School Holiday Activities

Mildura Rural City Council’s Youth Engagement Services Team host a range of FREE activities to enjoy during the Victorian school holidays.

The program offers young people aged 12 to 25 years a variety of social, creative, recreational, and educational development-based activities.

The School Holiday Program aims to enhance young people’s participation, connection, wellbeing, and skill development in fun new ways.

All programs have limited availability and require online registration via EventbriteFollow us on social media to keep up to date with our programs. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram and Eventbrite.

For more information contact Dawn on 03 5018 8100 or email youthservices@mildura.vic.gov.au

Term 3 School Holiday Program

Register for free activities online at Eventbrite

All Activities are COVID-safe and fully supervised by our Friendly Trained Staff

Important notes:

  • Young people are requested to arrive at activities at least 15 minutes prior to activities starting.
  • A reminder SMS will be sent the day before your chosen activity/activities.
  • Please advise or cancel your booking asap if the young person is unable to attend.
  • Please bring a drink bottle to each activity and a hat to all outdoor activities.
  • Extra snacks can be purchased at some activities.
  • 30+ sunscreen is provided for outdoor activities; young people can bring their own.
  • Mosquito Repellent is available for young people at all outdoor activities.
  • All activities are smoke & vape free.
  • To attend these school holiday activities you must live, study, work or have a significant connection with Mildura Rural City Council.
  • To attend training opportunities for young people (aged 14-25 years) who may be looking for a pathway into employment.  All participants must live, work, study or have a significant connection with Mildura Rural City Council to book for training.

Week 1 Activities

Accredited Pool Lifeguard Training

  • Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September 2024
  • 9am to 4pm
  • Waves Mildura, 180-190 Deakin Avenue, Mildura
  • Participants must bring their own lunch and snacks
  • Ages: 16-25
  • NOTE: You must have a First Aid Certificate to participate in this course.

Laserforce

  • Monday 23 September 2024
  • 2pm to 4pm 
  • Arnnie’s Laserforce, 62 Orange Avenue Mildura
  • Snacks provided
  • Ages 12-17

Skateboard Art 

  • Tuesday 24 September 2024
  • 1pm to 3.30pm
  • Mildura Scout Hall, 39 Twelfth Street, Mildura
  • Snacks provided
  • Ages 12-17

Be Like a Chef for the Day

  • Wednesday 25 September 2024
  • 11am to 2pm
  • SuniTAFE, 453 Benetook Avenue, Mildura
  • Snacks provided
  • Ages 12-17

Thursday Sports Day – Pickleball, Basketball & Indoor Cricket

  • Thursday 26 September 2024
  • 11am to 1pm
  • Mildura Sports Precinct, 684 Deakin Avenue Mildura 
  • Pizza and snacks provided
  • Ages 12-17

FRIDAY - AFL GRAND FINAL DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY - NO ACTIVITIES

Week 2 Activities

Accredited Responsible Service of Alcohol Course (RSA)

  • Monday 30 September 2024
  • 9am to 4pm
  • MADEC Community College, 133-137 Madden Avenue, Mildura
  • Participants must provide own lunch and snacks
  • Ages 16-25  

Paddle Vessel Cruise – The Rothbury

  • Tuesday 1 October 2024
  • 4.15pm to 5.15pm
  • Mildura Wharf, Hugh King Drive, Riverfront Mildura
  • Snacks provided
  • Ages 12-25

Visit @ SuniTAFE SMART Farm

  • Wednesday 2 October 2024
  • 11.30am to 2pm (leave Mildura at 11am)
  • SuniTAFE SMART Farm, 161 Dairtnunk Avenue, Irymple 
  • Lunch and snacks provided
  • Ages 12-17
  • Transport provided

Fishing Trip/Road Trip to Ouyen Lake

  • Thursday 3 October 2024
  • 11am to 2pm (leave Mildura at 9.30am)
  • Ouyen Lake, NW Road, Ouyen
  • Snacks provided
  • Ages 12-17
  • Transport provided

YMCA FReeZA All Aboard Skateboard Workshop

  • Friday 4 October 2024
  • 1pm to 3pm
  • Mildura Skate Park, Hugh King Drive Mildura
  • Snacks provided
  • All skateboard and safety equipment provided
  • All ages

YMCA FReeZA Scoot, BMX and Skate Competition

  • Saturday 5 October 2024
  • 10am to 3pm
  • Mildura Skate Park, Hugh King Drive Mildura
  • Sausage sizzle and snacks provided
  • Free Face painting
  • All ages

Accredited Swim Teacher Training

  • Saturday 12 October 2024
  • 9am to 4pm
  • Waves Mildura 180-190 Deakin Avenue, Mildura
  • Participants must bring own lunch & snacks
  • Free Face painting
  • Ages 16-25
  • NOTE: You must have a First Aid Certificate to participate in this course