The school holidays are always a wild mix of fun, chaos and a touch of insanity. But the summer holidays? That’s the one that can get out of hand fast. Six long weeks off school means parents are met with a constant chorus of “I’m bored”, “I’m hungry”, and “I’m bored again”, plus the inevitable sibling squabbles.
To keep your sanity intact and your household harmonious, it helps to lock in a few activities that not only give you a bit of breathing room but also keep the kids happy, busy and excited. Summer is all about making memories, and these ideas will help your kids create some great ones.
Whether you’re looking for a quick morning activity or a full-day program, our Summer 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
Burns Bay Dance – Holiday Programs
Join Burns Bay Dance every school holidays for fun-filled dance programs and entertainment featuring ballet, jazz, contemporary, musical theatre and acrobatic arts.
Ages: Primary school age (check with studio)
When: Mon 12 Jan to Thur 15 Jan & Wed 21 Jan to Fri 23 Jan
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm (early drop-off and late pick-up available)
Where: Suite 6/47A Penrose St, Lane Cove NSW 2066
Cost: $100 per day (current BBDS students $90)
What to bring: Food, yoga mat or towel, water bottle, pillow and/or blanket
What’s provided: Popcorn, chips and fruit.
Bookings & info: burnsbaydancestudios.com.au | ☎️ 0402 779 330
Imagination Dance – Holiday Camps
Drop-off, fun-filled 2-hour holiday camps for ages 3–7 years in Mosman. Each session includes dancing, singing, craft, stories and games in a supportive and imaginative environment.
Ages: 3–7 years
When: Selected days in the school holidays (see website)
Where: Mosman Masonic Hall, Mosman
Bookings & info: imaginationdance.com.au | ☎️ 0458 333 063
Modern Sounds Music – January School Holiday Program
Summer is about to get LOUD. Modern Sounds Music is running small-group music days packed with creativity and confidence-building – from Rock Band Days to Mic Drop vocal days and a Songwriting & Production day.
Ages: School-aged kids and teens (see program details)
When: 12–30 January 2026 (selected dates)
Time: 9am–3pm (early drop-off available)
Cost: 1 Day $159 · Multi-Day Discount $149/day
Programs include: Rock Band Days, Mic Drop vocal days, Songwriting & Production
Bookings & info: modernsoundsmusic.com.au/holidays 0466607429 [email protected]
The W.O.W. Project – Creative Christmas
Dates: 1–16 December 2025
Where: The W.O.W. Project, Lane Cove
Info & bookings: Here
Contact: Valentina – 0491 360 254
The W.O.W. Project is going all-in on Christmas with hands-on creative sessions for kids, families and grown-ups. Think (almost) real snow, gingerbread, wreaths, science fun and “parents’ night out” specials.
Kids & Families Christmas Wreath Workshops
Saturday 6 December – kids 2–5 & families, 10–11:30am. kids 6+ & families, 1–2:30pm. Create your own upcycled Christmas wreath. $38 per child, adults free
Grown-Ups Christmas Wreath Workshop. Sunday 7 December, 6–8pm Adults-only creative evening with upcycled materials. $50 per person
Kids & Families Gingerbread House Decorating Party
Sunday 14 December. kids 2–5 & families, 10–11:30am. kids 6+ & families/drop-off, 1–2:30pm. $38 per child, adults free
Grown-Ups Gingerbread House Design Evening
Sunday 14 December, 6–8pm. Adults-only gingerbread house design party. $50 per person
Parents’ Night Out – Christmas Special 🎁
Saturday 6 December – ages 3–6, 5–8pm. Saturday 13 December – ages 7–10, 5–8pm. Healthy snacks + dinner, gingerbread house to take home. $55 per child / $48 siblings
Space to Express – Holiday Workshops
“Relax, Calm and Create” – Neurographic Art (January)
A calm, creative workshop where kids explore neurographic art – a relaxing drawing technique that helps them unwind, self-regulate and express their feelings through colour and line.
