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<strong>Active</strong> & <strong>Healthy</strong><br />

City Councils<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong><br />

The kids seriously won’t<br />

be bored this summer with<br />

all the cool and exciting<br />

activities on offer in<br />

Council’s <strong>Active</strong> & <strong>Healthy</strong><br />

holiday program.<br />

Working for our future – today<br />

Saturday 15 December 2012<br />

to Monday 28 January 2013<br />

There are over 200 free and<br />

low cost activities happening<br />

these holidays so get up, get<br />

out and get active in our great<br />

parks today!<br />

Download full program at<br />

gcparks.com.au


these holidays <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong><br />

City Council brings you......<br />

SPARKY’S<br />

CARNIVAL<br />

Sparky’s Carnival kicks<br />

off the holiday program<br />

on Saturday 15 December<br />

with a healthy family<br />

event offering craft, sport,<br />

nutrition, performances,<br />

circus and lots of fun.<br />

ExPLoRE<br />

ChALLENgE<br />

CREAtE<br />

Activities include –<br />

• Walk on the Wildside<br />

• Stand up paddle & water mad<br />

• Rock wall & giant games challenge<br />

• Dirt bike workshops<br />

• Groove and move with Stan the <strong>Active</strong> Man • Have a Go Circus<br />

• Tie dying workshops<br />

• Inflatable fun<br />

• Creative craft and cooking<br />

• Movies & music in the park<br />

• Paddle, swim, splash the summer away • Bend, stretch, run, laugh and<br />

• Discover your artistic side with make<br />

& fly a kite<br />

best of all have fun!!<br />

Download full program at gcparks.com.au<br />

JAmIE’S mINIStRY<br />

of food mobILE<br />

KItChEN<br />

Jamie’s Ministry of Food Mobile Kitchen is coming to<br />

the <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> in January 2013 and is all about getting<br />

people cooking again and teaching the basics.<br />

Program includes variety of:<br />

• free and low cost one-two hour activities<br />

• half or full day programs<br />

<strong>Active</strong> & <strong>Healthy</strong><br />

City Councils<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong><br />

get into<br />

the Vibe<br />

A shout out to all youth 12 to 18<br />

years. We’ve got lots on offer these<br />

holidays to get you off your laptop<br />

and out into our great parks with<br />

your friends (it’s ok, you can bring<br />

your phone with you!)<br />

• Stand-up paddle boarding<br />

• Thrower House activities (12 to 17 years only)<br />

• Cooking classes<br />

• Boxing blast<br />

• Surfing<br />

• Oz tag & boxing<br />

Join us for a basic cooking course where<br />

you will learn to cook simple, healthy and<br />

tasty meals using fresh ingredients and share<br />

in Jamie’s hints, tips and shortcuts.<br />

Classes are held each week, for five weeks, and run<br />

for 90 minutes, with a maximum of 8 participants.<br />

The course is open to children and adults 12 years<br />

and over who want to learn the basics of cooking and<br />

have fun in the kitchen!<br />

Book online at gcparks.com.au<br />

Icons identify activities for age groups.<br />

children up to the<br />

age of 12 years<br />

young people from<br />

12 to 18 years


Week 1 - Saturday 15 December to Sunday 23 December<br />

Free and low cost short activities<br />

(full & half day programs follow at end)<br />

Date Time Activity Location Cost / Booking details<br />

Fri<br />

14 Dec<br />

Sat<br />

15 Dec<br />

Sat<br />

15 Dec<br />

Sat<br />

15 Dec<br />

Sat<br />

15 Dec<br />

Sat<br />

15 Dec<br />

Sat<br />

15 Dec<br />

Sat<br />

15 Dec<br />

Sat<br />

15 Dec<br />

Sat<br />

15 Dec<br />

Sat<br />

15 Dec<br />

7pm Movie in the park – Flushed Away –<br />

enjoy a free movie in the park, a night<br />

out has never been so cheap<br />

10.30am<br />

to 2.30pm<br />

SPARKY’S CARNIVAL - a healthy<br />

family event with activities and<br />

performers. Join in craft, drama, music,<br />

nutrition, sport, dancing, science, circus,<br />

learning and fun for 3 to 10 years. Adults<br />

aren't forgotten with free massage and<br />

tea tasting. A unique and amazing day<br />

for parents and children to relax, play,<br />

learn and unleash their creative spirit<br />

7am Parkrun – join in a weekly free 5km<br />

timed run or walk. Register prior then<br />

come along each week to any of the 3<br />

9am to<br />

9.30am<br />

9am to<br />

11am<br />

9am to<br />

10am<br />

9am to<br />

12noon<br />

9.30am to<br />

10.30am<br />

3pm to<br />

4.30pm<br />

locations. See website for details<br />

Smallsports – teaching children 2 to 5<br />

years the fundamental skills and<br />

movement patterns necessary to<br />

participate within organised sport. Sports<br />

include soccer, football, basketball,<br />

striking sports and team building games<br />

STREETWISE SKATE WORKSHOP –<br />

experience skateboarding and learn<br />

some tips and tricks from accredited<br />

coaches from Skateboard Australia.<br />

Caters for young people of all ages and<br />

ability levels. Boards and gear provided<br />

for 15 people<br />

Self defence super session – a fun<br />

come and try program open to all ages<br />

and ability levels. Discover the secrets<br />

of martial arts training and learn how to<br />

improve your fitness and have fun<br />

Come & try kayaking – sessions will run<br />

every half hour. See if kayaking is for you<br />

or your family. All equipment supplied.<br />

Minimum age 12 years or 6 years if<br />

accompanied by an adult<br />

Family fitness & fun – take time out as<br />

a family and simply hang out with the<br />

kids. Session includes movements and<br />

game play that will have you laughing<br />

your way to fitness whilst having fun<br />

Retro fun – get back to basics with<br />

active fun in the park with sack races,<br />

tug-o-war, frisbee games and much more<br />

7pm Movie in the park – Bran Nue Dae -<br />

enjoy a free movie in the park, a night<br />

out has never been so cheap<br />

7pm Movie in the park – How the Grinch<br />

stole Christmas – enjoy a free<br />

Christmas movie in the park, a night out<br />

has never been so cheap<br />

funded by <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council 12 to 18 years<br />

Bonogin<br />

Davenport Park<br />

Jackmans Road<br />

Mermaid Waters<br />

Albert Waterways<br />

Community Centre<br />

Cnr Hooker Boulevard &<br />

Sunshine Boulevard<br />

Main Beach<br />

Kirra<br />

Upper Coomera<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Varsity Lakes<br />

Varsity Youth Precinct<br />

1 Cassia Drive<br />

Southport<br />

Broadwater Parklands<br />

Marine Parade<br />

(held on the little lawn)<br />

Paradise Point<br />

Paradise Point Parklands<br />

The Esplanade<br />

Merrimac<br />

Stoner Family Park<br />

70 Merridown Drive<br />

Robina<br />

Lake Lomandra Park<br />

Olympus Drive<br />

Paradise Point<br />

Paradise Point Parklands<br />

The Esplanade<br />

Molendinar<br />

Your Park<br />

Gidgee Court<br />

Free<br />

If weather uncertain check<br />

gcparks.com.au or phone 5581<br />

7016 for cancellation advice<br />

$15 / 4 hours<br />

Adults and under 3 are<br />

free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Nigel Coates<br />

0411 6999 28<br />

info@sparkydodah.com.au<br />

SparkyDoDah.com.au<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Must register online<br />

parkrun.com<br />

$2<br />

Bookings required<br />

Smallsports<br />

smallsports.com.au<br />

info@smallsports.com.au<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Skateboard Australia<br />

5575 7808<br />

info@skateboardingaustralia.org.au<br />

Free<br />

Bookings required<br />

Australian Defensive<br />

Tactics 0430 695 550<br />

info@defensivetactics.biz<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Vertec Adventure<br />

bookings@vertecadventure.com.au<br />

$5 per family<br />

Bookings required<br />

Chisel Fitness<br />

0439 040 580<br />

chris@chisel-fitness.com.au<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Leaps & Bounds Childrens<br />

Fitness Centre 5534 4030<br />

Free<br />

If weather uncertain check<br />

gcparks.com.au or phone 5581<br />

7016 for cancellation advice<br />

Free<br />

If weather uncertain check<br />

gcparks.com.au or phone 5581<br />

7016 for cancellation advice


Sat<br />

15 Dec<br />

Sun<br />

16 Dec<br />

Sun<br />

16 Dec<br />

Sun<br />

16 Dec<br />

Sun<br />

16 Dec<br />

Sun<br />

16 Dec<br />

Mon<br />

17 Dec<br />

Mon<br />

17 Dec<br />

Mon<br />

17 Dec<br />

Mon<br />

17 Dec<br />

Mon<br />

17 Dec<br />

Mon<br />

17 Dec<br />

3pm to<br />

8.30pm<br />

8.30am to<br />

10am<br />

10am to<br />

2pm<br />

10.30am<br />

to 12noon<br />

11am to<br />

1pm<br />

3.30pm to<br />

5.30pm<br />

8.30am to<br />

10.30am<br />

9am to<br />

10am<br />

9.30am to<br />

11.30am<br />

10.30am<br />

to<br />

11.30am<br />

2pm to<br />

4pm<br />

4.30pm to<br />

8.30pm<br />

Christmas carols – celebrate the spirit Broadbeach<br />

of Christmas with a free evening of Kurrawa Park<br />

entertainment at Broadbeach Christmas Old Burleigh Road<br />

Carols and Nerang Celebrates Christmas<br />

Nerang<br />

Bischof Park<br />

Nerang Street<br />

Surfing and beach activities - learn<br />

how to identify a rip and what to do if<br />

ever caught in one. Board rescue, relay<br />

races and much more for families with<br />

children over the age of 8 years<br />

Farm discovery day – discover this<br />

unique outdoor and environmental<br />

education centre. Pick your own fresh<br />

produce, discover the bush tucker trail,<br />

feed the animals and enjoy a picnic<br />

Christmas craft in the park – express<br />

your creativity through Christmas crafts<br />

including xmas trees, reindeers, Santa<br />

signs and decorations<br />

Summer fun day - lots to choose from<br />

in this morning out. Get energetic on the<br />

jumping castle, then chill out and use<br />

your creativity to create a rainbow tie dye<br />

spiral design. Bring your own pre- loved<br />

white item (t-shirt $3 per item or<br />

pillowcase supplied for $6)<br />

Horse care - learn how to handle a<br />

horse, grooming, stable/paddock<br />

cleaning, first aid, feed and keep of a<br />

horse, connecting with a horse and<br />

handling safely. Ages 8 yrs up<br />

Stand up paddle & water mad – try<br />

SUP with the experts, then get wet with<br />

water mad games, including wet obstacle<br />

course and more to keep you cool<br />

Family yoga - fun yoga for parents and<br />

kids of all ages, 2 years to adults, with<br />

lots of laughs<br />

Creative capers – inspire your creativity<br />

in a rainbow tie-dye spiral workshop.<br />

Bring your own pre- loved white item (tshirt<br />

$3 per item or pillowcase supplied<br />

for $6) While that’s drying, have fun<br />

painting and decorating your own<br />

Christmas craft - xmas trees, reindeers,<br />

Santa signs and decorations<br />

Games challenge – games and<br />

challenges including tug-o-war, giant<br />

soccer, parachute volleyball and more.<br />

Relax and soak up some sunshine whilst<br />

the kids get their game on<br />

Inflatable fun –energy bursting fun with<br />

the inflatable obstacle course and a jump<br />

n slide combo jumping castle. Race your<br />

mate through the obstacle challenge and<br />

bounce. Inflatable items are supervised<br />

so you can relax. Suitable 4 to 12 years<br />

Christmas by the Sea – enjoy free live<br />

entertainment, barnyard animals, food<br />

stalls, fireworks and a visit by Santa<br />

funded by <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council 12 to 18 years<br />

Miami<br />

Lifeguard tower 22<br />

Santa Monica Road<br />

(one tower north of the Nobby<br />

Beach SLSC)<br />

Currumbin Valley<br />

Currumbin Community<br />

Farm Campus<br />

1226 Currumbin Creek<br />

Road<br />

Miami<br />

Ed Hardy Park<br />

Kelly Avenue<br />

(meet next to playground)<br />

Currumbin<br />

Kropp Park<br />

Marine Parade<br />

Bonogin<br />

Bonogin Valley Horse<br />

Retreat<br />

97 Aylesham Drive<br />

Bundall<br />

Evandale Park<br />

Ouyan Street<br />

Currumbin<br />

9/5 Traders Way<br />

Helensvale<br />

Village Green Park<br />

Discovery Drive<br />

Highland Park<br />

Lawrance Hinde Park<br />

Explorers Way<br />

Paradise Point<br />

Paradise Point Parklands<br />

The Esplanade<br />

(opposite the shops)<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

945 <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Free No bookings required<br />

In the event of extreme weather<br />

conditions please visit the<br />

website broadbeachgc.com<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

YMCA 5503 7412<br />

Free<br />

Bookings required<br />

Surf Coach<br />

Trudy@Surfcoach.net.au<br />

0432 908 977<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Currumbin Community<br />

Farm Campus<br />

infor@currrumbinfarmschool.eq.edu.au<br />

$2<br />

Bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com<br />

5520 3376<br />

Free ; Tie dye - $3 to $6<br />

No bookings required<br />

Shoshana – Aspiral<br />

Design<br />

aspiral.designs@gmail.com<br />

The Fun Team<br />

1300 152 132<br />

$15<br />

Bookings required<br />

Debbie Burgemeister<br />

info@horseretreats.com<br />

5667 7468<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Leaps & Bounds Childrens<br />

Fitness Centre 5534 4030<br />

$15 per family<br />

Bookings required<br />

Dee 0404 668109<br />

dee@minibuddhasyoga.com<br />

Craft $2, Tie dye - $3 to $6<br />

No bookings required<br />

Shoshana – Aspiral<br />

Design<br />

aspiral.designs@gmail.com<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

5520 3376<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com<br />

$2<br />

Bookings essential<br />

Focus Fitness<br />

5525 1110<br />

$5 per child<br />

No bookings required<br />

The Fun Team<br />

1300 152 132<br />

Free – gold coin donation<br />

No bookings required<br />

Community by the Sea<br />

marketing@currumbinrsl.com.au


Mon<br />

17 Dec<br />

Tues<br />

18 Dec<br />

Tues<br />

18 Dec<br />

Tues<br />

18 Dec<br />

Tues<br />

18 Dec<br />

Tues<br />

18 Dec<br />

Tues<br />

18 Dec<br />

Tues<br />

18 Dec<br />

Tues<br />

18 Dec<br />

Wed<br />

19 Dec<br />

Wed<br />

19 Dec<br />

Wed<br />

19 Dec<br />

7pm to<br />

8.30pm<br />

9am to<br />

9.30am<br />

9am to<br />

10am<br />

Spotlight adventure - bound along and<br />

discover what the kangaroos and other<br />

native wildlife get up to at night on a<br />

ranger guided spotlight<br />

Smallsports – teaching 2 to 5 years the<br />

skills and movement patterns necessary<br />

to participate within organised sport.<br />

Includes soccer, football, basketball,<br />

striking sports and team building games<br />

Water mad - prepare to get wet with<br />

water mad games, including wet obstacle<br />

course, slip and slide, sponge-catch and<br />

other games to keep you cool<br />

9.30am Craft in the park – creative, energetic<br />

craft for kids aged 1 to 5 years. Great<br />

way to enjoy the outdoors with your little<br />

one and stimulate their creativity<br />

10am to<br />

12noon<br />

10.30am<br />

to 12noon<br />

2pm to<br />

4pm<br />

3pm to<br />

4.30pm<br />

3pm to<br />

5pm<br />

7am to<br />

8am<br />

8am to<br />

9am<br />

9am to<br />

11am<br />

9am to<br />

9.30am<br />

Christmas workshop – a variety of<br />

projects to choose from including swing<br />

tags, paintings for the wall and tree<br />

decorations. Ages 5 to 12 years<br />

Christmas craft in the park – don’t miss<br />

out on all the fun of painting and<br />

decorating your own personal Christmas<br />

craft - xmas trees, reindeers, Santa signs<br />

and fantastic tree and table decorations<br />

Inflatable fun –energy bursting fun with<br />

the inflatable obstacle course and a jump<br />

n slide combo jumping castle. Race your<br />

mate through the obstacle challenge and<br />

bounce. Inflatable items are supervised<br />

so you can relax. Suitable 4 to 12 years<br />

Green and gold – come and join us for<br />

some Aussie games – cricket, thong<br />

throwing competitions, stuck in the mud,<br />

relays, and even some touch footy<br />

School holiday art – for kids 6 to 12<br />

years who love to draw! Fun, high-quality<br />

drawing classes taught by professional<br />

artist and children’s book illustrator Susy<br />

Boyer. All materials supplied<br />

Horse aerobics - slow horse riding<br />

confidence experience, exercise in a<br />

fresh relaxing environment, building core<br />

strength and balance on ground and<br />

horseback. Ages 8 years plus<br />

Horse connection - up close horse<br />

handling on the ground and on horse<br />

back. For beginners or those wanting to<br />

develop their confidence and horse<br />

handling techniques. Ages 8 years plus<br />

Tie dye and fun – get energetic with<br />

games that will have you moving,<br />

laughing and enjoying the great<br />

outdoors. Then chill out and use your<br />

creativity to create a rainbow tie dye<br />

spiral design. Bring your own pre- loved<br />

white item (t-shirt $3 per item or<br />

pillowcase supplied for $6)<br />

Smallsports – teaching 2 to 5 years the<br />

skills and movement patterns necessary<br />

to participate within organised sport.<br />

Includes team building games<br />

funded by <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council 12 to 18 years<br />

Coombabah<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

945 <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Ormeau<br />

Landsdowne Park<br />

Landsdowne Drive<br />

(off Upper Coomera Road)<br />

Burleigh<br />

Justins Park<br />

The Esplanade<br />

Miami<br />

Rabbit & Cocoon<br />

Mrs Red’s Art Room<br />

1/23 Hillcrest Parade<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Benowa<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Regional<br />

Botanic Gardens<br />

258 Ashmore Road<br />

Robina<br />

Robina Common<br />

Ron Penhaligon Way<br />

Miami<br />

Shed 1<br />

Rabbit & Cocoon<br />

23 Hillcrest Parade<br />

Bonogin<br />

Bonogin Valley Horse<br />

Retreat<br />

97 Aylesham Drive<br />

Upper Coomera<br />

Tallowood Park<br />

Rose Valley Drive<br />

Broadbeach<br />

Pratten Park<br />

Old Burleigh Road<br />

Free<br />

Bookings essential<br />

GCCC 5581 1521<br />

An adult must accompany<br />

children. Please bring a torch<br />

and wear comfortable shoes<br />

$2<br />

Bookings required<br />

Smallsports<br />

smallsports.com.au<br />

info@smallsports.com.au<br />

Free<br />

Funded by Stocklands<br />

No bookings required<br />

Leaps & Bounds Childrens<br />

Fitness Centre 5534 4030<br />

$2<br />

No bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

5520 3376<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com<br />

$20<br />

Bookings required<br />

create@mrsredsartroom.com.au<br />

0412 026 207<br />

$2 to $10<br />

No bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

5520 3376<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com<br />

$5 per child<br />

No bookings required<br />

The Fun Team<br />

1300 152 132<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Leaps & Bounds Childrens<br />

Fitness Centre 5534 4030<br />

$20<br />

Bookings required<br />

Susy Boyer<br />

susy@susyboyerart.com<br />

0413 134 426<br />

$15 per session<br />

Bookings required<br />

Debbie Burgemeister<br />

info@horseretreats.com<br />

5667 7468<br />

$15 per session<br />

Bookings required<br />

Debbie Burgemeister<br />

info@horseretreats.com<br />

5667 7468<br />

Free ; Tie dye - $3 to $6<br />

No bookings required<br />

Shoshana – Aspiral<br />

Design<br />

aspiral.designs@gmail.com<br />

Leaps & Bounds Childrens<br />

Fitness Centre 5534 4030<br />

Free<br />

Bookings required<br />

Smallsports<br />

info@smallsports.com.au


Wed<br />

19 Dec<br />

Wed<br />

19 Dec<br />

Wed<br />

19 Dec<br />

Wed<br />

19 Dec<br />

Wed<br />

19 Dec<br />

Wed<br />

19 Dec<br />

Wed<br />

19 Dec<br />

Wed<br />

19 Dec<br />

Thurs<br />

20 Dec<br />

Thurs<br />

20 Dec<br />

Thurs<br />

20 Dec<br />

Thurs<br />

20 Dec<br />

Thurs<br />

20 Dec<br />

9am to<br />

11am<br />

9.30am to<br />

11am<br />

10am to<br />

12noon<br />

10.30am<br />

to 12noon<br />

3.30pm to<br />

4.30pm<br />

7pm to<br />

8.30pm<br />

10.30am<br />

to<br />

11.45am<br />

1pm to<br />

3pm<br />

9am to<br />

9.30am<br />

9am to<br />

12noon<br />

10.30am<br />

to 12noon<br />

10.30am<br />

to 12noon<br />

12noon to<br />

1pm<br />

Inflatable fun –enjoy two big energy<br />

bursting hours on two jumping castles.<br />

Inflatable items are supervised so bring<br />

your picnic blanket and relax whilst we<br />

look after the kids. Ages 4 to 12 years<br />

Yoga & art - an exciting class packed full<br />

of fun yoga and games - topped off with<br />

some Xmas art and craft. Ages 5 to 12<br />

years<br />

Inflatable water fun – how can your<br />

local pool get even more fun? Add an<br />

inflatable in the pool for instant fun!<br />

Keep cool these holidays with a swim<br />

and inflatable fun<br />

Beach craft in the park - slap on the<br />

sunscreen and paint and decorate<br />

surfboards, dolphins, sharks, rainbow<br />

fish, turtles, sailing boats, starfish and of<br />

course thongs!!<br />

Green and gold + parent boxing –join<br />

in some Aussie games – cricket, thong<br />

throwing competitions, stuck in the mud,<br />

relays and touch footy for 5 to 12 years.<br />

Parent boxing at the same time with<br />

teens box for free with a paying adult<br />

Mangrove madness – discover this<br />

thriving marine habitat from the<br />

meandering boardwalk out to the bird<br />

hide on the edge of Lake Coombabah.<br />

Includes native wildlife presentation<br />

Mrs Red’s pre-prep art - art projects<br />

specifically designed for kids going into<br />

prep in 2013. Preppies from 2012 also<br />

welcome. Also offered in January<br />

Golf croquet- a game for 2 or more<br />

players. Get your friends together for a<br />

fun game. Suitable for 8 to 18 years<br />

Smallsports – teaching 2 to 5 years the<br />

skills and movement patterns necessary<br />

to participate within organised sport.<br />

Includes soccer, football, basketball,<br />

striking sports and team building games<br />

Surf and beach activities – for 6 to 14<br />

years, parents welcome. Join in beach<br />

activities, games, learn how to catch a<br />

wave and surf safety from qualified surf<br />

coaches and lifeguards. All equipment<br />

supplied, kids receive a surf safety book<br />

Make & fly a kite workshop – is it a<br />

bird, is it a plane? Soar to new heights in<br />

this fun, creative and hands-on kitemaking<br />

workshop. Create your own kite<br />

and enjoy the thrill of flying it in the park<br />

Beach craft in the park – slap on the<br />

sunscreen and have a craft morning<br />

painting and decorating surfboards,<br />

dolphins, sharks, rainbow fish, turtles,<br />

sailing boats, starfish and THONGS!!<br />

Yoga – an exciting class packed full of<br />

fun yoga and games<br />

funded by <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council 12 to 18 years<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

