If you are wondering what to do with the kids during the school holidays you may be interested to know there is help available right here in town.
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The Guyra Shire run Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) and Vacation Care from the Home and Community Care (HACC) building (former library). They are licensed for 30 children per day for children aged 6 and over.
The service is coordinated through the Guyra Preschool and Long Day Care Centre and Relieving Supervisor Amanda Campbell said they endeavour to meet the needs of busy working families and active children during the school holiday periods.
“Children need a fun and safe place both after school and during holidays where they can play, learn, develop and engage with their mates outside of school,” Amanda said.
“We pride ourselves on providing a stimulating environment that includes both educator and child initiated experiences stemming from the children’s interests and abilities.”
Rebecca Wilson is the Certified Supervisor for the service and plans the curriculum and experiences around the National Quality Framework “My Time Our Place”.
This coming school holidays there will another fabulous program on offer, with many exciting excursions, interactive experiences, physical activities and exploration of the local community.
These include excursions to Mother of Ducks lagoon, golf, bingo, tennis , swimming pool and the local museum.
There will also be interactive experiences such as cupcake decorating, science experiments, planting herbs, making loom bands, face painting and cooking.
Time for physical play is included with activities such as footy skills, 3 legged races, elastics, cricket and skipping.
The opening hours are Monday to Friday during the school holidays from 8am to 5pm, however longer care can be arranged.
Places are filling up very fast with limited positions available on Wednesdays.
If you require OSHC positions for your child please contact Amanda Campbell at the Guyra Shire Preschool and Long Daycare Centre on 02 67791715 or acampbell@guyra.nsw.gov.au for more information and enrolment details.