Ages: School years 7-12 (approx ages 13-18)
When: January school holidays (see event page for dates)
Where: Space to Express, Suite B, 161 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove
Bookings & info: Relax, Calm and Create – Neurographic Art
“Go With the Flow” – Marbling Art & Christmas Card Making
Kids and teens create their own marbled Christmas cards and decorations in this small-group workshop (max 6 per session). All art materials are supplied – just bring your creativity.
Ages: Children and teens (separate primary and high school sessions)
When: December holidays (see event/booking page for dates and times)
Where: Space to Express, Suite B, 161 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove
Cost: $40 per person
Bookings: Go With the Flow – Marbling Art & Christmas Card Making
Contact: [email protected] | 0475 519 995
Big Music – Holiday Rock Camps
Big Music runs fun music programs for kids, catering to all musical experience and ability levels. These camps are perfect for younger kids to start or continue their musical journey, with three different holiday camp programs.
Option 1: The Ultimate Rock Experience (Ages 5–12) – Explore guitar, bass, drums, vocals and piano/keyboard in a fun, supportive environment.
Option 2: Junior Rockers (Ages 8+) – For aspiring rock stars with at least one year’s playing experience, including band rehearsals and a live performance.
Option 3: Holiday Rock Show (Ages 12+) – Join a fully-fledged rock band and prepare a setlist for an epic live show on the final day.
When – December: 8–12 | 15–19 | 22–24 (no final concert 24/12)
When – January: 5–9 | 12–16 | 19–23 | 27–30
Time: 9am–3pm (extended hours 8:30am–5pm, $25/hour)
Where: Big Music, Level 1, 85 Alexander Street, Crows Nest
Cost: 5-Day Camp $650 · 4-Day Camp $560 · 3-Day Camp $450
Website: bigmusic.com.au
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (02) 8622 6550
Bookings: Holiday rock camps – ENROL NOW
📍Level 1, 85 Alexander St, Crows Nest NSW
⚽ Active & Sporty
Philotimo Freestyle Jujitsu – Fearless Girls Summer Holiday Program
This empowering five-day adventure is designed for girls aged 9–14 who are ready to move, learn and build confidence.
Ages: 9–14
When: 5-day summer holiday program (see booking page for dates and times)
Where: Philotimo Freestyle Jujitsu (see booking link for venue details)
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/DHNUK
The program includes strength and flexibility training, basic gymnastics, friendship and anti-bullying skills, throwing drills with guest instructors, and a special excursion to Birkenhead Point for a hands-on safety session. Girls will move, connect and discover just how confident and brave they can be.
Motiv8sports Willoughby North Shore – VIP Christmas Party & Summer Splash Camps
Motiv8sports gets kids excited about sports and helps them learn about teamwork and sportsmanship in safe and fun settings. They run school programs, parties, OOSH programs and the Coolest kids’ Sports Camps on the planet.
Ages: Kindy – Year 6 (camp dependent)
VIP Christmas Party: Mon 22 Dec – Lane Cove North (Mowbray Public School)
Summer Splash Camps:
Sun 12 & Mon 13 Jan – Northbridge (Shore Playing Fields)
Wed 15 & Thu 16 Jan – North Sydney (Shore School)
Sun 19 & Mon 20 Jan – Lane Cove North (Mowbray Public School)
Wed 22 & Thu 23 Jan – Northbridge (Shore Playing Fields)
Time: 8:30am–3:30pm daily
Bookings & info: motiv8sports.com.au/locations/willoughby-north-sydney/
Phone: 0450 646 878
Swim Development Australia – Summer Swim Lessons
Swim Development Australia offers private 1:1 and 2:1 lessons in a warm, indoor pool with no chlorine. Their friendly, certified instructors create a safe and supportive environment, helping children build water confidence and strong swimming foundations in time for summer.
Ages: All ages and skill levels
Where: Indoor heated pool (no chlorine)
Offer: 30% off swim lessons (T&Cs apply)
Bookings: [email protected]
Golf Camp – Kasey Dive Golf Coaching
Kasey Dive Golf Coaching is running a fun and active golf camp for ages 7–14. Kids will learn how to swing, practise their short game, and enjoy real on-course play — with all equipment provided.
