What’s on: School holidays

NEXT week, the Scone Out of School Hours (SOOSH) will host its last ever school holiday program before St Nicholas OOSH takes over on July 12.

See full two week program below.

During the July school holidays, sport fanatics can attend netball and tennis clinics, inspired musicians can learn how to create and play a didgeridoo and those looking for some good old fashioned fun can see a free magic show in Muswellbrook.

Netball Holiday Clinic

What: For children aged between five and ten. Bring a hat, sunscreen, water bottle and healthy snacks;

When: Wednesday, July 7 from 10am to 12pm;

Where: Scone Netball Association, Bill Rose Sporting Complex, Kingdon Street, Scone;

Cost: $25.50 per participant;

Registration: To register, click here. 

More information: Contact Kirsten Clarke on 0497 443 991 or at kclarke@netballnsw.com

Tennis Camp

What: For ages four to fourteen. Develop tennis skills, drills, point and game play. Cricket, soccer and t-ball will also be thrown into the mix to help develop hand-eye coordination. Prices and competitions to be won.

When: Camp 1: June 28 to July 2 and Camp 2: July 5 to July 9. Ages four and five play from 9am to 10am and ages six through to fourteen play from 9am to 12pm;

Where: Scone Tennis Courts, 

Cost: Ages four and five cost $15 per day or $75 per weed and ages six through to fourteen cost $20 per day or $100 per week;

Registration: Call Chris Harden on 0400 331 553.

Indigenous Music Workshop

What:  For ages ten to 17. Join local Budbudda Dreaming’s Richie Lawton and learn to create and play a didgeridoo and clapping stix. Discover the history of where they came from and when they were used. Lunch provided and bring your own drink;

When: Friday, July 2 from 9:30am to 2:30pm;

Where: 105 Susan Street, Scone;

Cost: $10.00 per participant;

Registration: Registration closes tomorrow, June 25. To register, click here or email youthevents@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au.

More information: Contact Vanessa Whitten on 0447 610 915 or email youthevents@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au.

Magic Show

What: A free magic show with balloons and face painting. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer;

When: Wednesday, June 30 from 11am to 1:30pm;

Where: Hunter Park Family Centre, 58 Wollombi Road, Muswellbrook;

Cost: Free;

Registration: To book, call 02 6543 3566 or 02 6542 3555.

Scone Out Of School Hours (SOOSH) week one:

Art Attack

What: For children aged between five and twelve. Children can engage in several different art forms on this day including messy and crafty creations;

When: : Monday, June 28 from 8am to 6pm;

Where: Waverley Street, Scone;

Cost: $65.00 per child per day.  Late fees include $16 for the first 15 minutes after 6pm and $16 for each additional 15 minutes or part thereof; 

Registration: To register, click here. 

More information: Call 0437 760 441 or 02 6540 1177 or email soosh@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au.

Amazing Race

What: For children aged between five and twelve. Similar to the T.V show children will have the option to engage in numerous different obstacles and competitions through the soosh grounds.

When: : Tuesday, June 29 from 8am to 6pm;

Where: Waverley Street, Scone;

Cost: $65.00 per child per day;

Registration: To register, click here. 

More information: Call 0437 760 441 or 02 6540 1177 or email soosh@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au.

Tennis Clinic

What: For children aged between five and twelve. Chris from Hot Shots tennis will be conducting an engaging tennis clinic. 

When: : Wednesday, June 30 from 8am to 6pm;

Where: Waverley Street, Scone;

Cost: $65.00 per child per day, plus an additional $15 fee for the tennis clinic;

Registration: To register, click here. 

More information: Call 0437 760 441 or 02 6540 1177 or email soosh@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au.

Canada Day

What: For children aged between five and twelve. Come and help celebrate with our Educator Nikki and learn about all things Canadian on this day celebrated in Canada. 

When: : Thursday, July 1 from 8am to 6pm;

Where: Waverley Street, Scone;

Cost: $65.00 per child per day;

Registration: To register, click here. 

More information: Call 0437 760 441 or 02 6540 1177 or email soosh@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au.

PJ & Movie Day

What: For children aged between five and twelve.  Come to SOOSH in your comfy PJ’s and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with a movie and some yummy popcorn. 

When: : Friday, July 2 from 8am to 6pm;

Where: Waverley Street, Scone;

Cost: $65.00 per child per day;

Registration: To register, click here. 

More information: Call 0437 760 441 or 02 6540 1177 or email soosh@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au.

Scone Out Of School Hours (SOOSH) week two:

Naidoc Week

What: For children aged between five and twelve. Educators will implement experiences for the children to be a part of to celebrate our first nations people. 

When: : Monday, July 5 from 8am to 6pm;

Where: Waverley Street, Scone;

Cost: $65.00 per child per day;

Registration: To register, click here. 

More information: Call 0437 760 441 or 02 6540 1177 or email soosh@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au.

STEM

What: For children aged between five and twelve. Explore all things science, construction, and engineering! Lots of experiments and competitions to be held. 

When: : Tuesday, July 6 from 8am to 6pm;

Where: Waverley Street, Scone;

Cost: $65.00 per child per day;

Registration: To register, click here. 

More information: Call 0437 760 441 or 02 6540 1177 or email soosh@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au.

Master Chef Day

What: For children aged between five and twelve. Educators will hold a master cooking class, then children will have their turn at replicating the delicious food. 

When: Wednesday, July 7 from 8am to 6pm;

Where: Waverley Street, Scone;

Cost: $65.00 per child per day;

Registration: To register, click here. 

More information: Call 0437 760 441 or 02 6540 1177 or email soosh@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au.

Wheelie Thursday

What: For children aged between five and twelve. Bring your Bikes to soosh and engage in a safety lesson about bike safety and roads rules

When: Thursday, July 8 from 8am to 6pm;

Where: Waverley Street, Scone;

Cost: $65.00 per child per day;

Registration: To register, click here. 

More information: Call 0437 760 441 or 02 6540 1177 or email soosh@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au.

Pizza Party (last day of SOOSH forever)

What: For children aged between five and twelve. We will celebrate the very last day of SOOSH by enjoying pizza for lunch

When: Friday, July 9 from 8am to 6pm;

Where: Waverley Street, Scone;

Cost: $65.00 per child per day;

Registration: To register, click here. 

More information: Call 0437 760 441 or 02 6540 1177 or email soosh@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au.