Summer is here and so is the heat. Today we will be cooling off with some extreme water fun. We will be having water balloons and water gun wars. So, make sure you bring your water guns!!

We will have spare water guns.

What to bring:

• Sun safe hat
• Drink bottle
• Morning tea / Lunch / Afternoon tea
• Enclosed shoes
• Towel
• Change of clothes

BYO water guns

Back by popular demand is our build a bear day. But this time it has a Christmas flare.

Come build a Gingerbread man, snowman or a reindeer and take it home.

Who better to spend the days leading up to Christmas with! It is also scooter day.

What to bring:

• Sun safe hat
• Drink bottle
• Morning tea / Lunch / Afternoon tea
• Enclosed shoes
• Helmet
• Scooter

Today we will be travelling to Ettalong cinemas to watch Encanto.

Children will get to enjoy a bag of popcorn and a popper. After the movie we will travel to Umina park where we will enjoy a picnic lunch and children will get to enjoy the play area.

Permission form must be returned (see attached). Please arrive by 8.45am

Address: 84/189 Ocean View Rd, Ettalong Beach NSW 2257 / Umina Park

Distance travelled: 33.8km

Staff Child Ratio: 1:10

What to bring:

• Sun safe hat
• Drink bottle
• Morning tea / Lunch / Afternoon tea

Today we will be getting into the Christmas spirt as we go Christmas crazy!

We will be doing Christmas craft, decorating Christmas cupcakes and playing Christmas games.

What to bring:

• Sun safe hat
• Drink bottle
• Morning tea / Lunch / Afternoon tea
• Enclosed shoes
• BYOD

It’s the day before Christmas and all through OOSH there are creatures stirring as we create Christmas presents for all our friends and family.

We will also be sharing a Christmas Eve hot lunch.

Lunch provided.

What to bring:

• Sun safe hat
• Drink bottle
• Morning tea / Afternoon tea
• Enclosed shoes
• BYOD

The New Year has begun and it is time to have some fun! Today we will be exploring all things fun… Slime, fidget toys, devices, craft, face painting and dancing.

We will be having pizza for lunch!

Lunch provided

What to bring:

• Sun safe hat
• Drink bottle
• Morning tea / Afternoon tea
• Enclosed shoes
• BYOD (Bring your own device)

Today we will be travelling to Inflatable world Charmhaven where there are jumping castles as far as your eyes can see.

After inflatable world we will then be travelling back to Kariong park.

Permission form must be returned (see attached). Please arrive by 8.45am.

Address: 128 Chelmsford Rd, Charmhaven NSW 2263

Distance travelled return: 79.2KM

Staff Child Ratio: 1:10

What to bring:

• Sun safe hat
• Drink bottle
• Morning tea / Lunch / Afternoon tea
• Enclosed shoes
• Please bring socks

Come join us today for a day full of sports. We will be travelling across to the park where we will be learning all types of Aboriginal games. Followed by an afternoon of arts and craft.

Permission form must be returned (see attached).

Distance travelled return: 200m

Staff Child Ratio: 1:15

What to bring:

• Sun safe hat
• Drink bottle
• Morning tea / Lunch / Afternoon tea
• Enclosed shoes
• BYOD (Bring your own device)

Come dressed as a pirate today as we will be searching for pirate treasure, doing pirate craft and eating pirate food for afternoon tea. We will also be having lots of water fun!! Including our inflatable waterslide So, don’t forget to bring your swimmers and a towel.

What to bring:

• Sun safe hat
• Drink bottle
• Morning tea / Lunch
• Enclosed shoes
• Towel
• Change of clothes

Lego, Lego, everywhere. Today Bricks 4 Kidz are visiting and the children will be constructing amazing Lego models that come to life! They will design intricate mosaic builds, awesome characters and let their imaginations soar with LEGO creative free play.

What to bring:

• Sun safe hat
• Drink bottle
• Morning tea / Lunch / Afternoon tea
• Enclosed shoes
• BYOD (Bring your own device)

Come with us today to Warrior Fitness where children will develop ninja warrior skills. We only have 35 spots available so get in quick.

