The new school year is fast approaching! We have put together a list of some local activities for babies, pre-schoolers, primary school students, tweens, teenagers/secondary school kids – in other words something for everyone.
CREATIVE
Messy Makers – The Alcott
BOOK NOW –FORTNIGHTLY ON FRIDAYS
Looking for a fun and engaging activity for your little one during the week?
Messy Makers has got you covered!
Fortnightly on Fridays from 10:00am -11:00am, Messy Makers offer an hour session of messy and sensory play to keep your child entertained.
It’s only $18 per child, and you can easily book your spot via the link above.
Children’s aged 5 and below. Parents must supervise.
Drama Spot
Drama Spot has been a much-loved part of the community since 2007.
Drama Spot recognises that each child is unique and brings a wide diversity of life experiences to our classes. Our flexible, child-centred approach to our program acknowledges each student’s contribution and strives to empower, challenge and inspire them to unlock their full potential as autonomous and active creators.
Our non-competitive and inclusive methodology is designed to deepen thinking, stimulate imagination and self-expression and encourage empathy, resilience, problem-solving and lateral thinking. Through working both individually and collaboratively, Drama Spot students are provided with the opportunity to become the writers, directors, designers, performers and evaluators of their own work. This fosters confidence, self-esteem and promotes co-operation and communication skills.
Semester 1 Classes 2024
Mon – K-2 (3.15 – 4.15pm) @Currambena
Wed – yrs 5-6 (3.15 – 4.15pm) – yrs 7-9 (4.15 – 5.15pm) @LCM Church
Thurs – yrs 2-4 (4 – 5pm) @LCM Church
Fri – mixed primary (3.15 – 4.15pm) @LCM Church
Term 1 – 12/2/24 -5/4/24
Term 2 – 6/5/24 – 28/6/24
All terms are 8 weeks in length. Makeup classes are held at the end of each term in the event of a public holiday.
* Ask us about our FREE TRIAL classes
CREATIVE KIDS VOUCHERS WELCOME
Call 0402 342 986
Website www.drama-spot.business.site
Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Spaces
Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Spaces runs art workshops during Term after school. It is particularly easy for kids who are at Lane Cove Public and St Michaels to walk the Gallery Lane Cove after school. Below is just a sample of some of their workshops.
Contact Details
Address: 164 Longueville Road NSW (opposite the Library)
Phone: 9428 4898
Website: www.gallerylanecove.com.au
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: @gallerylanecove
Cameraygal School of Performing Arts
An initiative of the Lane Cove Theatre Company and started in 2016, Cameraygal School of Performing Arts provides weekly theatre after-school tuition for primary and high school aged children.
Junior classes (K-2)
Intermediate classes (3-6)
Senior Classes (High School)
Their aim is to assist the youth in the community to find, foster and develop their own personal creative expression. These classes help students to become more confident, to express their ideas more clearly and to, above all, develop their social and performance skills.
Weekly classes are led by industry professionals and experienced primary and secondary teaching staff. All teaching staff are qualified and hold current WWCC documentation.
Address: Living and Learning Centre
Phone: 0403 626 563
Website: www.cameraygal.com
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: cameraygalschool
After School Kids Art Classes – Term 4 2023
Weekly After School Art Classes
The term program is skill-based focusing on the art and design elements plus skills, techniques and a range of media including painting and drawing. The children will work on a term project plus weekly skill-building artworks/exercises.
The Details:
- Classes will run weekly for 8 weeks
- Final session 5th Dec
- Run from 3.25pm until 5.10pm
- Venue: my home workshop space (Alder Ave Lane Cove West)
- Cost is $330/term including GST
- Pick-up from LCWPS included
Creative play and expression are always 100% encouraged in any Art with Ros program!
ACTIVE
Swim Development Australia
📢 Attention all water enthusiasts and parents! Swim Development Australia is thrilled to announce that we are now accepting bookings for our exciting School Holiday and Term Classes!
ABOUT US: Swim Development Australia provides safe and practical swimming lessons at our indoor heated pool (Ozone – No chlorine) in Greenwich. We offer a variety of classes from beginners and advanced swimmers with accredited Austswim Instructors for adults and children. We are a registered NDIS Swim school, and all our instructors are fully trained, qualified, and equipped with all the skills needed to help swimmers of all abilities reach their goals.
GIRLS-ONLY JUJITSU HUNTERS HILL
TERM 1 is a terrific time to start Self Defence!
We offer all girls a free trial lesson, and because we want to encourage all women and girls, Mums train free with enrolled students.
Learning martial arts is empowering, and it helps girls and women feel capable and strong, comfortable in themselves, and confident to take up space.
