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Holiday Workshops

*$50 early bird price finishes September 19th (Reg $80)*

Workshop days are from 9am-5pm.

Ask about our extended hours and our NEW age related play areas.

Only 20 places per day (3 staff)

Counsellor Nicole Neave will be there all day every day.

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If you are new to The Authentic Child, please complete a New Enrolment form. This only needs to be done once per child for the duration of their time with The Authentic Child.

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September/October School Holidays 2022
July School Holidays 2022
April School Holidays 2022
January School Holidays 2022
September/October School Holidays 2021
June/July School Holidays 2021
Easter School Holidays 2021
December 2020 /January 2021 School Holidays
September/October 2020 School Holidays
July 2019 Winter Holidays
April 2019 Easter Holidays
Christmas School Holidays 2018/2019
October School Holidays 2018
July School Holidays 2018
April School Holidays 2018
September/October School Holidays 2022

WEEK 1

Monday September 26th

Hannah Jane Offerings
Introducing Hannah Jane teaching kids to be their authentic selves through movement from ‘hannahjaneofferings’. This is the beginning of learning our unique movement language. We play with embodying different forms, textures, elements and animals. We can use dance to connect to and express ourselves without words-playing fun games with different creative concepts and ideas. This is one of the best mediums to learn about our physical, spiritual and mental health.
Friends: How to make them, keep them and when to dump them!
It’s a minefield out there with friends. Making the right choices regarding friends can make or break your child’s social and school life! This is an interactive wonderful workshop for any child. Studies show that this topic is the greatest stressor for girls aged 8-17 years. Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.
Trivia Afternoon
Great trivia with Caleb plus scattegories tournaments!!
BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/CBSXT

Tuesday September 27th

Young Engineers
Young Engineers offers unique STEM programs where children learn critical skills for the digital age while having fun! A wonderful introduction to all things engineering. FIRST TIME OFFERED.
How to keep being your Authentic Self
Authenticity and being who you are at your core can help you create a more streamlined expectation of yourself and being aware of your strengths and weaknesses. Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.
Debating and public speaking-Learn how to win every time!
When you get creative with topics you bring the kids interest to life-motivation, animation and imagination are key to winning! This is a great workshop where the kids learn that they have the power within them to get up in front of the class and confidently speak and debate!

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/CBTCE


Wednesday September 28th

Wands and Power Sticks
Ancient Tribal elders customarily made their own talking (or power) sticks, each one customised by its owner. When the chief of these tribes trusted an individual member of the tribe they would pass the talking stick to them and allow them to speak. So tradition says if you had your OWN power stick/wand then YOU have the power to rule-as you would be seen to be wise and commanding. Even the wood they carve the stick from holds its own meaning. Birch is for truth and new beginnings, oak is for strength and courage, and pine is for peace and harmony. Colours chosen for each unique design have specific meanings for the maker. For example, yellow encourages knowledge, while green offers harmony and healing. The beads on the talking stick are sentiments; reminders that the Great Spirit hears the message of the heart and the spoken word.
Why do I Argue?
Kids love to argue their point with everybody and anybody! What they need to realise is in lots of cases its disrespectful to be argumentative. This workshop will explain to the children why they argue. This is a really revealing workshop with great results and interesting discussions! Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.

Drama Games
An afternoon full of drama games, drama cards, movement, diction and dreaming big!

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/CBTCO


Thursday September 29th

Mandala Book Marks with Lucinda
Learn how drawing repetitive patterns like mandalas are good for your mental health! Beautifully designed and laminated once your child has put their original stamp on their creative piece. FIRST TIME OFFERED.
Goal Setting
This is a great workshop that teaches your child why they should learn goal setting from a young age! Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.
Yoga with Bridget
Bridget will teach the students how to use yoga and meditation as an easy and creative tool to wash away their daily stresses.

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/CBTCS


Friday September 30th

Pokemon and Hobby Bags with Maddy
Maddy’s got some funky techniques for your kids to make their own Pokemon bag, trinket pouch, hobby bag or pencil case. Great fabrics to choose from!
Sibling Rivalry
Sibling rivalry has been identified to be more common among children who are the same gender and close together in age-however every family will deal with this at some stage. Counsellor Nicole Neave will discuss the reason behind this with the children and give them some tools to better deal with it.
Puppet show
The children love creating their own puppet show with our beautifully crafted hand puppets-the children produce and act out their own group performances.

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/CBTCU


 Every day, we also have outdoor play with bikes and equipment, an open art and craft station, and access to all costumes and stage.

WEEK 2

Monday October 3rd

PUBLIC HOLIDAY!!!


Tuesday October 4th

Join the Circus with Jess from Alchemy of Arts
A circus artist homegrown in Newcastle! Get ready to join the circus for a day! This workshop will include learning a variety of new fun tricks and skills like juggling, clowning around and balance. PLUS you get to dress up and have a chance to perform in your very own BIG CIRCUS show for your friends!
Self esteem
Self esteem can so easily be eroded but it can also be pumped up! This workshop will explore why your child feels the way they do and we teach some great ways to bolster that self esteem. Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.
Drama Games
An afternoon full of drama games, drama cards, movement, diction and dreaming big!

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/CBTDA


Wednesday October 5th

Water Eco Wonder with Rachael from Regenerative Living
Regenerative Living offers nature-based education and play to help children understand the importance of ecological systems and sustainability. Workshop participants will explore and enhance their understanding of water cycles and how it relates to ecological systems through games, guided outdoor exploration and creating Tiny Homes for Plants using up-cycled materials.
Bullies
A MUST DO verbally interactive workshop with child Counsellor Nicole Neave. This workshop gives the kids the opportunity to speak up about bullying (and share stories if they feel comfortable) and learn the best ways to deal with a bully!
Open Art Kart
The children can let their imaginations run wild and are encouraged to be as creative as possible to make a range of artistic creations!

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/CBTDJ


Thursday October 6th

Smelly Pots with SANTE
Join Darnie to make your own intuitive oil diffuser with daily affirmations. Our intuition is always strong and knows exactly what we need (bravery, calmness, wisdom) FIRST TIME OFFERED.
Anxiety-the sparkle killer
This educational workshop aims to simply explain anxiety and demonstrate how we humans react to stress and anxiety. This is a very practical workshop for the children to learn to be the master of their anxiety and not their anxiety being their master! Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.
A Morning of Games/Art/Craft/Drama
You’re in for a treat! The children will have access to a full range of games to play with the teachers and their fellow friends. They will also be encouraged to create masterpieces in the arts and crafts section. And for those daring enough, the stage and props/costumes will be available for the kids to perform drama!

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/CBTDN


Friday October 7th

Meet Shelly from Versatile
The children will be making and bringing home their own analogue clock – ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK! This is an inspirational/functioning clock created from repurposed vinyl records and copied sheet music. We will also remind the children how to read an analogue clock.
Problem solving made easy!
Problem solving is one of the key strategies that children need to learn to become independent thinkers. Counsellor Nicole Neave gives the children strategies to solve problems-kids see problems as impenetrable big chores that are to be feared. In this workshop we break down a problem into manageable bite-sized pieces that can be easily handled, giving the kids the feeling of triumph! This is a great interactive workshop!
Art Kart with Ava
Join Ava who has a great stash of creative ideas to share with the children.

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/CBTDQ


Every day, we also have outdoor play with bikes and equipment, an open art and craft station, and access to all costumes and stage.
 

July School Holidays 2022

WEEK 1

Monday July 4th

Heartbeat with Kaymin
Kaymin Farmer has been exploring the craft of music as a producer and artist for over 15 years and has crafted a unique workshop to help children of all ages express themselves with a sense of humour and play through the universal language of music.
Being Organised-its easier than you think!
There are 5 simple steps that children can learn to become more organised- we teach this during the workshop as well as some hands on examples. Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave – FIRST TIME OFFERED.
Trivia Afternoon
Great trivia with Caleb plus scattegories tournaments!!
BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/CAELC


Tuesday July 5th

Wetlands on Wheels
Take a peek at some of the many amazing animals found at the Hunter Wetlands. Our experienced presenters will bring along a selection of animals with them – frogs, spiders, water dragons, bearded dragons, blue tongue lizards, turtles, phasmids, a friendly diamond python and a Johnston Freshwater Crocodile (Due to animal requirements the animals available will vary day to day) – FIRST TIME OFFERED.
How to keep being your Authentic Self
Authenticity and being who you are at your core can help you create a more streamlined expectation of yourself and being aware of your strengths and weaknesses. Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.
Debating and public speaking-Learn how to win every time!
When you get creative with topics you bring the kids interest to life-motivation, animation and imagination are key to winning! This is a great workshop where the kids learn that they have the power within them to get up in front of the class and confidently speak and debate!

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/CAENM


Wednesday July 6th

Moonbeam Jars
Make our wonderful self-esteem MOONBEAM JARS that shine in the night with fairy lights to remind you of your authentic strengths! Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.
How to stop arguing
Kids love to argue their point with everybody and anybody! What they need to realise is in lots of cases its disrespectful to be argumentative. This workshop will explain to the children why they argue. This is a really revealing workshop with great results and interesting discussions! Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.
Mandala Book Marks with Lucinda
Learn how drawing repetitive patterns like mandalas are good for your mental health! Beautifully designed and laminated once your child has put their original stamp on their creative piece. FIRST TIME OFFERED.

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/CAENT


Thursday July 7th

LEGO with Bricks 4 Kidz
Inspired by NASA and Star Wars-our Space Adventures school holiday workshop is packed full of models that will make your imagination blast off! FIRST TIME OFFERED. Also Mining & Crafting; Remote Control Mania; Amusement Park Mayhem; Space Adventures; Movie Making; Robotics; Free Time and Directed Building (this day always sells out fast!).
Goal Setting
This is a great workshop that teaches your child why they should learn goal setting from a young age! Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.
Yoga with Bridget
Bridget will teach the students how to use yoga and meditation as an easy and creative tool to wash away their daily stresses.

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/CAENW


Friday July 8th

Pokemon and Hobby Bags with Maddy
Maddy’s got some funky techniques for your kids to make their own Pokemon bag, trinket pouch, hobby bag or pencil case. Great fabrics to choose from!
Sibling Rivalry
Sibling rivalry has been identified to be more common among children who are the same gender and close together in age-however every family will deal with this at some stage. Counsellor Nicole Neave will discuss the reason behind this with the children and give them some tools to better deal with it.
Puppet show
The children love creating their own puppet show with our beautifully crafted hand puppets-the children produce and act out their own group performances.

