Category: For Kids

School Holiday Activities in Community Centres

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Community centres across the City of Melton are hosting a variety of school holiday workshops for pre-school and primary school aged children.

Activities include first aid for kids, kinderballet and storytime, a comedy show for kids, a stargazing family event and a burger making workshop.

Bookings for school holiday activities are now open! Activities begin from Wednesday 25 September.

WEDNESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER

Smash Burger Workshop | 8-12 years – SOLD OUT

  • LOCATION: Eynesbury
  • TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm
  • COST: $15 per child
  • BOOK

Astronomy Adventure | All ages – SOLD OUT

  • LOCATION: Melton
  • TIME: 7pm – 10pm
  • COST: $5 per person
  • BOOK
MONDAY 30 SEPTEMBER

Pre-school Kinderballet Storytime | 4-6 years

  • LOCATION: Brookfield
  • TIME: 9.30am – 11.30am
  • COST: $10 per child
  • BOOK
WEDNESDAY 2 OCTOBER

Dreadful Dragons Comedy for Kids | 5-12 years – SOLD OUT

  • LOCATION: Fraser Rise
  • TIME: 10am – 10.45am
  • COST: $5 per child
  • BOOK

Cool Kids First Aid | 5-12 years

  • LOCATION: Harkness
  • TIME: 10am – 12pm
  • COST: $10 per child
  • BOOK

Cool Kids First Aid | 5-12 years

  • LOCATION: Diggers Rest
  • TIME: 1.30pm – 3.30pm
  • COST: $10 per child
  • BOOK

National Science Week 2024

Posted on by Alison La Rose

National Science Week, Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology, is returning from 10-18 August 2024!

Pre-school and primary aged children can learn through fun activities and experiments at our workshops in Fraser Rise and Eynesbury!

Bookings are required for all activities. Click the links on this webpage for more information and to secure your child’s place.

Monday 12 August
Bee Hive Science: 3-5 years

During this engaging session, children will observe a beehive, gaining a deeper understanding of the importance of these buzzy creatures. Children will also dress up in specially sized beekeeper suits and veils before sampling different varieties of honey, learning about its production and the crucial role bees play in its creation.  

  • LOCATION: Fraser Rise
  • TIME: 3pm – 4pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK
Bee Hive Science: 5-12 years

During this engaging session, children will observe a beehive, gaining a deeper understanding of the importance of these buzzy creatures. Children will also dress up in specially sized beekeeper suits and veils before sampling different varieties of honey, learning about its production and the crucial role bees play in its creation.  

  • LOCATION: Fraser Rise
  • TIME: 4.15pm – 5.15pm OR 5.30pm – 6.30pm
  • COST: Free
  • BOOK 4.15PM
  • BOOK 5.30PM – BOOKED OUT
Tuesday 13 August
DIY Science Workshop – BOOKED OUT

With the help of a STEAM science kit, your child will be guided to make a simple water filter that will turn dirty water clear! They’ll also make their own slime and a lava lamp. Your child will be delighted to see other scientific experiments unfold before their eyes including exploding bags and elephant toothpaste! Suitable for children aged 6-12 years. 

  • LOCATION: Eynesbury
  • TIME: 4pm – 5pm
  • COST: $7 per child
  • BOOK

 

2024 City of Melton Learning Festival

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Council is celebrating wonder, curiosity, fun, knowledge and learning at the 2024 City of Melton Learning Festival! From 31 August – 7 September you can participate in an exciting range of workshops and activities across Council’s libraries and community centres, for free! 

Get creative in our nature printing workshop, discover the best way to build your veggie garden, learn the traditional indigenous basket weaving technique and so much more.  

Join us to discover a new skill or passion whilst connecting with others in your local area.  

Browse all activities and workshops held at community centres on this webpage. You can discover more opportunities available at the libraries on Council’ website.   

Bookings are essential for all activities held at community centres. Bookings for all workshops open at 9am on Thursday 1 August. 

Sunday 1 September 

Nature Printing with Gel Pads – BOOKED OUT

  • TIME: 10am – 12.30pm 
  • VENUE: Botanica Springs Children’s & Community Centre, Brookfield
  • AGE: 18+
  • BOOK

Discover the art of mono printing using nature and gel pads in our engaging workshop. This eco-friendly creative process explores the textures and shapes of leaves, flowers, and other natural elements. You’ll be guided through the steps of creating stunning, one-of-a-kind prints that capture the beauty of the outdoors.  

