School Holiday Program
January 2009
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EQ Summer of Sport - Free Live Site and Free Kids Sport Clinics
When: 1st Jan 2009
Where: Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
Description: Head to the EQ during January to catch all the sporting action on the live site screen in Bent Street.
You can also bring the kids to EQ to participate in a range of sporting activities.
Check website for dates and times www.eqmoorepark.com.au or for more information email Entertainment_Quarter@cfspm.com.au or call 8117 6700.
Parklands Tennis Camps - Camp 2
When: 5th Jan 2009 9:00am
Where: Meet at Parklands Sports Centre Tennis Kiosk, Cnr Anzac Pde and Lang Rd, Moore Park
Description: Have lots of fun learning the great sport of tennis. All levels. 9.00 am - 3.00 pm each day (supervised from 8.30 am - 3.30 pm). Bring morning tea & lunch, except on Friday (presentation day).
Horse Riding Camp - Papillon Riding Stables
When: 6th Jan 2009 9:00am
Where: Meet Papillon Riding Stables, Equestrian Centre, Moore Park
Description: A chance to care for horses. 9.00 am–3.00 pm each day.
Horse Riding Camp - Centennial Stables
When: 7th Jan 2009 9:00am
Where: Meet Centennial Stables, Equestrian Centre, Moore Park
Description: Learn how to have fun and be safe around horses. 9.00 am - 3.00 pm each day.
Junior Rangers - scats. tracks and animal facts
When: 8th Jan 2009 10:00am
Where: Meet Shelter Pavilion, Parkes Drive, Centennial Park
Description: Join Park Rangers as they carry out a fauna survey and search for evidence of the Parklands many animals.
Domino the Duck and his Web-footed Friends
When: 8th Jan 2009 10:00am
Where: Meet Shelter Pavilion, Parkes Drive
Description: Many web-footed creatures can be found at Centennial Parklands. Join Domino the Duck as he introduces you all to his friends down at Duck Pond! Craft included.
Model Kites
When: 8th Jan 2009 1:30pm
Where: Meet Parklands Office, Banksia Way (behind the Cafe)
Description: Come along to this kite-flying workshop to construct and decorate your very own kite to take home. All materials included.
Isabella the Friendly Corella
When: 9th Jan 2009 10:00am
Where: Meet at Shelter Pavilion, Parkes Drive, Centennial Park.
Description: Come along and meet Isabella and her friends for fun and adventure. Find out how you can help Isabella look after her friends and be a part of her great Centennial Park Safety Squad. Craft included.
Natural Jewellery Making
When: 9th Jan 2009 10:00am
Where: Meet Shelter Pavilion, Parkes Drive, Centennial Park
Description: Learn to create beautiful jewellery using natural materials such as wood, seeds and gumnuts. Craft included.
Jungle Jim and the Last Tiger of Sydney
When: 9th Jan 2009 1:30pm
Where: Meet Shelter Pavilion, Parkes Drive.
Description:
Join Jungle Jim and Jungle Jo on their search for the mysterious last Tiger of Sydney! You've head the bedtime stories about the Tiger that roams around the rolling grasses and forests of the Parklands? Well now it is time to go after it! You and your brave friends will learn Jungle Ranger skills, follow maps and look for Tiger-prints as you seek out and save this rare creature. Drinking water supplied. Bring a hat and sunscreen and wear clothes to get dirty in.
Activity run by Toffee’s.
Netball Camp
When: 12th Jan 2009 9:00am
Where: Meet Parklands Sports Centre, netball courts, cnr Anzac Pde & Lang Rd, Moore Park
Description: A fun three-day camp to work on your passing and catching, attacking and defence skills. Camp runs from 9.00 am to noon daily.
Parklands Tennis Camps - Camp 3
When: 12th Jan 2009 9:00am
Where: Meet at Parklands Sports Centre Tennis Kiosk, Cnr Anzac Pde and Lang Rd, Moore Park
Description: Have lots of fun learning the great sport of tennis. All levels. 9.00 am - 3.00 pm each day (supervised from 8.30 am - 3.30 pm). Bring morning tea & lunch, except on Friday (presentation day).