Dune Cafe<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Helensvale<br />

Helensvale Aquatic<br />

Centre<br />

Rugby Lane<br />

(off Discovery Drive)<br />

Southport<br />

Broadwater Parklands<br />

Marine Parade<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

$5 per child<br />

No bookings required<br />

The Fun Team<br />

1300 152 132<br />

$10<br />

Bookings required<br />

Dee 0404 668109<br />

dee@minibuddhasyoga.com<br />

$3 child / includes pool entry<br />

No bookings required<br />

Helensvale Aquatic Centre<br />

5573 5797<br />

$2 to $10 per item<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

No bookings required<br />

5520 3376<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com.au<br />

$4 per child<br />

$10 Parent boxing<br />

Bookings required<br />

Leaps & Bounds Childrens<br />

Fitness Centre 5534 4030<br />

info@childrensfitnesscentre.com.au<br />

Coombabah Free<br />

Bookings essential<br />

GCCC 5581 1521<br />

An adult must accompany<br />

children. Please bring a torch<br />

and wear comfortable shoes<br />

Miami<br />

Rabbit & Cocoon<br />

Mrs Red’s Art Room<br />

1/23 Hillcrest Parade<br />

Southport<br />

Southport Croquet Club<br />

1 Queen Street<br />

Oxenford<br />

Oxenford Coomera Youth<br />

Centre<br />

25 Tamborine-Oxenford<br />

Road<br />

Mermaid Beach<br />

Mermaid Surf Club<br />

Hedges Avenue<br />

(on the beach in front of the<br />

SLSC, sign on under the tent on<br />

the beach)<br />

Bonogin<br />

Davenport Park<br />

Jackmans Road<br />

Burleigh<br />

Justins Park<br />

The Esplanade<br />

(meet near the playground,<br />

North of Burleigh SLSC)<br />

Robina<br />

Robina Community<br />

Centre<br />

Robina Town Centre Way<br />

(new building) Room 1.2<br />

$15<br />

Bookings required<br />

create@mrsredsartroom.com.au<br />

0412 026 207<br />

$2<br />

Bookings required<br />

Southport Croquet Club<br />

5531 4720<br />

barbaranorthcott@enfour.com<br />

$2<br />

Bookings required<br />

Smallsports<br />

smallsports.com.au<br />

info@smallsports.com.au<br />

$5<br />

Bookings required<br />

Register online<br />

Trudy@Surfcoach.net.au<br />

0432 908 977<br />

Free – 25 items<br />

Bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

5520 3376<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com<br />

$2 to $10<br />

No bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

5520 3376<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com<br />

Free<br />

Bookings required<br />

Dee 0404 668109<br />

dee@minibuddhasyoga.com


Thurs<br />

20 Dec<br />

Thurs<br />

20 Dec<br />

Thurs<br />

20 Dec<br />

Fri<br />

21 Dec<br />

Fri<br />

21 Dec<br />

Fri<br />

21 Dec<br />

Fri<br />

21 Dec<br />

Fri<br />

21 Dec<br />

Fri<br />

21 Dec<br />

Sat<br />

22 Dec<br />

Sat<br />

22 Dec<br />

Sat<br />

22 Dec<br />

3pm to<br />

5pm<br />

5.30pm to<br />

6.30pm<br />

7pm to<br />

8.30pm<br />

8.30am to<br />

9.30am<br />

9am to<br />

11am<br />

9am to<br />

1pm<br />

10am to<br />

12noon<br />

10.30am<br />

to 12noon<br />

7pm to<br />

8.30pm<br />

School holiday art – for kids 6 to 12<br />

years who love to draw! Fun, high-quality<br />

drawing classes taught by professional<br />

artist and children’s book illustrator Susy<br />

Boyer. All materials supplied<br />

Mini Olympics + parent boxing – mini<br />

Olympics circuit and games for kids 5 to<br />

12 years. Includes hurdles, sprints,<br />

novelty races, discus and more. Parents,<br />

get a sweat up in the boxing class just for<br />

you. Teens box free with a paying adult<br />

Spotlight adventure – enjoy this<br />

hinterland natural setting on a guided<br />

spotlight adventure, discovering local<br />

nocturnal inhabitants<br />

Retro games + parent boxing – kids<br />

aged 5 to 12 years will have a ball with<br />

sack races, tug-o-war, frisbee games,<br />

obstacles course, while parents get a<br />

sweat up in the boxing class just for you.<br />

Teens box free with a paying adult<br />

Bubbly jumping fun castle – bounce<br />

around in a jumping castle of fun and<br />

bubbles. Who thought a jumping castle<br />

could get even more fun!! Suitable for<br />

kids up to 12 years of age<br />

Rockwall and giant games challenge –<br />

challenge yourself on the rock wall and<br />

race your mates. From 10.30am to<br />

11.30am join in action packed challenges<br />

and games - tug-o-war, frisbee, ball<br />

games, hurdles, dodgem poles and<br />

more. Relax whilst the kids get their<br />

game on<br />

Christmas workshop – a variety of<br />

projects to choose from including swing<br />

tags, paintings for the wall and tree<br />

decorations. Ages 5 to 12 years<br />

Make & fly a kite workshop – is it a<br />

bird, is it a plane? Soar to new heights in<br />

this fun, creative and hands-on kitemaking<br />

workshop. Create your own kite<br />

and enjoy the thrill of flying it in the park<br />

Spotlight adventure – turn on your night<br />

vision and experience the Blackbutt<br />

Forest of Tugun Hill and search out its<br />

nocturnal inhabitants<br />

7am Parkrun – join in a weekly free 5km<br />

timed run or walk. Register prior then<br />

come along each week to any of the 3<br />

9am to<br />

11am<br />

9am to<br />

1pm<br />

locations. See website for details<br />

STREETWISE SKATE WORKSHOP –<br />

experience skateboarding and learn<br />

some tips and tricks from accredited<br />

coaches from Skateboard Australia.<br />

Caters for young people of all ages and<br />

ability levels. Boards and gear provided<br />

for 15 people<br />

Splashtastic fun – the lagoon will be<br />

transformed to a water park with a range<br />

of inflatable activities for you to get wet<br />

and wacky<br />

funded by <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council 12 to 18 years<br />

Miami<br />

Shed 1<br />

Rabbit & Cocoon<br />

23 Hillcrest Parade<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

$20<br />

Bookings required<br />

Susy Boyer<br />

susy@susyboyerart.com<br />

0413 134 426<br />

$4 child<br />

$10 parent boxing<br />

Bookings required<br />

Leaps & Bounds Childrens<br />

Fitness Centre 5534 4030<br />

info@childrensfitnesscentre.com.au<br />

Mudgeeraba Free<br />

Bookings essential<br />

GCCC 5581 1521<br />

An adult must accompany<br />

children. Please bring a torch<br />

and wear comfortable shoes<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Ormeau<br />

Landsdowne Park<br />

Landsdowne Drive<br />

(off Upper Coomera Road)<br />

Varsity Lakes<br />

Central Park<br />

Central Park Drive<br />

Miami<br />

Rabbit & Cocoon<br />

Mrs Red’s Art Room<br />

1/23 Hillcrest Parade<br />

Labrador<br />

Harley Park<br />

Marine Parade<br />

$4 per child<br />

$10 parent boxing<br />

Bookings required<br />

Leaps & Bounds Childrens<br />

Fitness Centre 5534 4030<br />

info@childrensfitnesscentre.com.au<br />

Free<br />

Funded by Stocklands<br />

No bookings required<br />

The Fun Team<br />

1300 152 132<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Vertec Adventure<br />

bookings@vertecadventure.com.au<br />

Focus Fitness 5525 1110<br />

$20<br />

Bookings required<br />

create@mrsredsartroom.com.au<br />

0412 026 207<br />

$10<br />

Bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

5520 3376<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com<br />

Tugun Free<br />

Bookings essential<br />

GCCC 5581 1521<br />

An adult must accompany<br />

children. Please bring a torch<br />

and wear comfortable shoes<br />

Main Beach<br />

Kirra<br />

Upper Coomera<br />

Pacific Pines<br />

Brockman Way Reserve<br />

Cnr Brockman Way &<br />

Pitcairn Way<br />

Paradise Point<br />

Paradise Point Parklands<br />

The Esplanade<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Must register online<br />

parkrun.com<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Skateboard Australia<br />

5575 7808<br />

info@skateboardingaustralia.org.au<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Vertec Adventure<br />

bookings@vertecadventure.com.au


Sat<br />

22 Dec<br />

Sat<br />

22 Dec<br />

Sat<br />

22 Dec<br />

Sun<br />

23 Dec<br />

Sun<br />

23 Dec<br />

1pm to<br />

3pm<br />

3pm to<br />

5pm<br />

Gateball - a team game involving 10<br />

players on a small croquet court. Get<br />

your friends together for a fun game.<br />

Suitable for 8 to 18 years<br />

STAN THE ACTIVE MAN - work out and<br />

party with Stan who will train you for egg<br />

and spoon races, water pistol target<br />

shooting, awesome dance music with<br />

party games and more. Don’t miss it!<br />

7pm Movie in the park – Elf – bring the<br />

family, pack a picnic and enjoy a great<br />

movie in the park. A movie has never<br />

been so cheap<br />

8am to<br />

9am<br />

6pm to<br />

9pm<br />

Horseplay – 15 minute come and try<br />

session short pony or horse rides for any<br />

age just to feel what it’s like to be riding.<br />

Suitable for 3 years plus<br />

Carols on the beach – bring a picnic<br />

blanket and enjoy an evening of song<br />

with the whole family<br />

funded by <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council 12 to 18 years<br />

Southport<br />

Southport Croquet Club<br />

1 Queen Street<br />

Burleigh<br />

Justins Park<br />

The Esplanade<br />

Southport<br />

Broadwater Parklands<br />

Marine Parade<br />

Bonogin<br />

Bonogin Valley Horse<br />

Retreat<br />

97 Aylesham Drive<br />

Surfers Paradise<br />

The Esplanade<br />

(end of Hanlan Street)<br />

$2<br />

Bookings required<br />

Southport Croquet Club<br />

5531 4720<br />

barbaranorthcott@enfour.com<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Total Talent<br />

5559 0318<br />

Free<br />

If weather uncertain check<br />

gcparks.com.au or phone 5581<br />

7016 for cancellation advice<br />

$15p.p.<br />

Bookings required<br />

Debbie Burgemeister<br />

info@horseretreats.com<br />

5667 7468<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Surfers Paradise Alliance<br />

spa@surfersparadise.com<br />

Looking for something else that may fill in more of your day or is on repeatedly<br />

over the holidays? Look at the end for more activities<br />

Week 2 - Monday 24 December to Sunday 30 December 2012<br />

Free and low cost short activities<br />

(full & half day programs follow)<br />

Date Time Activity Location Cost / Booking details<br />

Mon<br />

24 Dec<br />

Tues<br />

25 Dec<br />

Thurs<br />

27 Dec<br />

Thurs<br />

27 Dec<br />

Fri<br />

28 Dec<br />

Fri<br />

28 Dec<br />

9am to<br />

10am<br />

Family yoga - fun yoga for parents and<br />

kids of all ages, 2 years to adults, with<br />

lots of laughs<br />

Currumbin<br />

9/5 Traders Way<br />

Merry Christmas from the <strong>Active</strong> & <strong>Healthy</strong> team<br />

5.30pm to<br />

6.30pm<br />

3pm to<br />

5pm<br />

8.30am to<br />

9.30am<br />

9am to<br />

11am<br />

Retro games + parent boxing – kids<br />

aged 5 to 12 years will have a ball with<br />

sack races, tug-o-war, frisbee games,<br />

obstacle course, while you get a sweat<br />

up in the boxing class just for parents.<br />

Teens box free with a paying adult<br />

School holiday art – for kids 6 to 12<br />

years who love to draw! Fun, high-quality<br />

drawing classes taught by professional<br />

artist and children’s book illustrator Susy<br />

Boyer. All materials supplied<br />

Green and gold + parent boxing – join<br />

in Aussie games – cricket, thong<br />

throwing, stuck in the mud, relays and<br />

touch footy for 5 to 12 years. Parents get<br />

a sweat up in the boxing class just for<br />

you. Teens box free with a paying adult<br />

Inflatable fun –enjoy two big energy<br />

bursting hours on two jumping castles.<br />

Inflatable items are supervised so bring<br />

your picnic blanket and relax whilst we<br />

look after the kids. Ages 4 to 12 years<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Miami<br />

Shed 1<br />

Rabbit & Cocoon<br />

23 Hillcrest Parade<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Broadbeach<br />

Kurrawa Park<br />

Old Burleigh Road<br />

$15 per family<br />

Bookings required<br />

Dee 0404 668109<br />

dee@minibuddhasyoga.com<br />

$4 per child<br />

$10 parent boxing<br />

Bookings required<br />

Leaps & Bounds Childrens<br />

Fitness Centre 5534 4030<br />

info@childrensfitnesscentre.com.au<br />

$20<br />

Bookings required<br />

Susy Boyer<br />

susy@susyboyerart.com<br />

0413 134 426<br />

$4 per child<br />

$10 parents boxing<br />

Bookings required<br />

Leaps & Bounds Childrens<br />

Fitness Centre 5534 4030<br />

info@childrensfitnesscentre.com.au<br />

$5 per child<br />

No bookings required<br />

The Fun Team<br />

1300 152 132


Fri<br />

28 Dec<br />

Fri<br />

28 Dec<br />

Sat<br />

29 Dec<br />

Sat<br />

29 Dec<br />

9.30am to<br />

11am<br />

3pm to<br />

5pm<br />

9am to<br />

11am<br />

1pm to<br />

3pm<br />

Yoga & art - an exciting class packed full<br />

of fun yoga and games - topped off with<br />

some Xmas art and craft. Suitable 5 to<br />

12 years<br />

School holiday art – for kids 6 to 12<br />

years who love to draw! Fun, high-quality<br />

drawing classes taught by professional<br />

artist and children’s book illustrator Susy<br />

Boyer. All materials supplied<br />

STREETWISE SKATE WORKSHOP –<br />

experience skateboarding and learn<br />

some tips and tricks from accredited<br />

coaches from Skateboard Australia.<br />

Caters for young people of all ages and<br />

ability levels. Boards and gear provided<br />

for 15 people<br />

Gateball - a team game involving 10<br />

players on a small croquet court. Get<br />

your friends together for a fun game.<br />

Suitable for 8 to 18 years<br />

funded by <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council 12 to 18 years<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

Dune Cafe<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Miami<br />

Shed 1<br />

Rabbit & Cocoon<br />

23 Hillcrest Parade<br />

Nerang<br />

Nerang Youth Precinct<br />

Arthur Earle Park<br />

Southport<br />

Southport Croquet Club<br />

1 Queen Street<br />

$10<br />

Bookings required<br />

Dee 0404 668109<br />

dee@minibuddhasyoga.com<br />

$20<br />

Bookings required<br />

Susy Boyer<br />

susy@susyboyerart.com<br />

0413 134 426<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Skateboard Australia<br />

5575 7808<br />

info@skateboardingaustralia.org.au<br />

$2<br />

Bookings required<br />

Southport Croquet Club<br />

5531 4720<br />

barbaranorthcott@enfour.com<br />

Looking for something else that may fill in more of your day or is on repeatedly<br />

over the holidays? Look at the end for more activities<br />

Mon<br />

31 Dec<br />

Mon<br />

31 Dec<br />

Wed<br />

2 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

2 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

2 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

2 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

2 Jan<br />

&<br />

Thurs<br />

3 Jan<br />

Thurs<br />

3 Jan<br />

Week 3 - Monday 31 December to Sunday 6 January 2013<br />

9am to<br />

10am<br />

Family yoga - fun yoga for parents and<br />

kids of all ages, 2 years to adults, with<br />

lots of laughs<br />

9pm New Years Eve fireworks – displays at<br />

9pm and midnight<br />

9.30am to<br />

11am<br />

10.30am<br />

to<br />

11.45am<br />

1pm to<br />

3pm<br />

3.30pm to<br />

4.30pm<br />

3pm to<br />

5pm<br />

5.30pm to<br />

6.30pm<br />

Yoga & art - an exciting class packed full<br />

of fun yoga and games - topped off with<br />

some super art and craft. Ages 5 to 12<br />

years<br />

Mrs Red’s pre-prep art - art projects<br />

specifically designed for kids going into<br />

prep in 2013. Preppies from 2012 also<br />

welcome<br />

Golf croquet- a game for 2 or more<br />

players. Get your friends together for a<br />

fun game. Suitable for 8 to 18 years<br />

Retro games plus parent boxing – join<br />

in sack races, tug-o-war, frisbee games,<br />

obstacles course and competitions for<br />

kids 5 to 12 years, while you get a sweat<br />

up in the boxing class just for parents.<br />

Teens box for free with a paying adult<br />

School holiday art – for kids 6 to 12<br />

years who love to draw! Fun, high-quality<br />

drawing classes taught by professional<br />

artist and children’s book illustrator Susy<br />

Boyer. All materials supplied<br />

Mini Olympics + parent boxing – mini<br />

Olympics circuit and games for 5 to 12<br />

years. Includes hurdles, sprints, novelty<br />

races, discus, and more. Parents, get a<br />

sweat up in the boxing class just for you.<br />

Teens box free with a paying adult<br />

Currumbin<br />

9/5 Traders Way<br />

Surfers Paradise<br />

foreshore<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

Dune Cafe<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Miami<br />

Rabbit & Cocoon<br />

Mrs Red’s Art Room<br />

1/23 Hillcrest Parade<br />

Southport<br />

Southport Croquet Club<br />

1 Queen Street<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Miami<br />

Shed 1<br />

Rabbit & Cocoon<br />

23 Hillcrest Parade<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

$15 per family<br />

Bookings required<br />

Dee 0404 668109<br />

dee@minibuddhasyoga.com<br />

Free No bookings required<br />

spa@sufersparadise.com<br />

$10<br />

Bookings required<br />

Dee 0404 668109<br />

dee@minibuddhasyoga.com<br />

$15<br />

Bookings required<br />

create@mrsredsartroom.com.au<br />

0412 026 207<br />

$2<br />

Bookings required<br />

Southport Croquet Club<br />

5531 4720<br />

barbaranorthcott@enfour.com<br />

$4 child<br />

$10 parent boxing<br />

Bookings required<br />

Leaps & Bounds Childrens<br />

Fitness Centre 5534 4030<br />

info@childrensfitnesscentre.com.au<br />

$20<br />

Bookings required<br />

Susy Boyer<br />

susy@susyboyerart.com<br />

0413 134 426<br />

$4 child<br />

$10 parent boxing<br />

Bookings required<br />

Leaps & Bounds Childrens<br />

Fitness Centre 5534 4030<br />

info@childrensfitnesscentre.com.au


Thurs<br />

3 Jan<br />

Fri<br />

4 Jan<br />

Fri<br />

4 Jan<br />

Fri<br />

4 Jan<br />

Sat<br />

5 Jan<br />

Sat<br />

5 Jan<br />

Sat<br />

5 Jan<br />

Sat<br />

5 Jan<br />

Sat<br />

5 Jan<br />

Sat<br />

5 Jan<br />

Sat<br />

5 Jan<br />

Sun<br />

6 Jan<br />

6pm to<br />

8pm<br />

8.30am to<br />

9.30am<br />

9am to<br />

11am<br />

9am to<br />

12noon<br />

Kids disco in the park –non-stop family<br />

fun, including fantastic games and the<br />

latest music hits that the kids love with a<br />

DJ that will make sure the kids have an<br />

amazing time. Ages 5 to 13 years<br />

Retro games + parent boxing – kids<br />

aged 5 to 12 years will have a ball with<br />

sack races, tug-o-war, frisbee games,<br />

and obstacles course while parents get a<br />

sweat up in the boxing class. Teens box<br />

free with a paying adult<br />

Inflatable fun –enjoy two big energy<br />

bursting hours on two jumping castles.<br />

Inflatable items are supervised so bring<br />

your picnic blanket and relax whilst we<br />

look after the kids. Ages 4 to 12 years<br />

Skateboard deck workshop – for 8<br />

years plus. Each student will receive a<br />

blank timber deck to paint, draw and ink.<br />

Varnish and wheels need to be<br />

purchased afterwards. Preparation of<br />

designs prior to workshop will benefit<br />

child on day. Call Mrs Red for prep ideas<br />

7am Parkrun – join in a weekly free 5km<br />

timed run or walk. Register prior then<br />

come along each week to any of the 3<br />

locations. See website for details<br />

9am to<br />

9.30am<br />

9am to<br />

11am<br />

1pm to<br />

3pm<br />

2pm to<br />

4pm<br />

Smallsports – teaching 2 to 5 years the<br />

skills and movement patterns necessary<br />

to participate within organised sport.<br />

Includes soccer, football, basketball,<br />

striking sports and team building games<br />

STREETWISE SKATE WORKSHOP –<br />

experience skateboarding and learn<br />

some tips and tricks from accredited<br />

coaches from Skateboard Australia.<br />

Caters for young people of all ages and<br />

ability levels. Boards and gear provided<br />

for 15 people<br />

Gateball - a team game involving 10<br />

players on a small croquet court. Get<br />

your friends together for a fun game.<br />

Suitable for 8 to 18 years<br />

TWILIGHT CRUISE SESSION – learn<br />

how to cruise in this fun cruiser<br />

skateboarding session. The cruiser is the<br />

ideal long board to kickback and cruise<br />

along. Boards and gear provided for 15<br />

people<br />

7pm Movie in the park – Planet 51 – bring<br />

the family and enjoy a great movie in the<br />

park. A night out has never been so<br />

cheap<br />

7pm Movie in the park – Rango – bring the<br />

family and enjoy a great movie in the<br />

park. A night out has never been so<br />

cheap<br />

6am to<br />

8am rego<br />

Bluhat Burleigh Swim Run - challenge<br />

yourself in this 200m ocean swim and<br />

2km run. See website for more details.<br />

Suitable for 8 years plus<br />

funded by <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council 12 to 18 years<br />

Southport<br />

Broadwater Parklands<br />

Marine Parade<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Burleigh<br />

Justins Park<br />

The Esplanade<br />

Miami<br />

Rabbit & Cocoon<br />

Mrs Red’s Art Room<br />

1/23 Hillcrest Parade<br />

Main Beach<br />

Kirra<br />

Upper Coomera<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Miami<br />

Pizzey Park Skate Park<br />

Pacific Avenue<br />

Southport<br />

Southport Croquet Club<br />

1 Queen Street<br />

Miami<br />

Thorn Park<br />

Marine Parade<br />

(meet at the playground opposite<br />

Santa Monica Road)<br />

Labrador<br />

Norm Rix Park<br />

Cnr Government Road &<br />

Whiting Street<br />

Ormeau<br />

Norfolk Park<br />

Halfway Drive<br />

Burleigh<br />

Justins Park<br />

The Esplanade<br />

Lifeguard Tower<br />

$3 per child or $5 family<br />

Bookings required<br />

Kelly0413 116 609<br />

Peppers Entertainment<br />

bookings@peppersentertainment.com<br />

Retro games $4 per child<br />

Parent boxing $10<br />

Bookings required<br />

Leaps & Bounds Childrens<br />

Fitness Centre 5534 4030<br />

info@childrensfitnesscentre.com.au<br />

$5 per child<br />

No bookings required<br />

The Fun Team<br />

1300 152 132<br />

$60<br />

Bookings required<br />

create@mrsredsartroom.com.au<br />

0412 026 207<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Must register online<br />

parkrun.com<br />

$2<br />

Bookings required<br />

Smallsports<br />

smallsports.com.au<br />

info@smallsports.com.au<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Skateboard Australia<br />