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/CAEOC


 Every day, we also have outdoor play with bikes and equipment, an open art and craft station, and access to all costumes and stage.

WEEK 2

Monday July 11th

Smelly Pots with SANTE
Join Darnie to make your own intuitive oil diffuser with daily affirmations. Our intuition is always strong and knows exactly what we need (bravery, calmness, wisdom) FIRST TIME OFFERED.
Friends: How to make them, keep them and when to dump them!
It’s a minefield out there with friends. Making the right choices regarding friends can make or break your child’s social and school life! This is an interactive wonderful workshop for any child. Studies show that this topic is the greatest stressor for girls aged 8-17 years. Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.
Chatterboxes and Paper Plane challenge
An afternoon full of paper folding fun! The kids will make chatterboxes to play with their friends and at the end, the kids will construct their best paper planes and we will have a competition for whose goes the furthest!

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/CAEOM


Tuesday July 12th

Join the Circus with Jess from Alchemy of Arts
A circus artist homegrown in Newcastle! Get ready to join the circus for a day! This workshop will include learning a variety of new fun tricks and skills like juggling, clowning around and balance. PLUS you get to dress up and have a chance to perform in your very own BIG CIRCUS show for your friends!
Self esteem
Self esteem can so easily be eroded but it can also be pumped up! This workshop will explore why your child feels the way they do and we teach some great ways to bolster that self esteem. Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.
Drama Games
An afternoon full of drama games, drama cards, movement, diction and dreaming big!

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/CAEOT


Wednesday July 13th

Maddy Cross Stitch
Learn to cross stitch some wall art for your room!! Pick from a range of designs or create your own. Some great choices for BOYS and girls alike.
Bullies
A MUST DO verbally interactive workshop with child Counsellor Nicole Neave. This workshop gives the kids the opportunity to speak up about bullying (and share stories if they feel comfortable) and learn the best ways to deal with a bully!
Drama Afternoon
Write your own scripts or borrow ours-lots of costumes and props PLUS the stage and an audience where the children will take turns in being the actors/directors/theatre staff or the audience!

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/CAEPD


Thursday July 14th

Hannah Jane Offerings
Introducing Hannah Jane teaching kids to be their authentic selves through movement from ‘hannahjaneofferings’. This is the beginning of learning our unique movement language. We play with embodying different forms, textures, elements and animals. We can use dance to connect to and express ourselves without words-playing fun games with different creative concepts and ideas. This is one of the best mediums to learn about our physical, spiritual and mental health.
Anxiety workshop
This educational workshop aims to simply explain anxiety and demonstrate how we humans react to stress and anxiety. This is a very practical workshop for the children to learn to be the master of their anxiety and not their anxiety being their master! Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.
Treasure Hunt
You’re in for a treat! A treasure hunt with a difference-your children are instrumental in the evolution of our treasure hunt! (If wet weather this will be changed to something equally fun).

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/CAEPI


Friday July 15th

Young Engineers
Young Engineers offers unique STEM programs where children learn critical skills for the digital age while having fun! A wonderful introduction to all things engineering. FIRST TIME OFFERED.
Get strategies to solve problems
Problem solving is one of the key strategies that children need to learn to become independent thinkers. Counsellor Nicole Neave gives the children strategies to solve problems-kids see problems as impenetrable big chores that are to be feared. In this workshop we break down a problem into manageable bite-sized pieces that can be easily handled, giving the kids the feeling of triumph! This is a great interactive workshop!
Art Kart with Ava
Join Ava who has a great stash of creative ideas to share with the children.

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/CAEQN


Every day, we also have outdoor play with bikes and equipment, an open art and craft station, and access to all costumes and stage.
 

April School Holidays 2022

WEEK 1

Monday April 11th

Aboriginal Story time and DOLPHIN art with Cristy: Come join us in a yarn about the dreaming and use your skill to create your very own koori art by traditionally dot painting our beautiful wooden dolphins. The children will love Cristy’s animated story telling from her Worimi roots!
Hard emotions: Frustration, guilt, embarrassment, shame and grief are just some of the emotions we will be talking about. Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.
Art Kart: A huge selection of craft ideas to choose from as well as board games, drama games and trivia!
BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/BXZGW


Tuesday April 12th

Seraphic Edge: Seraphic Edge are a dynamic collective of yoginis, dancers and performers. This is a delightfully playful workshop that combines yoga and dance to inspire movement in a deeply awakening way. The workshops are concluded with a deep relaxation to cultivate a calm mode of being.
Friends: How to make them, keep them and when to dump them!: It’s a minefield out there with friends. Making the right choices regarding friends can make or break your child’s social and school life! This is an interactive wonderful workshop for any child. Studies show that this topic is the greatest stressor for girls aged 8-17 years. Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.
Afternoon of Art and Trivia: A huge selection of craft ideas to choose from as well as board games, drama games and trivia!

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/BXZHD


Wednesday April 13th

Join the Circus with Jess from Alchemy of Arts: A circus artist homegrown in Newcastle! Get ready to join the circus for a day! This workshop will include learning a variety of new fun tricks and skills like juggling, clowning around and balance. PLUS you get to dress up and have a chance to perform in your very own BIG CIRCUS show for your friends!
Respecting yourself: Showing yourself respect does not make you conceited. In fact, it does quite the opposite. When we respect ourselves, we are more worthy of receiving love and, in turn, giving love to others. We will teach 12 strategies for practicing true self-respect—not the kind that stems from “likes” on social media. Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.
Trivia/board games/craft/art: Lots of fun games, including great trivia and scattegories tournaments to play with the staff and your friends!

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/BXZHI


Thursday April 14th

Love and learn with Luciam: Luciam is a two part workshop working with local actress and childcare teacher, Lucinda, and professional musician from Newcastle, Liam, as they show some of their creative skills, and get your children involved in two hours of fun and learning. Together they will teach your children how to use their creativity as a positive outlet to cope with life’s stresses, and simply just to have fun! Lucinda and Liam have both worked with children, including children with additional needs, over the past 10 years and so we are lucky to have them share their experience and light with us all.
Emotional Intelligence: What is emotional intelligence? It is described as the ability to understand ourselves and other people, and in particular, to be aware of, understand, and use information about the emotional states of ourselves and others. It is believed that 1 in 10 of us don’t have it and need to be taught it. Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.
Open Art Kart: A wide choice of art mediums will be offered for a fun filled afternoon full of art, creativity and games with our creative team!

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/BXZIB


Friday April 15th

PUBLIC HOLIDAY!!!


 Every day, we also have outdoor play with bikes and equipment, an open art and craft station, and access to all costumes and stage.

WEEK 2

Monday April 18th

PUBLIC HOLIDAY!!!


Tuesday April 19th

Potions with Darnie: Children make their own bespoke “potion” with essential oils from DoTERRA. Results from children believing in themselves and their power of positive thinking using their special potion sprays is very powerful. (This day always sells out fast!).
What is your child’s Superpower?: In this workshop we teach the children that they indeed have their own superpowers: Kindness, generosity, honesty, braveness and being their unique selves! We identify your child’s best qualities (superpowers) and let them rejoice in who they are through superhero costumes and individual attention to draw out your child’s unique abilities. Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.
Learn the game of Pétanque: A great team sport that both young and old enjoy! An afternoon full of fun games to play with the staff and friends.

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/BXZIE


Wednesday April 20th

LITTLE KICKERS soccer: We give your children a positive introduction to sport by teaching them high quality SOCCER skills. The classes are tailored specifically to the needs of children in our age range (with a young group and an older group). It’s the perfect way to ignite an enthusiasm for sport that will stay with them for life!
Tackling life’s challenges: Sometimes the ways we tackle and navigate challenges in our lives can change the results. Counsellor Nicole Neave runs this workshop.
Open Art Kart: Join our team navigating lots of art choices-painting, hats, pots, dot painting and more!

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/BXZIK


Thursday April 21st

Script Writing and Drama with Author Rebecca Skinner: The children choose the theme/costumes/music for their drama performance and can decide whether they want to direct or be in the audience.
What is being BRAVE?: Being brave is doing something while you are still afraid. A great workshop on what being brave really means-show the kids how brave they have already been throughout their lives-from learning to walk to being able to put a seat belt on! Reframe what they are struggling to be brave doing at the moment. Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.
Puppet show: The children love creating their own puppet show with our beautifully crafted hand puppets-the children produce and act out their own group performances.

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/BXZIX


Friday April 22nd

Make your own BUNTING: Make your own bunting to put over your window or bed, or in the garden! Huge choice of colours.
FIRST TIME OFFERED.
Anxiety workshop: This educational workshop aims to simply explain anxiety and demonstrate how we humans react to stress and anxiety. This is a very practical workshop for the children to learn to be the master of their anxiety and not their anxiety being their master! Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.
Chasing our Own Goals: Why your child should learn goal setting young! This workshop aims to make the children feel successful and motivated by giving them an understanding that practice makes perfect. ALSO for every child to set their own goals to accomplish by the end of the year. e.g. try new foods, have a sleepover, be more organised – happy to have parent involvement here! Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/BXZJA


Every day, we also have outdoor play with bikes and equipment, an open art and craft station, and access to all costumes and stage.
 

January School Holidays 2022

WEEK 4

Thursday January 27th

LEGO with Bricks 4 Kidz: Mining & Crafting; Remote Control Mania; Amusement Park Mayhem; Space Adventures; Movie Making; Robotics; Free Time and Directed Building.
What would you change about your life or the world if you had a magic wand?: This is a great afternoon of ethical discussion-teaching the kids how to think and not WHAT to think!
LEARN HOW to win at public speaking and debating: When you get creative with topics you bring the kids interest to life-motivation, animation and imagination are key to winning!!

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/BVSSX

 


Friday January 28th

Seraphic Edge: Meet Seraphic Edge for their second workshop-Rachael and Bridget are dynamic performers. The children will experience a great practical example of how we can use our physical body to calm our emotions.
Peer Pressure: A useful and essential talk on what peer pressure is and how to be stronger than it! Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.
Art crafting: This workshop includes art crafting with wood and other mediums.

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/BVSSY

 


Every day, we also have outdoor play with bikes and equipment, an open art and craft station, and access to all costumes and stage.

