Kidea lists 122 school holiday programs, camps and workshops in Sydney from 52 local providers. The next NSW school holidays run 18 Dec to 27 Jan. 1 are free. Every listing shows dates, ages, suburb and a direct link to book with the provider.
Updated 25 Oct 2026.
48 programs run six hours or more a day, and 13 offer before or after care. See full-day programs
65 programs take kids aged 13 or older, from sport to film and coding. See programs for teens
2 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: Darling Harbour · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Jan 10 – Dec 18 · Ages: 2–12 yrs · Price: Free
Free weekly 30-minute kids yoga session on the Darling Quarter Playground Lawn, led by qualified children's yoga instructor Danielle Connor. Tailored for preschoolers aged 2-5, with primary school-...
Suburb: Drummoyne · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Sep 12 – Oct 31 · Ages: All ages · Price: $100
A 2-hour pottery wheel class for kids tall enough to reach the wheel (140cm+), making and keeping 2 finished, glazed ceramic pieces with guidance from an experienced instructor. Parents welcome to ...
Suburb: Prairiewood · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Sep 26 – Apr 24 · Ages: 0–15 yrs
General admission to Aquatopia Water Park, Prairiewood Leisure Centre. Wave Rider and slides require 1.2m+ height; users 15 and under accompanied by 16+. Children 0-5 must be within arms' reach of ...
Suburb: Prairiewood · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Sep 26 – Apr 24 · Ages: All ages · Price: $72
Water park season with Wave Rider, slides and attractions, open 11am-4pm (later during peak summer dates).
Suburb: Willoughby · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Dec 10 – 23 · Ages: 6–12 yrs · Price: $80
Holiday art and craft classes for primary school children in Willoughby, covering drawing, painting, collage, printmaking and sculpture with experienced tutors. Three-hour morning or afternoon clas...
Suburb: Macquarie Park · Category: STEM · Dates: Dec 14 – Jan 28 · Ages: 5–13 yrs · Price: $158 / day
Exciting and educational hands-on experiences where children explore, investigate and get creative. Classes available for children in Kindergarten to Year 6
Suburb: Sydney · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Dec 18 – Jan 27 · Ages: 5–8 yrs
Holiday music camp for children aged 5 to 8 at the Castlereagh Street studio in Sydney CBD, with technical practice, sight-reading, aural games and group singing, plus chances to try violin, cello,...
Suburb: Balcolyn · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Dec 18 – 23 · Ages: 12–17 yrs · Price: $819 / program
A week at Lake Macquarie for high schoolers in Years 7 to 11 packed with adventure activities, new friendships and surprises. Campers join supervised group games, water and land activities and even...
Suburb: Balmain · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Dec 18 · Ages: 7–13 yrs · Price: $145 / program
A screen-free harbour adventure day for girls, run by Beyond The Bell with small groups and experienced educators. Expect outdoor games, challenges and new friends around Balmain Wharf. Drop-off fr...
Suburb: Raby · Category: Entertainment & Leisure · Dates: Dec 18 – Jan 27 · Ages: 5–12 yrs · Price: $71 / day
Council-run vacation care for primary school aged children at Raby, operating 18 December 2026 to 27 January 2027 (excluding public holidays and Christmas closure). Fees start from $70.50 per child...
Suburb: Campbelltown · Category: Entertainment & Leisure · Dates: Dec 18 – Jan 27 · Ages: 5–12 yrs · Price: $71 / day
Council-run vacation care for primary school aged children at Campbelltown City, operating 18 December 2026 to 27 January 2027 (excluding public holidays and Christmas closure). Fees start from $70...
Suburb: Lower North Shore · Category: Educational · Dates: Dec 18 – 22 · Ages: All ages
Kids Christmas cooking classes on the Sydney lower north shore, running 10.30am to 1.30pm on selected December dates including the 18th, 20th and 22nd. Bookings are made through an online form or b...
Suburb: Mosman · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Dec 19 · Ages: 7–16 yrs · Price: $150
Kids aged 7 and up make a hand-painted chocolate Christmas smash bauble filled with sprinkles and lollies, plus giant red and green freckles, with a chocolatier at the Mosman studio. Each child tak...
Suburb: Balcolyn · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Dec 19 – 23 · Ages: 8–12 yrs · Price: $729 / program
Five days of fun on the lake and the land for kids in Years 3 to 6, with rock climbing, archery, canoeing and stand-up paddle boarding at CRU Lake Mac. Led by trained camp leaders, with new friends...
Suburb: Drummoyne · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Dec 19 · Ages: All ages · Price: $100
Two-hour pottery wheel class for kids 140cm and over in a Drummoyne studio. An instructor demonstrates, then kids throw bowls, cups or pots with one-on-one help in groups of eight. Two pieces are t...
Suburb: Mosman · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Dec 20 · Ages: 7–16 yrs · Price: $150
Kids aged 7 and up make a hand-painted chocolate Christmas smash bauble filled with sprinkles and lollies, plus giant red and green freckles, with a chocolatier at the Mosman studio. Each child tak...