OR

Come with us to the Art Barn where we will be painting our very own plaster paintings.

Afterwards we will travel to Kariong park for some park adventures and to practice those ninja warrior skills we learnt.

Permission form must be returned (see attached). Please arrive by 8.45am.

Address: 17 Wollong St, North Gosford NSW 2250

OR

11 Kirrawee Rd, Gosford NSW 2250

Distance travelled return: 15.8KM

Child Staff Ratio: 1:10

What to bring:

• Sun safe hat
• Drink bottle
• Morning tea / Lunch / Afternoon tea
• Enclosed shoes

It’s time to carve up the ice as we travel to Erina Ice Arena. Children will get to skate around the rink from 11.30 till 3. There will be seals available to assists with skating. When we return to the centre children will warm up with a milo and pretzels for afternoon tea.

Permission form must be returned (see attached). Please arrive by 8.45am.

Address: Shop A08 Erina Fair, Terrigal Dr, Erina NSW 2250

Distance travelled return: 24.1KM

Staff Child Ratio: 1:10

What to bring:

• Sun safe hat
• Drink bottle
• Morning tea / Lunch
• Enclosed shoes
• Don’t forget long socks
• Warm clothes for the rink.

Calling on singers, dancers, magicians and any other children with amazing talents. Today at OOSH Joel the Magican will be visiting to show us us a trick or two. Followed by our OOSH got talent were our children will get to perform.

What to bring:

• Sun safe hat
• Drink bottle
• Morning tea / Lunch / Afternoon tea
• Enclosed shoes
• BYOD (Bring your own device)

Today we will be doing tie-dying so don’t forget to bring a white shirt!

Also, today we will be exploring different cultures, learning about different countries and trying food from around the world.

What to bring:

• Sun safe hat
• Drink bottle
• Morning tea / Lunch / Afternoon tea
• Enclosed shoes
• White t-shirt for tie-dying

Today we will be adventuring under the sea as we create jellyfish, find sea shells and have water gun wars. So, make sure you bring your water guns!!

We will have spare water guns available.

We will be enjoying jelly and fruit for afternoon tea.

What to bring:

• Sun safe hat
• Drink bottle
• Morning tea / Lunch / Afternoon tea
• Enclosed shoes
• Towel
• Change of clothes
• BYO water guns

Join us for a day full of jumping!

Today we will be having a jumping castle at OOSH. But the fun doesn’t stop there. We will also be having coloured hair, face painting and a big scavenger hunt.

What to bring:

• Sun safe hat
• Drink bottle
• Morning tea / Lunch / Afternoon tea
• Enclosed shoes
• Socks
• BYOD (Bring your own device)

Put your walking shoes on because today we will be visiting the Australian Reptile Park. Children with staff will get to explore the reptile park that has over 2000 animals. We are also going to have a chance see Elsa the Koala who we have sponsored. We will then be having a picnic lunch and play in the park.

Permission form must be returned (see attached). Please arrive by 8.45am.

Address: Pacific Hwy, Somersby NSW 2250

Distance travelled return: 10.1KM

Staff Child Ratio: 1:10

What to bring:

• Sun safe hat
• Drink bottle
• Morning tea / Lunch / Afternoon tea
• Enclosed and comfortable shoes

Today we will be travelling to Cinema Paradiso to watch Sing 2.

Can-do koala Buster Moon and his all-star cast of animal performers prepare to launch a dazzling stage extravaganza in the glittering entertainment capital of the world. There’s just one hitch — he has to find and persuade the world’s most reclusive rock star to join them.

After the movie we will travel to Peninsula Precinct Park for a picnic lunch.

Permission form must be returned (see attached). Please arrive by 8.45am.

Address: 84/189 Ocean View Rd, Ettalong Beach NSW 2257 / Umina Park

Distance travelled: 37.8km

Staff Child Ratio: 1:10 

What to bring:

• Sun safe hat
• Drink bottle
• Morning tea / Lunch / Afternoon tea

Come dressed as a fairy-tale character because today we will be diving into a world of fantasy. We will be making Rapunzel’s long hair, searching for Snow White’s 7 dwarfs and eating poison apple for afternoon tea.