 

Past days:

Week 1
Monday January 3rd

PUBLIC HOLIDAY!!!


Tuesday January 4th

Clay City with Lucy and Connor: This will involve creating an entire city out of clay. The kids will be asked to create houses, buildings, cars-anything that belongs in a city. We will finish off by telling tales of the city.
Nightmares
: 
Child Counsellor Nicole Neave will be facilitating a talk about NIGHTMARES-why we have them, what they mean and what we can do about them!!
Postcards from the edge
: 
Creative storytelling-this is a great workshop where the children join our virtual log around the fire to share their original folk tales.

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/BVSRW
Wednesday January 5th 

Seraphic Edge: Seraphic Edge are a dynamic collective of yoginis, dancers and performers. This is a delightfully playful workshop that combines yoga and dance to inspire movement in a deeply awakening way. The workshops are concluded with a deep relaxation to cultivate a calm mode of being.
Being your Authentic Self: Authenticity and being who you are at your core can help you create a more streamlined expectation of yourself and being aware of your strengths and weaknesses. Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.
Disco with a Difference: A fun afternoon with a huge variety of music-from Bach to Gaga-PLUS karaoke! There will also be a quiet alternative for those affected by noise.

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/BVSRX


Thursday January 6th

Make your own swords or wands: Newcastle men’s shed have made some wonderful swords and wands for the children to sand and shape as well as decorate- we will be working with the children to create some heirlooms!
Friends: How to make them, keep them and when to dump them!: It’s a minefield out there with friends. Making the right choices regarding friends can make or break your child’s social and school life! This is an interactive wonderful workshop for any child. Studies show that this topic is the greatest stressor for girls aged 8-17 years. Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.
DRAMA workshop: This workshop is run by senior and junior students and is full of drama type games, stage antics and directorship challenges.

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/BVSRZ


Friday January 7th

Mini gardens with crystal shells and pebbles: This is a chance for the creative and nurturing side of your child to shine! These zen gardens will prove to be a real blast.
Anxiety – The sparkle robber: A very practical workshop for children to be the master of their anxiety and not their anxiety being their master! Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.
Fun Drama Afternoon: Write your own scripts or borrow ours-lots of costumes and props-PLUS the stage and an audience-the children will take turns in being the actors/directors/theatre staff or the audience!

 BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/BVSSC


Every day, we also have outdoor play with bikes and equipment, an open art and craft station, and access to all costumes and stage.
 

WEEK 2

Monday January 10th

Join Cristy from Re-use & me: Come join Re-use & me to create your “old is new” artwork by using recycled materials and learn about recycling and upcycling. Amazing results from great recycling and a clever idea!
What is YOUR Superpower?: Let’s face it-we are not all going to be the fastest, prettiest or smartest amongst our peers-but have we forgotten that being the most organised, kindest or being helpful are more important!! In this workshop we identify your child’s best qualities (superpowers) and let them rejoice in who they are. Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.
Puppet show: The children love creating their own puppet show with our beautifully crafted hand puppets-the children produce and act out their own group performances.

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/BVSSF


Tuesday January 11th

Collagraph printmaking with Connor & Lucy: Meet Connor and Lucy for Collagraph printmaking! Printmaking can be a therapeutic process and the end result is usually an unexpected, spectacular surprise!
Dealing with BULLIES: A MUST DO verbally interactive workshop with child Counsellor Nicole Neave that every child should do.
Art Kart: A wide choice of art mediums will be offered, including painting, gluing, creating, and poster making!

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/BVSSH

Wednesday January 12th

LITTLE KICKERS soccer: We give your children a positive introduction to sport by teaching them high quality SOCCER skills. The classes are tailored specifically to the needs of children in our age range (with a young group and an older group). It’s the perfect way to ignite an enthusiasm for sport that will stay with them for life!
From VICTIM to VICTOR: Have you got a child that is sensitive and interprets everything that happens to them as a negative? Let’s flip that mind set in this workshop as we explain the difference between interpretations. Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.
Trivia/board games/craft/art: Lots of fun games, including great trivia and scattegories tournaments with prizes!

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/BVSSI


Thursday January 13th

Make your own Monster, Teddy or Puppet: Using a combination of sewing techniques, gluing and drawing, students will create their own personal creation from upcycled materials. Workshop facilitated by Kaye.
Respecting yourself: Showing yourself respect does not make you conceited. In fact, it does quite the opposite. When we respect ourselves, we are more worthy of receiving love and, in turn, giving love to others. We will teach 12 strategies for practicing true self-respect—not the kind that stems from “likes” on social media. Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.
Music Therapy with LIAM THOMPSON: Liam has been honing his craft in music for over 20 years, and we are delighted to have him with us for a music workshop. He will be giving the kids an opportunity to experience the magic of music with a large hands-on display over different musical instruments and sounds, PLUS a performance!!!

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/BVSSK


Friday January 14th

Moonbeam jars: Make our wonderful self-esteem MOONBEAM jars that shine in the night with fairy lights to remind you of your authentic strengths (this day sells out fast each holiday!). Facilitated by child Counsellor Nicole Neave.
Setting Goals: Why your child should learn goal setting young! Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.
Superheroes: We teach the children that they indeed have their own superpowers: Kindness, generosity, honesty, braveness and being their unique selves! Lots of superhero costumes and individual attention to draw out your child’s unique abilities. Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/BVSSL


Every day, we also have outdoor play with bikes and equipment, an open art and craft station, and access to all costumes and stage.

 

WEEK 3

Monday January 17th

Made by Maddy: Maddy’s got some funky techniques for your kids to make their own Pokémon bag, hobby bag, trinket pouch or pencil case. Great fabrics to choose from!
Tackling life’s challenges: Sometimes the ways we tackle and navigate challenges in our lives can change the results. Counsellor Nicole Neave runs this workshop.
An Afternoon of Drama games: An afternoon full of drama games, drama cards, movement, diction and dreaming big!

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/BVSSM

 

Tuesday January 18th

Join the Circus with Jess from Alchemy of Arts: A circus artist homegrown in Newcastle! Get ready to join the circus for a day! This workshop will include learning a variety of new fun tricks and skills like juggling, clowning around and balance. PLUS you get to dress up and have a chance to perform in your very own BIG CIRCUS show for your friends!
Sibling rivalry: Sibling rivalry has been identified to be more common among children who are the same gender and close together in age- however every family will deal with this at some stage. Counsellor Nicole Neave will discuss the reason behind this with the children and give them some tools to better deal with it.
MUSIC FORUM with Liam Thompson: Liam Thompson will be returning for a second workshop. In this session he will be elaborating on how music has been used as a therapeutic remedy in his life and encouraging the kids to break into groups/bands to perform their own little compositions.

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/BVSSQ

 

Wednesday January 19th

Making Celtic or Sacred Wands or Swords: This workshop is facilitated by Cristy where your kids will make an authentic wand or sword. The children will choose their wand/sword out of our grounds and then decorate them with crystals, vines, feathers, and jewels-we then explain to them the powers of their own creation.
What is being BRAVE?: A great workshop on what being brave really means-show the kids how brave they have already been throughout their lives-from learning to walk to being able to put a seat belt on! Reframe what they are struggling to be brave doing at the moment. Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.
Art Kart: FIRST TIME OFFERED: This Art Kart will give the kids an opportunity to make their own creations.

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/BVSSR


Thursday January 20th

Script Writing and Drama with Author Rebecca Skinner: The children choose the theme/costumes/music for their drama performance and can decide whether they want to direct or be in the audience.
Anxiety workshop: This workshop aims to explain anxiety and the 3 ways our kids react to stressful moments-fight, flight or freeze. This is an educational workshop with simple explanations and drama therapies used to demonstrate how we humans react to stress and anxiety. Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.
Yoga and Mindfulness with Bridget: A really great workshop that caters for the experienced to the novice yogis-also a discussion on how yoga and mindfulness are really great tools to navigate anxiety and concentration-particularly good for boys.

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/BVSSS


Friday January 21st

Aboriginal Story time and art with Cristy: Come join us in a yarn about the dreaming and use your skill to create your very own koori art! PLUS traditional dot painting. The children will love Cristy’s animated story telling!
Frustration: Helping children overcome frustration-facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave. Being frustrated and how we deal with this emotion is a major issue for both children and adults. Firstly, we discuss how children express frustration and the situations that tend to elicit it. Next, we provide alternatives to unacceptable expressions of frustration and discuss that practice makes perfect and help the children develop a strategy of taking one small step at a time in approaching new things.
Art Kart with Ava: Ava is one of our newest staff members who has a great stash of creative ideas to share with your children, such as painting/string work/framing/portraits.

BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/BVSST


Every day, we also have outdoor play with bikes and equipment, an open art and craft station, and access to all costumes and stage.

September/October School Holidays 2021

Week 1

Monday September 20th

Book Now: https://www.trybooking.com/BTXCL

Make your own Monster, Teddy or Puppet: Using a combination of sewing techniques, gluing, and drawing, students will create their own personal creation from upcycled materials. Workshop facilitated by Kaye.

What is YOUR Superpower?: Let’s face it-we are not all going to be the fastest, prettiest or smartest amongst our peers-but have we forgotten that being the most organised, kindest or being helpful are more important!! In this workshop we identify your child’s best qualities (superpowers) and let them rejoice in who they are. Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.

Puppet show: The children love creating their own puppet show with our beautifully crafted hand puppets-the children produce and act out their own group performances.

 

Tuesday September 21st

Book Now: https://www.trybooking.com/BTXCQ

Collagraph printmaking with Connor & Lucy: FIRST TIME OFFERED: Meet Connor & Lucy for collagraph printmaking! Printmaking can be a therapeutic process and the end result is usually an unexpected, spectacular surprise!

Dealing with BULLIES: A MUST DO verbally interactive workshop with child Counsellor Nicole Neave that every child should do.

Art Kart with Ava: Join Ava-one of our newest staff members who has a great stash of creative ideas to share with the children, such as painting/string work/framing/portraits.

 

Wednesday September 22nd

Book Now: https://www.trybooking.com/BTXCR

Circus with Sommer: Circus and performance skills with Sommer. Skills stations include: Poi and other props, dance/acrobatics, face painting, costumes, clowning around and hoops! Finishing with a performance-group/solo acts.

From VICTIM to VICTOR: Have you got a child that is sensitive and interprets everything that happens to them as a negative? Let’s flip that mind set in this workshop as we explain the difference between interpretations. Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.

