Welcome PostersHead to the art corner where we will be designing some eye catching and inclusive welcome signs to display around the program.

Robot FilmsUsing our newly built robots, create some movies on the iPads including robot story lines and characters.

Animal MasksUsing the many materials in our art area, create an animal mask to take home.

Sleepy SnacksWhat better snacks for sleepy heads then delicious milk shakes and fruit smoothies. Help make some for everyone (includes dairy free options).

Didgeridoo AustraliaWelcome to Country ceremony & performance by Wurundjeri elder Uncle Ian Hunter, accompanied by acclaimed didgeridoo player Ganga Giri.Starting: 10am*Families are welcome

Play CentralAll Group Excursion: Play Central, Port MelbourneLeave: 9.30amReturn: 12.45pm*Children must bring a water bottle and will be back for lunch.Travel: Private coach.

Modern ArtUsing different mediums and inspiration from famous modern artists, let’s get our Kids@IAG gallery started with your very own masterpieces.

At the ZooHelp the team capture some wildlife snaps as we document our visit to the zoo.

CookingDelicious and nutritious, these date balls and apricot balls will be fun to make and even better to eat!.

Chill OutRelax in the reading corner with one of our new books, play a game of cards or head to the art table for colouring in.

Afternoon MovieHelp choose a movie about robots to watch this afternoon and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea with your friends.*Please note movie may be PG rated.

Zoo FlickKick back with some afternoon tea and a zoo-themed movie.*Please note movie may be PG rated.

Pillow DiscoEnd the day dancing and laughing as we throw our own pillow disco – what’s your best pillow dance move?

Robot BuildingThis morning we will be setting up some robot building stations and you can choose which group you want to join. From basic to the more challenging, get involved in some fun engineering and coding activities.

Melbourne ZooAll Group Excursion: Melbourne ZooLeave: 9.30amReturn: 3pm*Children must have a packed lunch, snacks, water bottle and hat.Travel: Private Coach.

Park TimeOptional Excursion: Flagstaff GardensLeave: 1.30pmReturn: 3.30pmFree play in the park (weather permitting)*Children must have a hat.Travel: Walk.

More Play Please!It’s time for some group games. Join in the fun or cheer from the sidelines as we try out some new games and some old favourites.

Pyjamas in the ParkOptional Excursion: Flagstaff GardensLeave: 10amReturn: 12 noonPyjama cricket or free play *Children must have a hat. Travel: Walk.

Friendship BandsBefore we head out on excursion get started on your own friendship band design. Learn to knot and thread to make intricate and beautiful designs.

Sleep Masks and SignsGet crafty and create your own sleep mask or Do Not Disturb door signs. Keep them for yourself or give them as a fun gift.

31st MarchBack by popular

demand we’re off to Play Central to swing,

slide, bump and ride at our favourite indoor

play centre.

Melbourne Autumn Program

Please ensure your child has a hat and is dressed appropriately in the event of sun, rain, and or cold weather, when traveling on excursions.

Morning Planned Experiences

Morning Extension

Afternoon Planned Experiences

Afternoon Extension

Rad Robotics Melbourne Zoo Slumber PartyPlay CentralWelcome!

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3rd AprilWear your Pyjamas and

join in the fun of our sleep-themed and seriously silly day.

30th MarchGet excited as we

welcome the team from Didgeridoo Australia for

a dynamic and informative show

followed by cooking and the park.

2nd AprilToday we will be

spending the day at the zoo – children need to bring packed snacks,

lunch, water bottleand hat.

1st AprilGet ready robo

engineers as we get busy with robot making,

robot films plus something for the art

lovers.

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Picnic PreparationHelp the team get some food ready to take on our picnic today, plus help plan the scavenger hunt.

Circuit SportsMove from one sports station to the next testing your skills at table tennis, the obstacle course, balancing and hitting the target.

DioramasCan you apply the same techniques used at ArtVo to create artistic and optically tricky dioramas?.

Fitzroy GardensAll Group Excursion: Fitzroy GardensLeave: 10amReturn: 2.30pm*Children must have a packed lunch, water bottle and hat..Travel: Tram

Table Tennis TournamentGet ready to challenge the Educators this morning with a fun table tennis tournament.

Sports in the ParkOptional Excursion: Flagstaff GardensLeave: 10amReturn: 12.30pmSports skills, group games and races.*Children must havea hat.Travel: Walk.

Snacks On UsAs we are leaving early this morning children will be offered a morning snack to eat while waiting at the program – snacks include popcorn, fruit and muesli bars.Children will be back for lunch.

Drama GamesJoin in the fun of these drama games designed to help you with your acting skills and to make you laugh.

Kids@IAG Recipe BookHelp put the finishing touches on our recipe book which we can then put on Story Park. Plus enjoy an afternoon movie.*Please note movie may be PG rated.

Cool DownFresh fruit kebabs and yoghurt for afternoon tea plus some of your favourite music videos.

Last Day MovieKids choice – choose the movie and relax with friends and popcorn as we ease our way through the last afternoon of Vacation Care.*Please note movie may be PG rated.

Cheer SquadUse your creative flare to make some posters, flags and pom poms so that we can cheers on the competitors in today’s sports carnival.

ArtVoAll Group Excursion: ArtVo, DocklandsLeave: 9amReturn: 1pmOur booking is for 9.30am so we need to leave on time. *Children must be at the program by 8.30am and must have a hat. Travel: Tram

Building BonanzaHow tall can you build a construction? Work in teams or solo and try to set the record for tallest building using LEGO or other building materials.

Master Chef ChallengesTry the mystery box challenge – will it be delicious or disastrous? Then Sandwich inventions –create a new sandwich filling combination and then see which combination gets the most votes from the audience.

Recipe CollectionsLet’s start the day by interviewing the kids, families and Educators to see what their favourite recipes are to begin our recipe book.

7th AprilToday we celebrate food with a series of cooking challenges

and the publication of our own Kids@IAG

recipe book.

Melbourne Autumn Program

Morning Planned Experiences

Morning Extension

Afternoon Planned Experiences

Afternoon Extension

Sports Carnival ArtVo Public HolidayMaster ChefFitzroy Gardens

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10th AprilGood Friday

6th AprilScavenger hunts, ball games and a picnic in

the park are just some of the fun things we will do at the gardens today.

9th AprilYou’ll need to get here

early as we are heading to the amazing ArtVo

for a mind-blowing visual feast.

8th AprilOn your marks, get set,

GO! Group games, sports skills, races and

more.

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Please ensure your child has a hat and is dressed appropriately in the event of sun, rain, and or cold weather, when traveling on excursions.