Suburb: Balmain · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Dec 21 – 23 · Ages: 5–12 yrs · Price: $340 / program
Three days of screen-free outdoor fun at Balmain Rowing Club, with games, challenges and harbourside adventures led by experienced, first-aid trained educators in small groups. Kids move, make frie...
Suburb: Cromer · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Dec 21 – Jan 27 · Ages: 5–12 yrs · Price: $85 / day
Holiday workshops at a Cromer gym for ages 4.5 to 12, choosing gymnastics fun or acro and tumbling. Half-day, full-day and long-day options run from 21 December, with a break over the Christmas and...
Suburb: Balcolyn · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Dec 21 – 23 · Ages: 8–12 yrs · Price: $429 / program
A short three-day adventure camp at CRU Lake Mac for kids in Years 3 to 6 who want a taste of camp life. Expect lake and land activities, team games, new friends and evening programs run by trained...
Suburb: Mosman · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Dec 21 – 24 · Ages: 5–17 yrs · Price: $150 / day
Four-day tennis holiday camp in Mosman for ages 5 and up, running 9.30am to 3pm from Monday 21 to Thursday 24 December. Registration is through ClassHub, with pricing of $150 per day or $500 per we...
Suburb: Crows Nest · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Dec 21 – 24 · Ages: 5–17 yrs · Price: $560 / program
Kids play real songs on real instruments, rehearse with a band and perform for family on the final day, guided by professional music coaches in purpose-built studios. Programs suit complete beginne...
Suburb: Manly · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Dec 21 – Jan 21 · Ages: All ages · Price: $180 / program
Multi-day Learn to Surf and Intermediate school holiday programs at Manly Beach, in 1.5 hour sessions across weeks from 21 December to 21 January. Boards and wetsuits are provided, and Active Kids ...
Suburb: Palm Beach · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Dec 21 – Jan 21 · Ages: All ages · Price: $180 / program
Learn to Surf school holiday program at Palm Beach, running three to four day blocks between 21 December and 21 January in 90-minute morning and afternoon slots. Boards and wetsuits are provided, a...
Suburb: Bondi Beach · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Dec 21 – Jan 27 · Ages: 7–14 yrs · Price: $150 / program
Half-day surf camps on the eastern suburbs coast for ages 7 to 14, run as four-day Monday to Thursday weeks. Options include surf swim, board skills and a nipper-style camp, with sessions from 9am ...
Suburb: North Shore · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Dec 21 – 24 · Ages: All ages
Cartooning holiday workshop on Sydney's North Shore from 21 to 24 December. Children learn to draw cartoons and characters; age range, price and exact venue are not confirmed here and should be che...
Suburb: Wedderburn · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Dec 21 · Ages: 8–11 yrs · Price: $60 / program
One-day adventure camp for Year 3 to 6 students at Wedderburn featuring rock climbing, archery, flying fox and group games, led by Christian leaders. Early-bird pricing applies until 30 November an...
Suburb: Paddington · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Dec 21 – 24 · Ages: 4–15 yrs · Price: $320 / program
Four-day school holiday tennis camp for ages 4 to 15 at Trumper Park, Paddington. Kids learn tennis skills with coloured balls plus soccer, touch and other games, grouped by age and ability. Coache...
Suburb: Mosman · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Dec 21 – 23 · Ages: 4–13 yrs · Price: $115 / day
Football holiday camp at Balmoral Oval, Mosman, for ages 4.5 to 13. Players are grouped by age and ability for skill games, themed tournaments, goalkeeper training and masterclasses. Half day $65 o...
Suburb: Ashfield · Category: Entertainment & Leisure · Dates: Dec 22 – 23 · Ages: 5–12 yrs · Price: $100 / program
A two-day pirate-themed Christmas kids club for children from Kindy in 2027 to Year 6, with craft, cooking, games, jumping castles, Bible talks and small group discussion. Drop-off from 8:45am and ...
Suburb: Avondale · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Dec 22 · Ages: 5–13 yrs · Price: $115 / day
Full-day screen-free nature adventure at Don's Farm in Avondale for kids aged 5 to 13. Children explore bushland, build, climb, cook over a fire and play with friends, guided by experienced facilit...
Suburb: Avondale · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Dec 23 · Ages: 5–13 yrs · Price: $115 / day
Full-day screen-free nature adventure at Don's Farm in Avondale for kids aged 5 to 13. Children explore bushland, build, climb, cook over a fire and play with friends, guided by experienced facilit...
Suburb: Long Reef · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Dec 28 – 30 · Ages: All ages · Price: $210 / program
Three-day school holiday surf program at Long Reef from 28 to 30 December, with Learn to Surf at 8:30am and an Intermediate group at 10:30am. Boards and wetsuits are provided, and Active Kids vouch...
