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KCS VACATION CARE Schools out and it’s time to have fun at Vacation Care.
Our program of fun and educational activities is developed based on experience, feedback and suggestions from our educators,
families and most importantly the children who attend our service.
As well as engaging and stimulating in-centre activities, we offer themed activity days, fun and educational excursions and incursions
in a safe environment that encourages children to make new friends and try new things.
PLEASE NOTE:
Children can only attend an excursion if a parent/guardian has signed the excursion permission form.
Excursion places are limited; please book early to avoid disappointment and check your booking confirmation email to see if your
child has secured a place on their preferred excursion.
Preparing your child for the program:
Vacation Care runs from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and is held at MacKenzie Hall, Carlton South Public School, with entrance via
Ecole Street;
If your child/ren has Asthma &/or Anaphylaxis you will need to check in with the Responsible Person on duty on your
child’s first day of care and:
Provide an epi pen; and/or
Show that they have an asthma puffer safely & conveniently stored in their bag.
Please pack a healthy morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea in a cooler bag with a frozen drink/ice pack inside (no nut
products e.g. Nutella, sweets or junk food) – Breakfast is provided until 8:00 am daily
We are a sun-safe service. Children must: bring a hat every day; wear a shirt with sleeves (no singlets) please apply
sunscreen and if attending a swimming or water play program bring a sun safe (rashie or shirt).
For safety children should wear enclosed shoes every day to play sports or go on excursions.
If your child is attending an excursion please ensure they bring a water bottle and small backpack to carry their lunch, hat,
raincoat and any other items.
Our Service:
We are located at Carlton South Public School, Ecole St. Carlton, New South Wales.
Hours: 7am to 6pm during vacation care.
Child Care Subsidy (CCS): we are a registered service provider, so families will be able to claim CCS on their daily fee and in-centre
activity costs. For more information visit www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/child-care-subsidy
Program released 28/08/2019
To improve our service we welcome your feedback; please take a few minutes to answer our questions below and
Return to us with your Vacation Care booking forms.
Please identify one thing that you and/or your child/ren really enjoy about our Vacation Care program
Please let us know one thing that you or your child/ren thinks we could do to improve our Vacation Care program
Please let us know what social, emotional, physical, mental and spiritual learning and development outcomes you
would like for your child/ren during their time in our care?
Please let us know how we can better engage families to be more involved in the Vacation Care program.
VACATION CARE: PARENT/GUARDIAN FEEDBACK
Program released 28/08/2019
MONDAY 30.09.2019 TUESDAY 1.10.2019 WEDNESDAY 2.10.2019 THURSDAY 3.10.2019 FRIDAY 4.10.2019
IN CENTRE Mini Olympics Day
Celebrate cultures and sports from around the world at our Mini Olympics Day. Everyone is asked to wear their favourite sporting outfits.
Cricket Program
The Cricket program is aimed at developing basic skills and abilities necessary for the sport of cricket whilst also providing a fun and enjoyable atmosphere.
EXCURSION
Bush Walk, Park Play & Pizza
Lunch @ Carss Park
(5 - 12 years old) Travel by KCS bus to Carss Park for an action packed outdoor day. Whilst at the park children will have the chance to go on a nature bush walk, be involved in exciting group games and also have plenty of free time to play in the park. The visit to the park will also include a pizza lunch. A great excursion for children to explore the natural environment around their local community.
Cost: $13 per child No. of children: 54 Dep/Rtn: 10:00am - 3:00pm Transport: KCS Buses
IN CENTREAmazing Race & Jelly Face
The Amazing Race will have children racing through a large variety of different activities and challenges to see which team can get to the end first!!! The day will also include a hands free jelly eating competition so please bring an old shirt to protect your clothes.
World Smile Day We ask that all children come dressed in yellow to celebrate World Smile Day. The day will include making a smile mug that will be shared with a member of the local community plus a yummy smile cookie activity.
EXCURSION
Planetarium Exploration @
Sydney Observatory
(5 - 8 years & 9 - 12 years)
Enjoy 90 minutes tour of the Sydney Observatory where you will learn about astronomy and peer through the giant telescope. Children will have the opportunity to try the astronaut obstacle course.
Children will travel in 2 separate groups based on their age.