5575 7808<br />

info@skateboardingaustralia.org.au<br />

$2<br />

Bookings required<br />

Southport Croquet Club<br />

5531 4720<br />

barbaranorthcott@enfour.com<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Skateboarding Australia<br />

5575 7808<br />

info@skateboardingaustralia.org.au<br />

Free<br />

If weather uncertain check<br />

gcparks.com.au or phone 5581<br />

7016 for cancellation advice<br />

Free<br />

If weather uncertain check<br />

gcparks.com.au or phone 5581<br />

7016 for cancellation advice<br />

$10<br />

Register on the day<br />

Ty Dowker 0413 148 470<br />

burleighswimrun@gmail.com<br />

burleighswimrun.com.au


Sun<br />

6 Jan<br />

Sun<br />

6 Jan<br />

Sun<br />

6 Jan<br />

Sun<br />

6 Jan<br />

Sun<br />

6 Jan<br />

Sun<br />

6 Jan<br />

Sun<br />

6 Jan<br />

8.30am to<br />

10am<br />

9am<br />

&<br />

10am<br />

10am to<br />

12noon<br />

10.30am<br />

to 12noon<br />

2pm to<br />

3.30pm<br />

Surfing and beach activities - learn<br />

how to identify a rip and what to do if<br />

caught in one. Get involved in a board<br />

rescue, relay races and much more.<br />

Designed for families with children over<br />

the age of 8 years<br />

Stand-up paddle workshop – try out<br />

this exhilarating water sport where you’ll<br />

be paddling and turning in no time. No<br />

experience is needed, children welcome<br />

Site Navigation & archery – test your<br />

fitness, strength, speed and navigating<br />

skills. Teams need to find as many<br />

checkpoints as possible, within a<br />

timeframe. Archery includes a lesson,<br />

practice rounds, then compete against<br />

family and friends<br />

Masquerade craft in the park – guess<br />

who I am!! Paint and decorate an<br />

amazing mask. Full and half face masks<br />

as well as some great characters like<br />

dog, lion, bunny, monkey, cat and giraffe<br />

Zumba and Hula Fusion dance on the<br />

pier - a fun dance extravaganza that will<br />

have you moving and grooving through<br />

an hour of zumba followed by a 30 mins<br />

of Hula Fusion. Open to all ages<br />

3pm African drumming and dancing - tap<br />

into your inner rhythm. You’ll be playing<br />

African rhythms in minutes, creating<br />

tribal rhythms with body percussion and<br />

giving your whole body a workout with<br />

African dance. Suitable for 6 years up<br />

7pm Movie in the park – Footloose – pack<br />

up the family, a picnic and rug and enjoy<br />

a free movie in the park. A night out has<br />

never been so cheap<br />

funded by <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council 12 to 18 years<br />

Broadbeach<br />

Broadbeach SLSC<br />

27 Broadbeach Boulevard<br />

Surfers Paradise<br />

Budds Beach<br />

River Drive<br />

Currumbin Valley<br />

Currumbin Community<br />

Farm Campus<br />

1226 Currumbin Creek<br />

Road<br />

Varsity Lakes<br />

Frascott Park<br />

34 Frascott Ave<br />

Southport<br />

Broadwater Parklands<br />

Marine Parade<br />

Upper Coomera<br />

Tallowood Park<br />

Rose Valley Drive<br />

Southport<br />

Broadwater Parklands<br />

Marine Parade<br />

Free<br />

Bookings required<br />

Surf Coach<br />

Register online<br />

Trudy@Surfcoach.net.au<br />

0432 908 977<br />

$10<br />

Bookings required<br />

Adventure Outlet<br />

5571 2929<br />

Free<br />

Bookings required<br />

Currumbin Community<br />

Farm Campus<br />

5533 0312<br />

infor@currrumbinfarmschool.eq.edu.au<br />

$5 to $8<br />

No bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

5520 3376<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com<br />

$5; children 6 & under free<br />

Bookings required<br />

Dance Moves<br />

0424 298 838<br />

dancemove12@gmail.com<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Afro Groove<br />

0431 726 300<br />

info@afrogroove.com.au<br />

Free<br />

If weather uncertain check<br />

gcparks.com.au or phone<br />

5581 7016 for cancellation advice<br />

Looking for something else that may fill in more of your day or is on repeatedly<br />

over the holidays? Look at the end for more activities<br />

Mon<br />

7 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

7 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

7 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

7 Jan<br />

Week 4 - Monday 7 January to Sunday 13 January 2013<br />

8.30am to<br />

10.30am<br />

8.30am to<br />

10am<br />

9am to<br />

9.30am<br />

9am to<br />

10am<br />

Stand up paddle & water mad – try<br />

SUP with the experts, then get wet with<br />

water mad games, including wet obstacle<br />

course and more to keep you cool<br />

Creatures of the wetlands – enjoy the<br />

chorus of the sedge frogs and get up<br />

close to wildlife while walking through the<br />

amazing Paper Bark forest<br />

Smallsports – teaching 2 to 5 years the<br />

skills and movement patterns necessary<br />

to participate within organised sport.<br />

Includes soccer, football, basketball,<br />

striking sports and team building games<br />

Family yoga - fun yoga for parents and<br />

kids of all ages, 2 years to adults, with<br />

lots of laughs<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Coombabah<br />

Oxenford<br />

Oxenford Coomera Youth<br />

Centre<br />

25 Tamborine-Oxenford<br />

Road<br />

Currumbin<br />

9/5 Traders Way<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Leaps & Bounds Childrens<br />

Fitness Centre 5534 4030<br />

Free<br />

Bookings essential<br />

GCCC 5581 1521<br />

An adult must accompany<br />

children. Please bring hat,<br />

sunscreen, water and wear<br />

comfortable walking shoes<br />

$2<br />

Bookings required<br />

Smallsports<br />

smallsports.com.au<br />

info@smallsports.com.au<br />

$15 per family<br />

Bookings required<br />

Dee 0404 668109<br />

dee@minibuddhasyoga.com


Mon<br />

7 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

7 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

7 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

7 Jan<br />

Tues<br />

8 Jan<br />

Tues<br />

8 Jan<br />

Tues<br />

8 Jan<br />

Tues<br />

8 Jan<br />

Tues<br />

8 Jan<br />

Tues<br />

8 Jan<br />

Tues<br />

8 Jan<br />

Tues<br />

8 Jan<br />

Tues<br />

8 Jan<br />

Tues<br />

8 Jan<br />

9am to<br />

11am<br />

9am to<br />

1pm<br />

10.30am<br />

to 12noon<br />

4.45pm to<br />

5.45pm<br />

8am,<br />

9.15am &<br />

10.30am<br />

9am to<br />

9.30am<br />

9am to<br />

10.30am<br />

STAN THE ACTIVE MAN - work out and<br />

party with Stan who will train you for egg<br />

and spoon races, water pistol target<br />

shooting, awesome dance music with<br />

party games and more. Don’t miss it!!<br />

Rockwall – come and experience the<br />

thrill of rock climbing in your local park on<br />

a 11m tall mobile wall, assisted by<br />

qualified instructors<br />

Make & fly a kite workshop – is it a<br />

bird, is it a plane? Soar to new heights in<br />

this fun, creative and hands-on kitemaking<br />

workshop. Create your own kite<br />

and enjoy the thrill of flying it in the park<br />

KidsFit Kung Fu – fun fitness and<br />

games to keep youth 7 to 14 years<br />

interested. We will also impart why we<br />

need etiquette, ethics, and morals in life<br />

Special FX film making - be the star in<br />

a special FX scene. Learn how the film<br />

makers make movies. 1 hour sessions<br />

for 4 to 12 years<br />

Smallsports – teaching 2 to 5 years the<br />

skills and movement patterns necessary<br />

to participate within organised sport.<br />

Includes soccer, football, basketball,<br />

striking sports and team building games<br />

Oz tag and boxing – learn how to play<br />

oz tag including ball skills, moves and<br />

fun. Then get active with our boxing /<br />

fitness program. For 12 years plus<br />

9.30am Craft in the park – creative, energetic<br />

craft for kids aged 1 to 5 years. Great<br />

way to enjoy the outdoors with your little<br />

one and stimulate their creativity<br />

10am to<br />

12noon<br />

10am to<br />

12noon<br />

10.30am<br />

to 12pm<br />

2pm to<br />

3pm<br />

3pm to<br />

5pm<br />

7pm to<br />

8.30pm<br />

Amazing estuary animals - walk to the<br />

Estuary from Gecko House observing<br />

animals along the way, then activities<br />

and games on the sand on arrival.<br />

Suitable for 5 to 9 years<br />

Mrs Red’s squid workshop - after<br />

being read a book about a big squid,<br />

then make a 3D squid using print making<br />

techniques. A messy workshop, old<br />

clothes a must. Ages 4 to 8 years<br />

Make & fly a kite - join us in a creative<br />

workshop designing, decorating and<br />

assembling your unique kite. Then soar<br />

our kites as far as we can high above the<br />

tree tops<br />

Multi-sports activities – not sure what<br />

sport you want to play? Well bring the<br />

family along to try out a range of different<br />

sports and learn some new skills<br />

School holiday art – for kids 6 to 12<br />

years who love to draw! Fun, high-quality<br />

drawing classes taught by professional<br />

artist and children’s book illustrator Susy<br />

Boyer. All materials supplied<br />

Spotlight adventure – turn on your night<br />

vision and experience this bushland<br />

reserve by night on a guided spotlight<br />

funded by <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council 12 to 18 years<br />

Varsity Lakes<br />

Central Park<br />

Central Park Drive<br />

Burleigh<br />

Justins Park<br />

The Esplanade<br />

Southport<br />

Broadwater Parklands<br />

Marine Parade<br />

Mudgeeraba<br />

Firth Park<br />

Somerset Drive<br />

Nerang<br />

Nerang Scout Hall<br />

3 Hope Street<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Carrara<br />

Emerald Lakes<br />

Nerang Broadbeach Road<br />

(near boatramp)<br />

Burleigh<br />

Justins Park<br />

The Esplanade<br />

Currumbin<br />

Gecko House<br />

139 Duringan Street<br />

Miami<br />

Rabbit & Cocoon<br />

Mrs Red’s Art Room<br />

1/23 Hillcrest Parade<br />

Robina<br />

Robina Common<br />

Ron Penhaligon Way<br />

Ormeau<br />

Landsdowne Park<br />

Landsdowne Drive<br />

(off Upper Coomera Road)<br />

Miami<br />

Shed 1<br />

Rabbit & Cocoon<br />

23 Hillcrest Parade<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Total Talent<br />

5559 0318<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Vertec Adventure<br />

bookings@vertecadventure.com.au<br />

$10 per item<br />

Bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com<br />

5520 3376<br />

$5<br />

Bookings required<br />

FitLife Martial Arts<br />

0416 229 376<br />

$10<br />

Bookings required online<br />

australianfilmacademy.com.au<br />

5549 2479<br />

$2<br />

Bookings required<br />

Smallsports<br />

smallsports.com.au<br />

info@smallsports.com.au<br />

Free<br />

Bookings required<br />

xpertsevents.com<br />

Tony Powell<br />

0415 454 520<br />

$2<br />

No bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

5520 3376<br />

$15<br />

Bookings required<br />

0498 588 855 / 55341412<br />

gecko.org.aueducators/ecoexplorers<br />

eco-explorers@gecko.org.au<br />

$20<br />

Bookings required<br />

create@mrsredsartroom.com.au<br />

0412 026 207<br />

Free – 25 kites<br />

No bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

5520 3376<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com<br />

Free<br />

Funded by Stocklands<br />

No bookings required<br />

Leaps & Bounds Childrens<br />

Fitness Centre 5534 4030<br />

$20<br />

Bookings required<br />

Susy Boyer<br />

susy@susyboyerart.com<br />

0413 134 426<br />

Burleigh Heads Free<br />

Bookings essential<br />

GCCC 5581 1521


Wed<br />

9 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

9 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

9 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

9 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

9 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

9 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

9 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

9 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

9 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

9 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

9 Jan<br />

Thurs<br />

10 Jan<br />

7am to<br />

8am<br />

8am to<br />

9am<br />

9am to<br />

11am<br />

9.30am to<br />

11am<br />

9.30am to<br />

11.30am<br />

10am to<br />

12noon<br />

10.30am<br />

to<br />

11.45am<br />

10.30am<br />

to 12noon<br />

1pm to<br />

3pm<br />

3pm to<br />

6pm<br />

3.30pm to<br />

4.30pm<br />

4.45pm to<br />

5.45pm<br />

8am,<br />

9.15am &<br />

10.30am<br />

Horse aerobics - slow horse riding<br />

experience for 8 years plus in a relaxing<br />

environment, building core strength and<br />

balance on ground and horseback<br />

Horse connection - up close horse<br />

handling on the ground and on<br />

horseback. For beginners or those<br />

wanting to develop their confidence and<br />

horse handling techniques. 8 years plus<br />

Inflatable fun –enjoy two big energy<br />

bursting hours on two jumping castles.<br />

Inflatable items are supervised so bring<br />

your picnic blanket and relax whilst we<br />

look after the kids. Ages 4 to 12 years<br />

Yoga & art - an exciting class packed full<br />

of fun yoga and games - topped off with<br />

some awesome art and craft. Ages 5 to<br />

12 years<br />

Smallsports – teaching 2 to 5 years the<br />

skills and movement patterns necessary<br />

to participate within organised sport.<br />

Includes soccer, football, basketball,<br />

striking sports and team building games.<br />

The Smallsports multi-sport inflatable<br />

arena will extend your fun<br />

Water wonders – walk from Gecko<br />

House to RSL Creek bank and learn<br />

about water and testing, then join in fun<br />

activities and craft. Suitable for 5 to 9<br />

years<br />

Mrs Red’s pre-prep art - art projects<br />

specifically designed for kids going into<br />

prep in 2013. Preppies from 2012 also<br />

welcome<br />

Flying craft fun morning – paint and<br />

decorate a fantastic flying craft – wind<br />

chimes, helicopters, aeroplane, angels,<br />

boomerangs, pterodactyls, butterflies,<br />

dragons, bird feeders and dragonflies<br />

Golf croquet- a game for 2 or more<br />

players. Get your friends together for a<br />

fun game. Suitable for 8 to 18 years<br />

Dirt jump workshop – come and join<br />

Tim Wood for a hands on 1.5hour dirt<br />

jump construction tutorial followed by a<br />

dirt jump jam session with lots of<br />

giveaways and encouragement awards.<br />

Sessions are open to all ages of bmx<br />

riders who are prepared to learn how to<br />

look after and maintain bmx jumps<br />

Green and gold + parent boxing – join<br />

in some Aussie games - cricket, thong<br />

throwing, stuck in the mud, relays and<br />

touch footy for 5 to 12 years. Parents get<br />

a work out at the same time with boxing.<br />

Teens box free with a paying adult<br />

KidsFit Kung Fu – fun fitness and<br />

games to keep the youth 7 to 14 years<br />

interested. We will also impart why we<br />

need etiquette, ethics, and morals in life<br />

Special FX makeup – learn how to make<br />

cuts, scratches, scars and blood. One<br />

hour session suitable for 8 to 18 years<br />

funded by <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council 12 to 18 years<br />

Bonogin<br />

Bonogin Valley Horse<br />

Retreat<br />

97 Aylesham Drive<br />

Broadbeach<br />

Kurrawa Park<br />

Old Burleigh Road<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

Dune Cafe<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Broadbeach<br />

Cascade Gardens<br />

2370 <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Currumbin<br />

Gecko House<br />

139 Duringan Street<br />

Miami<br />

Rabbit & Cocoon<br />

Mrs Red’s Art Room<br />

1/23 Hillcrest Parade<br />

Benowa<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Regional<br />

Botanic Gardens<br />

258 Ashmore Road<br />

Southport<br />

Southport Croquet Club<br />

1 Queen Street<br />

Upper Coomera<br />

Adventure Park<br />

Reserve Road<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Mudgeeraba<br />

Firth Park<br />

Somerset Drive<br />

Nerang<br />

Nerang Scout Hall<br />

3 Hope Street<br />

$15 per hour<br />

Bookings required<br />

Debbie Burgemeister<br />

info@horseretreats.com<br />

5667 7468<br />

$5 per child<br />

No bookings required<br />

The Fun Team<br />

1300 152 132<br />

$10<br />

Bookings required<br />

Dee 0404 668109<br />

dee@minibuddhasyoga.com<br />

Free<br />

Bookings required<br />

Smallsports<br />

smallsports.com.au<br />

info@smallsports.com.au<br />

$15<br />

Bookings required<br />

0498 588 855 / 55341412<br />

gecko.org.aueducators/ecoexplorers<br />

eco-explorers@gecko.org.au<br />

$15<br />

Bookings required<br />

create@mrsredsartroom.com.au<br />

0412 026 207<br />

$2 to $10<br />

No bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

5520 3376<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com<br />

$2<br />

Bookings required<br />

Southport Croquet Club<br />

5531 4720<br />

barbaranorthcott@enfour.com<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Tim Wood<br />

rampconstruction.com.au<br />

$4 per child<br />

$10 parent boxing<br />

Bookings required<br />

Leaps & Bounds Childrens<br />

Fitness Centre 5534 4030<br />

info@childrensfitnesscentre.com.au<br />

$5<br />

Bookings required<br />

FitLife Martial Arts<br />

0416 229 376<br />

$15<br />

Booking required online<br />

australianfilmacademy.com.au<br />

5549 2479


Thurs<br />

10 Jan<br />

Thurs<br />

10 Jan<br />

Thurs<br />

10 Jan<br />

Thurs<br />

10 Jan<br />

Thurs<br />

10 Jan<br />

Thurs<br />

10 Jan<br />

Thurs<br />

10 Jan<br />

Thurs<br />

10 Jan<br />

Thurs<br />

10 Jan<br />

Thurs<br />

10 Jan<br />

Fri<br />

11 Jan<br />

Fri<br />

11 Jan<br />

9am to<br />

9.30am<br />

9am to<br />

10am<br />

9am to<br />

11am<br />

9.30am to<br />

11.30am<br />

10am to<br />

12noon<br />

10.30am<br />

to 12noon<br />

3pm to<br />

5pm<br />

5.30pm to<br />

6.30pm<br />

6pm to<br />

8pm<br />

7pm to<br />

8.30pm<br />

Various<br />

8.30am to<br />

9.30am<br />

Smallsports – teaching 2 to 5 years the<br />

skills and movement patterns necessary<br />

to participate within organised sport.<br />

Includes soccer, football, basketball,<br />

striking sports and team building games<br />

Retro games – kids aged 5 to 12 years<br />

will have a ball with old favourites such<br />

as sack races, tug-o-war, frisbee games,<br />

obstacles course and competitions<br />

Inflatable fun –unlimited energy bursting<br />

fun with the inflatable obstacle course<br />

and a jump n slide combo jumping<br />

castle. Inflatable items are supervised<br />

so you can relax. Suitable 4 to 12 years<br />

Have a go circus – would your family<br />

like to run away and join the circus<br />

during the school holidays? If so come<br />

along to learn juggling, poi, flower sticks,<br />

hula hoops, spinning plates and clowning<br />

around<br />

Magical mangroves – walk from Gecko<br />

House to Currumbin across Throwers<br />

Bridge to Beree Badalla. Join in games,<br />

observations and craft. Suitable for 5 to 9<br />

years<br />

Animals galore craft in the park –<br />

paint and decorate a magnificent<br />

creature. We have elephants, frogs,<br />

bears, turtles, horses, cats, bunnies,<br />

dinosaurs, fish, echidnas and butterflies<br />

School holiday art – for kids 6 to 12<br />

years who love to draw! Fun, high-quality<br />

drawing classes taught by professional<br />

artist and children’s book illustrator Susy<br />

Boyer. All materials supplied<br />

Green and gold + parent boxing – join<br />

in some Aussie games - cricket, thong<br />

throwing, stuck in the mud, relays and<br />

touch footy for 5 to 12 years. Parents get<br />

a work out at the same time with boxing.<br />

Teens box free with a paying adult<br />

Kids disco in the park –non-stop family<br />

fun, including fantastic games and the<br />

latest music hits that the kids love with a<br />

DJ that will make sure they have an<br />

amazing time. Ages 5 to 13 years<br />

Spotlight adventure – turn on your night<br />

vision and experience the Blackbutt<br />

Forest of Tugun Hill and search out its<br />

nocturnal inhabitants<br />

JAMIE’S MINISTRY OF FOOD<br />

MOBILE KITCHEN – join us for a<br />

basic cooking course where you will<br />

learn to cook simple, healthy and tasty<br />

meals using fresh ingredients and share<br />

in Jamie’s hints, tips and shortcuts.<br />

Classes held weekly, for five weeks and<br />

run for 90 minutes. Open to adults and<br />

children 12 years and over<br />

Retro games + parent boxing – kids<br />

ages 5 to 12 years will have a ball with<br />

sack races, tug-o-war, frisbee games,<br />

obstacle course, while you get a sweat<br />

up in the boxing class just for parents.<br />

Teens box free with a paying adult<br />

funded by <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council 12 to 18 years<br />

Oxenford<br />

Oxenford Coomera Youth<br />

Centre<br />

25 Tamborine-Oxenford<br />

Road<br />

Merrimac<br />

Stoner Family Park<br />

70 Merridown Drive<br />

Mudgeeraba<br />

Firth Park<br />

Somerset Drive<br />

Varsity Lakes<br />

Frascott Park<br />

34A Frascott Avenue<br />

Currumbin<br />

Gecko House<br />

139 Duringan Street<br />

Broadbeach<br />

Pratten Park<br />

Old Burleigh Road<br />

(meet at the all abilities<br />

playground)<br />

Miami<br />

Shed 1<br />

Rabbit & Cocoon<br />

23 Hillcrest Parade<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Southport<br />

Broadwater Parklands<br />

Marine Parade<br />

Free<br />

Bookings required<br />

Smallsports<br />

smallsports.com.au<br />

info@smallsports.com.au<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Leaps & Bounds Childrens<br />

Fitness Centre 5534 4030<br />

$5 per child<br />

No bookings required<br />

The Fun Team<br />

1300 152 132<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Louise Moriarty<br />