The Sustainable Kitchen – Zero Waste Recipes – BOOKED OUT

  • TIME: 11.30am – 1.30pm 
  • VENUE: Diggers Rest Sport & Community Pavilion, Diggers Rest
  • AGE: 12 years+
  • BOOK

Learn how you can reduce waste in your kitchen and save money in this hands-on cooking workshop. Working in small groups, our passionate and experienced facilitator will guide you to create zero waste recipes which can be used to prepare quick, easy and delicious weeknight dinners. All equipment and ingredients will be provided. Free cookbook for all attendees. Limited spaces available.

Monday 2 September  

Powerful Pollinators 

  • TIME: 2pm – 3pm 
  • VENUE: Hillside Community Centre, Hillside
  • AGE: 3-12 years
  • BOOK

Little Sprouts Program are here to engage your child in their interactive, play-based, fun and inspiring sustainability education session! Over 60 minutes your child will discover what pollination is, a range of important local pollinator animal species, why we need pollinators, how we can help pollinators. They’ll also make pollinator friendly seed balls to take home, to help grow pollinator plants.

Tuesday 3 September  

Sauerkraut Demonstration – BOOKED OUT

  • TIME: 10:30 am – 12pm 
  • VENUE: Eynesbury Discovery Centre, Eynesbury
  • AGE: 18 years+
  • BOOK

Did you know fermented foods can provide health benefits when consumed regularly? Join us for an exciting demonstration to discover how to prepare a batch of your own fermented cabbage, called sauerkraut! All attendees will take home their own fermentation kit. Spots are very limited so book now to avoid disappointment.

Wednesday 4 September

How to Grow a Successful Veggie Garden – BOOKED OUT

  • TIME: 10am – 11:30am 
  • VENUE: Stevenson House, Caroline Springs
  • AGE: 18 years +
  • BOOK

Growing your own fruits and veggies at home brings a great sense of joy and pride but it can also save you money at the supermarket. Set yourself up for success and learn insider tips and tricks from our qualified horticulture expert including seasonal planting tips, environmentally friendly pest and disease management strategies and optimisation of soil, sunlight, and water for a successful harvest.

Thursday 5 September  

Traditional Basket Weaving – BOOKED OUT

  • TIME: 1pm – 2:30pm 
  • VENUE: Mt Atkinson Children’s & Community Centre, Truganina
  • AGE: 18 years+
  • BOOK

Join Samantha Bennett, a proud Bunurong/Boonwurrung and Wiradjuri woman, as she guides you through the traditional art of basket weaving. Connect with traditional practices and create beautiful, meaningful art. Using natural elements, you will learn how to craft baskets utilising unique techniques that intertwine the natural elements and stories of Samantha’s culture.

Term 3 2024 Programs & Events

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Great news! Bookings into our term 3 programs and events are now open!

Many of your favourites have returned including fitness programs for all abilities, social groups for all cultures and faiths, sewing classes for adults and teens, creative workshops including art for kids, pottery, art therapy and more. You’ll also find a selection of new additions including art therapy for children and adults!

Programs start from Monday 15 July.

Click the link below to browse all term 2 programs across the City of Melton, or, find your closest centre in the list below to browse programs at a location near you.
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VIEW ALL PROGRAMS

AINTREE/ROCKBANK
BURNSIDE
CAROLINE SPRINGS
DIGGERS REST
EYNESBURY
FRASER RISE
HARKNESS
HILLSIDE
KURUNJANG
MELTON
STRATHTULLOH
TAYLORS HILL
TRUGANINA (Mt Atkinson)

July 2024 School Holiday Activities

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Can you believe it, we’re halfway through the school year already! Your child’s learning, socialisation, self-discovery and more doesn’t stop during the holidays, have them join us for a fun-filled educational session these July school holidays!

Activities available throughout July include first aid for kids, a terrarium mason jar workshop, a comedy show for kids and families, a live music performance and more!

All available programs are listed below and via the programs page of our website. Click the link under each listing below to secure your or your child’s space before they’re all gone!