Suburb: Eastern Suburbs · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Dec 28 – 31 · Ages: All ages
Cartooning holiday workshop in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs from 28 to 31 December. Children learn to draw cartoons and characters; age range, price and exact venue are not confirmed here and should be...
Suburb: Wedderburn · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Dec 28 – Jan 1 · Ages: 12–18 yrs · Price: $380 / program
Five-day Christian camp for high schoolers in Years 7 to 12, including young people with additional needs. Campers enjoy swimming, flying fox, games, singing and Bible teaching with a high leader-t...
Suburb: Balcolyn · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 3 – 9 · Ages: 12–14 yrs · Price: $929 / program
A week of sailing on Lake Macquarie for students in Years 7 and 8. Campers learn and practise sailing skills on the water with qualified instructors, and join camp games, new friendships and evenin...
Suburb: Balcolyn · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 3 – 9 · Ages: 14–18 yrs · Price: $929 / program
A week of sailing on Lake Macquarie for teens in Years 9 to 12. Campers learn and build sailing skills on the water with qualified instructors, and enjoy camp games, new friendships and evening act...
Suburb: Narrabeen · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 3 – 7 · Ages: 10–19 yrs · Price: $1600 / program
Five-day residential jazz camp for young singers and instrumentalists aged 10 to 19. Campers play in combos and big bands, build improvising skills, join masterclasses and jams, hear nightly concer...
Suburb: Ingleside · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 3 – 8 · Ages: 15–18 yrs · Price: $350 / program
A week-long residential leadership camp for students in Grade 10 and above, building teamwork and leadership skills alongside camp activities and community, run by experienced leaders at Camp Kedro...
Suburb: Ryde · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Jan 4 – 8 · Ages: 5–14 yrs · Price: $88 / day
YMCA NSW basketball skills camp for ages 5 to 14 at Ryde, running five consecutive days from Monday 4 January 2027, starting 9am for six hours daily. Bookings were not yet open when checked; the sa...
Suburb: Mosman · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Jan 4 – 8 · Ages: 4–13 yrs · Price: $115 / day
Football holiday camp at Balmoral Oval, Mosman, for ages 4.5 to 13. Players are grouped by age and ability for skill games, themed tournaments, goalkeeper training and masterclasses. Half day $65 o...
Suburb: Waverley · Category: Educational · Dates: Jan 4 – 8 · Ages: 9–17 yrs · Price: $750 / program
Five days of hands-on veterinary career experience for young animal lovers on the Waverley College campus. Kids learn about animal care and vet skills in age-grouped teams, guided by vet profession...
Suburb: Balcolyn · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 4 – 8 · Ages: 9–12 yrs · Price: $749 / program
A five-day sailing camp on Lake Macquarie for upper primary kids in Years 4 to 6. Children learn basic sailing skills on the water with qualified instructors, and enjoy camp games, new friends and ...
Suburb: Manly · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Jan 4 – 7 · Ages: 5–14 yrs · Price: $88 / day
YMCA NSW basketball skills camp for ages 5 to 14 at Manly, starting 9am for six hours daily. Participants receive a certificate and T-shirt. Booking three days earns a free fourth day; bookings wer...
Suburb: Paddington · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Jan 4 – 27 · Ages: 4–15 yrs · Price: $380 / program
Weekly January tennis camps for ages 4 to 15 at Trumper Park, from 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday, running 4 to 8, 11 to 15, 18 to 22 and 25 to 29 January. Before and after care is available.
Suburb: Crows Nest · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 4 – 8 · Ages: 5–17 yrs · Price: $650 / program
Kids play real songs on real instruments, rehearse with a band and perform for family on the final day, guided by professional music coaches in purpose-built studios. Programs suit complete beginne...
Suburb: Manly · 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: Manly · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 4 – 6 · Ages: 7–13 yrs · Price: $135 / day
Hands-on water adventure camp at Manly Cove for kids aged 7 and up. Try windsurfing, kayaking, snorkelling and hiking alongside team games and problem-solving challenges that build confidence and w...
Suburb: Cromer · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Jan 4 – 27 · Ages: 4+ yrs · Price: $80 / day
Full-day gymnastics holiday program for school-aged kids with coached gymnastics, games, fun activities and time in the giant foam pit. Run by accredited coaches in a safe, supportive setting. Book...
Suburb: Galston · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Jan 4 – 8 · Ages: 8–12 yrs · Price: $729 / program
Five days of high-energy games and challenges for kids in Years 3 to 6 at CRU Galston Gorge in Sydney's north-west. Campers join team competitions, bush activities, new friendships and evening prog...
Suburb: Kensington · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 4 – 23 · Ages: 12–18 yrs · Price: $765 / program
School holiday acting courses for students in Grades 7 to 12, covering drama school, screen acting and musical theatre. Courses run at Kensington and Melbourne venues, with the Drama School intensi...
Sydney spreads a long way, and a program that suits a family in Manly is a two hour round trip from Parramatta. 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.