0417 830 040<br />

$15<br />

Bookings required<br />

0498 588 855 / 55341412<br />

gecko.org.aueducators/ecoexplorers<br />

eco-explorers@gecko.org.au<br />

$5 to $10<br />

No bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

5520 3376<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com<br />

$20<br />

Bookings required<br />

Susy Boyer<br />

susy@susyboyerart.com<br />

0413 134 426<br />

$4 per child<br />

$10 parents boxing<br />

Bookings required<br />

Leaps & Bounds Childrens<br />

Fitness Centre 5534 4030<br />

info@childrensfitnesscentre.com.au<br />

$3 per child or $5 family<br />

Bookings required<br />

Kelly 0413 116 609<br />

Peppers Entertainment<br />

bookings@peppersentertainment.com<br />

Tugun Free<br />

Bookings essential<br />

GCCC 5581 1521<br />

Nerang<br />

Country Paradise<br />

231 Beaudesert Nerang Road<br />

$5 per session<br />

Bookings required gcparks.com.au<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

$4 per child<br />

$10 parent boxing<br />

Bookings required<br />

Leaps & Bounds Childrens<br />

Fitness Centre 5534 4030<br />

info@childrensfitnesscentre.com.au


Fri<br />

11 Jan<br />

Fri<br />

11 Jan<br />

Fri<br />

11 Jan<br />

Fri<br />

11 Jan<br />

Fri<br />

11 Jan<br />

Fri<br />

11 Jan<br />

Sat<br />

12 Jan<br />

Sat<br />

12 Jan<br />

Sat<br />

12 Jan<br />

Sat<br />

12 Jan<br />

Sat<br />

12 Jan<br />

Sat<br />

12 Jan<br />

Sat<br />

12 Jan<br />

9am to<br />

12noon<br />

9.30am to<br />

11.30am<br />

10.30am<br />

to 12noon<br />

10.30am<br />

to 12pm<br />

Mrs Red’s kombi wall art - students<br />

aged 8 plus will finish up with a canvas<br />

for their wall of a mixed media collage.<br />

All materials supplied including canvas<br />

Smallsports – teaching 2 to 5 years the<br />

skills and movement patterns necessary<br />

to participate within organised sport.<br />

Includes soccer, football, basketball,<br />

striking sports and team building games.<br />

The Smallsports multi-sport inflatable<br />

arena will extend your fun<br />

Make & fly a kite - the most popular<br />

craft activity. Join us in a creative<br />

workshop designing, decorating and<br />

assembling your unique kite. Then soar<br />

your kite high above the tree tops<br />

Masquerade craft in the park – guess<br />

who I am! Paint and decorate an<br />

amazing mask. Full and half face masks<br />

as well as some great characters - dog,<br />

lion, bunny, monkey, cat and giraffe<br />

7pm Movie in the park – Hugo – pack up the<br />

family for a free movie in the park. A<br />

night out has never been this cheap<br />

7pm to<br />

8.30pm<br />

Spotlight adventure - bound along and<br />

discover what the kangaroos and other<br />

native wildlife get up to at night on a<br />

ranger guided spotlight<br />

7am Parkrun – join in a weekly free 5km<br />

timed run or walk. Register prior then<br />

come along each week to any of the 3<br />

locations. See website for details<br />

9am to<br />

9.30am<br />

9.30am to<br />

10.30am<br />

1pm to<br />

3pm<br />

3pm to<br />

4.30pm<br />

Smallsports – teaching 2 to 5 years the<br />

skills and movement patterns necessary<br />

to participate within organised sport.<br />

Includes soccer, football, basketball,<br />

striking sports and team building games<br />

Family fitness & fun – take time out as<br />

a family and simply hang out with the<br />

kids. Includes movement and game play<br />

that will have you laughing your way to<br />

fitness whilst having fun with the family<br />

Gateball - a team game involving 10<br />

players on a small croquet court. Get<br />

your friends together for a fun game.<br />

Suitable for 8 to 18 years<br />

Sandstorm – get sandy with running,<br />

jumping and digging in the sand with<br />

games and comps. Bring your buckets<br />

and spades for some family sandcastle<br />

building. Remember - slip, slop, slap<br />

7pm Movie in the park – ET – pack up the<br />

family and enjoy a free movie in the park,<br />

a night out has never been this cheap<br />

7pm Movie in the park – Puss n Boots –<br />

pack up the family for a free night out<br />

and movie in the park<br />

funded by <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council 12 to 18 years<br />

Miami<br />

Rabbit & Cocoon<br />

Mrs Red’s Art Room<br />

1/23 Hillcrest Parade<br />

Mudgeeraba<br />

Firth Park<br />

Somerset Drive<br />

Ormeau<br />

Landsdowne Park<br />

Landsdowne Drive<br />

(off Upper Coomera Road)<br />

Southport<br />

Broadwater Parklands<br />

Marine Parade<br />

Paradise Point<br />

Paradise Point Parklands<br />

The Esplanade<br />

Coombabah<br />

Main Beach<br />

Kirra<br />

Upper Coomera<br />

Ormeau<br />

Brien Harris Park<br />

1 Peachey Road<br />

Pacific Pines<br />

Pacific Pines Central Park<br />

149 Pacific Pines<br />

Boulevard<br />

Southport<br />

Southport Croquet Club<br />

1 Queen Street<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Southport<br />

Broadwater Parklands<br />

Marine Parade<br />

$40<br />

Bookings required<br />

create@mrsredsartroom.com.au<br />

0412 026 207<br />

Free<br />

Bookings required<br />

Smallsports<br />

smallsports.com.au<br />

info@smallsports.com.au<br />

Free - 25 kites<br />

Funded by Stocklands<br />

Bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

5520 3376<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com<br />

$5 to $8 per item<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

No bookings required<br />

5520 3376<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com.au<br />

Free<br />

If weather uncertain check<br />

gcparks.com.au or phone<br />

5581 7016 for cancellation advice<br />

Free<br />

Bookings essential<br />

GCCC 5581 1521<br />

An adult must accompany<br />

children. Please bring a torch<br />

and wear comfortable shoes<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Must register online<br />

parkrun.com<br />

Free<br />

Bookings required<br />

Smallsports<br />

smallsports.com.au<br />

info@smallsports.com.au<br />

$5 per family<br />

Bookings required<br />

Chisel Fitness<br />

0439 040 580<br />

chris@chisel-fitness.com.au<br />

$2<br />

Bookings required<br />

Southport Croquet Club<br />

5531 4720<br />

barbaranorthcott@enfour.com<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Leaps & Bounds Childrens<br />

Fitness Centre 5534 4030<br />

Free<br />

If weather uncertain check<br />

gcparks.com.au or phone<br />

5581 7016 for cancellation advice<br />

Free<br />

If weather uncertain check<br />

gcparks.com.au or phone<br />

5581 7016 for cancellation advice


Sun<br />

13 Jan<br />

Sun<br />

13 Jan<br />

Sun<br />

13 Jan<br />

Sun<br />

13 Jan<br />

10.30am<br />

to 12noon<br />

3.30pm to<br />

5.30pm<br />

1pm to<br />

5pm<br />

4.30pm to<br />

6.30pm<br />

Make & fly a kite workshop - a fun,<br />

creative and hands-on kite-making<br />

workshop. Create your own kite and<br />

enjoy the thrill of flying it in the park<br />

Horse care - learn how to handle a<br />

horse, grooming, stable/paddock<br />

cleaning, first aid, feed and keep of a<br />

horse, connecting with a horse and<br />

handling safely. Ages 8 yrs up<br />

Music in the park – Blues on the<br />

Broadwater - bring the family and enjoy<br />

free live music in the park. Face painting,<br />

craft activities and water slide for the kids<br />

Photo walk – take the family on this<br />

guided photo walk and snap up the<br />

beautiful panorama and pandanus at<br />

Burleigh headlands. Improve your<br />

photography and learn tips and tricks.<br />

Great for all ages<br />

funded by <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council 12 to 18 years<br />

Coolangatta<br />

Pat Fagan Park<br />

Marine Parade<br />

Bonogin<br />

Bonogin Valley Horse<br />

Retreat<br />

97 Aylesham Drive<br />

Paradise Point<br />

Paradise Point Parklands<br />

The Esplanade<br />

(opposite the shops)<br />

Burleigh Heads<br />

Justins Park<br />

The Esplanade<br />

(meet north of SLSC)<br />

Free<br />

Bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com<br />

$15<br />

Bookings required<br />

Debbie Burgemeister<br />

info@horseretreats.com<br />

5667 7468<br />

Free<br />

If weather uncertain check<br />

gcparks.com.au or phone<br />

5581 7016 for cancellation advice<br />

Free<br />

Bookings required<br />

Callan Lewis<br />

Random Act Photography<br />

callanlewis@gmail.com<br />

random-act-photography.com<br />

Looking for something else that may fill in more of your day or is on repeatedly<br />

over the holidays? Look at the end for more activities<br />

Mon<br />

14 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

14 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

14 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

14 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

14 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

14 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

14 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

14 Jan<br />

Week 5 - Monday 14 January to Sunday 20 January 2013<br />

9am to<br />

10am<br />

9am to<br />

11am<br />

9am to<br />

11am<br />

9.30am to<br />

11.30am<br />

Sessions<br />

9.30am,<br />

10.15am &<br />

11am<br />

10.30am<br />

to 12noon<br />

10am to<br />

10.45am<br />

1pm to<br />

3pm<br />

2pm to<br />

3pm<br />

Family yoga - fun yoga for parents and<br />

kids of all ages, 2 years to adults, with<br />

lots of laughs<br />

Inflatable fun –unlimited energy bursting<br />

fun with the inflatable obstacle course<br />

and a jump n slide combo jumping<br />

castle. Inflatable items are supervised<br />

so you can relax. Suitable 4 to 12 years<br />

STAN THE ACTIVE MAN - work out and<br />

party with Stan who will train you for egg<br />

and spoon races, water pistol target<br />

shooting, awesome dance music with<br />

party games and more. Don’t miss it!!<br />

Super Performance Centre - new air<br />

track, balancing globe, tight wire, juggling<br />

implements, mini trampoline, and basic<br />

gymnastics equipment. Please wear non<br />

restrictive clothing, no dresses and<br />

jeans. Long hair needs to be tied back.<br />

Ages 5 to 13 years<br />

Make & fly a kite workshop – is it a<br />

bird, is it a plane? Soar to new heights in<br />

this fun, creative and hands-on kitemaking<br />

workshop. Create your own kite<br />

and enjoy the thrill of flying it in the park<br />

Music with Monica - fun and stimulating<br />

music group for parents and children.<br />

Live music, instrument play, dancing and<br />

more for 0 to 4 year olds<br />

Creative craft and cooking - create<br />

some amazing craft from 1pm to 2pm,<br />

then learn how to whip up some tasty<br />

healthy treats with Mona Hecke from<br />

2pm to 3pm. For youth up to 18 years<br />

Yoga - in a fun environment, play yoga<br />

games, stretch out, and have a giggle.<br />

Mums, Dads or Grandparents welcome.<br />

Great introductory to yoga for all, from 4<br />

years to adults. Wear loose comfortable<br />

clothing, bring mat, towel, water bottle<br />

Currumbin<br />

9/5 Traders Way<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Broadbeach<br />

Pratten Park<br />

Old Burleigh Road<br />

(All abilities playground)<br />

Southport<br />

Broadwater Parklands<br />

Marine Parade<br />

Labrador<br />

Harley Park<br />

Marine Parade<br />

Kirra<br />

Kirra Hill Community<br />

Centre, Art & Activity<br />

Room 1 Garrick Street<br />

Robina<br />

Robina Community<br />

Centre<br />

Robina Town Centre<br />

Drive (new building) Room 1.2<br />

Ormeau<br />

Landsdowne Park<br />

Landsdowne Drive<br />

(off Upper Coomera Road)<br />

$15 per family<br />

Bookings required<br />

Dee 0404 668109<br />

dee@minibuddhasyoga.com<br />

$5 per child<br />

No bookings required<br />

The Fun Team<br />

1300 152 132<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Total Talent<br />

5559 0318<br />

$5 per 30 minute session<br />

Super Performance Centre<br />

Bookings required<br />

5532 8429<br />

info@SuperPerformanceCentre.com<br />

.au<br />

$10<br />

Bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

5520 3376<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com<br />

$6 per family<br />

Bookings required online<br />

musicwithmonica.com<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Mona Hecke<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

5520 3376<br />

Free<br />

Funded by Stocklands<br />

No bookings required<br />

Belinda Moore<br />

yoginibeat1@gmail.com<br />

0428 911 003


Mon<br />

14 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

14 Jan<br />

Tues<br />

15 Jan<br />

Tues<br />

15 Jan<br />

Tues<br />

15 Jan<br />

Tues<br />

15 Jan<br />

Tues<br />

15 Jan<br />

Tues<br />

15 Jan<br />

Tues<br />

15 Jan<br />

Tues<br />

15 Jan<br />

Tues<br />

15 Jan<br />

Tues<br />

15 Jan<br />

4.45pm to<br />

5.45pm<br />

7pm to<br />

8.30pm<br />

8am,<br />

9.15am &<br />

10.30am<br />

8.30am to<br />

10am<br />

9am to<br />

11am<br />

9am to<br />

11am<br />

9am to<br />

12noon<br />

&<br />

1pm to<br />

4pm<br />

KidsFit Kung Fu – fun fitness and<br />

games to keep the kids 7 to 14 years<br />

interested. We will also impart why we<br />

need etiquette, ethics, and morals in life<br />

Spotlight adventure - bound along and<br />

discover what the kangaroos and other<br />

native wildlife get up to at night on a<br />

ranger guided spotlight<br />

Special FX film making - be the star in<br />

a Special FX scene. Learn how the film<br />

makers make movies. 1 hour sessions<br />

for 4 to 12 years<br />

Creek to coast - explore what lives in<br />

the shallows of Currumbin Creek plus<br />

native wildlife experience in this unique<br />

coastal reserve<br />

Beautiful bugs – walk to Michel Drive<br />

Park from Gecko House then join in<br />

observations, games and craft. Suitable<br />

for 5 to 9 years<br />

Chill and create – use your creativity to<br />

create a rainbow tie dye spiral design.<br />

Bring your own pre- loved white item (tshirt<br />

$3 per item or pillowcase supplied<br />

for $6). While your masterpiece is drying,<br />

the whole family can chill out in a yoga<br />

class from 10am to 11am<br />

Horse care - communication, fun games,<br />

riding skills, equestrian vaulting on a<br />

horse after assessment to ride. Develops<br />

initiative, self-confidence and creativity,<br />

for 5 to 14 years. Suitable for disabilities<br />

9.30am Craft in the park – creative, energetic<br />

craft for kids aged 1 to 5 years. Great<br />

way to enjoy the outdoors with your little<br />

one and stimulate their creativity<br />

10.30am<br />

to 12noon<br />

1pm to<br />

3pm<br />

10.30am<br />

to<br />

11.30am<br />

3pm to<br />

5pm<br />

Board game bonanza - paint and<br />

decorate your very own, unique board<br />

game. Choose from Snakes & Ladders,<br />

tic-tac-toe and cool characters for the<br />

girls: butterflies, hearts and dragonflies.<br />

For the boys: skulls, dinosaurs and bats<br />

<strong>Healthy</strong> food and fun - burn off some<br />

energy with fun and frantic games with<br />

Leaps & Bounds, then learn how to<br />

create some healthy and delicious<br />

snacks with Mona Hecke. Suitable for<br />

ages up to 18 years<br />

Games challenge – action packed<br />

games and challenges including tug-owar,<br />

giant soccer, parachute volleyball<br />

and many more. Relax whilst the kids<br />

get their game on<br />

School holiday art – for kids 6 to 12<br />

years who love to draw! Fun, high-quality<br />

drawing classes taught by professional<br />

artist and children’s book illustrator Susy<br />

Boyer. All materials supplied<br />

funded by <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council 12 to 18 years<br />

Mudgeeraba<br />

Firth Park<br />

Somerset Drive<br />

Coombabah<br />

Nerang<br />

Nerang Scout Hall<br />

3 Hope Street<br />

Currumbin<br />

Currumbin<br />

Gecko House<br />

139 Duringan Street<br />

Ashmore<br />

Tranquility Park<br />

Kawana Crescent<br />

Wongawallan<br />

Ella Springs Farm<br />

47 Kriedeman Road<br />

(next to Upper Coomera)<br />

Burleigh<br />

Justins Park<br />

The Esplanade<br />

Southport<br />

Broadwater Parklands<br />

Marine Parade<br />

Mudgeeraba<br />

Firth Park<br />

Somerset Drive<br />

Paradise Point<br />

Paradise Point Parklands<br />

The Esplanade<br />

Miami<br />

Shed 1<br />

Rabbit & Cocoon<br />

23 Hillcrest Parade<br />

$5<br />

Bookings required<br />

FitLife Martial Arts<br />

0416 229 376<br />

Free<br />

Bookings essential<br />

GCCC 5581 1521<br />

An adult must accompany<br />

children. Please bring a torch<br />

and wear comfortable shoes<br />

$10<br />

Bookings required online<br />

australianfilmacademy.com.au<br />

5549 2479<br />

Free<br />

Bookings essential<br />

GCCC 5581 1521<br />

An adult must accompany<br />

children. Please bring hat,<br />

sunscreen, water and wear<br />

comfortable walking shoes<br />

$15<br />

Bookings required<br />

0498 588 855 / 55341412<br />

gecko.org.aueducators/ecoexplorers<br />

eco-explorers@gecko.org.au<br />

Free ;Tie dye - $3 to $6<br />

No bookings required<br />

Shoshana – Aspiral<br />

Design<br />

aspiral.designs@gmail.com<br />

Belinda Moore<br />

0428 911 003<br />

$20 + $5 one off joining fee<br />

Bookings required<br />

Darani Cumming<br />

0409 969 113<br />

$2<br />

No bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

5520 3376<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com<br />

$6 to $8 per item<br />

No bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

5520 3376<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com.au<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Leaps & Bounds Childrens<br />

Fitness Centre 5534 4030<br />

info@childrensfitnesscentre.com.au<br />

$2<br />

No bookings required<br />

Focus Fitness<br />

5525 1110<br />

$20<br />

Bookings required<br />

Susy Boyer<br />

susy@susyboyerart.com<br />

0413 134 426


Wed<br />

16 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

16 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

16 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

16 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

16 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

16 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

16 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

16 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

16 Jan<br />

Dec<br />

Wed<br />

16 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

16 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

16 Jan<br />

8.30am to<br />

12.30pm<br />

9am to<br />

10am<br />

9am to<br />

11am<br />

9am to<br />

1pm<br />

9am to 12<br />

noon<br />

1pm to<br />

4pm<br />

9.30am to<br />

11am<br />

9.30am to<br />

11.30am<br />

9.30am to<br />

11.30am<br />

10am to<br />

12noon<br />

10.30am<br />

to 12noon<br />

10.30am<br />

to<br />

11.45am<br />

1pm to<br />

3pm<br />

Zoom n water tunnel - zoom down the<br />

12m long tunnel with water spraying out<br />

over the top. Wear your rashie and get<br />

ready to have some sliding fun. Open for<br />

all ages. Remember – slip, slop, slap<br />

Yoga - in a fun environment, play yoga<br />

games, stretch out and have a giggle.<br />

Mums, Dads or Grandparents welcome.<br />

Wear loose comfortable clothing, bring<br />

mat, a towel and water bottle<br />

Treasures among the trees – walk to<br />

Winders Park from Gecko House and<br />

join in games, learn about trees and do<br />

craft. Suitable for 5 to 9 years<br />

Rockwall and giant games challenge –<br />

test yourself on the rock wall and race<br />

your mates. From 10.30am to 11.30am -<br />

action packed challenges and games,<br />

tug-o-war, frisbee, ball games and<br />

more. Kids get your game on!<br />

Horse care - communication, fun games,<br />

riding skills, equestrian vaulting on a<br />

horse after assessment to ride. Develops<br />

initiative, self-confidence and creativity,<br />

for 5 to 14 years. Suitable for disabilities<br />

Yoga & art - an exciting class packed full<br />

of fun yoga and games - topped off with<br />

some super art and craft. Ages 5 to 12<br />

years. Includes free wellness<br />

presentation for parents<br />

Creative capers – inspire your creativity<br />

with a rainbow tie-dye spiral workshop<br />

Bring your own pre- loved white item (tshirt<br />

$3 per item or pillowcase supplied<br />

for $6). Back to school craft – bag tags,<br />

pencil holders, homework scribble pads<br />

as well as iPod / mobile phone holders<br />

Super Performance Centre - new air<br />

track, balancing globe, tight wire, juggling<br />

implements, mini trampoline, and basic<br />

gymnastics equipment. Please wear non<br />

restrictive clothing. Long hair needs to be<br />

tied back. Ages 5 to 13 years. 30 min<br />

sessions - 9.30am, 10.15am & 11am<br />

Inflatable water fun – how can your<br />

local pool get even more fun? Add an<br />

inflatable in the pool for instant fun!<br />

Keep cool these holidays with a swim<br />

and inflatable fun<br />

Sand art – a unique, easy, no mess-nofuss<br />

craft activity. Popular craft for all<br />

ages. Create a bright, colourful, picture<br />

using our amazing sand and sticker<br />

technique. All welcome<br />

Mrs Red’s pre-prep art - art projects<br />

specifically designed for kids going into<br />

prep in 2013. Preppies from 2012 also<br />

welcome<br />

Golf croquet- a game for 2 or more<br />

players. Get your friends together for a<br />

fun game. Suitable for 8 to 18 years<br />

funded by <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council 12 to 18 years<br />

Ormeau<br />

Landsdowne Park<br />

Landsdowne Drive<br />

(off Upper Coomera Road)<br />

Santa Barbara<br />

Charles Holm Park<br />

Pinnaroo Crescent<br />

Currumbin<br />

Gecko House<br />

139 Duringan Street<br />

Varsity Lakes<br />

Frascott Park<br />

34A Frascott Avenue<br />

Wongawallan<br />

Ella Springs Farm<br />

47 Kriedeman Road<br />

(next to Upper Coomera)<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

Dune Café<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Miami<br />

Ed Hardy Park<br />

The Esplanade<br />

Southport<br />

Broadwater Parklands<br />

Marine Parade<br />

Helensvale<br />

Helensvale<br />

Helensvale Aquatic<br />

Centre Rugby Lane<br />

(off Discovery Drive)<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Miami<br />

Rabbit & Cocoon<br />

Mrs Red’s Art Room<br />

1/23 Hillcrest Parade<br />

Southport<br />

Southport Croquet Club<br />

1 Queen Street<br />

Free<br />

Funded by Stocklands<br />

No bookings required<br />

The Fun Team<br />

1300 152 132<br />

$12 adult & child<br />

Bookings required email<br />

Belinda Moore<br />

yoginibeat1@gmail.com<br />

0428 911 003<br />

$15<br />

Bookings required<br />

0498 588 855 / 55341412<br />

gecko.org.aueducators/ecoexplorers<br />

eco-explorers@gecko.org.au<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Vertec Adventure<br />

bookings@vertecadventure.com.au<br />

Focus Fitness 5525 1110<br />

$20 + $5 one off joining fee<br />

Bookings required<br />

Darani Cumming<br />

0409 969 113<br />

$10 each<br />

Bookings required<br />

Dee 0404 668109<br />

dee@minibuddhasyoga.com<br />

Craft $2 ; Tie dye $3 to $6<br />

No bookings required<br />

Shoshana – Aspiral<br />

Design<br />

aspiral.designs@gmail.com<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com<br />