Cost: $13 per child No. of children: 38 Dep/Rtn: 8:30am - 2:00pm Transport: 18 KCS Bus (5-8 yrs)
20 Walk & Train (9-12 yrs)
IN CENTRE Movie & Popcorn
Cost: $1 per child not on excursion
EXCURSION
Movies @ Hurstville Westfield
(5 - 8 years old)
Movies (TBA) Travel by KCS bus to watch a new release movie. Popcorn and drink included. Children will foster social skills by sharing an experience with their friends.
Cost: $25 per child No. of children: 36 Dep/Rtn: 10:00am - 3:00pm Transport: KCS Bus
Movies & Lunch @ Hurstville
Westfield (9 - 12 years old)
Movies (TBA) Walk to Carlton Station then travel by train to Hurstville Westfield’s for lunch in the food court before watching a latest release movie. Lunch is included in cost, and children are permitted to bring extra spending money on the day. Children will foster social skills by sharing an experience with their friends.
Cost: $30 per child No. of children: 30 Dep/Rtn: 10:00am - 3:00pm Transport: Walk & Train
IN CENTREKCS Guinness World Records
Day
Can you stand on one leg for 3 minutes? Can you eat a dry Weetabix in less than a minute? Today children will test their skills against the world’s best records. See if you can break a record and have your name recorded in our KCS Guinness Book of Records!
Wheels Day
Bring your bike or scooter along today for Wheels Day. A number of activities will be set up such as an obstacle course. Children need to be confident riders (no training wheels please), and must bring their own bike or scooter, helmet and wear enclosed shoes.
EXCURSION
Zoo Visit @ Australian Reptile
Park (5 - 12 years old)
Australian reptile park is a hands on zoo located in the natural bush settings of Gosford. Come and see Australian native animals. Enjoy the live animal shows including the Galapagos tortoise feeding, koala feeding and the crocodile show, etc.
Cost: $28 per childNo. of children: 36 Dep/Rtn: 8:30am – 4:30pm Transport: KCS Buses
IN CENTRECost: $5 per child not on excursion
Intergenerational Music Program
– KCS’s Got Talent Everybody has
their own talents and today is the time to show them off! Please bring costumes if required. Our Seniors will act as judges and prizes will be presented for the best 3 performers.
Junior Master Chef
Develop your cooking skills by making Japanese sushi rolls. The food will be served to all to try at afternoon tea.
EXCURSION
Trampoline Park @ Skyzone Miranda (8 - 12 years old) Travel by train to Skyzone Miranda Westfield for a fun game of 1-hour Sky Climbing and 1-hour Jumping. Children will build their confidence and learn new skills.
SEP - OCT 2019: KOGARAH COMMUNITY SERVICES
VACATION CARE PROGRAM – WEEK 1
Cost: $34 per childNo of children: 30Dep/Rtn: 9:30am - 2:30pmTransport: Walk & train
Program released 28/08/2019
MONDAY 7.10.2019 TUESDAY 8.10.2019 WEDNESDAY 9.10.2019 THURSDAY 10.10.2019 FRIDAY 11.10.2019
Centre Closed
IN CENTRE Minute to Win It Games
Can you win it in a minute!!! Today you will be set a variety of challenges to complete in a minute. Points are scored for completing the challenge and attempting the challenge. So who will be our Minute to Win it Champion?
Crazy Whacky Craft Day
Is your creative side a little crazy or maybe even a little whacky??? Well then today is the day for you. Today we will use a range of materials to create crazy whacky craft. Draw, paint, construct it is completely up to you!EXCURSION
Bowling & Karaoke @ Strike
Bowling Entertainment Quarter
(5 – 12 years old)
Test your bowling skills & singing talent and have fun with your friends! Join us as we travel to the Strike Bowling Entertainment Quarter for a fun day of bowling and karaoke. The cost also includes kid’s combo of a hotdog or pizza with chips and soft drink.
Cost: $32 per child No. of children: 36 Dep/Rtn: 10:00am – 3:00pm Transport: KCS Bus
IN CENTRE + Incursion Cost $10 per child not on excursion
Junior Scientist
An exciting day full of different science experiments. Fizz! Pop! Bang! Make sure you wear old clothes today just in case something explodes on you.
Silent Disco Party
Silent Disco is the latest craze sweeping the world. Get your groove on and dance baby!!! Put your headphones on a dance away to your favourite songs.
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
EXCURSION Museum Visit & Playground Play
@ Casula Powerhouse Arts
Centre & Casula Parklands
(5 - 12 years old)
Travel by KCS bus to Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre for Visual Arts (Street Art Workshop). Followed by a visit to the new Casula Parklands adventure play space including ninja exercise course, eight-metre-high sky walk, double flying fox, etc.