We will also be having our much-loved scooter day!

Afternoon tea provided.

What to bring:

• Sun safe hat
• Drink bottle
• Morning tea / Lunch
• Helmet
• Scooters
• Enclosed shoes
• BYOD (Bring your own device)

Today we will be exploring the world of 9D movies and games. We will be having a 9D cinema where children will have the ride of a lifetime with special effects raining down on them, literally! We will then be doing Minecraft, themed games and crafts.

What to bring:

• Sun safe hat
• Drink bottle
• Morning tea / Lunch / Afternoon tea
• Enclosed shoes
• BYOD (Bring your own device)

Today we will be doing all things Australian. We will be painting boomerangs, learning about Aboriginal culture, playing cricket, having water play and eating lots of yummy food.

We will be having sausage sandwiches for lunch and lamingtons and fruit salad for afternoon tea.

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided.

What to bring:

• Sun safe hat
• Drink bottle
• Towel
• Change of clothes
• Enclosed shoes

A bit of friendly competition is always fun! Children will bowl it out at Gosford City Bowling. After a bit of bowling children will get to enjoy a picnic at Kariong park where children will get to play cricket, soccer and play on the park equipment.

Permission form must be returned (see attached). Please arrive by 8.45am.

Address: 10 Brooks Ave, Wyoming NSW 2250

Distance travelled return: 18.5km

Staff Child Ratio: 1:10

What to bring:

• Sun safe hat
• Drink bottle
• Morning tea / Lunch / Afternoon tea
• Enclosed shoes
• Socks

Let the fun begin!! For the first half of the day children will spend the morning exploring the world of science as they conduct experiments like making slime and elephant toothpaste.

The second half of the day children will battle it out in a nerf war.

What to bring:

• Sun safe hat
• Drink bottle
• Morning tea / Lunch / Afternoon tea
• Enclosed shoes
• BYOD (Bring your own device)

Let the fun begin!! For the first half of the day children will spend the morning exploring the world of science as they conduct experiments like making slime and elephant toothpaste.

The second half of the day children will battle it out in a nerf war.

What to bring:

• Sun safe hat
• Drink bottle
• Morning tea / Lunch / Afternoon tea
• Enclosed shoes
• BYOD (Bring your own device)

Sun Safety: Kariong OOSH endorses the Cancer Council’s ‘Sun Safe OOSH’ Policy. Under this policy, a daily UV check is conducted, and at times where the UV level is 3 or above, SPF 50+ sunscreen is applied every 2-3 hours. Children are also required to wear sun safe clothing, including a broad brimmed, bucket style or legionnaire hat, and clothing which covers their shoulders. Singlets and caps are not sun safe clothing. If your child attends Vacation Care without appropriate sun safe clothing, they will be provided with a hat/ shirt. This will incur a laundering fee of $3 per item. Children must also wear enclosed shoes and bring a jumper or a jacket and drink bottle each day. Thongs, open toed and slip-on style shoes are not permitted.

Caps are not permitted at Kariong OOSH.

Mobile Phone Number: 0405 358 049 Kariong OOSH has a mobile phone, in addition to our landline. This phone will be carried by the Service Supervisor whilst on excursions.

Hours of operation: Kariong OOSH is open from 6.30am till 6.30pm Monday to Friday during the school holidays and Kariong Public School Pupil Free Days (excludes public holidays). Bookings are essential as places are limited. If you have enquires outside of these times please leave us a message or send us an email.

Child Care Subsidy (CCS): CCS is available to registered parents for Vacation Care. If you are a family that only uses Kariong OOSH for Vacation Care you will need to reconfirm your enrolment with Centrelink for CCS to be applied to your account. This will need to be done around the first day of attendance to stop your enrolment falling back into exited family status. If you fail to do this you will be charged FULL FEES. Please contact Family Assistance Office (FAO) on 136 150, or login to your MyGov account or Centrelink App to be CCS assessed.