Trivia/board games/craft/art: Lots of fun games, including great trivia and scattegories tournaments with prizes!

 

Thursday September 23rd

Book Now: https://www.trybooking.com/BTXCV

Join Cristy from Re-use & me: Come join Re-use & me to create your “old is new” artwork-using recycled materials, learn about recycling and upcycling. Amazing results from great recycling and clever ideas!

Respecting yourself: Showing yourself respect does not make you conceited. In fact, it does quite the opposite. When we respect ourselves, we are more worthy of receiving love and, in turn, giving love to others. We will teach 12 strategies for practicing true self-respect—not the kind that stems from “likes” on social media. Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.

Music Therapy with LIAM THOMPSON: Liam has been honing his craft in music for over 20 years; we are delighted to have him with us for a music workshop. He will be giving the kids an opportunity to experience the magic of music with a large hands on display over different musical instruments and sounds, PLUS a performance!!!

 

Friday September 24th

Book Now: https://www.trybooking.com/BTXDB

African Drum & Dance with Thierno: Thierno is an artist from Guinea, West Africa, where he was drumming and dancing for some of the country’s leading percussion and dance groups. Thierno is joining us to give the kids a once in a lifetime drumming workshop!

Setting Goals: Why your child should learn goal-setting young! Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.

Super Heroes: We teach the children that they indeed have their own superpowers- Kindness, generosity, honesty, braveness and being their unique selves! Lots of superhero costumes and individual attention to draw out your child’s unique abilities. Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.

 

Week 2

Monday September 27th

Book Now: https://www.trybooking.com/BTXDH

Made by Maddy: FIRST TIME OFFERED: Maddy’s got some funky techniques for your kids to make their own Pokémon bag, hobby bag, trinket pouch or pencil case. Great fabrics to choose from!

Tackling life’s challenges: Sometimes the ways we tackle and navigate challenges in our lives can change the results. Counsellor Nicole Neave runs this workshop.

Postcards from the edge: Creative storytelling-this is a great workshop where the children join our virtual log around the fire to share their original folk tales.

 

Tuesday September 28th

Book Now: https://www.trybooking.com/BTXDJ

Alchemy of Arts: FIRST TIME OFFERED: Get ready to run away and join the circus for a day! This workshop will include lots of circus skill training, such as hoops, juggling and balance, PLUS you get to dress up and have a chance to perform in your very own mini circus show!

Sibling rivalry: Sibling rivalry has been identified to be more common among children who are the same gender and close together in age-however every family will deal with this at some stage. Counsellor Nicole Neave will discuss the reason behind this with the children and give them some tools to better deal with it.

MUSIC FORUM with Liam Thompson: Liam Thompson will be returning for a second workshop. In this session he will be elaborating on how it has been used as a therapeutic remedy in his life, and encouraging the kids to break into groups/bands to perform their own little compositions.

 

Wednesday September 29th

Book Now: https://www.trybooking.com/BTXDM

Aboriginal Story time and art with Cristy: Come join us in a yarn about the dreaming and use your skill to create your very own koori art. PLUS traditional dot painting. The children will love Cristy’s animated story telling!

What is being BRAVE?: A great workshop on what being brave really means-show the kids how brave they have already been throughout their lives-from learning to walk to being able to put a seat belt on! Reframe what they are struggling to be brave doing at the moment. Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.

Art Kart: FIRST TIME OFFERED: This Art Kart will give the kids an opportunity to create their own mandalas.

 

Thursday September 30th

Book Now: https://www.trybooking.com/BTXDO

Creative Story Telling: Creative story telling workshop with local author Rebecca Skinner who will stimulate imagination and creativity in your youngsters, resulting in greater confidence. PLUS we will share the results with the families.

Anxiety – The sparkle robber: A very practical workshop for children to be the master of their anxiety and not their anxiety being their master!! Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave.

Moonbeam jars: Make our wonderful self-esteem MOONBEAM jars that shine in the night with fairy lights to remind you of your authentic strengths – this day sells out fast each holiday! Facilitated by child Counsellor Nicole Neave.

 

Friday October 1st

Book Now: https://www.trybooking.com/BTXDS

Making sacred wands: This workshop is facilitated by Cristy where your kids will make an authentic wand. The children will choose their wand out of our grounds and then decorate them with crystals, vines, feathers, and jewels-we then explain to them the powers of their own creation.

Frustration: FIRST TIME OFFERED: Helping children overcome frustration-facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave. Firstly, we will identify and discuss how children express frustration and the activities (social situations) that tend to elicit it. Next, we will provide alternatives to unacceptable expressions of frustration plus explain that everyone, including adults, get frustrated. We will discuss that practice makes perfect and help the children develop a strategy of taking one small step at a time in approaching new things.

Art Kart: A wide choice of art mediums-painting, gluing, creating, and recycling with our staff Matilda and Sarah!

 

June/July School Holidays 2021

Week 1

Monday June 28th

Book Now: https://www.trybooking.com/BROJA

Join Cristy from Re-use & me: Come join Re-use & me to create your “old is new” artwork-using recycled materials, learn about recycling and upcycling. Amazing results from great recycling and clever ideas

Puppet show: The children love creating their own puppet show with our beautifully crafted hand puppets-the children produce and act out their own group performances

Hard emotions: Frustration, guilt, embarrassment, shame, grief are just some of the emotions we will be talking about. Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave

 

Tuesday June 29th

Book Now: https://www.trybooking.com/BRPDW

LEGO with Bricks 4 Kidz: Mining & Crafting • Remote Control Mania • Amusement Park Mayhem • Space Adventures • Movie Making • Robotics • and more! Free time and directed building.

What is being BRAVE?: A great workshop on what being brave really means-show the kids how brave they have already been throughout their lives-from learning to walk to being able to put a seat belt on! Reframe what they are struggling to being brave at the moment (Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave)

LIAM THOMPSON MUSICIAN: Liam has been honing his craft in music for over 20 years; we are delighted to have him with us for our first music workshop. He will be giving the kids an opportunity to experience the magic of music with a large hands on display over different musical instruments and sounds, PLUS a performance!!!

 

Wednesday June 30th

Book Now: https://www.trybooking.com/BRPES

AQUA Life: Such a favorite!! Ian and his sea creatures/stories and pirate antics are always a huge success-baby sharks/starfish/and more sea folk for this hands-on workshop

Respecting yourself: Showing yourself respect does not make you conceited. In fact, it does quite the opposite. When we respect ourselves, we are more worthy of receiving love and, in turn, giving love to others. we will teach 12 strategies for practicing true self-respect—not the kind that stems from “likes” on social media: by counsellor Nicole Neave.

Trivia/board games/craft/art: Lots games and staff to play them with your child

 

Thursday July 1st

Book Now: https://www.trybooking.com/BRPFU

DRAMA workshop with RORY from YPT: Rory has over 15 years’ experience on the stage-playing leading roles in CATS, ALICE in WONDERLAND and Madagascar.

Make your own birdbath or bird feeder: Re-purposing beautiful plates to create your own unique creation to take home-while creating we will be discussing how we handle stress facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave

Disco with a difference: A fun afternoon with a huge variety of music – from Bach to Gaga – PLUS karaoke.  Also a quiet alternative for those that are affected by noise.

 

Friday July 2nd

Book Now: https://www.trybooking.com/BRPGC

African Drum & Dance with Thierno: Thierno is an artist from Guinea, West Africa, where he was drumming and dancing for some of the country’s leading percussion and dance groups.  Every child has their own

Setting Goals: Why your child should learn goal-setting young! (Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave)

Super Heroes: We teach the children that they indeed have their own superpowers- Kindness, generosity, honesty, braveness and being their unique selves-lots of superhero costumes and individual attention to draw out your childs unique abilities

 

2nd week

Monday July 5th

Book Now: https://www.trybooking.com/BRPGI

Aboriginal Story time and art with Christy: Come join us in  a yarn about the dreaming and use your skill to create your very own koori art.
PLUS traditional dot painting. The children will love Christy’s animated story telling!

Dealing with BULLIES: A MUST DO workshop that every child should do.  A verbally interactive workshop – with child counsellor Nicole Neave

Learn the game of Pétanque: A great team sport that both young and old to enjoy – a great team sport

 

Tuesday July 6th

Book Now: https://www.trybooking.com/BRPGR

Anxiety – The sparkle robber: A very practical workshop for children to be the master of their anxiety and not their anxiety being their master!! (Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave)

Potions with Darnie: Children make their own bespoke “potion” with essential oils from Do TERRA.  Results from children believing in themselves and their power of positive thinking using their special potion sprays is very powerful. This day always sells out fast

MUSIC FORUM with Liam Thompson: Liam Thompson will be returning for a second workshop. In this session he will be elaborating on how it has been used as a therapeutical remedy in his life, and encouraging the kids to break into groups/bands to perform their own little compositions-

 

Wednesday July 7th

Book Now: https://www.trybooking.com/BRPGY

Hunter Karate dojo: Meet Mark from HKD.  The kids will watch a great display of Karate and learn how this discipline can help towards goal setting, anxiety and self-esteem. This display will then be followed by a hands-on workshop where the children will learn some basics or continue with their expertise

Tackling life’s challenges: Sometimes the ways we tackle and navigate challenges in our lives can change the results.  Counsellor Nicole Neave runs this workshop

Open Art Kart: Join Syb and the girls navigating lots of choices – painting/string work/framing/portraits/

 

Thursday July 8th

Book Now: https://www.trybooking.com/BRPHI

Come and join the circus with Jess from Alchemy of Arts: A circus artist home-grown in Newcastle! On this day, we will be making a circus! We will be dressing up and learning a variety of fun new tricks and skills like juggling, hooping and clowning around, there will also be a chance to perform for your friends on the day with a BIG CIRCUS show!”

