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For many families, finding care that supports their child's learning, wellbeing and routine throughout the year can be a challenge - especially during school holidays. That's why the holiday program at C&K's Kindergarten with Extended Hours offers the perfect combination of education, fun and continuity of care.
Rather than experiencing a disruption to their routine, children can continue spending their days in a familiar environment with trusted educators and friends, while enjoying exciting activities designed to inspire creativity, exploration and play.
Children thrive on consistency. Maintaining connections with familiar educators and friends during school holidays helps children feel safe, secure and confident. Continuity of care can support:
For parents, extended hours provide added flexibility and peace of mind, knowing their child is engaged in meaningful experiences while they manage work and family commitments.
A quality holiday program offers much more than care - it creates opportunities for children to learn, explore and make lasting memories. Children can expect their holiday program to include days like:
What child doesn't love arriving in their favourite pyjamas? This cosy day combines creativity and imagination as children create movie tickets, decorate popcorn boxes and enjoy cinema-themed dramatic play before settling in for a special movie experience.
These activities encourage storytelling, role play and social interaction while creating a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
Children love hands-on sensory play. Through marble painting, shaving cream writing trays and tactile scavenger hunts, children are encouraged to explore creativity, experiment with materials and express themselves through their senses.
Sensory experiences like these support fine motor development while making learning exciting and engaging.
Curious minds come alive during science-themed adventures. From fizzy ice experiments and potion-making to interactive discovery tables, children are encouraged to ask questions, investigate and test their ideas.
These playful STEM experiences help build problem-solving skills, critical thinking and a lifelong love of learning.
Children can unleash their imagination by designing superhero capes, tackling obstacle courses and participating in superhero challenges.
Beyond the fun, these activities promote confidence, resilience, teamwork and physical development, encouraging children to believe in their own strengths and abilities.
Outdoor activities like nature treasure hunts, collage-making with natural materials, and gardening help children build an appreciation for the environment while fostering curiosity and exploration.
Cooking-inspired activities including cookie decorating, recipe book creation and pretend bakery play encourage independence, communication and creativity while introducing children to important life skills.
Dressing up in costumes from home, making crowns, puppets, and participating in theatre performances and talent shows allow children to express themselves, build confidence and develop language and communication skills in a supportive environment.
Dress in your favourite team's colours, and get ready for a day filled with ball games, team challenges, running, jumping and learning new skills.
An extended hours holiday program offers families the best of both worlds - a safe, nurturing environment combined with exciting experiences that keep children engaged and inspired. With familiar faces, enriching activities and continuity of care throughout the school holidays, children can continue learning, growing and having fun all year round.
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