Cost: $24 per child No. of children: 28 Dep/Rtn: 9:15am – 3:15pm Transport: KCS Bus + Van
IN CENTRE + Incursion Cost $15 per child not on excursion
Gardening & Sustainability
Participate in the construction of our new garden. Children will learn skills in gardening and sustainability.
Indoor Rocks Climbing
Today we will be having our very own rock climbing wall which is suitable for all ages. All children attending today will have the opportunity to challenge themselves to see how high they can climb.
Time: 09:30am – 12:30pm
EXCURSION Play Centre @ Lollipops
Playground & Underworld Menai
(5 - 12 years old)
Enjoy 3-hours interactive playing arena and state of the art equipment which takes the game of laser tag to a new and exciting level including giant slides, bouncy castles, tea cup ride, huge climbing structure, 8 metre high rock wall, etc.
Cost: $25 per child No. of children: 36 Dep/Rtn: 9:30am – 3:30pm Transport: KCS Bus
IN CENTRE + Incursion
Carnival Day + Giant Inflatable
Slide + Jumping Castle Cost $10 per child not on excursion
Celebrate the end of vacation care with giant inflatable slide, jumping castle & Carnival Day. Children will receive tokens at the beginning of the day which they will be able to use at the various stands. The day will also include OZ Tag activities and a big game.
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
EXCURSION Room Escape @ The Escape
Hunt Experience Sydney
(8 - 12 years old)
Travel by train to the Escape Hunt Experience Sydney to compete in teams to figure out all the clues to escape the room in the quickest time. A great chance for children to build on their problem solving skills and social interaction skills.
Cost: $34 per child No. of children: 30 Dep/Rtn: 10:00am – 3:00pm Transport: Walk & Train
SEP - OCT 2019: KOGARAH COMMUNITY SERVICES
VACATION CARE PROGRAM – WEEK 2
VACATION CARE PROGRAM – WEEK 3
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I (Parent/Guardian Full Name)……………………………………………………………………..…………….give permission for my child
(Child/s Full Name) ……………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………… to attend the excursions listed below with Kogarah Community Services Vacation Care program. You must also sign/initial in the table below for every excursion you have requested for your child.
I agree for my child to participate in the excursions outlined on the Vacation Care program and understand all excursions will have the following:
A risk assessment and supervision plan; a minimum 1:10 (Educator: Child) ratio, 1:10(Educator: Child) ratio @ KCS Community Hub A first aid qualified Educator in attendance
Parent/Guardian Signature……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..... Date: ____________
DATE AGE
RANGE EXCURSION & LOCATION TRANSPORT PLACES STAFF
PARENT
SIGNATURE
Monday
30/09/19 5 - 12
Bush Walk, Park Play & Pizza Lunch @ Carss Park Carss Bush Park, Carwar Ave, Carss Park, NSW 2221 KCS Bus 54 6 educators
Tuesday
01/10/19
5 - 8 Planetarium Exploration @ Sydney Observatory 1003 Upper Fort St, Millers Point, NSW 2000 KCS Bus 18 2 educators
9 - 12 Planetarium Exploration @ Sydney Observatory 1003 Upper Fort St, Millers Point, NSW 2000 Walk & Train 20 2 educators
Wed
02/10/19
5 - 8
Movies @ Hurstville Westfield
Hurstville Westfield, Park Road & Cross Street, Hurstville, NSW 2220
KCS Bus 36 4 educators
9 - 12
Movies & Lunch @ Hurstville Westfield
Hurstville Westfield, Park Road & Cross Street, Hurstville, NSW 2220
Walk & Train 30 3 educators
Thursday
03/10/19 5 - 12
Zoo Visit @ Australian Reptile Park
Pacific Highway, Somersby, NSW 2250 KCS Buses 36 4 educators
Friday
04/10/19 8 - 12
Trampoline Park @ Skyzone Miranda
Westfield Shopping Centre, 600, Kingsway, Miranda NSW 2228
Walk & Train 30 3 educators
Tuesday
08/10/19 5 - 12
Bowling & Karaoke @ Strike Bowling
Entertainment Quarter
207/122 Lang Road, Sydney NSW 2021 KCS Bus 36 4 educators
Wed
09/10/19 5 – 12
Museum Visit & Playground Play @ Casula