BOOKINGS

Bookings in our July school holiday activities open 9am on Tuesday 11 June 2024.

 

WEDNESDAY 3 JULY

Terrarium Mason Jar Workshop – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Caroline Springs
  • Time: 11.30am – 12.30pm
  • Cost: $7 per child
  • Age Group: 6-13 years
  • BOOK

Family Trivia Night

  • Location: Burnside
  • Time: 5pm – 8pm
  • Cost: $2 – $5
  • Age Group: 10 years and over
  • BOOK
THURSDAY 4 JULY

Interactive Musical Performance for Kids

  • Location: Aintree
  • Time: 10am – 10.45am
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group: 3-5 years
  • BOOK

Cool Kids First Aid – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Eynesbury
  • Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
  • Cost: Free
  • Age Group: 5-15 years
  • BOOK
FRIDAY 5 JULY

Meet the Rainbow Serpent – Native Wildlife Encounter – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Strathtulloh
  • Time: 11am – 12pm
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group: 5-12 years
  • BOOK
THURSDAY 11 JULY

Laugh till you Snort | Comedy for Kids – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Fraser Rise
  • Time: 1.30pm – 2.15pm
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group: 4-12 years
  • BOOK

Coding & Robotics with STEM Birds – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Taylors Hill
  • Time: 4pm – 5pm
  • Cost: Free
  • Age Group: 8 years +
  • BOOK
FRIDAY 12 JULY

Jaws, Claws, Scales & Tails – Native Wildlife Experience – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Aintree
  • Time: 10am – 2pm (3 sessions available)
  • Cost: $5 per child, per session
  • Age Group: 5-12 years
  • BOOK

Term 2 2024 Programs & Events

Posted on by Alison La Rose
Bookings in Council’s community centre based programs and events for term 2 2024 are now open!
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You’ll find all of your favourites like sewing, yoga, kids’ programs, music groups, line dancing, and Zumba returning in April.
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If you’re on the lookout for something new you might find excitement in our Thursday social night in Hillside, our CreateABLE art program in Strathtulloh, barista training for young people in Taylors Hill, plus a selection of new programs at the new Mt Atkinson and Thornhill Park community centres.
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Click the link below to browse all term 2 programs across the City of Melton, or, find your closest centre in the list below to browse programs at a location near you.
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VIEW ALL PROGRAMS

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CAROLINE SPRINGS
STRATHTULLOH
DIGGERS REST
EYNESBURY
FRASER RISE
HILLSIDE
KURUNJANG
TAYLORS HILL
AINTREE/ROCKBANK
MELTON
HARKNESS
TRUGANINA (Mt Atkinson)
BURNSIDE

April 2024 School Holiday Activities

Posted on by Alison La Rose

As the first term of the year comes to a close we’re excited to have your child join us for some fun activities over the Easter school holidays!

Join us throughout April to enjoy a range of different programs and events including first aid for kids, a Lego building workshop, art session, DIY wooden pencil case workshop and more!

All available programs are listed below and via the programs page of our website. Click the link under each listing below to secure your or your child’s space before they’re all gone!

BOOKINGS

Bookings in our April school holiday activities open 9am on Thursday 14 March, 2024.

 

WEDNESDAY 3 APRIL

Terrarium Mason Jar Workshop – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Eynesbury
  • Time: 10.30am – 11.30am
  • Cost: $10 (refundable)
  • Age Group: 5-13 years
  • BOOK

 

THURSDAY 4 APRIL

Mini Picassos – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Aintree
  • Time: 10am – 11.30am
  • Cost: $5
  • Age Group: 3-6 years
  • BOOK

Card Decorating – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Hillside
  • Time: 10.30am – 12pm
  • Cost: $5
  • Age Group: 8 years +
  • BOOK

 

WEDNESDAY 10 APRIL

Cool Kids First Aid

  • Location: Strathtulloh
  • Time: 10am – 12.30pm
  • Cost: $10
  • Age Group: 5-13 years
  • BOOK

DIY Pencil Case Workshop with Bunnings Warehouse – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Eynesbury
  • Time: 10.30am – 11.30am
  • Cost: $5 (refundable)
  • Age Group: 8-16 years
  • BOOK