Gear Up - Cycle Education
When: 12th Jan 2009 10:00am
Where: Meet Centennial Square, Dickens Drive, Centennial Parklands
Description: Improve your bike skills and learn how to ride your bike safely on Centennial Park’s cycle paths under the guidance of professional cycling coach Tanya Bosch. Bring road worthy bike, helmet, water bottle. Must be able to ride a bike competently.
Horse Riding Camp - Papillon Riding Stables
When: 13th Jan 2009 9:00am
Where: Meet Papillon Riding Stables, Equestrian Centre, Moore Park
Description: A chance to care for horses. 9.00 am–3.00 pm each day.
Horse Riding Camp - Centennial Stables
When: 13th Jan 2009 9:00am
Where: Meet Centennial Stables, Equestrian Centre, Moore Park
Description: Learn how to have fun and be safe around horses. 9.00 am - 3.00 pm each day.
Horse Riding Camp - Eastside Riding Academy
When: 13th Jan 2009 9:00am
Where: Meet Eastside Riding Academy, Equestrian Centre, Moore Park
Description: Campers enjoy 2 rides daily! Kids have buckets of fun learning basics in caring for ponies including brushing, feeding, handling and more. 9.00 am - 3.00 pm each day.
Space Shuttle Program
When: 13th Jan 2009 10:00am
Where: Meet Parklands Office, Banksia Way (behind Café).
Description: Join Space Shuttle expert William Mulcahy as you build and launch your very own Space Shuttle! Materials included.
Horse Riding Camp - Moore Park Stables
When: 13th Jan 2009 10:00am
Where: Meet Moore Park Stables, Equestrian Centre, Moore Park
Description: Ride, decorate your horse and play mounted games in this fun filled two-day camp. Lunch provided. 10.00 am - 3.00 pm each day.
Model Yacht Workshop
When: 13th Jan 2009 1:30pm
Where: Meet Kippax Lake, Drive Avenue, Moore Park
Description: Craft a simple model yacht and learn the age-old technique of sailing models on Kippax Lake. Craft included.
Cricket Clinic
When: 14th Jan 2009 9:00am
Where: Meet Parade Grounds, Grand Drive (next to Café)
Description: Join this fun half-day cricket clinic and learn new cricket skills.
Hairy Mary the Not-So-Scary Spider
When: 14th Jan 2009 10:00am
Where: Meet Shelter Pavilion, Parkes Drive
Description: Spiders are amazing. Did you know we couldn’t live without them? Come and lean about the Ranger’s eight-legged friends. Craft included.
Circus Skills
When: 14th Jan 2009 10:00am
Where: Meet Shelter Pavilion, Parkes Drive
Description: Have you ever wanted to join the circus? Learn juggling, throwing, spinning and balancing using clubs, rings and diablos with expert Michael Richards. Bring hat.
Model Kites
When: 14th Jan 2009 1:30pm
Where: Meet Parklands Office, Banksia Way (behind the Cafe)
Description: Come along to this kite-flying workshop to construct and decorate your very own kite to take home. All materials included.
Junior Rangers - Summer Time at the Watering Hole
When: 15th Jan 2009 10:00am
Where: Meet Shelter Pavilion, Parkes Drive
Description: There’s more to Centennial Park’s pond system than meets the eye. Help Rangers measure water quality and look for the animals that rely on our ponds for survival.
Horse Riding Camp - Moore Park Stables
When: 15th Jan 2009 10:00am
Where: Meet Moore Park Stables, Equestrian Centre, Moore Park
Description: Ride, decorate your horse and play mounted games in this fun filled two-day camp. Lunch provided. 10.00 am - 3.00 pm each day.
Pirates of the Parklands
When: 15th Jan 2009 1:30pm
Where: Meet Shelter Pavilion, Parkes Drive, Centennial Park
Description:
The Search for Centennial Treasure. PIRATES AHOY! Are ye after a pirating adventure? Then join your pirate captains on a quest for the Centennial Treasure! You’ll get to build your own pirate ship, capture the Jolly Roger and you might even walk the plank! ! Drinking water supplied. Bring a hat and sunscreen and wear clothes to get dirty in.
Domino the Duck and his Web-footed Friends
When: 16th Jan 2009 10:00am
Where: Meet Shelter Pavilion, Parkes Drive
Description: Many web-footed creatures can be found at Centennial Parklands. Join Domino the Duck as he introduces you all to his friends down at Duck Pond! Craft included.