Powerhouse Arts Centre & Casula Parklands
1 Powerhouse Road, Casula NSW 2170 KCS Bus & Van 28 3 educators
Thursday
10/10/19 5 - 12
Play Centre @ Lollipops Playground & Underworld
Menai
F1/44-60 Allison Cres, Menai NSW 2234 KCS Bus 36 4 educators
Friday
11/10/19 8 - 12
Room Escape @ The Escape Hunt Experience
Sydney
Level 4, 393 George Street Sydney NSW 2000 Walk & Train 30 3 educators
VACATION CARE Excursion Permission Form
(PERMISSION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED FOR EACH CHILD)
Program released 28/08/2019
For families new to Vacation Care, the online enrolment process must be completed prior to submitting this booking form. To enrol please contact the office on 9553 6506 (ext 1) or email [email protected] Fees are $45 per child per day, plus an administration fee of $10 per child or $20 per family with two or more children. The administration fee will be applied each term to your account if you attend one or more of our services, Before/After School Care or Vacation Care. Please note booking forms received after 15/09/19 will incur a $10.00 late booking fee. Please indicate below which day/s you would like your child/ren to attend: CHILD 1 - ____________________________________________ SCHOOL: ______________________________ Date of Birth:_____________________________ Age:_____________________________ CHILD 2 - ___________________________________________ SCHOOL: ___________________________ Date of Birth:_____________________________ Age:_____________________________ CHILD 3 - ___________________________________________ SCHOOL: ___________________________ Date of Birth:_____________________________ Age:_____________________________
WEEK 1: 30/09/2019 – 04/10/2019 CHILD 1 CHILD 2 CHILD 3
MONDAY: 30/09/2019
IN – Mini Olympics Day + Cricket Program
EX - Bush Walk, Park Play & Pizza Lunch @ Carss Park
(5 - 12 years old) $13 pc
TUESDAY: 01/10/2019
IN – Amazing Race & Jelly Face + World Smile Day
EX – Planetarium Exploration @ Sydney Observatory
(5 - 8 years old) $13 pc
EX – Planetarium Exploration @ Sydney Observatory
(9 - 12 years old) $13 pc
WEDNESDAY: 02/10/2019
IN - Move & Popcorn
$1 pc (if child is not on excursion)
EX - Movies @ Hurstville Westfield
(5 - 8 years old) $25 pc including popcorn & drink
EX - Movies & Lunch @ Hurstville Westfield
(9 - 12 years old) $30 pc including lunch
THURSDAY: 03/10/2019
IN – KCS Guinness World Records Day + Wheels Day
EX – Zoo Visit @ Australian Reptile Park
(5 – 12 years old) $28 pc
FRIDAY: 04/10/2019
IN – Intergenerational Music Program – KCS’s Got
Talent + Junior Master Chef
$5 pc (if child is not on excursion)
EX – Trampoline Park @ Skyzone Miranda
(8 - 12 years old) $34 pc
VACATION CARE BOOKING FORM SEP-OCT 2019
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WEEK 2: 07/10/2019 – 11/10/2019 CHILD 1 CHILD 2 CHILD 3
MONDAY: 07/10/2019
Public Holiday – Centre Closed
TUESDAY: 08/10/2019
IN – Minute to Win-It Games + Crazy Whacky Craft
Day
EX – Bowling & Karaoke @ Strike Bowling
Entertainment Quarter (5 - 12 years old) $32 pc
WEDNESDAY: 09/10/2019
IN - Junior Scientist + Silent Disco Party Incursion
$10 pc (if child is not on excursion)
EX – Museum Visit & Playground Play @ Casula
Powerhouse Arts Centre & Casula Parklands
(5 - 12 years old) $24 pc
THURSDAY: 10/10/2019
IN - Gardening & Sustainability + Indoor Rocks
Climbing Incursion
$15 pc (if child is not on excursion)
EX – Play Centre @ Lollipops Playground &
Underworld Menai (5 - 12 years old) $25 pc
FRIDAY: 11/10/2019
IN – Carnival Day + Giant Inflatable Slide + Jumping
Castle Incursion
$10 pc (if child is not on excursion)
EX – Room Escape @ The Escape Hunt Experience
Sydney (8 - 12 years old) $34 pc
VACATION CARE BOOKING FORM SEP-OCT 2019
Program released 28/08/2019
We are unable to accept your enrolment if you have any outstanding/overdue accounts. Balances must be cleared prior
to your booking being processed. Please call us if you wish to discuss this further.