Cool Kids First Aid

  • Location: Fraser Rise
  • Time: 1pm – 3pm
  • Cost: $10
  • Age Group: 5-13 years
  • BOOK

 

THURSDAY 11 APRIL

Lego Building Workshop – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Caroline Springs
  • Time: 10am – 11.30am
  • Cost: Free
  • Age Group: 5 years +
  • BOOK

 

FRIDAY 12 APRIL

Jaws, Claws, Scales & Tails – Native Wildlife Experience

  • Location: Diggers Rest
  • Time: 1pm – 2pm
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group: 5-12 years
  • BOOK

FREE Come & Try Workshops at Thornhill Park

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Thornhill Park, it’s time to discover your brand new community centre! You’re invited to join us to enjoy a program of free workshops for all ages including art for kids, dance, cooking, exercise and more!

Dive into fun activities with your family, meet your neighbours and share your thoughts on what you’d like to see in your centre in the future. Don’t miss your chance to explore, connect, and shape your local community centre.

Spaces are strictly limited. Book now to avoid disappointment. All sessions are free of charge, bookings essential.

 

CENTRE LOCATION

Thornhill Park Children’s & Community Centre

97 Murray Road, Thornhill Park, 3335

 

PROGRAM OF SESSIONS

TUESDAY 19 MARCH

Sensory Art Play for Kids

  • TIME: 11.30am – 12.30pm
  • BOOK

WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH

Cooking for Adults: Japanese Pancakes

  • TIME: 2pm – 4pm
  • BOOK

Bollywood Dance for Kids

  • TIME: 5pm – 6pm
  • BOOK

Bollywood Dance for Adults

  • TIME: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
  • BOOK

THURSDAY 21 MARCH

Watercolour Workshop for Adults

  • TIME: 6.30pm – 8pm
  • BOOK

TUESDAY 26 MARCH

Open-Door Drop In Session

  • TIME: 3.30pm – 4.30pm
  • BOOK

WEDNESDAY 27 MARCH

Cooking for Kids: Nutella Biscuits

  • TIME: 4pm – 5.30pm
  • BOOK

Zumba for Adults

  • TIME: 6pm – 7pm
  • BOOK

Kindergarten Readiness Month

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Prepare your child for the transition to Kindergarten at a series of open days and information sessions.

Kindergarten Open Week

Kindergarten registrations open Wednesday 20 March 2024. Come along and explore your local kindergarten with your child at scheduled open day sessions. Meet teachers, asks questions and gather information to help inform your decision in which kindergarten to enrol your child.

DATES: Tuesday 12 March – Thursday 14 March 2024

TIMES: All sessions run between 5pm – 7pm. 

WHERE: View all locations here.

Bookings not required.

For more information please email: kindergartens@melton.vic.gov.au or visit Kindergarten Melton City Council

Please note COVID safe plans are still in place at each of our kindergartens and will need to be followed as per each sites individual practices. For more information please visit the specified EYM’s website.

Free Online Parent Information Sessions

Learn everything you need to know about the registration process for three and four year old funded Kindergarten in 2025. Bookings essential.

SESSION 1

  • DATE: Wednesday 6 March
  • TIME: 6.30pm – 8pm
  • WHERE: Zoom
  • BOOK

SESSION 2

  • DATE: Thursday 7 March
  • TIME: 12.30pm – 2pm
  • WHERE: Zoom
  • BOOK

Term 1 2024 Centre Programs & Events

Posted on by Alison La Rose
Its that time of year again, bookings in our term 1 programs and events are now open!
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For those of you who have participated in our programs before, your old favourites like sewing, yoga, music groups, line dancing, Zumba and others are returning! If you’re yet to visit us at one of centres to participate in a program, you might find excitement in some of our newer programs like our hospitality course for women, our barista course for young people or our hand-building pottery program.
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Head to our website now to browse all programs and find something that sparks your interest!
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CAROLINE SPRINGS
STRATHTULLOH
DIGGERS REST
EYNESBURY
FRASER RISE
HILLSIDE
KURUNJANG
TAYLORS HILL
AINTREE
BROOKFIELD
MELTON
HARKNESS
TRUGANINA (Mt Atkinson)
BURNSIDE
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