Kids Art - Drawing Horses
When: 16th Jan 2009 10:00am
Where: Meet Centennial Parklands Equestrian Centre
Description: Ranger Romayne will take you on a tour of the Centennial Parklands Equestrian Centre and teach you how to draw horses. Materials included.
Start Your Engines!
When: 16th Jan 2009 1:30pm
Where: Meet at Centennial Square, Dickens Drive, Centennial Park
Description: Construct and make your own environmentally-friendly motorised car. Learn about and use alternative power sources such as solar and wind energy. Craft included.
Pony Rides
When: 17th Jan 2009 10:00am
Where: Tickets at Mobile Ranger Station, Centennial Parklands Café corner
Description: Jump into the saddle for a hand–led, 10 minute pony ride. Weather permitting and will be cancelled in wet weather. Tickets sold at Mobile Ranger Station, Centennial Park (cafe corner). No advance bookings taken. Tickets are allocated on a first-come first-served basis on the day.
Pony Rides
When: 18th Jan 2009 10:00am
Where: Tickets at Mobile Ranger Station, Centennial Parklands Café corner
Description: Jump into the saddle for a hand–led, 10 minute pony ride. Weather permitting and will be cancelled in wet weather. Tickets sold at Mobile Ranger Station, Centennial Park (cafe corner). No advance bookings taken. Tickets are allocated on a first-come first-served basis on the day.
Soccer Camp
When: 19th Jan 2009 9:00am
Where: Meet Brazilian Fields, cnr Dickens & Parkes Drives, Centennial Park
Description: Master the essentials and develop advanced skills with professional soccer coaches. Camp runs from 9.00 am - 12 noon each day.
Parklands Tennis Camps - Camp 4
When: 19th Jan 2009 9:00am
Where: Meet at Parklands Sports Centre Tennis Kiosk, Cnr Anzac Pde and Lang Rd, Moore Park
Description: Have lots of fun learning the great sport of tennis. All levels. 9.00 am - 3.00 pm each day (supervised from 8.30 am - 3.30 pm). Bring morning tea & lunch, except on Friday (presentation day).
Horse Riding Camp - Centennial Stables
When: 19th Jan 2009 9:00am
Where: Meet Centennial Stables, Equestrian Centre, Moore Park
Description: Learn how to have fun and be safe around horses. 9.00 am - 3.00 pm each day.
Domino the Duck and his Web-footed Friends
When: 19th Jan 2009 10:00am
Where: Meet Shelter Pavilion, Parkes Drive
Description: Many web-footed creatures can be found at Centennial Parklands. Join Domino the Duck as he introduces you all to his friends down at Duck Pond! Craft included.
Model Gliders
When: 19th Jan 2009 1:00pm
Where: Meet Brazillian Fields, Dickens Drive, Centennial Park
Description: Build your own model glider and learn the history and flying techniques of model gliders in the Parklands. Craft included.
Horse Riding Camp - Eastside Riding Academy
When: 20th Jan 2009 9:00am
Where: Meet Eastside Riding Academy, Equestrian Centre, Moore Park
Description: Campers enjoy 2 rides daily! Kids have buckets of fun learning basics in caring for ponies including brushing, feeding, handling and more. 9.00 am - 3.00 pm each day.
Horse Riding Camp - Papillon Riding Stables
When: 20th Jan 2009 9:00am
Where: Meet Papillon Riding Stables, Equestrian Centre, Moore Park
Description: A chance to care for horses. 9.00 am–3.00 pm each day.
Kids Photography
When: 20th Jan 2009 9:30am
Where: Meet Shelter Pavilion, Parkes Drive, Centennial Parklands
Description: Learn how to take photographs of native animals and plants found in Centennial Parklands. Professional photographer Chris Gleisner will teach a variety of photographic techniques. Disposable camera included.
Horse Riding Camp - Moore Park Stables
When: 20th Jan 2009 10:00am
Where: Meet Moore Park Stables, Equestrian Centre, Moore Park
Description: Ride, decorate your horse and play mounted games in this fun filled two-day camp. Lunch provided. 10.00 am - 3.00 pm each day.
Natural Candle Making
When: 20th Jan 2009 1:30pm
Where: Meet Shelter Pavilion, Parkes Drive
Description: Join a Ranger on a nature walk through some special areas in Centennial Park. Create your own hand-made candle and decorate it with natural items found along the way.
