The Hills Shire Summer School Holiday Program offers free activities in January, helping children have fun while easing costs for parents, carers and guardians.
The program includes an NRL Clinic, art class, gaming and technology workshops, Tennis Fun Day and a family movie screening of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants with free popcorn.
Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne said the program takes the guesswork out of holiday planning:
“As a mother of three young children, I know how hard it can be to work out what activities to book the kids into. We’ve taken the guesswork out of holiday planning and are making our programs free so that we can help families spend less and enjoy quality time together over this busy period.”
“There’s a great range of activities available, which gives kids the opportunity to try something new or engage in one of their hobbies while making new friends.”
Summer School Holiday Program Activities:
- SpongeBob Movie: Search For Squarepants Screening
Date: Monday, 12 January 2026
Time: 1:45 pm arrival for 2 pm start, concluding approx. 3:35 pm
Location: Event Cinemas, Castle Towers
Who: Children and their families (each attendee must register; parents require separate tickets)
Details: Each attendee receives a free mini popcorn
- Unity Game Development Camp
Date: Saturday 17 January 2026, 9am–12pm
Location: Skills Samurai Hub, Rouse Hill Town Centre
Who: Children aged 11–14 years
Details: Learn to build playable games using Unity, suitable for intermediate creators
- NRL League Stars Clinic
Date: Wednesday 21 January 2026, 9 am arrival for 9:30–11 am session
Location: Brindle Parkway Reserve, Box Hill
Who: Children aged 5–12 years
Details: Learn NRL skills including passing, catching, kicking and strategic play. All skill levels welcome
- Canvas Painting Class
Date: Thursday 22 January 2026, 2–3:30 pm
Location: Wrights Road Community Centre, Kellyville
Who: Children aged 5–11 years
Details: Explore painting techniques and create a masterpiece to take home. No experience needed
- Tennis Fun Day
Date: Friday 23 January 2026
Time: Session 1 (ages 5–11): 10–11:30am
Session 2 (ages 12–16): 12–1:30pm
Location: Balmoral Sports Complex, Kellyville
Details: Learn and refine tennis skills with qualified coaches. All skill levels welcome
- Roblox Studio Game Design Camp
Date: Saturday 24 January 2026, 9am–12pm
Location: Skills Samurai Hub, Rouse Hill Town Centre
Who: Children aged 11–14 years
Details: Design, build and code Roblox games using Roblox Studio. Suitable for intermediate creators
Registrations are essential.
To register or for more information, visit www.thehills.nsw.gov.au and search for ‘Summer School Holiday Program’.