Bookings: Bookings are to be made via BookMe, which is accessed from your Hubworks account. If you need your login details please advise us. In the case that a day becomes booked out, a waiting list will be prepared and parents will be notified if a place becomes available.

Cancellations: Please notify the Centre of any cancellations as soon as possible. We do not swap days, and there is a 25% Cancellation Fee, if you cancel your booking within 7 days of the booked day.

Payment: The cost per day during Vacation Care is $65 per child. Please note that additional costs may apply to some ‘in centre’ activities and excursions, to cover increased staffing costs and transportation costs. (Please see the program for these additional charges). Fees are due to paid at time of booking. We understand that some families’ accounts are in credit, so we are requesting in order to secure your days, that 25% of total fees are paid at time of booking. This will be calculated at checkout with BookMe.

Supervision: Kariong OOSH is approved for a maximum of 75 school age children per day, however limitations may be placed on maximum number of enrolments due to staffing or transport requirements. Staff to child ratios of 1:15 are maintained during centre days, with increased supervision on excursions. Risk Assessments are conducted prior to each excursion and are available for parents to view. These are available at the Sign in and out desk. A Responsible Person holding their Apply First Aid, Child Protection, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificate and CPR will be rostered on at all times throughout the day. The responsible person/s are listed on the white board above the sign in and out desk.

Kariong OOSH’s Vacation Care Program: We are aware that sometimes programmed activities will not appeal to all children. Be assured that wherever possible we try to provide alternative activities such as craft, games or movies. There are also opportunities for children to assist with activities even if they do not wish to take part in the actual activity.

Program variations: The Vacation Care program is subject to change without notice if it is deemed in the best interests of children. E.g. changes to program on wet weather days. Should an excursion change, parents will be required to sign their permission for the new excursion prior to children attending.

Medication: If your child requires medication an Administration of Medication form must be completed on each day that the medication is to be administered. Please note that no over-the- counter medication will be given (except Panadol) Medication must be prescribed by a registered medical practitioner, provided in original packaging with the child’s correct name and will be administered as per dosage instructions that are attached to the packaging (i.e. a sticker placed on the packaging by a pharmacist, or any written instructions provided by a registered medical practitioner). Any medication that has expired will not be administered to your child.

Food: Please pack a nutritious morning tea, lunch and some snacks for your children on all days. There may be days where we provide lunch or a snack, please see the vacation care program for these days. Please ensure that your child has adequate food, as Vacation Care days are active and long and the children do get quite hungry.

Water: Water will be freely available at the Centre, but please supply a drink bottle each day as these can be refilled as required. If your child forgets a water bottle on an excursion day, Kariong OOSH will supply a water bottle, but $5 surcharge will be added to your account each time this occurs.

Nut policy: Kariong OOSH is an allergy aware service, and we observe a nut avoidance policy, for the safety of all children. Please do not send any nuts or food products containing nuts to Kariong OOSH. These items will be removed from the care environment and returned to the parent at the completion of each day.

Special diets: If children are on restricted diets due to food allergies etc. parents are advised to provide alternatives food for their child as we cannot guarantee that the foods available will be suitable for your child’s needs. Please see a Responsible Person for a Care Plan for a Child with Special Dietary Requirements.

Spending money: Children are not permitted to bring money for an excursion unless the program indicates otherwise as there is no opportunity for them to spend it. Kariong OOSH takes no responsibility for any monies that are bought into care.

Personal Gaming Devices: Children are not permitted to bring their personal gaming devices during Vacation Care, except on allocated days, specific times will be allocated for playing their games so that they spend some time participating in other activities. All games, including iPad games, must be G or PG rated as per centre policy. Any games above this classification (M, MA15+) will be confiscated and returned to the child’s parent/ guardian at the completion of the day. Kariong OOSH is not responsible for any breakages or lost property.

Children are not permitted to use mobile phones and smart watches at Kariong OOSH at any time.