Postcards from the edge: Creative storytelling-this is a great workshop where the children join our virtual log around the fire to share their original folk tales

From victim to victor: Have you got a child that is sensitive and interprets everything that happens to them as a negative? Let’s flip that mind set in this workshop. (Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave)

 

Friday July 9th

Book Now: https://www.trybooking.com/BRPHN

Moonbeam jars: Make our wonderful self-esteem MOONBEAM jars that shine in the night with fairy lights to remind you of your authentic strengths – this day sells out fast each holiday. (Facilitated by child counsellor Nicole Neave)

FRIENDS- How to make them, keep them and when to dump them!!: It’s a minefield out there with friends. Making the right choices regarding friends can make or break your child’s social and school life-this is an interactive wonderful workshop for any child!! Studies show that this topic is the greatest stressor fro girls from 8-17 years

BIRTHDAY surprise for Lucinda (its a SECRET): Lucinda is our longest employed staff member and it’s her birthday today!! She will be 23 (she has been working with me (her mum) since she was 12.The children and staff will be working on a concert and an open -mic afternoon as a surprise for her-we will include songs/drama performance/music and a surprise performance from her favourite singer!! There will be balloons/cake and face painting.

 

Easter School Holidays 2021
WEEK 1
Tuesday 6th April 
Cristy from re use and me brings another indigenous workshop
“Coming join us in a yarn about the dreaming and use your skill to create your very own koori art”Open craft with many mediums to choose from
we have wood craft /painting/collage and moreWhat are your child’s SUPERPOWERS??  Let’s face it-we are not all going to be the fastest or prettiest or the smartest amongst our peers-but have we forgotten that being the most organised, or kindest or being helpful  are more important!! In this workshop we identify your child’s best qualities (superpowers) and let them rejoice in who they are
(Facilitated by counsellor Nicole Neave)Wednesday 7th AprilMake your own monster or teddy or mascotUsing a combination of sewing techniques, gluing and drawing, students will create their own personal creation from upcycled materials.  Workshop by KayeDrama Games
costumes/intrigue/child and teacher directed creativity!
Be the creator,usher,costumier or actor!!FRIENDS: how to make them, keep them and when to dump them!!
It’s a minefield out there with friends. Making the right choices regarding friends can make or break your child’s social and school life-this is an interactive wonderful workshop for any child!!Thursday 8th April CIRCUS AVALON
A great workshop and performance from our favourite circus folk

PUPPET SHOW 
the children love creating their own puppet show with our beautifully crafted hand puppets-they then get to act it out with the other students as the audience
Meltdowns/flip outs/hissy fits
a great interactive and sharing workshop explaining to kids why these unfortunate events happen in their lives and how to deal with them.Great strategies shared
facilitated by counsellor Nicole Neave 
Friday 9th AprilAfrican Drum & Dance with Thierno
Thierno is an artist from Guinea, West Africa, where he was drumming and dancing for some of the country’s leading percussion and dance groups. Every child has their own drum supplied  to performTrivia/board games/craft/art
Quirky trivia questions, lots games and staff to play them with your child to have a cool Friday afternoon.

From victim to victor

Have you got a child that is sensitive and interprets everything that happens to them as a negative? Let’s flip that mind set in this workshop. (Facilitated by counsellor Nicole Neave)  

 

WEEK 2
Monday 12th April

 
Hunter Karate dojo 
Meet Mark from HKD.  The kids will watch a great display of Karate and learn how this discipline can help towards goal setting, anxiety and self esteem. This display will then be followed by a hands on workshop where the children will learn some basics or continue with their expertise

Disco with a difference
a fun afternoon with a huge variety of music – from Bach to Gage – PLUS karaoke.  Also a quiet alternative for those that are effected by noise.

Respecting yourself

 Showing yourself respect does not make you conceited. In fact, it does quite the opposite. When we respect ourselves, we are more worthy of receiving love and, in turn, giving love to others. we will teach 12 strategies for practicing true self-respect—not the kind that stems from “likes” on social media: by counsellor Nicole Neave

Tuesday 13th April

DRAMA workshop with RORY from YPTrun by senior and junior students -full of drama type games/stage antics and directorship challenges

Yoga and Mindfulness  A really great workshop that caters for the experienced to the novice yogis – also a discussion on how yoga and mindfulness are really great tools to navigate anxiety and concentration – particularly good for boys.

Dealing with BULLIES
A MUST DO workshop that every child should do.  A verbally interactive workshop – with child counsellor Nicole Neave

 

Wednesday 14th April

Join Cristy from Re-use and me in making beautiful flower crowns OR Bedroom door signs
First time offered – amazing results from great recycling and clever ideas

What is being BRAVE?

Being brave is doing something while you are STILL afraid.  A great workshop on what being brave really means-show the kids how brave they have already been throughout their lives – from learning to walk to being able to put a seat belt on! Re-frame what they are struggling with  (Facilitated by counsellor Nicole Neave)

Postcards from the edge
creative storytelling-this is a great workshop where the children join our virtual log around the fire to share their original folk tales

 

Thursday 15th April

Character creations along the lines of COSPLAY – First time offered

The practice of dressing up as a character from a film, book, or video game. With Beck- lots of costumes and character creating

A great craft project making bird baths/feeders OR woodcraft treasures
recycling  beautiful old treasures that will be family keepsakes

Anxiety: the Sparkle Robber Learn some very practical hands-on tips to handle your anxiety.  Anxiety is known as a gateway disorder and if left unchecked can have a great negative effect on your child’s life. (Facilitated by counsellor Nicole Neave)

 

Friday 16th April

BRANDONs CARTOONING workshop
The children are taught how to design and draw their own UNICORN or DRAGON to take home

Talent contest and open micA fun afternoon of joke telling/magicians/dancing and a free for all stage experience (the staffs favourite) – be on the stage or in the audience!

Setting Own Goals learn goal setting young!  For the children to feel successful and motivated.  Giving the children an understanding of practice makes perfect – ALSO for every child to set their own goals to accomplish by the end of the year. e.g. sleep on their own/try new vegetables/have a sleep over/be more organised. Happy to have parent prompting here!

 

Everyday, we also have outdoor play with bikes and equipment, an open art and craft station and access to all costumes and stage

December 2020 /January 2021 School Holidays
 
 Week 1
Monday 4th January

Crafting with Wood- A beautiful new wood workshop where the children make some fabulous bring home treasures, we have birds/stars/hearts and shields

Drama Workshop- Drama is a game changer when it comes to kids-it’s a great equaliser.

We have senior drama students creating skits with the children to perform on stage with costumes, microphones and props

Sibling rivalry- Sibling rivalry has been identified as more common among children who are the same gender and close together in age- however every family will deal with this at some stage. Counsellor Nicole Neave will discuss the reason behind this with the children and give them some tools to better deal with it.

 

Tuesday 5th January

Potions with Darnie- children make their own bespoke “potion” with essential oils from Do TERRA.  Results from children believing in themselves and their power of positive thinking using their special potion sprays is very powerful. This day always sells out fast

Why do I keep arguing with my mum and Dad? A really revealing workshop with some great results and some very interesting discussions-facilitated by child counsellor Nicole Neave

Superheroes– teaching the children about their own unique super powers that they would need on a new planet we discover lots of costumes and fun-plus high order thinking-run by our drama teach

 

Wednesday 6th January

Lego with Bricks 4 Kidz -Many themes to choose from-3 hr workshop

Ethical discussions– Teaching HOW to think and not WHAT to think. Issues of right and wrong come up in classrooms all the time, and it can be hard to know how to deal with them. Punching a classmate is obviously a different kind of “wrong” than disrupting a lesson by yelling out an answer-a great open discussion with the kids about this type of dilemma.

What to do when you are frustrated- Being frustrated and how we deal with this emotion is a major issue for both children and adults. Counsellor Nicole Neave will help the children choose better responses than anger

 

Thursday 7th January

Aboriginal story time and art with Cristy from Re-use & me– Always a great workshop with wonderful story time including reusing, recycling and repurposing everyday junk

Friends: how to make them, keep them and when to dump them!! It’s a mine field out there with friends. Making the right choices regarding friends can make or break your child’s social and school life-this is an interactive wonderful workshop for any child!!(Facilitated by child counsellor Nicole Neave)

Life without devises- some great ideas that don’t include electronics- YES the workshop by special request-one the parents will love but maybe the kids may not

 

Friday 8th January

Kide Science Australia- teaching science the right way- If young children are taught science in the right Meaningful Way through play and storytelling, they build a better understanding of science than if they are taught in direct instruction. During the classes we jump into our scientist roles and travel to an imaginary world called Supraland. At Kide Science we believe that imaginary is the key for learning!

Hard emotions- Frustration, guilt, embarrassment, shame, grief are just some of the emotions we will be talking about. As part of the discussion we also give explanations and understanding of these hard feelings. (Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave)

Karate- Mark from Hunter Dojo karate will be showing a great display of karate and then teaching a hands on workshop.

 

Week 2
Monday 11th January

How do I figure out what I have control over- this is a great interactive work shop facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave -particularly helpful for anxious children

Postcards from the edge- creative storytelling-this is a great workshop where the children join our virtual log around the fire to share their original folk tales

Brandon from Re-Use & Me – A great new workshop teaching the children the art of cartooning with a variety of themes

 

Tuesday 12th January

From victim to victor- Have you got a child that is sensitive and interprets everything that happens to them as a negative? Let’s flip that mind set in this workshop (Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave)

Script writing and drama- The children choose the theme/costumes/music-they choose whether they want to direct or be in the audience

Cristy from Re-use & Me- recycling, repurposing and reusing is a great way to teach children that not everything has just one use. The kids have their choice of jewellery making/marble painting/galaxy calming jars and macramé

 

Wednesday 13th January

Little Kickers- We give your children a positive introduction to sport by teaching high quality soccer skills. The classes tailored specifically to the needs of children in our age range (a young group and an older group). It’s the perfect way to ignite an enthusiasm for sport that will stay with them for life. (I’m a soccer tragic!)

Anxiety: the Sparkle Robber – Learn some very practical hands-on tips to handle your anxiety.  Anxiety is known as a gateway disorder and if left unchecked can have a great negative effect on your child’s life. (Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave)

Puppet show- The children love creating their own puppet show with our beautifully crafted hand puppets-they then get to act it out with the other students as the audience

 

Thursday 14th January

Make your own swords and wands – first time offered -Newcastle men’s shed are working with the children to create some heirlooms!! The children will be making these items and the branding them with their own unique decorations

Trivia/board games/craft/art- Quirky trivia questions, lots games and staff to play them with your child to have a cool Friday afternoon.

