Spring is in the air, and the school holidays are on the way!
It’s the season for kids to get outdoors, get creative, and try something new — and as always, ITC has you covered. From art workshops and sports clinics to nature adventures and community events, there’s plenty happening in and around Lane Cove to keep the little ones busy (and parents sane!).
Whether you’re looking for a quick morning activity or a full-day program, our Spring School Holiday Guide has something for every family.
Pro tip: spots always fill quickly, so book early to avoid missing out.
And don’t forget — we update the guide regularly, so keep checking back for new additions!
📌 Quick Guide (Jump to Section)
🎨 Creative, Music & Performing Arts
⚽ Active & Sporty
💻 Educational & Tech
💙 Inclusive & All-Abilities
🎨 Creative, Music & Performing Arts
Gallery Lane Cove + Creative Studios
SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Our Winter Kids Holiday Workshops offer exciting activities in clay, textiles, drawing, and painting. With options for 3-hour and all-day sessions, kids can explore their creativity in a fun and supportive environment. Workshops in painting, sculpture, textiles, ceramics and more.
Did you know that if you book in a morning and afternoon workshop on the same day we provide lunchtime care between the classes ! If you need a longer day , we have available to purchase before and after care (8.30-9.30am) and (4.30-5.30pm).
Bookings open now and we are offering the early bird discount of $10 off every workshop booked between 19th August – 9th September.
Discount code: SPRINGEARLYBIRD
📍 Upper Level, 164 Longueville Rd, Lane Cove☎️ (02) 9428 4898🌐 gallerylanecove.com.au
Burns Bay Dance
HOLIDAY DANCE CAMPS
Join us every school holiday for fun-filled dance programs and entertainment!
WEEK 1 – MONDAY 29 SEPTEMBER TO FRIDAY 3 OCTOBER
- TIME – 9:00-3:00pm (Early drop off and late pick up available. Charges applicable SMS Miss Chelsea 0402 779 330).
- WHAT TO BRING – Food, yoga mat or towel, water bottle, pillow and/or blanket for movie time.
- WHAT IS PROVIDED – Popcorn, chips and fruit
- WHAT TO EXPECT- Dance workshops include ballet, jazz, contemporary, musical theatre and acrobatic arts.
- COST- $100 (special discount for current BBDS students $90.00)
📍 Suite 6/47a Penrose St, Lane Cove NSW 2066
☎️ 0402 779 330
🌐 burnsbaydancestudios.com.au
Imagination Dance
Holiday Camps
Ages: 3-7 Years
Join us for our 2 hour drop off holiday camps!
They are super fun and include ballet, jazz, singing, craft, stories and games.Each day is different so you can join for 1 or all days! If attending multiple camps, you also get the following discounts:
1x camp= $40
2x camps= $70
3x camps= $100
4x camps= $120
dates TBC
📍 Blackman Park, Girl Guides Hall: Lloyd Rees Drive, Lane Cove West
☎️ 0458 333 063
🌐 imaginationdance.com.au
Big Music School Holiday Music Camps
Every school holidays Big Music runs fun music programs for kids aged 5 to 17, catering for all levels of musical experience and ability.
We offer three holiday camp programs, depending on your child’s age and musical experience – read more about our camp programs below.
The emphasis of the camp programs are FUN and participation in playing and performing popular music with other kids. All kids have access to Big Music’s extensive studio facilities and the latest equipment, as well as our team of inspiring professional music coaches.
Camps typically run Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm daily, with optional before / after care – see details below.
Upcoming Camps
Week 1: Sep 29 – Oct 3 (5 day program, $650)
Week 2: Oct 7 – 10 (4 day program, $560)
ENROL NOW! Simply choose your program and book online. Information and booking link HERE
📍Level 1, 85 Alexander St, Crows Nest NSW
☎️ (02) 8622 6550
🌐 bigmusic.com.au
⚽ Active & Sporty
Little Legends
We aim to build a lasting love of exercise through a wide variety of age specific sports, games and activities that are suitable for both girls and boys of all athletic abilities (all children will be kept in age groups throughout the day). We begin the day with warm-up games, throughout the day we rotate between different sports, games and action packed activities which will leave your children asking for more. Some of the games we play include bull rush, relay races, soccer, netball/basketball, capture the flag, music games and many more.
Additional information
- Age groups and friends will be kept together.
- Program continues rain, hail or shine.
- A large indoor area is used during the day in case of bad weather.
- Sign in and sign out policy applies.
