Summer Splash: January School Holidays

Looking for fun, creative, and active things to do these holidays? Greater Dandenong Youth and Family Services presents the January Holiday Activities 2026 for young people ages 12-25.

⚠️ IMPORTANT

• All activities require bookings - no walk-ins.

• You must be aged 12-25 and live, work, study or have a connection to the City of Greater Dandenong.

• Spots are limited and fill fast - book early to avoid disappointment.

MELBOURNE ZOO - $15 per person

Change of date due to extreme weather

• Monday 12 January | 11am - 2.30pm

• Melbourne Zoo, Parkville

• Bus Pick-up and Drop-off available from predetermined locations in Dandenong, Springvale, and Noble Park (refer to information below)

PADEL CLINIC - $5 per person

• Thursday 8 January | 12pm - 2pm

• Noble Park Aquatic Centre, 9 Memorial Drive, Noble Park

BOWLING BREAK - $25 per person

• Friday 9 January | 11am - 2pm

• Zone Bowling, Clayton

• Bus Pick-up and Drop-off available from predetermined locations in Dandenong, Springvale, and Noble Park (refer to information below)

PAINT AND CREATE - FREE

• Monday 12 January | 2.30pm - 4pm

• Dandenong Library, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong

BUILD-A-BURGER - $5 per person

• Tuesday 13 January | 11am - 1pm

• Noble Park Community Centre, 44 Memorial Drive, Noble Park

ZINE-MAKING WORKSHOP - FREE

• Wednesday 14 January | 2pm - 3.30pm

• Springvale Community Hub, 5 Hillcrest Grove, Springvale

BONBEACH DAY TRIP - $5 per person

• Thursday 15 January | 11am - 2pm

• Bonbeach Life Saving Club

• Bus Pick-up and Drop-off available from predetermined locations in Dandenong, Springvale, and Noble Park (refer to information below)

PAINT A POT - FREE

• Monday 19 January | 2.30pm - 4pm

• Springvale Library, 5 Hillcrest Grove, Springvale

CRICKET CLINIC - FREE

• Tuesday 20 January | 2pm - 4pm

• Barry J Powell Reserve, Noble Park North

GUMBUYA WORLD - $45 per person

• Wednesday 21 January | 10am - 3.30pm

• Gumbuya World, Tynong North

• Bus Pick-up and Drop-off available from predetermined locations in Dandenong, Springvale, and Noble Park (refer to information below)

MOVIE-MANIA - $5 per person

• Thursday 22 January | 12.30pm - 3.15pm

• Meet at the Youth Services Office, 39 Clow Street, Dandenong

Booking Information and Terms & Conditions

• Bookings essential. Bookings can be made online by completing this online registration and payment.

• If you need any support in making a booking online, phone 8571 1620 from Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm.

• To attend these holiday activities, you must live, study, work or have a significant connection with the City of Greater Dandenong.

• Book in early as some activities will sell out. Spots cannot be kept on hold.

• For activities that include waiver, the waiver must be completed prior to the activity.

• All booking cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to be eligible for a refund (unless due to medical reasons, then please advise Youth and Family Services).

• Bookings are non-transferable.

• Activities are subject to weather conditions and may be cancelled if necessary, or alternative activities arranged.

• Activities may be cancelled where booking numbers are low.

• Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to bus departure times for all activities. If you are late, the bus may leave without you.

• Young People must follow staff instructions at all times. Offensive and abusive language and behaviour will not be tolerated and may result in young people being asked to leave the activities and possibly not attend the rest of the holiday activities.

• Please bring your lunch and a water bottle. There may be no time to buy lunch during the activities.

• All activities and events are strictly no smoking, no vaping, no drugs and no alcohol.

• Carers are welcome to assist young people with additional needs. Carers may need to arrange their own transport and entry fee. Please contact Youth and Family Services for further details.

Locations for Bus Pick-up and Drop Off Points

📍Dandenong - Clow Street Office, 39 Clow Street, Dandenong

📍Noble Park - Noble Park Aquatic Centre, Memorial Drive, Noble Park

📍Springvale - Springvale Library, 5 Hillcrest Grove, Springvale

For further information about Greater Dandenong January Holiday Activities 2026 and events or if you have a referral enquiry, please contact Youth and Family Services on 8571 1620, visit our website at youth.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au or facebook.com/cgdyouthservices.

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