We have an active competition squad for girls who love competing and also want to earn extra ATAR points for their HSC.
Carlile Swimming Lane Cove West
Learning to swim doesn’t just happen naturally. Carlile’s nurturing approach is delivered by expert teachers and has been refined over years of industry-leading innovation. The Carlile Program allows children to build the skills they need at one level to confidently springboard to the next. Your child will learn to swim well and love the water.
Carlile is internationally recognised as one of the world’s leading swimming schools.
Highly trained teachers work within an award-winning program, proven to deliver great results and ensure consistency across every class. Carlile pioneered baby swimming lessons and opened Sydney’s first indoor teaching pool.
GymbaRoo Lane Cove/Greenwich
Our baby and child development classes are developed specifically to enhance your child and their learning. Spend some quality time with your child learning with them. Our gyms are specifically designed for little ones and being cleaned after every lesson.
GymbaROO is the ideal activity to do with your child. It’s a great way to bond with your child as they enjoy stimulating activities which will enhance their development. Christine Staniforth is the owner of Lane Cove/Greenwich GymbaROO. She is well known to Lane Cove mums and dads as so many of them have enrolled their children in a GymbaROO classes. Read more here.
Time: Please see website for timetable – Monday, Tuesdays (baby day) Wednesday, Friday
Address: 6 Greendale St Greenwich NSW
Book Here: Enrol Here
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.gymbaroolanecove.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaneCoveandGreenwich/
Little Legends – Kinder Sport
Kinder Sports is an introductory level multidisciplinary sports, exercise and literacy program. The program is designed to increase each child’s understanding and involvement in physical activity by concentrating on the development of fundamental gross motor-skills. The program incorporates an educational component to develop each child’s understanding of shapes, colours, numbers and the alphabet through participation in our fun skills and games.
— NEW CLASS for 2 to 3 year olds —
These classes will be be very similar to the classes for 3 to 5 year old’s. They will be held on Thursday’s and Friday’s.
Locations
| TUESDAY Willoughby Park Bowling Club 13 Robert St, Willoughby • 9:15am – 10am – Class for ages 3-5 • 10:15am – 11am – Class for ages 3-5 |
WEDNESDAY The Diddy (Longueville Sporting Club) Kenneth St, Lane Cove • 9:15am – 10am – Class for ages 3-5 • 10:15am – 11am – Class for ages 3-5 |
| THURSDAY Willoughby Park Bowling Club 13 Robert St, Willoughby • 9:15am – 10am – NEW class, ages 2-3 • 10:15am – 11am – Class for ages 3-5 |
FRIDAY Lane Cove Bowling Club 151 Burns Bay Rd, Lane Cove • 9:15am – 10am – NEW class, ages 2-3 • 10:15am – 11am – Class for ages 3-5 |
FREE Trial class: Click here to arrange.
Mid term enrollments: Pay $22 per remaining class. Request price on registration.
Cost: $220.
Time: As Above. 45min classes
Address: Lane Cove and Willoughby
Book here: littlelegends.net.au
Email: [email protected]
Website: littlelegends.net.au
Paul’s Tennis Academy
Paul’s Tennis Academy teamed up with the Lane Cove Tennis Club to bring new life and quality coaching to the local community. PTA runs various programs everyone can join, from Hot Shots lessons for primary school children, Ladies clinics through to performance coaching for those who wish to take their tennis to the next level. We acknowledge every child learns differently, some thrive in group settings whilst others respond best in one on one environment. Our coaches take time to assess the level of each player and tailor the session to ensure maximum learning and enjoyment.
We would love to hear from you. Get in touch via email or give us a call.
Kasey Dive Golf @ Lane Cove Golf Course
Kasey Dive Golf offers a variety of golf lessons at Lane Cove Golf Course. Whether you’re just getting started, wanting to improve, young or old, we have the perfect option for you. The Lane Cove Junior Golf Program caters for over 130 juniors, and we also run many group clinics for adults plus 1 on 1 lessons. Golf Coaching is available 7 days a week.
MORe details and enrolment – Here
DANCE
Lane Cove Dance Academy
Burns Bay Dance Studios
At Burns Bay Dance Studios, their teaching team consists of many talented and professional teachers. These teachers aim to pass on their knowledge and talent and provide a fun, learning and creative environment through the art form of dance.
Burns Bay Dance Studios provides a professional, fun filled atmosphere for students who may wish to learn the creative skills of dance or merely for the purpose of fitness. Here at Burns Bay we also provide classes for students who want to take dance a little more seriously and maybe one day, aspire to dance or teach professionally. Whatever your dance requirements may be, you’re in safe hands!