Ages: 7–14 years
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Cost: $90 per day / $425 per week
Bookings: Call 0413 603 918 or email [email protected]
Lane Cove 12ft Sailing Skiff Club – Learn to Sail
Lane Cove 12ft Sailing Skiff Club offers introductory Start Sailing holiday programs during the sailing season in the October, December and January school holidays.
Learn to Sail #2: Mon 15 – Fri 19 Dec 2025 (5 days)
Learn to Sail #3: Mon 19 – Fri 23 Jan 2026 (5 days)
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm daily (complimentary 9am drop-off and 5pm pickup available – children supervised)
Ongoing: Transition to Racing Sunday morning sessions in summer for recent Learn to Sail graduates (1 Feb – 22 Mar 2026).
Bookings & info: ✉️ [email protected] | 🌐 lc12ftssc.org.au/learn-to-sail
💻 Educational & Tech
Skill Samurai Lane Cove – STEM Holiday Camps
Skill Samurai’s summer camps are small-group (max 10 kids per camp) and packed with hands-on STEM projects for tech-loving kids who want to create, not just consume.
Ages: 7–14
When: January 2026 (multiple dates)
Where: Skill Samurai Lane Cove
Bookings: https://bit.ly/SummerCamps26
Roblox & Minecraft Game Design – Build real playable worlds with maps, rules and boss levels.
3D Printing & Design – Go from idea to CAD to printed object, with a take-home creation.
Robotics Challenges – Build and test robotic arms and sensors, then compete in mini challenges.
AI & Music Creation – Produce tracks and a mini album using AI tools.
YouTube Creator Camp – Plan, film, edit and publish fun, safe videos.
Kalibrate Ed – December Wrap-Up Checklist (Free Download)
Kalibrate Ed has created a free Term 4 wrap-up checklist to help high school students finish the year calmly and start 2026 feeling motivated (and less anxious). It’s a practical tool for parents who want to tick off the final “to dos” before Christmas and ease into the holidays.
For: Parents and students in Years 7–12
Cost: Free checklist download
Download: December 2025 Wrap-Up Checklist
Contact: [email protected] | 0435 136 828
💙 Inclusive & All-Abilities
Sydney Speech Clinic – Holiday Group Programs
Sydney Speech Clinic is offering their most popular group programs during the holidays. Programs are designed and run by Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists and aim to facilitate peer connection through shared interests such as LEGO, cooking and science.
S.T.E.M. WhizKidz (7–10 yrs)
14–16 Jan · 9:30–11:30am
LEGO Social Group (5–8 yrs)
12–14 Jan · 1:30–3:30pm
C.H.E.F.S Cooking Program
Ages 7–9: 14–16 Jan · 2:30–4:30pm
Ages 9–12: 19–21 Jan · 9:30–11:30am
School Readiness
21–23 Jan · 9–11am
D.A.N.C.E Group (6–10 yrs)
21–23 Jan · 1:30–3:30pm
C.R.A.F.T.S (5–8 yrs)
27–29 Jan · 9:30–11:30am
Teen Squad (11+ yrs)
28–30 Jan · 3:30–5:30pm
More info & bookings: sydneyspeechclinic.com.au – group programs
📍 1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove NSW 2066
☎️ (02) 8404 0715
🌐 sydneyspeechclinic.com.au
PosAbility – Summer Learning Programs
PosAbility is offering a range of individual and group Summer Learning Programs designed to build skills, boost confidence, and keep young minds engaged during the holidays. Programs are delivered by their experienced team and tailored to support children across key developmental and learning areas.
Program dates: 5–30 January
Location: PosAbility Lane Cove West, F 28/16 Mars Rd, Lane Cove West
Bookings & info: ✉️ [email protected] | 🌐 Holiday programs – book now
☎️ (02) 9420 4101 | 🌐 posability.com.au
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If you know of another local activity, camp or workshop running over the Summer 2025–26 school holidays, email us at [email protected] and we’ll update this guide.
