Children's Activities


Thornbury Women's Neighbourhood House offers a range of children's activities including:

  • Occasional Childcare
  • 3 Year Old Kinder Activity program
  • after school programs
  • holiday programs

Occasional Childcare:

Monday - Friday mornings from 9.15am - 12.15pm

Bookings can be made and paid for a term in advance.  These bookings are at a discounted rate per session and include 1 free session per term. 

Alternatively bookings can be made on an occasional basis up to ONE week in advance. 

COST$20 / $13 / $9 casual rates, $18 / $11 / $7 per session if enrolled in a class and paid in advance for term.

Bookings for childcare places can be made for the whole term – these are at a discounted rate per session and include 1 free session per term.  

 

Kinder Activity Session for Three Year Olds

 In our new natural outdoor play space.  For children who turned 3 before 30 April 2010.  Our kinder activities are based on children’s strengths and interests and are child centred.

Monday / Thursday, Tuesday / Friday:  1.00 – 3.45pm

10% discount for 2nd session, single sessions may be available.

For 2010 enrolments please contact the City of Darebin Central Enrolments.

or pickup an application form at TWNH office.

   

After School Activities

Pottery After School

Wednesday 4 - 5.30pm

Term 1: 10 February - 24 March (7 weeks) $60

Term 2: 14 April - 16 June (10 weeks) $85

 

(10% discount for second child)

 

After School Pottery class for children from primary aged to early secondary.  Create your own magical creatures, decorative tiles, money boxes, footy gnomes etc using hand building techniques. 

A light snack is provided

 

Saturday Afternoon Sewing for Kids – NEW

Learn how  to sew by hand and with a sewing  machine. Bring fabrics, buttons and ribbons and turn them into a bag, cushion,  patchwork or  your own ‘ puppet or softie toy.’ (Recommended for 8 years and over)

 

Saturday 1 - 3pm

 

 

Term 1: 20 February - 27 March (6 weeks) $69 - 10% discount for second child

Term 2: 8 May - 12 June (6 weeks each) $69 - 10% discount for second child

 

Kids After School Art Retreats NEW

Monday 4 - 5.30

Explore the elements; air, fire, earth, water and metal through creative construction of natural and recycled materials into art

pieces to take home … using stories, breathing relaxation, movement, our imagination and then having fun!

Term 1:  10 February – 24 March (5 weeks) $50 Public Holiday Monday 8 March (Labour Day)

 

Term 2:  14 April – 21 June (8 weeks) $80 Public Holiday Monday 26 April (ANZAC Day)

Public Holiday Monday 14 June (Queen’s Birthday)

 

(10% discount for second child)

 

 

 

Summer Holiday Program ART RETREATS FOR KIDS  NEW (5 - 10 YRS)

 

MOVING, WONDERING, EXPLORING, MOSTLY MAKING ART 

A relaxing space to experience freedom of expression, expansion of imagination and stimulation of concentration with;

mixed media, painting, drawing, collage, print making, sculpture and textiles. 

with Marita Jacobsson - a Creative Arts Therapist

Including stories to inspire and morning tea to nourish.

Dates: 18th,19th, 20th, 22nd, 27th, 29th Jan 2010

Times: 10am - 12.00pm

Costs: $20 full/ $10 conc or $100/ $50 for all sessions.

10% off 2nd child.

Easter Holiday Program Puppet Making Workshops NEW

Turn cardboard, fabric and everyday objects into shadow puppets and scenery for puppet play in our shadow box theatre.

This two day workshop is suitable for grade 1 upwards

All materials provided.

 

 

 

Thursday 8 and Friday 9 April. 9.30-12.30

$45 - 10% discount for second child.