📍 Shore Playing Fields, opposite 40 Sailors Bay Rd
☎️ 0431 072 329
🌐 littlelegends.net.au
Motiv8sports
Join Motiv8sports these school holidays for The Big Battle! Our CAMP where we are turning traditional sports upside down and taking campers on a journey where they will feel like they have entered a game show.
Campers will represent one of 2 amazing tribes and battle it out in a long list of team sports and challenges. Culminating in the coolest challenge we have ever created Battlegrounds. Our optional finale, including water bombs and coloured powder & paints and never before seen challenges.
Like all Motiv8sports events our focus is to create a sporting arena that teaches children about teamwork, sportsmanship and resilience all while motivating them to be extraordinary versions of themselves.
When & Where:
Mon 29 & Tues 30 Sept – Northbridge
Wed 1 & Thurs 2 Oct – North Sydney
Thurs 9 & Fri 10 Oct – Lane Cove North
8.30-3.30 Daily – Kindy-Yr6
To Book & Find out More click HERE
📍 Willoughby & North Sydney Locations
☎️ 0450 646 878
🌐 motiv8sports.com.au/locations/willoughby-north-sydney/
North Shore Running and Fitness Group
RUNNING
Each day has a theme to boost skills, technique and fitness. Kids will fine-tune their running while having fun – red-faced but smiling!
STRENGTH
Sydney Performance Lab brings fun daily challenges to build coordination, mobility, endurance and strength.
COMBINED PROGRAM
Do both for the ultimate challenge! Improves running, strength, coordination and fitness for all sports.
LOCATIONS
🏃 Running – Blackman Park, Lane Cove West
💪 Strength – Sydney Performance Lab, Lane Cove West Business Park
☎️ 0422 554 029
🌐 nsrunningfitness.com.au
Lane Cove 12ft Sailing Skiff Club – Learn to Sail
Introductory Start Sailing holiday program on the water in Longueville. Two streams: Beginners in Sabots (ages 8–12) and Beginners in ILCA 4s (up to 18).
- Dates: Tue 7 Oct – Fri 10 Oct 2025 (4 days)
- Times: 10am–4pm daily (complimentary 9am drop-off and 5pm pickup)
- Location: Clubhouse, Longueville Wharf, Stuart St, Longueville
- Cost: $570 (4-day) / $660 (5-day)
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 lc12ftssc.org.au/learn-to-sail
💻 Educational & Tech
Skill Samurai – Coding & STEM Camps
If you’ve been part of the Skill Samurai magic before, you’ll know these camps are more than just screen time. They’re where kids build their own games, code robots, learn to 3D print and even make music with AI. Did we forget to mention their favourite platform Minecraft & Roblox coding.
They are hands-on, creative, and yes—absolutely loved by kids (and parents too).
We’ve refreshed the lineup with new projects and even more ways for kids to learn real skills while having an absolute blast.
Camps are held right here in Lane Cove, and spots fill quickly—especially with the regulars coming back.
Check out what’s new and book early if you’d like to join us: HERE
Looking forward to another fun-filled holiday with familiar faces and new adventures!
📍Suite 104 , 79-83 Longueville Road, Lane Cove, 2066
☎️ 02 8529 2620
🌐 skillsamurai.com.au
💙 Inclusive & All-Abilities
Sydney Speech Clinic
We are excited to be offering our most popular group programs during the holidays! Our group programs are designed and run by Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists and aim to facilitate peer connection through shared interests of Lego, cooking and science.
For school starters, our school readiness program is perfect for helping prepare for this exciting transition to Kindergarten.
For more information, see their website: HERE
📍 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove NSW 2066
☎️ (02) 8404 0715
🌐 sydneyspeechclinic.com.au
PosAbility – Holiday Programs
Booster Sessions
Keep learning momentum going these holidays with 1–10 booster sessions. Priority for current students, so book early.
Explore Learning Areas
Holiday programs available in literacy, numeracy, typing, handwriting, emotional regulation, social skills, and screening assessments (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia).
👩🏫 Group Programs (29 Sept – 2 Oct)
- Fun with Phonics (K–2) – 9–10am or 10–11am, four days
- Primary Writing (Years 3–6) – 9.30–11am, three days
- High School Writing (Years 7–12) – 2.30–4pm, dates TBC
📌 Book now to secure your spot.
📍 F 28 / 16 Mars Rd, Lane Cove West
☎️ (02) 9420 4101
🌐 posability.com.au
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