$5 per 30 minute session<br />

Super Performance Centre<br />

Bookings required<br />

5532 8429<br />

info@SuperPerformanceCentre.co<br />

m.au<br />

$3 child / includes pool entry<br />

No bookings required<br />

Helensvale Aquatic Centre<br />

5573 5797<br />

$6 to $8<br />

No bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

5520 3376<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com<br />

$15<br />

Bookings required<br />

create@mrsredsartroom.com.au<br />

0412 026 207<br />

$2<br />

Bookings required<br />

Southport Croquet Club<br />

5531 4720<br />

barbaranorthcott@enfour.com


Wed<br />

16 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

16 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

16 Jan<br />

Thurs<br />

17 Jan<br />

Thurs<br />

17 Jan<br />

Thurs<br />

17 Jan<br />

Thurs<br />

17 Jan<br />

Thurs<br />

17 Jan<br />

Thurs<br />

17 Jan<br />

Thurs<br />

17 Jan<br />

Thurs<br />

17 Jan<br />

3.30pm to<br />

4.30pm<br />

4.45pm to<br />

5.45pm<br />

5pm to<br />

6pm<br />

8am,<br />

9.15am &<br />

10.30am<br />

9am to<br />

11am<br />

9am to<br />

12noon<br />

9am to 12<br />

noon<br />

1pm to<br />

4pm<br />

10am to<br />

1pm<br />

10am to<br />

1pm<br />

10.30am<br />

to 12noon<br />

10.30am<br />

to<br />

11.30am<br />

3pm to<br />

5pm<br />

Mini Olympics + parent boxing –<br />

games for kids 5 to 12 years. Includes<br />

hurdles, sprints, novelty races, discus,<br />

shot put and much more. Parents, get a<br />

sweat up in the boxing class just for you.<br />

Teens box free with a paying adult<br />

KidsFit Kung Fu – fun fitness and<br />

games to keep the kids 7 to 14 years<br />

interested. We will also impart why we<br />

need etiquette, ethics, and morals in life<br />

Roar food - hands on making your own<br />

raw energy balls. Gluten-free, dairy-free<br />

(contains nuts). Suitable for 5 to 18 years<br />

Special FX makeup – learn how to make<br />

cuts, scratches, scars and blood. One<br />

hour sessions for 8 to 18 years<br />

Searching for shorebirds – join in the<br />

EcoExplorers programs and walk in<br />

Tarrabora from the toilet block, join in<br />

games, observations, looking for birds<br />

and sand sculpture. For 5 to 9 years<br />

Surf and beach activities – for 6 to 14<br />

years, parents welcome. Join in beach<br />

activities, games, learn how to catch a<br />

wave and surf safety from qualified surf<br />

coaches and lifeguards. All equipment<br />

supplied, kids receive a surf safety<br />

activity book and prize on offer<br />

Horse care - communication, fun games,<br />

riding skills, equestrian vaulting on a<br />

horse after assessment to ride. Develops<br />

initiative, self-confidence and creativity,<br />

for 5 to 14 years. Program in morning<br />

and afternoon. Suitable for disabilities<br />

Kite flying and art activities – with our<br />

acclaimed artist Michael Ambrose, then<br />

enjoy flying kites in the beautiful<br />

surroundings of Lake Orr. Suitable for 4<br />

to 12 years. Meet behind Sports House.<br />

Suitable for people with disabilities<br />

Kayaking, sailing and beach activities<br />

- learn kayaking and sailing skills and<br />

have fun with beach activities. Suitable<br />

for 4 to 12 years. Suitable for disabilities<br />

Flying craft fun morning – paint and<br />

decorate a fantastic flying craft- angels,<br />

helicopters, aeroplane, boomerangs,<br />

wind chimes, pterodactyls, butterflies,<br />

dragons, bird feeders and dragonflies<br />

Rugby league skills session – an<br />

awesome hour of rugby league skills and<br />

drills for 8 years plus. Score some try’s,<br />

smash the tackle bags and see who is<br />

the most agile with the agility poles.<br />

Come and show us how skilful you are<br />

School holiday art – for kids 6 to 12<br />

years who love to draw! Fun, high-quality<br />

drawing classes taught by professional<br />

artist and children’s book illustrator Susy<br />

Boyer. All materials supplied<br />

funded by <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council 12 to 18 years<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Mudgeeraba<br />

Firth Park<br />

Somerset Drive<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Roar Food Cooking<br />

School<br />

1114 <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Nerang<br />

Nerang Scout Hall<br />

3 Hope Street<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Mermaid Beach<br />

Mermaid Surf Club<br />

Hedges Avenue<br />

(on the beach in front of the<br />

SLSC, sign on under the tent on<br />

the beach)<br />

Wongawallan<br />

Ella Springs Farm<br />

47 Kriedeman Road<br />

(next to Upper Coomera)<br />

Varsity Lakes<br />

337 Christine Avenue<br />

South Bay<br />

Varsity Lakes<br />

Southport<br />

Broadwater Parklands<br />

Marine Parade<br />

Mudgeeraba<br />

Firth Park<br />

Somerset Drive<br />

Miami<br />

Shed 1<br />

Rabbit & Cocoon<br />

23 Hillcrest Parade<br />

$4 child<br />

$10 parent boxing<br />

Bookings required<br />

Leaps & Bounds Childrens<br />

Fitness Centre 5534 4030<br />

info@childrensfitnesscentre.com.au<br />

$5<br />

Bookings required<br />

FitLife Martial Arts<br />

0416 229 376<br />

$15<br />

Bookings required online<br />

roarfood.com.au<br />

roarfood@me.com<br />

$15<br />

Booking required online<br />

australianfilmacademy.com.au<br />

5549 2479<br />

$15<br />

Bookings required<br />

0498 588 855 / 55341412<br />

gecko.org.aueducators/ecoexplorers<br />

eco-explorers@gecko.org.au<br />

$5<br />

Bookings required<br />

Register online<br />

Trudy@Surfcoach.net.au<br />

0432 908 977<br />

$20 + $5 one off joining fee<br />

Bookings required<br />

Darani Cumming<br />

0409 969 113<br />

$15<br />

Bookings required<br />

Michael Ambrose<br />

0413 223 393<br />

$10<br />

Bookings required<br />

0420 811 080<br />

0405 468 344<br />

$2 to $10<br />

No bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

5520 3376<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com<br />

$2<br />

Bookings required<br />

Focus Fitness<br />

5525 1110<br />

$20<br />

Bookings required<br />

Susy Boyer<br />

susy@susyboyerart.com<br />

0413 134 426


Thurs<br />

17 Jan<br />

Thurs<br />

17 Jan<br />

Fri<br />

18 Jan<br />

Fri<br />

18 Jan<br />

Fri<br />

18 Jan<br />

Fri<br />

18 Jan<br />

Thurs<br />

17 Jan<br />

Fri<br />

18 Jan<br />

Fri<br />

18 Jan<br />

Fri<br />

18 Jan<br />

Fri<br />

18 Jan<br />

6pm to<br />

8pm<br />

7pm to<br />

8.30pm<br />

8.30am to<br />

9.30am<br />

9am to<br />

10am<br />

&<br />

10am to<br />

11am<br />

9am to<br />

12.30pm<br />

9am to<br />

1pm<br />

9am to<br />

10.30am<br />

9.30am to<br />

11.30am<br />

10am to<br />

10.45am<br />

10.30am<br />

to 12noon<br />

1pm to<br />

2pm<br />

Kids disco in the park –non-stop family<br />

fun, including fantastic games and the<br />

latest music hits that the kids love with a<br />

DJ that will make sure the kids have an<br />

amazing time. Ages 5 to 13 years<br />

Spotlight adventure – turn on your night<br />

vision and experience this bushland<br />

reserve by night on a guided spotlight<br />

Mini Olympics + parent boxing –<br />

games for kids 5 to 12 years. Includes<br />

hurdles, sprints, novelty races, discus,<br />

shot put and much more. Parents, get a<br />

sweat up in the boxing class just for you.<br />

Teens box free with a paying adult<br />

Botanica quest - dare to discover.<br />

Follow the map, interact with nature,<br />

explore the Botanic Gardens, solve the<br />

quests, collect your treasure! For ages 4<br />

to 12 years, bring a drink bottle, hat,<br />

sunscreen and wear closed shoes<br />

2 Fit Kids - fun holiday program includes<br />

cycling and motor skill development,<br />

cricket, soccer, ball games, bike/run<br />

(mini triathlon practice) and fun fitness<br />

games. Bring bike, helmet, shoes,<br />

hat/sunscreen, morning tea and drink<br />

bottle. Lunch provided<br />

Splashtastic fun – the lagoon will be<br />

transformed to a water park with a range<br />

of inflatable activities for you to get wet<br />

and wacky<br />

Oz tag and boxing – learn how to play<br />

oz tag including ball skills, moves and<br />

fun. Then get active with our boxing /<br />

fitness program. Suitable for 12 years +<br />

Super Performance Centre - new air<br />

track, balancing globe, tight wire, juggling<br />

implements, mini trampoline, and basic<br />

gymnastics equipment. Please wear non<br />

restrictive clothing. Long hair needs to be<br />

tied back. Ages 5 to 13 years. 30 min<br />

sessions - 9.30am, 10.15am & 11am<br />

Music with Monica - fun and stimulating<br />

music group for parents and children.<br />

Live music, instrument play, dancing and<br />

more for 0 to 4 year olds<br />

Board game bonanza - paint and<br />

decorate your very own unique board<br />

game. Choose from Snakes & Ladders,<br />

tic-tac-toe, for girls - butterflies, hearts<br />

and dragonflies. For the boys - skulls,<br />

dinosaurs and bats<br />

African drumming and dancing - tap<br />

into your inner rhythm. You’ll be playing<br />

African rhythms in minutes, creating<br />

tribal rhythms with body percussion and<br />

giving your whole body a workout with<br />

African dance. Suitable for 6 years up<br />

funded by <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council 12 to 18 years<br />

Southport<br />

Broadwater Parklands<br />

Marine Parade<br />

$3 per child or $5 family<br />

Bookings required<br />

Kelly<br />

Peppers Entertainment<br />

bookings@peppersentertainment.com<br />

0413 116 609<br />

Burleigh Heads Free<br />

Bookings essential<br />

GCCC 5581 1521<br />

An adult must accompany<br />

children. Please bring a torch<br />

and wear comfortable shoes<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Benowa<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Regional<br />

Botanic Gardens<br />

258 Ashmore Road<br />

Miami<br />

Pizzey Park<br />

Pacific Avenue<br />

(meet in junior rugby league car<br />

park)<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Pacific Pines<br />

Pacific Pines Central Park<br />

Hotham Drive<br />

Southport<br />

Broadwater Parklands<br />

Marine Parade<br />

Mermaid Beach<br />

CWA Hall<br />

43 Ventura Road<br />

Broadbeach<br />

Cascade Gardens<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Robina<br />

Robina Common<br />

Ron Penhaligon Way<br />

$4 child<br />

$10 parent boxing<br />

Bookings required<br />

Leaps & Bounds Childrens<br />

Fitness Centre 5534 4030<br />

info@childrensfitnesscentre.com.au<br />

$5<br />

Bookings essential<br />

Friends of the <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong><br />

Regional Botanic Gardens<br />

0449 561 674<br />

$35<br />

Bookings required<br />

Jenny Barwick<br />

0404 861 811 / 5575 8366<br />

Body2fit@bigpond.net.au<br />

abody2fit.com.au/orderpackages.html<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Vertec Adventure<br />

bookings@vertecadventure.com.au<br />

Free<br />

Bookings required<br />

xpertsevents.com<br />

Tony Powell<br />

0415 454 520<br />

$5 per 30 minute session<br />

Super Performance Centre<br />

Bookings required<br />

5532 8429<br />

info@SuperPerformanceCentre.co<br />

m.au<br />

$6 per family<br />

Bookings required<br />

Register online<br />

musicwithmonica.com<br />

$6 to $8<br />

No bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

5520 3376<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Afro Groove<br />

0431 726 300<br />

info@afrogroove.com.au


Fri<br />

18 Jan<br />

Fri<br />

18 Jan<br />

Sat<br />

19 Jan<br />

Sat<br />

19 Jan<br />

Sat<br />

19 Jan<br />

Sat<br />

19 Jan<br />

Sat<br />

19 Jan<br />

Sat<br />

19 Jan<br />

Sat<br />

19 Jan<br />

Sat<br />

19 Jan<br />

Sat<br />

19 Jan<br />

Sat<br />

19 Jan<br />

Sat<br />

19 Jan<br />

7pm Movie in the park – Meet the<br />

Robinsons - pack up the family and<br />

enjoy a free movie in the park. A night<br />

out has never been so cheap<br />

7pm to<br />

8.30pm<br />

Spotlight adventure – enjoy this<br />

hinterland natural setting on a guided<br />

spotlight adventure, discovering local<br />

nocturnal inhabitants<br />

7am Parkrun – join in a weekly free 5km<br />

timed run or walk. Register prior then<br />

come along each week to any of the 3<br />

locations. See website for details<br />

9am to<br />

11am<br />

9am to<br />

10am<br />

STREETWISE SKATE WORKSHOP –<br />

experience skateboarding and learn<br />

some tips and tricks from accredited<br />

coaches from Skateboard Australia.<br />

Caters for young people of all ages and<br />

ability levels. Boards and gear provided<br />

for 15 people<br />

Park Fit – outdoor equipment – learn<br />

how to use the fitness equipment in<br />

parks and get some tips and workouts<br />

from a qualified fitness professional.<br />

9am GC Suns AFL – see the GC Suns<br />

players in an open beach training<br />

session, followed by an autograph<br />

session. Not to be missed for Suns fans<br />

9.30am to<br />

10.30am<br />

10am to<br />

1pm<br />

10.30am<br />

to 12noon<br />

1pm to<br />

3pm<br />

3pm to<br />

4.30pm<br />

3pm to<br />

6pm<br />

Family fitness & fun – take time out as<br />

a family and simply hang out with the<br />

kids. Includes movements and game<br />

play that will have you laughing your way<br />

to fitness whilst having fun with the family<br />

Kayaking, sailing and beach activities<br />

- learn kayaking and sailing skills and<br />

have fun with beach activities. Suitable<br />

for 4 to 12 years. Suitable for disabilities<br />

Pirate & princess day– join the pirate<br />

crew for some pirate craft fun. Paint and<br />

decorate your own swords, skulls, and<br />

pirate gear. Princesses, we have fairy<br />

castles, wands, jewel boxes and tiaras<br />

Gateball - a team game involving 10<br />

players on a small croquet court. Get<br />

your friends together for a fun game.<br />

Suitable for 8 to 18 years<br />

Green and gold –join us for some<br />

Aussie games – cricket, thong throwing<br />

competitions, stuck in the mud, down-<br />

down-down, thong relays and touch footy<br />

Dirt jump workshop – come and join<br />

Tim Wood for a hands on 1.5hour dirt<br />

jump construction tutorial followed by a<br />

dirt jump jam session with lots of<br />

giveaways and encouragement awards.<br />

Sessions are open to all ages of bmx<br />

riders who are prepared to learn how to<br />

look after and maintain bmx jumps, then<br />

enjoy the results of their hard work<br />

7pm Movie in the park – The Lorax - pack<br />

up the family and enjoy a free movie in<br />

the park. A night out has never been this<br />

cheap<br />

funded by <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council 12 to 18 years<br />

Ormeau Hills<br />

Landsdowne Park<br />

Landsdowne Drive<br />

Free<br />

If weather uncertain check<br />

gcparks.com.au or phone<br />

5581 7016 for cancellation advice<br />

Mudgeeraba Free<br />

Bookings essential<br />

GCCC 5581 1521<br />

An adult must accompany<br />

children. Please bring a torch<br />

and wear comfortable shoes<br />

Main Beach<br />

Kirra<br />

Upper Coomera<br />

Varsity Lakes<br />

Varsity Youth Precinct<br />

1 Cassia Drive<br />

Varsity Lakes<br />

Frascott Park<br />

Mattocks Road<br />

Surfers Paradise<br />

Surfers Foreshore<br />

The Esplanade<br />

Maudsland<br />

Riverstone Crossing<br />

Sports Park<br />

Cnr Riverstone Crossing<br />

& Rivermill Terrace<br />

Paradise Point<br />

Paradise Point Parklands<br />

The Esplanade<br />

Southport<br />

Broadwater Parklands<br />

Marine Parade<br />

Southport<br />

Southport Croquet Club<br />

1 Queen Street<br />

Ormeau<br />

Landsdowne Park<br />

Landsdowne Drive<br />

(off Upper Coomera Road)<br />

Upper Coomera<br />

Adventure Park<br />

Reserve Road<br />

Pacific Pines<br />

Pacific Pines Central Park<br />

Hotham Drive<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Must register online<br />

parkrun.com<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Skateboard Australia<br />

5575 7808<br />

info@skateboardingaustralia.org.au<br />

Free<br />

Bookings required<br />

Fe Taylor Fitness<br />

0407 760 013<br />

fe@fetaylorfitness.com<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

spa@surfersparadise.com<br />

$5 per family<br />

Bookings required<br />

Chisel Fitness<br />

0439 040 580<br />

chris@chisel-fitness.com.au<br />

$10<br />

Bookings required<br />

0420 811 080<br />

0405 468 344<br />

$5 to $10 per item<br />

No bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

5520 3376<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com<br />

$2<br />

Bookings required<br />

Southport Croquet Club<br />

5531 4720<br />

barbaranorthcott@enfour.com<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Leaps & Bounds Childrens<br />

Fitness Centre 5534 4030<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Tim Wood<br />

rampconstruction.com.au<br />

Free<br />

If weather uncertain check<br />

gcparks.com.au or phone<br />

5581 7016 for cancellation advice


Sat<br />

19 Jan<br />

Sun<br />

20 Jan<br />

Sun<br />

20 Jan<br />

Sun<br />

20 Jan<br />

Sun<br />

20 Jan<br />

Sun<br />

20 Jan<br />

Sun<br />

20 Jan<br />

7pm Movie in the park – Men In Black 3 -<br />

pack up the family and enjoy a free<br />

movie in the park. A night out has never<br />

been this cheap<br />

5am to<br />

12noon<br />

8am to<br />

9am<br />

8.30am to<br />

10am<br />

9am to<br />

10am<br />

10.30am<br />

to 12pm<br />

10.30am<br />

to 12noon<br />

Aquathlon – compete in the full<br />

Aquathlon, tri-it-out Aquathlon or kids<br />

Aquathlon, or come and support<br />

Horseplay – 15 minute come and try<br />

session short pony or horse rides for any<br />

age from 3 years, just to feel what it’s like<br />

to be riding<br />

Surfing and beach activities - learn<br />

how to identify a rip and what to do if<br />

ever caught in one. Get involved in a<br />

board rescue, relay races and much<br />

more. For families with children over the<br />

age of 8 years<br />

Self defence super session – join in<br />

this fun come and try program open to all<br />

ages and ability levels. Discover the<br />

secrets of martial arts training and learn<br />

how to improve your fitness<br />

Pirate & princess day– join the pirate<br />

crew for some pirate craft fun. Paint and<br />

decorate your own swords, skulls, and<br />

pirate gear. Princesses, we have fairy<br />

castles, wands, jewel boxes and tiaras<br />

Aussie craft in the park - join in this<br />

fun hands-on workshop that will allow the<br />

kids to express their creativity through<br />

Aussie inspired craft<br />

funded by <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council 12 to 18 years<br />

Burleigh<br />

Justins Park<br />

The Esplanade<br />

Southport<br />

Broadwater Parklands<br />

Marine Parade<br />

Bonogin<br />

Bonogin Valley Horse<br />

Retreat<br />

97 Aylesham Drive<br />

Miami<br />

Lifeguard tower 22<br />

Santa Monica Road<br />

(one tower north of the Nobby<br />

Beach SLSC)<br />

Miami<br />

Ed Hardy Park<br />

The Esplanade<br />

North Burleigh<br />

Ed Hardy Park<br />

The Esplanade<br />

(Meet next to playground)<br />

Labrador<br />

Harley Park<br />

Marine Parade<br />

Free<br />

If weather uncertain check<br />

gcparks.com.au or phone<br />

5581 7016 for cancellation advice<br />

See Triathlon Queensland<br />

for further details<br />

triathlonqld.com.au<br />

$15<br />

Bookings required<br />

Debbie Burgemeister<br />

info@horseretreats.com<br />

5667 7468<br />

Free<br />

Bookings required online<br />

Surf Coach<br />

Trudy@Surfcoach.net.au<br />

0432 908 977<br />

Free<br />

Bookings required<br />

Australian Defensive<br />

Tactics 0430 695 550<br />

info@defensivetactics.biz<br />

$5 to $8<br />

No bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

5520 3376<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com<br />

$2<br />

Bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

5520 3376<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com<br />

Looking for something else that may fill in more of your day or is on repeatedly<br />

over the holidays? Look at the end for more activities<br />

Week 6 - Monday 21 January to Monday 28 January 2013<br />

Mon<br />

21 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

21 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

21 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

21 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

21 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

21 Jan<br />

9am to<br />

10am<br />

9am to<br />

11am<br />

9am to<br />

11am<br />

9am to<br />

12noon<br />

10am to<br />

10.45am<br />

10am to<br />

1pm<br />

Family yoga - fun yoga for parents and<br />

kids of all ages, 2 years to adults, with<br />

lots of laughs<br />

Inflatable fun –unlimited energy bursting<br />

fun with the inflatable obstacle course<br />

and a jump n slide combo jumping<br />

castle. Inflatable items are supervised<br />

so you can relax. Suitable 4 to 12 years<br />

STAN THE ACTIVE MAN - work out and<br />

party with Stan who will train you for egg<br />

and spoon races, water pistol target<br />

shooting, awesome dance music with<br />

party games and more. Don’t miss it!!<br />

Make em laugh comedy acting<br />

workshop – drama games, role plays,<br />

improvisation activities, drama and<br />

presentations. Ages 7 to 12 years<br />

Music with Monica - fun and stimulating<br />

music group for parents and children.<br />

Live music, instrument play, dancing and<br />

more for 0 to 4 year olds<br />

Kayaking, sailing and beach activities<br />

- learn kayaking and sailing skills and<br />

have fun with beach activities. Suitable<br />

for 4 to 12 years. Suitable for disabilities<br />

Currumbin<br />

9/5 Traders Way<br />

Benowa<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Regional<br />

Botanic Gardens<br />

258 Ashmore Road<br />

Coolangatta<br />

Queen Elizabeth Park<br />

Marine Parade<br />

Runaway Bay<br />

2 Marina Crescent<br />

Robina<br />

Robina Common<br />

Robina City Soccer<br />

Clubhouse<br />

45 Ron Penhaligon Way<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Tallebudgera Creek<br />

Murlong Crescent boat<br />

ramp<br />

$15 per family<br />

Bookings required<br />

Dee 0404 668109<br />

dee@minibuddhasyoga.com<br />

$5 per child<br />

No bookings required<br />

The Fun Team<br />

1300 152 132<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Total Talent<br />