BBDS offers classes in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Boys Only – Hip Hop, Tap, Contemporary, Solo, Acrobaticarts and Group Eisteddfods, RAD Ballet Exams for walking to adults. Private coaching available on request.
BBDS accepts both Active & Creative Kids vouchers!
Address: Suite 6/47a Penrose St, Lane Cove West 2066 (the old inflow yoga premises). Easy parking behind the studio.
Mobile: 0402 779 330
Instagram: @burnsbaydance
Website: http://burnsbaydancestudios.com.au
Imagination Dance
Ignite your child’s imagination at Imagination Dance!
Join us for joyful, inclusive and imaginative classes for ages 20 months-12yrs.
Our 2-5yr classes teach ballet technique and terminology through engaging themes and songs each week. Students love the weekly adventures to the circus, princess land and under the sea as they practice real ballet steps in a super fun way!
Our older classes learn ballet and jazz technique and work on routines for our end of year concert with a huge focus on FUN! (5-12yrs). (Pick up from LCWPS available on Tuesday + Wednesday afternoons!)
Mondays:
- 9:30-10:10am – Imagination Ballet – (3-5yrs)
- 10:20-11:00am – Mummy + Me -(2-3yrs)
Tuesdays:
- 3:45-4:30pm – ID Performance (5-7yrs)
- 4:30pm-5:15pm- ID Performance (12yr+)
Wednesdays:
- 4:00 – 4:45 – ID Performance – (5-7yrs)
- 4:45 – 5:30 – ID Performance (8-12yrs)
- 5:30-6:00pm – Musical Theatre Performance (5-12yrs)
Fridays:
- 9:30 – 10:10 – ID Performance – (3-5yrs)
- 10:15 – 10:55 – Mummy + Me -(2-3yrs)
Saturdays:
- 9:30 – 10:10am – Imagination Ballet (3-5yrs)
- 10:15 – 10:55am – Mummy + Me- (2-3yrs)
- 11:00 – 11:40 – ID Performance – (5-9yrs)
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
The Blue Umbrella – Currambena OOSH
A little haven tucked away where kids run around barefoot, climb trees, play freely with whats around them, eat where they choose and are truly drivers in their own educational experiences.
The Blue Umbrella is a parent-run, not-for-profit Out Of School Hours service established in 2016 and run in the beautiful grounds of Currambena Pre-school and Primary. We offer after school care and vacation care to the families of the school and to the wider community. We have a license limit of 30 children in each session and an age range of 3 years upwards, this means we are just like a big family! We have a strong belief that their time is not an extension of the school day but that the children are absolutely free to do whatever their imaginations desire.
We have a dedicated space within the schools main building equipped with a small library and reading corner, enough craft supplies to satisfy the most creative of makers and a fully functioning kitchen. But our biggest resource is the glorious, natural environments within the grounds that allow the children’s curiosity and imagination to run wild and their spirits to soar. Sandpit, tree houses/cubbies, veggie and flower gardens, chickens free roaming, an awesome tunnel slide and a variety of terrains, all to keep their curious minds occupied and challenge without them even realising.
At The Blue Umbrella the children interact in mixed age groups with the ‘elders’ leading the way for the younger children. This enables everyone in the group to feel safe, accepted and most importantly have fun!
TEENS & TWEENS
Synergy Youth Activities
Synergy Youth Centre is a free drop-in space where young people can go to hang out, seek information and support services or participate in programmed activities. No registration or booking required.
Two qualified Youth Workers are on site during opening hours to provide guidance and support for young people. Youth Workers can make appropriate referrals to other services or can arrange for other service providers to meet young people at the Centre.
More information here
Synergy Youth Centre, 8 Little Street, Lane Cove, 2066
Empower 360 Fitness
MUSIC
Stormer Music
Ready to make 2024 your year of musical greatness?
Enquire now and kickstart your musical journey with us! Let’s make this year one filled with harmony and rhythm!
Stormer Music is here to provide great music lessons and music therapy with wonderful teachers and therapists for students and clients of all ages, stages, abilities and walks of life!
TrebleMakers
TrebleMakers has provided music lessons to students of all ages in Lane Cove since 2014.
Violin, Music Theory & Piano
Enrolments are now open for Term 1!
