School Holiday Programs in Sydney: The Best for Autumn 2024

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The autumn school holidays are almost upon us, so to ensure that the kids don't end up glued to the TV or iPad all holiday long, make sure to book them in for some of these awesome school holiday programs in Sydney running at museums, gardens, parks, and beyond.

There's something for every child at locations across the city in our guide to the best school holiday programs in Sydney, so there's never been a better antidote to the school holiday blues!

Autumn School Holiday Programs in Sydney 2024

1. ATYP Drama Workshops

ATYP Drama Workshops
ATYP has a great line-up of school holiday drama workshops.


ATYP is all about creating exciting drama and film experiences to keep young people entertained during the school holidays. Whether your budding performer is in Kindergarten or Year 12, there's something they can sink their teeth into! They'll make new friends but discover the joys of performing, boost their confidence, and have an absolute blast in a safe and inspiring creative environment.

ATYP workshops cover a broad range of engaging, hands-on topics, from creating puppets to the world of Shakespeare to learning the ropes behind the camera. It's all about fun and learning at ATYP!

Where:   Various locations including Dawes Point, Chippendale and Balmain
When:     Monday 15 - Wednesday 24 April 2024
                Classes run from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday to Friday
Cost:       Costs vary depending on the workshop.

2. City Of Sydney: Fast-track School Holiday Intensive Swimming

Belgravia City of Sydney
City Of Sydney: Fast-track School Holiday Intensive Swimming


Dive into excitement this school holiday with City of Sydney's Fast Track School Holiday Intensive Swimming Program, available at select City of Sydney pools! It's a fantastic opportunity for your child to quickly enhance their swimming skills and gain confidence in the water. The program offers daily 30-minute lessons from Monday to Friday, and the chance to learn skills like diving, specific strokes and turns. 

There's also the option for 1:1 private lessons if you're after more personalised attention for your child! To find out more and to book, visit the website

Where:    The Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
                Cook + Phillip Park Pool
                Gunyama Park Pool
When:     Enquire at your nearest centre for program dates
Cost:       Contact the centres below for pricing details

3. Australian National Maritime Museum

Australian National Maritime Museum
Australian National Maritime Museum


The Australian National Maritime Museum offers a bumper schedule of school holiday programs and activities for the ultimate ocean adventure! Be immersed in interactive exhibitions, explore an array of vessels, join hands-on workshops and discover themed activities for children of all ages.

The diverse range of attractions at the museum provides an engaging and educational experience for curious kids. Creative workshops include Puppet-making and Puppeteering with ERTH, Storybook Making and Underwater Drones. You can also journey through the galleries on the Sea Country Activity Trail, unleash your creativity in the Kids on Deck Maker Space, and behold the Slippery Cephalopod Science Circus Performances.

Take a moment to relax with a film screening, dive into the Mermaid Melody Colouring Corner and Book Nook, or enjoy imaginative play at the Octopus Garden Interactive Space. Don't forget to get hands-on with our touch collection at the Cabinet of Curiosities!

Where:    Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray St, Sydney
When:     Throughout the school holidays
Cost:       Entry is $25 per adult, $15 per child under 15, and Children under 4 go FREE
                Some workshops incur additional costs.

4. Sydney Jewish Museum

Sydney Jewish Museum
Sydney Jewish Museum


Experience the Sydney Jewish Museum like never before this school holiday! Dive into an interactive world where kids of all ages can unleash their creativity and curiosity. From constructing mini pyramids to crafting amulets and musical instruments, each activity immerses children in the captivating stories of ancient Egypt and the Jewish tradition of Passover. Led by skilled educators in an Egyptian-themed environment, every workshop and storytelling session brings the museum's artefacts to life in a fun and engaging way.

Bookings are essential. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. 

Where:    Sydney Jewish Museum - 148 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst
When:     Tuesday 16 - Sunday 21 April 2024 
Cost:       $18 per workshop per child | Parent/guardian FREE

5. Museums of History NSW

Convict Kids at Museums of History NSW
All in a Day’s Work at Museums of History NSW


Museums of History NSW are offering a fascinating and fun-filled school holiday program this April at Vaucluse House and Elizabeth Farm - two of Sydney's most historic estates. 

All in a Day’s Work is an engaging workshop where kids can delve into the experience of a house servant in colonial times. There really will be no time to spare: kids will have to scrub the laundry, polish the silver, sort the beans for the cook, and much more. To earn their ticket of leave, they’ll have to roll up their sleeves and get to work!

Where:   Elizabeth Farm, 70 Alice Street, Rosehill
               Vaucluse House, Wentworth Road, Vaucluse
When:    Select dates between Monday 15 and Friday 26 April | 10.30 am - 12 pm
Cost:      $15 per person | $12 for members.

6. KICK Learn to Swim

KICK Learn to Swim
 Intensive swimming programs are a great way to improve your child's water confidence and skills quickly!


The KICK Learn to Swim School Holiday Intensive program in Edgecliff is an excellent way to accelerate your child's swimming skills and water confidence. Designed for kids from 3 years of age, their small school holiday classes get real results and are perfect for swimmers to consolidate the progress they have made during the term or get the push they need to move up a level.

Swimmers attend a class at the same time each day for a week, with classes running every half hour during morning sessions (8 am -12 pm) and afternoon sessions (2 pm - 5 pm) for optimal flexibility and availability. Private one-on-one classes are also available for $280 for 4 x 30-minute sessions.

Where:   Level B / 100 New South Head Road, Edgecliff
When:    Monday 15 - Friday 26 April 2024
Cost:      $175 for 5 x 30 minute shared lessons | $140 for 4 x 30 minute shared lessons

7. Code Camp

Code Camp
Join in the fun at Code Camp.


Code Camp is the ultimate school holiday boredom buster for kids who love STEAM. Code Camp has taught over 100,000 kids in Australia everything from how to cut a YouTube video to coding your own Jurassic World game. Code Camp introduces kids to the fascinating possibilities of technology and empowers them to design, code, and create their own unique projects.

Code Camp offers a multitude of school holiday camps to explore! This autumn, camps on the schedule include Little Coders: Trolls Edition and Spark and Ignite, inspired by DreamWorks' Trolls! Plus, there are new AI Camps where kids embark on an exciting journey into the world of Artificial Intelligence. All the favourites are also returning this season including Minecraft Engineers, Minecraft Minis and Roblox Legends.

Camps are designed for different age groups and ability levels and, with over 100 locations around Australia plus online camps, there is something for every budding coder or creator. 

Where:    All areas of Sydney, plus regional locations
When:     Throughout the autumn school holidays
Cost:       Starting from $129 for online and $275 for in-person camps

*Drop-off starts at 9 am and pick-up ends at 4 pm. Extended hours from 8 am until 5 pm are offered at selected venues.  

8. WAYS Youth & Family School Holiday Programs

WAYS School Holiday Programs
WAYS Youth and Family has some incredible school holiday programs for children aged between 8 to 12 years old!


WAYS actively seeks input from young people and their parents/caregivers when planning excursions and activities, to ensure their programs are tailored to the needs and interests of their participants. They create jam-packed programs full of fun activities, ensuring an engaging and enjoyable experience for everyone who comes through the doors. The autumn program includes the likes of bouldering, a trip to Luna Park, a Masterchef cook-off, and a whole lot more.

Note: The WAYS centre is open daily from 8 am - 6 pm - perfect for working families - and morning and afternoon snacks will be provided. However, children must bring their own lunch. 

Where:   63a Wairoa Ave, Bondi
When:    15 - 26 April 2024
Cost:     $115 per day. Fees include snacks, activity fees, transport, and supervision

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