5559 0318<br />

$10<br />

Bookings required<br />

0416 280 557<br />

$6 per family<br />

Bookings required online<br />

musicwithmonica.com<br />

$10<br />

Bookings required<br />

0420 811 080<br />

0405 468 344


Mon<br />

21 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

21 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

21 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

21 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

21 Jan<br />

Tues<br />

22 Jan<br />

Tues<br />

22 Jan<br />

Tues<br />

22 Jan<br />

Tues<br />

22 Jan<br />

Tues<br />

22 Jan<br />

Tues<br />

22 Jan<br />

Tues<br />

22 Jan<br />

10.30am<br />

to 12noon<br />

10.30am<br />

to 12noon<br />

2pm to<br />

3pm<br />

4.45pm to<br />

5.45pm<br />

7pm to<br />

8.30pm<br />

8.30am to<br />

10am<br />

9am to<br />

10am<br />

9am to<br />

10.30am<br />

9am to<br />

1pm<br />

Sand art – a unique, easy, no mess-nofuss<br />

craft activity. Popular craft for all<br />

ages. Create a bright, colourful, picture<br />

using our amazing sand and sticker<br />

technique. All welcome<br />

Make & fly a kite workshop – is it a<br />

bird, is it a plane? Soar to new heights in<br />

this fun, creative and hands-on kitemaking<br />

workshop. Create your own kite<br />

and enjoy the thrill of flying it in the park<br />

Yoga - play yoga games, stretch out,<br />

have a giggle. Mums, Dads or<br />

Grandparents welcome. Great<br />

introduction to yoga, for 4 years to<br />

adults. Wear loose comfortable clothing,<br />

bring mat, towel and water bottle<br />

KidsFit Kung Fu – fun fitness and<br />

games to keep the kids 7 to 14 years<br />

interested. We will also impart why we<br />

need etiquette, ethics, and morals in life<br />

Spotlight adventure - bound along and<br />

discover what the kangaroos and other<br />

native wildlife get up to at night on a<br />

ranger guided spotlight<br />

Creek to coast - explore what lives in<br />

the shallows of Currumbin Creek plus<br />

native wildlife experience in this unique<br />

coastal reserve<br />

Self defence super session – join in<br />

this fun come and try program open to all<br />

ages and ability levels. Discover the<br />

secrets of martial arts training and learn<br />

how to improve your fitness<br />

Oz tag, cricket and relays – learn how<br />

to play oz tag including ball skills and<br />

moves, then learn some cricket skilled<br />

drills with some fun relays. Designed for<br />

kids aged 5 to 9 years. Bring a hat and<br />

drink<br />

Rockwall and giant games challenge –<br />

challenge yourself on the rock wall and<br />

race your mates. From 10.30am to<br />

11.30am join in action packed challenges<br />

and games, tug-o-war, frisbee, ball<br />

games, hurdles and more<br />

9.30am Craft in the park – creative, energetic<br />

craft for kids aged 1 to 5 years. Great<br />

way to enjoy the outdoors with your little<br />

one and stimulate their creativity<br />

9.30am to<br />

11.30am<br />

10.30am<br />

to 12noon<br />

Creative capers – inspire your creativity<br />

with a rainbow tie-dye spiral<br />

workshop. Bring your own pre- loved<br />

white item. While that’s drying, get ready<br />

for the school year with some back to<br />

school craft –fabulous bag tags, pencil<br />

holders, homework scribble pads as well<br />

as iPod / mobile phone holders<br />

Kite workshop – the most popular craft<br />

activity….join us in a creative workshop<br />

designing, decorating and assembling<br />

your unique kite. Then soar your kite as<br />

far as we can high above the tree tops<br />

funded by <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council 12 to 18 years<br />

Southport<br />

Broadwater Parklands<br />

Marine Parade<br />

Gilston<br />

Frank Chaston Oval<br />

Worongary Road<br />

Ormeau<br />

Landsdowne Park<br />

Landsdowne Drive<br />

(off Upper Coomera Road)<br />

Mudgeeraba<br />

Firth Park<br />

Somerset Drive<br />

Coombabah<br />

Currumbin<br />

Ashmore<br />

Tranquility Park<br />

Kawana Crescent<br />

Oxenford<br />

Damien Leeding Memorial<br />

Park<br />

Watersports Lane<br />

Robina<br />

Robina Common<br />

Ron Penhaligon Way<br />

Burleigh<br />

Justins Park<br />

The Esplanade<br />

Ormeau<br />

Landsdowne Park<br />

Landsdowne Drive<br />

(off Upper Coomera Road)<br />

Southport<br />

Broadwater Parklands<br />

Marine Parade<br />

$5 per item<br />

No bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

5520 3376<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com<br />

Free – 25 items<br />

Bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

5520 3376<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com<br />

Free<br />

Funded by Stocklands<br />

No bookings required<br />

Belinda Moore<br />

yoginibeat1@gmail.com<br />

0428 911 003<br />

$5<br />

Bookings required<br />

FitLife Martial Arts<br />

0416 229 376<br />

Free<br />

Bookings essential<br />

GCCC 5581 1521<br />

An adult must accompany<br />

children. Please bring a torch<br />

and wear comfortable shoes<br />

Free<br />

Bookings essential<br />

GCCC 5581 1521<br />

An adult must accompany<br />

children. Please bring hat,<br />

sunscreen, water and wear<br />

comfortable walking shoes<br />

Free<br />

Bookings required<br />

Australian Defensive<br />

Tactics 0430 695 550<br />

info@defensivetactics.biz<br />

Free<br />

Bookings required<br />

Register online<br />

xpertsevents.com<br />

Tony Powell<br />

0415 454 520<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Vertec Adventure<br />

bookings@vertecadventure.com.au<br />

Focus Fitness<br />

5525 1110<br />

$2<br />

No bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

5520 3376<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com<br />

Free<br />

Funded by Stocklands<br />

No bookings required<br />

Shoshana – Aspiral<br />

Design<br />

aspiral.designs@gmail.com<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com<br />

$10 per item<br />

Bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

5520 3376<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com


Tues<br />

22 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

23 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

23 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

23 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

23 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

23 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

23 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

23 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

23 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

23 Jan<br />

Thurs<br />

24 Jan<br />

Thurs<br />

24 Jan<br />

3pm to<br />

5pm<br />

8.30am to<br />

10.30am<br />

9.30am to<br />

11am<br />

10am to<br />

10.45am<br />

10am to<br />

1pm<br />

10am to<br />

1pm<br />

9am to<br />

10am<br />

10.30am<br />

to 12noon<br />

1pm to<br />

3pm<br />

3.30pm to<br />

4.30pm<br />

4.45pm to<br />

5.45pm<br />

9am to<br />

1pm<br />

10.30am<br />

to 12noon<br />

School holiday art – for kids 6 to 12<br />

years who love to draw! Fun, high-quality<br />

drawing classes taught by professional<br />

artist and children’s book illustrator Susy<br />

Boyer. All materials supplied<br />

Stand up paddle & sandstorm – here’s<br />

your chance to try SUP with the experts,<br />

then get sandy by running, jumping,<br />

digging, playing sand games and<br />

creating sandcastles<br />

Yoga & art - an exciting class packed full<br />

of fun yoga and games - topped off with<br />

some art and craft. Ages 5 to 12 years<br />

Music with Monica - fun and stimulating<br />

music group for parents and children.<br />

Live music, instrument play, dancing and<br />

more for 0 to 4 year olds<br />

Kite flying and art activities – with<br />

acclaimed artist Michael Ambrose, then<br />

enjoy flying kites in the beautiful<br />

surroundings of Lake Orr. Suitable for 4<br />

to 12 years and for disabilities<br />

Kayaking, sailing and beach activities<br />

- learn kayaking and sailing skills and<br />

have fun with beach activities. Suitable<br />

for 4 to 12 years and for disabilities<br />

Yoga - play yoga games, stretch out,<br />

have a giggle. Mums, Dads or<br />

Grandparents welcome. Great intro to<br />

yoga, for 4 years to adults. Wear loose<br />

clothing, bring mat, towel and water<br />

bottle<br />

Kite workshop – the most popular craft<br />

activity, join us in a creative workshop<br />

designing, decorating and assembling<br />

your unique kite. Then soar it high above<br />

the tree tops<br />

Golf croquet- a game for 2 or more<br />

players. Get your friends together for a<br />

fun game. Suitable for 8 to 18 years<br />

Retro games + parent boxing – kids<br />

aged 5 to 12 years will have a ball with<br />

sack races, tug-o-war, frisbee games<br />

and obstacle course. While parents get a<br />

sweat up in the boxing class just for you.<br />

Teens box free with a paying adult<br />

KidsFit Kung Fu – fun fitness and<br />

games to keep youth 7 to 14 years<br />

interested. We will also impart why we<br />

need etiquette, ethics, and morals in life<br />

Rockwall and giant games challenge –<br />

test yourself on the rock wall and race<br />

your mates. From 10.30am to 11.30am<br />

join in action packed challenges and<br />

games, tug-o-war, frisbee, ball games,<br />

hurdles, and much more. Relax while<br />

the kiids get your game on!<br />

Back to school craft in the park– get<br />

organised for the 2013 school year with<br />

some fabulous bag tags, pencil holders,<br />

homework scribble pads as well as iPodand<br />

mobile phone holders<br />

funded by <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council 12 to 18 years<br />

Miami<br />

Shed 1<br />

Rabbit & Cocoon<br />

23 Hillcrest Parade<br />

Paradise Point<br />

Paradise Point Parklands<br />

The Esplanade<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

Dune Cafe<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Coomera<br />

Coomera Colts Soccer<br />

Clubhouse<br />

Yaun Street<br />

Varsity Lakes<br />

337 Christine Avenue<br />

South Bay<br />

Varsity Lakes<br />

(meet behind Sports House)<br />

Santa Barbara<br />

Charles Holm Park<br />

Pinnaroo Crescent<br />

Burleigh<br />

Justins Park<br />

The Esplanade<br />

(meet near the playground,<br />

North of Burleigh SLSC)<br />

Southport<br />

Southport Croquet Club<br />

1 Queen Street<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Palm Beach Parklands<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Mudgeeraba<br />

Firth Park<br />

Somerset Drive<br />

Nerang<br />

Glennon Park<br />

Pappas Way<br />

Southport<br />

Broadwater Parklands<br />

Marine Parade<br />

$20<br />

Bookings required<br />

Susy Boyer<br />

susy@susyboyerart.com<br />

0413 134 426<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Leaps & Bounds Childrens<br />

Fitness Centre 5534 4030<br />

$10 each<br />

Bookings required<br />

Dee 0404 668109<br />

dee@minibuddhasyoga.com<br />

$6 per family<br />

Bookings required<br />

Register online<br />

musicwithmonica.com<br />

$15<br />

Bookings required<br />

Michael Ambrose<br />

0413 223 393<br />

$10<br />

Bookings required<br />

0420 811 080<br />

0405 468 344<br />

$12 adult & child<br />

Bookings required via<br />

email<br />

Belinda Moore<br />

yoginibeat1@gmail.com<br />

0428 911 003<br />

$10<br />

Bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

5520 3376<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com<br />

$2<br />

Bookings required<br />

Southport Croquet Club<br />

5531 4720<br />

barbaranorthcott@enfour.com<br />

$4 per child<br />

$10 parent boxing<br />

Bookings required<br />

Leaps & Bounds Childrens<br />

Fitness Centre 5534 4030<br />

info@childrensfitnesscentre.com.au<br />

$5<br />

Bookings required<br />

FitLife Martial Arts<br />

0416 229 376<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Vertec Adventure<br />

bookings@vertecadventure.com.au<br />

Focus Fitness 5525 1110<br />

$2 to $8 per item<br />

No bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

5520 3376<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com


Thurs<br />

24 Jan<br />

Thurs<br />

24 Jan<br />

Thurs<br />

24 Jan<br />

Thurs<br />

24 Jan<br />

Fri<br />

25 Jan<br />

Fri<br />

25 Jan<br />

Fri<br />

25 Jan<br />

Fri<br />

25 Jan<br />

Fri<br />

25 Jan<br />

Fri<br />

25 Jan<br />

Fri<br />

25 Jan<br />

Fri<br />

25 Jan<br />

3pm<br />

3pm to<br />

5pm<br />

6pm to<br />

8pm<br />

7pm to<br />

8.30pm<br />

9am to<br />

10am<br />

9am to<br />

10am<br />

9am to<br />

10am<br />

9am to<br />

12.30pm<br />

10.30am<br />

to 12noon<br />

1pm to<br />

2pm<br />

6pm to<br />

8pm<br />

African drumming and dancing - you’ll<br />

be playing African rhythms in minutes,<br />

creating tribal rhythms with body<br />

percussion and giving your whole body a<br />

workout with African dance. 6 years up<br />

School holiday art – for kids 6 to 12<br />

years who love to draw! Fun, high-quality<br />

drawing classes taught by professional<br />

artist and children’s book illustrator Susy<br />

Boyer. All materials supplied<br />

Kids disco in the park – non-stop family<br />

fun, with fantastic games and the latest<br />

music hits that the kids love with a DJ<br />

that will make sure they have an<br />

amazing time. Ages 5 to 13 years<br />

Spotlight adventure – turn on your night<br />

vision and experience the Blackbutt<br />

Forest of Tugun Hill and search out its<br />

nocturnal inhabitants<br />

Retro games – kids aged 5 to 12 years<br />

will have a ball with old favourites such<br />

as sack races, tug-o-war, frisbee games,<br />

obstacles course and competitions<br />

Self defence super session - join in this<br />

fun come and try program open to all<br />

ages and ability levels. Discover the<br />

secrets of martial arts training and learn<br />

how to improve your fitness<br />

Wildlife presentation – learn amazing<br />

wildlife facts and experience close<br />

encounters with Australian native wildlife.<br />

Participants will be inspired to develop<br />

their understanding and appreciation of<br />

nature<br />

2 Fit Kids – fun holiday program<br />

including cycling and motor skill<br />

development, cricket, soccer, ball<br />

games, bike/run (mini triathlon practice)<br />

and fun fitness games. Bring bike,<br />

helmet, shoes, hat/sunscreen, morning<br />

tea and drink bottle. Lunch provided<br />

Back to school craft in the park– get<br />

organised for the 2013 school year with<br />

some fabulous bag tags, pencil holders,<br />

homework scribble pads as well as iPod-<br />

and mobile phone holders<br />

African drumming - tap into your inner<br />

rhythm. You’ll be playing African rhythms<br />

in minutes, creating tribal rhythms. Bring<br />

the family and enjoy being creative in<br />

nature. Suitable for 6 years up<br />

Photo walk – bring your camera, shoot<br />

the <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> skyline and learn tips and<br />

tricks to take better photos. Designed for<br />

any age who is keen on photography or<br />

wanting to improve their skills<br />

7pm Movie in the park – The Lorax – pack<br />

up the family and enjoy a free movie in<br />

the park. A night out has never been so<br />

cheap<br />

funded by <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council 12 to 18 years<br />

Paradise Point<br />

Paradise Point Parklands<br />

The Esplanade<br />

Miami<br />

Shed 1<br />

Rabbit & Cocoon<br />

23 Hillcrest Parade<br />

Southport<br />

Broadwater Parklands<br />

Marine Parade<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Afro Groove<br />

0431 726 300<br />

info@afrogroove.com.au<br />

$20<br />

Bookings required<br />

Susy Boyer<br />

susy@susyboyerart.com<br />

0413 134 426<br />

$3 per child or $5 family<br />

Bookings required<br />

Kelly 0413 116 609<br />

Peppers Entertainment<br />

bookings@peppersentertainment.com<br />

Tugun Free<br />

Bookings essential<br />

GCCC 5581 1521<br />

An adult must accompany<br />

children. Please bring a torch<br />

and wear comfortable shoes<br />

Ormeau<br />

Landsdowne Park<br />

Landsdowne Drive<br />

(off Upper Coomera Road)<br />

Varsity Lakes<br />

Frascott Park<br />

34A Frascott Avenue<br />

Mudgeeraba<br />

Miami<br />

Pizzey Park<br />

Pacific Avenue<br />

(meet in junior rugby league car<br />

park)<br />

Broadbeach<br />

Pratten Park<br />

Old Burleigh Rd<br />

(meet at the all abilities<br />

playground)<br />

Broadbeach<br />

Cascade Gardens<br />

2730 <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Highway<br />

Bundall<br />

Evandale Parklands<br />

Ouyan Street<br />

(meet near lake)<br />

Reedy Creek<br />

The Observatory Park<br />

Southern Skies Avenue<br />

Free<br />

Funded by Stocklands<br />

No bookings required<br />

Leaps & Bounds Childrens<br />

Fitness Centre 5534 4030<br />

Free<br />

Bookings required<br />

Australian Defensive<br />

Tactics 0430 695 550<br />

info@defensivetactics.biz<br />

Free<br />

Bookings essential<br />

GCCC 5581 1521<br />

An adult must accompany<br />

children. Please bring hat,<br />

sunscreen, water and wear<br />

comfortable walking shoes<br />

$35<br />

Bookings required<br />

Jenny Barwick<br />

0404 861 811 / 5575 8366<br />

Body2fit@bigpond.net.au<br />

abody2fit.com.au/orderpackages.html<br />

$2 to $8<br />

No bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

5520 3376<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Afro Groove<br />

0431 726 300<br />

info@afrogroove.com.au<br />

Free<br />

Bookings required<br />

Callan Lewis<br />

Random Act Photography<br />

callanlewis@gmail.com<br />

random-act-photography.com<br />

Free<br />

If weather uncertain check<br />

gcparks.com.au or phone<br />

5581 7016 for cancellation advice


Sat<br />

26 Jan<br />

Sat<br />

26 Jan<br />

Sat<br />

26 Jan<br />

Sat<br />

26 Jan<br />

Sat<br />

26 Jan<br />

Sun<br />

27 Jan<br />

Sun<br />

27 Jan<br />

Sun<br />

27 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

28 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

28 Jan<br />

7am Parkrun – join in a weekly free 5km<br />

timed run or walk. Register prior then<br />

come along each week to any of the 3<br />

locations. See website for details<br />

9am to<br />

11am<br />

STREETWISE SKATE WORKSHOP –<br />

experience skateboarding and learn<br />

some tips and tricks from coaches from<br />

Skateboard Australia. Caters for young<br />

people of all ages and ability levels.<br />

Boards and gear provided for 15 people<br />

funded by <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council 12 to 18 years<br />

Main Beach<br />

Kirra<br />

Upper Coomera<br />

Mudgeeraba<br />

Firth Park<br />

Somerset Drive<br />

10am Australia Day celebrations– enjoy the Bundall<br />

wide range of Australia Day activities on Evandale Parklands<br />

offer<br />

135 Bundall Road<br />

11am to<br />

Southport<br />

3pm<br />

Broadwater Parklands<br />

Marine Parade<br />

1pm to Gateball - a team game involving 10 Southport<br />

3pm players on a small croquet court. Get Southport Croquet Club<br />

your friends together for a fun game.<br />

Suitable for 8 to 18 years<br />

1 Queen Street<br />

7pm Movie in the park – Red Dog - pack up<br />

the family, a picnic and rug and enjoy a<br />

free movie in the park. What a great way<br />

to spend a summers night<br />

9am to<br />

10.30am<br />

&<br />

11am to<br />

12.30pm<br />

1pm to<br />

5pm<br />

Fishing – learn from the professionals<br />

how to bait, cast, catch and to read tides.<br />

Two sessions on offer. Children must be<br />

aged 6 years or over to participate and<br />

must be accompanied by an adult. Bring<br />

your own morning tea<br />

Music in the park – Local & Live<br />

Sounds - bring the family and enjoy free<br />

live music in the park. Great way to<br />

support the local music industry<br />

7pm Movie in the park – Rio – pack up the<br />

family, a picnic and rug and enjoy a free<br />

movie in the park. What a great way to<br />

spend a summers night<br />

6am to<br />

10am rego<br />

11am to<br />

3pm<br />

Bluhat Burleigh Swim Run - challenge<br />

yourself in the main format - 400m ocean<br />

swim and 3.84km path run.<br />

Mighty Midget event (6 to10 years) -<br />

400m wade and 400m run. See website<br />

Kids combat obstacle course – lots of<br />

fun in this obstacle course to challenge<br />

you whilst having heaps of fun<br />

Coomera<br />

Viney Park<br />

Yaun Street<br />

Santa Barbara<br />

Charles Holm Park<br />

Pinnaroo Crescent<br />

(Map 7 Q1)<br />

Palm Beach<br />

Laguna Park<br />

Laguna Avenue<br />

Helensvale<br />

Hessian Park<br />

Discovery Drive<br />

Burleigh<br />

Justins Park<br />

The Esplanade<br />

Lifeguard Tower<br />

Southport<br />

Broadwater Parklands<br />

Marine Parade<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Must register online<br />

parkrun.com<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

Skateboard Australia<br />

info@skateboardingaustralia.org.au<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

goldcoast.qld.gov.au<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

gcparks.com.au<br />

$2<br />

Bookings required<br />

Southport Croquet Club<br />

5531 4720<br />

barbaranorthcott@enfour.com<br />

Free<br />

If weather uncertain check<br />

gcparks.com.au or phone<br />

5581 7016 for cancellation advice<br />

Free<br />

Bookings required<br />

Minimum age 6 years<br />

Vertec Adventure<br />

bookings@vertecadventure.com.au<br />

Free<br />

If weather uncertain check<br />

gcparks.com.au or phone<br />

5581 7016 for cancellation advice<br />

Free<br />

If weather uncertain check<br />

gcparks.com.au or phone<br />

5581 7016 for cancellation advice<br />

From $20<br />

Register on website<br />

burleighswimrun.com.au<br />

Ty Dowker 0413 148 470<br />

Free<br />

No bookings required<br />

gcparks.com.au<br />

Looking for something else that may fill in more of your day or is on repeatedly<br />

over the holidays?<br />

Check out the Thrower House 4 week holiday program at the end<br />

(activities for 12 to 17 year olds)


