Teenage School Holiday Program
About the program
Our Teenage School Holiday program is for young people aged 12 to 17 years.
- Activities are held across Cardinia Shire during the school holidays. Most activities are low cost or free.
- Transport to and from some activities from selected locations may be available. Please contact My Place Youth Centre for further information.
- 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.
More info: Things you need to know about the summer holiday program
Week 1 activities - Summer 2024
Tuesday 16 January – Tennis Day
Cost: Free
Location: Pakenham Regional Tennis Centre, 11 Webster Way Pakenham
Meeting Point: Please arrive 10 minutes earlier, at the entrance to the Tennis Centre
Time: 1:30pm to 3:30pm
What to bring: Sneakers or appropriate footwear, comfortable/appropriate clothing, and a hat.
Wednesday 17 January – Digital Photo Scavenger Hunt @ Lakeside Pakenham
Cost: Free
Location: 40 Lakeside Blvd, Pakenham
Meeting Point: Please arrive 10 minutes earlier, at the entrance to the Cardinia Cultural Centre
Time: 1:30pm to 3:30pm
What to bring: A hat, suitable footwear - there will be a lot of walking for this activity
Thursday 18 January – Harry Potter Party @The Point
Cost: Free
Location: The Point, Cnr McGregor Rd and Main St Pakenham
Time: 1:30pm to 4pm
What to bring: Yourself - dress up as your favourite Harry Potter character, if you wish
Friday 19 January – Games and Pizza @The Pakenham Library
Cost: Free
Location: The Library, Cnr John St and Henry St Pakenham
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
What to bring: Your appetite and sense of fun
Website: Pakenham Library - myli
Week 2 activities - Summer 2024
Tuesday 23 January – Cricut Crafting
Cost: Free
Location: My Place, 5 – 7 Main St Pakenham
Time: 1:30pm to 3:30pm
What to bring: Your creative flare
Wednesday 24 January – Gumbuya World
Cost: $35
Location: Gumbuya World, 2705 Princes Hwy Tynong North
Meeting Point: Please meet at the entrance to Gumbuya World
Time: 9.45am to 3:30pm
What to bring: Appropriate shoes for walking, rides and water area. A towel, hat and bathers/swimming clothes
Website: Welcome to Gumbuya World, The Newest Theme Park in Melbourne!
Thursday 25 January – Cooking
Cost: Free
Location: My Place, 5 – 7 Main St Pakenham
Time: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
What to bring: A container in case there are leftovers
Bookings
1. Complete the 2024 annual consent form
You need to submit an annual consent form every calendar year.
- If you haven't submitted one yet for 2024, please complete the form.
- If you’ve already submitted one for 2024, you don’t need to submit it again until 2025.
Online form – 2024 Annual Consent
Download a form – 2024 Annual Consent
2. Complete the Summer activities booking form
Online form – Summer 2024 Activities Booking Form
Download a form – Summer 2024 Activities Booking Form
Questions?
Contact 1800 496 884 or mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au