Youth School Holiday Program
Central Goldfields Youth
Looking for something to do this summer? We’ve got you covered! Join us for a mix of face to face and virtual events for a summer school holidays like no other.
Face to Face Activities:
Chill Out Space at Maryborough!
Monday 11 January, 11am- 3pm
Where: Maryborough Town Hall
Want somewhere to hang with your mates? Love free snow cones?
We’re teaming up with the Kit Van to bring you the ultimate hang out space! There will be a t-shirt design competition, freebies and music pumping the coolest jams. Bring your mates along to hang out at the chill out space!
COVIDSafe Event Checklist(PDF, 219KB)
Makers Session: D.I.Y Lava Lamps!
Thursday 14 January, 11am- 1pm
Where: Market Reserve, Carisbrook
Join us for a D.I.Y session on making your own lava lamps and other science experiments. Make sure you B.Y.O your own jar and lunch!
Places are strictly limited so book your place here: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/january-holiday-program-makers-session-diy-lava-lamps-tickets-132892522111
COVIDSafe Event Checklist(PDF, 218KB)
Learn Filmmaking!
Monday 18 January, 11am- 3pm
Where: Talbot Town Hall
Are you a budding filmmaker?
We’re running a session with Cinespace on how to create films using your smartphone and tips on how to create content for your social media.
B.Y.O Smartphone and lunch
The community bus will be departing from Maryborough Town Hall at 10:30am or you can meet us at Talbot!
Places are strictly limited so book your place here: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/january-holiday-program-learn-filmmaking-tickets-132892935347
COVIDSafe Event Checklist(PDF, 217KB)
Chill Out Space at Dunolly!
Thursday 21 January, 11am- 3pm
Where: Gordon Gardens, Dunolly
Want somewhere to hang with your mates? Love free snow cones?
We’re teaming up with the Kit Van to bring you the ultimate hang out space! There will be a t-shirt design competition, freebies and music pumping the coolest jams.
Plus we’ll have sports equipment available to try out the new rec area at Gordon Gardens!
Bring your mates along to hang out at the chill out space!
COVIDSafe Event Checklist(PDF, 217KB)
Virtual Activities:
Keep an eye on our IGTV (@central_goldfields_youth) and Facebook page (Central Goldfields Youth) for the following activities to bust boredom these school holidays!
- Melbourne Day: Join us for a tour of Melbourne’s coolest sights including the Zoo, NGV and The MCG!
- Makers Session: Make your own Banana Bread!
- Upskill Session: 5 tips for a great resume!
- Upskills Session: 5 tips for taking great photos!
For more information contact our Youth team via youth@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au or 0418 536 517
Central Goldfields Art Gallery
National Gallery Victoria KIDS ON TOUR Art is for everyone and the National Gallery Victoria (NGV) free Summer Holiday Program for Kids and Families will return to Central Goldfields Art Gallery in January 2021.
Drop into Central Goldfields Art Gallery anytime during the summer holidays and enjoy free activity books, artist activity templates and activities for teens.
Wednesday 20 January 2021
10.30 to 11.30am - Little Warriors Yoga Join a live streamed family meditation with the Little Warriors Yoga.
2.30 to 3.30pm - Dance party!
Get active, learn some new moves and feel the positivity in a digital dance party for children and families. These programs are for primary school aged children and their carers. All children to be accompanied by their parents or carers. Programs are free.
Bookings are essential.
Email cgsc.art@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au or call 0438 367 094.
NGV Kids on Tour is generously supported by The Truby and Florence Williams Charitable Trust, managed by Equity Trustees, and the Packer Family and Crown Resorts Foundations as part of the Your NGV Arts Access Program for Students, Children and Families
Maryborough Regional Library
The Maryborough Regional Library is hosting weekly Science Technology Engineering Arts Mathematics (STEAM) sessions throughout January. Sessions are recommended for children aged between eight and 14 years and are free to attend.
Sessions are:
- Wednesday 13 January, 2.30pm to 3.30pm
- Tuesday 19 January, 2.30pm to 3.30pm
- Monday 25 January 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Bookings are limited. Contact the Maryborough Regional Library on 5461 9111.