Half and full day holiday programs<br />

Looking for something that may fill in more of your day or is on<br />

repeatedly over the holidays, well look no further<br />

Daily 9am to<br />

9pm<br />

Daily<br />

(excluding<br />

public<br />

holidays)<br />

Daily<br />

(excluding<br />

public<br />

holidays)<br />

Daily<br />

(excluding<br />

public<br />

holidays)<br />

Every<br />

Sat<br />

Every<br />

Sun<br />

Daily<br />

(excluding<br />

public<br />

holidays)<br />

Every<br />

Sat<br />

(excluding<br />

22 Dec &<br />

26 Jan)<br />

Every<br />

Sat<br />

(excluding<br />

public<br />

holidays)<br />

Every<br />

Mon<br />

(ex. public<br />

holidays)<br />

Every<br />

Wed<br />

(ex. public<br />

holidays)<br />

Every<br />

Mon,<br />

Wed &<br />

Fri<br />

Every<br />

Wed<br />

Fri, Sat<br />

Sun<br />

(ex public<br />

holidays)<br />

8am,<br />

10am or<br />

12noon<br />

9am to<br />

10am<br />

Held daily or every weekend during the holidays<br />

Mon to Sat<br />

9am-4.30pm<br />

Sun<br />

9.30am-3pm<br />

8am to<br />

9am<br />

1pm to<br />

2pm<br />

9am<br />

&<br />

11.30am<br />

8am to<br />

10am<br />

3.45pm to<br />

4.45pm<br />

9.15am to<br />

9.45am<br />

8am to<br />

9am<br />

9am to<br />

2pm<br />

GC Compound- for skate boarders, BMX<br />

riders, mountain bikers, scooter riders,<br />

roller-skaters and roller bladders of all<br />

ages and ability levels. Fully supervised<br />

Surf lessons – includes use of soft<br />

surfboards, lycra shirts, sunscreen, wax,<br />

wetsuits, prizes etc. All ages, adults and<br />

children. Vegemite Surf Groms National<br />

Junior Surf now available<br />

Surfing at the alley – beginner surf<br />

lessons, at the safest and easiest location<br />

on the <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong>. Rash shirt or wetsuit<br />

and soft safe beginner surfboard<br />

provided. For all ages from 6 years<br />

Everyday craft – walk-in-sit-down craft<br />

activities for all ages, girls and boys. A<br />

fun, unique, stress free environment for<br />

anyone to come and enjoy painting,<br />

decorating and the joy of creating<br />

Surfing – Cheyne Horan School of Surf,<br />

Australia’s No. 1 Surf School. Lessons for<br />

beginners to advanced, all surfing<br />

equipment and coaching supplied. Learn<br />

skills from head instructor, World<br />

Champion and Master Coach Cheyne<br />

Horan<br />

Stand Up Paddling – come and get alive<br />

on the water with SUP. Get your mates<br />

or family to paddle for fun. 12 to 18 years<br />

Mrs Red’s Saturday kids - 2 hour art<br />

class with qualified art teachers. All<br />

materials supplied. 9am - prep to year 3<br />

11.30am - year 4 to year 7 students<br />

G.M.G family touch football - have a fun<br />

supervised game of touch with other like<br />

minded families. (Immediate family<br />

consists of mum, dad, brothers/sisters<br />

only). Bring running shoes, hat and water<br />

Happy & healthy yoga – for kids and<br />

toddlers aged 1 to 10 years. Enjoy yoga<br />

poses, games, songs, stories, dance and<br />

relaxation<br />

Pre-season training –programs run by<br />

qualified speed agility sports trainers to<br />

keep your fitness foundation for next<br />

year. Bring running shoes, hat and water.<br />

Contact for dates. 5 to 17 years<br />

Come and try stand up paddle<br />

boarding- on the calm waters of the<br />

Currumbin creek where you’ll be shown<br />

the fundamentals and then be able try out<br />

the various boards on offer in this 1 hour<br />

session. 12 years up<br />

funded by <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council 12 to 18 years<br />

Upper Coomera<br />

43-53 Days Road<br />

Currumbin Alley<br />

Cnr Pacific Parade &<br />

Duringan Street<br />

(near Lifeguard Tower 12)<br />

Currumbin Alley<br />

Cnr Pacific Parade and<br />

Duringan Street<br />

Surf Easy Van & Trailer<br />

(near Lifeguard Tower 12)<br />

West Burleigh<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

1/16 Township Drive<br />

Surfers Paradise<br />

Cnr Hanlan Street and<br />

The Esplanade<br />

(meet at Surf school)<br />

Burleigh<br />

43 Goodwin Terrace<br />

(meet under Oskars<br />

Restaurant)<br />

Surfers Paradise<br />

Budds Beach<br />

River Drive<br />

(Opposite Bumbles Café)<br />

Miami<br />

Rabbit & Cocoon<br />

Mrs Red’s Art Room<br />

1/23 Hillcrest Parade<br />

Pacific Pines<br />

Pacific Pines State<br />

Primary School Hall and<br />

the oval<br />

Santa Isobell Boulevard<br />

Burleigh<br />

Peace Yoga Centre<br />

Unit 4, 88-89 Lower<br />

West Burleigh Road<br />

Miami<br />

Miami SLSC<br />

2 Hythe Street<br />

Gaven<br />

Gaven State Primary<br />

School oval<br />

Universal Street<br />

Currumbin<br />

Winders Park<br />

Thrower Drive<br />

$15 / 3 hours<br />

GC Compound 5573 3001<br />

info@gccompound.com<br />

gccompound.com<br />

$20 / 1.5 hours<br />

Bookings required<br />

Surfing Services Currumbin<br />

5535 5557 0411 235 080<br />

surf@surfingservices.com.au<br />

$15 / specials on website<br />

Bookings required<br />

Surf Easy - Garry or Kandy<br />

0413 333 602 surfeasy.com.au<br />

$2 to $65<br />

No bookings required<br />

Creative Craft Centre<br />

5520 3376<br />

info@creativecraftcentre.com<br />

$15<br />

Bookings required<br />

2surf@cheynehoran.com.au<br />

1800 227 873<br />

cheynehoran.com.au<br />

$15<br />

Bookings required<br />

Brad 0418 757 539<br />

5539 4068 after 6.30pm<br />

$29<br />

Bookings required<br />

create@mrsredsartroom.com.au<br />

0412 026 207<br />

$10 / family<br />

Bookings required<br />

GMG Sports Training<br />

0466 246 563<br />

gmgfitness@gmail.com<br />

$10 ; $8 / 2 or more kids<br />

No bookings required<br />

Amy Farrow<br />

brightsideliving@live.com.au<br />

$5<br />

No bookings required<br />

Amy Farrow<br />

brightsideliving@live.com.au<br />

$11.50 / deals on website<br />

Bookings required<br />

GMG Sports Training<br />

0466 246 563<br />

gmgsportstraining.com<br />

$10<br />

Bookings required<br />

Roar Industries<br />

5525 7003


Thurs<br />

13 Dec<br />

to Tues<br />

25 Dec<br />

Sun<br />

16 Dec<br />

to Mon<br />

17 Dec<br />

Mon<br />

17 Dec<br />

to Wed<br />

19 Dec<br />

Mon<br />

17 Dec<br />

to Wed<br />

19 Dec<br />

Mon<br />

17 Dec<br />

to Wed<br />

19 Dec<br />

Mon<br />

17 Dec<br />

to Thurs<br />

20 Dec<br />

Mon<br />

17 Dec<br />

to Fri<br />

21 Dec<br />

Mon<br />

17 Dec<br />

to Fri<br />

21 Dec<br />

Mon<br />

17 Dec<br />

to Fri<br />

21 Dec<br />

Mon<br />

17 Dec<br />

to Fri<br />

21 Dec<br />

Mon<br />

17 Dec<br />

to Fri<br />

21 Dec<br />

Mon<br />

17 Dec<br />

to Fri<br />

21 Dec<br />

Mon<br />

17 Dec<br />

to Fri<br />

21 Dec<br />

Mon<br />

17 Dec<br />

to Fri<br />

21 Dec<br />

Held from Saturday 15 December to Monday 24 December<br />

6pm to<br />

9pm<br />

7.30am to<br />

4pm<br />

9am to<br />

12 noon<br />

9am to<br />

1pm<br />

9am to<br />

1pm<br />

9am to<br />

3pm<br />

9am to<br />

3pm<br />

9am to<br />

11am<br />

9am to<br />

3pm<br />

7.30am to<br />

5.30pm<br />

9am to<br />

3pm<br />

8am to<br />

5.30pm<br />

9am to<br />

3pm<br />

9am to<br />

12noon<br />

Christmas in Surfers Paradise –<br />

celebrate Christmas with stage shows,<br />

Carols by Candlelight, roving performers<br />

and Santa. See website<br />

Sports training camp – includes<br />

transport from and returned to Gaven<br />

State School, all food, accommodation,<br />

and all activities are supervised. See the<br />

itinerary on our website. For 7 to 17 years<br />

Viva Soccer holiday program – have<br />

fun learning new skills, meet new friends<br />

and play small sided games of soccer.<br />

Suitable for 5 to 12 years<br />

Little Kickers soccer camp – learn new<br />

skills with Little Kickers. Ages 4 ½ to 8<br />

years<br />

Good News Week – Christian holiday<br />

club filled with activities, games, craft,<br />

songs, dramas, talks, morning tea and<br />

lunch. Suitable for primary school age<br />

Pure Tennis summer tennis camp –<br />

learn and improve your tennis skills from<br />

professional coaches. Fun games and<br />

activities, hotshots match play; morning<br />

tea provided. Free tennis racquet and hat<br />

for every new student. For 4 to 15 years<br />

Tennis fun camp 1- tennis coaching,<br />

games, swimming, water fights, ball<br />

games, lunch / morning tea included,<br />

prizes and heaps of fun! For 4 to 14 years<br />

All Sports school holiday program - a<br />

range of active games and sports for 5 to<br />

12 years. Learn new skills, make new<br />

friends and most of all have fun<br />

Circus, gymnastics and acrobatics –<br />

silks, trapeze, tumbling and lots more fun<br />

and games all in a safe training facility<br />

with qualified coaches. Ages 5 to 13<br />

years. No nut policy<br />

Vacation care - fun fitness recreation<br />

activities including excursions (no extra<br />

charge) like surfing, dive pool, fishing,<br />

beach day, putt putt, 10 pin bowling and<br />

movies. Free barbeque on Friday<br />

Holiday super sports camp –<br />

professional tennis coaching plus loads of<br />

other sports activities. Suitable for 5 to 12<br />

years<br />

Gymnastics - activities on every day.<br />

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea<br />

supplied. Suitable for 5 years plus<br />

Tennis Plus Queens Park tennis camp<br />

- learn and improve your tennis with<br />

quality coaches in a game based<br />

approach and a variety of activities<br />

including a mini tournament. 5 to 16 years<br />

Tennis holiday camp – learn to play or<br />

improve your tennis skills, includes<br />

equipment and food. Suitable for 4 to 13<br />

years<br />

funded by <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council 12 to 18 years<br />

Surfers Paradise<br />

Cavill Mall<br />

Cavill Avenue<br />

Currumbin<br />

Currumbin Community<br />

Farm Campus<br />

1226 Currumbin Creek<br />

Road<br />

Coomera<br />

Coomera Anglican<br />

College<br />

Days Road<br />

Southport<br />

Southport Primary<br />

School<br />

215 Queen Street<br />

Currumbin<br />

Currumbin Community<br />

Special School<br />

5 Hammersford Drive<br />

Southport<br />

Pure Tennis Academy<br />

Lionel Avenue<br />

Carrara<br />

Radisson Resort Tennis<br />

Courts<br />

Palm Meadows Drive<br />

Robina<br />

Jack Wilson Park<br />

Cheltenham Drive<br />

(access via Thorngate Drive)<br />

Ashmore<br />

Super Performance<br />

Centre<br />

2c/2 Middleton Street<br />

Mudgeeraba<br />

Mudgeeraba Creek State<br />

School<br />

Performance Centre<br />

Clover Hill Drive<br />

Hope Island<br />

Tennis Blue<br />

Cnr Hope Island Road &<br />

Activa Way<br />

Miami<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Gymnastics<br />

Club<br />

80 Pacific Avenue<br />

Southport<br />

Queens Park<br />

19 Queen Street<br />

Burleigh<br />

Burleigh Heads Tennis<br />

Club<br />

Matilda Street<br />

Free No bookings required<br />

Surfers Paradise Alliance<br />

5584 3700<br />

spa@surfersparadise.com<br />

$150<br />

Bookings required<br />

GMG Sports Training<br />

0466 246 563<br />

gmgsportstraining.com<br />

$99 – 3 days<br />

Bookings required online<br />

vivasoccer.com.au<br />

Simon 0434 897 664<br />

Contact for price<br />

Bookings required<br />

Abbey 5535 8640<br />

$5<br />

Bookings required online<br />

christ-church.org.au<br />

Dan 0401 478 856<br />

$40 half day (9am-12pm)<br />

$50 full day (9am-3pm)<br />

Bookings required<br />

0451 995 453<br />

james@puretennis.com.au<br />

puretennis.com.au<br />

$30 / full day ; $135 / week<br />

Bookings required<br />

Michael 0414 464 032<br />

Breakpoint Tennis<br />

$10<br />

Bookings required email<br />

Renee 0449 178 509<br />

renee@activeflashkids.com.au<br />

$55/day ; Book 5 days pay for 4<br />

Bookings required<br />

5532 8429<br />

SuperPerformanceCentre.com.au<br />

info@SuperPerformanceCentre.com.au<br />

From $10<br />

Bookings required<br />

Anthony 0404 084 195<br />

funnfitnesstraining@gmailg.com<br />

funnfitnessvacationcare.com<br />

$49 / full day ;$39 / half day<br />

Weekly rates<br />

Bookings required<br />

Glenn Hamilton 5530 1177<br />

$55 per day / members<br />

$75 / non members<br />

Bookings required<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Gymnastics<br />

5572 3619<br />

$45 half day (9am-12pm)<br />

$60 full day (9am-3pm)<br />

$250 full week<br />

Bookings required<br />

5531 2725<br />

info@queensparktennis.com.au<br />

$20 / day or $85 / week<br />

Bookings required<br />

Michael 0435 015 229<br />

Burleightennis@yahoo.com.au


Mon<br />

17 Dec<br />

to<br />

Thurs<br />

20 Dec<br />

Mon<br />

17 Dec<br />

to Sat<br />

12 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

17 Dec<br />

to Wed<br />

24 Dec<br />

Mon<br />

17 Dec<br />

to Sat<br />

22 Dec<br />

Tues<br />

18 Dec<br />

to<br />

Thurs<br />

20 Dec<br />

Tues<br />

18 Dec<br />

to<br />

Fri<br />

21 Dec<br />

Wed<br />

19 Dec<br />

to<br />

Fri<br />

21 Dec<br />

Wed<br />

19 Dec<br />

to Fri<br />

24 Dec<br />

Fri<br />

21 Dec<br />

to<br />

Mon<br />

24 Dec<br />

Mon<br />

2 Jan<br />

to<br />

Fri<br />

4 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

2 Jan<br />

to Fri<br />

11 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

7 Jan<br />

to<br />

Fri<br />

11 Jan<br />

10am to<br />

1pm<br />

8.30am to<br />

4pm<br />

9am to<br />

3pm<br />

10am,<br />

10.30am,<br />

11am &<br />

11.30am<br />

9.30am to<br />

12.30pm<br />

&<br />

1pm to<br />

4pm<br />

Christmas decoupage – join in the free<br />

holiday Christmas fun with these 40<br />

minute workshops. Held hourly<br />

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - get<br />

closer to wildlife with animal care, feed<br />

the lorikeets and kangaroo and behind<br />

the scenes. For 5 to 12 years old<br />

Natura-venture – fun holiday program in<br />

a farm setting with explore-a-farm, animal<br />

encounters, plant pressing, water bugs,<br />

craft time and more! Half or full day<br />

available. Suitable for 4 to 12 years<br />

Australia Fair Christmas fun – colour<br />

and decorate a special Christmas snow<br />

globe with your own design. Don’t miss<br />

having your photo taken with Santa.<br />

Check out the website for January fun<br />

Confidence @ play - holiday theatre<br />

workshops, with a difference. 9.30am to<br />

12.30pm (5 to 8 years) games, drama<br />

and circus skills. 1pm to 4pm (8 to 12<br />

years) to take creative work further<br />

10.30am Rugby League mod coaching camp –<br />

U13 to U15 years (in 2013) - performance<br />

and skill improvement activities includes<br />

accommodation, ‘Q’ League Footy<br />

competitions, all meals, football, two<br />

training shirts, water bottle, skill work,<br />

drills/practices, prizes, certificates, camp<br />

photo, gear bag and sun hat<br />

10.30am Rugby League mod coaching camp –<br />

U10 to U12 years (in 2013) – details as<br />

above<br />

11am to<br />

1pm<br />

10am to<br />

1pm<br />

7.30am to<br />

5.30pm<br />

9am to<br />

3pm<br />

School holiday fun – free Christmas<br />

activities at Sanctuary Cove<br />

Christmas gift bag decorating – join in<br />

the free holiday Christmas fun in these 40<br />

minute workshops, held hourly<br />

Vacation care - fun fitness recreation<br />

activities including excursions (no extra<br />

charge) like surfing, dive pool, fishing,<br />

beach day, putt putt, 10 pin bowling and<br />

movies. Free barbeque on Friday<br />

Holiday super sports camp –<br />

professional tennis coaching plus loads of<br />

other sports activities. Suitable for 5 to 12<br />

years<br />

funded by <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council 12 to 18 years<br />

Elanora<br />

The Pines Shopping<br />

Centre<br />

Cnr K.P. McGrath Drive<br />

& Guineas Creek Road<br />

Currumbin<br />

Currumbin Wildlife<br />

Sanctuary<br />

28 Tomewin Street<br />

Currumbin Valley<br />

Currumbin Community<br />

Farm Campus<br />

1226 Currumbin Creek<br />

Road<br />

Southport<br />

Australia Fair Shopping<br />

Centre<br />

42 Marine Parade<br />

Oxenford<br />

Oxenford Coomera<br />

Youth Centre<br />

25 Tamborine-Oxenford<br />

Road<br />

Runaway Bay<br />

Runaway Bay Sports<br />

Centre<br />

Sports Drive<br />

Sanctuary Cove<br />

The Marine Village<br />

Elanora<br />

The Pines Shopping<br />

Centre<br />

Cnr K.P. McGrath Drive<br />

& Guineas Creek Road<br />

Mudgeeraba<br />

Mudgeeraba Creek State<br />

School<br />

Performance Centre<br />

Clover Hill Drive<br />

Hope Island<br />

Tennis Blue<br />

Cnr Hope Island Road &<br />

Activa Way<br />

Free<br />

Bookings required<br />

Centre Management<br />

5534 6722<br />

thepineselanora.com.au<br />

$55<br />

Bookings required online<br />

cws.org.au<br />

5534 0846<br />

$20 / half day ;$35 / full day<br />

Bookings required<br />

5593 4097 0421 649 778<br />

info@natura-education.com<br />

natura-education.com<br />

Free<br />

Bookings required<br />

Customer Service<br />

5556 6633<br />

australiafair.com.au<br />

Free<br />

Bookings required<br />

Oxenford Coomera Youth<br />

Centre<br />

5529 8087<br />

$400 *discounts apply<br />

Bookings required online<br />

http://admin.nrl.sportal.net.au/site/<br />

_content/document/00003350source.pdf<br />

*$350 if 5 players or more are<br />

nominated and paid for by their<br />

junior club<br />

$280 *discounts apply<br />

Bookings required online<br />

http://admin.nrl.sportal.net.au/site/<br />

_content/document/00003350source.pdf<br />

* $240 if 5 players or more are<br />

nominated and paid for by their<br />

junior club<br />

Free<br />

For details contact<br />

sanctuarycove.com/events<br />

Free<br />

Bookings required<br />

Centre Management<br />

5534 6722<br />

thepineselanora.com.au<br />

From $10<br />

Bookings required<br />

Anthony 0404 084 195<br />

funnfitnesstraining@gmailg.com<br />

funnfitnessvacationcare.com<br />

$49 / full day ;$39 / half day<br />

Weekly rates<br />

Bookings required<br />

Glenn Hamilton 5530 1177<br />

Held from Monday 7 January to Friday 25 January 2013<br />

9am to<br />

3pm<br />

Tennis Plus Queens Park tennis camp<br />

- learn and improve tennis technique with<br />

quality coaches through a game based<br />

approach including a mini tournament.<br />

Suitable 5 to 16 years<br />

Southport<br />

Queens Park<br />

19 Queen Street<br />

$45 half day (9am-12pm)<br />

$60 full day (9am-3pm)<br />

$250 full week<br />

Bookings required<br />

5531 2725 tennis-plus.com.au<br />

info@queensparktennis.com.au


Mon<br />

7Jan<br />

to Fri<br />

11 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

7 Jan<br />

to<br />

Fri<br />

11 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

7 Jan<br />

to Fri<br />

11 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

7 Jan<br />

to<br />

Fri<br />

11 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

7 Jan<br />

to<br />

Thurs<br />

10 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

7 Jan<br />

to Fri<br />

11 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

9 Jan<br />

& Thurs<br />

10 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

14 Jan<br />

to Fri<br />

18 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

14 Jan<br />

to<br />

Wed<br />

16 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

14 Jan<br />

to Sat<br />

19 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

14 Jan<br />

to Fri<br />

18 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

14 Jan<br />

to Fri<br />

18 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

14 Jan<br />

to Fri<br />

18 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

14 Jan<br />

to<br />

Fri<br />

18 Jan<br />

7.30am to<br />

5.30pm<br />

9am to<br />

3pm<br />

8am to<br />

5.30pm<br />

9am to<br />

3pm<br />

9am to<br />

11am<br />

8.30am to<br />

4pm<br />

9am to<br />

3pm<br />

8am to<br />

5.30pm<br />

8.30am to<br />

4pm<br />

9am to<br />

3pm<br />

9am to<br />

11am<br />

9am to<br />

12pm or<br />

9am to<br />

3pm<br />

Learn to swim – intensive holiday learn<br />

to swim program, held each morning<br />

Vacation care - fun fitness recreation<br />

activities including excursions (no extra<br />

charge) like surfing, dive pool, fishing,<br />

beach day, putt putt, 10 pin bowling and<br />

movies. Free barbeque on Friday<br />

Circus, gymnastics and acrobatics –<br />

enjoy silks, trapeze, tumbling and lots<br />

more fun and games all in a safe training<br />

facility with qualified coaches. Ages 5 to<br />

13 years. No nut policy<br />

Gymnastics - activities on every day.<br />

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea<br />

supplied. Suitable for 5 years plus<br />

Pure Tennis summer tennis camp –<br />

learn and improve your tennis skills from<br />

professional coaches. Fun games and<br />

activities, hotshots match play; morning<br />

tea provided. Free tennis racquet and hat<br />

for every new student. For 4 to 15 years<br />

All Sports school holiday program - a<br />

range of active games and sports for 5 to<br />

12 years. Learn new skills, make new<br />

friends and most of all have fun<br />

Creature keepers - two day course is a<br />

real zoo experience and gives exposure<br />

to working in the zoo environment. Food<br />

inclusive. For 12 to 17 years<br />

Circus, gymnastics and acrobatics –<br />

enjoy silks, trapeze, tumbling and lots<br />

more fun and games all in a safe training<br />

facility with qualified coaches. Ages 5 to<br />

13 years. No nut policy<br />

Gymnastics - activities on every day.<br />

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea<br />

supplied. Suitable for 5 years plus<br />

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - get<br />

closer to wildlife with animal care, feed<br />

the lorikeets and kangaroo and behind<br />

the scenes. For 5 to 12 years old<br />

Tennis fun camp 1- tennis coaching,<br />

games, swimming, water fights, ball<br />

games, lunch / morning tea included,<br />

prizes and heaps of fun! For 4 to 14 years<br />

Learn to swim – intensive holiday learn<br />

to swim program, held each morning<br />

All Sports school holiday program - a<br />

range of active games and sports for 5 to<br />

12 years. Learn new skills, make new<br />

friends and most of all have fun<br />

Tennis Plus Queens Park tennis camp<br />

- learn and improve tennis technique with<br />

quality coaches through a game based<br />

approach with a variety of tennis activities<br />

including a mini tournament. 5 to 16 years<br />

funded by <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council 12 to 18 years<br />

