Vacation Care &
School Holiday Programs

Vacation Care

Vacation care is available through our YMCA Bowen Hills and Victoria Point Centres, as well as Outside of School Hours Centres and Camping.

What’s on at the Y these school holidays

We have plenty of awesome activities, events and programs running across our YMCA locations in South East Queensland these summer school holidays! Our activities are targeted to all different age groups, from toddlers and children, to teens and young adults… right up to adults and seniors! Enjoy outdoor adventures to cosy craft-ernoons, workshops to social sports, gymnastics fun to cooking classes… all in a safe, supportive and inclusive space.

Scroll through our list of activities, events and programs below:

Thursday 6 April
Bowen Hills

Autumn School Holiday Program: at the Y Bowen Hills Gymnastics Centre from 9:30am – 12:30pm. Children aged 5–12 years are invited to enjoy 3 hours of fun, jam-packed with gymnastics play, ninja activities, trampolining, games and more! Sessions cost $35 and are open to all children, including non-members. No gymnastics experience required. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to book.

Thursday 6 April
Springfield Central

Drop-In Gaming Day: at the Y Springfield Central Community Centre from 10:00am – 5:00pm. No registration required, simply drop in to enjoy some gaming with friends or meet new ones. All young people aged 12 – 25 years are welcome. Gold coin donation.

Thursday 6 April
Warwick

Pool Inflatable: at the Y WIRAC from 10:00am – 12:00pm. Cost $5 per child. No registration required.

Thursday 6 April
Caloundra

Autumn School Holiday Program: at the Y Caloundra Gymnastics Centre from 11:30am – 2:30pm. Children from Prep to Year 6 are invited to enjoy 3 hours of fun, jam-packed with gymnastics play, ninja activities, trampolining, games and more! Sessions cost $35 and are open to all children, including non-members. No gymnastics experience required. Click here to book.

Thursday 6 April
Capalaba

Skateboard Skills Session: at Capalaba Skate Park from 5:30pm. Supported by the Link YMCA Youth Centre, Redland City Council, Freestyle Scootering Association, Slabzoo Skateboarding and PattyG Skateboarding.

Tuesday 11 April
Victoria Point

Swim Intensive Program: at the Y Victoria Point Aquatic Centre from 9:00am – 9:30am. The Swim Intensive Program runs over four consecutive days (Tuesday 11 April, Wednesday 12 April, Thursday 13 April and Friday 14 April) and provides a great introduction to swimming, helps children to build on their skills and increase their confidence and abilities in and around the water. The program costs $60 for 4 x 30 minute sessions. Phone 3820 5335 for more information or to book.

Tuesday 11 April
Bowen Hills

Autumn School Holiday Program: at the Y Bowen Hills Gymnastics Centre from 9:30am – 12:30pm. Children aged 5–12 years are invited to enjoy 3 hours of fun, jam-packed with gymnastics play, ninja activities, trampolining, games and more! Sessions cost $35 and are open to all children, including non-members. No gymnastics experience required. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to book.

Tuesday 11 April
Warwick

Pool Inflatable: at the Y WIRAC from 10:00am – 12:00pm. Cost $5 per child. No registration required.

Tuesday 11 April
Victoria Point

Gymnastics Intensive Program: at the Y Victoria Point Gymnastics Centre from 11:00am – 12:00pm. The Gymnastics Intensive Program runs over four consecutive days (Tuesday 11 April, Wednesday 12 April, Thursday 13 April and Friday 14 April) and provides an opportunity for children to get active and develop important skills. The program costs $75 for 4 x 1 hour sessions. Phone 3820 5335 for more information or to book.

Tuesday 11 April
Caloundra

Autumn School Holiday Program: at the Y Caloundra Gymnastics Centre from 11:30am – 2:30pm. Children from Prep to Year 6 are invited to enjoy 3 hours of fun, jam-packed with gymnastics play, ninja activities, trampolining, games and more! Sessions cost $35 and are open to all children, including non-members. No gymnastics experience required. Click here to book.

Tuesday 11 April
Victoria Point

Snorkelling Class: at the Y Victoria Point Aquatic Centre from 12:00pm – 12:45pm. Children can enjoy the water and learn all about snorkelling while exploring treasures at the bottom of our indoor pool! Session costs $16 per child. BYO mask and snorkel. Please phone 3820 5335 for more information or to book.

Tuesday 11 April
Mango Hill

Autumn School Holiday Program: at the Y Mango Hill Gymnastics Centre from 12:00pm – 3:00pm. Children in Prep to Year 8 are invited to enjoy 3 hours of fun, jam-packed with gymnastics play, ninja activities, trampolining, games and more! Sessions cost $35 and are open to all children, including non-members. No gymnastics experience required. Click here to book.

Tuesday 11 April
Springfield Central

Rock Painting: at the Y Springfield Central Community Centre from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. Young people aged 12 – 25 years are invited to drop by and get creative for this free arts & craft session, in partnership with Headspace Ipswich. No registration required.

Wednesday 12 April
Bowen Hills

Autumn School Holiday Program: at the Y Bowen Hills Gymnastics Centre from 9:30am – 12:30pm. Children aged 5–12 years are invited to enjoy 3 hours of fun, jam-packed with gymnastics play, ninja activities, trampolining, games and more! Sessions cost $35 and are open to all children, including non-members. No gymnastics experience required. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to book.

Wednesday 12 April
Warwick

Court Games: at the Y WIRAC from 10:00am – 12:00pm. Cost $5 per child. No registration required.