Please note we reserve the right to review a child’s access to all or part of the Vacation Care program if their behaviour
affects their safety or the safety of other children or KCS Educators.
Authorisations
Yes No In the event of an accident/emergency I hereby give permission for KCS to arrange emergency medical, dental or hospital treatment for my child/ren as appropriate, and if necessary transportation by ambulance to a hospital at my expense for my child/ren.
Yes No I hereby give permission for my child/ren to leave the premises at Carlton South Public School while under the supervision of KCS educators for emergency evacuation practices and activities in nearby parks/community facilities (within a distance of 2 kms from the Service), I understand that risk assessments for these practices have been conducted and are available at the Service.
Yes No I hereby give permission for my child/ren to travel, supervised by educators in KCS vehicles, bus, train, ferry or on foot as required. I understand that in case of emergency, a KCS staff member’s car may be used to transport my child/ren and where possible, I will be informed prior to this happening.
Yes No I hereby give permission for photographs and videos of my child/ren taken at the Service to be displayed or viewed at the Service or incorporated into other children’s portfolios and center communications.
Yes No I hereby give permission for photographs and videos of my child/ren taken at the Service to be used for promotional purposes in KCS’s publications, on our website and social media platforms, in media activities, for educational displays and in presentations for professional development activities and conferences.
Yes No I hereby give permission for my child/ren’s drawings, paintings and other artwork to be used by KCS for promotional purposes in its publications, on our website and social media platforms, in media activities, for educational displays and in presentations for professional development activities and conferences.
I confirm I have completed and read the Parent/Guardian Authorisation’s and agree to the terms outlined in the Parent/Guardian agreement (enclosed).
Parent’s/Guardian Name: ......................................................... Signature ...............................................……………… Contact Number:……………………………………………………………. Date:………………………………………………..
Booking forms can be downloaded from www.kogarahcommunity.org.au and completed electronically, or by hand and
emailed to [email protected] faxed to 9587 7925; or handed to the Responsible Person in charge at the Centre.
Bookings can be made online via the My Family Lounge parent portal – an updated Enrolment form must be submitted
before parents can access online bookings. For bookings completed online an Excursion Permission Form will still meed to
be submitted.
VACATION CARE BOOKING FORM SEP-OCT 2019
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Agreement
I agree to abide by KCS Children’s Services policies and information outlined in the Family Handbook. Any updates/changes will be communicated by me as they occur. Copies of the handbook and policies are available at the Service and on the website www.kogarahcommunity.org.au
I agree to meet the cost of Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) for which I have enrolled my child/ren including any additional activity costs as required. I understand that care for my child/ren may be cancelled if I do not pay my fees as required. A full schedule of fees is available form our website www.kogarahcommunity.org.au
If my child/ren has a medical condition and/or requires medication to be administered, I agree to notify the Responsible Person, complete the authorization to administer medication forms and provide appropriately prescribed and labelled medications within expiry dates.
I have provided KCS with appropriate forms/documents required e.g. court orders, anaphylaxis /asthma management plans, immunization details, and notifications from the Department of Human Services relating to the care of my children. I agree to update these forms/documents as needed and in due course.
I will not hold KCS or its staff responsible for personal possessions including toys and electronic games that my children choose to bring to OSHC.
I understand my child/ren’s participation in these activities is voluntary and not compulsory and I undertake to inform KCS if my child/ren is/are unable to fully participate in the regular recreational activities programmed and delivered within OSHC.
I acknowledge that the information provided during enrolment is to be used solely for the purpose of providing OSHC for my child/ren but may be released when legally required to do so.
I acknowledge that in accordance with the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011, Division 4, No. 94—Exception to Authorization Requirement— Anaphylaxis or Asthma Emergency, medication may be administered to a child without authorization in the case of an anaphylaxis or asthma emergency.
I understand that KCS may screen movies for program and/or education purposes and I agree to allowing my child/ren to watch movies evaluated by KCS as appropriate and of a classification of “G” or “PG” under the Australian Classification Board.
I understand that for program and/or education purposes, materials may be used including but not limited to, face paint, hairspray and other coloring materials. I agree to read the details of the programs and clarify with KCS if necessary before giving my consent to my child/ren’s participation in these programs.
VACATION CARE Parent/Guardian Agreement