What are your child’s superpowers? Let’s face it-we are not all going to be the fastest or prettiest or the smartest amongst our peers-but have we forgotten that being the most organised, or kindest or being helpful  are more important!! In this workshop we identify your child’s best qualities (superpowers) and let them rejoice in who they are (Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave)

 

Friday 15th January

Moonbeam jars- Make our wonderful self-esteem moonbeam jars that shine in the night with fairy lights to remind you of your authentic strengths – this day sells out fast each holiday (Facilitated by child counsellor Nicole Neave)

Tiktok workshop with sensational Matilda – Tiktoker “oxmatildakatexo” with 102k followers can show you how to create fun videos to share with your friends. (These will NOT be published but instead will be sent to parent’s phones only)

Being your Authentic self- Authenticity and being who you are at your core can help you create a more streamlined expectation of yourself and being aware of your strengths and weaknesses. Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave

Every day, we also have outdoor play with bikes and equipment, an open art and craft station and access to all costumes and stage

 

WEEK 3
Monday 18th January 

Dealing with Bullies- A must do workshop that every child should do.  A verbally interactive workshop – with child counsellor Nicole Neave

Disco with a difference- A fun afternoon with a huge variety of music – from Bach to Gage – PLUS karaoke.  Also a quiet alternative for those that are effected by noise.

Author Rebecca Skinner– wows the kids with her amazing ability to bring out their creative side. This workshop sells out early!

 

Tuesday 19th January

Make your own monster or teddy or mascot- Using a combination of sewing techniques, gluing and drawing, students will create their own personal creation from upcycled materials.  Workshop by Kaye

What is being Brave? Being brave is doing something while you are STILL afraid.  A great workshop on what being brave really means-show the kids how brave they have already been throughout their lives – from learning to walk to being able to put a seat belt on! Re-frame what they are struggling with (Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave)

Drama workshop- Run by senior and junior students -full of drama type games/stage antics and directorship challenges

 

Wednesday 20th January

Yoga and Mindfulness (with Bridget)- A really great workshop that caters for the experienced to the novice yogis – also a discussion on how yoga and mindfulness are really great tools to navigate anxiety and concentration – particularly good for boys.

Chasing our Own Goals- Why your child should learn goal setting young!  For the children to feel successful and motivated.  Giving the children an understanding of practice makes perfect – ALSO for every child to set their own goals to accomplish by the end of the year. E.g. sleep on their own/try new vegetables/have a sleep over/be more organised. Happy to have parent prompting here!

Brandon from Re-use & Me French knitting! – An age old craft with a modern spin. Here we can make some really interesting items for both girls and boys!!

 

Thursday 21st January

Potions with Darnie- children make their own bespoke “potion” with essential oils from Do TERRA.  Results from children believing in themselves. The children identify what they would like strength in and choose oils that they intuitively pick to be made into

Learn how to face paint – a great workshop with Sybilla-kids can choose whatever theme they like and can practice on themselves or each other!

Emotional intelligence- What is Emotional intelligence? It is described as the ability to understand ourselves and other people, and in particular to be aware of, understand, and use information about the emotional states of ourselves and others. It is believed that one in 10 of us don’t have it and need to be taught it. Workshop by Counsellor Nicole Neave

 

Friday 22nd January

Talent contest and open mic- A fun afternoon of joke telling/magicians/dancing and a free for all stage experience (the staffs favourite) – be on the stage or in the audience!

Respecting yourself- Showing yourself respect does not make you conceited. In fact, it does quite the opposite. When we respect ourselves, we are more worthy of receiving love and, in turn, giving love to others. We will teach 12 strategies for practicing true self-respect—not the kind that stems from “likes” on social media: by Counsellor Nicole Neave

Zumba-like workshop -where we will dance to our favorite songs, learn a dance to take home to the family and play some fun dance party games!

Dancing is fun! It immediately boosts our mood and encourages creativity, socialisation and emotional development.

 

**If children have already attended a similar workshop prior – there are always alternatives to these activities**

Every day, we also have outdoor play with bikes and equipment, an open art and craft station and access to all costumes and stage

 

Pre-Christmas – December 21st 22nd 23rd

Creative arts workshop- children have a choice of drama art music dance singing and creative writing plus board games over these 3 days

Cristy from Re-use & me will be here for the 3 days and will be creating a variety of ingenious crafts by reusing, recycling and repurposing

Break time- we are very mindful that your kiddies will be tired and need a break. These two days are open to whatever they want to do. We have plenty of staff to spend time with them.

What they need? We are encouraging them to bring bikes and scooters (helmets are a must) and we will allow them to bring their electronic devices for limited use! (Just in these 3 days)

September/October 2020 School Holidays
Monday 28th September

Moonbeam jars
Make our wonderful self esteem Moonbeam jars that shine in the night with fairy lights to remind you of your authentic strengths (this day sells out fast each holiday)
Facilitated by counsellor Nicole Neave

What is being Brave?
A great workshop on what being brave really means-show the kids how brave they have already been throughout their lives-from learning to walk to being able to put a seat belt on! Re frame what they are struggling to being brave at at the moment
(Facilitated by counsellor Nicole Neave)

Yoga and Mindfulness with Bridget
A really great workshop that caters for the experienced to the novice yogis – also a discussion on how yoga and mindfulness are really great tools to navigate anxiety and concentration – particularly good for boys.

Tuesday 29th September

Make your own monster or teddy of mascot
Using a combination of sewing techniques, gluing and drawing, students will create their own personal creation from upcycled materials.  Workshop by Kaye

Chasing Our Own Goals   
Why your child should learn goal setting young!  A new workshop by Chelsea To promote a can-do attitude and positive self talk  For the children to feel successful and motivated  Giving the children a understanding on practise makes perfect

Drama Games
Lots of fun with costumes/stage and scripts with several themes of the childrens’ choice

Wednesday 30th September

Dreaming stories and Koori art with Cristy
Story-time includes Big Rain Coming and Fair Skin Black Fella.  Art-time is making a rainmaker and clapsticks with recycled products

Why do I keep arguing with mum and dad?
A really revealing workshop with some great results and some very interesting discussions – facilitated by child counsellor Nicole Neave

Talent contest and open mic
A fun afternoon of joke telling, magicians,dancing and a free for

Thursday 1st October

Hunter Karate dojo
Meet Mark from HKD.  The kids will watch a great display of Karate and learn how this discipline can help towards goal setting, anxiety and self esteem.  This display will be followed by a hands on workshop where the children will learn some basics or continue with their expertise.

Hard emotions
Frustration, guilt, embarrassment, being ashamed and grief are just some of the emotions we will be talking about. Many kids will know the feelings that these emotions dredge up but they don’t know the name for them or how to processes them-this workshop is facilitated by counsellor Nicole Neave

Disco with a difference
A fun afternoon with a huge variety of music-from Bach to Gaga. Plus karaoke (also a quiet alternative to those that are effected by noise)

Friday 2nd October

Kide Science Australia
Teaching science the right way to young children! We know that not all science education is effective! If young children are taught science in the right meaningful way through play and storytelling they build a better understanding of science than if they are taught in direct instruction. During the classes we jump into our scientist roles and travel to an imaginary world called Supraland. At Kide Science we believe that imaginary is the key for learning.!

Dealing with Bullies
A must do workshop that every child should do. A verbally interactive workshop-with child counsellor Nicole Neave

Trivia/Board Games/Craft/Art
Quirky trivia questions, lots of games and staff to play them with your child to have a cool Friday afternoon

Tuesday 6th October

JD our favourite magician has a brand new performance to share with us!
He will also chat about self esteem and self belief

Anxiety – the sparkle robber
Learn some very practical hands-on tips to handle your anxiety.  Anxiety is known as a gateway disorder and if left unchecked can have a negative effect on your child’s life.  Facilitated by counsellor Nicole Neave.

A new art project to take home – a reminder of your authentic self and just how precious you are to the universe

Wednesday 7th October

TIKTOK workshop with sensational Matilda
Tiktoker oxmatildakatexo with 102k followers can show you how to create fun videos to share with your friends (these will NOT be published but instead will be sent to parents phones only).  You can dance, do slo-motion videos, art, transitions or you can come up with your own little skit!  You can even do a bunch of effects and filters to make the videos even more fun.  Hope to see you there to learn about this new popular app. Check out Matilda on TikTok here.

Friends: How to make them, keep them and when to dump them!
It’s a mine field out there with friends. Making the right choices regarding friends can make or break your child’s social and school life-this is an interactive wonderful workshop for any child!

Postcards from the edge
Creative storytelling-this is a great workshop where the children join our virtual log around the fire to share their original folk tales

Thursday 8th October

ART ATTACK with Cristy
A day of using recycled items to create wonderful new products – a great talk oand explanation on recycle, reduce and reuse!

What are your child’s Superpowers?
Lets face it-we are not all going to be the fastest or prettiest or the smartest among our peers-but have we forgotten that being the most organised, or kindest or being helpful are more important! In this workshop we identify your child’s best qualities (superpowers) and let them rejoice in who they are (Facilitated by counsellor Nicole Neave)

Scavenger Hunt with a Twist!
The children have a checklist of items to find/hear or see before they reach the end of the hunt!

Friday 9th October

Potions with Darnie
The children make their own bespoke “potion” with essential oils from Do TERRA.  Results from children believing in themselves and their power of positive thinking using their special potion sprays is very powerful . This day always sells out fast.

From victim to victor
Have you got a child that is sensitive and interprets everything that happens to them as a negative? Lets flip that mind set in this workshop.  (Facilitated by counsellor Nicole Neave)

Puppet show
The children love creating their own puppet show with our beautifully crafted hand puppets-they produce and act out their own group performances

Everyday, we also have outdoor play with bikes and equipment, an open art and craft station and access to all costumes and stage

July 2019 Winter Holidays

July 2019 School Holidays

$50 early bird price till 1st July ( reg $80)

From 9-5pm

Ask about our extended hours and our NEW age related play areas
Each day we have our craft and art station and the children have full access to our costumes, stage and outdoor equipment
Only 20 places per day

 

JULY 10th (Wednesday)

A fabulous visit from Aqua Life Explorers– Ian and his crew will be bringing marine life to us for the children to learn about and have hands-on experiences with baby sharks, star fish and diving gear

Learning about Tricky Emotions and how to deal with them-facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave- It’s a great hands on discussion where all the kids become involved

Kids Trivia – For kids and run by the kids- A hilarious competition with tricks and dares! Always a big hit!!