Wednesday 12 April
Mango Hill

Open Play: at the Y Mango Hill Gymnastics Centre from 11:00am – 12:00pm. Children under 12 years are invited to try this high energy, high fun alternative to structured gymnastics and ninja classes where they can navigate obstacles, test their strength and challenge their focus in a safe environment. Session costs $12.50 per child. Click here to book.

Wednesday 12 April
Caloundra

Autumn School Holiday Program: at the Y Caloundra Gymnastics Centre from 11:30am – 2:30pm. Children from Prep to Year 6 are invited to enjoy 3 hours of fun, jam-packed with gymnastics play, ninja activities, trampolining, games and more! Sessions cost $35 and are open to all children, including non-members. No gymnastics experience required. Click here to book.

Wednesday 12 April
Mango Hill

Autumn School Holiday Program: at the Y Mango Hill Gymnastics Centre from 12:00pm – 3:00pm. Children in Prep to Year 8 are invited to enjoy 3 hours of fun, jam-packed with gymnastics play, ninja activities, trampolining, games and more! Sessions cost $35 and are open to all children, including non-members. No gymnastics experience required. Click here to book.

Wednesday 12 April
Springfield Central

Come & Try Taekwondo Session: at the Y Springfield Central Community Centre from 5:00pm – 6:00pm. Try a free Taekwondo class, in partnership with Taephoon Martial Arts Academy. No registration required, simply come along in casual clothing and bring a drink bottle. Please note the recommended age for this session is 4 years and older.

Wednesday 12 April
Springfield Central

Come & Try Judo Session: at the Y Springfield Central Community Centre from 6:00pm – 7:00pm. Try a free Judo class, in partnership with Taephoon Martial Arts Academy. No registration required, simply come along in casual clothing and bring a drink bottle. Please note the recommended age for this session is 4 years and older.

Thursday 13 April
Bowen Hills

Autumn School Holiday Program: at the Y Bowen Hills Gymnastics Centre from 9:30am – 12:30pm. Children aged 5–12 years are invited to enjoy 3 hours of fun, jam-packed with gymnastics play, ninja activities, trampolining, games and more! Sessions cost $35 and are open to all children, including non-members. No gymnastics experience required. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to book.

Thursday 13 April
Warwick

Pool Inflatable: at the Y WIRAC from 10:00am – 12:00pm. Cost $5 per child. No registration required.

Thursday 13 April
Caloundra

Autumn School Holiday Program: at the Y Caloundra Gymnastics Centre from 11:30am – 2:30pm. Children from Prep to Year 6 are invited to enjoy 3 hours of fun, jam-packed with gymnastics play, ninja activities, trampolining, games and more! Sessions cost $35 and are open to all children, including non-members. No gymnastics experience required. Click here to book.

Thursday 13 April
Victoria Point

Snorkelling Class: at the Y Victoria Point Aquatic Centre from 12:00pm – 12:45pm. Children can enjoy the water and learn all about snorkelling while exploring treasures at the bottom of our indoor pool! Session costs $16 per child. BYO mask and snorkel. Please phone 3820 5335 for more information or to book.

Thursday 13 April
Ipswich

Next G Dance Party: at the Villa YMCA Youth Centre from 4:00pm – 8:00pm. Like to move? Keen to hang with friends or meet new ones during the school holidays? Come along and request your favourite songs with the DJ, and let's dance! All young people (aged 12-19) are welcome at this drug and alcohol free youth event, in partnership with QPASTT.

Thursday 13 April
Springfield Central

Beat the Police Basketball Tournament: at the Y Springfield Central Community Centre from 1:00pm – 5:00pm. Young people aged 12 years and older are invited to take on the local Police during this friendly 3 on 3 Basketball tournament, in partnership with Ipswich Community Youth Service (ICYS), Greater Springfield Basketball Association, Queensland Police Service and Ipswich City Council. The tournament is free but registration is required by phoning ICYS on 0475 573 377.

Friday 14 April
Bowen Hills

Autumn School Holiday Program: at the Y Bowen Hills Gymnastics Centre from 9:30am – 12:30pm. Children aged 5–12 years are invited to enjoy 3 hours of fun, jam-packed with gymnastics play, ninja activities, trampolining, games and more! Sessions cost $35 and are open to all children, including non-members. No gymnastics experience required. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to book.

Friday 14 April
Springfield Central

Phone Charms: at the Y Springfield Central Community Centre from 10:00am – 11:30am. Young people aged 12 – 18 years are invited to drop by and get creative during this free craft session, in partnership with Bunnings Springfield Central. No registration required. 

Friday 14 April
Mango Hill

Autumn School Holiday Program: at the Y Mango Hill Gymnastics Centre from 12:00pm – 3:00pm. Children in Prep to Year 8 are invited to enjoy 3 hours of fun, jam-packed with gymnastics play, ninja activities, trampolining, games and more! Sessions cost $35 and are open to all children, including non-members. No gymnastics experience required. Click here to book.

Friday 14 April
Springfield Central

Music, Movement and Mental Health Workout: at the Y Springfield Central Community Centre from 4:00pm – 5:00pm. Young people aged 13 – 19 years are invited to enjoy a $5 fitness class in a happy, safe and inclusive space, in partnership with the Jungle Body Brisbane. For more information and to register, please click here.

Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in spending a few hours volunteering these school holidays? There are plenty of volunteer positions available at the Y, especially in our Op Shops and Community Centres. Go ahead and get in touch with one of our locations to see how you can help!

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