Coomera<br />

Coomera Anglican<br />

College<br />

Billinghurst Crescent<br />

Mudgeeraba<br />

Mudgeeraba Creek State<br />

School<br />

Performance Centre<br />

Clover Hill Drive<br />

Ashmore<br />

Super Performance<br />

Centre<br />

2c/2 Middleton Street<br />

Miami<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Gymnastics<br />

Club<br />

80 Pacific Avenue<br />

Southport<br />

Pure Tennis Academy<br />

Lionel Avenue<br />

Robina<br />

Jack Wilson Park<br />

Cheltenham Drive<br />

(access via Thorngate Drive)<br />

Currumbin<br />

Currumbin Wildlife<br />

Sanctuary<br />

28 Tomewin Street<br />

Ashmore<br />

Super Performance<br />

Centre<br />

2c/2 Middleton Street<br />

Miami<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Gymnastics<br />

Club<br />

80 Pacific Avenue<br />

Currumbin<br />

Currumbin Wildlife<br />

Sanctuary<br />

28 Tomewin Street<br />

Carrara<br />

Radisson Resort Tennis<br />

Courts<br />

Palm Meadows Drive<br />

Runaway Bay<br />

Runaway Bay Sports<br />

Super Centre<br />

Sports Drive<br />

Robina<br />

Jack Wilson Park<br />

Cheltenham Drive<br />

(access via Thorngate Drive)<br />

Southport<br />

Queens Park<br />

19 Queen Street<br />

$55 / week<br />

Bookings required<br />

Rackley Coomera<br />

1300 7330 53<br />

From $10<br />

Bookings required<br />

Anthony 0404 084 195<br />

funnfitnesstraining@gmailg.com<br />

funnfitnessvacationcare.com<br />

$55 / day Book 5 days pay for 4<br />

Bookings required<br />

5532 8429<br />

SuperPerformanceCentre.com.au<br />

info@SuperPerformanceCentre.com.au<br />

$55 per day / members<br />

$75 / non members<br />

Bookings required<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Gymnastics<br />

5572 3619<br />

$40 half day (9am-12pm)<br />

$50 full day (9am-3pm)<br />

Bookings required<br />

0451 995 453<br />

james@puretennis.com.au<br />

puretennis.com.au<br />

$10<br />

Bookings required email<br />

Renee 0449 178 509<br />

renee@activeflashkids.com.au<br />

$120 / 2 days<br />

Bookings required online<br />

cws.org.au 5534 0846<br />

$55 / day Book 5 days pay for 4<br />

Bookings required<br />

5532 8429<br />

SuperPerformanceCentre.com.au<br />

info@SuperPerformanceCentre.com.au<br />

$55 per day / members<br />

$75 / non members<br />

Bookings required<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Gymnastics<br />

5572 3619<br />

$55<br />

Bookings required online<br />

cws.org.au<br />

5534 0846<br />

$30 / full day ; $135 / week<br />

Bookings required<br />

Michael 0414 464 032<br />

Breakpoint Tennis<br />

$55 / week<br />

Bookings required<br />

BlueFit Runaway Bay<br />

1300 252 583<br />

$10<br />

Bookings required email<br />

Renee 0449 178 509<br />

renee@activeflashkids.com.au<br />

$45 half day (9am-12pm)<br />

$60 full day (9am-3pm)<br />

$250 full week<br />

Bookings required<br />

5531 2725 tennis-plus.com.au<br />

info@queensparktennis.com.au


Mon<br />

14 Jan<br />

to<br />

Thurs<br />

17 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

14 Jan<br />

to<br />

Tues<br />

22 Jan<br />

Wed<br />

16 Jan<br />

& Thurs<br />

17 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

21 Jan<br />

to<br />

Wed<br />

23 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

21 Jan<br />

to Fri<br />

25 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

21 Jan<br />

to Fri<br />

25 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

21 Jan<br />

to Fri<br />

25 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

21 Jan<br />

to Fri<br />

25 Jan<br />

Mon<br />

21 Jan<br />

to Fri<br />

25 Jan<br />

Tues<br />

22 Jan<br />

to<br />

Thurs<br />

24 Jan<br />

9am to<br />

3pm<br />

7.30am to<br />

5.30pm<br />

8.30am to<br />

4pm<br />

8am to<br />

5.30pm<br />

9am to<br />

3pm<br />

9am to<br />

3pm<br />

9am to<br />

11am<br />

9am to<br />

3pm<br />

9.30am to<br />

12.30pm<br />

&<br />

1pm to<br />

4pm<br />

Pure Tennis summer tennis camp –<br />

learn and improve your tennis skills from<br />

professional coaches. Fun games and<br />

activities, hotshots match play; morning<br />

tea provided. Free tennis racquet and hat<br />

for every new student. For 4 to 15 years<br />

Vacation care - fun fitness recreation<br />

activities including excursions (no extra<br />

charge) like surfing, dive pool, fishing,<br />

beach day, putt putt, 10 pin bowling and<br />

movies. Free barbeque on Friday<br />

Creature keepers - two day course is a<br />

real zoo experience for 12 to 17 years<br />

and gives exposure to working in the zoo<br />

environment. Food inclusive<br />

Gymnastics - activities on every day.<br />

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea<br />

supplied. Suitable for 5 years plus<br />

Circus, gymnastics and acrobatics –<br />

enjoy silks, trapeze, tumbling and lots<br />

more fun and games all in a safe training<br />

facility with qualified coaches. Ages 5 to<br />

13 years. No nut policy<br />

Learn to swim – intensive holiday learn<br />

to swim program, held each morning<br />

Tennis fun camp 1- tennis coaching,<br />

games, swimming, water fights, ball<br />

games, lunch / morning tea included,<br />

prizes and heaps of fun! For 4 to 14 years<br />

All Sports school holiday program - a<br />

range of active games and sports for 5 to<br />

12 years. Learn new skills, make new<br />

friends and most of all have fun<br />

Holiday super sports camp –<br />

professional tennis coaching plus loads of<br />

other sports activities. Suitable for 5 to 12<br />

years<br />

Confidence @ play - holiday theatre<br />

workshops, with a difference. 9.30am to<br />

12.30pm (5 to 8 years) games, drama<br />

and circus skills. 1pm to 4pm (8 to 12<br />

years) to take creative work further<br />

funded by <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council 12 to 18 years<br />

Southport<br />

Pure Tennis Academy<br />

Lionel Avenue<br />

Mudgeeraba<br />

Mudgeeraba Creek State<br />

School<br />

Performance Centre<br />

Clover Hill Drive<br />

Currumbin<br />

Currumbin Wildlife<br />

Sanctuary<br />

28 Tomewin Street<br />

Miami<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Gymnastics<br />

Club<br />

80 Pacific Avenue<br />

Ashmore<br />

Super Performance<br />

Centre<br />

2c/2 Middleton Street<br />

Helensvale<br />

Helensvale Aquatic<br />

Centre Rugby Lane<br />

(off Discovery Drive)<br />

Carrara<br />

Radisson Resort Tennis<br />

Courts<br />

Palm Meadows Drive<br />

Robina<br />

Jack Wilson Park<br />

Cheltenham Drive<br />

(access via Thorngate Drive)<br />

Hope Island<br />

Tennis Blue<br />

Cnr Hope Island Road &<br />

Activa Way<br />

Oxenford<br />

Oxenford Coomera<br />

Youth Centre<br />

25 Tamborine-Oxenford<br />

Road<br />

$40 half day (9am-12pm)<br />

$50 full day (9am-3pm)<br />

Bookings required<br />

0451 995 453<br />

james@puretennis.com.au<br />

puretennis.com.au<br />

From $10<br />

Bookings required<br />

Anthony 0404 084 195<br />

funnfitnesstraining@gmailg.com<br />

funnfitnessvacationcare.com<br />

$120 / 2 days<br />

Bookings required online<br />

cws.org.au 5534 0846<br />

$55 per day / members<br />

$75 / non members<br />

Bookings required<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Gymnastics<br />

5572 3619<br />

$55 / day Book 5 days pay for 4<br />

Bookings required<br />

5532 8429<br />

SuperPerformanceCentre.com.au<br />

info@SuperPerformanceCentre.com.au<br />

$55 / week<br />

Bookings required<br />

Helensvale Aquatic Centre<br />

5573 5797<br />

$30 / full day ; $135 / week<br />

Bookings required<br />

Michael 0414 464 032<br />

Breakpoint Tennis<br />

$10<br />

Bookings required email<br />

Renee 0449 178 509<br />

renee@activeflashkids.com.au<br />

$49 / full day ;$39 / half day<br />

Weekly rates<br />

Bookings required<br />

Glenn Hamilton 5530 1177<br />

Free<br />

Bookings required<br />

Oxenford Coomera Youth<br />

Centre<br />

5529 8087<br />

Check out the<br />

Thrower House<br />

4 week holiday program<br />

below (for 12 – 17 years)


4 week holiday program December 2012 - January 2013<br />

WEEK ONE 17 December - 21 December 2012<br />

Monday 17 December<br />

9am – 10am<br />

Registration Register and ensure permission slips are completed, some activities have<br />

limited spaces<br />

10am – 1pm Skateboarding Join the crew from Byron Bay skateboarding who will be rolling out skills,<br />

competitions and prizes. Limited spots, book early<br />

1pm – 2pm BBQ Lunch<br />

Meet Nathan<br />

Carnage<br />

Corbett<br />

BBQ in the Park<br />

Meet and greet <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> very own Nathan “Carnage Corbett, 9 times world<br />

Champion Muay Thai Fighter<br />

2pm - 5pm Tie Dying Create your very own tie dye masterpiece! Bring an old white t-shirt, pair of<br />

shorts or pillowcase (t-shirts will be provided)<br />

Tuesday 18 December<br />

9am - 12pm Badge making Get creative and design your very own badge for yourself or a gift.<br />

9.30am -<br />

11.30am<br />

Dragon boating Come join us and Akuna Dragon Boat Club on Currumbin Creek for fun and<br />

active Dragon Boating. Limited spots, book early<br />

12pm - 1pm BBQ lunch BBQ in the park<br />

1pm - 3pm Slime<br />

Workshop<br />

Get knee deep in slime with the Young Scientists of Australia. Learn how to<br />

make Slime from the professionals<br />

3pm - 5pm Water Games Join in team games and competitions with water as your ammunition, while<br />

having loads of fun<br />

Wednesday 19 December<br />

9.30am -<br />

11.30am<br />

Table Tennis<br />

competition<br />

9.30am -12pm Design<br />

Thrower House<br />

Logo<br />

Competition<br />

12pm - 1pm BBQ Lunch BBQ in the park<br />

1pm - 3.30pm Lolly Cake<br />

making<br />

3.30pm -5pm Muay Thai<br />

Workout<br />

Thursday 20 December<br />

Show off your Table Tennis skills and collect some fantastic prizes<br />

Get creative and get involved in designing the new Thrower House Logo. Great<br />

prizes to be won<br />

Indulge your sweet tooth with your own Lolly Cake creations<br />

Your very own work out with Odin Daniels, W.B.C 74 kilo, Queensland Title<br />

fighter from Urban Fight Gym<br />

9am - 12pm Wii Challenge This is your chance to show off your Wii skills and win some cool prizes<br />

9am -12pm Christmas tree<br />

Making<br />

12pm - 1pm BBQ Lunch BBQ in the Park<br />

Take home your very own piece of Christmas art<br />

1pm - 3pm Swimming pool Make a splash by joining in the fun and games at Palm Beach Swimming Pool.<br />

Limited spots, book early<br />

3pm - 5pm Afternoon<br />

Movie<br />

Friday 21 December<br />

9am - 12pm Pancake<br />

making<br />

9.30am -<br />

1.30pm<br />

Stand up<br />

paddle<br />

boarding<br />

12pm - 1pm BBQ lunch BBQ in the park<br />

Chill out, have a snack and enjoy movie time<br />

Be a hit at breakfast, learn how to make pancakes like a pro<br />

Have a go at stand up paddle boarding with JM Stand up Paddle Boarding, the<br />

traditional Hawaiian sport<br />

1pm - 3pm Snow Globe art Join in the Christmas spirit and learn how to make Snow Globes<br />

3.00 – 5.00pm Sing Star<br />

Christmas<br />

Carol Comp<br />

Win cool prizes and bring on the Christmas spirit<br />

Thrower House is closed between 24 December 2012 – 6 January 2013<br />

WEEK TWO 7 January - 11 January 2013<br />

Monday 7 January<br />

9am - 10am Zumba Join Julz with her fun filled energy in Zumba combining music with a fun and<br />

effective workout<br />

10am - 1pm Drumbeat Learn how to create your own drumbeats from professional musicians<br />

Drumbeats. Limited spots, book early<br />

1pm - 2pm BBQ Lunch BBQ in the park<br />

2pm - 4pm Make a Tin Money<br />

box<br />

3.30pm -<br />

5pm<br />

Muay Thai<br />

Workout<br />

Tuesday 8 January<br />

9.30am -<br />

11am<br />

Make a money box to start to save for the New Year<br />

Your very own work out with a professional fighter from Urban Fight Gym<br />

Kayaking Come and have some fun kayaking in Currumbin Creek! Limited spots, book<br />

early<br />

10am - 1pm Logo Competition Get Creative and get involved in designing the new Thrower House logo.<br />

Great prizes to be won<br />

1pm - 2pm BBQ Lunch BBQ in the park<br />

2pm - 3pm Boxing Learn skills from ex professional boxer John Szigeti<br />

2pm - 5pm Fishing Throw in a line and see what will bite in Currumbin Creek. (Rods and bait will<br />

be provided)<br />

Wednesday 9 January<br />

9am - 12pm Obstacle Course<br />

Challenge<br />

9.30am -<br />

11.30am<br />

Fun Team<br />

Waterslide<br />

12pm - 1pm BBQ Lunch BBQ in the park<br />

1pm -<br />

3.30pm<br />

3.30pm -<br />

5pm<br />

The Amazing<br />

Race<br />

Muay Thai<br />

Workout<br />

Thursday 10 January<br />

Race around our giant inflatable obstacle course<br />

Join us for the Fun Team’s state of the art inflatable waterslide<br />

Work with teams racing and competing in challenges and games<br />

Thrower House is located at Salk Oval in Palm Beach.<br />

All activities are designed for young people 12–17 years and all activities are free!<br />

For more information contact Thrower House on 5581 1622.<br />

Your very own work out with Odin Daniels, W.B.C 74 kilo, Queensland Title<br />

fighter from Urban Fight Gym<br />

9am-12pm Swimming pool Make a splash by joining in the fun and games at Palm Beach Swimming Pool.<br />

Limited spots, book early<br />

12pm - 1pm BBQ lunch BBQ in the park<br />

1pm - 5pm Currumbin Wildlife<br />

Sanctuary-<br />

Greens Challenge<br />

Meet the local Greens Challenge head on and enjoy everything the Currumbin<br />

Wildlife Sanctuary has to offer. Limited spots, book early<br />

1pm - 5pm Jewellery making Make your own piece of Jewellery<br />

Friday 11 January<br />

9.30am -<br />

11am<br />

11am -<br />

12pm<br />

Mask making and<br />

Drama workshop<br />

Outdoor water<br />

sports<br />

12pm - 1pm BBQ lunch BBQ in the park<br />

1pm - 5pm Make your own<br />

Lip Balm<br />

1pm - 5pm Street Jam<br />

Basketball<br />

Join in with fun mask making and drama workshop with The Blue Rock<br />

Foundation<br />

Fun activities with The Blue Rock Foundation<br />

Make your own lip balm for yourself or as a gift<br />

Come and enjoy the atmosphere, great basketball and live music. Learn<br />

basketball skills and improve your game. Coordinated by Ex Pro Basketballer<br />

and basketball performance coach John Szigeti


4 week holiday program December 2012 - January 2013<br />

WEEK THREE 14 January – 18 January 2013<br />

Monday 14 January<br />

9.30am - 12pm<br />

Stand up<br />

paddle<br />

boarding<br />

Have a go at a traditional Hawaiian sport stand up paddle boarding.<br />

Limited spots, book early<br />

9.30am -11am Zumba Join Julz with her fun filled Zumba workout which combines music and fun<br />

12pm - 1pm BBQ lunch BBQ in the park<br />

1pm - 3pm Skateboarding Join the crew from Byron Bay skateboarding who will be rolling out skills,<br />

competitions and prizes<br />

3pm - 5pm Stencil Making Learn how to make your own stencils and start making your very own<br />

Tuesday 15 January<br />

9am - 1pm Currumbin<br />

Wildlife<br />

Sanctuary<br />

Green rope<br />

challenge<br />

1pm - 2pm BBQ lunch BBQ in the park<br />

Come and do the exciting green rope challenge at Currumbin Wildlife<br />

Sanctuary. Limited places so register as soon as possible.<br />

2pm - 5pm Screen Printing Do screen printing and make a design while having fun<br />

3pm - 5pm Muay Thai<br />

Workout<br />

Wednesday 16 January<br />

9am - 12pm Horses Helping<br />

Humans<br />

9.30am -<br />

11.30am<br />

Dragon Boating<br />

12 - 1pm BBQ lunch BBQ in the park<br />

1pm - 5pm Horses Helping<br />

Humans<br />

Your very own work out with Odin Daniels, W.B.C 74kilo, Queensland Title<br />

fighter from Urban Fight Gym<br />

Get up close to some amazing horses that bring a smile to peoples faces.<br />

Limited spots, book early<br />

Come join us and Akuna dragon boat club on Currumbin Creek for fun and<br />

active Dragon Boating Limited spots book early<br />

Get up close to some amazing horses that bring a smile to peoples faces<br />

Limited spots, book early<br />

1pm - 5pm Yard Games Have fun with games in the yard that you love, Great prizes to be won<br />

Thursday 17 January<br />

9.30am -<br />

11.30am<br />

Horror makeup<br />

and balloon<br />

Art<br />

9.30am - 12pm Hacky sack<br />

and Ping pong<br />

comp<br />

Artist Cathy Booth will show you how to apply make up to create wounds<br />

and bullet holes using wax make-up and face paint. Then with a few<br />

breathes, twists and turns make your own balloon art piece.<br />

Let the games begin<br />

12pm - 1pm BBQ lunch BBQ in the park<br />

1pm - 5pm Swimming pool Come and have a great afternoon in the pool with games and fun activities<br />

Friday 18 January<br />

9am - 12pm Lip balm<br />

making<br />

9.30am -<br />

11.30am<br />

Cup cake<br />

decorating<br />

12pm - 1pm BBQ Lunch BBQ in the park<br />

1pm - 5pm Street Jam<br />

Basketball<br />

In this workshop learn to make your own lip balm you will never have to buy<br />

lip balm again<br />

Create a scrumptious cupcake masterpiece to share with friends and family.<br />

The Thrower House Master Chefs will be there to help<br />

Come and enjoy the atmosphere, great basketball and live music. Learn<br />

basketball skills and improve your game. Coordinated by Ex Pro<br />

Basketballer and basketball performance coach John Szigeti<br />

WEEK FOUR 21 January – 23 January 2013<br />

Monday 21 January<br />

9.30am - 11am Zumba Feel alive and awake after doing Zumba with Julz a fun and effective<br />

workout<br />

1pm - 12pm Rope signage Never done rope signage come along to the workshop and discover what it<br />

is all about<br />

12pm - 1pm BBQ lunch BBQ in the park<br />

1pm - 2pm Kayaking Come and have fun kayaking down the local creek which is a good work out<br />

Limited spots book early<br />

2pm- 4pm Screen printing Top a great day off by having fun doing screen printing with Shanelle<br />

Tuesday 22 January<br />

9am - 11.30am Cultural day Boomerang throwing and other cultural activities<br />

9.30am - 12pm Cooking<br />

workshop<br />

12pm - 1pm BBQ lunch BBQ in the park<br />

1pm - 3pm Traditional<br />

Basket<br />

Weaving and<br />

Games<br />

3pm - 5pm Drumbeat<br />

Wednesday 23 January<br />

9am - 12pm Screen Printing<br />

9.30am-<br />

11.30am<br />

Come and cook some great food with the Blue Rock Foundation<br />

Thrower House is located at Salk Oval in Palm Beach.<br />

All activities are designed for young people 12–17 years and all activities are free!<br />

For more information contact Thrower House on 5581 1622.<br />

Learn how to basket weave with Krurungal Art Corporation and participate in<br />

traditional games<br />

Get down with a beat. Learn simple techniques and explore the rhythm<br />

within you<br />

Enjoy the last day of the activities doing some screen printing<br />

Jumping Castle Beachside Youth are bringing their Jumping Castle to Thrower House for<br />

you to enjoy<br />

12pm - 1pm BBQ lunch BBQ in the park<br />

1pm - 3pm Truckie Hats –<br />

Stencil<br />

Chill out in the afternoon by doing a truckie hat with stencils<br />

3pm - 5pm Water games What better way to finish the holidays off by joining us in our water games.<br />

Don’t forget a towel


Get active all<br />

year round<br />

Our new <strong>Active</strong> & <strong>Healthy</strong> Program runs from 16<br />

July 2012 to 16 June 2013 and offers activities for<br />

everyone including activities specific to kids, seniors,<br />

parents with bubs, teenagers and people with a<br />

disability. Our Get <strong>Healthy</strong> section is full of cooking<br />

classes and demonstrations, nutrition talks, healthy<br />

ageing workshops and much more to educate you<br />

about healthy eating.<br />

Visit gcparks.com.au<br />

to see activities held year round<br />

gcparks.com.au<br />

Find out what is happening in a park near you!<br />

Sign up to the <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Parks</strong> eNewsletter and<br />

get updated with all the great parks, programs and<br />

activities on offer.<br />

getactivegoldcoast.com.au<br />

Find out what’s happening across the <strong>Gold</strong><br />

<strong>Coast</strong>. Sporting clubs and activity providers can<br />

promote their activities and events for free.<br />

FREE<br />

EVENT<br />

Get <strong>Healthy</strong><br />

You know how to get active<br />

with Council’s <strong>Active</strong> & <strong>Healthy</strong><br />

Program….now you can get<br />

healthy with our healthy eating<br />

and cooking workshops!<br />

There are over 150 different<br />

workshops on offer, with many<br />

free or low cost.<br />

• <strong>Healthy</strong> school lunches<br />

• Cooking with your kids<br />

• Ten-minute healthy dinners<br />

Pick up your free<br />

<strong>Active</strong> & <strong>Healthy</strong> Program<br />

or go online to gcparks.com.au<br />

Check<br />

it out<br />

<strong>Active</strong> & <strong>Healthy</strong><br />

City Councils<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong>


hAVE YouR SAY<br />

Help shape the program<br />

Councils <strong>Active</strong> & <strong>Healthy</strong> Team would like your feedback.<br />

Lets us know about the types of activities you would like included, locations in which<br />

more activities should be offered and any general feedback about the program.<br />

Email us at activehealthygc@goldcoast.qld.gov.au<br />

Child care groups and<br />

vacation care programs<br />

Please note that child care and vacation care groups are welcome to<br />

attend sessions. The only requirement is to contact the provider before<br />

attending the session and carers must attend to supervise your centres<br />

children. Thank you for your cooperation.<br />

Disclaimer<br />

All the activities listed in the <strong>Active</strong> & <strong>Healthy</strong> Holiday Program are<br />

provided by third parties, not <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council. In respect of<br />

each activity, your legal relationship is with that third party provider.<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council takes no responsibility or liability for any<br />

damage, loss, costs, expenses, liability, claims, demands, actions,<br />

proceedings, injury (including death) or dispute due to or arising out of,<br />

directly or indirectly, the actions or omissions (whether wilful negligent<br />

or otherwise) of Council (including any officer or employee) or any<br />

participant (including yourself) or any third party provider.<br />

<strong>Active</strong> & healthy<br />

<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> City Council<br />

PO Box 5042 GCMC Qld 9729<br />

Email: activehealthygc@goldcoast.qld.gov.au<br />

gcparks.com.au

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