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January 2025 School Holiday Activities

Posted on by Alison La Rose

The new year is well and truly upon us and we are excited to share some fun summer school holidays programs!

Join us throughout January to enjoy a range of different programs and events including a science workshop, pizza making, a marine life incursion, cartooning workshop and so much 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 January school holiday activities open 9am on Wednesday 4 December 2024.

 

MONDAY 6 JANUARY

Art Therapy for Children – SOLD OUT

This relaxed creative workshop can help to boost your child’s emotional regulation, self-esteem, motor skills and more.

  • Location: Strathtulloh
  • Time: 9.30am – 10.30am
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group: 7-10 years
  • BOOK

THURSDAY 9 JANUARY

Mason Jar Terrarium Workshop for Kids – SOLD OUT

Learn how to prepare, make, and create your very own mason jar terrarium using eco-friendly natural ingredients.

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

WEDNESDAY 15 JANUARY

Sketch in the Garden Workshop

Pick a flower from our community garden before being guided to sketch your bloom of choice on paper.

  • Location: Kurunjang
  • Time: 9.30am – 11am
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group: 8-14 years
  • BOOK

Curious Kids Science Lab Workshop – SOLD OUT

Create your own slime, make an erupting volcano, watch elephant toothpaste explode and investigate magic milk.

  • Location: Caroline Springs
  • Time: 10am – 11am
  • Cost: $10 per child
  • Age Group: 6-15 years
  • BOOK

Pizza Making for Kids

Gather ingredients and follow a recipe to make your own delicious pizza guided by our qualified chef!

  • Location: Kurunjang
  • Time: 11.30am – 1pm
  • Cost: $10 per child
  • Age Group: 8-14 years
  • BOOK

THURSDAY 16 JANUARY

Marine Life Discovery for Kids – SOLD OUT

Learn about Victoria’s coastal habitats and their rich biodiversity as you come nose-to-nose with a variety of live marine animals!

  • Location: Hillside
  • Time: 10am – 11am
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group: 3-12 years
  • BOOK

TUESDAY 21 JANUARY

Make & Create Art Fun for Pre-Schoolers – SOLD OUT

Children will have a choice of fun activities like painting, drawing, tearing, cutting, gluing and more in this fun workshop.

  • Location: Hillside
  • Time: 10.30am – 11.30am
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group: 2-5 years
  • BOOK

WEDNESDAY 22 JANUARY

Cartooning Workshop for Kids – SOLD OUT

Be guided by an artist to express your dreams of a future career in the popular cartooning art style.

  • Location: Brookfield
  • Time: 10.30am – 12pm
  • Cost: Free ($10 refundable booking fee per child)
  • Age Group: 8-12 years
  • BOOK

THURSDAY 23 JANUARY

Curious Kids Science Lab Workshop – SOLD OUT

Create your own slime, make an erupting volcano, watch elephant toothpaste explode and investigate magic milk.

  • Location: Eynesbury
  • Time: 10am – 11am
  • Cost: $10 per child
  • Age Group: 6-15 years
  • BOOK

 

2024 Christmas Workshops

Posted on by Alison La Rose

With the festive season around the corner we are excited to invite you to join us for a series of Christmas themed workshops in Eynesbury, Harkness and Hillside.

Bookings are now open for these special vents for both children and adults. Click the link under each listing below to secure your place before they’re all gone!

TUESDAY 3 DECEMBER

Christmas Creations for Kids – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Eynesbury
  • Time: 4pm – 5pm
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age group: Primary school age children
  • BOOK

MONDAY 9 DECEMBER

Culinary Christmas Creations for Kids

  • Location: Harkness
  • Time: 4.30pm – 6.30pm
  • Cost: $15 per child
  • Ag group: 8-13 years
  • BOOK

TUESDAY 10 DECEMBER

Christmas Creations for Kids – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Hillside
  • Time: 4.30pm – 5.30pm
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age group: Primary school age children
  • BOOK

MONDAY 16 DECEMBER

DIY Christmas Wreath Workshop

  • Location: Eynesbury
  • Time: 10.30am – 12pm
  • Cost: $30 per person
  • Age group: Adults
  • BOOK

Pottery Programs returning to Eynesbury & Fraser Rise

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Our popular hand building pottery programs are returning to Eynesbury and Fraser Rise in November 2024!

Be guided by an expert to create one-of-a-kind platters, bowls and mugs over a 4-week period. Decorate them with underglaze to your taste and we’ll fire them for you, ready for you take home and use in your kitchen or as decorative home décor.

