Play, Swim & Craft program
New year, new program! Play, Swim & Craft guarantees fun for everyone. The session will include fun games, an extended pool session and craft activities in the afternoon.
This new program will be running on the Thursday 16 January and Tuesday 21 January 2025 at our Footscray Park Campus.
About the program
With hot weather approaching, the program will start with exciting PE games in the morning
We'll break up the day and have some fun in the Footscray Park Aquatic & Fitness Centre pool. Your kids can play on the inflatable obstacle course and take part in water-based activities. Trained lifeguards will be on duty at all times.
The day will wrap up with an arts and crafts session where kids can unleash their creativity. Spots are bound to fill up fast for this new program so book your kids in for Play, Swim & Craft now!
What to bring
Your child will need:
- runners
- shorts
- t-shirt
- hat
- sunscreen
- water bottle
- bathers
- towel
- thongs
- snacks
- healthy lunch.
Location
Our multi-sport holiday program is located in the Footscray Park Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Building L.
Please meet at Building L, Level 1, basketball courts.
All activities happen within our high-quality facilities which form part of the University’s elite sport and exercise precinct.
Cost
1-day program: $76
Please note: Our programs cannot be claimed on the Child Care Benefit (CCB) claim.
Proficiency test
All children must complete a proficiency test on their first day of the program if they would like to go in the water. Please note this is a safety requirement. The test is as follows:
- seated safe entry into 1.2m (depth) lane
- tread water for 30 seconds unassisted
- swim 12.5m unassisted
- tread water for 30 seconds unassisted in 2m (depth) lane
- swim 12.5m unassisted and exit the water safely
- jump feet first into deep water from the diving block.
Please note: only children aged 6 and above who are deemed as competent in the proficiency test will be allowed on the inflatable.
Register
Using a computer (rather than your smartphone):
- register an account
- select the classes tab
- browse classes > show all
- filter ‘holiday programs’
- select options from week 1, week 2 and optional aftercare.
In booking you agree to our School holiday sports programs terms & conditions