 

JULY 11th (Thursday)

STEM afternoon with Vanessa from Morpeths “The Kids Foundry”– An afternoon investigating and experimenting with bubbles!! Each child will be using the STEM approach teaching them to be creators, thinkers, problem solvers,doers, innovators, and inventors. Each child will be working hands on making bubbles/bouncing bubbles and appreciating the science behind a child’s favourite wonder, as well as a demonstration on how clouds are formed.

A talk on Friendships- A great workshop especially for girls. How to choose a good friend,know when “friends” aren’t friends,know when to dump friends. With child counsellor Nicole Neave

A morning of drama games and performances- Full of costumes and props. Be on stage or in the audience.

 

JULY 12th (Friday)

Artist Jo Gallagher presents a great Art workshop using several mediums with a unique twist

Peer Pressure -A useful and essential talk on what peer pressure is and how to be stronger than it!! Facilitated by Counsellor Nicole Neave

Treasure Hunt with a educational twist! Collect your treasures and we collectively write a great narrative

JULY 15th (Monday)

Your child will have the chance to decorate and Design their own family Shield with our artist Jo Gallagher. Coat of Arms date back the the 14th century. Symbols and insignia of a persons or families personal traits were proudly displayed for all to see.

A must do talk on bullies– Presented by counsellor Nicole Neave. Giving your children the tools to avoid and deal with bullies as a preventive or solution

Drama workshop with our drama teachers. Today we have chosen a Horror theme. Costumes, props and scripts.

 

JULY 16th (Tuesday)

The children make their own Bespoke “Potion” with Darnie and essential oils from Do TERRA. Does your child have troubles calming or sleeping?? Are they anxious or have trouble being brave? Results from children believing in themselves and their power of positive thinking using their special potion sprays is very powerful (1st time offered)

Postcards from the edge– A great creative writing (or story telling) workshop-sitting around the virtual log fire telling yarns

Being resilient– Teaching the children that being resilient is a really great way to be powerful- With child counsellor Nicole Neave

 

JULY 17th (Wednesday)

Make our wonderful and famous Self Esteem Moonbeam Jars that shine in the night to remind you of your strengths- Facilitated by child counsellor Nicole Neave

Superheros –Teaching the children about their own unique super powers that they would need on a new planet we discover- Lots of costumes and fun plus high order thinking – Run by our drama teachers

Anxiety- What a sparkle robber!!! We have designed a series of games to enhance your child’s confidence in being anxiety’s master and not letting anxiety being their master!!! Facilitated by child counsellor Nicole Neave

April 2019 Easter Holidays

EASTER HOLIDAY DATES- APRIL (First week only)

$50 early bird price- ( reg $80)

From 9-5pm
Early bird price extended to 12th April

Ask about our extended hours and our NEW age related play areas
Each day we have our craft and art station and the children have full access to our costumes, stage and outdoor equipment
Only 20 places per day

 April 15th (Monday)

Artist Jo Gallagher introduces her “My people” series to the children- this is a hands on workshop
Counsellor Nicole Neave has a great open discussion about Emotional literacy -putting words to feelings and personal experiences to seal the meaning.
Character Acting– fun filled child directed stage shenanigans -lots of costumes and props – where the children can either act/direct or be in the audience

April 16th (Tuesday)

Yoga and mindfulness– a great natural way for kids to take control over their own emotions when anxious or stressed
Brilliant drama workshop with our wonderful senior drama teachers. Children will be writing scripts and performing their products-if they wish they can be also in the audience.
Our wonderful self esteem Moonbeam jars that shine in the night to remind you of your strengths (this sold out last holidays) facilitated by child counsellor Nicole Neave

April 17th (Wednesday)

Learn to Code or add to your knowledge with our Coding guru Mason-bring in own devise and charger (There are alternatives to Coding if your child isn’t into coding)
Being YOU is a program run by child counsellor Nicole Neave working with your child’s strengths
Kids Trivia– such fun!!

April 18th (Thursday)

A fabulous visit from Aqua-Life Explorers – Ian and his crew will be bringing marine life to us for the children to learn about and have hands-on fun! Baby sharks, scuba gear , pirate stories,star fish,and saving the environment
A talk on Friendships. A great one especially for girls. How to choose a good friend,know when “friends” aren’t friends,know when to dump friends. With child counsellor Nicole Neave
Being Brave – the children get to tell us when they were brave and act it out with a group( if they wish) we also discuss what being brave means and when we anticipate having to be brave again!
Christmas School Holidays 2018/2019

Week 3

Monday 21st January (9am-5pm)

Full Day $50

Wood work craft with our builder Isaac – with some take home goodies 2-4pm $30 (YES-there are hammers and nails involved!)
️Learn about RESPECTING yourself with child counsellor Nicole Neave 12:45 – 1:45pm $20
Drama games!! A  lively workshop full of physical and mental fun with costumes and stage 10-12noon $30

Tuesday 22nd January (9am-5pm)

Full Day $50

Learn how to be a cartoonist!! With the wonderful award winning Judy Nadin 2-4pm $30
Yoga and Mindfullness are tools that children can learn and use through their whole life to deal with strength and anxiety – with Tina 10-11am $20
A talk on FRIENDSHIPS. A great one especially for girls. How to choose a good friend, know when “friends” are not friends, know when to dump friends. With child counsellor Nicole Neave 12 noon -1pm $20

Wednesday 23rd January (9am-5pm)

Full Day $50
A fabulous visit from AQUALIFE EXPLORERS – Ian and his crew will be bringing marine life to us for the children to learn about and have hands-on experiences 10am-12noon $20
Resilience and learning how to let go facilitated by child counsellor Nicole Neave $20  3:30 – 4:30pm
TREASURE HUNT with an educational twist! 2-3pm $20

Thursday 24th January (9am-5pm)

Full Day $50

Themed Drama workshop with YPT senior student Rory  costumes/stage 2hrs $30 2-4pm
Your opinion matters teaching children self confidence by counsellor Nicole Neave OR ( same time) 10-11am ARE you EMOTIONALLY ready for school?1 hr $20
Debating and public speaking games – more fun than it sounds!

Friday 25th January (9am-5pm)

Full Day $50

Real life book illustrator Laura will teach you how to draw unicorns and dragons!!
Art cart – frames/ wood craft/terracotta pots/hats/jojobows
What to do when you are frustrated- Facilitated by counsellor Nicole Neave

 

 

 

Week 1 

Monday 7th January (9am-5pm)

Full Day $50

Being your Authentic self can be hard sometimes! Let child counsellor Nicole Neave guide you to always being true to yourself and learning why your uniqueness is your strength  1:45 – 2:45pm $20
Make your own sacred wand! Jewels and all 2hrs: 2-4pm $30
Talent contest – you can show whatever talent you have! Bring your instruments (we have a piano) Be a magician, juggler, comedian or be part of the audience 10-12noon $30 (there are prizes)

Tuesday 8th January (9am-5pm)

Full Day $50

Make our wonderful self esteem MOONBEAM jars that shine in the night to remind you of your strengths (this sold out last holidays) 2-4pm $30 facilitated by child counsellor Nicole Neave
Create your own puppet show for your own entertainment OR to perform for us $20 10-11am
Drama workshop with Lucinda 12:30 – 1:30pm $20

Week 2 

Monday 14th January (9am-5pm)

Full Day $50

️ANXIETY – what a sparkle robber!! Child counsellor Nicole Neave will work with your child and show them how to handle their anxiety 12:45 – 1:45pm $20
Write your own scripts or in a group with the guidance of our drama teachers with a chance of performing 10-12noon $30
Meet Ian and the Aqua life crew for a wonderful talk on our marine life AND YES you do get to see and touch real life sea creatures incl sharks!! 2-4pm $30

Tuesday 15th January (9am-5pm)

Full Day $50

FIRST time offered Make your own family SHIELD with our woodwork team 2-4pm $30
️Learn how to discuss ethical situations – great for high-order problem solving and thinking with child counsellor Nicole Neave 12.45-1.45pm $20
ART workshop with our resident artist 10-12noon $30

Wednesday 16th January (9am-5pm)

Full Day $50

Lets DANCE! a cultural experience from around the world  10-12noon $30
BULLIES – how to deal with them/avoid them/beat them facilitated by child counsellor Nicole Neave  12.45-1.45pm $20
A fun afternoon of paper plane making challenge, chatterbox communications and drama fun 2-4pm $30

Thursday 17th January (9am-5pm)

Full Day $50

Learn to Code or add to your knowledge 2-4pm $30 bring in own devise and charger.
Child counsellor Nicole Neave will be facilitating a talk about NIGHTMARES – why we have them, what they mean and what can we do about them!! 12-1pm $20
SUPERHEROES – teaching the children about their own unique super powers lots of costumes $20 10-11am

Friday 18th January (9am-5pm)

Full Day $50

Learn the Macarena and other fun dances in our DISCO 2-4pm $30
Teaching your children to trust their gut in our Wisdom coaching class with wisdom coach and child counsellor Nicole Neave
Making sun catchers or danglies with our wonderful Monika from CrystalZEnergy 10-12noon $30

October School Holidays 2018

Week 1 – OCTOBER HOLIDAYS 2018

Wednesday 3rd October
9am-5pm

A fabulous visit from AQUALIFE EXPLORERS
Ian and his crew will be bringing marine life to us for the children to learn about and have hands-on experiences ($20 if you just want to do this one – 2 pm – 3:30 pm).

Dealing with Bullies
A MUST DO workshop that every child should do its an empowering verbally interactive workshop-with child counselor Nicole Neave.

A morning of creativity with our resident artist
A choice of art mediums to choose from with some take home treasures.

Thursday 4th October
9am-5pm

Yoga and Mindfullness with the lovely Uma -in this busy world its important to teach children different and easy ways to slow down (10-11am $20 for just this one)

ANGELA from Emotional wisdom has a wonderful drama workshop prepped where we get to write, direct and act out our own fairytales 11am-2.30pm

Nicole Neave – counselor
ANXIETY-how to make it your friend and not your enemy-by child

Friday 5th October
9am-5pm

Does your child’s SELF ESTEEM need a boost?
Making our MOONBEAM jars with our child counselor Nicole Neave is a fabulous workshop for them.

We have drama workshops and stage work.
The children get to act/direct/dress up or simply be the audience

Talent contest
This is the staffs favourite!! Even the shyest child lines up to do magic tricks/tell jokes/dance/sing or play the fool.

