Australian Sailing Tackers is a games-based introduction to sailing for ages 7 to 12. Over four mornings at Williamstown Sailing Club, kids build solo sailing skills, points of sail, wind awareness...
Suburb: Parkville · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Jan 19 – 22 · Ages: 9–15 yrs · Price: $120 / day
Full-day netball clinic at the Vixens' home base. Kids build skills, game sense and teamwork through expert coaching and drills, with a chance to meet a Melbourne Vixens player. Includes a free 202...
Suburb: Williamstown · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 19 – 22 · Ages: 12–17 yrs · Price: $435 / program
OutThere Sailing is an action-packed summer program for ages 12 to 17 mixing sailing, stand-up paddleboarding, windsurfing and power boating at Williamstown Sailing Club. Over four afternoons, teen...
Suburb: Williamstown · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 19 – 22 · Ages: 12–17 yrs · Price: $435 / program
OutThere Sailing is an action-packed summer program for ages 12 to 17 mixing sailing, stand-up paddleboarding, windsurfing and power boating at Williamstown Sailing Club. Over four afternoons, teen...
Suburb: Melbourne · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Jan 20 – 21 · Ages: 11–17 yrs · Price: $80 / day
Climbing sessions for ages 11 to 17 on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 January, 9am to 1pm at Hardrock Climbing Gym. Book either day at $80, or both days for $150. Sessions are held in the CBD climbin...
Suburb: Camberwell · Category: Educational · Dates: Jan 20 · Ages: 7–11 yrs · Price: $310 / program
A full-day small-group workshop where 7 to 11 year olds practise everyday social skills: first impressions and friendship, table etiquette, voice and articulation, greetings and introductions, and ...
Suburb: Kew · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 20 – 21 · Ages: 5–8 yrs · Price: $220 / program
Two days of singing, dance and drama for Foundation to Grade 2 children in 2027, building confidence in a nurturing, creative setting and finishing with a special showcase concert for family and fr...
Suburb: Altona North · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 22 · Ages: 3–5 yrs
A gentle performing arts morning for children aged 3 to 5 in Altona North, mixing drama games, dance and singing in a fun, welcoming setting. A great first taste of performing arts for preschoolers...
Suburb: Parkville · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Jan 22 · Ages: 5–10 yrs · Price: $50
Afternoon two-hour introductory netball clinic for young players new to the game or in NetSetGo. Kids learn the basics, play fun games, make friends and may meet a Melbourne Vixens player. Includes...
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.