School holidays

Treat your kids to an adventure in Sydney’s iconic parks for school holidays. Find out about our exciting school holiday programs.

School holidays

Green time versus screen time!

Embrace the great outdoors with our exciting school holiday programs.

Our programs are a perfect blend of nature, fun and games – a delightful alternative to screen time. Designed for children and vacation care groups, our nature-based activities will have your kids out and about all day.

All programs are led by skilled education rangers and offer engaging outdoor experiences for children up to 12 years old.

Our school holiday programs are designed to spark every child's imagination. From becoming a bushranger for a day, mastering essential survival skills, to exploring the science and artistry of nature, kids will be fully immersed and engaged.

Explore our school holiday programs

Callan Park summerhouse.
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Callan Park
Learn about simple machines such as screws, wedges, levers and pulleys using natural materials and by playing games.
10 July 2025
Environment and nature
Two school kids high fiving eachother
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Callan Park
The Obstacle Challenge is an exciting outdoor activity for young children to discover the importance of teamwork and mat...
11 July 2025
Education
Two school kids high fiving eachother
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Callan Park
The Obstacle Challenge is an exciting outdoor activity for young children to discover the importance of teamwork and mat...
14 July 2025
Education
A women dressed up in a red coat carrying a basket, depicting Little Red Riding Hood.
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Callan Park
Take your kids to this interactive outdoor theatre performance of Little Red Riding Hood, where they can meet characters...
15 July 2025
Education
SurvivalSkills School Holidays
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Western Sydney Parklands
Learn to navigate, build shelters and more in this fun 2-hour outdoor adventure for kids at Western Sydney Parklands
07 July 2025
Education
SurvivalSkills School Holidays
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Western Sydney Parklands
Learn to navigate, build shelters and more in this fun 2-hour outdoor adventure for kids at Western Sydney Parklands
16 July 2025
Environment and nature
Eaten Gorge Theatre Company actors in fairy costumes
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Western Sydney Parklands
Let your child shine in our interactive outdoor theatre program, bringing a classic fairy tale to life.
16 July 2025
Environment and nature
A group of children and a facilitator engaging in a hands-on science activity outdoors, using nature-inspired tools in a lush, wooded park setting.
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Western Sydney Parklands
Children will explore biomimicry and use nature’s innovations to create their own science inventions.
18 July 2025
Education