Limited availability. Find all the details at treblemakers.com.au
Address Lane Cove North, Sydney, NSW, 2066
Facebook Page thetreblemakersacademy
Instagram thetreblemakersacademy
Website http://www.treblemakers.com.au
Big Music
Learn at Australia’s number 1 contemporary Music School with your choice of over 30 inspiring and professional music coaches. Term 3 enrolments are now open for private lessons, group classes and Rock Shows. See our website bigmusic.com.au for details.
or give us a call on 86226550
The Noise Factory
The Noise Factory is for all ages
Come make some noise, music and mates
Learn Everything you need to know to blow minds and speakers at our school in Greenwich
Contact us for enrolments
Lane Cove Youth Orchestra
The Lane Cove Youth Orchestra is a community youth group offering quality music and recreational opportunities in a friendly, safe, co-educational environment. LCYO regularly participates in community events, holds a variety of concerts each year, some formal and others more casual, and gives extra performances when requested by sponsors.
LCYO has a professional conducting team headed by chief conductor and artistic director Mark Brown. Colin Piper (OAM) esteemed conductor and percussionist is our Patron and occasional guest conductor. Professional tutors provide extra assistance during rehearsals as needed.
LCYO is always keen to experiment with different performance spaces and styles and regularly invites other music or arts/cultural groups to participate. This provides a diversity of cultural experiences for our players and audiences.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings during school terms from 6-8 pm in the Cove Room in the Lane Cove Council building.
Fees are $95 per term.
Please contact Lyndall on 0411 413 335 to be involved.
Website: www.lcyo.org.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lcyouthorchestra
Syrinx Music
Does your child play a musical instrument? Did you know we have a music store in Lane Cove? ITC has a child who plays a musical instrument and shopping local has saved me so much time (as you are always told that they need new reeds or music 24 hours before they are actually needed). Syrinx Music (previously known as Lane Cove Music Supplies) is located in Central Arcade on the First Floor. Just call Derek and he will organise sheet music, instruments, reeds, music stands are much more. The convenience factor is HUGE.
Contact Details
Address: Shop 18, 105-108 Longueville Road, Lane Cove NSW 2066
Email: Derek Galloway Director
Phone:(02) 9420 4499
Mobile: 0450 045 753
Website: www.syrinxmusic.com
Facebook: @syrinx
EDUCATION
Skill Samurai Lane Cove
Skill Samurai specialises in after-school coding classes for children aged 6-16. We focus on skills in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, 3D printing and more. Our programs make coding fun, easy to learn and are specifically designed to enhance the student’s problem-solving, teamwork and leadership skills! See our website for class timings and registration.
Learning with Confidence
We will be running practice exams, marked with comments, before the HSC. This is a final opportunity to refine all exam skills.
Kumon Lane Cove
At Kumon, we personalise each student’s program, right from the beginning. Students begin study at a level that allows them to build self-confidence from day one, and progress according to their ability rather than their age. Over time, our students develop the study habits, attitude and skills that will allow them to study advanced material confidently and independently.
Kumon has operated in Lane Cove for over 30 years, and is run by local mum (and ex-Kumon Student) Sheryl Lee. We are constantly adjusting our centre to ensure the safety of our students, staff and the local community. Families can study with us in person, online, or via correspondence – choose the system that suits your family best!
Find out more about the Kumon Method of Learning by watching our introductory video (kumonglobal.com/kumon-a-foundation-for-the-future/) or booking an Orientation Meeting directly with Sheryl at [email protected].
Uber Tutoring
Uber Tutoring offers tutoring for primary and secondary students by qualified educators with classroom teaching experience. We provide educational services that engage students in their learning to promote confidence and understanding. We understand that every child is different and tailor our programs to each individual to ensure they can learn in a way that is suitable to them. We believe in the importance of involving the student in their own learning and encourage this through our positive and motivating classes. At Uber tutoring, we ensure every student has a voice, is heard and receives the best support that we have to offer.
They provide:
Small Group Tutoring
These classes cater for 1 – 5 students in an intimate learning space to ensure they receive the attention they need.
Individualised Programs
Each child receives a tailored support to meet their learning requirements
Positive Learning Environments
We provide positive workspaces and energetic tutors to meet each child’s emotional needs.
HEALTH & SUPPORT
Sydney Speech Clinic
Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists are professionally trained to assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of developmental differences and ultimately aim to help individuals in their daily activities, relationships and communication skills.
Supporting these skills is often best achieved through group programs. Group sessions promote peer learning in an interactive, motivating and supportive group environment.
Our group programs are designed to supplement a child’s learning in other environments by building on existing skills and allowing for generalisation across situations. Most importantly, these groups encourage the children in the group to learn from one another. We often find that children thrive in this group setting, and emerge feeling more confident and empowered. Group programs offer a reliable and affordable way of maximising your child’s exposure to learning.
All programs are evidence-based, and carefully planned and facilitated by qualified speech pathologists and/or occupational therapists.
