The July school holidays are almost upon us with Monday July 3 marking the official start date with children heading back to school on Monday July 17, but check as individual school dates may differ due to teacher training days.
We’ve pulled together a handy round-up of ideas for families across the Broken Hill region.
3D Printer Lessons (FREE) – Broken Hill City Library – 249 Blende St – 08 8080 3460
Although the 3D printing workshop has sold out, you can still learn all about 3D printing during your next visit to the library. Rhyme Time and Baby Bounce will continue through the holidays, with board games and books still a popular family activity available Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm, Friday from 10am to 5pm, and Saturday from 10am to 1pm.
Bells Milk Bar – 160 Patton St – 1300 466 565 – and Patton Park
An old school holiday must-do – take a step back in time with the kids, grab a milkshake at Bells Milk Bar and head across the road to relax on the lawn in Patton Park while they play in the safety of a fun, fully enclosed park containing barbeques and a playground.
Camel Rides and farm visit – Silverton Outback Camels – 1939 Silverton Rd, Silverton – 0428 602 664
Why not take the kids on a camel ride into the sunset over Silverton over the holidays, and if camels aren’t their thing, there’s a wide range of other animals they can visit, including donkeys, pigs, buffalo, emus or much cuter creatures like deer, lambs, goats, alpaca, dogs, and an array of birds living at the farm.
silvertonoutbackcamels.com.au/book-a-camel-tour/
Horse Riding – Silver City Riding Academy – 385 Brookfield Ave – 0422 054 828
With $10 pony rides, riding lessons, and trail rides on offer over the holidays, four full-day programs are also available, where the kids will be allocated their own pony or horse to ride for the whole day!
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Parliament NSW – Aboriginal Cultural Session, Virtual Guided Visit, and Storytime
Whether you plan to head east for the holidays or stay at home, the Parliament of New South Wales has something to offer the family.
For free family fun activities provided by Parliament NSW online via Zoom, visit:
Free Family fun with the Parliament of NSW Tickets, Mon 03/07/2023 at 1:00 pm | Eventbrite
And if you’re planning a trip to the big smoke these holidays, you may want to consider booking a public tour through some of Sydney’s oldest historical buildings, including the chambers at the Parliament of NSW where your kids can sit in the very seats where decisions are made, and learn about democracy.
parliament.nsw.gov.au/visit/Pages/public-tours-and-programs.aspx
PCYC Out of School Holiday (OOSH) Care program – 58 Gypsum St – 0491 053 185
With a bunch of fun activities and outings taking place every school holiday at Broken Hill PCYC, OOSH is a great program for primary school aged children, especially if parents/carers must work during the holidays. Check out their exciting winter school holiday program and enrol soon before places close.
https://pcycoosh.org.au/location/broken-hill/
PCYC Skills Workshop and Youth Night – Broken Hill – Ebony Johnson – 0491 051 272
For young people in high school, Broken Hill PCYC are holding a Skills Workshop Youth Night on July 4 from 5:30pm until 9:30pm.
PCYC Outreach Programs – Menindee – Ebony Johnson – 0491 051 272
For young people aged 12 years and over, a sports camp has been organised for Monday July 3 from 11am to 2pm on the Burke and Wills Oval in Menindee.
PCYC Outreach – Wilcannia – Ebony Johnson – 0491 051 272
A sports camp has been organised for Wednesday July 5 from 11am to 2pm at Baker Park in Wilcannia for young people aged 12 years and over.
nsw.gov.au/regional-nsw/holiday-fun-for-regional-youth/far-west-holiday-break-activities
The Y Burke Ward Out of School Hours (OOSH) Care programs – 185 Rakow St – 1300 009 679
With a range of fun and educational incursions and excursions planned for the school holidays, including arts, crafts, cooking, drama, dance and music, bike/scooter riding, museum tours, sports, group games, and more, The Y has it all this holidays, so check out their extensive program at:
