Ascham Holiday Academy

An opportunity to work with the Ascham Tennis coaches focusing on fitness, skill development and game play. Groups will be split into age-appropriate small groups. Current & future players welcome. Note Tennis Clinics finish at 1pm.

Join Anneka Manning and the BakeClub team for another wonderful hands-on baking workshop....this time we will explore traditional Christmas baking. Join us to create a range of festive treats from around the world - from spiced Pepperkaker biscuits from Scandinavia to French Bruche de Noel and fun little plum puddings from Eng- land. We will also have some fun with Christmas crafts and wrapping your baking, so it is all ready to go under the tree!

This is everyone’s favourite week of the year—spending each day creating fabulous Christmas craft items, making delicious Christmas-themed food and gifts and playing an assortment of Christmas themed games and activities! The most joyous activity is building and decorating your very own traditional gingerbread house to take home while mastering your cooking skills.

Ever wondered what a real elf’s life is like? Well, now you can find out! Because there aren’t enough elves at the North Pole and Santa is hiring! In this workshop, kids will flex their imagination muscles when they learn what it takes to be one of Santa’s elves. They’ll invent their own magical elf characters with fantastical powers and Christmas gadgets galore! Elf skills will be put to the test with games, stories and crafts, ensuring a day filled with fabulous adventures and Christmas-tastic fun.

An opportunity to work with the Ascham Tennis coaches focusing on fitness, skill development and game play. Groups will be split into age-appropriate small groups. Current & future players welcome. Note Tennis Clinics finish at 1pm.

Join Anneka Manning and the BakeClub team for another wonderful hands-on baking workshop....this time we will explore traditional Christmas baking. Join us to create a range of festive treats from around the world - from spiced Pepperkaker biscuits from Scandinavia to French Bruche de Noel and fun little plum puddings from Eng- land. We will also have some fun with Christmas crafts and wrapping your baking, so it is all ready to go under the tree!

This is everyone’s favourite week of the year—spending each day creating fabulous Christmas craft items, making delicious Christmas-themed food and gifts and playing an assortment of Christmas themed games and activities! The most joyous activity is building and decorating your very own traditional gingerbread house to take home while mastering your cooking skills.

Love Christmas? Love stories? Then this is where you need to be! Because Santa’s tired. All his gadgets and machinery are outdated, and he needs your help. He’s had enough and his job is up for grabs… or Christmas is cancelled. Do you have what it takes to be the big boss? It’s up to you to reimagine all things Christmas and make sure it goes ahead. In this workshop, kids will flex their imagination muscles when they learn what it takes to be Santa. They’ll invent their own magical Christmas world, filled with crazy characters, fantastical powers and gadgets galore to make this a Christmas like no other!

An opportunity to work with the Ascham Tennis coaches focusing on fitness, skill development and game play. Groups will be split into age-appropriate small groups. Current & future players welcome. Note Tennis Clinics finish at 1pm.

Join Anneka Manning and the BakeClub team for another wonderful hands-on baking workshop....this time we will explore traditional Christmas baking. Join us to create a range of festive treats from around the world - from spiced Pepperkaker biscuits from Scandinavia to French Bruche de Noel and fun little plum puddings from Eng- land. We will also have some fun with Christmas crafts and wrapping your baking, so it is all ready to go under the tree!

This is everyone’s favourite week of the year—spending each day creating fabulous Christmas craft items, making delicious Christmas-themed food and gifts and playing an assortment of Christmas themed games and activities! The most joyous activity is building and decorating your very own traditional gingerbread house to take home while mastering your cooking skills.

Ever wondered what a real elf’s life is like? Well, now you can find out! Because there aren’t enough elves at the North Pole and Santa is hiring! In this workshop, kids will flex their imagination muscles when they learn what it takes to be one of Santa’s elves. They’ll invent their own magical elf characters with fantastical powers and Christmas gadgets galore! Elf skills will be put to the test with games, stories and crafts, ensuring a day filled with fabulous adventures and Christmas-tastic fun.

An opportunity to work with the Ascham Tennis coaches focusing on fitness, skill development and game play. Groups will be split into age-appropriate small groups. Current & future players welcome. Note Tennis Clinics finish at 1pm.

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An opportunity to work with the Ascham Tennis coaches focusing on fitness, skill development and game play. Groups will be split into age-appropriate small groups. Current & future players welcome. Note Tennis Clinics finish at 1pm.

More information to come.

An opportunity to work with the Ascham Tennis coaches focusing on fitness, skill development and game play. Groups will be split into age-appropriate small groups. Current & future players welcome. Note Tennis Clinics finish at 1pm.

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Get prepared for a magical day of casting spells with your wizarding wands, and witches' capes, and experience an action-packed afternoon of wizarding games to put your skills to the test! Be prepared to slay the dragon as students work together in a multitude of games to conquer the castle!

Obstacles and challenges make up this multiplayer multisports day. Twist and turn your way through physical challenges that expand the mind and challenge the body. Break a sweat and love every minute of it!

Join Australian entertainer Rachael Beck and her Circus Friends for 3 days of circus skills, acting and singing workshops. Participants will learn how to juggle, tightrope and have fun while learning scripts alongside singing songs from The Greatest Showman film. This camp is sure to delight for all.

The Ascham Holiday Academy invites you to an action-packed day of finding your inner artist! Our “Paint Like Picasso” workshop will expand your mind in creating your own self-portraits, work on your drawing techniques, and by the end of the day, have something to frame on your mantlepiece!

The Ascham Holiday Academy invites you to an action-packed day of finding your inner artist! Our “Paint Like Picasso” workshop will expand your mind in creating your own self-portraits, work on your drawing techniques, and by the end of the day, have something to frame on your mantlepiece!

Junior Olympics aims to build a lasting love of exercise through a wide variety of age-specific sports, games and activities that are suitable for both girls and boys of all athletic abilities (all children will be kept in age groups throughout the day). The day begins with warm-up games and throughout the day the students rotate between different sports, games and action-packed activities that will leave your children asking for more. Some of the games include relay races, soccer, netball/ basketball, capture the flag, music games and many more!

Challenge the mind in a day full of Architectural fun! Ever wondered how things are made? The “Can We Fix It” workshop will be a fantastic day full of team-building activities in working together to create pieces of furniture with limited materials! Throughout the day, we will be joined by Bricks4Kidz, a LEGO construction company where that will show students the ropes in creating architectural masterpieces!

Remember your scientist goggles and lab coats as we explore the magic of science in a day full of fun experiments and activities that will blow your mind! Students will learn how to launch a rocket, create their own lava lamp and more, in a day that will be out of this world!

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You’ll have a ball being the head of your own clothing label with StarTime’s Designer for a Day workshop. Collaborate with a team of other young designers as you become the founders of your own clothing company. Learn design and marketing basics as you work together to create a memorable company name and design an eye-catching logo for your fashion label. Then you'll get to design and craft your very own T-shirt line!

Capture the fabulous features of your faithful companion! Learn tips and tricks to create a cartoon version of your own, or an imagined, furry friend and then bring it to life using simple animation hacks. Watch your pal pant, wag, wiggle or twitch and create a unique gif to send out to friends!

An opportunity to work with the Ascham Tennis coaches focusing on fitness, skill development and game play. Groups will be split into age-appropriate small groups. Current & future players welcome. Note Tennis Clinics finish at 1pm.

Take your photography skills to the next level in a fun, engaging and knowledge based day teaching you how to take your photographs to the next level with the most basic camera & equipment. Students will learn about the 7 elements of photography in scavenger hunt around the school and create their very own light ring to make those photos pop. Students are welcome to bring their own camera or iPad. iPads will also be provided.

An age old rivalry! In this fun-packed day we'll dabble in both scientific spectacles and mind-boggling mystic arts. learn to be a “MAD scientist as you perform a range of exciting experiments led by our resident MAD professor Dr Dinglesplodge! Then, learn some mind-bending tricks and the theatrical performance skills necessary to keep their audience on their toes!

An opportunity to work with the Ascham Tennis coaches focusing on fitness, skill development and game play. Groups will be split into age-appropriate small groups. Current & future players welcome. Note Tennis Clinics finish at 1pm.

Learn from the best in this full day of Dance. Whether a beginner or a pro, if you have a passion for dance then you don’t want to miss this day. Students will participate in 3 different styles of dance taught by expert choreographers. Groups will be split into age and skill to ensure each dancer gets a challenging and exciting day of dance.

Learn from the best in this full day of Dance. Whether a beginner or a pro, if you have a passion for dance then you don’t want to miss this day. Students will participate in 3 different styles of dance taught by expert choreographers. Groups will be split into age and skill to ensure each dancer gets a challenging and exciting day of dance.

Create, bake and host a whimsical high tea. From Mad Hatter macarons and ‘Eat Me’ shortbreads to House of Cards sandwiches and Tick-Tock tartlets, we will bake and decorate a wonderful selection of sweet and savoury afternoon tea treats, discover the traditions of high tea and learn new baking and decorating skills. We will also learn how to create written invitations for a special occasion, decorate a magical serving table, and then share and enjoy our wonderful high tea.

Obstacles and challenges make up this multiplayer multisports day. Twist and turn your way through physical challenges that expand the mind and challenge the body. Break a sweat and love every minute of it!

Create, bake and host a whimsical high tea. From Mad Hatter macarons and ‘Eat Me’ shortbreads to House of Cards sandwiches and Tick-Tock tartlets, we will bake and decorate a wonderful selection of sweet and savoury afternoon tea treats, discover the traditions of high tea and learn new baking and decorating skills. We will also learn how to create written invitations for a special occasion, decorate a magical serving table, and then share and enjoy our wonderful high tea.

Obstacles and challenges make up this multiplayer multisports day. Twist and turn your way through physical challenges that expand the mind and challenge the body. Break a sweat and love every minute of it!

An opportunity to work with the Ascham Tennis coaches focusing on fitness, skill development and game play. Groups will be split into age-appropriate small groups. Current & future players welcome. Note Tennis Clinics finish at 1pm.

Discover the wonders of Italian baking. From lasagne and panzanella to biscotti and olive oil cake, we will travel this foodie nation, explore its rich edible history and create a selection of classics to feast on. Lunch is included in this workshop as we sit down to share a meal together.

Help!! Iggy’s Ice Cream factory needs you! The top-secret recipe for their magical new ice cream flavour has been stolen and we need your help to find it before it’s too late! Who took the ice cream recipe and why? Use your detective skills to decipher codes, hunt for clues, solve the mystery, have heaps of fun, and save the day! Then create a marvellous mystery story of your very own!

An opportunity to work with the Ascham Tennis coaches focusing on fitness, skill development and game play. Groups will be split into age-appropriate small groups. Current & future players welcome. Note Tennis Clinics finish at 1pm.

Discover the wonders of Italian baking. From lasagne and panzanella to biscotti and olive oil cake, we will travel this foodie nation, explore its rich edible history and create a selection of classics to feast on. Lunch is included in this workshop as we sit down to share a meal together.

Do you have what it takes to be part of the Glessner Grammar Sleuthing Society? A crime has been committed and your help is required to solve the mystery. Put your powers of deduction to the test. Examine evidence, crack codes, and find clues. Once the mystery is solved, you’ll create your own mystery story filled with suspects, suspense and clues..

Fun with engineering, coding, programming, robotic challenges and more! Build Robots with Lego and learn to code! This day will be split into K-2, using WeDo Lego software and 3-6, using Spike Prime Lego equipment. Flex your creative skills making mini machines and stretch your brain learning the code to make them come alive!

Fun with engineering, coding, programming, robotic challenges and more! Build Robots with Lego and learn to code! This day will be split into K-2, using WeDo Lego software and 3-6, using Spike Prime Lego equipment. Flex your creative skills making mini machines and stretch your brain learning the code to make them come alive!

From crafting unique wearable art to learning innovative filmmaking techniques this day is sure to get your creative spirit firing and build new artistic skills. Using your wearable art as the feature, our professional filmmakers will show you how to use Hollywood green screen techniques and motion graphics to create fireballs, laser shots and more!

An opportunity to work with the Ascham Tennis coaches focusing on fitness, skill development and game play. Groups will be split into age-appropriate small groups. Current & future players welcome. Note Tennis Clinics finish at 1pm.

Characters of all shapes and sizes will come alive in this theatre sports spectacular. Students will spend the day creating original characters and scenes and roleplaying their creations, preparing for an afternoon peer performance. Expect games, drama, creation and a whole lot of fun.

An opportunity to work with the Ascham Tennis coaches focusing on fitness, skill development and game play. Groups will be split into age-appropriate small groups. Current & future players welcome. Note Tennis Clinics finish at 1pm.

Taught by artist Laura Jade Hindes, this program will have students creating their own mini art gallery, inspired by the Art Gallery of NSW. Students will paint a mini canvas masterpiece and craft a sculpture using modelling clay. Expect a fun and challenging day full of creative thinking, drawing, painting, sculpture, and construction.

Form a team to conquer the challenges ahead. Students will participate in a range of sporting activities and games as teams, competing for points not only in skill but teamwork, sportspersonship and effort.

An opportunity to work with the Ascham Tennis coaches focusing on fitness, skill development and game play. Groups will be split into age-appropriate small groups. Current & future players welcome. Note Tennis Clinics finish at 1pm.

Taught by artist Laura Jade Hindes, this program will have students creating their own mini art gallery, inspired by the Art Gallery of NSW. Students will paint a mini canvas masterpiece and craft a sculpture using modelling clay. Expect a fun and challenging day full of creative thinking, drawing, painting, sculpture, and construction.

Form a team to conquer the challenges ahead. Students will participate in a range of sporting activities and games as teams, competing for points not only in skill but teamwork, sportspersonship and effort.

An opportunity to work with the Ascham Tennis coaches focusing on fitness, skill development and game play. Groups will be split into age-appropriate small groups. Current & future players welcome. Note Tennis Clinics finish at 1pm.

Take your creativity to the kitchen! During this day of fun you’ll learn how to ice like a pro and make a range of fabulous cake toppers … and, most importantly, they’re delicious too! We’ll start off the day learning and practicing some icing techniques - taking our cupcakes from drab to fab! In the second part of the day we’ll show you how to make some spooky and spectacular cake topper decorations - perfect practice for Halloween!

An opportunity to work with the Ascham Tennis coaches focusing on fitness, skill development and game play. Groups will be split into age-appropriate small groups. Current & future players welcome. Note Tennis Clinics finish at 1pm.

Discover your inner superhero, craft a costume and learn some superhero moves to show off to your friends! This day will be full of brainstorming and creativity, arts and crafts and physical prowess. Action Education will be along with their team of superheroes to show you all how being super is done.

Dreaming of solving a mystery... or maybe even catching your parent in the act of stealing the last snack? Join us and learn some easy investigation techniques including dusting for fingerprints, analysing dental impressions, decoding messages and more!

An opportunity to work with the Ascham Tennis coaches focusing on fitness, skill development and game play. Groups will be split into age-appropriate small groups. Current & future players welcome. Note Tennis Clinics finish at 1pm.

Imagination, creation and construction is at heart today - bring your ideas to life with a plethora of materials to play with. Bricks 4 Kids also will be back to deliver an extraordinary atmosphere for students to build unique creations and have loads of fun using LEGO® Bricks.

Art is on the cards today in the Holiday Academy Winter Wonderland. Painting, cutting, gluing and sticking provide a recipe to learn new skills and discover pride of accomplishment.

Story Squad inspires kids to become storytellers, and to build their confidence by expressing ideas from their imagination to connect, affect change, and put positive ideas into the world. Offering interactive and immersive creative writing and storytelling workshops they teach the power of using ideas and creative thinking in order to develop growth and key skills for a successful future.

An opportunity to work with the Ascham Tennis coaches focusing on fitness, skill development and game play. Groups will be split into age-appropriate small groups. Current & future players welcome. Note Tennis Clinics finish at 1pm.

Discover your inner superhero, craft a costume and learn some superhero moves to show off to your friends! This day will be full of brainstorming and creativity, arts and crafts and physical prowess. Action Education will be along with their team of superheroes to show you all how being super is done.