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: Penrith · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Jan 5 – 7 · Ages: All ages · Price: $179 / day
A school holiday wakeboard camp for beginners building confidence on the cable. Small groups of up to four riders per coach get progressive coaching, daily trick guidance and lunch each day. Camp r...
Suburb: Kiama · Category: Special Needs Programs · Dates: Jan 5 – 8 · Ages: 8–17 yrs
A four-day NDIS-supported holiday camp for kids aged 8 to 17 with disabilities including autism and intellectual disability, exploring the Illawarra and Kiama coast with seaside outings, creative s...
Suburb: Ingleside · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 5 – 7 · Ages: 8–12 yrs · Price: $160 / program
Three days of camp fun for primary school children at Camp Kedron on the edge of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, with camp games, craft, climbing, swimming and archery led by trained leaders. Runs...
Suburb: Manly · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 7 – 8 · Ages: 7–14 yrs · Price: $155 / day
Learn to sail at Manly Cove in a two-day holiday camp with strict instructor ratios. Younger sailors learn in Optimists, older or more advanced sailors progress to O'pen Skiffs, with sailing theory...
Suburb: Manly · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 8 · Ages: All ages · Price: $165 / day
One-day teen holiday camp on the water at Manly Cove, run by experienced Manly Sailing instructors in small groups of around six. Build sailing and water skills, confidence and friendships in a sup...
Suburb: Drummoyne · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 9 · 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: Balcolyn · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 10 – 15 · Ages: 12–18 yrs · Price: $949 / program
A summer week at Lake Macquarie for high school students in Years 7 to 12. Campers enjoy water and land adventure activities, new friendships, group games and evening programs led by trained camp l...
Suburb: Ingleside · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 10 – 15 · Ages: 9–12 yrs · Price: $350 / program
A week-long residential camp for Grades 3 to 7 where campers sleep in cabins with friends and enjoy camp games, craft, indoor sports, climbing, trampolining, swimming, archery, waterslides, campfir...
Suburb: Parramatta · Category: Educational · Dates: Jan 11 – 22 · Ages: 8–18 yrs
Two-week holiday tutoring course at Matrix Education's Parramatta campus for students in Years 3 to 12. Small expert-taught classes cover a full term of school content during the break, so students...
Suburb: Caringbah · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · Ages: All ages
Cartooning holiday workshop at Caringbah in the Sutherland Shire from 11 to 15 January. Children learn to draw cartoons and characters; age range and price are not confirmed here and should be chec...
Suburb: Baulkham Hills · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · Ages: 3+ yrs · Price: $110 / program
Boost your child's swimming skills with a daily 30-minute lesson across five consecutive days in the summer holidays. Open to children aged 3 and over, with timeslots between 8am and 11am. A handy ...
Suburb: Waverley · Category: Educational · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · 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: Manly · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 11 – 13 · 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: North Sydney · 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: Wedderburn · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · Ages: 8–11 yrs · Price: $350 / program
Five-day residential adventure camp for Year 3 to 6 students at Wedderburn with rock climbing, archery, flying fox and group games, led by Christian leaders. Early-bird pricing applies until 21 Dec...
Suburb: Grays Point · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · Ages: 5–11 yrs · Price: $85 / day
Five-day January holiday camp for primary school students from Kindergarten to Year 6, run by a performing arts studio at Grays Point. Families can book single days at $85 each or the full five-day...
Suburb: Galston · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · Ages: 8–12 yrs · Price: $729 / program
A week to remember for kids in Years 3 to 6 at CRU Galston Gorge, living life to the max with loads of new friends, awesome activities and evening programs. Run by trained camp leaders, with self d...
Suburb: Mosman · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · 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: Alexandria · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · Ages: 7–18 yrs
Five days of back-to-back dance classes with leading Australian choreographers and teachers for intermediate to advanced dancers. Five one-hour classes daily, grouped by age and ability, finishing ...
Suburb: Crows Nest · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · 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 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: Alexandria · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Jan 11 – 13 · Ages: 5–15 yrs · Price: $330 / program
Three-day netball coaching camp from 8:45am to 3pm with age groups for Minis, Juniors and Seniors, totalling 18.75 contact hours at a 1:10 coach ratio. NSW Active Kids vouchers are accepted and ear...
Suburb: Marrickville · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · Ages: 5–12 yrs · Price: $430 / program
Five-day singing, dancing and acting workshop for primary-aged kids, building an original themed show from start to finish with experienced mentors. Children work in small age groups and perform fo...
Suburb: Strathfield · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · Ages: 5–18 yrs · Price: $660 / program
Five days of orchestral music making for primary and high school students who play an orchestral instrument, from first-year players to around Grade 7. Placed in ensembles by level, kids rehearse w...
Suburb: Jindabyne · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 11 – 16 · Ages: 13–18 yrs
A week-long summer camp of waterskiing, archery tag, hiking, canoeing and other outdoor activities, with evening games, music and talks from a Christian viewpoint, plus small-group discussion with ...
Suburb: Cobbitty · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 11 – 27 · Ages: 6–17 yrs · Price: $100 / day
Weekday adventure day programs from 8am to 4pm with drop-off from 8am, including Ranch Riders, Roping Adventures, Adventure Games and a Junior Day for ages 6 to 9. Morning tea and lunch are provide...