These beginner friendly programs sell out fast so get in quickly to secure your space!

EYNESBURY

  • DATES: Tuesdays from 12 November
  • TIME: 6pm – 8pm
  • COST: $200 for 4 weeks
  • BOOK

FRASER RISE – CANCELLED

  • DATES: Thursdays from 14 November
  • TIME: 10.30am – 12.30pm OR 6pm – 8pm
  • COST: $185 for 4 weeks
  • BOOK 10.30am
  • BOOK 6pm

Free Cartooning Workshops for Kids

Posted on by Alison La Rose

“Maybe you should fly a jet! Maybe you should be a vet!” 

If your child flourishes when they get creative, we invite them to contribute to the creation of a community artwork to celebrate our everyday heroes in the workforce.  

In our 1.5-hour creative sessions across Diggers Rest, Brookfield, Thornhill Park and Hillside, our friendly art teacher Sarah will guide your child to explore their dreams of future careers through the fun cartoon art style. After creating their own artworks, each piece will form a larger scale artwork to be displayed at our community centres for everyone to enjoy. 

Parent/Guardian supervision is required for the duration of these workshops. Suitable for children aged 6-10 years. Bookings essential.

SESSION DETAILS

DIGGERS REST

  • DATE: Saturday 16 November
  • TIME: 10.30am – 12pm
  • COST: Free ($10 refundable fee)
  • BOOK

THORNHILL PARK

  • DATE: Saturday 30 November
  • TIME: 10.30am – 12pm
  • COST: Free ($10 refundable fee)
  • BOOK

HILLSIDE

  • DATE: Saturday 7 December
  • TIME: 10.30am – 12pm
  • COST: Free ($10 refundable fee)
  • BOOK

BROOKFIELD

  • DATE: Wednesday 22 January
  • TIME: 10.30am – 12pm
  • COST: Free ($10 refundable fee)
  • BOOK

Term 4 2024 Programs & Events

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Great news! Bookings into our term 4 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 our pop up library in Eynesbury, our produce swap project in Kurunjang and Caroline Springs. our new Women’s Circle in Fraser Rise plus much more!

Programs start from Monday 7 October.

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.

VIEW ALL PROGRAMS

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

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

Drop in at Diggers Rest Pavilion

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Council is thrilled to welcome Diggers Rest locals into the newly opened sport and community pavilion. The space has already become home to various community programs and groups and we’re on the lookout for local residents to let us know what they’d like to see in the space next!  

Grab a friend or come alone to speak to Pauline, your friendly Council Officer who can help you shape the community spaces into what you’d like to see them be. You can also meet a variety of other Council staff who are experts in community grants, cultural programs, playgroups and more. You may even meet other locals along the way! 

Join us for a cuppa and a chat on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays during August. Please note the time of day varies each day. 

DROP IN TIMES

  • Fridays: 10am – 2pm (9 – 30 August)
  • Saturdays: 10.30am – 12.30pm (3 – 24 August)  

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.

Produce Swap Project

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Are you enthusiastic about growing your own fruits, vegetables, herbs, seedlings, and flowers? Are you open to exchanging surplus produce, connecting with fellow gardeners and engaging with your local community?  

Melton City Council invites you to join our bi-monthly produce days across the City of Melton where you can interact with other local gardeners and trade your excess produce whilst having a cup of tea or coffee. Share tips, tricks and insights from your gardening experience and learn something new. 

Have excess produce but cannot make the swap session? Contact us to organise drop off of your produce and we will distribute it out to local families in need.  

2024 Produce Swap Days at Stevenson House  

2024 Produce Swap Days at Kurunjang Community Hub

SPECIAL LAUNCH EVENT

To celebrate this special community project, Council also invites you to join us at a launch event in Caroline Springs or Kurunjang. Along with swapping your produce you can also take home free seedlings from Bunnings Warehouse to add to your garden and enjoy a cooking demonstration by Western Health to gain ideas on how to prepare nutritional meals straight from your garden.

Light morning tea provided.

EVENT DETAILS

CAROLINE SPRINGS

  • DATE: Wednesday 6 November
  • TIME: 10am – 12pm
  • LOCATION: Stevenson House: 10 Stevenson Crescent, Caroline Springs, 3037
  • BOOK

KURUNJANG

  • DATE: Thursday 12 December
  • TIME: 10am – 11.30am
  • LOCATION: Kurunjang Community Hub: 33 Mowbray Crescent, Kurunjang, 3337
  • BOOK

This project is delivered in partnership with Western Health and Bunnings.

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