Junior Rangers - Summer Time at the Watering Hole
When: 21st Jan 2009 10:00am
Where: Meet Shelter Pavilion, Parkes Drive
Description: There’s more to Centennial Park’s pond system than meets the eye. Help Rangers measure water quality and look for the animals that rely on our ponds for survival.
Jungle Jim and the Last Tiger of Sydney
When: 21st Jan 2009 1:30pm
Where: Meet Shelter Pavilion, Parkes Drive.
Description:
Join Jungle Jim and Jungle Jo on their search for the mysterious last Tiger of Sydney! You've head the bedtime stories about the Tiger that roams around the rolling grasses and forests of the Parklands? Well now it is time to go after it! You and your brave friends will learn Jungle Ranger skills, follow maps and look for Tiger-prints as you seek out and save this rare creature. Drinking water supplied. Bring a hat and sunscreen and wear clothes to get dirty in.
Activity run by Toffee’s.
Multisports Camp
When: 22nd Jan 2009 9:00am
Where: Meet Parklands Sports Centre, Netball courts, cnr Anzac Pde & Lang Rd, Moore Park
Description: Have fun and learn new skills while playing different sports under the guidance of qualified coaches. Sports include basketball, soccer, T-ball, Oztag, Ultimate Frizbee and modified games. Bring hat, drink, and appropriate sports dress. Camp runs from 9.00 am – Noon daily.
Hairy Mary the Not-So-Scary Spider
When: 22nd Jan 2009 10:00am
Where: Meet Shelter Pavilion, Parkes Drive
Description: Spiders are amazing. Did you know we couldn’t live without them? Come and lean about the Ranger’s eight-legged friends. Craft included.
Horse Riding Camp - Moore Park Stables
When: 22nd Jan 2009 10:00am
Where: Meet Moore Park Stables, Equestrian Centre, Moore Park
Description: Ride, decorate your horse and play mounted games in this fun filled two-day camp. Lunch provided. 10.00 am - 3.00 pm each day.
Model Yacht Workshop
When: 22nd Jan 2009 1:30pm
Where: Meet Kippax Lake, Drive Avenue, Moore Park
Description: Craft a simple model yacht and learn the age-old technique of sailing models on Kippax Lake. Craft included.
Natural Jewellery Making
When: 23rd Jan 2009 10:00am
Where: Meet Shelter Pavilion, Parkes Drive, Centennial Park
Description: Learn to create beautiful jewellery using natural materials such as wood, seeds and gumnuts. Craft included.
Pony Rides
When: 24th Jan 2009 10:00am
Where: Tickets at Mobile Ranger Station, Centennial Parklands Café corner
Description: Jump into the saddle for a hand–led, 10 minute pony ride. Weather permitting and will be cancelled in wet weather. Tickets sold at Mobile Ranger Station, Centennial Park (cafe corner). No advance bookings taken. Tickets are allocated on a first-come first-served basis on the day.
Pony Rides
When: 25th Jan 2009 10:00am
Where: Tickets at Mobile Ranger Station, Centennial Parklands Café corner
Description: Jump into the saddle for a hand–led, 10 minute pony ride. Weather permitting and will be cancelled in wet weather. Tickets sold at Mobile Ranger Station, Centennial Park (cafe corner). No advance bookings taken. Tickets are allocated on a first-come first-served basis on the day.
Horse Riding Camp - Moore Park Stables
When: 27th Jan 2009 10:00am
Where: Meet Moore Park Stables, Equestrian Centre, Moore Park
Description: Ride, decorate your horse and play mounted games in this fun filled two-day camp. Lunch provided. 10.00 am - 3.00 pm each day.
Horse Riding Camp - Moore Park Stables
When: 29th Jan 2009 10:00am
Where: Meet Moore Park Stables, Equestrian Centre, Moore Park
Description: Ride, decorate your horse and play mounted games in this fun filled two-day camp. Lunch provided. 10.00 am - 3.00 pm each day.
Friends of Centennial Parklands are an integral part of the Centennial Parklands Foundation’s work in the community
Administrative support for the program is offered by the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust
Locked Bag 15 Paddington NSW 2021 Sydney Australia
Phone: +61 2 9339 6699
Fax: +61 2 9332 2148
Email: friends@centennialparklands.com.au