Suburb: Moore Park · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · Ages: 7–18 yrs
Five full days of dancing, singing and acting at Brent Street studios in Sydney. Students train with industry teachers, make friends and are challenged physically, with scholarship opportunities to...
Suburb: Picton · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Jan 12 – 18 · Ages: All ages · Price: $88 / program
Five-day GOswim school holiday swimming program at Wollondilly Community Leisure Centre in Picton. Small graded classes with a trained teacher run 30-minute swimming and water safety lessons, finis...
Suburb: Darling Point · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 12 – 15 · Ages: 13–18 yrs · Price: $525 / program
Four-day keelboat sailing course for sailors aged 13 to 18 aboard the CYCA Youth Sailing Academy's Elliott 7m keelboats, crewed by five sailors with an onboard instructor. No experience required, b...
Suburb: Penrith · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Jan 12 – 14 · Ages: All ages · Price: $179 / day
An advanced level wakeboard camp for confident riders ready to progress spins, air tricks and technical features. Small groups of up to four riders per coach get personalised feedback and lunch eac...
Suburb: Burwood · Category: Educational · Dates: Jan 12 · Ages: All ages · Price: $90 / program
One-day chess masterclass held on Tuesday 12 January from 10am to 4pm, limited to ten students and taught by two chess master coaches. A small-group format for players wanting focused holiday coach...
Suburb: Caves Beach · Category: Special Needs Programs · Dates: Jan 12 – 15 · Ages: 8–17 yrs
A four-day NDIS-supported camp for kids aged 8 to 17 with disabilities including autism and intellectual disability, exploring the Lake Macquarie region with coastal caves, swimming and group chall...
Suburb: Strathfield · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 13 – 15 · Ages: 5–9 yrs · Price: $455 / program
A four-day introduction to the orchestra for children aged 5 to 9 who have not started instrumental lessons. Kids meet the instruments, play music games, try conducting, find their ideal instrument...
Suburb: Manly · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 14 – 15 · Ages: 7–14 yrs · Price: $155 / day
Learn to sail at Manly Cove in a two-day holiday camp with strict instructor ratios. Younger sailors learn in Optimists, older or more advanced sailors progress to O'pen Skiffs, with sailing theory...
Suburb: Manly · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 15 · Ages: All ages · Price: $165 / day
One-day teen holiday camp on the water at Manly Cove, run by experienced Manly Sailing instructors in small groups of around six. Build sailing and water skills, confidence and friendships in a sup...
Suburb: Drummoyne · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 15 · 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: Drummoyne · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 16 · 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: Ingleside · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 17 – 22 · Ages: 13–18 yrs · Price: $350 / program
A week-long residential camp for students in Grades 8 to 12, with camp games, indoor sports, climbing, trampolining, swimming, archery, campfires, concerts and dress-up nights, led by trained and e...
Suburb: Crows Nest · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 18 – 22 · 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: Baulkham Hills · Category: Sports & Recreation · Dates: Jan 18 – 22 · Ages: 3+ yrs · Price: $110 / program
Boost your child's swimming skills with a daily 30-minute lesson across five consecutive days in the summer holidays. Open to children aged 3 and over, with timeslots between 8am and 11am. A handy ...
Suburb: Lawson · Category: STEM · Dates: Jan 18 – 21 · Ages: 9–14 yrs · Price: $240 / program
Small-group school holiday coding camp for Years 4 to 9 at the Lawson Mechanics Institute. Students learn Python and build their own games in the Godot engine, choosing a 2-day Code Foundations or ...
Suburb: Pymble · 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: Balcolyn · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 18 – 23 · Ages: 12–18 yrs · Price: $849 / program
A week of sailing on Lake Macquarie for students in Years 7 to 12. Campers build sailing skills on the water with qualified instructors, and join camp games, new friendships and evening activities ...
Suburb: Gerringong · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 18 – 22 · Ages: 10–14 yrs · Price: $799 / program
Head to Chittick Lodge for a beach-themed week of beach games, swimming, sports and chilling out with new friends. For students in Years 5 to 8, led by trained camp leaders. Self drop-off at 10am o...
Suburb: Chatswood · 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: Kirribilli · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 18 – 21 · Ages: 5–12 yrs
Screen-free outdoor holiday camp at Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre across four days in January 2027. Small groups, qualified educators and a balance of games, challenges and downtime keep kids act...
Suburb: Balmain · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 18 – 22 · Ages: 5–12 yrs · Price: $430 / program
Five-day singing, dancing and acting workshop for primary-aged kids, building an original themed show from start to finish with experienced mentors. Children work in small age groups and perform fo...
Suburb: Waterloo · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 18 – 20 · Ages: 8–13 yrs · Price: $300 / program
Three-day school holiday course for ages 8 to 13 where participants act in and direct a short film of about two minutes. Sessions run Monday to Wednesday from 10am to 3pm at the Waterloo studios, w...
Suburb: Willoughby · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 18 – 29 · Ages: 6–12 yrs · Price: $80
Summer 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 afterno...
Suburb: Balcolyn · Category: Arts & Creativity · Dates: Jan 18 – 23 · Ages: 12–18 yrs · Price: $819 / program
A music-focused summer camp at CRU Lake Mac for students in Years 7 to 12. Campers play, jam and perform together, make new friends and join camp activities and evening programs led by trained camp...
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.