Week 2 – OCTOBER HOLIDAYS 2018

Monday 8th October
9am-5pm

Cartooning with the brilliant JUDY NADIN
Judy has won many a national award for her wonderful art work!! Your child will learn the art of cartooning!
(2 hr workshop-1.30-3.30pm $30 if you just want this one)

Friendships!
How to know when to leave them, how to start them and making good choices -a MUST workshop for children with childcounsellor Nicole Neave

A morning of child directed activities with different themes. We have art /drama /music /dance /costumes /stage /microphone – their wish is our command.

Tuesday 9th October
9am-5pm

A fabulous Drama workshop: I love being me!
A fun and expressive way to explore the magnificence that exists within each child -which will be encouraged by nurturing their uniqueness and capacity to love who they are simply by being themselves. With Angela from Emotional wisdom

Monika from Crystal ZENergy
We will be making some wonderful sun-catchers and other treasures with the children with crystals and beads 2-4pm $20

Child counsellor Nicole Neave will be facilitating a talk about NIGHTMARES – why we have them, what they mean and what can we do about them!!

Wednesday 10th October
9am-5pm

Does your child like wood craft?
Our carpenter is teaching the children how to make wooden treasures to take home.

Coding workshop
2 hr with Hayleigh (must have own laptop / tablet and charger). 10.15 am – 12:15 pm on its own ($25 if you can’t make the whole day)

Being your Authentic self can be hard sometimes!
Let child counsellor Nicole Neave guide you to always being true to yourself and learning why your uniqueness is your strength.

July School Holidays 2018
JULY 9-20th 2018

Professional tutors, only 20 children per day.

$50 early bird pricing available until June 27th  (reg price $80). It is advised that if this is your FIRST booking a deposit of 50% is requested within 7 days of original booking.

Each day is a mix of hands on, directed and undirected activities, plus some wonderful good emotional health activities. We treat your child as precious as you do.

JULY 9th Monday 9-5pm
  • A day of creativity with our resident artist Corin-A choice of art mediums to choose from with some take home treasures
  • Drama workshop-full of costumes/microphones and stage work (both directed and un-directed ) with Lucinda and Matilda
  • FRIENDSHIPS – how to navigate friendships,make good choices and know when to get out!  Friendships could make or break your childs schooling years-Nicole Neave Child Counsellor
  • Everyday, we also have outdoor play with bikes and equipment, an open art and craft station and access to all costumes and stage
JULY 10th Tuesday 9-5pm
  • LEGO robotics (2.5hrs) 1.00-3.30pm ($30 if you only want this workshop)
  • A workshop on how to handle your ANXIETY and be its master and not the other way around! With Child counsellor Nicole Neave
  • Drama based workshop where the children can choose to be the directors,the starts or the audience-lots of costumes/props-onstage fun with Matilda and Lucinda
  • Everyday, we also have outdoor play with bikes and equipment, an open art and craft station and access to all costumes and stage

 

JULY 11th Wednesday 9-5pm
  • Yoga and mindfulness trigger deep,fundamental shifts in children learning to deal with their anxiety and moods-our class is with Tina.
  • How to be your BEST self -Our child counsellor teaches the children how to become the best versions of themselves! We talk about self image/stress management/anxiety and how to handle problems by counsellor Nicole Neave
  • Treasure hunt with a difference!! A clever way to improve your childs creative writing!
  • Everyday, we also have outdoor play with bikes and equipment, an open art and craft station and access to all costumes and stage

 

JULY 12th Thursday 9-5pm
  • We have a 2 hr CODING workshop with Mason (must have own laptop / tablet and charger) 2-4pm on its own ($30 if you cant make the whole day)
  • A morning of brain teasing games with Lucinda and Sophie
  • Public speaking is THE  subject at school that causes the most angst!! However-it doesn’t have to!! This workshop has been created to make this scary subject a breeze!
  • Musical theatre workshop with Rory learning  songs from Alice in wonderland where the children  can work on characters
  • Everyday, we also have outdoor play with bikes and equipment, an open art and craft station and access to all costumes and stage
JULY 13th Friday 9-5pm
  • Drama and Imagination: A unique fairy tale
  • Angela from Emotional Wisdom has created a fairy tale where the hearts of children are the hero’s. The children will create a short play and act out the tale encouraging their special talents.
  • A morning of clever drama games to keep your children on their toes with costumes and props with a HORROR theme. Facilitated by Lucinda and Sophie
  • Melissa will stretch your childs imagination just enough to find some hidden creative writing ideas in their to put to paper!
  • Trivia-with a problem solving base-this is a great way for your children to learn how to make good choices,facilitated by child counsellor Nicole Neave
  • Everyday, we also have outdoor play with bikes and equipment, an open art and craft station and access to all costumes and stage
WEEK 2
JULY 16th Monday 9-5pm
Drama workshop: I love being me!
  • A fun and expressive way to explore the magnificence that exists within each child -which will be encouraged by nurturing their uniqueness and capacity to love who they are simply by being themselves-with Angela from Emotional Wisdom
  • Talent quest- the children can choose to be director/performer or audience. THIS workshop is the staffs very favourite!! We are always surprised who gets up on stage to either dance/sing/tell jokes/play an instrument/act
  • Making “Moonbeam” jars with child counsellor Nicole Neave-this is a creative workshop where the kiddies get busy remembering their authentic strengths.
  • Everyday, we also have outdoor play with bikes and equipment, an open art and craft station and access to all costumes and stage
JULY 17th Tuesday 9-5pm
  • A fabulous visit from Aqualife Explorers- Ian and his crew will be bringing marine life to us for the children to learn about and have hands on experiences ($20 if you just want to do this one -2-3.30pm)
  • A MUST DO workshop that every child should do Dealing with BULLIES a verbally  interactive workshop-with child counsellor Nicole Neave
  • Teaching your child the true art of Puppetry with our beautiful imported hand created puppets-if the children wish they can create their own puppet show with Lucinda and Matilda
  • Everyday, we also have outdoor play with bikes and equipment, an open art and craft station and access to all costumes and stage
JULY 18th Wednesday 9-5pm
  • Cartooning with the brilliant JUDY NADIN-Judy has won many a national award for her wonderful art work incl the Bald Archie’s (google her!!) We are SOOO lucky to have her doing this workshop !! (2 hr workshop-1.30-3.30pm  $30 if you just want this one)
  • Ethical discussions with child Counsellor Nicole Neave. Engaging children at an early age with problem solving discussions encourages them to be global thinkers-great tools for creative writting
  • A morning of child directed activities-we have art/drama/music/dance/costumes/stage/microphones their wish is our command
  • Everyday, we also have outdoor play with bikes and equipment, an open art and craft station and access to all costumes and stage
JULY 19th Thursday 9-5pm
  • String art- with our resident artist and carpenter!! The kids will get to make their design, nail in their guides and do the art with our tutors guidance!
  • Be your own superhero with your own super powers! A great workshop on self worth and self esteem -costumes/props  by counsellor Nicole Neave
  • Musical theatre with Rory  full dance workshop, with a proper warm up and cool down stretch, technique and a small routine
  • Everyday, we also have outdoor play with bikes and equipment, an open art and craft station and access to all costumes and stage
JULY 20th Friday 9-5pm
  • Make your own unique musical instrument and join our band!! With the wonderful Melissa
  • Learn how to debate in a fun way-and win!!
  • Games/stories and adventures with our Sophie
  • DISCO fever a great way to end the holidays
  • Everyday, we also have outdoor play with bikes and equipment, an open art and craft station and access to all costumes and stage

 

April School Holidays 2018

APRIL 2018 – Wed 18th, Thur 19th, Fri 20th, Mon 23rd, Tues 24th

APRIL 18th (Wed)

  • A day of creativity with our resident artist Corin
  • A choice of art mediums to choose from with some take home treasures
  • We open your child up to learn how to relax and do yoga and mindfulness with our Uma.
  • How to beat your anxiety – Nicole Child Counsellor

* Everyday, we also have outdoor play with bikes and equipment, an open art and craft station and access to all costumes and stage

APRIL 19th (Thurs) 

  • A day of drama – stage work, musical theatre and drama games
  • Magical mystery tour where children choose the mystery
  • A must do workshop on how to make good friends

* Everyday, we also have outdoor play with bikes and equipment, an open art and craft station and access to all costumes and stage

APRIL 20th (Fri) 

  • Today is a great CULTURAL DAY – a fun day with international art, culture and dance. We have fun trivia planned plus costumes, games and languages. All nationalities presented by authentic country men/women of that country.

* Everyday, we also have outdoor play with bikes and equipment, an open art and craft station and access to all costumes and stage

APRIL 23rd (Mon) 

  • We have a 2 hr CODING workshop (must have own laptop / tablet and charger) 2-4pm on its own ($30 if you cant make the whole day)
  • Our Treasure hunts are designed for the children to become story tellers about their treasures and experience in groups
  • Our child counsellor teaches the children how to become the best versions of themselves! We talk about self image/stress management/anxiety and how to handle problems

* Everyday, we also have outdoor play with bikes and equipment, an open art and craft station and access to all costumes and stage

APRIL 24th (Tues) 

  • LEGO robotics (2.5hrs) 1.00-3.30pm ($30 if you only want this workshop)
  • A morning of clever drama games to keep your children on their toes with costumes and props
  • A MUST DO workshop on dealing with BULLIES a verbally  interactive workshop by child counsellor Nicole

* Everyday, we also have outdoor play with bikes and equipment, an open art and craft station and access to all costumes and stage

New Enrolments
Payment - Holiday Workshops

  • For ages 3-12 years
  • Each day we have our craft and art station and the children have full access to our costumes, stage and outdoor equipment  between workshops.
  • BOOKINGS from new clients need a 50% deposit  to hold workshops within 7 days of booking.
  • 9am-5pm (extend hrs avail upon request)
  • Bring lunch, snacks and drink. Food can be refrigerated.
  • Our staff are child professionals who will treat your children as precious as you do.
Please book by return email nicole@theauthenticchild.com.au

Nicole Neave – Principal
Ph: 0422 183 566

Banking details
Acc name: NNEAVE
BSB: 112-879
Acc No:  457739497
Ref: (childs name and day)
Please note-NEW ADDRESS
178 Glebe rd Merewether 2291
(diag opposite Mary Ellen hotel)
We are in a hall behind the church. Good off road parking.
nicole@theauthenticchild.com.au 0422 183 566
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