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Winter Teenage School Holiday Program 2026

About the program

  • Our Teenage School Holiday Program is open to young people aged 12 to 17 years.
  • Activities are held across Cardinia Shire during the school holidays. Most activities are low cost or free.
  • If transport is a barrier to your participation, please contact Cardinia Youth Services to discuss.
  • Bookings for all activities are essential. Please book using the online form.

My Place Youth Facility is open for reduced hours during school holidays, from 1pm to 5pm.

Week 1 activities

Wednesday 1st July - Movie and Popcorn   

Location: My Place Youth Centre, 5-7 Main Street Pakenham
Time: 1.30 – 4pm
Cost: Free
What to bring: Rock your favourite PJs Oodie or comfiest clothes and get ready for the ultimate cosy movie day!
What will be provided:  Hot chocolate and snacks will be provided for this activity. 
                           
Additional Information:  Get comfy and settle in for a cosy afternoon of special hot chocolate, pop-corn and a great PG rated movie with your mates.
 

Thursday 2nd July - Comic Workshop with Dean Rankine

Location: My Place Youth Centre 5-7 Main Street Pakenham  
Time:  2 - 4pm
Cost: $5.00
What to bring:  Bring your imagination and get ready to sketch, create and bring your comic ideas to life
What will be provided:  Snacks and water will be provided

Additional Information:  Dean has worked on popular comics including The Simpsons, Rick and Morty, and more and now he’s bringing his skills to you! Come and join us at My Place for an afternoon of fun!


 

Week 2 activities

Tuesday 7th July - VR Winter-verse  


Location:  My Place Youth Centre,  5-7 Main Street Pakenham  
Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Cost: Free
What will be provided:  Water, snacks and fruit will be provided
Additional Information: Surprises and prices are waiting for the winners!


Wednesday 15th April -  Emerald Library - VR and Gaming Party


Location: Emerald Library, 400b Belgrave-Gembrook Rd Emerald
Time:  5pm - 7pm
Cost: Free
What to bring: A friendly sense of competition and readiness to have fun in a virtual reality world!
What will be provided: Hot Chips, snacks and water will be provided

Thursday 16th April -  Creative Arts & Music


Location: My Place Youth Centre, 5-7 Main Street Pakenham 
Time:  1.30 - 3.30pm
Cost: $5.00
What to bring: Wanting to explore your creativity, rhythm and sounds!
What will be provided: Water, snacks and fruit will be provided
Additional Information: Are you keen for a chilled, creative afternoon? Come down, enjoy live music, hang out with friends, and create your own piece of art! This activity can get messy, so please wear old clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Aprons and extra protective clothing will be provided. Closed‑toe shoes must be worn.

 

Friday 17th April - Movie & Popcorn


Location: My Place Youth Centre, 5-7 Main Street Pakenham 
Time:  1.30 - 4pm
Cost: Free
What to bring: Come dressed in your comfiest cozy gear! Wear your warm pyjamas or snuggly Oodie, so you can be super warm and snuggly for movie time
What will be provided: Popcorn, Snacks & Water will be provided

Bookings

1. 2026 Annual Consent form

  • If you haven't submitted a Consent form for 2026, please Click here to complete the Annual Consent Form for 2026
  • If you have already submitted the Annual Consent form for 2026, you don’t need to submit it again until 2027.

2. 2026 Winter Teenage School Holiday Booking Form

Questions?

For questions about the Teenage School Holiday Program, or to get help with making a booking:

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