More information here
Luz Abilities
With a 15-year history, Luz All Abilities is a tailored one-on-one program for individuals with diverse needs. Shifting the focus from disability and concentrating our efforts on maximising their abilities.
Our doors are always open. We believe that every person has a light (luz means light in Portuguese) inside their hearts. We are not here to heal or fix anyone. We are here to create a world of possibilities, to take our Luz Ability students on a transformational journey full of new discoveries, to broaden and to contribute with the community around us.
We take the word “care” quite literally, as they all become part of our caring Luz All Abilities family. Our participants vary in age – from early childhood into their adulthood. We proudly become a part of their journey and see them transform to learn to see themselves and the world around them with different eyes.
Eye Test
It is a good idea to get your child’s eyes tested for start of the school term (particularly if you or your partner wear glasses). Eyes 4 You is the place to go.
Apple Dental
If you or your child is playing sport, make sure you invest in a Mouth Guard.
Did you know more than 5 million teeth are knocked out during sporting activities every year? What is even worse is that it’s estimated between 30% and 50% of these injuries could have been prevented or would have been less severe had a mouthguard been worn.
Find out more here about mouthguards from www.appledental.com.au
Lane Cove Orthodontics
Lane Cove Orthodontics is based in Lane Cove, north of the Sydney CBD. Our team of orthodontic professionals take pride in their work and enjoy getting results for each and every one of our patients. We hope that’s reason enough to start your orthodontic treatment journey with us.
Level 1 138 Longueville Road, Lane Cove NSW 2066
Mon-Thur – 8:30am to 5:30pm
Fri – 8:30am to 5:00pm
Ph: 02 9427-8088
Lousy Solutions Gets Rid of Head Lice!
We are experts in Head Lice diagnosis, treatment, removal, and prevention.
We support Families, Schools, and Childcare Centres to proactively manage Head Lice.
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Mobile clinic for in-home service:
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If you are looking for help to check for, treat, or remove head lice and nits, we bring our professional service to the privacy of your home and do the job for you. We promise a sympathetic ear and EXPERT ADVICE.
Services include:
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- Diagnosis / confirmation of infestation.
- Choice of treatment options (mechanical only, smothering agents, chemical, essential oils).
- Professional removal of head lice and nits.
- Options for specific circumstances e.g., pregnancy, breastfeeding, allergies, disability.
- Demonstration of techniques for future use.
- Prevention tips.
- After service support.
- APPOINTMENTS available 6 DAYS a week.
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Costs vary based on treatment choice, length and thickness of hair, and degree of infestation.
Community
Lane Cove Bush Kids
Activities are held at local bushland parks or reserves:
- Blackman Park
- Tambourine Bay Park
- Stringybark Reserve
- Gore Creek Reserve
On each activity there is a bush walk on unsealed tracks, craft activity and storytelling.
Activity duration is from 1 to 1.5 hours.
Activities are designed for both children and adult participation.
The program encourages participants to connect with the natural world around us.
Bookings and tickets are essential for both adults and children. This can be done by clicking on the individual activity booking links.
Cost $10.85 per child, no charge for adults (but an adult ticket is required)
Lane Cove Library Activities
Scrabble Afternoons for kids – Thursdays 3:30pm.
Learn, or play Scrabble for fun!
Want to learn how to play scrabble or just play for fun! Come along to the Library and play for free. Volunteers from NSW Scrabble Association will be there to provide guidance.
Held every Thursday afternoon during School terms. No booking required
LOCATION: Lane Cove Library, 1 Library Place, LIbrary Walk, Lane Cove, 2066
Full list here – www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/Community/Library/News-and-Events
RETAIL
know+GROW
know+GROW is a toy store boasting a carefully curated range for children from 0-6yrs old. The f=golfosophy behind the store is smart toys for growing minds.
This is a bespoke website and the toys are carefully curated for children under six years of age.
Each range and piece have been selected to help your child’s growth and development.
They have focussed on supporting as many Australian businesses as possible and all toys meet the Australian Toy Safety Standards.
JumpingClay Australia
With all the fun of Playdough and the step by step instructions of Lego, JumpingClay makes the perfect children’s gift this Christmas.
Unique and educational, we guarantee any child aged between 3-10 will have hours of fun whilst creating long-lasting keepsakes and enhancing fine motor skills.
Give your child a chance to make their own toy. JumpingClay Australia promotes learning through play and offers unique modelling products, suitable for children aged between 3 -10.
Check out Jumping Clay’s 20% sale off all products; prices start from $11.99.
Facebook: @JumpingClay-Australia-110846743625618/
Instagram: @jumpingclay_australia
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